1 . My family always had some sort of animal around, but none of them were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl. I found myself
One day, I came home from school and headed to my room to
My mom walked into my room. I turned around as tears started to well in my eyes. “Mommy, George d…d…died.” With that
Suddenly, I realized that George hadn’t just
A.draw | B.imagine | C.have | D.share |
A.doubtful | B.excited | C.surprised | D.afraid |
A.toy | B.mind | C.time | D.pet |
A.take care of | B.make use of | C.get hold of | D.look forward to |
A.reading out | B.putting away | C.turning down | D.showing off |
A.replaced | B.recognized | C.affected | D.needed |
A.feed | B.save | C.impress | D.find |
A.basic | B.terrible | C.funny | D.familiar |
A.dropped | B.emptied | C.hid | D.checked |
A.common | B.last | C.extra | D.new |
A.left | B.reminded | C.defeated | D.chosen |
A.preference | B.independence | C.difficulty | D.responsibility |
A.safe | B.good | C.sorry | D.tired |
A.agreement | B.treatment | C.disappointment | D.achievement |
A.Otherwise | B.Besides | C.However | D.Therefore |
2 . As a child, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather’s farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me.
Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never agree because the walls were so old that some stones were loose and falling. However, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.
“I want to climb the stone walls.” I said. “Heavens, no! You’ll hurt yourself!” The response was just as I’d expected. But before I left the room, I was stopped by my grandfather’s loud voice. “Now hold on just a minute.” I heard him say. “Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself.”
“Go,” he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back.” For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old walls —and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I’ll never forget what he said. “Fred,” he said, smiling, “you made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there’s only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”
Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. “There’s only one person in this whole world like you,” the kids will hear me say, “and people can like you exactly as you are.”
1. Why did the writer enjoy his visits to the farm?A.There were old stone houses. | B.He was allowed to climb the walls. |
C.He missed his grandfather a lot. | D.He could experience new fun there. |
A.He was backed up by his grandfather to follow his heart. |
B.He didn’t expect his parents’ disagreement on wall climbing. |
C.He became a TV program host with his grandfather’s help. |
D.He didn’t know the possible danger of the stone walls. |
A.Open-minded. | B.Adventurous. | C.Kind-hearted. | D.Dependable. |
A.Unforgettable Childhood | B.Just Be Yourself |
C.Do Whatever You Like | D.Like grandfather, like grandson |
3 . I first saw a real durian (榴莲) in an Asian supermarket in Queens. That strange-looking fruit was big, heavy, and covered with sharp pricks (刺). I decided to buy one. The Chinese checkout girl carefully wrapped it thickly in a newspaper before putting it into a shopping bag.
On the train home, I cautiously opened the Chinese newspaper and lifted it out. Its strangeness made me think of kung fu, yoga and Taijiquan.
Upon arriving home, I dug out the biggest knife and cut through the tough prickly husk (壳). I tasted the pale-yellow flesh, delicious!
After that, durian was my favourite fruit. My skill at cutting durian open was improving. I showed the skill to my girlfriend.
A few years later, we moved to Taiwan. One day I noticed some durians had begun to open by themselves. The owner tried to get me to buy one but I shook my head, thinking it was far-gone. Instead I selected one whose outer husk wasn’t open.
The next morning I woke up to a strong durian smell. I found a small crack (裂缝) had appeared all on its own. I used the smallest pressure and tasted a more delicious durian. Suddenly, I realized something. I ha felt so satisfied with my own skill in opening the durian that I never thought about letting the durian open itself. The higher art was not in doing but in not doing — letting the thing happen on its own in the way it happens best.
1. Why did the Chinese checkout girl wrap the durian thickly in a newspaper?A.To decorate the durian. | B.To stop the durian from falling apart. |
C.To prevent the author from being hurt. | D.To encourage the author to read Chinese. |
A.A strange fruit. | B.A delicious dinner. |
C.Other passengers’ attention. | D.Some symbols of Asian culture. |
A.He thought it was too ripe. | B.He enjoyed the selection of durian. |
C.He wanted a chance to show his skill. | D.He preferred the durian with open husk. |
A.Practice makes perfect. | B.Let nature take its course. |
C.Interest is the best teacher. | D.Kill two birds with one stone. |
4 . In a small village there lived a lazy Brahmin Ramdas. He would do nothing but daydream all day. One sunny afternoon, Ramdas was very
“It is this pot of milk that is going to make me
“How
Deep in his
Laziness is the biggest
A.hungry | B.angry | C.sick | D.curious |
A.sell | B.beat | C.beg | D.entertain |
A.money | B.soup | C.water | D.milk |
A.rich | B.happy | C.famous | D.strange |
A.lucky | B.able | C.interested | D.particular |
A.road | B.hotel | C.market | D.shop |
A.changed | B.continued | C.paused | D.stopped |
A.kids | B.huts | C.arguments | D.wounds |
A.generous | B.handsome | C.brave | D.smart |
A.bathe | B.exercise | C.sweep | D.surf |
A.ideas | B.opinions | C.thoughts | D.expressions |
A.heart | B.pot | C.toe | D.goal |
A.sadness | B.laziness | C.carelessness | D.anxiety |
A.success | B.aim | C.partner | D.enemy |
A.robber | B.thief | C.murderer | D.visitor |
5 . I was ten years old at that time. It was a hot, summer afternoon and I decided to
I
Looking back I think grandmother was such a
A.set out | B.cool off | C.turn back | D.work out |
A.towel | B.guitar | C.camera | D.phone |
A.paperwork | B.soup | C.dinner | D.blame |
A.rode | B.debated | C.rushed | D.walked |
A.focusing on | B.speaking of | C.pulling off | D.searching for |
A.bending | B.growing | C.assisting | D.cooking |
A.bought | B.took | C.watered | D.received |
A.drive | B.drink | C.taste | D.moment |
A.right | B.ready | C.smooth | D.huge |
A.suddenly | B.slowly | C.sadly | D.coldly |
A.Obviously | B.Still | C.Then | D.Again |
A.wrinkles | B.shoulder | C.surface | D.smile |
A.idea | B.vehicle | C.creation | D.dream |
A.annual | B.delicious | C.simple | D.formal |
A.great | B.slim | C.fat | D.humorous |
A.vinegar | B.container | C.vegetable | D.sauce |
A.artist | B.housewife | C.waitress | D.chef |
A.recognize | B.miss | C.comfort | D.expect |
A.lessons | B.stories | C.activities | D.wises |
A.guide | B.copy | C.prepare | D.imagine |
6 . Doing something without thinking is easy, but it’s hard for us to take back what we have done. There was once a
“Go to the marketplace,” he said, “and
The next day the wise man said, “Now, go and collect all those
The woman
A.boy | B.man | C.woman | D.chicken |
A.knew | B.found | C.realized | D.recognized |
A.wounded | B.hurt | C.injured | D.attacked |
A.polite | B.untrue | C.suitable | D.illegal |
A.do | B.ruin | C.cause | D.repair |
A.provide | B.charge | C.bargain | D.buy |
A.bought | B.dropped | C.killed | D.flown |
A.one by one | B.all in all | C.day by day | D.step by step |
A.that | B.it | C.what | D.which |
A.feathers | B.words | C.action | D.rumors |
A.bring | B.keep | C.hold | D.break |
A.copied | B.followed | C.had | D.instructed |
A.blew | B.should blow | C.had blown | D.blown |
A.but | B.so | C.and | D.thus |
A.unless | B.once | C.until | D.whether |
7 . With new term approaching, as a new teacher, I needed to find a reference book in our school library. Therefore, I went in search of the
During the winter break, she had gone by herself to Death Valley, a rarely visited desert. She just rented a car and packed up some simple equipment. All the way, she
I asked her if she was
Actually, our brief talk inspired me to lead a more
A.tutor | B.clerk | C.assistant | D.librarian |
A.conversation | B.discussion | C.complaint | D.activity |
A.bothered | B.attracted | C.moved | D.confused |
A.voluntarily | B.definitely | C.occasionally | D.barely |
A.hiked | B.slept | C.behaved | D.dived |
A.banned | B.protected | C.transported | D.dragged |
A.scared | B.delighted | C.upset | D.amazed |
A.unable | B.unaffordable | C.appointed | D.desperate |
A.free | B.frightened | C.incapable | D.typical |
A.without excuse | B.without hesitation | C.with doubt | D.with caution |
A.books | B.fantasy | C.sands | D.beauty |
A.tough | B.smooth | C.unpredictable | D.changeable |
A.succeed | B.escape | C.survive | D.suffer |
A.colorful | B.meaningful | C.comfortable | D.recreational |
A.restriction | B.range | C.surface | D.reach |
8 . Once, Sviatozar’s nephew came to see him. As a child, the nephew often
The nephew asked the old man to give him
With great
“At that time, you were unable to get here. This hill seemed an
“And the Everest suddenly
A.searched | B.visited | C.approached | D.found |
A.rarely | B.boldly | C.initially | D.intentionally |
A.excited | B.annoyed | C.disappointed | D.upset |
A.setup | B.pickup | C.setback | D.drawback |
A.hand | B.advice | C.chance | D.fortune |
A.instantly | B.gradually | C.slowly | D.hopefully |
A.missed | B.ceased | C.determined | D.ignored |
A.inspiration | B.pursuit | C.approach | D.difficulty |
A.crying | B.moving | C.weeping | D.sweating |
A.at work | B.in tears | C.in contrast | D.at ease |
A.looked around | B.looked into | C.called on | D.called in |
A.labeled | B.recalled | C.appealed | D.powered |
A.accessible | B.achievable | C.impregnable | D.available |
A.argued | B.inquired | C.distracted | D.continued |
A.turned out | B.turned in | C.turned into | D.turned up |
9 . “This world is so unfair!” my daughter shouted as soon as she entered the door. It turned out that she was caught talking with others while having a math class. And finally she was punished by the teacher. “There were other students talking in class, but the teacher only punished me,” she said angrily.
I asked her, “Should you be punished for speaking when your teacher is in class?” She nodded but also defended, “It is unfair for me because the teacher didn’t punish the other students who spoke!” “Let’s just talk about you. Was the teacher wrong to punish you?” I asked again. She lowered her head and said, “No.”
“That’s fair!” I said. “You know what the price of speaking in class is. You did it and got the punishment you deserved (应得). The teacher didn’t punish others because she could choose to forgive (原谅). From your point of view, it seems unfair, but for those students she has forgiven, there’s no unfairness. It depends on from which angle (角度) you look at the thing.”
People are often like this. When they look at themselves, they are very clear about what they are doing, knowing what their prizes and punishments should be, but they think differently after looking at others. Because comparison with others makes people confused and even becomes a stumbling block (绊脚石) in their life. The most important thing is to understand fairness in a deeper way, not from your point of view only!
1. Whom was the girl punished by that day?A.Her mother. | B.Her father. |
C.Her classmates. | D.Her math teacher. |
A.Because she argued with her teacher. |
B.Because her mother disagreed with her. |
C.Because she had a fight with a classmate. |
D.Because she was the only one to be punished. |
A.建议 | B.辩解 | C.盼望 | D.承诺 |
A.Fair. | B.Wise. | C.Unfair. | D.Common. |
A.We should pay less attention to unfairness. |
B.It’s good to compare ourselves with others. |
C.We should understand fairness in a deeper way. |
D.We should always be clear about what we are doing. |
10 . George saved every coin for twenty years and used all that money to build a house on his farm for his family.
But just two days before that day, a (n)
However, George took out the
George smiled and said. “You only
A.Actually | B.Suddenly | C.Finally | D.Obviously |
A.canceled | B.chosen | C.changed | D.forgotten |
A.flood | B.sandstorm | C.typhoon | D.earthquake |
A.hearing | B.spreading | C.breaking | D.editing |
A.town | B.market | C.village | D.farm |
A.respect | B.concern | C.thanks | D.wishes |
A.impress | B.praise | C.comfort | D.accept |
A.sweets | B.tools | C.coins | D.bricks |
A.awkward | B.anxious | C.pleased | D.confused |
A.confident | B.amazed | C.crazy | D.powerful |
A.money | B.time | C.chance | D.profit |
A.putting away | B.handing out | C.packing up | D.showing off |
A.challenge | B.explore | C.fear | D.notice |
A.positive | B.ugly | C.natural | D.caring |
A.remembered | B.killed | C.found | D.sheltered |