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WhenIwas12allIwantedwasasignet图章ring.TheyweretheinthinganditseemedeverygirlexceptmehadonE.Onmy13thbirthdaymyMumgavemeasignetringwithmyinitials姓名首字母carvedintoit.Iwasinheaven.Whatmadeitevenmorespecialwasthatitwasabouttheonlythingthatwasn'tbeingreplaced.We'dbeenburntoutinfiresthatsweptthroughourareaearlierthatyearandhadlosteverything—somostofthenewstuff东西wegotwasreallyjusttoreplacewhatwe'dlost.Butnotmyring.Myringwasnew.ThenonlyonemonthlaterIlostit.Itookitoffbeforebedanditwasmissinginthemorning.Iwassadandsearchedeverywhereforit.ButitseemedtohavedisappeareD.EventuallyIgaveupandstoppedlookingforit.Andtwoyearslaterwesoldthehouseandmovedaway.YearspassedandacoupleofmoveslaterIwasvisitingmyparents'whenMumtoldmethatshehadsomethingformE.Itwasn'tmybirthdaynorwasitEasterorChristmasoranyothergift-givingoccasion.Mumnoticedmyquestioninglook.You'llrecognizethisoneshesaidsmiling.Thenshehandedmeasmallringbox.ItookitfromherandopenedittofindmybeautifulsignetringinsidE.Thefamilywhohadboughtourhouse13yearsearlierhadrecentlydecidedtodosomeredecorationswhichincludedreplacingthecarpets.Whentheypulledthecarpetupinmyoldbedroomtheyfoundthering.Asithadmyinitialscarvedintoittheyrealizedwhoownedthering.They'dhaditprofessionallycleanedupbyajewelerbeforesendingittomymother.AnditstillfitsmE.25..Theunderlinedwordininthefirstparagraphprobablymeans_____.A.fashionableB.availableC.practicalD.renewable26..Whenshegottheringbackthewriterwasabout_____.A.13yearsoldB.15yearsoldC.26yearsoldD.28yearsold27.WhichofthefollowingisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.Thewriter'sfamilymovedseveraltimes.B.Thewriterneverstoppedlookingforherring.C.Thewriter'sringwascleanedupbythenewhouseowner.D.Thewriterlostherringinthemorningwhenshetookitoff.28.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.MyNewRingB.LostandFoundC.LostandReplaceD.AnExpensiveRing

Mother'sLoveMyteenagesonKarlbecamewithdrawnafterhisfatherdieD.AsasingleparentItriedtodomybesttotalktohimbutthemoreItriedtotalktohimthefartherhepulledaway.Whenhisreportcardarrivedduringhisjunioryearitsaidthathehadbeenabsent95timesfromclassesandhadsixfailinggradesfortheyear.Atthisrate照这样下去hewouldnevergraduatE.IsenthimtotheschooladviserandIevenbeggedhim.ButnothingworkeD.OnenightIfeltsopowerlessthatIgotdownonmykneesandbeggedforhelp.PleaseGodIcan’tdoanythingmoreformyson.I’mattheendofmyropE.I'mgivingthewholethinguptoyou.IwasatworkwhenIgotaphonecall.A.manintroducedhimselfastheheadmasterIwanttotalktoyouaboutKarl’sabsences.BeforehecouldsayanotherwordIchokedup哽咽andallmydisappointmentandsadnessoverKarlcamepouringoutintotheearsofthisstranger.IlovemysonbutIjustdon’tknowwhattodo.I’vetriedeverythingtogetKarltogobacktoschoolbutnothinghasworkeD.It’soutofmyhands.ForamomenttherewassilenceontheotherendofthelinE.TheheadmasterseriouslysaidThankyouforyourtimeandhungup.Karl’snextreportcardshowedamarkedimprovementinhisgrades.Finallyheevenmadethehonorroll光荣榜.InhisfourthyearIattendedaparent-­teachermeetingwithKarl.Inoticedthathisteacherswereastonishedatthewayhehadimprovedhimself.OnourwayhomehesaidMumrememberthatcallfromtheheadmasterlastyear?InoddeD.ThatwasmE.IthoughtI’dplayajokebutwhenIheardwhatyousaiditreallyhitmehowmuchIhadhurtyou.That’swhenIknewIhadtomakeyouproudofyourson.51.BysayingKarlbecamewithdrawntheauthormeansthattheboy________.A.preferredtostayatschoolB.lostinterestinhisstudiesC.refusedtotalktohismotherD.begantodislikehislife52.Therewassilenceontheotherendofthelinebecause________.A.thespeakerwastoomovedtosayanythingtohismotherB.thespeakerwaitedforthemothertofinishspeakingC.thespeakerdidn'twantthemothertorecognizehisvoiceD.thespeakerdidn’twanttointerruptthemother53.Thesentenceheevenmadethehonorrollmeansthat________.A.hewasevenonthelisttobepraisedattheparent-­teachermeetingB.hewasevenonthelistofstudentswhomadeprogressingradesC.hewasevenonthelistofstudentswhohadimprovedthemselvesD.hewasevenonthelistofthebeststudentsatschool54.Whatisthemainideaofthispassage?A.Childreninsingle-­parentfamiliesoftenhavementalproblems.B.Mother’sloveplaysanimportantroleinteenagers’lifE.C.Beingunderstoodbyparentsisveryimportanttoteenagers.D.Schooleducationdoesn'tworkwithoutfullsupportfromparents.55.WhichisNOTtrueaccordingtothearticle?A.KarlchangedalotafterhisfatherdieD.B.WhatKarldidatschoolshowedthathedidn’tlovehismother.C.Karl’smothertriedmanywaystohelphim.D.Karl’steachersweresurprisedathischangE.

Shouldparentseverhittheirchildren?Researchsuggestsmanyofusarelikelytorespondnoandpublicsupportforspanking打屁股hasbeenfallingovertheyears.Butsurveysalsoshowthat75percenttonearly90percentofparentsadmitspankingtheirchildatleastonce.Iwasraisedinazero-tolerancehomefordisrespectandmyparentsoftenturnedtophysicalpunishment.AndnoIdon'tfeelIwasdamagedbyit.Nothingismoreannoyingthanwatchingill-manneredbehaviorfromchildren.Butthereisdatatosuggestthatareturntoold-schoolspankingisn'ttheanswer.TwoyearsagoNewsweekreportedthatithadfounddatasuggestingthatteenswhoseparentsusedphysicalpunishmentweremorelikelytobecomeaggressive.MurrayStrausprofessorattheUniversityofNewHampshireinAmericahasstudiedthetopicofchildrenandspankingfordecades.HesaidthatchildrenwhowerephysicallypunishedhavelowerIQsthantheirpeers.ItmaybethatchildrenwithlowerIQsweremorelikelytogetspankedbutthepunishmentmayhavebeencounterproductive反作用的totheirmentaldevelopmentaswell.Someresearchersmaketheargumentthatoccasionalopen-handedsmacks用巴掌打onthebottomarenotonlyharmlessbutcanhavesomebenefit.LastyearMarjorieGunnoeapsychologistatCalvinCollegestudiedteenswhohaveneverspanked.Thereareagreaternumberofchildrengrowingupwithouteverhavingbeenphysicallypunished.Gunnoe’sresearchsuggeststheydon'tturnoutanybetterthanthosewhoweresometimesspanked.Therearesomeparentswhosimplycannotcontroltheirtempers脾气.ButIstillbelievethatthebestparentsaretheoneswhoareabletoofferfairandfirmdisciplinewithouteverturningtophysicalpunishment.36.Accordingtothefirstthreeparagraphstheauthorwasprobablyhitbyherparentswhen_______.A.theyweredissatisfiedwithhergradeB.sheshowednorespectfortheelderC.theycannotcontroltheirtemperD.theirdisciplineturnsouttobenotstrictenough37.AccordingtoMurrayStrauschildrenwhoarephysicallypunished_____.A.arelessaggressivetowardotherswhentheygetolderB.haveslowerphysicaldevelopmentC.benefitfromoccasionalspankingD.maydeveloplowerIQsthantheirpeer38.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothearticle?A.40percentofchildrengrowupwithouteverbeingspankedB.ChildrenwhosufferlessphysicalpunishmentarebetterstudentsC.Occasionalopen-handedspankingonthebottomarementallyharmfulD.Researchersdisagreeoverwhethersmackingismentallyharmfultochildren

ItwasawintermorningjustacoupleofweeksbeforeChristmas2005.WhilemostpeoplewerewarminguptheircarsTrevormyhusbandhadtogetupearlytoridehisbikefourkilometersawayfromhometowork.Onarrivalheparkedhisbikeoutsidethebackdoorasheusuallydoes.Afterputtingin10hoursoflaborhereturnedtofindhisbikegonE.ThebikeablackKona18speedwasouronlytransport.Trevorusedittogettoworkputtingin60-hourweekstosupporthisyoungfamily.Andthebikewasalsousedtogetgroceries食品杂货savingusfromhavingtowalklongdistancesfromwherewelivE.IwassosadthatsomeonewouldstealourbikethatIwrotetothenewspaperandtoldthemourstory.Shortlyafterthatseveralpeopleinourareaofferedtohelp.Onewonderfulstrangerevenboughtabikethencalledmyhusbandtopickitup.OnceagainmyhusbandhadawaytogettoandfromhisjoB.ItreallyisanhonorthatacompletestrangerwouldgooutoftheirwayforsomeonetheyhavenevermetbeforE.Peoplesaythatasmilecanbepassedfromonepersontoanotherbutactsofkindnessfromstrangersareevenmoreso.Thisexperiencehashadaspreadingeffectinourlivesbecauseitstrengthenedourfaithinhumanity人性asawholE.Andithasinfluenced影响ustobemoremindfulofwayswetoocansharewithothers.Nomatterhowbigorhowsmallanactofkindnessshowsthatsomeonecares.Andtheresultscanbeeverlasting.34.Whywasthebikesoimportanttothecouple?A.Theman’sjobwasbikeracing.B.Itwastheironlypossession.C.ItwasaniceKona18speeD.D.TheyuseditforworkanddailylifE.35.Wecaninferfromthetextthat____________.A.thecoupleworked60hoursaweek.B.peoplewerebusybeforeChristmasC.thestrangerbroughtoverthebikeD.lifewashardfortheyoungfamily.36.Howdidpeoplegettoknowthecouple’sproblem?A.Fromradiobroadcasts.B.Fromanewspaper.C.FromTVnews.D.Fromastranger.37.Whatdothecouplelearnfromtheirexperience?A.Strangersareusuallyoflittlehelp.B.OneshouldtakecareoftheirbikE.C.Newsreportsmakepeoplefamous.D.Anactofkindnesscanmeanalot.

MyteenagesonKarlbecamewithdrawnafterhisfatherdieD.AsasingleparentItriedtodomybesttotalktohim.ButthemoreItriedthemorehepulledaway.Whenhisreportcardarrivedduringhisjunioryearitsaidthathehadbeenabsent95timesfromclassesandhadsixfallinggradesfortheyear.AtthisratehewouldnevergraduatE.IsenthimtotheschooladviserandIevenbeggedhim.NothingworkeD.OnenightIfeltsopowerlessthatIgotdownonmykneesandpleadedforhelp.PleaseGodIcan’tdoanythingmoreformyson.I.’mattheendofmyropE.I.’mgivingthewholethinguptoyou.IwasatworkwhenIgotaphonecall.A.manintroducedhimselfastheheadmaster.IwanttotalktoyouaboutKarl’sabsences.BeforehecouldsayanotherwordIchokedupandallmydisappointmentandsadnessoverKarlcamepouringoutintotheearsofthisstranger.IlovemysonbutIjustdon’tknowwhattodo.I.’vetriedeverythingtogetKarltogobacktoschoolandnothinghasworkeD.It’soutofmyhands.ForamomenttherewassilenceontheotherendofthelinE.TheheadmasterseriouslysaidThankyouforyourtimeandhungup.Karl’snextreportcardshowedamarkedimprovementinhisgrades.Finallyheevenmadethehonorroll.InhisfourthyearIattendedaparent-teachermeetingwithKarl.InoticedthathisteacherswereastonishedatthewayhehadturnedhimselfarounD.OnourwayhomehesaidMumrememberthatcallfromtheheadmasterlastyear?InoddeD.ThatwasmE.IthoughtI.’dplayajokebutwhenIheardwhatyousaiditreallyhitmehowmuchIwashurtingyou.That’swhenIknewIhadtomakeyouprouD.31.BysayingKarlbecamewithdrawntheauthormeansthattheboychangedentirelyand________.A.preferredtostayaloneathomeB.lostinterestinhisstudiesC.refusedtotalktoothersD.begantodislikehismother32.Therewassilenceontheotherendofthelinebecause________.A.thespeakerwastoomovedtosayanythingtothemotherB.thespeakerwaitedforthemothertofinishspeakingC.thespeakerdidn’twantthemothertorecognizehisvoiceD.thespeakerwasunabletointerruptthemother33.Thesentenceheevenmadethehonorrollmeansthat________.A.hewasevenonthelisttobepraisedattheparent-teachermeetingB.hewasevenonthelistofstudentswhomadeprogressingradesC.hewasevenonthelistofstudentswhohadturnedthemselvesaroundD.hewasevenonthelistofthebeststudentsatschool34.Whatisthemainideaofthispassage?A.Childreninsingle-parentfamiliesoftenhavementalproblems.B.Mother’sloveplaysanimportantroleinteenagers’lifE.C.Beingunderstoodbyparentsisveryimportanttoteenagers.D.Schooleducationdoesn’tworkwithoutfullsupportfromparents.

MyYearAbroadThismonthinTravelersCornertherearethreeteenagers’experiencesinyear-abroadprogrammes.MarikoOkada–TokyoMyyearabroadintheUnitedStateswasafantasticexperiencE.I’mnotashypersonandIwasverycomfortablespeakingtoeveryonE.SoIgotlotsofspeakingpracticE.IalsolearnedlotsofinterestingthingsaboutAmericanculturE.WhenIgothomemyfriendsallsaidthatIhadimprovedsomuch!IhopetogobackagaininthefuturE.CarlaFonseca–RiodeJaneiroIspentlastyearstudyingEnglishinLondon.I’mfromasmalltownandLondonisaverybigcity.SometimesIfeltitwastoobig.ThereweresomanypeopletotalktobutIalwaysfeltbadaboutmyEnglish.ImissedmyfamilyandIreallymissedmytwocats.MyroommatewasalwaysusingourtelephonesoIhardlyhadthechanceforanicelongtalkwithmyparents.IthinkitwasagoodexperienceformebutI’mgladtobehome!AlvinChen–HongKongStudyinginNewZealandwasaninterestingexperienceformebutitwasalsolotsofhardwork!IhadEnglishclassessixhoursadayfivedaysaweek——withlotsofhomework.IalsokeptadiaryofmyexperiencE.IliketowriteandIwrotetwoorthreepagesinmydiaryeveryday.OnSaturdaysmyhomestayfamilytookmetolotsofinterestingplacesandshowedmesomanywonderfulthingsabouttheculturE.I’mreallygladIwent!63.Allthethreeteenagerswentabroad.A.tostudyEnglishB.tovisitfriendsC.tohaveaholidayD.tofindajob64.Whodidn’treallyenjoythestayinaforeigncountryverymuch?A.Mariko.B.CarlA.C.Alvin.D.Noneofthem.65.TravelersCornerismostprobably.A.asportsclubnewsletterB.asciencedocumentaryC.atravelmagazineD.anewswebsite

MyfriendKarenandIwerealwaystogether.KarenwasonlyafewmonthsolderthanI.Ialwaysthoughtshewassobeautifulwithlonghairandblueeyes.IlovedKarensomuchbecauseshelovedmeforbeingthewayIwas.IcouldbemyselfandsharemysecretswithherandIneverfeltlikeIwasbeingjudgeD.Wehadsomuchfunandwerereallyquitesilly.OnetimeIaskedmymomtomakeusthesamedressessowecouldpretendweweretwins.Wecontinuedasbestfriendsthroughoutgradeschool.OnedayKarenwasgoingtoanotherfriend’splaceandaskedmetocomealongbutIcouldn’tgobecauseIhadababysittingjobthatafternoon.WewalkedtogethertotheBecker’shomewhereIwastobabysitandthenshecontinuedonherwaywithoutmE.WehadagreedthatIwouldmeetheratthecornerwhenshereturnedandIfinishedmyjoB.Atfouro’clockIrushedtothecornersoIwouldn’tbelateformeetingKaren.JustasIarrivedatthecornerIsawKarencrossingthestreet.InasecondithappeneD.IsawKaren’sbodyflyupintheskyacarhadhither!KarenwasonlifesupportforaweekbeforeitwasdecidedthattheywouldallowhertogoinpeacE.Karen’sparentswantedtodonateherorgans器官tothehospitalbuttherewasnothinglefthealthyenoughtobeusedbecauseshewashitsoharD.IhavenevergotsoclosetoanotherpersonsinceKarendieD.Idomissher!Doyoucherish珍惜yourfriends?Ifyoudon’tpleasedoasyoumaylosethemoneday.32.What’sthebesttitleforthepassage?A.A.horriblecaraccidentC.AnunforgettableexperienceB.Mydearestfriend-KarenD.Anunforgettablegirl33..ThewriterlikesKarenmainlybecause.A.KarenwasbeautifulC.KarenlovedherforwhoshewasB.KarenlookedlikeherD.Karenwaskind34.WhenKarenwashitbyacarshewas.A.onherwaytoafriend’splaceB.onherwaytotheBecker’shomeC.shoutingtothewriterwhowassofarfromherD.headingtothecornerwheresheandthewriterwouldmeet35.WhywereKaren’sorgansunabletobedonated?A.Becauseherparentsrefusedtodothat.B.Becausethedoctorsthoughtitwastoocruel.C.BecauseallofherorganswereseriouslydamageD.D.Becausenopatientsneededorgansinthehospitalthen.

Ienteredhighschoolhavingreadhundredsofbooks.ButIwasnotagoodreader.MerelybookishIlackedapointofviewwhenIreaD.RatherIreadinordertogetapointofview.Isearchedbooksforgoodexpressionsandsayingspiecesofinformationideasthemes—anythingtoenrichmythoughtandmakemefeeleducateD.Whenoneofmyteacherssuggestedtohissleepytenth-gradeEnglishclassthatapersoncouldnothaveacomplicatedideauntilhehadreadatleasttwothousandbooksIheardthewordswithoutrecognizingeitheritsirony嘲讽oritsverycomplicatedtruth.ImerelydeterminedtomakealistofallthebooksIhadeverreaD.StrictwithmyselfIincludedonlyonceatitleImighthavereadseveraltimes.Howafterallcouldonereadabookmorethanonce?AndIincludedonlythosebooksoverahundredpagesinlength.Couldanythingshorterbeabook?TherewasyetanotherhighschoollistImadE.OnedayIcameacrossanewspaperarticleaboutanEnglishprofessoratanearbystatecollegE.ThearticlehadalistofthehundredmostimportantbooksofWesternCivilization.MorethananythingelseinmylifetheprofessortoldthereporterwithfinalitythesebookshavemademeallthatIam.ThatwasthekindofwordsIcouldn’tignorE.Ikeptthelistfortheseveralmonthsittookmetoreadallofthetitles.MostbooksofcourseIhardlyunderstooD.WhilereadingPlato'sTheRepublicforexampleIneededtokeeplookingattheintroductionofthebooktoremindmyselfwhatthetextwasabout.Howeverwiththespecialpatienceandsuperstition迷信ofaschoolboyIlookedateverywordofthetext.AndbymetimeIreachedthelastwordpleasedIpersuadedmyselfthatIhadreadTheRepublicandseriouslycrossedPlatooffmylist.21.Onhearingtheteacher'ssuggestionofreadingthewriterthought________.A.onemustreadasmanybooksaspossibleB.astudentshouldnothaveacomplicatedideaC.itwasimpossibleforonetoreadtwothousandbooksD.studentsoughttomakealistofthebookstheyhadread22.Theunderlinedphrasewithfinalityprobablymeans_________.A.firmlyB.clearlyC.proudlyD.pleasantly23.Thewriter'spurposeinmentioningTheRepublicisto________.A.explainwhyitwasincludedinthelistB.describewhyheseriouslycrosseditoffthelistC.showthathereadthebooksblindlythoughtheywerehardtounderstandD.provethatheunderstoodmostofitbecausehehadlookedateveryword24.Thewriterprovidestwobookliststo________.A.showhowhedevelopedhispointofviewB.tellhisreadingexperienceathighschoolC.introducethetwopersons'readingmethodsD.explainthathereadmanybooksathighschool

Itseemsthatbeautyandwomenaretwins.Youarejoking?NoIamnot.Observeforyourself.AdsonfashionfloodTVscreensradioprogramsmagazinesnewspapersandstreets.Whethertheyhaverealizeditornotwomenarebesieged包围byaseaoffashion.Theyaretaughttothinkthatwithoutbeautifulclothestheywillgrowoldandlosetheircharm魅力.Sowhodares敢toneglect忽视dressingupatthecostoftheirappearanceandyouth?ButIdonotagreewiththeopinionthatwomenhavetoshowtheirbeautythroughtheirlooks.Therichnessoftheirmindsprovestobemorebeautifulandattractivethantheirlooks.A.womanwhohasexperiencedmanytroublesandmaybecalledauntorgrannycanstillkeepupherbeautyifshehassuchexcellentqualitiesasknowledgeabilityakindheartgreatcourageconcernforothersetC.Inadditionoldandyoungbeautifulanduglyarerelative相对的concept.PeoplewhokeepayoungmindwillneverfeelolD.InterestedinnewthingsandeagertolearnmoretheykeepupwiththetidE.Plainly朴素dressedwomenmayhaveatypeofbeautythatispureandreal.Readingandlearningisthebestwaytokeeponeyouthful.Goodbooksarerichsoilwhichcanfeedtheflowerofone’sheartandlooks.32.Accordingtothefirstparagraphwhyarewomencaughtbyaseaoffashion?A.Becausetheyarerich.B.Becausetheyaretaughttofollowanyfashion.C.Becausetheydon’tdaretolookattractivE.D.Becausetheythinkthattheywilllookyouthfulandcharmingwithbeautifulclothes.33.Whichismoreimportanttoawomanintheauthor’sopinion?A.Richnessofone’sminD.B.Looks.C.Followingthefashion.D.Wealth.34.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisNOTtrueaccordingtothepassage?A.Therichnessofwomen’smindsprovestobemorebeautifulthantheirlooks.B.A.womanwhomaybecalledauntisnolongerbeautiful.C.A.womanwhohasexperiencedmanytroublesmaystillkeepupherbeauty.D.Itisnotnecessaryforwomentoshowtheirbeautythroughtheirbeautifulclothes.35.Whatisthebestwayforawomantoappearyoungaccordingtothewriter?A.Dressingup.B.Readingandlearning.C.Feedingtheflower.D.Makingup.

Itwasthefirstsnowofthewinter---anexcitingdayforeverychildbutnotformostteachers.UptonowIhadbeenoldenoughtodressmyselfbuttodayIwouldneedsomehelp.MissFinlaysonmykindergartenteacherOntariohadbeenthroughbestsnowdaysmanytimesbutIthinkshemaystillrememberthisonE.Imanagedtogetintomywoolsnowtrousers.ButIstruggledwithmyjacketbecauseitdidn’tfitwell.Itwasahand-me-downfrommybrotheranditmademewonderwhyIhadtoweartheuglyclothes.Atleastmyhatandscarfweremineandtheywerequitepretty.FinallyitwastimetohaveMissFinlaysonhelpmewithmyboots.InhercalmmotherlyvoiceshesaidBytheendofthewinteryouwillallbeabletoputonyourownboots.Ididn’trealizeatthetimethatitwasmoreastatementofhopethanofconfidencE.Ihandedhermybootsandstuckoutmyfeet.LikemostchildrenIexpectedtheadulttodoallthework.Aftermuchpushingshemanagedtogetthefirstoneintoplaceandthenwithasighworkedthesecondoneontoo.IannouncedTheyareonthewrongfeet.Shestruggledtogetthebootsoffandwentthroughthejoylesstaskofputtingthemonagain.Theyaremybrother’sbootsyouknowIhatethem.SomehowfromlongyearsofpracticeshemanagedtoactasthoughIwasn’tanannoyinglittlegirl.ShestruggledwithmE.Sheaskednowwhereareyourmittens手套?IlookedintohereyesandsaidIdidn’twanttolosethemsoIhidtheminthetoesofmyboots.5.Thelittlegirlwasmoresatisfiedwithher__________.A.trousersB.hatC.bootsD.jackets6.MissFinlaysonhaddifficultywiththelittlegirl’sbootsmainlybecause________.A.thegirlgotthemfromherbrotherB.theywereonthewrongfeetC.thegirlputsomethinginthemD.theydidnotfitthegirlwell7.WhydoestheauthorsayMissFinlaysonwouldrememberthatfirstsnowday?A.Becausethelittlegirlwasinherbrother’sclothes.B.Becausethelittleplayedatrickonher.C.Becausethelittlegirlworeaprettyscarf.D.Becauseitwasthemostexcitingdayofthewinter.8.ItcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatMissFinlayson_______________.A.wasgraduallylosingpatiencewiththelittlegirlB.waslosingconfidenceinthelittlegirlC.becamedisappointedwiththelittlegirlD.gotcuriousaboutthelittlegirl

DuringmyelementaryschoolyearsIusedtocomparemymomwithmybestfriendTiffany’smom.Tiffany’smomalwaysgaveherlotsofmoneytobuythemostfashionableclothesandfavoritefooD.HermomallowedhertodoanythingshelikeD.IreallyadmiredTiffany.Mymomdidn’tgivememuchpocketmoneyandshealwaystoldmethatIshouldbehavemyself.Iwasannoyedwithher.WheneverIdidn’tgetwhatIwantedIwouldcomplaintomymomTiffany’smomwouldgiveherthat!Iwishsheweremymom.EverytimemymomwouldcalmlysayPoorTiffany.Icouldn’tunderstandher.Sheshouldn’tbefeelingsorryforTiffany!Ithought.SheshouldbefeelingsorryformE.OnedayIcouldn’thelpsayingtoMomPoorTiffany?LuckyTiffany!Shegetseverythingshewants!Whydoyoufeelsorryforher?Iburstintotears.Mymomsatdownnexttomeandsaidsoftly.YesIdofeelsorryforher.Ihavebeenteachingyoualessonthatshewillneverbetaught.Ilookedupather.Whatareyoutalkingabout?MomsaidwithcareOnedayshewillreallywantsomething.Maybeshe’llfindoutthatshecan’thaveit.Hermotherwon’talwaysbearoundtogivehermoneyandwhat’smoremoneycan’tbuyeverything.ShecontinuedIhavetaughtyouvaluablelessonsbynotgivingyoueverythingyouwant.You’llknowhowtolookforbargainsandsavemoneybutshewon’t.You’llunderstandthatyouneedtoworkhardtogetthethingsthatyouwantbutshewon’t.WhenTiffanyisagrownwomanshe’llwakeuponedayandshewillbewishingthatshehadamomliketheoneyou’vegot.LifelessonsaremoreimportantthanmodernclothesanddeliciousfooD.IttooksometimebutIeventuallyunderstoodmymom’swords.NowIamahappyandsuccessfulwoman.28.Duringtheauthor’selementaryschoolyearsshe__________.A.wishedthathermomwereasgoodasTiffany’sB.wenttoschoolwithTiffanyeverydayC.usuallycomparedherlessonwithTiffany’sD.sometimesgavelotsofmoneytoTiffany29.Whydidtheauthor’smomalwayssayPoorTiffany?A.ShefeltsorryforTiffanybecauseTiffanywaspoor.B.Shewantedtotellalietocomforttheauthor.C.ShethoughtthatTiffanywasspoiledbyhermother.D.ShetoldtheauthorthisandwantedhertohelpTiffany.30.Whatdowelearnabouttheauthor’smother?A.Shewasstrictandtaughttheauthortobeindependent.B.Shecaredforotherpeople’schildrenmorethanherown.C.Shethoughtthatlifelessonswereasimportantasmoney.D.Shewassopoorthatshecouldn’tgivetheauthormuchmoney.31.Whatcanweinferfromthepassage?A.Theauthorwasquiteannoyedwithhermotherinthepast.B.Theauthor’smotherfeltsorryforTiffany.C.Tiffany’smothertooktheauthor’smother’sadvicE.D.Theauthoristhankfultohermothernow.

Ireceivedpicturesofmydaughterfloating漂浮onalakeinCaliforniA.Rightthereunderthesunduringthehottesttimeofthedayshehasonlyherswimsuittocoverher.WhenIshowedittomystudentsitwasasifIhadshownthemscenesfromahorror__moviE.ButshewillgetdarktheysaiD.That’swhatshewantsItoldthem.Wethinkdarkerskin肤色isbeautiful.Theylookedatmeindisbelief.ItwasasifIcamefromthemoon.ForyearsAmericangirlsspendtheirsummertryingtogetastanned晒黑aspossiblE.InChinaontheotherhandgirlsuseumbrellasallyearrounD.Whatintheworldisgoingon?Thepaleskinwethinklooksunattractive不漂亮iswhatAsianwomenwant.Bothgroupswanttomeettheirculture’sstandard标准ofbeauty.IntheUSifyoucanaffordtogoonvacationinthesummeryouheadforariveralakeorabeachwhereyoutrytogetasmuchsunaspossiblE.Ifyouarerichyoutakeawintervacationinsomesunnyspot.Yourwintertanshowsyourwealth.InChinaonceuponatimethefewwealthyweretheoneswhodidn’thavetoworkoutinthehotsun.Sothewhitertheskinthericherthewoman.Thefolkoperaperformerswhoplaytheseladiesworelotsofwhitemakeup妆容.Thetraditionsurvivestothisday.SoitcomesnaturallythatnoneofmystudentswishestofollowtheWesternwaysinthisregarD.ButnowIamnoticingthatanewbusiness–thetanningbooth美黑店–startedupinChinA.Iadmirethosebraveenoughtodefine给下定义theirownideaofbeautybutIdowonderwhattheirgrandmotherswouldhavetosaytothemaboutit!59.Thestudentswereshockedatthepicturethewritershowedthembecause______.A.theythoughtitshamefulforagirlonlytowearaswimsuitB.thewriter’sdaughterwaswearingverylittlewhileoutinthesunC.itisdangerousforagirltobeoutonalakealoneD.withthepowerfulsunlightthewriter’sdaughterwouldhavegotasuntan60.AccordingtothearticlewhichkindofwomanmeetstheAmericanstandardofbeauty?A.Womenwithblondhair.B.WomenwithaslimfigurE.C.Womenwithtannedskin.D.Womenwithpaleskin.61.IntheUSawintertanusuallymeanstheperson_____.A.ishard-workingB.doesn’thavetoworkC.hasalotofmoneyandsparetimeD.isfromaverypoorfamily62.Thewriter______thetanningboothstartedupinChinA.A.isnotinterestedinB.doesn’tunderstandC.doesn’tlikeD.hasmixedfeelingsabout

HeroesofOurTimeAgoodheartDikembeMutombogrewupinAfricaamonggreatpovertyanddiseasE.HecametoGeorgetownUniversityonascholarship奖学金tostudymedicine—butCoach教练JohnThompsongotalookatDikembeandhadadifferentideA.DikembebecameastarintheNBAandacitizenoftheUnitedStates.Butheneverforgotthelandofhisbirthorthedutytosharehisfortunewithothers.HebuiltanewhospitalinhisoldhometownintheCongo.A.friendhassaidofthisgood-heartedman:MutombobelievesthatGodhasgivenhimthischancetodogreatthings.SuccessandkindnessAfterherdaughterwasbornJulieAigner-ClarksearchedforwaystoshareherloveofmusicandartwithherchilD.Sosheborrowedsomeequipmentandbeganfilmingchildren’svideos录象inherownhousE.TheBabyEinsteinCompanywasbornandinjustfiveyearsherbusinessgrewtomorethan$20millioninsales.Andsheisusinghersuccesstohelpothers—producingchildsafetyvideoswithJohnWalshoftheNationalCenterforMissingandExploitedChildren.Juliesaysofhernewprogram:Ibelieveit’sthemostimportantthingthatIhaveeverdonE.IbelievethatchildrenhavetherighttoliveinaworldthatissafE.BraveryandcourageAfewweeksagoWesleyAutreywaswaitingataHarlemsubwaystationwithhistwolittlegirlswhenhesawamanfallintothepathofatrain.WithsecondstoactWesleyjumpedontothetrackspulledthemanintothespacebetweentherails铁轨andheldhimasthetrainpassedrightabovetheirheads.Heinsistshe’snotahero.Hesays:WehavegottoshoweachothersomelovE.25.WhatwasMutombopraisedfor?A.BeingastarintheNBA.B.BeingastudentofmedicinE.C.Hisworkinthechurch.D.Hiswillingnesstohelptheneedy.26.Mulombobelievesthatbuildingthenewhospitalis___________________.A.helpfultohispersonaldevelopmentB.somethingheshoulddoforhishomelandC.achanceforhisfriendstosharehismoneyD.awayofshowinghisrespecttotheNBA27.WhatdidtheBabyEinsteinCompanydoatitsbeginning?A.Producesafetyequipmentforchildren.B.Makevideostohelpprotectchildren.C.Sellchildren’smusicandartwork.D.Lookformissingandexploitedchildren.28.WhywasWesleyAutreypraisedasahero?A.Hehelpedamangetacrosstherails.B.Hestoppedamanfromdestroyingtherails.C.Heprotectedtwolittlegirlsfromgettinghurt.D.Hesavedapersonwithoutconsideringhisownsafety.

InrainyLondonalwayscarryyourbrollyBIGBentheQueenaplateofhamandeggs-nonono.Ifyou’relookingforasymbolofBritainonlyonethingpassesthetest-theumbrellA.NowIknowwhatyou’rethinking—wehaveraininChinaandwehaveumbrellastoo.CertainlyIwillneverforgetthewayitrainedwhenIlivedinBeijingthesweetsbecameinstantriversandtheskyflashedwithlightningforhoursonenD.Peopledoveforcoverunderbinbagstheshopswereemptiedoftheirplasticponchos斗篷withinsecondsandIfoundmyselfsoaked浸透fromheadtofootmypoorly-chosenskirtandT-shirtnowtotallysee-through.ThiswouldneverhavehappenedinBritain.ForonethingduringmyyearinBeijingitonlyreallyrainedatabout10times.ButalthoughwenevergetaBeijing-stylewashoutinLondonthedrizzle毛毛雨thatdoesfallisallbutconstant.Evenwhentheskyisperfectlyblueyoucanbesureit'sgoingtocloudoverandstartdrizzlingagainwithinthehour.Andwhenitdoesthereischaos.Trainsstopdrains下水道blockandbusesbreakdownasifthiswasthefirsttimethelocalauthoritieshadseenthiswetstuffcomingoutoftheclouds.So—aswithsomanythingsintheUK-it’suptoordinarypeopletosortthemselvesout.Noself-respectingBritonwilleverleavehomewithouthisbrolly--astheumbrellaisaffectionately亲切地known.A.brollyhashundredsofusesevenonrarerain-freedays.A.realgentlemanofLondonwillusehisumbrellaasawalkingstick.A.traditionalgameofcricketcanbeplayedusinganumbrellaasahat.Nordoyoueverhavetobeafraidofrobbers-yourumbrelladoublesasadefensiveweapon.ThereisnobrollymoreBritishthanmyown.Butit'snotfromLondonorManchesteroranywhereintheUK.ItwasagiftfrommyChineseteacher—inBeijing.24.TheauthormentionedherrainyweatherexperienceinBeijingtoshowthat_____.A.manyforeignershaveembarrassingmomentslivinginBeijingB.theraininBeijingisusuallymuchheavierthantheraininLondonC.BritishpeoplearemoreusedtorainyweatherthanChinesepeopleD.bothBeijingandLondonershaveunpleasantexperiencewithsuddenrain25.Theunderlinedwordthisinthesecondparagraphrefersto_____.A.peoplegettingextremelywetonrainydaysB.suddenrainleadingtotraffictroublesC.peoplebeingwell-preparedonrainydaysD.itonlyrainingadozentimesperyear26.Theunderlinedwordchaosinparagraph5probablymeans_____.A.doubtB.excitementC.joyD.disorder27.Thetoneofthearticlesis_____.A.humorousB.optimisticC.objectiveD.annoyed

Youhaveanicesalarybutyoustillfeelshortofmoney.AttheendofeachmonthyouoftenaskyourselfWherehasallmymoneygone?Tohelpyoubetterrunyoursalaryherecomessomemoney-savingtips.Firstyouneedtosetgoalstoencourageyoutosavemoney.Forexampleyouplantohaveagooddressinoneyeartohaveacarintwoyears’timeortobuyahouseinfiveyears.Secondformmoney-savinghabitsandstayawayfromthosethatwastemoney.Learntokeepadiaryofhowmuchyouspendandwhatit’sfor.Thinktwicebeforeusingmoneyonexpensiveskincareproducts护肤品.Thebestwaytokeepyourskiningoodconditionisenoughsleep.Thirdpayattentiontoyourdailythings.LeavenomorethanonelightonwhenyouleavehomE.Buyvegetablesfromamarketwherevegetablesarelessexpensiveandfreshernotasupermarket.Whengoingtoasupermarkettakeanotebookwithyou.Writedownwhatyouwanttobuy.FourthsaveyoursociallifE.Takethedishesthathaven’tbeeneatenupawayfornextdaywhenyouhavedinnerinarestaurant.Whenit’syourturntoofferamealinviteyourfriendstoyourhomecookthedinneryourself.Ifyouaretoattendapartyandanexpensivepresentisneededaskseveralfriendstogotogethertoshareapresent.8.Thepassageismainlyabout.A.fourwaystosavemoneyB.howtosetgoalstosavemoneyC.wheretokeepmoneyD.howtolivewellwithlittlemoney9.Whichofthefollowingdoestheauthorfavor?A.Havesomegoodskincareproducts.B.Enoughsleepdoesgoodtoskin.C.AllthingsinsupermarketareexpensivE.D.VegetablesinamarkettastegooD.10.Ifyouwanttosavemoneyyoushould.A.havedinnerinarestaurantB.buydishesinarestaurantandeatathomeC.invitefriendshomeandcookyourselfD.attendapartyalone11.WhichofthefollowingisNOTsuggestedbytheauthor?A.Makingaplansavingmoney.B.Forminghabitsofsavingmoney.C.Cuttingdownthepriceswhenbuyingthings.D.LeavingfewlightsonwhenyouleavehomE.

OnthefirstdayofsixthgradeallofmyclassmatesandIweresortedintoclasses.Justaswehad41mygoodfriendsandIwereinthe42classincludingDerekaboyI'veknownforalongtimE.Hewasthekindofguywhobrought43intoanythingandwasnicetoeveryonE.ForthefirstfewmonthsofschoolDerekwaswell.He44hisMapleLeafjersey运动衫toschoolalmosteverydaybecausethatwashis45NationalHockeyLeagueNHLteam.Hespentallofthefallandmostofthewinter46soccerwiththeotherguysguardingthenet47inabigsnowstorm.ThenafewweeksbeforeschoolendedfortheChristmasholidaysDerek48comingtoschool.Ididn'tthinkmuchofitatthetime—Ijustkeptfollowingmybusy49.ButonthemorningofDecember192013ourclasswasexcitedbecauseitwasthesecond-to-lastdayofschool50vacation.Weplannedtodoprettymuchnothingallday.Thenaswe51intocraftmakinggame-playingandchattingmodeourEnglishteacherwalkedintothe52.Hernosewasbrightredasifshehadbeen53.Thentheschoolprincipalwhowasalsocryingwalkedin.Shewas54byabunchofpeoplecarryingDerek'belongings.Ourprincipalmovedtothefrontoftheclassandwe55fellsilentwonderingwhatpossiblycouldhave56.IhavesomeverybadnewsaboutDerek.saidtheprincipalwithgreat57.SuddenlyIknewinmyheartwhathappenedbutIprayedtoGodIwaswrong.LastnightDerekdieD.Hewasa58boyforhesavedalittlegirlfromarushingcar.ThelittlegirlwassavedbutDerekwasinaserious59.Afterafewweeks'rescuehestillleftusforever.Amourningsilence60ontheclass.NoonemoveD.Butforasecondeveryonewascrying.DerekImissyou.IhopeHeavenwillbetheperfectplaceforyou.41.A.plannedB.hopedC.broughtD.won42.A.differentB.familiarC.similarD.same43.A.satisfactionB.reputationC.excitementD.development44.A.woreB.madeC.producedD.dressed45.A.tiresomeB.troubleC.favoriteD.standard46.A.watchingB.noticingC.takingD.playing47.A.evenB.thenC.onlyD.yet48.A.missedB.stoppedC.likedD.enjoyed49.A.tripB.scheduleC.gameD.holiday50.A.onB.duringC.beforeD.after51.A.brokedownB.cutdownC.setdownD.settleddown52.A.frontB.schoolC.classD.office53.A.cryingB.shoutingC.speakingD.talking54.A.attractedB.drawnC.designedD.followed55.A.frequentlyB.necessarilyC.immediatelyD.deliberately56.A.disappearedB.happenedC.arrivedD.lost57.A.darknessB.illnessC.carefulnessD.sadness58.A.brilliantB.braveC.boredD.busy59.A.surroundingsB.environmentC.conditionD.atmosphere60.A.fellB.frozeC.fadedD.focused

YouareanewmanagerattheAmericanbranchofyourGermanfirminChicago.Withafewminutestosparebetweenmeetingsyougotogetaquickcupofcoffee.HeyDavidhowareyou?oneoftheseniorpartnersatthefirmasksyou.GoodthankyouDr.Greeryoureply.You’vereallybeenwantingtomakeaconnectionwiththeseniorleadershipatthefirmandthisseemslikeagreatopportunity.ButasyoustarttothinkofsomethingtosayyourAmericancolleaguebreaksintostealyourspotlight.SoArnoldyourcolleaguesaystoyourbossinsuchacasualmannerthatitmakesyourGermansoulcringe畏缩Sowhat’syourSuperbowlprediction?Imeanyou’reaNinersfanright?Theconversationmovesonandyouwalksilentlybacktoyourdeskwithyourcoffee.YouknowhowimportantsmalltalkisintheU..S..andyoufeeljealousofpeoplewhoareyourcolleaguewhocandoitwell.There’snothingsmallabouttherolethatsmalltalkplaysinAmericanprofessionalculture.PeoplefromothercountriesareoftensurprisedathowimportantsmalltalkisintheU..S..andhownaturallyandcomfortablypeopleseemtodoit—withpeersmenwomenandevenwithsuperiors.YoucanbethemosttechnicallyskilledworkerintheworldbutyourabilitytoprogressinyourjobintheUnitedStatesishighlydependentonyourabilitytobuildandmaintainpositiverelationshipswithpeopleatwork.Andguesswhatskilliscriticalforbuildingandmaintainingtheserelationships?Smalltalk.WhatcanyoudoifyouarefromanothercultureandwanttolearntousesmalltalkintheU..S..tobuildrelationshipsandestablishtrust?Workhardtohone磨练yourownversionofAmerican-stylesmalltalk.Watchhowothersdoit.Youdon’thavetomimicwhattheydoinfactthatwouldlikelybackfirebecausepeoplewouldseeyouasinauthentic.Butifyoucandevelopyourownpersonalversionthatcangoalongwaytowardmakingyoufeelcomfortableandcompetence.28.Theauthorintroducesthetopicofthepassageby______.A.raisinganinterestingquestionB.describinganinterestingsceneC.makingcomparisonsD.tellingasmalljoke29.WhatdoweknowaboutGermanpeople?A.Theyusuallymakesmalltalkinworkbreaks.B.Theyhatemakingsmalltalk.C.Theydon’tmakesomuchsmalltalk.D.Theyaregoodatmakingsmalltalktoo.30.WhatmakespeoplefromothercountriessurprisedinAmericanprofessionalculture?A.Americanworkers’abilitytomakeprogress.B.Americanworkers’attitudetowardssuperiors.C.Thespecialmeaningofsmalltalk.D.Therolesmalltalkplaysinworksettings.31.Whatdoesbackfireunderlinedinthelastparagraphmean?A.bedifficultB.behelpfulC.haveagoodresultD.havetheoppositeeffect

MycolortelevisionhasgivenmenothingbutaheadachE.IwasabletobuyitalittleoverayearagobecauseIhadmyrelativesgivememoneyformybirthdayinsteadofalotofclothesthatwouldn’tfit.IletasalesclerkfoolmeintobuyingadiscontinuedmodelIrealizedthisadaylaterwhenIsawnewspaperadvertisementsforthesetatseventy-fivedollarslessthanIhadpaidThesetworkedsobeautifullywhenIfirstgotithomethatIwouldkeepitonuntilstationssignedoffforthenightFortunatelyIdidn’tgotanychannelsshowingall-nightmoviesorIwouldneverhavegottentobeD.ThenIstarteddevelopingaproblemwiththesetthatinvolvedstatic静电noisE.Forsomereasonwhencertainshowsswitchedintoacommercialaloudnoisewouldsoundforafewseconds.GraduallythisnoisebegantoappearduringashowandtogetridofitIhadtochangetoanotherchannelandthenchangeitback.SometimesthistechniquewouldnotworkandIhadtopickupthesetandshakeittoremovethesounD.Iactuallybegantobuildupmyarmmuscles肌肉shakingmyset.WhenneitherofthesemethodsremovedthestaticnoiseIwouldsithelplesslyandwaitforthenoisetogoaway.AtlastIendeduphittingthesetwithmyfistanditstoppedworkingaltogether.Mytriptotherepairshopcostme$62andthesetisworkingwellnowbutIkeepexpectingmoretroublE.21.WhydidtheauthorsayhewasfooledintobuyingtheTVset?A.HegotanoldermodelthanhehadexpecteD.B.Hecouldn’treturnitwhenitwasbroken.C.HecouldhaveboughtitatalowerpricE.D.Hefailedtofindanymovieshowsonit.22.WhichofthefollowingcanbestreplacethephrasesignedoffinParagraph1?A.endedalltheirprogramsB.providedfewerchannelsC.changedtocommercialsD.showedall-nightmovies23.HowdidtheauthorfinallygethisTVsetworkingagain?A.Byshakingandhittingit.B.Byturningitonandoff.C.Byswitchingchannels.D.ByhavingitrepaireD.24.Howdoestheanthorsoundwhentellingthestory?A.CuriousB.AnxiousC.CautiousD.Humorous

I’mheretogiveyoutheletterSir.AnnaPavlovasaiD.Thankyourepliedtheheadmaster.Shewalkedovertohisdesk.LookinguphefoundherquitenervousOhlittlePavlovayouaren’tanewstudentsareyou?heasked.Annaheldherheadhighwhichstillmadeherlookfaryoungerthanherfifteenyears.I’vebeenatthisballetschoolforalmostfiveyearsshesaidproudly.TheheadmasterlikedthewayshetalkeD.ApairofredballetshoessetallaloneonthetablecaughthereyE.ThatisTaglioni’sshoesI’mverysorrythatthere’snobodywhocanwearittoday.HerfeetweresmallandperfecthesaiD.Toglioni!Thegreatestdancerofallthetime!Thenamesentanunusualfeelingthroughher.HelookedathershiningeyesandthenheaskedHowwouldyouliketotryiton?Asinadreamshepulledontheredshoes.Why?Theyfitperfectly!Hesaidhappily.LittlePavlovaI’veseenyourdance.YouareverygooD.AndshehadwonToglioni’sshoes.ShelittleAnnaPavloawasgoingtobeagreatdancer.Shehadknownthisinherheartsinceshewasalittlegirldancingassoonasshecouldwalkalwaysdancing.DancingwasAnna’slifE.OnedayshewouldshowthebeautyofballettoalltheworlD.AndthiswasthedreamforwhichsheworkedsohardandlivedherlifE.AftergraduationfromtheballetschoolshesoonbecamethebestdancerinRussiA.ButhergreatestcontributiontoballetcamelaterwhenshebegantodanceoutsideofRussiA.Hergreatdancingtookherallovertheworldandproducedaloveofballeteverywhereshewent.21.TheheadmasterfeltpleasedwhenhefoundAnna.A.wasverybeautifulB.wasanewstudentC.lookedfaryoungerthanherrealageD.wasproudofbeingafifth–yearstudent22.AfterAnnaputontheredshoestheheadmastersaidsomethingthatAnna.A.embarrassedB.encouragedC.annoyedD.surprised23.Annabecameasuccessfulballetdancerbecause.A.ShenotonlyhadgotperfectfeetbutalsoworkedhardB.Taglioni’sshoessentanunusualfeelingthroughherC.ShegraduatedfromtheballetschoolD.Shewasadancerbybirth24.WhichofthefollowingisTRUE?A.Anna’sdancingproducedaloveforbeautyofballetonlyinRussiA.B.AnnadevotedallherlifetoballeteducationC.Annadecidedtobeagreatdancerwhenshewasquitesmall.D.Annadancedaroundtheworldwhenshewasstillinballetschool.

AsthelightdiedoutoftheskyandIwatchedthecolourofthesnowonthemountaintopschangeIfeltIwaswakingfrommyunhappydreamandIbegantounderstandhowmuchIlovedAgnes.ShehadbeentheonewhohadalwaysguidedandsupportedmeandnowIrealizedIneededherlovefortherestofmylifE.HadfallinginlovewithDorabeenamistake?WehadbothbeenveryyoungitistruE.IhadalwayscalledAgnessisterandnowperhapsInolongerhadtherighttoaskwhetherherloveformewasmorethansisterly.HoweverIdecidedtoreturnandtravelledhometoEnglandafterthreeyearsofabsencE.IwasdelightedtofindthatTraddleshadmarriedhisSophyandwasdoingwellasalawyer.MyaunthadmovedbacktoheroldDoverhouseandwaslivinghappilytherewithMrDickandPeggotty.WhenIvisitedmyauntItooktheopportunityofaskingheraboutAgnes.Hasshe—hassheanyyoungmanshe’dliketomarry?Iaskedaslightlyaspossible.MyauntlookedcarefullyatmeassherepliedIsuspectshehasDaviD.She’snevermentionedittomebutIthink—Ifeelsureshe’sgoingtomarrysoon.Iwasfirmwithmyselfanddidnotshowmyfeelings.IborrowedahorseandrodetoCanterburytoaskAgnesmyself.WhenIsawthatbeautifulgentlefaceagainIknewIhadcomehomE.IknewhowdearshewastomeandwouldalwaysbE.AgnesIsaidIamsogratefultoyouformakingmewhatIamforhelpingmetobegood!ButIthinkyouhaveasecret.LetmeshareitAgnesasyourbrother!Tellmewhomyoulove!Agnesturnedawayfrommeandburstintotears.SomehowthesetearsdidnotsaddenmebutgavemehopE.MydearAgnes!Don’tcry!Davidleaveme!Ican’ttalkaboutitnow!shesobbeD.Agnesyou’redearertomethananythingintheworlD.Don’tthinkI’llbejealousofanymanyouchoosetomarry.Ionlywantyoutobehappy!Shehadstoppedcryingnowandwascalmer.IfIhaveasecretDaviditis—notanewonE.Ithasbeenmysecret—foralongtime!IwaswildwithhopE.Notanewone!Didshemean...?DearestAgnes!DareIhopetocallyoumorethanasister!Shewasinmyarmsandsobbingagainbutthistimewithhappiness.IwentawayAgneslovingyou!Ireturnedhomelovingyou!Weheldeachotherforsometimesurenowofeachother’slovE.ThereissomethingImusttellyouDavidshesaidgentlylookingcalmlyintomyfacE.Ihavelovedyouallmylife!SheaddedAndsomethingelse—beforeoursweetDoradiedsheaskedme—canyouguess—tofilltheemptyplaceinyourheart.AndAgneslaidherheadonmyshoulderandcrieD.AndIcriedwithheralthoughwewerebothsohappy.66.Thenarrator叙述者ofthepassagemightbe________.A.AgnesB.DavidC.DoraD.Traddles67.Whatcanweknowfromthefirstparagraph?A.Ihadjusthadaterribledream.B.Agnesguidedmetothemountaintop.C.IwantedtoseeDoraverymuch.D.IdearlylovedAgnesmyfirmsupporter.68.TheunderlinedpartaslightlyaspossibleinParagraph3isusedto________.A.hidemyfeelingsB.expressmywishestoherC.showmyeagernesstoseeherD.indicatemydisappointment69.Whichofthefollowingistrueaccordingtothepassage?A.Davidhadbeenabroadforthreemonths.B.AgnescriedbecauseDavidaskedhertomarrysomeoneelsE.C.AgneslovedDaviddearlybutDavidwasnotsureofthatatfirst.D.DoradidnotknowthatAgneslovedDaviD.70.Whichmightbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.ReturningfromabroadB.DiscoveryoftrueloveC.DreamsandeffortsD.LovebetweenDavidandDora

IwasbornandraisedinEnglandinaculturewhereprivacyandkeepingyourselftoyourselfwerevaluedtraditions.SpeakingtostrangerswasnotencourageD.Peopleweremosthospitableandfriendly—butonlyoncetheyhadbeenintroducedtonewpeoplE.HoweverIhavebeenluckyenoughtospendsometimeinbothItalyandtheUSwhereIfoundtraditionsofhospitalityandpolitenesstobeverydifferent.IexperiencedItalianhospitalityfirst-handonacrowdedrailwaycarriagetravellingoneafternoonfromGenoatoFlorencE.SinkinggratefullyintoanemptyseatIwasberated斥责inrapidItalianbyagentlemanwhowasreturningtothisseat－ithadnotbeenspareafterall.IapologizedinEnglishandgotuptoallowhimbackintotheseat.ThegentlemanobviouslyhadnounderstandingoftheEnglishlanguagebuthetoorealizedmygenuinemistakE.Hesmiledandgesturedformetoremainintheseatandhehimselfremainedstandinginthecorridor走廊fortheremainderofthejourney.Theotherpassengersofthecarriagesmiledandnoddedatmeandmademefeelquitewelcomeamongthem.IfeelthatifthishadbeeninEnglandaforeignerwhomadeamistakewouldnotalwaysbesokindlytreateD.TransportalsofeaturedinthedifferencesInoticedbetweenEnglishandAmericanculturE.IflewtoNewYorkonaplanewithmainlyEnglishpassengers.WesattogetherinnearsilencE.NobodyspoketomenorasIexpectedtoanyoneelsetheydidnotknow.Theyfeltitwasnotpolitetointrudeonsomeoneelse'sprivacy.HoweverwhenItravelledacrosstheUnitedStateswhetherbyplaneorGreyhoundbusIwasnevershortofconversation.Conversationwasgoingonallaroundmeandwhoeversatnexttomewashappytointroducethemselvesandaskmeaboutmyself.Theyobviouslyfeltitwouldhavebeenrudenottospeaktoanotherpersonwhethertheywerestrangersornot.28.Thepurposeoftheauthoristotellus________.A.histravellingexperienceB.culturaldifferencestoshowhospitalityandpolitenessC.thecultureshockheexperiencedinItalyandtheUSD.howtoadaptourselvestoanewculture29.WhatdoweknowaboutthepassengersofthecarriagewhentheauthorwastravellinginItaly?A.TheyalllaughedattheauthorforhismistakE.B.Theywereallonthesideofthegentleman.C.Theywouldnotbearamistakeliketheauthor'sinpubliC.D.Theyallshowedtheirunderstandingoftheauthor'smistakE.30.TheauthorprobablybelievestheItalianpeopleare________.A.coldB.rudeC.hospitableD.helpful31.Thelastparagraphmainlytellsus________.A.thedifferencebetweenEnglishandAmericancultureB.whyAmericansliketostartconversationsC.differentattitudesofEnglishmenandAmericanstowardsconversationD.theimportanceofprivacyamongEnglishmen

Youmaynotbeawarebutdigitalcurrency货币isabigpartoftheInternetworlD.QQCoinscanbuyyouaccessories配饰foryourQQimages.MoreimportantlyanewdigitalcurrencyBitcoinisbringingtheworld’scommerceonlinE.Ifyou’retravelingyoucanspendBitcoinsatrestaurantsandhotelslistedatBitcoinTravel.com.InChinaBitcoinscanbeusedtobuygoodsatabout134onlineshopsonTaobao.Andatacafénamed2ndPlaceinBeijingyoucanevenbuyfreshcoffeewithBitcoins.SowhatmakesBitcoinsoattractivetoinvestors?FirstofalltheBitcoinsystemisnotcontrolledbyanyonE.OnecentralauthoritycannotmakepoliciestochangethevalueofBitcoins.ThefixedamountofBitcoinsalsomeanstheycannotlosevaluethroughinflation通货膨胀asallformsofpapermoneyhavedoneovertimE.InadditionaccountsintheBitcoinsystemareanonymousandtransparent.UserscansetupanaccounteasilyandtrackeveryBitcoin.AllofthesefeaturesseemtomakeBitcoinsimmune有免疫力的fromlossbutthatisnotentirelytruE.ThevalueofBitcoinscanvarywildlyasnocentralgovernmentmakesthepriceofthemsteady.Ifthevaluedropssuddenlyinvestorscannotgetanycompensation赔偿ZhaoQingmingaseniorresearcheratChinaConstructionBanktoldChinaEconomicWeekly.AndBitcoinsunlikecompanysharesarenotbackedbyanytangiblefundswhichalsoaddstotheirrisk.WhileChinawillnotrecognizethedigitalcurrencyanytimesoonXinhuasaidlawmakersandofficialsatahearingonNov.18intheUSmadepositivecommentsaboutBitcoin.BenBernankeoutgoingchairmanoftheFederalReservetoldtheWashingtonPostthatthesetypesofcreationssuchasBitcoinmayholdlong-termpromiseparticularlyifitssystempromoteafastermoresecureandmoreefficientpaymentsystem.44.Bitcoinis______.A.actuallyexactlylikeQQCoinsB.onlyusedonlineC.anewcurrencyusedbothonlineandinreallifeD.acountry’snewdigitalcurrency.45.WecanuseBitcointobuythefollowingthingsexcept______.A.onlinegoodsB.goodsat134onlineshopsonTaobaoC.booksinphysicalshopsD.coffeeatacafénamed2ndPlace46.WhatisthedisadvantageofBitcoin?A.thevalueofitcanriseandfallwildly.B.Itcannotlosevaluethroughinflation.C.EverybitcoininyouraccountcanbefolloweD.D.Itcanevenbeusedatsomespecificrestaurantsandhotels.

Noteveryonecansitaroundanddaydreamwhiletwirling旋转hairorworryingabouthowtheyaregoingtostyleitforschoolpicturesoraspecialevent.Somekidshavenohairatallduetoillness.LocksofLoveisanorganizationthathelpskidsdealwiththeirhairlossbyprovidingrealhairwigs假发fromdonors.JessicaMoonaphotoeditordonates捐献herhairwhenevershecutsitwaitingeachtimeforittogrowthenecessary10inches.Idon’tmissmyhairatallMoonsaiD.Anditgrowsreallyquickly.AtLocksofLovethefocusisonhelpingkidswhohavegonebald秃顶andfeelembarrassedtogooutinpublictogoonwiththeactivitiestheynormallyenjoy.LaurenKukkamaawhoworksfortheorganizationbelievesthatitisimportantforkidstoliveouttheirlivesasnormallyaspossiblE.ManytimesalotofchildrenfeelembarrassedbytheirbaldnessshesaiD.Theyhavelowself-confidencesotheymaywanttostopplayingsportsorgoingtosummercamps.Whentheygetthehairwigstheyfeelconfidenttostartdoingthesethingsagain.ForadonorIthinkit’saverypersonaldonationsaidKukkamaA.You’regivingofyourself.Ifyou’relookingforawaytogetinvolvedandgivebackIthinkit’sagreatopportunityforsomeonE.Moonwhofirstdonatedherhairwhenshewas15aftershefoundoutherfatherhadcancersaiddonatingisagoodwaytomakeadifferencE.Thebestpartisthatit’shelpfulforsomeoneanditdoesmakeadifferenceforpatientswhoneedthehairshesaiD.39.OneofthereasonswhyMoonisgladtodonateisthat________.A.sheneedn’tworryabouthowtostyleitB.shelooksmorebeautifulwithshorthairC.shecouldearnextramoneybydoingitD.herhaircouldgrowbackveryquickly40.WhatisthemaintaskofLocksofLove?A.Helpingbaldchildrentolivenormally.B.Teachingpeoplehowtostylehairwell.C.Findingoutwhysomepeoplelosehair.D.Encouragingkidstogetridofshyness.41.AccordingtothetextKukkamaathoughtthat________.A.10inchesofhairmaychangeachild’slifeB.peoplearedevotingthemselvesbydonatinghairC.apersonwithlonghairwillbemoreconfidentD.childrenlikewearingwigsforaspecialevent42.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthetext?A.YoucanmakeadifferenceB.BaldkidsareverypoorC.DonatingyourhairD.Wearingrealhairwigs

DicklivedinEnglanD.OnedayinJanuaryhesaidtohiswifeI'mgoingtoflytoNewYorknextweekbecauseI'vegotsomeworktherE.WhereareyougoingtostaytherehiswifeaskeD.Idon'tknowyet.DickanswereD.Pleasesendmeyouraddressfromthereinatelegram电报hiswifesaiD.AllrightDickanswereD.HeflewtoNewYorkonJanuary31standfoundanicehotelinthecenterofthecity.Heputhisthingsinhisroomandthenhesenthiswifeatelegram.Heputtheaddressofhishotelinit.Intheeveninghedidn'thaveanyworksohewenttoacinemA.Hecameoutatnineo'clockandsaidNowI'mgoingbacktomyhotelandhaveanicedinner.Hefoundataxi出租车andthedriversaidWheredoyouwanttogoButDickdidn'trememberthenameandaddressofhishotel.WhichhotelaremythingsinhesaidAndwhatamIgoingtodotonightButthedriverofthetaxididnotknow.SoDickgotoutandwentintoapostofficE.TherehesenthiswifeanothertelegramandinithewrotePleasesendmemyaddressatthispostofficE.64.DickflewtoNewYorkbecause___.A.hewentthereforaholidayB.hehadworkthereC.hewentthereforsightseeing观光D.hishomewasthere65.WhydidhiswifewantatelegramfromhimA.Becauseshedidn'tknowhisaddressyetB.BecauseshewantedtogotoNewYorktooC.BecauseshemightsendhimanothertelegramD.Becauseshecouldn'tleaveherhusbandbyhimselfinNewYork66.WheredidDickstayinNewYorkA.Inthecenterofthecity.B.Inahotel.C.Inarestaurant.D.Athisfriend'shousE.67.WhowouldsendhimthenameandaddressofhishotelA.Themanager经理ofhishotel.B.ThepoliceofficE.C.Thetaxidriver.D.HiswifE.68.WhichofthefollowingisnottrueA.Dickstayedatanicehotelinthecenterofthecity.B.Dickdidn'tworkonthefirstnightofhisarrival.C.Dickforgottosendhiswifeatelegram.D.Dickwantedtogobacktohishotelinataxi.

ChristmasEvewastomorrow.IhopedoneofthepackagesthatheldacamerahadalreadybeenplacedundertheChristmastreE.ItwastheonlythingIwanteD.Ihadbeendroppinghintstomyparents.Ilovetakingphotos.MybedroomwallsarecoveredwithphotosIhadtakenwithmymom’soldcamerA.I’malwaystryingtocapture捕捉thoseperfectmomentsinwhichyoucanhearthelaughterortouchthebeautifulscenebutmycamerahasalwaysseemedtofallshort.IknewMomhadputafewpresentsunderthetreethismorningsoIwentonahuntinmymom’sroom.IopenedthedoorandfoundmyChristmaspresentwaslyingunwrappedonthefloor—abigpinkcat.IfeltsodisappointeD.Momseemedtonoticethatandshetriedtocheermeup.StacyIgotyourpresenttoday.Iamsoexcitedtosurpriseyou!Ican’twaitIsaiD.ThenextdayIcouldn’twaitanylonger.Ineededtotellher.MommayItalktoyouforasecond?Suredear.Whatdoyouneedtotalkabout?sheaskeD.Andsoitcame—howupsetIwasthatIwasgettingacat.StacythatcatisforyoursisterJulia!shesaidwithasmilE.ThenwhatamIgetting?IaskeD.ShejustsmileD.You’llhavetowaitandseE.NextmorningIhappilygotintothelivingroomandsatnexttothetreE.Ipulledouttheboxwithmynameonitandopenedthewrappingpapertofind...Mycamera!Thankyou!IsaidtobothDadandMom.DadpickedupthecameraandtookapictureofJuliaMomandmE.Ithasbecomeoneofmyfavoritepictures.JustonthatChristmasmorningItooklotsofphotoswithmycamera—mylittlesistermakingafacemyparentsgivingmeasoftsmile—andallofthesephotoshavecometomeanonethingtome:lovE.1.TheunderlinedphrasedroppinghintsinParagraph1means_____.A.talkingoftenB.suggestingindirectlyC.sendingpresentsD.takingpictures2.WhydidStacyfeeldisappointedatfirst?A.Hermothercouldn’tunderstandheratall.B.Hermotherdidn’tbuyheranyChristmasgift.C.Shemistookhersister’sChristmasgiftforhers.D.Shedidn’tfindherpresentinhermom’sroom.3.Wecanlearnfromthepassagethat_____.A.hermotherboughtStacyacameraafterdiscoveringherdisappointmentB.hermotherknewwhatgiftStacywantedforChristmasC.Stacythoughtit’sOKtohaveanoldcameraD.StacyfinallygothergiftonChristmasEve4.Whatisthelastparagraphmainlyabout?A.ThefamilyhappinesscapturedbythecamerA.B.TheniceChristmasthatStacyspent.C.ThebeautifulpicturesthatStacytook.D.ThetruelovethatStacygotfromherparents.5.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.AChristmasgiftaswishedB.LoveismoreimportantthangiftsC.AwonderfulChristmasD.Lovecannotbebought

ItwastimeforMr.RoccotoshutupshopwhenIhurriedintotheflorist’s花店.Nowwhatisitthatyouwant?Mr.RoccoturnedtomE.IwantthemostbeautifulfloweryouhavE.IreplieD.Andjusthowmuchdoyouhavetopayforthismostbeautifulflower?IheldoutawethandshowingaquarterandadimE.Henoddedandthenshowedmeaplantonthecounter.Icangiveyouthisonefor35cents.hesaiD.AwgeeIprotesteditlookslikeaweed!About18incheshightheplantwasinasmallpotcoveredwithfadedredpaper.Nowtrustmeboy—Ipromisethattomorrowmorningwhenyougetupyouwillfindyourmostbeautifulflower.saidMr.Rocco.IknewhimtobeagoodhonestmansoIagreedtotakeit.ItwasalmostmidnightwhenIarrivedhomE.Momwasseriouslysickandusingthefrontbedroom.IlookedintoseeifshewasasleepandthenquietlytiptoedinandsettheplantonthetablebesideherbeD.IwantedhertobesurprisedwhenshewokeonMother’sDay.ThenextmorningIdressedandhurrieddownstairs.ThesunwasshiningthroughkitchenwindowasIlookedintoMom’sroom.Shemotionedformetocomeinandthenglancedoveratthetablewheretheplantwas.Holymackerel!Therewerethreebigyellowtrumpet-shapedblooms.ItwasjustlikeMr.Roccosaid—themostbeautifulflowerIeversaw!WhenIlookedatMomshewassmilingastearsstreameddownhercheeks.Sheheldoutherhandformetocomenearandthenpulledmecloseandhuggedtillithurt.Thenrememberinghercontagiousconditionandthatshewasn’tsupposedtotouchmeshequicklyletmego.MydearMomdiedthenextnight.ThemomentshehuggedmeturnedouttobethemostwonderfulmomentofmylifE.NotonlyhadthatbeautifulplanthelpedshowjusthowmuchIlovedherbutI’dalwaysknowhowmuchshelovedmE.56.Theauthordidn’tliketheplantrecommendedbyMr.Roccoatfirstbecause________.A.thepackingoftheplantwasshabbyB.theplantwasactuallyaweedC.theplantappearedtooordinarytobethemostbeautifulD.hethoughtMr.Roccowasreluctanttodothedealwithhim57.Mother’sconditionwascontagiousLine9Para2for________.A.shewasatthedeath’sdoorB.shesufferedfromtheillnessC.othersweresickofherappearanceD.virusmightspreadfromhertoothers58.Whenmotherhuggedtheauthortightlyshewasshowingthat________.A.shelikedbeinggivengiftsB.shevaluedwhattheauthorhaddoneforherC.shewasawareoftheapproachingdeathD.shewastouchedbythebeautyoftheflower59.Thestoryismainlydevelopedby________.A.timeB.causeandresultC.comparisonD.logic60.Whichmaybethebesttitleofthepassage?A.FlowersofLoveB.A.Son’sLoveforMotherC.LowPriceHighValueD.A.SpecialMother’sDay

Wearemuchhappierinournewhousebecauseithasalargegardenandyouknowhowenthusiasticwebothareaboutgardening.WhenwemovedinamonthagoMarywantedtogetadogtokeepoutburglars.Howeverwefinallydecidedthatitwouldbecheapertoputanirongrilleinfrontofthedoorandgetaburglaralarm.LastweekIwenttoashopandboughtanalarmforjustover£200.Itconsistsofacontrolunitwiththreesmallerunits.Iputthecontrolunitintheloungeandputtheotherunitsinplacebythefrontdoorbackdoorandloungewindows.ThatnightIsoonfellasleepbecauseIwasconfidentthatnoonecouldgetintoOURhouseundetecteD.Ataboutl:50A.m.Iwokeupsuddenlyandheardthesiren.Itwaslikeanambulancedrivingrightthroughourbedroom.Icouldn'tleavethesirenonallnight.Iwentdownstairsinthedark.WhenIreachedthebottomofthestairsI.switchedonthelightandlookedarounD.Ohmygosh.ThebackdoorwasunlockeD.I.rushedtolockitanditwasjustatthatexactmomentthatthe'burglar'disappearedbehindacurtain.Guesswhat?Itwasanordinaryhouselizard蜥蜴.Apparentlythe'alarmsystemhadbeenmadeforAmericanorEuropeanhomesinwhichlizardsareneverseen.Iswitchedthealarmoffandsatdowntowatch.A.fewmomentslateralizardranacrossawallrightinfrontofoneofthealarmunits.Iwon'tbothertofinishthisstorybutifyou'dlikeaburglaralarmsystemfreeofchargejustletusknow.28.Whatdoweknowabouttheauthorandhiswife?A.Theyarepetlovers.B.Theyloveplantsandflowers.C.Theyarefondofcatchinglizards.D.Theyhatetechnology.29.Whathappenedaftertheygotthealarmsystem?A.Itworkedunexpectedly.B.Itdidnotwork.C.A.burglar'brokeintothehousE.D.Theirneighborscomplainedaboutit.30.Whatwilltheauthordoaftertheincident?A.HewillsellthealarmtosomeoneelsE.B.Hewillbuyadogtokeepourburglars.C.Hewillfixthealarmsystemimmediately.D.Hewillfileacomplainttothecompany.31.Howdoestheauthorsoundwhentellingthestory?A.Curious.B.Anxious.C.Cautious.D.Humorous.

AftergivingatalkatahighschoolIwasaskedtopayavisittoaspe¬cialstudent.AnillnesshadkepttheboyhomebuthehadexpressedaninterestinmeetingmE.IwastolditwouldmeanagreatdealtohimsoIagreeD.Duringthenine-miledrivetohishomeIfoundoutsomethingaboutMatthew.Hehadmusculardystrophy肌肉萎缩症.Whenhewasbornthedoctortoldhisparentsthathewouldnotlivetofiveandthentheyweretoldhewouldnotmakeittoten.Nowhewasthirteen.HewantedtomeetmebecauseIwasagold-medalpowerlifterandIknewaboutovercomingobstaclesandgoingformydreams.IspentoveranhourtalkingtoMatthew.NeveroncedidhecomplainoraskWhyme?Hespokeaboutwinningandsucceedingandgoingforhisdreams.Obviouslyheknewwhathewastalkingabout.Hedidn’tmentionthathisclassmateshadmadefunofhimbecausehewasdifferent.HejusttalkedabouthishopesforthefutureandhowonedayhewantedtoliftweightswithmE.WhenwehadfinishedtalkingIwenttomybriefcaseandpulledoutthefirstgoldmedalIhadwonandputitaroundhisneck.ItoldhimhewasmoreofawinnerandknewmoreaboutsuccessandovercomingobstaclesthanIeverwoulD.HelookedatitforamomentthentookitoffandhandeditbacktomE.HesaidYouareachampion.Youearnedthatmedal.SomedaywhenIgettotheOlympicsandwinmyownmedalIwillshowittoyou.LastsummerIreceivedaletterfromMatthew’sparentstellingmethatMatthewhadpassedaway.Theywantedmetohavealetterhehadwrittentomeafewdaysbefore:DearDickMymumsaidIshouldsendyouathank-youletterforthepictureyousentmE.IalsowanttoletyouknowthatthedoctorstellmethatIdon’thavelongtoliveanymorebutIstillsmileasmuchasIcan.ItoldyousomedaythatIwouldgototheOlympicsandwinagoldmedalbutIknownowIwillnevergettodothat.HoweverIknowI’machampionandGodknowsthattoo.WhenIgettoHeavenGodwillgivememymedalandwhenyougetthereIwillshowittoyou.ThankyouforlovingmE.YourfriendMatthew13.Theboylookedforwardtomeetingtheauthorbecause_________.A.hewasalsogoodatweightliftingB.hewantedtogettotheOlympicsandwinamedalC.hewasoneoftheauthor’sfansD.headmiredtheauthorverymuch14.Fromthepassagewelearnthat_________.A.MatthewwasanathleteB.MatthewbecameachampionbeforehediedC.TheauthorusedtohavethesamediseaseasMatthewhadD.Matthewwasanoptimisticanddeterminedboy15.Matthewdidn’taccepttheauthor’smedalbecause_________.A.hethoughtitwastooexpensiveB.hewassurethathecouldwinoneinthefutureC.hethoughtitwasofnousetohimashewoulddiesoonD.hewouldnotbepitiedbyothers

Ibecameateacherat55yearsofagE.Thingsweregoingonsowellduringmyfirsttwoperiods.Thencamemy3rdperiodclass–the8thgraderswithonlyonegirlintheclass.Ithoughttheclasswasbaduntiltheintercom内部通话系统cameonandtheofficewasaskingifIwasinmyclassroom.OfcourseIrespondeD.A.studentwhoknewhewasgoingtobelateforclasshadinformedtheofficeIwasnotinmyclassroom–10minutesafterclassbegan.WhenthestudentcameinandIwalkedovertogreethimhesaidDon’ttouchmE.HethenputhisheadonhisdeskanddidnotseemtolistentoawordIsaiD.Ididnotcomfront使面对himwiththelietotheofficE.ThenextdayhecameintoclassontimE.ThistimeinsteadoflisteningorfollowinginstructionsonkeyboardingsoftwareheplayedInternetgames.Iwalkedovertohim.Helookedatmereadytosnapback没好气地顶撞atanythingIsaiD.IaskedhimWheredidyoulearntouseacomputerlikethat?helookedatmesurpriseD.IrepeatedYouarereallygoodatthat.Wheredidyoulearnsomuch?HebegantotellmehisfatherusedtobuyhimgamestoplaybutnotanymorE.Icouldfeelthepain.InsteadofblaminghimforbeingofftaskIsurprisedhimandpraisedhimforhisskills.ThenIaskedhimtoshowmewhathecoulddoinoursoftwarE.HewasamazeD.OnaFridaynightatahighschoolfootballgameIreallygotmybreakthrough突破.FromaboutfivefeetawayinfrontofhisfriendshecameovertomeandgavemeabighugsayingHiMs.MariE.Wetalkedforawhileandbeforehewalkedawayhehadhuggedmetwomoretimes.Thiswasalongwayfromdon’ttouchmeonthatfirstday.21.Howdidtheboyreact反应towardsMs.Marie’sgreetingonthefirstday?A.Gratefully.B.Coldly.C.Respectfully.D.Amazedly.22.FromthedialoguebetweenMs.MarieandtheboyinParagraph3wecaninferthat_____.A.theboywasimpatientwithMs.Marie’sinterruptionB.theboywasproudtoshowhowtoplaygamesC.Ms.Mariewascuriousabouttheboy’sfatherD.Ms.Mariefeltsorryfortheboy23.BysayingIreallygotmybreakthroughMs.Mariemeant_____.A.shefinallylearnedtoplaygamesB.shewontheboy’strustintheendC.shescoredatthefootballgameD.shemadegreatachievementsinteaching

NanjingandHangzhousummercampsofferedWearelookingforhard-workingandopen-mindedEnglishteacherstojointheNanjingJiangsuProvinceandHangzhouZhejiangProvincesummercamps!BothofthesummercampswillrunfromthebeginningofJulytotheendofAugust.YouwillbeexpectedtoteachspokenEnglishtoChinesestudentsofdifferentages.Weencourageyoutobringyourownculturetotheclassestomakethingsmoreinteresting.TheinformationoftheNanjingcamp:●Workinghours:40hoursperweek5workingdaysperweek.●Salary:about7000RMBpermonth.●Accommodation:freesingleroom.TheinformationoftheHangzhoucamp:●Workinghours:5hoursperday=50min./classx6classesonedayrestperweek.●Salary:20160RMBintotal420RMBperday=70RMB/classx6classes.●Accommodation:freesharedroom.Therequirementsofthesummercamps:●NativeEnglishspeakersUSEnglandCanadaAustraliaNewZealand.●A.universitydegreE.●TeachingexperiencE.Pleasesendusyourresume简历copiesofcertificatesandpassportifyouareinterestedinthecamps.E.-mail:teacher1324@sinA.com.cnFormoreinformationyoucanvisitourwebsiteathttp://www.Englishsummercamps.com.cn.Lookforwardtohearingfromyousoon!24.Whatkindofpeopleisthepassagemainlywrittenfor?A.Chinese-Englishteachers.B.Foreign-Englishteachers.C.Chinese-speakingstudents.D.English-learningstudents.25.Howlongwillateacherworkforthesummercampsa?A.Lessthanonemonth.B.Aboutfiveweeks.C.Abouteightweeks.D.Morethantwomonths.26.Whichofthefollowingpeoplemightbeacceptedasateacheratthesummercamps?A.WangLianexcellentteacherfromChinA.B.RobertahighschoolstudentfromtheUSA.C.LindaanexperienceduniversityteacherfromCanadA.D.JerryauniversitystudentfromAustraliA.27.ComparedwiththeNanjingcamptheHangzhoucamp__________.A.haslongerworkinghoursB.hasfewerstudentstoteachC.providesbetteraccommodationD.paysahighersalary

EverybodyknowsthesayingTwostepsforwardandthreestepsback.Thatdescribedmylifeprettywellasasinglemom.Iwasraisingtwoteenagersonateacher’saide’ssalary.Itwasn’tnearlyenoughtocoverthebillssoImoonlightedasawaitress.EverytimeIthoughtthatIhadfoundasolutiontomymoneyworriessomethingwouldfallthroughandIwouldendupfeelingworseoffthanbeforE.ThenexteveningattherestaurantItriedonmyapronwishingIcouldbehomewithmykids.IwalkeduptomyfirsttablE.ArounditwasacheerfuloldercouplE.ThewomangavemeasmilethatwarmedmE.Icouldn’thelpbutnoticeherunusualglassring.WhatabeautifulringIsaiD.WechattedforaminutethenItooktheirorderandleft.WhenIcamebackwiththeirdrinksthewomanheldoutherring.IwouldliketogivethistoyoushesaiD.OhnoIcouldn’tIsaidembarrasseD.Shegentlyplacedtheringinmyhandandclosedmyfingersaroundit.It’syoursshesaiD.Pleaseacceptitandyourthingsaregoingtobeokay.RightthereattheirtableinthemiddleoftherestaurantIbrokedownintears.ThankyouforgivingmehopeIsaiD.LongafterthatnightthatsenseofpeacestayedwithmE.IknewtherightjobwouldcomeintimE.NinemonthslateritdiD.IgotabetterpositionatanotherschoolandIstartedwaitressingatarestaurantwhereIwasallowedtospendmoretimewithmykids.NowinthesetoughtimesIhavemoneyworriesagainbuttheydon’tgetmedown.Iknowthingswillturnoutokay.AndwhenIwearthatunusualglassringI’mremindedI’mnotalonE.51.FromthesayingTwostepsforwardandthreestepsbackitmeansthewriter_______.A.likedsteppingforwardandbackwardB.haddifficultyraisingherfamilyC.couldn’twalkregularlikeotherpeopleD.wantedtolookforabetterjob52.Thewriterworkedasawaitressintherestaurantinorderto_______.A.livewithherchildrenB.servetheoldercoupleC.searchforaglassringD.makemoremoney53.Hearingthewoman’swordsthewriterfelt.A.movedB.embarrassedC.puzzledD.successful54.Fromthefifthparagraphwecanknowthewriterbelievedthat_______.A.herchildrenlovedherverymuchB.shecouldfindabetterrestaurantC.theglassringwouldbringhergoodluckD.itwaseasytogetarightjob55.Nowthewriter’sattitudetowardherlifeis_______.A.positiveB.disappointedC.proudD.worried

EveryWednesdayIgotoCantataAdultLifeServicesalocalretirementcommunityinBrookfieldIllinoisUSwithmyclassmatestodocommunityservicE.AftermyveryfirstvisittoCantatamylifechangedforever.ThatmaysoundabitdramaticbutvolunteeringwiththeelderlyhaschangedmyviewsonlifE.Ourvisitslastaboutanhourandwebring25-30studentseverytimE.Weplayboardgamesandcardswiththeresidentswhilewe’retherE.YoucanwatchallthemoviesandTVshowsyouwantaboutlifebackthenbutnothingcomparestotalkingtothepeoplewhowereactuallytherE.JusthearingtheirstorieshastouchedmeinawayIneverthoughtpossiblE.Itmademerealizethatit’sthelittlethingsthatmakelifeworthliving.That’ssomethingIwon’tforgetanytimesoon.Ifthere’sonethingI’verealizedinmythreeyearsofvisitingCantatait’sthatpresence—justbeingthere—meansmorethananythingtomanyoftheresidents.Anddespitehowbusyourlivesarethere’salwaystimetomakesomeone’sday.It’seasytofeellikeyoudon’thaveanythingincommonwiththeelderly—especiallywhenyou’reateenager.Butthat’snottrueatall.Ihatetobeoverlycliched陈词滥调的herebutagereallyisjustanumber.Asyoungadultsit’simportantforustorealizethissoonerratherthanlater.Wecanlearnalotfromtheelderlyandtheycanoftenbenefitfromteenagerstoo.28.WhatdothevolunteersdoatCantataAdultLifeServices?A.Theyshareeverythingwiththeresidents.B.Theyplayboardgamesandcardswiththeresidents.C.Theywatchtheresidentsplaygames.D.Theybuygiftsfortheresidents.29.Accordingtothewriterwhatisthemostimportantthingthatvolunteerscandofortheelderly?A.Playingwiththem.B.Benefitingfromthem.C.Helpingthem.D.Beingtherewiththem.30.Whatcanweinferfromthepassage?A.Thewriterdidn'tlikevolunteerworkatfirst.B.ThewriterhadexpectedtochangehisviewsonlifeatCantatA.C.ThewriterpreferswatchingmoviesandTVshowstotalkingtotheelderly.D.Thewriterthinkstheyoungandtheoldhavesomethingincommon.31.Whatdoesthewriterwanttotellusbywritingthispassage?A.Wedon’thaveanythingincommonwiththeelderly.B.Ageisjustanumber.C.Youngadultsandtheelderlycanbenefitfromeachother.D.Itisimportanttoplaywiththeelderly.

WhenIwasgoinghometoIndialastyearIcalledupmymothertoaskifshewantedanythingfromChinA.WhenIndiahadnotopenedupitsmarketstotheworldIcarriedsuitcaseloadsofdarkglassesandjeans.ThankfullywecangetalltheseanywhereinIndianow.Stillheranswersurprisedme:GreenteA.AslongasIcanremembershedidn’tevendrinkIndianteA.IdutifullyboughtabigpacketofLongjingandheadedhometohearthestory.MymotherandherbrotherbothregularnewspaperreadersbelievedthatChinesegreenteawasthewonderdrugforallillnesses.AttheturnofthecenturyChinawasnotreallyfamiliartotheaverageIndiA.Itwasastrangecountry.Howthingschange!Andhowsoon!NoweverytownofanysizeseemstohaveaChinaMarket.AndeveryoneistalkingaboutChinA.ThegovernmentofIndiahasplannedtosendateamtoChinatoseehowthingsaredonE.A.ministeroncesaidthatIndiamustopenthedoorsformoreforeigninvestmentandsuchastepwouldworkwondersasitdidforChina.Butit’satwo-waystreet.IjustheardaboutathousandShenzhenofficeworkerswhohavegonetoBangaloretotraininsoftwarE.MeanwhilealltheIndianITmajorsaresettingupastrongpresenceinChinA.NowonderthattradewhichwasonlyinthemillionsjusttenyearsagoisexpectedtohitaboutUS$15billionforlastyearandUS$20billionby2008agoalsetbybothgovernments.NowondermycolleaguewrotesomeweeksagoaboutthisbeingtheSino-Indian中印centuryasthetwocountriesstartedonJanuary1theSino-IndianFriendshipYear.ButwhatisstillawondertomeismymotherdrinkingChineseteA.21.WhydidthemotheraskforChinesegreentea?A.ShewastiredofIndianteA.B.ShehadasonworkinginChinA.C.Shebelievedithadacuringeffect.D.ShewasfondofChineseproducts.22.Whatdoestheauthormeanbyit’satwo-waystreetinParagraph10?A.ChinaandIndiahavedifferenttrafficrules.B.TeatradeworkswondersinbothIndiaandChinA.C.ChineseproductsarepopularinbothChinaandIndiA.D.TheexchangesbetweenIndiaandChinabenefitboth.23.WhatdoweknowabouttheIndianITindustry?A.ItwillmoveitsheadofficetoShenzhen.B.ItisseekingfurtherdevelopmentinChinA.C.IthasattractedaninvestmentofUS$15billion.D.ItcaughtupwiththeUSITindustryin2008.24.Inthetexttheauthorexpresses______.A.hisconcernforhismother’shealthB.hissupportfordrinkingChinesegreenteaC.hissurpriseatChina’srecentdevelopmentD.hiswonderatthegrowthofIndia’sITindustry

OncewhenIwasfacingadecisionthatinvolvedhighrisk.IwenttoafrienD.HelookedatmeforamomentandthenwroteasentencecontainingthebestadviceI’veeverhaD.Beboldandbrave---andmighty强大的forceswillcometoyouraiD.ThosewordsmademeseeclearlythatwhenIhadfallenshort未达到inthepastitwasseldombecauseIhadtriedandfaileD.ItwasusuallybecauseIhadletfearoffailurestopmefromtryingatall.OntheotherhandwheneverIhadplungedinto跳入deepwaterforcedbycourageorcircumstanceIhadalwaysbeenabletoswimuntilIgotmyfeetonthegroundagain.Boldnessmeansadecisiontobiteoffmorethanyoucaneat.Andthereisnothingmysteriousaboutthemightyforces.Theyarepotentialpowerswepossess:energyskillsoundjudgmentcreativeideas—evenphysicalstrengthgreaterthanmostofusrealizE.Admittedlythosemightyforcesarespiritualones.Buttheyaremoreimportantthanphysicalones.A.collegeclassmateofmineTimwasanexcellentfootballplayereventhoughheweighedmuchlessthantheaverageplayer.InonegameIsuddenlyfoundmyselfconfrontingahugeplayerwhohadnothingbutmebetweenhimandourgoallinesaidTim.IwassofrightenedthatIclosedmyeyesanddesperatelythrewmyselfatthatguylikeabullet子弹—andstoppedhimcolD.毫无准备地Boldness—awillingnesstoextendyourselftotheextreme—isnotonethatcanbeacquiredovernight.Butitcanbetaughttochildrenanddevelopedinadults.Confidencebuildsup.Surelytherewillbesetbacks挫折anddisappointmentsinlife;boldnessinitselfisnoguaranteeofsuccess.Butthepersonwhotriestodosomethingandfailsisalotbetteroff富有thanthepersonwhotriestodonothingandsucceeds.Soalwaystrytolivealittlebitbeyondyourabilities—andyou’llfindyourabilitiesaregreaterthanyoueverdreameD.56.WhywastheauthorsometimesunabletoreachhisgoalinthepastA.Hefacedhugerisks.B.Helackedmightyforces.C.Fearpreventedhimfromtrying.D.Failureblockedhiswaytosuccess.57.WhatistheimpliedmeaningoftheunderlinedpartA.Swallowmorethanyoucandigest.B.Actslightlyaboveyourabilities.C.Developmoremysteriouspowers.D.Learntomakecreativedecisions.58.WhatwasespeciallyimportantforTim’ssuccessfuldefenseinthefootballgame?A.Hisphysicalstrength.B.Hisbasicskill.C.Hisrealfear.D.HisspiritualforcE.59.WhatcanbelearnedfromParagraph5?A.Confidencegrowsmorerapidlyinadults.B.Tryingwithoutsuccessismeaningless.C.RepeatedfailurecreatesabetterlifE.D.BoldnesscanbegainedlittlebylittlE.60.Whatistheauthor’spurposeinwritingthispassageA.Toencouragepeopletobecourageous.B.Toadvisepeopletobuildupphysicalpower.C.Totellpeoplethewaystoguaranteesuccess.D.Torecommendpeopletodevelopmoreabilities.

InrainyLondonalwayscarryyourbrollyBIGBentheQueenaplateofhamandeggs-nonono.Ifyou’relookingforasymbolofBritainonlyonethingpassesthetest-theumbrellA.NowIknowwhatyou’rethinking—wehaveraininChinaandwehaveumbrellastoo.CertainlyIwillneverforgetthewayitrainedwhenIlivedinBeijingthesweetsbecameinstantriversandtheskyflashedwithlightningforhoursonenD.Peopledoveforcoverunderbinbagstheshopswereemptiedoftheirplasticponchos斗篷withinsecondsandIfoundmyselfsoaked浸透fromheadtofootmypoorly-chosenskirtandT-shirtnowtotallysee-through.ThiswouldneverhavehappenedinBritain.ForonethingduringmyyearinBeijingitonlyreallyrainedatabout10times.ButalthoughwenevergetaBeijing-stylewashoutinLondonthedrizzle毛毛雨thatdoesfallisallbutconstant.Evenwhentheskyisperfectlyblueyoucanbesureit'sgoingtocloudoverandstartdrizzlingagainwithinthehour.Andwhenitdoesthereischaos.Trainsstopdrains下水道blockandbusesbreakdownasifthiswasthefirsttimethelocalauthoritieshadseenthiswetstuffcomingoutoftheclouds.So—aswithsomanythingsintheUK-it’suptoordinarypeopletosortthemselvesout.Noself-respectingBritonwilleverleavehomewithouthisbrolly--astheumbrellaisaffectionately亲切地known.A.brollyhashundredsofusesevenonrarerain-freedays.A.realgentlemanofLondonwillusehisumbrellaasawalkingstick.A.traditionalgameofcricketcanbeplayedusinganumbrellaasahat.Nordoyoueverhavetobeafraidofrobbers-yourumbrelladoublesasadefensiveweapon.ThereisnobrollymoreBritishthanmyown.Butit'snotfromLondonorManchesteroranywhereintheUK.ItwasagiftfrommyChineseteacher—inBeijing.24.TheauthormentionedherrainyweatherexperienceinBeijingtoshowthat_____.A.manyforeignershaveembarrassingmomentslivinginBeijingB.theraininBeijingisusuallymuchheavierthantheraininLondonC.BritishpeoplearemoreusedtorainyweatherthanChinesepeopleD.bothBeijingandLondonershaveunpleasantexperiencewithsuddenrain25.Theunderlinedwordthisinthesecondparagraphrefersto_____.A.peoplegettingextremelywetonrainydaysB.suddenrainleadingtotraffictroublesC.peoplebeingwell-preparedonrainydaysD.itonlyrainingadozentimesperyear26.Theunderlinedwordchaosinparagraph5probablymeans_____.A.doubtB.excitementC.joyD.disorder27.Thetoneofthearticlesis_____.A.humorousB.optimisticC.objectiveD.annoyed

Mysix-year-oldgranddaughterstaredatmeasifshewereseeingmeforthefirsttimE.Grandmayouareanantique古董shesaiD.YouareolD.AntiquesareolD.YouaremyantiquE.IwasnotsatisfiedtoletthematterresttherE.ItookouttheWebster’sDictionaryandreadthedefinition释义toJenny.IexplainedAnantiqueisnotonlyoldit’sanobjectexistingsinceorbelongingtoearliertimes...aworkofart...pieceoffurniturE.AntiquesaretreasuredItoldJennyasIputawaythedictionary.Theyhavetobehandled处理carefullybecausetheysometimesareveryvaluablE.Inordertoqualify合格asanantiquetheobjecthastobeatleast100yearsolD.I’monly67IremindedJenny.WelookedaroundthehouseforotherantiquesbesidesmE.Therewasadeskthatwashandeddownfromoneaunttoanotherandfinallytoourfamily.It’sveryoldItoldJenny.Itrytokeepitpolished擦亮andIshowitoffwheneverIcan.Youdothatwithantiques.TherewasapictureonthewallboughtatagaragesalE.Itwasdated1867.Nowthat’sanantiqueIsaiD.Over100yearsolD.Ofcourseitwasmarkedupandscratched划伤划破andnotinverygoodcondition.SometimesagedoesthatItoldJenny.Butthemarksaregoodmarks.TheyshowlivingbeingarounD.That’ssomethingtodisplaywithpridE.InfactsometimesthemoreanobjectshowsagethemorevaluableitcanbecomE.ItwasimportantthatIbelievedthisformyownself-worth.OurtourofantiquescontinueD.Therewasavaseonthefloor.IthadbeeninmyhouseforalongtimE.IwasnotcertainwhereitcamefrombutIdidn’tbuyitnew.OnethingaboutantiquesIexplainedtoJennywasthattheyusuallyhadastory.They’dbeeninonehomeandthenanotherhandeddownfromonefamilytoanothertravelingallovertheplacE.They’dlastedthroughyearsandyears.Theycouldhavebeenthrownawayorignoredordestroyedorlost.ButinsteadtheysurviveD.ForamomentJennylookedthoughtful.Idon’thaveanyantiquesbutyoushesaiD.ThenherfacebrighteneD.CouldItakeyoutoschoolforshowandtell?OnlyifIfitintoyourbackpackIanswereD.AndthenJenny’santiqueliftedherupandembraced拥抱herinahugthatwouldlastthroughtheyears.59.GrandmareadthedefinitionofantiquetoJennyinorderto.A.listalltheimportantcharacteristicsofantiquesB.tellJennytheimportanceofprotectingantiquesC.changeJenny’sshallowunderstandingofantiquesD.expressherdisappointmentatbeingcalledantique60.Whichofthefollowinginformationdidgrandmaconvey表达toJenny?A.Thedeskremindedherofherdearrelatives.B.ThemarksonthepictureshoweditsageandvaluE.C.TherewasusuallyasadstorybehindanantiquE.D.SheplannedtobuyanewvasetoreplacetheoldonE.61.BysayingIdon’thaveanyantiquesbutyouParagraph7Jennyprobablymeant_______.A.grandmawasatreasuretoherB.antiqueswererareandvaluableC.shehadnothingbutafewpossessionsD.grandmaandantiqueshadalotincommon62.Whatcanbeinferredfromthelastparagraph?A.GrandmawastoooldtoliftJennyup.B.Jennyhadastrongdesireforgrandma’slovE.C.Jennywastooyoungtoknowgrandma’shumor.D.Grandmahadadeeplong-lastingloveforJenny.

WhenfamiliesgatherforChristmasdinnersomewillsticktoformaltraditionsdatingbacktograndma'sgeneration.TheirtableswillbesetwiththegooddishesandsilverandthedresscodewillbeSundaybest.Butinmanyotherhomesthischina-and-silverelegancehasgivenwaytoastoneware粗陶andstainlessinformalitywithdressesassuminganequallycasual-Fridaylook.Forhostsandgueststhechangemeansgreatersimplicityandcomfort.FormakersoffinechinainBritainitspellseconomichardtimes.LastweekRoyalDoultonthelargestemployerinStoke-on-Trentannouncedthatitiseliminating1000jobs--one-fifthofitstotalworkforcE.Thatbringstomorethan4000thenumberofpositionslostin18monthsinthepottery陶瓷region.Wedgwoodandotherpotteryfactoriesmadecutsearlier.AlthoughastrongpoundandweakmarketsinAsiaplayaroleinthedownsizingthelayoffsinStokehavetheirrootsinearthshakingsocialshifts.A.spokesmanforRoyalDoultonadmittedthatthecompanyhasbeensomewhatslowincatchingupwiththetrendtowardcasualdining.Familieseattogetherlessoftenheexplainedandmorepeopleeataloneeitherbecausetheyaresingleortheyeatinfrontoftelevision.Evendinnerpartiesiftheyhappenatallhavegonecasual.Inatimeoflongworkhoursanddemandingfamilyschedulesbusyhostsinsistrightlythatit'sbettertoshareatakeoutpizzaonpaperplatesinthefamilyroomthantowaitfortheperfectmomentorarealdinnerparty.Toooftentheperfectmomentnevercomes.Ironafine-patternedtablecloth?Forgetit.Polishthesilver?Whohastime?YetthelossofformalityhasitsdownsidE.Thefinepointsofetiquette礼节thatchildrenmightoncehavelearnedatthetablebyobservationorinstructionfromparentsandgrandparentsChewwithyourmouthcloseD.KeepyourelbowsoffthetablE.mustbepickedupelse-wherE.Somecompaniesnowofferetiquetteseminarsforemployeeswhomaybeableprofessionallybutinexperiencedsocially.28.Whydopeopletendtofollowthetrendtocasualdining?A.BusyschedulesleavepeoplenotimeforformalityB.Familymembersneedmoretimetorelax.C.PeopleprefertoliveacomfortablelifE.D.Youngpeoplewon'tfollowtheetiquetteoftheoldergeneration.29.Itcanbelearnedfromthepassagethat'RoyalDoultonis.A.asellerofstainlesssteeltablewareB.adealerinstonewareC.apotterychainstoreD.aproduceroffinechina30.Themaincauseofthelayoffsinthepotteryindustryis.A.theincreasedvalueofthepoundB.theworseningeconomyinAsiaC.thechangeinpeople'swayoflifeD.thefiercecompetitionathomeandabroad31.FormaltablemannersthoughlesspopularthanbeforeincurrentSociallife___________.A.arestillamustoncertainoccasionsB.arecertaintoreturnsoonerorlaterC.arestillbeingtaughtbyparentsathomeD.canhelpimprovepersonalrelationships

IwonderedifanyonehadexperiencedsuchanunexpectedtripasIhaD.ThedayofmyholidayarrivedbutIwasn’tlookingforwardtoit.IhadlittlemoneyandhadonlybeenabletoaffordtostaywithmyAuntRosainSpain.SoIwasn’treallyexcitedasIknewexactlywhatitwasgoingtobelike:lotsofnoisycousinsandAuntRosabeggingmetotakeherforaridE.AfterIhadcheckedinImademywayslowlytothedeparturegatE.AsIwaswaitingtoboardtheplaneIkeptthinkingaboutmyidealholidaydestination:JamaSicawithitslongsandybeachesandcrystalclearwater.AssoonastheplanetookoffIfellfastasleepandonlywoketothesoundoftheannouncement:LadiesandgentlemenpleasefastenyourseatbeltsaswewillshortlybelandinginKingston.Ifrozeinmyseat.WasIdreaming?Kingston?Jamaica?Ihadboardedthewrongplane!ImmediatelyaftertheplanelandedIexplainedthesituationtotheauthorities.ItseemstherewerealsothreeotherpassengersheadingforSpain.Apparentlyithadbeentheairline’sfaultsincetheflightnumbersforSpainandJamaicawereexactlythesame!ThereforewithnoflightbacktoLondonforaweektheairlinehadnochoicebuttopayforourstay.SothereIwaslyingonthebeachenjoyingthemusicandthemarvelousfoodofJamaica!AsforAuntRosaIsupposeshejusthadtolivewithoutme!21.WhydidthewriterchoosetospendherholidaywithherauntinSpain?A.Shemissedhercousinsverymuch.B.Shecouldhardlyaffordanybettertrip.C.HerauntbeggedhertogotherE.D.Spainwasheridealdestination.22.Inthetextthewriterendedup_________.A.flyingtoLondonimmediatelyB.headingforSpainfromJamaicaC.enjoyingafreebeachholidayD.complainingtotheauthorities23.Whichofthefollowingmightbethebesttitleofthetext?A.A.Well-PlannedTripB.A.TerribleAdventureC.A.NiceDreamD.A.LuckyMistake

Ihadjustgonetobedafteraveryharddaywhenthephonerang.Itwasastrangefarmer.IhadnevermethimbeforealthoughIhadheardpeopletalkabouthim.HesoundedquitenervousandhehadbeentalkingforaminuteorsobeforeIunderstoodanything.EventhenallIcouldunderstandwasthatsomeonecalledMillyhadhadanaccident.Ihadn’ttheslightestideawhoshewasbutIobviouslyhadtogo.IthadbeensnowingheavilythatdayandIdidn’tknowtheway.IhadbeendrivingforatleastanhourwhenIfinallyfoundhisplacE.HewasstandingtherewaitingformE.ShemeantmoretomethananyonE.evenmyownwife!hesaiD.Icouldseethathehadbeencrying.Ithoughtsomethingterriblehadtakenplaceapossiblescandal__.Iwasevenmoreshockedwhenhetoldmehehadputherinthebarn厩.Iwouldn’tleaveheroutinthecold!hesaiD.Millyhadclearlybeenasecretloverofhis.Iwasabouttotellhimhecouldnotexpectmetocoveranythingupwhenheopenedthebarndoor.HeliftedhiscandleandIsawadarkfigureonthegrounD.Shewassuchagoodcow!Iwouldn’tletanyonebutadoctortouchher!hesaidandburstintotearsagain.33.WhatdoweknowaboutMillyfromthestory?A.Shewasthefarmer’swifE.B.Shehadanaccident.C.ShewashiddensomewherE.D.Shehadcausedascandal.34.Thefarmerwishedthatthewritermight.A.freehimfromascandalB.keepthewholethingsasecretC.lookintothematterD.bringMillybacktolife35.Thepersonwhotoldthestoryisprobablya.A.countrydoctorB.farmerC.newspaperreporterD.policeman

WhenIwasinjuniorhighschoolIwasreallyabadboy.Myhistoryteacher—MrOvencriticizedmealotbecauseIwasnaughtyinhisclass.BytheendofthefirstsemesterI’dhadenoughofhiswordsandhaddecidedthatIwouldgetmyrevengeonhim.TheopportunityaroseonemorningwhenMr.Ovenwascalledtotheofficeforacertainreason.WhileMr.OvenleftmycompanyBillyandIgrabbedMr.Oven’slunchbagfromunderhisdesk.IopenedhissandwichandplacedabuginbetweenthetwoslicesofbreaD.Weputitbackandclosedit.TokeepitinmemoryBillytookphotosofthewholeprocess.Welaughedforweeksoverthis.WellitallwentsouthduringThanksgivingbreak.Billy’sMotherfoundthepicturesinhisroomanddemandedthatheshouldtellherwherethesepictureswerefrom.BillytoldhismotherthewholestoryandMr.OvenwasinformeD.NotonlywasIpunishedfromschoolfortwoweeksbutalsoIwaskickedoffthefootballandbasketballteam.BeforeIcouldreturntoschoolIhadtoturnina1000-wordessayonwhatIdidandwhyIdidthat.IreallyfeltembarrassedeverytimeIsawMr.Oveninthehallwayfortherestoftheschoolyear.IfeltalittleregretthatMr.Ovenleftourschoolthenextyear.1.Mr.Ovencriticizedthewriteralotbecause________.A.hewasnaughtyinhisclassB.hedidn’tgotohisclassC.hedidn’tanswerhisquestionsD.hewasgoodathisclass2.Whatdoesthephrasekickedoffmeaninthispassage?A.firedB.punishedC.scoldedD.hit3.WhatisthemeaningoftheunderlinedsentenceWellitallwentsouthduringThanksgivingbreak.inthethirdparagraph?A.ItwasuntilThanksgivingbreakthatthesecretwasletout.B.AllthestudentsleftonThanksgivingbreak.C.AllthestudentswentsouthonThanksgivingbreak.D.BillyandIwentsouthduringThanksgivingbreak.4.WhichonewasNOTtrueaccordingtothearticle?A.Hehadtoleaveschoolfortwoweeks.B.Hewaskickedoffthefootballandbasketballteam.C.HehadtoeatthesandwichhehadmadeforMr.Oven.D.Hehadtowritea1000-wordessaytoacknowledgehismistakE.

Iamtryingtomuster鼓起thecouragetotoss_awaymymobilephonetoenjoyamorepeacefulandring-freelifE.Canyouimaginenothavingyourmobilephone?Inourhigh-techin-a-hurryageacell-freelifeisahardconcepttoswallow.OurmobilephonescannowaccesstheInternetandmanypeoplefeeltheneedtoexpresstheireverythoughtontheirblogpages.IfIgaveupmycell-phonepeoplewouldthinkIwasmaD.IwishIhadthestrengthtotossawaymytechnology.Ihaveanofficephoneahomephoneane-mailandifpeoplewanttocontactmetheycan.IfI'moutpeoplecanleaveamessagE.Dotheyreallyneedtofindme24/7?HoweverI'mabitlikeFrodointhemovieLordoftheRings.ThepoweroftheringistoostrongandIcan'tletitgo.MobilephoneshavebecomenecessarytoolsinourbusylifE.Formostpeopletheyholdallcontactsandmanyofusdon'twriteupaddressbooksanymorE.ThelatestphonescarryourmusicpicturesmoviesandeverythingelsE.Wefeellostwithoutthisdeviceandwhenwedomisplaceitwefeelcutofffromourfellow.Wherehaveyoubeen?saidafriendwhosawmeaweekafterIlostmycell-phoneItriedcallingyoubutyoudisappeareD.YoudisappearedoffthefaceoftheEarth.Seewhenyoudon'thaveamobilephoneyoudon'texist.I'mnotreallygoingtotossmymobilephoneawayinfact.Wehumansaresuchsocialanimalsandmobilephonesserveuswell.Soin2009I'vedecidednottoservemymobilephonE.LikeallmachinesIcanalwaysturnitoff.28.Whatdoestheunderlinedphrasetossawaymean?A.giveawayB.getawayC.breakawayD.throwaway29.ThewritermentionsFrodoto________.A.showitisdifficulttogetridofthemobilephoneB.showhowmuchhelikesFrodoC.suggestacell-freelifeiswhathewantsD.introduceafilmcharactertous30.Whatdoweknowaboutmobilephonesinthe4thparagraph?A.Mobilephonescandoanythingforus.B.MobilephoneshavebecomeveryimportantinourlifE.C.Wecouldnotlivewithoutmobilephones.D.Wewouldbecutoffbyourfellowwithoutmobilephones.31.Whatcanbeinferredfromthelastparagraph?A.Thewriterisnotreallygoingtotosshismobilephoneaway.B.Whenyoudon'thaveamobilephoneyoudon'texist.C.ThewriterdecidesnottoservehismobilephonE.D.Wehumanscancontrolourselvesandmachines.

Evenbeforemyfatherleftusmymotherhadtogobacktoworktosupportourfamily.OnceIcameoutofthekitchencomplainingMumIcan’tpeelpotatoes.IhaveonlyonehanD.Mumneverlookedupfromsewing.YougetyourselfintothatkitchenandpeelthosepotatoesshetoldmE.Anddon’teverusethatasanexcuseforanythingagain!Inthesecondgradeourteacherlinedupmyclassontheplaygroundandhadeachofusraceacrossthemonkeybarsswingingfromonehighsteelrodtothenext.WhenitwasmyturnIshookmyheaD.SomekidsbehindmelaughedandIwenthomecrying.ThatnightItoldMumaboutit.ShehuggedmeandIsawherwe’llseeaboutthatlook.Thenextafternoonshetookmebacktoschool.Atthedesertedplaygroundmumlookedcarefullyatthebars.NowpullupwithyourrightarmsheadviseD.ShestoodbyasIstruggledtoliftmyselfwithmyrighthanduntilIcouldhookthebarwithmyotherelbow.DayafterdaywepracticedandshepraisedmeforeveryrungIreacheD.I’llneverforgetthenexttimecrossingtherungs;Ilookeddownatthekidswhowerestandingwiththeirmouthsopen.OnenightafteradanceatmynewjuniorhighIlayinbedsobbing.IcouldhearMumcameintomyroom.MumIsaidweepingnoneoftheboyswoulddancewithmE.ForalongtimeIdidn’thearanything.ThenshesaidOhhoneysomedayyou’llbebeatingthoseboysoffwithabat.Hervoicewasfaintandcracking.Ipeekedoutfrommycoverstoseetearsrunningdownhercheeks.ThenIknewhowmuchshesufferedonmybehalf.Shehadneverletmeseehertears.21.WhichofthefollowingexpressionscanbeusedmostsuitablytodescribeMum’sattitudewhenshemadethechildpeelpotatoes?A.CautiousB.SeriousC.StrictD.Considerate22.WhatdoestheunderlinedsentenceinParagraph4imply?A.Mumbelievedeveryaimcouldbeachievedifyoustucktoit.B.Theraceacrossmonkeybarswasnotdifficultenoughforachildtogiveup.C.Mumwasdeterminedtoprovesheherselfwasbetterthantheteacher.D.WhatthechildhadsaidbroughtMumgreatattractionandcuriosity.[23.Whenthechildlookeddownatthekidstheywerestandingwiththeirmouthsopenbecause________.A.theyfeltsorryforwhattheyhaddonebeforeB.theywereafraidtheauthormightfalloffandgethurtC.theywantedtoseewhattheauthorwoulddoonthebarsD.theywereastonishedtofindtheauthor’sprogress24.Themostprobableconclusionwecandrawafterreadingthepassageis________.A.thelastincidentwassadenoughtomakeMumweepB.thechild’sexperienceremindedMumofthatofherownC.MumcouldsolveanyproblemexcepttheoneinthelastparagraphD.Mumsufferedmoreintheprocessofthechild’sgrowthactually

Duringmyelementary小学的schoolyearsIusedtocomparemymomwithmybestfriendTiffany’smom.Tiffany’smomalwaysgaveherlotsofmoneytobuythemostfashionableclothesandfavoritefooD.HermomallowedhertodoanythingshelikeD.IreallyadmiredTiffany.Mymomdidn’tgivememuchpocketmoneyandshealwaystoldmethatIshouldbehavemyself.Iwasangrywithher.WheneverIdidn’tgetwhatIwantedIwouldcomplain抱怨tomymomTiffany’smomwouldgiveherthat!Iwishsheweremymom.EverytimemymomwouldcalmlysayPoorTiffany.Icouldn’tunderstandher.Sheshouldn’tbefeelingsorryforTiffany!Ithought.Sheshouldbefeelingsorryforme！OnedayIcouldn’thelpsayingtoMomPoorTiffany?LuckyTiffany!Shegetseverythingshewants!Whydoyoufeelsorryforher?IcrieD.Mymomsatdownnexttomeandsaidsoftly.YesIdofeelsorryforher.Ihavebeenteachingyoualifelessonthatshewillneverbetaught.Ilookedupather.Whatareyoutalkingabout?MomsaidwithcareOnedayshewillreallywantsomething.Maybeshe’llfindoutthatshecan’thaveit.Hermotherwon’talwaysbeabletogivehermoneyandwhat’smoremoneycan’tbuyeverything.ShecontinuedIhavetaughtyoulifelessonsbynotgivingyoueverythingyouwant.You’llknowhowtolookforbargains便宜货andsavemoneybutshewon’t.You’llunderstandthatyouneedtoworkhardtogetthethingsthatyouwantbutshewon’t.WhenTiffanyisagrownwomanshe’llwakeuponedayandshewillbewishingthatshehadamomlikeyours.LifelessonsaremoreimportantthanfashionableclothesanddeliciousfooD.IttooksometimebutIfinallyunderstoodmymom’swords.NowIamahappyandsuccessfulwoman.50.Duringherelementaryschoolyearsthewriter__________.A.wishedthathermomwereasgoodasTiffany’sB.wenttoschoolwithTiffanyeverydayC.usuallycomparedherlessonwithTiffany’sD.sometimesgavelotsofmoneytoTiffany51.Whydidthewriter’smomalwayssayPoorTiffany?A.ShefeltsorryforTiffanybecauseTiffanywaspoor.B.Shewantedtotellalietocomfortthewriter.C.ShethoughtthatTiffanywasspoiled溺爱byhermother.D.ShetoldthewriterthisandwantedhertohelpTiffany.52.Whatdowelearnaboutthewriter’smother?A.Shewasstrictandtaughtthewritertobeindependent.B.Shecaredforotherpeople’schildrenmorethanherown.C.Shethoughtthatlifelessonswereasimportantasmoney.D.Shewassopoorthatshecouldn’tgivethewritermuchmoney.53.Whatcanweinfer推出fromthelasttwosentencesofthepassage?A.Thewriterwasquiteangrywithhermotherinthepast.B.Thewriter’smotherfeltsorryforTiffany.C.Tiffany’smothertookthewriter’smother’sadvicE.D.Thewriteristhankfultohermothernow.

WhenwehearofdangerousdiseasescancerandheartdiseaseareoftenwhatfirstcomestominD.Recentlyavirus病毒calledEbolahasreappearedinGuineaacountryinWestAfricakilling62peoplesofar.ItleadstoviralhemorrhagicfeverwhichischaracterizedbyhighfeverandinternalbleedingetcEbolacankill90%ofthoseinfectedespeciallyinunderdevelopedsocietieslikethoseinAfricA.EbolaisnamedaftertheEbolaRiverwhereitwasfirstdiscoveredin1976.TherearefivedifferenttypesoftheEbolaviruseachnamedafterwheretheyfirsthappened:SudanIvoryCoastRestoonBundibugyoandZairE.ThedeadliestofthefiveZairewasresponsibleforthe2012outbreakandisbelievedtobeattackingGuineA.Ebolaisnaturallyfoundinfruitbats果蝠whichpassonthevirustootheranimalsbybitingorsuckingon吮吸theirblooD.HumanswhoaresufferingfromtheEbolainfectionmighthavetouchedthebodilyfluids液体oftheinfectedanimals.Onceinfectedahumanbecomesacarrierofthedeadlyvirus.SinceweliveinaninterconnectedworldwherethesituationinonecountrycanaffectusalltheinfluencesofEbolaarehuge:damagingtraderelationsaffectingforeignvisitorsandweakeningentirecountries.AlreadytheGuineavirusisspreadingfastwithafewcasesspottedinConakry—thecapitalofGuineafarawayfromtheoriginofthevirus.ItisfearedthatthediseasemayhavealreadyreachedneighboringLiberiaandSierraLeonetoo.Unfortunatelytherearenodisease-specifictreatmentsforEbolA.Healthcareworkersonlysupplytheinfectedpeoplewithwatertokeepthemingoodcondition.SincetherehavebeenmanycasesofnursescatchingthediseasefrompatientstheyareforcedtowearstrictprotectiveclothesandinsomecasesnotevenallowedtogetclosetotheaffecteD.ThefactthatthereisnocurefortheEbolavirusiswhatmakestheoutbreakachallengingonetocontrol.32.ThenewsofEbolainGuineaismentionedto________.A.makeabriefsummaryB.introducethetopicofthetextC.compareEbolawithcancerD.showthelateststudyofviruses33.WhatcanwelearnaboutEbola?A.Itisanewlydiscoveredvirus.B.ItisthemostdangerousvirusintheworlD.C.ItwasnamedafterwhereitfirsthappeneD.D.ItcouldcauseimmediatedeathforanyoneinfecteD.34.WhatismainlydescribedinParagraph3?A.WhattheEbolavirusis.B.TheinfluencesofEbolA.C.ThetreatmentsforEbolA.D.HowtheEbolavirusspreads.35.Whichofthefollowingdoestheauthorprobablyagreewith?A.Ebolaisahighlyinfectiousvirus.B.EbolaisnowverycommoninGuineA.C.ThosewithafevermustbeinfectedbyEbolA.D.FemalesaremoreeasilytobeinfectedbyEbolA.

IhatethenewAppleWatch.Hatewhatitwilldotoconversationtothepaceofthedaytomyfriendstomyself.Ihatethatitwillenablethethingsthatalreadymakelifesoincrementalnow-basedandhyper-connecteD.ThatandmakethingsfarworsE.NomyanimusforApple’ssmart-watch—excusemewearabletechnology—isforwhatitwilldotous.Thingsaretoocomplicatedasitis.AtdinnerwithfriendsorinameetingthatI’msupposedtocareaboutwhencanIlookatmyphone?Who’sphone-ignoreworthyandwho’snot?Atwhatpointislookingdownrude?Andhowlongintoaconversationtillallsidesgettocallatruceandtakeascreendive?Applesaysitssmart-watchwhichitrolledoutatoneofitsDearLeader-likeeventsinSanFranciscothisweekwillmakeinteractionsbetweenhumanandscreenlesscomplicatedandlessrudE.Insteadofreachingintopocketorpurseinfrontofsomeonetheuserwilljustglanceatthewrist.InfactApplecallsthenewfeatureinwhichthewatchistouchedtoaccesstheInternetaglancE.JustaglancenothingrudetherE.Ohreally?Rememberhowoff-puttingitwaswhenGeorgeBushtheeldercheckedhiswatchduringaquestionperiodfromtheaudienceinapresidentialdebate?Itmayhavecosthimtheelectionin1992.Peoplechecktheirphonesabout150timesaday.Nowimaginehowmanyglancesthey’lltakewithalltheinformationintheworldontheirwrists.Imaginehowmanypeoplewillattempttodrivewhileglancingtowalkwhileglancingtotalkwhileglancingtomakefriendswhileglancing.Tothecomplaintsthatoursmart-phoneaddictionhasproducedaworldwherenobodytalksmuchanymorenobodylistensandnobodyreadsyoucanaddanewonewiththesmart-phone:nobodymakeseyecontact.TimCooktheAppleC.E.O.seemslikeadecentandlikableguy—notechoverlordinaDarthVadersuit.ButhispresentationofthenewwatchonMondaycreepmeoutandofferedaroadmaptoaworldI’mnotsureIwanttojoin.CooktriedtohumanizeApple’slatestculture-disrupter.Youcantalktoyourwrist—it’saphone!Youcancheckyourheartbeat—it’sadoctor!Andifyoudon’tadequatelyexerciseduringtheweekyourwatchwillremindyouofyourfailure—it’sanag!Thereissomeevidencethatheavysmartphoneusemakesyoudumber.Thetheoryisthatahavingtheworldattheotherendofamobilesearchmakesforlazymindswhilepeoplewhodependlessontheirdevicesdevelopmoreanalyticalskills.Addtothisconcernsaboutprivacy:thatthewatchisatrackingdevicewhichsendsallyourpersonalinformationtoacentraldatabase—acorporatecontrolcenterthatalreadyknowsfartoomuchaboutthepreferencesandhabitsofsmartphoneusers.62.whichofthefollowingwouldbesuitableasatitleforthepassage?A.DigitalDogcollar?B.ApplefansC.ApplemakespeopleincrementalD.hatethenewapplewatch63.whichofthefollowingisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.CheckinghiswatchduringaquestionperiodfromtheaudienceinapresidentialdebatemadeGeorgeBushfailinhiselectionin1992.B.ThatpeoplemakenoeyecontactisanewcomplaintsC.Cookhasmadeapple’slatestproductionhumanizedD.It’scertainthattheuseofsmartphoneheavilymakespeoplesillier.64.Theunderlinedphraseanimuscanbestbereplacedby____.A.HostilityB.followC.IgnoranceD.rely65.thelastparagraphisintendedtotellusthat________________?A.WeshouldpaymoreattentiontoprivacyB.PeoplewillgetintouchwithyoubyusingthetrackingdeviceC.Appleuser’spersonalinformationwillbesenttoapplecompanyforanalysingD.Thecorporatecontrolhaveknownallpreferenceandhabitsofsmartphoneusers

Whatseparatesmefromeveryoneelse?ThedifferenceisnotwhatclothesIwearorthemusicIlistentobutwhatIfeelinsidE.EversinceIwasyoungIhavelovedprofessionalwrestling.IwokeupeverySaturdaytowatchmyfavoriteSuperstars.AsIgrewolderIgotalotofflakforwatchingthisfakesport.Mypeerswouldlaughatmeforfollowingwhatwascalledaman'ssoapoperA.SoIputmyloveforwrestlingontheshelf.LikeeveryoneelseIwantedtobeassociatedwiththecoolcliquE.Iyearnedtobeinvitedtothepartiesofthein-crowdandhangoutwiththepopularkids.Ibecameprettysuccessful.AlthoughmyFridayeveningswerebusywithpartiesIwouldstillwakeupearlySaturdaystowatchwrestling.Itwasn'tuntilfreshmanyearthatIrealizedIwasn'tbeingmyself.ThatyearItriedmanynewthingsandactivitiesandmadenewfriends.InmytownfootballwasthesportsoIdecidedtoplayfootballthinkingitmightgivemeaheadstartinpopularity.Theteamstartedwith48athletes.Attheendtherewere14ofusleft.IstuckitoutnotbecauseIlikeditbutbecauseIamnotaquitter.Thatlongseasontaughtmealesson:Iwasn'tafootballplayer.Moreimportantlyittaughtmetobemyself.AfterthatseasonIwentbacktobeingawrestlingfan.Iwatcheditreligiouslynomatterwhatinsultswerethrownmyway.Icameacrossaquote:Don'tDreamItBeIt.WhenIreadthismyfriendDanhadthesameideaIhaD.Whatifwebuildawrestlingring?weaskeD.Weacquiredthenecessarywoodandequipmentforitsconstruction.ThefollowingweekendwemetathishousE.WesawourdreaminapileinhisbackyarD.Weworkedfromdawntodusktobuildourgreatestablishment.BySundaynightourmissionwascompletE.Ourhardworkcombinedwithalittlecreativityhadpaidoff.Wehadarealring.Wedecidedtoholdanevent.Wepracticedforhourstryingtoimproveeveryaspectofourwrestlingability.ThedatewasMay24th.Ourshowhadastarttimeof9:00p.m.Tooursurpriseaboutonehundredfamilyfriendsandfansshoweduptosupportus.Itwasthemostimportantnightofmylifeandacompletesuccess.Sincethattimewehaveheldfiveshowswithasmanyastwohundredandfiftypeopleturningout.Wecontinuetolivethisdream.Weaccomplishedwhatwesetouttodo.Wearenowwellknownthroughoutschool.WhenIwalkdownthehallsIamrespectedbymypeers.SomearethesamepeerswhoridiculedmeforwatchingwrestlingwhenIwasyounger.WhentheyapproachmetheyoftensayGoodmatchChris.IhumblysayThankyouknowingIdidsomethingIbelievedin.AsmysenioryearwindsdownI'llrememberallofmyhighschoolmemories.ButwhatwillstickoutmostisthememorythatIdidsomethingIloveddespitewhateveryonesaidorthought.Iaccomplishedmygoal...Ilivedmydream.66.Whatmakesthewriterdifferentfromtheothersis__________.A.thedifferentsportshelovesB.thedifferentclotheshewearsandthedifferentmusichelistenstoC.thatheisyoungerthantheothers.D.thedifferentideashehas67.WhatdoestheunderlinedsentenceinParagraph2mean?A.IpracticedwrestlingsecretlyinmysparetimE.B.Iputtheclothesforwrestlingontheshelf.C.Idecidedtoquitfollowingwrestling.D.IbegannottowatchwrestlingonTV.68.Whenthewriterwasafreshmanhe___________.A.knewhecouldn’tbeagoodfootballplayerB.realizedhewasbeinghimselfC.wasstillsociableD.builtawrestlingring69.Thewriterbuiltthewrestlingringinorderto________.A.playfootballthereB.makehisdreamrealizedC.beaprofessionalplayerD.havepartiestherE.70.Whatisthewriter’sattitudetowardshisexperienceinhighschool?A.OptimisticB.PessimisticC.DoubtfulD.Surprised

HeymomIwantyoutostopdroppingmeoffattheairportforsometripthatIamabouttotakeandstartbecomingmyseatmatE.Iwanttotravelwithyou----justyou.Iwanttoexploreanewplacewithawomanwhoraisedmewhoputupwithmyteenageranxietyandmyrebellious叛逆的collegeyears.Iwanttoseemyfavoritecitieswiththeladywhotaughtmebasiclifelessonssuchaslookingbothwaysbeforecrossingthestreethowtouseagluegunandthatthemostimportantthingintheworldistohelpothers.Ialwaysappreciatedthevacationsyouplannedforourfamily.IalsorememberhowyouwatchedmeasIreadTheGreatGatsbyonthebalconyatmidday.IwonderifyoufeltproudofmE.ThesedaysIamsickoftravelingtoplaceswithwishy-washy无主见的friends.IwanttotravelwithastrongwomanwhocanseehowcapableIamoflearningtospeakFrenchorhikingonaglacieroreatingsomethingasunpleasant-smellingfruit.NowIwantyoutoseehowmuchIgrowupwhileabroad---I’madifferentpersonMom.AndIknowyou’dbedifferenttoo.IknowthatsomeonehassharedasimilarburstofemotionwhiledivingintoAustralia’sGreatBarrierReefforthefirsttimE.SowhatdoyousayMom?Willyouthrowresponsibilitytothewind?Iwanttotravelwithyou.Let’sjustgo---wecangoanywhereintheworldjustyouandI.YoucanpicktheplaceandIwilldotherest.LoveKatka32.WhichofthefollowingisnotthelifelessonKatka’smothertaughther?A.Lookingbothwayswhencrossingthestreet.B.Howtouseagluegun.C.Exploringanewplacealongsidehermother.D.Offeringhelptootherswhenit’spossiblE.33.WhatdotheunderlinedwordsinParagraph5mean?A.KeepyoupromisE.B.TakecareofmE.C.ChangeyourdailyroutinE.D.Haveabreakfromwork34.HowdoesKatkafeelwhenshewritesthisletter?A.Eager.B.Content.C.Doubtful.D.Upset.35.What’sthedaughter’spurposeofwritingthisletter?A.Tothankhermotherforallshehassacrificedforher.B.Toinvitehermothertoseetheworldtogether.C.Torecallherchildhoodwithhermother.D.Toshowhermotherhowtalentedsheis.

ThelightfromthecampfirebrightenedthedarknessbutitcouldnotpreventthedampcoldofDennis'sSwamp沼泽地creepingintotheirbones.ItwasastrangeplacE.MartinandTomwishedthattheyhadnotacceptedJack'sdare.Theylikedcampingbutnotnearthisswamp.SoMartinaskedastheysatwatchingthehotcoals.Howdidthisplacegetitsname?Areyousureyouwanttohearit?It'sascarystorywarnedJack.Ofcourse!criedoutTom.Iftherewereanythingtobescaredofyouwouldn'thavechosenthisplace!OKbutdon'tsayIdidn'twarnyousaidJackandhebeganhistalE.WaybackintimeamancalledDennistriedtostartafarmherE.Hebuiltthatcottageovertheretolivein.Inthosedaysthearealookedquitedifferent—itwascoveredwithtalltreesandtheswampwasacrystal­clearriver.AfterthreehardyearsDennishadclearedseveralfieldsandplantedcrops.HewassoproudofhissuccessthatherefusedtolistentoadvicE.‘Youareclearingtoomuchland’warnedoneoldman.‘Thelandisalivingthing.Itwillhitbackatyouifyouabuseit.’‘Sillyfool’saidDennistohimself.‘IfIclearmorelandIcangrowmorecrops.I'llbecomewealthier.He'sjustjealous!’Denniscontinuedtochopdowntrees.SmallanimalsthatreliedonthemforfoodandshelterweredestroyeD.Hewassoeagertoexpandhisfarmthathedidnotnoticetheriverflowingslowlytowardshisdoor.HedidnotnoticesaltseepingtothesurfaceofthelanD.Hedidnotnoticeswampplantschokingallthenativeplants.Whathappened?MartinaskeD.Itwasgrowingcolder.HetrembledtwistinghisbodyclosertothefirE.Thelandhitback－justastheoldmanwarnedJackshruggeD.DennisdisappeareD.Oldfolksaroundherebelievethatswampplantsmovedupfromtheriveranddraggedhimunderwater.HisbodywasneverfounD.WhatastupidstorylaughedTom.Plantscan't...Beforehehadfinishedspeakinghescreamedandfainted晕倒.TheothertwoboysjumpedupwithfrightstaringatTom.Suddenlytheyburstoutlaughing.Somegreenswampivy常春藤hadcoveredTom'sfacE.ItwasawhilebeforeTomcouldappreciatethejokE.62.TheunderlinedworddareinParagraph1isclosestinmeaningto________.A.courageB.assistanceC.instructionD.challenge63.WhydidJacktellTomandMartinthestory?A.Tofrightenthem.B.Tosatisfytheircuriosity.C.TowarnthemofthedangeroftheplacE.D.Topersuadethemtocampintheswamp.64.WecaninferfromthestorythatTomscreamedandfaintedbecause_______A.HesawDennis'sshadow.B.Hewasscaredbyaplant.C.Hisfriendsplayedajokeonhim.D.TheweatherbecameextremelycolD.65.WhatlessoncanwelearnfromthestoryofDennis?A.Graspallloseall.B.Nosweatnosweet.C.Itisnousecryingoverspiltmilk.D.Hewhomakesnomistakesmakesnothing.

SeveralpiecesofadviceI’vegotinmylifehavereallymadeadifferencE.BenicetopeopleThissoundslikeaplatitude陈词滥调butI’llneverforgetmyfathertellingmethat.Iwas10andIhadbeenmean刻薄tosomeonE.HesaidThereisnopointinbeingmeantoanyoneatanytime.Youneverknowwhoyou’regoingtomeetlaterinlifE.Andbythewayyoudon’tchangeanythingbybeingmean.Usuallyyoudon’tgetanywherE.Rememberthatyoucandoanythingyouwanttodo.Don’tletanyonesay‘You’renotsmartenoughit’stoohardit’sadumbideanoonehasdonethatbeforegirlsdon’tdothat.Mymomgavemethatadvicein1973.Anditallowedmetoneverworryaboutwhatothersweresayingaboutmycareerdirection.Alwaysdothebestjobyoucandoatwhateveryou’regivenevenifyouthinkit’sboring.JerryParkinsonanassistantadvertisingmanagerandmybossatP&Gtoldmethisin1979.HereIwasfreshoutofHarvardBusinessSchoolHBSandIwastoldtodeterminehowbigtheholeintheIvoryshampoobottleshouldbe3／8ofaninchor1／8ofaninch.IdidresearchfocusgroupsandIwouldcomehomeatnightwonderinghowIhadgonefromHBStothis.ButlaterIrealizedthatanyjobyou’regivenisanopportunitytoproveyourself.Don’tbegreedy.Ifyou’reconstantlyintheneighborroodofgoodthingsgoodthingswillhappentoyou.TomTierneywhowasmybossatBainin1981andisnowontheeBayboard董事会toldmethis.It’strue一yougetaheadbypraisingotherpeople.Finallyin1998IwasinNewYorkwatchingtheticker倒计时牌aseBaywentpublic上市.Myhusbandisaneurosurgeon.Icalledintohisoperatingroomandtoldhimthegreatnews.AndhesaidThat’snice.ButMegrememberthatit’snotbrainsurgery.82.Accordingtothepassagewhichofthefollowingisdifferentfromtheotherthree?A.P&G.B.HBS.C.Bain.D.eBay.83.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.A.meanpersonwillchangeeverything.B.OthersneverworryaboutMeg’sjobC.WhatMegisalwaysdoingisboringthingsD.Praisingothersmayhelppromoteus.84.Howmanypiecesofadvicewasthewritergiven?A.3.B.4.C.5.D.6.85.Accordingtothelastparagraphwhatherhusbandactuallymeantwasthat.A.hewasanicedoctorB.hewasbetterthanMegC.1ifemattersthemostD.eBaywasnothingatall

WhenIwasaboyIusedtolovewalkinginthewoodsaroundmyhomE.MymomwarnedmeseveraltimesnevertotravelsofarthatIwouldlosesightofthehousE.BeingatypicalboyhoweverIsoonfoundmyselfhikingfurtherandfurtherawaytestingjusthowfarIcouldgointothewoodswithoutgettinglost.AfterlosingmywayoncefortwohoursthoughIdecidedthatIhadbetterleaveatrailthenexttimeIwentforawalk.TheverynextdayIdecidedtotryit.Iwalkedintothewoodsuntilthehousewasoutofsight.ThenIbrokeasmallbranchonayoungtreetomarkmyplacE.Iwanderedfurtherinandbrokeanotherlimbandthenanother.InafewspotswheretherewerenolimbssmallenoughIsnappedtheheadsoffthelowplantsthatweregrowingwherethesunlightbrokethroughthetrees.AfterawhileIfinallygottiredanddecidedtoheadback.TurningaroundIeasilyfoundmytracksbutinsteadofbeingproudIfeltsaD.IcouldseethetrailofdestructionIhadleftinthewoodsgoingonandon.LookingatthebrokenlimbsanddeadflowersIwonderedifGodwasdisappointedinmeandIvowednevertodothatagain.InsteadIstartedtocherishmytimesaloneinthewoodswithnaturE.I’dsitbythestreamsandlistentothemsing.I’dwatchthebirdsandsquirrels.I’dbenddowntosmelltheflowers.AndIevenburiedanacornortwohopingthatonedayanOakmightgrow.ThereisanoldNativeAmericanSayingthatgoesWewillbeknownforeverbythetracksweleavE.AsIhavegrownolderandwiserIhavedonemybesttoneverleaveatrailofdestructioninmylifeasIdidinthewoodsthatday.IhaveinsteadtriedtoleavetracksoflovekindnessgoodnessandcompassionandIhavestrivedtoshowothersthattheycandothesamE.MayyoualwaysleavetracksofjoyasyoufollowyourowntrailoflovE.1.Whentheboyheadedbackfromthewoodshefeltsadbecause______.A.helosthiswayinthewoodsB.hecouldfindhistrackssoeasilyC.heleftmanytrailsofdestructionD.Godwasverydisappointedinhim2.Theboytookoffsomebranchesto______.A.protecthimselfB.makehiswayoutC.seethesunclearlyD.leavesomemarks3.Theauthorwrotethepassageto______.A.callonustoleavetracksofvirtuesinlifeB.informusthatweshouldn’tdestroytreesC.tellushowtoavoidgettinglostinthewoodsD.showuswaystogetbackhomeintheforest

ThelasttimeIsawhimwas12yearsago.TwelveyearshaspassedandIstillremembereatingpomegranates石榴whilehisthinhandscombedthroughmyhair.TothisdayIstillrememberstoriesmygrandfatherusedtotellmE.AsachildlivinginKoreamygrandfatherwasmyclosestfriendthemanIspenteverydaywithanddependedonforbackrides.WewereinseparablefromthemomentweawokeuntilIfellasleepinhisarms.Iatethefoodhepreparedandhewasmypillowandstoryteller.LittledidweknowthatadaywouldcomewhenhisfirstgranddaughterwouldleavE.MyfatherwastobestationedintheUnitedStatesandtimewouldblur使变模糊ourimagesofeachother.OnthesummerofmysixteenthbirthdayIwouldseemygrandfatheragain.Ontheplanethoughtsofhimranthroughmymindduringall14hoursoftheflight.Wouldhelookthesame?Wouldhebehealthy?DidhestillhavethepicturesIdrewforhim?Mostimportantlywouldherememberme?Iwasshortthenandalwayssmiling.HedressedmE.TwelveyearslaterandIwastallerhadadifferentfigurE.IpickedoutmyownoutfitsandhadmyownsenseofstylE.Iwasscaredhewouldn’trecognizeIwashisgranddaughter.Ilandedintheairportandrodewithmyauntandcousintomygrandfather’shousewherewefoundhimpacingbackandforthawaitingmyarrival.HelookedthesameandassoonasIsteppedoutofthecarandfacedhimIbegantocry.HerantowardmE.Tina!Mygrandfatherkeptyelling.WemeteachotherwithopenarmsandhewhisperedI’vebeenwaitingformygranddaughtertocomehomE.ImissedyoumylittleTinA.WelcomehomE.Oureyesfilledwithtearsaswewalkedupthestairsarminarmtellingeachotheralltheeventswehadmissedineachother’slifE.Hedidremember.AfterallIamhisfirstgranddaughter.24.Itcanbeinferredthatinchildhoodtheauthoralways.A.atethefoodhergrandmotherpreparedB.rememberedthestorieshergrandmothertoldC.rodeonhergrandfather’sbackD.gotonwellwithherfather25.Howoldwastheauthorwhenshelefthergrandfather?A.About12yearsolD.B.About6yearsolD.C.About4yearsolD.D.About2yearsolD.26.Whydidtheauthorthinkhergrandfatherprobablywouldnotmakeherout?A.Becausehergrandfatherwasforgetful.B.Becauseshewasalreadyabiggirl.C.BecauseshewasalreadyanAmerican.D.BecausehergrandfatherwastooolD.27.Theauthormeethergrandfather.A.intheairportB.byherselfC.withherparentsD.withherrelatives

YearsagoIlivedinabuildinginalargecity.ThebuildingnextdoorwasonlyafewfeetawayfromminE.TherewasawomanwholivedtherewhomIhadnevermetyetIcouldseeherseatedbyherwindoweachafternoonsewingorreading.AfterseveralmonthshadgonebyIbegantonoticethatherwindowwasdirty.Everythingwasunclearthroughthedirtywindow.IwouldsaytomyselfIwonderwhythatwomandoesn’twashherwindow.ItreallylooksterriblE.OnebrightmorningIdecidedtocleanmyflatincludingwashingthewindowontheinsidE.LateintheafternoonwhenIfinishedthecleaningIsatdownbythewindowwithacupofcoffeeforarest.Whatasurprise!AcrossthewaythewomansittingbyherwindowwasclearlyvisiblE.Herwindowwasclean!Thenitdawnedonme.Ihadbeencriticizing批评herdirtywindowbutallthetimeIwaswatchinghersthroughmyowndirtywindow.ThatwasquiteanimportantlessonformE.HowoftenhadIlookedatandcriticizedothersthroughthedirtywindowofmyheartthroughmyownshortcomings?SincethenwheneverIwantedtojudgesomeoneIaskedmyselffirstAmIlookingathimthroughmyowndirtywindow?ThenItrytocleanthewindowofmyownworldsothatImayseetheworldaboutmemoreclearly.21.Thewritercouldn’tseeeverythingclearlythroughthewindowbecause_____.A.thewoman’swindowwasdirtyB.thewriter’swindowwasdirtyC.thewomanlivednearbyD.thewriterwasnear-sighted22.Itdawnedonmeprobablymeans______.A.IbegantounderstanditB.itcheeredmeupC.IknewitgrewlightD.itbegantogetdark23.Fromthepassagewecanlearn_________.A.oneshouldn’tcriticizeothersveryoftenB.oneshouldoftenmakehiswindowscleanC.onemustjudgehimselfbeforehejudgesothersD.onemustlookatothersthroughhisdirtywindow

Whatmakesagiftspecial?Isitthepriceyouseeonthegiftreceipt?Orisitthelookontherecipient'sfacewhentheyreceiveitthatdeterminesthetruevalue?Whatgiftisworththemost?ThisChristmaswasdebatingwhattogivemyfather.Mydadisahardpersontobuyforbecauseheneverwantsanything.IpulledoutmyphonetoreadatextmessagefrommymomsayingthatwewereleavingforChristmasshoppingforhimwhenIcameacrossamessageonmyphonethatIhadlockeD.Themessagewasfrommyfather.MyeyesfellonaphotoofaflowertakeninWyomingandunderneathapoembyWilliamBlakE.ThefloweralonedandelionstandingagainstthebrightblueskyinspiredmE.MydadhadbeenrecitingthosewordstomesinceIwasakiD.ThatmayevenbethereasonwhyIlovewriting.Idecidedthatthosewordswouldbemygifttomyfather.Icalledback.ItoldmymomtogowithoutmeandthatIalreadycreatedmygift.Isentthephotoofthecream-colouredflowertomycomputerandtypedthepoemontopofit.AsIwasarrangingthedetailsanotherpoemcametominD.ThepoemwaswrittenbyEdgarAllanPoe;mydadreciteditasmuchashedidtheother.Itypedthatoutaswellandsearchedonlineforabackgroundtothewordsofit.ThepoemwasfocusedarounddreamingandaftersearchingIfoundthepreferpicturE.Theimagewaspaintedwithbluesandgreensandpurplestwistingtogethertocreatethethemeandwonderofadream.AsIwatchedbothpoemspassingthroughtheprinterthewhitepapercolouringwithwordsthatshadedmychildhoodIfeltthatthiswasagiftthatshapedmychildhood;IfeltthatthiswasagiftthatmyfatherwouldtrulyappreciatE.ChristmassoonarriveD.TheminuteIsawthelookonmydad'sfaceasheunwrappedthoseswirlingblackletterscarefullyplacedinacheapframeIknewIhadgiventheperfectgift.24.Theideaforaspecialgiftbegantoformwhentheauthorwas_____.AdoingshoppingBhavingadebateCreadingamessageDleavingforWyoming25.Theauthor’sinspirationforthegiftcamefrom_____.AaphotoofaflowerBastoryaboutakidCacallfromthemotherDatextaboutChristmas26.TheunderlinedworditinParagraph3referstoapoemby_____.AthefatherBtheauthorCWilliamBlakeDEdgarAllanPoe27.Theauthormadethegiftby_____.AsearchingforthepoemsonlineBdrawingthebackgroundbyhandCpaintingthelettersinthreecoloursDmatchingthewordswithpictures28.Whatisthemainpurposeofthepassage?AToshowhowtodesignimagesforgifts.BTosuggestmakinggiftsfromone’sheart.CToexplainhowcomputershelpcreategifts.DTodescribethegiftstheauthorhasreceiveD.

MyparentstaughtmenottowastefooD.Mymomalwaysfoundwaystomakeleftovers剩余食物tastegooD.IwenttoIlantolearnaboutsomeoftheirspecialfoods.AsIwasthereIlearnedaboutthefoodandthehistoryoftheareA.Ilearnedthattheydon’twastefoodeitherandtheyuseleftovers!ManyyearsagotherewasnotenoughfoodforeveryonE.Peoplelearnedtocookandeatalmosteverything.Theyhadtothinkofwaystomakespecialdishes.OneofthesedishesiskaozhA.It’smadewithleftoverslikemeatsoupoilandfat.ThatmightnotsoundverygoodbutitdoestastegooD.Todaykaozhaisaspecialdishatbigbanquets.宴会Anotherfamousdishiscalledzaobing.It’smadewithfruitmeatandotherthings.Ireallylikedit!ButIdidn’twanttoeattoomuch.Ithasalotfatinit.IsmelledsomethingburningandIsawsmokesoIfoundanotherspecialfoodoftheIlanarea—duckmeat.Theduckmeatisputinabigoven炉子tocookit.Smokekeepsthemeatfresh.Idon’tusuallyeatmeatbutthisduckmeatwasdelicious!Ittastedsweet.IlanisagreatplacewithdeliciousfooD.IhopeIcancomebackagain!33.Thewriterlearnsfromherparents__________.A.nottoeatleftoversB.toeatgoodfoodC.nottowastefoodD.tomakegoodfood34.Kaozhaisagooddishthatmadewith_________.A.somedifferentleftoversB.fruitmeatandotherthings.C.freshandsweetduckmeatD.meatsoupandfruit35.Thereare_________kindsofspecialfoodsinthepassagE.A.twoB.threeC.fourD.five36.Fromthepassageweknowthat__________.A.thewriterisinterestedinverybigbanquetsB.leftoverscan’tbeusedtocookdeliciousfooD.C.zaobingisafamousdishwithoutanyfatinit.D.therewasnotenoughfoodinIlanlongago.

WhensomethinggoeswrongitcanbeverysatisfyingtosayWellit’sso-and-so’sfault.orIknowI’mlatebutit’snotmyfault;thecarbrokedown.Itisprobablynotyourfaultbutonceyouformthehabitofblamingsomebodyorsomethingelseforabadsituationyouarealoser.Youhavenopowerandcoulddonothingthathelpschangethesituation.Howeveryoucanhavegreatpoweroverwhathappenstoyouifyoustopfocusingonwhomtoblameandstartfocusingonhowtoimprovethesituation.Thisisthewinner’skeytosuccess.Winnersaregreatatovercomingproblems.Forexampleifyouwerelatebecauseyourcarbrokedownmaybeyouneedtohaveyourcarexaminedmoreregularly.OryoumightstarttocarryalongwithyoutheusefulphonenumberssoyoucouldcallforhelpwheninneeD.ActuallycasesofthiskindarecommonoccurrencE.Ifyourcolleaguecausesyouproblemsonthejobforlackofresponsibilityorabilityfindwaysofdealingwithhisirresponsibilityorinabilityratherthansimplyblametheperson.Asktoworkwithadifferentpersonordon’trelyonthisperson.Youshouldacceptthatthepersonisnotreliableandfindcreativewaystoworksuccessfullyregardlessofhowyourcolleaguefailstodohisjobwell.Thisiswhatbeingawinnerisallabout—creativelyusingyourskillsandtalentssothatyouaresuccessfulnomatterwhathappens.Winnersdon’thavefewerproblemsintheirlives;theyhavejustasmanydifficultsituationstofaceasanybodyelsE.Theyarejustbetteratseeingthoseproblemsaschallengesandopportunitiestodeveloptheirowntalents.Sostopfocusingonwhosefaultitis.Onceyouareconfidentaboutyourpoweroverbadsituationsproblemsarejuststeppingstonesforsuccess.76.Whatisthewinner’skeytosuccessaccordingtothepassage?nomorethan15words77.Howwillapersonendupifhealwaysblamessomebodyelseforabadsituation?nomorethan15words78.Whatdoproblemsreallymeantoawinner?nomorethan5words79.Whatdoesthephrasesteppingstonesmeaninthepassage?nomorethan5words80.Supposeyouhavedifficultycommunicatingwithyourparentshowwillyoudealwiththisproblem?nomorethan25words

WhenIwassixDadbroughthomeadogonedaywhowascalledBrownieMybrothersandIalllovedBrownieanddiddifferentthingswithher.Oneofuswouldwalkheranotherwouldfeedherthentherewerebathsplayingcatchandmanyothergames.Brownieinreturnlovedeachandeveryoneofus.Onethingthatmosttouchedmyheartwasthatshewouldgotowhoeverwassickandjustbewiththem.WealwaysfeltbetterwhenshewasarounD.OnedaysasIwasgettingherfoodshechewedup咬破oneofDad’sshoeswhichhadtobethrownawayintheenD.IknewDadwouldbemadandIhadtoletherknowwhatshedidwasWrong.WhenIlookedatherandsaidBadgirl.ShelookeddownatthegroundandthenwentandhiD.Isawatearinhereyes.Brownieturnedouttobemorethanjustourfamilypet.Shewenteverywherewithus.Peoplewouldstopandaskiftheycouldpether.Ofcourseshe'dletanyonepether.Shewasjustthemostlovabledog.Thereweremanydineswhenwe'dbeoutwalkingandasmallchildwouldcomeoverandpullonherhair.Sheneverbarked吠ortriedtogetaway.FunnythingisshewouldsmilE.Thisfrightenedpeoplebecausetheythoughtshewasshowingherteeth.FarfromthetruthshelovedeveryonE.NowmanyyearshavepassedsinceBrowniediedofoldagE.Istillmissthedayswhenshewaswithus.5.WhatwouldBrowniedowhensomeonewasillinthefamily?A.Lookatthemsadly.B.Keepthemcompany.C.Playgameswiththem.D.Touchthemgently.6.WhydoestheauthorsaythatBrowrniewasmorethanjustafamilypet?A.Shewastreatedasamemberofthefamily.B.SheplayedgameswithanyoneshelikeD.C.Shewaslovedbyeverybodyshemet.D.Shewenteverywherewiththefamily.7.SomepeoplegotfrightenedbyBrowniewhenshe_______A.smiledB.barkedC.rushedtothemD.triedtobefunny8.WhichofthefollowingbestdescribesBrownie?A.Shy.B.PolitE.C.BravE.D.Caring.

Clevernessisagiftwhilekindnessisachoice.Giftsareeasy—they’regivenafterall.Choicecanbehard.IgottheideatostartAmazon16yearsago.IcameacrossthefactthattheInternetusagewasgrowingat2300percentperyear.I’dneverseenorheardofanythingthatgrewthatfastandtheideaofbuildingallonlinebookstorewithmillionsoftitleswasveryexcitingtomE.Ihadjustturned30yearsoldandI’dbeenmarriedforayear.ItoldmywifeMacKenziethatIwantedtoquitmyjobandgotodothiscrazythingthatprobablywouldn’tworksincemoststart-upsdon’tandIwasn’tsurewhattoexpect.MacKenzietoldmeIshouldgoforit.AsayoungboyI’dbeenagarageinventor.I’dalwayswantedtobeallinventorandshewantedmetofollowmypassion.IwasworkingatafinancialfirminNewYorkCitywithabunchofverysmartpeopleandIhadabrilliantbossthatImuchadmired.IwenttomybossandtoldhimIwantedtostartacompanysellingbooksontheInternet.HetookmeonalongwalkinCentralParklistenedcarefullytomeandfinallysaidThatsoundslikeareallygoodideabutitwouldbeanevenbetterideaforsomeonewhodidn’talreadyhaveagoodjob.That1ogicmadesomesensetomeandheconvincedmetothinkaboutitfor48hoursbeforemakingafinaldecision.SeeninthatlightitreallywasadifficultchoicebutfinallyIdecidedIhadtogiveitashot.Ididn’tthinkI’dregrettryingandfailing.AndIsuspectedIwouldalwaysbehauntedbyadecisiontonottryatall.AftermuchconsiderationItookthelesssafepathtofollowmypassionandI’mproudofthatchoice.Forallofusintheendweareourchoice.21.Whatinspiredtheauthorwiththeideaofbuildinganonlinebookstore?A.Hisdreamofbeinganinventor.B.Thesupportofhiswife.C.ThegreatlyincreasingusageoftheInternet.D.Millionsofexcitingtitles22.Whichofthefollowingisclosestinmeaningtotheunderlinedsentence?A.Theideaofnottryingwouldkeepcomingtohismindanddisturbhim.B.Hewouldbeveryexcitedifhetrieditout.C.Bewouldbealwayshavingadoubtifhedidn’ttry.D.Thedecisiontonottrytheonlinebookstorewouldterrifyhim.23.Whichofthefollowingwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.ClevernessandKindnessB.TheStartingofAmazonC.FollowingMyPassionD.WeAreWhatWeChoose24.Wecanknowfromthepassagethat_______.A.thebossthoughttheideawassuitablefortheauthorB.theauthorwantedsomeoneelsetotrytheideaC.theauthormightnotregretifhefailedtheideaD.theauthormightgobacktohisbossifhefailed

FatherdoyouseeMotherinyourdreams?theyounggirlasks.YouknowsometimesIdo.Mothercomestoseemealotyouknow.Wesitandtalk.Thefathersmiles.Howisyourhomeworkcomingalong?WhydoIhavetostudysohard?Itiswhatyourmotherwouldhavewanted!SheregretsspeakingherminD.I’msorryFatherIshouldn’thavesaidthat.Shelooksupandseeshiseyeswellupwithtears.It’sokaylovehegetsupandpourshimselfadrink.I’lljustsitoutsideforawhilE.Youfinishupyourworkokay?I’msorryFather;Motherdidloveyouverymuch.ShetoldmeallthetimE.Homeworkfirsteh?Thenwecanchataboutyourmother.HeheadsoffoutsideandsitsinhisusualchairlookingaroundthecourtyarD.Thewholearearelaxesthemindandsomehowsoothesthesoul.AllfinishedFather.MayIgetadrinkandsitwithyou?Ihavesomequestions.Shecomeswithtwodrinksoneforhimandoneforherself.HelookssurpriseD.Sheneverreallylikedhimhavingadrink.AlthoughhehadcutbackalotfrombeforehebroughtherhereitstillseemedstrangE.Mothertoldmeallaboutyou.Thatisbeforeshepassedaway.Wewouldlaughtogetheratyourlovestories.HelistenswithoututteringasinglesounD.Whydidn’tyoucomeandtakeherawaywithyou?Shereallywantedthat.Didyouknowthat?Herfatherlooksathisdaughterlovingly.Circumstancesweredifficultbackthen.ItwasjustthewaythingswerE.WhenitcametimetoHesighs.TovisitheritwastoolatE.Thegirlsmiles.IhopeIwillhavethesamekindofloveyouandmotherhaD.Withoutalltheheartacheherfatheradds.Shealwaysknewyoulovedher.Shetoldmeeverydaythechildmentionscheerfully.Isawhercryingsometimeswhenshereadyourletters.Didshemakeyoupromisetolookafterme?Sheinquires.Sheaskedmetotakecareofyou.Youpromisedherdidn’tyou?YesIdiD.Itisniceouthereisn'tit?MotherwouldhavebeenveryhappyherE.Shetalkswithsomeauthority.Herfatherremainssilent.A.smilecomestohiswearybrow.HenodshisheaD.Motherwantedmetogiveyousomething.Ithinknowthetimeisright.Sherunstoherroom.Uponreturningshehandsherfatherabook.It’smother’sdiary!Shewantedmetogiveittoyou.HetakesthebookandholdsitinhistremblinghandsThankyou.Mothersaidyouwouldunderstandthingsbetter.Wisewomanyourmother.Heplacesthebookonthetableashegetsup.Thegirlgetsupandwrapsherselfaroundherfather.Iloveyou.shelooksupathisfacE.Hepicksherupandhugsher.Iloveyoutoo.Hisvoicetrembles.It’sokayFather.Wehaveeachothernowandmotherisinbothofus.HekissesherheaD.Timeyouwenttobedherfathersoftlysays.HeputsherdownandshescampersofftogetwashedandreadyforbeD.Clearingupeverythinghechecksonhisdaughter.Sheisinbedwaitingforhergoodnightkiss.Hetucksherinandbidshergoodnight.Justasheistoleaveshetellshim.MothertoldmesheadoptedmewhenIwasababy.Hestandsatherbedroomdoor.Wordsfailhim.YesheknewshewasadopteD.IamreallyluckyforbeinglovedbymyparentsevenifIamnotreallytheirs.Youtryingtobringonthewaterworks?hetellsher.ShegigglesGoodnightFather.Iloveyou.Loveyoutoo.Hisfacelightsupashewipeshisdampenedeyes.Thedoorclosesandthechildfallsasleepdreamingofhermother.Sittingoutsidehepicksupthediaryandopensitandreadsthefirstline:Iloveyoumydearestifonlythingscouldhavebeendifferent55.Whyisn’tthemotherwithherfamily?A.ShehasalreadydieD.B.Sheisillinhospital.C.ThecoupleisdivorceD.D.Shelivesinanothercity.56.Whatcanweknowaboutthecouple’srelationship?A.Theyunderstoodeachotherverywell.B.TheyquarreledalotandareseparateD.C.Theyusedtohavemisunderstandings.D.Theywerequitesureofeachother’slovE.57.Whatcanwelearnfromthestory?A.Thegirlwasadoptedbecausethecouplecouldn’tgivebirth.B.FatherlooksafterthegirljustbecausethegirlisalonE.C.ThegirlfeelsunfortunatethatshewasadopteD.D.Fatherwasnotveryclosetothegirlbeforeshemovedinwithhim.58.Whydidn’tfatherbringmotherhomewhenshewasill?A.BecausehewastoobusywithhisworkB.Becausehedidn’tknowhewaswantedC.BecausehewastoopoortoaffordthemedicalfeesD.Becausehedidn’tknowshewasinhospital59.WhatdoesthesentenceYoutryingtobringonthewaterworks?mean?A.Youwantanothercupofwater?B.Areyoukiddingme?C.Areyoutryingtomakemecry?D.Areyouthinkingaboutthewaterfactory?60.Whichwordbestdescribesfather’sfeelingattheendofthestory?A.RegretfulB.SatisfiedC.ConfusedD.Doubtful

Theritual惯例alwaysbeganafterbreakfast:GoaheadeveryonE.I'lltakecareofthedishes!ForthenexthourDaddidthedishessingingsongslikeIHadaHatWhenICameIn.Isupposeitwasstrangeforaboy'sfathertowearanapron围裙—butIneverthoughtmuchofituntilthedaythatDadbrokewithtradition.Tommyhesaidcheerfully.Therecomesatimeineveryboy'slifewhenhemusttakeonresponsibilities.StartingtodayIwantyoutodothedishesonSundaymorningsoyourmotherandIcanworkthecrosswordpuzzletogether.Thedishes!?AnythingwrongwithtakingoverthedishesSon?Ididn'ttasteabitofbreakfastthatmorning.Dadseemedinajovial愉快的moodashedescribedanexceptionalYankeegameseenthroughtheeyesofMelAllenontheradiolastnight.Everythinggrewquiet.MysisterbegantoclearthetablE.Mybrotherwasscraping刮掉thelastoftheeggfromhisplatE.Myfatherannounced:Let'sgotoreadthepaperHoney.Aren'tyoudoingthedishes?mymotheraskeD.YouroldestsonhasgenerouslyoffereD.Sothiswaswhatmylifehadcometo.Icouldbench­press仰卧推举myweight.Askmetorunthrougharainstorm.Commandmetoridetherollercoaster—backwarD.ThesethingsIwoulddo.ButIcouldneverdothosedishes.TherewasnothingleftbuttorefusE.Peopleoftensaythereisaspecialchemistrybetweenafatherandason.DadcamebackintothekitchenjustasIwasabouttostormout.Hehadloosened松开histieandrolledupthesleevesofhisshirt—readytorelax.Inhisrighthandwastheoldapron.IwantyoutohavethisTommy.It'llkeepyourclothesfromgettingwet.ThanksSon.YourmotherandIappreciatethis.WiththathedisappearedintotheSundaypaper.Ilookeddownattheapron.Ithadseenbetterdays.Icouldseemydadreachingforthedishes.MydarkangeldisappeareD.SoonIwassingingasongaboutahat.ThewordscameoutofnowherE.AndoutofnowhereIknewthekindofmanIwantedtobE.58.Whydidtheauthor'sfatheraskhimtodothedishes?A.Becausehisfatherwantedtolistentoasportsshowontheradio.B.BecausehisfatherthoughttheotherchildrenweretooyoungforthejoB.C.Becausehisfatherthoughttheauthorwasoldenoughtotakesomeresponsibility.D.Becauseitwouldhavebeenshamefulforhisfathertohavewornanaproninhisson'spresencE.59.Whatdoesthelastparagraphsuggest?A.A.manshouldshowhisloveforhisfamilybydoingthedishes.B.Theauthorfinallygaveinbecausehewantedtomakehismotherhappy.C.Theincident事情withtheapronledtheauthortounderstandhisfather.D.Theauthorhasmadeuphismindaboutthecareer事业pathhewantedtotakE.60.AccordingtothearticlewhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?A.Theauthor'sbrotherwasinchargeofclearingthebreakfasttablE.B.Therewasatraditionofcrosswordpuzzlesolvinginthefamily.C.Theauthor'sfatherseemedtoenjoywashingdishes.D.TheauthorofferedtowashthedishesbecauseheknewhisfatherwastireD.

WhenImethimIhadalotofangerinsidemE.I’velivedmywholelifeinSpanishHarlembutinmyneighborhoodthereareshoot-upsallthetimE.Iknowkidswhohavebeenshotorbeatenup.Ihavefriendswhoendedupinprison.IcouldhaveendedupthatwaytoobutMr.Clarkwouldn’tletthathappen.Mr.ClarkworkedlonghoursmakingsureIdidmywork.MygradesrosE.InfactthescoresofourwholeclassrosE.OnedayhetookourclasstoseeThePhantomoftheOperaanditwasthefirsttimesomekidshadeverbeenoutofHarlem.Beforetheshowhetreatedustodinneratarestaurantandtaughtusnottotalkwithourmouthsfull.Wedidnotwanttolethimdown.Mr.ClarkwasselectedasDisney’s2000TeacheroftheYear.Hesaidhewoulddrawthreenamesoutofahat抽签;thosestudentswouldgowithhimtoLosAnglestogettheawarD.ButwhenthetimecametodrawnamesMr.ClarksaidYou’reallgoing.Ongraduationdaytherewerealotoftears.Wedidn’twanthisclasstoenD.In2001hemovedtoAtlantabuthealwayskeptintouch.Hestartedgivinglecturesabouteducationandwroteabest-sellingbookbasedonhisclassroomrulesTheEssential55.In2003Mr.ClarktooksomeofusonatriptoSouthAfricatodeliverschoolsuppliesandvisitorphanages孤儿院.ItwasthemostamazingexperienceofmylifE.It’snowmydreamtostartagroupofwomen’sclubsonedayhelpingpeoplefromallbackgrounds.21.WithoutMr.Clarkthewriter_________.A.mighthavebeenputintoprisonB.mightnothavewontheprizeC.mighthavejoinedawomen’sclubD.mightnothavemovedtoAtlanta22.TheEssential55is___________.A.ashowB.aspeechC.aclassroomruleD.abook23.Howmanystudents’nameswerefinallydrawnoutofahatbyMr.Clark?A.NoneB.ThreeC.Fifty-fiveD.All24.Inthepassagethewriterintendstotellusthat___________.A.Mr.ClarkwenttoSouthAfricabecausehelikedtravelingB.Mr.Clarkhelpedtosetupagroupofwomen’sclubsC.agoodteachercanraisehisorherstudents’scoreD.agoodteacherhasagoodinfluenceonhisorherstudents25.Whatisthewriter’sattitudetowardsMr.Clark?A.HespeakshighlyofMr.Clark.B.HelooksdownuponMr.Clark.C.Hedoesn’tshowhisattitudetowardsMr.Clark.D.Hetakesaneutral中立的attitudetowardsMr.Clark.

Ifyouarehungrywhatwillyoudo?Grabapieceofyourfavoritemealandstayquietafterthat?Justlikestomachevenyourmindwillbehungry.Butitneverletsyouknowbecauseyoukeepitbusythinkingaboutyourdreamloverfavoritestarandmanysuchabsurdthings.Soitsilentlybeginstohideyourneedsandneverletsitselfgrow.Whenmindlosesitsfreedomtogrowcreativitygetsitsfullstop.ThismightbethereasonwhyweallsometimesthinkWhathappensnext?Whycan’tIthink?WhyamIalwaysgiventhedifficultproblems?Wellthisistheresultofusingourownkarma宿命ofusingourbrainforthinkingofnot-so-worthythings.Hungerofthemindcanbeactuallysatisfiedthroughextensivereading.ButwhyisitreadingbutnotwatchingTV?BecausereadinghasbeenthemosteducationaltoolusedbyusrightfromthechildhooD.Justlikethattodevelopotheraspectsofourlifewehavetoturntoreadingforhelp.Youhaveanumberofbooksintheworldwhichwillanswerallyourhow-toquestions.Onceyoureadabookyoujustdon’trunyoureyesthroughthelinesbutyourminddecodesitandexplainsittoyou.TheinterestingpartofthebookisstoredinyourmindasaseeD.Nowthisseedisunknowinglyusedbyyouinyourfuturetodevelopnewideas.Thesameseedifusedmanytimescanhelpyoulinkandrelatealotofthingswhichyouwouldneverthoughtofinyourwildestdreams!Thisisnothingbutcreativity.ThemorebooksyoureadthewideryourmindwillbecomE.Alsothisimprovesyourspeech-makingskillstoalargeextentandalsomakesasignificantcontributiontoyourvocabulary.WhenyoustartspeakingEnglishoranyotherlanguagefluentlywithyourfriendsorotherpeopleyouneverseemtorunoutoftherightwordsattherighttimE.ActuallyIhadaprobleminspeakingEnglishfluentlybutasIreadIcouldimprovesignificantly.Soguysdojoinmeandgivefoodforyourthoughtsbyreadingreadingandmorereading.Nowwhatareyouwaitingfor?Gogrababookandletmeknow!32.Whatdoestheauthormeanbysayingthatourmindishungry?A.Ourcreativitygetsafullstop.B.Wedon’treadbooks.C.Wedon’tknowwhattodonext.D.Wedon’thaveagoodmemory.33.One’smindishungrybecauseit____A.can’tworkoutthingswellB.ismentallybusywithmanyabsurdthingsC.1oosensitsfreedomtoforgetD.beginstopaycarefulattentiontohisneeds34.WhichofthefollowingisNOTtheadvantageofreading?A.Helpingyouenlargeyourvocabulary.B.Helpingyoudevelopyourcreativity.C.Helpingyourunyoureyesthroughthelines.D.Helpingyouimproveyourspeakingskills.35.Byreadingmorewearesureto_______A.speakEnglishfluentlyB.storebooksinourmindC.dreamthewildestdreamsD.performbettermentallyinthefuture

SaturdayMarch24thWehavearrivedinthehotwetcityofBangkok.ThisisourfirsttriptoThailand泰国.AllthedifferentsmellsmakeuswanttotrythefooD.Wearegoingtoeatsomethingspecialfordinnertonight.Thehotelwearestayinginischeapandveryclean.WeplantostayhereforafewdaysvisitsomeplacesinthecityandthentraveltoChiangMaiintheNorth.TuesdayMarch27thBangkokiswonderfulandsurprising!Theplacesareinteresting.Wevisitedthefamousmarketwhichwasonwaterandsawalotoffruitsandvegetables.Everythingissocolorfulandwehavetakenhundredsofphotosalready!LatertodaywewillleaveforChiangMai.WewilltakethetrainnorthstayinChiangMaifortwodaysandthencatchabustoChiangRai.FridayMarch30thOurtriptoChiangRaiwaslongandboring.Wevisitedasmallvillageinthemountains.Thevillagepeopleherelovethequietlife--nocomputersorphones.TheyarethekindestpeopleIhaveevermet.Theyalwayssmileandsayhello.KathyandIcanonlyspeakafewwordsofThaisosmilingisthebestwaytoshowourkindness.Ifeelgoodhereandhopetobeabletocomebacknextyear.21.Thediariesaboveshowthewriter’s_____daysinThailanD.A.3B.7C.15D.3022.WhichofthefollowingisTRUE?A.ChiangMaiisabeautifulcityinthesouthofThailanD.B.ThewriteristravelingaloneinThailanD.C.ChiangRaiisaboringcityinthemountains.D.ThewriterleftChiangMaiforChiangRaibybus.23.Thepeopleinthevillage_____.A.arefriendlytoothersB.liketospeakEnglishC.areveryweakD.hopetoliveinthecities24.Whatisthebesttitleforthewholediary?A.MyFirstTravelB.TheOutsideWorldC.TravelinginThailandD.A.CountryontheTrain

IlikedadventurE.OnceIdecidedtoclimbamountainandaskedmyuncleforadvicE.HesaidUnfortunatelyIamsobusythesedays.Butifnooneleadsyouarelikelytobelost.IsaidWhatamIafraidof?IflostIwillcallyouforhelp.HesaidwithasmileWellIhopeyouwillnotgetlost.Goodluck.IconfidentlysaidIthinkI’llcertainlybeabletoreturnsafely.Ifinallysetoffbymyself.Everythingwasverysmoothatfirst.WhenIcameclosetothetopasuddenstrongwindburst.IhadtofindasheltertohidemysleepingbaginsidE.AnhourlaterIcrawled爬outandlookedarounD.Alltheplacesweresofamiliarandthoseroadsappearedtoextend延伸inalldirections.WhatshouldIdo?Idecidedtocallforhelpbutexceptthesleepingbagtherewasnothingleft.Goingoninmydespair绝望suddenlyIfoundamapfromthesleepingbag.CouldthatbeputbyUncle?AnywayIfollowedthedirectionsonthemapandsucceededinfindingasmoothwayhomE.SteppingintothehouseIwaspleasedtoseeUncleagainandsaidexcitedlyTodaythankstoyourmaporIreallycouldnotreturnhomE.Mybaggageincludingmymobilephonewasblownaway.StrangelyUncleaskedThemap?IsaidTheoneyouputinmysleepingbag.SeeingthemapUnclesuddenlylaughedagainThisisyour4-year-oldcousinLinda’spaintingofaSuperSpider-Man.IwassurprisedHoweverIreallygotthis‘map’tofinditdowntheroaD.UnclesaidYoucancomedownthemountainsuccessfullynotduetothemapbutduetoyourstrongwilltodealwiththeproblem!21.Accordingtothepassagethewriterclimbedthemountainalonebecause_________.A.noonewantedtogowithhimB.hisuncleencouragedhimtodosoC.hewantedtotryanunusualandexcitingexperienceD.hehadamapinhisbag22.Howdidthewriterprotecthimselffromthesuddenwind?A.Hehidhimselfinthesleepingbag.B.Hecoulddonothingbutcallforhelp.C.Hecrawledtothetopofthemountain.D.Hehurriedtosearchforaplacetohidein.23.With_________thewriterreturnedhomesmoothly.A.themaphisuncleputinhissleepingbagB.hisdeterminationC.thepaintinghiscousinpreparedforhimD.hisuncle’sinstruction24.Fromthepassagewelearnthattheauthoris_________.A.thoughtfulB.strictC.warm-heartedD.adventurous

ThereisalwayssomethingthatwecannotforgetanditcanchangeourattitudetowardslifE.WhenIwasyoungmymotherlikedtomakebreakfastfoodfordinnerattimes.AndIrememberonenightinparticularwhenshehadmadedinnerafteralongharddayat41.Onthateveningsolongagomymomplacedaplateofeggssausageandextremely42toastinfrontofmydaD.Iremember43toseeifanyonenoticed!44allmydaddidwasreachforhistoast45atmymomandaskmehowmydaywasatschoolIdon’trememberwhatItoldhimthatnightbutIdoremember46himspreadbutterandjamonthattoastandeateverybite!WhenIgotupfromthetablethateveningIrememberhearingmymom47tomydadforburningthetoast.AndI.’llnever48whathesaid:HoneyIloveburnedtoast.LaterthatnightIwenttokissDaddygoodnightandIaskedhimifhereally49histoastburneD.HewrappedmeinhisarmsandsaidYourMomgot50aharddayatworktodayandshe’sreally51.Andbesidesaburnedtoastnever52anyone!53isfullofimperfectthingsandimperfectpeoplE.I.’mnotthebestatanythingandIforget54andanniversariesjustlikeeveryoneelsE.ButwhatI.’velearnedovertheyearsisthatlearningtoaccepteachother’s55—andchoosingtocelebrateeachother’sdifferences—isoneofthemostimportantkeystocreatingahealthygrowingand56relationshipwhereaburnedtoastisn’tadeal-breaker!Wecouldextendthistoany57.Infactunderstandingisthe58ofanyrelationshipwhetheritisahusband-wifeorparent-childorfriendship!Don’tputthekeytoyour59insomeoneelse’spocket—keepitinyourown.Sopleasepassmeatoastandyesaburnedonewill60befine!41.A.kitchenB.workC.homeD.school42.A.burnedB.deliciousC.smellyD.tasty43.A.hopingB.turningC.waitingD.hesitating44.A.AndB.ThusC.InsteadD.Yet45.A.smileB.stareC.laughD.shout46.A.cheeringB.admiringC.watchingD.studying47.A.reasonB.apologizeC.explainD.talk48.A.believeB.forgetC.doubtD.understand49.A.likedB.caredC.knewD.minded50.A.inB.throughC.outD.away51.A.angryB.hungryC.depressedD.tired52.A.poisonsB.ruinsC.hurtsD.chokes53.A.SocietyB.SchoolC.FamilyD.Life54.A.meetingsB.holidaysC.birthdaysD.games55.A.energyB.adviceC.faultsD.misunderstanding56.A.lastingB.familiarC.importantD.valuable57.A.associationB.relationshipC.situationD.condition58.A.baseB.resultC.courseD.beginning59.A.gloryB.successC.wealthD.happiness60.A.neverB.onlyC.everD.also

WhenIlefthomeforcollegeIsoughttoescapethelimitedworldoffarmerssmalltownsandcountrylifE.Ilongfortheexcitementofthecityforthefastpacethatrurallifelackedforadventurebeyondthehorizon.IdreamedofexploringthecitylivingwithinanewcultureandlandscapeandbecomingpartofthepulseofanurbanjunglE.Yetsomeofmybesttimesweredrivinghomeleavingthecitybehindandslippingbackintothevalley.AscitylifedisappearedandtrafficthinnedIcouldseethefacesoftheotherdriversrelax.Thenaroundabendinthehighwaythegrasslandofthevalleywouldcomeintobeingofferingaviewofgentlerollinghills.Thelandseemedpermanent.IfeltasifIhadsteppedbackintimE.Itookcomfortinthestabilityofthevalley.DrivingthroughsmallfarmcommunitiesIimaginedthefoundingfamiliesstillrootedintheirgrandhomesgenerationsworkingthesamelandsneighborsremainingneighborsforgenerations.IallowedfamiliarfarmhouselandmarkstoguidemE.ClosetohomeIoftenturnedoffthemainhighwayandtookadifferentpathtestingmymemory.Friendslivedinthosehouses.Ihadeatenmealsandspenttimethere;Ihadworkedonsomeofthesefarmslendingahandduringapeakharvesthelpingafamilyfriendforadayortwo.ThehousesandlandslookedthesameandIcouldpicturethegentlefacesandhearfamiliarvoicesasiflittlehadbeenchangeD.AsIeasedintoourdrivewayI’dreturnedtooldwaysbecomingasononceagainachildonthefamilyfarm.Myfeelingswerehonestandreal.HowIlongedforalandwherelifestoodstillandmymemoriescouldbereliveD.WhenIleftthefarmforcollegeIcouldonlyreturnasvisitortothevalleyatravelerlookingforhomE.NowthefarmisonceagainmytruehomE.Iliveinthatfarmhouseandworkthepermanentlands.Myworldmayseemunchangedtocasualobserversbuttheyarewrong.Iknowthis:ifthere’saconstantonthesefarmsit’stheconstantofchangE.Thegoodobserverwillrecognizethedifferences.A.farmerreplantsanorchard果园withanewvarietyofpeaches.IrrigationisaddedtoblockofoldgrapessoIimaginethevineyardhasanewowner.OccasionallythechangesareclearlyevidentlikeaFORSALEsign.ButIneedtoreadthesmallprintinordertomakesurethatabankhastakenpossessionofthefarm.Mostofthechangescontaintwostories.OneisthephysicalchangeofthefarmtheotherinvolvesthepeopleonthatlandthehumanstorybehindthechangE.I’vebeenbackonthefarmforadecadeandstillhaven’theardallthestoriesbehindthechangesaroundmE.ButonceIaddmystoriestothelandscapeIcancallthisplacemyhomeahomethatcontinuestoevolveandchangesasIaddmoreandmoreofmystories.ApoetreturnstothevalleyandsaysHowclosed–mindedyouallare!HecommentsaboutthelackofinterestinthesortsofsocialandenvironmentalissuesinthepovertyandinequalityofourlifE.Littlehaschangedinthevalley.Hewasbornandraisedheresohemighthavetherighttocriticizeandlectureus.Yethespeaksformanywhothinktheyknowthevalley.Howdifferentlywouldothersthinkofusiftheyknewthestoriesofagrapeharvestinawetyearorapeachwithoutahome?67.Themostimportantreasonwhythewriterwantedtomovetothecityisthat_________.A.hedidnotwanttoworkonthefarmB.hewantedtomakenewfriendsC.hewaseagerforadifferentlifethereD.thereweremorethingstodothere68.Whenhewasincollegewhywasthewritersadwhenhereturnedtohisfamilyhome?A.Herememberedhowhardheusedtowork.B.Herealizedthathewasonlyavisitor.C.HerecognizedtheoldhousedandlanD.D.Herememberedhisnextdoorneighbors.69.Whichofthefollowingmostlikelyindicatesthatthereisasadhumansotrybehindaphysicalchangeonthefarm?A.A.newvarietyofpeachisbeingplanteD.B.Irrigationisbeingaddedtoagrapeoperation.C.A.pieceoflandisbeingsoldbyabank.D.A.farmisbeingsoldtoalargecorporation.70.Thefactthatmostupsetsthewriterwiththepoetisthat________.A.thepoetpreferstoliveintheurbanareaB.thepoetthinksthatthefolkpeoplearebackwardC.thepoetsaysthatlittlehaschangedinthevalleyD.thepoet’scriticismandcommentsarenotobjective

Theworstdaysofanysummeraretherainyones.Wespendallyearlookingforwardtoniceweatherandlonghotdays.Inwinterwithitscloudydaysandbittercoldwedreamofthosedaysatthebeachlyingonthesandandenjoyingthebrightandburningsun.Andthensummercomesanditrains.AsachildIwouldwakeuptorainysummerdaysandcomeclosetocrying.Itwasn’tfair.Wesufferedthroughmonthsofschoolandexperiencedbadweatherforthoseshorttenweeksoffreedom.OnthoserainysummerdaysIhadnothingfuntodoandcouldonlysitinsidestaringoutattherainlikeabirdinacagE.Iwasanonlychildsotherewasnooneelsetoplaywith.MyfatherworkedfromhomesoIwasnottrulyalonebuthecouldnotactivelyplaywithmesincehewasatwork.ItwasthosedaysthatIwouldwatchwhateverwasontelevisionorreadanybooksthatIcouldfindlyingarounD.I’dprayeachnightthattherainwouldnotbetherethenextday.AsanadultthoughmyopinionofsummerrainhaschangeD.Whenyouhavetoworkeverydaysummerisnotasexciting.Everythingseemsuninteresting.Suchamindsetmakesyoucheerforanythingnewordifferent.Ispendthewinterdreamingofsummerandthesummerdreamingofwinter.WhensummercomesIhatehowhotitis.AndthenIlookforwardtotherainbecausetherainbringswithitacoldfrontwhichmakesmecomfortablE.Rainydaysarestilltheworstdaysofthesummerbutsummerraintodaymeanspositivelybeautiful—andquitecooler—weathertomorrow.25.Whentheauthorwasachildhe______.A.likedstayingindoorsB.hatedrainydaysC.dreamedonsummerdaysD.preferredcoolerweather26.Wecanlearnfromthepassagethattheauthor______.A.couldenjoythebrilliantsuninwinterB.preferredreadingtoplayingoutsideC.hadnobrothersorsistersD.wasoftenleftaloneathome27.Asanadulttheauthorviewssummerraindifferentlybecause______.A.rainmakestheweathercoolerB.hissummerholidayisveryshortC.heknowsitwon’tlastlongD.hecanbetterdealwithhissparetime

PasswordstrengthhasbeenatopicabouttheInternetlately.Ihaveseenlotsofclevermethodsforgenerating创造andrememberingstrongpasswords.Somearebetterthanothersbutinmyopinionnoneareadequate.Here’stheproblem:itdoesn’tmatterhowstrongyourpasswordsareifyouusethesameoneonmultiplesites.Allittakesisforasitetogethacked侵入likeGawkermediaorevenSonydidandnowyoursuper-strongpasswordhasbeenstolenandeverysiteonwhichyouusedthatpasswordhasbeenaccessed.SothebottomlineisthatnomatterhowstrongyourpasswordsareandnomatterwhatclevertricksyouusetohelpyourememberthemifyousurftheInternetoftentheonlytrulysecurepasswordsystemiswhatyouneed.EnterLastPass.It’snottheonlypasswordmanagerouttherebutIlikeitthebest.YoucreateONEstrongpasswordthatyouhavetomemorizeanduseittoaccessyourLastPassdatabase.TheLastPassdatabaseisstoredonlineonLastPass’sservers.LastPassrecognizesthesiteyou’reonandautomaticallylogsyouinafteroptionallyaskingyoutore-enteryourmasterpassword.LastPassalsohasautomaticformfillandautomaticpasswordgeneration.Thismeansthatyoucanhaveadifferentuniqueverystrongpasswordforeverysiteyoulogintobutyouonlyhavetorememberonemasterpassword.It’sthebestofbothworlds.OneargumentagainstLastPassisthatiftheirdatabaseisattackedthenallofyoursitesareindangerandthat’struebutgiventhattheirentirelineofworkiskeepingthatinformationsafeI’mwillingtotakethatchancE.Thealternativeisrollingdice掷骰子orpickingphrasetocreatepasswordswritingallofthemdownonapieceofpaperorsomethingandthenhavingtomanuallytypetheminwhenIgotoasite.A.terriblemess.ThereisafreeversionofLastPasswithadditionalfeaturesunlockedifyoupay$12forayear’ssubscription.----JoshuaBardwell33.WhenusingLastPassusershavetoremember____________.A.allpasswordsusedB.thelastpasswordC.uniquepasswordeachtimeD.themasterpasswordonly34.CriticsareagainstLastPassbecause_______________.A.theyhavebetterwaystocreatepasswordB.theythinkrollingdiceismoreconvenientC.theyhavenofaithinLastPassdatabase’ssafetyD.GawkermediaandLastPasswerehackedonce35.JoshuaBardwellwritesthepassageto___________.A.sharehisexperienceB.introduceaproductofgoodqualityC.advertisehisproductD.teachhowtouseanewproduct

OneSundaymyfamilyhadgatheredatmyparents’housetofeastuponMom’swonderfulcooking.DuringthenormaldinnerchatterInoticedthatmyfatherwasslurring说话含混hiswords.NoonementionedthisduringdinnerbutIfeltcompelledtodiscussitwithmymotherafterward.WedecidedthattherewassomethingseriouslywrongandthatDadneededtoseethedoctor.Momphonedmetwodayslater.Thedoctorfoundabraintumor肿瘤.It’stoolargeatthispointtooperate.Maybetheycandosomethingthenbuttheoddsarelong.Evenwiththetreatmentmyfather’sconditionworsenedandthedoctorfinallyinformedusthatthisconditionwasterminal晚期的.DuringoneofhisstaysinthehospitalwebroughtourbabydaughterChelseywithuswhenwevisitedhim.Bythistimehehadgreatdifficultyspeaking.IfinallyfiguredoutthathewantedChelseytositonhisstomachsohecouldmakefacesather.WatchingthetwoofthemtogetherIrealizedIwaslivinganexperiencethatwouldstaywithmeforever.ThoughgratefulforthetimestheycouldshareIcouldn’tshakethefeelingofaclocktickinginthebackground.Onthevisittomyparents’homeduringwhatweallknowwasmyfather’slastdaysmymothertookChelseyfrommyarmsandannouncedYourfatherwouldliketoseeyoualoneforaminute.Ienteredthebedroomwheremyfatherlayonarentedhospitalbed.Heappearedevenweakerthanthedaybefore.HowareyoufeelingDad?Iasked.CanIdoanythingforyou?Hetriedtospeakbuthecouldn’tmakeoutaword.I’msorrybutIcan’tunderstandyouIsaid.WithgreatdifficultyhesaidIloveyou.Wedon’tlearncouragefromheroesontheeveningnews.Welearntruecouragefromwatchingordinarypeopleriseabovehopelesssituations.Inmanywaysmyfatherwasastrictuncommunicativeman.Hefounditdifficulttoshowemotion.ThebravestthingIeversawhimdowasovercomethatbarriertoopenhishearttohissonandfamilyattheendofhislife.41.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUE?A.Thewriteraccompaniedhisfathertoamedicalexamination.B.Thewriter’sfathergotworseaftertheremovalofthebraintumor.C.Thewriterwasquicktonoticethestrangeconditionofhisfather.D.Thewriter’sfatherhadknownabouthisillnessbeforethewriterdiscoveredit.42.Whatdoestheunderlinedsentencetheoddsarelongmean?A.There’slittlepossibilityforFathertorecover.B.IttakesalongtimeforFathertorecover.C.Fatherneedsloveandcarefromhisfamily.D.TheyneedapropertimetooperateonFather.43.HowmightthewriterhavefeltwhenhesawhisfathermakefacesatChelsey?A.DisappointedB.GladC.SurprisedD.Bitter44.ThefatherhadneversaidIloveyoutothewriterbeforebecause______.A.hewasnotusedtoopenlyshowinghisemotionsB.hewasnotsoattachedtothewriterC.hethoughttherewasnoneedtotellthewriterD.hebelievedinstrictnessandpunishment45.Whatdoesthewriterattempttotellus?A.Lifeisshortsoliveyourlifetothefullest.B.Don’twaittoseeadoctortillitistoolate.C.Bravelyexpressyourloveforyourfamily.D.Wedon’toftenvaluehealthuntilweloseit.

HowmanypeoplehaveImetwhohavetoldmeaboutthebooktheyhavebeenplanningtowritebuthaveneveryetfoundthetime?Fartoomany.ThisisLifeallrightbutwedotreatitlikearehearsal排演andunhappilywedomisssomanyofitsbestmoments.Wetakejobstostayaliveandprovidehomesforourfamiliesalwaysmakingourselvesbelievethatthisstyleoflifeisonlyatemporary暂时的stateofaffairsalongtheroadtowhatwereallywanttodo.Thenat60or65wearesuddenlygivenaclockandseveralgrandchildrenandwelookbackandrealizethatallthoseyearswaitingforRealLifetocomealongwereinfactreallifE.InAmericatheyhaveasayingmuchlaughedatbytheEnglish:Haveaniceday.Theyspeakslowlyandseriouslyintheirshopshotelsandsandwichbars.Ithinkitisawonderfulphrasemakingusrememberineffecttoenjoythemoment:tovaluethisveryday.HowoftendowesaytoourselvesI’lltakeuphorse-ridingorgolforsailingassoonasIgetagreaterjoB.Butonlytodononeofthosethingswhenwedogetthehigherposition.WhenIfirstbecameareporterIknewamanwhogaveupaverywell-paidrespectablejobatDailyTelegraphtogoandworkforasmallweeklynewspaper.AtthetimeIwassurprisedbyhisdecision:Whywasheinthiscompletelyabnormalmental精神state?HowcouldanyoneturnhisbackonFleetStreetincentralLondonforasmallareainthecountryside?Iwantedtoknow.NowwhenIamalittleolderandpossiblywiserIseethesenseinit.InFleetStreetthemanwasundercontinuouspressurE.HelivedinallunattractiveLondonsuburb郊区andhespentmuchofhislifesittingonSouthernRegiontrainstoandbackfromhiswork.32.Thefirstparagraphofthepassagetellsusthat.A.wealwaystrytofindsometimetowriteabookB.wealwaysmakeplansbutseldomcompletethemC.wealwaysenjoymanyoflife’sbestmomentsD.wealwaysdowhatwereallywanttodo33.TheunderlinedphraseturnhisbackonParagraph6mostprobablymeans.A.leaveforB.returntoC.relyonD.giveup34.ThemanwhoworkedatDailyTelegraphleftthisjobbecausehewas.A.undertoomuchpressureB.inanabnormalmentalstateC.notwell-paidD.notrespected35.Whatisprobablythebesttitleforthepassage?A.ProvideHomesforOurFamilyB.TakeUpHorse-RidingC.ValueThisVeryDayD.StayAlive

Doyouhaveanyskiingequipmentyouarenolongerneed?A.skischoolinthefarnorthofIndiacouldputittogoodusE.InMarchwepublishedaphotostoryabouttheextraordinaryZsnskarregioninnorthernIndiawhichiscutofffromtheoutsideworldformorethansevenmonthsoftheyearandonlyaccessible可通行的viaafrozenriver.WealsoincludedinformationaboutthelimiteduseofskiingintheregionandtherecentcreationoftheZanskarSkiSchoolDespite虽然thedifficultiesoftravelingthroughtheregionwhenthesnowcomesskiinghasn’ttraditionallybeenusedasameansoftransportbythelocalslargelybecausetreesdon'tgrowheresothereislittleinthewayofrawmaterials原材料fromwhichtomakeskis.In1995agroupofBritishscientistsintheregionnoticedthelackofskisandoneofthemreturnedtosetuptheZanskarSkiSchoolinPadam.Theschoolprovideslessonsforasmallfeeandrentsskistothelocalpeople.Amongthebenefitsthattheschoolhopestobringareimprovededucation—childrenoftenfinditdifficulttogettoschoolthroughthedeepsnow—andthepossibilityofofferingskitourstotouristsinthefuture.Sofarmorethan300localpeoplehavereceivedtrainingandlocaldoctorsandpolicemenregularlyborrowskis.Butwhatweweren'tabletoincludeinthearticleisthattheskischoolisalwayslookingoutforoldskiingequipment—particularlyofasizesuitableforchildren—andIthoughtnowtheEuropeanskiseasoniscomingtoanendtheremightbeafewofyououttherewhohavesomeoldequipmentyou'dliketoseegotoagoodhome.Ifthat'stheeaseyoucangetintouchwiththeschoolviatheirwebsitewww.zanskarskischooL.org.32.What'sthepurposeinwritingthetext?A.ToaskpeopletogiveawaytheirskistotheschoolB.ToattractmoretouriststotheareaC.ToattractmorelocalstoattendtheschoolD.Toraisemoneytodevelopthisarea33.Thelocalpeopledon'tuseskiingtogoaboutbecause__________.A.itisagainstthelocalcustomB.treesareinthewayoftheskiingrouteC.theydon'thavethewoodtomakeskisD.itisdangeroustogoskiinginthisregion34.TheZanskarSkiSchool___________.A.hasdonatedmoneytothelocalcommunityB.makesiteasierforthestudentstoattendschoolC.providesspecialtrainingtothetouristsD.hasborrowedmanyskisfromEurope35.Whowouldbethemosthelpfultotheschoolnow?A.LocalsinZanskarregion.B.StudentsintheZanskarSkiSchool.C.Peoplehavingoldskiingequipment.D.Travelersenjoyingskiing.

ZhengPengyu:Interestisthebestteacher.Classroomsthatweren’tfixedcouldgivestudentsthechancetoexploretheirinterests.Atthesametimetheywouldbeabletolearnontheirownbecausetheywouldhavetomaketheirowndecisions.Allinallthenewsystemwouldbeagoodchancetoinspirestudents’loveforstudying.SunYao:DespiteitsbenefitsI’mworriedaboutwhetherthenewsystemwouldwork.Goingtodifferentclassroomswouldtakeupabigpartofourbreaktimeandwewouldhavelesstimetorelaxafterclass.Alsonotallschoolscouldoffersomanydifferentclasses.ShiZhenghan:Isupportstudentslearningindifferentclasses.Itwouldsolvetheproblemofsomestudentsthinkingtheclassesaretooeasywhilesomethinktheyaretoodifficult.Teacherscouldalsoteachmoreeffectively.What’smorefriendshipsbuiltwhileindifferentclassesmightbeapleasantsurprisE.ZhouQingqing:Inmyopinionstudyingindifferentclassroomsmightaffectstudents’psychologicaldevelopment.Theymightfinditdifficulttodevelopdeepandstrongfriendshipswithotherstudentsiftheyhadtochangeclassroomsconstantly.Theywouldalsolosetheirsenseofbelongingtoacertainclass.HuQile:IapplaudtheideA.Itwouldhelpteacherssetupspecialteachingplansfordifferentclasses.ForstudentsmakingchoicesbythemselvescouldencouragethemtoberesponsiblE.Changingclassroomscouldalsohelpremovetheboredomofdoingthesamedullroutine惯例everyday.WangXiaoqian:Thenewsystemmighthelpwithstudents’individualdevelopmentbutIstillpreferthecurrentsystem.Studyinginonefixedclassroomstudentswithdifferentacademiclevelscanhelpeachother.SpendingyourseniormiddleschoolyearswiththesameclassmatesisanunforgettableexperiencE.21.AccordingtoSunYaowhichofthefollowingsentencesisTRUE?A.Thenewsystemwillworkifgreatmeasuresaretaken.B.Alltheschoolscan’taffordsomanydifferentclasses.C.Studentswillhavemoretimetorelax.D.Hesupportsthesystembecauseofitsbenefits.22.Amongthefollowingpeoplewhoprefersthenewsystem?A.SunYaoB.ZhouQingqingC.HuQileD.WangXiaoqian23.Whatisthepassageabout?A.Differentopinionsaboutchangingclassrooms.B.Studentsfinditdifficulttodevelopfriendship.C.Schoolsshouldofferdifferentclassestostudents.D.Changingclassroomscanhelpwithstudents’individualdevelopment.

ItwasunusuallyquietintheemergencyroomonDecember25.Iwasthenurseondutythatday.Ididn’tthinktherewouldbeanypatientssighingabouthavingtoworkonChristmas.Justthenfivebodiesshowedupatmydeskapalewomanandfoursmallchildren.Areyouallsick?IaskeD.YesshesaidweaklyandloweredherheaD.Butwhenitcametodescriptionsoftheirproblemsthingsgotalittleunclear.Twoofthechildrenhadheadachesbuttheheadachesweren’taccompaniedbythenormalbodylanguageofholdingtheheadortryingtokeepitstill.TwochildrenhadearachesbutonlyonecouldtellmewhichearwasaffecteD.Themothercomplainedofacoughbutseemedtoworktoproduceit.SomethingwaswrongbutIdidn’tsayanythingbutexplainedthatitmightbealittlewhilebeforeadoctorsawher.SherespondedTakeyourtime;it’swarmherE.ThenIcheckedthechartaftertheadmittingclerkhadfinishedregisteringthefamily.Noaddress—theywerehomeless.Thewaitingroomwaswarm.IlookedoutatthefamilygatheringclosetogetherbytheChristmastreE.Thelittleonewaspointingatthetelevisionandsayingsomethingtohermother.TheoldestonewaslookingatsomethingontheChristmastreE.Iwentbacktothenurses’stationandmentionedwehadahomelessfamilyinthewaitingroom.ThenursescomplainingaboutworkingonChristmasbegantofeelpityforafamilyjusttryingtogetwarmonChristmas.Theteamwentintoactionmuchaswedowhenthere’samedicalemergency.ButthisonewasaChristmasemergency.WewereallofferedafreemealinthehospitalcafeteriaonChristmasDaysoweclaimedthatmealandpreparedabanquetforourChristmasguests.Weneededpresents.Weputtogetherorangesandapplesinabasket.Wecollectedfromdifferentdepartmentscandiescrayonsandotherthingsavailablethatcouldbepresents.AsseriouslyaswemetthephysicalneedsofthepatientsthatcametousthatdayourteamworkedtomeettheneedsofafamilywhojustwantedtobewarmonChristmasDay.Laterasthefamilywalkedtothedoortoleavethefour-yearoldcamerunningbackgavemeahugandwhisperedThanksforbeingourangelstoday.21.Whichofthefollowingwouldbethebesttitleofthepassage?A.WorkingonChristmasDayB.ChristmasDayisComingC.A.HappyFamilyD.A.PaleWomanandFourSmallChildren22.Whatkindofpersondoyouthinktheauthoris?A.HardworkingandoutgoingB.SeriousandcarefulC.HardworkingandwarmheartedD.Seriousandstubborn23.WhichofthefollowingisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.Somethingwaswrongwithoneofthechildren’sheaD.B.Thepalewomanforgottowritetheaddress.C.Oneofthechildrenhadalanguageproblem.D.Thewholefamilypretendedtobesick.24.Itcanbeinferredfromthetextthat______.A.Theauthordidn’tthinktherewouldbeanypatientsonChristmasDayB.ThewomanwasuncomfortablewhensheloweredherheadC.ThefamilyappearedintheemergencyroomonChristmasEveD.Thewomanandfoursmallchildrenweresatisfiedandgrateful

Springbreakisrarelyapicnicforlow-incomekids.Whilemostchildrencountdownthedaystovacationstudentswholiveinpoorhouseholdsanxiouslycountthenumbersofmealsthey’llmisswhentheycan’tgetaccesstofreemealsatschool.Tomakesuretheonlyissueunderservedchildrenhavetoonlyworryaboutishowthey’llspendtheirtimeoffanumberofnonprofitsarefindinginnovativewaystobringmealstochildren.Duringspringbreakthat’s10missedmealsiftheyaregettingbreakfastandlunchatschoolsoit’sreallyimportantforustogetouthereBrendaO’BrianoftheCommunityFoodBankofEasternOklahomatoldNewson6.Acrossthecountry21atschoolaccordingtoFeedingAmericA.TocontinuefeedingthosekidsduringvacationnonprofitsliketheCommunityFoodBankstartedputtingnourishmentsystemsinplaceasschoolspreparedtoshutdown.ThatOklahomagroupispackingupitsmobilefoodtruckandparkingitatalocalcommunitycentersothatkidscangetahotmeal.Childrenunder18getfirstpriorityandanyleftoverscanthengotoadultsaccordingtoNewson6.ButthesituationisevenmoredifficultforstudentswhoattendschoolsthatclosefortwoweekswhichisgoingtobethecaseinFranklinIndianA.ThereGleanersFoodBankissendingout200packagestolow-incomekidspackedwith20poundsoffoodeachRossFraserFeedingAmerica’sdirectorofmediarelationstoldHuffPostinanemail.Whileaidgroupshavelongfocusedonfindinghungersolutionsduringthesummermonthsanumberoforganizationsareincreasinguptheireffortstoalsohelpsupportkidswhenschooltakesabreakinthespring.CurbingHungeraNewJersey-basedgrouprecentlylaunchedacampaign.ThroughitspartnershipwithAmpYourGoodthecampaignisrunningthreeseparateonlinefooddrivesthatprovidegoodsforlocalfoodbanks.Thecampaignvariesfromthestandardcollectionserviceinthatthecrowd-fundingmodelallowsdonorstoallocatefundsforspecificfooditemsthatorganizationsneeD.Forexample$14.50buys10poundsoforanges.DuetoourfooddeliverymethodfooddrivesonoursiteareabletoraisefreshproduceandotherhealthyfoodsenablingthemtohavemorepositiveimpactPatrickO’NeillCEOofAmpYourGoodtoldHuffPostinanemail.Ourplanistoturnthebillionsofcannedgoodsdonatedeachyeartofooddrivesintobillionsofapplesorangessweetpotatoesandotherhealthyfooditems.25.SpringbreakinFranklinIndianamaylast_________.A.5daysB.7daysC.14daysD.20days26.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.AdultsinOklahomaarenotallowedtotakefoodfrommobiletruck.B.21millionstudentsthroughoutAmericacanenjoyfreemealsatschool.C.Aidgroupshavelonghelpedsolvehungerproblemsduringspringbreak.D.Foodbanksbringmealstotheneedykidswhenschooltakesspringbreak.27.Theunderlinedwordallocateinparagraph12isclosestinmeaningto_________.A.distributeB.raiseC.increaseD.cancel28.AmpYourGoodcanprovidefreshproducefortheneedykidsmainlybecauseoftheir_________.A.friendlydonorB.lowcostC.specialdeliveryD.goodplan29.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleforthepassage?A.Low-incomekidsgopicnicking.B.Hungerdoesn’ttakeaspringbreak.C.Healthyfoodareavailableforkids.D.Kidsgetaccesstofreemealsatschool.

Ithadbeensnowingsincetwoo’clockthatafternoon.TimewasslippingawayandasIwatchedthesnowflakesfallontomycarIreallybegantowonderifIwasgoingtomakeitontimE.OfcourseImustastherewasnooption.SeveralweeksagoallthethingsthatmydaughterAlexandrahadtalkedaboutweretheChristmasconcerttobeheldinherschoolandsomerumorsaboutit.MomRachelwassupposedtosingalonebutguesswhathappened?She’snot!Lindawillreplacehertodoit.MomIgettostandnexttoTylerinthewholeconcert!Momyouwon’tbelieveitbutLexie’swholefamilyiscomingtotheconcertevenfromanotherstate!MakingalongwayoutofstatetoseethirdgraderssingChristmascarolsseemedtobeaprettybigdealforher.AsIsatintrafficIthoughtaboutalltheschooleventsIhadattendedalonE.AlexandranevermentioneditbutIwonderedhowshefeltaboutmebeingtheonlyonewhoevercametoherevents.Myownfamilylivedoutoftownandherfatherandhisfamilyneverquitemanagedtofitthosethingsintotheirschedules.Iwonderedifitbotheredher.Theconcertwasscheduledtobeginatseveno’clock.WithonlyafewminutestospareIfoundmyselfrunning:firstthroughthesnow-driftedparkinglotthenthroughtheschoolpassagE.Ienteredthecrowdedhallandfoundavacantseatnearthefront.FromherplaceonstageAlexandrasawmerunforthechairandshesmileD.IwascloseenoughtoheartheloudconversationofthechildrenonstagE.LookAlexandrathereismyauntandmycousin.TheycameallthewayfromWestVirginiA.Ican’tbelievemywholefamilyishere!AlexsmiledatLexieandsaidMywholefamilyisheretoo!Looktheresheis!AlexgavemeabigsmilE.IwavedbackatherneveroncenoticingthemeltingsnowdrippingoffmyheaD.Itsuddenlyoccurredtomethatwhilewetriedtoteachourchildrenallaboutlifetheyactuallytaughtuswhatlifewasallabout.21.WhatwasAlexandra’sattitudetowardstheChristmasconcert?A.defensiveB.disappointedC.enthusiasticD.indifferent22.AccordingtoParagraph3thewriterworriedthat____________.A.ShemightmisstheChristmasconcert.B.HerhusbandwastoobusytoattendtheschooleventsC.AlexandrafeltdisappointedtoseeonlyhermompresentD.Alexandrawouldn’tperformwellintheChristmasconcert23.Itcouldbeinferredfromthepassagethatthewriter________.A.attachedimportancetoherdaughter’sschooleventsB.drovetoattendtheconcertfromanotherstateC.failedtounderstandherdaughter’swordsD.regrettednotsingingwithherdaughter24.Whatmightbethebesttitleofthepassage?A.MywholefamilyisherE.B.ExpressyourloveintimE.C.Understandingmakesmiracles.D.A.smilebringsanendtoaconflict.

Weoftenhearthephrase:You'veagreaterchanceofbeingstruckbylightning.Itisusedtodescribesomethingthathasn'tgotmuchchanceofhappening.Howeverthecommonsayingundermines掩盖theveryrealdangersoflightning.LastFridayatleast5peoplewerekilledbylightninginNepal.LightningstrikesarethesecondmostcommoncauseofdeathsduringnaturaldisastersintheUS.Thefirstisfloods.Around400peoplenationwidearestruckbylightningeachyearandofthose73peoplediE.Thatmeansmorepeoplearekilledbylightningthanbytornadoesandhurricanes.Becauselightningkillsonlyoneortwopeopleatatimeitsdangerdoesnotreceiveasmuchattentionasotherdisasters.SotoraiseawarenesstheUShasmadeJune22to28NationalLightningSafetyWeek.Itaimstowarnthepublicofthedangersoflightningandprovidesafetytipsduringthunderstorms.IfyouhearthunderyouareindangerfromlightningsaidRockyLopesadisastereducatorattheAmericanRedCross.ThundermeansthatlightningiscloseenoughtohityouatanyminutesoyoushouldmoveindoorsimmediatelyandstaythereuntilafterthestormhasendeD.ThesinglemostimportantthingtorememberistoseekhidingplaceLopessaiD.Summeristhehightimeforlightningstormssowhenlightningstrikesacrosstheskyrememberthesesafetytips:uStopworkingfishingswimmingorplayinginopenfields.uIfyoucancountlessthantensecondsbetweenathunderandalightningflashtakecoverinsidethenearestbuilding.uDonotstandunderatreE.uGetoffbicyclesormotorcycles.uCrouchdown蹲下ifthereisnohidingplacE.uAvoidopenspaceswirefencesmetalobjectsandelectricalobjectssuchashairdriers.25.What'sthepopularopinionaboutbeingstruckbylightning?A.Itisimpossibleforpeopletobekilledbylightning.B.Itisthemostdangerousamongallthenaturaldisasters.C.Thechanceforapersontobestruckbylightningisverysmall.D.Thereisagreaterchanceforbeingkilledbylightningthananyothernaturaldisaster.26.TheaveragedeathrateofbeingstruckbylightningintheUSisaboutA.18%B.50%C.30%D.73%27.What'sthesafetytipwhenyouhearthunderoutside?A.Takeawaythehairdrier.B.QuicklyfindaplacetogoinsidE.C.Juststandbyyourbicyclesandmotorcycles.D.Counttensecondsbetweenathunderandalightning.28.Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrue?A.Thereareonaverage5personskilledbylighteninginNepaleachday.B.TheNationalLightningSafetyWeekismadetowarnthepublicoflightning.C.Thedeathrateofbeingstruckbylightningismuchhigherthanbyothernaturaldisasters.D.TherearemorepeoplekilledbytornadoesandhurricanesthanbylightningintheUSeachyear.

DearJohnMynameisAmberandIwanttosharemystorywithyoubecausewhatyou'vesharedaboutlifeandpositiveenergyhaschangedmylifE.ThispastyearhasbeenoneofthehardestformE.IfeltIwasstuckinapositionthathadnothingtodowithwhatIwantedtodowithmylifE.InJanuaryaftertwoyearsofbeingtogethermyboyfriendleftmE.IreadyourblogeverymorningasIdrinkmycoffeeatworkbutitwasn'tuntilthisMarchthatItoldmyselfnomorenegativityasyoutaughtreadersinyourblog.SincethenI'vegotintonewhabitsatworktokeepmyenergypositivE.WhenpeoplewalkinthefrontdoorI'mthefirstfacetheyseesoIsmilebigwhenIsaygoodmorningtothemespeciallyonMondays.InsteadofwaitingforsomeonetoaskmeforhelpIofferitwithanopenminD.TheCEOnoticedmychangeandofferedmetheexecutiveassistantpositionthatIwanteD.OneofthebiggestthingsI'vetakentoheartfromyourblogischangingmyopinionsonmyjoB.YesitwasnotanimportantpositionbutwhenIwaspassionate热情的aboutitIcouldmakemylifefulfilling.AllinallIhavetothankyousomehowforhavingthepassiontohelpothersbecauseittrulyisinspiringtomE.SothankyousomuchJohn.MylifehaschangedbecauseyourwordspointedmeintherightdirectionTakecare!SincerelyAmber1.Amberwrotethelettermainlyto______A.introduceherselftoJohnB.talkaboutherbadyearC.askforsomeadviceD.expressherthanks2.WecaninferfromthepassagethatAmber______A.didn'tlikeherboyfriendB.spentalotoftimeonlineC.wasn'tsatisfiedwithherjobD.receivedverygoodeducation3.WhatisimpliedaboutJohnintheletter?A.Heisaveryfamouswriter.B.HeusedtoliveaverynegativelifE.C.Hedoesn'tlikesharinghislifestories.D.Helikeshelpingothersthroughwritingpositiveblogs.4..WhatdoesAmber'schangetellus?A.Practicemakesperfect.B.Badluckdoesn'texistlong.C.A.positiveattitudeisrewarding.D.A.friendinneedisafriendindeeD.

Theclockstruckelevenatnight.Thewholehousewasquiet.EveryonewasinbedexceptmE.UnderthestronglightIlookedsadbeforeahugepileoftroublesomestuffthatwerecalledbooks.Iwasgoingtohavemyexaminationthenextday.WhencanIgotobed?Iaskedmyself.Ididn’tanswerinfactIdarednot.Theclockstruck12.Ohdear!IcriedtenmorebookstoreadbeforeIcangotobed!WepupilsarethepoorestintheworlD.Daddoesnotagreewithmeonthis.Hedidnothavetoworksohardwhenhewasaboy.TheclockstruckonE.Iwasquitehopelessnow.IforgotallIhadlearnt.Iwastootiredtogoon.IdidtheonlythingIcoulD.IprayedOhGodPleasehelpmepasstheexamtomorrow.IdopromisetoworkhardafterwardsAmen.MyeyesweresoheavythatIcouldhardlyopenthem.A.fewminuteslaterwithmyheadonthedeskIfellasleep.28.Whentheauthorwasgoingoverhislessonsalltheothersinthehousewere_____.A.asleepB.workinginbedC.outsideD.quietlylaughingathim29.Reviewinghislessonsdidn’thelphimbecause________.A.itwastoolateatnightB.hewasverytiredC.hiseyesweresoheavythathecouldn’tkeepthemopenD.hehadn’tstudiedhardbefore30.WhatdoyousupposehappenedtotheauthorA.HewenttoachurchtoprayagainB.HepassedtheexambyluckC.HefailedintheexamD.Hewaspunishedbyhisteacher31.Thebesttitleforthepassagewouldbe__________.A.TheNightBeforetheExaminationB.WorkingFarintotheNightC.A.SlowStudentD.GoingOverMyLessons

Hometomemeansasenseoffamiliarityandnostalgia怀旧.It'sfuntocomehomE.ItlooksthesamE.ItsmellsthesamE.You'llrealizewhat'schangedisyou.HomeiswherewecanrememberpainloveandsomeotherexperiencesWepartedhere;Myparentsmethere;IwonthreechampionshipsherE.IfIclosemyeyesIcanstillhaveaclearpictureinmindofmyfirsthomE.Iwalkinthedoorandseeabrownsofasurroundingalowglass－topwoodentablE.Totherightofthelivingroomismyfirstbedroom.It'semptybutit'swheremyearliestmemoriesarE.ThereisthediningroomtablewhereIcelebratedbirthdaysandwhereIcriedonHalloween—whenIdidn'twanttoweartheskirtmymothermadeformE.Ialwayslikedstandingonthattablebecauseitmademefeeltallandstrong.IfIsitatthistableIcanseemyfavoriteroominthehousemyparents'room.Itissimple:abrownwoodendresser化妆台linestherightsideofthewallnexttoatelevisionandacoupleofphotosofmygrandparentsoneachsidE.TheirbedismysafezonE.Icanjumponitanytime—wakingupmyparentsifIamfrightenedorifIhaveanimportantannouncementthatcannotwaituntilthemorning.I'mluckybecauseIknowmyfirsthomestillexists.Itexistsinmymindandheartonaphysicalproperty有形财产onWest64thstreetonthewesternedgeofLosAngeles.ItisproofevidenceIlivedIgrewandIlearneD.SometimeswhenIfeellostIliedownandshutmyeyesandIgohomE.Iknowit'swhereI'llfindmyfamilymydogsandmybelongings.IpurposelyleavethewindowopenatnightbecauseIknowI'llbeblamed责怪byMom.ButIdon'tmindbecauseIwanttohearhercallmynamewhichremindsmeI'mhomE.32.Whydoestheauthorcallherparents'bedhersafezoneParagraph3?A.Itisherfavoriteplacetoplay.B.HerparentsalwaysplaytogetherwithhertherE.C.Hergrandparents'photosarelinedoneachsidE.D.HerneedscanbesatisfiedtherE.33.Sometimeswhenshefeelslosttheauthorwill________.A.openthewindowatnightB.liedowninbedtohaveadreamC.trytobringbackasenseofhomeD.gotoLosAngelestovisithermom34.Whydoyouthinktheauthorleavethewindowopenonpurposeatnight?A.BecauseshelikesbeingblameD.B.BecausesheknowhermomwillblameherwhichremindshersheishomE.C.Becauseshelikesthefreshair.D.Becauseshecanhaveagoodsleepwiththewindowopen.35.Whatistheauthor'spurposeofwritingthispassage?A.ToexpresshowmuchsheisattachedtoherhomE.B.TodeclarehowmuchshelovesherfirsthousE.C.Todescribethestateofherfamily.D.TolookbackonherchildhooD.

Whatdoyouwearwhengoingtowork?Doyouwearauniformordoyoujustdressyourselfcasually?Idon’tpayspecialattentiontowhattowearbutIsometimeswonder:couldclothingreallyadvancemycareer?AccordingtoAccountancyfirmPwCappearanceisveryimportant.Theysaypeoplemakeuptheirmindaboutsomeoneinjust30seconds.Whatyouwearcanhelpyouberememberedfortherightreasons.ImageadviserssaywhatyouwearisabigpartofyourpersonalbranD.Butformanypeoplewhatshouldmatteriswhetheryoucandoyourjobratherthanyourchoiceofclothing.KarenPineapsychologyprofessoratauniversityintheUKbelieveswomenwhowearimproperlytoworksayveryshortskirtsarejudgedtobelesscompetentandlesslikelytogetapromotion.Solow-cutdressesandtight-fittingclothesareano-nounlessyou’reinshowbusiness.Andmenaren’toffthehookwhenitcomestodresscodeeither.Pinesaysthatmenareconsideredlesssuccessfuliftheywearanoff-the-shelfsuitwhileequallysuitablecandidateswhowearatailor-madesuitaremorelikelytogetapromotion.Howeverclothesareaboutmorethanjustappearances.Theycanevencauseemotionaleffects.Forinstanceproperdressingcanboostpeople’sself-esteemtoacertainextentandmakethemmoreconfident.49.Whatmightpeoplethinkofaworkerwhowearsaveryshortskirtintheoffice?A.Theyarecompetenttodotheirjobswell.B.Theyarenotabletodotheirjobproperly.C.Theyareeasytogetalongwellwith.D.Theyarehardtogetalongwith.50.WhatdoestheunderlinedphraseoffthehookinParagraph5probablymean?A.escapingfromadifficultsituationB.notputtingthephonebacksuitablyC.notbeingcaughtbyanetD.freefromanyrisks51.Apartfrommakingyoulookgoodhowcanclothesbenefityou?A.FreeyoufromanytroublE.B.MakeyougetalongwellwithpeoplE.C.Boostyourself-esteemD.Makeyoubecomemoreoutgoing.52.What’sthemainideaofthepassage?A.ThebadeffectofclothesonpeoplE.B.HowclothesbenefitpeoplE.C.Howpeoplethinkofclothes.D.Women’schoicesofclothes.

WhileIwasinmy4thmonthofpregnancy妊娠期withmysecondchildwewerepreparingforatriptoLouisianawhereMarshall’sfamilylivetocelebrateJane’s2ndbirthday.TwodaysbeforeweweretoleavewegottheshockingnewsthatIwasgoingtolosethebaby.Notknowingwhenthiswouldhappenwedecidedtocontinuewithourtrip.SinceMarshall’sfamilylivesona600-acrecattlefarmyouoftenfindthatyouhavealotoftimetoyourselftothinkwhenyouaretherE.ThatispreciselywhatIdidnotwanttodoatthistimE.ItoldMarshallthatIneededtogetagoodbooktogetlostinwhileIwastherE.ItoldhimIheardtheHarryPotterbooksweregoodsohewentoutandgotthefirstoneformE.DuringthattripItotallygotlostinthebookwhichwasofgreathelpduringatimewhenIneededadistractiontoforgetaboutthesadness.InthebookInoticedthenameSeamus.IvaguelyremembereditwaspronouncedShamusandIlikedthesoundofthat.ImentionedittoMarshallandhelikedittoo.TowardtheendofthetripIhadjust5chaptersleftandIknewIwasabouttofinishthefirstbookwhichIwasprettyexcitedabout.SoonafterweputJanedowntobedIhadstartedlabor分娩soIwasunabletoreaD.Thelaborlasted5and1/2hoursbutMarshallstayedtherewithmesittingbesidemeandreadingaloudthelast5chaptersofHarryPotter.IcanneverfullyexplainhowmuchthathelpedmethroughtheexperiencE.AndeversincethenMarshallandIbothhavebeenfansoftheHarryPotterbooks.Werememberhowtheyhelpedusgetthroughthattimeofourlives.WeweresadtohavelostthebabybutthenameSeamusstartedourjourneytowardadoption.Andwegavethisnametoouradoptedson.ThoughourSeamusdoesn’thaveadropofIrishbloodinhimthenamefitshimperfectly.13.Whydidthewriterwantagoodbookduringthetrip?A.BecausethetriptoLouisianawouldtakealongtimeB.Becauseshedidn’twanttothinkoflosingherbabyC.BecauseshehadnothingelsetodoexceptreadingD.Becauseagoodbookcouldhelpherenjoyhertrip14.AccordingtothestorywecanknowthattheHarryPotterbooks_________________.A.madethefamily’stripmoreexcitingB.includefivebooksalltogetherC.havesomeonecalledSeamusinthemD.canhelppeopledealwiththeirproblems15.WhichofthefollowingisTRUEaboutthecouple?A.TheyplannedtheirtripaftergettingtheshockingnewsB.TheythoughtthecattlefarmwastoolargetodoanythingonC.TheyfeltexcitedwhentheyalmostfinishedthetripD.TheylikedreadingHarryPorterverymuchafterthetrip

RecentlyIpaidavisittoHarvardUniversitywheretherearetopclassscientistsandprofessorsandthebestacademicsystemintheworlD.IwasprettyshockedwhenIfirststeppedintothecampus.Wellit'snotevenreallyacampus.It'smorelikeadistrictinasmalltown.Harvard'smainbuildingsarefromthe18thcentury.TheylookveryoldandsimplE.Youmightevensaythey'realittleshabby.Theydon'tfitthemodernideaofuniversityatall.ThebuildingsaresurroundedbygrassandtreessoIfeltasifIhadwalkedintoanancientcastlE.ButwhenIlookedacrossthestreetbusyshopsandin-fashionstudentsmademefeellikeIwasinthe21stcenturyagain.Itcreatesastrongcontrastandbringsaspecialatmospheretotheschool.OurtourguideGarytookusaroundandtoldus:Youseethisgrassfieldinthecenteroftheschool?Hereiswheretheyhosttheirgraduationceremony.Theyjustsetuptentsandbenchesandhaveaverysimpleceremony.Unbelievable!Whowouldthinkthemosttalentedstudentsjustgraduateonthelawn?Isawsomestudentsputablanketonthegrassandliedowntoreadabook.WhenIlistenedtothesoftsoundofpagesturningalongwithsingingofthebirdsIfeltverycalm.Therewasnocompetitivefeelingatall.Harvardhastheworld'sfirstcomputerinitssciencecenterandtherearehundredsofhigh-endcomputerstoo.Itsreligionandtheliteraturedepartmentsarealsoamongthebest.Itistheperfectmixoftraditionandnewtechnology.ItmakesHarvardaveryattractiveplacetostudyin.IhopeonedayI'llattendmydreamschool—HarvarD.11.Thearticleismainlyabout________.A.theauthor'scampuslifeinHarvardB.theacademicsystematHarvardC.Harvard'soldbuildingsD.theauthor'simpressionofHarvard12.Theauthorwasmostimpressedby_______accordingtothearticlE.A.HarvardstudentsnottakingtheirgraduationceremonyseriouslyB.theclassesheldonbeautifullawnsatHarvardC.Harvard'smixoftraditionandnewtechnologyD.thefeelingofnotlivinginmodernsocietyonthecampus13.Whatcanweknowfromthearticle?A.AllHarvardbuildingsdatebacktothe18thcentury.B.GraduationceremoniesaresimpleatHarvarD.C.TherearenocompetitionsatHarvardUniversityD.Harvardcampusisactuallyadistrictofabigcity14.AccordingtothearticleinwhichfieldsisHarvardtopintheworld?A.Literatureartsandlaw.B.Religionlawandarts.C.LiteratureartsandcomputersciencE.D.ReligioncomputerscienceandliteraturE.15.WhichwordcanbeusedtodescribetheHarvardcampus?A.modernB.competitiveC.peacefulD.traditional

IwishtherewouldbeawaytodescribeChinainsimpletermsbutthat’simpossiblE.ForthemostpartChinesepeoplearefriendlyeasy-goingandoptimistiC.Theyarecuriousandunusuallypatientandtheyarealsothehardest-workingpeopleIhaveevermet.InChinafamilyiseverything.InmyEnglishclasseswhenthestudentswereaskedwhattheywoulddoiftheyonlyhadafewhourstolivemoststudentstoldmehowtheywouldspendtheirlastfewhourswiththeirfamiliesandparents.Manytimesthesubjectsintheclassescenteronfamiliesandfriends.Iteachmanystudentsayeartalkingtothemfreely.ThecostoflivinghereisverylowcomparedwiththatoftheUS.ThecityofXiangFanIliveinisn’tlargeandIlivebetter.Non-imported非出口的foodsareverycheapsoareclothingandarticlesofeverydayusE.Thecostofpublictransportationisverylowtoo.Chinesevalueeducation.Howeveritisreportedthatmanychildrencan’taffordtheexpensesofschoolingandareforcedtoleaveschoolinsomepoorareasinChinA.ButtheyorganizedProjectHopemanyyearsago.Itcreatesconditionsforthepoorchildrentogobacktoschool.InmyopinionProjectHopeisofgreatimportancetothedevelopmentoftheruraleducation.WhenwereadnewsofChinainthewestrarelyifeverwillweseeanythingmentionedofthepositivechangesChinahasgonethrough.WhileitistruethateconomicmiracleshavenotreachedmanyareasofChinabutwealsohavethesameproblems.WhenIamaskedwhichcountryIconsiderbetter.ChinaortheUSmyanswerhasalwaysbeenthesameWearenotworseorbetterthaneachotherweareonlydifferent.21.HowdoestheauthorfindChinesepeople?A.HethinksmostChinesepeoplehardlywork.B.HepraisesmostChinesepeoplealot.C.HethinksmostChinesepeopleareprouD.D.HedislikesmostChinesepeoplE.22.WhatarenotcheapinChinaintheauthor’sopinion?A.ImportedfoodsB.LocalfoodsC.Publictransportationtickets.D.ClothesandshoesmadeinChinA.23Wecaninferfromthepassagethattheauthorthinks________.A.thewesternershavegottoknowChinawellB.China’seconomicmiracleshaveappearedeverywhereC.theeducationinruralareasisnevercaredaboutinChinaD.theprogressofChinaisseldomreportedintheUS24.Intheauthor’eyes________.A.ChinaisbetterthantheUSB.ChinaisdifferentfromtheUSC.AmericansarericherthanChineseD.ChinabearsgreatsimilaritiestotheUS

WecanmakemistakesatanyagE.Somemistakeswemakeareaboutmoney.ButmostmistakesareaboutpeoplE.DidJerryreallycarewhenIbrokeupwithHelen?WhenIgotthatgreatjobdidJerryreallyfeelgoodaboutitasafriend?Ordidheenvymyluck?WhenwelookbackdoubtslikethesecanmakeusfeelbaD.Butwhenwelookbackit’stoolatE.Whydowegowrongaboutourfriends-orourenemies?Sometimeswhatpeoplesayhidestheirrealmeaning.Andifwedon’treallylistenwewillmissthefeelingbehindthewords.Supposesomeonetellsyou‘‘you’realuckydog.Ishereallyonyourside?IfhesaysYou’realuckyguyorYou’realuckygal.That’sbeingfriendly.Butluckydog?There’sabitofenvyinthosewords.Maybehedoesn’tseeithimself.ButbringinginthedogbitputsyoudownalittlE.Whathemaybesayingisthathedoesn’tthinkyoudeserveyourluck.Howcanyoutelltherealmeaningbehindsomeone’swords?Onewayistotakeagoodlookatthepersontalking.Dohiswordsfitthewayhelooks?Doeswhathesayssquarewiththetoneofvoice?Hisposture体态?Thelookinhiseyes?Stopandthink.TheminuteyouspendthinkingabouttherealmeaningofwhatpeoplesaytoyoumaysaveanothermistakE.51.Fromthequestionsinthefirstparagraphwecanlearnthatthespeaker___________.A.feelshappythinkingofhownicehisfriendsweretohimB.feelshemaynothavereadhisfriends’truefeelingscorrectlyC.thinksitwasamistaketohavebrokenupwithhisgirlfriendHelenDissorrythathisfriendslethimdown52.Inthesecondparagraph.theauthorusestheexampleofYou‟realuckydogtoshowthat_______.A.thespeakerofthissentenceisjustbeingfriendlyBthissayingmeansthesameasYou‟realuckyguyorYou‟realuckygalCsometimesthewordsusedbyaspeakergiveacluetothefeelingbehindthewordsD.theworddogshouldn’tbeusedtoapplytopeople53.Thispassagetriestotellyouhowto______.A.avoidmistakesaboutmoneyandfriendsB.bringthedogbitintoourconversationC.avoidmistakesinunderstandingwhatpeopletellyouDkeeppeoplefriendlywithouttrustingthem54.Inlisteningtoaperson.theimportantthingis_______.A.tonoticehistonehispostureandthelookinhiseyesBtolistentohowhepronounceshiswordsC.tocheckhiswordsagainsthismannerhistoneofvoiceandhispostureD.nottobelievewhathesays55.Ifyoufollowedtheadviceofthewriteryouwould_______.AbeabletogettherealmeaningofwhatpeoplesaytoyouB.avoidanymistakeswhiletalkingwithpeoplewhoenvyyouC.notloserealfriendswhosaythingsthatdonotpleaseyouD.beabletoobservepeopleastheyaretalkingtoyou

WhenIwasababyIentertainedyouandmadeyoulaugh.WheneverIwasbadyou'dshakeyourfingeratmeandaskHowcouldyou?--butthenyou'dgiveupandrollmeoverforabellyscratchandIbelievedthatlifecouldnotbeanymoreperfect.Myhousetrainingwasalongprocessbecauseyouwereterriblybusybutweworkedonthattogether.Wewentforlongwalksrunsintheparkandcarrides.Westoppedforicecream.Itooklongnapsinthesunwaitingforyoutocomehomeattheendoftheday.GraduallyyoubeganspendingmoretimeatworkandonyourcareerandmoretimesearchingforahumanmatE.EventuallyyoufellinlovE.ShenowyourwifeisnotadogpersonbutIstillwelcomedherintoourhomE.Iwashappybecauseyouwerehappy.ThenthehumanbabiescamealongandIsharedyourexcitementIwasfascinatedbytheirpinknesshowtheysmelledandIwantedtomotherthemtoo.YourwifewasafraidIwouldbitethem.ButneverthelessastheybegantogrowIbecametheirfrienD.Nowyouhaveanewjobinanothercityandyouandtheywillbemovingtoanapartmentthatdoesnotallowpets.You'vemadetherightdecisionforyourfamilybuttherewasatimewhenIwasyouronlyfamily.IwasexcitedaboutthecarrideuntilwearrivedatthedogpounD.Itsmelledofdogsandcatsoffearofhopelessness.YoufilledoutthepaperworkandsaidIknowyouwillfindagoodhomeforher.Theyshruggedandgaveyouapainedlook.ThechildrenwereintearsastheywavedmegoodbyE.AndHowcouldyou?weretheonlythreewordsthatsweptovermyminD.Isitbettertolivewithhopeorwithouthope?Atfirstwheneveranyonepassedmypen围栏Irushedtothefronthopingitwasyouthatyouhadchangedyourmindandthatthiswasallabaddream.MybelovedmasterIwillthinkofyouandwaitforyouforever.IhopeyoureceivemorefaithfulnessfromyourfamilythanyoushowedtomE.4.Whotellsthisstory?A.A.dog.B.A.chilD.C.A.dog'sowner.D.Adogtrainer5.Whydidthedog'sownertakehisdogtothepound?A.Hehadanewbornbaby.B.Hiswifedidnotlikethedog.C.Hewasmovingintoanewbuilding.D.HethoughtthedogtootroublesomE.6.Whichistrueaboutthedogwhenitlivedatthepound?A.Ithopedtobeadoptedbyanotherfamily.B.Itcontinuedtoloveitsformerowner.C.ItdidnottrusthumansanymorE.D.ItwasexcitedaboutthepounD.7.Whatisthethemeofthestory?A.Bereadyforchanges.B.Neverexpecttoomuch.C.NevercomplainaboutyourlifE.D.Befaithfultothosewholoveyou.

EveryWednesdayIgotoCantataAdultLifeServicesalocalretirementcommunityinBrookfieldIllinoisUSwithmyclassmatestodocommunityservicE.AftermyveryfirstvisittoCantatamylifechangedforever.ThatmaysoundabitdramaticbutvolunteeringwiththeelderlyhaschangedmyviewsonlifE.Ourvisitslastaboutanhourandwebring25-30studentseverytimE.Weplayboardgamesandcardswiththeresidentswhilewe’retherE.YoucanwatchallthemoviesandTVshowsyouwantaboutlifebackthenbutnothingcomparestotalkingtothepeoplewhowereactuallytherE.JusthearingtheirstorieshastouchedmeinawayIneverthoughtpossiblE.Whetheritwastalkingto98-year-oldHurricaneHildaaboutherglorydaysasarollerskaterorchattingwithLouaboutthetimesshedancedwithafamousactorIwascompletelyattractedbyeverysinglememorytheresidentswantedtosharewithmE.Eventheresidentswhodon’thaveamazingmemoriesmaketheexperiencesatisfying.IremembervisitingMrsRobinson.Shecouldn’trecallmuchaboutherpastbutshetoldmeshe’dneverforgethowkindIwasjusttolistentoherrambling漫谈.Itmademerealizethatit’sthelittlethingsthatmakelifeworthliving.That’ssomethingIwon’tforgetanytimesoon.Ifthere’sonethingI’verealizedinmythreeyearsofvisitingCantatait’sthatpresence–justbeingthere–meansmorethananythingtomanyoftheresidents.Anddespitehowbusyourlivesarethere’salwaystimetomakesomeone’sday.Formeitfeelsgreattobeasourceofhappinessasmileonabaddayoralisteningearforoldmemories.Andattheendofthedaythat’sallthatmatters.It’seasytofeellikeyoudon’thaveanythingincommonwiththeelderly–especiallywhenyou’reateenager.Butthat’snottrueatall.Ihatetobeoverlyclichéd陈词滥调的herebutagereallyisjustanumber.Asyoungadultsit’simportantforustorealizethissoonerratherthanlater.Wecanlearnalotfromtheelderlyandtheycanoftenbenefitfromteenagerstoo.21.Whatdothevolunteersdoaccordingtothepassage?A.Theyshareeverythingwiththeresidents.B.Theyplayboardgamesandcardswiththeresidents.C.Theywatchtheresidentsplaygames.D.Theybuygiftsfortheresidents.22.Accordingtothewriterwhatisthemostimportantthingthatvolunteerscandofortheelderly?A.Playingwiththem.B.Benefitingfromthem.C.Helpingthem.D.Beingtherewiththem.23.Whatdoesthewriterwanttotellusbywritingthispassage?A.Youngadultsandtheelderlycanbenefitfromeachother.B.Ageisjustanumber.C.Itisimportanttohelptheelderly.D.Wedon’thaveanythingincommonwiththeelderly.

MakeA.DifferenceDayisthelargestnationaldayofcommunityserviceintheUSAwhichtakesplaceonthefourthSaturdayofOctober.WhotakespartinMakeA.DifferenceDay?Anyone!Youngandoldindividualsandgroupsanyonecancarryoutavolunteerprojectthathelpsothers.ItmightbeasambitiousascollectingtruckloadsofclothingforthehomelessoraspersonalasspendinganafternoonhelpinganelderlyneighbororrelativE.USAWEEKENDcoversvolunteersandtheirprojectsinarticlesandphotos.HowdoIgetstarted?Lookaroundyourcommunity.Arepeoplehungryhomelessorill?Areparksorschoolsdirtyorneglected?Nomatterwhereyoulivethere’saneednearby.AndonMakeA.DifferenceDaymillionsofAmericansareexpectedtorolluptheirsleevestohelpothers.Youcanactaloneorenlistyourfriendsfamilyandco-workers.YoucanalsocalltheMakeA.DifferenceDayHotLine1-800-416-3824forinformation.Orusetheideasonthiswebsiteforinspiration.WhatdoIdoafterI’veselectedaproject?Tellotherswhatyou’redoingandenlisthelp.SeveralweeksbeforethedaytellusaboutyourplansintheMakeA.DifferenceDAYtaBANKanationallistingoflocalprojectsthatwillbeviewedbyinterestedvolunteersotherpeoplelookingforgoodprojectideasandnewsmedialookingforgoodstoriestotell.ItwillonlytakeafewminutestopostyourplansintheDAYtaBANKhostedbyHandsOnNetwork.Doit!CarryoutyourplanstohelpothersonMakeA.DifferenceDay.BesuretotakelotsofpicturesandsharethemontheMakeA.DifferenceDayPhotoAlbum.48.Wheredoesthetextprobablycomefrom?A.A.magazinE.B.A.websitE.C.A.newspaper.D.A.festivalbrochurE.49.MakeA.DifferenceDay________.A.isacelebrationofhelpfulneighborsB.isaserviceprovidedbythecommunityC.isanationaldayofdoinggoodinAmericaD.isafestivalcelebratedeveryyearintheworld50.Itcanbeinferredfromthetextthatvolunteers________.A.arechosencarefullybyUSAWEEKENDB.needtodressuponMakeA.DifferenceDayC.cangetgoodprojectideasfromHandsOnNetworkD.takepicturestosendthemtonewsmediaformoney51.Themainpurposeofthetextisto________.A.introducetheoriginofMakeA.DifferenceDayB.directpeoplehowtoselectaproperprojectideaC.promoteMakeA.DifferenceDaytoothercountriesD.encouragepeopletojoininMakeA.DifferenceDay

Asanairportbaggagehandlercheckedthroughacustomerattheroadsideheaccidentallyknockedovertheman’sluggagE.HequicklycollectedthefallenbagsandapologizedforhismistakE.Howeverthetravelerburstintoangershoutingatthebaggagehandlerforhiscarelessness.ThebaggagehandlercalmlyapologizedandsmiledallthetimE.ThecustomercontinuedtoscoldthemanevenasheturnedawayandheadedforhisgatE.Throughitallthebaggagehandlersmiledandremainedcalm.Thenextcustomerinlinewitnessedtheincidentandadmiredthebaggagehandler’sprofessionalismandself-control.IhaveneverseensuchrestrainandhumilityhesaiD.Howdoyoukeepyourcoolwhensomebodyisattackingyousoviciously?ItiseasythebaggagehandleranswereD.HeisgoingtoLondonbuthisbagsaregoingtoTokyo.Iwon’trecommendthatweuserevengetorelievestress.Butletmetellyouaboutoneofmyfriendswhohasfoundawaytogothroughmostofhislifeunaffectedbytheturbulence动荡thatdisturbsmostpeoplE.HeisoneofthecalmestpeopleIhaveeverknownandhedescribeshowhekeepscoolnomatterhowturbulentasituationbecomes.Hesayslookatitthisway.A.trafficjamhasnopowertomakemeangry.Itjuststopsmycar.AndthatisthewayItrytolookatmostofwhathappenstomE.WiththatphilosophythisguygoesthroughlifewiththecalmnessIcanonlyenvy.MyfriendlikestosaythingslikeA.rudecustomerhasnopowertomakemeangry;hejustfusses.AndAmistakeImadehasnopowertomakemeupset;itisjustachancetodobetter.Heshowshowwecantrulyfindcalmnessinthemidstofchaos混乱..21.Theairportbaggagehandlerremainedcalmwhenthecustomerkeptscoldinghimbecause____A.hewasgoodatself-controlB.hewantedtoshowhisprofessionalismC.hehaddecidedtorevengethecustomerD.heknewwelltheairportrules.22.Whatistheauthor’sattitudetowardsthebaggagehandler?A.AppreciativeB.DisapprovingC.ConcernedD.Sympathetic23.Whydoestheauthortellusabouthisfriends?A.TotelluswhattruecalmnessisB.ToexplainaspecialphilosophyC.ToshowhisenvyofthefriendD.Toadviseustohavegoodmanners24.Whichofthefollowingcouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.A.CleverBaggageHandlerB.RestraintandHumilityinLifeC.A.PhilosophyforEveryoneD.CalmnessinChaos

ChristmasEvewastomorrow.IhopedoneofthepackagesthatheldacamerahadalreadybeenplacedundertheChristmastreE.ItwastheonlythingIwanteD.Ihadbeendroppinghintstomyparents.Ilovetakingphotos.MybedroomwallsarecoveredwithphotosIhadtakenwithmymom’soldcamerA.I’malwaystryingtocapture捕捉thoseperfectmomentsinwhichyoucanhearthelaughterortouchthebeautifulscenebutmycamerahasalwaysseemedtofallshort.IknewMomhadputafewpresentsunderthetreethismorningsoIwentonahuntinmymom’sroom.IopenedthedoorandfoundmyChristmaspresentwaslyingunwrappedonthefloor—abigpinkcat.IfeltsodisappointeD.Momseemedtonoticethatandshetriedtocheermeup.StacyIgotyourpresenttoday.Iamsoexcitedtosurpriseyou!Ican’twaitIsaiD.ThenextdayIcouldn’twaitanylonger.Ineededtotellher.MommayItalktoyouforasecond?Suredear.Whatdoyouneedtotalkabout?sheaskeD.Andsoitcame—howupsetIwasthatIwasgettingacat.StacythatcatisforyoursisterJulia!shesaidwithasmilE.ThenwhatamIgetting?IaskeD.ShejustsmileD.You’llhavetowaitandseE.NextmorningIhappilygotintothelivingroomandsatnexttothetreE.Ipulledouttheboxwithmynameonitandopenedthewrappingpapertofind...Mycamera!Thankyou!IsaidtobothDadandMom.DadpickedupthecameraandtookapictureofJuliaMomandmE.Ithasbecomeoneofmyfavoritepictures.JustonthatChristmasmorningItooklotsofphotoswithmycamera—mylittlesistermakingafacemyparentsgivingmeasoftsmile—andallofthesephotoshavecometomeanonethingtome:lovE.25.TheunderlinedphrasedroppinghintsinPara-graph1means_____.A.talkingoftenB.suggestingindirectlyC.sendingpresentsD.takingpictures26.WhydidStacyfeeldisappointedatfirst?A.Hermothercouldn’tunderstandheratall.B.Hermotherdidn’tbuyheranyChristmasgift.C.Shemistookhersister’sChristmasgiftforhers.D.Shedidn’tfindherpresentinhermom’sroom.27.Wecanlearnfromthepassagethat_____.A.hermotherboughtStacyacameraafterdiscoveringherdisappointmentB.hermotherknewwhatgiftStacywantedforChristmasC.Stacythoughtit’sOKtohaveanoldcameraD.StacyfinallygothergiftonChristmasEve28.Whatwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.A.ChristmasgiftaswishedB.LoveismoreimportantthangiftsC.A.wonderfulChristmas.D.Lovecannotbebought

IcametostudyintheUnitedStatesayearago.YetIdidnotknowtheAmericansocietyuntilIwasinjuredinacaraccidentbecauseaftertheaccidentIhadtoseeadoctorandgotocourt.AftertheaccidentmyroommatecalledadoctorformE.Iwasverygratefulanddecidedtorepayhimoneday.Butthenextdayheaskedmetopayhim$200forwhathehaddonE.IwasastonisheD.HehadgoodreasontochargemehesaiD.AndifIwantedtocollectmoneyfromthepersonwhowasresponsibleformyinjuryI’dhavetohaveagoodlawyer.NowthathehadhelpedmetofindagooddoctoritwasonlyfairthatIshouldpayhim.ButeverytimeIwenttoseethedoctorIhadtowaitabout50minutes.Hewouldseetwoorthreepatientsatthesametimeandoftenstoptreatingonesoastoseeanother.Yethechargedme$115eachtimE.Thefinalexaminationreportonlycontainedtenlinesanditcostme$215.Mylawyerwasallsmilesthefirsttimewemet.Butafterthatheavoidedseeingmeatall.Heknewverywelltheotherpartywasresponsiblefortheaccidentyethehardlydidanything.Hesimplywaitedtocollecthismoney.HewassoirresponsiblethatIdecidedtofirehim.Andhemademepayhim$770.NowIhadtoactasmyownlawyer.BecauseofmyinexperienceItoldtheinsurancethedateIwasleavingAmericA.KnowingthattheyplayedfortimeandIleftwithoutgettingacent.MyexperiencestaughtmetwothingsaboutAmerica:firstlyinacountrylikeAmericamoneyiseverything.Itismoreimportantthanfriendshiphonororprofessionalmorality;secondlyforeignersarestillbeingunfairlytreateD.SowhenwetalkaboutAmericaweshouldseebothitsadvantagesanddisadvantages.41.Theauthor’sroommateofferedtohelphimbecause________.A.hefeltsorryfortheauthor.B.hethoughtitwasachancetomakesomemoneyC.heknewthedoctorwasaverygoodoneD.hewantedtheauthortohaveagoodlawyer42.A.goodlawyerisimportantfortheauthorto________.A.beproperlytreatedB.talkwiththepersonresponsiblefortheaccidentC.recoverbeforeheleavesAmericaD.eventuallygettheresponsiblepartytopayforhisinjury43.Whichiswrongaccordingthethepassage?A.TheauthorhaslearnedalotthroughtheexperiencE.B.EverythingaboutAmericaisadvantageous.C.Theauthor'sroommatehelpedhimbutchargedforthat.D.Theauthor'sfinalexaminationreportonlycontainedtenlinesbutcost$215.44.Thewordchargeinthepassagemeans_____.A.beresponsibleB.entertainC.asktopayD.repay45.Whatconclusioncanyoudrawfromthisstory?A.GoingtocourtissomethingverycommoninAmericA.B.Onemustbeverycarefulwhiledrivingacar.C.TherearemoredisadvantagesinAmericathanadvantages.D.MoneyismoreimportantthanotherthingsintheUS.

ItfeelslikeeverytimemymotherandIstarttohaveaconversationitturnsintoanargument.WetalkaboutsomethingassimpleasdinnerplansandsuddenlymymotherwillpushtheconversationintotheThirdWorldWar.SheisalwaystalkingaboutmylackofabrightfuturebecauseIdon'tplantobeadoctor.AndmuchtoherdisappointmentIdon'twanttodoanyjobrelatedtoscienceeither.InfactwhenIwaspushedtosaythatIplannedtomajor主修inEnglishandcommunicationsshenearlyhadaheartattack.Whycan'tyoubelikemycoworker'sson?shebemoansallthetimE.Hercoworker'ssonreceivedafour-yearscholarship奖学金andisnowearning70000dollarsayearasanengineer.Idon'tknowwhattosayexceptthatIsimplycan'tbelikeMrPerfectasI'vecalledtheunnamedcoworker'sson.Ican'tbelikehim.I'mthetypeofpersonwholovestohelpoutinthecommunitywriteuntilthesungoesdownandmostofallwantstoachieveacareerbecauseIloveitnotbecauseoffame名声orsalary.Iunderstandwhymymotherisworriedaboutmyfuturemajor.I'veseenmymotherstruggletoraisemeonhersmallsalaryandworklonghours.Sheleavesthehousearound6﹕30amandusuallycomeshomearound5pmoreven6pm.HoweverIwanthertoknowthatbybecomingadoctoritdoesn'tmeanI'llbesuccessful.I'dratherfollowmydreamsandcreatemyownfuturE.25.Whichofthefollowingtopicsdothewriterandhismotheroftentalkabout?A.Thewriter'sstudies.B.WarsaroundtheworlD.C.Dinnerplans.D.Thewriter'sfuturejoB.26.TheunderlinedwordbemoansinParagraph2mostprobablymeans________.A.agrees.B.shouts.C.smiles.D.complains.27.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisprobablyTRUEaboutthewriter?______.A.Hewantstobelikehismother'scoworker'sson.B.HewantstofindajobinhiscommunityinthefuturE.C.HewantstodosomethinghereallylikesinthefuturE.D.Hedoesn'tthinkhismother'scoworker'ssonisperfect28.Wecanknowfromthelastparagraphthat________.A.thewriter'smotherworksveryhardforthefamily.B.thewriterdoesn'tknowwhathisfuturewillbelikE.C.thewriterdoesn'tthinkbeingadoctorisagoodjoB.D.thewritersometimesthinkshismother'sadviceisverygooD.

IreceivedacalltodayaskingifIwouldbewillingtobringfoodtoafamilyinneeD.Themotherwashavingamajoroperationandwouldbelyingdownforseveralweeks.OfcourseIrespondedwithanimmediateYes！.AsIplannedthemealinmyheadIreflectedonhowmanytimesovertheyearsIhadbeenaskedtopreparefooD.Ihavedonesocountlesstimeswithaveryopenheart.ButthetrulyamazingthingisthatIhavereceiveddoubleoverthecourseofmylifE.Whenmymotherpassedawayourhousewasfilledwithfreshdinnersforweeks.A.womanfromthechurchofourcommunitystoppedbyeacheveningwithsomefooD.Thegiftoffoodwashersmallwayoftryingtoeaseourpain.LaterinmylifewhenIwasonbedrestduringmypregnancywithtwinswomenofthechurchagainsteppedintohelp.Theyarrangedbabysittingformytwo­year­olddaughterandbroughtlovelydinnerstoourhousE.EvenwhenIwasputinthehospitalmyhusbandwouldbringcookedmealstomyhospitalroom.Howwereliedonthesedinnerstofeedmytiredhusbandandyoungdaughter.Foodisallaboutcomfort.Itfeedsourbodiesbutitcanalsofeedoursouls.WhenyouhearpeopletalkingabouttheirfavoriteholidaysitusuallyincludestheirfeelingsconnectedwithsharingfooD.IknowthatIwillhavemanymoreopportunitiesinmylifetimetopreparefoodforothers.ItistrulyagiftIwanttoprepareanddelivertosomeoneinneeD.44.Theauthorhasgivenlotsoffoodtoothersbecause________.A.sheispooratcookingB.sheisachurchmemberC.sheisfriendlytoothersD.shehasreceivedothers'food45.Wecanlearnfromthefirstparagraphthattheauthor________.A.hadtostayinbedforseveralweeksB.knewthefamilyinneedverywellC.wasgladtobeabletolendahandD.wastiredofpreparingfood46.Whatdoweknowabouttheauthor'sfamily?A.HerfamilyistoopoortobuyenoughfooD.B.Herfamilylivesnotfarfromachurch.C.Herhusbandisnotgoodatcooking.D.Shehasababysittertakingcareofhertwins.47.Accordingtothepassagewhichofthefollowingconclusionscanweget?A.A.goodbeginningmakesagoodending.B.Onegoodturndeservesanother.C.Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.D.Everymanhashisfaults.

EarlyonemorningmorethanahundredyearsagoanAmericaninventorcalledEliasHowefinallyfellasleep.Hehadbeenworkingallnightonthedesignofasewingmachinebuthehadrunintoaverydifficultproblem:ItseemedimpossibletogetthethreadtorunsmoothlyaroundtheneedlE.ThoughhewastiredHowesleptbadly.HeturnedandturneD.Thenhehadadream.HedreamtthathehadbeencaughtbyterriblesavageswhosekingwantedtokillhimandeathimunlesshecouldbuildaperfectsewingmachinE.WhenhetriedtodosoHoweranintothesameproblemasbeforE.ThethreadkeptgettingcaughtaroundtheneedlE.ThekingflewintothecageandorderedhissoldierstokillHowE.TheycameuptowardshimwiththeirspearsraiseD.Butsuddenlytheinventornoticedsomething.Therewasaholeinthetipofeachspear.Theinventorawokefromthedreamrealizingthathehadjustfoundtheanswertotheproblem.InsteadoftryingtogetthethreadtorunaroundtheneedleheshouldmakeitrunthroughasmallholeinthecenteroftheneedlE.ThiswasthesimpleideathatfinallymadeHowedesignandbuildthefirstreallypracticedsewingmachinE.EliasHowewasnottheonlyoneinfindingtheanswertohisprobleminthisway.ThomasEdisontheinventoroftheelectriclightsaidhisbestideascameintohimindreams.SodidthegreatphysicistAlbertEinstein.CharlotteBrontealsodrewinherdreamsinwritingJaneEyrE.Toknowthevalueofdreamsyouhavetounderstandwhathappenswhenyouareasleep.Eventhenapartofyourmindisstillworking.Thisunconscious无意识的butstillactivepartunderstandsyourexperiencesandgoestoworkontheproblemsyouhavehadduringtheday.ItstoresallsortsofinformationthatyoumayhaveforgottenorneverhavereallynoticeD.ItisonlywhenyoufallasleepthatthispartofthebraincansendmessagestothepartyouusewhenyouareawakE.Howevertheunconsciouspartactsinaspecialway.Itusesstrangeimageswhichtheconsciouspartmaynotunderstandatfirst.Thisiswhydreamsaresometimescalledsecretmessagestoourselves.29AccordingtothepassageEliasHowewas________.A.thefirstpersonweknowofwhosolvedproblemsinhissleepB.muchmorehard-workingthanotherinventorsC.thefirstpersontodesignasewingmachinethatreallyworkedD.theonlypersonatthetimewhoknewthevalueofdreams30.TheproblemHowewastryingtosolvewas________.A.whatkindofthreadtouseB.howtodesignaneedlewhichwouldnotbreakC.wheretoputtheneedleD.howtopreventthethreadfromgettingcaughtaroundtheneedle31.ThomasEdisonisspokenofbecause________.A.healsotriedtoinventasewingmachineB.hegotsomeofhisideasfromdreamsC.hewasoneofHowe’sbestfriendsD.healsohaddifficultyinfallingasleep32.Dreamsaresometimescalledsecretmessagestoourselvesbecause___.A.strangeimagesareusedtocommunicateideasB.imageswhichhavenomeaningareusedC.wecanneverunderstandtherealmeaningD.onlyspeciallytrainedpeoplecanunderstandthem

Speakingfrommypastexperienceitisverydifficulttofindgoodfriendsthatyoucantrustbutonceyouhavefoundthemtheyareworthkeepingforever!ThereforeIthinkfriendshipisthemostimportantrelationshipthatanybodycouldhavE.ThequalitiesIlookforinafriendareagoodsenseofhumorbutsensitivitywhenitmatters.Alsothatfriendwouldhavetobestrong-mindedandhighlyspiriteD.IthinkthatthesequalitiesarethekeyqualitiestolookforinagoodfrienD.Eventhestrongestfriendscanstillhaveargumentsalthoughusuallyaboutmoreserioustopicsratherthantheusualteenagechildisharguments.Somematterscanseriouslyaffectafriendship.Ifoneofyourfriendsstartedexperimentingwithharmfulanddangerousdrugswhatwouldyoudo?A.goodfriendwouldtrytohelpasmuchaspossiblewhereasabadexampleofafriendwouldsimplyshrug耸肩andturnablindeyE.Notonlythebadthingsaffectfriendship----goodactivitiesdotoo.SuchasbondingwithoneanothernotjustbygoingoutonanightwiththembutbyspendingqualitytimewiththemandtalkingtoeachotherwhichindicatesagoodabilitytocommunicatE.Thisisakeyaspectofagoodfriendship.Goodfriendsdonotalwayshavetobeinthesameagegroupasyou.Ihaveagoodfriendandsheis47yearsoldandIam16.UnfortunatelysomepeoplelosecontactwiththeirfriendsastheygrowolderwhichisasadwaytoloseagoodfrienD.Ithinkfriendshipisoneofthemostimportantthingsinlifebecauseifyouhavenofriendsyouwillhavenohappiness.32.Accordingtotheauthortruefriendship_______.A.iseasytogetB.deepenswithtimeC.needsmanagementD.affectsone’shappiness33.Paragraph3ismainlyabout______.A.whydrugsarebadforteenagersB.problemsthatwilltestfriendshipC.waysthathelpavoidargumentsD.whetherafriendistrustworthy34.Accordingtotheauthorwhichmattersleastinfriendship?A.AgE.B.Sensitivity.C.Senseofhumor.D.Communicationability.35.Whichofthefollowingsayingcanmatchtheauthor’sviewonfriendship?A.Oldfriendsandoldwinesarebest.B.A.friendwithoutfaultswillneverbefounD.C.A.lifewithoutafriendisalifewithoutthesun.D.afriendtoeverybodyisafriendtonobody.

WhenIwasyoungIwishedforagoodcarandabighousE.Thatwasmyideaofsuccess.Itookalltheadvancedclassesandtriedtodowellintheexamswithmymindsetongoingtoakeyschool.IjustknewthatIwouldbecomefamousandbeabletoaffordthecarandthedreamhousE.AllthewaythroughjunioryearsmymindwasplanningthisbeautifulfuturE.ThenintheeleventhgrademanylosseschangedmyminD.Firstoneofmyfriendsdiedat16.Soonaftermygreat-grandmotherpassedawayfollowedbymybelovedfourth-gradeteacher.Theseeventsleftmenotknowingwhattodoorwheretogo.Deathhadnevertouchedmesoclosely.Afteralongperiodofemptinessitfinallystruckme:Lifeisnotpromisedandneitherisfuturesuccess.ThoughIwasattemptingtoachievematerialsuccessIwasnotenjoyingmydailylifE.Irealizedthatfindinginnerpeacepurposeandhappinesswillstickwithmeforeverandthatisrealsuccess.Enjoyinglife'spreciousquirks偶发事件makesanordinarypersonmoresuccessfulthanawealthypersonwhoisn'tcontentandtakeseverythingforgranteD.Thesummerbeforesenioryearsmyattitudechangedgreatly.InsteadofmemorizingfactsIbeganlearningskills.InsteadoffocusingonthefutureIfocusedontodayandthemanyblessingsandsuccessesthatcamewithit.IstillgetexcellentgradesbutnowIdevoteweekstostudyinginsteadofstrugglingforexamsandIthinkaboutthefuturewithadeepersenseofmeaning.Formebeingsuccessfulmeanstrulylivinglifeeachday.46.Thereasonwhytheauthorchangedhisideaofsuccessisthat________..A.hecan'taffordhishouseB.hisbelovedteacherwasdeadC.hedidn'tknowwhattodoorwheretogoD.helostafewbelovedpersonsinashorttime47.Accordingtotheauthorwhichofthefollowingistherealsuccessforaperson?A.Beingfamous.B.Trulylivinglifeeachday.C.GoodcarandbighousE.D.Materialachievements.48.Whatdoestheauthorwanttotellthereaders?A.ThetruemeaningofthelifE.B.Thetruemeaningofstudying.C.Howtoachievesuccess.D.Hisopinionaboutsuccess.49.Accordingtothepassagewhichofthefollowingistrue?A.ThewriterthinksthatsuccessisnotpromiseD.B.HisteacherdiedbeforethedeathofhisgrandpA.C.Thewriterdidn'tdowellinalltheexams.D.Hedidn'twanttotakealltheexams.

Therewasamanplayingthepianoinabar.Hewasagoodpianoplayerandalwaysperformedinthisbar.Peoplecameinjusttohearhimplay.Butonenightacustomertoldhimthathedidn’twanttohearhimjustplaythepianoanymorE.Hewantedhimtosingasong.ThemansaidIdon’tsing.Butthecustomerwaspersistent固执的.HetoldthebarmanagerI’mtiredoflisteningtothepiano.Iwantthatmantosing!ThemanagershoutedacrosstheroomIfyouwanttogetpaidsingasong.Ourcustomersareaskingyoutosing!SohediD.Hesangasong.A.pianoplayerwhohadneversunginpublicdidsoforthefirsttimE.Andeveryonewassurprisedbyhissong—MonaMonaLisa.Hegotlotsofapplause掌声thatnight.Hehadsuchatalentforsingingbuthejusthadbeensittingonhistalentforthepastyears!Ifwithoutsuchachancehemayhavelivedtherestofhislifeasano-namepianoplayerinano-namebar.Howevernowhehadbecomeoneofthebest-knownsingersinAmericA.Youtoohaveskillsandabilities.Maybeyourtalentisnotasgreatasthesingerabovebutitmaybebetterthanyouthink!AndwitheffortmostskillscanbeimproveD.Soinyourlifeyoushouldbebraveenoughtotrydoingdifferentthingsandfindoutwhattalentsyoureallyhave!29.Whydidthemanstarttosing?A.Becausehewantedtomakemoremoney.B.Becausethemanageraskedhimtosingattherequestofacustomer.C.Becausethebarmanagersaidhelikedhissong.D.Becausehewantedtoshoweveryonethathehadatalentforsinging.30.Whatdoyouthinkofthebarmanager?A.Strict.B.Patient.C.RudE.D.KinD.31.Whatdotheunderlinedwordshejusthadbeensittingonhistalentprobablymean?A.Hedidn’tdiscoverhistalent.B.Hehadnotalentforsinging.C.Hedidn’tsing.D.Hehatedtosing.

WhenIwasabout15Ihadanenemyagirlwholikedtopointoutmyshortcomings.Weekbyweekherlistgrew:IwasverythinItalkedtooloudIwastooproudandsoon.IputupwithheraslongasIcoulD.AtlastIrantomyfatherintearsandanger.HelistenedtomequietlythenheaskeD.Arethethingsshesaystrueornot?Janetdidn’tyoueverwonderwhatyou’rereallylike?Wellyounowhavethatgirl’sopinion.GoandmakealistofeverythingshesaidandmarkthepointsthataretruE.PaynoattentiontotheotherthingsshesaiD.IdidashetoldmE.TomygreatsurpriseIdiscoveredthatabouthalfthethingsweretruE.SomeofthemIcouldn’tchangelikebeingverythinbutagoodnumberIcould—andsuddenlyIwantedtochangE.ForthefirsttimeIgotafairlyclearpictureofmyself.IbroughtthelistbacktoDaddy.Herefusedtotakeit.That’sjustforyouhesaiD.Youknowbetterthananyoneelsethetruthaboutyourself.Butyouhavetolearntolistennotjustcloseyourearsinangerandfeelhurt.Whensomethingsaidaboutyouistrueyou’llfinditwillbeofhelptoyou.Don’tshutyourears.Listentothemallbuthearthetruthanddowhatyouknowistherightthingtodo.Istilldon’tthinkitveryniceofhertotalkaboutmeinfrontofeverybodyIsaiD.Janetthereisonewayyoucouldstopotherstalkingaboutyoueveragainandcriticizingyou----justsaynothinganddonothing.Butthenifyoudothatyou’dfindyouwerenothing.Youwouldn’tlikethatnowwouldyou?NoIadmitteD.35.Onedaythewriterrantoherfatherintearsandangerbecause______.A.agirlpointedoutmanyofhershortcomings.B.shefoundshetalkedtoolouD.C.herclassmateswerenotfriendlytoher.D.shefoundshewastooprouD.36.Thewriter’sfatheraskedher.A.nottopayattentiontowhatherenemysaidabuther.B.topayattentiontowhatherenemysaidabuther.C.topayattentiononlytothepointsthatweretrueabouther.D.topayattentiononlytothepointsthatweren’ttrueabouther.37.Thewriterfoundthat_______.A.fewofthethingsherenemysaidweretruE.B.noneofthethingsherenemysaidweretruE.C.mostofthethingsherenemysaidweretruE.D.abouthalfthethingsherenemysaidweretruE.38.Thewriter’sfatherthinks______.A.itisnotgoodtotalkaboutothers.B.everyoneistalkedaboutbyothers.C.ifonesaysnothinganddoesnothingpeoplewillpraisehimD.oneshouldn’tdoanythingbecauseotherswilltalkabouthim.

IreallylovemyjobbecauseIenjoyworkingwithsmallchildrenandlikethechallengesandawardsfromthejoB.Ialsothinkmyworkisimportant.TherewasatimewhenIthoughtIwouldneverhavethatsortofcareer职业.Iwasn’tanexcellentstudentbecauseIdidn’tdomuchschoolwork.InmyfinaltermIstartedthinkingwhatImightdoandfoundIdidn’thavemuchtooffer.IjustacceptedthatIwasn’tthetypetohaveacareer.Ithenfoundmyselfajob—lookingaftertwolittlegirls.Itwasn’ttoobadatfirst.ButtheproblemsbeganwhenIagreedtoliveinsothatIwouldbethereifmybosshadtogooutforbusinessintheevening.WeagreedthatifIhadtoworkextrahoursoneweekshe’dgivemetimeoffthenext.Butunfortunatelyitdidn’toftenworkout.IwasgettingextremelytiredandfedupbecauseIhadtoomanylatenightsandearlymorningswiththechildren.OneSundayIwasintheparkwiththechildrenandmetMeganwhousedtogotoschoolwithmE.Itoldheraboutmysituation.ShesuggestedthatIshoulddoacourseandgetaqualification资格证书ifIwantedtoworkwithchildren.Ididn’tthinkIwouldbeacceptedbecauseIdidn’ttakemanyexamsinschool.Shepersuadedmetophonethelocalcollegeandtheywerereallyhelpful.MyexperiencecountedforalotandIgotonapart-timecoursE.Ihadtoleavemyjobwiththefamilyandgotworkhelpingoutatakindergarten.NowI’vegotafull-timejobtherE.IshallalwaysbethankfultoMegan.IwishIhadknownearlierthatyoucouldhaveacareerevenifyouaren’ttopoftheclassatschool.24.Whatistheauthor’spresentjob?A.Workingpart-timeinacollegE.B.Takingcareofchildrenforafamily.C.Helpingchildrenwiththeirschoolwork.D.Lookingafterchildrenatakindergarten.25.Whenstayingwiththetwogirls’familytheauthor________.A.waspaidforextraworkB.oftenworkedlonghoursC.gotmuchhelpfromherbossD.tookadayoffeveryotherweek26.Whydidtheauthorleaveherfirstjob?A.Shefoundafull-timejoB.B.Shewasfedupwithchildren.C.Shedecidedtoattendapart-timecoursE.D.Sheneededarestafterworkingextrahours.27.Whathastheauthorlearnedfromherownexperiences?A.Lesssuccessfulstudentscanstillhaveacareer.B.Qualificationsarenecessaryforacareer.C.Hardworkmakesanexcellentstudent.D.Onemustchoosethejobonelikes.

GlynisDavis:IfirstpiledonthepoundswhenIwasinthefamilywayandIcouldn’tlosethemafterwards.ThenIjoinedaslimmingclub.Mytargetwas140poundsandIlost30poundsinsixmonths.IfeltgreatandpeoplekeptsayinghowgoodIlooked.ButChristmascameandIstartedtoslipbackintomyoldeatinghabits.ItoldmyselfI’dlosetheweightatslimmingclassesinthenewyearbutitdidn’thappen.InsteadoflosingthepoundsIputthemon.I’dlostwillpowerandtriedtobelievethattheoldbagoffishandchipsdidn’tmakeanydifference---butthescalesdon’tlie.RozJuma:TobehonestIneverweighmyselfanymore.I’velearnttobehappywithmyself.ItseemedtomethatIwouldfeelsorryabouteveryspoonfuloftastyfoodthatpassedmylips.Myideaissimple.Youshouldn’tbetoomuchthinkingaboutfoodanddieting.Insteadyoushouldgetonwithlifeandstopdreamingofasuperthinbody.ThisisobviouslythesizeI’mmeanttobeandmostofallI’mhappywithit.LesleyCodwin:IwasveryhappyatwinningYoungSlimmeroftheyear.I’dlookinthemirrorunabletobelievethisslimladywasme!Thatmighthavebeenmyproblem—perhapsfromthenonIdidn’tpayanyattentiontomyself.Winninganationalcompetitionmakeseverythingworsethough.Becauseyoufeeltheeyesoftheworldarefixeduponyou.IfeelacompletefailurebecauseI’veputonweightagain.RosLangfod:BeforemovinginwithmyhusbandGavinI’dalwaysbeenabout110poundsbutthepleasanthouseworkwentstraighttomywaistandIputon15poundsinayear.EverysooftenItrytogoonadietI’mreallygoodinafewdaysthenenduphavingthechildren’sleftoversoreatinghappilychocolate—myweakness.I’dliketobeslimbutrightnowmydutyisthechildrenandhome.Imighttakemoreexercisewhenmykidsareolder.32.Whatdoyouthinkthefourwomenweretalkingabout?A.Theirlifeaftermarriage.B.Theirownslimmingmatter.C.Texbooksforstudents.D.Differentdietstheyprefer.33.Wherearetheseshortpassagesmostlikelytobetakenfrom?A.Advertisementsonthewall.B.Talksontheair.C.Booksinalibrary.D.Magazinesforchildren.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedwordscalespossiblymean?A.Sometooltomeasureweight.B.Thecoachintheslimmingclub.C.GlynisDavis’dearhusband.D.Thesalespersoninafoodshop.35.Whichofthefollowingbestdescribeseachofthefourwomen’sattitudestowardsslimming?①GlynisDavisa.IputonweightsoonafterIgotmarried.②RozJumab.Framedoesn’tnecessarilymeansuccess.③LesleyCodwinc.Factsspeakmuchlouderthanwords.④RosLangfodd.IlikemyselfasIamandtobewhatyouare.A.①-a;②-d;③-b;④-cB.①-c;②-b;③-d;④-aC.①-c;②-d;③-b;④-aD.①-a;②-b;③-c;④-d

Somepeoplethinkifyouarehappyyouareblindtoreality.Butwhenweresearchithappinessactuallyraiseseverysinglebusinessandeducationaloutcomeforthebrain.Howdidwemissthis?Whydowehavethesesocialmisunderstandingsabouthappiness?BecauseweassumedyouwereaveragE.Whenwestudypeoplescientistsareofteninterestedinwhattheaverageis.ManypeoplethinkhappinessisgenetiC.That’sonlyhalfthestorybecausetheaveragepersondoesnotfighttheirgenes.Whenwestopstudyingtheaverageandbeginresearchingpositiveoutliers-peoplewhoareaboveaverageforapositiveaspectlikeoptimismorintelligence-awildlydifferentpictureappears.Ourdailydecisionsandhabitshaveahugeimpactuponbothourlevelsofhappinessandsuccess.ScientificallyhappinessisachoicE.ItisachoiceaboutwhereyoursingleprocessorbrainwilldevoteitslimitedresourcesasyouprocesstheworlD.Ifyouscanforthenegativefirstyourbrainreallyhasnoresourcesleftovertoseethethingsyouaregratefulfororthemeaningembedded嵌入inyourwork.ButifyouscantheworldforthepositiveyoustarttoacquireanamazingadvantagE.IwrotethecoverstoryfortheHarvardBusinessReviewmagazineonHappinessLeadstoProfits.BasedonmyarticlecalledPositiveIntelligenceandmyresearchinTheHappinessAdvantageIsummarizedourresearchedconclusion:thesinglegreatestadvantageinthemoderneconomyisahappyandbusyworkforcE.Adecadeofresearchinthebusinessworldprovesthathappinessraisesnearlyeverybusinessandeducationaloutcome:increasingsalesby37%productivityby31%andaccuracyontasksby19%aswellasanumberofhealthandquality-of-lifeimprovements.28.Theunderlinedwordthisinthefirstparagraphrefersto.A.thefactthatpeoplearehappyB.theconnectionbetweenhappinessandeducationaloutcomeC.thefactthatpeopleoftenmisunderstandhappinessD.thefactthatmostpeopleareaverage29.Whatcanwelearnfromthepassage?A.Scientistsareonlyinterestedinwhattheaverageis.B.Youcanchoosetobehappyornot.C.Theaveragearenothappyatall.D.Ourdecisionsandhabitshavenothingtodowithhappiness.30.Whydoesthewritermentionhisarticlesandresearch?A.Toadvertisehimself.B.Toarousethereaders’interest.C.Tosupporthispointabouthappiness.D.Toattractthereaderstoreadhisarticles.31.Whatistheauthor’spurposeofwritingthisarticle?A.Toexplainwhatishappiness.B.Todescribethemisunderstandingsabouthappiness.C.Toshowpeopletheimportanceofhappiness.D.TomakethepointthathappinesspromotesbusinessandeducationaloutcomE.

WhenIwasachildIoftendreamedofthetimewhenIcouldleavehomeandescapetothecity.WelivedonafarmandinthewinterespeciallywewerequitecutofffromtheoutsideworlD.AssoonasIleftschoolIpackedmybagsandmovedtothecapital.HoweverIsoondiscoveredthatcitylifehasitsproblemstoo.Onebigdisadvantageismoney—itcostssomuchtogooutnottomentionbasicslikefoodandhousing.Anotherdisadvantageispollution.Isufferfromasthma哮喘andattimestheairissobadthatIamafraidtogooutsidE.ThenthereistheproblemoftravelingrounD.AlthoughIhaveacarIseldomuseitbecauseofthetrafficjams.Onechoiceistogobybicyclebutthatcanbequitedangerous.Ofcoursethereareadvantages.Firstthereissomuchtodointhecitywhateveryourtastesincultureorentertainment.Besidestherearewonderfuljobsandgreaterchancesofmovingtoamoreimportantjoborposition.Finallyifyoulikeshoppingthevariety种类ofgoodsisverysurprising—andwhatismoreshopsareoftenonlyashortwalkaway.Islifebettertheninthecity?Perhapsitiswhenyouareinyourteensortwenties.HoweverasyougetolderandespeciallyifyouhavesmallchildrenthepeaceofthecountrysidemayseempreferablE.Icertainlyhopetomovebacktheresoon.40.Whatwasthewriteralwaysthinkingaboutwhenhewasachild?A.Stayingonthefarm.B.MovingtothecountrysidE.C.Leavinghomeforthecity.D.Runningawayfromtheschool.41.Whichofthefollowingistrueaboutthewriter?A.Heisveryoldnow.B.Heisingoodhealth.C.Heprefersdrivingacar.D.Helivesinthecitynow.42.Inthepassagethewritertriesto__________.A.expresshisopinionsaboutwayoflifeB.describehislifeinthecountrysideC.showaninterestintheoutsideworldD.persuadethereadertoliveinthecity43.Howisthepassagemainlydeveloped?A.Byinferring.B.Bycomparing.C.Bylistingexamples.D.Bygivingexplanations.