I was born on the 17th of November 1828, in the village of Nam Ping, which is about four miles southwest of the Portuguese Colony (殖民地) of Macao, and is located on Pedro Island lying west of Macao, from which it is separated by a channel of half a mile wide.
As early as 1834, an English lady, Mrs. Gutzlaff, wife of a missionary to China, came to Macao. Supported by the Ladies’ Association in London for the promotion of female education in India and the East, she immediately took up the work of starting a girls’ school for Chinese girls, which was soon followed by the opening of a boys’ school.
Mrs. Gutzlaff’s comprador(买办) happened to come from my village and was actually my father’s friend and neighbor. It was through him that my parents heard about Mrs. Gutzlaff’s school and it was doubtlessly through his influence and means that my father got me admitted into the school. It has always been a mystery to me why my parents should put me into a foreign school, instead of a traditional Confucian school, where my big brother was placed. Most certainly such a step would have been more suitable for Chinese public opinion, taste, and the wants of the country, than to allow me to attend an English school. Moreover, a Chinese belief is the only avenue in China that leads to political promotion, influence, power and wealth. I can only guess that as foreign communication with China was just beginning to grow, my parents hoped that it might be worthwhile to put one of their sons to learning English. In this way he might become an interpreter and have a more advantageous position to enter the business and diplomatic world. I am wondering if that influenced my parents to put me into Mrs. Gutzlaff’s School. As to what other sequences it has eventually brought about in my later life, they were entirely left in the hands of God.
1.How was the author admitted to Mrs. Gutzlaff’s school?
A. Through his father’s friend’s help.
B. Through his own efforts to exams.
C. Through his father’s request.
D. Through Mrs. Gutzlaff’s influence.
2.Why did the author’s parents put him into an English school？
A. An English school was more influential.
B. Foreign trade with China was developing fast.
C. It met with Chinese public opinion.
D. He could become a successful interpreter.
3.What did the author think of his parents’ decision to put him into an English school?
A. It was skeptical. B. It was mysterious.
C. It was thoughtful. D. It was wonderful.
请你以“How to be popular”为题，写一篇英语短文。词数100左右，文章的题目和开头已给出，不计词数。
要点提示：1．衣着干净、整齐，保持微笑；
2．诚实，乐于助人；
3．懂得与他人合作；
4．其它。
How to be popular
Most people would like to be popular with others，but what is the secret to achieve popularity? In fact，it is very simple．
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Dear Mr White,
I am writing tell you a piece of good news. Last week our school hold a Spoken English Competition. I stood out in the competition and won a first place. In my view, it is your kind help which has helped me gain the achievement. During your spare time, you often spent such much time helping me with your spoken English that I made rapid progress. In the competition, I followed your advices on how to behave, which led to my success. I’m grateful to you for your help and decide that I will make up more efforts and try to make great progress in the future.
I’m looking forward to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
For many young people, 1. (go) to university is one of the most important 2.(stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of 3. (they) home to live with other people, often strangers. 4.(especial) in the US, people often travel very far from home to study. It is a time to be 5. (dependence).
At university, you 6. (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is 7. drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart 8.the academic benefit, life at university can also allow students 9. (develop) their interests in many fields.
Therefore, university is a place 10.you attain knowledge, to develop your values and accept those who may be different.
When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “sorry, ______number!” and move on. But when Dennis Williams ______a text that clearly wasn’t intended for him, he did something ______.
On March 19, Dennis got a group text ______ him that a couple he didn’t know were at the hospital, waiting for the ______of a baby.
“Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken,” Dennis ______. The baby was born and update texts were ______ quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her ______, she didn’t seem to realize that she was ______ the baby’s photos with a complete stranger. “Well, I don’t ______you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby,” replied Dennis before asking which room the new ______were in.
Much to the family’s surprise, Dennis stuck to his ______ ! He turned up at the hospital ______ gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindsey’s husband was totally ______ by the unexpected visit. “I don’t think we would have randomly invited him over but we ______ it and the gifts.”
Teresa ______ a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website ______ by the touching words: “What a ______ this young man was to our family! He was so ______ and kind to do this.” The post has since gained the______ of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days.
1.A. unlucky B. wrong C. new D. secret
2.A. copied B. translated C. received D. printed
3.A. reasonable B. practical C. necessary D. special
4.A. informing B. reminding C. convincing D. warning
5.A. wake-up B. arrival C. growth D. recovery
6.A. predicted B. interrupted C. responded D. repeated
7.A. passing down B. setting out C. coming in D. moving around
8.A. excitement B. anxiety C. opinion D. effort
9.A. comparing B. sharing C. discussing D. exchanging
10.A. accept B. bother C. believe D. know
11.A. patients B. doctors C. parents D. visitors
12.A. dream B. principle C. schedule D. promise
13.A. opening B. collecting C. bearing D. making
14.A. astonished B. relaxed C. discouraged D. defeated
15.A. appreciate B. need C. admit D. expect
16.A. found B. posted C. developed D. selected
17.A. confirmed B. accompanied C. clarified D. simplified
18.A. pity B. problem C. relief D. blessing
19.A. sweet B. calm C. smart D. fair
20.A. sympathy B. trust C. control D. attention
Why should you read every day?
When was the last time you read a book? If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.
Mental Stimulation
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimer's and Dementia. 1.. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.
Wider Knowledge
Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. 2..
Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. 3.. And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.
4.
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story— the rest of the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you'll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.
Tranquility(安宁)
5.. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm,while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.
A. Stronger thinking skills.
B. Improved focus and concentration.
C. A well-written novel can transport you to other worlds.
D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.
E. That's because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing power.
F. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures.
G. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges.
