I was sitting in the surgical(外科手术的) waiting area at the hospital waiting for word of my wife's operation. The small room was filled with other families and friends, who were _____ waiting to hear how their loved ones were doing.
There was a young boy sitting quietly in the_____. He held a small box of_____ in one hand and a tablet(写字板) in the other. Every so often he'd place the tablet on his lap and draw something. As the hours passed I began to see the room almost____ . And there was a strange silence.
"Daddy, when is Mommy going home?" the young boy asked, breaking the_____. "Tomorrow. " his father replied. The boy picked up his crayons and_____ something on the tablet.
I_____him as he moved his feet back and forth, looking up at the ceiling and then toward the sunshine-filled window. "When's_____, Daddy?" he asked. His father _____him over to sit by him. "Come,_____here next to me, " he said with a gentle tone in his voice.
______his things, the little boy walked slowly to his father's side from the corner. The man
_____out and held his son by his shoulder.
"There are three days in life. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. One is over and done, one we live in, the other we_____. We can't live in yesterday, but if we are happy enough today, we will be even happier tomorrow, " he said in an attempt to _____ the boy.
The little boy looked at him for a moment and said, "If Mommy is going home tomorrow, I'll be _____. So, I want it to be tomorrow already, Daddy. "
Now hanging on every word of this_____, I leaned forward to hear his response. It was _____.
"Son, the one great thing about today is once it_____, it is already almost tomorrow. "
I thought about how_____ it was. Even in my adult life, I still live waiting for what tomorrow may_____. Now I know that it is already "almost tomorrow".
1.A. eagerly B. patiently C. happily D. curiously
2.A. chair B. corner C. distance D. shadow
3.A. gifts B. toys C. chalks D. crayons
4.A. dark B. full C. empty D. clean
5.A. promise B. rule C. record D. silence
6.A. wrote B. drew C. printed D. carved
7.A. followed B. found C. watched D. caught
8.A. today B. yesterday C. future D. tomorrow
9.A. knocked B. ordered C. called D. pulled
10.A. stand B. sit C. lie D. sleep
11.A. Gathering B. Forgetting C. Saving D. Choosing
12.A. got B. took C. set D. reached
13.A. spend B. waste C. kill D. expect
14.A. frighten B. satisfy C. persuade D. warn
15.A. happier B. calmer C. smarter D. sadder
16.A. story B. argument C. conversation D. discussion
17.A. humorous B. silly C. positive D. perfect
18.A. ends B. starts C. passes D. lasts
19.A. meaningful B. important C. interesting D. fantastic
20.A. happen B. come C. bring D. need
Compliments can be sent in all shapes and sizes. They can range from congratulating co-workers on their hard work to telling someone how good that shirt looks on him or her. 1.. In other words, compliments, no matter how small or great they are, can make anyone feel good. Next time, if you want to give someone some compliments, keep these tips in mind.
• Perfect your compliments. People feel much more appreciated when you say exactly why you think that person deserves some praise. That’s to say, back your compliments up with examples of why you think that person did a good job. 2..
• Don’t put it off. Too many people wait until what they think is the perfect moment to send a compliment. 3.. What you have in your head as a perfect moment may never happen. If you feel that a compliment is appropriate, the best time is now.
• 4.. Don’t ever tell someone that something he or she has done is great and then point out what he or she was doing beforehand wasn’t so great. Compliments are meant to make people feel good, and that’s it. Don’t bring other things into them because comparing the present and the past can just make someone feel bad about themselves.
• Be selfless. 5.. Not only is this very selfish, but it destroys all of the sincerity right out of the compliments. If you think someone’s hair looks nice, say so — but don’t do it just because you’re having a new hairstyle and want some validation (确认) for your own look.
A. Give a 100% compliment.
B. Don’t be one of those people!
C. It’s always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile.
D. The best compliment leaves no room for any misunderstanding.
E. Your sincere compliments can make someone’s entire day better.
F. Never compliment someone because you want a compliment back.
G. Adding examples makes your compliments more sincere and effective.
Environmental health is defined as the control of the factors in the environment that may have harmful effects on people’s physical, mental, or social well-being. Because natural disasters expose people to danger by bringing up or threatening their immediate environment, effective management of environmental health after a natural disaster is of great importance.
The environmental health measures that must be considered after a natural disaster include the supply of appropriate shelter for individuals or groups of people left homeless, the distribution of safe and accessible water, and the protection and distribution of safe food products and so on.
To effectively manage environmental health during and after a disaster, it is important that a state of preparation is in effect before the event actually occurs. During an emergency, success lately depends on making good, rapid judgment and appropriate response measures. High-level decision makers, therefore, must be familiar with sound measures beforehand and should be given an accurate judgment of the disasters specific effects as quickly as possible.
This book is intended to serve as a guide for those who may be called upon to make emergency decisions after disaster strikes. The recommended environmental health measures have been listed in the order of priority in which they should be taken during an emergency. However, each natural disaster is unique in the degree or type of emergency. In response to any given disaster, decision makers may find it necessary to change the priority assigned to any particular measure.
1.Why is it significant to take effective measures after a natural disaster?
A. Victims may be at strike without immediate controls.
B. Victims may be at the risk of losing their properties.
C. Victims may be exposed to poisonous or radioactive minerals.
D. Victims may be threatened by environmental health problems.
2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. Good preparation beforehand is vital.
B. Rapid judgment is quite beneficial.
C. Effective measures sound familiar.
D. Slow responses sound ineffective.
3.Whom is the book mainly written for?
A. A researcher quite into environment health.
B. An organizer to handle domestic disastrous situations.
C. A possible decision-maker to handle a disaster emergency. .
D. A holidaymaker fond of the topic of effective management.
4.What does the underlined word “priority” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Perfection. B. Preference.
C. Possibility. D. Popularity.
Who decided that blue jeans and T-shirts are “cool” for kids to wear today? Who designs the clothes you see for sale in stores? All of these questions concern the world of fashion.
Fashion refers to the styles of dress that are currently popular. Fashion goes beyond just clothes, though. It’s important for some people to wear only the latest fashions and styles. For others, though, keeping up with trends isn’t that important. The one thing that stays the same with fashion is this: it always changes!
In the 1960s and 1970s, hippies made bell-bottomed blue jeans popular. In the 1980s, Michael Jackson made parachute pants (降落伞裤) all the fashion. Now try to find these items in today’s clothing stores!
Why do fashions change? The answer is probably as simple as the fact that people change. Over time, the new replaces the old. People are influenced greatly by popular culture, including athletes, musicians, movie stars, as well as popular films, television shows, books and music. We are also influenced by the fashion industry’s advertising.
The stars of popular culture are always searching for a new angle to maintain (保持) their popularity. Often these new angles come in the form of new clothing or hairstyles. When people see these new styles, they often want to imitate their favorite stars. To do so, they seek out the latest fashions to make themselves look like the people they want to imitate. In this way, fashions evolve and change over time.
For years, clothes have been used to separate people into groups. Even today, brand-name clothing that is more expensive than other types of clothing can be used by some people to distinguish themselves from others.
Unfortunately, this can often have the effect of distancing certain groups from others. Don’t forget that it’s always OK to develop your own sense of style that is unique and separate from what the fashion world determines! Stay true to yourself and let your personality — not your clothes — speak for who you are!
1.The examples of bell-bottomed blue jeans and parachute pants in Paragraph 3 suggest that _____.
A. fashion always changes
B. stars are always influential
C. people have different dressing styles
D. hippies and Michael Jackson are good designers
2.Fashions change mainly because _____.
A. advertisements change rapidly
B. popular culture influences people
C. movie stars are changing over time
D. new films and shows replace the old
3.In the last paragraph, the author mainly wants to stress _____.
A. the advantages of staying unique
B. the bad effects of following fashion
C. the good influences of popular styles
D. the importance of having one’s own personality
4.We can learn from the text that _____.
A. fashion is all about clothes
B. the author has gone out of fashion
C. clothes may separate and distance people
D. people like imitating others’ dressing style
British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.
Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10:00 to 17:30.
Open until 20:30 on Fridays, except Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.
Individual membership: £74
Under 26 membership: £54
Young friends (ages 8-15): £25
Shops
The Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.
1.When can you visit the British Museum?
A. At 9:00 Friday. B. At 12:00 Monday.
C. On Christmas Day. D. On Good Friday.
2.Where can visitors store their large luggage?
A. At major train stations. B. At some crossings.
C. In the hall of the Museum. D. At the entrance to the Museum.
3.If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the Museum, how much should they pay?
A. £25. B. £79.
C. £50. D. £148.
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My fiance(未婚夫) and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds were limited, and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory.
One agent recommended a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was beyond our range, so we declined(谢绝). But she kept urging us to have a look at last.
We finally did and it was love at first sight. It was our home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake. Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the warmth and happiness of the marriage within that home. As perfect as it was, the price remained too high for us. But every day, we would sit by the lake, looking at the house and dreaming of what it would be like to live there. Days later, we made an offer—far below the asking price. Surprisingly, they didn’t laugh at us. They renewed their offer instead. It was also much more than we could afford, but far less than the original asking price.
The next day, we got a disappointing message that another buyer had offered a much higher price. Even so, we decided to talk with the owners directly. We made our final offer, which still was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer’s bid(出价). We knew it, but we had to try. Nobody knew if we could get it.
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