I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked. “If you have the time,” I said. “My time is eternity(永恒),” God smiled, “What questions do you have(36)_________for me?” “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answered, “That they (37)__________ bored with childhood, they rush to grow up, and then long to be children(38)_________. That they lost their health to make money… and then lost their money to restore their (39)__________. Then by thinking anxiously (40)__________ the future, they forget the (41)___________, so that they live in neither the present nor future. That they live as if they will never die, and die (42)__________ they had never lived.” God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a while.
And then I asked, “(43)__________ a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to(44) ___________?” He answered, “To learn they (45)__________make anyone love them. All they can do is to let themselves love(46)____________. To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that it only(47)___________ a few seconds to open profound(深的) wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal (48)__________. To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is the one who need the (49)___________. To learn that there are people who love them(50)____________, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their(51)___________. To learn that two people can look at the same thing and (52)___________ it differently. To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one(53)____________, but they must also forgive themselves.”
“Thank you for your(54)___________,” I said humbly. “Is there anything else you would like(55)_____________ to know?” God smiled and said, “Just to know that I am always here.”
A.in life B.by heart C.at hand D.in mind
A.run B.live C.get D.prove
A.either B.too C.further D.again
A.life B.health C.lives D.spirits
A.about B.in C.for D.over
A.children B.living C.time D.present
A.so that B.in order that C.as though D.in case
A.As B.For C.About D.By
A.listen B.study C.learn D.attend
A.can’t B.won’t C.needn’t D.mustn’t
A.others B.anyone C.everyone D.someone
A.gets B.has C.spends D.takes
A.it B.them C.themselves D.these
A.best B.least C.last D.health
A.mainly B.lovely C.dearly D.fairly
A.words B.expressions C.ideas D.feelings
A.see B.watch C.regard D.treat
A.other B.another C.of them D.itself
A.time B.word C.belief D.kindness
A.me B.your humankind C.your life D.your children
I met Ryan, a young man with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), in my biology class. My simple "Hello!" and his cheerful reply were the 36 to our friendship from the first day of school. There was a time when Ryan was not able to come to school. He was in a great deal of 37 after having a surgery on his legs, but he 38 his sufferings from everyone.
In our junior year, we found that we didn't 39a single class. This was not a problem, though. We just talked a little more in the hallway 40 passing periods. That year seemed to fly by. One day, Ryan asked me to hold the torch (火炬) runner's flag that would 41 the spot where Ryan would 42 his Olympic torch run. He gently explained that he would be honored 43 I would accept this position for him. The Olympic committee sent a letter saying that the person that holds the flag for him must be someone 44 to him. He said I was the only true friend he had 45 made that talked to HIM and not to his wheel chair. How could I 46 such a request?
On the morning of June 5th, as I walked down the sidewalk, my heart 47 and my mind became a factory of questions. I kept wondering how everything was going to happen and how Ryan would 48 the huge crowd of thousands of people.
After the van arrived, the other runners got out and lined up outside the van, chanting his name, "Ryan! Ryan!" Then all of the people 49in, “Ryan! Ryan!” The lift then lowered Ryan to the ground. There he was, in all his 50 .
It all became slow motion at the sight of the arriving torch. The runner lit Ryan's torch and then Ryan began his 51 . As he took off down the street, the chanting became louder and louder. The 52 filled the air and even I felt like I was on cloud number nine. I could not have been any prouder of Ryan! He 53 this moment in time --a historic moment--a moment that he was a part of and 54 me to be a part of, too.
Mr. Weinheimer, the next torch runner, bent over and gave Ryan a hug. That moment will last in time forever. It symbolized the whole 55 of the flame: love, excitement, enthusiasm, brotherhood, and life of any man. The flame united us all and showed that love is really what makes this small world go around after all.
A.solutions B.keys C.routes D.responses
A.danger B.fear C.pain D.puzzle
A.hid B.prevented C.released D.relieved
A.change B.miss C.attend D.share
A.except B.for C.during D.before
A.mark B.test C.number D.decorate
A.cover B.begin C.continue D.lead
A.while B.although C.if D.unless
A.polite B.kind C.grateful D.important
A.ever B.never C.also D.even
A.admit B.refuse C.make D.repeat
A.ached B.raced C.stopped D.sank
A.explain to B.differ from C.respond to D.call on
A.joined B.stepped C.poured D.broke
A.potential B.preference C.glory D.surprise
A.training B.journey C.life D.struggle
A.anxiety B.satisfaction C.harmony D.excitement
A.deserved B.recalled C.treasured D.chose
A.promised B.encouraged C.allowed D.followed
A.mystery B.power C.information D.meaning
China is known as a country of etiquette (礼节) and ceremonies. Here is an interesting story that shows this. Once upon a time, a man 36 on a long trip to visit his friend and took a swan as a gift. But the swan 37 from its cage on the way and when he tried to 38 it, he got hold of nothing but a 39 . Instead of returning home, he continued his 40 taking the swan feather with him. When his friend received this 41 gift, he was deeply moved. And the 42 ‘The gift is nothing much, but it’s the thought that counts.’ was 43 far and wide.
Chinese used to 44 one hand in the other in front of the chest as a salute. This 45 has a history of more than 2,000 years but nowadays it is 46 used except on the Spring Festival. And shaking hands is more popular and 47 on formal occasions. Bowing was often used by people in a 48 position such as subordinates(下属), students, and attendants. 49 at present Chinese youngsters tend to simply nod as a greeting.
It is common social practice to 50 the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar. When you start a talk 51a stranger, topics such as weather, food, or 52 are a good choice to break the ice. With a 53 , a chat about current affairs, sports, the stock market or his job usually goes 54 . Similar to Western customs, you should be 55in asking a woman private questions. However, talking about her job or family life will never put you into danger.
A.got B.made C.took D.went
A.ran B.kept C.escaped D.avoided
A.catch B.chase C.follow D.trace
A.cage B.feather C.swan D.man
A.visit B.adventure C.journey D.expedition
A.unexpected B.good C.sudden D.accidental
A.warning B.sentence C.word D.saying
A.expanded B.spread C.extended D.increased
A.take B.put C.cup D.set
A.culture B.hobby C.habit D.tradition
A.often B.seldom C.always D.usually
A.appropriate B.satisfactory C.important D.practical
A.upper B.old C.lower D.young
A.And B.But C.Then D.Moreover
A.introduce B.devote C.lead D.leave
A.by B.in C.on D.with
A.marriage B.hobbies C.income D.ages
A.boy B.girl C.humans D.man
A.smoothly B.suddenly C.unfortunately D.expectedly
A.quick B.wise C.cautious D.free
完型填空 (共20小题每小题1分,总分20分)从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods __16__ she realized that she was lost.
Sitting on a rock and __17__ what to do, she began crying. After a while. She__18__ to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. __19__ it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and __20__ stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out the door and back to the __21__. Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a __22__.
The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy __23__ that his mistrees(女主人)was in danger. He jumped __24__ a window, breaking the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldn’t find his mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a __25__ scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He __26__ the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking __27__ into the air, the dog __28__ through the woods until he found the __29__ . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his __30__ , he saw his mistress’ blue shirt in the distance. He __31__ over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was __32__.
When she opened her eyes and __33__ her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you __34__ me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of __35__. That night Laddy had a hero’s supper: a huge meal of steak
A.before B.since C.while D.as
A.wondering B.forgetting C.remembering D.regretting
A.preferred B.expected C.failed D.decided
A.When B.Until C.If D.Because
A.carelessly B.cautiously C.hopelessly D.unwillingly
A.trees B.bushes C.woods D.grasses
A.stream B.rock C.tree D.house
A.found B.sensed C.heard D.smelt
A.at B.through C.in D.onto
A.terrible B.strange C.pleasant D.familiar
A.missed B.discovered C.followed D.ignored
A.calmly B.loudly C.merrily D.gently
A.searched B.wandered C.looked D.travelled
A.window B.girl C.house D.hero
A.satisfaction B.disappointment C.embarrassment D.delight
A.jumped B.climbed C.walked D.flew
A.awake B.abandoned C.available D.asleep
A.spotted B.watched C.observed D.saw
A.disturbed B.comforted C.rescued D.scared
A.pain B.shock C.sorrow D.relief
I grew up in a small town and the main entertainment was Friday night high school football. It was just a sleepy little town where parents wanted to raise their children away from36_ and danger of a big city, and where teenagers like me _37_ leaving to find something bigger and better.
All that 38 _ one summer night. My friend Lisa, Kim and Tyler held a party for my eighteenth birthday at Lisa’s house. As they kept _39_ alcohol to me, I was pretty drunk. I asked Tyler to take me home. With some 40 _ , we made it out to his car and drove home. News came next morning. Kim, my friend 41__ we were five years old, was killed in a car accident. That night after Tyler and I left, Kim, who was _42__ more drunk than me, got into her car and 43_ towards the highway to go home, She was driving on the wrong side of the road and never saw the truck coming. The driver didn’t see her _44_ to avoid the car. They hit head on. Kim died immediately, and the driver was thrown 45_ the truck windshield(挡风玻璃)and died a week later.
Whenever I 46_ back on that day, I can’t help thinking that it was my 47 to drink so much that night, otherwise things would be different. I know Kim 48_ the choice to drink and drive that night , but a part of me will always feel 49 _for what happened.
I may not change the 50_ with my story, but I do hope that I can make people 51 the responsibility that they have to themselves and others by 52 it. Don’t ever think that your choices are yours __53 .Every choice is like a stone dropped into 54 water-each ripple(波纹)represents someone who your choice 55 . That’s quite an influence, isn’t it?
A.death B.fashion C.crime D.challenge
A.succeeded in B.dreamed of C.applied for D.approved of
A.happened B.continued C.changed D.remained
A.sending B.delivering C.taking D.handing
A.pleasure B.difficulty C.hope D.method
A.before B.until C.when D.since
A.constantly B.frequently C.clearly D.equally
A.headed B.walked C.pushed D.fled
A.in trouble B.in time C.in danger D.in place
A.above B.below C.into D.through
A.turn B.hold C.right D.get
A.desire B.fault C.right D.chance
A.faced B.avoided C.regretted D.made
A.responsible B.disappointed C.embarrassed D.sensitive
A.town B.party C.world D.environment
A.explain B.escape C.limit D.realize
A.remembering B.sharing C.declaring D.stopping
A.alone B.finally C.apart D.perhaps
A.affects B.inspires C.attracts D.benefits
Mrs. White was a wealthy lady. She lived 36 in a large comfortable house where her children and grandchildren came to visit her frequently. However, she was 37 . She spent a lot of time thinking about her 38 and about her dead husband. Her children 39 about her and asked Dr. Green to see her.
Mrs. Green was an experienced doctor. She knew old people became upset in their ways and didn’t like to 40 what to do. She decided to get to know Mrs. White before she said anything. During the visit, Dr. Green asked Mrs White to give her a 41 of the house. Mrs. White was 42 her house and happily agreed. As they walked from room to room, Dr. Green 43 that there were a lot of violets (紫罗兰) in every window. She asked, “__44 _ do you have so many violets?” Mrs White replied, “ I love these 45 and they 46 so fast that I have more and more. When the tour of the house was over, Dr. Green said, “I have one suggestion to make. Whenever you 47a friend or a neighbor that is 48in bed or getting married, give 49 one of your violets.”
Mrs White said 50 about the doctor’s advice and for a few months 51 her visit, she didn’t give away any of her violets. Then one day she was invited to the 52 of her neighbor's daughter. She put a ribbon(丝带) on one of her potted plants and took it to the party. Later one of her friends was sick so she took a violet plant and took it to the hospital. 53 she began to give more and more of her potted violets to her neighbors. Over the years she 54 so many that she became known as the “ 55 lady”.
A.well B.alone C.quietly D.happily
A.cheerful B.delighted C.unhappy D.disappointed
A.money B.children C.big house D.old age
A.talked B.thought C.worried D.learned
A.be told B.be ordered C.be wanted D.be invited
A.tour B.view C.sight D.picture
A.proud of B.familiar with C.interested in D.anxious about
A.looked B.showed C.noticed D.watched
A.How B.Why C.When D.Where
A.rooms B.windows C.children D.flowers
A.ask B.get C.hear D.want
A.ill B.sad C.excited D.pleased
A.it B.me C.you D.them
A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
A.before B.after C.during D.until
A.lecture B.graduation C.celebration D.wedding
A.Usually B.Continuously C.Gradually D.Regularly
A.sold out B.gave away C.grew D.kept on
A.old B.violet C.rich D.famous