1. What makes Erin uncomfortable?
| A．Having a business trip with her boss. |
| B．Making a lecture in the company. |
| C．Booking a hotel room for her boss. |
| A．Unconcerned. | B．Positive. | C．Negative. |
| A．Avoiding meeting the boss. |
| B．Inviting another clerk along. |
| C．Learning somebody language. |
2 . For the past ten years, my dad and I have attended the same school — he as an administrator and I as a student. Our relationship, in and out of school, has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger, all that my dad said was doctrine (信条) and anything he did I,
As I grew older, we were not as
However, the
This
I had needed someone else to show me what I
I feel fortunate to have such an unusual father. The
| A．accurately | B．naturally | C．originally | D．passively |
| A．apply to | B．see off | C．count on | D．pick out |
| A．close | B．reliable | C．generous | D．confident |
| A．discriminations | B．failures | C．competitions | D．disasters |
| A．debate | B．instance | C．progress | D．struggle |
| A．differ | B．extend | C．change | D．grow |
| A．issue | B．task | C．lesson | D．procedure |
| A．participated | B．hesitated | C．committed | D．explored |
| A．witnessed | B．investigated | C．pictured | D．fled |
| A．persuaded | B．defeated | C．ignored | D．evaluated |
| A．confusion | B．encouragement | C．embarrassment | D．fascination |
| A．recommended | B．absorbed | C．doubted | D．appreciated |
| A．recognize | B．demand | C．argue | D．estimate |
| A．approach | B．resist | C．limit | D．believe |
| A．strategy | B．conclusion | C．relationship | D．potential |
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Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. What does Jack offer to do for Mary?
| A．Help her improve her English. |
| B．Introduce her to his neighbors. |
| C．Show her around the neighborhood. |
| A．Meet a friend. | B．Look for a flat. | C．Decorate a garden. |
| A．A cake. | B．Some coffee. | C．Some flowers. |
“A nursing home would be safer, Dad,” Arlyn told her father, Jim.
“No way,” Jim interrupted. His wife passed away just a year before. At 91, he still wanted to remain in the cottage he and his wife had built.
Jim started experiencing an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Arlyn found his decline was indeed all-consuming. However, she herself was in her late sixties; her house was a 40-minute drive from the cottage. One day, when she read about a new eldercare service called Care. coach, it fueled her interest. For about $200 a month, a computerized avatar (头像) (controlled remotely by a human caregiver) would watch over a home-bound person 24 hours a day. She signed up immediately.
A week later, a tablet arrived. Following the instructions, Arlyn uploaded dozens of family pictures. Then an animated dog appeared on the screen. She presented the tablet to Jim, pointing to the screen pet, and said excitedly, “Here Dad. You have a new companion.” Jim, doubtful about the dog’s service, knew he had to learn how to get along with the dog before Alzheimer’s took hold.
Within a week, Jim and his dog, whom he named Pony, settled into a routine. Every 15 minutes or so, Pony would look for Jim calling his name if he was out of view. Sometimes Jim would “pet” to awake the sleeping Pony on screen. Pony reminded Jim which caretaker would be visiting to do the tasks: preparing meals, driving him to a senior center, etc. Pony would read poetry aloud or discuss the news. When Pony praised Jim’s sweater, Jim repaid by petting Pony’s screen with his finger sending hearts floating up from the dog’s head. One evening when Arlyn came to visit her father as usual, she was amazed to find that Pony was holding up a photo of her late mum to her dad between its paws.
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Jim stared at the photo fondly, with tears welling up in his eyes.
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Seeing the close bond between Pony and her dad, Arlyn felt a relief.
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6 . There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.
Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friend: don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying.
While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.
Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well-being.
The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.
1. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．differ | B．prevent | C．benefit | D．change |
| A．The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend. |
| B．A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship. |
| C．The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship. |
| D．Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother. |
| A．By listing data. | B．By giving explanations. |
| C．By quoting sayings. | D．By giving examples. |
| A．How to Be a Good Mother and Daughter? | B．Who Is a Mother’s Best Friend? |
| C．Mothers or Friends? | D．Can a Mother Be a Daughter’s Best Friend? |
Violet and Tilly were two sisters. Tilly was so stuck with her sister that she always followed her elder sister, Violet, everywhere. For example, when Violet was painting, she would paint by her side. Every time, Violet looked at her angrily. Couldn’t she find her own thing to do? This time, it was Tilly’s first week at gymnastics, while Violet had done gymnastics for the past two years.
Violet sat on the gym floor, waiting for her turn to do somersaults (翻筋斗). She frowned at her little sister across the room. Why couldn’t Tilly always find her own thing to do? “Violet, you’re up!” called Violet’s instructor, Miss Taylor. Violet came over and pushed off with her legs and straightened her arms. She did one, two, three somersaults. Miss Taylor clapped. “Perfect!”
Violet noticed that Tilly had stepped away from the younger group to watch Violet’s somersaults. “Tilly!” called Tilly’s instructor, Miss Brooke, from across the room. Tilly didn’t seem to hear. Not until she was called three times did she run back to her group. “ Your turn to do somersaults. ” Miss Brooke put an arm around her. Tilly walked to the mat with her face turning red like a tomato. She bent down to start a somersault. When she rolled, she fell heavily on the mat. Kids laughed in surprise at the noise.
Tilly stood uncomfortably and then ran towards the restroom. She was gone from the gym, as Violet had wanted. But it didn’t feel right. After telling Miss Taylor where she was going, Violet hurried to the restroom. She found Tilly crying hard. Violet put an arm around her sister. Seeing Violet, Tilly cried even harder. Tilly sniffed “I don’t want to do gymnastics any more.” She wiped away the tears with the back of her hand. This was Violet’s chance. If she said nothing to her sister, Tilly might quit gymnastics forever.
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But Violet knew how excited Tilly had been about joining in gymnastics.
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Seeing a smile on Tilly’s face, Violet said, “What about giving it another try?”
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8 . Never criticize someone until you have walked in a mile in their shoes. During the past 25 years, I’ve often found that the saying has helped me see
Once I was on my way to a party with several
Whether it’s a family member who let me
| A．faults | B．situations | C．complaints | D．evidences |
| A．customers | B．fellows | C．neighbors | D．relatives |
| A．just | B．seldom | C．previously | D．quickly |
| A．refused | B．accepted | C．suspected | D．ignored |
| A．angry | B．strict | C．worried | D．pleased |
| A．Responding to | B．Reflecting on | C．Apart from | D．In terms of |
| A．busy | B．lucky | C．good | D．bad |
| A．afraid | B．aware | C．proud | D．fond |
| A．learned | B．realized | C．determined | D．concluded |
| A．by accident | B．on duty | C．on purpose | D．in return |
| A．out | B．in | C．down | D．off |
| A．judgment | B．dignity | C．balance | D．promise |
| A．honors | B．disturbs | C．guides | D．comforts |
| A．persuade | B．achieve | C．forgive | D．calculate |
| A．habits | B．danger | C．ideas | D．annoyance |
Dear Dad,
Growing up being the farmer’s daughter has been very interesting. It has made life challenging, fun and
I have always had a love for animals. Thank you
Every time I pass a field of corn, I think about how I grew up
I’m proud to have a farmer dad. Although there were some
I Love you,Dad!
1. Where is the man?
| A．At a tailor’s. |
| B．At a jewellery shop. |
| C．At a department store. |
| A．He has trouble choosing a present. |
| B．He cannot afford a handbag. |
| C．He has no money with him. |
| A．She is good at designing. |
| B．She is interested in sewing. |
| C．She is eager for a present. |
| A．A nice dress. | B．A fine handbag. | C．Some cloth. |
