Marvin, a friend of mine, was the kind of guy who was always happy and had something positive to say. Being a natural motivator, Marvin was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation whenever he or she was having a bad day.
Several months ago in his restaurant, Marvin was held up at gunpoint by four armed robbers. They panicked and shot him. Luckily, Marvin was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of operation and weeks of intensive care, Marvin was recovered with pieces of the bullets(子弹) still in his body.
It is really a miracle(奇迹) for Marvin’s surviving the robbery. When I met Marvin after the terrifying accident, I did ask him what had gone through this mind as the robbery took place. Marvin replied, “as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I declined to choose to die.” Marvin continued, “The nurses kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and from the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses I read, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me,” said Marvin. “She asked if I was allergic to anything. ‘Yes, I replied. The doctors and nurse stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets’. Over their laughter I told them, ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”
“Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.” Marvin concluded.
1.What happened to Marvin several months ago?
A. He was attacked by terrorists.
B. He got shots in a gun battle.
C. He met with a car accident.
D. He was badly wounded by robbers.
2.Why did Marvin think he needed to take action in hospital?
A. He couldn’t bear the rudeness of a big nurse.
B. The medical staff was not skilled enough to save him.
C. He had to encourage the doctors and nurses for the operation.
D. He was in danger and had to follow the nurses’ instructions.
3.Which of the following would best describe Marvin according to the text?
A. Humorous and optimistic.
B. Unique and unselfish.
C. Positive and cautious.
D. Outstanding and ambitious.
4.We can infer from the text that __________.
A. the doctors were sure about the operation on Marvin
B. Marvin’s survival depends on luck
C. choices mean success
D. attitude is vital in life
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Why not create new memories to share with your children? Remember as a kid how thrilled you were to spend quality time outdoors with your family? Together in the fresh air, playing catch, fishing on a boat or building sand castles, you hoped that these loving, fun-filled moments would last forever. Here are 4 ways to create memorable experiences with your kids this summer.
Hit the beach
Pack your bathing suits, sun cream and towels — a beach bound adventure offers warm memories for all family members. Remember swimming in warm water at the shoreline, playing among the sands, and diving into the refreshing surf after a game of beach volleyball? You can recreate these happy experiences.
Play Street Hockey(曲棍球)
The best thing about summer street hockey is that loved ones of all skill levels can join in for an afternoon of physical activity, outdoor fun and competition. Channel your inner Sidney Crosby or Hayley Wickenheiser and see who can score the most goals.
Camp
Sleep under the stars, cook on a campfire and swim in a stream — camping in the great outdoors is a sure way to have wonderful family memories. Some campsites offer equipment such as full bathrooms, showers and sleeping bags. For more information visit Parks Canada’s website.
Take a Road Trip
Traveling along the highway with the windows down, wind rushing through your hair and the radio turned up loud enough for you to sing along. Who didn’t love a summertime journey in the backseat of their parents’ car as a kid? This summer, give your kids a taste of what you enjoyed at their age. Take a family road trip exploring together.
1.Who is the text intended for?
A. Teachers. B. Coaches. C. Parents. D. Players.
2.“Hit the Beach” can help you do the following things except ________.
A. swimming in the deep sea
B. building sand castles
C. diving into the refreshing surf
D. playing beach volleyball
3.If you enjoy sleeping under the stars with your kids, ________ is your best choice.
A. "Play Street Hockey"
B. "Take a Road Trip"
C. "Camp"
D. "Hit the Beach"
4.What does the author suggest doing for taking the road trip?
A. Taking along enough food.
B. Bringing sleeping bags.
C. Packing your sun cream.
D. Sing along to music.
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In our life of journey, we each have important roles to play. Some are conductors and some are singers. And the rest are heroes in the supporting cast(配角演员) and are necessary to complete the different tasks in life. The “stars” would be greatly darkened if the individual heroes don’t support their performances. The magical accents of the performance section might sound terrible and out of place, unless you could also hear the music they accompany. Even one member of an orchestra doing less than their best could stop the harmony of the musical piece.
So even though you may not receive the attention of the other performers, your contribution is valuable and a unique part of the success of the whole in the life you lead.
When you do your job well, you put your own unique energy into the task. Each of us has a different personality and a different talent, just suited for the different roles we support. We can look around us at any moment and identify with the people we work with. Doing your job well displays your ability and gratitude, while learning the lessons from others can move us towards our goals.
When you are fully present in the job you do, you bring the fullness of your mind, body, and spirit to the moment. Your contribution is strengthened by your talents and abilities, and they can attract the right people and circumstances to your experience. You are playing your role to your very best. You are giving your best to be the world and making it a better place for all of us to live in. Remember, each of us is expected to be the best.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?
A. The “stars’ also need many other people’s support.
B. One person might perform different roles.
C. You are a failure unless you become the “stars’.
D. The “stars” are successful because of their own efforts.
2.According to the author, doing the job well can help you _________.
A. get a rise in your company
B. show your ability and talents
C. receive the attention of others
D. get a sense of success
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. All roads lead to Rome.
D. Everyone is expected to do his best.
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Taktak tabulaba?
You probably don’t know how to answer that question—unless you happen to be one of the about 430 people in the world who speak a language called Matukar Panau. Then you would know it means “What are we doing?” Matukar Panau is one of the world’s rarest languages. It is spoken in just two small coastal villages in Papua New Guinea.
Several years ago, David Harrison, a language expert didn’t know much about Matukar Panau either. No one had ever recorded or even studied its words and rules. With so few speakers, the language risked disappearing soon. It was endangered.
Harrison didn’t want that to happen to Matukar Panau. So in 2009, he set out for Papua New Guinea. His goal: use modern technology to help the remaining speakers preserve their native tongue.
But Matukar Panau is far from the only language facing loss. Studies suggest that by the end of this century, nearly half of the 7,000 languages now spoken worldwide could disappear. They’re in danger partly because the only people left speaking them are elderly adults, Harrison says. When those individuals die, their language will die with them. In addition, children may discard a native language and instead use more common global languages, such as Chinese, English or Spanish.
In the United States alone, 134 native American languages are endangered. Harrison says, “language hotspots” exist all over the world. These are places with endangered languages that haven’t been recorded. They include the state of Oklahoma, pockets of central and eastern Siberia, parts of northern Australia and communities in South America.
1.The purpose of using the question “Taktak tabulaba?” is to ________.
A. introduce a new foreign language
B. introduce the topic of the text
C. show the difficulty understanding Matukar Panau
D. stress the importance of Matukar Panau
2.What did Harrison go to PaPua New Guinea for?
A. Learning their native language.
B. Leaning their modern technology.
C. Helping preserve their endangered tongue.
D. Teaching the natives a new language.
3.The underline word “discard” in Paragraph 5 means _______.
A. get rid of
B. pick up
C. hear of
D. learn about
4.The last two paragraphs imply that endangered languages are _________.
A. dying quickly in Siberia
B. popular in some special places
C. becoming a worldwide problem
D. some native tongues
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根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出最佳选项，并将其答案标号填入题后的空白处。选项有两项为多余选项。
___1.____ Most big name companies have websites offering information on their products and online stores allowing shoppers to purchase them in the comfort of their homes.
The first things that became wide spread online were computer equipment and accessories(附件). It is still seen everywhere in our life today, but we can find much more on the internet. Some flower shops accept orders for flowers to be sent to anywhere around the globe. ___2.____ Travelers can easily search for the cheapest airplane tickets and hotel rooms.
___3.___ Office supplies, electronics, appliances, clothes, books, furniture, and jewelry are not everything there is. Factor in the auction sites like eBay, every average computer user can buy and sell virtually anything; even automotive parts from junkyards.
The advantages of shopping online include cheaper prices, fast searching and no time constraints(限制). 4. Because of the informational globalization, consumers are provided with the opportunities of getting everything they want. On the other hand, security might fail and lead to credit card frauds(诈骗). A variety of ads in our email accounts become a part of life. 5.
A. Almost every type of consumer products can be ordered online.
B. Today a large number of people like surfing the web at home.
C. Online shopping has become very convenient in recent years.
D. In addition, shopping online means more options.
E. Pizza is delivered by ordering on their web sites.
F. And atrophy(肌能萎缩) takes over because we are all sitting down.
G. And we are living a wonderful life.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处的填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Of the three major drinks of the world—tea, coffee and cocoa—tea is consumed by the 1.(large) number of people.
China is the homeland of tea. Human cultivation of tea plants dates back to two thousand years ago. Tea from China, along 2. her silk and porcelain, began to be known to the world more than a thousand years ago and since then it 3. (be) an important Chinese export.
At present more than forty countries in the world grow tea with Asian countries4.(produce) 90% of the world’s total output. All tea trees in other countries have their origin directly or indirectly in China. The word for tea leaves or tea as 5. drink in many countries are derivatives(衍生物) from the Chinese character “cha”. The Russians call it “cha’i”, 6. sounds like “chaye”(tea leaves) as it is pronounced in northern China, and the English word “tea” sounds similar to the pronunciation of its counterpart in Xiamen. The Japanese character for tea is written ___7. (exact) the same as it is in Chinese, though 8. (pronounce) with a slight difference. The habit of tea drinking spread to Japan in the 6th century, 9. it was not introduced to Europe and America till the 17th and 18th centuries. Now the number of tea 10.(drink) in the world is still on the increase.
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请修改以下作文，短文共10处错误，每句最多有两处错误。错误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（∧），并在其下面写出改加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，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限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Nowadays more and more people would rather to look for a job on the Internet than in the job market. There are many reasons for my preference, one of which is that a job hunter can find job conveniently. He needn’t bother to get recommendations from friend. Besides, a job hunter can get one by simple sending resumes by e-mail but the success rate is very high. Even if one failed to make it, he won’t feel embarrassing.
I believe job-hunting on the internet will win favor in more and more jobless people for its convenient, efficiency and success rate.
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进入高三以来，同学们倍感学习压力，有的同学熬夜学习，甚至课间十分钟也不放过。假设你是李华，请针对这一现象，在penpal world.com网站上用英语发表一下自己的看法与外国中学生进行交流。
注意：1. 词数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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