My 10-year-old Donna said,“Mom,I made a new friend at school today.Can she come over tomorrow?” Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great,” I said, thinking back to my own best friend,
Lillian.We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights,New York.We met at the age of 10, too.Like my daughter,I was shy, but Lillian drew me out.She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile.
In senior high school,Lillian went on a trip to Florida.This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days.“I’ll be back soon,” she told me.But three days later,Lillian’s sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn’t come out any more. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey.Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Donna brought her new friend home.“Hi,Mrs.Loggia,” the little girl said.Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile.“My name is Laura.”
My daughter’s new friend was so much like Lillian.I was still puzzled(迷惑的) when Laura’s mom came to pick her up later that afternoon.I opened the door to let her in.“Judy!” she cried.“It’s me,Lillian’s sister, from Washington Heights.” Yes, my daughter’s friend looked familiar.She was Lillian’s niece.
1.The underlined words in the first paragraph “to bring her out of her shell” mean .
A.to help her become less shy
B.to help her become smart
C.to help her live happily
D.to help her walk out of her house
2.Laura looked familiar to the writer because she .
A.was Lillian’s niece
B.was as old as her daughter
C.was from Washington Heights
D.had shiny black hair and a big smile, too
3.Why did the writer lose her best friend?
A.Because she moved to New Jersey.
B.Because they were different from each other.
C.Because her best friend travelled to Florida.
D.Because her best friend lost her life on a trip.
4.“I knew we would be best friends forever.” is a sentence from the passage and should be put at the end of .
A.Paragraph 2 B.Paragraph 3 C.Paragraph 4 D.Paragraph 5
The Flamingo Las Vegas is one of the oldest Las Vegas hotel. There are lots of wonderful Las Vegas shows that will leave a good impression on you. Here are the Las Vegas shows being performed at the hotel.
Donny and Marie
Donny and Marie is a family-friendly variety show. It is performed by well-known Donny and Marie Osmond on all weekdays except on Sundays and on Mondays. The show follows the winning formula of their 1970s TV program, incorporating dancing, humor and all of their hit songs. It starts at 7:30 pm and each ticket costs at least $91.25.
Olivia Newton-John
Grammy award-winning singer Olivia Newton-John is “hopelessly devoted” to her fans, opening “Summer Nights” to perform many of her best-loved songs during her four decades long career. Alongside an eight-piece band, Newton John will share stories about her career and sing many songs. Concert-goers can buy meet and greet tickets at $249. Regular price tickets starts from $78.5. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Vinnie Favorito
Vinnie Favorito is a famous actor who is known to make people laugh. His jokes are very popular. Unlike other comedians who use pre-developed material, Vinnie Favorito gets his comedy from his interaction with people in the audience. The tickets start from $68.95. Performance days are six days per week except Sundays. Show time is 8 pm.
X Burlesque
X Burlesque is a wonderful show performed by six dancing ladies. The show is filled with popular music that suits everyone’s taste from rock to country and a variety of dancing styles that allow each dancer to showcase her unique talents. The tickets start from $50.26. It is a daily show at 10:00 pm.
1.What does these shows have in common?
A.They are performed in the Flamingo Las Vegas. B.They are hosted by a woman.
C.They are performed every day. D.They are free to children.
2.If a young couple want to see Olivia Newton-John in the flesh(本人), they have to pay______.
A.78.5 dollars B.157 dollars C.498 dollars D.249 dollars
3.Which of the following is probably the most relaxing show?
A.X Burlesque B.Vinnie Favorito.
C.Donny and Marie. D.Olivia Newton-John.
4.From the passage we can learn that ______.
A.Vinnie Favorito comes to perform every day.
B.Olivia Newton-John often holds concerts in summer.
C.Children are not allowed to see Donny and Marie show.
D.Vinnie Favorito’s jokes come from communicating with the audience.
前段时间，受新冠肺炎疫情影响，大家都自我隔离在家。你校英国外教Simon从英国购买5万只口罩捐赠给市人民医院，自愿在社区做志愿者，为社区居民服务。校学生会得知情况后，请你以校学生会的名义给Simon写一封感谢信，要点如下：
1. 表达对他的谢意；
2. 阐明其行为的意义和影响；
3. 提醒他注意自身防护。
注意：
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参考词汇：COVID-19新冠肺炎
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About how to keep healthy, I’d like to offer my advices. As we know, we teenagers are going through a rapid growth which needs to be support by a healthy and balanced diet. Thus, we need a variety of food but cut out the food rich in sugar or fat. However, we should take physical exercise regular. For example, we can play basketball or take walk after school. Have enough sleep is of great importance. Therefore, you should have at least eight hours of sleep every day and not stayed up too late. Only in this way that can we keep fit.
It was a beautiful, sunny summer day. I was on vacation in Sanya with my family.
Holidaymakers _______ the beach. Shouts and cheers filled my ears. My mother was sitting under a big _______, reading a book and drinking lemonade. My father was playing volleyball on the _______ sands. Walking along the beach, I could feel a cool summer breeze _______ my cheeks. So eager was I to explore the world in the _______ of sea that I took off my ring I got as a gift from my parents for graduation (beautiful, gold, inscribed(刻字的), full of emotional value) and _______ it in the cup holder of a foldable chair. Beach day continued, and we packed up and _______ back to the hotel. Upon arrival, I suddenly _______ what I’d done—my ring wasn’t on my finger. Panic _______.
We raced back to the beach with only 20 minutes to ________ before sunset. Get to the beach and locate the ________ area I laid out earlier. We searched it thoroughly, but without luck. My heart ________ and tears rolled down my cheeks. Learning what happened, about 25 strangers in the area got down on their hands and knees to help my ________ self search for my ring. And they helped me to the ________. Suddenly someone ________ and shouted to me “I found it”. They all ________ around me so happy and congratulatory ________ they had won the lottery. My tears of ________ turned into tears of joy and thankfulness for the amazing effort put forth by this ________faces.
Just as Marianne Williamson ________ it, we experience love as kindness, giving, forgiveness, peace, joy and acceptance. Love can show up in a million different forms.
1.A.arrived B.crowded C.deserted D.existed
2.A.roof B.shadow C.umbrella D.sky
3.A.cutting B.freezing C.moving D.burning
4.A.brush B.strike C.impress D.seize
5.A.depth B.length C.strength D.growth
6.A.placed B.hide C.remained D.found
7.A.headed B.flew C.escaped D.reached
8.A.declared B.ignored C.shared D.realized
9.A.set in B.set up C.set aside D.set out
10.A.waste B.spare C.save D.rescue
11.A.common B.damp C.general D.calm
12.A.hurt B.crashed C.sank D.suffered
13.A.begging B.sobbing C.nodding D.disguising
14.A.course B.shore C.end D.distance
15.A.backed off B.stepped forward C.stood up D.broke in
16.A.assisted B.argued C.confirmed D.gathered
17.A.in case B.even if C.as though D.what if
18.A.appreciation B.expectation C.ignorance D.loss
19.A.abnormal B.fresh C.unfamiliar D.remote
20.A.goes B.creates C.puts D.expands
Giving a gift that will stand the test of time is always a challenge,but giving plants is one way to try.Whatever type of plant you choose,it’s sure to last longer than cut flowers1.
The most important thing to consider is where it will live.If your friend’s place is bright and sunny,a succulent(多肉植物)makes sense. 2.Succulents naturally grow in desert-like environments,while orchids(兰花)grow in damp forests.
3.It can help you understand what conditions it prefers.So,while picking out plant gifts,ask the salesperson for more information to ensure what you choose is a match for where it will end up.
Whatever plant you choose,make peace with the fact that it may or may not survive.After all,a house’s inside is pretty dissimilar to where that plant naturally grows.So we can all only do our best.4.If their leaves dry up,they’re not getting enough water.If they’re reaching their leaves toward the light,they may need more of it.So offer that advice to your friend,and then let it go.
If you have a plant-interested friend on your gift list,why not choose a plant which is easy to keep alive in his place and looks lovely?You don’t need to wrap it,as a simple bow is enough.5.It’s a way to ensure your gift gets a good start in life.
A.You can always put them inside a paper bag.
B.But you can consider giving a nice pot and bag of soil.
C.Knowing the natural history of a plant is equally important.
D.Even relatively experienced green thumbs sometimes lose
E.The key is to pay attention to plants-really look at them each day..
F.If you want to choose plants as gifts,the ideas below will help you on your way.
G.If your friend has a cool home with no direct sun,an orchid is probably a better choice.
