Recently I understood the true meaning of love. The_______was Kane，my neighbor Joline's two-year-old son. Kane was born with a physical problem on his_______. And I witnessed the_______that Kane's physical shortcomings had on his family. I also witnessed much more than that. I saw a _______ family that embraced(拥抱) this special child. A family that wouldn't allow Kane to know he was _______. Joline had constructed a small cart just a few inches off the floor for his son to _______. Kane used his hands to move about，and the cart _______ him to "go to" any place just as everyone else was able to do. Kane was not just a member of the family, but the_______of the family.
With a wide smile, it was easy to see that even at the age of two, Kane liked to _________ with people very much. With wisdom of an individual，this boy even________ the most complex of human emotions. Later I came to ________that this child was sent to help some of us who weren't just getting what love was all about.
Kane demanded attention，________not because of his mobility (移动能力) challenges or other apparent shortcomings. In his mind, he had no________ or shortcomings. The________ was that he received attention because he was alive and real and had so much to offer.
Kane ________ me in a deep way. His ability to refuse to be different has________ me. Kane was and is ________ lots of warm and powerful energy to me. From him and his family I learnt the ________: love surpasses (超越) all things. I can only imagine that as the parent of a child like Kane one might be filled with ________. But I believe that having a child like Kane is actually a(n)________. The parents of such special babies are angels too, just as the babies are.
1.A. problem B. matter C. reason D. pressure
2.A. hands B. eyes C. legs D. arms
3.A. comment B. effect C. demand D. look
4.A. similar B. fair C. practical D. wonderful
5.A. irregular B. difficult C. different D. terrible
6.A. go ahead B. speed up C. get around D. turn out
7.A. invited B. allowed C. advised D. caused
8.A. symbol B. signal C. mark D. center
9.A. communicate B. compare C. agree D. compete
10.A. reminded B. understood C. discovered D. trusted
11.A. recognize B. realize C. imagine D. experience
12.A. and B. or C. as D. but
13.A. promises B. expectations C. challenges D. chances
14.A. goal B. result C. possibility D. truth
15.A. touched B. stopped C. caught D. kept
16.A. puzzled B. shocked C. inspired D. amused
17.A. even B. yet C. still D. almost
18.A. subject B. lesson C. notice D. skill
19.A. excitement B. determination C. anger D. anxiety
20.A. ability B. exception C. problem D. advantage
Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
1.Do not hide things from them, and do not lie. Don’t be afraid to say things that aren’t very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there's no trust, there's nothing there. So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now, respect isn't just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 2.Don't just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need out of it as well.
3.Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positive at the time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partners have to be able to count on you when needed.
Make sure you' have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them，and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive.4.
Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 5. It's important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up.
A. Show them your personality.
B. Be an honest person with them.
C. Make sure you are encouraging to your partners.
D. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
E. Don't start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
F. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs.
G. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.
To the west and off the European Continent, there are several thousands of islands on the Continental shelf (大陆架). They are generally called the British Isles. Of all these isles, the largest one is called Great Britain. For the convenience’s sake, it is often shortened to Britain. Still to the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(UK) is made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and a number of smaller islands around them. The total area of the country is some 240,000 square kilometers with a population of about 57 million.
Great Britain runs nearly 1,000 kilometers from south to north and extends, at the widest part, about 500 kilometers from west to east. Its area is some 230,000 square kilometers. Great Britain is traditionally divided into three parts, or countries: England in the south, Scotland in the north, and Wales in the southwest. There are discernible (可辨别的) differences between them even now.
England is the largest and most developed of all the three. Its area, about 130,000 square kilometers, takes up nearly 60% of the whole island. Its population is more than 46million which makes up 85% of the country’s whole population. The importance of England is so great in Britain that some foreigners just say “England” when they mean Britain. The same is true of the custom of speaking of the British people as the English who are the majority in the United Kingdom. Scotland is the second largest both in area and population. It has an area of about 78,760 square kilometers, less than 30% of the whole island, with a population of 5million, less than one-tenth of the whole population.
Wales is the smallest of the three both in area and population. In area, 20,700 square kilometers, it makes up less than 9% of the total area while its population, 2.7 million, does not exceed (超过) 5% of the whole.
1.The British Isles is made up of ________.
A. the European Continent and Great Britain
B. the UK and the Republic of Ireland
C. England, Scotland and Wales
D. several thousands of islands to the west and off the European Continent
2.Which of the following figures shows the correct position of Great Britain？
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.From the third paragraph we can infer that Great Britain has a population of about ________ million.
A. 46 B. 54 C. 60 D. 57
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. Great Britain is six times larger than Wales in area.
B. England is six times larger than Scotland in area.
C. Scotland is six times larger than Wales in area.
D. England is six times larger than Wales in area.
Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was unhappy and that she was tired of struggling all the time.
Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes, eggs and coffee beans in them. After 20 minutes, he took them out, putting the potatoes and eggs in a bowl and the coffee in a cup. Turning to his daughter, he said, “Look closer, and touch the potatoes.” She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee. Its good smell brought a smile to her face.
“Father, what does this mean？”she asked. He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and the coffee beans were in the same adversity(逆境)—the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently.
The strong and hard potato became soft and weak in boiling water. The egg was fragile, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard. However, the coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new. “Which one do you want to be like,” he asked. “When adversity knocks on your door, how will you respond？”
In life, challenges happen to us all, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us.
1.Why did the girl complain to her father？
A. Because of her father's busy work. B. Because of her tiring job.
C. Because of her hard life. D. Because of the food her father cooked.
2.What can we infer from this story？
A. Different people have different reactions towards adversity.
B. The father was good at cooking.
C. The girl didn’t like the potatoes and eggs.
D. The girl liked the coffee best.
3.What does the underlined word “fragile” mean in the 4th paragraph?
A. thick B. hard C. easily﹣broken D. strong
4.What would be the best title for the passage？
A. Father and daughter. B. A chef and coffee beans.
C. Adversities and a chef. D. Challenges and responses.
In any theatrical performance the actors are just a small part of the people needed.
Once the play has been decided by the director, the actors must be chosen. This is done by casting, a very skillful and important occupation. The actors will create a success or a failure out of a production. They have to be right for the part they will play, and also work well with the director.
Production planning is the next important step. The style of the play is confirmed(确定) and then a small model of the different rooms on stage (sets) is created. It will be important that the sets can be taken down and rebuilt easily as the production may travel to different theatres.
Detailed drawings of each set are produced and the Workshop, Paint shop and Props Department go to work. The Props Department is responsible for some of the stage furniture plus the extra items which the actor will need while they are on stage.
The Costume Designer decides how all the actors will be dressed. This includes shoes, hats, costumes, jewels. Costume makers have fittings with the actors to get the costume sizes right for the whole cast. Wigs (假发) and make-up are dealt with by another set of experts.
It is the Stage Planning team who schedule rehearsals(排练) and decisions made here will affect how the production is organized.
The Stage Department is responsible for making sure that everything at the theatre is in place and working properly. Before the play is performed， they will have a technical run of the performance in which the Lighting and Sound team work to create the right effects.
Few realize how many people are behind the scenes every time the curtain rises at the theatre!
1.What is the text mainly about？
A. The course of choosing actors. B. The work behind the stage.
C. The importance of a director's job. D. The course of a theatrical performance.
2.Why is it important for the sets to be taken down?
A. It will save much money.
B. The director wants to create the right effects.
C. The sets will often be used in other theatres.
D. It will make the stage convenient for the actors to use.
3.Which of the following shows the correct steps of a theatrical performance？
a. creating stage settings b. finishing the casting
c. deciding a play d. having rehearsals
A. c﹣a﹣b﹣d. B. b﹣a﹣c﹣d. C. b﹣a﹣d﹣c. D. c﹣b﹣a﹣d.
4.Which of the following can be learned from the text？
A. The actors' job is the least important of a theatrical performance.
B. More and more people realize the job done behind the scenes.
C. The Stage Department takes charge of the technical run of the performance.
D. Costume makers sometimes take care of wigs and make﹣up as well.
Welcome to Pocono Whitewater
There's something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting(漂流)，family trips，and bird watching boating…Choose one adventure now…It's up to you! We have trips available daily. Give us a call today!
Dam Release Whitewater Rafting
Experience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of ClassⅢ whitewater rafting and outstanding scenery. This is a fun and thrilling trip that everyone from aged 12 and up can do! While paddling (划桨) in the swift water, you'll shout and laugh.
Dam Release Whitewater Rates:
★Individual (aged 12 & up): $61.00
★Group (at least 8 people): $31.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, bus service to/from the river and professional river guides.
Family Style Whitewater Rafting
Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours long of ClassⅠ white water rafting. Mild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners, school groups, and kids aged 4 and older. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river!
One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunch—hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, etc…The classic family picnic!
Family Style Rafting Rates:
★Adult: $39.00
★Child (aged 4 thru 14): $33.00
★Group (at least 8 people): $30.00
Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, bus service to/from the river, and a barbeque lunch. However, river guides not included.
1.Which of the following people is suitable for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting?
A. A 4 year old boy. B. A 6 year old girl.
C. An 8 year old girl. D. A 14 year old girl.
2.If ten college students are to participate in the Dam Release Whitewater Rafting, how much money will be paid in total?
A. $310. B. $330. C. $390. D. $610.
3.Family Style Whitewater Rafting is unique in that ________.
A. it allows people to swim in the river B. it provides good scenery
C. it offers all necessary rafting equipment D. it provides a barbeque lunch for free
