It was a cold January in 1925 in Nome, Alaska. The town was cut off from the rest of the world due to heavy snow.

On the 20th of that month, Dr. Welch a sick boy, Billy, and knew he had diphtheria, a deadly infectious(传染的) disease mainly affecting children. The children of Nome would be if it struck the town. Dr. Welch needed medicine as soon as possible to stop other kids from getting sick. , the closest supply was over 1,000 miles away, in Anchorage.

【1】A. examined B. warned C. interviewed D. cured

【2】A. harmless B. helpless C. fearless D. careless

【3】A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited 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 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, we 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 for 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, 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 in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

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.

We will open with the ripening of the strawberries in late May or early June, 2015. The strawberry leaves are turning green and starting to grow. Soon they will blossom (开花) and then 30 days later there will be ripe fruits. Looking forward to seeing you in the strawberry field!

We work very hard to grow top quality fruits and vegetables for you to pick your own or purchase in our farm market. We consider the soil and the plant material to be our most valuable resources. To keep the farm healthy and safe we use Integrated Pest Management and Best Management

Practices.

The harvest season begins when the strawberry crop ripens in late May. The harvest season ends with the apple crop in early November. The first Sunday in November is our last day for the season. Thanks for picking at Larriland Farm. We can’t grow without you.

We are located in central Maryland, in western Howard County. The farm is 3 miles south of 1-70 (Exit 73) on Rt. 94, Woodbine Road. This is near Lisbon, east of Mt. Airy, and west of Columbia and Ellicott City. The address is 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797.

Please call or visit our website http://www.pickvourown. com the day you are coming, just before leaving your home, to find out what’s available that day. So, to avoid the disappointment of going home empty-handed, call 410-442-2605 or 301-854-6110. The telephone recordings and this website are updated throughout the day, and every day, as needed.

We provide picking containers for adults. We suggest that children share with their parents or bring their own containers. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. ATM available in the Red Bam. Please pay at each field where you pick.

【1】When was this advertisement probably posted?

A. In early March, 2015. B. In late March, 2015.

C. In early April, 2015. D. In late April, 2015.

【2】Why are visitors advised to call Larriland Farm before coming to it?

A. To leam what they need to bring.

B. To remind the farm to update its website on time.

C. To know the present picking condition.

D. To remind the farm to arrange everything well ahead of time.

【3】What can we learn about Larriland Fann?

A. Its website is updated once a day.

B. Fruits are its only source of income.

C. The harvest season lasts four months.

D. Where visitors pick determines where they pay.

A. preserved B. deserved

C. reserved D. observed

【1】俗话说：天下没有免费的午餐。

Just as the saying goes, there is ________ ________ ________ ________ a free lunch.

【2】到龙卷风结束为止，超过200人丧生。

________ ________ ________ the tornado ended, more than 200 people had been killed.

【3】这是一个愉快的夜晚，有家人和朋友的陪伴。

It's a pleasant evening ________ ________ ________ of my family and friends.

【4】尽管我们呼吸时产生碳，但我们排出的碳要比小汽车产生的碳少很多.

Although we produce carbon when ________, the carbon we produce is much less than ________ ________ by a car.

【5】我走进屋子的时候他假装没看见我，继续跟他同学说话。

When I entered the house, he pretended ________ ________ ________ ________ me and continued talking with his classmate.

【6】如果你不知道要什么，那你可能最终得到你不想要的东西。

If you don’t know what you want, you might ________ ________ ________ something you don’t want.

【7】这不应该是人类获胜、自然失敗的问题。

It should not be a question of ________ ________ and ________ ________.

【8】“泰坦尼克”这个弯拐得及时，紧貼着海面一百英里的巨大冰墙擦过去。

The Titanic turned just in time, ________ ________ the immense wall of ice which ________ over 100 feet out of the water beside her.

【9】这常常会引起种种奇怪的现象，艾尔弗宙徳·布洛格斯就是一个例子。

This can ________ ________ ________ curious situations, as it ________ in the case of Alfred Bloggs.

【10】由于全国没有一家动物园报告丢了美洲狮，因此那只美洲狮一定是某位私人收藏家豢养

的。

As no pumas ________ ________ ________ ________ from any zoo in the county, this one must have been in the ________ of a private collector.

【1】While I have been away for more than a decade, everything here is still quite f__________ to me.

【2】How she e__________ the other children who were allowed to go out and play while she was forced to stay in and practice the violin.

【3】The medicine can be quickly a__________ by the body and you will be fine very soon after taking it.

【4】Traditional beliefs still stay alive a________ a modern urban life.

【5】Police have issued a d__________ of the man who was aged between fifty and sixty.

【6】The children waited patiently in __________(期望) of the magician.

【7】The new road changed people’s lives greatly __________(先前) the only way of reaching the village was on foot or by helicopter.

【8】Mistakes don’t just happen; they occur for a reason. Find out the reason, and then making the mistake becomes __________(值得的).

【9】Editors of newspapers and magazines often go to __________(极端) to provide their reader with unimportant facts and statistics.

【10】They can be friendly and __________(柔情的) towards humans, but they lead mysterious lives of their own as well.

Learning disabilities can be genetic(遗传的；基因的 )．That means they can be passed down in families through the genes.But kids today have an advantage over their parents.Educators now know a lot more about the brain and how learning works—and it's easier for kids to get the help they need.

“Dyslexia”is a learning disability that means a kid has a lot of trouble reading and writing.Kids who have trouble with math may have “dyscalculia”．Other kids may have “language disorders”，which means they have trouble understanding language and understanding what they read.

It can be confusing，though.How do we tell if a student has a learning disability? Reading，doing math，and writing letters may be difficult for lots of kids at first.But when those early troubles don't fade away (逐渐消失)after they have grown up，and it's really difficult for them to make any progress，it's possible the kid has a learning disability.

Finding out you have a learning disability can be upsetting.You might feel different from everyone else.But the fact is that learning disabilities are pretty common.And if your learning psychologist has found out which one you're facing，you're on the right route.Now，you can start getting the help you need to do better in school.But for this special help to really work，you'll need to practice the new skills you're learning.It may take a lot of effort (努力) every day.That can be a challenge，but you can do it.Soon，you'll enjoy the results of all your hard work: more fun and success at school!

【1】Why does the author say kids today have an advantage over their parents?

A. Because kids can get help from educators.

B. Because kids are clever than their parents.

C. Because kids' learning skills are improved greatly.

D. Because kids are working harder than their parents.

【2】Which of the following is TRUE about the learning disability?

A. It is a physical illness.

B. It can be treated by doctors.

C. It always happens to only a few children who are lazy.

D. It makes those who have a learning disability need new learning skills.

【3】Which of the following sends the message that you have a learning disability?

A. The teacher says you are a slow student.

B. You have trouble with lessons at a young age.

C. You can't deal with early troubles when you have grown up.

D. Your learning style is quite different from others'.

【4】What will happen to a kid if he/she has a learning disability?

A. He/She always fails in exams.

B. He/She will be laughed at by others.

C. He/She will enjoy more fun at school.

D. He/She will get into trouble with learning a certain subject.

A. He had taken; would not regret

B. Had he taken; would not regret

C. He had taken; would not have regretted

D. Had he had taken; would not have regretted

Median home price: $135,863

Median family income: $89,308

Set on the shores of Lewisville Lake, The Colony is ideal for outdoor types. There’s boating and swimming on the lake, as well as hiking, picnicking and golf in the parklands around it. The Colony also enjoys a wealth of housing options, from one-bedroom apartments to lakeside mansions(大厦),Cute two-bedroom starter homes are available for less than $100,000and nice four-bedrooms can cost as little as $135,000

Gladstone, MO

Median home price : $96,690

Median family income: $64,745

With the nickname of “Happy Rock”, Gladstone must be a cheerful place to live. Among its charms: This Kansas City suburb recently opened a new community center that has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and basketball courts. More reasons for residents to smile : A nearby Ford Motor plant is set to expand, which is expected to bring in new jobs. A four-bedroom, 2.5bath house was recently on the market for just $129,000

Irmo, SC

Median home price: $99,000

Median family income : $67,999

This September, Irmo celebrates its 40th annual Okra Strut. The Strut started small, as a fund raiser for a new library ,but now up to 100,000,people attend the two-day event. When the festival first started , Irmo was a sleepy town of just 500.It’s grown rapidly since, with 12,000 residents today. The average three-bedroom 1,300-square-foot home costs about $99,000

Powder Springs, GA

Median home price : $85,000

Median family income: $68,168

Families love Powder Spring’s charming downtown and pleasant quality of life .They also appreciate its reasonable real estate prices : Three-bedroom homes are on the market here for $85,000 and less . Another big draw is McEachern High School, which used to be a college campus. The school is supported by a large endowment , according to city manager Brad Hulsey . “People really want their kids to attend,”he said.

【1】Which of the following describes the Colony, TX properly?

A. Modern and magnificent

B. Entertaining and optional

C. Cheap and very attractive

D. Expensive but fashionable

【2】If you want to buy a house, you have to spend about $76.00 for every square foot in ______.

A. Powder Springs, GA

B. Irmo, SC

C. Gladstone, MO

D. The Colony, TX

【3】By saying, “people really want their kids to attend” , Brad Hulsey means that ______.

A. Parents encourage their kids to go to school

B. people now pay more attention to education

C. kids usually enjoy themselves in Powder Springs

D. people buy the house in Powder Springs for the School

【4】Who are most likely to be interested in the passage?

A. Students who are at school

B. Parents who have a low income

C. People who want to buy affordable houses

D. Builders who have just lost their jobs.

【1】With all his attention ___________ (fix) on the painting, he didn’t notice me come in..

【2】The bowls never needed ___________ (wash), as the boys cleaned them with their spoons, trying to eat every bit of soup.

【3】They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house__________(rebuild)

【4】The patient___________ (send) to another hospital before we got there.

【5】Food supplies in the flood –stricken area___________ (run) out. we must act immediately before there is nothing left.

【6】The question___________ (discuss) now at the meeting is very important..

【7】The government is taking _______________( measure) to bring down the prices of houses.

【8】___________ (transport) goods by train can reduce pollution.

【9】Great attention must be paid to ________ (develop) welfare, especially in the poor area.

【10】The fires burned for three days, __________ (destroy) a total of 25, 000 buildings.