Mr. Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, “ If anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.”

“OK, Dad,” said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn’t remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.

Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening.

The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, “Where is your father?” The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, “No more.”

The man was very surprised. He asked, “No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?”

"Burnt yesterday evening."

1.A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.

A. the second day B. the third day C. the fourth day D. the fifth day

2.The man was very surprised because _________.

A. he couldn't find that piece of paper B. the child didn't ask him to sit down

C. the child gave him a cup of tea D. he thought the child's father was dead

3.What was burnt? ___________.

A. The piece of paper B. Mr Smith C. The visitor D. The boy

根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出五个最佳选项填入空白处。

As you’re busy with your studies, the weeks during the Spring Festival can be a time when training and healthy eating plans go out of the window. But you can continue running and avoid weight gain during the holiday season. 1.

Pick a race

Having a race on your calendar is a motivation to keep running during the holiday. 2.Check our active.com or Running in the city for events near you.

Don’t skip breakfast

If you’re going to a holiday party in the evening, don’t make the mistake of skipping breakfast. You may think you’re saving calories for later. 3.

Bring your own healthy dishes

Chances are that most of the dishes at holiday gatherings are going be high in taste and calories. Bring your own healthy appetizers to the party. The host will appreciate it, and you know where will be at least one wise choice on the buffet table.

4.

If you are heading to an evening event, eat regular meals and snacks every few hours until party time. You won’t arrive at the party ready to attack appetizers. Make sure you include fiber at each meal because it keeps you full longer.

Plan your runs

It’s easy to say that you’ll keep running regularly during the holiday season, but sticking to it requires a strategy. Schedule your runs like appointments, so you make them the first thing during a busy week. 5.

A. Treat yourself

B. Eat small meals

C. Try some or all of these strategies.

D. In fact, it may lead to overeating later in the day.

E. Buy yourself a gift of some new running shoes and clothes.

F. If you have runs scheduled, you are more likely to get them done.

G. Once you choose one that is in a few weeks, set a plan and stick to it.

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited(心胸狭窄的) at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part of a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.

1.. A gentle “Good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents ,you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents . Act calmly, cool off, keep a journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 2. .

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.3. . Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 4..Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 5.. Seek help if you are being abused(虐待) in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A. Forgiveness is the key.

B. Tell them you love them every morning.

C. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

D. After this, share your feelings with your parents.

E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.

F. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.

The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I London will show on TV.

12:25 a.m. Tuesday

The Real Swiss Robinson Family

Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband’s career in big business, so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life. They face storms and a lack of food, but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island’s wealth of rare fruits and foods.

11:00 a.m. Wednesday

Orangutan Diary

A Team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captures. One of them, David, is sent to a medical emergency in the forest. Later a center director, Nielsen, finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals.

7:50 p.m. Thursday

Lost Buildings of Britain

Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbruy Abbey(修道院),which , before its destruction by Henry VIII, was famous for some of the most amazing stained-glass of its age. It also had a great deal of financial power, acting as the center of an influential business empire. Eventually, it was the king’s envy of the abbey’s wealth that changed the abbey’s fate

10:35 p.m. Thursday

Nigella Express

Nigella presents ideas for impromptu(即兴的)cooking, from new recipes and suggestions for taking advantage of the food you have to make quick, simple and impressive meals.

1.Why is Laura worried?

A. Her children may not know how to cherish life.

B. Her husband faces difficulties in his business.

C. Storms are approaching her hometown.

D. Life on the Cook Islands is too simple.

2.Jim enjoys TV programmes of people or organizations that take care of animals. He should probably watch TV at ________.

A. 10:35 p.m. on Thursday B. 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday

C. 7:50 p.m. on Thursday D. 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday

3.We can learn from the text that ________.

A. Nielsen is an animal-lover

B. Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey

C. David is a farmer

D. Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass

NSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2016.

Courses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and Society

Dates: Session 1 : 7 July〜25 July Session2:28 July〜15 August

Rate: Standard Rate: One session:$ 1,400; Both session$ 2,400

Reduced Student Rate: One session: $ 1,100; Both session: $ 1,875

The reduced student rate applies to full - time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world. Accommodation is not included, and fees range from $ 500 〜$ 1,000 for 20 nights.

Applicant requirements:

If you have studied in the USA then you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at the Summer School. However, you will enter the USA as a "Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program, and within the first three days of the session.

Contact hours and teaching methods:

Summer School courses are full-time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small one-hour classes, of approximately 15 students.

Assessment and examinations:

Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason.

Summer School lecture series:

Famous economists—Tony Giddens and David Held—have agreed to give lectures to Summer school participants in July in 2016.

If any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/ Contact Us Page.

1.During the course, ________.

A. students can learn about everything from culture to science

B. students can choose not to attend the lectures they don’t like

C. world-famous economists will give students lessons every day

D. all the students must take part in the exams without any excuse

2.The purpose of the advertisement is to ________.

A. attract students to NSE Summer School

B. introduce famous economists to students

C. help students to pass the final exams

D. advertise for new staff for university

3.You will most probably find this passage ________.

A. in a newspaper B. in a guidebook

C. on a webpage D. in a magazine

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