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The seals were stranded（搁浅）on the Rhode Island beaches,_____ they were rescued last year.

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Hi, everybody. On Friday, I had a discussion with working women in Rhode Island about the economic challenges they face in their own lives—challenges shared by many of you.

Thanks to the work we’ve all put in, our economy has come a long way these past six years. Over the past 55 months, our businesses have added 10.3 million new jobs. For the first time in six years, the unemployment rate is below 6 percent. And on Thursday, we learned that over the past six months, our economy has grown at its fastest pace since 2003.

But the gains of a growing economy aren’t yet felt by everyone. So we’ve got to harness（增强） this momentum（动力）, and make the right choices so that everyone who works hard can get ahead.

In recent weeks, I’ve talked about these choices, from raising the minimum wage to creating new jobs in construction and manufacturing. Today, I want to focus on what I discussed with those women — the choices we need to make to help more women get ahead in today’s economy.

Right now, women make up almost half of our workers. More women are their family’s main breadwinner than ever before. So the simple truth is, when women succeed, America succeeds. And we should be choosing policies that benefit women—because that benefits all of us.

Women deserve fair pay. Even though it’s 2014, there are women still earning less than men for doing the same work. We don’t have second-class citizens in this country—we shouldn’t in the workplace, either. So let’s make sure women earn equal pay for equal work, and have a fair shot at success.

Women deserve to be able to take time off to care for a new baby, an ailing parent, or take a sick day for themselves without running into hardship. So let’s make sure all Americans have access to paid family leave(带薪休假).

Pregnant workers deserve to be treated fairly. Even today, women can be fired for taking too many bathroom breaks, or forced on unpaid leave just for being pregnant. That’s wrong—and we have to choose policies that ensure pregnant workers are treated with dignity and respect.

New parents deserve quality, affordable childcare. There’s nothing like the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your kids are safe while you’re at work. And the benefits that children get out of early enrichment can pay off for a lifetime. But in many states, sending your kid to daycare costs more than sending them to a public university. So let’s start demanding Pre-K for our kids.

And when most low-wage workers are women, but Congress hasn’t passed a minimum wage increase in seven years, it’s long past time that women deserve a raise. About 28 million workers would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage to ten dollars and ten cents an hour. And more than half of those workers are women. The local businesses where these workers spend their money would benefit, too. So let’s do this -- let’s give America a raise.

All of these policies are common sense. All of them are within our reach. We’ve just got to speak up and choose them. Because they’ll build a stronger America for all of us.

Thanks, and have a great weekend.

1.The underlined word “breadwinner” in Paragraph 5 probably means ___________.

A. the person who wins a lot of bread

B. the person who takes part in the competition

C. the person who earns the money to support the family

D. the person who makes policies

2. Which is the true fact according to the passage?

A. During the last half year, our economy has grown fastest since 2003.

B. All of us have felt the gains of a growing economy.

C. We have never fires any women because of her taking too many bathroom breaks.

D. The local businesses will not benefit a lot because of the increase in the minimum wage.

3.Which is NOT included in the new policies that would help women and working families get ahead?

A. Equal pay for equal work.

B. Increase access to high-quality child care and paid family leave.

C. Raise the minimum wage.

D. Get rid of racial discrimination.

4.The best title for this Weekly Address may be ___________.

A. Say no to sex discrimination.

B. It’s time to help women and working families.

C. Let’s build a stronger country.

D. Equal pay for equal work.

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Judge Frank Caprio is a famous person in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. And, he is starting to get noticed around the world, too. He is an 80-year-old judge in the capital city of Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U. S.. One of his jobs is to take charge of traffic court. That involves talking to people who have gotten traffic tickets for going though red lights or parking illegally. They go to traffic court to question the tickets. Caprio hears what they have to say. Then, he decides whether or not the ticket is legal.

Caprio recently heard the case of a young man who was driving his mother’s car. He went through a light after it turned red. After he spoke with the high school student, Caprio decided to let him off with a warning----if he promised to go to college and graduate.

Another video from the Providence traffic court came out earlier this week. It showed a woman speaking with Judge Caprio about a parking ticket. She went to traffic court after getting a ticket for parking in an area that only permitted parking after 10 a. m. . The ticket was written at 9:59 a. m. . The woman said the clock in her car showed 10 a. m., so she thought it would be OK. After some conversation, the judge decided to dismiss the ticket.

But Caprio did tell her, “You violated the city laws.” He held up a large book of rules. He smiled and the woman laughed. He said: “Our parking enforcement officers are second to none in the country!” After talking with the court officer, he said “I think 9:59 is close enough. Matter is dismissed.”

The video was viewed over 1 million times in just two days. One person wrote of the video: “This is so cute. What a great judge. LOVE THIS.” Others wondered if the video was real, because it seemed so funny. But, there actually are judges out there like Frank Caprio. He is as real as they come.

1.What punishment did the young man receive?

A. None　　 B. Fine

C. Education　　 D. Blame

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “violated” in Paragraph 4?

A. ignored　　 B. followed

C. understood　　 D. broke

3.What did the author think of the video about the parking ticket?

A. It was funny　　 B. It was so cute

C. It was not real　　 D. It was quite true

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Judge Frank Caprio is a famous person in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. And, he is starting to get noticed around the world, too. He is an 80-year-old judge in the capital city of Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U. S.. One of his jobs is to take charge of traffic court. That involves talking to people who have gotten traffic tickets for going though red lights or parking illegally. They go to traffic court to question the tickets. Caprio hears what they have to say. Then, he decides whether or not the ticket is legal.

Caprio recently heard the case of a young man who was driving his mother’s car. He went through a light after it turned red. After he spoke with the high school student, Caprio decided to let him off with a warning----if he promised to go to college and graduate.

Another video from the Providence traffic court came out earlier this week. It showed a woman speaking with Judge Caprio about a parking ticket. She went to traffic court after getting a ticket for parking in an area that only permitted parking after 10 a. m. . The ticket was written at 9:59 a. m. . The woman said the clock in her car showed 10 a. m., so she thought it would be OK. After some conversation, the judge decided to dismiss the ticket.

But Caprio did tell her, “You violated the city laws.” He held up a large book of rules. He smiled and the woman laughed. He said: “Our parking enforcement officers are second to none in the country!” After talking with the court officer, he said “I think 9:59 is close enough. Matter is dismissed.”

The video was viewed over 1 million times in just two days. One person wrote of the video: “This is so cute. What a great judge. LOVE THIS.” Others wondered if the video was real, because it seemed so funny. But, there actually are judges out there like Frank Caprio. He is as real as they come.

1.What punishment did the young man receive?

A. None　　 B. Fine

C. Education　　 D. Blame

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “violated” in Paragraph 4?

A. ignored　　 B. followed

C. understood　　 D. broke

3.What did the author think of the video about the parking ticket?

A. It was funny　　 B. It was so cute

C. It was not real　　 D. It was quite true

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During a recent business trip there were no trains to the airport and many people were stranded（滞留）and had to buy new tickets for flights and also arrange hotels for the night. I was traveling alone and like everyone else I had to 　　　　 in very long queues.(队伍)

I had queued for about 30-40 minutes and was looking around 　 　　　　 　 I saw a lady with a small child in her arms near the back of the queue. I knew she had at least 　　　　 30-40 minutes to wait just to 　　　　 　 my position and maybe 10 more minutes from there as I was quite close to the 　 　　　　 of the queue. I could also see that she was quite 　　　　 　 and the child was heavy and asleep on her shoulder.

I 　 　　　　 until I caught her attention. Once I got her attention I 　 　　　　 her forward and asked the people who were 　 　　　　 me if they minded if I 　　　　 　 positions in the queue with this lady. So I let the lady into my position and went to the back of the queue myself.

At first she said 　 　　　　 　 as I know she was very surprised by this gesture, but when she got to the front of the queue and had 　　　　 　 her hotel she looked back and found me in the queue. Her 　 　　　　 　 of relief and gratitude made the rest of my 　 　　　　 　 very easy indeed as I felt very good for the little 　 　　　　 I had made.

What touched me too was that other people in the 　 　　　　　　　 close to me had seen what I did and 　 　　　　 it was a nice thing to do. I hope I inspired in them the idea to do 　 　　　　 　 things for others.

But I know I made that lady’s day just a tiny bit 　 　　　　 　 and allowed her to get her child to a bed sooner and that was 　　　　 　 enough for me.

1.A. hide B. stand C. sit D. search

2.A. if B. after C. until D. when

3.A. more B. other C. another D. the other

4.A. reach B. change C. lose D. need

5.A. back B. front C. middle D. right

6.A. angry B. excited C. disappointed D. tired

7.A. looked backB. looked down C. looked in D. looked up

8.A. placed B. watched C. waved D. put

9.A. before B. behind C. over D. beneath

10.A. occupiedB. exchanged C. supported D. improved

11.A. anythingB. something C. nothing D. everything

12.A. enteredB. signed C. left D. booked

13.A. words B. mind C. look D. means

14.A. weekendB. action C. life D. wait

15.A. light B. gesture C. measure D. progress

16.A. queue B. shop C. restaurant D. hotel

17.A. advisedB. complained C. praised D. objected

18.A. familiar B. strange　　　　　 C. different D. similar

19.A. harder B. longer C. easier D. shorter

20.A. other thanB. more than C. rather than D. less than

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Perhaps the beautiful beach is the island’s main ______. It is always full of tourists.

A. land        B. visit       C. attraction        D. tour

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Hainan wants to be known for more than sunshine and beaches. The tropical island has set an ambitious goal to become the country’s southern centre of technological innovation. The approval of the establishment of the Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ, 自由贸易区试点) has opened a new era for the island’s development. This island will be granted more autonomy (自主权) to reform.

The first global tech company to commit itself to a presence on the island was Microsoft. The U.S. technology giant has formed a partnership with the provincial government to transform Hainan into a powerhouse of software development. Singaporean investment company Temasek, which had invested in Tencent and Alibaba, joined forces with Hainan-based HNA Group in April last year to explore opportunities in aviation, logistics and airport infrastructure. The Hainan government is now in talks with other tech multinationals (跨国企业), including IBM and SAP, to establish their regional headquarters on the island.

According to China’s State Council (国务院), the Hainan FTZ will be operational by 2020 and reach a “mature” stage by 2035. Industries such as tourism, medical care, aviation and new energy will be given preferential treatment (优惠待遇).

To be sure, Hainan has to face tough competition. As an emerging tech centre, it has no choice but to compete against established centers like Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. But officials in Hainan are confident. “Compared with Beijing and Shanghai, Hainan has a geographical advantage that can connect China with Southeast Asia,” said an official from the provincial government. “It would be attractive for multinationals and domestic giants to set up regional headquarters here.”

1.Besides tourism, Hainan currently aims to develop ______.

A.agriculture B.business

C.technology D.marine development

2.Which of the foreign companies has cooperated with Hainan for the longest period of time up till now?

A.FTZ. B.Microsoft.

C.Temasek. D.IBM.

3.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A.Hainan: More than a Tourist Destination

B.Confident Officials in Hainan

C.More Autonomy to Reform

D.Headquarters of Tech Multinationals in Hainan

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The first Europeans to occupy Canada's Prince Edward Island were the French in the 1500s. At that time, its name was Ile Saint-Jean. When the British took over in 1758, they changed the name to its current one in honor of Prince Edward, the first son of Britain's King George Ⅲ.

Today many communities find their places in Prince Edward Island, but Charlottetown is the only one that can call itself a metropolitan(大都市)area, despite the fact that it is a small one. About 60,000 people live in the city and surrounding area. The city's center area remains relatively unchanged from its 19th century beginnings. Charlottetown's boardwalk runs alongside the water,past docks,boats,shops and restaurants. Historic homes line the streets. During summer months, costumed characters walk around the city and tell of it history.

Cavendish beach welcomes beach lovers. The gulf streams makes the water warm and wonderful for swimming, and the island's 1,760-kilometer coastline means a beach is never far away.

Nine of PEI's 63 lighthouses will welcome visitors in the summer. Besides enjoying stunning views from the tops, visitors can browse in the small museums and learn about the island's history.

The most popular time to visit PE I is July to August, when the average temperature reaches 23℃ during the day. From January to February, the average daytime high is only -3.3°C. Each winter, an average 318.2 centimeters of snow fall on the island, covering it with a white blanket.

Considering the island's many visitors, it's no surprise that tourism is important there. Other key industries on the island are agriculture, fishing and information technology. With so much to offer, the island is naturally a desirable place to live as well.

1.What does this island's current name refer to ?

A. A legendary story about its founder

B. A member of the British royal family.

C. A central province of Canada.

D. A fine victory over the French.

2.According to this article, how do other communities compare with Charlottetown?

A. There are nearly double its size.　　 B. They are slightly larger.

C. They are approximately the same size.　　 D. They are much smaller.

3.Where can people walk in Charlottetown according to Paragraph 2?

A. Across the highway.　　 B. Through a field.

C. Beside a harbor.　　 D. Around a factory.

4.Which of the following conclusions can we draw from the text?

A. This article mainly describes the island’s climate.

B. This article implies that farming is an important industry on the island.

C. All PEI’s lighthouses are open to visitors in summer.

D. All PEI’s museums are too small to attract visitors.

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The Brown Bear

My wife Laura and I were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.

Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, "Dad! The bear is right behind us!" An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back — the sign (迹象) of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.

I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long.

Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.

The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.

Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five or six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling (扭 打) with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards the forest, before returning for another attack — the first time I felt panic.

Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I'm proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.

1.The brown bear approached the family in order to　　 _______.

A.catch shore birds B.start an attack

C.protect the children D.set up a barrier for itself

2.The bear finally went away after it　　 _______.

A.felt safe B.got injured

C.found some food D.took away the camera

3.The writer and his family survived mainly due to their_______　　 .

A.pride B.patience

C.calmness D.cautiousness

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The Brown Bear

My wife Laura and I were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.

Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!” An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back—the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.

I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long.

Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.

The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.

Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling (扭打) with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the forest, before returning for another attack—The first time I felt panic.

Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I’m proud that my family reminded clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.

1.The brown bear approached the family in order to _______.

A. catch shore birds            B. start an attack

C. protect the children            D. set up a barrier for itself

2.The bear finally went away after it _______.

A. felt safe                    B. got injured

C. found some food                D. took away the camera

3.The writer and his family survived mainly due to their ______.

A. pride                        B. patience

C. calmness                        D. cautiousness

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