I was in the middle of coding a web page when my wife emailed me these questions: Ever wonder what it would be like to have the face, the brains, the personality and the body? What it would be like to have everyone stop when you walk in a room? What it would be like to be able to get anything or anyone you want? I stopped for a moment and thought about it because my wife wouldn't email me this unless something had driven her to do so. I emailed her back with what I thought was a pretty good answer. Here is what I wrote her back.
Yes, I had thought many times about what it would be like to be one of the beautiful people. To be able to take your breath away when I walked into a room, or to be the life of the party and have everyone fawning(奉承) over me as I wore only the finest clothes and sported the perfect body? But then I always came back to the realization that a lifestyle like that is so fragile. As you get older, your body changes; as you get older, the money changes. Your body never looks the same; the clothes become more and more expensive to maintain. And once you have crossed the line, suddenly you are out. The next fresh face comes in and you are quickly forgotten.
All through growing up I was never an attractive person. I was overweight and picked on. But that didn't stop me from being a nice person—a good, clean, funny and helpful person. I was the person who you came to when you needed a friend after a breakup. I was the one you came to when you needed a joke to brighten up your day. And in the long run, I will be the one you remember, not the new face, or the fresh style.
In closing, I would like to say that we, as people, have developed into looking for things that are bigger and better instead of what will last. I don't know about you, but I will remember the friend who helped me when I was down, more than the hot girl I just saw walking down the street.
I wish I could teach the world some more jokes.
1.How did the author react to his wife's questions?
A. He took them seriously.
B. He went on coding the page.
C. He replied to them right away.
D. He wondered why she had done so.
2.What can we learn about the author?
A. He cares much about appearance.
B. He has a clever and beautiful wife.
C. He is always ready to help others.
D. He doesn't like beautiful women.
3.According to the text, the author would agree that one should ________．
A. try a new and fresh lifestyle
B. tell jokes to live a meaningful life
C. wear fancy clothes to attract people
D. be the person who brings joy to others
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. What Is Wisdom? B. What Will Last?
C. Three Questions D. Three Answers
Anyone with a passing interest in their health will be able to rattle__off a few of the major vitamins, and possibly take an educated guess at what they do. Vitamin C, found in oranges and other fruit and vegetables, is important for wound repair. And the much－talked－about ‘sunshine’ Vitamin D, produced by the skin in response to UV light, is essential for strong bones.
But Vitamin P? It might well have you scratching your head. And that's not surprising: the term was first coined in the 1930s to describe a small group of compounds that provide pigment(天然色素) to plants, and were believed to have health benefits. Fast－forward almost a century and these compounds are now better known as flavonoids.
Today, scientists have identified between 4，000 and 6，000 different kinds and we now know they are responsible for many of the flavors and smells of fruit and vegetables and also that they protect them from invaders such as pests and bacteria.
They are equally important nutrients for the body, helping maintain bones and teeth, and for the production of the protein collagen(胶原), which provides structure to blood vessels, muscles and skin.
They are also said to help the body deal with some of the key drivers of illness, including oxidation(氧化), a natural process by which the body's cells age and can become damaged and defective(有缺陷的). That means they could help to protect against chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease.
1.Which of the following best explains “rattle off” underlined in Paragraph 1?
A. Quickly say. B. Quickly pass.
C. Quickly find. D. Quickly take.
2.What do we know about Vitamin P?
A. We would scratch our head if we took it.
B. It was made into a coin in the 1930s.
C. People didn't think it beneficial in the past.
D. It refers to the compounds also called flavonoids.
3.How many functions of Vitamin P for humans are mentioned?
A. Four. B. Three.
C. Two. D. One.
4.How does Vitamin P help slow the aging process?
A. By dealing with oxidation.
B. By maintaining bones.
C. By strengthening muscle.
D. By protecting against chronic diseases.
A Virginia Burger King employee is going viral for her act of kindness. Nineteen－year－old Alexis Easter, who works at the fast－food chain in Mechanicsville, was photographed escorting an elderly customer to his car.
The man, known to Easter as Mr. John, is a regular at the restaurant.
“When he's done, I help him to the car because he has a terrible back. When we get to his car, we talk and I make sure he's safe，” the employee told WTVR.
Easter's simple act caught the attention of a passer－by, who snapped a photo of the young woman and her customer, which she shared on social media.
“Shout out to the cashier at the Mechanicsville Burger King, making this world a little brighter，” Elizabeth Chandler wrote on Facebook.
Chandler said she was so impressed by what Easter was doing for the man.
“Seeing her help this gentleman was so heart－warming. It's so seldom to see people going out of their way for others and expecting nothing in return. Since posting this I learned that Alexis is only 19 and does this on a regular basis for any customer in need，” Chandler told Yahoo.
Easter always tries to do what she can to provide the best customer service.
“Always go out of your way to help others，” she told WTVR.
Chandler, who also frequents this Burger King, said Easter isn't the only employee who goes above and beyond their job description.
“That's the culture at that Burger King. Every employee I have ever seen goes so far out of their way for everyone. Another employee named Monica hands out plaques(徽章) to those going through hard times, including my grandmother when she was going through treatment for cancer，” she told WTVR.
1.Who brought so much attention to Alexi Easter?
A. Her colleagues.
B. The reporters from WTVR.
C. The marketing manager.
D. A passer－by.
2.Easter's act of kindness is impressive because________．
A. it's her duty to help the elderly customers
B. she interrupted her own business to help others
C. she seldom helps regulars for free
D. it's widely reported
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Easter was bothered by the Facebook post.
B. Elizabeth Chandler works for Yahoo.
C. Easter is deeply influenced by Burger King's culture.
D. Elizabeth Chandler earned good reputation.
4.Why is Monica mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To prove values advocated by the Mechanicsville Burger King.
B. To show Elizabeth Chandler's appreciation.
C. To indicate Easter's behavior is not worth mentioning.
D. To stress the significance of helping others.
1.How much time do you need to babysit Mary's two boys each week?
A. 5 hours. B. 10 hours.
C. 14 hours. D. 40 hours.
2.Which ad requires the job－hunters to work on Monday mornings?
A. Ad A. B. Ad B.
C. Ad C. D. Ad D.
3.What is a necessity for people to get these jobs?
A. They should look after Mary's two young boys on weekends.
B. They are supposed to work full－time just on Saturdays in the Munchies Café.
C. They should have your own bike to take this long－time newspaper delivery work.
D. They need to communicate in a certain foreign language when working for the City Museum shop.
假设你是李华，你们班的英语老师要求每个同学在课堂上分享自己交友的经验。请你根据所给提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。
1. 你是如何看待友谊的；
2. 你是怎么选择朋友的；
3. 你是如何维持与朋友之间的友谊的。
注意: 1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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下面短文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
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： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1、每句不超过两个错误；
2、每处错误及其修改均限一词；
3、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.
Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
