1 . A Happy Birthday for All
For her ninth birthday, Mary asked for some unusual birthday gifts such as soap, schoolbags and Towels. But Mary didn’t want these _________ for herself. She wanted to give them to other people.
At school, Mary’s teacher _________ her students, “You can’t always be self-centered. You have to _________ others.” Mary’s classmates had helped to _________ supplies for a school in Africa. But Mary wanted to do more. With help from _________ parents, Mary researched local charities(慈善机构)and _________ a shelter(庇护所)that helps women and children in need.
After finding out what supplies the shelter _________ , Mary included a list with each party invitation. Mary’s friends brought shelter supplies to her _________ party. Those who couldn’t come to her birthday party _________ gave gifts. She had so many gifts that they __________ her family’s truck! “It was like we were going on vacation.” Mary said with a __________ . She said it was fun to watch the pile of donations(捐赠物) __________ . Mary collected $650 in cash donations and more than $1,000 worth of __________ for the shelter in the end. __________ Mary went with her parents to send the supplies to the shelter, people there __________ her with another birthday party. They had __________ a cake for her and gave her a __________ signed(签名)by everyone there.
Mary hopes other children will hear about her __________ birthday and choose their own charity to support. “I felt really __________ when I did it,” she said. “You’re not just giving them something; you’re __________ them with their whole life.”
1. A.books | B.bikes | C.toys | D.gifts |
2. A.knew | B.liked | C.taught | D.punished |
3. A.look for | B.laugh at | C.think of | D.keep off |
4. A.return | B.collect | C.destroy | D.refuse |
5. 6. A.found | B.missed | C.left | D.closed |
7. A.wasted | B.exchanged | C.discovered | D.needed |
8. A.graduation | B.dress | C.birthday | D.office |
9. A.seldom | B.still | C.perhaps | D.never |
10. A.cleaned | B.repaired | C.stopped | D.filled |
11. 12. A.remain | B.increase | C.drop | D.burn |
13. A.robots | B.supplies | C.armchairs | D.paintings |
14. A.When | B.Before | C.Until | D.Since |
15. A.frightened | B.worried | C.surprised | D.remembered |
16. A.made | B.sold | C.lent | D.touched |
17. A.watch | B.ticket | C.card | D.menu |
18. A.unhappy | B.forgotten | C.common | D.special |
19. A.good | B.bored | C.afraid | D.hungry |
20. A.asking | B.calling | C.visiting | D.helping |