1 . Tom’s teacher Dwyer liked helping others and he had done that for many years. Tom wanted to follow his example, but he found it was too tiring. One day, Tom went to see Dwyer. They sat quietly in Dwyer’s old house, cutting wood with their knives in front of the fireplace. Tom finally spoke up.
“I don't know how you do it,” he said.
“Do what?” asked Dwyer.
“I don’t know how you stay motivated (积极的) to help people after so many years. I feel like giving up and I’ve hardly started.”
Dwyer smiled and replied, “Can you blow out that candle for me?” Tom did as he was asked.
“Now can you blow out this fire?” Dwyer asked.
“Don’t be silly,” Tom replied. “Of course I can’t.”
Dwyer put down his knife and his piece of wood and looked in the eye of Tom. He said , “When your motivation is as small as the candle’s flame (火焰), it’s easy to be extinguished, but when it is a fire you see before you, nothing can blow it out.”
After hearing that, Tom decided to try harder.
My challenge to you is to find a big reason for doing what you want to do. Then you won’t give up when you meet with difficulties and when you feel tired. If you don’t have a big reason to press on, it’s easy for you to give up.
So let me ask you, is your motivation like a candle or a fire? And what are you going to do to keep it from dying down?
1. When Tom tried to help others, he ________ .A.felt greatly motivated | B.found it hard to keep on |
C.found he was very happy | D.wanted to visit his teacher |
A.He didn’t need the fire. | B.He had little wood in the house. |
C.He wanted to play a trick on him | D.He wanted to teach him a lesson. |
A.recognized | B.controlled | C.put out | D.given up |
A.help others | B.learn from others |
C.face difficulties bravely | D.stay strongly motivated |
2 . A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful
Many years passed and the lady was very
When she arrived at his house, sadness
A.watch | B.ring | C.coat | D.box |
A.afford | B.like | C.design | D.guess |
A.holiday | B.performance | C.birthday | D.meeting |
A.proud | B.kind | C.sorry | D.brave |
A.lent | B.asked | C.gave | D.moved |
A.carried | B.found | C.missed | D.held |
A.Politely | B.Lightly | C.Patiently | D.Angrily |
A.calm | B.upset | C.grateful | D.careless |
A.failing | B.lonely | C.successful | D.poor |
A.wondered | B.hoped | C.realized | D.explained |
A.visit | B.melt | C.catch | D.help |
A.passed | B.wrote | C.sent | D.received |
A.take care of | B.pay for | C.look for | D.give away |
A.covered | B.broke | C.left | D.filled |
A.car | B.Bible | C.letter | D.table |
A.smiles | B.laughter | C.tears | D.interests |
A.hid | B.dropped | C.disappeared | D.made |
A.book | B.pen | C.flower | D.card |
A.If | B.But | C.Although | D.So |
A.hand | B.eye | C.face | D.heart |
3 . A Portland, Oregon man has become the first person to travel across Antarctica by himself without receiving any assistance.
Colin O’Brady has completed the 1,500-kilometer trip. He crossed the continent in 54 days. Friends, family and other people followed his progress through messages and pictures he left on social media.
O’Brady spoke with his wife Jenna Besaw by telephone soon after he completed the journey. “It was an emotional call,” she said. “He seemed overwhelmed by love and appreciation, and he really wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all of us.”
The 33-year-old O’Brady documented the trip on the social networking services Instagram. He called his journey “The Impossible First”. He wrote that he traveled the last 129 kilometers in one big, final push to the finish line. The distance took over one day to complete. O’Brady wrote, “While the last 32 hours were some of the most challenging hours of my life, they have quite honestly been some of the best moments I have ever experienced.”
The day before, he wrote that he was “in the zone” and thought he could make it to the end without stopping. “I was listening to my body and taking care of the details to keep myself safe,” he wrote. “I called home and talked to my mom, sister and wife. I promised them I would stop when I need to.”
Other people have traveled across Antarctica, but they all had some form of assistance. They either had better, more plentiful supplies or devices that helped move them forward.
In 2016, British explorer Henry Worsley died in his attempt to travel alone across Antarctica unassisted. Worsley’s friend Louis Rudd, also from Britain, is attempting an unaided solo journey in Worsley’s honor. He was competing against O’Brady to be the first to do it. Besaw told the Associated Press that her husband plans to stay in Antarctica until Rudd finishes his trip.
1. What did O’Brady think of his journey in Antarctica?A.It was pleasant. | B.It was discouraging. |
C.It was impossible to complete. | D.It was hard to complete. |
A.Making sure of his safety. | B.Trying to achieve the goal. |
C.Keeping in touch with them. | D.Stopping the travel halfway. |
A.To wait for another explorer. | B.To compete with others. |
C.To help other explorers. | D.To make his victory recognized. |
A.The Antarctic Continent | B.The Impossible First |
C.Traveling in Antarctica | D.An Incomplete Journey |
4 . I was never very neat while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but my always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Overtime, Kate got neater and I got my merriser. She moved to push my dirty clothing over and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
Who broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! why under my bed!” Suddenly I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up. She quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, crying. Obviously. that was something she could not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy (同情) rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bad. Cleaned the suckers and swept the floor even on her side. I got so absorbed into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching. Her tears dried and her expression was such disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
1. What made Kate so angry one evening?A.She couldn’t find her books. |
B.She heard the writer shouting loud. |
C.She got the news that her grandma was ill. |
D.She saw the writer’s shoes beneath her bed. |
A.Because she was scared by Kate’s anger. |
B.Because she hated herself for being so messy. |
C.Because she wanted to show her care. |
D.Because she was asked by Kate to do so. |
A.By analyzing courses. |
B.By showing differences. |
C.By describing a process. |
D.By following time order. |
A.My Friend Kate. |
B.Hard Work Pays off. |
C.How to Be Organized? |
D.Learning to Be Roommates. |
5 . An elderly woman is crediting (归功于) her neighbor's 4yearold dog with saving her life during last week's dangerously cold temperatures.
Tim Curfman was
Curfman
Noreen, who didn't have serious injuries, was lucky to
Noreen was
A.sending out | B.taking out | C.picking out | D.handing out |
A.sound | B.attention | C.behavior | D.appearance |
A.normally | B.suddenly | C.really | D.daily |
A.down | B.in | C.out | D.up |
A.trained | B.drove | C.walked | D.followed |
A.lying | B.moving | C.playing | D.standing |
A.guessed | B.feared | C.argued | D.explained |
A.time | B.space | C.strength | D.courage |
A.view | B.hold | C.taste | D.command |
A.save | B.report | C.find | D.visit |
A.face | B.fight | C.avoid | D.suffer |
A.car | B.garden | C.yard | D.home |
A.dry | B.clean | C.old | D.beautiful |
A.grateful | B.close | C.rude | D.polite |
A.expects | B.intends | C.waits | D.deserves |
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As is known to all, the Great Wall is one of the best-known tourist attraction around the globe. Almost everybody wants to pay a visit, but I am no exception. This summer vacation, the day I looked forward to coming at last. I got up and set off on the early morning, my brother Tim keeping me a company. After two hour's bus ride, we arrived at which looked like a large market. Seen millions of people talking, pushing and photographing, I immediate lost my enthusiasm. Indeed, the Great Wall is really something must be experienced with a little care.
7 . I quit my office job in 2012. At that time, a strong sense of
By chance, 1 read a book written by Stephen Covey, in which he
In daily life, a large number of people may have the same
A.selfishness | B.aimlessness | C.weakness | D.madness |
A.waiting | B.complaining | C.exploring | D.escaping |
A.slightly | B.completely | C.partly | D.frequently |
A.pressure | B.conclusions | C.disappointment | D.choices |
A.create | B.understand | C.protect | D.control |
A.satisfied | B.shocked | C.excited | D.confused |
A.agree with | B.take on | C.focus on | D.get through |
A.advises | B.refuses | C.observes | D.predicts |
A.in detail | B.on purpose | C.in advance | D.by accident |
A.easily | B.casually | C.strangely | D.normally |
A.convenient | B.necessary | C.tough | D.obvious |
A.accept | B.struggle | C.reflect | D.choose |
A.traveling | B.speaking | C.teaching | D.dancing |
A.changed | B.separated | C.determined | D.replaced |
A.difficult | B.ideal | C.worthless | D.popular |
A.discussion | B.assignment | C.opportunity | D.challenge |
A.passions | B.regrets | C.excuses | D.requirements |
A.consider | B.remove | C.believe | D.criticize |
A.gradually | B.rarely | C.clearly | D.probably |
A.expected | B.forbade | C.inspired | D.commanded |
8 . I had moved to Israel from my native India the year before,
Around that time, I
After plenty of
I’m thankful that I didn’t
A.surprised | B.confused | C.excited | D.annoyed |
A.chosen | B.promoted | C.rescued | D.fired |
A.difficult | B.quiet | C.important | D.full |
A.waited | B.wondered | C.delayed | D.practiced |
A.break | B.record | C.cover | D.test |
A.distinguishing | B.convincing | C.disappointing | D.defending |
A.comprehension | B.sympathy | C.prejudice | D.anxiety |
A.adapted | B.watched | C.filmed | D.rented |
A.write | B.deliver | C.dance | D.live |
A.sight | B.position | C.view | D.excuse |
A.line | B.form | C.action | D.director |
A.sacrifice | B.operations | C.reflection | D.guarantees |
A.discovery | B.exchange | C.guidance | D.attempt |
A.explanation | B.conversation | C.identification | D.dictation |
A.landed | B.saved | C.ignored | D.created |
A.mentioned | B.accepted | C.introduced | D.raised |
A.alone | B.alive | C.gifted | D.closed |
A.take up | B.bring up | C.give up | D.make up |
A.similar | B.absurd | C.familiar | D.delightful |
A.beg | B.help | C.teach | D.ask |
That night, Jane quarreled with her mother, then stormed out of the house. While out, she remembered that she did not have any money in her pocket. She did not even have enough coins to make a phone call home.
At the same time, she went through a noodle shop. Picking up a sweet smell, she suddenly felt very hungry. She wished for a bowl of noodles, but she had no money!
The seller saw her standing before the counter and asked, “Hey little girl, you want to eat a bowl?” “But I do not take any money,” she shyly replied. “Okay, I’ll treat you,” the seller said. “Come in, I will cook you a bowl.”
A few minutes later the seller brought her a steaming bowl of noodles. They smelt delicious. Jane cried when eating the noodles.
“What is it?” the seller asked when he saw the tears rolling down Jane’s face. “Nothing. I am just touched by your kindness! Even a stranger on the street gives me a bowl of noodles, and my mother, after a quarrel, chased me out of the house. She is cruel!” Jane said as she wiped her tears.
The seller sighed, “Girl, why did you think so? Think again. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you felt that way. Your mother has raised you since you were little. She looked after you carefully and cared about you so much. Why are you not grateful to your mom? Maybe she is waiting for you eagerly at home.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Jane really felt ashamed after hearing that.
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Jane can not control herself any longer and cried in her mom’s arms.
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10 . A gentleman lost his family when young. He was homeless and went to the local
Every winter I would get nervous for him and other
Our friend was buried in our local cemetery (墓地).The only people that
A.hospital | B.church | C.factory | D.government |
A.free | B.broken | C.closed | D.open |
A.hope | B.desire | C.ambition | D.attitude |
A.expected | B.knew | C.forgot | D.blessed |
A.homeless | B.hopeless | C.careless | D.selfless |
A.enough | B.storage | C.donation | D.lack |
A.best | B.worst | C.least | D.most |
A.apartment | B.workplace | C.tent | D.yard |
A.moved | B.excited | C.frightened | D.tired |
A.impatiently | B.soundly | C.nervously | D.freely |
A.chained | B.covered | C.approached | D.impressed |
A.inspired | B.quiet | C.awake | D.warm |
A.experience | B.survive | C.waste | D.celebrate |
A.attended | B.formed | C.left | D.missed |
A.nothing | B.anything | C.something | D.everything |