The phrase “take a penny, leave a penny” may ...

The phrase “take a penny, leave a penny” may not have been created by 14-year-old Nomaan “Nomi” Bilal, but he’s taken it to a whole new level.

Bilal collected quite a few pennies and _______ them with organizations helping people in need. With mostly pocket change, Bilal _______ a total of $4,150 from neighbors, family and friends. He donated it all to a district-run program for _______ disadvantaged families. The organizations used the donations to purchase and _______ gift cards for about 20 families.

While finishing up his first year of high school online, Bilal started collecting _______change he found. Through Facebook, Bilal and his mother, Nadia Pervez, got the _______ out, and soon enough plenty of people were stopping by to _______ bags upon bags of change. Every day, Bilal devoted most of his spare time to _______ and hand-rolling coins. Eventually, a stranger heard about his _______ and contacted Pervez to donate a coin sorter, which has made the __________ quicker and easier.

Roseann Miceli, director of a charity organization, called Bilal's efforts __________ and unprecedented (前所未有的). Miceli will buy more gift cards with the rest of Bilal’s fundraising, which continues to __________. She said the families were so appreciative — they would be __________ out their windows: “Thank you so much”. Miceli wanted Bilal to know that he’s made a big difference with small change. The idea came to her while she was __________the donations from his house. “I think a ‘thank-you’ and a wave __________ the door 6 feet away with a face mask is not enough for this kid who has been __________ pennies for the past 20 days,” Miceli said. She organized a “thank-you parade” to drive past Bilal’s house. Cars lined the street, with the drivers all waving, holding signs and shouting “thank you” from a social __________.

“I was just __________ at the scene that so many people should come out of their way just to see me,” he said. One of the parade participants gave Bilal a handmade sign that __________: “Nomi is our hero.”

“It shows that one person can make a difference and how such a small effort can turn into such a big thing,” he said. “And that my community is very helpful and thoughtful throughout these __________ times.”

1.A.saved B.left C.gathered D.provided

2.A.raised B.made C.expected D.created

3.A.mentally B.physically C.financially D.socially

4.A.receive B.deliver C.pick D.apply

5.A.slight B.simple C.certain D.loose

6.A.word B.promise C.truth D.news

7.A.drop off B.put away C.leave out D.pass out

8.A.counting B.balancing C.sorting D.marking

9.A.attitude B.efforts C.choice D.task

10.A.routine B.business C.process D.method

11.A.modest B.convenient C.available D.generous

12.A.grow B.move C.return D.expand

13.A.waving B.nodding C.coming D.screaming

14.A.giving out B.picking up C.taking out D.giving away

15.A.beyond B.across C.through D.by

16.A.earning B.managing C.studying D.rolling

17.A.distance B.movement C.order D.scene

18.A.shocked B.surprised C.curious D.relieved

19.A.carried B.offered C.said D.showed

20.A.pleasant B.essential C.inspiring D.tough

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Have you ever been tempted to cut a comer or to take the easiest route, though you know it may not. ______be the best one? Or have you ever made a ______because it was quick and simple, knowing that it might come back to bite you later!

I appreciate a parable (寓言) Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegard told about the ______of taking the easy route. It is story about a ______duck. Though life was dificult______the beautiful creature. ______the boundless heavens and the endless stretches of wilderness. Soaring about treetops and towns, the duck was a symbol of freedom to its tame counterparts相对物)，who could not ______

One evening during fall migration, he______to enter a barnyard where a farmer was______his ducks, The beautiful creature ate the______the farmer sprinkled (撒)about and liked it So much that he stayed the night in a bed of ______straw. He ate the duck’s corn again the next day. And the next And the next. . .

When ______came, he heard his old companions flying overhead and an almost forgotten longing deep. ______him awoke. The duck had reduced his instinct for freedom over the ______w inter. Now he longed to ______his comrades in the sky, but he had grown fat and unable to fly. The wild duck had become a tame duck.

The easy way through our problems, though. ______ may not be the best way. Always remember. The only place you will find success before ______is in the dictionary! It’s always easier to borrow than to save; easier to jump in now than to do the hard work of planning; easier to cut comers than to do it right; easier to ______the same than to make changes

______you want to fly, you may have to pay a price. But ______is worth it-at any cost!Are you ready to soar?

1.A. likely　　 B. necessarily　　 C. gradually　　 D. obviously

2.A. bet　　 B. difference　　 C. decision　　 D. suggestion

3.A. results　　 B. conditions　　 C. benefits　　 D. dangers

4.A. wild　　 B. fat　　 C. clever　　 D. brave

5.A. at one time　　 B. at times　　 C. at once　　 D. at night

6.A. ignored　　 B. admired　　 C. hated　　 D. disliked

7.A. think　　 B. dream　　 C. fly　　 D. run

8.A. attempted　　 B. intended　　 C. happened　　 D. decided

9.A. watching　　 B. feeding　　 C. washing　　 D. gathering

10.A. bread　　 B. wheat　　 C. grain　　 D. corn

11.A. warm　　 B. thin　　 C. hard　　 D. damp

12.A. winter　　 B. fall　　 C. spring　　 D. summer

13.A. within　　 B. beyond　　 C. to　　 D. for

14.A. bitter　　 B. cold　　 C. comfortable　　 D. tough

15.A. join　　 B. visit　　 C. welcome　　 D. greet

16.A. interesting　　 B. surprising　　 C. instructive　　 D. attractive

17.A. pay　　 B. effort　　 C. reward　　 D. prize

18.A. go　　 B. get　　 C. become　　 D. remain

19.A. If　　 B. Before　　 C. Although　　 D. Since

20.A. adventure　　 B. experience　　 C. justice　　 D. freedom

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The value of the U.S. penny has been dropping for years. Many countries have stopped using pennies. Is it time for the U.S. to do the same?

Those who think we should keep the U.S. penny offer the following arguments to support their positions:

Prices will increase. If we get rid of the penny, everything will have to be rounded to the nickel (五分硬币), costing us more for everything we buy.

Charities need pennies. There are thousands of small charities that depend on pennies to bring in donations. People think nothing of pouring out their old penny jars to support charity, but they won’t part with nickels so easily.

Nickels cost even more to make. If we get rid of the penny, we will need more nickels in circulation. Nickels cost 7.7 cents to make, 2.7 cents over face value, as opposed to 0.26 cents over face value to make a penny. Since the penny costs 0.26 more than face value to make, the Mint (铸币厂) can make 5 pennies and still lose less money than making 1 nickel.

People who want to retire the penny also have some persuasive arguments, including these:

Pennies waste time. The average American wastes 2.4 hours a year handling pennies, or waiting for people who handle them. This statistics is the result of collecting a number of penny-handling related events, including the 30-second period we sometimes spend waiting for someone who just has to dig through their pockets or purse to find that last cent so they can pay for something with exact change (probably so they don’t get stuck with any more pennies).

Making pennies wastes taxpayers’ money. It costs the U.S. Mint 1.26 cents to make each 1 cent coin, meaning that taxpayers are losing 0.26 of a cent for each one of the 7.4 billion pennies the Mint produces each year.

History will repeat itself. In 1857, the Mint stopped making the half-cent coin, partly because the cost of making it was considered to be no longer needed. Yet, commerce continued without any catastrophic effects. History has shown us that updating the monetary supply in countries where the currency (货币) is very stable has had little, if any, negative effect on the economy, or on people’s acceptance of the coinage.

1.According to people who want to keep the penny, getting rid of the penny 　　　　 .

A. is good for ordinary consumers

B. is especially bad for rich people

C. will be convenient for them

D. may lead to fewer donations to small charities

2.Why do pennies waste time?

A. Because consumers don’t always have enough change.

B. Because it takes time for people to get them from their pockets or purse.

C. Because pennies are not easy to take.

D. Because pennies are difficult to collect.

3.The underlined word “catastrophic” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “　　　　 ”.

A. direct　　 B. positive

C. important　　 D. disastrous

4.The text is mainly developed by 　　　　 .

A. giving examples

B. setting down general rules

C. comparing different opinions

D. following the natural time order

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A man in Germany may not have been in danger when he called the police on a baby squirrel chasing him, but it all worked out for the best for the furry suspect.

Emergency services in the city of Karistruhe got a call on Thursday from a man afraid that the tiny animal wouldn't stop following him around, The Guardian reported. Police arrived at the scene, where the squirrel finally stopped running after him by lying down and going to sleep.

It turned out that the squirrel actually needed help, the police said, “It often happens that squirrels which have lost their mothers look for a replacement and then focus their efforts on one person,” the police spokesman Christian Krenz told The Guardian.

The squirrel, now named Karl-Friedrich, is in the care of an animal rescue center. Karlstruhe police posted a statement on Facebook about the animal, including several lovely photos. The department wished Karl-Friedrich the best.

The baby squirrel chase is the second police-involved squirrel incident to make international headlines this summer. Last month, a London woman called the police after she heard loud noises in her home and suspected a thief. The unwanted visitor turned out to be a “rogue squirrel”, according to the police who came for help.

Although authorities in the German case said the squirrel did need assistance, wildlife experts generally warn that before dealing with the case where you suspect a squirrel is orphaned, you should do your best to make sure the creature truly requires help. The Wildlife Center of Virginia, which gets hundreds of calls annually about supposedly orphaned squirrels, published this handy guide to help determine whether such an animal really needs help and what to do if so. When in doubt, contact a local wildlife rescuer, a rehab center on animal control.

1.Why did the man in Germany call the police?

A.A baby squirrel was asleep there. B.A baby squirrel tried to bite him.

C.A baby squirrel was lying down there. D.A baby squirrel kept running after him.

2.What does Karl-Friedrich in the passage turn out to be?

A.A woman from London. B.A lovely little squirrel.

C.An unwanted visitor. D.A local policewoman.

3.What do we know about the people making calls when they see squirrels?

A.They are very active in animal protection.

B.They are very eager to help disabled squirrels.

C.They think squirrels are endangered animals.

D.They think squirrels are in a hungry state.

4.What can we infer from wildlife experts' words in the last paragraph?

A.People should try to give first aid to injured or sick squirrels.

B.People should figure out whether squirrels actually need assistance.

C.People should help squirrels who are left alone as soon as possible.

D.People should contact a local wildlife rescuer when seeing orphaned squirrels,

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I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much.

A. may have been caused　　 B. need have been caused

C. should have been caused　　 D. must have been caused

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Having long been underrated(低估) and ignored, the penny is one of America's most enduring failures. But a recent proposal to ban the penny by some US congress members seeks to put the coin to sleep — permanently.

Representative Jim Kolbe from Arizona is the man who proposed the bill to stamp out penny. He says the coin has outlived its usefulness. With metal prices soaring, Kolbe says it costs 1.23 cents to produce a penny. Producing the coins will amount to a $20 million waste each year.

It is not simply about the cost of production. Centuries of inflation have made the penny—first put into circulation in 1787—close to worthless.

Many Americans don’t even view pennies as currency any more. They take them only reluctantly in change and then put them in jars or desk drawers at home. An estimated $10.5 billion in pennies, or $93.75 per household, sits idle in piggy banks and behind sofas.

Anti-penny advocates argue that 1-cent coins cost US companies more than $300 million a year in lost productivity. This comes mostly from the time and effort spent counting and putting pennies into paper rolls for bank deposits.

Jim Kolbe suggests that all cash transactions be rounded to the nearest nickel. For example, items that cost 11 or 12 cents would be rounded down to 10, 13- and 14-cent items would be rounded up to 15. People paying by credit or bank card, however, would likely continue to pay exact amounts.

But plenty of Americans oppose the ban. Some say eliminating the penny would cause significant hardship to a wide range of people.

US economist Raymond Lombra says that moving to the 5-cent nickel would cost consumers $ 3 billion over five years. The poor suffer more since they tend to buy with cash instead of credit cards.

Penny supporters point out that the penny is the only coin carrying the image of America’s much respected president Abraham Lincoln. Some major charities are also alarmed by talk of a penny ban. They often base fund-raising campaigns on donations of pennies and other coins. One such campaign is called “Pennies for Patients”. They have raised more than $68 million through coin collections since 1994.

A recent US Today poll found that 55 percent of adults want to keep the penny. They may not value pennies as currency like before, but they remain attached to them as an old, familiar friend.

“The penny has been a necessary part of the American experience---whose childhood would be complete without penny candy and other small purchases?” read a post supporting the penny on a forum.

It shapes US superstitions. “Find a penny, pick it up, and all day you will have good luck.” “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And little girls are sometimes called “as pretty as a penny”.

Title: Ban 1 Or Not?

2:

They have long been underrated and ignored.

Reasons for the ban:

● The coin has outlived its usefulness.

● 3 to produce coins are rising fast.

● Centuries of inflation have made the penny close to worthless.

● Large amount of 4 is wasted counting and putting pennies into paper rolls for

bank deposits.

5:

● All cash transactions are rounded to 6.

● People paying by credit or bank card would continue to pay exact amounts.

Reasons against the ban:

● Eliminating the penny would cause significant hardship to a wide range of people.

● Rounding to the 5-cent nickel would cost consumers $3 billion over five years.

● The penny is the only coin carrying the image of America’s much respected president___7.

● 8 base fund-raising campaigns on donations of pennies and other coins.

● 55 percent of adults regard it as a necessary part of 9.

● The penny shapes 10.

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It may seem as if Mother's Day was invented by a company named Hallmark, but people have been taking time on the calendar to give a shout-out to Mom for a long time. The Greeks and Romans had mother goddess festivals — although their celebrations didn't involve the menfolk taking their underappreciated mothers out to dinner. A more recent tradition wasMothering Sunday, which developed in the British Isles during the 16th century. On the fourth Sunday in April, young men and women who were living and working apart from their families were advised to return to their mothers’ houses.

Mother's Day as it is observed in the United States started in the 1850s with Ann Jarvis, a West Virginia woman who held “Mothers' Work Days” to promote health and hygiene(卫生) at home and in the workplace. During the Civil War, Jarvis organized women to improve sanitary conditions for soldiers on both sides, and after the war she became a peacemaker, furthering the cause by bringing together mothers of Union and Confederate soldiers and promoting a Mother's Day holiday.

Jarvis's work inspired another 19th-century woman, Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe published her “Mother's Day Proclamation”, which envisioned the day not as appreciation of mothers by their children but as an opportunity for women to exercise their collective power for peace. Howe started holding annual Mother's Day celebrations in Boston, her hometown, but after about a decade she stopped footing the bill and the tradition faded away.

It was Jarvis's daughter Anna who succeeded in getting Mother’s Day recognized as a national holiday. After her mother died, in May 1905, Anna started holding yearly ceremony on the anniversary and conducting a tireless PR campaign to have the day made a holiday. In 1908 she succeeded in enlisting the support of John W anamaker, the Philadelphia department store magnate and advertising pioneer, and by 1912 West Virginia and a few other states had adopted Mother's Day. Two years later, President Woodrow Wilson signed a resolution declaring the second Sunday in May a national holiday.

It wasn't long, though, before whatever ideals the day was supposed to celebrate were buried under an amount of greeting cards and candy. By the 1920s Anna Jarvis was campaigning against the holiday she had been instrumental in creating. “I wanted it to be a day of emotionalism, not profit,” she said.

1.The first paragraph suggests that　　 .

A.mothers didn't get enough appreciation

B.Mother's Day was invented by Hallmark

C.young people returned to their mothers' houses

D.Greeks and Romans were the first to celebrate Mother's Day

2.Who plays the most important role in creating Mother's Day?

A.Ann Jarvis. B.Julia Ward Howe.

C.Woodrow Wilson. D.Anna Jarvis.

3.Why did Anna Jarvis object to Mother's Day at last?

A.Because it was an emotional day.

B.Because the festival was not profitable.

C.Because the celebrations went against the original spirit.

D.Because the day was buried under greeting cards and candy.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.The Objection to Mother’s Day

B.The Argument on Celebrating Mother's Day

C.The Story Behind the Creation of Mother's Day

D.Different Form of Celebrations on Mother's Day

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You may have been told before not to be afraid of anything. Fear is often associated with weakness. Fear is something to be avoided.

But that's not true, according to Time For Kids magazine. Fear can be good for us.

Fear tells us about danger. Without fear, we wouldn't know to run away from a tiger or step back from a cliff.

In a study published in the Justice Quarterly journal in August, researchers from Michigan State University said that a healthy fear of crime keeps teenagers away from potentially dangerous people, places and activities.

Fear makes us jump, scream and sweat. But interestingly, sometimes we make ourselves feel fear on purpose. Think about scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roller coaster ride.

Margee Kerr, a US sociologist, explained why to Time For Kids.

Fear fills our brain with healthy chemical substances, especially endorphins and dopamine, and these things create feelings of happiness and excite us, according to Kerr.

In addition, when you're scared, your body produces a chemical which helps people bond with each other.

"Watch people walking out of a haunted house, and you'll see lots of smiles and high fives," Kerr told Time For Kids. That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit.

People experience and deal with fear in different ways. If you happen to be a “coward” who gets scared easily, don't worry. There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations. Kerr said that things like giving a presentation in front of your class or performing in a school play help build a sort of endurance to fear that makes us more confident.

“You become more comfortable with the physical experience of fear, and so you are better able to work through it during tense situations,” said Kerr.

So learn to love your fear. It only grows when we forget how helpful our fear is trying to be.

1.What is the article mainly about?

A.The benefits fear brings us. B.Different ways to deal with fear.

C.People's misunderstandings about fear. D.A new study about fear.

2.Why is a scary roller coaster ride helpful to people according to the article?

A.It improves people's ability to survive in the world.

B.It makes people less cowardly and more confident in life.

C.It teaches people how to keep away from things that could be dangerous.

D.It causes the brain to produce chemicals that make people happy and excited.

3.The underlined phrase “bond with” in Paragraph 8 is closest in meaning to　 _________.

A.pay attention to B.fight against

C.get closer to D.be more careful with

4.What is the right attitude toward fear according to the article?

A.Learn to enjoy healthy fear.

B.Experience it as often as possible.

C.Consider it as a sign of weakness.

D.Avoid being involved in scary situations.

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—Have you been watching TV? Don’t        valuable time running.

—I’m not. I’m tired now and only am taking a short break.

A、give     B、waste      C、cost       D、spare

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You have been working for hours. It’s no______ you are exhausted. Why not take a rest?

A. doubt                 B. wonder          C. need            D. sense

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