“Sorry seems to be the hardest word”— that is one of Elton John's most popular songs. But not every public figure seems to find it so tough to say that powerful five-letter word.
In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?
Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.
Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.
If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.
For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.
1.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To explain what a good apology is.
B. To discuss how to give a formal apology.
C. To show why we should apologize in life.
D. To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere:
2.What does the underlined word "remorse" probably mean?
A. Pain. B. Worry.
C. Regret. D. Doubt.
3.Which of the following indicates it's a "performed" apology?
A. Swearing it will not happen again.
B. Avoiding eye contact with the listener.
C. Showing you understand his/her feelings.
D. Paying attention to the listener's reaction.
4.What is stressed in the last paragraph?
A. The attitude. B. The tone of voice.
C. The body language. D. The choice of language.
The Metro-Boston public bike share system, Hubway, is now available at a significant discount to low-income people. "SNAP Card to Ride" was started by the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and the Town Of Brookline.
“SNAP Card to Ride”provides $5 monthly memberships and $50 annual memberships to people over the age of 16 with their household EBT (电子福利转账) card. The membership includes unlimited 60-minute trips, rather than the present 30-minute trips, without additional fees.
The program is part of an ongoing commitment to improving bike share access among traditionally underserved populations. Those who don't receive SNAP benefits but participate in other public assistance programs will be able to gain access to the discounted membership program in the near future.
Convenient, easy online registration (注册) is available for EBT card holders at thehubwav.com/SNAP/. After completing registration, members will have access to over 1,800 bikes at 194'stations across the four municipalities (自治市). Members with smartphone access can also use the Hubway mobile app to locate and unlock bikes.
“The city of Boston is pleased to be part of the SNAP Card to Ride partnership, and we look forward to increasing the number of stations and bikes in Boston over the next 18 months,”said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
“Hubway shows that bike share is fulfilling its promise as a vital part of the Boston area's transportation network -- increasing access to the area's existing transportation network as well as areas underserved by public transportation,”said Jay H. Walder, CEO of Hubway.“We're eager to continue to help grow a system that has truly served as an inspiration for a whole generation of bike share programs across the nation.”
Winter riding is available in all four municipalities for the first time this year, following several years of winter operations in the city of Cambridge. Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville announced major expansion of the publicly-owned system. In all they'll add over 100 new stations in 2018 and 2019, providing over 300 stations and approximately 3,000 bicycles for public use.
1.Who can enjoy the "SNAP Card to Ride" program now?
A. Anyone with a low income.
B. Anyone benefiting from SNAP.
C. Anyone over sixteen with an EBT card.
D. Anyone joining public assistance programs.
2.Why did Hubway start the new program?
A. To market their membership.
B. To help poor people out of poverty.
C. To let more people benefit from bike share.
D. To make public transportation more complete.
3.What has to be done in order to enjoy "SNAP Card to Ride"?
A. paying for their mobile app. B. . Completing registration online.
C. Filling in an application form. D. Sending an email to Hubway.
4.What can we infer about the bike share system in the four municipalities?
A. It will enjoy a bright future. B. It is far from satisfactory.
C. It doesn't offer winter riding. D. It has been expanded greatly.
There are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.
Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.
Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly colored and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.
If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform Impact Guru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.
1.Why are there so many blind people in India?
A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.
B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.
C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.
D. The environment damages their eyes.
2.What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?
A. Examining your eyes annually.
B. Strengthening muscles every day.
C. Raising the awareness of physical health.
D. Attaching importance to self-examination.
3.Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?
A. Smoking a lot. B. Wearing sunglasses.
C. Drinking much water. D. Watching brightly-colored pictures.
4.What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?
A. How to start a fundraiser online.
B. The importance of raising money.
C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.
D. What should be done to raise money.
Volunteers give their time and money to help those in need. Those who cannot give time are encouraged to give donations to volunteer organizations. Nonprofit organizations around the world seek volunteers to feed the homeless, build houses and encourage people who suffer. Here are some of the well-known,
Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1942, Habitat for Humanity has built over 400,000 homes and served more than 2 million people around the world. It helps create affordable homes for those affected by natural disasters and homelessness. Its goal is to achieve a world without poor or homeless people.
Peace Corps
Over 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 139 host countries around the world. This volunteer organization began in 1960, working on AIDS relief, business development and information technology around the world. In 2011, 37% of it’s volunteers were serving in Africa, 24% in Latin America and 21% in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It aims to promote world peace and friendship.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a globally known volunteer organization seeking to help children with life-threatening (威胁生命的) medical conditions. The organization was founded in 1980 and has reached more than 193,000 children around the globe. Children with life-threatening medical conditions are selected to have a personal wish come true. This organization creates an unforgettable experience for a child in need.
Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that has helped over 2 million people in the US. It’s famous in the US for its human services programs for at-risk youths, the elderly and homeless people. Approximately 70,000 volunteers help this organization reach its aim. For over 115 years, it's brought meals, medicine and warmth to people in need in the US.
1.What's the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To appeal for volunteers and donations.
B. To explain how volunteer organizations work.
C. To give more information about voluntary work.
D. To introduce some famous volunteer organizations.
2.What is the aim of Habitat for Humanity?
A. To remove poverty and homelessness.
B. To promote world peace and friendship.
C. To help sick children realize their dreams.
D. To provide free medicine for people in need.
3.What makes Volunteers of America different from the other three?
A. The depth of its influence. B. The range of its service.
C. The number of its volunteers. D. The variety of its work.
假设你是高三学生李华，你校学生会为帮助高三学生缓解紧张学习所带来的心理压力，将于下星期举办以“如何缓解心理压力”为主题的“心理健康周( Psychological Health Week)活动”。请你给同年级的美国朋友Jack写信介绍这一活动计划。要点如下：
1．描述活动的主题与形式；
2．阐述你对此活动的看法；
3．询问他们是否也有类似的活动。
注意：1．词数100左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2．文中不要提及真实的人名及学校名称等。
Dear Jack,
How are you doing?
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My father's friend Henry used to be a teacher at a medical school and he was very strict with his students. The students were afraid of him though he was seldom pleased of the answers they gave. Once a student was seated before him, and Henry required him describe a certain illness, his description of which turned out to be OK. Then Henry asked about the cure for the illness, but the student gave the right answer. 6eHow much will you give the patient?" “A full spoon!” Suddenly the student realizes that there was anything wrong. He said anxiously, “I've made the mistake a full spoon is too many, and he can take only five drops.” “It's too late; your patient has been died,” Henry said cold.
