1 . A father died from cold while sheltering his nine-year- old daughter from serious weekend snowstorms that swept(席卷)northern Japan. Mikio Okada, one of at least nine people killed as snowstorms swept across Hokkaido, died as he tried to protect his only child Natsune against winds of up to 109 kilometers per hour in Yubetsu, Hokkaido, as temperatures fell sharply to -6℃.
Okada's body was discovered by savers looking for the pair after relatives asked for help. Natsune was wearing her father's jacket and was protected in his arms. The pair had last been heard from at 4 p. m. on Saturday, after fisherman Okada picked his daughter up from a school where she was being looked after while he was at work. Okada called his relatives to say his truck had become caught in the driving snow, which was several meters deep in places. He told them he and Natsune would walk the kilometers left. The two were found just 300 meters from the truck at 7 a. m. on Sunday.
Okada's body was down over his daughter, gently holding her in his arms and using his body and a wall to provide shelter. The small girl was taken to hospital, where she was found to have no serious injuries. Her father was officially pronounced dead by doctors at the same hospital.
The newspaper Yomiuri said Natsune's mother had died of illness two years earlier. Neighbors said Okada had been a very kind father who would often start his working day late to enjoy breakfast with his daughter.
His death came as families all over Japan celebrated Girls' Day, a festival in which they gather at home and decorate houses with dolls. "He booked a cake for his only daughter and was expecting to celebrate Dolls' Festival together, " a neighbor told the Yomiuri.
1. When the snowstorm happened, the father and daughter were _______.A.returning home after visiting relatives |
B.just 300 meters away from home |
C.driving home from the girl’s school |
D.on their way back after a visit to the hospital |
A.Okada called the police to tell his truck had become stuck. |
B.An unknown fisherman protected Natsune in his arms. |
C.Doctors arrived at the scene on time to save her. |
D.Okada had his body down over his daughter Natsune. |
A.The relatives were careless and asked for help too late. |
B.Okada just celebrated Girls' Day with his daughter before he died. |
C.The rescuers' delay resulted in the avoidable death. |
D.No one cared for Natsune at home while her dad was at work |
A.9﹣year﹣old Girl Became Parentless in Snowstorm |
B.Snowstorm Takes away 9﹣year﹣old Girl's Father |
C.Father Dies Sheltering Daughter from Snowstorm |
D.Japanese Dad Dies in Snowstorm |
2 . I was walking around in a Big Bazar store doing some shopping, when I saw a cashier(收银员) talking to a boy of 5 or 6 years old. The cashier said, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” Then the little boy turned to me and asked, “Uncle, are you sure I don’t have enough money?”
I counted his cash and replied, “You know that you don’t have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.” The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. I asked him whom he wished to give this doll to. “It’s the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much. I wanted to gift her for her birthday. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.” His eyes were so sad while he was saying this.
“My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy said that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I think that she may take the doll with her to give it to my sister.” My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said, “I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.” Then he showed me a very nice photo of him, where he was laughing. He then told me, “I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won’t forget me. I love mommy and I wish she didn’t have to leave me, but daddy said that she has to go to be with my little sister.
Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy, “I suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll.” He said, “OK, I hope I do have enough.” I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said, “Thank you, God, for giving me enough money!” Then he looked at me and added, “I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give it to my sister. He heard me! I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn’t dare to ask God for too much. But he gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.”
1. What difficulty did the little boy run into in the store?A.He forgot to take any money. | B.He couldn’t afford the doll. |
C.He failed to find a doll for his sister | D.He couldn’t find his parents. |
A.It was what he himself loved most. | B.It was the best gift for his mother. |
C.It was a gift intended for his sister. | D.His sister would forget him without it. |
A.She would have to leave the boy for a while. |
B.She didn’t want the boy to buy her a white rose. |
C.She would be really excited to meet her daughter. |
D.She must be in a dangerous situation in hospital. |
A.The boy himself was really fond of the doll. |
B.The boy’s sister would be upset without the doll. |
C.They boy thought he couldn’t have the gift for his sister. |
D.The boy was sad that his mother would leave him. |
A.He was deeply moved by the boy’s love for his family. |
B.He was wealthy enough to help those who are in need. |
C.He wanted to help the little boy out in place of God. |
D.He believed his help would make the boy’s sister happy. |
3 . When I was eighteen, I couldn’t wait to get my first job, which meant I made the first step toward adulthood.
But it was difficult to get a work permit. One day I was dropped off by my parents at the
My parents did take me to specialists. After much time and money spent seeking an
Then an important phone call from an editor changed my life. An article I
Should I be thanking that misguided doctor? By falsely predicting that I could never work a day, he fueled my
A.station | B.company | C.clinic | D.lab |
A.operation | B.treatment | C.examination | D.argument |
A.suspect | B.acknowledge | C.confirm | D.advocate |
A.urgent | B.obvious | C.accurate | D.ordinary |
A.reminded | B.robbed | C.warned | D.informed |
A.assistance | B.medicine | C.allowance | D.balance |
A.dance | B.shine | C.widen | D.tear |
A.asked | B.permitted | C.forced | D.encouraged |
A.pleasure | B.worry | C.trouble | D.stress |
A.admitted | B.penned | C.wanted | D.described |
A.gave | B.lit | C.came | D.put |
A.although | B.after | C.since | D.unless |
A.feared | B.sought | C.brought | D.rejected |
A.imagination | B.personality | C.motivation | D.responsibility |
A.low | B.far | C.long | D.close |
4 . I'd done it before, and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different. I was sure that when I returned home from my mission trip, as always, I'd bring back nothing more than some mud on my boots, a hole or two in my jeans and, of course, a lot of great memories.
The summer before my high school graduation, I went to West Virginia with others as volunteers to repair the homes of those in need. Arriving at our destination, my group was assigned the task of rebuilding sections of a home that had been damaged by fire. No sooner had we parked on the home's dirt driveway than we saw an excited little girl, no more than six years old, standing in the doorway of the family's temporary home. Shoeless and wearing dirty clothes and the biggest smile I'd ever seen, she yelled, "Ma, Ma, they really came! " I didn't know it then, but her name was Dakota, and four more days would pass before she’d say another word near me.
Behind Dakota was a woman in a wheelchair—her grandmother, we'd soon learn. I also discovered that my job that week would be to help change a fire—damaged dining room into a bedroom for this little girl. Grabbing our tools, we went to work. Over the following days, I noticed Dakota peeking at us every now and then as we worked. A few times. I tried talking with her, but she remained shy and distant, always flying around us like a tiny butterfly but keeping to herself.
By our fifth and final day, however, this was about to change.
Before I went to work on her home on that last morning, I spoke for a moment or two with the grandmother. I was especially pleased when she told me how much Dakota loved her new room so much, in fact, that she'd begged to sleep in it the previous night, even though it wasn't quite ready. As we talked, I noticed something I hadn’t seen before—Dakota was hiding behind her grandmother. Cautiously, she stepped into view, and I could see that just like her clothes, her face was still dirty. But no amount of soil could hide those bright blue eyes and big smile. She was simply adorable. I wanted so much to hug her, but respecting her shyness, I kept my distance.
Slowly, she began walking toward me. It wasn't until she was just inches away that I noticed the folded piece of paper in her tiny hand. Silently, she reached up and handed it to me. Once unfolded, I looked at the drawing she'd made with her broken crayons on the back of an old coloring book cover. It was of two girls—one much taller than the other—and they were holding hands. She told me it was supposed to be me and her and on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart. Now almost in tears, I couldn't control myself anymore—I bent down and hugged her. She hugged me, too. And for the longest time, neither one of us could let go.
By early afternoon, we finished Dakota's bedroom, and so I gladly used the rare free time to get to know my newest friend. Sitting under a tree away from the others, we shared a few apples while she told me about her life. As I listened to her stories about the struggles she and her family went through daily, I began to realize how boring various aspects of my own life were.
I left for home early the next morning. I was returning with muddy boots and holes in my jeans. But because of Dakota, I brought back something else, too—a greater appreciation for all of the blessing of my life. I’ll never forget that barefoot little butterfly with the big smile and dirty face. I pray that she’ll never forget me either.
1. From the appearance description of the little girl, we know _______.A.she formed a bad living habit |
B.she hoped for a better education |
C.she was an innocent and lovely child |
D.she was strong and calm in the inner world |
A.Enjoy your help. |
B.Please don’t leave. |
C.Help me, please. |
D.Hug me close. |
A.She worried about the little girl’s future. |
B.She decided to keep helping the little girl. |
C.She felt a greater affection for the little girl. |
D.She got surprised at the little girl’s worthless gift. |
A.One must learn to share life experiences. |
B.One often wants to lead a meaningful life. |
C.One occasionally benefits from the poverty. |
D.One should be more grateful for the gift of life. |
5 . Austin is a four-year-old boy from Birmingham, Alabama. Recently,he discovered that
Seeing this as a
That day, Austin used his allowance to
After he returned every week for five weeks, word of Austin’s acts of 1,000 a month. Soon, shelters across the country began
Austin’s passion has now become his family’s
A.respect | B.sympathy | C.fondness | D.compensation |
A.abandons | B.protects | C.attends | D.educates |
A.memorable | B.teachable | C.comfortable | D.valuable |
A.restaurant | B.department | C.shelter | D.hotel |
A.tired | B.angry | C.scared | D.sad |
A.purchase | B.deliver | C.bake | D.slice |
A.gave off | B.gave away | C.handed in | D.handed over |
A.courage | B.desire | C.trust | D.presence |
A.dipped into | B.reached for | C.held up | D.brought out |
A.gentleness | B.willingness | C.kindness | D.selflessness |
A.refused | B.promised | C.continued | D.hesitated |
A.inviting | B.requesting | C.forcing | D.inspiring |
A.In spite of | B.Regardless of | C.In terms of | D.Thanks to |
A.rescue | B.treat | C.feed | D.find |
A.profession | B.strength | C.pressure | D.credit |
A.shuts down | B.advertises | C.sets up | D.expands |
A.acquired | B.chose | C.accepted | D.quit |
A.immediate | B.effective | C.temporary | D.special |
A.hope | B.bravery | C.enthusiasm | D.love |
A.men | B.nation | C.day | D.lives |
I was a single mother in my 30s who lived down and out with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment, struggling hard to make our needs meet.
One day, I headed to the downtown for an interview. I sat down in the streetcar, and there against the seat was a beautiful silk umbrella with a silver handle decorated with gold scrolls, among which there was a name carved.
On impulse(冲动) I determined to find the owner myself. I got off the streetcar in the heavy rain and thankfully opened the umbrella to protect myself. Then I searched a telephone book for the name, I found it immediately and called it, waiting patiently, and then a lady answered.
"Yes, “she said in surprise, with extreme excitement." It was my umbrella which had been stolen a year ago.”
So appealing was her pleasure that I forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small house. She took the umbrella, with teary eyes, explaining with choking voice that the umbrella was given by her parents, now dead, Her happiness at retrieving(找回)this special possession was such that to have accepted her reward would have spoiled something, so I refused her offer and left.
The following months were hard. I can only obtain temporary employment, for a small salary. What was worse, I had just lost my last job before Christmas, with only fifteen dollars left. Unless a miracle happened, I would be homeless in January, foodless and jobless. I had prayed steadily for weeks, and there had been no answer but this coldness and darkness.
The air was full of Christmas merriment, with the bells ringing and children shouting in the bitter dusk of the evening. But there should be no Christmas for me, I knew, no gifts, no remembrance whatsoever.
Thinking of this, I couldn’t control my tears on my way home, but I managed a smile so could greet my little daughter. She opened the door for me and threw herself in my arms, screaming joyously and demanding desirably for her Christmas gift. There I stood, frozen, overwhelmed by misery.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it, calling that it must be Santa Claus.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Suddenly, a note attached to one package caught my eyes.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . When I was 24, I moved into an apartment and the couple next door were loud all the time. After putting up with it for a couple of weeks, I decided to
I went next door and knocked on the door and an old woman answered. I
When I came home from work the next day, there was a
One day after ten years, I got a
You can never know when, where or how you are next going to make new friends. Life is full of surprises. Whatever happens, try to treat others exactly as you would like to be treated.
1.A.challenge | B.treat | C.face | D.punish |
A.quieter | B.calmer | C.kinder | D.slower |
A.seldom | B.already | C.always | D.still |
A.expressed | B.examined | C.improved | D.introduced |
A.stress | B.noise | C.sound | D.pain |
A.guessed | B.described | C.explained | D.believed |
A.disabled | B.blind | C.deaf | D.weak |
A.brought | B.invited | C.forced | D.begged |
A.Suddenly | B.Unfortunately | C.Naturally | D.Secretly |
A.kitchen | B.bed | C.company | D.hospital |
A.report | B.notice | C.note | D.bill |
A.door | B.car | C.office | D.home |
A.doubt | B.way | C.matter | D.problem |
A.carried | B.followed | C.sent | D.guided |
A.since | B.before | C.until | D.while |
A.warning | B.visit | C.call | D.question |
A.wondering | B.imagining | C.describing | D.recording |
A.team | B.patient | C.couple | D.doctor |
A.encouraged | B.ordered | C.forced | D.employed |
A.missed | B.met | C.praised | D.welcomed |
8 . “How could she treat me like that?" said the voice in my head, over and over. It was 2011 and I felt deeply
One day I walked into the office, and my computer screen showed me the following
“Your password has expired(期满).
It is an
I was late that morning and I had a lot of work to
One month later, my server asked me again to
Dear friend, why not have a try?
A.moved | B.scared | C.depressed | D.delighted |
A.slogan | B.message | C.password | D.photo |
A.Check | B.Paste | C.Copy | D.Click |
A.workplace | B.market | C.library | D.school |
A.persuaded | B.required | C.designed | D.expected |
A.annoying | B.disappointing | C.inspiring | D.amazing |
A.site | B.sign | C.signal | D.symbol |
A.Therefore | B.Besides | C.However | D.Somehow |
A.read | B.discuss | C.handle | D.arrange |
A.trip | B.lip | C.quote | D.tip |
A.decided | B.agreed | C.managed | D.failed |
A.speak | B.type | C.write | D.remember |
A.performance | B.skill | C.ability | D.mood |
A.negative | B.complex | C.mixed | D.extreme |
A.review | B.renew | C.reuse | D.recall |
A.doubt | B.notice. | C.suggest | D.guess |
A.took up | B.put off | C.set about | D.gave up |
A.friends | B.packages | C.savings | D.changes |
A.If | B.Since | C.Though | D.Unless |
A.in | B.for | C.over | D.with |
9 . I was making a stop on my book tour. A sweet woman approached me, and pleasantly
She laughed and said, "Well, sure. That's true with everything, right?"
A light came on in my brain. She was righter than she knew. I said, "Yes, but not how you mean. Success is a
A lot of the time our methods of working are a series of habits, good and bad, we
I wasn't crazy about his statement back then, because I was uncomfortable, but still wasn't an artist. I see the
As actors, we know we can become anything with enough rehearsal.
A.suggested | B.admitted | C.shouted | D.decided |
A.even | B.hardly | C.just | D.also |
A.attempt | B.consider | C.refuse | D.manage |
A.tired from | B.annoyed about | C.fed up with | D.happy with |
A.product | B.cause | C.factor | D.kind |
A.standard | B.watch | C.goal | D.speed |
A.reflect | B.create | C.refuse | D.prepare |
A.broke | B.chose | C.developed | D.arranged |
A.annoying | B.comfortable | C.confident | D.useless |
A.wisdom | B.beauty | C.hope | D.history |
A.never | B.persistently | C.fortunately | D.unwillingly |
A.contents | B.questions | C.pages | D.answers |
A.money | B.time | C.effort | D.potential |
A.So | B.But | C.And | D.Instead |
A.read | B.follow | C.redraw | D.lose |
10 . Our lives changed tracks the day our daughter was born. My wife and I felt
Then, a few weeks later, I received a call from my brother, who told me that our father had passed away.The great
It wasn't
Looking back, I'm
A.settled | B.misled | C.abandoned | D.misunderstood |
A.discovery | B.memory | C.survival | D.arrival |
A.celebration | B.consideration | C.interruption | D.weakness |
A.return | B.submit | C.respond | D.keep |
A.tough | B.changeable | C.silent | D.different |
A.career | B.future | C.culture | D.school |
A.costly | B.official | C.friendly | D.traditional |
A.blame | B.sink | C.expose | D.mark |
A.burden | B.expectation | C.happiness | D.sympathy |
A.wasting | B.regaining | C.listing | D.losing |
A.chance | B.doubt | C.right | D.reason |
A.tests | B.requests | C.suggestions | D.offers |
A.easy | B.lucky | C.rare | D.fair |
A.but for | B.thanks to | C.instead of | D.regardless of |
A.developed | B.compared | C.discussed | D.shared |
A.supported | B.perfected | C.obtained | D.valued |
A.treat | B.form | C.defeat | D.tease |
A.eager | B.confused | C.content | D.painful |
A.decision | B.attempt | C.living | D.mistake |
A.take on | B.take in | C.take up | D.take off |