文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文,介绍了来自大学的一名学生Sally的励志故事,她一边照顾祖母一边努力学习,利用课余时间打工兼职,遇到困难没有轻易失去信心,这值得大家学习。
通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入短文空白处的最佳选项。
Life can be difficult for everyone. Sometimes it’s even ________ for someone, but it depends on how you face it. Sally, a student from a university, made a ________ last August. She took her grandmother ________ their hometown and lived with her near her school.
Sally’s family have gone through a lot in the past few years. Her grandmother broke her right ________ and she could walk only with a stick. Her father died because of illness. Her mother couldn’t stand these events and lost the ________ to take care of others. “This was my only choice. No one else could care for my grandma,” Sally ________. Her grandmother has also had a ________ life. Her three sons have all died, and Sally couldn’t leave her alone because ________ could look after her.
A room with two beds, a table and two chairs is their ________ home. The room ________ her one hundred dollars every month. In her spare time, she works in a supermarket to ________ the family. “I was brought up by my grandma, and now it’s my turn to take care of her,” said Sally.
In the eyes of Sally’s teacher, she is an excellent ________. “________ it takes her lots of time to take care of her grandmother, Sally has tried to stay on top of all her courses.” Her teacher said, “She even ______ the help from others. ” At present, the girl is able to support the family with her weak shoulders.
Sally has set a good example for us. We should never lose heart ________ when we are in trouble.
11. A.convenient | B.valuable | C.unfair | D.impolite |
12. A.mistake | B.decision | C.living | D.difference |
13. 14. 15. A.hope | B.ability | C.dream | D.way |
16. A.laughed | B.agreed | C.shouted | D.explained |
17. A.homeless | B.boring | C.hard | D.meaningful |
18. A.nobody | B.everybody | C.somebody | D.anybody |
19. 20. A.pays | B.takes | C.costs | D.spends |
21. A.support | B.build | C.find | D.set |
22. A.worker | B.doctor | C.student | D.player |
23. A.If | B.Unless | C.Until | D.Though |
24. A.refused | B.asked | C.got | D.accepted |
25. A.slowly | B.easily | C.quietly | D.bravely |