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When our son Bradley was ten, the new bicycle he had received earlier that year was stolen. Owning a bicycle was a big deal to our children when they were little. They spent hours and hours, day after day, on their bicycles, riding up and down the footpath, and at the front of the house. We also rode together as a family a lot. Bicycling was a great way to get the kids out of the house and into the fresh air without spending any money.
Bradley had discovered that his bicycle had been stolen from our backyard in Campbelltown, South Australia, when he and his sister went outside for a morning ride. He couldn't believe that someone would do this.
He got a large piece of cardboard, painted a sign begging for the bicycle to be returned, and tied the sign to the letterbox. The following morning, when I went out to collect the mail, I found a white envelope with the magical words, "Buy yourself a new bicycle", There was a $100 banknote inside.
We were very touched that someone had the heart to do this. We’ve never been able to thank the person but we suspect(猜想)that it may have been one of our wonderful neighbors, Bradley painted a big “____▲______!” on the sign and we left it outside for a couple of weeks afterwards, hoping the kind stranger would drive down our street.
A delighted Bradley was able to buy a new bicycle. As the years went on, the bicycles became bigger and more expensive but remained just as important for those family bicycle rides, Now Bradley is 25. Sometimes I miss the days when receiving a bicycle was the best thing in the world to them.
All these years later we are still thankful for the strangers kindness. We were a young family with three little children and it meant a lot to us. We still talk about it and, even now, wonder who the kind stranger was.
1.According to the passage, Bradley often______ when he was a child.
A. rode a bike B. made signs C. took a walk D. collected mail
2.Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?
A. Come back B. Thank you C. A new bicycle D. A good boy
3.From the action of the stranger, we can learn that______.
A. love builds a warm family B. a special memory lasts long
C. happiness makes a better life D. a kindness helps others a lot
4.The best title for the passage can be_____.
A. A rich stranger B. A thankful mother
C. A bicycle for Bradley D. A banknote for the family
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Every 14 days, another language dies. There are many reasons for this. Some people think more common languages have more economic(经济的)power. Because of this, young people choose to learn a common language as they think it is more useful. Another reason is that some languages aren't written down. Guujaaw is a leader of the Haida Nation, whose people have lived on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, for more than 10, 000 years. Their language is endangered. Traditionally, it wasn’t written down, and, as a result, some people are worried that it will die one day. Guujaaw replies to this, "We talk to each other, listen, visit, and believe in the spoken word. Expressing yourself without writing is natural." However, if Guujaaw's language and others like it are going to stay alive, writing may have to become part of their lives.
When a language dies, a lot of knowledge dies with it. To begin with, language is a huge part of the culture of the people who speak it. Language allows speakers to say certain things: words that describe a cultural idea may not translate exactly into another language. Furthermore, many endangered languages have rich spoken cultures, Stories, songs and histories are passed on from older people to younger generations(一代), Elizabeth Lindsey, an expert in languages, emphasizes(强调) this. “When an elder dies, a library is burned,” she says.
Also, language death affects our knowledge about nature. Local people often have a deep understanding of plants, animals, and the relationship between them. David Harrison, a researcher on endangered languages, reflects, “80% of plant and animal species(物种)have been undiscovered by science. But that doesn’t mean they're unknown to humans.”
Many languages are endangered. However, it s not too late. Children often grow up speaking two languages. "No one ..becomes richer by giving up… one language to learn another,” Harrison said. If children feel both languages are important, they will use both. So, it is necessary that children realize how useful their local language is.
1.How many reasons are mentioned for endangered languages in Paragraph 1?
A. 2 B. 3. C. 4 D. 5.
2.In Paragraph 2, the writer mainly tells us_____.
A. how cultures are passed on B. how cultures are discovered
C. why languages are written down D. why languages are important to cultures
3.The underlined word "affects" in the passage means “_______”.
A. waits for B. depends on
C. is different from D. has an influence on
4.Which of the following is the writer's opinion?
A. People need to use common languages more often.
B. The spoken word is more important than the written word.
C. Children are the hope to stop the local language from dying.
D. Many animals and plants are in danger because of dying languages.
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As long as everyone contributes a little, the world 吐 ll become a much better place.
Most people are kind-hearted and want to lend a helping hand. Now let's share some memorable moments.
Linda: Once, when I was on my way back to my hometown, I lost my purse without even knowing it. I was told over the train’s loudspeaker that my purse was at the railway station's lost and found office. But the train had already started. Seeing my helplessness, a kind hostess offered to lend me some money. I went back to the railway station and got my purse. I am still thankful to the railway staff and the person who found my purse.
Scott: When I was a little boy, there was a time when I went to fish with my elder sister. All of a sudden, I slipped into the river. The next thing I remember is my father holding me in the hospital. Today I still don’t know who got me out of that river. I have been trying to help other people whenever I can all these years.Tina: One of my neighbors is an old man who cannot speak. He makes money by recycling
waste. Our other neighbors don't like his behavior. But in my opinion, it's his way to support his family. Once, after cleaning my house, I placed some cardboard boxes in his garden and left my rubbish beside my door. However, when I was about to go out, I found nothing outside my door but a note: "I have thrown away your rubbish. You are a nice girl. Thanks a lot!"1.According to the passage above, we know that
A. the hostess found Linda's purse
B. Linda knew where she lost her purse
C. Scott still doesn't know who got him out of the river
D. some cardboard boxes were stolen by Tina's neighbor
2.The writer is trying to tell us the value of
A. health
B. kindness
C. money
D. safety
3.The passage above is probably a .
A. report
B. diary
C. novel
D. letter
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下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余项。
A. Places to Stay B. Places to Visit C. Weather
D. Shopping E. History F. Restaurants
Savannah City Guide
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If you want to spend the night in Savannah, you have lots of place to choose from. You can stay at a big hotel a small inn, or a comfortable motel. Savannah's hotels, motels and inns are famous for their friendly service. Call one of these places to make your reservation.
2.
Savannah is well known for its wonderful restaurants Many restaurant serve local, seafood or old-fashioned Southern food. The following are sonic of the best restaurants in the area.
3.
If you like to shop, Savannah is the place for you! You'll find all kind of stores in Savannah. You can go shopping in small stores or big shopping malls. Are you looking for a special treasure or a great deal? You'll find it in Savannah.
4.
There are so many things to do and see in Savannah. The sightseeing is great. You can visit beautiful historic homes and museums. You can take a boat tour or visit Civil War forts. With all of Savannah's history, art, and beautiful buildings, be sure to take the time to enjoy all that Savannah has to offer!
5.
Savannah has lots of sunshine throughout the year. Summer are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. Temperatures usually range between 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Centigrade) and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Centigrade).
Savannah City Guide
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If you want to spend the night in Savannah, you have lots of place to choose from. You can stay at a big hotel a small inn, or a comfortable motel. Savannah's hotels, motels and inns are famous for their friendly service. Call one of these places to make your reservation.
7.
Savannah is well known for its wonderful restaurants Many restaurant serve local, seafood or old-fashioned Southern food. The following are sonic of the best restaurants in the area.
8.
If you like to shop, Savannah is the place for you! You'll find all kind of stores in Savannah. You can go shopping in small stores or big shopping malls. Are you looking for a special treasure or a great deal? You'll find it in Savannah.
9.
There are so many things to do and see in Savannah. The sightseeing is great. You can visit beautiful historic homes and museums. You can take a boat tour or visit Civil War forts. With all of Savannah's history, art, and beautiful buildings, be sure to take the time to enjoy all that Savannah has to offer!
10.
Savannah has lots of sunshine throughout the year. Summer are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. Temperatures usually range between 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Centigrade) and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Centigrade).
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