One a February day during an unusually mild w...

One a February day during an unusually mild winter, I found myself missing the snowy beauty. I enjoyed the feeling that comes from watching snow fall gently from heaven while I’m cosy inside with a good fire burning in the stove. But there were more serious concerns, like the lack of rainfall making our woods more accessible to summer forest fires. Local ski fields and hotels, all dependent on a snowy season, felt sorry for the vacant lifts, empty restaurants and unused snowmobiles.

Then I happened to see three little robins （知更鸟） fly into our yard. What were they doing here? West of us, in the Willamette Valley, wild flowers burst this time of year. But here in central Oregon, even if a groundhog （ 土拨鼠） had wanted to appear, it couldn't have broken through the frozen earth. And yet, these robins had arrived.

Their presence brought me a flow of happiness. It felt like a celebration as I dug into my bag of birdseed and spread a handful on the ground. Above me, the deep blue sky was cloudless, perfectly quiet but for some smoke from a neighbor's chimney. The lively cold made the air fresh and clean.

My robins jumped lightly toward the seed. My soul jumped with them, feeling equally carefree. Caught up in the moment of spring fever, I checked our snowless flower beds. To my delight, I spotted a green branch sticking out through the brown soil.

Despite the cold, I wasn't ready to go back inside. Just a short meeting with those robins had renewed my spirit. The next day I would return to my outdoor work with a cheerful heart and a hopeful eye for these signs of spring.

1.The author missed a snowy winter because snow could __________.

A. prevent forest fires　　 B. boom his business

C. promise an early spring　　 D. bring him a good feeling

2.The author felt happy when finding _________.

A. the sky was deep blue with clouds

B. three little robins flew into his yard

C. wild flowers burst in the Willamette Valley

D. a groundhog appeared through the frozen earth

3.We can infer from the passage that the author _________.

A. would enjoy wild flowers the next day　　 B. though winter was already over

C. longed for the coming of spring　　 D. loved robins the most

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One winter during college in New York, I took an 8: 00 a.m. history class. The professor was very __36  in class. He just looked at his lecture notes and __37__ looked up at us. I felt that I needed to get rid of my boredom, so I created a little __38__ for myself. I tried to find something from his lecture to ask a question about, forcing me to __39__ rather than letting my eyes close. The first time I raised my hand, he was surprised, but obviously pleased to have a question to answer. __40__ , his answers were always interesting. I continued to do this every day in the course and found my-self ac tually __41__ the material. The professor became a bit more __42__ and some other students also joined me in asking questions. My little game had __43__ me from being bored, __44__ it was expected to do. I learned a lot about world history in the discussions with him. The professor obviously knew his material, but had a hard time __45__ it on to his undergraduates in an interesting way. On the last day of class we gathered our books and headed for the door for the last time. The shy professor stepped directly in front of me as I reached the door. "Thank you for making this class so interesting,"

he said. I was so surprised. To me, it had been a pleasant way to pass the time; I had no idea that my asking questions had an effect on him and the others at all. That moment has stayed with me for 30 years. Each of us can have a(n) __46__ not just on our own experiences, but on those of others, and I’ll never forget the professor who taught me a lesson about the power of acts of kindness, intended __47__ not.

1. A. peaceful          B. accustomed           C. nervous     D. absent

2.A. frequently         B. suddenly             C. nearly   D. rarely

3. A. game          B. prize                C. toy     D. advantage

4. A. stare             B. concentrate          C. comment      D. present

5. A. Therefore         B. Otherwise            C. In fact   D. On the contrary

6. A. improving         B. writing              C. misunderstanding     D. enjoying

7.A. relaxed       B. graceful             C. serious D. clever

8. A. separated         B. saved           C. awoken   D. avoided

9.A. which          B. since                C. as           D.what

10. A. carrying         B. passing     C. bringing          D. putting

11. A. idea    B. effect       C. effort               D. power

12. A. and          B. so           C. or               D. but

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Iceland, an island just south of the Arctic Circle, has fairly mild winters,　 thanks to warm ocean currents. Time your vacation here during the winter months to take advantage of off-season deals.

Off-season means good deals on flights, hotels and tours. You may also find that the locals are a bit friendlier and more welcoming when tourists aren’t arriving in crowds.

In the winter months, there are less than seven hours of daylight; thus, chances are good you’ll catch sight of the northern lights. Sunsets are also beautiful at this time, making for some great photo opportunities.

In Iceland, winter is the perfect time to hike glaciers, go ice climbing, explore caves made out of hardened lava(岩浆) and much more. One of the most popular activities is off-roading(越野比赛) in a specially-equipped “super jeep”.

Before booking your trip, be sure to check for volcano alerts. There are about 130 volcanoes on or around Iceland. Thirty-five of them are active. In 2010, a volcano named Eyjaallajokull exploded, sending clouds of ash up to four kilometers into the atmosphere. The ash drifted toward the UK and Europe. Because the ask could damage aircraft engines, airlines operating in the region were forced to cancel flights for six days. As a result, thousands of people were stuck in airports.

Recently, another volcano named Bardarbunga has become active, erupting ash into the air. Such events, if large enough, could prevent your trip from going ahead. So check the latest volcano news prior to making your reservations.

1. According to this article, why are you more likely to see the northern lights in the winter?

A. They move from rural areas to cities.

B. The weather is more stable at that time.

C. They’re a special feature of many festivals.

D. The sky is dark for longer periods then.

2. According to the article, how do visitors to Iceland have fun in the winter?

A. They learn how to ski down the mountains.

B. They photograph famous historic sites..

C. They explore the countryside in well made vehicles..

D. They spend a week at one of the seaside resorts.

3. What is true about the volcanoes of Iceland?

A. The majority of them are quiet.

B. Their age hasn’t been determined.

C. All but one of them are extinct.

D. Citizens aren’t affected by them.

4. What does this article explain?.

A. Some of Iceland’s urban cultural attractions.

B. A way t reduce the cost of a trip to Iceland.

C. Reasons for visiting Iceland in June and July.

D. The average price for a short tour of Iceland.

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When I worked in Swaziland, one day we went to an orphanage （孤儿院）．There we found a beautiful little girl named Tanzile．I gave her a sweet and she said something back to me in Si-swati, which the nurse next to me translated, “She wants another one — to give to her little sister．” I said “of course”．When we were going to leave, we passed by Tanzile’s house to say goodbye．To our surprise she seemed to be holding on to that extra sweet I had given her．I remember saying to the nurse “this little darling is clever — she has taken two for herself．”

But the nurse told us, “Tanzile is 7 now．Two years ago her mum and dad both died of AIDS．She was separated from her sister who was three at the time．Tanzile has not laid eyes on her since．But from then on whenever Tanzile receives anything from anyone, including food — she refuses to accept it, unless they give her two．” In fact, in the little mud hut where she lives, we find a pile of old things which she has been collecting to give to her sister one day．

People sometimes look at faces of African children and think that they are somehow different from our kids — that somehow they don’t feel pain or love．But that is not true．Their pain is deep．And so is their love．I can still remember the nurse trying to convince her that “if someone gives you food, you must accept it — even if it is only one piece and not two — for your own health．” And it was so hard for us to keep the tears from our eyes as she shook her head．Her hope and her love was all that she had．It mattered more than anything else．When I returned home that day, I was shocked to find that this was not an isolated story but others in the hospital knew of orphans just like Tanzile — waiting with a little pile of things in their hut, for their lovers who they haven’t seen so long．

I think of that old song — “when we’re hungry, love will keep us alive．”

1.From the passage we can learn Tanzile________．

A．is very clever                       B．knows her sister has died

C．has stored a lot for her sister           D．doesn’t like sweets

2.How old was her sister when the author met with Tanzile?

A．Three years old．                              B．Four years old．

C．Five years old．                               D．Six years old．

3.What has the author learned from her experience in Africa?

A．Love is more important in life than anything else．

B．African children are different in a way．

C．African children should be treated fairly．

D．We should express our love in time．

4.The best title for the passage would be ________．

A．Give every child two sweets             B．Tanzile’s love for her sister

C．One for my sister                         D．Change your attitude to African children

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Jim McGee was an American Air Force pilot. One day after he retired, he found himself ____ and then was told by the doctor that his kidneys（肾）were gone.

Jim, 69, _____ started dialysis（化疗），which didn't work well. The doctor said the transplant （移植）was a long-shot alternative. However, after several months' searching, no suitable _____ was found. Jim was so _____ that, in early 2018, he even _____ not attending a reunion of some Air Force companions in Monterey・ California. Finally, with Shirley's _______, he decided to go, and that turned out to be a life-changing _____.

In California, Jim _____ with six fellow airmen, including one he hadn't seen in nearly 50 years； Doug Coffman. Jim told them about his ______. “I asked him what his blood type is, and it _____ to be mine,” says Doug. "I was immediately thinking, 'Gosh. I might be able to _____.'"

Doug, then 70, was healthy and energetic. ____ , when he told Shirley that he wanted to donate a kidney to her husband, she worried that he might be too _____ . But Doug really wanted to help and _____ to have a try. He sent his _____ records to where Jim was treated and soon, he was asked to lake a series of physical examinations. _____, the result showed that he was a perfect match.

The doctors gave him the OK to _____, and the surgery was a success. "It's pretty amazing to be able to take a（n） _____ organ out of one person's body, put it in another person's body, and have it _____，” Doug says. "And there's nothing _____ than helping another person live a better life."

1.A.depressed B.exhausted C.nervous D.upset

2.A.immediately B.suddenly C.happily D.simply

3.A.doctor B.hospital C.plan D.match

4.A.stubborn B.angry C.discouraged D.confused

5.A.suggested B.regretted C.forgot D.considered

6.A.permission B.recommendation C.invitation D.encouragement

7.A.support B.decision C.reunion D.success

8.A.reunited B.cooperated C.connected D.discussed

9.A.idea B.achievement C.situation D.ambition

10.A.tends B.needs C.seems D.happens

11.A.come B.help C.change D.participate

12.A.Therefore B.Besides C.However D.Meanwhile

13.A.old B.far C.thin D.kind

14.A.refused B.determined C.hesitated D.promised

15.A.medical B.military C.service D.consuming

16.A.Hopefully B.Honestly C.Obviously D.Luckily

17.A.remove B.operate C.donate D.return

18.A.living B.precious C.extra D.special

19.A.grow B.move C.pause D.work

20.A.stranger B.finer C.funnier D.harder

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On February 28^th, ____ 11-day 24th Winter Universiade came to ____ successful conclusion in Harbin.

A．the; a           B．/; a            C．/; the    D．/;/

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--Are you going somewhere during the winter vacation?

--Yes, I’ve found a nice beach ________ I can enjoy swimming even in February．

A．that           B．when        C．where        D．which

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--Are you going somewhere during the winter vacation?

--Yes, I’ve found a nice beach ________ I can enjoy swimming even in February．

A．that                 B．when      C．where      D．which

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Here’s an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician, Liu Qian, discovered it in front of an audience of millions at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries – old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China.

As a seasoned magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK. Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s love for magic.

Liu is known for his interaction with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship(演出技巧)。“It’s actually thinking rather than one’s manipulation (处理) skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively, to make them appear more interesting,” Liu said.

Liu Qian’s success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield.

Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.

To refine his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for passersby, policemen and farmers.

“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds,” Liu said.

1.The story is about ________.

A. why people love magic

B. how Liu Qian became China’s hottest magician

C. how fashionable magic is

D. what magic tricks are

2.People love to watch magic because ________.

A. they love watching magicians make the impossible happen

B. it arouses their curiosity

C. they can’t figure out the secret of magic

D. it is a centuries – old art

3.Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?

A. He was interested in magic when he was little.

B. He had won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest.

C. He couldn’t find an acceptable job after graduation.

D. He became an amateur magician in his spare time.

4. What does the underlined word “seasoned” in Paragraph2 mean?

A. experienced

B. freshman

C. amateur

D. unskillful

5.From the story we know that______.

A. Liu Qian competed in many magic competitions.

B. Liu Qian often invites audiences to be in his magic show.

C. Liu Qian does street show to make money.

D. Liu Qian performs on the streets in order to increase his fame.

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Here's an unusual story：a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician，Liu Qian，discovered it，in front of an audience of millions at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala. Liu's magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again，and made him the hottest magician in China.

As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan，Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States，Japan，South Korea and the UK.

Witnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people's love for magic.

Liu is known for his interaction (互动) with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧)．

“It's actually thinking rather than one's manipulation (操作) skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively，to make them appear more interesting.”Liu said.

Liu Qian's success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan，he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12，he won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest，which was judged by the great American magician，David Copperfield.

Yet，Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur (业余的) magician in his spare time. However， his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career.

To refine his performing skills，he has performed on streets，roads and fields for passers-by， policemen and farmers.

“Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds，”Liu said.

1.The story is about ______.

A.Liu Qian's experiences of becoming a great magician

B.why people love magic

C.what magic tricks are

D.how fashionable magic is

2.People love to watch magic because ______.

A.they can't figure out the secret of magic

B.it makes them happy

C.they love watching magicians make something impossible happen

D.it is a centuries-old art

3.Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career?

A.He was interested in magic when he was young.

B.He had won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest.

C.He became an amateur magician in his spare time.

D.He couldn't find an acceptable job after graduation.

4.From the story we know that ______.

A.Liu Qian competed in many magic competitions

B.Liu Qian often invites audiences to be in his magic show

C.Liu Qian performs on streets in order to increase his fame

D.Liu Qian does street show to make money

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