【推荐1】My brother Ken was born with a brain disease. Though Mama was extremely ________, she never babied Ken. She ________ him to do whatever we did.

I remember once we got a slide in our backyard. Ken was ________ at first sight. But unable to ________ the steps with the braces(支架)on his legs, Ken could only looking ________ at the rest of us from the ground.

One day, Mama put Ken in the backyard, this time without his braces, and watched him move with great       _____ right over to the slide. For the next three hours, Ken climbed the ladder and fell, climbed the ladder and fell,       _____. He skinned his knees, and his head was ________.

Our neighbor ________ at Mama, “What kind of woman are you? Look at the blood. Get that boy off that       _____!” Mama told her kindly that if it ________ her, she would have to close her curtains. Ken had ________ to go down the slide, and down the slide he would go. It took a couple of days of ________ before he could go up the ladder and down the slide as well as the rest of us, and another week before he could do it with his braces on.

Ken was not supposed to ________ it to his tenth birthday but he has lived with his disease and is now a 42-year-old man who lives ________ and even holds down a job. He ________ everything the way he did that slide so many years ago. What a(n) ________ Mama gave him that day by expecting him to be the ________ he could be.

Though I often feel I fall short when I compare my ________ to hers, it gives me great comfort to know that her spirit is ________ me, somewhere-preparing me to make “mothering magic” of my own.

1.

A．considerate

B．generous

C．selfless

D．loving

2.

A．forced

B．expected

C．invited

D．persuaded

3.

A．attracted

B．astonished

C．addicted

D．annoyed

4.

A．remove

B．reach

C．manage

D．see

5.

A．down

B．up

C．forward

D．back

6.

A．difficulty

B．patience

C．courage

D．strength

7.

A．here and there

B．once in a while

C．step by step

D．time and again

8.

A．spinning

B．sweating

C．bleeding

D．lowered

9.

A．yelled

B．laughed

C．nodded

D．glanced

10.

A．tree

B．ladder

C．roof

D．chair

11.

A．scared

B．disappointed

C．failed

D．bothered

12.

A．agreed

B．pretended

C．decided

D．hesitated

13.

A．trying

B．observing

C．training

D．walking

14.

A．make

B．treat

C．cure

D．get

15.

A．peacefully

B．painfully

C．hopelessly

D．independently

16.

A．misses

B．accepts

C．approaches

D．loses

17.

A．suggestion

B．award

C．gift

D．promise

18.

A．happiest

B．best

C．first

D．healthiest

19.

A．sufferings

B．belongings

C．mothering

D．schooling

20.

A．for

B．within

C．beyond

D．from

【推荐2】My father, a soldier, was deployed(调度) again. The ukulele I had watched him play was_______. The musical instrument sat there lifelessly.

It came as a________because we had just moved into the present duty station a few weeks before. Still, _______was the thing that connected my father with Hawaii, a________   of his home and culture. We learned about our ancestors and family traditions________through his music.

This time, we were finally home in Hawaii and expected to ______a place that we’d only heard about in my parents’ stories. We were just arriving, but he was already ______to leave again, this time without us. Suddenly, we were surrounded by strange relatives and a cultural tradition of which we only knew the surface. We were______ in the family. The person who made us fit, our father, was gone. That was when______my father’ s ukulele. As I plucked(弹拨) the strings tunelessly, I felt______ to him and our Hawaiian roots. So I picked up an old song book, and I____myself to play. I would play and _____as if my father had been here.

After my father returned, he was ______ that I had learned so much. But what I really gained ______of was that music has the ______to do truly extraordinary things tying us to our culture and each other, our past and our present.

1.

A．polished

B．abandoned

C．repaired

D．sold

2.

A．puzzle

B．challenge

C．joke

D．surprise

3.

A．music

B．time

C．duty

D．poetry

4.

A．wish

B．note

C．reminder

D．change

5.

A．finally

B．mostly

C．closely

D．secretly

6.

A．fit into

B．search for

C．talk about

D．look up

7.

A．disappointed

B．excited

C．frightened

D．prepared

8.

A．foreigners

B．visitors

C．relatives

D．customers

9.

A．needed

B．noticed

C．received

D．recognized

10.

A．stranger

B．closer

C．superior

D．warmer

11.

A．persuaded

B．advised

C．taught

D．inspired

12.

A．sing

B．dance.

C．read

D．write

13.

A．annoyed

B．confident

C．shocked

D．regretful

14.

A．support

B．knowledge

C．popularity

D．experience

15.

A．chance

B．right

C．sense

D．power

【推荐3】I had a busy-to-do list today and was about to get started when my sister called.

I talked with her for a short time and could _______my seven-year-old niece in the background, full of energy as always, and getting blamed for something. I   _______to speak with her, both because I love talking to her and because I was _______that I could help divert(转移) some of her energy in a more     _______direction and give my sister a break.

I listened and talked with her on the phone, giving her as much _______as she needed to share her thoughts and     _______herself.

The conversation went on for quite a while. In exchange for my _______, she gifted me with her funny stories and sense of _______. She said the cutest things that always   _______me and caused me to laugh out loud! She told me about her friend’s birthday party, which __________a cake, chocolate ice cream, and sand art! Then there were __________about her new little brother, cute animals she saw recently and, of course, the weather!

Forty minutes later she     __________, saying, “Well, I should     __________have let you get going.”

At one point in the conversation my __________had turned back to my “to do” list, but then I consciously turned it back to her. I chose to be     __________with her and give my full     __________to her so that she   __________important and special. Actually, she is indeed important and special. Children are so precious and     __________so fast! And we can learn so much from them, including the     __________they see the world. When __________between my niece and my to-do list, I decided that chores and errands (差事) could wait – every time!

1.

A．imagine

B．meet

C．observe

D．hear

2.

A．happened

B．promised

C．asked

D．had

3.

A．hoping

B．organizing

C．proving

D．insisting

4.

A．positive

B．serious

C．enthusiastic

D．unusual

5.

A．energy

B．relaxation

C．space

D．time

6.

A．enjoy

B．express

C．forget

D．teach

7.

A．preparation

B．suggestion

C．time

D．answer

8.

A．security

B．humor

C．achievement

D．responsibility

9.

A．annoyed

B．terrified

C．puzzled

D．amused

10.

A．created

B．included

C．stored

D．sold

11.

A．stories

B．dreams

C．articles

D．reports

12.

A．continued

B．finished

C．explained

D．complained

13.

A．regretfully

B．absolutely

C．probably

D．secretly

14.

A．mood

B．heart

C．decision

D．mind

15.

A．familiar

B．present

C．strict

D．satisfied

16.

A．support

B．love

C．attention

D．care

17.

A．felt

B．became

C．proved

D．remained

18.

A．grow

B．study

C．begin

D．appear

19.

A．chance

B．process

C．way

D．direction

20.

A．trading

B．turning

C．judging

D．choosing

【推荐2】Growing up in the USA, I always wanted to experience another culture. The ________ came when I was 15. After a few months of planning and ________, I was ready to spend the second semester of my first high school year ________an exchange student in Australia.

________ in Perth was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I realized then that there was no turning back. The family I would live with was waiting for me, and it would only be five days ________the new school year. The school I attended was ________my school back in the States. I was quite ________at first, especially never having been to a new school — even in the US. Everything went without ________, though. The teachers were welcoming and the students were friendly.

The most ________ time was travelling with other exchange students around Australia during our semester break. The few weeks we ________together were full of amazing activities.

At the end of our ________in Australia, we had three weeks to share our stories and help each other deal with leaving. It was only ________that our last day together was filled with tears. We packed our camp, ________ e-mail addresses and gathered together for a final good-bye.

Upon coming home, an open mind was again important. Resettling home took time and ________, but at last I made it. All the while, I was thoughtful to letting my family and friends know how happy I was to be home and how ________ I had missed them — though the experience is still unforgettable with me. So, if you have the opportunity to study abroad you most certainly should.

1.

A．task

B．dream

C．chance

D．vacation

2.

A．packing

B．convincing

C．performing

D．preparing

3.

A．as

B．on

C．for

D．with

4.

A．Flying

B．Landing

C．Working

D．Studying

5.

A．since

B．until

C．after

D．before

6.

A．similar to

B．different from

C．as good as

D．the same as

7.

A．excited

B．annoyed

C．worried

D．confused

8.

A．hope

B．doubt

C．difficulties

D．argument

9.

A．valuable

B．acceptable

C．comfortable

D．unforgettable

10.

A．spent

B．lived

C．studied

D．worked

11.

A．stay

B．visit

C．trip

D．holidays

12.

A．funny

B．natural

C．strange

D．simple

13.

A．made

B．wrote

C．shared

D．exchanged

14.

A．effort

B．money

C．ability

D．wisdom

15.

A．many

B．much

C．most

D．old

【推荐3】It’s my dream. I’m nine years old now, but have been _________ competitively since I was six. I love it, because it makes me feel good. I have a lot of _________to use up and I can do it by just moving my legs.

One recent Sunday morning, my mum drove me to a 5 km race in Minnesota.

The starting line was_________because there was also a 10 km race. That morning, I was running confidently and feeling _________. At one point, I came to a _________ in the course. A woman who was directing us _________ the route I thought I was meant to take and told me to go the other way. I was confused, but I had to follow her _________.

After a while I saw route directions for a 10 km race. I was worried, thinking I was _________, but had to keep going. My body started to get _________. I said to myself, “You’re almost there. Just keep __________. ”

__________ I saw the finish line. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t even know I was running a 10 km and I had __________ it. I didn’t do this on purpose. It was a __________. I felt happy and proud. It was my first time running such a(n) __________.

It has made me want to do more 10 km races. I hope my story__________ other people to run, too.

1.

A．hiking

B．swimming

C．driving

D．running

2.

A．time

B．resource

C．energy

D．patience

3.

A．separated

B．crowded

C．prepared

D．limited

4.

A．shallow

B．strong

C．strange

D．sensitive

5.

A．fork

B．barrier

C．station

D．bridge

6.

A．blocked off

B．pulled off

C．tidied up

D．gave up

7.

A．example

B．heart

C．directions

D．feelings

8.

A．stuck

B．lost

C．deserted

D．involved

9.

A．annoyed

B．adapted

C．tired

D．relaxed

10.

A．waiting

B．shaking

C．watching

D．breathing

11.

A．Generally

B．Actually

C．Obviously

D．Eventually

12.

A．won

B．quit

C．changed

D．expected

13.

A．dream

B．mistake

C．balance

D．lesson

14.

A．test

B．risk

C．adventure

D．distance

15.

A．allows

B．enables

C．inspires

D．presses

【推荐1】What would you do if you were left ________ in the wild? You may have read ________ heard about people who survived under seemingly ________ conditions. These people have been able to survive ________ concentrating on three basic needs: water, food and shelter.

Water is one of the few things necessary to make life ________, but fresh water may be difficult to find. Water can be made ________ by boiling it for three to five minutes. If there is a ________ of water, do not tire yourself too much.

Food is ________ necessity if you are lost for a longer period of time. Some people have got over their ________ by eating animals that are easy to catch. Plants, ________, should not be eaten unless you are sure they are eatable. Nuts are easy to ________ and offer you energy..

________ from extreme temperatures is another concern. In heavy snow, you can stay under plants ________ shelter, using leaves or grass to keep yourself warm. When it is extremely hot, you can ________ a small cave at the base of a thick evergreen tree.

Remaining calm is extremely important in any dangerous situation.________ with a plan and don’t waste time or energy by getting worried.

By focusing on these things, you can turn yourself into a survivor.

1.

A．lonely

B．unique

C．alone

D．special

2.

A．or

B．and

C．otherwise

D．but

3.

A．unnecessary

B．impossible

C．unimportant

D．uncertain

4.

A．across

B．in

C．about

D．by

5.

A．stay

B．keep

C．continue

D．remain

6.

A．clean

B．dirty

C．clear

D．warm

7.

A．storage

B．supply

C．donation

D．shortage

8.

A．another

B．other

C．some

D．one

9.

A．thirst

B．tiredness

C．hunger

D．scare

10.

A．moreover

B．therefore

C．besides

D．however

11.

A．recognize

B．take

C．eat

D．find

12.

A．Prevention

B．Observation

C．Protection

D．Safety

13.

A．for

B．in

C．with

D．through

14.

A．form

B．live

C．survive

D．create

15.

A．Come into

B．Come out

C．Come across

D．Come up

【推荐3】Peter and Paul had got permission(允许) from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they know it would be more _________to camp in the forest that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys ______ with their tent and food.
Carrying their heavy ______, the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. They were eager to reach their ______ before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy forest, they began to search for a suitable camping place. Peter wanted to ______ close to the river at the edge of the forest, _______ Paul, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. ______, Peter followed his brother deeper into the ______. “This really is a wonderful setting!” said Paul in excitement. They _______their tent, and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, then decided to find their way _______ to the river to catch some fish.
“Are you sure that this is the right _______?” whispered Peter shakily. “I’m sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago.” Paul walked _______ silently. “Look, there it is again. We’re lost, aren’t we?” complained Peter. Paul had to admit that he didn’t know where they were. _______, they were a long distance from where they were ______ to be. They were not even _______ of where they had set up their camp. They sat in _______for a few minutes until Peter had a bright idea. “Why don’t we look for clues (线索) the way trackers ________ in the movies? We weren’t careful about how we walked, so I’m sure we would have left________ some broken tree branches and leaves. ”
Carefully, the boys ________the marks that they had left, until finally they found their campsite. Hurriedly, they packed their belongings and set off _______ the direction of the river.
What would their parents think of their adventure (冒险)?1.

A．surprising

B．annoying

C．exciting

D．frightening

2.

A．went round

B．went back

C．went through

D．went away

3.

A．tent

B．load

C．food

D．storage

4.

A．grassland

B．field

C．destination

D．river

5.

A．stay

B．lie

C．wait

D．live

6.

A．and

B．but

C．or

D．so

7.

A．Unconsciously

B．Unfortunately

C．Uninterestingly

D．Unwillingly.

8.

A．farm

B．forest

C．setting

D．camp

9.

A．put up

B．put on

C．put down

D．put off

10.

A．forward

B．near

C．further

D．back

11.

A．place

B．mark

C．time

D．way

12.

A．on

B．about

C．in

D．alone

13.

A．At last

B．After all

C．Above all

D．At first

14.

A．supposed

B．encouraged

C．persuaded

D．discovered

15.

A．afraid

B．informed

C．sure

D．reminded

16.

A．enjoyment

B．satisfaction

C．imagination

D．disappointment

17.

A．appear

B．work

C．do

D．behave

18.

A．out

B．behind

C．aside

D．around

19.

A．fetched

B．watched

C．collected

D．followed

20.

A．in

B．to

C．at

D．for