1 . Once a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. Because he couldn’t get a very old mirror, he convinced his parents to buy it from a mysterious old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. “What a terrible mirror! It’s the first time I’ve seen a mirror that didn’t work properly!” the boy jumped violently.
That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.
Together the two set off in search of the girl’s parents. As the little girl wouldn’t stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much worried and were looking for her everywhere.
The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realized that the light was coming from his own body, so radiant (闪亮的) with happiness he had become.
And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realized it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.
1. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?A.Embarrassed. |
B.Angry. |
C.Worried. |
D.Satisfied. |
A.She couldn’t find her parents. |
B.She couldn’t get the mysterious mirror. |
C.Her parents couldn’t buy toys for her. |
D.The boy refused to give his toys to her. |
A.A shining toy. |
B.A broken mirror. |
C.A radiant light. |
D.The lovely girl. |
A.To tell us a horrible story. |
B.To introduce to us a strange mirror. |
C.To warn us not to be selfish. |
D.To encourage us to help others. |
2 . Think about all of the elders that I got to spend time with during my grandmother’s five-year stay in the nursing home. I can’t imagine what it’s been like for them without any
That day, I saw a man alone on a couch, in the front lobby(大厅) that I have been
I asked if they would mind my pushing Jean the
Now, this same man was alone on the couch and as I got closer, I
He kept talking and looking at me as if I
We didn’t
A.visitors | B.secretaries | C.salesmen | D.coaches |
A.believing | B.teaching | C.loving | D.sponsoring. |
A.coming at | B.dropping by | C.working on | D.leaving behind |
A.preparing | B.trying | C.deciding | D.refusing |
A.quickly | B.comfortably | C.precisely | D.alone |
A.mind | B.direction | C.way | D.consideration |
A.back | B.rest | C.half | D.middle |
A.desperate | B.serious. | C.friendly | D.embarrassing |
A.guessed | B.registered | C.realized | D.assessed |
A.decorated | B.covered | C.painted | D.colored |
A.continually | B.delightedly | C.casually | D.helplessly |
A.control | B.fix | C.appoint | D.ease |
A.tied | B.applied | C.lent | D.dropped |
A.wonderful | B.hopeful | C.natural | D.difficult |
A.alternative | B.sound | C.method | D.language |
A.absorbed | B.swept | C.cleaned | D.wiped |
A.gratefully | B.cheerfully | C.rigidly | D.softly |
A.understood | B.ignored | C.doubled | D.approved |
A.know | B.reach. | C.contact | D.trust |
A.memory | B.hobby | C.connection | D.adventure |
3 . It’s time to register for tenth grade, but my parents could not pay the tuition.
While this story is about Ms. Olivia Balian, it is also a story that one person can make a great
A.Even though | B.Now that | C.If only | D.No wonder |
A.risk-taking | B.face-saving | C.heart-breaking | D.breath-taking |
A.desperately | B.exactly | C.slightly | D.hardly |
A.Otherwise | B.Therefore | C.Moreover | D.However |
A.came across | B.came over | C.came out | D.came back |
A.doubting | B.wondering | C.talking | D.connecting |
A.ordered | B.persuaded | C.begged | D.suggested |
A.magic | B.fact | C.duty | D.secret |
A.insistence | B.modesty | C.hesitation | D.reputation |
A.reminded | B.informed | C.promised | D.warned |
A.clean | B.rough | C.lost | D.empty |
A.amusing | B.graceful | C.generous | D.creative |
A.regret | B.appreciation | C.honesty | D.apology |
A.Easily | B.Obviously | C.Eventually | D.Definitely |
A.retired | B.served | C.missed | D.recovered |
A.disappointed | B.interested | C.thrilled | D.embarrassed |
A.offered | B.managed | C.forced | D.forgot |
A.accepted | B.declined | C.considered | D.returned |
A.opportunity | B.choice | C.decision | D.difference |
A.Without | B.With | C.For | D.Under |
4 . It seems that some people were simply born charming. When they enter a room, everyone notices their presence. They are like magnets.
⚫ Charming People Give You Their Undivided Attention
Stop to think about two or three likable people you know. Do they constantly check their phone while you are talking to them? Do they continually redirect conversations to themselves so they can become the center of attention? Probably not. They ask you intelligent questions and show a true interest in what’s going on in your life.
⚫They Follow Through
They Take Real Pleasure in Proactively Helping Others
Charming people don’t preach or tell you how to do things, and they certainly don’t brag about their own lives and successes.
In a word, charming people will always let their actions talk for them instead of words. If we were all wired that way, we would probably become popular too.
A.They always surprise you with something new. |
B.You won’t find this with charming people, however. |
C.Therefore, don’t make promises that you can not keep. |
D.They take delight in giving you a helping hand proactively instead. |
E.They focus on being “interested” rather than appearing “interesting.” |
F.One common quality of charming people is that they stick to their words. |
G.However, we are all born with the ability to attract other people’s interest in us. |
5 . Many years ago I lived in a western country. I left home each morning in time to
I turned and saw the elderly lady with her dog about to get off. I moved
Well, I
These beautiful memories are still
A.run | B.drive | C.catch | D.get |
A.moving | B.pulling | C.stopping | D.coming |
A.child | B.dog | C.cat | D.teenager |
A.allowed | B.sent | C.advised | D.avoided |
A.first | B.second | C.last | D.later |
A.quickly | B.disappointedly | C.completely | D.incorrectly |
A.learning | B.remembering | C.thinking | D.knowing |
A.so | B.but | C.though | D.if |
A.naturally | B.immediately | C.finally | D.suddenly |
A.bored | B.embarrassed | C.impressed | D.pleased |
A.comprehension | B.conversation | C.correction | D.translation |
A.recognized | B.heard | C.understood | D.realized |
A.true | B.energetic | C.intelligent | D.same |
A.by | B.for | C.with | D.like |
A.impressed | B.fresh | C.fluent | D.brilliant |
1. Why did Sarah make the phone call?
A.To ask a favor. | B.To pass on a message. | C.To make an appointment. |
A.In Brighton. | B.At her home. | C.At the Shelton Hotel. |
A.At 7:40. | B.At 8:00. | C.At 8:20. |
A.Neighbors. | B.Fellow workers. | C.Husband and wife. |
7 . The Water Angel(天使)
From June to September, the temperature in Phoenix is so high that it can easily hit the century mark. But that doesn't stop hikers(徒步旅行者)from
Unfortunately, many people
Cullymore was on Camelback Mountain one day in 2015 when a British
One hiker who was
A.refusing | B.planning | C.attempting | D.finishing |
A.Signs | B.Signals | C.Offices | D.Officials |
A.at most | B.at least | C.at all | D.in all |
A.supplied | B.suggested | C.warned | D.wasted |
A.up | B.down | C.over | D.through |
A.notice | B.ignore | C.give | D.take |
A.Fortunately | B.Surprisingly | C.Generally | D.Immediately |
A.found | B.kept | C.caught | D.set |
A.up | B.off | C.out | D.in |
A.made | B.created | C.desired | D.earned |
A.journalist | B.scientist | C.artist | D.tourist |
A.light | B.wind | C.heat | D.rain |
A.required | B.inspired | C.advised | D.allowed |
A.unforgiving | B.unbelievable | C.unforgettable | D.unwilling |
A.picks up | B.puts on | C.clears out | D.reaches into |
A.offered | B.handed | C.shown | D.lent |
A.water | B.sign | C.desert | D.city |
A.afraid | B.sad | C.lucky | D.proud |
A.rushed | B.broke | C.changed | D.ran |
A.danger | B.search | C.hope | D.support |