She had called them that morning,and her mother had
Some time later,they stopped at a hill and there were lilacs all round.The young woman rushed up to the nearest
When they were near home,she shouted“stop”,got off quickly and
“Mom,”the kids asked,“
This satisfied the kids,but not the husband.The next day he
I was the husband.Now,every May,our yard is full of lilacs.Every Mother’s Day our kids
A.moved | B.worried | C.angry | D.depressed |
A.1earned | B.imagined | C.mentioned | D.realized |
A.now that | B.so that | C.as if | D.even if |
A.missed | B.grew | C.watered | D.showed |
A.cars | B.kids | C.clothes | D.1ilacs. |
A.bush | B.hill | C.yard | D.door |
A.bought | B.picked | C.set | D.raised |
A.break | B.holiday | C.trip | D.dinner |
A.friends | B.memory | C.flowers | D.honor |
A.responded | B.pointed | C.drove | D.hurried |
A.1oving | B.elderly | C.serious | D.sensitive |
A.hesitated | B.waited | C.sat | D.chatted |
A.family | B.mother | C.path | D.home |
A.nodded | B.waved | C.1eft | D.continued |
A.sadly | B.politely | C.quickly | D.tightly |
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.where |
A.quiet | B.confused | C.alone | D.patient |
A.calmed | B.persuaded | C.disappointed | D.cheered |
A.arranged | B.dried | C.planted | D.hid |
A.find | B.gather | C.receive | D.buy |
2 . Have you ever not wanted to do something so badly? Well,that’s how I
Six months ago,my mom told me the club asked us to work as
The first time we went there,a lady led us to the kitchen where we kitchen,leaving me totally
After that moment I had a
So that is how I have made a
A.heard | B.worried | C.felt | D.brought |
A.otherwise | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Besides |
A.optimistic | B.accurate | C.aggressive | D.passive |
A.keep up | B.give up | C.end up | D.take up |
A.members | B.volunteers | C.friends | D.clerks |
A.wander | B.stay | C.teach | D.serve |
A.ran into | B.cared about | C.looked for | D.passed by |
A.painfully | B.socially | C.naturally | D.hopelessly |
A.afraid | B.doubtful | C.alone | D.patient |
A.joined | B.broke | C.dropped | D.poured |
A.awarded | B.showed | C.handed | D.bought |
A.discovered | B.guessed | C.suspected | D.concluded |
A.neatly | B.broadly | C.tightly | D.loosely |
A.compared | B.connected | C.covered | D.competed |
A.eager | B.lucky | C.calm | D.miserable |
A.relief | B.loss | C.surprise | D.change |
A.remembered | B.realized | C.overcome | D.ignored |
A.allowed | B.required | C.included | D.finished |
A.difference | B.promise | C.sacrifice | D.conclusion |
A.study | B.plan | C.mind | D.question |
Xinxin’s first adventure
The boy also made a trip to Universal Studios Singapore
In an interview with Beijing Evening News, Xinxin’s father said that
A.study | B.explore | C.test | D.measure |
A.while | B.until | C.before | D.unless |
A.along | B.alive | C.alone | D.lonely |
A.floating | B.surfing | C.driving | D.diving |
A.made | B.set | C.decided | D.asked |
A.under | B.behind | C.with | D.without |
A.first | B.second | C.third | D.fourth |
A.terrible | B.miserable | C.fantastic | D.flexible |
A.though | B.since | C.if | D.when |
A.independence | B.daring | C.pride | D.diligence |
From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, but sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I see daily. They don’t get to see this soft side of others often. We try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending we’re brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness that’s in them.
Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At the moment I decided to do something I had never done in twenty four years of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.
No more angry shouts and no more horns!
When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn’t get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak.
Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we don’t feel that way. But those are few and far between. More often, it would be better if we don’t pretend we feel strong when we feel weak or pretend that we are brave when we are scared.
1. The author has discovered that people will feel happy when ________.
A.they offer their help |
B.they receive others’ help |
C.they feel others’ kindness |
D.they show their weakness |
A.he has a soft heart |
B.he relies much on others |
C.some people pretend to be kind |
D.some people fail to see the kindness in others |
A.They speed up to pass. |
B.They waited with patience. |
C.They tried their best to help. |
D.They put on their flashlights too. |
A.handle problems by ourselves |
B.accept help from others |
C.admit our weakness |
D.show our bravery |
A.A Wheelchair Experience. |
B.Weakness and Kindness. |
C.Weakness and Strength. |
D.A Driving Experience. |
Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones.When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year.During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly.All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.
But there was a big surprise. Each child received a normal job.But Rita’s job was very different.She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant.Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed.Most of her classmates felt sorry for her.Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet.However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.
Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.
One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rain forest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects.Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”
That day the school was filled with joy and celebration.Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible.And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.
1. What did the teacher base his decision on when giving out jobs to the children?
A.Their characters and interests. |
B.Their class performance during the previous year. |
C.Their working performance during the previous year. |
D.Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year. |
A.Each child got an important job. |
B.Each child got an interesting job. |
C.The perfect student got the job of everyone’s preference. |
D.The most responsible student got the job of least interest. |
A.Negative. | B.Uncertain. |
C.Totally positive. | D.Acceptable |
A.hunter | B.director |
C.biologist | D.principal |
A.Never complain about life. |
B.Small tasks can lead to fortunes. |
C.Men are best known by their friends. |
D.Responsibility and intelligence bring good luck. |
RESOURCES BELONG TO THE SOCIETY
When I arrived in Hamburg Germany, my colleague who worked there arranged a welcome party for me in a
As I was hungry, my local colleague
“We
My colleague copied the fine ticket and gave a copy to each of us as a souvenir. We all
A.restaurant | B.company | C.family | D.bank |
A.cooked | B.served | C.gathered | D.missed |
A.desert | B.refuse | C.oppose | D.finish |
A.kept | B.sold | C.ordered | D.made |
A.save | B.spend | C.divide | D.find |
A.undiscovered | B.undeveloped | C.unconsumed | D.undetermined |
A.appointed | B.knew | C.realized | D.heard |
A.curious | B.unhappy | C.nervous | D.optimistic |
A.paid | B.asked | C.applied | D.accounted |
A.matter | B.mind | C.question | D.business |
A.immediately | B.passively | C.excitedly | D.regularly |
A.rags | B.uniform | C.fashion | D.dream |
A.award | B.food | C.fine | D.souvenir |
A.how | B.it | C.that | D.what |
A.but | B.and | C.or | D.so |
A.ability | B.problem | C.reason | D.power |
A.words | B.hearts | C.faces | D.ears |
A.apologized | B.accused | C.admitted | D.approved |
A.stuck | B.broke | C.kept | D.threw |
A.hopeful | B.grateful | C.merciful | D.wasteful |
How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality. They make you who you are. Besides, whether what happened in your life builds or destructs you depends on how you look at it. If you take your problems as troubles, they will be troubles and may cause destruction. If you take them as constructive tools, you are going to be built up on them.
Problems are everywhere. No one can avoid them. And they are good too. They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see. When you face troubles, do not frustrate or freak out. Just cool yourself to think in a different direction. Think in a positive way. Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides. Focus on the good one. Look at the bright side.
Besides, there is always a good person, perhaps your mom or dad, or one of your friends, right beside you who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them. No matter what happens, they will be there to help you. Trust them and they will never let you down. All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.
1. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “freak out” in Paragraph 1?
A.Feel shy. | B.Stay calm. | C.Keep up. | D.Feel upset. |
A.problems cause troubles | B.attitude is everything |
C.challenges can be avoided | D.personalities are built on failures |
A.can only depend on our parents | B.are not alone |
C.should only believe ourselves | D.are not confident |
A.To encourage. | B.To compare. | C.To prove. | D.To explain. |
A.How to Avoid Problems |
B.Challenges Are Everywhere |
C.Face Your Challenges Bravely |
D.You Are Loved Wherever You Are |
“The car isn't mine,”said the driver.“It belongs to the company.I used to be a
“So when I got a
When doing a thing,one makes efforts and wants to see the result.To change others,one has to make twice the
A.ugly | B.exciting | C.brilliant | D.favorite |
A.separated | B.covered | C.protected | D.prevented |
A.moved | B.annoyed | C.disappointed | D.surprised |
A.seat | B.carpet | C.garage | D.cab |
A.naturally | B.smilingly | C.hopefully | D.firmly |
A.driver | B.cleaner | C.repairer | D.customer |
A.attractive | B.pleasant | C.dirty | D.clean |
A.spread | B.extended | C.dotted | D.left |
A.funny | B.busy | C.sticky | D.clumsy |
A.likely | B.willingly | C.extremely | D.regularly |
A.permit | B.1icense | C.certificate | D.passport |
A.put | B.take | C.make | D.get |
A.provide | B.drive | C.decorate | D.describe |
A.speeds | B.leaves | C.arrives | D.returns |
A.spotless | B.pretty | C.bright | D.dirty |
A.progress | B.effort | C.attempt | D.trial |
A.suggestions | B.comments | C.demands | D.decisions |
A.Though | B.While | C.As | D.If |
A.look into | B.look for | C.look up | D.look through |
A.spirit | B.mood | C.mind | D.sense |
Many years ago, I owned a service station and roadhouse on the main road between Melbourne and Adelaide.
One very cold, wet night at about 3:30 a.m., there was a
at the car and said that he would hitchhike(搭便车)back.
Once I had
Before leaving, I had turned the heater
It was about 5 a. m. before they
About a month later, I received a
In his letter, he thanked me again and
A.kick | B.hit | C.beat | D.knock |
A.finger | B.shoulder | C.head | D.hand |
A.driven | B.used | C.come | D.run |
A.away | B.behind | C.over | D.out |
A.supplied | B.poured | C.equipped | D.filled |
A.sleeping | B.crying | C.quarrelling | D.fighting |
A.allow | B.ring | C.lead | D.follow |
A.on | B.off | C.in | D.over |
A.heat | B.hot | C.warm | D.attractive |
A.around | B.inside | C.nearby | D.along |
A.drivers | B.guests | C.customers | D.adults |
A.left | B.arrived | C.ate | D.disappeared |
A.gave | B.paid | C.owed | D.offered |
A.appeared | B.exhibited | C.calculated | D.shown |
A.call | B.letter | C.check | D.notice |
A.get | B.force | C.require | D.hope |
A.pointed | B.turned | C.worked | D.found |
A.generous | B.successful | C.serious | D.powerful |
A.praised | B.persuaded | C.informed | D.convinced |
A.lesson | B.business | C.aspect | D.case |
Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we
When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two
When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how
In dealing with the many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for
A.seem to | B.come to | C.hope to | D.try to |
A.design | B.promote | C.direct | D.shape |
A.confidence | B.pressure | C.friendship | D.difficulty |
A.opportunities | B.expectations | C.choices | D.aspects |
A.demanding | B.deserving | C.predicting | D.presenting |
A.comment | B.loss | C.trouble | D.expense |
A.spans | B.times | C.dates | D.ages |
A.cases | B.fields | C.parts | D.occasions |
A.assessment | B.commitment | C.encouragement | D.adjustment |
A.doubtful | B.shameful | C.harmful | D.painful |
A.keep | B.control | C.face | D.catch |
A.space | B.plan | C.topic | D.room |
A.If | B.As | C.While | D.Unless |
A.other than | B.rather than | C.or rather | D.or else |
A.what | B.who | C.where | D.which |
A.pass by | B.come across | C.get through | D.run over |
A.unnecessary | B.necessary | C.impossible | D.possible |
A.serves | B.means | C.aims | D.attempts |
A.opens | B.appeals | C.goes | D.happens |
A.look down on | B.look back on | C.look forward to | D.look up to |