All things ______, your sister has better performances than you.

A. be considered B. considering

C. considered D. are considered

---Look! There comes our head teacher. ---That ______ be him. He is in Indonesia.

A. shouldn’t B. may not

C. can’t D. mustn’t not

We are now in senior three. I think it’s time we ______ more efforts for the college-entrance exams.

A. will make B. would make

C. make D. made

---Could I use your computer for a while?

--- _______. Go ahead.

A. No wonder B. By all means

C. With pleasure D. My pleasure

Many times we do something positive or say something kind, but we don’t see the influence it has on other people. We may ______ these “random（随意的）acts of kindness”, but we never know what happens next. One time, I was lucky enough to ______.

I was returning from a trip ______ I stopped to refuel and get snack at a gas station. It was late. I was______, and home was still more than two hours away. I was feeling______, and my back hurt from all the ______.

I went _____. The checker smiled at me, and we ______ for a moment. I don’t remember ______ what she said, but I do remember the ______ she showed me. I was______ by her kindness. It kept me going on my journey home.

The next week, I was cleaning my purse, and I ______ the receipt. The receipt（收据） reminded me of the clerk’s ______, and it had the address of the store. I decided to ______ a thank-you note to her manager.

In the letter I told the manager that his employee’s kind words and caring attitude stood out to me, _____ my trip home.

A week ______, that clerk wrote me back. As a result of my note, she got a(n) ______ from her manager and a company award. I was ______. Robin’s kindness inspired me to return her positivity.

Mother Teresa ______ us to “do small things with great love”. Oftentimes, when we do such small things, we don’t get to see the effects of our kind words or deeds, _____ every so often, we’re blessed to discover the positive outcome.

1.A. imagine B. practice C. devote D. dream

2.A. work out B. figure out C. make out D. find out

3.A. when B. why C. whether D. that

4.A. clever B. tired C. lazy D. poor

5.A. down B. well C. upset D. disappointed

6.A. driving B. running C. swimming D. walking

7.A. outside B. away C. off D. inside

8.A. believed B. explained C. shouted D. chatted

9.A. exactly B. surprisingly C. carelessly D. unluckily

10.A.interest B.kindess C.shame D.pity

11.A.hungry B.refreshed C.crazy D.angry

12.A.came across B.dropped off C.called onD.looked for

13.A.feelings B.warmth C.stedngth D.interests

14.A.check B.book C.write D.copy

15.A.designing B.repairing C.taking D.brighttening

16.A.ago B.later C.since D.lately

17.A.operation B.suggestion C.employment D.praise

18.A.successful B.shocked C.satisfied D.convenient

19.A.advised B.forced C.suggested D.demanded

20.A.as B.though C.so D.but

Lady Bird Johnson was born Claudia Alta Taylor in nineteen twelve. The Taylor family lived in the small town of Karnack, Texas. Claudia's father, Thomas Jefferson Taylor, owned two stores as well as thousands of hectares（公顷） for cotton production. Her mother, Minnie Taylor, died when Claudia was only five years old. A woman who worked for the Taylor family gave Claudia her nickname. Alice Tittle said the small child was "as purty as a lady bird."

As first lady, Missus Johnson became an energetic activist for educational and environmental issues. She helped support Head Start, a public program aimed at giving educational and health services to young children from poor families.

She started the Society for a More Beautiful National Capitol. Its aim was to improve the beauty of Washington by planting trees and flowers in public areas and parks. Missus Johnson understood that these improvements were also linked to important issues such as pollution, public transportation, mental health, and crime rates.

Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson had a difficult four-year term. The president faced strong opposition about the United States involvement in the war in Vietnam. In nineteen sixty-eight, President Johnson surprised the nation by announcing that he would not seek reelection as president. The Johnsons left politics and returned home to Texas. Mister Johnson died of a heart attack in nineteen seventy-three.

Lady Bird Johnson continued her tireless work to improve the country's natural environment. She created the National Wildflower Research Center in nineteen eighty-two. The center helps to educate people about the environmental importance and value of native plants. Missus Johnson died in two thousand seven at the age of ninety-four. Her memory lives in the many fields of wildflowers that color the roads of America.

1.What happened to Claudia in 1917?

A.She was born B.She got her nickname

C.She got married D.Her mother died

2.From the passage,we know that The Beautifieation Act is a(n)____.

A.activity B.ornanization C.Law D.center

3.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?

A.Lady Bird Johnson had an unhappy childhood

B.Lady Bird Johnson was brough up by Alice Tittle

C.Mrs. Johnson was devoted to education and environment

D.Mrs. Johnson did not support her husband during hiw four-year term

4.The passage inicates that Mrs. Johnson was the best know for ___

A.the National Wildflower Research Center

B.her contribution to environmental improvement

C.her concerns about the helth of poor young children

D.her influence on other activists

Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something golden means it has great quality and value. For example, the golden rule is possibly the world's most widespread moral rule. It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major religion has its own version of this idea.

The golden ratio is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width. Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.

Philosophers（哲学家） have their own golden idea. The golden mean says moderation in all things is the best way to live one's life. It is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoughts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.（哲学思想）

Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived in peace and happiness. Poets called it the Golden Age. A golden age now describes a historical period of great artistic, scientific or economic progress. It can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the nineteen thirties and forties were called the Golden Age of Radio.

You may have heard the proverb silence is golden. This means silence is of great value. It is sometimes better to say nothing than to speak.

You might say your child was good as gold when he behaved well at school. British writer Charles Dickens used this expression in eighteen forty-three. He was describing the child Tiny Tim in the book "A Christmas Carol."

In nineteen thirty-seven, American playwright Clifford Odets wrote a play called "The Golden Boy." This expression describes a young man who has many good qualities and a bright future.

You might tell someone you are golden when that person does something very well.

Gold digger is another description. But this does not say something nice about a person. A gold digger is someone who seeks to marry a rich person because he or she is only interested in that person's money.

Maybe you like old songs from the nineteen fifties or sixties that are still well known and popular today. These are called golden oldies. In the nineteen eighties and nineties, an American television comedy series told about four older women living in Miami, Florida. The Golden Girls often dealt with social issues in a funny way.

Today, most older people look forward to reaching their golden years. This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.

1.According to the “golden ratio”,which of the following objects in the most pleasant to see?

2.The article mainly tells us ___

A.the value of gold

B.the expressions with “gold”

C.the history of gold industry

D.the purity,beauty and power of gold

3.Which of the foolwing scokcoces is made out of place?

A.The beauty of tolerance and kindness comes from the Confucisn philosophical thought,such as Golden Mean.

B.At the beginning of the twenty first century,computer reached its Golden Age.

C.She only dates guys with money.She’s a Gold Digger.

D.My grandfather is 65 and is looking forward to reaching his Golden Ages

4.What we can infer from the passage is that ___

A.all the expressions in the article are positive deacription

B.the “golden mean” is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philowpher Aristotle

C.the “golden oldies” refers to the popular soon in the 1950s or 60s which are not well-know today

D.in their golden yearw,older people can still work hard before ther retire

Early childhood Teacher

Children’s Preschool is a non-profit,parcot cooperative child care center located in the East Rock neighborhood of new Haven.We are looking to hire an experienced teacher fo 25-30 hours per week.As a teacher,you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social,emotional,physical,and intellectual development.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.

Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Knowledge of NAEYC and CT Benchmarks.

Can bring to this position maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with children.

Strong interpersonal and organaizational skills.

Knowledge of various resources for curriculum ideas and the skills to apply that information in directing daily activiities.

Send cover letter, resume and educational philosoghy.

Contact: Kathy

Phone: (203)777-2491

City: New Haven

Zip: 06511

English Teacher---Private Middle School

SUMMARY

IECC(Islamic Education Guidance Center) is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. We are looking for an instructor is preferably female who is comfortable working in an Islamic environment as the school is situated within a Mosque. This individual must provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleages, students, parents and the board to accompish or surpass the a cademy’s educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to carry out the academy curriculum and accompish short and long term academy goals.

Requirements

State teacher license/certification.

Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or courswork and/or experience necessary to be considered high qualified for the grade/subjects to be taught.

Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievenment.

Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity as acquired through past experience in tutoring, teaching or other education-related experience, evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.

Contact: Sherikh Bashir M. Nur

Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”

Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings

Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.

Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.

Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.

Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.

Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.

Hower,there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice,the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and apprecitsed.

1.The passage mainly tells us about ___

A.when to stay silent B.why to stay silent

C.how to stay silent D.whether or not to stay silent

2.What is the best to do during negotiation?

A.Grasp every chance to say more than the other

B.Close your mouth and just listen to the other

C.Say what you chould and draw a conclusion

D.Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs

3.What does the undedined word “elevate” most probably mean?

A.start B.conclude C.interrupt D.cancel

4.To follow this passage,the writer is likelhy to continue telling about___

A.the power of your voice

B.the occasions when you should speak up

C.the advantages of speaking up

D.the dissdantages of staying silent

You may think that light pollution isn’t something extraordinarily important. You may believe that every other type of pollution has a larger impact on the environment than light pollution does. But light pollution is serious.

Light pollution, or “sky glow”, is the glow（亮光） you can see at night above cities and towns. Light pollution is a problem that has been accompanying man ever since he started his first fire some 15,000 years ago. Light pollution is the light（散射光） that comes from streetlights, buildings, parking lots and any other source of light that is reflected or directed into the atmosphere.

Urban light pollution means that one-fifth of the world’s population can no longer see the Milky Way(银河) with the naked eye(肉眼). Many city kids, even if they did look through the orange smog above their heads, would probably see only a handful of stars. We have lost our view of the stars, and we have mucked up our night-time environment as well. Astronomers are calling for the dark places on Earth to be preserved as national parks.

Lots of people find the ever-brightening night annoying, and animals that are programmed to prefer the dark may avoid a brightened habitat. Sea turtles can get lost searching for a beach to lay eggs, and their hatchlings(孵化的幼仔)may confuse over-lit beachfront resorts(度假胜地) for the ocean horizon, wasting precious energy needed to find the sea and escape predators(食肉动物). Because their necks aren’t yet long enough to see things far away, baby turtles rely on the mirror image of the moon to guide them to the sea, to begin their new life. A car may even hit a particular turtle, which was thinking the light from a nearby city was moonlight reflecting off the ocean waves. Birds that live in and around cities can die because of sky glow, too. The bright lights can blind them, leading to countless collisions with buildings and other tall structures.

Reducing light pollution is not difficult.Light pollution is the easiest type of pollution to end. people can help reduce much sky glow by using lighting only when necessary. The stars above us are priceless heritage— for not only for astronomers but for all humans. More of our children should be able to look up at night and see the Milk Way is not just a candy bar.

1.The underlined part “mucked up” probably means_________ .

A. ruined B.protected

C. affected D. blamed

2.All the following statements are false EXCEPT_________.

A. Light pollution does not have as large an import on the earth as other types of pollution do

B. Light pollution exists everywhere on the eafth

C.People in some parts of the world cannot see the Milky Way with their naked eyes as a result of light pollution

D.Loght pollution came into existence with modem technology

3.Beacuse of light pollution,the sea turtles hatchlings may___

A.find the sea easily

B.cscape predaton

C.be misled by bright lights from beachfront resorts

D.find the way to the sea with the help of bright lights

4.The author mentions the Milk Way in the last paragraph to show that_________.

A. we should take action to reduce light pollution

B. light pollution isn’t something important

C. most kids are looking forward to seeing the Milk Way

D. the Milk Way can’t be seen with naked eye