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The smell of old, dusty books reminds me of my father. A greedy(贪婪的) 36 , he had many books, most of which went unread.
He owned books on 37 from medicine to history and to several sets of encyclopedias (百科全书). When I enter one of his 38 bookshops where he used to buy books, such as Powell's, I am 39 back to a time when the two of us were 40 . I saw him standing by a bookshelf, 41 through a medical magazine, or opening his wallet to pay for yet 42 book, knowing well that Mom would 43 him on "waste money on books and you will never 44 !" I can not hold back my smiling at his mixed feelings, and the impressive memories always strike me even today.
Walking past rows and rows of books in our study, I remember 45 , after the cancer struck, he came less and less and read fewer and fewer books. They became just part of the 46 , collecting only dust and 47.
Near the end, perhaps knowing he would never get to read them all, he gave almost all of the books away, 48 only a few. He treated them with an almost holy (神圣的) respect, 49 any crease (皱褶) or damage would destroy them totally. 50 was the man who would pay little attention to a huge coffee mark on a book, replaced by one who would burst into terrible 51 even at a small crease.
I have read a few now after he died, and each time it 52 a hurt in my heart. But I suppose it is a kind of quest (追求), because if I can take on his eagerness for 53, his cheerful smile for happiness, and his willingness to help others, then like a match in the darkness, I will bring a little light into the world. And if that light 54 others, maybe it will spread far and wide, 55 up the heavens. I think he'd like that.
36. A. poet B. collector C. author D. writer
37. A. something B. none C. nothing D. everything
38. A. lovely B. fond C. favourite D. enjoyable
39. A. brought B. held C. dated D. hit
40. A. surprised B. happy C. disappointed D. sad
41. A. getting B. seeing C. working D. looking
42. A. another B. one C. more D. other
43. A. shout B. speak C. lecture D. say
44. A. care B. read C. like D. write
45. A. where B. who C. what D. how
46. A. background B. sign C. furniture D. symbol
47. A. memories B. time C. information D. powder
48. A. remaining B. keeping C. holding D. taking
49. A. only if B. if only C. even if D. as if
50. A. Missed B. Gone C. Absent D. Disappeared
51. A. joy B. fun C. anger D. happiness
52. A. causes B. makes C. takes D. damages
53. A. power B. peace C. money D. knowledge
54. A. pulls B. touches C. pushes D. affects
55. A. lighting B. giving C. going D. taking
A noted American psychologist once remarked that childhood is a magical period in one’s life. Indeed it is, for during one undergoes a step-by-step transformation not only in capacity, but also in physical and verbal skills. Each step an increase in the difficulty of a child’s conceptual and learning abilities. During the early stages of childhood, from infancy to about five, the child learns simple skills including using the toilet, bathing and dressing himself . At this stage, he also learns to be very observant, curious, and creative. His ability to remember things also at this stage. He remembers details that an adult may have difficulty in remembering. , he learns elementary skills in problem-solving. At school, particular in classes, the child is especially creative. Given a piece of paper and some colored pencils, he draws a variety of from his surroundings as well as from his circle. It is not surprising to see a child draw a monster to represent an abusive father, and an _____ to represent a loving and caring mother.
As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the years, the child learns the complexity of human relations and socialization by with his peers—his friends and schoolmates. He also learns to with new life situations, including dates and part-time work. Given a tight schedule of schoolwork, the child learns to prepare his own schedules of work and play; the more practical and less serious ones manage to take time out of their schedules of assignments, reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment.
A.adolescence B.adulthood C.childhood D.infancy
A.spiritual B.magical C.practical D.mental
A.signals B.presents C.prevents D.signs
A.willingly B.excitedly C.confidently D.independently
A.optimistic B.imaginative C.able D.studious
A.increases B.develops C.declines D.strengthens
A.Gradually B.Fortunately C.Unexpectedly D.Undoubtedly
A.music B.chemistry C.art D.biology
A.pictures B.images C.reflections D.buildings
A.school B.family C.teacher D.friend
A.beauty B.actress C.witches D.angel
A.infancy B.adulthood C.teenage D.aged
A.competing B.fighting C.interacting D.learning
A.experiment B.agree C.withdraw D.concern
A.ambitious B.original C.daily D.busy
“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the baby was placed in her arms, she was . The baby had been born without ears. Time that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his that was damaged. When he rushed home from school one day and himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, that he would have many heartbreaks in his life. He grew up and became a(n) with his classmates. He might have been class president, but for that. The boy’s father with the family physician in secret. “Could be done?” the father asked. “I believed I could on a pair of outer ears, if they could be got.” the doctor answered. So the began for a person who would make such a for a young man. Two years went by. Then the father said, “You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will give the ears you need. it’s a secret,” said the father. The operation was very , and a new person appeared. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who so much to me? I could never do enough for him.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father. The secret was for years till he stood with his father over his mother’s coffin(棺材). Slowly and , his father raised his mother’s thick brown hair to that his mother had no outer ears. “Mother said she was she never let her hair be cut,” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought she was less , did they?”
A.angry B.disappointed C.surprised D.curious
A.proved B.seemed C.told D.saw
A.figure B.face C.ear D.appearance
A.got B.put C.sent D.took
A.knowing B.guessing C.doubting D.wondering
A.enemy B.stranger C.favorite D.friend
A.ever B.also C.even D.still
A.asked B.spoke C.chatted D.said
A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing
A.transplant B.operate C.set D.fix
A.operation B.search C.interview D.examination
A.devotion B.effort C.sacrifice D.contribution
A.Therefore B.But C.Though D.Otherwise
A.normal B.useful C.difficult D.successful
A.changed B.worked C.gave D.did
A.discussed B.hidden C.spread D.kept
A.carefully B.sadly C.excitedly D.tenderly
A.see B.find C.show D.tell
A.proud B.glad C.worried D.regretful
A.beautiful B.ugly C.respectable D.fashionable
For most of us, success in school has very little to do with actual learning. The most important thing you have to master is how to play the grade games. you think out your own strategies for getting high marks, everything opens up to you. You may be to a well-known college or win scholarship, not to mention gaining the admiration of your teachers and parents.
But not everyone does well in tests. At times, it can almost turn into a funny game of hit and . Some students haven't mastered the of test taking, and some fear under pressure or need more time or another way to what they know. Being a school means learning things out of the school system. Then you have to work things to your . Lots of students are already doing it without it. Getting high grades also on knowing each teacher's character. For example, I once had to take , so one day in classes I talked to the teacher I had wanted to. I told him how I'd heard what a really good teacher he was, and how disappointed I was that I'd have to graduate having been in his class. I lied. It . (I had counted on the chemistry teacher being human, and he accepted.) I wasn't proud of myself for what I did. But I considered it of the grade game we're pushed into to aim at going to the best schools.
A.Before B.Unless C.Once D.While
A.permitted B.allowed C.agreed D.admitted
A.miss B.lost C.strike D.blow
A.game B.art C.interest D.result
A.speak B.tell C.talk D.express
A.master B.house C.failure D.success
A.points B.ideas C.advantage D.freedom
A.remembering B.realizing C.teaching D.understanding
A.bases B.depends C.calls D.takes
A.place B.arms C.classes D.chemistry
A.between B.among C.after D.before
A.after B.before C.without D.from
A.worked B.effected C.mattered D.did
A.one B.none C.part D.member
A.taking B.playing C.making D.enjoying
Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针).While he was alive, he ____ me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important ____:“Believe in yourself.”
If there was one phrase my dad ____ liked to hear, it was “I can't.” He did not have chance to finish high school and ____ two jobs to support his large family, ____ he never complained. Through self-education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.
When I was in high school, I had a ____ time with math. He tried to help me, but I ____ struggled. So my math teacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for ____ help. I told Dad, “That's ____! I'm tired! I can't do that!” He replied, “You're doing it. I'll send you to school.” Every morning at 6:45, we'd leave the ____.Despite (尽管) working 12 hours every day, Dad never once ____ driving me to school.
After months of ____, I was facing the final exam. I was so ____.On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, ____ yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my ____ and in the hours of work I'd ____.When I got my ____ proudly, the first person I called was my father. He cried, “Yes! You deserved it!”
Even now, whenever I ____ that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how ____something is, if you're willing to work, you can succeed. I'm forever ____ to Dad for that lesson.
A.understood B.forgave C.guided D.impressed
A.history B.lesson C.skill D.language
A.always B.almost C.ever D.never
A.took B.lost C.left D.finished
A.so B.or C.but D.and
A.good B.free C.terrible D.short
A.still B.nearly C.hardly D.probably
A.real B.practical C.immediate D.extra
A.wonderful B.crazy C.expensive D.necessary
A.house B.school C.office D.farm
A.suggested B.risked C.enjoyed D.missed
A.meeting B.testing C.learning D.interviewing
A.excited B.nervous C.happy D.shocked
A.stand for B.hold back C.believe in D.look after
A.teacher B.luck C.time D.ability
A.wasted B.ignored C.picked up D.put in
A.answer B.grade C.pay D.gift
A.hope B.forget C.worry D.promise
A.different B.important C.hard D.interesting
A.grateful B.sorry C.polite D.useful
As a teacher.I often make it a rule that when we are on a field trip,there will be no talking as we enter a building.This rule to entering any place,whether it is a cinema,a church,a theatre, or any other place.
Once,in New York City,I took my class to see a(n) near Times Square.When we arrived at the theatre,there were about twenty other classes outside waiting to get in.The students from the other schools were not and there was pandemonium(乌烟瘴气).I told my students to stay in a line and keep .I told them that we would not carry ourselves like those other .Soon we started to file into the theatre,and it was very disorganized.There was a lady trying to the groups and get them to their seats, students were everywhere and really knew where to go.My class,observing our rule,walked in in two single-file lines.We stood near the door behind everyone else,and we .All of a sudden,the lady who was noticed us and she walked our direction.She asked the students the teacher was for our group, and I raised my .She asked,“Very, very nice to meet you.Come this way.”We were led into the theatre, ,and we were given front-row seats.
Sometimes for others may not seem like it is going to have an effect,especially when you no one around who is taking manners into .However,that is usually the time when such actions will be most appreciated and recognized.
A.leads B.applies C.turns D.belongs
A.play B.lady C.teacher D.exhibition
A.sorted out B.settled down C.turned away D.lined up
A.behaving B.listening C.concentrating D.watching
A.order B.contact C.watch D.time
A.places B.seats C.classes D.teachers
A.scold B.dismiss C.attract D.organize
A.and B.but C.so D.while
A.anyone B.nobody C.everyone D.somebody
A.anxiously B.immediately C.quietly D.hurriedly
A.passed B.chatted C.rushed D.waited
A.in trouble B.on guard C.in charge D.on business
A.in B.to C.for D.under
A.how B.where C.what D.whether
A.voice B.arm C.head D.hand
A.finally B.somehow C.first D.instead
A.respect B.love C.concern D.support
A.receive B.visit C.recognize D.meet
A.practice B.effect C.account D.operation
A.urgent B.kind C.legal D.firm