I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.
I can't count the times I called my sister and said,“How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴地说), “I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.”And my personal favorite response:“It's just Monday.”She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of “I'm going to”,“I plan on” and “Someday, when things are settled down a bit.”
When anyone calls my“seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.
Now go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to, not something on your SHOULD DO list.The example of the writer's sister serves as__________.
| A．an argument | B．an introduction | C．a support | D．a conclusion |
The writer thinks that the underlined excuse “It's just Monday.”is acceptable, because __________.
| A．it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later |
| B．it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses. |
| C．it shows respect for the writer's suggestion |
| D．it indicates the time when they can have lunch together |
The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth paragraph means “_________”.
| A．appropriate | B．influential | C．practical | D．evident |
What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?
| A．To suggest how time flies. |
| B．To persuade busy people to relax. |
| C．To advise people to keep their promise. |
| D．To convince readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy. |
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret of the Dragon Time Monday, July1, 2014, 10:30 a.m. Cost Adult:$7.40 Children(under15): half Booking Phone the booking office:34032578 Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about 2 children who are taken on a dragon ride to explore the universe. |
The Search for life: Are We Alone? Time Thursday, July4, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Cost Adult:$14.50 Children(under15):$8.70 Booking Phone the booking office:34037689 Address Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic Class Time Friday, July12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Cost Free Booking Please call 34038470 to book your Place. Address Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Rd Note Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. |
Science with Me: Making your own guitar Time Saturday, July20, 2014, 3:00 p.m. Cost Free Booking Please call 34031226 to book your Place. Address 10, Egginton Close Note Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mum? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |
John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?
| A．$7.40. | B．$11.10. |
| C．$14.80. | D．$23.20. |
What do the four activities have in common?
| A．They are all free. |
| B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. |
| D．They can all be booked on phone. |
Eve was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She was feeling sick. She had two exams that day and physics was first. She really hated physics. It was her worst subject. Lisa looked back at her, and then looked away quickly. Eve thought she looked guilty. She didn't have a problem with physics. She didn't have a problem with anything... Miss Perfect!
“Hi, Eve! So what's wrong with you and Lisa?” asked Tina, “I thought you were friends.” “Yes, so did I,” said Eve. “But she hasn't spoken to me for two weeks now. She promised to help me review for the physics exam too, but then she’s ignored all my calls and texts.”
While in the exam, Eve found Lisa was holding her phone on her knee under the table and reading from it. Eve couldn’t believe it! Is that how Lisa always got such good grades? She thought about telling the teacher, but she hesitated. The next exam was history. That was Eve’s favorite subject but she couldn't concentrate. She didn't know what to do about Lisa. Just then, Mr. Reed, their teacher, walked past. “Mr. Reed…”
Lisa was called to the teachers’ office and there waited Mr. Reed…
The history test was over. Eve was walking towards the school gate when she heard footsteps behind her. It was Lisa. Eve could see that she had been crying. “Listen,” said Lisa. “I'm really sorry I haven’t answered your calls, but my dad had a heart attack two weeks ago and he’s in hospital. He had a big heart operation today and I was very worried about him. So I was reading texts from my mum, but Mr. Reed caught me. He thought I was cheating. He believes me now, but I have to take the exam again. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you what was happening. Will you forgive me?”The reason for Eve’s feeling sick is most probably that _______.
| A．she found Lisa was looking back at her |
| B．she had to take two exams within one day |
| C．she was worried about the physics exam |
| D．she had been waiting for too long a time |
Lisa didn't help Eve review for the physics exam because _______.
| A．she had to look after her sick father |
| B．she herself was quite bad at physics |
| C．she didn't consider Eve as a true friend |
| D．she was selfish and hated to waste time |
At the end of the story Eve probably felt _______.
| A．confident and optimistic | B．regretful and sorry |
| C．sad and angry | D．glad and inspired |
What lesson can we learn from this passage?
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
| B．A life without a friend is a life without sun. |
| C．Old friends and old wines are the best. |
| D．Friendship should be based on trust. |
A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16℃．Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate．Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world．Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world．
In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources（资源）: land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals．This action affects the environment as a whole．For example, a lot of carbon dioxide（二氧化碳） in the air comes from burning the rainforests．People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit．
There are two main reasons for this．Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two．Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces the world’s wood supply．
Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store．More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests．However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value．It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s reducing rainforests．Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they ______．
| A．reflect more heat into the atmosphere |
| B．bring about high rainfall throughout the world |
| C．rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16℃ |
| D．reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth |
What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?
| A．We will lose much more than we can gain． |
| B．Humans have begun destroying rainforests． |
| C．People have a strong desire for resources． |
| D．Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests． |
It can be inferred from the text that ______．
| A．we can get enough resources without rainforests |
| B．there is great medicine potential(潜力) in rainforests |
| C．we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land |
| D．the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns |
What might be the best title for the text?
| A．How to Save Rainforests |
| B．How to Protect Nature |
| C．Rainforests and the Environment |
| D．Rainforests and Medical Development |
OTTAWA—Canada's western city of Calgary is the world's best city when it comes to healthy living，local press reported Monday.
According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a Londonbased consulting firm, Calgary was top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu's score of 120. Helsinki and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.
Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th. The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.
In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?
| A．Weather conditions. |
| B．Air quality. |
| C．Waste removal. |
| D．Medical supplies. |
Put the following cities in order according to the score in the survey. Which one is right?
①Calgary ②Atlanta ③Helsinki ④London
| A．①②③④ | B．①③②④ |
| C．①③④② | D．①④③② |
Eating Out with Kids
When you go out to dine with kids, you need to know the places where kids are not only welcomed, but really catered for (满足……的要求). Now we've listed some of the best familyfriendly restaurants and cafes.
| MUMU Crill It offers the perfect family dinner. The children can eat and then play in the park opposite the restaurant. Children will be kept amused by the kids'menus, which feature coloringin activities. Children are able to color in a picture of a cow with crayons. Business Hours： Monday to Friday：4 p．m. to 6 p．m. Saturday to Sunday：3 p．m. to 7 p．m. Tel：9460 6877 |
| Flying Fox Cafe It is located in a park in Mona Vale. Near the cafe is a fantastic fenced children's playground, famous for playground facilities including a bike track, walking tracks and a dog walking beach. Business Hours： Monday to Sunday：9 a．m to 4 p．m The weather can sometimes influence the closing time, however, if you are unsure, please call 9986 0980. |
| Billy Lids It is a unique environment where your child can play safely while you relax in the central cafe area. The indoor playground includes facilities for children up to 11 years old. There are plenty of food options for the kids, including homemade sausage rolls. Business Hours： Monday to Thursday：9 a．m. to 5 p．m. Friday to Saturday: 9 a．m. to 6 p．m. Tel：9916 0350 |
| Gladesville Bistro Welcome to our revolutionary kid friendly family bistro(小餐馆)—where your kids are welcome to play, draw, slip and slide. Our menu includes sandwiches and chips. Your children will receive a free cup of popcorn with every kid's meal purchased. Business Hours： Monday to Sunday：11 a．m. to 7 p．m. Tel：9816 4052 |
What can we learn about MUMU Grill?
| A．It has an indoor playground for children. |
| B．It is famous for homemade sausage rolls. |
| C．It offers coloringin activities to children. |
| D．It is located in the beautiful foreshore park. |
If your children would like to walk a dog, you can choose ________.
| A．MUMU Grill | B．Flying Fox Cafe |
| C．Gladesville Bistro | D．Billy Lids |
It can be inferred from the text that ________.
| A．Flying Fox Cafe only offers dinner to parents and children |
| B．the business hours of Gladesville Bistro are influenced by the weather |
| C．MUMU Grill offers free popcorn to children |
| D．Billy Lids does not offer service on Sunday |
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