“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.
After the accident of falling from the 18th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).
After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression (绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the night seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.
At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people. Life was meaningless.
Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs (博客) , many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.
So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams. (382 words)What’s the writer’s present job?
A.A singer. | B.A typist . | C.A professor . | D.An interpreter. |
What does the underlined word “insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?
A.失眠 | B.失忆 | C.麻木 | D.低烧 |
All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT___________.
A.helpful | B.meaningful | C.painful | D.hopeful |
According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?
A.She gets a lot of help through her blogs. |
B.She is in love with a young man at present. |
C.She got medical treatment soon after the accident. |
D.She had no job and earned little before the accident. |
Thousands of years ago, Shennong, who had an ox(牛)head and human body, lived in the south of ancient China. Seeing that local people were suffering from disease, he built ladders(梯子)and houses on a high mountain to store medical plants. To remember him, people named the place Shennongjia.
The story makes Shennongjia in Hubei an inviting place for tourists. Traveling there is a quite different experience, as you can see sceneries(风景)of the four seasons from different height."When the bottom of the mountain is summer, the top is spring and while the foothill is autumn, the top is covered with ice," local people say of the special climate of Shennongjia.
Shennongjia is also home to 5,000kinds of animals and plants. Many rare animals live there, such as the golden monkey and the Asian black bear.
One intersting thing about Shennongjia is its story of wild men. Some people said that they saw big foot marks. Yet so far, scientists haven't proved(证实)it is true and some say they are just bears.
The beautiful place has recently received a new title. It was added to United Nations World Heritage(遗产)list as a natural site. China now has 50world heritage sites, only less than Italy in the world.
46. According to Paragraph 1, Shennong .
A. had an ox body
B. grew medical plants for people
C. helped people with illness
47. In Shennongjia, .
A. there are 50,000kinds of animals and plants
B. people can experience four seasons up the mountain
C. people can climb ladders and get to the houses on a high mountain
48. " rare animals" are animals which are .
A. big and dangerous
B. smart and expensive
C. not often seen
49. Scientists are not sure about .
A. the story of Shennong
B. the truth of wild men in Shennongjia
C. the number of animals and plants in Shennongjia
50. Which of the following countries has the most world heritage sites?
A. Italy.
B. China.
C. The US.
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44. When will the walk begin? B
A. At 10:00am.
B. At 10:30am.
C. At 11:00am.
45. From this text, we know that A .
A. the walk is 5kilometers
B. the walk lasts for a month
C. children don't need to pay
41. Book signing means .
A. 预订书
B. 签名售书
C. 打折书
42. What is the book about?
A. The life of Dr. Aaron.
B. How to work in the field.
C. The ants of New England.
43. Linda bought the book in June, so she saved .
A. $3.00
B. $29.95
C. $56.90
Most people drink tea in the world.But tea does not mean the same thing to different people.In different countries,people have different ideas about drinking tea.
In China,for example,tea is often served when people get together.Chinese people drink it at home or in tea houses at any time of the day.They often use hot water to boil tea leaves.
Tea is also important in other Asian countries.People in these countries have a special way of serving tea.They hold a tea ceremony in their houses when important guests come.It is very old and fail of meaning.Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony.There is even a special room for it in their houses.
In the United States,people usually drink tea at breakfast or they drink it after meals.Americans usually use tea bags to make tea.This way is faster and easier than the way of making tea in teapots.In summer,most Americans drink iced tea.They like to put some ice in their tea.
61.Do most people drink tea in the world?
62.What do Chinese people often use to boil tea leaves?
63.When do people usually drink tea in the USA?
64.What kind of tea do most Americans drink in summer?
65.What does the underlined word "It" mean? .
Homework is a problem for students all over the world.As a student,you have a lot of homework to do every day.(51) .And it helps you understand important knowledge.Luckily,there're several things you can do to make homework less difficult.
(52) .Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to.Don't be afraid to ask questions about it.Understand why you should do your homework.
(53) .Many schools have study halls.The students can study there.It's more interesting to play with your friends.But the more homework you finish at school,the less you'll have to do that night at home.
(54) .It is difficult to hold your attention for too long.So take some breaks while doing your homework.Taking a 15﹣minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
(55) .If you don't finish your homework at school,think about how much you have left.It's a good idea to make a homework plan,especially when you want to enjoy sports or other activities.
A.Be sure you understand the homework
B.Use some time to do homework at school
C.It's the best way to review what you have learned in class
D.Make a plan
E.Take a break
F.It's necessary for you to do more homework at home.