A.Her father. | B.Her coach. | C.Her friend. |
A.In New York. | B.In Los Angeles. | C.In San Diego. |
A.She got a board for free. |
B.She hurt herself on the beach. |
C.She was in love with surfing. |
A.By hitting it with her surfboard. |
B.By shouting to others for help. |
C.By swimming out of its way. |
Sal Garfield was having a bad day. He had been busy making cakes since 3 am. And now, his employee (雇员) who should take over the shop for the afternoon had just called in sick (请假).
Sal was an artist in making cakes. No one could make cakes like him, but he wasn’t a person who is good at talking to others. He dealt with several hateful (令人讨厌的) customers that morning, so when Janie, a nine-year-old girl, walked in, he was already very angry. Janie placed her little hands against the glass as she looked at the delicious cakes. “Hey, kid!” Sal shouted. “Don’t put your hands on the glass! I just cleaned it!” Janie jumped back and said sorry. “Everything looks so delicious! My mom says you make the best red velvet (丝绒) cake in the world,” Janie smiled. Sal felt happy about the praise.
“I want to buy a birthday cake,” Janie said and reached out her hand. There were many coins that didn’t come to more than a few dollars. She said she wanted to buy a red velvet cake. But Sal replied, “I hope you have more than those three or four dollars, kid! That cake costs $70!” Janie was shocked, and hoped she could buy just a slice (薄片) since she didn’t have any more money.
“Kid,” Sal answered, “you can’t even afford a slice!” Janie almost cried. She pointed at other cakes, asking whether she could buy one of the cheapest. Sal shook his head.
Janie was so sad. She wanted to buy a birthday cake for her mom, who had got seriously ill. Sal’s red velvet cake was her mom’s favorite. Janie wanted to buy one to surprise and cheer her mom up. Knowing she couldn’t even afford one of any other birthday cakes, Janie started crying, “Please, Sir. You don’t understand…” Sal lost his patience, shouting, “Get out! Try somewhere else!” Janie ran out and sat on a chair outside of the door, crying sadly. Just then, an old lady walked past.
The old lady stopped to ask Janie, “Sweetie, are you OK?”
Overhearing their conversation, Sal felt regretful for his behavior just now.
My son “graduated” from elementary school this week. I put the word in quotations(引语)because as a rising 6th grader, he wasn’t receiving a
At the Moving On Ceremony, each member of the 5th grade class
Growing up is the work of a
We look forward to our son
A.prize | B.letter | C.degree | D.gift |
A.normal | B.different | C.traditional | D.popular |
A.interesting | B.successful | C.creative | D.meaningful |
A.end | B.goal | C.process | D.task |
A.translated | B.learned | C.shared | D.completed |
A.complain | B.miss | C.worry | D.imagine |
A.teacher’s | B.parent’s | C.cleaner’s | D.student’s |
A.responsible | B.grateful | C.concerned | D.famous |
A.struck | B.confused | C.inspired | D.disappointed |
A.moment | B.month | C.year | D.lifetime |
A.current | B.previous | C.future | D.upward |
A.work out | B.calm down | C.think over | D.move forward |
A.but | B.though | C.and | D.also |
A.holding | B.preparing | C.discovering | D.experiencing |
A.kindness | B.gratitude | C.bravery | D.patience |
Whether shyness is part of your child’s personality or just something they feel when they are in front of a group of strangers, it is a typical experience. “Shyness isn’t always as socially valued as more outgoing personalities. However, we should step back and think about different personalities and their unique advantages,” said Pérez-Edgar, professor of psychology (心理学) at The Pennsylvania State University. “Everyone can feel shy at times. And those who are especially shy often have happy social lives --they just aren’t likely to be the liveliest person in a crowded room.”
“We may have to deal with the situation step by step. For example, you may have to encourage your child just to make eye contact during an outing before expecting them to ask someone a question,” Chiappini said.
1.What may Pérez - Edgar agree with?A.Shyness is not as bad as people have thought. |
B.Children are more likely to feel shy than adults. |
C.Shy people like to stay with lively people. |
D.It’s difficult for people to get over shyness. |
A.When they ask for instructions from others. |
B.When they feel nervous in school activities. |
C.When they try hard to mix with other children. |
D.When they are absent from important situations. |
A.Tell their kids what they should say. |
B.Ask their kids how they are feeling. |
C.Help their kids stay away from some situations. |
D.Show their kids they understand how they feel. |
A.Parents should be strict with the shy children. |
B.Parents should push the shy children to be outgoing. |
C.Parents should be patiently guide the shy children. |
D.Parents should encourage shy children to make eye contact with them. |
Clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who people are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. They tell us a good deal about the wearer’s background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook.
Since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to
People tend to
In the workplace, men have long had
A.add to | B.deal with | C.set aside | D.focus on |
A.assumes | B.appreciates | C.minimizes | D.assesses |
A.in terms of | B.because of | C.instead of | D.regardless of |
A.agree on | B.count on | C.negotiate about | D.hesitate about |
A.specialties | B.accomplishments | C.characters | D.lifestyles |
A.comfortable | B.competent | C.sacred | D.outgoing |
A.uniforms | B.costumes | C.gloves | D.pajamas |
A.Moreover | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.imitated | B.resisted | C.evaluated | D.anticipated |
A.long - lasting | B.good - looking | C.light - hearted | D.well - defined |
A.are uncertain about | B.are distracted from | C.are keen on | D.are ashamed of |
A.consistent | B.fashionable | C.diversified | D.innovated |
A.critically | B.casually | C.favourably | D.honestly |
A.frequent | B.concrete | C.moderate | D.heavy |
A.get | B.spare | C.survive | D.maintain |
Having extended the record of Chinese astronauts'
The Shenzhou 12 return module separated from the orbiting module at 12:43 pm on Friday, then
One fall,my wife Elli and I had a single goal:to photograph polar bears.We were staying at a research camp outside"the polar bear capital of the world”-the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada.
Taking pictures of polar bears is amazing but also dangerous.Polar bears-like all wild animals-should be photographed from a safe distance.When I'm face to face with a polar bear,I like it to be through a camera with a telephoto lens.But sometimes,that is easier said than done.This was one of those times.
As Elli and I cooked dinner,a young male polar bear who was playing in a nearby lake sniffed, and smelled our garlic bread.
The hungry bear followed his nose to our camp,which was surrounded by a high wire fence.He pulled and bit the wire.He stood on his back legs and pushed at the wooden fence posts.
Terrified,Elli and I tried all the bear defense actions we knew.We yelled at the bear,hit pots hard, and fired blank shotgun shells into the air Sometimes loud noises like these will scare bears off.Not this polar bear though-he just kept trying to tear down the fence with his massive paws(爪子)
I radioed the camp manager for help.He told me a helicopter was on its way,but it would be 30 minutes before it arrived.Making the best of this close encounter(相遇),I took some pictures or the bear.
Eilt and I feared the fence wouldn't last through 30 more minutes of the bear's punishment.The camp manager suggested I use pepper spray.The spray burns the bears' eyes,but doesn't hurt them. So I approached our uninvited guest slowly and.through the fence,sprayed him in the face.With an angry roar(吼叫),the bear ran to the lake to wash his eyes.
A few minutes later,the bear headed back to our camp.
At that very moment,the helicopter arrived.
A couple of days ago, my 9yearold son and I were shopping at a grocery store (食品杂货店). At the checkout, a mother was trying to understand her bill. She didn't have enough
There had been
I whispered to my son and told him to run and get the
The lady left with her son and
He quickly called the manager back. I paid for my items and hers and my son and I ran to the parking lot where we
I felt
A.space | B.money | C.patience | D.help |
A.counted | B.added | C.removed | D.replaced |
A.times | B.reasons | C.ways | D.stores |
A.free | B.different | C.common | D.familiar |
A.fridge | B.mother | C.partner | D.manager |
A.wrong | B.bad | C.crazy | D.hungry |
A.cheaper | B.heavier | C.fewer | D.larger |
A.reward | B.search | C.pay | D.charge |
A.pick | B.catch | C.cheer | D.give |
A.need | B.buy | C.order | D.lose |
A.proved | B.doubted | C.remembered | D.thought |
A.grateful | B.unwilling | C.gone | D.tired |
A.necessary | B.expensive | C.useless | D.beautiful |
A.lucky | B.frightened | C.terrible | D.hopeless |
A.had | B.missed | C.welcomed | D.refused |
According to a study published this week, habitual napping (打盹) appears to be associated with a large brain volume in adults although experts stressed that further research was needed. It reduces the cost caused from the lost time and the fatigue-related errors. The work followed previous studies that suggested a brief doze could improve people’s ability to learn.
Arianna Huffington, a co-founder of Huff Post and the founder and chief executive of Thrive Global, said, “Given the latest science on the effectiveness of napping and the clear link between employees feeling well rested and their productivity, it’s long past time that businesses embrace short naps at work.”
Some businesses, including Thrive Global, have already introduced facilities for employees to take naps. Google introduced sleep pods as far back as 2014 and companies like Nike and Ben & Jerry’s introduced nap rooms. The practice has even been adopted by the NHS, with a growing number of hospitals introducing sleep pods for staff in an effort to help them get more rest. Employees, it seems, are enthusiastic. Sean Greenwood, of Ben & Jerry’s, said, “If a quick nap gets employees more involved and creative, we’re happy to provide that for our team members.”
Unfortunately, the practice of napping still suffers from our collective concept that sleep equals weakness and laziness. However, the performance-enhancing benefits of naps have been no secret to many leaders throughout history. It also gives the higher-ups the chance to acknowledge the 24/7 culture and come up with top-down solutions that encourage workers to take care of themselves in and out of work.
While sleep experts stressed that a daytime doze could be beneficial, they said it was crucial to get enough shut-eye at the end of a day. It is the late stage of sleep, sometimes missed by early risers, that strengthens the nerve circuits that make for learning and memory, allowing the brain to make and consolidate new neutral connections. Additionally, prioritizing sufficient sleep during the regular nightly sleep period is essential for overall well-being.
1.What is paragraph 1 mainly about?A.Work stress. | B.Learning abilities. |
C.A research finding. | D.The brain volume. |
A.Dismissive. | B.Approving. |
C.Unclear. | D.Critical. |
A.To advocate enough rest. | B.To praise creative employees. |
C.To compare the differences. | D.To present the current situation. |
A.The approaches to shut-eye. | B.The importance of napping. |
C.The secrets to well-being. | D.The benefits of memory. |
My neighbor Josie was a good cook and college professor. We have been good friends for many years. Each early morning, Josie would invite me to join her in walking and she would make breakfast for me as a reward!
Josie planted a lovely garden. Every flower and vegetable made its debut (首秀) once a year. There were so many kinds that I could not even recognize what was growing, and we had the freshest salads in the neighborhood all summer long!
Each evening, Josie and I would sit in front of the garden. We would have a chat, exchanging our world views as well as funny jokes. However, one evening, Josie was a “no-show”. Then I heard the ambulance and saw her husband and children running outside. Josie suffered a stroke (中风).
Later, when I set eyes on her, she was in a wheelchair, covered in a thick blanket. She looked smaller and older than before. But how she chose to face it made me surprised. During the days when Josie had some strength, her husband wheeled her into the living room, and they watched old movies together. She called it “date time”. And during the most special days when Josie was doing well, her husband took her for a walk outside in her wheelchair. She called it “going on vacation”. Despite the fact that Josie was not expected to make a full recovery, they continued to watch movies and took lots of mini-vacations.
She is grateful for listening to her grandchildren telling stories to her, smelling a summer barbecue, sharing a laugh with her favorite neighbor, and being here for another day. I am thankful for her simple life lesson: Find the positive, and you will find your reason to live.
1.What was Josie like before she suffered a stroke? (no more than 10 words)