[素材选自English in Mind Book 1]
野外求生
On 24 December, 1971, 17yearold Juliane KÖpcke got on a plane with her mother in Lima, Peru, to fly to another city to meet her father.
Over the Amazon jungle, there was a heavy rain. The rain fell heavily and there was a strong wind. And then lightning hit the_____ at 3,000 metres, and it exploded. Juliane fell _____ through the air in her seat and hit the trees hard. For three hours, she was unconscious. When she woke up, her right arm was cut, her shoulder hurt badly and she couldn't see in one _____. She was alone. But she was alive.
Juliane's father was a biologist. When she was small, he_____ her how to survive in the jungle. She found a small _____ and walked slowly along it. “If I follow the river,” she thought, “I'll find people.” The river also gave her clean water to _____. It was very hot, but the river water kept her _____. Sometimes she had to swim in the river _____ it was too deep to walk in. There were crocodiles in the water but they didn't attack her! There was fruit on some trees but she didn't eat it—she knew it was too _____.
Juliane______ for ten days. At night she stopped to sleep because it was too ______ to walk. Ten days after the ______, she found a small house by the river. There were some woodcutters in the house. They gave her hot food to eat. The next day, a plane took her safely back to the city of Pucallpa.
Juliane was the only person______ survived in the accident. The other 91 people, ______ her mother, all died.
The film director, Werner Herzog, had a plan______ on the plane but missed it. Thirty years later, he made a film called Wings of Hope about Juliane and her unbelievable story.
Word Bank
jungle 丛林 exploded 爆炸 unconscious 无意识的 crocodile 鳄鱼
1.A.bus B.plane C.bike D.car
2.A.luckily B.safely C.quickly D.kindly
3.A.mouth B.ear C.nose D.eye
4.A.taught B.ordered C.allowed D.refused
5.A.river B.mountain C.beach D.forest
6.A.eat B.drink C.cook D.boil
7.A.dry B.warm C.cool D.thirsty
8.A.because B.unless C.although D.until
9.A.easy B.convenient C.dangerous D.difficult
10.A.slept B.cheered C.remained D.walked
11.A.dark B.dirty C.harmful D.boring
12.A.journey B.accident C.result D.failure
13.A.what B.which C.who D.whom
14.A.between B.among C.including D.except
15.A.travel B.to travel C.travelled D.travelling
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[素材选自One Story A Day Book 1]
恐龙粪便化石
My grandfather came to visit us from Japan. He was only staying with us for one month. So I ____ many things to show him around. Where did I start? The Museum of Nature is ____ in our neighborhood.
On the first Saturday morning____ he arrived, we went to the museum. It's ____ on weekends. Many families with young kids were there visiting.
Right after we entered the building, a big lifesized dinosaur model came into____ sight. We went directly to the dinosaur. A scientist was talking to___, holding a big piece of fossil in her hand. In front of her, there were many fossils displayed ____ the desk. The scientist was asking the young kids questions as they looked curiously at the fossils.
“Can you guess____ this fossil is?” she asked. “That's a dinosaur tooth,” answered one kid confidently because he saw some teeth in the stone. The ____ nodded, “That's right.” She took another fossil and asked, “What is this fossil?”
The kids looked and looked and____ their answers. But these answers weren't right. ____, the scientist smiled, “It's dinosaur dung.” At first, the kids were ____. Then, they all laughed.
My grandfather took the____ and looked at it carefully. He passed it to me. How unbelievable! We not only ____ the fossils of dinosaur toes and teeth, but also of dinosaur dung. We were both ____ that we could touch fossils from giant creatures that lived on the earth 65 million years ago.
Word Bank
fossil 化石 unbelievable 难以置信的
1.A.wanted B.expected C.decided D.planned
2.A.right B.even C.only D.ever
3.A.after B.before C.since D.until
4.A.busy B.free C.safe D.open
5.A.your B.their C.our D.his
6.A.kids B.adults C.actors D.workers
7.A.at B.on C.in D.off
8.A.what B.how C.which D.who
9.A.doctor B.scientist C.student D.researcher
10.A.gave B.stole C.hid D.dug
11.A.Usually B.Nearly C.Exactly D.Finally
12.A.angry B.surprised C.disappointed D.uncomfortable
13.A.teeth B.hat C.fossil D.toy
14.A.saw B.liked C.wrote D.read
15.A.amazed B.moved C.worried D.relaxed
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It was a dark day, one of depression (沮丧) and anger. As I climbed out of the pool, after seeing my time in the 100 yard freestyle (自由泳), I did not feel like speaking to ______. I saw the bright smiles of swimmers who had just ______ a best time. However, I had failed. Or at least that was what I thought at the time.
I was lying on my cool bed ______ an idea came to my head. Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without ______ your enthusiasm (热情). At practice the next day, I told my swimming teammates about my goal time and they all either laughed or replied, "You can't do it" or "______ not". Believe it or not, these are the responses (反应) that made my goal achievable.
Finally came the day when I had to ______ to myself and others that with belief there is no limit to your achievements. With the starting gun going off, I dived with perfect form into the pool. I ______ the cool water running across my back. I swam like a fish, bouncing off (弹离) each turn at the wall as if it was a spring board. On the last turn, I came back to the wall ______ every piece of strength I had. I touched the final wall with my fingertips and knew that I had swum the ______ race.
I had done it! I had achieved my best time! ______ filled my heart like water does a cup. I saw the_______ on all of my friends' faces as I climbed out of the pool; their jaws (下巴) dropped to the ground. I began to laugh and gave them thumbs up.
I have learned in life that having ______ in yourself opens all gates. Never forget that anything the mind can imagine and believe it can achieve.
1.A.somebody B.everybody C.nobody D.anybody
2.A.finished B.achieved C.remained D.realized
3.A.while B.although C.when D.because
4.A.losing B.leaving C.having D.keeping
5.A.Awfully B.Especially C.Probably D.Impossibly
6.A.promise B.provide C.present D.prove
7.A.smelt B.felt C.touched D.tasted
8.A.with B.without C.from D.towards
9.A.primary B.comfortable C.perfect D.complete
10.A.Anger B.Joy C.Surprise D.Regret
11.A.replies B.actions C.feelings D.expressions
12.A.belief B.pleasure C.love D.sunshine
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[素材选自impact Book 3]
兄弟姐妹性格差异的原因
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? What makes you _____ from your brothers and sisters?
People have asked these questions for centuries, and _____ are trying to answer them. One idea they're exploring is that birth order _____ the person we become. In general, the oldest child is described as _____, organized, dutiful, and determined to get what he or she wants. Oldest children are seen as born leaders. Their younger brothers and sisters sometimes _____ them as bossy. They are always willing to tell younger brothers and sisters what they should do just _____ they're the oldest.
The middle child may be described as being competitive in order to get more _____. They _____ feel that their family ignores them because they are in the middle. Because middle children tend to avoid conflicts, they can be friendly and _____. They are usually more influenced by their friends than by their family, perhaps because they get more attention from ______ friends.
The youngest child is ______ as the baby of the family. They can be spoiled by their ______, who spend a lot of time with them and often give them what they want. ______ children enjoy being the center of attention, and they are seen as outgoing, openminded, and likely to take risks.
What if you're an only ______? Many people think that a child with no brothers or sisters needs lots of attention as he or she ______. Some think they're selfish, or unwilling to share with others.
1.A.absent B.similar C.same D.different
2.A.researchers B.writers C.reporters D.teachers
3.A.changes B.influences C.creates D.finds
4.A.unlucky B.confident C.serious D.special
5.A.choose B.wish C.see D.hear
6.A.though B.when C.because D.unless
7.A.achievement B.attention C.strength D.power
8.A.sometimes B.seldom C.never D.hardly
9.A.outgoing B.cruel C.poor D.upset
10.A.your B.our C.its D.their
11.A.described B.discovered C.understood D.realized
12.A.friends B.partners C.teachers D.parents
13.A.Oldest B.Richest C.Youngest D.Weakest
14.A.child B.adult C.student D.boy
15.A.puts up B.cuts up C.turns up D.grows up
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When I first arrived on this island, I had ______. But I've found the ship and made a small boat. I've brought ______many things I can use - food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not ______and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for ______. I'm even learning to grow fruit and vegetables.
1.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
2.A.out B.to C.up D.back
3.A.give up B.get up C.put up D.cheer up
4.A.fun B.sale C.food D.drinks
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Do you have some special food in your memory? For me, I remember when I was young, my mom sometimes cooked tea eggs for me. _____ now she hardly cooks tea eggs because she is too old to cook. A few days ago, I _____ my mother how to cook tea eggs. Then she taught _____ hand by hand and of course I had learned how to make it. Now I'd like to _____ the cooking process below with you!
First, you need to wash eggs thoroughly with _____ water and then boil the eggs for about 8 minutes. In this process, make sure you cover all of the eggs with _____. When time is up, remove the eggs from _____ water.
Second, wrap black tea in a piece of cloth and tie the cloth with a thread. The purpose of doing this is to make a black tea bag.
Next, put the eggs and the black tea _____ which you have prepared well in a container and pour some boiled water into the container. Then add 3 spoons of salt and sugar _____ the water.
Besides ______ tea eggs cooked by mom, I often ate tea eggs from outside. For example, I ______ bought tea eggs from stores which were next to my primary school when I was a kid. Tea eggs were very ______ with children at that time. ______, fewer and fewer people chose to eat them at present. Because we were later ______ that eating too many tea eggs was not good for health. Anyway, I can't forget the delicious taste and pleasant smell of tea eggs ______ take me back to the sweet memories of the past.
1.A.And B.But C.Or D.So
2.A.asked B.said C.ordered D.spoke
3.A.you B.them C.me D.him
4.A.warn B.pollute C.share D.lead
5.A.clean B.hot C.boiled D.warm
6.A.tea B.water C.oil D.salt
7.A.fresh B.cold C.hot D.icy
8.A.thread B.bowl C.bag D.rice
9.A.to B.on C.out D.with
10.A.drinking B.eating C.finding D.seeing
11.A.still B.almost C.also D.too
12.A.interesting B.happy C.popular D.sad
13.A.Suddenly B.Also C.However D.Either
14.A.told B.found C.met D.heard
15.A.who B.what C.which D.when
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Hong Kong is a city that's full of surprises. 40% of the land________ beaches, woodlands (林地) and mountains. Hong Kong is a water city ______ different islands, and kids will have fun_________boats everywhere.
You can also________a lot of nice food there. You can walk into Dim Sum restaurants at any time. They are always ________, noisy and full of families. After you sit down at a big round table, you may_______ for waitresses to come with ________dishes. As they come by, tell them the dishes you want. The waitress will put the dishes down on your table. Keep asking for dishes until you are________ .
Hong Kong has________ shopping areas, and the Jade (玉) Market in Kowloon is a good place. Here, you can_________ jade earrings, jewelry and carved (雕刻的) animals, such as tigers and dragons.
1.A.is B.are C.was
2.A.at B.of C.with
3.A.going B.taking C.riding
4.A.cook B.eat C.make
5.A.busy B.free C.quiet
6.A.stop B.wait C.look
7.A.same B.terrible C.different
8.A.full B.hungry C.thirsty
9.A.many B.much C.a little
10.A.get back B.leave for C.find
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“John, you have no school today. Let’s do some cleaning in the house.” John’s mom_______that morning.
Then they began to clean the house. They didn’t stop___________everything was tidy. Suddenly, John’s mom pointed to Grandpa’s chair and said, “That old chair has got to go. We’ll buy Grandpa a new one.” It was ___________. The chair was ugly. So John agreed.
As they were trying to move the chair, Grandpa came in. He ___________ their way. “Oh, no! You can’t take my chair away.” “Dad, we’ll buy you a new one.” John’s mom said. “No, I don’t want a new one”. Grandpa tried to push his chair back into _____________. John’s mom had to give up. Grandpa sat into his chair and closed his eyes.
“Grandpa, why don’t you let us throw away the chair?” John asked.
“You don’t understand, John. I sat in this chair with your grandma when I asked her to ___________me. It was so long ago. But when I sit in this chair and close my eyes, I feel she is near.” “It’s _______________ . How could grandpa remember such a thing many years ago. In fact, he forgot almost_______.” John thought.
“And the night you father was born, they placed the___________ baby into my arms. I sat in this chair for hours, and I had never been____________ ”. A smile now ______________across his old face.
“I think I’m going to understand.” John said.
“Many years later,” Grandpa’s voice ________, “the doctor called and told me your grandma was about to depart with this world, and I was lost without her in the following year. But this chair gave me __________and warmth.”
“I’m sorry, Grandpa. ”John looked at Grandpa and said,
“This is not just an old chair. You’ve______________ a lot together.” That night, John told his mom all about the chair. They realized how much the chair meant to grandpa.
When they look at the chair the next day, they found the room would be very__________without the old chair.
1.A.ordered B.suggested C.requested D.mentioned
2.A.when B.before C.unless D.until
3.A.true B.real C.common D.special
4.A.discover B.blocked C.lined D.covered
5.A.space B.room C.place D.seat
6.A.marry B.greet C.choose D.prefer
7.A.moving B.amazing C.unexpected D.believable
8.A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing
9.A.low B.heavy C.huge D.tiny
10.A.happier B.sadder C.stronger D.healthier
11.A.went B.came C.ran D.spread
12.A.appeared B.broke C.returned D.raised
13.A.safety B.heat C.comfort D.treat
14.A.looked back to B.looked through C.gone back to D.gone through
15.A.fascinating B.wonderful C.dark D.crowded
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Souanis Kim was an archery (射箭) teacher in a sports school and had trained many outstanding archers. So many parents sent their children to _______. One morning, Souanis Kim took the students to a tall tree for training. He put a toy bird on the tree and said, "The task is to _______ the toy bird down."
The students stood in a _______ quickly. The first one was Sandy. He walked a few steps forward and aimed at the toy bird.
"What's _______ the bird?" asked Souanis Kim suddenly.
"The blue sky," Sandy answered.
Souanis Kim smiled. He asked Sandy to stand beside him. The students _______ what the teacher's meaning was.
The next was Keston. Like Sandy, he walked up. Just as he was _______ to shoot, Souanis Kim asked him the same question.
"I see the leaves." answered Keston. Souanis Kim smiled and asked Keston to stand by, too.
The third one was Jobes. Just _______ he was drawing the bow (拉弓), Souanis Kim asked, "What's over the bird, Jobes?"
Jobes _______ the toy bird and said, "I see nothing but the toy bird."
"Great! "said Souanis Kim _______. Then he shouted, "Go ahead!"
Jobes shot and the toy bird fell down. The students cheered with one voice.
Souanis Kim looked at the surprised students and said seriously, "Remember, when an archer is shooting, he must have only the ________ but nothing else."
1.A.me B.him C.them
2.A.put B.turn C.shoot
3.A.step B.way C.line
4.A.over B.under C.inside
5.A.knew B.expected C.wondered
6.A.ready B.afraid C.worried
7.A.as B.after C.before
8.A.looked for B.turned on C.looked at
9.A.carefully B.angrily C.happily
10.A.bird B.goal C.sky
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A father and his son went to a kite-flying festival. When the son saw colorful kites in the sky, he wanted to ______ a kite, too. The father then bought a kite for his son.
The son started to fly the kite. Soon, his kite was high up in the sky. After a while, the son said, “Father, it seems that the ______ is stopping the kite from flying higher. If we cut it, it will be ______ and fly even higher. Can we cut it?” The father cut the string (线) off. The kite started to go higher. This made the little boy ______
But then, slowly, the kite started to come down. It soon ______ to the ground. The son was surprised to see this. He asked his father, “I thought that after cutting the string, the kite would fly ______. Why did it fall(落下)down?”
The father said, “The string was not stopping the kite from going higher, but was helping it ______ in the sky. You helped the kite go up in the ______ direction (方向) by using the string. But when you cut the string, it could not ______ the kite anymore.”
Sometimes, we may feel like there are some things in life that are stopping us from _______. But in fact, these might be the things that support (支持) us the most.
1.A.make B.fly C.draw
2.A.wind B.rain C.string
3.A.free B.over C.lost
4.A.interested B.happy C.surprised
5.A.got B.turned C.fell
6.A.longer B.higher C.faster
7.A.stay B.stop C.play
8.A.middle B.left C.right
9.A.keep B.support C.fly
10.A.moving B.growing C.changing
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