1 . Our house was across the street from a big hospital, so we rented (租) our empty upstairs rooms to outpatients (门诊病人). One evening, there was a
The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to
On his next trip, as a
Maybe we did
A.knock | B.sign | C.notice | D.ticket |
A.worrying | B.upset | C.traditional | D.pleasant |
A.instead of | B.because of | C.such as | D.as long as |
A.happу | B.brave | C.lonely | D.friendly |
A.forget | B.surprise | C.support | D.change |
A.them | B.him | C.me | D.her |
A.luck | B.experience | C.pain | D.joy |
A.second | B.next | C.last | D.first |
A.gift | B.job | C.hobby | D.business |
A.coldly | B.silently | C.correctly | D.strangely |
A.encouraged | B.reported | C.hated | D.warned |
A.expect | B.choose | C.refuse | D.lose |
A.worse | B.better | C.truer | D.easier |
A.thankful | B.silly | C.funny | D.polite |
A.how | B.what | C.where | D.when |
2 . Years ago, I began to take a job in a small hospital’s emergency department. On Christmas Eve,
At 9 pm, the ambulance
The following year, I got Christmas Eve duty
The following year a new
Once again, the Levins appeared at 9 pm. We all smiled, and Mr Levin said he’d come to see me every Christmas Eve, and that
The last year I saw him, he brought me a package. I
A.every one | B.no one | C.someone | D.anyone |
A.newest | B.oldest | C.smartest | D.loveliest |
A.looked for | B.took away | C.brought in | D.sent for |
A.excellent | B.normal | C.good | D.uncertain |
A.joined | B.came | C.left | D.worked |
A.survived | B.enjoyed | C.drank | D.deserved |
A.hardly | B.again | C.simply | D.seriously |
A.city | B.family | C.class | D.group |
A.wanted | B.promised | C.agreed | D.pretended |
A.copied | B.considered | C.dressed | D.introduced |
A.like | B.remember | C.realize | D.forget |
A.son | B.daughter | C.life | D.wife |
A.surprised | B.tired | C.puzzled | D.afraid |
A.president | B.family | C.doctor | D.patient |
A.moved | B.delighted | C.sad | D.worried |
A.or | B.So | C.Besides | D.However |
A.volunteered | B.refused | C.failed | D.tried |
A.unless | B.if | C.although | D.since |
A.unhappily | B.exactly | C.carefully | D.nearly |
A.meaning | B.gift | C.letter | D.word |
3 . A few years ago I worked in an international company that sold computer devices. I had to
On one of my trips, I came to the airport to take a bus to downtown,
I remember thinking to myself — this must be one of those
“I lost my dad 10 years ago then my mom married again. My stepfather
But he smiled and told me that for 10 years, he had only one thing on his mind — to join the army school like his grandfather. “My grandpa was a general of the army. He left me this,” he said
A.struggle | B.suffer | C.travel | D.explore |
A.on average | B.as usual | C.in general | D.as well |
A.suitcases | B.backpacks | C.handbags | D.packages |
A.sincere | B.rude | C.generous | D.striking |
A.ordinary | B.unusual | C.particular | D.typical |
A.puzzling | B.embarrassing | C.annoying | D.amusing |
A.curiosity | B.gratitude | C.respect | D.politeness |
A.pay back | B.pay for | C.pay off | D.pay out |
A.shook | B.nodded | C.raised | D.lowered |
A.aim | B.opportunity | C.performance | D.dream |
A.threw | B.threatened | C.trapped | D.tracked |
A.before | B.till | C.through | D.across |
A.scent | B.sweat | C.tears | D.stress |
A.creatively | B.proudly | C.anxiously | D.gratefully |
A.memory | B.impact | C.impression | D.image |
4 . Elvis Summers, 38, met Irene McGee, 60, last September when Irene appeared at Elvis’ Los Angeles apartment building
As they chatted, Elvis discovered Irene had been
“I couldn’t ignore (忽视) human experiencing great pain right next to
Summers spent $500 building a 3.5 by 8 foot house in five days. He posted a
“My video spread
“When I filmed myself building the house, I just wanted to
And now Elvis can’t wait to have public builds and
A.looking for | B.looking at | C.looking after | D.looking around |
A.sick | B.upset | C.free | D.homeless |
A.them | B.me | C.you | D.him |
A.on | B.off | C.up | D.out |
A.lend | B.rent | C.build | D.buy |
A.sleep | B.play | C.visit | D.study |
A.novel | B.picture | C.video | D.message |
A.posted | B.received | C.gave | D.spread |
A.fully | B.quickly | C.exactly | D.properly |
A.duty | B.job | C.plan | D.place |
A.surprise | B.silence | C.mess | D.need |
A.keep a record of | B.make full use of | C.make a difference to | D.take notice of |
A.anything | B.everything | C.nothing | D.something |
A.advise | B.allow | C.order | D.teach |
A.careful | B.young | C.clever | D.weak |
5 . The True Story of Treasure Island
It was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination.
Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived
Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long walk over the hills. They had been
One morning, the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island. Robert
Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the help of a wooden leg. Robert had always wanted to
So thanks to a rainy September in Scotland, a friend with a wooden leg, and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy, we have one of the greatest
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Finally |
A.alone | B.next door | C.at home | D.abroad |
A.meeting | B.story | C.holiday | D.job |
A.attempting | B.missing | C.planning | D.enjoying |
A.quiet | B.dull | C.busy | D.cold |
A.cleaning | B.writing | C.drawing | D.exercising |
A.doubted | B.noticed | C.decided | D.recognized |
A.the sea | B.the house | C.Scotland | D.the island |
A.forgotten | B.buried | C.discovered | D.unexpected |
A.book | B.reply | C.picture | D.mind |
A.star | B.hero | C.writer | D.child |
A.praise | B.produce | C.include | D.accept |
A.Yet | B.Also | C.But | D.Thus |
A.read | B.born | C.hired | D.written |
A.news | B.love | C.real-life | D.adventure |
6 . While many grandmothers would be content to stay home and enjoy a relaxed retirement, Nancy is taking a vastly
You read that right. This powerhouse is 75 years old. Ten years ago, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. There’s no
Nancy wasn’t about to
Non-contact boxing means Nancy never takes hits from her opponent, so it’s a(n)
When she first stepped into the gym, everyone turned around to stare at her in boxing gloves. Once they got over the
These days, she’s a
A.ideal | B.complex | C.different | D.flexible |
A.station | B.hospital | C.park | D.gym |
A.shooting | B.swimming | C.jogging | D.boxing |
A.cure | B.reaction | C.signal | D.strategy |
A.delivers | B.worsens | C.spreads | D.reveals |
A.sit in | B.sit around | C.sit through | D.sit up |
A.attempt | B.position | C.hurry | D.access |
A.projects | B.treatments | C.exercises | D.trainers |
A.manage | B.contract | C.analyze | D.master |
A.approached | B.accepted | C.discovered | D.equipped |
A.safe | B.effective | C.useful | D.convenient |
A.campaign | B.career | C.routine | D.competition |
A.appeared | B.developed | C.switched | D.reduced |
A.silence | B.shock | C.doubt | D.barrier |
A.friendly | B.regular | C.enthusiastic | D.positive |
7 . 20-year-old Colen Nulgit and his girlfriend, Shantelle Johnson, had gone out for a daytime fishing trip at Keep River National Park in Australia last week when their car became stuck in some mud (淤泥). When they were unable to free the car from the mud, they began to worry. The park’s waterways are usually full of crocodiles (鳄鱼), and the couple had already seen plenty of crocodile tracks running through the mud. Not only that, they had only brought a few bottles of water and little food for the trip.
Nulgit and Johnson tried to fall asleep in their car—but as the sun set and the nearby water levels began to rise, they feared that the high water would bring the crocodiles closer to their car. The young couple then moved towards dry land and hoped for rescue. They even used a piece of wood to write the word “HELP” into the mud along with a line pointing towards their car.
Thankfully, the couple had told Nulgit’s parents where they were going and when they expected to be home before they left. So when they failed to return the very same night, his worried mother called the police. Rescuers began searching the area by airplane the next morning. Upon hearing the sound of the plane, the couple started a fire so the rescuers would see the smoke. As the plane drew closer to the smoke, the rescuers successfully located the couple after they caught sight of the “HELP” sign pointing towards the car.
Nulgit and Johnson were very thankful for the rescue. They now plan on putting together a set of emergency survival tools for the car.
1. Why did the young couple move to dry land?A.Because their car became stuck in some mud. |
B.Because they wanted to fall asleep in their car that night. |
C.Because they were afraid the crocodiles would come to their car. |
D.Because they only brought a few bottles of water and little food. |
A.They wrote a sign for help. | B.They went fishing for food. |
C.They started a fire for warmth. | D.They called their parents for help. |
A.The evening when they should have arrived home. | B.The moment their car became stuck in some mud. |
C.The minute she received their call for help. | D.Upon hearing the sound of the plane. |
A.At the sight of the rescuers, the couple brought into tears. |
B.The couple successfully caught the rescuers’ attention by smoke. |
C.The rescuers began searching the area the moment they received the call. |
D.After being rescued, the couple bought some survival tools for car at once. |
8 . It's strange, but I don't really remember the hurricane (飓风)itself. It all happened so
Although it was only a few days before we were
A.frequently | B.recently | C.quickly | D.regularly |
A.flew off | B.went off | C.calmed down | D.turned up |
A.frightened | B.pleased | C.curious | D.impressive |
A.confusing | B.hard | C.unique | D.encouraging |
A.sweet | B.wet | C.powerful | D.bad |
A.fresh | B.dirty | C.cold | D.open |
A.watching | B.improving | C.reminding | D.ignoring |
A.better | B.worse | C.hotter | D.harder |
A.bed | B.sky | C.atmosphere | D.site |
A.money | B.hope | C.time | D.safety |
A.rescued | B.requested | C.recommended | D.remembered |
A.taken | B.come | C.approached | D.passed |
A.organize | B.decorate | C.rebuild | D.arrange |
A.buildings | B.roofs | C.houses | D.stars |
A.comfort | B.confidence | C.challenge | D.direction |
The Broken Window
George Ellet had a bright silver dollar for a New-year gift. He thought of all the fine things he might buy with it.
The ground was all covered with snow; but the sun shone out bright, and everything looked beautiful.
So George put on his hat, and ran into the street. As he went skipping along, he met some boys throwing snowballs. George soon engaged in the sport.
He sent a ball at James Mason, but it missed him, and broke a window on the other side of the street.
George feared someone would come out of the house and find him. So he ran off as fast as he could.
As soon as he got round the next corner, George stopped, because he was very sorry for what he had done.
He said to himself, “I have no right to spend my silver dollar, now. I ought to go back, and pay for the glass I broke with my snowball.”
He went up and down the street, and felt very sad. He wished very much to buy something nice. He also wished to pay for the broken glass.
At last he said, It was wrong to break the window, though I did not mean to do it.
I will go and pay for it, if it takes all my money, I will try not to be sorry. I do not think the man will hurt me if I pay for the mischief I have done.
注意:1. 所续写短文的词数应为100左右;
2. 续写共一段。
George started off,
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10 . Lucas majors in classic linguistics. He is equal to recognizing a language in a
Based on his demanding
Lucas had a
Despite many
Lucas’s report was a
A.global | B.narrow | C.specific | D.native |
A.appreciated | B.begged | C.discovered | D.buried |
A.pants | B.affairs | C.symbols | D.gaps |
A.calligraphy | B.investigation | C.delivery | D.summary |
A.referring to | B.applying for | C.sweeping away | D.coming along |
A.honored | B.regarded | C.employed | D.recommended |
A.extra | B.serious | C.calm | D.suitable |
A.suffered | B.learned | C.differed | D.survived |
A.emergencies | B.disasters | C.crashes | D.challenges |
A.supplied | B.destroyed | C.racked | D.published |
A.sheltered | B.affected | C.created | D.damaged |
A.shells | B.bricks | C.apartments | D.pipes |
A.struggling | B.erupting | C.unifying | D.tapping |
A.fluently | B.positively | C.extremely | D.finally |
A.gas | B.subway | C.hit | D.champion |