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Mount Rushmore is a national monument located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Carved into the side of the large mountain are the faces of four men who were the Presidents of United States. These men were chosen because all four played important roles in American history. The four faces carved onto Mount Rushmore are those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Each face carved into the mountain is about 60 feet tall. George Washington was chosen for this monument because of his role in the Revolutionary War and his fight for American independence. He was the first President of United States and is often called Father of the country. Thomas Jefferson was picked because he believed that people should be allowed to govern themselves, which is the basis for American democracy. Abraham Lincoln was added because he believed that all people are equal, and he helped end slavery in the United States. Theodore Roosevelt was chosen because he was such an influential President and world leader. The man who carved Mount Rushmore was named Gutzon Borglum, and he worked on the monument until his death in 1941. After Gutzon Borglum died, his son Lincoln Borglum took his place and went on with the work on the mountain. Fourteen years were spent creating the faces on Mount Rushmore. Dynamite was used to blast the tough and giant rock off the mountain to make a smooth surface for the faces. George Washington was carved first, and his face began as an egg-shaped piece of rock. Thomas Jefferson was added to the right of George Washington, but his face cracked and had to he blasted off the mountain. Jefferson was then re-carved to the left of George Washington. Lincoln and then Roosevelt were added to the mountain. Snow and a dearth of money slowed down the process of the work, and all work on the monument had to come to an end when there was no money left to continue. What does the word "dearth"(Line 8, Para. 3) mean as used in the text
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Home Few words in the English language have such a special meaning. Home is a place where you can relax, kick back and just be yourself. Just about everyone has a strong opinion of what makes a house a home. And for most people in America, home should be, above all, comfortable. Americans like their homes to reflect their personal tastes. Many do-it-yourselfers enjoy fixing up their house and making it more "livable." They often try to create a cozy atmosphere so that when they’re at home, they’ll really feel "at home." Sofas and lounge chairs may be heavily padded and arranged in groupings conducive (有益于) to relaxed conversation. The bathroom even receives special attention. Carpeted floors, scented soaps, colorful wallpaper and decorative curtains adorn the "comfort room" in many homes. And on average, Americans have more bathrooms than any other people in the world. Americans try to make the most of their space, too. The majority of homes have built-in closets and shelves, and people spare no, pains to add dressers, filing cabinets and closet organizers to maximize their storage space. Although keeping the house neat is often a constant battle, Americans feel it’s a battle worth fighting. People in America keep an eye on the latest trends in interior design. In the 80s, the "country" look dominated the home deconring scene. Rustic furniture and shelves full of old-fashioned knick-knacks created a homey atmosphere reminiscent of rural America several generations back. The 90s have brought in another longing for the past: the retro (怀旧的) 50s and 60s look--plain and simple furniture with square backs and arms and block legs. With all this attention to their homes, you would think Americans place a high premium on housekeeping. In that, however, keeping house doesn’t receive as much attention as it used to. Why The fast-paced lifestyles of the 90s allow little spare time for dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing the tub. Ironically, however, even though more and more women work outside the home, women still do twice as much housework as men. Modem conveniences like the washing machine, the vacuum cleaner, and the dishwasher have taken some of the drudgery (苦差事) out of household chores. But in general, Americans these days take their cue from books like How to Avoid Housework. Keeping house doesn’t get so much attention today due to ______.
Dolphins have the power to make people feel better just by their presence, according to a leading marine biologist. "I cannot explain it in scientific terms but, without any doubt, everyone who sees them in the wild is lifted by them," Jonathan Gordon, of Oxford University zoology department, said. "You only ever see them in the wild if they want you to see them. They are the only wild animal that comes to man of their own free will and that makes you feel privileged. You get a buzz because they are joyful, and you can prove scientifically that they spend a lot of their life playing. ’ Professor Gordon works for the International Fund for Animal Welfare and spends months on, the organization’s research boat. "If things aren’t going well on the boat and you are depressed, the sight of dolphins lifts you and makes you feel better at once. They cannot be doing this on purpose, but I can believe that people who are intensely depressed or suffering from some kind of mental blockage could be eased by swimming among them. " "I cannot go along with those who claim they have magical powers but even though I am scientifically hardheaded I have to admit they somehow make you feel good." That view is shared by the authors of Beyond the Blue, a book on the healing power of dolphins. The authors say that when the mind is calm it triggers the release of a chemical also found in the anti-depressant drug Valium. Jenny Sheridan, of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, said: "Swimming with dolphins will not repair any brain damage. But if the child is suffering from lack of confidence it might help." Mark Simmonds of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, said: "The interaction of dolphin with sick children can be instrumental in recovery. No one can explain why. But the behavior of these beautiful animals induces awe and pleasure in children.\ This passage is mainly about ______.
An important factor of leadership is attraction. This does not mean attractiveness if the ordinary sense, for that is a born quality (64) our control. The leader has, nevertheless, to be a magnet; a central figure towards whom people are (65) . Magnetism in that sense depends, first of all, (66) being seen. There is a type of authority which can be (67) from behind dosed doors, but that is not leadership. (68) there is movement and action, the true leader is in the forefront and may seem, indeed, to be everywhere at once. He has to become a legend; the (69) for anecdotes (轶事), whether true or (70) ; a character. One of the simplest devices is to be absent (71) the occasion when the leader might be (72) to be there, enough in itself to start a rumor about the vital business (73) has detained (留住) him. To (74) up for this, he can appear when least expected, giving rise to another story about the interest he can display (75) things which other folks might (76) as trivial. With this gift for (77) curiosity the leader always combines a reluctance (勉强) to talk about himself. His interest is (78) in other people; he questions them and encourages them to talk and then remembers all (79) is relevant. He never leaves a party (80) he has mentally filed a minimum dossier (档案) on (81) present, ensuring that he knows (82) to say when he meets them again. He is not artificially extrovert but he would usually rather listen (83) talk. Others realize gradually that his importance needs no proof.
(二)小泥人过河 苦难就是河水，我们都是泥人。那么，天堂在哪里 某一天，上帝宣旨说，如果哪个泥人能够走过他指定的河流，他就会赐给这个泥人一颗永 不消逝的金子般的心。 这道旨意下达之后，泥人们久久都没有回应。不知道过了多久，终于有一个小泥人站了出来，说他想过河。 “泥人怎么可能过河呢你不要做梦了。” “你知道肉体一点儿一点儿失去时的感觉吗” “你将会成为鱼虾的美味，连一根头发都不会留下……，， 然而，这个小泥人决意要过河。他不想一辈子只做这么个小泥人。他想拥有自己的天堂。但是，他也知道，要到天堂，必得先过地狱。 而他的地狱，就是他将要去经历的河流。 小泥人来到了河边。犹豫了片刻，他的双脚踏进了水中。一种撕心裂肺的痛楚顿时覆盖了他。他感到自己的脚在飞快地溶化着，每一分每一秒都在远离自己的身体。 “快回去吧，不然你会毁灭的!”河水piáo xiào着说。 小泥人没有回答，只是沉默着往前 nuó dòng，一步，一步。这一刻，他忽然明白，他的选择使他连后悔的资格都不具备了。如果倒退上岸，他就是一个残缺的泥人；在水中迟疑，只能够加快自己的毁灭。而上帝给他的承诺，则比死亡还要遥远。 小泥人孤独而倔强地走着。这条河真宽啊，仿佛耗尽一生也走不到尽头似的。小泥人向对岸望去，看见了那里锦缎一样的鲜花和碧绿无垠的草地，还有轻盈飞翔的小鸟。上帝一定坐在树下喝茶吧。也许那就是天堂的生活。可是他付出一切也几乎没有什么可能抵达那里。没有人知道他，知道他这样一个小泥人和他那个梦一样的理想。上帝没有赐给他出生在天堂当花草的机会，也没有赐给他一对当小鸟的翅膀。但是，这能够埋怨上帝吗上帝是允许他去做泥人的，是他自己放弃了安稳的生活。 小泥人的泪水流下来，冲掉了他脸上的一块皮肤。小泥人赶紧抬起脸，把其余的泪水统统压回了眼睛里。泪水顺着喉咙一直流下来，滴在小泥人的。上。小泥人第一次发现，原来流泪也可以有这样一种方式——对他来说，也许这是目前唯一可能的方式。 小泥人以一种几乎不可能的方式向前nuó dòng着，一厘米，一厘米，又一厘米……鱼虾贪婪地啄着他的身体，松软的泥沙使他每一瞬间都摇摇欲坠，有无数次，他都被波浪呛得几乎窒息。小泥人真想躺下来休息一会儿啊。可他知道，一旦躺下他就会永远安眠，连痛苦的机会都会失去。他只能忍受，忍受，再忍受。奇妙的是，每当小泥人觉得自己就要死去的时候，总有什么东西使他能够坚持到下一刻。 不知道过了多久——简直就到了让小泥人绝望的时候，小泥人突然发现，自己居然终于上岸了。他如释重负，欣喜若狂，正想往草坪上走，又怕自己褴褛的衣衫玷污了天堂的洁净。他低下头，开始打量自己，却惊奇地发现，他已经什么都没有了——除了一颗金灿灿的心，而他的眼睛，正长在他的心上。 他什么都明白了：天堂里从来就没有什么幸运的事情。花草的种子先要穿越沉重黑暗的泥土才得以在阳光下发芽微笑，小鸟要跌倒、失去无数根羽毛才能够锤炼出凌空的翅膀，就连上帝，也不过是曾经在地狱中走了最长的路，挣扎得最艰难的那个人。而作为一个小小的泥人，他只有以一种奇迹般的勇气和毅力才能够让生命的激流荡清灵魂的浊物，然后，找到自己本来就有的那颗金质的心。 其实，每一个泥人都有这样一颗心，就像我们每一个人都可能获得自己的天堂。关键是你想不想去获得，敢不敢去获得，会不会去获得，最后，怎样去理解和认识这种获得。 文章一开头就问“天堂在哪里”那么读完文章后，你知道天堂在哪里了吗你的天堂是什么你打算怎样去获得它
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