After a homeless man offered a college student in England all the money he had so she’d be able to get home safely, the woman is paying it forward—in a massive way.
The story began in early December. It was about 3 a.m. and Harrison-Bentzen was panic. “I came out after a student night out and realized I didn’t have any battery on my phone. I’d lost my friends,” the 22-year-old told BBC Radio 5. She’d also lost her bank card, she discovered, and she had no money.
Just then, a homeless man, known only as Robbie, approached the young woman and asked her if she needed help. He reached into his pocket and pulled out all the money he had—loose change amounting to about $4.60. He insisted that Harrison-Bentzen take it to pay for a taxi so she’d get home safely.
Harrison-Bentzen, a student at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England, says she refused to take Robbie’s money and found another way to get home. But following her encounter（偶然相遇）with the generous man, she says she couldn’t get him out of her mind.
For the next few days, the student searched for Robbie, driving around the streets with her mom and using social media in an attempt to locate the man. In that time, Harrison-Bentzen says she learned more about Robbie and discovered that he actually had a reputation for helping strangers.
Finally, after four days of driving around Preston, Harrison-Bentzen found Robbie. She was determined to do something to help change Robbie’s life.
So, earlier this month, the student launched a fundraising campaign in Robbie’s name. She explained that she would be spending 24 hours on the streets, so as to “understand the difficulties” that the homeless face on a daily basis.
Harrison-Bentzen says she had initially（最初）hoped to raise about $780 with her campaign. Her expectations, however, were quickly blown out of the water. As of Thursday morning, 4,800 people have donated almost $50,000.
1.What happened to Harrison-Bentzen in early December?
A. She was robbed by a bad guy.
B. She met with a kind homeless man.
C. She lost everything she had with her.
D. She was injured in a traffic accident
2.Which of the following words can best describe Robbie?
A. Warm-hearted. B. Strange.
C. Clever. D. Hard-working.
3.Why would Harrison-Bentzen be spending 24 hours on the streets?
A. To make her campaign more famous.
B. To raise more money for the homeless.
C. To save the homeless from the difficult life.
D. To experience the homeless people’s life.
4.What can we learn from the text?
A. Harrison-Bentzen accepted Robbie’s help at last.
B. With Robbie’s help, Harrison-Bentzen took a taxi to go home safely.
C. Harrison-Bentzen was a college student when the story was happening.
D. Harrison-Bentzen and her friends spent four days finding Robbie to thank him.
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After a homeless man offered a college student in England all the money he had so she’d be able to get home safely, the woman is paying it forward—in a massive way.
The story began in early December. It was about 3 a.m. and Harrison-Bentzen was panic. “I came out after a student night out and realized I didn’t have any battery on my phone. I’d lost my friends,” the 22-year-old told BBC Radio 5. She’d also lost her bank card, she discovered, and she had no money.
Just then, a homeless man, known only as Robbie, approached the young woman and asked her if she needed help. He reached into his pocket and pulled out all the money he had—loose change amounting to about $4.60. He insisted that Harrison-Bentzen take it to pay for a taxi so she’d get home safely.
Harrison-Bentzen, a student at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England, says she refused to take Robbie’s money and found another way to get home. But following her encounter（偶然相遇）with the generous man, she says she couldn’t get him out of her mind.
For the next few days, the student searched for Robbie, driving around the streets with her mom and using social media in an attempt to locate the man. In that time, Harrison-Bentzen says she learned more about Robbie and discovered that he actually had a reputation for helping strangers.
Finally, after four days of driving around Preston, Harrison-Bentzen found Robbie. She was determined to do something to help change Robbie’s life.
So, earlier this month, the student launched a fundraising campaign in Robbie’s name. She explained that she would be spending 24 hours on the streets, so as to “understand the difficulties” that the homeless face on a daily basis.
Harrison-Bentzen says she had initially（最初）hoped to raise about $780 with her campaign. Her expectations, however, were quickly blown out of the water. As of Thursday morning, 4,800 people have donated almost $50,000.
1.What happened to Harrison-Bentzen in early December?
A. She was robbed by a bad guy.
B. She met with a kind homeless man.
C. She lost everything she had with her.
D. She was injured in a traffic accident
2.Which of the following words can best describe Robbie?
A. Warm-hearted. B. Strange.
C. Clever. D. Hard-working.
3.Why would Harrison-Bentzen be spending 24 hours on the streets?
A. To make her campaign more famous.
B. To raise more money for the homeless.
C. To save the homeless from the difficult life.
D. To experience the homeless people’s life.
4.What can we learn from the text?
A. Harrison-Bentzen accepted Robbie’s help at last.
B. With Robbie’s help, Harrison-Bentzen took a taxi to go home safely.
C. Harrison-Bentzen was a college student when the story was happening.
D. Harrison-Bentzen and her friends spent four days finding Robbie to thank him.
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Because, like most of you, I began college in my teens, but after a year, I was offered my dream job at Universal Studios, so I dropped out.
Well, I left college because I knew exactly what I wanted to do and some of you know, too — but some of you don’t. Or maybe you thought you knew but are now questioning that choice. Maybe you’re sitting there trying to find out how to tell your parents that you want to be a doctor and not a writer.
I told my parents if my movie career didn’t go well, I’d re-enroll(重新报名上学). It went all right. But finally, I returned for one big reason.
Most people go to college for an education, and some go for their parents, but I went for my kids. I’m the father of seven, and I kept insisting on the importance of going to college, but I hadn’t walked the walk. So, in my fifties, I re-enrolled at Cal State-Long Beach, and I earned my degree.
Well, what you choose to do next is what we call in the movies the ‘character-defining(角色定义) moment’.
Life is one strong, long string of character-defining moments. And I was lucky that at 18 I knew what I exactly wanted to do. But I didn’t know who I was. How could I? And how could any of us? Because for the first 25 years of our lives, we are trained to listen to voices that are not our own. Parents and professors fill our heads with wisdom and information, and then employers and tutors take their place and explain how this world really works.
And I want to be clear that your intuition(直觉) is different from your conscience. Here’s the difference: Your conscience shouts, ‘here’s what you should do,’ while your intuition whispers, ‘here’s what you could do.’ Listen to that voice that tells you what you could do. Nothing will define your character more than that.
Sticking to your character requires a lot of courage. And to be courageous, you’re going to need a lot of support. And if you’re lucky, you have parents like mine. I consider my mom my lucky charm.
But look, if your family’s not always available, there’s backup. Do you remember that movie? It’s a Wonderful Life? There’s an actor’s line in it: No man is a failure who has friends.” And I hope you hold on to the friendships you’re made here at Harvard. And among your friends, I hope you find someone you want to share your life with.
1.In the writer’s opinion, why can’t we define ourselves before 25 years old?
A. Because we are not old enough.
B. Because we are used to listening to others’ voices.
C. Because our parents and professors ask us to listen to the voices of our employers.
D. Because we can’t find suitable jobs.
2.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The writer completed his college study in his teens.
B. The writer’s movie career didn’t go all right so he returned to college.
C. It was not until he was 25 years old that the writer knew what he exactly wanted to do.
D. The writer suggests we should listen to our intuition.
3.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?
A. It takes much courage to insist on your character.
B. It’s important to find a boyfriend or a girlfriend at Harvard.
C. There are some supporters who should be valued in our life.
D. The movie It’s a Wonderful Life is worth watching.
4.The passage is most likely to be ________.
A. a speech B. a report C. a film review D. an advertisement
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Many college students are willing to work in Western China after graduation ______, poor and backward as it is, more opportunities of employment are available.
A. when B. where C. that D. which
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Fifty-three years after it was written in 1958, the love letter to a US college student from his girlfriend who ______ his wife is finally on its way to him.
A. was to become B. becomes
C. is to become D. became
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The kind old lady offered to ________the poor homeless stranger.
A. take off B. take in C. take up D. take out
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Many years ago ,l was working at my job at a community college when a homeless woman came in. She began as she lay on one of the sofas in the student rest room. , she wasn't well. Without thinking too much I went next door to the Student Affairs office where I knew I could find in the Lost and Found box. I up a set of clothing and went back to my office, I heard a colleague calling me. She told me that I should not this person, as it would only lead to her wanting more help. I refused her and went back to help the woman, my co-worker's warning .
Two weeks later, while I was working, a very cute elderly man entered my and asked to speak with me in private. Curiously, l gave him my full and he told me that he had happened to hear my with the co-worker about helping the woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people and that was why he wanted to give me a for $1,000. I burst into tears, because I needed the money at the time, but also because I had never been in such a way for helping someone!
We soon became good and 10 years later he called me up suddenly and told me he wanted to help me my first home! He giving me $120,000 as part payment for my dream house in my home town. I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large amount of money and he said it was because I was a " giver" and that I it ! To make a long story short, l was able to buy the perfect little home for myself, all because one day I did not to help a homeless woman.
1.A. smiling B. talking C. shouting D. coughing
2.A. Luckily B. Clearly C. Strangely D. Sadly
3.A. clothes B. books C. food D. medicine
4.A. gave B. turned C. gathered D. made
5.A. while B. when C. how D. why
6.A.ignore B. disturb C. value D. help
7.A. advice B. request C. plan D. offer
8.A. more than B. rather than C. regardless of D. apart from
9.A. home B. office C. classroom D. dormitory
10.A. energy B. love C. care D. attention
11.A. disagreement B. discussion C. fight D. quarrel
12.A. young B. old C. sick D. wealthy
13.A. support B. check C. tip D. promise
14.A. anxiously B. eagerly C. hardly D. really
15.A. recognized B. measured C. taught D. praised
16.A. colleagues B. competitors C .partners D. friends
17.A. build B. buy C. rent D. repair
18.A. came out B. ended up C. carried on D. resulted in
19.A. deserved B. wanted C. needed D. enjoyed
20.A. fear B. fail C. hesitate D. attempt
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Through different after-school activities, our school offers such a platform to students __________ they can show their talents.
A.whom B.that C.which D.where
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Senior three student will face the question after they pass by the college entrance examination. Should I choose a good major and a good university? Some students prefer to consider majors first so that they can learn what they are interested. It will also make it possibly for them to take their favorite jobs in the future. However, those who think differently believes that the environment is important to one’s development. They also believe that students graduate from leading universities are often more likely to find a good job. In my opinion, the best choice is to choose a good major at a good university. But if we can obtain both, the first thing to consider is a good major, because no matter where we study, they can still achieve a lot in the certain field if we try our best.
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Bob was a clever college student, but his family was poor, so he had to work after class and during his holidays to get enough money for his studies.
One summer he got a job in a butcher's shop (肉店) during the day time, and another in a hospital at night. In the shop, he learned to cut and sell meat. He did so well that the butcher went into a room behind the shop to do all the accounts ( 算账) .In the hospital, of course, Bob was told to do only the easiest jobs. He helped to lift people and carry them from one part of the hospital to another. Both in the butcher's shop and in the hospital, Bob had to wear white clothes.
One evening in the hospital, Bob had to help to carry a woman from her bed to the operating - room. The woman already felt frightened when she thought about the operation. When she saw Bob coming to get her, she felt even more frightened.
"No! No!" she cried. "Not a butcher! I won't let a butcher operate on me!" with these words ,she fainted away.
1.Bob had to work after class and during his holidays because_________.
A. his father told him to make more friends
B. he wanted to become a rich man
C. his family couldn’t support him
D. he had nothing to do at home.
2.One summer Bob_________.
A. wanted to become not only a butcher but also a doctor.
B. got two different jobs at two places
C. was free only at night
D. worked only during the daytime
3.In the hospital, Bob's job was_________.
A. to take care of the wounded soldiers
B. to give the doctor's advice
C. to find out what was wrong with the sick people
D.to carry the sick people from one place to another
4.When the woman saw Bob,_________.
A. she was so frightened that she fainted away
B. She was frightened and then got so excited that she fainted away.
C. She was very disappointed
D. She was quite pleased
5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Bob was an unknown doctor.
B. Bob was a butcher and he studied at college in the evening.
C. When the woman saw Bob, she thought he was going to operate on her.
D. Bob worked in a butcher's shop and helped to do the accounts.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Almost every college and university in the US now offers some forms of Internet–based application. However, students may miss a lot when they only use Internet information to make their college decisions. Some people believe that the best way to get a detailed look at what life is like at any college or university is by visiting the campus.
At present, school visits are becoming popular in the US. Most students begin visiting colleges and universities that they are interested in before their final year of high school. The majority of colleges and universities let interested students visit their campuses at any time of a year. Students can contact the admission offices of the schools that interest them. Current students usually lead the tours. Their job is to provide information, offer advice and show future students different parts of the campus, such as housing and classrooms. During the visit, students should also try to plan a meeting with an admission official. Most schools keep a record of all the exchanges they have with candidates. Trying to meet with officials in person to ask them questions shows interest on the part of the applicant, which schools like to see.
It’s never too early to visit a school. This could be years before they even start thinking about the application process. Simply witnessing the college experience in real life can be helpful for young people. That is why some applicants even bring younger brothers and sisters with them on visits.
However, visiting schools may not be a choice appropriate to everyone, especially international (国际的）students, so for students who are unable to visit, there is one additional resource: social media. Many schools use Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to advertise themselves. Schools will permit students to post videos and pictures that show what their daily lives are like at college. These can provide applicants with a view that is almost as good as being there in person.
1.What’s the most common way to apply for a college?
A.By visiting the campus. B.By surfing the Internet.
C.By writing a letter. D.By making a call.
2.Who are more likely to offer information to the visiting students?
A.Admission officials. B.Volunteers.
C.Students at school. D.Graduates.
3.Which word can replace the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph?
A.Suitable. B.Familiar.
C.Equal. D.Related.
4.What’s the purpose of the text?
A.To give some advice. B.To show a phenomenon.
C.To compare the changes. D.To attract more students.
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