Honesty Carries Kindness
By morning, Fred knew what he had to do. He had not slept a wink but had sat in the corridor all night thinking. He stretched his body and went back to his room. His brother Gray was still asleep.
It was Saturday and there was no school. Fred’s mother asked him to do some shopping for her. On his way out, he glanced at his motorcycle which was parked at the side of the house. There was no hiding the broken front lamp and the dent (凹痕) and scratches (刮痕) on the side of the motorcycle. Fred took a deep breath and went to complete his shopping.
It was late morning before Fred was free to carry out his plan. He marched down the road to Mr. Green’s house. When he arrived and called out the usual greeting, Mrs. Green appeared at the doorway and greeted him warmly. She invited him in and served him tea and some cakes. Fred nervously asked to speak to Mr. Green. She told him that her husband was out but would be home very soon. Sure enough, the elderly man returned in ten minutes.
Fred cleared his throat a few times while his host waited patiently. Finally, he started to talk, admitting that he had come to take responsibility. “I’m so sorry. I was careless yesterday and knocked into your parked car in front of the post office,” said Fred.
Mr. Green looked at the 17-year-old youth, surprised. “So, you are saying that you dented my car and then ran away?”
Fred went red. He nodded. “I’m sorry for not telling you earlier. I was too frightened.”
The elderly man smiled and said, “but you’re not too frightened to acknowledge the mistake now?” Fred said with uncertainty, “I could not sleep last night thinking about it. I knew I had to do the right thing.”
Mr. Green was silent for a minute before saying in a kind voice, “you think that it is the right thing to cover up for your brother?”
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Fred went pale, his eyes wandering.
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Fred thanked Mr. Green for his kindness and what he had taught him.
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1. What does Craig do?
| A．A reporter. | B．A gym teacher. | C．A youth center clerk. |
| A．He talks too much. |
| B．He doesn’t work hard. |
| C．He lacks the sense of humor. |
| A．He is not fun. | B．He is impatient. | C．He is a music fan. |
| A．Saying goodbye to each other. |
| B．Preparing a dinner party. |
| C．Learning how to cook. |
4 . The vast majority of parents expect their children to grow up to be healthy, happy, and productive members of society.
The standards of perfection for parents these days are extremely high. Perfect parenting expectations begin with a drug free natural birth. Once our young are born we must breastfeed each baby for years. If we can’t breasted, we must at least feed on demand.
These standards are unreasonable. They’re also crazy. Parents can’t be perfect. Why? Because we’re human and so are our children.
| A．We must make our own baby food. |
| B．They are pushing themselves too far. |
| C．Robots would be much easier to parent. |
| D．There is only unlimited devotion to our children. |
| E．A good enough parent meets the needs of their children. |
| F．Parents have no enough time to live up to these high standards. |
| G．To meet those goals, parents are told that they must spare no effort. |
A GIFT FOR GRANDPA
Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”
Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly (倔强地), “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs...How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!
But now Grandpa couldn't get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Jack shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖) out of a young tree!”
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Berlin thought it was a good idea.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . My father, 92, lives alone in Mackay. Although active in personality, he has 
) stopped, “I will
Dad wasn’t sure at first but then said thanks. The man then unloaded (卸下) the groceries from the trolley (推车) carefully and made sure they were
A couple of days later, Dad was at the bank in the line. The “young” man behind him said, “I will
“No.” was the reply, “I know my Dad would find it
Dad said, “I’m happily
So, to those two “young” men of uncertain
| A．slow | B．funny | C．strange | D．easy |
| A．watch out | B．check | C．set off | D．show up |
| A．taught | B．contacted | C．showed | D．told |
| A．packed | B．chose | C．took | D．supplied |
| A．allow | B．help | C．request | D．advise |
| A．fresh | B．suitable | C．full | D．safe |
| A．problem | B．way | C．secret | D．doubt |
| A．take | B．hold | C．find | D．know |
| A．sad | B．lonely | C．weak | D．mad |
| A．hard | B．comfortable | C．boring | D．interesting |
| A．bravely | B．curiously | C．properly | D．thankfully |
| A．nod | B．turn | C．shake | D．touch |
| A．frightened | B．annoyed | C．surprised | D．attracted |
| A．hobby | B．age | C．purpose | D．position |
| A．friendly | B．small | C．new | D．formal |
7 . Jane’s mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark and she just could make ends meet (收支相抵). To make Jane live a
One day, Mother realized Jane was unhappy and even
On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were
Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the
Every time I think of the blood dropping onto the snowfield, I feel
| A．healthy | B．happy | C．busy | D．meaningful |
| A．work | B．writing | C．meeting | D．research |
| A．honest | B．kind | C．unfriendly | D．cruel |
| A．skiing | B．skating | C．dancing | D．hiking |
| A．all | B．either | C．every | D．both |
| A．found | B．searched | C．examined | D．caught |
| A．pay | B．afford | C．manage | D．stand |
| A．mountain | B．farmland | C．snowfield | D．playground |
| A．passed | B．experienced | C．escaped | D．overcame |
| A．in love | B．in peace | C．in doubt | D．in danger |
| A．blood | B．tears | C．jewels | D．hair |
| A．carefully | B．slowly | C．hardly | D．immediately |
| A．cried | B．lived | C．died | D．woke |
| A．satisfied | B．strange | C．anxious | D．painful |
| A．envy | B．reward | C．admire | D．thank |
One Wednesday, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist (心理医生) at a children's institution in England, a boy showed up in the waiting room. I went out there where he was walking up and down uneasily.
I showed him into my office and pointed to the chair on the other side of my desk. It was in late autumn, and most trees outside the window had lost all their leaves. "Please sit down," I said.
David wore a black rain coat that was buttoned all the way up to his neck. His face was pale, and he stared at his feet while wringing his hands nervously. He lost his father in a car accident 3 years ago. Before he came, his head teacher called and told me, "After his father's death, the boy becomes very sad and depressed. He refuses to talk to others or attend any activities or clubs. He has no social life at all. However, when his father was alive, the boy was active and talkative. After school, they would play chess games happily!"
I looked at David. How could I help him? Perhaps the best thing I can do is to listen openly and to be there for him. But I am still not sure what to do.
David didn't say a word, and only looked at the children's drawings on the wall behind me. As he was about to leave, I put my hand on his shoulder. He didn't step back, but he didn't look at me either. "Come back next week this time, if you like," I said. I hesitated a bit. Then I said, "I know it hurts."
Finally, he came and I took out a set of chess.
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Staring at the chess set in silence for long, he whispered in tears, "Father liked it…"_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Another Wednesday, David appeared with a box of chocolate, smiling brightly._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9 . “Have you checked the oil in the car, Ted?” my father used to say to me. Sometimes our phone calls would begin and end with an only inquiry(询问)about the oil, without asking anything else. Fathers have lots of love to give, but it’s often provided through useful advice. In my experience, it’s mostly about the car.
Why can’t fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you”? Why can’t the sentences “I care about you” and “You made my life better from the moment you were born” be heard? Because fathers tend to express their true feelings indirectly. You just have to understand the language—Fatherlish(父亲式语言).
When I was 17 years old, I went on my first road trip in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold early morning to say goodbye. “Roads are dangerous,” he said, “so don’t try driving faster than a horse. And remember to take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil. ” At the time I thought his speech was pretty funny and old.
Dad’s long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that if I had owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I would have understood that the speech that I always laughed at was simply Dad’s way to express love and care.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．The author wanted to buy a new car badly. |
| B．The author forgot to check the oil regularly. |
| C．The author’s father expressed his love differently. |
| D．The author’s father preferred to make phone calls. |
| A．To show the danger of the trip. | B．To present his father’s hidden love. |
| C．To explain the rules of driving. | D．To tell a very exciting experience. |
| A．Funny. | B．Traditional. | C．Caring. | D．Old. |
| A．Checking the Oil | B．Making Phone Calls |
| C．Taking Helpful Advice | D．Speaking Fatherlish |
The whole class burst out laughing as John rushed into the classroom. He was a strange sight. His half-buttoned white shirt revealed a red striped pajama top underneath, and instead of white school shoes, he had on a pair of bright green sandals (凉鞋) that were too big in size. The physics teacher’s hand froze in the middle of writing a formula on the blackboard.
John murmured, “Sorry, teacher,” and quickly stepped to his seat. Mr. Tan glared at the rest of the students. The laughter quickly died down. John’s classmates always looked forward to Mondays. Nine times out of ten, they would be entertained by John’s late arrival and his odd appearance which usually included inappropriate clothing. That day, it was the pajama top and green sandals.
John lived just a street away from the school. He walked to school daily. Students passing by in buses would yell his name together just to see him jump and stop in his tracks. Although John was adorable, he was too lost in his own thoughts to make friends. His classmates found him amusing but they ignored him most of the time. Only Harry, who sat next to John, tried to be his friend.
The following Monday, John did not turn up at school. His classmates were a little disappointed but quickly forgot about him. After school, Harry decided to walk over to John’s house to check on him. As he approached the gate, he could hear violin music. John must be listening to music, he thought. The gate was not locked. Harry let himself in. He called John’s name a few times but there was no response. The music played on. Harry peered in through a window. His eyes widened in surprise. In the middle of the living room, John was playing the violin. His eyes were closed in concentration as he drew the bow over the strings expertly. He played perfectly, so much so that it sounded like a recording. Harry left quietly.
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When Teacher’s Day came around, Harry had a plan.
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When he started to play, the audience fell silent.
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