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We would like to _______ some money _______ the poor children in our country.
A. raise, for B. raise, to C. donate, with D. donate, for
---- I ________ your advice very much.
---- You are welcome. I hope it is ________ to you.
A. like; unhelpful B. raise; unhopeful
C. appreciate; helpful D. thank; hopeful
We would like to ________ some money ________ the poor children in our country.
A.raise, for
B.raise, to
C.donate, with
D.donate, for
People have used pigeons to carry messages to one another for hundreds of years. In the 12th century, the royal palaces of Iraq and Syria included pigeon houses so the kings could be kept informed of their generals’ victories and defeats on the battlefield. In fact, pigeons were a common way to send messages right up through World War II.
Many countries, such as the United States, England, France, Germany, and Italy, in both World War I and World War II, used carrier pigeons. Not only were the birds often the fastest, most reliable way to send messages, they could also be used to reach soldiers far behind enemy lines, where radios and field telephone lines were useless. Since they could easily be released (釋放) from airplanes or ships, every branch of the armed services used the birds. In World War II, more than 3,000 soldiers and 150 officers were needed to care for and train the tens of thousands of birds in the U.S. Pigeon Service.
Carrying messages could be a dangerous job. Some pigeons performed with such bravery that they became famous and were even awarded medals, such as England’s Dicken Medal of Gallantry. In a few cases, pigeons even became prisoners of war. In 1918 American forces captured a pigeon named Kaiser, which had been trained to fly special missions for Germany during battle. He was taken to America, where he lived to the age of 32. The most famous pigeon of all may have been Cher Ami. Stationed in France during World War I, he carried twelve important messages for American forces. On his last mission, though wounded, he carried a message that saved the lives of 194 American soldiers. For his extraordinary service, he was awarded the French “Croix de Guerre.”
Carrier pigeons are a slightly different breed (品種) from the kind of pigeons you see on city streets. They are much thinner and taller, with longer legs. Many people find carrier pigeons ugly because of their big wattle, a bent buildup of skin on the beak(鳥嘴); however, people who raise pigeons often enjoy this strange appearance and consider carriers the best of their breed.
Today, modern communication methods can carry information from one place to another hundreds of times faster than a pigeon could do. However, few people would argue with the fact that carrier pigeons—especially those that served in the military—have earned their place in history. Stories about brave pigeons such as Cher Ami, President Wilson, and Colonel’s Lady have the power to inspire us as no fax machine or high-speed Internet connection could ever do.
【小題1】Many countries used carrier pigeons in the war because_______.
A.they could be believed in |
B.they were easily raised |
C.they could reach the enemy lines |
D.they could hardly be found by airplanes |
A.Carrier pigeons could fly to places where radios and telephone lines were useless. |
B.For his extraordinary service, Cher Ami was awarded the French “Croix de Guerre”. |
C.In World War II, more than 3,000 soldiers were needed to care for and train the pigeons. |
D.In the 12th century, kings in Iraq were kept informed of the victories and defeats by pigeons. |
A.how carrier pigeons developed in history |
B.how to train carrier pigeons to get victory |
C.carrier pigeons played an important role in the wars in the old days |
D.pigeons inspired soldiers to fight before high-speed Internet invented |
Chairman Mao once said: “It is not hard to do one good deed. It is hard to do good deeds all your life.” Guo Mingyi, 52, a worker in Anshan, Liaoning, did just that. Over the past 20 years, Guo has donated 60,000 milliliters(毫升) of blood. That is the blood of 10 people put together.
Once, on a cold winter of 2009, Guo got a call from the hospital. The doctors told him that a patient needed a blood donation. Guo didn’t have time to eat lunch. He travelled in the snow to get to the hospital. When he finished donating the blood, he was so tired that he fell asleep on the hospital bed.
Guo and his family live a simple life. He and his wife and daughter live in a house of only 40 square meters. They don’t have a lot of money, but Guo saves money to support poor children. In the past 16 years, he has donated over 100,000 yuan to more than 180 poor students. When the parents met him, many cried. “He looks poorer than us,” they said.
Guo has also offered hands to thousands of workers, friends and strangers. His warm heart has moved many people. They call him a “Modern-Day Lei Feng”.
Recently, Chinese leaders called on people to learn from Guo. They say young people especially should learn his selfless devotion(無私奉獻).But Guo said he did these things in order not to get famous. “It’s just that some people need some help, and there should be someone standing out to give them a hand,” he said.
【小題1】When was Guo Mingyi born in Anshan, Liaoning?
A.In 1940 | B.In 1950 | C.In 1960 | D.In 1970 |
A.Because they are good friends. |
B.Because he had no money to eat lunch. |
C.Because he wanted to sleep in the hospital |
D.Because he wanted to help the patient very much. |
A.He is a common businessman. |
B.He has a very rich family. |
C.He wants to be famous a lot. |
D.He devotes what he has to helping others |
A.To learn from Gou Mingyi’s selfless devotion. |
B.To donate blood to the people in need. |
C.To raise money for poor students. |
D.To remember Lei Feng. |
A.Sports news | B.Health care | C.People | D.Nature |
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