A man sees a butterfly(蝴蝶).The butterfly tries to get out of its chrysalis(蛹). So the man decides to help. He cuts the chrysalis and the butterfly comes out (1) . To his surprise, the butterfly is unable to fly. If the butterfly doesn' t struggle(挣扎;奋斗) to get out of the chrysalis, it can't (2) ! The struggle develops the energy in the butterfly which makes it fly.Similarly, the challenges (挑战)of life bring out the best in young people and prepare the(3) to fly.
When people are young, meeting and overcoming challenges will make them strong and ready to (4) life. If we look at successful people, we will find that the more challenges they have had, the more(5) they are. One famous man, who now owns many big factories, used to sell socks from door to door when he was young. (6) successful man is Eric. He set up a College(7) the age of 30. His father died when he was only 16. As the oldest child in the family, he worked in the day and studied in the night. His father's death forced him to (8) fast.He took up the challenges and overcame them. Today, not only he himself,(9) also his brothers and sisters are leading successful lives.
Some parents and teachers actively(10) young people to face challenges. It is important for them to learn to meet challenges and overcome them.
(1)A.easily |
B. silently |
C. bravely |
D. suddenly |
(2)A.stand |
B.run |
C. fly |
D. jump |
(3)A.method |
B. ability |
C. situation |
D. luck |
(4)A.sense |
B. like |
C. believe |
D. face |
(5)A.successful |
B. excited |
C. dangerous |
D. careful |
(6)A.Other |
B. Another |
C. Others |
D. The other |
(7)A.on |
B. by |
C. at |
D. in |
(8)A.get up |
B. set up |
C. give up |
D. grow up |
(9)A.but |
B. or |
C. so |
D. and |
(10)A.experience |
B. provide |
C. encourage |
D. promise |
Michael is a college art teacher in California on a normal day. But on the 15th of each month, Michael takes his old﹣fashioned sewing machine(缝纫机)to one of the poorest neighborhoods in San Francisco.
For almost 15 years, Michael has made this trip. But why would he ever do this? His only purpose is to help others in the area, where many people are poor or homeless. He sets up a shop on a corner of a street and offers his services as a tailor(裁缝)for free. He is there to sew and mend any clothing people bring him.
He has made many friends in the area for his kind actions. And his caring spirit has encouraged many people living there.
Michael's hard work is a great example of doing something positive with whatever talent you have. This is a living example of a well﹣known saying, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
All of Michael's actions have helped him understand things he never thought. "My small act is mostly just a gesture," Michael told USA Today. "I think what's more important is the example of taking part, being a citizen(公民)and acting outside of what is normal."
(1)Michael takes a trip to San Francisco each month to .
A. do something for art
B. make money
C. help others
(2)Michael's kind actions help him .
A. make a living
B. make many friends
C. travel to many places
(3)The underlined word"positive"means in Chinese.
A. 好的
B. 特别的
C. 重要的
(4)From the passage we know that .
A. Michael teaches art in the poor neighborhood
B. Michael sews and mends clothing for free
C. Michael has taken part in the trip for about 10 years
(5)Michael thinks the most important part is that .
A. he is seen as a hero
B. his sewing skills have improved
C. his actions have influenced people
Today, the Internet is used in every field of life. It also plays an important part in education. Let's take a look at it in detail.
★ School Projects
The Internet can be the most(1) for completing projects in schools. As the Internet is an ocean of information, covering(2) all subjects known to man. Going through the information on the Internet is(3) faster than reading a book on the subject. Homework is also made easier(4) the help of the Internet. It is also one of the most important uses of computers in education.
★ News
The latest news is often updated(更新)on the Internet on news sites(网站). Students can learn the news(5) the Internet at school, at home, or at any other places.
★ Online Learning
With the Internet, you can(6) short﹣term courses online, learn, and give exams. People from any part of the world can get(7) on different subjects.
★ No Age Bracket(档次)for Education
Online courses can make people of all age groups get education of their(8) , according to their likes and wishes. You are, now, never too old(9) something new.
With these points, we find that the Internet is so important in education.It is(10) for parents to make students understand what is good and what is not for them, or keep a watch on their surfing.
(1)A. common |
B. dangerous |
C. useful |
(2)A. nearly |
B. hardly |
C. already |
(3)A. very |
B. many |
C. much |
(4)A. under |
B. with |
C. on |
(5)A. across |
B. through |
C. without |
(6)A. take up |
B. put up |
C. get up |
(7)A. experience |
B. knowledge |
C. pleasure |
(8)A. ages |
B. safety |
C. choice |
(9)A. to learn |
B. to make |
C. to use |
(10)A. silly |
B. busy |
C. wise |
(there be) .
(soccer,now).
(like,game).