One of my favorite hobbies is exchanging old-fashioned, paper-with-a-stamp-on-it postcards with random strangers around the world.
The Postcrossing Project was created by Paulo Magalhaes in 2005. He liked getting mails—especially postcards. He thought others did, too—but how could he connect with them? That’s when he came up with the idea of an online platform (postcrossing.com): There, postcard lovers like me can sign up to send a postcard to someone who has registered online, and receive a postcard in return.
Along with a randomly selected address, participants get a unique code to put on the postcard. When the postcard arrives, the recipient registers that code with the site, which then causes the sender’s address to be given to another postcrosser in turn. In practice, this means that for nearly every postcard I send (a few get lost in the mail) I get one back. And since I never know who will send me a card or where in the world they live, every trip to the mailbox holds the potential for a wonderful surprise.
Privacy-conscious Americans might worry about sharing their address with strangers overseas. But postcrossers are friendly, polite, respectful folks—in more than 450 cards exchanged, I've yet to have a bad experience.
On days when the international news is depressing, postcrossing is my comfort. There’s nothing like getting a card from a child in China just learning to write in English, or a grandmother in Belarus describing her most recent gardening success to remind me that we truly are members of one global family, far more similar than we are different.
It seems like such a small thing to send out a postcard. But as travel and communication technology continue to shrink the world, it’s important to remember that it isn’t just for diplomats and politicians to represent our country anymore. All of us have the power—and perhaps the responsibility—to be ambassadors, to show the best of your country to the world.
And it's good to know that what you need to accomplish this is not necessarily complicated or expensive. It can be as simple as a postcard.
1.Why did Paulo set up postcrossing.com ?
A.To discuss personal hobbies with strangers.
B.To exchange postcards with others in the world
C.To collect different postcards from other countries..
D.To provide a platform for communication online.
2.According to the passage, postcrossers __________.
A.don't know who will send them postcards
B.are sure to get a postcard back immediately
C.often choose a receiver's address carefully
D.register every postcard they receive online
3.What did the writer learn from postcrossing?
A.The international news is usually depressing.
B.Americans are more conscious about privacy.
C.Postcrossers sometimes describe their bad experience.
D.The whole world is actually a big family.
4.What does the underlined word "this" refer to?
A.Choosing a diplomat to represent a country.
B.Having the responsibility to be an ambassador.
C.Showing the best of your country.
D.Shrinking the world with communication technology.
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One of my favorite hobbies is exchanging old-fashioned, paper-with-a-stamp-on-it postcards with random strangers around the world.
The Postcrossing Project was created by Paulo Magalhaes in 2005. He liked getting mails—especially postcards. He thought others did, too—but how could he connect with them? That’s when he came up with the idea of an online platform (postcrossing.com): There, postcard lovers like me can sign up to send a postcard to someone who has registered online, and receive a postcard in return.
Along with a randomly selected address, participants get a unique code to put on the postcard. When the postcard arrives, the recipient registers that code with the site, which then causes the sender’s address to be given to another postcrosser in turn. In practice, this means that for nearly every postcard I send (a few get lost in the mail) I get one back. And since I never know who will send me a card or where in the world they live, every trip to the mailbox holds the potential for a wonderful surprise.
Privacy-conscious Americans might worry about sharing their address with strangers overseas. But postcrossers are friendly, polite, respectful folks—in more than 450 cards exchanged, I've yet to have a bad experience.
On days when the international news is depressing, postcrossing is my comfort. There’s nothing like getting a card from a child in China just learning to write in English, or a grandmother in Belarus describing her most recent gardening success to remind me that we truly are members of one global family, far more similar than we are different.
It seems like such a small thing to send out a postcard. But as travel and communication technology continue to shrink the world, it’s important to remember that it isn’t just for diplomats and politicians to represent our country anymore. All of us have the power—and perhaps the responsibility—to be ambassadors, to show the best of your country to the world.
And it's good to know that what you need to accomplish this is not necessarily complicated or expensive. It can be as simple as a postcard.
1.Why did Paulo set up postcrossing.com ?
A.To discuss personal hobbies with strangers.
B.To exchange postcards with others in the world
C.To collect different postcards from other countries..
D.To provide a platform for communication online.
2.According to the passage, postcrossers __________.
A.don't know who will send them postcards
B.are sure to get a postcard back immediately
C.often choose a receiver's address carefully
D.register every postcard they receive online
3.What did the writer learn from postcrossing?
A.The international news is usually depressing.
B.Americans are more conscious about privacy.
C.Postcrossers sometimes describe their bad experience.
D.The whole world is actually a big family.
4.What does the underlined word "this" refer to?
A.Choosing a diplomat to represent a country.
B.Having the responsibility to be an ambassador.
C.Showing the best of your country.
D.Shrinking the world with communication technology.
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One of my favourite1. (hobby) is hiking. When I go hiking, I wil1 wear proper clothing and hiking shoes for the current weather conditions. And I will let my family and friends know where I will go and when I will return. Also, I will carry a compass and GPS unit,2.can guide me and locate my position. What's more, I will take enough food and water3. (keep) me energetic, and emergency supplies to survive dangerous situations.
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Nancy Tillman’s wonderful On the Night You Were Born is one of my favorite books. Its celebration of the uniqueness of each and every child told in lyrical language makes it the gift I choose most often for expectant or adoptive parents. I also read it regularly with my grandchildren and talk with them about how special they are.
Tillman feels that the most important message for children to receive is simply, “You are loved.” And it’s that message that is the focus of this, her newest book, Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You. Once again, it is her turn of phrase that most fascinates me: In the green of the grass ... in the smell of the sea ... in the clouds floating by ... at the top of a tree ... in the sound crickets make at the end of the day ... “You are loved. You are loved. You are loved,” they all say. Phrases encourage children to grow, to try new things, to “march to the front” of their “own parade” and assures them that, no matter how far they go or what they do, they will be loved.
Though the words alone would convince me to buy, share and recommend this book, Tillman is also a gifted artist and her lovely work makes this book a visual treasure as well. Through the pages, a child rides hippos, splashes in the surf with elephants, plays hide and seek with rabbits, shares a trampoline (蹦床) with a kangaroo and enjoys some quiet time with a pair of pandas. My favorite drawing has the child walking away along a wide path that runs between trees covered in mist. In all of the drawings, swirls of sparkling lights wrap around the child--the love that will always be with him/her.
I’ve read On the Night You Were Born dozens of times and with every single reading, I am incredibly touched. Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You creates the same feeling of wonder, peace and happiness in me. It’s a keep-forever book and I’m so happy to have it in my collection to share with the children I love most.
1.The purpose of this passage is to _____.
A. encourage people to buy Nancy Tillman’s books for their children
B. recommend Tillman’s new book--Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You
C. advocate the theme of love among family members
D. Let children know they are loved and educate them to love others
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? _____.
A. Nancy Tillman’s book On the Night You Were Born encourages children to try new things.
B. The most important focus of Tillman’s books is for children to know they are loved.
C. The writer considers Tillman a gifted artist for her vivid use of words and rich imagination.
D. The writer has bought and read both of Tillman’s books mentioned in this passage.
3. Pick out the true statements according to the passage. _____.
A. The words alone makes Tillman’s books the writer’s favorite.
B. Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You is published earlier than On the Night You Were Born.
C. My favorite drawing shows the feeling of wonder with the child swirling in sparkling lights.
D. The drawings in Wherever You Are convey love with pictures involving animals.
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Learning new cultures is one of my favorite things to do.
College is a time for new and exciting experiences as well as a time to explore diverse and innovative(创新的)ideas. What could be better than traveling to China to learn about their ideas, history, and culture? I believe studying abroad is something that every college student should do to help to expand his or her horizons, and to appreciate everything the world has to offer. I spent the first eight of my early years living abroad in two countries. From this rich period of growth, I acquired an identity as a global citizen, and the skills to independently navigate life in a foreign culture. It seems appropriate to support my next jump in life with an abroad experience that will show the directions in which I have grown since my early years, as well as provide a unique context for exploring the limits of my education.
Here is an undeniable advantage to living and studying in China; to be submersed in (投入)the Chinese life is the only way to fully understand and learn about how the country impacts and is impacted by the rest of the world. Not only am I learning about China, but I have also come to appreciate other countries in the world from a different point of view. Being in China has given me the change to learn in a different environment, and I do not think there is any better way to learn the culture than to actually be there. I have a very strong admiration for the Chinese language, people, and culture. I will continue to apply my newfound knowledge to my entire life and the way I look at the world around me.
1.What does the author say about studying abroad?
A. College can be barrier to study abroad
B. Studying abroad can replace the college education
C. Not every college student suits for studying abroad
D. Studying abroad can enrich the experiences of living abroad
2.What did the author benefit from living abroad?
A. Skills to live independently
B. All nationalities of the world
C. Growing to be a strong person
D. Unlimited education chances
3.What does the author advise students to do about learning foreign cultures?
A. Learn foreign cultures locally
B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
C. Appreciate cultures from different point of views
D. Try to impact foreign cultures with their own ones
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One of my all time favorite holiday destinations is the Gold Coast. With its beautiful beaches, mountain hinterland and theme parks, the variety from one location to another is fantastic! And it’s also important that its like a playground for my children.
The Gold Coast certainly offers something for every member of our family. We all love heading down to the beach for an early morning swim or surf. The beaches feature some of the softest golden sand and pumping waves, making them ideal for surfing. Safety is important especially when I'm out with the kids, and I feel better knowing that lifeguards are continually on patrol（巡逻）. The long coas also offer the perfect setting for a leisurely walk at sunset-a favorite activity of mine.
Then, of course, there’s the bargain-hunting in the city’s center. For shoppings goers there are amazing shopping centers boutiques and the usual chain stores. I always pick up loads of goodies at Pacific Fair.
The Gold Coast is popular for its theme parks-Sea World, Wamer Bros Movie World and Dream World. The seal and dolphin presentations at Sea World keep both children and adults on the edge of their seats as the sea creatures go through a series of complicated jumps, flips and rolls. It’s great entertainment and an educational window to the underwater world for the kids. Our kids also enjoy meeting the characters at Movie World and watching how real movies are made.
Night-time is equally fun, as we usually set off to find the best local restaurants and cafes. The mix of cultures and influences has given the Gold Coast a wide variety of choices, including modem Australian, Italian, Asian and seafood, although sometimes nothing beats fish and chips!
A visit to the Gold Coast in the Sunshine State is worthwhile and fun.
1.Why does the author consider the Gold Coast as her ideal holiday destination?
A.There are a lot of shopping centers.
B.The whole family can have fun there
C.It’s a safe and interesting place for kids
D.The author can walk leisurely along the coast.
2.What does the underlined word “boutiques” probably mean?
A.Theme parks B.Beautiful parks
C.Small shop D.Local restaurants
3.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A.What the theme parks offer
B.How popular the Gold Coast is
C.Why kids love theme parks so much
D.What people can do in the Gold Coast
4.What makes night time in the Gold Coast attractive for tourists?
A.The presentations B.The entertainments
C.The shopping centers D.Various choices of food
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I clearly remember the day when my little brother was born: January 1,1994. One of my favorite family photos shows me lying with my mother in the hospital bed, happy but unaware of the small, sleeping baby in the background.
I stayed with my grandparents for the weekend of my brother’s birth, excited about my new brother but not yet aware of what having a little brother would mean. I didn’t truly realize what was going on until we were in the hospital room at Duke University—coincidentally ,the same room in which I had been born two years earlier.
When I looked at my brother for the first time, I felt a mixture of fear and interest. Little did I know that small, pink creature would grow up to be one of my favorite people in the world.
In reality, though I am two years older than my brother, I am more often than not the real baby in the family. I am very lacking when it comes to common sense. Instructions constantly confuse me and I frequently find myself totally puzzled by things like knowing how to start the washing machine or manage the storage settings on my iPhone.
That’s where Gibson comes in. The poor kid has had to guide me through more tasks than I would care to admit, but he never complains. Though I should probably be told to figure it out myself, he always comes through.
I’m envious of his ability to readily answer the ever-present, “What do you want to do with your life?” question at family gatherings. “Be a doctor,” he says—a solid answer, completely opposite to my shaky one, “Well, I’m an English major, so…”
My brother truly is my best friend. No one understands me better, and there isn’t anyone else I would want to be stuck with in our family. I may not have a clear idea of where I’m headed, but he is stuck with me.
1.How did the author feel when he saw his brother for the first time?
A. Angry and sad.
B. Excited and moved.
C. Curious and scared.
D. Happy and interested.
2.What does the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. My brother is the real baby in the family.
B. In fact, I seem to be less mature than my little brother.
C. My brother gets more love from the family than I do.
D. I am growing more slowly than my brother.
3.What does the brother often help the author do?
A. Help him deal with many daily tasks.
B. Help him with his studies.
C. Give him advice on how to choose a major.
D. Comfort him when he is in a bad mood.
4.What is the best title for this text?
A. My Strange Family Gatherings
B. The Real Baby in the Family
C. Stuck with Me—My Not-So-Little Little Brother
D. The Feeling of Having a Brother
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I clearly remember the day when my little brother was born: January 1, 1994. One of my favorite family photos shows me lying with my mother in the hospital bed, happy but un-aware of the small, sleeping baby in the background.
I stayed with my grandparents for the weekend of my brother’s birth, excited about my new brother but not yet aware of what having a little brother would mean. I didn’t truly realize what was going on until we were in the hospital room at Duke University----
coincidentally (碰巧地), the same room in which I had been born two years earlier.
When I looked at my brother for the first time, I felt a mixture of fear and interest. Little did know that small, pink creature would grow up to be one of my favorite people in the world.
In reality, though I am two years older than my brother, I am more often than not the real baby in the family. I am very lacking when it comes to common sense. Instructions constantly confuse me and I frequently find myself totally puzzled by things like knowing how to start the washing machine or manage the storage settings on my iPhone.
That’s where Gibson comes in. The poor kid has had to guide me through more tasks than I would care to admit, but he never complains. Though I should probably be told to figure it out myself, he always comes through.
I’m envious of his ability to readily answer the ever-present, “What do you want to do with your life?” question at family gatherings. “Be a doctor,” he says----a solid answer, completely opposite to my shaky one, “Well, I’m an English major, so...”
My brother truly is my best friend. No one understands me better, and there isn’t anyone else I would want to be stuck with in our family. I may not have a clear idea of where I’m headed, but he is stuck with me.
1.How did the author feel when he saw his brother for the first time?
A. Angry and sad.
B. Excited and moved.
C. Curious and scared.
D. Happy and interested.
2.What does the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. My brother is the real baby in the family.
B. In fact, I seem to be less mature than my little brother.
C. My brother gets more love from the family than I do.
D. I am growing more slowly than my brother.
3.What does the brother often help the author do?
A. Help him deal with many daily tasks.
B. Help him with his studies.
C. Give him advice on how to choose a major.
D. Comfort him when he is in a bad mood.
4.What is the best title for this text?
A. My Strange Family Gatherings
B. The Real Baby in the Family
C. Stuck with Me----My Not-So-Little Little Brother
D. The Feeling of Having a Brother
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--- You look happy today. Is there anything good?
--- I’m very delighted ______ as one of the exchange students.
| A．to choose | B．to have been chosen |
| C．choosing | D．having been chosen |
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Julie was one of my favorite students at the University of Nebraska. I remember her coming to me after class one day. While most students hurriedly left, Julie_______to ask questions about the next week’s exam.
Julie never_______it to the exam, though. The day after our conversation, she was tragically struck by a truck.
In Julie’s ward, her parents stood in quiet_______The physician entered, cleared his_______, and said, “Your Julie has only a few_______to live.” He felt the_______to ask, “Would you consider donating some of her organs?”
_______, in a neighboring state, Mary leaned forward, her eyes following every movement of her child. She was_______memories to enjoy when she could no longer_______him.
Several states away, John, 26, was reading to his sons, his body connected to a life-giving “artificial kidney”. Doctors had given him a________of only weeks to live. His only hope was a kidney transplant.
Julie’s grief-stricken parents________the physician’s question in their mind. Julie had once said she wanted to be an organ donor________her death.________as they were, they turned to the physician, responding, “Yes. Julie always gave to others while living. She would want to give in death.”
Within 24 hours, Mary was informed she would receive one of Julie’s eyes, and John was told to prepare for a kidney transplant. Julie’s other organs would give life and________to other waiting recipients.
“Julie died right after her twentieth birthday. My heart breaks again and again, at each birthday, at each________: when she might have graduated; when she might have married…” says Julie’s mother. “But Julie’s life was a________to us. Knowing that in her death, she gave life and sight to others is________to us, and remembering that we carried out her________has helped us________ the loss of her.”
I may have had a small part in teaching Julie how to live. But she, and her family, are still teaching me an even greater lesson how to________.
1.A. continued B. offered C. remained D. came
2.A. got B. made C. took D. deserved
3.A. embarrassment B. shock C. disbelief D. desperation
4.A. hand B. mind C. throat D. pocket
5.A. months B. hours C. minutes D. weeks
6.A. urge B. pressure C. freedom D. pride
7.A. However B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Somewhat
8.A. calling up B. picking up C. setting up D. storing up
9.A. see B. touch C. hug D. feel
10.A. prescription B. notice C. diagnosis D. prediction
11.A. turned over B. figured out C. thought up D. took in
12.A. by virtue of B. in the event of C. on account of D. for fear of
13.A. Miserable B. Hesitant C. Passionate D. Motivated
14.A. happiness B. sight C. encouragement D. promise
15.A. ceremony B. crossroads C. milestone D. junction
16.A. lesson B. bless C. gift D. chance
17.A. comforting B. heartbreaking C. rewarding D. demanding
18.A. arrangements B. expectations C. wishes D. values
19.A. over B. through C. beyond D. with
20.A. give B. sacrifice C. help D. die
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Dr. Lee was one of my favorite professors in college. He was ________because of a trick he employed at the beginning of his first class. “I will put a__________into each of my lectures. Your job is to try and_________me in the Lie of the Day.”
That was a _________way to focus our attention at the dry and ________subject---Capital Markets. On those days we actively ________Dr. Lee’s statements. Every once in a while, a lecture would end with _______seeing through the lie. Dr. Lee would say, “Ah ha! Each of you has a lie in your notes. _______among yourselves what it might be, and I will tell you next Monday.”
What made Dr. Lee’s teaching ________smart was that there was no lie during the most technically_________lecture. He offered the same challenge to___________ our lecture notes. On the following Monday, he would hear our ________for almost ten minutes before he finally said, “Do you_________the first lecture---how I said that every lecture
Has a lie?”
Tired from having our best theories shot down, we_________.
“Well, that was a lie. My previous lecture was completely true and_________. But I am glad you reviewed your notes _______ this weekend. Moving on …”
While my knowledge of the Capital Markets has_________over time, the lessons hay stayed with me. “Experts” can be___________and say things that sound right---so build a habit of ________new information and check it against things you already accept as _________.
1.A. funny B. memorable C. careful D. upset
2.A. game B. puzzle C. joke D. lie
3.A. catch B. tell C. hear D. stop
4.A. simple B. common C. brilliant D. terrible
5.A. boring B. interesting C. meaningful D. guessed
6.A. asked B. read C. challenged D. guessed
7.A. anyone B. someone C. everybody D. nobody
8.A. Agree B. Discuss C. Find D. Perform
9.A. technique B. step C. problem D. subject
10.A. pretty B. difficult C. entertaining D. successful
11.A. carry out B. set down C. take over D. work through
12.A. suggestions B. theories C. plans D. hopes
13.A. like B. know C. remember D. preview
14.A. nodded B. waited C. paused D. sighed
15.A. easy B. decisive C. obvious D. reliable
16.A. happily B. carefully C. early D. secretly
17.A. come B. changed C. faded D. developed
18.A. wise B. powerful C. wrong D. confident
19.A. evaluating B. gaining C. forgetting D. seeking
20.A. advice B. evidence C. knowledge D. fact
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