If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don't need to feel surprised.They are a flash mob (快闪族), which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly break up.They are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication network.At a predetermined time, they gather and perform some distractions(消遣) such as waving their hands and exchanging books, Then, they quickly break up before the police can arrive.Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reason.

Bill Lasik, senior editor of Harper’s Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob came together on June 3, 2003 - after the first attempt was foiled at Macy's department store.Lasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters (起时髦的人), and call attention to the cultural atmosphere.

Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people.Such an activity might seem amusing and untrue, but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place.Undoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction.They also have great economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.

The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular.People use it to do many things.For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson's fans took part in a flash mob to remember him.Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael's famous song "Beat It" together.Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory.

1.The undefined word "foiled" in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by _ 。

A.forgotten B.prevented

C.announced D.confirmed

2.What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage?

A.The flash mob usually breaks up quickly for lacking enough time.

B.Once the place for the activity is determined, it can't be changed.

C.The flash mob can be made use offing many fields just for fun.

D.It gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual.

3.The main purpose of the passage is __________.

A.to entertain B.to encourage

C.to inform D.to persuade

4.The writer's attitude towards the flash mob is__________.

A.negative B.favorable

C.objective D.doubtful

Every fast-food employee knows that the drive-through window is the worst position.The window sticks with constant ice; the roar of engines hurts your ; your words are lost in the howling wind.

On a afternoon, everything changed.Every once in a while, the sub-zero temperatures seal(密封) a windows shut.Drivers don’t exactly enjoy having to stand outside in the cold, their orders into a speaker box, when they expect to drive through on their heated leather seats.In such cases, most customers tend to show their annoyance to the employees.

This woman was .

“I’ll get the next car’s as well,” she said as she came up to the window to pay.She stood outside, much snow on her hair.Though she was obviously freezing, her bright lit up her face like a fire.

“You can’t their drinks,” I said, confused and tired.

“No, but I’ll buy them,” she said.“Pay it forward and all that.”

Completely puzzled, I charged her as , and when the next customer arrived at the window I explained what had just happened.I watched as his changed—first angry to be out in the cold, then at the random act of kindness, and finally, delighted by his .

“I suppose I’ll pay for the next order then,” he replied, nodding and waving at the impatient driver him.He over the cash and received his pre-paid hot drink.

The trend continued.Customers arrived annoyed, only to leave and pleased.Some were shocked but happy to spend more than they had expected, others ended up receiving their order for less than half the price.

Five vehicles passed, then ten, then twenty.No one refused to pay.Customers stood at my window a fist-full of change to buy drinks for a complete stranger.Cars drove off, honking(鸣笛) and their thanks.

It only takes one customer, one person, to change the entire of traffic.It only takes one moment, one smile, to warm up even the coldest of days.

1.A.ears B.hands C.feet D.back

2.A.freezing B.sunny C.warm D.usual

3.A.truck’s B.vehicle’s C.car’s D.lorry’s

4.A.offering B.throwing C.screaming D.cancelling

5.A.polite B.angry C.popular D.different

6.A.number B.coffee C.fee D.order

7.A.covering B.increasing C.gathering D.falling

8.A.eyes B.smile C.hair D.annoyance

9.A.take B.pay C.buy D.give

10.A.instructed B.requested C.directed D.suggested

11.A.gesture B.expression C.figure D.feeling

12.A.inspired B.upset C.surprised D.disappointed

13.A.luck B.chance C.deed D.turn

14.A.beyond B.before C.beside D.behind

15.A.took B.looked C.handed D.thought

16.A.shy B.regretful C.anxious D.calm

17.A.while B.since C.as D.unless

18.A.putting B.holding C.laying D.emptying

19.A.explaining B.sending C.introducing D.casting

20.A.jam B.row C.flow D.line

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