Ever happened to have a stranger looking at you with eyes full of anger out of the blue?
It was painful and confusing, but sure a great lesson. First thing that passed through my mind was that it must be a misunderstanding, such a look was not meant for me, but later I saw the old lady’s face changing every time she saw me, at least seven times, no more doubt that she was very angry with me.
I was confused, shocked, and near anger, my brains were spinning, trying to figure out how’s and why’s but somehow managed to not show it on my face. Went home, slept a night over it and decided that I have to find a way to make peace with this lady.
The very next day I bought some nice chocolate praying to see her again and when I caught sight of her, went straight to her and apologized telling her “I am so very sorry if I angered you, I had no such intention, please accept my apologizes”, and handled her the chocolate. Surprised, she told me not to mind her, and apologized too. It was an awkward moment, but we made peace and the embarrassment is replaced by smiles now.
I am very grateful for this experience, it shows me I still have plenty of work to do with my mind, I learned how it is not easy to take knowledge of, accept and forgive acts that we may feel as unfair, and it taught me of possibilities about fixing a conflict. Best advice to keep for myself?
Do not react, do not be quick to judge, sleep it over, and throw in a pinch of empathy for self as well as others.
1.The underlined phrase “out of the blue” in paragraph 1 probably means __________.
A. unexpectedly B. curiously
C. sadly D. gently
2.The author bought some chocolate for the lady in order to_________.
A. see her again B. apologize to her
C. give her a surprise D. break the ice with her
3.Why was the old lady angry，according to the author?
A. She probably misunderstood the author.
B. The author was rude to her before.
C. She didn’t want to see the author.
D. They had a quarrel with each other before.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. An unforgettable experience. B. Fixing a conflict.
C. Smiling can make a difference. D. Making peace.
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Established in 1962, the purpose of Hong Kong Museum of Art is to preserve the cultural heritage of China with a local focus. Hong Kong Museum of Art features more than 15000 different objects of ancient Chinese art from Han to Qing Dynasty.
Standard ticket HK$ 10;
Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;
Free admission on Wednesday!
Opening Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun);
10:00am-8:00pm (Sat);
Closed on Thursday(except Public Holidays)
Phone: +(852) 2721 0116
Hong Kong Space Museum
It is one of the largest planetariums in the world. Opened in 1980, the museums unique egg-shaped dome structure added another famous architectural highlight to Hong Kong.
Standard ticket HK$ 10;
Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;
Free admission on Wednesday
Opening Hours:
1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri);
10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);
Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)
Phone: +(852) 2721 0226
Hong Kong Science Museum
It opened in 1991 and covers a wide range of science and technology and in contrast to traditional museums, the Hong Kong Science Museum encourages its visitors to actively participate, explore and experience the exhibitions. Especially for kids this is a great learning and fun opportunity.
Standard ticket HK$ 25;
Students, Seniors, Disabled HK $ 12.5;
Free admission on Wednesday!
Opening Hours:
1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri);
10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);
Closed on Thursday (except Public Holidays)
Phone: +(852) 2732 3232
Hong Kong Museum of History
Established in 1975, it is not only a highlight for history lovers, but also for the architectural enthusiasts. On 17500 square meters, the museum preserves and displays 6000 years of Hong Kong history.
Standard ticket HK$ 10;
Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;
Free admission on Wednesday!
Opening Hours:
10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Wed – Sat);
10:00am-07:00pm (Sun and Public Holidays);
Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)
Phone: +(852) 2724 9042 （307词）
1.How much does it costs for a couple to visit Hong Kong Space Museum on Friday ?
A. HK$ 10 B. HK$ 5
C. HK$ 15 D. HK$ 20
2.How is Hong Kong Science Museum different from the others?
A. It has unique egg-shaped dome structure.
B. Visitors can take part in the exhibitions actively.
C. It helps to preserve the history of Hong Kong.
D. People can learn the history of Hong Kong.
3.What do the Museums mentioned in the text have in common?
A. Their opening time are the same.
B. They all open freely on public holidays.
C. Their free admission days are the same.
D. They are all intended for history lovers.
为了促进汉语文化的传播，孔子学院计划在我校招募多名中学生志愿者，你受学生会委托为其在我校网站上写一则通知。
内容包括：
志愿者工作内容：暑假（七月，八月）去美国教中学生汉语。
志愿者申请条件：精通汉语，英语流利；
成绩优异，有团队精神；
身体健康，适应能力强。
报名时间，地点：五月二十号前，学生会办公室。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头结尾已经写好。
In order to boost the spread of Chinese language and culture, Confucius Institute is looking forward to your application for the 2018 Volunteer Chinese Language Teachers Program.
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May 10, 2018
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I was on the Sichuan Airlines passenger flight traveling from Chongqing to Lhasa. A plane was flying at a height of about 9,700 meters while an extremely loud sound was heard. The plane experienced a sudden lose of air pressure and drop in temperature. When I looked over, I saw a window was going and the passenger seated by that window had halfway out of the window. The passenger is wearing his seatbelt, because of that he was able to be pulled back inside the plane. Fortunately, he only suffered several minor injury. Difficult as it seemed to control the plane, but the pilot safely landed the plane in Chengdu. Neither of the plane’s 119 passengers were hurt.
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。
Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes ever to hit the United States. About 1,833 people died in the hurricane and the floods that 1. (follow) in late August 2005, and millions of others were left 2. (home) along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans
Katrina formed about 200 miles southeast of the Bahamas on Aug. 23, 2005. By the time it made 3. (it) way to southern Florida on Aug. 25, Katrina was just a Category One hurricane. While it caused some floods and two deaths during its first landfall, it appeared to be just another hurricane in an 4. (act) hurricane season. 5. (surprising), Katrina strengthened into a Category Five hurricane on Aug. 28, with winds 6. (blow) at about 280 kph.
The National Guard was called in to help people leave dangerous areas. Thousands looked for shelter in the New Orleans Convention Center, 7. was extremely crowded.
Government officials have tried to learn from the disaster and carried out better environmental and communication plans. The Army Corps of Engineers has rebuilt the levee（堤坝）system, making it 8. (high). The city of New Orleans has improved people’s access 9. disaster information. For example, they have 10. e-mail and text message system called NolaReady that 13,000 people have signed up for.
Ann’s neighbor Tracy found a lost dog walking around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on it. Ann said that she could ______ it only for the day.
Tracy took photos of the ______ and printed off 400 FOUND fliers and put them in mailboxes. ______, Ann bought some pet foods in the dollar store nearby, and ______ her two sons not to fall in love with it. At the time, Ann’s son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who was ______ from a heart operation, was 21 years old.
Four days later Ann was still ______ the dog, whom they had started to ______ Riley. When she arrived home from work, the dog ______ itself against the screen door and barked ______ at her. As soon as she opened the door, Riley ______ into the boys’ room where Ann ______ that Jack was suffering a heart attack caused by the operation. Riley ran over to Jack, and as soon as Ann bent over to help him, the dog went ______.
“If it hadn’t come to get me, the ______ said Jack would have died,” Ann reported to a local newspaper. ______, no one had called to claim the dog, so Ann decided to ______ it.
The next morning Tracy got a ______. A man named Peter ______ his dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started ______, and told him, “That dog ______ my friend’s son.”
Peter drove to Ann’s house to pick up his dog and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said, “Maybe Odie was supposed to ______ you; maybe you should keep it.”
1.A. accept B. assist C. watch D. train
2.A. dog B. neighbor C. school D. house
3.A. However B. Therefore C. Thankfully D. Meanwhile
4.A. recommend B. warned C. command D. urge
5.A. escaping B. removed C. recovering D. dying
6.A. bringing up B. looking after C. thinking of D. worrying about
7.A. call B. adopt C. mean D. mention
8.A. rested B. supported C. attached D. threw
9.A. joyfully B. madly C. aimlessly D. weakly
10.A. stared B. passed C. rushed D. followed
11.A. believed B. found C. heard D. remembered
12.A. silent B. wild C. crazy D. bad
13.A. reporter B. doctor C. writer D. owner
14.A. For a long time B. In the end C. At this point D. For a start
15.A. reward B. hide C. comfort D. keep
16.A. call B. letter C. message D. flier
17.A. appreciated B. missed C. recognized D. concerned
18.A. arguing B. complaining C. crying D. shouting
19.A. saved B. trusted C. needed D. understood
20.A. search B. find C. join D. contact
