In my early childhood, I was often surprised when I saw my father making a small number of money with difficulty. Being a child, I was unable to understand him. When I was older, my father started doing a part-time job at home. He used to bring some work back and work till late night.
I can’t forget he played with me when I was 3-4 years old. He taught me how to read when I was at the age of 5. He took care of me all night when I was sick. Whenever I felt down, he would cheer me up. He also cared about my lessons and often helped me get ready for examinations. Later he sent me to New Delhi for the best education. Whenever I needed money, he never refused. He always managed money for my studies.
Two years ago, I got a job at a hospital in New Delhi. When I helped my first patient, I got a strong feeling of satisfaction. When I got my first salary which was about ten times more than my pocket money, I spent it all on myself.
When I returned home one fine morning, I heard my father communicating with one neighbor. He was telling him my success in the job very proudly. He also told him that I had a higher salary than him at the end of his work. A dream, his son should become better than himself came true.
I was unable to move on my feet. Past 23 years flashed into my mind in a moment. I knew my father loved me very much. I could understand the meaning of my father’s aspirations(愿望). I could understand the decisions my father made in the past. The financial difficulty he was facing was decided by his goal — making his child more successful than himself.
If today I am successful, this is because of my father.
1. When the writer was young, his father ________.A.managed money for his studies | B.cheered him up all night |
C.hardly bought anything for him | D.only cared about his examinations |
a. My father sent me to get the best education.
b. My father thought his dream came true.
c. Being a child I was unable to understand my father.
d. I could understand the meaning of my father’s aspirations.
e. I got a higher salary than my father.
A.b-d-c-e-a | B.d-a-c-e-b | C.c-a-e-b-d | D.c-a-d-b-e |
A.A successful child | B.An unforgettable moment |
C.A difficult time | D.A father’s love |
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I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old Meghan, “We have so much, and these poor people in trouble now have nothing. We’ll share what we have with them.”
I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I advised the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favourite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys.
“Oh, dear,” I said. “You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.” Meghan said, “Lucy makes me happy, Mummy. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.”
I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want any more, but hard to give what we cherish (珍爱), isn’t it?
1. How many children does the writer have?A.One. |
B.Two. |
C.Three. |
D.Four. |
A.The earthquake caused many deaths. |
B.The earthquake is the biggest in history. |
C.The earthquake happened at night. |
D.The earthquake hit the city of California. |
A.An old toy. |
B.Clothes. |
C.A doll. |
D.Food. |
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B.The Spirit of Giving |
C.A White Night |
D.A Sad Experience |
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When he was a child, he used to feel hungry. There didn’t use to be enough food for him to eat. He has two brothers and two sisters. His parents were both farmers. They were very poor and couldn’t let their children eat as much as possible. As for clothes, they didn’t use to have enough clothes. They didn’t use to buy new clothes. The younger brothers and sisters often wore their old brothers’ and sisters’ clothes. My grandfather is the youngest. Only he went to school and had a job in the city. His brothers and sisters didn’t get an education and live in the countryside now. Now my grandfather has retired(退休) and lives a happy life. He can eat any food that he wants. He can buy clothes that he wants to buy. He says he is much happier than before. He often asks me to study hard. He says if I work hard, I can have a good future.
1. Wang Jing’s grandfather _________ get enough food when he was a child.A.used to | B.can |
C.could | D.couldn’t |
A.three | B.four |
C.five | D.six |
A.His brothers’. | B.His mother’s. |
C.His own. | D.His father’s. |
A.No, he isn’t. | B.Yes, he is. |
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Turn your kitchen into a busy cooking laboratory.
Transform a comfortable corner of your home into a storytelling place. You children will immerse themselves in the world of books by creating a collection of their favourites.
Revive the joy of traditional board games and card games during family game nights. You can transform your living room into a place of laughter and friendly competition. Games can vary from classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to modern strategy games.
A.Tailor the activities to their interests. |
B.But it is a rewarding adventure as well. |
C.Step into the great outdoors with your little explorers. |
D.Your little ones can put on their chef hats and aprons (围裙) there. |
E.These hands-on activities provide an insight into scientific principles. |
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“Please hand over all electronic devices you have with you,” the camp guide announced once everyone was off the coast and standing on the-dock. “This includes cameras, cell phones, watches...” And the list went on and on. We were all dropping our stuff into a bag. When it was my turn, I hesitated for a second before carefully placing my phone into the bag with a heavy heart.
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The next day, I was feeling slightly better. It had stopped raining, and we were going canoeing. Though I was eager for my phone, the longing was manageable. After two hours of non-stop canoeing, I realized I had not thought of my phone all morning. That afternoon was even busier, with lots of hiking, storytelling and swimming. I went to sleep, worn out but happy.
The next day was the third and final day of camping. I smiled as my friends excitedly chattered about finally getting access to the Internet again, but I didn't feel the same way anymore. Yes, the Internet is fun, but getting outdoors with your friends is even better.
1. Why did the author get up early?A.He wanted to appreciate the lake. |
B.He had to meet his friends. |
C.He slept early and didn't want to sleep any more. |
D.The starting place was far from the camp site. |
A.handed over his phone unwillingly |
B.became angry with the guide |
C.couldn't find his stuff any longer |
D.bought many kinds of electronic devices |
A.It rained all the time. |
B.He couldn't find his phone in his pocket. |
C.The scenery was not beautiful at all. |
D.The hills were so steep and the slopes were muddy. |
A.The author managed to get his phone. |
B.The author went to sleep quite late. |
C.The author was used to the camp life. |
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1. Why did Valenti decide to surf big waves?A.Her courage to challenge men surfer. |
B.Her gift in learning surfing skills. |
C.Her ambition to be the best role model. |
D.Her near-death experience in 2007. |
A.Depressed. | B.Concerned. |
C.Excited. | D.Angry. |
A.It opened 12 spots for women surfers. |
B.All surfers were admitted to it freely. |
C.Surfers could only attend it by invitation. |
D.It was named after the bay. |
A.Emotional and stubborn. | B.Ambitious and brave. |
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