3 . A little girl was enjoying the beautiful garden in her home. Her father had a good collection of rare and prized plants, which he _________ with great care.

The girl was _________ by a plant full of delicate flowers. She approached it and admired its striking beauty. Suddenly she _________ that the plant was in a pile of filth (污秽). She could not tolerate the _________ of dirt with such fantastic flowers.

She worked out a plan to clean the plant. She _________ the plant with all her might from the dirt and washed its _________ in running tap water till all traces of dirt were washed away. She then placed the plant on a clean stone and went away, proud that she had done a great _________.

Later her father came to the garden and spotted the uprooted plant, which had lain _________ in the baking sun. His little daughter ran over to _________ her achievement. “I have cleaned it, Daddy,” she reported __________

The father showed her how her treatment had nearly killed the plant and told her that the filthy soil was the best __________ to grow that plant. Hearing that, the girl felt guilty that the plant had suffered by her cleaning.

A great gardener mixes the __________ soil for each plant. __________, God provides each of us with the best __________ required for optimum (最佳) spiritual growth. But it may appear to be __________ and we may even complain to God about our difficulty.

1.

A．weeded out

B．brought up

C．attended to

D．fed on

2.

A．frightened

B．attracted

C．attacked

D．shocked

3.

A．recalled

B．noted

C．recognized

D．concluded

4.

A．formation

B．presentation

C．presence

D．composition

5.

A．held

B．picked

C．pulled

D．pushed

6.

A．flowers

B．branches

C．leaves

D．roots

7.

A．deed

B．deal

C．operation

D．project

8.

A．burning

B．bathing

C．breathing

D．dying

9.

A．confirm

B．exhibit

C．evaluate

D．celebrate

10.

A．innocently

B．distantly

C．decisively

D．thoughtlessly

11.

A．shelter

B．medicine

C．medium

D．venue

12.

A．right

B．same

C．dirty

D．loose

13.

A．Moreover

B．Likewise

C．Rather

D．Nevertheless

14.

A．environment

B．mode

C．neighbourhood

D．opportunity

15.

A．invisible

B．disorganized

C．proper

D．unpleasant

4 . It wasn’t easy to practice gratitude (感激) every day. After I ______ Cushing’s disease (库兴综合征) and had an operation a few years ago, my ______ was that everything would be OK. However, I was wrong. I had ongoing aches and pains, and ______ myself to a new life was difficult for me. ______, I began to notice that I’d become a hateful person.

One day, I heard a discussion about gratitude by Dr Tony Evans. It ______ me and forced me to take a long, hard, honest look at myself. I have a(n) ______ spouse (配偶) and parents. I’d heard the stories of other people’s ______ with Cushing’s disease. Their spouses had left them and they didn’t have family to ______. I didn’t face any of these problems, yet I didn’t realize that.

I made a decision to start practicing gratitude daily. Once I decided that, my ______ improved, and I began to approach situations differently. ______ viewing situations negatively, I started to see them as opportunities.

This led me to practice the concept of ______ and reaping (收获), which I learned from my parents. They didn’t just talk the talk, but rather they ______ his concept to us. However, it wasn't until I had my own experiences that I understood what it meant.

Let me explain. When I was ______ in my own pity, my ______ in life was ruined, because everything I was sowing was negative. Since I started practicing gratitude, so many different doors of opportunity have opened up for me.

My advice is starting practicing gratitude until it becomes a part of your daily routine. Take note of the ______ it will make in your life.

1.

A．studied

B．caught

C．struck

D．treated

2.

A．solution

B．ambition

C．assumption

D．determination

3.

A．adapting

B．showing

C．releasing

D．referring

4.

A．Immediately

B．Frequently

C．Occasionally

D．Gradually

5.

A．annoyed

B．challenged

C．fooled

D．amused

6.

A．gentle

B．wise

C．supportive

D．active

7.

A．competitions

B．promotions

C．connections

D．struggles

8.

A．rely on

B．take on

C．live on

D．carry on

9.

A．image

B．mood

C．ability

D．character

10.

A．Even if

B．Apart from

C．Instead of

D．Owing to

11.

A．taking

B．gaining

C．sowing

D．learning

12.

A．explained

B．demonstrated

C．reported

D．translated

13.

A．involved

B．interested

C．engaged

D．lost

14.

A．harvest

B．achievement

C．interest

D．pleasure

15.

A．energy

B．effort

C．opportunity

D．difference

6 . After three decades of teaching. Jim Stanley, a chorus and piano teacher at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia, Atlanta, is getting ready to retire. But before he goes, there was one thing he wanted to do: ________ with some of his former students for one last Performance. That wish ________ on May 13 with a heartfelt rehearsal(排练)and alumni(校友) concert at Cartersville’s auditorium(礼堂). Video of the rehearsal was captured and quickly ________ online with 2 million views and counting.

Stanley ________ the idea of inviting his former students back to Cartersville last year, ________ this would just be a good ________ to reconnect with those kids reaching adulthood.

Little did he ________ at the time that a small group of 20 to 25 alumni would quickly balloon into a ________ of nearly 100 former students, some of whom ________ back to Georgia from other states and as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia to give Stanley a tremendous send-off into retirement.

“I choked up a little bit. But I tried to keep the ________ from flowing. ” he added. “It was ________ an emotional day for me and I think for a lot of the kids too. We were all in a ________ place. ”

Stanley was ________ to become an educator himself after taking a chorus class in the ninth grade and credited his own chorus teacher for the ________ he needed to pursue the profession. He hope he has made a ________ impact on his students over the years.

1.

A．review

B．restore

C．repeat

D．reunite

2.

A．came out

B．calmed down

C．came true

D．woke up

3.

A．spread

B．appeared

C．copied

D．debated

4.

A．kept up with

B．came up with

C．ended up with

D．put up with

5.

A．deciding

B．sharing

C．considering

D．showing

6.

A．condition

B．situation

C．choice

D．opportunity

7.

A．mistake

B．discuss

C．witness

D．realize

8.

A．gathering

B．jumping

C．winning

D．singing

9.

A．swam

B．flew

C．bounded

D．sought

10.

A．tears

B．laughter

C．emotion

D．happiness

11.

A．undoubtedly

B．tightly

C．violently

D．deeply

12.

A．smart

B．delightful

C．loyal

D．difficult

13.

A．sent

B．inspired

C．achieved

D．reserved

14.

A．acceptance

B．arrival

C．charm

D．encouragement

15.

A．positive

B．negative

C．proper

D．strong

7 . Eight years ago, Nixon decided to begin each day from a bench watching the sunrise at the waterfront. “I call it’life rising’ because it makes me feel _________ before starting my day,” said Nixon.

Later a woman said something that changed his on his daily routine. “She said, ‘Every morning when I see you _________ here, I know that everything is going to be OK,’” Nixon recalled. “That’s when I knew: I needed to make eye contact and let people walking past know that we are _________ to each other.”

Instead of staring at the sunrise, Nixon started _________ at people and striking up _________. And soon, more early risers began joining him on the bench, sometimes _________ their troubles, asking him for advice about relationships, careers, and _________problems.

“I was happy to listen,” Nixon said. “I wanted them to walk away knowing they didn’t have to feel _________.”

So, every morning, Nixon rises at 4: 30. He drives seven miles to the waterfront where he’ll _________ for two hours. His presence and his __________ to listening have led some to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.

While most people simply wave or __________ briefly to make small talk, others are __________ to spend a few minutes with someone who will __________ .

No matter what problem a person wants to __________ Nixon lends an ear. “You have to have an open heart because you never know who’s going to walk up and what they might need,” Nixon said. “Every person who stops by the bench __________ my undivided attention.”

1.

A．surprised

B．occupied

C．centered

D．amused

2.

A．standing

B．sitting

C．lying

D．jogging

3.

A．important

B．familiar

C．grateful

D．unique

4.

A．smiling

B．shouting

C．pointing

D．wondering

5.

A．friendships

B．conversations

C．action

D．understanding

6.

A．getting over

B．going through

C．pouring out

D．putting aside

7.

A．public

B．casual

C．special

D．personal

8.

A．embarrassed

B．alone

C．shy

D．sorry

9.

A．stand

B．exercise

C．observe

D．stay

10.

A．alertness

B．openness

C．contribution

D．attention

11.

A．drop by

B．drop off

C．drop out

D．drop back

12.

A．proud

B．cheerful

C．satisfied

D．anxious

13.

A．listen

B．smile

C．appear

D．understand

14.

A．solve

B．consult

C．air

D．declare

15.

A．arouses

B．deserves

C．focuses

D．enjoys

8 . I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was ______, I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already ______ my best songs.

However, Mom turned this ______ into something worthwhile. “You should ______ at Carriage House Manor. I’m sure the ______ there would really appreciate the music.” To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs, but I have the chance to ______ the residents, some of whom tragically didn’t have families.

The much-anticipated day ______ arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the ______. Despite on-going conversations at tables, ______ still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my ______ melted away as I played on.

The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully ______ about the room to the beat of the ______ while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was ______ to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.

Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us ______ the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread ______ whenever possible.

1.

A．cancelled

B．sponsored

C．organized

D．postponed

2.

A．recorded

B．prepared

C．composed

D．sung

3.

A．burnout

B．letdown

C．getaway

D．turnaround

4.

A．relax

B．investigate

C．perform

D．wait

5.

A．seniors

B．nurses

C．guards

D．musicians

6.

A．cheer up

B．settle down

C．comment on

D．hunt for

7.

A．simply

B．accidentally

C．finally

D．nearly

8.

A．freedom

B．vacation

C．company

D．privilege

9.

A．silence

B．horror

C．confusion

D．loneliness

10.

A．desperation

B．nervousness

C．frustration

D．embarrassment

11.

A．spin

B．wander

C．dance

D．glance

12.

A．drums

B．heart

C．words

D．music

13.

A．determined

B．upset

C．curious

D．amazed

14.

A．carrying

B．exchanging

C．discussing

D．sharing

15.

A．faith

B．kindness

C．message

D．awareness

10 . With my little sister Andy turning five, she started copying my every move. She would _________ whatever I said or did, which got me annoyed.

One afternoon my friend Mareya and I were making bracelets (手链). “What are you doing?” Andy asked, _________ down next to us at the table. “May I make one too?” I _________ but Mareya said yes. Andy squeezed (挤) in so _________ to me that I could hardly see what I was doing. I asked her to give me more _________ but she said she was trying to see my move clearly. “Don’t see what I’m doing. You can make your own design!” I told her in a(n) _________ voice. “I can!” she said. But she was still using _________ the same thing as I was using.

Later, Mareya suggested playing the guitar. I didn’t ant Andy to _________ me, so we went to the backyard. _________ ten minutes later, Andy turned up, “you are always following me, and I’m __________ it!” As soon as those words came out of my mouth, I regretted. Andy was surprised and her eyes started filling up with __________. She ran away __________ I could say another word.

I disliked the shadow (影子) that didn’t belong to me, but I also felt __________ about what I said. “It’s worth trying to __________

the way you see the situation. She acts like your shadow because she looks up to (仰慕) you.” Mareya said to me.

Now I still remember Mareya’s words. Anyway, my sister should be treated with __________ and kindness.

1.

A．observe

B．follow

C．notice

D．repeat

2.

A．putting

B．writing

C．sitting

D．looking

3.

A．refused

B．waited

C．accepted

D．asked

4.

A．apart

B．much

C．close

D．well

5.

A．room

B．freedom

C．designs

D．opinions

6.

A．nervous

B．impatient

C．excited

D．happy

7.

A．hardly

B．finally

C．gradually

D．exactly

8.

A．follow

B．surprise

C．call

D．support

9.

A．So

B．Until

C．Or

D．But

10.

A．proud of

B．tired of

C．glad with

D．sad with

11.

A．tears

B．lives

C．trust

D．joy

12.

A．if

B．though

C．before

D．since

13.

A．positive

B．sorry

C．powerful

D．confused

14.

A．understand

B．learn

C．change

D．challenge

15.

A．sadness

B．humor

C．anger

D．respect