I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.

The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.

Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.

After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.

What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?

       A.Learning from the past and planning for the future.

       B.Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.

       C.Learning from the strong points of other family members.

       D.Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.

The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .

       A.her success with writing  B.the enjoyment in writing

       C.the healthiness of her daughter       D.the founding of a magazine

How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?

       A.About 30. B.About 20. C.About 60. D.About 40.

What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .

       A.hold a positive attitude    B.reflect on their mistakes

       C.have low expectations of life   D.neglect their disadvantages

读写任务

阅读下面的短文,然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

A grand memorial service was held Wednesday ,October 28, 2009. in central Hubei Province to honor three college students who died rescuing two children from the Yangtze River on October 24.Thousands of people holding chrysanthemum flowers went to the Jingzhou Memorial House to see off the teenagers, all 19-year-old students from the Yangtze University based in Jingzhou City.

The trio were Chen Jishi, He Dongxu and Fang Zhao. More than 10 students from the Yangtze University formed a ladder with one student holding another's arms to rescue the two boys in the river on the afternoon of October 24. One of the students lost his grip on his classmates and all of them were in danger. Several members of a winter swimming team nearby came to help. Chen Jishi, He Dongxu and Fang Zhao were swept away in the torrent, but others were saved. People touched by their selfless act had donated more than 500,000 yuan ($73,206) to their relatives as of Wednesday, Zhang said. Millions of Internet users made online comments on major news portals to show their grief.

"I am also a college student. I feel sorrow for you," said "Liu Zhuoya," from northwestern Xi'an City. However, some questioned the sacrifice. "Sacrifice three and rescue two, is that worthwhile?" asked "Tiaozhantianya" on the forum of www.163.com. "Rescue can not be blind as they could not swim."

写作内容:

1.以约30个词概括短文的内容要点;

2.以约120个词就“救人是否要考虑自身安全?”的主题发表看法,内容包括:

(1)当别人有难时,你是否会马上伸出援手?为什么?

(2)救人时是否要考虑自身的安全?(可以举例说明) (3)假如你当时在场,你会怎样做?

[写作要求]

1. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得引用原文中的句子;

2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

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