1 . “We’re going where!” It was more of an exclamation (惊叹) than a question. “We’re going to do what?” Now that was a real
And so my
I almost started breathing heavily. I took a moment to let it
“Mom, don’t you want to go? I remember you
“Honey, eighty is a
She continued
My mind was whirling (混乱). My three daughters-in-law! One was local, one in Tennessee, and another in Hawaii. And my granddaughters all lived even farther.
“Did you say all?” “Yes, all.” The tickets were purchased. The flights were
To ease any
A.thought | B.question | C.guess | D.answer |
A.heard | B.told | C.seen | D.felt |
A.brother | B.son | C.sister | D.daughter |
A.plan | B.throw | C.attend | D.celebrate |
A.fade away | B.sink in | C.go off | D.trip over |
A.choosing | B.needing | C.wanting | D.managing |
A.long | B.merry | C.brief | D.sharp |
A.respect | B.admit | C.seek | D.fold |
A.hours | B.days | C.months | D.decades |
A.gratefully | B.passively | C.excitedly | D.impatiently |
A.birthday | B.vacation | C.work | D.reunion |
A.represented | B.harvested | C.contacted | D.replaced |
A.banned | B.delayed | C.operated | D.scheduled |
A.challenges | B.sufferings | C.failures | D.concerns |
A.Fortunately | B.Finally | C.Gradually | D.Traditionally |
2 . We always celebrated my Dad’s November birthday on Thanksgiving Day, even after he entered a nursing home. As years went on, these events took on a(n)
When we knew that it might be Dad’s
Dad was a wonderful
During a quiet moment, I announced that it was now Dad’s turn to
A few months later, at Dad’s memorial service, we fully realized what we had given Dad that night. Those were the stories people normally tell at a
Words do
A.double | B.original | C.complex | D.modern |
A.congratulation | B.gratitude | C.wish | D.apology |
A.late | B.last | C.living | D.lost |
A.by | B.as | C.though | D.with |
A.writer | B.listener | C.storyteller | D.reader |
A.listen to | B.hear of | C.make up | D.talk about |
A.whether | B.where | C.who | D.what |
A.flashing | B.darkening | C.concerned | D.blank |
A.regretted | B.recorded | C.recovered | D.remembered |
A.thoughts | B.possessions | C.tales | D.treasures |
A.afford | B.wait | C.offer | D.help |
A.task | B.duty | C.chance | D.decision |
A.burial | B.party | C.meeting | D.wedding |
A.Or | B.And | C.So | D.But |
A.kindness | B.memories | C.care | D.hugs |
A.healthy | B.old | C.young | D.alive |
A.rolled | B.went | C.flew | D.came |
A.benefit | B.work | C.matter | D.mean |
A.properly | B.publicly | C.clearly | D.correctly. |
A.give back | B.search for | C.hand over | D.fall in |
Mrs. Bailey was important in the educational journey that carried me through school and into my profession. Before I joined her class, I
When I first moved to the south of America in the summer holiday before middle school, I realized that I was stepping into a completely different world. New Orleans, Louisiana, was unlike any place I had ever been to. In the French Quarter, tourists walked around all year with long skinny cups in their hands, and there was a popular game going on the streets which were crowded with cars but had few people. What surprised me more than anything, though, was the constant friendliness and compassion of the people of New Orleans.
“What can I get for you, sugar?” a waitress about my age asked me on my first day in New Orleans.
I was taken aback. The waitress did not even know me, but she treated me like family. She smiled down at me as I pointed to an item on the menu.
“Is the pasta good?” I asked her.
“It’s not my favorite,” she admitted with a smile. “But I’m more of a girl who prefers rice!” She shrugged, letting out a loud laughter.
I looked at her in shock. What was I supposed to say to that? I couldn’t believe that the waitress had just prevented me from ordering something. Actually, she had given me her honest opinion, as if we were best friends. She even told me her name—Mary. She even told me that she just worked as a part-time waitress and that she would be a high school student soon.
After a few days in New Orleans, I got used to kind reminders and polite greetings. I also realized how comforting it was to be treated like I belong wherever I went.
As soon as I settled into my new high school, I adapted myself to the school life. I was drawn to the lively music scene that New Orleans was famous for. I was a trumpet (小号) player, and I wanted to join the school music club. However, I was afraid that I was too poor in music to be qualified for the school music club.
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One afternoon, I was surprised to see a group of students including Mary practicing jazz in the school playground.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My dad was more than a father to me; he was my friend and confidant (知己) and one of the most amazing people in my life. So when he passed away suddenly from a stroke at the age of 51, my world fell apart. I was lost, along with my mother who had been with my father since age 16, two brothers, and everyone who knew him. We were thrown into a thick fog of anger, sadness, and shock.
I cried every night and tried to hold onto all my memories of him. I replayed every moment I could remember — writing down thoughts, printing out old e-mails, reading old birthday cards — anything I could hang on to because I didn’t want to forget. As I was going through all these old memories, I began to wonder about all the things I had missed. My dad was a quiet man who was known for his listening skills, his patience, his humor, and his smile. He was often the one listening instead of telling stories. I wanted to know what stories I had missed by losing him so soon. So I decided to compile (编纂) a memory book as a surprise Christmas gift for my mom and brothers.
I started my project in November, contacting everyone I knew who was close to my dad or had been in the past. I sent e-mails and letters asking for friends and family of Gary Force to send me their thoughts and memories of him. I asked them specifically to share funny stories about my dad and the stories that maybe no one had ever heard or had long forgotten. I told them to respond no later than one week before Christmas. I waited and waited and got very few responses by December. I began to wonder if this was a horrible idea or if anyone even cared.
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And then the responses started pouring in.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a
I realized that my
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily
A.preferred | B.intended | C.wished | D.pretended |
A.believed | B.understood | C.noticed | D.hid |
A.confused | B.poisoned | C.defended | D.preserved |
A.doubt | B.smile | C.confidence | D.dislike |
A.well-informed | B.well-prepared | C.well-meant | D.well-presented |
A.challenge | B.disturb | C.amuse | D.disappoint |
A.attitude | B.personality | C.interest | D.habit |
A.otherwise | B.ever | C.still | D.therefore |
A.loser | B.fan | C.outsider | D.passer-by |
A.go wild for | B.turn away from | C.get the hang of | D.miss out on |
A.agreement | B.conversation | C.competition | D.connection |
A.stressed | B.engaged | C.successful | D.busy |
A.cheer | B.change | C.vote | D.play |
A.danced | B.waved | C.posed | D.clapped |
A.Gradually | B.Finally | C.Unexpectedly | D.Luckily |
7 . My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always
One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a
While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother
Realizing that the phone was
I’ve often thought about her
A.tolerated | B.anticipated | C.maintained | D.expressed |
A.patient | B.helpful | C.honest | D.polite |
A.rest | B.stay | C.lift | D.visit |
A.cut | B.shifted | C.looked | D.stuck |
A.rush | B.way | C.relief | D.process |
A.come along | B.keep in line | C.make up | D.get in touch |
A.made | B.felt | C.picked | D.gave |
A.found | B.returned | C.collected | D.charged |
A.smart | B.ready | C.convenient | D.broken |
A.different | B.ancient | C.extra | D.rare |
A.luck | B.phones | C.change | D.chances |
A.opportunity | B.decision | C.appointment | D.encounter |
A.simply | B.suddenly | C.obviously | D.gradually |
A.thoughtful | B.grateful | C.hopeful | D.successful |
A.hard-won | B.newly-built | C.well-placed | D.deeply-rooted |
When I was seven years old, my family moved from Mexico to America. In Mexico, I was a cheerful girl who loved making people laugh with my jokes and inventing fun games to play with my friends. However, when I arrived in America, I found it hard to fit in, and I became quieter.
We lived in a small house with a modest yard where we grew vegetables—my responsibility. While I took pride in watching them grow, there were times when I dreamed of having a beautiful garden like my schoolmate Luella’s, with its delicate tulips (郁金香). Although Luella lived in the same neighborhood as me, we barely knew each other.
It was after a tornado that Luella and I finally became close friends.
The tornado struck on a Sunday afternoon.The gentle breeze transformed into a strong wind, and thick gray clouds filled the sky. Gradually, the tornado took shape, starting as a thin rope and growing into a large black funnel (漏斗). My entire family gathered in the bathroom, seeking shelter from the storm. Terrified, I sat close to my mom, knees in my chest. After the storm had passed, our worries and fears were replaced by relief that we were unharmed and that our house had remained undamaged.
As I stepped outside, I witnessed the extent of the damage the tornado had caused to our neighborhood. Across the street, a tall tree had fallen, crushing Luella’s garden in front of her yellow house. We hurried over to check on it. Fortunately, her family seemed to be away at the time, and no one was injured. However, her once-beautiful garden was in ruins, with the fallen tree destroying the tulips and debris (碎片) spread everywhere. I could only imagine how heartbroken they must feel seeing this.
Then my mom’s usual words rang in my ear, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and my family started to think about how we could help.
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Just at that moment, Luella’s family returned in their car.
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2.简介音乐会;
3.如何取得门票。
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Hi John,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
Be yourself and always follow your heart. Never let anyone change who you are. This is the lesson I have learned from my childhood experience when I figured out I wasn’t invited to a party.
One day when I got off the bus and saw my friends gather under the tree where the six of us all stood every morning before the first bell. The circle seemed tighter as I approached; the small white invitation cards being quickly slipped into back-packs gave it away. I knew well that Bridget’s party was this weekend. Bridget was one of the popular ones and the opposite of me. She had beautiful red hair with fashionable clothes and fine make up. Being invited to her party meant an honor.
“Hi,” I responded, but that one word already sounded empty with disappointment.
Thankfully, the bell rang and I hurried toward English class. But I couldn’t concentrate. Why hadn’t she invited me? My feet were too big? No. Maybe it’s my hair. Maybe it’s my coat. I tried to think of any interactions I’d had with Bridget recently. A few days earlier, we’d been partners during a sixth-period project. I focused on getting the project done, and she was absorbed in fashion magazines, sometimes saying, “You are so serious. You should smile more.”
But what does it really matter? Maybe I should smile and hug more but I just can’t get into hugging people unless I know them really well.
Then the day before the party, three girls that had been invited to the party couldn’t go. Then the whispers began, about who might be chosen in their places.
After school, my friend Becky found me in the bus lines. Breathlessly, she said Bridget told her at lunch maybe she was going to invite me to her party. I didn’t know what she had meant before she ran away.
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At that time, I saw Bridget walking toward the bus lines, then stopping.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bridget held out an invitation, “Will you come to my party?” she asked with a smile.
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