About one year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any noise from the children. Instead, I often heard the parents yelling____at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a____one.

We often____in the hallway. I always greeted them, but the only____I ever got was a “hello” from the eight?year?old girl. I usually____to see my doctor and one day when I returned they were just____their apartment and the little girl was____the outside door open for the others. I____in the car doing____things because I wasn't eager to be snubbed(冷落) again. Finally, I got out of my car and walked towards the door. The parents were telling their daughter to hurry and get into the car,____the little girl was still holding the door,____me! I hurried although I was still in pain from my injury.

I forgot to tell her how____I was for her kindness. I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness had____an old man's heart.

The next day there was a____on my door and it was the little girl and her father. She was quite____of her behavior and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother standing there too. Her parents____me.

From then on when we met in the hallway we always greeted each other,in a friendly____

Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and____how I was going to keep my doctor's____because I could only walk for a short time. This morning when I opened the front door, all the snow was removed.

Isn't it____that the small kind act of an 8?year?old girl can change so many things for the better? It is said that good things come from small acts.

1.A. quietly B. strangely C. quickly D. angrily

2.A. frightening B. exciting C. sincere D. kind

3.A. quarreled B. met C. chatted D. argued

4.A. present B. result C. reply D. return

5.A. went out B. set out C. took out D. gave out

6.A. decorating B. cleaning C. returning D. leaving

7.A. breaking B. operating C. holding D. unlocking

8.A. kept B. remained C. insisted D. continued

9.A. favorite B. irrelevant C. unnecessary D. curious

10.A. but B. and C. so D. then

11.A. hunting for B. asking for C. waiting for D. calling for

12.A. beneficial B. influential C. anxious D. grateful

13.A. strengthened B. broken C. touched D. saved

14.A. note B. knock C. invitation D. picture

15.A. proud B. aware C. afraid D. sure

16.A. admitted B. recognized C. praised D. thanked

17.A. manner B. appearance C. sound D. announcement

18.A. found B. ignored C. remembered D. wondered

19.A. promise B. appointment C. suggestion D. attention

20.A. amazing B. confusing C. scaring D. challenging

Amazing Facts About Elf Owls

Brief Introduction

The elf owl (a kind of owl) is mostly found in the southwestern parts of the United States and Mexico. During the spring and summer seasons, it moves to Arizona and New Mexico. It returns to Mexico for the winter. The elf owl doesn’t build its nest. It lives in tree holes.

Features

The elf owl is a yellow bird. Its wings are dark and about .48-61 centimeters long. Its eyes are bright yellow. Its feet are large. It is the smallest owl of the species. It is about 12.5-14.5 centimeters long. It is also the world’s lightest owl, weighing not more than 40 grams. In general, female elf owls weigh more than male ones.

The female usually lays three eggs at a time. After the young elf owls are born,their mother will feed them with worms(蠕虫) for up to 3-4 weeks. After 10 weeks, the young ones are fully grown and ready to take flight.

Living Habits

The elf owls are not aggressive birds. When danger comes, they will fly away in the other direction, rather than stay and fact the danger or the enemies. Besides flying,the elf owl can also walk and climb like a parrot. The elf owl is most active after dusk,during the night, and just before dawn. It can produce many different kinds of sounds. It can live for 3-6 years in the wild. If they are kept in cages, they can live for 10-14 years. The elf owls are now in danger because of the loss of habitat. Cutting down trees will result in lack of places for them to live in.

1.According to the first and second paragraphs, an elf owl may _________ .

A. build its nest in trees B. have yellow wings

C. have big and dark eyes D. live in Mexico in winter

2.What can we learn from the text?

A. The female elf owl takes care of her children for about four weeks.

B. The elf owl sleeps at night and looks for food during the daytime.

C. The female elf owl lays one egg at one time.

D. The elf owl can live no longer than six years.

3.What is the character of the elf owl?

A. Shy. B. Peace-loving.

C. Hard-working. D. Selfish.

Spring had come to the mountains of my hometown. Fresh green grass and sweet-smelling ______ were coming up in my yard. Bees and butterflies were ______ among them. It was the liveliest day I had ever seen.

______,today dark storm clouds and heavy April rain took the sunshine out of the spring. Rain drops hit my front window as I ______ to the local store for another week’s worth of food. I walked in and wiped the water out of my hair and off my glasses. After filling my cart (购物车), I paid for my food, and headed towards the door. Nature ______ called, so I found myself leaving my cart and rushing to the ______. After answering the call, I was cleaning up ______ I heard a sudden noise behind me. I ______ and saw that an elderly gentleman had fallen to the floor. I rushed over to see ______ he was all right. With the aid of another customer, I helped him to his feet. He was unhurt and ______ us both several times. I headed back to my ______ and pushed it to my car. The rain didn’t stop ______ I was shining on the inside.

In this life I have found time and time ______ that we are most alive when we stop to help ______. I have found that we are most ourselves when we share kindness, ______ joy, and do all we can to make this world a better place.

1.A. trees B. fruits C. flowers D. seeds

2.A. running B. dancing C. planting D. growing

3.A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise

4.A. rode B. walked C. left D. drove

5.A. slowly B. loudly C. suddenly D. luckily

6.A. store B. restroom C. car D. rain

7.A. when B. while C. since D. after

8.A. asked B. entered C. lived D. turned

9.A. that B. before C. if D. because

10.A. helped B. thanked C. blamed D. questioned

11.A. cart B. yard C. customer D. phone

12.A. and B. but C. for D. so

13.A. away B. alike C. around D. again

14.A. others B. them C. other D. himself

15.A. hide B. return C. replace D. spread

“Community” is not a concept that is easy to define (定义) . In this essay I will examine what turns individuals into a community, and discuss some different types. I will also look at what all communities have in common, the benefits they offer and draw conclusions about their increasing importance.

The word “community” may make you think of traditional communities in the developing world, where large families live together. We may also imagine the neighbours as people who are happy to help out whenever it is needed. The stereotpical(老套的) view is that of a village, where people have little but can feel very rich because everyone takes responsibility for the welfare of the others.

On the other hand, there are other types of communities: ultramodern(超现代的) ones, where the community members are unlikely to have actually met each other. These are online communities, where people blog or chat about particular issues that are important to them. They come across others on websites and may develop a relationship there with like-minded people, discussing the same topics. The view is often that these are artificial connections between people who are, in effect, still isolated(孤立的) strangers.

In reality, the connections are real. Moreover, there are many types of communities in between these extremes: people who join clubs, who sign up with voluntary, political or other organizations, or who take part in group discussions in their local area. They may be campaigning about issues or simply getting together for companionship and support.

Human beings are social by nature, so it should not be a surprise that we organize ourselves in groups. However, there is more going on: these groups provide something that we cannot achieve on our own. The main benefit of being part of a larger group is strength in numbers. For example, we can access and share more information, we can take part in team sports, we can complain and campaign more effectively and even if we are just having a chat, online or in person, we can feel supported in whatever we do.

Whatever forms communities take, what defines them is the sense of identity and safety that they provide for their members: the knowledge that there are people who we have something in common with and who can be relied on when we need each other.

1.In traditional communities, people_________.

A. live in a large family

B. are wealthy but unhappy

C. help and care about each other

D. are isolated and don't have connections

2.According to the text, online community members_________ .

A. develop a close working relationship

B. share opinions about issues on websites

C. communicate with each other in person

D. share the same interest but have no relations

3.Paragraph 5 mainly talks about___________.

A. the types of community

B. the culture of community

C. the benefits of community

D. the definition of community

4.Communities provide their members with___________.

A. a sense of identity and safety

B. a sense of social responsibility

C. chances of meeting new people

D. chances of developing their interests

Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences. 1.

? Try physical activity

When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. 2.

? 3.

You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.

? Make time for yourself

Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don’t forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 4.. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.

? Make a list of things to do

Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. 5.. Set out to do the most important task first.

A. If you feel stress is hard to control, seek professional help.

B. Take care of yourself

C. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

D. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun

E. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, and then do one thing at a time.

F. Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress

G. Competing with others, whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, is an avoidable source of stress

Toddler World Nursery was delighted to employ a trainee---twenty-two-old Jonathan Brown—as their first male nursery schoolteacher. He was also the only man who applied for the job, but, insists Margery Bowman, head teacher of Toddler World, by far the best applicant. “Both boys and girls will benefit from the experience of having a male role model in the nursery.” Says mother of two, Margery.

Jonathan has always been interested in childcare. His own mother is a childminder and his father is a teacher. “I’ve always helped Mum with looking after all the children.” he says. “I’m used to changing nappies, feeding babies, reading stories and playing with Lego.”

But Jonathan is a rare male in a female world. Only 2% of nursery teachers are men and this hasn’t changed for ten years. Roger Olsen of the National Nursery Trust said, “Men are often viewed with anxiety and suspicion(怀疑)in a children’s environment. Or they are expected to do things the way women would do them. But men bring different things into childcare and this has to be recoginsed.” Jonathan agrees. He is a qualified under-7s football coach, and plants to introduce football lessons to the nursery for boys and girls.

What do Jonathan’s friends think of his choice of career?

“Actually, most of them are pretty cool about it now.” he says, “though they do make jokes about nappies. And I’ve found that girls are actually quite impressed – so that’s good!”

1.Why was Jonathan employed by Toddler World Nursery?

A. He was the best among all the applicants.

B. He was the only man who applied for the job.

C. He would be able to teach kids to play football.

D. He would do things the way women would do them.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “childminder” (Para.2)?

A. Instructor.

B. Superior.

C. Baby-sitter.

D. Coach.

3.What did Roger Olsen say about the job of childcare?

A. It has been women-specific.

B. It requires people’s understanding.

C. It takes time to make some changes.

D. It needs men teachers to bring something different.

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