My amazing escape

When Helen Monahan got a phone call asking her to pick up a friend’s children from school while collecting 【1】 own she grabbed her coat and headed down the road. It meant 【2】 (leave) home five minutes earlier than she had intended—but it could also have saved her life.

Minutes 【3】 she shut the door, a light aircraft crashed on to her empty house.

“I am trying not to think 【4】 would have happened if I had left home at the normal time,’ said Mrs Monahan.

Pilot Donald Campbell also had reason to be thankful. The 52-year-old surgeon walked away from the wreckage 【5】 only minor injuries to his face and head. He had been steering the four-seater Piper Seneca towards Shoreham Airport in West Sussex when the twin engines cut out. It plunged and clipped a railway bridge, 【6】 (crash) into the 150,000 three-bedroom house in the town of Shoreham-by-Sea. It fell into the back garden, which 【7】 (litter) with children’s toys.

Mrs Monahan, 36, said: 'It looks like something out of a film set. The tail of the plane was up in the air and the nose was in the fish pond.’

Mr Campbell, 【8】 flies all over the country to treat the patients of his private practice, said: “I was coming into the airport and both engines cut out. It began to yaw (偏离航线）quite sharply to one side.

‘I couldn’t land on the railway line because of the electric cable and I saw a gap by the houses and aimed next to them. I remember a bang. The wing tip must 【9】 (hit) the roof. It was a bit rough.’

Safety official were last night examining the plane 【10】 (try) to discover what went wrong.

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Hello, every Senior Three student,

We are going to graduate from our school soon.

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Student Union

In recent days public figures, from politicians to stars, have all publicly expressed remorse. But with so much remorse, how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression of remorse?

Specifically, saying sorry should be a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to make amends (弥补). "People want the response to be personal to them. They want to feel that they're being listened to and taken seriously," says Martin Stone.

Firstly, it is important to show that you understand. It is vital that any group or a person making an apology understands the focus — is it sorry for the way it's acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do? Watch out for the speed of response. The quicker the apology comes, the better it indicates that the person making it has felt an immediate sense of guilt.

If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for clues (线索) to see if he or she is being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. Performed apologies always have a sense of being "acted out", and are often accompanied by too many unnatural gestures.

For a sincere apology, it is also important to avoid promises that can't be kept. Don't say that you'll make sure that this will not happen again if you're not confident that it won't. It could come back to bite you. And do remember that the use of "but" can hugely change the tone (语气) of an apology. As Stone points out, "I'm sorry but..." sounds like you are making excuses and aren't actually taking any form of responsibility.

【1】What is the purpose of the text?

A. To explain what a good apology is.

B. To discuss how to give a formal apology.

C. To show why we should apologize in life.

D. To teach us how to tell if an apology is sincere:

【2】What does the underlined word "remorse" probably mean?

A. Pain. B. Worry.

C. Regret. D. Doubt.

【3】Which of the following indicates it's a "performed" apology?

A. Swearing it will not happen again.

B. Avoiding eye contact with the listener.

C. Showing you understand his/her feelings.

D. Paying attention to the listener's reaction.

【4】What is stressed in the last paragraph?

A. The attitude. B. The tone of voice.

C. The body language. D. The choice of language.

“SNAP Card to Ride”provides $5 monthly memberships and $50 annual memberships to people over the age of 16 with their household EBT (电子福利转账) card. The membership includes unlimited 60-minute trips, rather than the present 30-minute trips, without additional fees.

The program is part of an ongoing commitment to improving bike share access among traditionally underserved populations. Those who don't receive SNAP benefits but participate in other public assistance programs will be able to gain access to the discounted membership program in the near future.

Convenient, easy online registration (注册) is available for EBT card holders at thehubwav.com/SNAP/. After completing registration, members will have access to over 1,800 bikes at 194'stations across the four municipalities (自治市). Members with smartphone access can also use the Hubway mobile app to locate and unlock bikes.

“The city of Boston is pleased to be part of the SNAP Card to Ride partnership, and we look forward to increasing the number of stations and bikes in Boston over the next 18 months,”said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

“Hubway shows that bike share is fulfilling its promise as a vital part of the Boston area's transportation network -- increasing access to the area's existing transportation network as well as areas underserved by public transportation,”said Jay H. Walder, CEO of Hubway.“We're eager to continue to help grow a system that has truly served as an inspiration for a whole generation of bike share programs across the nation.”

Winter riding is available in all four municipalities for the first time this year, following several years of winter operations in the city of Cambridge. Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville announced major expansion of the publicly-owned system. In all they'll add over 100 new stations in 2018 and 2019, providing over 300 stations and approximately 3,000 bicycles for public use.

【1】Who can enjoy the "SNAP Card to Ride" program now?

A. Anyone with a low income.

B. Anyone benefiting from SNAP.

C. Anyone over sixteen with an EBT card.

D. Anyone joining public assistance programs.

【2】Why did Hubway start the new program?

A. To market their membership.

B. To help poor people out of poverty.

C. To let more people benefit from bike share.

D. To make public transportation more complete.

【3】What has to be done in order to enjoy "SNAP Card to Ride"?

A. paying for their mobile app. B. . Completing registration online.

C. Filling in an application form. D. Sending an email to Hubway.

【4】What can we infer about the bike share system in the four municipalities?

A. It will enjoy a bright future. B. It is far from satisfactory.

C. It doesn't offer winter riding. D. It has been expanded greatly.

Firstly, I believe the environment should be protected because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if it's found, we don’t have the technology to get to that planet in time.

Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved, it will continue to inspire people.

In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it can't be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool.

【1】The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by________________.

A.describing a process.B.presenting differences.

C.analyzing causes.D.showing similarities.

【2】The underlined word “revival” in paragraph 2 refers to_________________.

A.health.B.recovery.

C.range.D.survival.

【3】What's the function of paragraph 3?

A.To express the writer’s absolute interest in animals.

B.To introduce the Daggerwing Nature Centers scenery.

C.To show the environment can inspire and educate people.

D.To prove the subject he has chosen is promising.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Why the Environment Is So Important?

B.Which Planet Can Replace the Earth?

C.How People Should Protect the Environment?

D.What People Can Do to Stop Pollution?

Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.

Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly colored and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.

If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform Impact Guru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.

【1】Why are there so many blind people in India?

A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.

B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.

C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.

D. The environment damages their eyes.

【2】What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?

A. Examining your eyes annually.

B. Strengthening muscles every day.

C. Raising the awareness of physical health.

D. Attaching importance to self-examination.

【3】Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?

A. Smoking a lot. B. Wearing sunglasses.

C. Drinking much water. D. Watching brightly-colored pictures.

【4】What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?

A. How to start a fundraiser online.

B. The importance of raising money.

C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.

D. What should be done to raise money.

It seems that ranking films well is always a tough task. In the hearts of millions of fans, everyone has his own choice. Superhero films are even more so. Recently, The Guardian has chosen three of the most popular Marvel films.

0.3 Blade Ⅱ(2002)

This film continues the story of an earlier 1998’s Blade and is directed by Guillermo. The story once again concerns the mysterious day walker, played by Wesley Snipes. It is an action film full of high technology and the fighting scenes Guillermo expresses are horribly exciting. Not a typical superhero film, in many ways, but a great one.

No. 2 Black Panther (2018)

This superb film is an entertaining adventure, with a richer component (成分) of fantasy than the other Marvel films. The character of Black Panther is recognized as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes. It is a big hit across the board. It also employs Rachel Morrison who is MCU’S first woman cinematographer, a photographer who operates a movie camera. Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, has promised to get more women writers and directors on board. So far, the only Marvel female writer is Nicole Perlman for Guardians of the Galaxy.

NO 1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

It is smart, visually exciting and perhaps above all, funny. And it's funny in a way that only Marvel films can be. It suggests that to some degree comedy can be an important part of the drama. Taika Waititi was an inspired choice as director. Hemsworth plays the role of Thor and Cate Blanchett plays Hela, the goddess of death who also happens to be Thor’s half sister.

【1】Which film is the most popular one according to The Guardian?

A.Blade Ⅱ.B.Black Panther.

C.Guardians of the Galaxy.D.Thor: Ragnarok.

【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Ranking superhero films is easy.

B.BladeⅡis a typical superhero film.

C.Nicole Perlman is the only Marvel female writer so far.

D.Taika Waititi, Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett act in one film.

【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To introduce some superhero films.

B.To advertise for some films.

C.To comment on the Marvels history.

D.To advise people to learn from heroes.

【1】In case of___________(紧急情况), I always carry extra cash with me.

【2】My__________(耐心) ran out, and stormed out of my house.

【3】In summer. I like to rest in the______________(荫凉).

【4】The doctor will do a test to____________(证实) that you are pregnant.

【5】She went late at night to__________(接生) a baby for a poor family.

【6】We want our son to have an education that will help him to be well __________(equip)for his later life.

【7】It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some__________(measure) over metres.

【8】To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know the________(strong) and weaknesses.

【9】While watching Titanic, most people couldn’t help crying when it came to the scene ________Jack saves the life of the girl but dies in icy water himself.

【10】Dr Yuan Longping grows____________ is called super hybrid rice.

Habitat for Humanity

Founded in 1942, Habitat for Humanity has built over 400,000 homes and served more than 2 million people around the world. It helps create affordable homes for those affected by natural disasters and homelessness. Its goal is to achieve a world without poor or homeless people.

Peace Corps

Over 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 139 host countries around the world. This volunteer organization began in 1960, working on AIDS relief, business development and information technology around the world. In 2011, 37% of it’s volunteers were serving in Africa, 24% in Latin America and 21% in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It aims to promote world peace and friendship.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a globally known volunteer organization seeking to help children with life-threatening (威胁生命的) medical conditions. The organization was founded in 1980 and has reached more than 193,000 children around the globe. Children with life-threatening medical conditions are selected to have a personal wish come true. This organization creates an unforgettable experience for a child in need.

Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that has helped over 2 million people in the US. It’s famous in the US for its human services programs for at-risk youths, the elderly and homeless people. Approximately 70,000 volunteers help this organization reach its aim. For over 115 years, it's brought meals, medicine and warmth to people in need in the US.

【1】What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To appeal for volunteers and donations.

B. To explain how volunteer organizations work.

C. To give more information about voluntary work.

D. To introduce some famous volunteer organizations.

【2】What is the aim of Habitat for Humanity?

A. To remove poverty and homelessness.

B. To promote world peace and friendship.

C. To help sick children realize their dreams.

D. To provide free medicine for people in need.

【3】What makes Volunteers of America different from the other three?

A. The depth of its influence. B. The range of its service.

C. The number of its volunteers. D. The variety of its work.

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Our school will hold a English knowledge competition, focus on American history and culture. The competition will be held in the hall of us school on October 10th from 3:00 to 5: 00 at the afternoon. Three local teachers and one foreign teacher will be our honorable judge. Those want to take part in the competition should sign up at the office of the Student Council before the September 10th. Students in our school is welcome to join in the competition. Please trying your best and get ready in time. We hope you will have a good knowledge of America through the experience.

Wish you successfully!

Student Council