Mother’s Day was coming,but John had been visiting customers.He was now in a small town just outside a flower shop and he knew what to do.
He went into the shop and saw a young man 36 the clerk to sell him some roses for six dollars,but the clerk just explained that roses were 37 and that his money was not enough. The clerk looked up at John, 38 her head.Something inside of John was 39 by the boy’ s voice.John had been 40 with his business,so he looked at the clerk and 41 mouthed that he would pay for the roses.
The clerk told the young man to get the roses for six dollars. The young man almost jumped into the 42 and ran from the store with the 43 .It was 44 the extra dollars just to see that kind of excitement.
John ordered his own flowers and made sure that the 45 would include a note telling his mother how much he loved her.He drove away from the shop,feeling very 46 .He caught a traffic light about two blocks away. 47 he waited at the light,he saw the young boy walking down the sidewalk.He watched him cross the street and enter a park through two huge gates.Suddenly,he 48 that it wasn’t a park but a cemetery(公墓).
Soon, The light 49,and John slowly crossed the intersection.He 50 and on an impuise(冲动)got out and began to follow the boy.The young man stopped by a small monument and went to his 51 . He began to cry after he carefully 52 the roses on the grave.He stared at the little boy’s heaving body and listened to his crying.
John turned with 53 _,and walked back to his car.He drove 54 to the shop and told the clerk he would take the flowers 55 .He wanted to tell his mother one more time just how much he loved her.
A.begging B.ordering C.forcing D.urging
A.cheap B.worthwhile C.expensive D.special
A.shaking B.waving C.nodding D.holding
A.sensed B.touched C.hurt D.lightened
A.influenced B.ruined C.buried D.blessed
A.loudly B.silently C.gently D.calmly
A.river B.air C.lake D.hole
A.money B.basket C.flowers D.cards
A.worth B.cost C.saved D.wasted
A.delivery B.message C.transportation D.export
A.inspired B.disappointed C.good D.relaxed
A.Before B.As C.Since D.After
A.remembered B.found C.discovered D.realized
A.flashed B.changed C.disappeared D.shone
A.drove back B.pulled over C.broke down D.settled down
A.arms B.palms C.feet D.knees
A.laid B.removed C.set D.decorated
A.laughter B.astonishment C.tears D.happiness
A.slowly B.quickly C.carefully D.excitedly
A.in turn B.in return C.in future D.in person
A daughter thought life was unpromising to her and complained to her father about it. She did not know how she was going to 21 and wanted to give up. She was 22 of fighting and struggling. It seemed as if one problem was just solved before a new one 23 .
Her father, a cook, took her to the 24 . He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high 25 . Soon the pots came to a 26 . In one he placed carrots, in the second he placed eggs, and the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
The daughter sucked her teeth and 27 waited, asking repeatedly what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he turned off the 28 . He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he spooned the coffee out and placed it in another. Turning to her he asked, “Darling, what do you see?”
“Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” she replied.
He brought her closer and asked her to 29 the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the 30 , she observed the hard-boiled egg! Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee. She smiled 31 she tasted its rich flavor. She humbly asked, “What does it mean, Father?”
He explained that each of them had faced the same 32 , boiling water, but each 33 differently. The carrot went in 34 and hard. But after being subjected to the boiling water, it 35 and became weak. The egg had been 36 . Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But after sitting 37 the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, 38 . After they were in the boiling water, they had 39 the water.
“Which are you?” he asked his daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, 40 do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?”
A.make out B.make it C.make up D.make through
A.typical B.conscious C.tired D.warned
A.raised B.arose C.disappeared D.faded
A.room B.market C.kitchen D.grocery
A.shelf B.temperature C.fire D.table
A.boil B.cool C.hot D.smoke
A.happily B.calmly C.casually D.impatiently
A.lights B.burners C.tap D.water
A.see B.carry C.feel D.fetch
A.shell B.pack C.bag D.cover
A.since B.as C.before D.if
A.occasion B.point C.variety D.adversity
A.reflected B.answered C.abandoned D.reacted
A.stable B.weak C.strong D.sensitive
A.softened B.widened C.shortened D.sharpened
A.half-done B.easily-broken C.easily-got D.hard-boiled
A.over B.for C.through D.on
A.however B.otherwise C.besides D.moreover
A.melted B.absorbed C.polluted D.changed
A.what B.how C.when D.why
My son Joey was born with badly twisted 11____ .The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk 12 ____but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were spent in 13____ .casts and braces. By the time he was eight, you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him 14____ .
The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during 15____,and Joey would jump right in and run and play, too. We 16____told him that he probably wouldn't be able to 17____ as well as the other children. So he didn't know.
In seventh grade he decided to 18____ for the cross-country team. Every day he 19 ____ with the team. He worked harder and ran more than any of the others-four to five miles a day ~~perhaps he sensed that the 20____ that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him. Although the entire team runs, only the 21 ____seven runners have the potential to score points for the 22____ .We didn't tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn't know.
He 23____to run four to five miles a day. Every day24____ the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was 25____ .So I went to look for him after school. I found him running all alone. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy (呆滞)from his 26____ .Yet he looked straight ahead and 27____ running. We never told him he couldn't run four miles with a 103-degree fever.So he didn't know.
Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were 28____ .Joey was number six on the 29____.Joey had made the team. He was in seventh grade-the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn't 30____ to make the team. We never told him he couldn't do it We never told him he couldn't do it...so he didn't know. Hejust did it
A.hands B.mouth C.body D.feet
A.freely B.fluently C.normally D.strangely
A.treatment B.school C.dark D.silence
A.study B.walk C.read D.stand
A.holiday B.rest C.winter D.play
A.never B.often C.always D.still
A.talk B.study C.read D.run
A.break out B.go out C.give out D.runout
A.trained B.struggled C.fight D.study
A.scores B.abilities C.standards D.dreams
A.last B.strongest C.top D.number
A.family B.country C.school D.grade
A.started B.refused C.liked D.continued
A.though B.still C.then D.even
A.surprised B.worried C.sad D.nervous
A.running B.sweat C.fever D.feet
A.kept B.stopped C.began D.forgot
A.called B.made C.spelt D.read
A.ground B.team C.list D.wall
A.decide B.expect C.promise D.refuse
For many 36in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their 38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for 39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the 40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and 41 the floor . 42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash , 43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get 44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not 45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively 46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ; 47 younger students , offered by most schools 48 a small fee ; 49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are 51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in 52 money towards college or other 53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a 54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree 55 .
A.adults B.teens C.babies D.elders
A.freedom B.pride C.happiness D.excitement
A.parents B.teachers C.friends D.schools
A.the others B.another C.the other D.others
A.completion B.performance C.end D.success
A.watering B.washing C.sweeping D.removing
A.Cruelty B.Coldness C.Usefulness D.Kindness
A.in B.on C.by D.for
A.dollars B.money C.cash D.fees
A.satisfied B.ready C.qualified D.allowed
A.little B.much C.more D.no
A.helping B.training C.tutoring D.informing
A.in need of B.in return for C.with the purpose of D.as a result of
A.and B.but C.so D.yet
A.As for B.Because of C.in spite of D.But for
A.used to B.expert at C.looking forward to D.incapable of
A.spending B.earning C.saving D.collecting
A.future B.present C.past D.last
A.characteristic B.weakness C.merit D.symbol
A.lifestyle B.attitude C.habit D.thinking
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning.Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history.Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30.Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre.See Broken Window at 1:30.The workers will be at 3:45.For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world.Delicious and not expensive.Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year.Get your tickets at the gate.It might be cold… don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US.Concert tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College.
You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________.
A.at Central Park on Saturday B.at the front entrance of City Hall C.at the ballgame D.at 5:00 p.m
A.your beautiful walk B.your comfortable shoes C.your worries D.your learning about local history
A.is in the afternoon B.is at the gate C.might be cold D.is outside
A.“The Zoo” is an Australian rock group B.“The Zoo” are going to meet their American audience for the last time C.“The Zoo” will appear at 8:00 p.m D.“The Zoo” will perform in front of college students
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的A,B,C,D四个选项中,选出合适填入对应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.
Walking up to a department store’s cloth counter, a(n) 26 young woman said,“I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”
“Only one 27 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk.
Not to be 28 back by the funny words, the woman said,” That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.”
With 29 written all over his face, the clerk 30 measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly(戏弄地 ), 31 forward to receive his “ 32”.
The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and 33 to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she 34 .
He was no 35 disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 36 when others do not 37 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be 38 .These three particular 39 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:
1.Expect too much 40 .When others say,“Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be 41 . It is a gift!
2.Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 42 your joy with others.
3. Expect not to be 43 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. 44 them and move on.
Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 45 right away!
A.tricky B.attractive C.ugly D.generous
A.kiss B.pay C.dollar D.cent
A.moved B.forced C.fought D.taken
A.happiness B.enjoyment C.expectation D.courage
A.hurriedly B.slowly C.patiently D.curiously
A.setting B.sitting C.leaning D.taking
A.reward B.payment C.bonus D.money
A.tended B.paid C.pointed D.nodded
A.smiled B.begged C.waved D.thought
A.wonder B.use C.good D.doubt
A.encouraged B.disappointed C.annoyed D.surprised
A.live up to B.go against C.go without D.hope for
A.set B.made C.dropped D.completed
A.reasonable B.proper C.unimportant D.unrealistic
A.profit B.kiss C.appreciation D.disappointment
A.happy B.sad C.angry D.excited
A.spare B.share C.make D.control
A.put down B.let down C.taken down D.thrown down
A.Forgive B.Punish C.Blame D.Praise
A.happiness B.encouragement C.excitement D.pride