Charity—Humanity‘s most kind and generous desire—is a timeless and borderless virtue, dating at leastto the dawn of religious teaching. Philanthropy（慈善行为）aswe understand it today, however, is a distinctly American phenomenon, inseparable from the nation that shaped it. From colonial leaders to modern billionaires like Buffett, Gates and Zuckerberg, the tradition of giving is woven into the national DNA.
67. Benjamin Franklin, an icon of individual industry and frugality（节俭）evenin
his own day, understood that with the privilege of doing well came the price of doing good. When he died in 1790, Franklin thought to future generations, leaving in trust two gifts of 1,000 Ib. of sterling silver—one to the city of Boston, the other to Philadelphia. According to his instruction, a portion of the money could not be used for 200 years.
While Franklin‘s gifts lay in wait, the tradition he established evolved alongside the young nation. 68. Oftenfarlessfamedmenandwomenhaveplayedacriticalroleinphilanthropy‘sevolution. One of my personal heroes is Julius Rosenwald, who helped construct more than 5,300 schools across the segregated（种族隔离）South and opened classroom doors to a generation of African-Americanstudents.
69. The answer is not just to benefit others. Tax reduction, for one, encouragesthe rich people to give. And philanthropy has long helped improve the public image of everyone from immoral capitalists to the new tech elite. More troubling, however, are the foundational problems that make philanthropy so necessary. Just before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, ―Philanthropy is praise-worthy, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropynecessary.‖
Franklin‘s gifts represent a broader principle. We are guardians of a public trust, even if our capital came from private enterprise, and our most important obligation is ensuring that the system works more equally and more justly for morepeople.70. America‘s greatest strength isnotthefact of perfection, but rather the act ofperfecting.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.
For thousands of years , people have sailed across the oceans to trade , explore and transport goods . However , not every ship arrives at its port of destination . Weather ,war , navigation mistakes and bad luck have caused many ships to sink to the bottom of the ocean. These shipwrecks , which are estimated to number more than three million , have long fascinated us . In addition to being historically important , they sometimes contain greatriches.
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Historical research is a key motivator for shipwreck hunters . Ships carrying documents and artifact can teach us about ancient civilizations and important events . For instance , in 1997 the Pandora , which sank in 791, was discovered off the coast of Australia . The findings from the ship helped us understand the events surrounding the famous mutiny (暴动) on another ship ----- the Bounty . Another important discovery off the US coast in 1996 is widely believed to be the Queen Ann‘s Revenge , the flagship of the private Blackbeard. Profit is another motive for shipwreck exploration ,as companies use advanced sonar , robots and retrieval equipment to find treasure
ships . One such firm is Odyssey Marine Exploration . The company has found hundreds of ships , including , in 2007 , a Spanish sailing ship containing 500,000 silver coins. The ship , which sank 200 years ago in the Atlantic Ocean , carried a treasure estimated to be worth $500 million . Soon after the discovery , a long legal battle over ownership rights took place between the company and the Spanish government . Cases like these are part of an ongoing debate about protecting historically important ships from treasure hunters.
V. Translation
Directions ; Translate the following sentences into English ,using the words given in the brackets. 1.每年春运期间,人们买火车票得排几个小时的队。（queue）
2.一幅油画赠与了该美术馆，以纪念两个城市间珍贵的友谊。（present）
3.小轿车开得飞快，差点撞到正在过马路的人。（so, miss）
4.尽管他是一名颇有天赋的运动员，但他发挥失常，这也是他与金牌失之交臂的部分原因。 （cost）
Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
在你 18 岁生日到来之际，你父亲准备送你一件礼物，并让你做出自己的选择。你会选择哪 份礼物，阐述你选择这份礼物的理由。 A.iphone7s
B.A triptoLondon C.An experience as avolunteer
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Keys:
21-30 may,nor/neither,a,hasbeenworking,making,
because,what,themostunusual.in,that
31-40 B, AC, ABC, BC, AD // D, AB, A, C, CD 41-55 C,A,D,A,C, // C,D,D,A,B, //C,A, B,B, D 56-59 C, D, D, B 60-62 C, C, A
63-66 C, D, A, D 67-70 AC, AB, A, C
Summary:
Historical importance and profit are the two main driving forces for shipwreck explorations . Key information about ancient civilizations and important events can be obtained from the wreckage . Besides , huge treasures can also be found by using advanced equipment . However , the finding of the treasure sometimes sparks legal debateover...
Translation:
1. During annual Spring Festival travel rush, people have to stand in a queue for hours to buy a train ticket
2. An oil painting has been presented to the galley to honor the precious friendship between the two cities.
3. So fast was the car running that it narrowly missed hitting down an old man crossing the road. 4. Through he was an talented athlete, he didn‘t perform his best, which in part cost him the gold medal.
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