During the years of depression(萧条), food and money were very hard to find and people had to trade things with each other.
One day I was 36 some potatoes from Mr Miller. I noticed a small poor boy hungrily 37 a full basket of freshly picked green peas. Then I was 38 to see that Mr Miller sold the boy a bag of peas for just a marble (弹球).
Mrs Miller, who had been standing nearby, 39_ and told me that Mr Miller loved to trade with the three boys in the village for peas, tomatoes, and other things 40 he didn’t really need any marbles. I left the stand, smiling to myself, 41 by this man.
Several years went by. One day I learned that Mr Miller had died. I took part in the funeral(葬礼), 42_ three young men . They came over to Mrs Miller, hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke with her and moved on, _43_ their eyes.
Our _44_ came to meet Mrs Miller. I mentioned _45 she had told me about the _46. She told me, “Those three young men above were the boys I told you about. They just told me 47 they appreciated the things Jim ‘traded ’with them. Now, at last, they came to pay their debt.”
“We’ve _48 had a great deal of the wealth in this world,” she _49_, “but right now, Jim wouldW#W$W%.K**S*&5︿U consider himself to be the _50_ man.”
Then she gently lifted the 51 fingers of her husband. Resting underneath were three red marbles.
At that time I realized that we would not be 52 by our words, but by our kind 53 . It is said that it takes a minute to find a 54 person, an hour to appreciate him, a day to love him, but an entire life to 55 him.
A.buying B.selling C.borrowing D.hunting
A.reaching for B.glancing at C.staring at D.picking up
A.astonished B.amazed C.annoyed D.worried
A.turned over B.going over C.came over D.coming over
A.but B.otherwise C.or D.although
A.suspected B.impressed C.regretted D.embarrassed
A.discovering B.watching C.finding D.seeing
A.closing B.rolling C.cleaning D.wiping
A.time B.chance C.turn D.decision
A.the story B.the proverb C.the legend D.the joke
A.marbles B.men C.debt D.life
A.why B.how C.when D.what
A.ever B.always C.never D.seldom
A.laughed B.cried C.sighed D.added
A.honest B.happiest C.coldest D.richest
A.lifeless B.regretless C.useless D.hopeless
A.thought B.touched C.remembered D.affected
A.deeds B.things C.remarks D.rewards
A.strict B.honest C.special D.learned
A.ignore B.forget C.recognize D.remind
The afternoon on December 25 in the waiting room , I was the nurse on duty . When I felt sad about having to_36_on Christmas Day , a woman and four small children showed up at my desk .
“ Are you all sick ?” I asked. “ Yes,” the woman said _37_and lowered her head. But when it came to telling me about their_38_ ,things got a little surprising. They all seemed to be well and there was nothing _39_ with their body.
Why did they tell a _40_that they were all sick? I did not say anything but _41_ that it might be a little time before a doctor could _42_ them . The mother said,“Take your time.We can _43_ here. It’s so warm.” When she finished the register chart , I noticed she didn’t write down their address----were they _44_ ?
I looked at the _45_ around the Christmas tree. The children were excited and _46_ to be healthy. The littlest one was pointing at the Christmas tree and say something to the mother. Then I was sure that they came here not because of _47_ but only for warmth.
I went back to the nurses’ station and _48_ the homeless family. The nurses, _49_ about working on Christmas Day like me, turned to feel sorry for the family and decided to _50_.
We bought delicious food in the hospital restaurant and _51_ a big dinner for our guests. We needed _52_. So we put apples in a basket and collected candies and clothes. Just as we were seriously prepared to meet the physical needs of the _53_, our team worked to meet the needs of a family who just wanted to be _54_ on Christmas Day.
Later, as the family was to _55 _ , the youngest child ran to me and said,“Thank you very much. Good bye.’
A choose B work C shop D clean
A angrily B joyfully C weakly D loudly
A plans B jobs C habits D problems
A wrong B new C special D strange
A story B lie C joke D secret
A explained B agree C promised D replied
A visit B educated C see D encouraged
A sleep B eat C dance D wait
A careless B homeless C impolite D unhappy
A family B team C class D police
A seemed B wanted C decided D happened
A fun B hunger C illness D tiredness
A introduced B mentioned C reported D greeted
A writing B learning C worrying D complaining
A leave B stop C watch D help
A prepared B cooked C ordered D started
A vegetables B materials C presents D fruits
A doctors B patients C leaders D nurses
A satisfied B excited C warm D full
A watch B sing C win D leave
Just recently I had been wondering if there was much point in doing little acts of kindness. So often they get 36 , and occasionally they come back to bite you!
Then, just last week, after a long travel, I found myself 37 at a bus station. The bus was four hours late! So, I guess I wasn’t in a good 38 .
That’s when a woman asked me if I had any spare 39 to help her get a bus ticket.
“Oh, sure,” I said sarcastically (挖苦地). “How much would you like?”
As I spoke, I mentally kicked myself for my 40 and reached into my bag for some money. As I handed her five dollars, I heard low sounds from her stomach because of real 41 .
I reached back into my bag and brought out a 42 I had bought earlier. I handed it to her with a(n) 43 that I hoped would make up for my earlier tone of voice. Getting a 44 look at her now, I realized she was extremely tired, like she had had several months of 45 days!
As she took the food, a look of 46 washed over her. In return, she tried to give me a Milwaukee bus ticket! I don’t live in Milwaukee and the ticket will probably 47 be used, but I took it.
A few minutes later she came back over, apologized, and told me she was still 48 of five dollars. I took some singles out of my bag and slipped a twenty in there as well. 49 , the voice in my head told me I was being a fool.
Five minutes later she came back again and tried to 50 my twenty. When I said it was for her so she could get something else to 51 , and that I was completely serious and I wasn’t taking it 52 , she started crying and hugged me.
From now on, when I wonder if it is 53 trying to help someone, I will remember that woman. Maybe I am really making a 54 for someone. So, sure, sometimes my efforts might not be noticed, and sometimes they might come back to bite me, but they might actually 55 another human being!
A.ignored B.appreciated C.acknowledged D.forgiven
A.examined B.trapped C.confused D.delayed
A.habit B.place C.mood D.situation
A.change B.time C.hand D.energy
A.appearance B.attitude C.selfishness D.experience
A.pain B.anxiety C.hunger D.fear
A.souvenir B.ticket C.gift D.cake
A.shout B.smile C.apology D.praise
B.gentle C.good D.cold
A.dark B.tough C.mysterious D.special
A.relief B.regret C.doubt D.anger
A.once B.often C.sometimes D.never
A.ashamed B.aware C.short D.proud
A.Eventually B.However C.Therefore D.Besides
A.return B.show C.share D.earn
A.do B.trade C.add D.eat
A.away B.out C.back D.over
A.hard B.fun C.useless D.worth
A.difference B.profit C.decision D.suggestion
A.excite B.help C.educate D.inspire
Have you ever heard the story of the four-minute mile? For years people believed that it is impossible for a human being to 1 a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proved it 2 in 1954.Within one year, 37 runners 3 the belief barrier.And the year after that, 300 other runners did the same thing.
What happens if you put an animal in a 4 ? Any animal, big or small, will swim its way through.What happens when someone, who does not know how to swim, falls in deep waters? You 5 .If an animal who has not learned swimming could 6 by swimming, why not you? Because you believe you will drown while the animal does not.
These 7 show the power of beliefs.There is no other more 8 force in directing human behavior than belief.Our beliefs have the power to 9 and to destroy.
In a way it is our beliefs that determine how much we’ll be able to 10 our potential.So pay attention to some of your 11 .Do you believe you are weak in mathematics? Do you believe that other people dislike you?Do you believe life is full of 12 ?
Belief is not 13 , however.It’s nothing but the generalization of a past incident.As a kid, if a dog bit you, you believed all dogs to be 14 .To change certain behavior, identify the beliefs associated with it.Change those beliefs and a new pattern is 15 created.
1.A.run B.walk C.swim D.jog
2.A.right B.wrong C.fake D.true
3.A.broke B.built C.faced D.lowered
4.A.cage B.desert C.forest D.pond
5.A.drown B.swim C.float D.sink
6.A.struggle B.escape C.drown D.leave
7.A.samples B.cases C.situations D.periods
8.A.terrible B.reasonable C.considerable D.powerful
9.A.damage B.provide C.create D.withdraw
10.A.discover B.realize C.show D.perform
11.A.problems B.beliefs C.possibilities D.subjects
12.A.surprises B.choices C.problems D.possibilities
13.A.beautiful B.changeable C.strong D.mysterious
14.A.safe B.rude C.merciless D.dangerous
15.A.occasionally B.immediately C.accidentally D.automatically
Even after many years, she still has not forgotten the last day her whole class got together to say goodbye to their dearest schooldays. Those 36 memories always become vivid every time nostalgia (怀旧) drives her feet towards the old 37 , only to find a big old tree with all of their names carved deep into the 38 and the new school houses.
Time has changed each fate beyond any 39 .The jolly "dwarf"(快乐的矮子) of the class has now turned into a 40 businessman. The shy, skinny "bookworm" is now a talented Ph. D. That naughty girl has 41 the well-known athlete and the class beauty a movie star. But she, a 42 addict, was driven by an inner force to put her pen aside and becomes a 43 instead.
Now, she is a teacher, yet she has to 44 learning numerous difficult lessons of life. The more she 45 , the better she understands the value of her teacher's 46 lesson. She has given her students the whole-hearted 47 and tenderness that she once received from her teacher who passed 48 years ago.
Now and then, she catches 49 of a warm look in the eyes of her students, which encourages her to 50 . She hopes to find herself again in her students: always listening carefully and appreciating each 51 . To her, that will be the noblest award she could 52 receive in her teaching years.
She tells herself to try her best to understand and take life at its deepest. 53 she hasn't enough teaching experience she will give her students the 54 that are not written in the lesson plans, as her teacher used to do. Her teacher's 55 "The giving of love is an education in itself" will be always in her mind.
A.easy B.interesting C.unforgettable D.clear
A.place B.school C.town D.building
A.top B.leaf C.root D.trunk
A.expectation B.question C.answer D.plan
A.lucky B.successful C.brave D.loyal
A.become B.developed C.changed D.shown
A.drama B.film C.literature D.science
A.writer B.businessman C.headmaster D.teacher
A.continue B.agree C.support D.expect
A.hopes B.passes C.experiences D.meets
A.next B.present C.real D.last
A.enthusiasm B.explanation C.pleasure D.present
A.down B.out C.away D.by
A.eye B.sight C.view D.scene
A.set out B.go through C.carry on D.stay up
A.situation B.person C.environment D.lesson
A.still B.ever C.even D.yet
A.Though B.When C.Before D.Until
A.contributions B.teachings C.statements D.instructions
A.talking B.telling C.speaking D.saying
When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to Disneyland in America. It wasn’t the first time I had been 36 . Like most English children I learned French 37 school and I had often been to France, so I 38 speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand 39 . But 40 I went to America, I was really looking forward to__41_ a nice easy holiday without any 42 problems.
__43__wrong I was! The misunderstanding began 44 the airport. I was looking for a 45__telephone to give my friend Danny a 46 and tell her I had arrived. A 47 old man saw me looking lost and asked 48 __ he could help me.
“Yes.” I said,“I was to give my friend a ring. ”“Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting 49 ? But aren’t you a bit young?”“ 50 is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived. Can you tell me 51 there’s a phone box?”“Oh!” he said, “there’s phone downstairs.”
When at last we did meet up, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,”she said to me, “I had so many 52 at first. There are lots of words which the Americans 53 differently in meaning from us British. You’ll soon get used to 54 funny things they say. Most of the 55 , British and American people understand each other!”
A.out B.away C.outside D.abroad
A.from B.during C.at D.after
A.get used to B.was used to C.used to D.used
A.English B.French C.Russian D.Latin
A.when B.while C.if D.for
A.buying B.having C.giving D.receiving
A.time B.human C.language D.money
A.Too B.What a C.What D.How
A.with B.to C.over D.at
A.cheap B.popular C.public D.good
A.letter B.ring C.news D.information
A.friendly B.strange C.stupid D.tough
A.that B.if C.where D.when
A.to marry B.to be married C.marrying D.married
A.You B.She C.Who D.He
A.where B.in which C.over there D.that
A.trouble B.difficulties C.things D.fun
A.write B.speak C.use D.read
A.every B.these C.some D.all the
A.chance B.situation C.condition D.time
Today, many people are starving to death. Recently, a man who wanted to understand the conditions of such people conducted an experiment. He only ate one meal a day for a month but continued to work as he normally did.
During the first five days he was hungry at his 1 mealtime, but after he had drunk a glass of water, his hunger went away. In the morning, when he ate his one meal, he ate quickly and had a 2 amount. During the next few days, 3 he was not hungry during the day, he quickly 4 every food stall (a table on which food is put to be sold), and the smell of food caught his 5 . During the third and the fourth weeks, he had hunger pains and 6 physical strength. He 7 his one meal and ate it slowly, enjoying every bite. 8 it, he knew he would have hardly enough energy to work.
This 9 changed his attitude about some things. Having a cup of tea was not just a pastime. It also 10 him strength. He more frequently noticed overweight people and people who threw 11 leftover food. He realized the importance of 12 for the very hungry person. He could no longer easily 13 by a hungry beggar on the street. But most 14 , he could now sympathize(同情) in a 15 way with the hungry people of the world.
1.A.after B.formal C.regular D.frequent
2.A.large B.small C.ordinary D.common
3.A.if B.when C.as if D.although
4.A.recognized B.noticed C. glanced D.digested
5.A.eyes B.imagination C.attention D.interest
6.A.needed B.lacked C.required D.wanted
7.A.looked forward to B.devoted himself to
C.looked down upon D.took pride in
8.A.With B.Without C.Rather than D.Except for
9.A.action B.movement C.experiment D.performance
10.A.gained B.gave C.took D.left
11.A.in B.up C.away D.about
12.A.food B.meals C.money D.work
13.A.come B.pass C.stand D.stop
14.A.fortunately B.seriously C.necessary D.important
15.A.great B.big C.small D.similar
Our thoughts, words, and actions often cause harm to others and to us. Without reconciliation
(和解), we cannot deepen our understanding and only cause more suffering. "Beginning Anew" is
a(n) 36 of reconciliation. It involves three steps ---- sharing appreciation, expressing 37 , and expressing hurt and difficulties.
In the first step, we share appreciation. We acknowledge the 38 qualities of the other person. The second step -- expressing regret, is to 39 with the other person our regrets for the things we have done or said that might have caused him or her 40 . This requires humility (谦逊), and the 41 to let go of our own pride. In the third step, we 42 our own hurt with mindful and loving 43 without blaming or criticizing. We speak in such a way that the other person can listen and 44 our words. If we 45 the other person, his heart will 46 and he will not be able to hear us. We ask the other person to help us to understand 47 he has spoken and acted as he has , causing us so much pain. Perhaps, later, he can share his feelings 48 we can understand him more deeply. If a strong 49 arises in us while we are expressing our suffering, we should simply 50 and come back to our breathing until the emotion becomes 51 . The other person can 52 us by following his breathing until we are ready to continue. We can enjoy practicing "Beginning Anew" with our partner, our family, or our friends 53 . By doing this, we will 54 misunderstandings from accumulating. Rather, we will take care of them as they arise, 55 we take care of our children.
A.method B.practice C.example D.experience
A.concern B.belief C.regret D.sympathy
A.positive B.poor C.confident D.selfish
A.chat B.compare C.debate D.share
A.pain B.anxiety C.confusion D.loss
A.willingness B.kindness C.happiness D.weakness
A.charge B.argue C.express D.combine
A.speech B.letter C.story D.question
A.trust B.praise C.envy D.blame
A.open B.close C.beat D.melt
A.when B.how C.what D.why
A.so that B.even though C.as though D.in case
A.emotion B.responsibility C.value D.interest
A.continue B.stop C.leave D.repeat
A.quieter B.warmer C.deeper D.stronger
A.forget B.support C.hate D.remember
A.quickly B.carefully C.regularly D.willingly
A.prevent B.protect C.separate D.forbid
A.for B.so C.like D.if
The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to 36 the seats, settled in one of them.
It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of 37 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her 38 into hopelessness and he was 39 to use every possible means to help his wife.
Finally, Susan felt ready to 40 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too 41 to get around the city by herself. Mark 42 to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening 43 she could manage it by herself.
For two weeks, Mark 44 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other 45 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new 46 .
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip 47 . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband 48 , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude(感激). She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 49 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 50 Susan. She was doing it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 51 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 52 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 53 .
“You know, every morning for the 54 week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than 55 . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
A.touch B.grab C.count D.feel
A.weakness B.sickness C.darkness D.sadness
A.run B.sink C.jump D.step
A.inspired B.determined C.honored D.pleased
A.return B.adjust C.contribute D.stick
A.dread B.astonished C.depressed D.frightened
A.volunteered B.attempted C.continued D.struggled
B.as C.until D.after
A.drove B.directed C.accompanied D.sent
A.feeling B.organs C.skills D.senses
A.position B.environment C.status D.role
A.on her own B.in person C.to her benefit D.on foot
A.politely B.calmly C.briefly D.tightly
A.opposite B.separate C.fixed D.lonely
A.took charge of B.took place of C.took advantage of D.took hold of
A.as usual B.as a rule C.as well D.as a consequence
A.respect B.envy C.know D.support
A.what B.how C.why D.who
A.past B.same C.first D.next
A.courage B.will C.sight D.wisdom
My ears are recently full of joyous remarks from my friends such as, “oh, Beckham is so handsome, so cool, that I can’t help falling in love with him!” or “what perfect skills he has!” Yeah, I agree 21 some degree, though I sometimes do want to ask them how much they 22 Beckham, apart from his appearance and how much they know about football 23 scoring goals. It seems funny that we are crazy for things, with which we are unfamiliar or 24 we are uncertain, but we all, my friends 25 I, consider this 26 .
We need these pleasures to brighten up our lives. But that doesn’t amount to craziness 27 nonsense. As an old saying_28_: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We should not __29__anything from its appearance. We should all know, it is one’s good character and great contribution that _30__one a star and unforgettable. Therefore we’d better say __31_about Beckham’s good looks
If we close our eyes, ___32__in deep thought, we can find that the things__33__us to be in true happy, sad or moved ___34__a clear meaning. If we don’t go deeper and just satisfied with superficial(表面) things , ___35__we will find that we have not really gained anything ___36__ our first impression had blinded and misled us, and we’ll remain ignorant___37___ we realize that and make some changes.
It is believed that thinking and going deeper than before is sign of great___38___. If one day we are willing to go deeper into everything, no matter how much it _39___us, we will finally prove how much we have grown up, how much more sensible, mature, and intelligent we have __40__.
A.to B.on C.in D.at
A.learn from B.learn C.know D.know about
A.rather than B.except for C.except D.apart from
A.with which B.about that C.about which D.which
A.not B.as well as C.rather than D.but
A.one of life’s pleasures B.pleasures of life C.one of life’s sorrow D.one of life’s regrets
A.nor B.and C.or D.or else
A.speaks B.talks C.tells D.goes
A.take B.judge C.accept D.conclude
A.makes B.causes C.builds D.create
A.more B.much C.worse D.less
A.fell B.fallen C.falling D.fall
A.that move B.that moves C.move D.moves
A.lack B.have C.include D.cover
A.in fact B.indeed C.in a while D.sooner or later
A.so B.even though C.because D.although
A.even if B.although C.unless D.if
A.joy B.progress C.effort D.work
A.cares B.pains C.worries D.minds
A.come B.made C.had D.become
I grew up poor – living with six brothers, my father and a wonderful mother.We had 26 money and few worldly goods, but plenty of love and attention.I was 27 and energetic.I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could 28 afford a dream.
My dream was to be a 29 .When I was sixteen, I could crush a baseball, throw a ninety – mile – per – hour fastball.I was also 30 : my high – school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who 31 me the difference between having a dream and showing strong belief.One particular 32 with him changed my life forever.
It was a summer and a friend recommended me for a summer 33 .This meant a chance for my first income – cash for a new bike and new clothes, and the 34 of savings for a house for my mother.The opportunity was attracting, and I wanted to 35 at it.
Then I realized I would have to 36 summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn’t be playing.I was 37 about this.
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as 38 as I expected him to be.“You have your whole life to work,” he said.“Your 39 days are limited.You can’t afford to waste them.”
I stood before him with my head 40 , trying to think of how to explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth 41 his disappointment in me.
“How much are you going to make at this job?” he demanded.
“$ 3.25 an hour,” I replied.
“Well, is $ 3.25 an hour the price of a 42 ?” he asked.
That 43 laid bare for me the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal.I devoted myself to 44 that summer, and within the year I was offered a $ 20,000 contract.I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $ 1.7 million, and bought my mother the 45 of my dreams.
A.some B.little C.no D.much
A.happy B.lovely C.angry D.noisy
A.only B.ever C.still D.almost
A.teacher B.coach C.doctor D.sportsman
A.lucky B.satisfied C.hopeful D.surprised
A.taught B.asked C.told D.trained
A.match B.story C.moment D.incident
A.job B.camp C.holiday D.course
A.cause B.start C.need D.amount
A.stand B.call C.look D.jump
A.take out B.cut off C.put on D.give up
A.excited B.curious C.anxious D.disappointed
A.mad B.puzzled C.regretful D.discouraged
A.working B.playing C.learning D.shining
A.shaking B.hanging C.holding D.nodding
A.feeling B.suffering C.facing D.expressing
A.dream B.game C.chance D.life
A.offer B.price C.question D.order
A.study B.sports C.homework D.business
A.clothes B.bike C.house D.goods
I had the privilege to visit the Bridge of Forgiveness in Palawan during the time when I was on the summer’s team.
After the long and exciting week,we had a chance to 21 the place where we were assigned(指定).We 22 the narrow hanging bridge made of two bamboos and a long rope which you can hold 23 for your life as you cross it. I was so afraid of 24 , especially here ,and I think most of us were not 25 to crossing so high a bridge 26 ,our team leader told us that we must cross this bridge in order to see the splendid falls that lie out on the other 27 .
“As you cross this bridge,think about 28 difficult,but it is possible”.
Many times in our lives we face 29 that we don’t expect---broken relationships,betrayal(背叛)of a friend, etc.,and all we can do is 30 . But I noticed that life must go on, and all the burdens must be 31 through forgiveness---forgiveness of yourself and others.
I didn’t understand my cousin 32 she told me I should 33 all those unfriendly guys with 34 . But as I grow older,I realize that lying in the past 35 and guilt will not serve me well.
Once I forgave serious 36 ,I noticed that I couldn’t forget them but every time I remembered them, I 37 . There aer no more pains brought just by the thought of them.
After all,life is good 38 all the hardships pains and difficulties,life teaches me to be 39 in facing and adversity(逆境)while at the same time it makes me 40 to those who suffer, If somebody does something terrible to me,I have to think back the bridge of forgiveness---difficult but possible.
A.admire B.recognize C.explore D.expose
A.came upon B.set aside C.built up D.broke down
A.conveniently B.delightedly C.tightly D.relaxingly
A.distance B.heights C.dangers D.lengths
A.devoted B.limited C.opposed D.accustomed
A.However B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.Anyway
A.side B.hand C.way D.direction
A.happiness B.sorrow C.forgiveness D.entertainment
A.strangers B.environments C.ceremonies D.situations
A.hope B.fight C.forget D.sigh
A.stopped B.unloaded C.added D.charged
A.when B.until C.unless D.before
A.ignore B.tease C.treat D.value
A.patience B.kindness C.courage D.violence
A.matters B.hurts C.counts D.changes
A.disadvantages B.behavior C.friends D.offences
A.ached B.suffered C.smiled D.regretted
A.Apart from B.Rather than C.Instead of D.Regardless of
A.strong B.aggressive C.inspired D.aware
A.considerate B.merciful C.grateful D.sincere
A Love Note to My Mom
When I was a little girl,I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling__21__ in your life. Little did I know you were_22__ every penny you earned to go to__23__ school.
I cannot thank you enough for__24__ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried__25__ piles of law books. I was __26__.Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for__27__? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’ t know Moms__28__be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
As young as I was,that statement kept___29__ in my ears. I watched as you faced the___30_of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a_31__ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you__32__.With your words of wisdom in my__33__mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world__34__.I set out to live my life filled with__35__,seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I__36__found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) __37__one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ ll try that.”
Encouraged by your__38___, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’ s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and__39__meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’ m__40__ it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.
A.found B.played C.kept D.provided
A.saving B.making C.donating D.receiving
A.business B.fashion C.law D.medical
A.what B.that C.which D.where
A.at B.to C.upon D.under
A.amused B.worried C.puzzled D.disappointed
A.roles B.tests C.positions D.shows
A.must B.ought to C.need D.could
A.ringing B.blowing C.falling D.beating
A.choices B.chances C.challenges D.changes
A.professor B.doctor C.reporter D.model
A.in danger B.in action C.in trouble D.in charge
A.weak B.powerful C.youthful D.empty
A.came back B.closed down C.went by D.opened up
A.hope B.hardship C.harmony D.sadness
A.constantly B.shortly C.hardly D.nearly
A.and B.but C.or D.for
A.description B.statement C.praise D.introduction
A.secretly B.curiously C.carelessly D.eagerly
A.doing B.considering C.correcting D.reading
One of the most common social fears is that we are not good enough. Perhaps you feel you won’t 21 others because they are more confident, successful, intelligent or attractive than you. Such thinking is misguided. The 22 of doing well is accepting yourself as you are.
When I was a student, I kept a diary filled with 23 memories. Some were painful memories from 24 when I felt hurt, confused, lonely and insecure. I 25 pieces of dreams and personal feelings of anger and hatred, 26 things I enjoyed such as magic shops and coin dealers.
Then a terrible thing happened. 27 dinner one night I realized I had left my diary in the cloakroom(衣帽间)outside the campus dining hall. 28 that somebody might read it and find out the truth about me, I 29 back, but it was gone.
Weeks passed, and eventually I gave up hope of ever finding it 30 . A month later, I was 31 up my jacket in the same place when I saw my brown 32 diary, just where I’d left it.
33 I read through the pages and found that a 34 had written the following, “God bless you. I’m 35 like you, only I 36 keep a diary, and I’m 37 to know there are others like me. I hope things turn out well for you.”
Tears came to my eyes. It had never dawned(开始为人所明白)on me that any one could know my inner feelings and also 38 things just like the way I did.
No matter what you are like, whether you’re rich or poor, brilliant or average, attractive or 39 , there are people like you. Discard(抛弃)your fears of not measuring up(符合期望), and 40 yourself as you are.
A.like B.impress C.consult D.admire
A.idea B.success C.secret D.purpose
A.private B.painful C.wonderful D.simple
A.works B.friends C.neighbors D.childhood
A.described B.hid C.showed D.noticed
A.instead of B.as well as C.in case of D.because of
A.Until B.When C.After D.Since
A.Excited B.Puzzled C.Surprised
A.walked B.searched C.turned D.ran
A.hardly B.soon C.again D.seldom
A.hanging B.looking C.turning D.breaking
A.new B.worn C.broken
A.Nervously B.Happily C.Sadly D.Excitedly
A.friend B.policeman C.stranger D.classmate
A.a lot B.a little C.nearly D.slightly
A.mustn’t B.don’t C.won’t D.can’t
A.sorry B.thankful C.curious D.anxious
A.feel B.enjoy C.remember D.hate
A.strong C.clear D.plain
A.insist B.accept C.help D.balance
Kevin is a boy who might be described as “slow”. He didn’t learn his ABCs as fast as other kids. But Kevin was__1__with people, for his bright smile and big heart won him plenty of friends.
My friend Randy decided they needed a__2__team for boys.Kevin__3__up and practiced hard. But he simply shot baskets. Or more correctly, he threw the ball at the basket. He had a __4__spot near the free throw line(罚球线). He threw and threw, and it __5__went in.
The team did well but they never won a game that season except the night when it snowed and the opposing team never__6__. At the end of the__7__lot(签)of playing against the best team.
Game day arrived. The game went as__8__.Near the end of the last quarter, Kevin’s team stood nearly 30 points behind. It was then that one of the boys called timeout. ”Coach Randy, ” he said, ”this is our__9__game and Kevin has never made a basket. I think we should let him make a basket.”
The team agreed. Kevin wan __10__to stand at his special place near the free throw line and wait. When the ball was__11__to him, he shot and missed. A moment later, Kevin got the ball again, but shot and missed again.
Slowly the other team seemed to__12__what was going on. Both teams circled the boy by their time and all the other players were shouting, “Kevin! Kevin!” Soon everyone in the __13__ joined in.
Kevin attempted again and again, and one of his shots took a crazy bounce on the basket. Everyone held their__14__.The ball dropped in. Nobody remained __15__. Everyone stood and cheered as if one boy had won a world champion.
That day, an undefeated team kept their perfect record. But everybody won because everybody had participated in a crazy conspiracy(密谋) of kindness.
A.patient B.familiar C.popular D.careful
A.basketball B.football C.swimming D.climbing
A.got B.signed C.went D.set
A.strange B.special C.wrong D.safe
A.randomly B.automatically C.possibly D.occasionally
A.showed up B.took up C.started off D.gave in
A.favorite B.difficult C.unfortunate D.important
A.reported B.designed C.arranged D.expected
A.first B.last C.excellent D.poor
A.forbidden B.wished C.trained D.instructed
A.passed B.kicked C.carried D.shot
A.give up B.bring about C.figure out D.believe in
A.school B.gym C.town D.team
A.hands B.breath C.places D.ground
A.seated B.excited C.amazed D.puzzled
试题篮
()