Even after his death, Mitchell Whisenhunt has found a way to surprise and bring comfort to his wife and young daughter, with some letters he designated to be opened on certain dates.
Mitchell lost his battle with Marfan syndrome at 26. The rare genetic disorder affects the body’s connective tissue, which is used to hold together organs, cells and tissue.
Ashley Whisenhunt, 22, cared for her husband until his death but said she was astonished when she discovered the 30 letters he left for her, their 18-month-old daughter Brynleigh and the community.
The little girl will grow up with a letter every year from her second to 18th birthday from a man she didn’t get to spend much time with but who left no doubt that he loved her unconditionally. “Through his testimony, there is so much she is going to learn,” Ashley told ABC News.
One letter was also addressed to their Longview, Texas, community, thanking them for their support.
“It just blows my mind,” Ashley said of her husband’s secret gesture. “He thought about everybody else instead of himself.”
Ashley said she would respect her husband’s wishes and open each letter as he planned, however there was one special surprise left for her that she said hit her the hardest.
In a spiral notebook that Ashley used before she dropped out of college to care for her husband, he wrote a letter to her asking that she publish a book of poetry he had written.
Mitchell Whisenhunt even planned his own funeral, and the funeral director said he couldn’t tell Ashley because it was Mitchell’s plan and secret. Ashley said she couldn’t help but wonder what other surprises her husband had in store. “There are ones we still don’t know about it,” she said.
1.How many letters will Ashley Whisenhunt receive from her husband?
A. 30. B. 22. C. 12. D. 13.
2.The underlined word “ones” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. books B. poems C. notebooks D. surprises
3.What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Love from Heaven B. Fight against Diseases
C. Respect for Father D. Secrets in Store
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The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of
Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.
* Opening Times
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.
* Location ( 位置)
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.
* Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Train
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route (公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.
Shuttle Bus
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Car Parking
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* Terms
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1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _________ .
A. is located at the center of the CBD in the city
B. has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne
C. admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm
D. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex
2.Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.
A. trains from southern Cross train station
B. shuttle buses around the train station
C. boats across the Yarra River
D. either tram route 70 or 75
3.Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.
A. free car parking B. wheelchair access
C. Internet connection D. transportation service
4.Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________ .
A. are free to all visitors
B. can be purchased by email
C. are checked at the entrance
D. can be printed at the ticket office
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According to the driver’s explanation, it was not his carelessness but the bad road conditions that _________ for the accident.
A. was to blame
B. was to be blamed
C. were to be blamed
D. were to blame
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完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once upon a time there were two brothers who lived near each other. One day, they had a ________ because of some small things. And neither was willing to________ each other.
One morning, there was a knock at door of the elder brother. He ________ it and found a man standing beside the door. “I’m a carpenter(木匠). I’m ________ a few days’ work. Perhaps you would have a few small jobs I could help with.”
“Yes,” said the elder brother. “I do have a job for you. ________ at that farm across the small river. It is my younger brother’s. We had a quarrel, so I won’t like to see his ________ anymore. I want you to build me a 8-foot ________ .” The man said, “I think I understand the situation. Don’t worry. I’ll be able to do a job that makes you ________ .” So the elder brother was very glad and left for the town nearby.
In the evening, the carpenter had just ________ his job when the elder brother returned. But he was ________ to find, instead of a fence, before him, stood a ________ , which went from one side of the river ________ the other! On the other________ of bridge, was his younger brother.
“Do you know the name of the bridge?” The carpenter asked.
“No,” the elder brother was________ .
“OK, I can tell you. Its name is understanding and ________ ,” the carpenter smiled.
Suddenly they began to understand ________ . Surely, between two brothers there should be a bridge rather than a________ . Standing on the bridge, they ________ each other’s hands with ________ in their eyes.
“Could you stay another few days? I’ve a lot of other work for you,” said the elder brother. “I’d love to________ on,” the carpenter said. “But I have many more bridges to build.”
1.A. meeting B. question C. decision D. quarrel
2.A. forgive B. like C. speak D. think
3.A. got B. opened C. shut D. left
4.A. looking for B. looking at C. looking on D. looking up
5.A. See B. Watch C. Observe D. Look
6.A. river B. face C. farm D. eyes
7.A. wall B. bridge C. road D. fence
8.A. excited B. pleased C. moved D. surprised
9.A. begun B. done C. finished D. continued
10.A. surprised B. happy C. anxious D. sad
11.A. house B. fence C. bridge D. river
12.A. till B. between C. across D. to
13.A. field B. side C. end D. stage
14.A. disappointed B. puzzled C. amazed D. worried
15.A. love B. hate C. joy D. anger
16.A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
17.A. river B. fence C. farm D. wall
18.A. brought B. took C. held D. clapped
19.A. smiles B. sadness C. anger D. tears
20.A. leave B. get C. stay D. work
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You shouldn’t accept a lift from a person ________ you don’t know him.
A. until B. unless C. if D. whether
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The world’s population is more mobile (移动的)today than ever before. In 2010, more than 200 million people left their home countries to live in a new country. This is about 3 percent of the total world population. Some experts believe that number will swell to 400 million by 2050. Rates of immigration have remained strong for the last 300 years, but patterns of immigration have changed since World War II. The backgrounds and experiences of today’s immigrants are different from those of the typical European immigrant of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Contemporary immigrants range from unskilled laborers to highly skilled professionals, and they come from and go to countries all over the world.
In the nineteenth century and until World War II, immigration was primarily in one direction- from the Old World to the New World. This is no longer the case. Countries such as Russia and China, which have long been, and continue to be, significant source countries, are now also destination countries. There is also considerable mobility inside regions, such as from one European country to another, or among the countries of the former Soviet Union.
In spite of such differences, the push and pull factors for immigration remain essentially the same as they were 100 years ago. Most people move to another country because they want a better life. For the majority of immigrants, this means better economic conditions. As in past generations, a labor shortage in one country often draws workers from another country, especially if wages are significantly higher. In some small countries, for example, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, there are more jobs than citizens. The demand for labor is so high that the majority of the population consists of foreign-born workers, ranging from highly skilled engineers and financial experts to domestic and construction workers.
In traditional destination countries, such as the United States, however, labor needs have changed. Today, although there is still demand for unskilled labor, there is increasing demand for people with a high level of skill and education. The need for less skilled labor has shifted to other countries. As work on farms and in industry in the United States and Canada once drew workers from all over the world, now work in factories in Taiwan and south Korea attracts workers from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Most global immigration is legal: however, a large number of people also move across national borders illegally in pursuit of employment. Experts estimate that about 15 to 20 percent of immigrants worldwide are in their new countries illegally. The United States has the largest number of these immigrants, followed by South Africa, with significant numbers also in Northern and Western Europe and Mexico. These immigrants face particular challenges because they often must hide from the authorities who might deport them back to their home countries. Their illegal status also means that employers may take advantage of them by forcing them to work longer hours and paying them less than the legal minimum wage.
Although economics remains the most important motivation in all forms of immigrant, other factors are also important. Some people decide to leave their home countries because their actions or political beliefs make it dangerous for them to remain. Others choose to leave because their home country has become too dangerous and unstable, often because of war or political unrest. They wish to find a place that is secure for themselves and their families. Education is also a significant factor for many modern immigrants. They want to raise their children in a place where they can get a good education, which, in turn, they hope will provide them with better prospects for the future. Finally, family and community ties also play a role in immigration decisions. As in the past, once a group of people from one country establishes a community in a new country, more people from that country is likely to follow.
The pattern, direction, and rate of immigration may change as the global economy changes. However, as long as life in a new country is more attractive than life in the old country, immigration will continue.
1.According to the reading, what are the patterns of immigration in China and Russia today?
A. Many people leave these countries while many people also immigrate to them.
B. They are major source countries for immigration.
C. They are major destination countries for immigrants.
D. Some people immigrate to these countries but many more people leave them.
2.Why is the percentage of foreign-born workers so high in Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates?
A. These countries pay very high wages, so they attract many foreign workers.
B. There are not enough native-born workers in these countries so they must recruit workers from other countries.
C. It is very easy to immigrate to these countries.
D. These countries are very stable so many workers prefer to go there.
3.Why do some employers sometimes pay illegal immigrants less than the legal minimum wage?
A. Employers know that they will not complain about their wages to authorities.
B.They often do not speak good English.
C. Authorities might send illegal immigrants back to their home country.
D. Illegal workers often cause problems for employers.
4.Which is not the factor contributing to the immigration?
A. Education
B. Political instability
C. Religious freedom
D. Family and community connections
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阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。答案写
在文中题号后的横线上。
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany. He showed1. (music) talent 2. an early age. He learned how 3. (play) the violin from his father, 4. was a singer. Mozart met Beethoven and5. (impress) by him.
Beethoven met Haydn in 1971.After they had known each other for many years, Haydn encouraged 6. (he) to move to Vienna. Beethoven became very popular in the Austrian capital and stayed there for7. rest of his life. As he grew8. (old)，he began to go deaf . He became 9. (complete) deaf during the last years of his life，10. he continued composing.
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阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(仅限1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Based on recent researches. Distance-1earning is slowly proving as 1.______ (value) as the traditional campus-based form. It is a fixed truth that this form of learning is 2._____ the increase. Moreover, both students and teachers have expressed their 3.___________(happy) with these courses. The best part of distance learning courses is their flexible format. Students can continue 4.__________ (work) and study at the same time without any kind of difficulty. You will 5._________ (provide) with the facilities of a virtual(虚拟的) classroom and a virtual campus. Anyone 6.____ upgrades their professional knowledge to a new level can apply for these courses. With an online study format, the tests and notes can be 7._______ (access) with just a mouse click from your home computer. However, a student 8.________ (attend) an online course must take the time management 9._________ (serious). Every online student must keep 10.___ in mind that proper management of time and study schedule is the key towards success in this format.
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短文改错
假段定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(
)，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
There was a time when Zhang Yu and I was good friends, but now we are like stranger. On his first day in our class two years ago, he had no one to talk. I was the first one to say hello to her , so we became friends. Zhang Yu did well in math or he was always ready to help me with it. One day last month, I told him about what I would be away from school for two days to see a friend. But he told my father about it and made me angrily. Now , I know I was wrong. I decide to say sorry for him, because of I don't want to lose so a good friend.
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