A kindergarten teacher decided to let her class play a game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates, so the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she cannot forgive（宽恕）.
So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3, while some had up to 5 potatoes.
The teacher then told the children to carry the potatoes with them wherever they go (even to the toilet) for one week. With days passing by, the children started to complain because of the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten (腐烂) potatoes they were carrying.
Those children who have 5 potatoes really began to feel the weight of the heavier bags. After one week, the children were happy to hear that the teacher had finally ended the game. The teacher asked: "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for one week?" The children started complaining of the trouble that they had to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred（仇恨）for somebody inside your heart. The burden（负担）of hatred will pollute your heart and you will end up carrying an unnecessary burden with you wherever you go.
If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just one week, can you imagine what a burden it would be to have the hatred in your heart for your lifetime?"According to the teacher, if a Child hates three persons, he or she needs to carry ________.
| A．one potato | B．two potatoes | C．three potatoes | D．four potatoes |
The underlined word “tolerate ” in the last paragraph probably means _____________.
| A．carry | B．hate | C．receive | D．stand |
In fact, the teacher wants to ______________.
| A．play a game with the students | B．teach the students a lesson |
| C．make the students more tired | D．play jokes on the students |
What is the main idea of the story?
| A．It’s best to learn to forgive and forget. |
| B．Students should love people around them. |
| C．Children should carry less rotten potatoes. |
| D．Rotten potatoes are really a heavy burden. |
Microsoft Windows XP support ends: How to update? If you’re still running Windows XP — what do you do now? This doesn’t mean that computers running the operating system will stop working, but it is likely that the computer will be attacked by hackers as the company stops providing security-updates and technical support for Windows XP.
Generally speaking, you have two new choices: Buy a new computer or update to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you’re not ready to make a change, there are things you should do if you’ll still be on XP over the next couple of months.
Firstly, make sure the software you have is as up-to-date as possible. That means having any security fixes you can’t get from Microsoft’s website and make sure that you’ve got some (non-Microsoft) antivirus software installed(安装) from other websites. Of course, if you want to keep really safe then you’d better stay off the web altogether, though for many users this won’t even be a choice. Another choice is to change from using an administrator account to a limited account for tasks, like checking your e-mail. This means that if a hacker attacks your computer, at least they won’t have administrator-level access.
However, we have to stress that these steps are just temporary(临时的) measures and aren’t enough to protect your computer in the long run. Whether you’re buying a new computer or simply updating your present operating system depends on yourself. You’ll have to choose between Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Whichever you go for, you’ll need to check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for either system. For either Windows 7 or 8.1, you’ll need at least a computer with 1GB of RAM, 1GHz processor and 160GB of hard disk space. However, to run a better operating system, you’ll need a computer with over 4GB of RAM, a 2GHZ processor and 500GB of hard disk space. Buying a new computer with these functions, you may pay more than＄500.
If you’re still planning on updating, Microsoft offers some great guides on their own website, meaning that you can download your new operating system and copy all your old files without leaving your computer. Windows 7 is certainly better than Windows XP, but you should be aware that it is also an ‘old’ operating system. Microsoft Company will add more updates to Windows 8.1 over time, while Windows 7 will also come to an end before long — just like XP.
‘Microsoft Windows XP support ends’ means that _________.
| A．the operating system of Windows XP will stop working |
| B．Microsoft stops providing technical support for Windows XP |
| C．people must install other websites’ antivirus software for Windows 7. |
| D．people must buy a new computer and update to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 |
To prevent a hacker from attacking your computer, you’d better NOT_________.
| A．update your computer |
| B．stay off the web altogether |
| C．use an administrator account |
| D．install some antivirus soft wares |
From the fourth paragraph, ___________ is a better choice in the long run.
| A．buying a new computer as Windows XP support ends |
| B．updating your present operating system to protect your computer |
| C．having a new computer with at least 1GB of RAM, 1GHz of hard disk space |
| D．choosing a new computer with over 4GB of RAM and 500GB of hard disk space |
From the passage we can conclude that __________.
| A．hacker attacks will happen more often in the future |
| B．an operating system develops quickly as time goes by |
| C．a new computer will be more expensive than it used to be |
| D．people tend to use security fixes except Microsoft Company’s |
Classified Ads SEEK is the trademark of Classless.com, a site registered in Singapore. You can buy, sell, trade, rent, deal, find and advertise almost anything here. Common categories(种类) include house, parking, camera, computer, mobile phones, bags, shoes, clothing, jewelry, car, private teacher, car rental, hotels, business, pets, food, restaurants, sports, music and others. The site is also available in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Philippines plus a global site which is open to all countries worldwide. Here, you can advertise your things for free. Ads may contain video for better product presentation.
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The reason for Dr. Johnson’s giving the puppies out is that he _______.
| A．dislikes little puppies |
| B．wants to make more money |
| C．is busy and going abroad |
| D．finds loving homes for the puppies |
If you want to hire the bus for half a year, you will have to pay _______.
| A．2,520US＄ | B．4,200 US＄ |
| C．25,200 CN￥ | D．33,000CN￥ |
In the Ads we can learn that ______.
| A．classified Ads SEEK is a site registered in Malaysia |
| B．you should pay some money for advertising your products. |
| C．you can add video to your ads to present your products better. |
| D．Dr. Johnson was too busy and poor to raise the three little dogs. |
The Sewol ferry (渡船) was carrying 476 people, most of whom were students from a high school near Seoul, when it sank off South Korea's southern coast on April 16. Only 174 survived, including 22 of the 29 crew members. The sinking left more than 260 people dead with about 40 others still missing.
On Tuesday, one ordinary diver(潜水员）died at a hospital, government spokesman Ko Myung-seok said. He is the first death among divers organized following the ferry's sinking, according to the coast guard.
The 53-year-old diver was pulled to the surface by his teammates after losing communication about five minutes after he began underwater searches, Ko said. It was his first search attempt, Ko added. Despite his death, divers are continuing their searches for the remaining missing people. Ko said that divers had searched all those 64 areas at least once and plan to visit them again to look for more victims. Darkness, floating rubbish, bodies, and cabins on board have made the search difficult, and divers entered the last three unopened areas on Monday night, Ko said.
Investigators have made their first arrests of people who were not on board the Sewol when it sank. The three people arrested on Friday and Sunday are accused of failure to handle of cargo on the ferry well. In all, 19 people have been arrested in the investigation(调查), 15 of whom were crew members accused of abandoning passengers. A leader was arrested on suspicion of malpractice(玩忽职守) related to company finances.
Improper stowage(载货) and overloading of cargo is suspected as a possible reason why the ferry sank. The ferry was carrying about 3,608 tons of cargo, more than three times what it could safely carry. A ferry loaded too heavily could lose its balance making even a small turn.
The sinking has caused a national sadness. On Sunday 1.1 million people paid respects at 131 memorial sites around the nation, according to a governmental funeral support committee set up for the ferry victims. Monday was a holiday for Children's Day, but various events were canceled or put off because of the ferry's sinking. Tuesday was also a national holiday in South Korea for Buddha's Birthday, and more people are expected to visit those mourning stations.We learn from the passage that the number of survivors except the crew members is ______.
| A．145 | B．152 | C．174 | D．260 |
According to the investigation, the main causes of the ferry's sinking are ______.
| A．malpractice and wrong operations. |
| B．wrong direction and sharp turning around |
| C．too many students and crew members |
| D．improper stowage and overloading of cargo |
Because of the national sadness, various events were canceled except ________.
| A．activities on Children's Day |
| B．celebrating Buddha's Birthday |
| C．enjoying a national holiday |
| D．paying respects at the memorial sites |
You can find this passage on the __________ section of a newspaper.
| A．sports | B．business | C．news | D．entertainment |
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Our school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.
Darwin Centre
Find out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evolution, described by Sir David Attenborough.
Hands-on Activities
Get up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you can handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.
Self-led Activities
Pupils can engage with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorer challenge through the Museum.
The Great Debate School Program
Students are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.
Booking
All school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.If you want to join in the school activities, you ________.
| A．have to pay for the services |
| B．should be an A-Level student |
| C．need to visit the school web |
| D．must book in advance |
If you’re interested in human evolution, you’d better choose________.
| A．The Great Debate Schools Program |
| B．Darwin Centre |
| C．Hands-on Activities |
| D．Self-led Activities |
Which of the following programs is the most suitable one for team work?
| A．Darwin Centre. | B．The Great Debate School Program. |
| C．Self-led Activities. | D．Hands-on Activities. |
As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart. We always had totally different opinions. He thought that college was a waste of time, but for me it was important to finish college. He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field，but I wanted a different life. There was a time when we did not talk with each other.
A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor health. When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado bank to Tennessee to help him, I knew he was seriously ill. I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father's requirement.
Two weeks after moving back, we bought a boat and started fishing again. Fishing was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed. It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us. We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before. Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart.
It is not important how many fish we catch. It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years. I' m 62 and he is 84. When we are on the lake fishing, it is like enjoying life. It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind. I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years. Now my heart is filled with love. A smile always graces my lips.The author and his father became further apart because .
| A．they lived very far from each other |
| B．they seldom went to see each other |
| C．they only communicated by phone |
| D．they had different views on things |
Why did the author came back to Tennessee?
| A．Because his father invited him to go fishing. |
| B．Because he decided to live in a different city. |
| C．Because his father was ill and needed caring. |
| D．Because he regretted being rude to his father. |
For the author, fishing with his old father
| A．helps cure his father’s disease |
| B．makes him realize the importance of relaxation |
| C．is a good way to get close to nature |
| D．provides a chance for them to communicate |
Which of the following can be the title for the text?
| A．Fishing Brings Us Together | B．Forgiving Is Difficult |
| C．Memories of Old Days | D．My Beloved Father |