1 . Once there was a farmer with a wife and two sons. He became quite
After some time, his wife died and
So he thought about this for a long time and he
And he called his neighbors and said, “I’m going to
So the neighbors provided them with
Certainly the brothers didn’t want to be robbed of the
So the brothers sat down and one
But the other brother said, “No, I think our father was saying that the
So like all the other
A.rich | B.strong | C.clever | D.busy |
A.hard | B.easy | C.different | D.ordinary |
A.always | B.often | C.never | D.sometimes |
A.also | B.thus | C.ever | D.still |
A.work | B.move | C.study | D.play |
A.healthy | B.sick | C.foolish | D.wise |
A.brothers | B.friends | C.children | D.relatives |
A.showed | B.taught | C.visited | D.called |
A.lost | B.hidden | C.planted | D.put |
A.harvest | B.find | C.buy | D.use |
A.leave | B.travel | C.die | D.disappear |
A.look at | B.look out | C.look after | D.look for |
A.relief | B.money | C.water | D.food |
A.gold | B.silver | C.oil | D.coal |
A.dug | B.piled | C.operated | D.searched |
A.advised | B.asked | C.followed | D.doubted |
A.loved | B.cared | C.understood | D.cheated |
A.gardening | B.fishing | C.building | D.farming |
A.roots | B.stones | C.fields | D.pipes |
A.farmers | B.workers | C.fishers | D.builders |
2 . Today the word friendship has been used so often that it has lost its meaning. Some jokingly or seriously say that friends are made to be used. It makes me very sad.
True friendship doesn’t mean that when you need your friend’s help, you will treat him to dinner, and when you have to protect yourself, you will put your friends in a difficult situation.
In fact, true friendship is the communication and understanding of the hearts.
True friendship is like water. Compared with decent wine, water is tasteless, but is of great help when we are thirsty. True friends don’t need to be with each other every day, but are connected in heart every minute.
True friendship is like medicine. Though it is bitter, it cures your illness. True friends give you some suggestions even if they know you would not take. They criticize you when others have a good word for you, not because of envy but worrying that you may lose your cool head.
True friendship has nothing to do with fame, power or money. True friends would often watch you silently far away when you are influential, but come to you whenever you need their help. You’re not his stepping-stone to success, but are his crutch to live through difficulties.
True friends make you complete. Many persons go along with you through your life ─your parents, your husband/wife, and your children, who take care of you and make your life happy. However,, you still need someone who understands your thoughts and souls. Without them, you are likely to be unhealthy in spirit.
True friends stay in your heart, rather than at your side; they know you more than yourself, and try to better you.
1. The writer speaks of water because ______.A.it has no taste | B.it is easy to get | C.it is important to our life | D.it stays with us every day |
A.quiet | B.busy | C.helpful | D.powerful |
A.enjoy mental health | B.achieve your success | C.understand them better | D.live a happy life |
A.True friends need to be with each other every day. |
B.True friendship is like medicine, and it can cure your illness. |
C.True friendship has something to do with fame,power or money. |
D.True friendship means that when you need your friend’s help,you will treat him to dinner. |
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It started out as an ordinary day. I met the homeless person and decide to buy him some food. It felt like anything much to me. So his smile of thanks said it all! I then took two box of chocolates to the man whom worked at the bike shop as he had lent me his bike one day. He wasn’t expecting it and was happy receive it. I realized that I was actual being kind to myself, to my own soul, because the much more I gave, the better I felt. It’s true…the more you give, the more you get. Helping others are helping ourselves.
4 . This morning, when 1 shaved in the mirror. I found my body was growing older. There was no doubt about it My
When 1 stepped back. I could see I had become
A.hair | B.skin | C.eyes | D.hands |
A.thick | B.beautiful | C.little | D.black |
A.beard | B.crops | C.body | D.kids |
A.smaller | B.stronger | C.healthier | D.fatter |
A.made up | B.slowed down | C.left off | D.came round |
A.relaxed | B.athletic | C.clean | D.weak |
A.Listening | B.Speaking | C.Writing | D.Reading |
A.book | B.note | C.mind | D.mouth |
A.recognize | B.control | C.replace | D.forget |
A.smiled | B.shouted | C.waved | D.appeared |
A.low | B.lonely | C.young | D.bright |
A.pleased | B.stressed | C.amazed | D.excited |
A.extremely | B.hardly | C.impossibly | D.uncertainly |
A.politer | B.lighter | C.heavier | D.prouder |
A.come in | B.give in | C.break out | D.wear out |
5 . On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You're nervous and that’s okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.” I denied(否认)it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.
On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn’t figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn’t think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.
Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.
Since then, I’ve been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn’t much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.
It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you take part in some out-of-class activities because you’ll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn’t straight A’s.
Most important of all, be who you are, whether you’re a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Don’t try to pretend(假装)to be someone you’re not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
1. From the author’s first day experience we can infer that ______.A.his home was far from the school |
B.he got to school before classes began |
C.he was fond of the school immediately. |
D.he didn't know the right way to class |
A.was still not used to the schedule |
B.gradually adapted(适应)himself to the new school |
C.found high school not so challenging as he had imagined |
D.ran for monitor of his class against three other students |
A.making more friends |
B.getting more A’s at school |
C.being who he really is |
D.joining in out-of-class activities |
6 . Last fall, I went to New York for sightseeing. I visited many tourist attractions there, and I also saw many unfortunate citizens on the street, like beggars and homeless folks.
Standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I heard a voice ask, “Can you do me a favor?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended out. Naturally, I reached into my pocket for some change immediately and placed it in her hand without even looking at her. I was really annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. What I only thought at that moment was to send her away.
But the blind woman said with a warm smile on her face, "I don't want your money. I just need you to show me the way to the subway entrance."
In an instant, I realized what I had done just now. Her unexpected words took me by surprise and shame. I had acted with prejudice ——I'd judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be. I felt ashamed of myself and couldn't face the old woman anymore. And I felt small beside her.
The incident reminded me that I believed in being humble, even though I had lost that belief for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the U. S. at the age of 15. Through the years, I have experienced many acts of prejudice. I remember a time at the age of 17 when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to go. It is the blind woman who cured me of my blindness.
1. What did the author think the blind woman wanted at first sight?A.To ask for directions. | B.To offer him some help. |
C.To demand some donations. | D.To borrow money from him. |
A.He had a prejudice on the woman. | B.He couldn't face the woman. |
C.He was judged by his appearance. | D.He was an immigrant himself. |
A.To indicate he led a miserable life. | B.To tell he didn't work hard at school. |
C.To prove he used to be a humble man. | D.To show he used to be unfairly judged. |
A.Be Considerate - Always Minding Your Words |
B.Be Humble - Always Dropping Your Prejudice |
C.Be Generous - Always Helping Those in Need |
D.Be Aggressive - Always Having a Big Dream |
7 . I remember the day when shyness took over my life. I was 14 and having a French lesson. The teacher told us to record ourselves
My little voice has made me feel really shy. And my shyness has caused me to
And, then, one day I was at a big conference and it suddenly
Then I created the Shy and Mighty Society, a space for shy people like me to
A.hearing | B.speaking | C.reading | D.writing |
A.with ease | B.in peace | C.with confidence | D.in astonishment |
A.immediate | B.physical | C.active | D.violent |
A.work | B.habit | C.talent | D.voice |
A.fantastic | B.interesting | C.strange | D.unique |
A.prefer | B.avoid | C.excuse | D.continue |
A.connections | B.studies | C.reforms | D.arrangements |
A.boring | B.real | C.brilliant | D.awful |
A.applications | B.actions | C.expressions | D.interactions |
A.uncertain | B.uncomfortable | C.unusual | D.unnecessary |
A.affected | B.disturbed | C.hit | D.reminded |
A.seen | B.questioned | C.seated | D.served |
A.principle | B.trouble | C.advantage | D.lesson |
A.isolated | B.close | C.friendly | D.cruel |
A.fastest | B.earliest | C.hardest | D.loudest |
A.socializing | B.complaining | C.working | D.hiding |
A.live | B.develop | C.succeed | D.behave |
A.study | B.shine | C.appear | D.discuss |
A.out | B.around | C.back | D.forward |
A.ashamed | B.disappointed | C.emotional | D.sensitive |
8 . Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands but never made it because most people were afraid of the awful
Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age,
"Well,I can sleep when the wind blows," answered the little man.
Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer,
Then one night the wind
But the little man.
The farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot.
When you're prepared,spiritually, mentally and physically , you have nothing to
A.temperatures | B.hardships | C.storms | D.surroundings |
A.greeted | B.begged | C.approached | D.informed |
A.suitable | B.ready | C.available | D.desperate |
A.in | B.with | C.behind | D.around |
A.cheerful | B.satisfied | C.disappointed | D.regretful |
A.flew | B.blew . | C.marched | D.paced |
A.strength | B.breath | C.lantern | D.clothes |
A.shouted | B.explained | C.warned | D.reminded |
A.rolled over | B.turned up | C.lay down | D.wore out |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Meanwhile | D.Moreover |
A.excitement | B.puzzlement | C.amazement | D.disappointment |
A.blocked | B.handled | C.stuck | D.barred |
A.Nothing | B.Everything | C.Something | D.Anything |
A.which | B.what | C.how | D.why |
A.waste | B.admire | C.spare | D.fear |
9 . “Just sign here, sir,” the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of a long, narrow box carefully wrapped in brown paper.
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the unusual umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat, impressed by its
Oscar
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O’Brien’s
“I’d like to return it if it’s yours,” Oscar said, holding out the umbrella as if presenting a
“Why, yes! It’s mine,” replied Mrs. O’Brien with a wide smile and shining eyes. “It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your
“No, ma’am,” he said, “My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.”
“Well, that’s
Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O’Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how old it was. Why had it arrived here today?
As if in answer, a note fell from the paper. It reads: Mrs. O’Brien wanted to
A.Opening | B.Closing | C.Touching | D.Searching |
A.clearly | B.fully | C.immediately | D.suddenly |
A.history | B.shape | C.length | D.beauty |
A.encouraged | B.convinced | C.forced | D.advised |
A.called | B.matched | C.written | D.taken |
A.family | B.theater | C.house | D.neighborhood |
A.chance | B.fact | C.result | D.gift |
A.kindness | B.patience | C.courage | D.determination |
A.obviously | B.naturally | C.exactly | D.probably |
A.possess | B.accept | C.refuse | D.value |
10 . Linda was a sixteen-year-old girl in Britain. She was feeling bad for several days. Her mother took her to a hospital and the doctors found out that she had cancer.
Linda’s life changed. She began to go to the hospital often for treatment (治疗),and she also became depressed.
The hospitals and the doctors were good, but Linda did not have hope herself. Linda’s mother called a flower shop close to the hospital. “I want some beautiful flowers for my daughter. She is a teen girl with cancer. ” She told the shop owner. Later, the flowers arrived. Then Linda saw something unusual. It was a card. It read:
Linda,
I own (拥有 )this flower shop . I had cancer when I was fifteen years old. I am 24 years old now. Good luck. My heart goes out to you.
Yours,
Alice.
Linda smiled. She finally felt some real hope. She found the will (意志)to live.
Little things make a big difference. All of us can give little things like kindness, encouragement and hope to others.
1. Why was Linda feeling bad for several days?A.Because she was seriously ill. | B.Because she had no friend. |
C.Because her life changed. | D.Because her mother was ill. |
A.safe | B.serious. | C.sad. | D.excited |
A.Her mother. | B.A doctor. | C.A shop owner. | D.Her friend. |
A.She became hopeful about life. |
B.She wanted to work with Alice. |
C.She thanked her mother a lot. |
D.She liked the card very much. |
A.Be kind to yourself. |
B.Little things make a big difference. |
C.Try something different. |
D.Be kind to others. |