She Walked Through Fire
On Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner, the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlotte's father, Eric, who was in the garage to fix his truck.
Around 8 p.m., Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out her father lying on his back, trapped under the truck. He'd removed the front passenger-side tyre and raised the truck on a jack (千斤顶). The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of the wheel was on his chest and shoulders.
Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled, "You got it! One more try!" She tried again and was able to tip the truck backward just enough for her to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck.
She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the garage, which had burst into flames. "I was afraid the car was going to explode," says Charlotte, so she climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal (油门). The car slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete.
Safely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran back to the basement. "There's a fire! Everybody get out!" she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose (水管) and sprayed the fire while calling 911.
A few minutes later, firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second-degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived.
The Heffelmires are staying in an apartment while their house is rebuilt. "Charlotte is a remarkable kid," says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says," I was saving my family and my house. I wasn't going to let my dad die."
a. Charlotte called the firefighters．
b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck．
c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage．
d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house．
结果，孩子们变得太依赖于他们的父母，以至于他们没有独立的思想和创造性的想法。
Trampolining
What's more fun than standing still? Jumping up and down on a springy piece of fabric (织物)! This activity is known as trampolining and it's sweeping the nation.
The idea of trampolining is ancient. Eskimos have been throwing each other in the air for thousands of years. Firemen began using a life net to catch people jumping from buildings in 1887.
A gymnast named George Nissan and his coach Larry Griswold made the first modern trampoline in 1936. They named their equipment after the Spanish word trampolín, which means diving board. The men wanted to share their idea with the whole world. In 1942 they began making trampolines to sell to the public.
Trampolines may be fun, but they can also be dangerous. Clubs and gyms use large safety nets or other equipment to make it safer. Most trampoline injuries happen at home. Since trampolines are more affordable than ever, injuries are even more common.
These injuries happen for many reasons. People may bounce too high and land out of the trampoline or onto the springs. Perhaps the worst injuries happen when untrained people try to do flips (快速翻转). Landing on your neck or head can cause injuries or even kill you.
There are many things that you can do to practice safe trampolining. Trampolines have been around for a while now. They have brought a lot of joy to many people. They can be a good source of exercise and activity. They can help people improve their balance and moves. But they can also be deadly. It is important to follow some professional guidance. Be sure that you are practicing safety while having a good time. Happy bouncing!
A. They found a winner when they performed a piece of spring across a steel frame. B. And in the early 1900s, circus performers began bouncing off a net to amuse audiences. C. Injuries also happen when many people are jumping at the same time. D. Experts find that more than 100,000 people hurt themselves while using one each year. E. You can surround your trampoline with a net so that people don't fall off it. F. They got the idea by watching swing artists bouncing off a tight net at the circus. G. But don't let all that bad news keep you down. |
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）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2）只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
People in my hometown lived a very poorer life ten years ago. The air was seriously polluted, but there was rubbish everywhere. But since our new head of village came in power, great changes have been taken place in my hometown. He is active in help us improve our quality of life. For example, he gave villagers a lot of support in repairing roads of village. And under the guidance of the experts who was invited to teach villagers how to grow plants, villagers can harvest a lot of crops every year, what really excites them. Now there are trees, flower and grass everywhere. We are hopefully about our life in the future.
---- I think the book is as interesting as it is instructive.
---- It could never be _______ . It is well worth reading.
A. truer B. true C. the truest D. as true
She was very angry because she _______for almost half an hour before the waiter turned up.
A. had been waiting B. has waited C. was waiting D. waited
In 2014 I was 22 years old and had just come back to Brazil after 14 months in England, holding my Cambridge Proficiency certificate. After nervously 41________ a short training course, I began to give class to my 12 students, all of them older than I was. I 42________ hard to remain calm in class and 43________ they wouldn’t find out how unconfident I felt a lot of the time. I was quite 44________, actually, until the end of 45________ and the night of the final oral test.
The test was going to start at 7 pm, and at 6:50, I 46________ myself in the teacher’s bathroom to 47________ all the test questions again. I really wanted to learn the 48________ by heart so no one would think I was an inexperienced tester. The 49________ is, I actually locked myself in the bathroom. I 50________ couldn’t get out! The bell rang at 7 pm and I could hear the 51________ in the halls as the students went to their rooms. I tried hard to 52________ the bathroom door, but failed.
I heard the cleaning lady’s voice and asked for help as 53________ as I could. However, she wasn’t exactly a thoughtful person, and started 54________; “Diana’s locked in the bathroom!” Shame had fallen upon me! 55________ the course director, the secretary and some teachers were outside the bathroom trying to get me out, and, to my 56________, my students gathered outside too, happily saying things like “Aren’t we 57________!No test today!” All I could do was 58________, feeling miserable and utterly stupid. The door finally opened, and my entire59________ was waiting for me outside, naughty smiles on their faces. “60________! Teacher.” they said, “we know you are human, too!”
They all passed their test. True to the Brazilian style, we all went out for a beer afterward, and laughed the whole thing off.
41. A. holding B. taking C. getting D. giving
42. A. performed B. learned C. worked D. tried
43. A. thought B. hoped C. guessed D. realized
44. A. successful B. fortunate C. happy D. satisfied
45. A. the class B. the course C. the day D. the year
46. A. tidied B. washed C. locked D. reminded
47. A. rewrite B. answer C. go over D. put forward
48. A. questions B. instructions C. answers D. steps
49. A. situation B. condition C. trick D. problem
50. A. probably B. simply C. sadly D. nearly
51. A. noise B. voice C. sound D. yell
52. A. knock B. kick C. open D. push
53. A. quietly B. hurriedly C. excitedly D. crazily
54. A. scolding B. running C. laughing D. shouting
55. A. At first B. Soon enough C. In the end D. Right now
56. A. amazement B. delight C. surprise D. horror
57. A. lucky B. comfortable C. anxious D. regretful
58. A. watch B. smile C. wait D. worry
59. A. class B. staff C. group D. school
60. A. Sorry B. Congratulations C. Don’t be angry D. Don’t worry
Welcome to Futuroscope. Everything here is developed by 72 (use)advanced technology. It provides 73 (complete)new experiences for you. You can get close 74 parts of the world you’ve never experienced.
Children’s World, one of our most popular 75 (attraction), is on the left of the main entrance. From the main entrance, take the path on the right. And very soon you 76 (see)Digital City. Of course, you mustn’t miss Dances with Robots, 77 is just a ten-minute walk past Digital City.
Futuroscope is 78 good place to visit! It is a perfect place for both adults 79 children to enjoy together. There 80 (be)activities on all levels and 81 (excite)shows that everyone will enjoy. We hope you have a good time here.
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For lots of people，the holidays are about helping the less fortunate. 36 than buying present for each other，a group of friends in a Vermont snowboard(单板滑雪）group like to go to their 37 homeless shelter and give them a day to 38 ．They begin preparing at the 39 of the snow season by asking people who come to the mountain to 40 old winter clothing like jackets，boots，gloves，and hats. Then the group 41 the shelter to distribute（分发）the things. Says Jay，18，one of the 42 ，“We tell them，‘Now you guys are coming with us and we’re going to teach you how to 43 or snowboard all day for free.’It’s awesome(极好的)to know that we are able to take their minds 44 the stress in their lives for one day.”
For this group，working together to help the homeless makes heir relation 45 .They feel like a part of each other’s lives in a 46 way.
It may sound no wonder until you try it，but doing something for charity(慈善）can really help you 47 better about the whole experience of giving. That’s because it benefits for the 48 as well as the recipient-you’re left with a feeling of belonging and being connected. 49 to help an organization or group that fits with your 50 and the things you believe in. If you love children，buy a present for a child in need. 51 animals are your thing，talk to your local animal shelter-many distribute staples like pet food to low-income pet 52 over the holidays. If you 53 a grandparent and would like to spend time with the elderly 54 out at a nursing home over the holidays. Or share a special skill. If you’re good with your 55 ，you can help build or painting housing for people in need.
36. A. Other B. Rather C. More D. Less
37. A. hopeless B. curious C. local D. foreign
38. A. remember B. forget C. forgive D. exercise
39．A. end B. start C. weather D. middle
40. A. bring B. mend C. sell D. throw
41．A. rebuild B. take C. leave D. visit
42. A. students B. neighbors C. organizers D. workers
43. A. ski B. survive C. study D. struggle
44. A. for B. in C. off D. on
45. A. easier B. cleaner C. healthier D. stronger
46. A. complete B. meaningful C. new D. busy
47. A. live B. play C. feel D. express
48. A. giver B. visitor C. children D. officials
49. A. Promise B. Refuse C. Choose D. Answer
50. A. work B. values C. hobbies D. profession
51．A. If B. Because C. Though D. While
52. A. sellers B. bosses C. stores D. owners
53．A. visit B. become C. miss D. dislike
54. A. look B. send C. find D. help
55. A. hands B. minds C. eyes D. ideas
111]Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years. 16 And I still can’t make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn English well? Please help me.
Answer: Many people have asked me this question. 17 Here I will give you several tips for learning English.
● 18
First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English?” If you can’t answer “yes” to this question, it is better for you to set English aside until you’re ready and willing to learn.
● Set goals (目标).
To learn English well, you must set some goals. 19 It will also help you to see your progress. Ask yourself, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve?” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.
● Practice, practice, and practice.
After you have set your goals, you have a better idea of what you need to practice. Just like the athlete whose goal is the Olympics must train daily, you as a language learner must practice language every day to make progress toward your goal. 20
A. Want to learn.
B. I think it is not easy to learn it well.
C. Make friends with some Americans online.
D. Reading is a very good way to learn new words.
E. The answers are as different as the people asking the question.
F. The more you practice, the more progress you will make.
G. Having goals will help you remember what areas you want to work on.
