An Extraordinary Change of DirectionMolly Wilson had been a dancer and a mother for many years when she decided to sail round the world to raise money for charity.As a child she had trained as a ballet dancer, but at 15 she had grown too tall for classical ballet, so she became a member of a pop dance teamShe got married, and after she had chi ldren she retired from show business to bring them up.They grew up, and when they were 18 they left home.She says,"When I decided to do the round-the-world race, my husband thought I was borerd because the children had left home.He was also worried because I had never sailed before I was not bored, but I had met some people who told me about the race.They had taken part in it, but they had only done one section, say, from New Zealand to Australia.I wanted to do the whole ten-month journey.Before Molly left she did a lot of training, but it hadn' t prepared her for the worst weather which they experienced.She tells one story."One night the sea was very rough and it was very cold.I had gone downstairs when a huge wave smashed into the boat and injured two men on the deck.One of the men couldn' t move because he had broken his leg.They were taken to hospital by helicopter.That was the worst time.By the end of October last year, she had raised more than 50, 000 for charity.She says, "Sometimes I ask myself, what did I do? How did I do it? But then I think, it' s the same as being a dancer.Before I left on trip, I had trained hard.I had got very fit and had prepared myself completely.Then on the trip I was simply a good team member."21.What does the word"extraordinary" mean in the title? ()A.Very ordinaryB.Very unusual and surprising.C.Not special22.The sentence“…… my husband thought I was bored……” in Para.4 meant that my husband thought I felt ()A.dissatisfied because I had nothing better to do at homeB.annoyed because I had to wait long for my children to come back homeC.happy because I could do something I was interested in instead of taking care of children23.The word"section" in the fourth paragraph probably means()A.group of peopleB.part of the trainingC.part of the route of sail24.Which of the following is nearest (closest) in meaning to “ rough” in the sentence“ One night the sea was very rough……” in Para.5? ( )A.not exactB.difficultC.not smooth because of huge waves25.The last paragraph suggests that()A.the qualities she needed for the trip were the same as those for a dancer.B.many years of dancing had already prepared her for the sail completely, so she needn' t do any thing before the journeyC.she should be kind to other team members during the trip

I still remember the college and the teachers ________I visited in London years ago.A. whatB. whoC. thatD. which

阅读还原6选5How to get that job! Interviews can be quite frightening but our top five tips can help you. Don't worry-relax! Remember these things and you'll be fine. ___ Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there. Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time. It's better to be early than late. ___ Think about what the interviewer will ask you. He or she will probably ask about your qualifications (资格) and your experience but they'll also ask you why you want the job as well. Think of some possible questions and prepare your answers before you go. ___ If you wear something new, it will make you feel uncomfortable. It's best to wear something smart but something you like and feel happy in. ___ In the interview, don't sit looking at your feet. Make sure you sit up and look the interviewer in the eye. This makes you look honest and more confident. ___ It's a good idea to ask questions at the interview. Ask about the company or the job. Prepare some questions before the interview. It makes you look more interested if you do this.A. Ask a question! B. Be relaxed C. Wear comfortable clothes. D. Be on time! E. Make eye contact (眼神交流)! F. Be prepared!

Mr. Smith seemed to ________ the confusion on my face, so he came to me and offered a hand with the maths problem.A. findB. catchC. keepD. read

The furniture in her bedroom is quite different from __ in the living room.A. thatB. itC. oneD. which

阅读理解. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A.B,C,D)中,选出最佳选项. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling. In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea. Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women. (1). 3. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital? A.Eight years B.Ten years C.Nineteen years D.Thirty-six years (2). 4. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except that she ______. A.became the first woman physician B.was the first woman doctor C.and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children D.set up the first medical school for women (3). 1. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon? A.She couldn’t get admitted to medical school B.She decided to further her education in Paris C.A serious eye problem stopped her D.It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States (4). 2. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor? A.She was a woman. B.She wrote too many letters. C.She couldn’t graduate from medical school. D.She couldn’t set up her hospital. (5). 5. Elizabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______. A.England B.Paris C.the United States D.New York City

Mr Brown and his wife had a small bar(酒吧) near a railway station. The bar didn't close until midnight because people came to drink while they were ___21___ for trains. So the business was good.At two o'clock one morning, a man was ___22___ sitting at the table in the bar. He was sleeping. Mr Brown's young wife wanted to go to ___23___. She looked around the bar several times, but the man kept sleeping. Then at last she went to her husband and said to him, “You have tried to wake that man several times, and he isn't drinking anything. Why haven't you sent him away? It's too ___24___.”“Oh, no, I don't want to send him away,” he answered ___25___ a smile. “You know, each time I woke him up, he gave me five pounds. Then he went to sleep again.”A. lateB. waitingC. withD. stillE. bed

With the development of science， more new technology ______ to the fields of IT．（ ）A. has introducedB. is being introducedC. is introducedD. was introduced

“How about the dishes, Dear?” “The beef didn’t taste very good. It ______ too long.”A. cookedB. had been cookedC. was cookedD. had cooked

In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter's end. So it's no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered "eggs" that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too."There's something about their delicate nature that appeals to me" says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. "I've broken eggs at every stage of the process—from the very beginning to the very, very end. "But there's an appeal in that vulnerability. "There's part of this sickening horror of knowing you're walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second" Chast's designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil."There's an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world, " says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.The tradition dating back to 300 B. C., was later incorporated into the Christian church. The old symbols, however, still endure. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a young married couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest. (1)Why do people in many cultures prize the egg? A.It is a welcome sign of the coming of spring. B.It is their major source of protein in winter. C.It can easily be made into a work of art. D.It can bring wealth and honor to them. (2)What do we learn about the decorated "eggs" in Russia? A.They are shaped like jewel cases. B.They are cherished by the rich. C.They are heavily painted in red. D.They are favored as a form of art. (3)Why have contemporary artists continued the egg art tradition? A.Eggs serve as an enduring symbol of new life. B.Eggs have an oval shape appealing to artists. C.Eggs reflect the anxieties of people today. D.Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on. (4)Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs? A.She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed. B.She can add multiple details to the design to communicate her idea. C.She always derives great pleasure from designing something new. D.She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.