It was anniversary(周年纪念日) and Ria was waiting for her husband Manoj to show up. After some years of _______, things changed between them. The once cute couple who couldn’t live _______ each other were now fighting over every little thing. Even so, _______ hoped that changes came into their marriage.
As the doorbell rang she ran toward the door and opened it with a smile and a bunch of flowers to greet her husband. She wanted to mend （修补）for _______, preparing champagne（香槟）and light music to _______.
Suddenly the phone in the bedroom rang. Ria went to pick it up. On the phone there was a man who said, “Hello, madam. I am _______ from the police station. Is this Mr. Manoj’s number?” She replied, “Yes it is!”
“I am sorry, madam but an_______ happened this afternoon and a man died when he got off the bus. We got this number from his wallet. Can you please come and identify the _______?” the man replied.
Ria was _______! “How could this happen? Manoj is just with me here!”, she answered. Ria almost lost her ________. She had read stories about ________ returning to meet their loved ones after their death before they ________. Her heart ________. In ________ she ran towards the other room to look for her husband. But he was not there.
She said to herself, “It’s ________! He left me forever. Oh God, I can die to have another chance to ________ for every fight we had. I lost my chance forever.” She fell on the floor in pain.
Suddenly there was noise from the bathroom, the door opened and Manoj came out and said, “Darling, I forgot to tell you today my wallet was ________.”
Life might not give you a(n)________ chance, so never waste any moment while you still have one.________ people and relations in life and have a wonderful life with no ________. Live today and enjoy every moment of life because no one have promised Tomorrow.
1.A. effort B. marriage C. doubt D. appointment
2.A. without B. for C. with D. on
3.A. both B. he C. she D. neither
4.A. apologies B. discussions C. fights D. bargains
5.A. date B. express C. celebrate D. blame
6.A. calling B. escaping C. suffering D. coming
7.A. battle B. construction C. match D. accident
8.A. number B. present C. body D. wallet
9.A. satisfied B. shocked C. exhausted D. relieved
10.A. interest B. husband C. consciousness D. body
11.A. souls B. shadows C. images D. footprints
12.A. sleep B. fly C. respond D. leave
13.A. beat B. sank C. stopped D. disappeared
14.A. fear B. secret C. turn D. happiness
15.A. wonderful B. late C. untrue D. true
16.A. prepare B. search C. mend D. blame
17.A. broken B. stolen C. repaired D. opened
18.A. second B. single C. just D. third
19.A. Use B. Many C. Value D. Teach
20.A. regrets B. diseases C. records D. belongings
Hobbies let you explore interests outside your work. 1. There are plenty of options available to you. How can you choose the hobby that suits you from these options? Here are some tips.
Look at what you love. And examine what takes up your spare time, when you have it. Do you enjoy reading books? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing them. Do you like a cool beer at the end of the day? Maybe your hobby could be trying to make beer at home. 2.
Think about what you value（重视） most. What qualities （品质）do you think are important? Do you value wisdom or courage? Do you admire artistic expression? 3. For example, maybe you could volunteer at a library as a hobby because you value education, or maybe you could take up painting because you admire people who can express themselves with art.
4. Certain hobbies require certain skill sets. If you don’t have much patience, then maybe hand sewing （缝纫）isn’t something you’d enjoy. However, if you love building things, maybe you should consider a hobby like building furniture.
5. Ask your friends and family what topic you seem to talk about the most. Now, think about what it is about that subject that you enjoy so much and determine how it can be turned into a hobby.
A. Help others to choose a hobby.
B. Examine your skills and personality.
C. All in all, turn what you already love into a hobby.
D. Decide whether you’re interested in one thing.
E. Think about the topics you can talk about endlessly.
F. They also let you be creative and try all kinds of new things.
G. Let those qualities guide you when you’re choosing a hobby.
We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?
Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxious, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way（妨碍） of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).
Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to solve it.
After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.
I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.
A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.
So, if you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.
1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Anxiety greatly influenced the author.
B. Anxiety encouraged the author to change.
C. The author couldn’t deal with the college life.
D. The author had no idea what to do.
2.In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.
A. means you are failing as a person
B. can be quite unnecessary
C. can make others think wrongly about you
D. means you’re brave enough to solve your problems
3.After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?
A. She became more positive and confident. B. She became too frightened of her own life.
C. She became worried about her anxiety. D. She realized college was her worst enemy.
4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To tell us how to think positively. B. To show it is OK to be imperfect.
C. To help us know better about therapy. D. To share her college life with us.
A Spanish company has opened the first public napping space in Madrid. Siesta & Go promises the Spanish people a quiet and restful getaway in the city’s business center.
Napping spaces are already nothing new places in other big cities in the world. But the idea would appear to work well with the culture of Spain, where people traditionally take a midday nap.
The Madrid nap bar recently opened with 19 beds. They can be rented by the minute or by the hour. People can choose either a private or shared room. An hour of napping time inside a private room costs about $ 15.
The company also offers areas to work, as well as armchairs, newspapers and coffee for those not wishing to sleep. Philip Marco is one happy customer. He says he gets tired during the day because he has a long drive to work. He says the midday nap is the perfect way to build up energy. “I come for about 30 minutes, something like that. Sleeping for 30 minutes usually is enough for me to be able to get through the evening.”
Siesta & Go provides all bedding, clean nightshirts and other materials. Nappers can request to be woken up when their time is up.
While many Spanish people love their midday naps, others like Carlos Villarroja say they are just too busy to keep this tradition. “It’s a Spanish tradition, but I think it’s more of an impractical thing than a tradition. Because with the lifestyle we have the working hours, we have very little free time for a nap, in my case, at least during the week.”
But many health experts believe there is evidence that taking a short nap is very good for the body and mind. Scientific studies show that taking a nap can also prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure and reduce stress.
1.The Madrid nap bar don’t allow customers to______________ .
A. share a room with others B. choose a private room
C. use it as an office D. sleep for free
2.What does Philip Marco feel about the Madrid nap bar?
A. Happy. B. Worried.
C. Amazed. D. Tired.
3.Why does Carlos Villarroja regard a midday nap as an impractical thing?
A. It is not necessary to take it.
B. Many people have no time to take it.
C. No research proves the good of taking it.
D. Many people have no spare money to pay for it.
Bridge of Hope School is a private school. It was set up in Kalangala about two years ago. Unlike government schools, which have very large classes of 90 children, many of whom do not want to learn, Bridge has small classes, so pupils get a great deal of attention. Small classes are good for teaching, but the school is always having difficulty with money since private schools are dependent on parents paying on time.
The school has five primary classes and three nursery classes. As the children progress through the school they will add another class next year. The total number of children in the primary classes is about 50. The parents of Bridge children are often higher earners than those that attend government schools. They want their children to have the best education available.
The school is not yet finished. The classrooms have no windows or doors. But it is very formal and insists on children wearing uniforms（制服）. Discipline is strict and the children are well-behaved. Only English can be spoken and not the local language. Although English is the national language and the language of education, government schools teach in their own language for the first three years.
School starts at 7 a．m. and the children have to be on time. Classes are formal, but children have to copy lots of things from the blackboard, because there are few textbooks, sometimes only one for the teacher to use. Class work is heavy and the children have tests every week. They also study during the holiday.
1.What can we learn about government schools?
A. The classes consist of a large number of students.
B. Teachers don’t speak English in class.
C. Children always work very hard.
D. It is free for children to attend them.
2.Parents send their children to Bridge of Hope School because they _______.
A. think the school environment is better there
B. hope their children can get the best education
C. want their children to be different
D. have no time to take care of their children
3.Which of the following is TRUE about Bridge of Hope School according to the text?
A. Children can wear what they like there.
B. Life there is easy for children
C. Lessons are given in the local language there.
D. There are few textbooks there.
4.The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is to ________.
A. list differences between a private and a government school
B. introduce a private school — Bridge of Hope School in Kalangala
C. tell the history of the private schools in Kalangala
D. show education development in Kalangala
Disney World, Not To Be Missed!
Are you still looking for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A single-day admission ticket to any of these four theme parks is $67 for adults and $56 for young children above three years. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. You’ll surely have a fantastic and memorable experience!
Magic Kingdom This is the original Disney park from which the entire Disney World has expanded. Once you get here, you can pose for pictures with the Disney characters at the entrance. But if you want to save time, go straight to the Main Street. The children would almost certainly desire to see the Dumbo and Winnie. Just remember the parking lot is usually packed. You will need to walk to the entrance gate. |
Epcot Epcot is divided into two sections: World Showcase and Future World. Future World is all about futuristic rides and high-tech attractions like Test Track and Turtle Talk with Crush. World Showcase, which lies along a lake, shows international styles from different parts of the globe, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China and a lot more. |
Disney’s Animal Kingdom If you’re an animal lover, you’ll really like the Animal Kingdom. The newest addition to this part of Disney World is the Expedition Everest ride plus the Finding Nemo stage show. It’s very best to come here in the morning when animals are more active. The safari(游猎) is open but the opening hours depend on the animals, and how active they are during the day. |
Disney’s Hollywood Studios You will discover plenty of huge attractions inside this movie park. Indiana Jones, Playhouse Disney Live, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, and also the Lights, Motors, Actions Extreme Stunt show are just few of what you need to watch out for. It is also the very best spot for taking pictures with Disney characters. |
1.You think Epcot is worth visiting probably because you can __________.
A. see the most popular movies nowadays
B. go hunting wherever you like
C. take pictures with the Disney characters
D. enjoy the foreign styles along the lake
2.If your parents bring you and your 2-year-old little brother to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the cost is __________.
A. $190
B. $255
C. $134
D. $179
3.Which theme park can you go if you want to take photos with Mickey Mouse and Winnie?
A. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
B. Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
C. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
D. Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the four theme parks.
B. To explain the reasons of traveling to Disney World.
C. To attract more people to pay a visit to Disney World.
D. To express his opinions about the popularity of Disney World.
