17-yearold Elexis Webster grew up homeless with cruel family members and serious health problems.But Webster has got over these difficulties to become an honor student at her high school.

The teen spent her childhood living in dug-outs(防空洞) ,cars,and any place where her family could find shelter.She was treated cruelly by her mother,a drug user,who left her and her sister alone without food for days.Her older brother disturbed her study too many tunes.Her poor living conditions led to her becoming extremely weak, which caused her to miss school often.

However,she got a 4.1 GPA in the exam,though many wouldn't expect her to have such a hard life.Surviving in the family in an environment like that,she was able to come out of it,and she knew she had to make the best of what happened to her.

At 14,her mother was put in prison for leaving Webster and her sister in a car in the middle of a school day.The two girls were placed in foster care(寄养所)with a woman whom Webster still lives with.She calls her "Mema".

"Mema",who the teen sees as her mom,encouraged Webster as she returned school again.Even after missing three years of school,Webster was able to be excellent.Now Webster has planned to attend University of California at Los Angeles and study physics.

"I got to a place where I was able to keep going and push for higher than a 4.1 and push to get into a really great college or university.I see success.I see happiness and I see peace,"she told KPIX 5.

1.Where does Webster live now most probably?

A. In a car. B. In the dug-out.

C. In foster care. D. At the University of California.

2.Why was Webster's mother put into prison?

A. She was always taking drugs.

B. She left her daughters alone in a car.

C. She stole food for her three children.

D. She didn't let her children attend school.

3.What's the future goal of Webster?

A. Becoming a physics teacher.

B. Earning enough money to buy a house.

C. Being admitted into a really good college.

D. Breaking away from her mother and brother.

4.What do we know about Webster?

A. She wouldn't believe in anyone any longer.

B. She got a lot of help from her brother.

C. She was brought up in a warm family.

D. She got motherly love from Mema.

Most animals have little connection with animals of a different kind, unless they hunt them for food. Sometimes, however, two kinds of animals come together in a partnership (伙伴关系) which is good for both of them. You may have noticed some birds sitting on the backs of sheep. This is not because they want a ride, but because they find easy food in the parasites (寄生虫) on sheep. The sheep allow the birds to do so because they remove the cause of discomfort. So although they can manage without each other, they do better together.

Sometimes an animal has a plant partner. The relationship develops until the two partners cannot manage without each other. This is so in the corals(珊瑚) of the sea. In their skins they have tiny plants which act as “dustmen”, taking some of the waste products from the coral and giving in return oxygen which the animal needs to breathe. If the plants are killed, or are even prevented from receiving light so that they cannot live normally, the corals will die.

1.Some birds like to sit on a sheep because _______.

A. they can eat its parasites

B. they enjoy travelling with the sheep

C. they depend on the sheep for existence

D. they find the position most comfortable

2.The underlined word “they” in the last sentence of the first paragraph refers to ______.

A. birds and parasites B. birds and sheep

C. parasites and sheep D. sheep, birds and parasites

3.We learn from the text that corals depend on plants for______.

A. comfort B. light

C. food D. oxygen

4.What does the second paragraph mainly discuss?

A. Some animals and plants depend on each other for existence[

B. Some animals and plants develop their relationship easily.

C. Some plants depend on each other for food.

D. Some animals live better together.

Fun and Free Things to do in Adelaide

Free Bike Rides

The Adelaide City Council has taken a great initiative(带头)by offering free bikes for hire all throughout the city.You just need to provide current and valid(有效的)photo identification,such as a passport or driver's license,and you'll be handed over a bike complete with helmet and lock.

The Museum and Art Gallery

The citizens of Adelaide are very lucky to have an art gallery and museum that are open to all,allowing you to get a taste of art and culture at zero cost.Not only is this a lovely way to pass time,but it can help to educate as well as entertain your children.If you are in the mood for a meal,you can camp out on the lawns surrounding the Art Gallery with a packed lunch from home,taking in the sunshine and fresh air.

Free Tastings

It may seem impossible to get a bite to eat without spending a single penny,but even that is possible in Adelaide. Many restaurants offer free tastings.You might want to check out Food Glorious Food,located in the David Jones Food Court,where you can sample their excellent Japanese food.A good bet for a free sampling would be an Asian restaurant which would be more keen on attracting potential customers with free samples.

Kid-friendly Options

The Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Le Cornu also come with a child minding service where your children can play under supervision(监管).Or you can make a trip to the local library or take your kids window shopping at the mall.Take your kids to the Adelaide Hills or to skate parks,or if you want to treat them to free chocolate,take them to Haigh's Chocolate Factory for a free tour.

1.What can be used to hire a bike in Adelaide?

A. Some cash. B. A helmet.

C. A passport. D. Some photos.

2.What can you do on the lawns of Art Gallery?

A. Taking an art course.

B. Having a packed lunch.

C. Learning about foreign cultures.

D. Entertaining your kids to free tastings.

3.Where should you go for Japanese food?

A. The Museum. B. The Art Gallery.

C. The Food Court. D. Food Glorious Food.

4.What do The Botanic Garden and Le Cornu have in common(共同)?

A. They don't charge much. B. They provide excellent goods.

C. They are child-friendly places. D. They allow children to play alone.

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