The bicycle is one of the simplest yet most useful inventions in the world. What is most surprising is that it was not _____ earlier, although the great inventor Leonardo Da Vinci had drawn pictures for bicycles and also for flying machines and some other things. Those things were not produced______ long after he died.
A person riding a bicycle uses ______ energy to make the bicycle move, and there is no pollution at all when you are riding. Even so, in developed _______, most people don’t travel to work by bicycle. It is not because the bicycles are expensive or people feel_______ if they ride to work. It’s because _____ cars on the roads becomes larger. It certainly becomes ______ to ride a bicycle. As a result, more people put their bicycles away and go to work ______ their cars , and in this way, the situation is made more serious._____ the best way to make riding safer and more popular is to create paths (开设通道) only for bicycles, and to make ______ so difficult and expensive for drivers to take their cars into the city that they will go back to use their bicycles.
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Becky was in the bathroom.She was brushing her(1) and the tap(水龙头) was on. "Turn that tap off," a voice came out.Becky was scared.She looked around,but saw no one. "Turn off that tap.You are (2) water!"
"Who...who are you?" Becky's voice was (3) .
"I'm a drop of water.Do you know(4) I'm from?"
"From the tap,I think," said Becky.
"Yes.But a few days ago,I was in a cloud.Then I dropped into a river.The river(5) me to a lake.Then I travelled to your city and it was time to get cleaned up."
"Get cleaned up?" Becky asked.
"Yes.I was (6) during my journey,so they must clean me up.Then I travelled (7) the pipes(水管) under the ground.I waited there(8) you called me,and here I am.After you've finished with me,I'll g to a sewage plant(污水处理厂).Then they'll push me into the river and I'll go(9) the sea again."
"Again?"
"Yes,So remember not (10) me of waste me!"
(1)
A. |
teeth |
B. |
tooth |
C. |
feet |
D. |
foot |
(2)
A. |
waste |
B. |
wasting |
C. |
wastes |
D. |
wasted |
(3)
A. |
sweet |
B. |
normal |
C. |
tired |
D. |
weak |
(4)
A. |
which |
B. |
what |
C. |
where |
D. |
why |
(5)
A. |
carried |
B. |
cheated |
C. |
covered |
D. |
copied |
(6)
A. |
dry |
B. |
wet |
C. |
dirty |
D. |
clean |
(7)
A. |
in |
B. |
on |
C. |
under |
D. |
near |
(8)
A. |
after |
B. |
until |
C. |
though |
D. |
or |
(9)
A. |
through |
B. |
over |
C. |
across |
D. |
back |
(10)
A. |
pollutes |
B. |
polluting |
C. |
to pollute |
D. |
polluted |
Ma Li is a dessert shop owner in Yinchuan,Ningxia.On a cold morning,she received an online(1) but it took an hour for her to wait for the deliveryman(外卖送餐员).
When the deliveryman came,Ma was a little (2) " It is too cold outside and my motorbike didn't work," explained the deliveryman.After she heard his words,her anger was (3) .She invited him to sit for a while and offered him a cup of hot water.
At that moment,Ma noticed the deliveryman's face and hands were dark purple
(4) he was working outside for too long.She felt sorry for him.While they were talking,Ma knew that the deliveryman wanted to buy his daughter a(5) but he thought it was a little expensive.
After the deliveryman left,Ma(6) what happened just now on her WeChat Moments(微信朋友圈)with two photos of the deliveryman.
Heartwarming comments(评论)poured in,such as "Life is not easy but(7) of us give up" "Thumbs up(点赞)for hard﹣working people" and "Showing understanding to deliverymen." Some(8) offered money for a cake.
The next day ,Ma got in touch with the deliveryman and invited him to her shop.When they met,Ma expressed people's kindness to him and gave him a cake for his daughter's birthday.The deliveryman was(9) .
Ma received more than 600 yuan donations(捐献)(10) her friends and customers.She said she would use the money to offer some help to people in need.
(1)A.gift |
B.order |
C.ticket |
D.invitation |
(2)A.excited |
B.sad |
C.happy |
D.angry |
(3)A.gone |
B.stopped |
C.lost |
D.broken |
(4)A.because |
B.so |
C.when |
D.though |
(5)A.schoolbag |
B.birthday cake |
C.new coat |
D.computer |
(6)A.found |
B.remembered |
C.shared |
D.heard |
(7)A.all |
B.each |
C.most |
D.none |
(8)A.even |
B.never |
C.hardly |
D.ever |
(9)A.helpful |
B.careful |
C.thankful |
D.wonderful |
(10)A.to |
B.from |
C.with |
D.for |
It was December 30th.Anna and Alex were helping Mom make banana cakes.They cut up the(1) ,put the eggs and sugar in the flour(面粉),poured the milk in and mixed them all up.
When they were almost done,Anna asked, "Mom,why are we making so many cakes?" "I want to take some over to Mrs.Brown(2) the street, "said Mom. "Her husband died of a serious illness a few days ago.She only has her dog Wangwang in the house. "
Mom put the cakes in the oven(烤箱)and the children helped(3) the mess.The cakes were finally done.They all waited(4) until the cakes cooled down.Then they put some on a plate and headed to the opposite house.
When Mrs.Brown opened the door,Anna said, "Mrs.Brown,we have brought you some banana cakes. ""Thank you.(5) smell delicious, "Mrs.Brown said, "Wangwang and I are feeling a little(6) these days.It's kind of you to come. "
"Would you like to(7) us tomorrow for New Year's dinner?" asked Mom. "Take Wangwang,too. ""Well,I'm not sure,"said Mrs.Brown. "Please say yes,"said Alex. "Come to our house,(8) it will be great fun, " said Anna.
Anna was(9) .They never had such a pleasant dinner.Mrs.Brown thanked them for inviting Wangwang and her,saying she felt better.(10) was doubled when shared.
(1)A.bananas |
B.apples |
C.oranges |
D.strawberries |
(2)A.beside |
B.behind |
C across |
D.around |
(3)A.look for |
B.give away |
C hand out |
D.clean up |
(4)A.strongly |
B.bravely |
C.quickly |
D.patiently |
(5)A.I |
B.We |
C.You |
D.They |
(6)A.lonely |
B.angry |
C.excited |
D.relaxed |
(7)A.invite |
B.join |
C.ask |
D.call |
(8)A.though |
B.but |
C.and |
D.or |
(9)A.wrong |
B.right |
C.quiet |
D.strict |
(10)A.Kindness |
B.Happiness |
C.illness |
D.Sadness |
"Where could Michael be?" I wondered aloud.
Michael was my classmate.He liked playing pranks on others.
He once put a sign that said "Sing to Me!" on(1) back.It was terrible.Everywhere I went,people I didn't even know started singing to me.When I realized what was happening,I got really(2) .
Another time,he embarrassed Nicole during sharing time.Nicole was shy.She
(3) shared;she always said, "Pass. " But what did Michael do when it was his turn to share?He asked, "Did everybody(4) how Nicole's new blue dress matches her eyes? " Nicole's face turned bright red.Poor Nicole!
It was Valentine's Day that day.I was sure Michael was up to something somewhere,
(5) he always was.No way was I going to let him pull a prank - ruining someone's Valentine's Day.
I(6) him everywhere.Lunch break was almost over.I must find him and stop him.When I got to the classroom,there was Michael Peterson,at Michael Rogers's desk,digging in his(7) of valentines !
"Hurry and help me, "said Michael as soon as he(8) me.
At first I thought he was stealing valentines from Michael Rogers's box.However,the more I watched,the more puzzled I became.He was putting valentines(9) .
Seeing my expressions,he told me that he found Michael Rogers's box was
10) when he was passing out his valentines.Michael Rogers was new and Mrs.Karcher must have forgotten to put his name on the list,so(11) made him a card.
I suddenly realized I had also(12) to prepare a valentine for Michael Rogers.
"But everyone made one for me," Michael continued, "So I'm giving him my(13) .Since we've got the same name - Michael."
I stood there,not quite believing(14) I was hearing. "Is Michael Peterson the one who always pulled pranks on us?" I asked myself.Maybe he was kind of(15) in a hidden sort of way.
(1)A.my |
B.his |
C.her |
D.its |
(2)A.tired |
B.bored |
C.angry |
D.nervous |
(3)A.often |
B.never |
C.always |
D.sometimes |
(4)A.mind |
B.record |
C.notice |
D.decide |
(5)A.or |
B.but |
C.unless |
D.because |
(6)A.stayed with |
B.talked about |
C.shouted at |
D.looked for |
(7)A.box |
B.pocket |
C.wallet |
D.school bag |
(8)A.saw |
B.met |
C.found |
D.caught |
(9)A.up |
B.in |
C.away |
D.back |
(10)A.old |
B.pretty |
C.empty |
D.special |
(11)A.nobody |
B.anybody |
C.somebody |
D.everybody |
(12)A.refused |
B.forgotten |
C.expected |
D.remembered |
(13)A.list |
B.desk |
C.signs |
D.cards |
(14)A.how |
B.why |
C.what |
D.where |
(15)A.polite |
B.sweet |
C.honest |
D.patient |
The summer I turned 12,I wished to grow up more quickly.
Summer camp was coming and I was so worried about my(1) that I'd gotten into a big argument with my mom.
But I'll(2) it!"I cried.I was certain that everyone would see me as nothing more than "the short girl".
You won't know anything(3) you get there, "calmed my mom.And I had to(4) .
On Monday,my teacher Maggie told us about the climbing course,and my heart sank when I saw the wall I was the(5) one to try to climb that huge wall.It might have been ten floors high,and knew that I had no(6) to succeed.But I had to,after the other campers finished.
I asked for a "short person's pass, "smiling(7) and walking around the wall.
"You know.Amy,what the mind can believe,the heart can achieve. "(8) Maggie. "I'd really like you to do your best to(9) the wall. "
I pretended(假装) to hurt my knee(10) I could avoid it.
"How's the knee?Does it hurt a lot?" Maggie asked.She was so kind,which made me feel(11) because I didn't like to lie.
Maggie was really patient,showing me(12) she climbed the wall.And some campers were there cheering for me.
I didn't want to(13) anymore,and I didn't want to give up again.I could see how much everyone believed in me,and I wanted to show them how much I valued their(14) ,so I kept trying.
And then something(15) happened-I made it! "What the mind can believe,the heart can achieve, " Maggie reminded me.And this time I knew it was true.
(1)A.hair |
B.build |
C.height |
D weight |
(2)A accept |
B.beat |
C.hate |
D.manage |
(3)A.if |
B.after |
C.when |
D.until |
(4)A agree |
B.explain |
C refuse |
D complain |
(5)A.first |
B.last |
C.only |
D right |
(6)A risk |
B.chance |
C.time |
D pressure |
(7)A happily |
B.proudly |
C.warmly |
D.weakly |
(8)A encouraged |
B.announced |
C introduced |
D.repealed |
(9)A.build up |
B.pull down |
C.get over |
D.knock at |
(10)A.so |
B.or |
C unless |
D.but |
(11)A angry |
B.bored |
C.lonely |
D.bad |
(12)A how |
B.when |
C.where |
D.why |
(13)A try |
B.lie |
C.practice |
D.compete |
(14)A.dream |
B.decision |
C.support |
D.success |
(15)A funny |
B.creative |
C popular |
D amazing |