Most heroes are not super. They don’t appear in comic books, on television, or in movies. They just do what they believe needs to be done to make their world a better place. Bike Batman is one of them.
Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle, Washington. He’s a cyclist who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby.
About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a website where people list things they want to sell. As he often does, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they’re taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index.
Then he called the person who claimed to be the bike’s owner and arranged to meet him— supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Bike Batman told the thief, “You’ve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did.
After that first success, Bike Batman developed a safer routine. When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has confirmed it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action. In more than half of the 22 cases in which he has got back and returned bikes, the thieves have been arrested. In one case, Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects had stolen during a home burglary.
His nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called “Robin Hood”. Since he wasn’t exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, “Batman” seemed a better fit. The idea of a superhero punishing criminals feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues his work is to keep up Seattle’s reputation as a friendly city.
1.Bike Batman is .
A. a superhero B. a website manager
C. a Seattle citizen D. a police officer
2.When Bike Batman discovers a questionable bike, he will first .
A. contact the owner of the stolen bike B. look up the bike’s information
C. call the police department D. arrange to meet the thief
3.Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to .
A. become famous B. help poor people
C. punish bike thieves D. build a friendly city
4.From the passage, we can learn that .
A. Bike Batman felt relieved to see the thieves arrested
B. Bike Batman began his good deeds by accident
C. the police failed to perform their duties
D. the thieves refused to return the bikes
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Dutch masters exhibition in Beijing
The 17th century Dutch Golden Age had several significant artists and a range of great pieces produced during the period—including Jan Vermeer’s Young Woman at Virginal,Jan Lievens’ Boy in a Cape,and Turban and Rembrandt's Self-Portrait with Shaded Eyes.
Some of the most refined examples of the time,including the three pieces mentioned above,will make their debut（首次亮相）in China as part of a world tour of The Leiden Collection.
If you go:
9 a.m.-5 p.m.,June 17-Sept 3 (closed on Mondays).National Museum of China,I Wusi Avenue,Dongcheng district.010-6400-1476.
Ticket: 50 yuan ($7)
The Age of Mechanical Reproduction
The Age of Mechanical Reproduction,the latest exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum,features 41 artworks of US pop icon Andy Warhol,covering art installations,paintings and photographs.Warhol's well-known installation Electric Chair is a highlight of the show,which is also its debut in Asia.
If you go:
10 a.m.-5 p.m.,through August 28 (closed on Mondays).The Riverside Art Museum,Hongyan Road,Chaoyang district.010-5309-2062.
Ticket: 60 yuan
Back with a bang
Beijing-based hand Escape Plan will hold a concert in Beijing this weekend.The band is most famous for the song The Brightest Star in the Night Sky.
If you go:
7:30 p.m.,June 17.Beijing Worker’s Gymnasium,Gongti Beilu,Chaoyang district.400-610-3721.
Ticket: 280-980 yuan
Purple clay teapots
Yixing purple clay potteries are a vital part of Chinese pottery culture and have been included in China's list of national intangible cultural heritage（国家非物质文化遗产）.A selection of more than 80 purple clay teapots will go on display at the Poly Art Museum starting Friday.The exhibit will include a range of delicate teapot works of Ji Yishun,Wang Xiaolong and Gao Lijun,who are all inheritors（继承人）the time-honored（历史悠久的）pottery handicraft.
If you go:
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.(closed on Sundays),through June 30.Poly Art Museum,New Poly Plaza,1 Chaoyangmen North Street 9.010-6500-8117.
Ticket: 20 yuan
1.What do Dutch masters exhibition in Beijing and The Age of Mechanical Reproduction have in common?
A. Their total exhibition time.
B. They aren’t open on Mondays.
C. Their ticket prices.
D. Their exhibition places.
2.If you are fond of the performance of Escape Plan,which number can you contact to book a ticket in advance?
A. 010-5309-2062. B. 010-6500-8117.
C. 010-6400-1476. D. 400-610-3721.
3.Where can you go and enjoy an exhibition but spend less money?
A. The Poly Art Museum,New Poly Plaza.
B. National Museum of China.
C. The Riverside An Museum.
D. Beijing Workers' Gymnasium.
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Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramics(制陶技术) class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated，I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle pull on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
1.The author admired her mom for__________ .
A. her kindness to others
B. her excellent teaching
C. her quality of honesty
D. her positive attitude to life
2.According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was__________.
A. excited B. angry
C. surprised D. worried
3.From the passage we learn most children in the shelter__________.
A. were often punished by staff
B. weren’t allowed to go outside
C. were once treated badly
D. all suffered from mental illness
4.The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A. truth B. help
C. comfort D. support
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Children who spend more time reading with their parents have a greater chance of becoming better readers than those who don’t. With the help from their parents, children can learn techniques to improve their reading skills.
“A lot of parents think after their child learns to read, they should stop reading to them,” Donna George said. “They are sadly mistaken.”
George offers her services to parents at the Title I Learning Centers. She said reading aloud to children may be the most valuable thing parents can do. “It is better for children to hear things at a higher level than where they are,” George said. “Parents are their child’s first teacher.” Parents help their children build listening, phonics, comprehension and vocabulary skills when they read aloud to them.
Before parents can identify reading problems, they should escape the enemy —television and limit the time their children spend watching television. George suggested not allowing kids to have a TV in their bedrooms, setting a schedule of when kids can watch or keeping a list of how many programs children watch. Louise Joines said while her 14-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son enjoy reading, the television sometimes becomes a distraction. So she tries to build the situation by suggesting books the entire family will enjoy reading together, like the Harry Potter series.
Parents who do not read themselves should not count on their children being interested in it. If parents would read to their children at least 15 minutes every day, children would not have so many problems in school. It is the parents’ job to help build that desire in their children, and of course to know what kind of books to read is also important.
1.According to George, reading aloud to children_______________.
A. helps them correct mistakes
B. is helpful to their reading
C. is parents’ first duty to their children
D. can get children out of television’s attraction
2.The underlined word “distraction”(in Paragraph 4) means something that_________
A. can improve children’s reading
B. can help children’s right way of reading
C. can make children interested in reading
D. stop children from concentrating on reading
3.Which of the following is important according to the fourth paragraph?
A. Reading skills.
B. Reading speed.
C. Reading materials.
D. Reading environment.
4.If the passage is not completed, which of the following can follow the fifth paragraph?
A. Parents choose reading materials for their children.
B. Advice is given to control their children.
C. What TV programs children can watch during reading.
D. How children improve their reading by themselves.
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Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life． Every waking moment， the eyes are working to see the world around us． Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight， but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes． Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：
Schedule yearly exams．1.Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check． The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment， including eye- glasses．
Protect against UV rays． Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes． No matter what the season is， it's extremely important to wear sunglasses．2.
Give your eyes a break． Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products．3.Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule： every 20 minutes， take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away．
4.As part of a healthy diet， eat more fruits and vegetables each day． Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health．
Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses （隐形眼镜）． Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight． While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses， many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk．5.Otherwise， you may have problems such as red eyes， pain in the eyes， or a more serious condition．
A．Eat your greens．
B．Eye care should begin early in life．
C．They can properly protect your eyes．
D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins．
E．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight．
F．Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear．
G．This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness．
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely 1.cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color 2. represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children 3. (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect4.against evils（灾祸）.
People’s 5. (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be 6. most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally7.physically. People 8.(work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that 9.(easy) catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So 10. you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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。
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。
Dear Sir,
I’ve learnt from the notice that you’re looking for an English editor for us school paper. I’m written this letter to apply for the position.
I’m Li Hua, Senior Three student in our school. In my view, I met your requirements: for one thing I’m willing to devote some of my spare time to serve others; for another I’m good at both English or Fine Arts. I’m either skilled in using computers. I would be glad if you could offer to me an opportunity for an interview.
I’m looking forward to your kindly reply at your earliest convenient.
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书面表达
假设你是晨光中学的学生会主席李津。一批来自英国的高中生与你校学生开展了为期两周的交流活动。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。
（1） 回顾双方的交流活动（如学习、生活、体育、文艺等方面）；
（2） 谈谈收获或感情；
（3） 表达祝愿语期望。
注意：
（1） 词数不少于100；
（2） 可适当加入细节，是内容充实、行文连贯；
（3） 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear friends,
How time flies!
Thank you.
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