1 . Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard. They didn’t seem to _______ me until I was right in front of them and then they _______ disappeared into the nearby bushes. I was quite excited by the _______ of two special birds making a nest (巢) in my yard．

A few weeks later, the birds _______. I found them crouching (蹲伏) beside a tree. As I approached them, they _______ their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound. I didn’t know why they were croaking at me until a short time later I made an amazing _______: there were two small birds _______ around happily.

As I inched towards the birds, _______ not to make sudden movements, they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward so they seemed _______ and more threatening.

The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them so her babies were well ________.

I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ________ and fell to the ground. The mother took this as a/an ________ and the father raced towards me, ________ his wings to protect the mother and the baby birds.

I felt sorry to have disturbed them and left quickly. I am amazed by their ________ actions. Their parental love made them so courageous. It is hard not to show ________ for nature.

1.

A．remind

B．confirm

C．notice

D．protest

2.

A．immediately

B．familiarly

C．creatively

D．slowly

3.

A．feeling

B．sense

C．opinion

D．idea

4.

A．investigated

B．removed

C．gathered

D．reappeared

5.

A．stuck out

B．put down

C．hang out

D．turned around

6.

A．collection

B．discovery

C．conclusion

D．mission

7.

A．jumping

B．fighting

C．seeking

D．marching

8.

A．curious

B．patient

C．worried

D．careful

9.

A．neater

B．simpler

C．longer

D．stronger

10.

A．fed

B．hidden

C．raised

D．identified

11.

A．tripped

B．moved

C．alarmed

D．responded

12.

A．target

B．defence

C．threat

D．escape.

13.

A．shooting

B．spilling

C．folding

D．spreading

14.

A．military

B．individual

C．brave

D．average

15.

A．gratitude

B．respect

C．emotion

D．pleasure

2 . Father’s Day to me is just as special as Mother’s Day. Each parent has something to ____ and sometimes one parent ends up playing both ____ and I happen to be one of those parents.

I completely ____ my son by myself，though I wanted him to have a ____ figure in his life.I can remember how ____ it was to answer some of the questions of a man,which I wished his dad could have ____.Last year I had to have an operation.I have always been ____,so it hurt my pride that I had to rely on others for help.I can remember my son saying,“Mom,you took care of me for 21 years,now it’s my ____ to look after you.” It ____ me to hear him say that;he had ____ everything I had done for him.

Children don’t forget things when they are growing up,____ those who have raised them.My father played an important role in my life and when I look back on my ____,he was my total inspiration (灵感),He taught me a lot about life and helped me keep a(n) positive attitude even when I got into difficulties.He ____ me to never give up on my dreams ____ they could be my own reality one day. He has taught me that laughter,kindness and love are more valuable than gold.

Happy Father’s Day to those who are there to support and love their children.Happy Father’s Day to all the mothers out there who have to play a father’s role and to all the fathers who have to play a(n)mother’s role.Raising children has never been ____ but it takes a special parent to make a difference in a child’s life.

1.

A．beg

B．borrow

C．give

D．gain

2.

A．purposes

B．promises

C．roles

D．tasks

3.

A．raised

B．encouraged

C．helped

D．loved

4.

A．teacher

B．father

C．mother

D．teenager

5.

A．foolish

B．interesting

C．excellent

D．difficult

6.

A．asked

B．forgot

C．explained

D．understood

7.

A．independent

B．confident

C．grateful

D．reliable

8.

A．opinion

B．turn

C．duty

D．honor

9.

A．bothered

B．touched

C．affected

D．confused

10.

A．ignored

B．doubted

C．disliked

D．appreciated

11.

A．especially

B．regularly

C．equally

D．generally

12.

A．history

B．youth

C．childhood

D．suffering

13.

A．forced

B．believed

C．reminded

D．ordered

14.

A．because

B．though

C．after

D．until

15.

A．easy

B．boring

C．happy

D．tiring

3 . How do we make good things out of bad? How do we look at ourselves? Can there be a _______ side even in our pain?

There was an elderly woman. She needed to walk down to the river every morning to _______ water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. She _______ two buckets, filled them up on the riverbank and walked back with them to her rural _______ .

One of the buckets was newer, perfectly sealed (密封) and _______ its water completely. The second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would _______ water as the elderly woman walked. By the time she arrived home, _______ about one third of the water in the second bucket was left.

One day, on the walk down to the _______ , the cracked bucket that had always felt like it wasn’t as good as the other bucket said to the elderly woman,“I want you to know that water has been spilling out every morning for the past several years. I’m so sorry for being cracked and making your life more _______ , I understand if you need to ________ me with a better bucket.” The elderly woman ________ , “Do you really think I haven’t known about your cracks this whole time? Look at all the beautiful flower that grow on the ________ from my cottage to the river. I ________ their seeds, but every morning was you who ________ them.”

We all have a few cracks, but choose to see how it’s exactly those ________ that make us go enough.

1.

A．riper

B．wiser

C．broader

D．brighter

2.

A．order

B．fetch

C．drop

D．boil

3.

A．carried

B．repaired

C．searched

D．lost

4.

A．store

B．school

C．cottage

D．farm

5.

A．purified

B．held

C．hid

D．heated

6.

A．leak

B．absorb

C．pollute

D．empty

7.

A．reasonably

B．suddenly

C．amazingly

D．typically

8.

A．lake

B．well

C．river

D．sea

9.

A．ordinary

B．comfortable

C．boring

D．difficult

10.

A．mark

B．replace

C．reward

D．combine

11.

A．smiled

B．sighed

C．shouted

D．defended

12.

A．wall

B．tree

C．path

D．border

13.

A．abandoned

B．saved

C．booked

D．planted

14.

A．picked

B．watered

C．removed

D．spread

15.

A．characteristics

B．buckets

C．cracks

D．strengths

4 . Long ago, in a village lived a wise old man. All the villagers were unhappy because they thought their neighbours had better lives, so day and night the _________ townsfolk would burst into the old man’s house for endless _________ about their fortune.

Early one brisk autumn morning, the old man posted a huge sign in the village square that _________: ALL CITIZENS WILL GATHER HERE AT NOON. BRING A BIG GREEN PICKLE (泡菜).

At twelve sharp all the villagers gathered in the square with a big, green pickle. The old man said, “I want you all to put your pickle down by your feet!” The crowd became _________. After considerable _________ and complaining, the villagers did as the old man said.

Then the old man spoke once again, “Imagine that everything you are — your wisdom and your _________, your blessings and your misfortune, your _________ and your weaknesses — is in your pickle. If you don’t like your pickle, no big deal. _________ someone else’s. Go ahead and choose.”

With that _________, all the villagers now had the overwhelming __________ of deciding whose pickle they wanted. The baker’s eye __________ fell on the schoolteacher’s pickle. The schoolteacher’s eye __________ over to the tailor’s. Every eye __________ every pickle in town. However, when it was over, the townspeople — every single one of them — had __________ their very own pickles.

Since that day, whenever a villager approached the old man to complain, he would simply say, “It’s your __________; you picked it.”

1.

A．boring

B．noisy

C．nervous

D．envious

2.

A．complaints

B．quarrels

C．discussions

D．suggestions

3.

A．wrote

B．read

C．noted

D．displayed

4.

A．excited

B．awkward

C．silent

D．restless

5.

A．approving

B．attempting

C．doubting

D．reviewing

6.

A．foolishness

B．intelligence

C．courage

D．inspiration

7.

A．shortcomings

B．talents

C．confidence

D．wealth

8.

A．Pick

B．Admire

C．Post

D．Value

9.

A．assistance

B．command

C．announcement

D．promise

10.

A．profit

B．task

C．method

D．fear

11.

A．gradually

B．constantly

C．immediately

D．casually

12.

A．circled

B．passed

C．pulled

D．shot

13.

A．examined

B．marked

C．competed

D．labeled

14.

A．put away

B．taken back

C．missed out

D．set aside

15.

A．fortune

B．choice

C．pickle

D．lesson

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Ryan picked up a snowball and began to polish it so that soon it was hard as a cricket ball. He smiled to himself. Now, all that he needed was a target. He walked down the High Street.

Paul was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was a skinny boy whose legs were so thin that they looked as if you could break them. He was so skinny that the other kids used to joke about him getting blown away when it was windy. He was helping old Mrs McTell by sweeping the snow off the path and putting salt down to melt the ice. He liked Mrs McTell.

Paul had his head down and was sweeping a piece of ice when the snowball struck him full in the face. He staggered(踉跄) back, put his hand to his lip and wiped off the dirt. He heard Ryan laughing and shouting names. But Paul ignored it. He had had problems with Ryan at school and did not want to stir up more trouble. He ducked down and made his way round to the back of Mrs McTell’s to see if she wanted any shopping.

Bored by the silence, Ryan soon gave up and walked down to the park. It was a short-cut to home and by now his fingers were aching with the cold. The park pond was frozen over and Ryan laughed at a couple of ducks, waddling(摇摆着走) on the ice. They were finding it hard to keep balance. Quickly, Ryan picked up a stick and without thinking made his way onto the ice. In his mind’s eye, he could see the feathers flying as he hit one of the ducks.

Ryan was a few yards out when the ice cracked. It sounded like gun shot across the frozen park. The ice broke into pieces before his eyes. Screaming, he fell straight down into the icy water. The ducks flew off.

1. 所续写短文的词数应为100左右。
2. 续写部分为一段，开头语已为你写好。

Paul heard Ryan’s voice as he entered the park.

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6 . I’m grateful to have a roof over my head, food in my belly, and the ability to take care of my family. This is why I try to help those ________ whenever possible.

Here are some words from unlucky souls that ________ my mind about what’s really important in life.

One hot day, I was sitting on my front door ________ a cold drink when a homeless young man wandered by my house.

“Hi, there. Would you like something to drink?” I asked.

“No, thank you,” he ________ . “What I’d really like more than anything is a clean pair of ________ ”

His response really ________ me right in my heart. I have a whole drawer of clean socks and he just wanted one pair.

Another time, I was coming home from work on payday (发薪日). I was ________ in the rush hour when I saw a man holding a cardboard that ________ “Need work or food. Anything helps.”

I ________ my window, and gave him a 100-dollar bill.

“Thank you so much,” he said ________ and then added, “Seriously, really need a job.” I shared with him some ________ on possible employment opportunities and went on my way, hoping his luck would change for the ________ .

Most homeless people are like us. They’re just ________ a hard time. They should win our respect in dealing with their everyday ________ . They’re just people who might need a helping hand from their neighbors. Now I’m ________ for all things that I have.

1.

A．in surprise

B．in doubt

C．in need

D．in charge

2.

A．changed

B．crossed

C．cleared

D．calmed

3.

A．recommending

B．enjoying

C．buying

D．appreciating

4.

A．thought

B．complained

C．warned

D．replied

5.

A．socks

B．shoes

C．glasses

D．shorts

6.

A．satisfied

B．worried

C．upset

D．hit

7.

A．buried

B．stuck

C．absorbed

D．lost

8.

A．read

B．wrote

C．listed

D．explained

9.

A．opened up

B．shut down

C．rolled down

D．pushed up

10.

A．anxiously

B．politely

C．curiously

D．angrily

11.

A．arrangements

B．evidence

C．comments

D．information

12.

A．former

B．worse

C．better

D．latter

13.

A．going through

B．reflecting on

C．responding to

D．breaking through

14.

A．accidents

B．struggles

C．schedules

D．emergencies

15.

A．responsible

B．eager

C．concerned

D．thankful

7 . If someone offered you a marshmallow (棉花糖) now, but promised you two marshmallows if you waited for 15 minutes, what would you do? There’s always the chance you don’t like marshmallows.     1     Would you prefer to snack on one right away, or remain patient enough to double your treat?

The Stanford Marshmallow Experiment, conducted over 20 years ago, presented this choice to a group of children between the ages of 3 and 6. At first, the experiment didn’t gain much attention. But about10 years later, the researchers followed up with the participants and discovered something interesting. Some of the kids who had chosen to wait for 15 minutes were doing better on tests.     2    

While some scientists believe there is no connection, others believe patience made the difference.     3     That extra patience helped students in other parts of their lives too, like studying and learning. Further experiments involving different snacks have yielded similar results

If, when you first started reading this, you thought you would rather eat your snack right away, that’s OK.     4     Experts emphasize that patience is a skill that can be developed and strengthened. Dr. Parker Huston, a psychologist, suggests individuals can cultivate patience by identifying the sources of frustration in their lives and preparing for those moments. When faced with frustrating situations, you can take deep breaths and count backwards from ten to one

    5     Regardless of whether you choose to eat the marshmallow immediately or wait the key is to maintain an open mind and learn to practice patience. No matter where your future takes you, patience can help you get there.

A．But let’s say you love them.

B．Let’s return to the marshmallow.

C．It doesn’t suggest you are meant to succeed.

D．Does patience help you plan ahead for your future?

E．The students who waited for the extra treat were more patient.

F．The good news is that we can all learn how to be more patient.

G．Could there be a connection between waiting and future success?

8 . Sinking onto the sofa in my living room on a Friday evening, I was emotionally worn out from a busy workweek and eager to find a temporary _________. Nearby, my 3-year-old son was playing with a toy train, so _________ in the play that he didn’t even notice me.

Then I made a surprising _________. Though exhausted, I was flooded with a sense of deep satisfaction. I felt extremely _________ watching him swing his body to ride the train through imaginary hills and valleys. His loud “choo-choo” sounded like a comforting tune. I dared not make the slightest sound or motion that would _________ this joyful moment.

Upon reflection, I _________ something: No amount of money or success could _________ this experience. Professional milestones such as earning a medical degree paled in comparison to the _________ I was feeling now. It will not contribute to my professional achievements. Nor will it _________ me any praise from colleagues. But it has __________ my life in a significant way. I did not have to work for it. All I had to do was __________ and be present, like my son who was focused on his train game and __________ showing me how to be in the here and now.

Our daily lives are hidden with countless __________ to find satisfaction. It may be the sound of birds on a sunny morning or __________ a few minutes of silence at the end of a busy day. The key is to __________ the moment and take it in.

1.

A．reward

B．duty

C．satisfaction

D．solution

2.

A．talented

B．absorbed

C．restricted

D．stressed

3.

A．announcement

B．victory

C．decision

D．discovery

4.

A．delighted

B．pressed

C．frustrated

D．astonished

5.

A．disturb

B．capture

C．extend

D．avoid

6.

A．remembered

B．realized

C．repeated

D．requested

7.

A．describe

B．enrich

C．equal

D．promote

8.

A．kindness

B．generosity

C．energy

D．joy

9.

A．buy

B．cost

C．earn

D．hand

10.

A．attracted

B．affected

C．risked

D．ruined

11.

A．slow down

B．calm down

C．catch on

D．move on

12.

A．undoubtedly

B．unknowingly

C．unnecessarily

D．unconditionally

13.

A．presents

B．arrangements

C．opportunities

D．instructions

14.

A．filling

B．breaking

C．noticing

D．enjoying

15.

A．seize

B．share

C．define

D．choose

9 . Do you have any idea how rewarding it is to spread homemade butter on bread? Most of my generation may not know but ask my kids—they think they’re truly _________ the life.

I feel like we took a step “backward” when we bought a cow. How _________ it is to buy milk and butter off the shelf in the store. But I enjoy the _________ back. It adds so much simplicity to our lives. My children will _________ with many memories of a sweet milk cow, fresh butter and bread, and family _________.

Adding a milk cow to our home wasn’t a _________ decision. I knew it would take time and_________, but I haven’t regretted it. My children also haven’t _________ the extra work. We’ve all found so much _________ in this attempt.

My oldest child is __________making butter. It’s something she’s wanted to do with raw milk for years. The kids all take turns churning the milk in the bottle. __________ it’s fully butter, the kids are so __________ to pull the churn off the bottle and glimpse inside. They’ve had even more fun making their own little butters.

Not everyone’s picture of a __________ life is the same. How you raise your kids influences what the next generation will __________ and what type of work ethic (职业道德) they’ll have. Don’t be afraid to take a step back with your family to a __________ life.

1.

A．escaping

B．rebuilding

C．living

D．celebrating

2.

A．cheap

B．convenient

C．advanced

D．wonderful

3.

A．step

B．life

C．memory

D．generation

4.

A．fit in

B．hold on

C．grow up

D．settle down

5.

A．history

B．togetherness

C．acceptance

D．commitment

6.

A．tough

B．firm

C．crucial

D．light

7.

A．effort

B．trouble

C．practice

D．confidence

8.

A．put off

B．given up

C．returned to

D．complained about

9.

A．butter

B．joy

C．power

D．skill

10.

A．longing for

B．living on

C．setting about

D．keeping up

11.

A．Unless

B．Though

C．Once

D．Until

12.

A．relieved

B．shocked

C．exhausted

D．excited

13.

A．rewarding

B．peaceful

C．normal

D．harmonious

14.

A．regret

B．appreciate

C．suspect

D．envy

15.

A．healthier

B．quieter

C．richer

D．simpler

10 . I am a big laugher. I’ve been told that even in a room of a thousand people, you can always hear me laughing over the crowd. For me, laughter is the ultimate form of embodied joy. And by “embodied”, I mean that my whole body is involved when I laugh. On the inside, it’s like a bubbling fountain of joy spilling out all over the place.

But what is joy, anyway?

Life can be terrible, but if you decide to follow the sound of the joy-fountain, you will find joy showing up in all kinds of places: pets playfully bouncing around, kindness, or even in nothingness.

How can joy be found? A friend moved into a new apartment and needed some help, so I helped him. Afterwards, he was obviously so much happier and at ease. I noticed that playing even a small part in his happiness brought me great joy, and I took a moment to let this feeling of embodied joy in. We can practice letting joy in by noticing how it feels to smile. Where does your body light up when you smile? When I smile, it makes me want to take a deep breath, and I notice my shoulders and belly relaxing. When I embody caring and loving, it feels great!

Sadly, many of us are unaware of joy, or suspicious of it. Maybe you are afraid to open up to joy, or maybe you are so unfamiliar with what joy feels like that you ignore or resist it when it comes knocking. No one, other than you, owns your happiness, but you might unknowingly block feelings or experiences that help you embody joy. The fact is that when you can’t embody joy, you miss out on one of life’s essential vitamins.

Want more joy? Don’t be afraid to look silly. Silliness helps us take things less personally. It helps us see the world the way a kid does. When we can find more joy in the smalls of everyday life, we can embody happiness, rather than just pursuing it.

1. How is the topic of joy introduced at the beginning of the passage?

A．By highlighting a joyful experience.

B．By stressing the importance of laughing

C．By sharing the author’s understanding of joy.

D．By presenting an ultimate form of satisfaction.

2. What might be the author’s advice on finding joy?

A．Taking a deep breath.	B．Smiling to your friends.
C．Reflecting on nothingness.	D．Doing small acts of kindness.

3. What might be the reason for many of us missing out on joy?

A．That many of us refuse it on purpose.

B．That many of us are insensitive to joy.

C．That many of us lack life’s essential vitamins.

D．That many of us are likely to take joy for granted.

4. What message does the author convey in this text?

A．He who laughs last laughs best.

B．Happy people are happy in childhood.

C．Worry does not seek, but man seeks it.

D．Love of joy is belief; the creation of joy is life.