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According to specialists, body language speaks louder than words. However, isn’t it true that words_______with them great strength or influence Such was the case with the _______of Maude, a woman who learned that there is no wrong time to say the ______ thing.

It was a cold, rainy day in March. Across the room in the cap department of the store ______ Maude worked, sat Laura, a woman about Maude’s age. Other workers didn’t _______Laura; they thought her to be unfriendly. And Maude______ 

But one day, she made up her mind to say something kind to Laura.  _______, she managed, “Do you know, Laura, that I’ve worked in this room with you for several years. _______whenever I looked at you, I see your head silhouetted(显出轮廓的)_______ the window there behind you. I think you have the prettiest profile and hair that I have ever seen on ______ .” Her words were not sincere but friendly. She _____ it. Laura looked up and began to cry, “That’s the _______kind word people have _______said to me in all the years I’ve worked here,” she said.

Maude discovered that Laura’s unfriendly _______and ways weren’t because of pride but ______ . The two women soon became friends. Other workers soon began to ______ Laura in their activities, and she was like a flower that, for the first time, ______ enough sunlight. The right words, _______in kindness, changed a life.

Think about the ______ of your words now. There is no wrong time to say the proper thing. And there is no better _______than now.

1.A. transport B. allow C. recognize D. carry

2.A. words B. feelings C. explanation D. opinion

3.A. believable B. reasonable C. right D. good

4.A. when B. where C. while D. which

5.A. like B. change C. help D. remember

6.A. argued B. cared C. agreed D. supported

7.A. Luckily B. Finally C. Gradually D. Hopefully

8.A. But B. So C. As D. And

9.A. near B. towards C. through D. against

10.A. someone B. anybody C. those D. these

11.A. expressed B. made C. noticed D. meant

12.A. first B. formal C. fair D. favorable

13.A. never B. ever C. still D. once

14.A. action B. attitude C. ideas D. opinion

15.A. shyness B. weakness C. coldness D. carelessness

16.A. show B. connect C. include D. prefer

17.A. received B. accepted C. discovered D. demanded

18.A. respected B. treated C. spoken D. noticed

19.A. pleasure B. weight C. pressure D. power

20.A. chance B. result C. time D. choice

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Get a job.1..Even if parents give you money,earning your own pay puts you on a path to success by giving you the opportunity to learn time management,job responsibility,leadership skills,teamwork,and life skills.Also, earning your own pay puts money in your pockets,and what you do with your earnings should be put to you.

2.Pocket money,gifts,and pay will be your sources of income as a teenager.Learning to manage money starts with tracking how you spend that income.Create a money diary where you write down all your spending for a given time period,either weekly or monthly.3.

Save money.Once you earn money,it is very tempting to use it.As a teenager,it is easy to neglect saving money. In order to be more successful,learn that money can be saved for more important spending opportunities.4.Banks give opportunities to teenagers.Get advice and research before opening any accounts.Once you have one,figure out a monthly budget(预算)that helps you put aside money.

Control impulse(冲动)buying.5.Small purchases can take a toll on your savings,and more often than not, those purchases could have been avoided.Controlling these impulses at a young age helps ensure better money management in life.

A.Track your expenses.

B.Buying is always easier than saving.

C.To help yourself save,open up an account.

D.Create a business at school.

E.Then,evaluate what you spend money on by deciding what is needed and what is entertainment.

F.Having your own job buildings positive characters and can help you mature.

G.You don't want to be given a $5 bill,and not have the change.

In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)______might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I______.

Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I______to catch a taxi to my______and settle in. The next morning, I took another______to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.______I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were______. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can______my table."

I gratefully sat down with the______lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the______drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't______a car, and hadn't realized how______taking taxis would he. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to______you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that______,but she brushed aside my protests(反对). She asked me where I was______and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the______time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to______alone. At the end of the day, she______to take me back to my accommodation. I______her money but she refused to take any.

I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her______, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.

1.A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment

2.A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked

3.A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved

4.A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation

5.A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi

6.A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once

7.A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted

8.A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess

9.A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn

10.A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview

11.A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided

12.A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive

13.A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive

14.A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge

15.A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping

16.A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular

17.A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate

18.A. forgot B. refused C. returned D. preferred

19.A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed

20.A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness

Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836

1.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A. February 6th. B. December 5th.

C. November 7th. D. March 6th.

2.What is the topic of the talk in February?

A. The Canal Pioneers. B. An Update on the Cotsword Canals

C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D. Ice for the Metropolis

3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.

A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker

C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday declared April 25 as La La Land Day in front of the LA City Hall,in honor of this Oscar-winning movie which was filmed across Los Angeles.

The dedication ceremony kicked off by a jazz band,followed by aerial dancers dressed as the characters from the movie,performing a dance medley off the side of City Hall.

"It (La La Land) inspires our heart and inspires our city,"Garcetti said at the announcement,"Have a great La La Land Day!"

Hundreds of citizens joined for the festivities by the film's Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle,Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz,and a few other filmmakers.

"We made this movie;we wanted to make a love letter to Los Angeles,"producer Jordan Horowitz told Xinhua at the celebration,"thank you for embracing the picture that is about romance and love and lacks any kind of cynicism(愤世嫉俗),looking the world in a relative clear-eyed way." The movie-musical tells a love story of a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.

La La Land swept the 89th Academy Awards' winner list including the Best Director,Best Actress,Best Original Score and Best Original Song among other awards but failed to clinch the Best Film and Best Actor trophy(奖杯).The film has grossed over 440 million US dollars at the global market.

1.Who acted in the movie La La Land?

A. Eric Garcetti and Damien Chazelle.

B. Justin Hurwitz and Eric Garcetti.

C. Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz.

D. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

2.What can we infer from the passage?

A. A jazz band didn't appear in the dedication ceremony.

B. Many citizens of LA got inspiration from the movie.

C. People will not enjoy the songs and dances in the movie.

D. The movie succeeded in winning the award—the Best Film.

China's newest space laboratory,TiangongⅡ,will be sent up into the air from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.It will provide more comfortable digs for astronauts living aboard.

Zhu Zongpeng,chief designer of TiangongⅡsaid designers aimed to create an astronaut-friendly environment in every regard when they refitted the space lab that was developed based on Tiangong Ⅰ.

"A number of particulars were taken into account,including the sound,lighting,inner decorations as well as support equipment.For instance,the carpet in Tiangong I was replaced with floorboards.We fixed a foldable, multifunctional table that can be used for dining and experiments.The light is softer and can be adjusted.Each astronaut has a bed lamp.We also equipped the astronauts with Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth speakers."Zhu added.

The Tiangong Ⅱconsists of two cabins(舱)with separate functions—the experiment cabin is sealed and acts as the astronauts' living quarters,while the resource cabin contains solar panels(太阳电池板),storage batteries,engines, etc.

The lab has about 15 square meters for astronauts to live and work,including a separate sleep section and waste storage area.The equipment in the spacecraft ensures its inner sound under 50 decibels(分贝).The temperature within the experiment cabin is kept between 22℃ and 24℃ and the humidity(湿度)between 45 and 55 percent.

In addition,Tiangong Ⅱ has an air detector(空气探测器),and it can be used to check and deal with more than 20 dangerous gases.Also,designers placed exercise equipment in the space lab to help astronauts keep healthy and its communication systems also allow astronauts to receive and reply to emails and make calls to family and friends.

1.What does the underlined word "digs" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Rooms. B. Temperature.

C. Headsets. D. Light.

2.Why was the space lab of Tiangong Ⅱ refitted?

A. To help astronauts keep healthy.

B. To create an astronaut-friendly environment.

C. To help astronauts to receive and reply to emails.

D. To deal with over 20 dangerous gases in the lab.

3.What's the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. A table for dining and experiment was fixed.

B. A few aspects were considered to refit the space lab.

C. Astronauts were equipped with Bluetooth headsets.

D. Bright lamps which could be adjusted were placed.

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Astronauts can live and work in different places.

B. Exercise equipment has been placed for astronauts to keep fit.

C. Astronauts will feel more comfortable in the space lab after the improvement.

D. The sound and temperature in the spacecraft will help astronauts sleep well.

A man worked in a post office.His job was to handle(处理) all ______ that had unclear addresses.One day he came across a letter which was ______ to God.He opened it and it ______,“Dear God,I am an 83?year?old woman and I live on a very small pension(养老金).Yesterday someone stole my ______.There was a hundred dollars in it,which was all the money I had ______ until my next pension comes.Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day,and I have invited my last two friends for ______.Without that money,I have ______ to buy food with.I have no family to ______,and you are my only ______.Can you please help me?” The man was ______,and went around showing the letter to all the other workers.Each of them ______ their wallets and donated a few dollars.By the time he ______ his showing,he had collected 96 dollars.______then he sent it to the old woman.Thanksgiving Day came and went.The workers _______forgot about it.Then one day,there came another letter from the old lady to God.All the ______ gathered around when the letter was ______.It read,“Dear God,how can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?Because of your kindness,I was able to ______ a lovely dinner for my friends.We had a very ______ day,and I told my friends about your ______ gift.Thank you very much!” Seeing this,all the workers felt ______ with the nice thing they had done.They looked into each other’s eyes and smiled.

1.A. stamps B. money C. mail D. postcards

2.A. spoken B. written C. recorded D. pointed

3.A. noticed B. talked C. read D. told

4.A. clothes B. purse C. house D. food

5.A. borrowed B. wished C. paid D. left

6.A. dinner B. fun C. business D. picnic

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

8.A. live in B. live on C. turn to D. turn back

9.A. family B. hope C. friend D. partner

10.A. excited B. amazed C. surprised D. moved

11.A. gained B. earned C. searched D. explored

12.A. finished B. planned C. started D. toured

13.A. Or B. As C. And D. But

14.A. gradually B. usually C. especially D. easily

15.A. friends B. workers C. officers D. guests

16.A. sent B. replied C. accepted D. opened

17.A. bring B. choose C. prepare D. enjoy

18.A. nice B. strange C. common D. formal

19.A. traditional B. wonderful C. expensive D. extra

20.A. annoyed B. confident C. pleased D. hopeful

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