Childish Voice
When I was a young child, my parents often told me that it was time to teach a man everything. I didn’t understand and wondered why 36 had such a big influence 37 a person. I thought I could grow up quickly to find it out as an adult．But now, 38 I come to knock at the door of adulthood, I feel 39 to express my own 40 on this saying. I know that I’m just a high school student with very 41 experiences. There are still many things 42 me in the future, yet I would like to express myself in a childish voice.
I once read this sentence: “To make this world a happy place to live, you’d better 43 youreself and your heart , instead of the whole world.” I was shocked. It made me think about life 44 . There are so many things around us that 45 our will. We can’t force life 46 our wishes.The earth won’t stop turning no matter whether we 47 it or not. What we can do is just to make ourselves 48 the world. I think we should learn to accept 49 life gives us, no matter whether it’s the spring sunlight or the winter snowfall, and try to be happy.
Deeply moved by the pop song Grandmother (by Jay Chou), I always try to 50 every pleasant thing in my life, but now I see I don’t catch most of the pleasant moments. It is more 51 that they slip by and leave you feeling 52 . I realize that I’m not just living 53 myself and that there are the others around me I should think of .They all pay attention to my growing up, even if it’s just a little progress.
Everyone has his or her own attitude towards life, be it positive or 54 . It doesn’t matter, I think. There is one 55 that should be obeyed—and that’s to make this world better.
36．A．man B．time C．thing D．parent
37．A．about B．with C．on D．in
38．A．before B．after C．as D．when
39．A．anxious B．worried C．tired D．glad
40．A．beliefs B．opinions C．confidences D．expressions
41．A．a few B．little C．few D．a little
42．A．waiting for B．sticking with C．dealing with D．doing with
43．A．ask B．change C．exchange D．force
44．A．myself B．itself C．oneself D．themselves
45．A．go with B．go along C．go ahead D．go against
46．A．being followed B．to be followed C．to be following D．to follow
47．A．receive B．accept C．refuse D．approve
48．A．fit B．suit C．beat D．match
49．A．what B．whatever C．which D．why
50．A．miss B．catch C．escape D．lose
51．A．probably B．likely C．possibly D．unlikely
52．A．regretful B．awful C．seccessful D．terrible
53．A．for B．by C．on D．with
54．A．wrong B．false C．negative D．true
55．A．point B．rule C．thing D．word
Getting Along Well With Parents
Getting along well with parents is a big problem for most teenagers. Teenagers are gradually getting more mature---or at least they think they are. So they can’t wait to get themselves free from their so—called bondage. Their parents are in their 40s and they are annoyed by their aging. _______. But people prefer harmony. How can we achieve it? Here are some tips:
First and foremost, ___________. We can’t be sure if we are created by God, yet people worship him, but we are absolutely sure that our parents created us. Isn’t a good enough reason why we should respect them?
What’s more, ____________. We can’t just take their payment for granted or become apathetic to their kindness. We are always impressed by strangers’ occasional kindness. How can we be insensitive to our parents who worry about us all the time?
In addition, don’t forget to communicate with your parents. _____________. For example, they may read our private diaries or follow us everywhere even to the bathroom. This will definitely cause strife in the family.
Last but not the least, ______________. It may be difficult at first, but once you do it, your parents’ actions will suddenly be clear.
If parents and teenagers work a little more we can all get something back.
A．we need to switch places with our parents. B．As we get older, we begin to realize that our parents are not as perfect as we thought. C．That’s why people say families at this time are a confrontation between adolescence and the climacteric. D．we must respect our parents from the bottom of our heart.
I am a single mom and have a child. Knowing that I could not ______ to get him anything at all for his birthday had broken my heart. _____, I decided to post a(n) _____ on wishuponahero. com for people to _____ my son birthday cards. I knew he loved to _____ the mailbox and always asked if there was anything for him. I ______ that if he could get a few cards, it would make him smile and maybe, just maybe, he wouldn’t be so ____ that I wasn’t able to get him anything.
The cards just started ______ in and my little child was absolutely _____. Every day more and more cards came and this went _______ for about three weeks. The smile on his face and the sparkle in his eyes brought me to _______.
Then. he started thinking about Christmas and he _______ knew that there really would not be much under the _______ for him due to my finances, but it didn’t seem to _______ to him. All he talked about was how much he wanted to make other children _______ So he decided that what he wanted to do was to earn money to buy Christmas cards and send them to other children from _______ families. My son went out daily and walked some dogs and such to make money. Not only did he make the money to buy, the cards, but he also made enough money to buy all the stamps and lollipops(棒棒糖)to put in the _______. He sent out about 100 cards. Doing this ______ him that same smile and sparkle in his eyes as did the birthday cards that he received. I was so _______ of him.
My son and wishuponahero. com have given me renewed ______ that there are still people in this world that care about others.
A．agree B．pretend C．expect D．afford
A．Instead B．However C．So D．Besides
A．letter B．wish C．job D．advertisement
A．show B．sell C．design D．send
A．check B．produce C．address D．receive
A．explained B．thought C．regretted D．promised
A．angry B．curious C．upset D．lucky
A．breaking B．happening C．pouring D．improving
A．excited B．troubled C．disappointed D．worried
A．away B．off C．up D．on
A．surprise B．difficulty C．respect D．tears
A．already B．still C．even D．never
A．control B．gifts C．tree D．help
A．matter B．object C．belong D．refer
A．understand B．change C．continue D．smile
A．ordinary B．poor C．familiar D．distant
A．mailbox B．house C．cards D．stamps
A．saved B．brought C．owed D．taught
A．proud B．aware C．careful D．full
A．excuse B．suggestion C．fact D．hope
Three packs of cigarettes were lying there on the pavement. I went down from Shubentsov’s office doorstep, picked them up and pocketed them. Later, in a bar, when I opened the first pack, I found – to my – the twenty cigarettes were there.
I’m still at the bar, telephone in one and the cigarettes in the other. I’m dialing Shubentsov, who told me to call the moment I felt the urge to . I feel it, feel it even than I felt Shubentsov’s healing energy. That’s saying something, since Shubentsov is known around the world for smokers of their nasty habit, using a method. He sent his healing energy from his fingertips, he tells me – something he picked up from another man in Russia. “I help you for free,” he told me in his muddy accent. “Just call me .”
I went to see Shubentsov. I think it’s time to because I’m getting old, and I can’t keep doing this to myself. But here’s the real problem. I should quit, but like a lot of you with the same habit, I really don’t want to.
Smoking has been very good to me. Cigarettes have never let me down, never abandoned me on , desperate nights. Smoking my head, helps me . Smoking has started conversations, driven away annoying people. Smoking helps me celebrate victories, get over losses, comfort the comfortless. It also chases away the mosquitoes.
I will . Soon, my body and my mind are demanding that , daily.
I claim to smoke for pleasure, but I realise that slowly I’m losing control of this close, special friend. I that. I realise it’s not just a “habit”. I’m .
So here I am, attempting to again, at Shubentsov’s place. I’ve tried all the other quitting techniques . Anytime the urge to smoke , he said, just call him immediately and he’ll help. The funny thing is, I realise that I’m not phoning him to stop me from lighting up. I’m phoning him so I can. If I call, I’ll have done my part. Then I can smoke this cigarette. Besides, I know that at 9.30 on a Friday night, I’ll get the answering machine. I do. “The office is open from ten to four. Call me back then. This machine does not take messages.”
I put the phone down and I can honestly say I’m . You see, it’s not Shubentsov’s fault or anyone else’s fault that I’m still . It’s mine.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to smoke this cigarette. Whether I’ll really enjoy it, though, is another story.
A．sadness B．disappointment C．inspiration D．delight
A．pack B．hand C．pocket D．bar
A．smoke B．talk C．drink D．dial
A．weaker B．faster C．stronger D．harder
A．accusing B．helping C．developing D．curing
A．popular B．mysterious C．frightening D．dangerous
A．whenever B．whatever C．however D．whichever
A．start B．continue C．stop D．keep
A．struggling B．beating C．hitting D．playing
A．lovely B．friendly C．lonely D．daily
A．destroys B．hurts C．cuts D．clears
A．breathe B．smile C．see D．think
A．begin B．quit C．report D．study
A．hate B．love C．ignore D．miss
A．ill B．excited C．addicted D．fascinated
A．give in B．give up C．give off D．give away
A．available B．alike C．abnormal D．additional
A．strikes B．attacks C．indicates D．continues
A．disappointed B．unhappy C．satisfied D．relieved
A．living B．working C．smoking D．smiling
The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion. How we use our money may_______ as much or more than how much we’ve got it.
Money spent on experiences, rather than material goods, _______ more happiness.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to _____ $1 million under your bed .What would you do______that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing ______ all else— yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money______our selfish sides. We will______much on what that money can do for us alone. Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house.
But studies show that______goods often fail to deliver _______ happiness. Fortunately, our ongoing research _______many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend. Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these_______ needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to _______buying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners, on average, were no happier than_______.
So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea _______ it means spending less time with your families and friends. And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying _______ than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips, concerts and special meals –are more ______connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more_______. They tend to bring us_______to other people, but more often, material things are enjoyed _______.So social contacts are important to _______ mental and physical health.
A．present B．matter C．appear D．equal
A．leads to B．breaks out C．holds on D．brings along
A．keep B．own C．discover D．count
A．to B．with C．about D．for
A．above B．below C．before D．after
A．shows B．explains C．proves D．designs
A．depend B．concentrate C．take D．look
A．mental B．material C．beautiful D．clever
A．outgoing B．lasting C．willing D．exciting
A．invites B．offers C．prefers D．follows
A．changes B．plans C．decisions D．mistakes
A．know B．view C．dream D．judge
A．buyers B．sellers C．builders D．renters
A．if B．how C．unless D．though
A．houses B．cars C．experiences D．health
A．clearly B．hardly C．generally D．deeply
A．advantage B．conclusion C．purpose D．identity
A．familiar B．close C．proper D．native
A．completely B．worldwide C．secretly D．alone
A．gain B．damage C．improve D．Build
Over years, I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept-the ant philosophy(哲学)．They have an amazing four-part philosophy．First, ants never ．If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll look for another ．Second, ants think about winter and summer．That’s an important You can't be so naïve(幼稚的)as to think summer will last forever．So ants are gathering in their winter in the middle of summer．Think ahead．The third part is that ants think summer all winter．During the winter, they themselves, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here．" They can't to get out．Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it can．What a great philosophy to have—the ant philosophy: never give up, look ahead, stay and do all you can．
A．escape B．return C．quit D．advance
A．ant B．way C．war D．cave
A．attitude B．plan C．opinion D．policy
A．straw B．fruit C．clothing D．food
A．remind B．warn C．enjoy D．teach
A．expect B．offer C．wait D．manage
A．recently B．possibly C．largely D．generally
A．considerate B．active C．energetic D．positive