Decades ago, I was one of the unhappiest men in New York. I was selling motor-trucks for a living. I didn't know what made a motor-truck run. That wasn't all: I didn't want to know. I despised (看不起)my job, I despised living in a _______furnished room filled with cockroaches (蟑螂). When I _______out for a fresh necktie, they scattered in all directions. I despised eating in dirty restaurants _______filled with cockroaches.

I came back to my lonely room each night with a sick headache _______by disappointment and bitterness. Was this life? Was this the adventure I had _______? Was this all life would ever_______to me —working at a job I despised, living with cockroaches, and eating bad food? I _______for leisure to read and to write the books I had dreamed of writing back in my college days.

I knew I had everything to gain and _______to lose by giving up the job I despised. So I quitted the work I hated and_________I had studied in the Teachers’ College, preparing to teach, I would make my living teaching adult classes in night schools. Then I would have my __________ free to read books, prepare lectures, and write novels.

What subject should I teach? As I looked back and__________my own college training, I saw that public speaking was of more __________value to me than everything else I had studied in college because it had__________out my lack of confidence and given me the courage to deal with people. It had also made__________that leadership usually favors the man who can get up and speak his mind.

Then I started teaching in night schools, where I had to show__________ results quickly. These __________didn't come for college credits. They came for one reason only: to solve problems. They wanted to stand up on their own feet and say a few words at a business meeting without fainting from__________. They wanted to call on a(n)__________customer without, having to walk around the block three times to get up__________. They wanted to develop self-confidence, I had to__________my students--I had to help them. By doing this, I found my true calling and happiness.

1.A. well B. cheap C. fully D. partly

2.A. sought B. reached C. stood D. set

3.A. abruptly B. barely C. probably D. properly

4.A. fed B. raised C. aroused D. followed

5.A. stepped out for B. looked forward to C. worked up to D. gone in for

6.A. happen B. cater C. mean D. see

7.A. asked B. longed C. searched D. went

8.A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing

9.A. once B. while C. since D. after

10.A. moments B. days C. months D. years

11.A. checked B. took C. recalled D. evaluated

12.A. practical B. economical C. inner D. technical

13.A. given B. wiped C. carried D. got

14.A. essential B. solid C. clear D. simple

15.A. concrete B. accurate C. absolute D. various

16.A. salesmen B. customers C. children D. adults

17.A. disappointment B. fright C. bitterness D. depression

18.A. unique B. earnest C. regular D. tough

19.A. Interest B. hope C. courage D. expectation

20.A. assist B. organize C. lead D. motivate

Where are you going today? What about the California Science Center? It is an amazing place because it can teach kids all about science and science is amazing.

The California Science Center is filled with different exhibits (展览品), which are presented in fun ways. It provides many hands?on experiences. Through these hands?on experiences, kids can learn about human inventions, the life processes of living things and so much more! The Science Center also has special exhibits that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!

The exhibitions there cover some amazing topics. Kids can learn about all the ecosystems (生态系统) that we have on our planet. They can also find out all about how everything on our planet exists (存在) in their own environment.

The Creative World lets kids explore the relationship between humans and communications, transportation and structures, and the World of Life lets kids examine how plants, animals, people and even the smallest living cells on our planet all have something in common.

From the earth to space, we couldn't let you explore the California Science Center and not tell you that a wonderful exploration is waiting. Kids can let their imagination fly as they explore a real spacecraft.

Don't forget about the IMAX either where you can watch an amazing IMAX film which brings everything to life.

An amazing family day out in Los Angeles—fun and educational! Don't miss it!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Adults: FREE!

Children: FREE!

WHEN CAN YOU GO?

10 am—5pm daily all year round

1.Why are kids advised to visit the Science Center often?

A. It has some living things.

B. Some of its exhibits are funny.

C. It offers hands?on experiences.

D. There are some changes in its exhibits.

2.What can kids learn from the World of Life?

A. All the ecosystems on our planet.

B. IMAX films can bring everything to life.

C. Things on our planet share something similar.

D. The relationship between humans and communications.

3.What is the exploration mentioned in Paragraph 5 about?

A. Space. B. Adventure.

C. Imagination. D. Transportation.

A 17-year-old girl found living in a Georgia home after being missing for more than a year is now safe at her North Carolina home with her family. But her mother told local TV station WOSC that her daughter is not the same. “There are __ in my daughter,” Shaunna Burns said. “She is not the same person that __ and that is the hardest part of this. ”

Hailey was __ missing on May 23, 2016, who was 14 years old, after she walked out of her home __ telling anyone where she was going, WOSC reports. After Hailey went __, her family said she had run away with a man she met online. "He __ her to listen to him and not to follow our __ and then my daughter wasn’t communicating with me,” her father told WBTV.

On June 24,Hailey’s parents were __ that their daughter was in Duluth, Georgia. Hours later, she was __ by federal agents and taken to a local __ before being returned to her __ , according to FBI officials.

Michael Ren Wysolovski, 31, was arrested at the __. He supposedly shared the __ with Hailey, who appeared to be physically __ except for weight loss, according to the FBI. Wysolovski has been __ with false imprisonment and __ to children.

On Monday, Hailey’s father shared the family’s __ on social media. “I woke up to-day crying and being __ for the miracle that has happened in our live,” Anthony Burns wrote on Facebook. “We never __ .She is happy to be home. We can now __ again."

1.A. stories B. changes C. difficulties D. wonders

2.A. left B. worked C. rose D. remembered

3.A. witnessed B. found C. doubted D. denied

4.A. after B. since C. besides D. without

5.A. wrong B. impatient C. missing D. impolite

6.A. forced B. led C. allowed D. advised

7.A. promises B. explanation C. directions D. introductions

8.A. warned B. informed C. suggested D. persuaded

9.A. betrayed B. tracked C. rescued D. seized

10.A. school B. company C. shelter D. hospital

11.A. team B. class C. family D. organization

12.A. show B. scene C. beginning D. moment

13.A. home B. dream C. experience D. adventure

14.A. unharmed B. unavailable C. uncompleted D. unacceptable

15.A. supplied B. awarded C. connected D. charged

16.A. murder B. cruelty C. kindness D. tolerance

17.A. sorrow B. prayer C. relief D. anger

18.A. surprised B. dissatisfied C. hopeful D. grateful

19.A. ran away B. woke up C. went away D. gave up

20.A. breathe B. fight C. climb D. behave

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