1 . Lately, my 90-year-old mother has been sleepier and sleepier. This is very strange and worrying. At the same time, my 92-year-old father has been suffering his own health problems. It is a terrible thing to see my father struggle to get my mother to talk, say something, when she doesn’t have the energy.
The other day, I recalled how my mother used to visit a woman named Mrs. Demopolis, a Greek immigrant, who made the best baklava(果仁蜜饼) in the world! She gave lessons on baking it to my mother. Also, my mother often baked baklava at home. As I spoke of this over the phone, my silent mother perked up and said how much she’d like to have one again.
Now, they live in Florida and I live in Wales, UK, so I can’t go and bring her some baklava or even make some in her kitchen. But what I did suggest was that my father could buy some baklava at a Greek restaurant and I could do the same, and wouldn’t it be fun to eat our baklava at exactly the same time and so, be together sharing the moment and the pleasure? My parents loved the idea and we decided to do it.
Two days later we both had our baklava and shared the experience. It meant a lot to my parents, and to me, to do this. My mother said she wanted to do this again, maybe with another food or even baklava again! Why not? And as she only keeps losing weight instead of gaining, it is good for her to find foods that appeal to her appetite . It is becoming harder to find ways to communicate over the phone, but this is at least a very good way to do so.
1. Why does the author feel worried?| A．Her mother can’t walk by herself. | B．Her mother is becoming less active. |
| C．Her father has to get her mother to talk. | D．Her mother refuses to talk with her father. |
| A．Calmed down. | B．Turned around. |
| C．Held one’s breath. | D．Came to life. |
| A．They should enjoy the same food at the same time. |
| B．The author should buy some baklava for her mother. |
| C．Her mother should make some baklava in her kitchen. |
| D．Her family should get together to look after her mother. |
| A．She hopes to live with her daughter. | B．She is looking for her favorite food. |
| C．She likes communicating in this way. | D．She thinks baklava is the most delicious. |
My aunt Sandy is a very kind-hearted woman. She loves animals so much that she found a job in an emergency vet clinic（兽医诊所）after graduating from college. There she could help a lot of injured pets.
One day, a rescue worker brought in a homeless cat. The cat had numerous injuries and needed immediate medical aid. No one in the vet clinic wanted to rescue the cat but Sandy. All the others didn't think the cat would survive. And they suggested putting the cat to death.
But Sandy didn't want to give up. She always believes that every animal deserves a chance. Holding the cat in her arms, she was determined to rescue her.
Sandy was good at treating injured animals. Thanks to her, the cat survived. She took good care of the cat and she gradually recovered. However, it wasn't the end of the story. Because of the operation performed on her face, the cat always wore a sad expression and looked really ugly. Those who came to the clinic to adopt pets didn't want her.
The staff at the vet clinic suggested getting rid of the cat. But Sandy didn't agree. She wanted to adopt the cat herself, but there was a problem—her husband was allergic（过敏）to cats. So Sandy couldn't take her home.
Thinking the cat might have to be homeless, Sandy was very sad. She had tried very hard to rescue her so she didn't want to lose her. She tried to persuade people around her to adopt the cat, but they didn't show any interest in such an ugly cat.
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One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around.
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However, Sandy just didn't understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat.
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3 . YosDive is on the waterfront. Next to it is a village with a beautiful sandy beach, with the house reef 100 meters out. We often
As I was considering ways to
Days later, more helpers
Then I realized this project might have a(n)
So we also bought some and
| A．worked | B．dived | C．studied | D．rolled |
| A．terrible | B．familiar | C．typical | D．simple |
| A．inspired | B．amused | C．shocked | D．puzzled |
| A．afford | B．handle | C．organise | D．appreciate |
| A．story | B．plan | C．excuse | D．suggestion |
| A．compare | B．connect | C．cover | D．fill |
| A．preparation | B．store | C．exchange | D．search |
| A．improved | B．failed | C．worked | D．changed |
| A．bags | B．boxes | C．candies | D．cookies |
| A．joined in | B．gave up | C．took off | D．calmed down |
| A．offers | B．awards | C．efforts | D．sacrifices |
| A．arguing | B．mixing | C．leaping | D．cooperating |
| A．future | B．ending | C．error | D．beginning |
| A．hats | B．gloves | C．T-shirts | D．shorts |
| A．converted | B．distributed | C．attached | D．applied |
| A．quiet | B．peaceful | C．powerful | D．acceptable |
| A．spread | B．reduce | C．explode | D．occur |
| A．secretly | B．unwillingly | C．bravely | D．voluntarily |
| A．contributions | B．discoveries | C．donations | D．comments |
| A．gained | B．refused | C．offered | D．lacked |
4 . I am the director of a nonprofit organization that cares for homeless and runaway teenagers and young adults in Burlingon, Vemont.
On one beautiful autumn day, I glanced toward the front desk, where the office receptionist is usually
After a few seconds he said, “You know, I used to come here for
He pointed at the woman next to him and said, “That’s how I met my wife!” The woman was also homeless then. I
| A．disturbed | B．seated | C．absorbed | D．relaxed |
| A．reform | B．exchange | C．guidance | D．contact |
| A．signaled | B．released | C．sank | D．refreshed |
| A．tolerated | B．criticized | C．approached | D．embraced |
| A．excited | B．annoyed | C．stimulated | D．surprised |
| A．donate | B．sell | C．abandon | D．purchase |
| A．recognized | B．noticed | C．rewarded | D．examined |
| A．gave off | B．handed in | C．passed over | D．picked up |
| A．work | B．study | C．fund | D．help |
| A．nervous | B．confused | C．curious | D．calm |
| A．recalled | B．restored | C．guaranteed | D．learned |
| A．restrict | B．provide | C．cook | D．submit |
| A．dynamic | B．poor | C．fortunate | D．depressed |
| A．pulled | B．shook | C．seized | D．shaved |
| A．lessons | B．mistakes | C．experiences | D．stories |
| A．back | B．off | C．down | D．forward |
| A．sorrowful | B．shameful | C．grateful | D．regretful |
| A．repeatedly | B．equally | C．rarely | D．precisely |
| A．harmonious | B．different | C．similar | D．unique |
| A．even though | B．as if | C．unless | D．if |
5 . I work as the reception manager at my hotel. A
Upon seeing this note and
Some weeks later, I greeted a guest in my usual
I had been learning for two weeks how to say “Welcome to Ireland. My sign language is terrible but please if you need anything during your
| A．meeting | B．booking | C．greeting | D．warning |
| A．note | B．sign | C．bill | D．word |
| A．sure | B．aware | C．certain | D．urgent |
| A．as | B．if | C．until | D．unless |
| A．smooth | B．short | C．long | D．normal |
| A．worrying | B．hoping | C．requesting | D．noticing |
| A．spare | B．departure | C．past | D．arrival |
| A．action | B．honor | C．manner | D．mind |
| A．believed | B．realized | C．judged | D．understood |
| A．stay | B．interview | C．break | D．project |
| A．stared | B．shouted | C．laughed | D．smiled |
| A．recited | B．forgot | C．repeated | D．began |
| A．gave | B．showed | C．called | D．proved |
| A．reaction | B．connection | C．donation | D．communication |
| A．Surprisingly | B．Fortunately | C．Sadly | D．Strangely |
| A．list | B．picture | C．book | D．newspaper |
| A．noble | B．amazing | C．upset | D．elderly |
| A．declared | B．expected | C．insisted | D．ordered |
| A．happened | B．applied | C．seemed | D．meant |
| A．useful | B．simple | C．proper | D．necessary |
When parents take part in our school events, it is usually embarrassing. A few weeks ago, it was my mom who played the embarrassing parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned that the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, right then and there, my mom said, “I know the perfect song-and-dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t,” my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, she is not a professional entertainer at all; my parents run a small grocery store.
“Um,” I said on our way home, “Are you sure this is such a good idea?”
“Of course!” she said. “We’ll have fun!”
“OK, guys,” my teacher said at 9: 28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s welcome Arizona’s mother.” I looked up and discovered my mom standing at the front of the room wearing the world’s funniest big hat.
“I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said. “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance I learned a few years ago, when I did some theater in college. Here it goes!”
“Oh, please, oh, please,” I said over and over in my head, “let there be a fire drill, or an urgent meeting, or a power cut, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself—and me!”
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
I closed my eyes, covered my ears, and sank as low as I possibly could in my chair.
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After a while, though, I summoned up enough courage to uncover one ear and look through a half-open eye.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . They were a happy family:four daughters were all in the same school in different grades. The youngest, Janice, who was in my class, seemed to be glued(粘) to her mother’s skirts. The three older girls took the bus to school every morning, but Janice was always driven to school by her mother.
One Friday, Janice’s mother asked for a talk with me. She said in a soft voice, “My husband is going to Europe on business for two weeks, and he insists that I go with him. I have tried to explain over and over that Janice needs me here. But he thinks that she will be fine without me so I have no choice; I have to go. I have told the babysitter to drive her every morning. Will you please give Janice special attention and help her? I want to be sure everything goes well for her.”
I told her that we would make every effort to support Janice. I even volunteered to meet Janice at her car so she would see a familiar face. As a mother myself, I’d like to help. Janice’s mother thanked me for my understanding.
On Monday morning, expecting a tearful, anxious child, I planned a special program of fun and games. I waited outside to greet Janice, but just then the bus arrived and not three, but four girls got off. Janice skipped along joyfully, saying “goodbye” to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom. I walked slowly into the classroom and called Janice over to ask how the bus ride went. Impatiently she said, “Oh, I always want to take the bus with the other kids, but Mother needs to be with me. You see there won’t be any more babies, so I have to be a baby a little longer. While she is away, I’ll just ride the bus every day. I am five, you know.”
1. Why did Janice’s mother want to have a talk with the author?| A．To ask her to help Janice with her homework. | B．To ask her to pick up Janice every day. |
| C．To ask her to meet Janice at her car. | D．To ask her to give Janice more attention. |
| A．Plan a special program of fun and games. | B．Wait for her outside the school. |
| C．Greet her when she got off the car. | D．Ask about her bus ride. |
| A．Janice is too young to go to school by bus. | B．Janice likes taking a bus to school. |
| C．Janice doesn’t like her babysitter. | D．Janice is no longer a child. |
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There lived a hunter who was extremely lazy and poor. He didn’t want to hunt something but dreamed of being rich one day. One morning, he find a pot of milk at his gate. He was too happy that he tasted it quickly and left some in the pot. Then she went on with his dream. “I will make butter from the milk and sell it to make some money, with that I can buy hen and it will lay many egg. Then I will sell them to buy big house. Then I can marry with a beautiful girl.” Luckily, he broke the pot by accident, wake him up from his day dream.
1.你的经历，
2 .你的收获。
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Holly was confused as she opened the birthday present from her best friend. Susan — it was a twelve-by-eight inch dark blue carpet. Her “thanks” was hardly heard as Holly tried hard not to show her disappointment.
The next morning. I carried a kitchen rubbish bag outside only to find Susan’s carpet lying there. I immediately reached in and pulled it out of the rubbish can. After giving it a brushing. I brought it into the house and put it away.
Before Holly’s birthday, Susan had been a regular visitor in our home. But suddenly I realized that it had been nearly three weeks since we’d heard the mention of Susan’s name. I missed her warm smile very much.
“Susan invited us to go to her house after school tomorrow. “Holly said as soon as she arrived from school. From her voice I sensed she was pleased with the invitation.
We were traveling along the winding country road that led to her house the following day. On the way Susan talked nervously about her foster mom and the seventeen cats they had taken in and cared for.
When we came to a stop, Susan’s foster mom — who introduced herself as Glenda — gave us a warm welcome. Susan guided us through the house. She proudly showed us her room, which was only decorated with some shabby used furniture.
I followed Susan’s foster mom, Glenda, into the kitchen. After clearing a small area, Glenda poured us each a cup of black coffee with her trembling hand. Then she began to relax as we drank our coffee and chatted about her cats.
Her eyes shone as she showed her fondness for Susan. But her expression turned blue when she referred to the girl’s past In an instant, I came to respect this warmhearted woman who had opened her home to a younger girl and tied hard to make a difference in her life.
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As daylight began to fade, we offered our thanks for the visit and said goodbye.
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