12.It was a cold windy winter day and I was walking home from work.My head pointed down against the(1)
when I noticed an old lady.She was(2)
on the sidewalk in her house slippers(拖鞋). As I(3)
her,I saw that she was well into her 80s,and she was holding some(4)
in her hands. I walked on and arrived at the traffic light.Waiting there,I saw the mailbox(5)
the street.The light turned green,but I pretended (假裝)to check my phone and waited for her to catch up with me.In this neighborhood,even crossing with the green light was(6)
.Drivers often drove(7)
through red lights and stop signs. I stayed there until she(8)
me.I turned to her and touched her gently on the arm.She smiled and took my hand in hers and(9)
it.Her small hand was soft and warm.Hand-in-hand,we were waiting for the(10)
to change. When the light turned green,we walked together slowly across the street,(11)
the letters in the mailbox.Then I took her(12)
across the street. As I walked the rest of the way home,I could still feel the(13)
of her hand in my own. People say the first language of all humans is(14)
.A caring touch helps to make a bad situation(15)
.And even now,every time I think of the old lady,I can still feel the power of touch.
13.Welcome to London!Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city.London,the capital of the United Kingdom,is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.It sits by the River Thames.London has a history of more than 2 000 years.Because of its long history and different cultures,London is a very famous city in the world.People all over the world are familiar with the city's red double-decker (雙層的) buses and black taxis. People The British Empire used to rule around the world,so many people from around the world moved to London.They have brought with them their own languages and cultures.More than 300 different languages are spoken in London. Culture London is known for its museums.One important museum is British Museum.It is the oldest public museum in the world.There are two main art museums in London:the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery.Besides,London is also home to arts,such as theater and music.The Globe Theater,which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries,was opened for performances of William Shakespeare's plays. Tourist attractions London has many wonderful places to visit.For example,the well-known Clock Tower,a 320-foot-high tower,was called the Big Ben.Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace.The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there.Besides ,Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.
(1)What's the population of London?
A.Less than 7 million. B.Only 7 million. C.More than 7 million. D.Nearly 7 million. (2)How many museums are there in London according to the passage?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five. (3)The members of royal family of England live in
. A.the Big Ben B.Buckingham Palace C.Hyde Park D.British Museum (4)Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.The location of London. B.The history of London. C.The interesting places in London. D.The food in London. (5)What can we infer from the passage?
A.Visitors can take a black taxi to go around London. B.People live in London can surely speak Chinese. C.The Globe Theater was not popular until 16th century. D.The Big Ben is not far away from the Hyde Park.
14.Do you laugh every day?Most people do.Scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day.That is a lot of laughter. In India,there are hundreds of laughter clubs.The people in these clubs get together every morning.First they stretch their hands above their heads.Then they pretend to laugh.Soon everyone is laughing naturally.People say they feel good after laughing together. Scientists believe that laughter is good for you.Why?For one thing,laughter is good exercise.When you laugh,you exercise many muscles(肌肉) in your body.Scientists say that one hundred laughs are the same as ten minutes of running.When you laugh,you also breathe deeply.This helps you relax.That's good for you,too. Why do we laugh?That is a hard question to ansjye.air.We know that people laugh more often in a group.They don't laugh very often when they are alone.Many scientists believe that we use laughter to connect to other people.Laughter helps us feel part of a group. In English,people say that laughter is the best medicine.Some think that laughter helps sick people get well.Do you think so,too?(198 words)
(1)According to scientists,people laugh about
. A.17 times a week B.17 minutes a day C.17 times a day D.170 minutes a week (2)According to scientists,after having three hundred laughs,it means that
. A.you have enough exercise B.you will become happier C.you've had 30 minutes of running D.you will become healthier (3)In India,many people
. A.take part in laughter clubs B.only pretend to laugh C.know why people laugh D.laugh more often when alone (4)Laughter is good for you because
. A.it can help sick people get well soon B.it is the best medicine C.it is better than running D.it is good exercise (5)The writer wrote this passage to tell us
. A.laughter helps you relax B.it is good to take part in laughter clubs C.laughter is good for us D.people laugh every day
10% Off on Admission (門票費) at City Sea Park ●Write your ID number at Decatur Youth Club on the back of the coupon(優惠券) when buying a ticket ●These tickets include dolphin shows and 4 D movie ●Not valid (有效的) online ●Valid from April 1 to July 1
Bird Park 50% Off on Admission for Kids ●Valid from 1--30 April ●Kids should be 3--12 years old.13 and older need to pay the full price of $76 ●Proof of identity (身份證明) is needed to enjoy the offer ●Bus rides in the park are not included ●Not valid online
Children's Park 15% Off on Family Tickets ●Bring this coupon to any Children's Park ticket office and receive 15% off ●Not valid on holidays.Please check online or call 310-260-8744 for available dates ●Valid for up to 4 people ●Valid from May 1 to June 30
School Out Skate Two for $11 Bring this coupon to Oaks Park and receive a special price Apr 7,14,and 28| May 29 |Jun 13-16 | Sept 30|Oct 14- 28|Nov 9,11,23,and 25|Dec 19-23 ●Valid during 1:00--5:30 p.m.jye.ai dates listed above only ●Visit OaksPark.jye.ai or call 503-233-5777 for more information
根據材料內容選擇最佳答案。 (1)Who can use the coupon for City Sea Park?
A.Any visitor to the park B.Any online ticket buyer. C.Children between3 and 12. D.Decatur Youth Club members. (2)Simenon is 10 years old.With the coupon,how much should he pay for the ticket to Bird Park?
A.$26. B.$38. C.$50. D.$76. (3)Which of the following is TRUE about the coupon for family takes to Children's Park?
A.It can be used on holidays. B.A family of four can use it. C.Proof of identity is require when using it. D.Its only valid from April to July this year. (4)Jan and her friend need to pay only $11 for skating at Oaks Park during 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.jye.ai
. A.April 17 B.June 12 C.October 20 D.December 18 (5)Where can we read the material?
A.In a newspaper. B.In a notebook. C.In a storybook. D.In a science report.
16.Sweden is a great place to take a vacation.If you go to Sweden.jye.ai may be lucky enough to stay in a special hotel,the Utter Inn.(1)
It's about ten feet under the surface(表面)of a Swedish lake.An artist named Mikael Genburg opened this hotel.He said,(2)
Visitors can watch fish,and fish can watch visjye.aiors.It's really a different experience(體驗)." Visitors can also have a very different kind of view in the Utter Inn.There is a window on each side of the hotel room.(3)
They may feel that they are staying in the lake.After getting out of the room,visitors can relax on the deck(甲板).(4)
A lot of people say they sleep very well in the hotel because it moves with the waves,Mikael Genburg said,"People like to come here to enjoy the natural peace (5)
"
根據材料內容,從下面五個選項中選出能填入文中空缺處的最佳選項,使短文意思通順、內容完整,并將其標號填寫在下面題號后的橫線上。 A.From the windows ,visitors can watch all kinds of fish swim in the water. B.The sound of water makes them feel relaxed. C.The Utter Inn is a floating(漂浮的)hotel. D.They can also use the boats of the hotel to visit the islands(島嶼)around. E.The hotel is like an aquarium.