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四川省南充市2019年中考英语试卷(音频暂未更新)
When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book, and a poor man got it.
The book wasn't very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum(羊皮纸)on which was written the secret of the "Touchstone".
The touchstone was a small pebble(鹅卵石)that could turn any common metal into pure gold.
The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this. The real stone would feel warn, while ordinary pebbles are cold.
So the man sold his house, bought a tent, camped on the seashore, and began testing pebbles. He knew that if he picked up normal pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebbles hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold—throw it into sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. The days stretched into months and the months into years.
One day, however, about midafternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He was used to throwing each pebble into the sea as soon as he picked it up. So when the one he wanted came along, he still threw it away.
So it is with opportunity(机会). Unless we are vigilant, it's easy to fail to realize an opportunity when it is in hand and it's just as easy to throw it away.
Many libraries charge a late fee(费用). If you return a book after a certain date, you pay a fine. But this might be changing. For public libraries, anyway. Some say these fees stop some people from using the library. And the point of libraries is to make books available. So we asked our readers what they think about late fees. Keep them? Or stop them? Here's what two kids bad to say.
☑ Do you use the library?
☑ Have you had to pay for returning a book late?
Fiona Sheehy, 9, NY | Libraries should charge late fees. Do you enjoy the library? You can discover new books there. But you might not get a chance if kids don't return them. Paying a fee will teach kids to be responsible. This will help when they get older and have a job. Some borrowers return books late. The money can be used to make the library a better place. So late fees are a must. |
Aiden Robinson, 10, CA | Libraries should not charge late fees. Some people just need time to finish the book. Late fees at some libraries have reached $50 for a couple of books. Many kids can't afford that, And a late fee doesn't make people more responsible. What works is sending reminders. Or libraries can provide more overnight service for book return. I learned from the news that this helped in Brooklyn, New York. |
Click www.libraryservice.com to give us your opinions.
Here is some information about two zoos in a city. Let's have a look!
Hua Long Zoo We have many animals from Africa such as lions, zebras and giraffes. This weekend, we are going to have an activity(活动) especially for children. You and your children can know more about Africa and African animals at the activity. Opening times: 9:00 a. m. - 6:00 p. m. on Saturday 8:00 a. m. -T:00 p. m. on Sunday Activity times: 2:00 p. m. - 4:00 p. m. on Saturday Ticket prices: 10 dollars for a person over 18. 5 dollars for a child between 8 and 18. The tickets are free for children under 8. If you come with your child, you and your child can get a 15%discount (折扣), Notice: Don't bring your own food. |
Xing Guang Zoo Welcome to our wonderful zoo! We are especially popular for some animals from China such as pandas, monkeys, tigers and some birds in danger. We are going to have a monkey show this weekend. You can enjoy the monkeys dancing, riding a bike, playing games and even drawing here. Opening times: 10:00 a. m. - 7:00 p. m. on Saturday 7:00 a. m. - 7:00 p. m. on Sunday Show times: 3:00 p. m. —5:00 p. m. on Saturday 10:00 a. m. —12:00 p. m. on Sunday Ticket prices: 12 dollars for a person over 18. lf you are between 7and 18, you can have a 30%discount. The tickets are free for children under 7. Notice: Don't make too much noise. |
Lao She Teahouse opened in Beijing in 1988. At Lao She Teahouse, visitors sit in an old Beijing setting, watch all kinds of traditional Chinese shows and enjoy delicious traditional Beijing-style snacks. Let's see the shows in Lao She Teahouse this week. | |
Acrobatics(杂技) Director: Alfonso Cuaron Stars: Daniel Redcliffe, Rupert Grint Time: At 6:00 pm from Monday to Wednesday Ticket Price:¥40. 5 | Cross Talk Director: Guo Degang Stars: Guo Degang, Yu Qian Time: At 9: 00 pm from Wednesday to Friday Ticket Price:¥50 |
Vocal Imitation Director: Shi Xiaojie Stars: Li Jinjun, Xu Guoli Time: At 6: 30 pm from Friday to Sunday Ticket Price:¥60(Half price on Sunday for children) | Beijing Opera Director: Xu Mengke Stars: Fu Xiru, Zhu Hong Time: At 9: 30 am from Tuesday to Saturday Ticket Price:¥50. 5 |
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