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There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school．Before being sent away this boy was the ___26___ student in his class．He was at the top in every ___27___．He was a champion．
But the boy ___28___ after leaving home and attending the boarding school．His ___29___ started dropping．He hated being in a group．He was ___30___ all the time．And there were especially dark times when he felt like ___31___ himself．All of this because he felt ___32___ and that no one loved him．
His ___33___ started worrying about the boy．But ___34___ they did not know what was wrong with him．___35___ his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him．
They sat ___36___ the bank of the lake near the school．The father started asking him ___37___ questions about his classes, teachers and ___38___．After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son,___39___ I am here today?”
The boy ___40___, “to check my grades?”
“No, no” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me．I want to see you happy．I don’t care about grades．I care about ___41___．I care about your happiness．YOU ARE MY ___42___．”
These words caused the boy’s eyes to fill with tears．He ___43___ his dad．They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time．
Now the boy had everything he wanted．He knew there was someone on this ___44___ who cared for him deeply．He ___45___ the world to someone．And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!
26．A．richest B．prettiest C．laziest D．brightest
27．A．game B．school C．competition D．group
28．A．changed B．died C．arrived D．regretted
29．A．hair B．tears C．love D．grades
30．A．worried B．careless C．lonely D．busy
31．A．teaching B．killing C．helping D．enjoying
32．A．cold B．worthless C．well D．sick
33．A．parents B．classmates C．teachers D．companions
34．A．even B．now C．yet
D．then
35．A．And B．But C．Or D．So
36．A．toward B．along C．opposite D．on
37．A．serious B．casual C．personal D．difficult
38．A．work B．study C．sports D．education
39．A．when B．where C．how D．why
40．A．turned away B．answered back C．whispered softly D．cried out
41．A．it B．you C．myself D．us
42．A．LIFE B．ANXIETY C．CARE D．NEED
43．A．forgave B．hit C．hugged D．begged
44．A．side B．earth C．trip D．day
45．A．meant B．owed C．moved D．left
It was a cold winter day that Sunday. The parking lot to the 1 was filling up quickly. I noticed, as I got out of my car, fellow church members were2 among themselves as they walked in the church. As I got3__, I saw a man leaning up against the wall outside the church. He was almost lying down4 he was asleep. His hat was5 down so you could not see his face. He wore shoes that looked 30 years old, too6 for his feet, with holes all over them and his toes7 out. I guessed this man was 8 and asleep, so I walked on 9 through the doors of the church. We all talked for a few minutes, and someone 10 the man lying outside. People whispered but no one took11 to ask him to come in, 12 me. A few moments later church began. We were all waiting for the Preacher (牧师) to take his 13 and to give us the Word, _14 the doors to the church opened. In15 the man walking down the church with his head down. People gasped（喘息）and whispered and made _16 . He made his way down the church and up onto the pulpit (讲坛) where he took off his hat and coat. My heart17 .
There stood our preacher… he was the “homeless man”. The preacher took his Bible (圣经) and18 it on his stand.
“ 19 , I don't think I have to tell you what I am preaching about today. If you ＿20＿ people by their appearance, you have no time to love them.”
A．school B．lecture C．park D．church
A．arguing B．whispering C．stating D．speaking
A．closer B．clearer C．lower D．farther
A．even though B．so that C．as if D．even if
A．dragged B．pulled C．dropped D．pushed
A．big B．bad C．ugly D．small
A．reached B．went C．stuck D．ran
A．homeless B．helpless C．hopeless D．careless
A．out B．by C．across D．from
A．invited B．mentioned C．took D．called
A．pleasure B．measure C．courage D．trouble
A．except B．besides C．without D．including
A．turn B．place. C．time D．seat
A．when B．before C．as D．after
A．rushed B．hurried C．came D．entered
A．decision B．choices C．faces D．jokes
A．sank B．fell C．broke D．failed
A．threw B．set C．laid D．folded
A．Brothers B．Folks C．Supporters D．Members
A．judge B．hate C．treat D．test
As a child, I was afraid of everything. At the age of 8, I even became 1 of getting Halloween candy. 2 , on October 31, my twin brother and I went out and3 to every house in the neighborhood. Most of the houses only had a few steps to the door. It was easy. However, when we 4 one of the bigger houses with 10 tall steps5 to the front door, which were known to have the best candy, my fear 6 me. My brother was already up the stairs, while I stood 7 at the bottom.
It was 8 that I’d be able to climb all that way, for I was afraid that I might fall over in the dark and9 my bag of candy. I might10 my clothes on something. I wanted the candy, but there was no11 I would go up those stairs to get it. I failed. I lost more than just candy. I lost my12 .
Fear of the unknown13 me for a long time. After six years in nursing, I was 14 with the career I had chosen. I faced a 15 : step out into the unknown or16 the rest of my life at the bottom of those steps, never17 the best candy.
Finally, with only $100 in my savings account, I started my own business. Whenever I would lose a client (客户), the old fears18 . However, I’d tasted the candy, and now I don’t 19 when I face difficulties. I believe that, though20 things can happen when we step out, worse things happen when we don’t.
A．afraid B．happy C．fond D．tired
A．Hardly B．Normally C．Certainly D．Approximately
A．pointed B．rushed C．moved D．traveled
A．knocked B．escaped C．reached D．entered
A．pointing B．belonging C．opening D．leading
A．encouraged B．spread C．prevented D．attracted
A．slightly B．frozen C．calmly D．happily
A．unlikely B．unlucky C．possible D．pitiful
A．fall B．drop C．forget D．lose
A．bury B．break C．tear D．catch
A．way B．need C．doubt D．wonder
A．bag B．life C．way D．confidence
A．amused B．controlled C．helped D．ruined
A．excited B．concerned C．impressive D．unsatisfied
A．difficulty B．cause C．fear D．choice
A．save B．spend C．change D．escape
A．presenting B．buying C．making D．tasting
A．disappeared B．warned C．returned D．reminded
A．fear B．cry C．fail D．complain
A．big B．fortunate C．bad D．small
Mother used to ask me what the most important part of the body is. Through the years I would1 at the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought2 very important to us, so I said, “My ears, mum.” She said, “No, many people are3 . But think about it and I’ll ask you again.”
Since making my first4 , I had often thought over the question. So the next time I told her, “Mum, it must be our eyes.” She said, “You are5 fast, but the answer isn’t correct because there are blind people.”
6 the years, mother asked me a couple more7 and always her response was, “No, but you are getting8 , dear.” Last year, my Grandpa9 . Everybody was heartbroken, crying. When it was our __10 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa, Mum asked me, “Do you know the important body part yet, my dear?”
I was11 when she was asking me. I always thought this was a12__ between us. She saw the__13 look on my face and told me “This question’s very important. It shows you have really14 your life.” I saw her eyes full of tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your15 .” I asked, “Is it because they hold up your head?” she replied, “No, it is16 on them a crying friend or a loved one can __17 their head. I hope you’ll have a shoulder to cry 18 when you need it.”
Then and there I understood the most important body part is not a19 one. It is being sympathetic(同情的) to the pain of20 .
A．guess B．believe C．doubt D．notice
A．love B．health C．sight D．sound
A．blind B．invisible C．deaf D．thoughtful
A．discovery B．decision C．advice D．attempt
A．thinking B．learning C．growing D．changing
A．Over B．Till C．Beyond D．Before
A．times B．things C．questions D．ways
A．stronger B．taller C．nicer D．smarter
A．left out B．got ill C．passed away D．got wounded
A．turn B．duty C．pity D．chance
A．satisfied B．shocked C．interested D．excited
A．test B．secret C．match D．game
A．worried B．regretted C．puzzled D．pained
A．lived B．found C．disliked D．enjoyed
A．feet B．shoulders C．hands D．hair
A．how B．why C．because D．whether
A．put B．carry C．leave D．rest
A．on B．by C．above D．for
A．valuable B．selfish C．useful D．precious
A．Grandpa B．the deaf C．others D．the blind
My little son Logan had cerebral palsy(脑瘫). I should thank Tri-North Buiders, in which I was working, for 36 him. Four years ago, Tri-North Buiders 37 a daycare center called Little Buiders Day School. Little Buiders had 10 38 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years, with three full-time teachers and a part-time teacher 39 there. All the four teachers helped Logan with his daily 40 , including feeding, walking and playing.
41 Logan couldn’t speak, the teachers 42 with him through pictures. Logan was then 43 in all activities, such as art projects, plays, field trips, ect . Many things were centered 44 Logan.
Later, when Logan recovered to be almost like a 45 child and was preparing for his transition（过渡，转变）to the public school, the daycare workers worked with the school to ensure a(n) 46 transition. Not only was Logan 47 by the school, but the non-disabled children there were not surprised by Logan’s special 48 , which made Little Builders a perfect place to help today’s children 49 people like Logan.
I used to spend a lot of time in the daycare center. When Logan first began to learn to eat, he 50 ate with me or his father around . It was not 51 for me to carry Logan about while feeding him. I know that Logan would not be doing as 52 as he does now if not 53 Tri-North Buiders Company. In a world of making money at all __54 _, I think you should know about the company making a(n) 55
A．keeping up with B．taking care of C．making use of D．keeping in touch with
A．wanted B．produced C．opened D．made
A．teachers B．children C．nurses D．cleaners
A．helping out B．showing off C．staying up D．looking out
A．service B．interests C．responsibilities D．activities
A．Although B．Once C．When D．If
A．taught B．discussed C．argued D．communicated
A．included B．refused C．prevented D．examined
A．beside B．around C．in D．towards
A．wise B．naughty C．normal D．tall
A．useful B．successful C．perfect D．important
A．introduced B．changed C．accepted D．cheered
A．ideas B．words C．noises D．needs
A．think highly of B．prepare for C．get along with D．make fun of
A．never B．sometimes C．hardly D．only
A．strange B．common C．fair D．necessary
A．carefully B．quietly C．well D．hard
A．to B．at C．of D．for
A．ways B．costs C．means D．sides
A．difference B．decision C．agreement D．plan
There is a virtue (美德)in China－Respecting the 36 and care for the young”. About the above two aspects, we will discuss the former one in this passage.
Why should we 37 the old? because they are ahead of us in age, in wisdom and in experience. Our elders have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us 38 everything to their kindness and love.
When we show them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or 39 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 40 our own love and gratitude to them. 41 , elders have also been through all the years you are 42 and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is 43 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always 44 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 46 .
With changing times and 47 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 48 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 49 their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 50 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 51 to give up their places to older people. This is not a 52 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 54 disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 55 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
A．grandpas B．friends C．fathers D．old
A．look forward B．contribute C．loved D．respect
A．exhibit B．owe C．explain D．point
A．accepting B．showing C．devoting D．greeting
A．describing B．expressing C．sending D．suggesting
A．Though B．Besides C．Therefore D．However
A．going through B．experiencing with C．suffering from D．worrying out
A．possibly B．maybe C．likely D．probably
A．disagreed B．quarreled C．liked D．dealt
A．society B．company C．community D．school
A．fact B．experience C．emotion D．information
A．environmental B．especially C．cultural D．good
A．indifferently B．quickly C．silently D．quietly
A．raise B．rise C．rouse D．arise
A．give in B．get out C．send out D．give up
A．forced B．expected C．needed D．reminded
A．question B．doubt C．wonder D．challenge
A．suffering B．discomfort C．trouble D．upset
A．slight B．light C．heavy D．serious
A．wander B．living C．aware D．sensitive