It was their wedding anniversary (周年纪念日) and Ria was waiting for her husband to show up. After some years of marriage, things changed between them. The couple once couldn’t live without each other, but now they would fight over every little things.
Ria was waiting to see if Manoj remembered that it was their wedding anniversary. As the phone rang she went to it, taking it for Manoj’s calling to make up for fights.
However, when Ria picked it up, there was a man who said, “Hello madam. I am calling from the police station. Is this Mr. Manoj Kumar number?” She replied, “Yes it is!” “I am sorry madam but there has been an accident and a man died. We got this number from his wallet. Can you please come and identify body?” the man replied.
“How could this happen?”, she thought to herself. Her heart sank. She said to herself “It’s true!! He left me forever. Oh God! I can die to have another chance to mend for every fight we had. I really lost my chance.” She fell on floor in pain.
Suddenly a noise spread from the doorway, the door opened and Manoj came out and said, “Darling, I forgot to tell you today my wallet was stolen.” In excitement, Ria ran toward the door with a bright smile and a bunch of flowers to hug her husband. Then they both started to celebrate their anniversary with champagne, candles and light music.
We know no one have promised tomorrow. Never waste any moment while you still have chance to value people and relations in life.
1. Why did the policeman call Mr. Manoj Kumar number?A.To remind Ria to fetch the stolen wallet. | B.To ask Ria to go and recognize the body. |
C.To congratulate Ria’s wedding anniversary. | D.To find out some information about the thief. |
A.Manoj. | B.A thief. | C.A policeman. | D.Ria’s relative. |
A.Manoj left Ria when she answered the phone. | B.Manoj forgot their wedding anniversary totally. |
C.The marriage of Ria and Manoj would finish soon. | D.Ria still loved Manoj even if they fought sometimes. |
A.Wedding anniversary is the grave of love. | B.All things are difficult before they are easy. |
C.Never lose confidence in the face of difficulty. | D.Value your love and live a life without regrets. |
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【推荐1】What is a family? Why does it matter? What does it teach us that we can’t learn on our own? These questions seem especially relevant in the holiday season when it is often our tradition to gather as families and celebrate together.
My mother was one of twelve children. As they grew up, married and had children of their own, most of them lived near enough to gather for holidays at my grandparents’ home in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina.
I don’t recall getting many gifts from them. I remember the sense of belonging, of being part of something that assured me I was loved and not alone.
I delighted in the laughing, playing and fighting with my crazy cousins.
I watched my granddad and uncles sit on the porch (门廊), rain or shine, smoking and joking, arguing about politics and trying to solve the problems of the world.
I listened to my grandmother, mother and aunts stir pots on the stove and talk about their lives, hopes, dreams and disappointments, and gossip about any sister who failed to show up.
The food was always plentiful and delicious – country ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, biscuits and my grandmother’s banana pudding. But for me, the food was never the highlight. The highlight was simply being together. A family.
However, they’re all gone now. My parents and grandparents, my aunts and uncles have left this world for the next. My cousins are scattered (分散) here and there. And yet the memories linger, along with the love that we shared.
I treasure those memories and the things they taught me. They told me that families aren’t perfect, but they prepare us to find our way in an imperfect world. They made me realize that all families are crazy in their own peculiar (独特的) ways.
My husband and I are growing a new family, while keeping close to the surviving members of the families. It’s a beautiful blend (混合) of kindness, traditions, nurturing (养育) and friendships, which grows year after year.
I hope this holiday season will fill you with lovely memories of the family that raised you, and surround you with all the people who mean “family” to you now.
1. The author appreciated the gatherings mainly because ________.A.special gifts were selected thoughtfully |
B.there was a lot of inviting food |
C.they brought the family closer together |
D.she got to see relatives who seldom visited |
A.Imperfection can be perfect sometimes. |
B.Teaching by example is better than teaching by words. |
C.We have to live with imperfections. |
D.It’s necessary to create peculiar family traditions. |
A.share the significance of family |
B.describe her family relationships |
C.recall the memories of family gatherings |
D.share her thoughts about big families |
【推荐2】What if you used every spare minute you had to practice a skill? Imagine having 2 hours of free time a day where you spend 30 minutes learning a new language, another 30 minutes drawing, another 30 minutes learning to cook, and another 30 minutes learning video editing or whatever else that interests you.
Now imagine doing this for an entire year. Do you realize how much more skilled you’d become at things or how much more talented and gifted you’d appear to other people? Imagine if you had 4 or 8 hours a day? What if you did this for a decade or two? Even 30 minutes a day could create a huge change.
Many people believe Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest geniuses in human history. Perhaps a large part of his genius was a result of knowing how to spend the limited amount of time he had more wisely than anyone else.
I think we all know we could have been better than we are right now. Instead of throwing in the towel and letting the gap between where you are and where you could be increase, do what you can to keep it from expanding.
You don’t even have to be the best at something to be seen as awesome. You just have to be better than most people and seeing that most people waste a lot of time, a little bit of time sacrifice and discipline can go a long way.
We all have a crazy amount of potential within us and although it’s nearly impossible to reach our full potential, the least we can do is give it our best shot. All it takes is a plan and self-discipline.
You’re the main character of your life’s story; it’s time to give your audience not only something to look forward to, but something to be inspired by.
1. What does the author think important in using spare time?A.Effect. | B.Frequency. | C.Amount. | D.Persistence. |
A.The gap. | B.The towel. | C.The time. | D.The knowledge. |
A.Everyone has different potentials. | B.Anyone can be better than others. |
C.It takes discipline to develop potentials. | D.Each person has a talent for acting. |
A.How to Learn More at Once | B.How to Be Awesome at Something |
C.How to Beat Your Competitor | D.How to Play Save Your Time |
【推荐3】As any plane passenger will confirm, a crying baby is almost impossible to ignore, no matter how hard you try. Now scientists believe they may have worked out why. A baby’s cry pulls at the heartstrings (扣人心弦) in a way while other cries don’t, researchers found.
Researchers found that a baby’s cry can trigger unique emotional responses in the brain, making it impossible for us to ignore them---whether we are parents or not. Other types of cries, including calls of animals in great pain, fail to get the same response---suggesting the brain is programmed to respond specifically to a baby’s cry.
A team of Oxford University scientists scanned the brains of 28 men and women as they listened to a variety of calls and cries. After 100 milliseconds, two parts of the brain that respond to emotion lit up. Their response to a baby’s cry was particularly strong. The response was seen in both men and women-even if they had no children,
Researcher Dr, Christine Parsons said, “You might read that men should just notice a baby and step over it and not see it, but it’s not true. There is a special processing in men and women, which makes sense from an evolutionary view that both men and women would be responding to these cries,” The study involved people who were not parents, yet they are all responding quickly to these particular cries, so this might be a fundamental response present in all of us regardless of parental status.
Researcher Katie Young said it may take a bit longer for someone to recognize their own child’s cries because they need to do more “fine-grained analysis”. The team had previously found that our reactions speed up when we hear a baby crying. Adults performed better on computer games when they were played the sound of a baby crying than after they heard recordings of adults crying or high-pitched (高音的) birdsong. The findings could help shed light on post-natal (产后的) depression---where mothers struggle to bond with their newborn---by showing how a healthy brain responds to a baby’s cries.
1. A baby’s cry is difficult to ignore because it .A.keeps on crying |
B.cries harder than adults |
C.causes people great pain |
D.makes people feel strong emotions |
A.remove | B.avoid |
C.cause | D.cure |
A.Almost everyone makes certain response to a baby’s cries. |
B.A crying baby makes no sense to people without children. |
C.Men pay less attention to a crying baby than women. |
D.Parents can hardly recognize their own babies’ cry. |
A.a developing values |
B.a view of parents |
C.a view of the fundamental emotion |
D.a view of the development of human |
A.players’ different reactions to a crying baby |
B.baby’s crying contributes to quicker reactions |
C.the influence of baby’s and adult’s crying on performance |
D.it’s hard to keep one’s concentration with a crying baby nearby |
【推荐1】Yesterday, a salesman from a telecom company called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and I usually didn't like to spend time on those conversations. I gave him a pretext, saying I couldn't talk yet and advised him to call me back one hour later, at 6 pm.
Surprisingly, he did. So we talked for 15 minutes. He explained to me his different phone plans, which he said were better than my present one. While listening to him, sometimes I was lost in my thoughts. I gave several "mhmmhm” as a sign of agreement and to tell him that I was still there. Although I felt a bit impatient as he had a bit of difficulty in correctly talking in French, I stayed calm and polite until the end of the conversation.
At the end of the conversation, he said to me, “Thank you Olivier. You are the first person with whom I talked for a long time. Usually, people shout at us, say unkind words or treat us as thieves. Today, I hadn't had a conversation without an offense. I know you had a long day at work and you could have relaxed in front of your TV. Instead, you listened to me. I am touched and I sincerely thank you.”
I thanked him for telling me those words. I realized how much he could have been the subject of verbal violence, all through his working days. I also know that those people getting impatient could have been me. Yet,he was only doing his job. Although he may interrupt our life using the phone,he is still a human like me and is worthy of good treatment. It made me think a lot.
1. What does the underlined word "pretext "in the first paragraph mean?A.Solution | B.Excuse. | C.Point. | D.Apology |
A.He gave full attention to what he said |
B.He talked excitedly with him about phone plans |
C.He waited politely for him to finish speaking |
D.He advised the salesman to improve his French |
A.Salesmen should be treated kindly. |
B.There's no excuse for rude behavior. |
C.Verbal violence is common in daily life. |
D.We should spare more time for salesmen. |
【推荐2】When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something nice for you ? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It’s happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out.
A few years ago, I was dining in a restaurant with a friend who kept talking about himself , completely not aware of the fact that I was sitting there in misery. It wasn’t my friend’s talks that made me suffer. I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down to dinner reminded me of my last relationship. I could have burst into tears right there at the table.
When we picked up the check, the waitress said , “ Your meal was already paid for .” My friend and I didn’t have a clue how it happened. Then I remembered a man I saw out of the corner of my eye. He was dressed in mostly white, sat down at the bar, had a beer, and stayed for maybe ten minutes . The waitress said ,”Yes , the gentleman in white paid for you .” It felt like an angel was saying “I see you ,honey. It’s going to be okay.”
Just last year, I was running a half-marathon. With just 1 mile to go, I was out of gas. Runners call it “hitting the wall”. I thought I couldn’t move another inch. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me and said, “What’s your name, sweetie? Jennifer? Okay, Jennifer, let’s go! Come on ! It’s just around the corner! You can do it!” And he ran with me until I picked up my pace. I found him at the finish line to thank him for the encouragement only to learn he wasn’t even supposed to be in the race that day.
I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need. Do you have any experiences like these?
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.The kindness of strangers. | B.Valuable friendship . |
C.Two special experiences . | D.Helping others is worthwhile |
A.Because she didn’t like the dishes. |
B.Because she quarreled with her friend |
C.Because her friend only talked about himself. |
D.Because she was sad for her last relationship. |
A.being hurt by the wall | B.winning the game |
C.taking a deep breath | D.running out of energy |
I used to be a selfish girl and I only thought of myself. I did not care about helping others, but only about my look, clothes, money and grades.
One day, I was suddenly influenced by my neighbor, who is now in college, and ended up wanting to volunteer for others. He had so much fun with volunteering and told me that he felt extremely good after helping others. I hoped to get the same results, for I felt worthless everywhere then. I viewed almost everything in a negative way, and I figured I had to experience something that would make me appreciate things that I had.
I volunteered at the nursing home for a year where my neighbor volunteered. I brought snacks, coffee and games for the elderly patients, talked to them while sharing snacks, and played games like chess and checkers with them. Because they were Koreans, they often had trouble communicating with the helpers who were hired to help them. I sometimes translated things for them and offered to be their translator whenever they needed help.
By volunteering at the nursing home, I changed a lot. I realized how lucky I am to speak both Korean and English and that I should help other people learn Korean as well. I had learned many life lessons through volunteering. By helping others, I felt needed in society. Not only did it enhance my confidence, but it also allowed others to benefit from it.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to improve oneself, others, and the whole society. So if you ever have the chance, volunteer! It's something you won't regret!
1. What kind of person was the author before volunteering? (no more than 5 words)2. Why did the author want to volunteer one day? (no more than 10 words)
3. What did the author do when the elderly patients had difficulty in communicating with the workers?(no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph4?(one word)
5. What do you think of volunteering after reading the text? Please explain.(no more than 25 words)
【推荐1】Conflict (冲突) between parents and children is normal. It is part of family life. But conflict that goes on for a long time and gets worse over time can cause stress and can hurt relationships. It is important to communicate with each other and bring conflict to a peaceful solution. You can do this through compromise (让步) or by agreeing to disagree. No matter what else you do, communicate with your children and make sure they know that you love them. This can make dealing with conflict easier and more effective.
In some cases, you may have to change your behaviour to settle a conflict with your child. Some of your child’s behaviour may be a reaction to your behaviour. So, if you want your child to behave in a certain way, one way may be to change your behaviour so that your child will follow your model.
But children should be responsible for their own actions — and the results. All parents want to protect their children. But in some cases, unless the child is in physical danger, it may be best to let the child deal with the negative results of things they do.
Collaborate (合作) to develop specific rules and write them down. These may include statements such as how much time they can spend on electronics, and when homework must be completed. Not only are you modeling for your kids how to work together and resolve differences, but you also are working out important guidelines for how your house will operate.
Have clear results for misconduct. Thus, if your child disobey the rules, make it clear that the right to use the toy will be taken away because of his inability to play with it responsibly. Additionally, create routines so that they know when they have free time to themselves after they have completed tasks set out for them. These could include helping feed the family pet, taking a shower, or finishing homework.
1. What’s the key to solving the conflict between parents and children?A.Advising children to give in. | B.Changing behavior. |
C.Reaching an understanding. | D.Developing rules. |
A.To compromise with their children. |
B.To be responsible for their actions. |
C.To find a reason to punish children. |
D.To set a good example for children. |
A.Teach him how to solve it. |
B.Handle the situation for him. |
C.Let him deal with it himself. |
D.Share the solutions with him. |
A.Improper behavior. | B.Strict rules. |
C.Good performances. | D.Frank words. |
【推荐2】Think of the last time you disagreed with another person. Maybe you argued with a sibling (兄弟;姊妹) over what to watch on TV. Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a better dinner than vegetables. How did your disagreement end? Were you able to see the issue from the other person’s viewpoint?
In many situations, disagreements are unavoidable. They’re part of life. After all, everyone has different opinions. We all have past experiences that shape how we see the world. Still, not all disagreements are bad. In fact, many people look at them as opportunities to learn. They do so by trying to understand where both sides are coming from.
How can you understand both sides of an issue? Often, it’s best to start by asking questions. Questions help us learn about the world around us. The right questions can also help us learn about other people. In a disagreement, asking for more information can help you learn about a person’s viewpoint. It can also lead you to gather more facts. This can paint a better picture of the entire issue.
When seeking to understand both sides of an issue, it’s important to know the difference between facts and opinions. Remember, facts are based on true information. Opinions can change from person to person. Paying attention to facts can stop biases (偏见) from taking over in a disagreement. This can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue.
Maybe you’re wondering why it’s important to understand both sides of an issue, anyway. After all, don’t most people just want to prove that their side is right? Often, that’s true. However, understanding the whole issue can lead to both sides working together.
Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first. However, when both sides truly try to understand each other, they often find they have more in common than they thought. The next time you disagree with other people, try asking them questions about their viewpoints. You never know what you might learn.
1. What does the underlined word “so” refer to in Paragraph 2?A.Ignoring chances to learn. |
B.Knowing more about themselves. |
C.Shaping a right way to see the world. |
D.Making the disagreements a chance to learn. |
A.By changing the other’s opinion. |
B.By making both sides comfortable. |
C.By trying to stand in the other’s shoes. |
D.By telling facts and opinions apart. |
A.By reasoning. | B.By making comparison. |
C.By debating. | D.By giving examples. |
A.Uncaring. | B.Negative. | C.Positive. | D.Doubtful. |
【推荐3】Identical Twins Kathy and Sophie arrived at college last year and determined to strike out on independent paths, so they had requested rooms in different dorms. While Kathy got along with her roommate, Sophie was miserable. She and her roommate silently warred over matters ranging from when the lights should be turned off to how the furniture should be arranged. Finally, they divided the room in two and gave up on oral communication. During this time, Sophie kept seeking comfort from Kathy. Before long, the two wanted to live together again. Sophie’s roommate eventually agreed to move out.
Sophie’s ability to solve her dilemma by rooming with her identical twin is unusual, but the conflict she faced is not. Most roommate conflicts spring from such small, annoying differences rather than from grand disagreements over abstract principles. One person likes quiet, while the other person spends two hours a day practicing the trumpet. One eats only organically(有机地) produced vegetables and loves animals, while the other likes wearing fur and enjoys cutting up frogs in biology class.
When personalities don’t mix, the excitement of being away at college can quickly fade away. Moreover, roommates can affect each other’s psychological health. A recent study reports that depression in college roommates is often passed from one person to another.
Many schools have started conflict resolution programs to calm tensions that otherwise can build up like a volcano preparing to explode, finally resulting in physical violence. Some colleges have resorted to “roommate contracts” that all new students fill out and sign after attending a lecture on roommate relations. Students detail behavioral guidelines for their room, including acceptable hours for study and sleep, a policy for use of each other’s possessions. Some schools try to head off the feud before it begins by using computerized matching. Students are put together on the basis of their responses to housing form questions.
1. Why is the twins’ story mentioned?A.To describe college life. |
B.To reveal the relationship of the twins. |
C.To show the love between the sisters. |
D.To present the phenomenon of roommate conflicts. |
A.They have opposite mindsets. | B.They argue over serious matters. |
C.They differ greatly in life values. | D.They hold different preferences in some way. |
A.Difference. | B.Quarrel. | C.Competition. | D.Test. |
A.Identical Twins Living Together Again in Colleges |
B.Roommate Conflicts, Common and Unavoidable? |
C.Roommate Contracts, Useful in Solving Conflicts? |
D.Roommate Conflicts Affecting Students’ Psychology |