I decided not to bring in home any other things with the words Made in China on a dark Monday, two days after last Christmas, though I still keep some in my house.
At work my boss, Mr. White, points out that I am ___36__ myself if I think I have been __37_____ Chinese products, in spite of the obvious facts in daily life.
“Chinese ___38___ are everywhere,” he says, “You can’t avoid those, no matter how hard you try, it is impossible.”
That is the __39____, which I have been considering for months, since I have kept the American car with the Chinese ___40__ in it. This week I was __41___ again of the difficulty of avoiding China when I bought earrings from a local artist. I was feeling pleased with myself ___42_____ I got home and noticed the gift box made in China.
My boss continues, “You know what you are doing? You are ___43__ your dependence on China, not __44___ it,” he says, “You are just cheating yourself.”
The boss, a frequent complainer, doesn’t slow down when I ___45___ to stop him to ___46___ that I am writing a __47____ of stories on the boycott for the business magazine.
“Maybe you can ___48____ it a year without Chinese products, ___49_____ sooner or later you will even ___50___ Chinese dishes,” the nice boss says, “There is no getting around it.”
I ____51____ at him as he turns to leave, quite ___52____.
“Thanks for your support,” I say to his ___53____.
The year is nearly half over. I can ___54_____without them. ___55___, it is a little inconvenient to live without a DVD player, a DV camera or a printer made in China. But a better question might be: How hard could it be to live without Made in China with the whole family?
A．fooling B．persuading C．beating D．enjoying
A．keeping B．accepting C．avoiding D．admitting
A．advertising B．items C．materials D．business
A．story B．plan C．suggestion D．point
A．parts B．engines C．wheels D．goods
A．asked B．reminded C．troubled D．puzzled
A．as B．when C．since D．until
A．delaying B．losing C．catching D．lacking
A．escaping B．obeying C．objecting D．hating
A．mean B．manage C．try D．intend
A．describe B．suggest C．declare D．state
A．copy B．book C．set D．series
A．do B．get C．make D．have
A．but B．or C．and D．for
A．wash B．break C．serve D．enjoy
A．laugh B．glance C．nod D．stare
A．annoyed B．surprised C．delighted D．satisfied
A．honor B．back C．kindness D．face
A．work B．rescue C．survive D．stay
A．Finally B．Honestly C．Generally D．Directly
It was my birthday last Thursday. I decided to 36 by inviting a few friends out to supper. I chose a restaurant in a 37 part of town. It is one of my favorite restaurants because the food is good and the waiters are friendly. It is 38 ever crowded, because not many people know about it, so it is not usually 39 to book(预定) a table. In any case, Thursday is not a busy evening 40 .
When we entered the restaurant, we were surprised to find it completely 41 . I looked around but no 42 was free. One of the waiters recognized me. He came across and explained the situation. “A party of tourists(旅游团) came in about half an hour ago,” he said. “It was like an invasion (侵略). 43 the place was full! We can hardly manage (对付，应付).”
The waiter then pointed to a table in the corner. “The people there are about to 44 ,” he said. “Just hold on and you’ll 45 a place there.” He was right. Fifteen minutes later, the people 46 the corner table paid their 47 , got up and left. I led my friends across and we all sat down.
48 , our table was almost out of sight. We tried to call the attention of the waiter who sent us there, 49 he, like all the other waiters, was 50 with the party of tourists. They ordered lots of food. At last, an hour later, the tourists were finishing their meal and looking very 51 with life. The waiter, now very tired, appeared at our table. I advised my friends about the best dishes and finally the waiter went off with our 52 .
A few moments later he returned to our table. We could tell from his face that he had 53 news for us. 54 a little sorry he told us that there was no meat or fish. “All we can 55 you,” he said, “is an omelet (煎蛋卷) !”
A．remember B．congratulate C．memorize D．celebrate
A．calm B．quiet C．busy D．faraway
A．hardly B．often C．hard D．always
A．important B．possible C．necessary D．certain
A．as usual B．in fact C．as before D．in all
A．full B．empty C．free D．quiet
A．person B．table C．waiter D．friend
A．Happily B．Luckily C．Suddenly D．Hopefully
A．start B．end C．leave D．pay
A．find B．take C．wait D．see
A．by B．at C．beside D．near
A．money B．drink C．food D．bill
A．Luckily B．Normally C．Unluckily D．Angrily
A．but B．so C．yet D．and
A．easy B．busy C．strict D．satisfied
A．excited B．tired C．disappointed D．pleased
A．order B．foods C．dishes D．money
A．good B．bad C．valuable D．pleasant
A．Remaining B．Seeing C．Looking D．Finding
A．find B．sell C．offer D．bring
The “Doorman”
On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a 36 beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us．Regardless of his 37 , he greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters whispered, "Mom, he 38 " After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look 39 the dirt．We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many 40 him．Seeing this rudeness truly upset me．The day I became a mother, I had decided to set a good 41 for my children．Yet sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was tough. When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills（晕车药） in the truck．With the windiest trip ___42__ , the kids needed them, so I 43 myself from the meal and went to get them．
Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple．They rushed past him without even acknowledging his 44 . Letting them in first, I said a loud "thank you" to him as I __45__．
When I returned, we talked a bit．He said he was not allowed inside 46 he purchased food．I went back and told my family his 47 .Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich．The kids looked 48 as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman" , they smiled．When it was time to 49 our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal．Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily．He then 50 his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted．I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of 51 .What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the " doorman" a 52 . He pulled away, with tears 53 down his face．
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought．While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude．I said thanks to a man who had 54 held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that 55 to teach my children by example．
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A．heavy B．long C．messy D．grey
A．service B．appearance C．status D．attitude
A．smokes B．smiles C．sniffs D．smells
A．beyond B．over C．around D．into
A．hated B．ignored C．missed D．refused
A．target B．rule C．record D．example
A．before B．after C．backward D．ahead
A．excused B．freed C．prevented D．stopped
A．company B．presence C．effort D．attempt
A．quitted B．marched C．exited D．approached
A．before B．unless C．though D．since
A．story B．order C．experience D．demand
A．concerned B．shocked C．puzzled D．bored
A．make B．start C．take D．continue
A．held out B．turned out C．carried out D．gave out
A．approval B．affection C．sympathy D．gratitude
A．hug B．nod C．lift D．clap
A．slipping B．streaming C．rushing D．breaking
A．firmly B．constantly C．simply D．politely
A．journey B．wisdom C．opportunity D．coincidence
Years ago, a Southern woman was in one of my workshops. When asked to tell a story that 36 her character (品质), she described an 37 when she was 5. She was at her grandfather’s house 38 up in a beautiful white skirt and new gloves , 39 as she could be.
Her grandfather told her she could go into the 40 and get herself a cookie. Next to the cookies was a pile of coins. Sure that no one was 41 , she took one of the coins, too.
When she42 with her cookie, her grandfather asked her to show him her 43 . She held out only her left hand 44 , and he said, “Show me the other hand.” When she unwillingly did 45 , showing the coin, she saw 46in her grandfather’s eyes.
He paused a moment and then47 her up, saying, “Darling, you can have anything in the world that I have, but it breaks my heart that you’d ever 48 it.” Some 50 years later, this story of how her grandfather gave her the gift of 49 still brought tears to her eyes.
Few things have as large an influence on 50 the values of a child as the strong pain of lovingly administered shame (羞愧). It helps judge right from wrong and gives a 51 emotional (感情的) dimension to moral (道德的) and character issues.
Kids, and adults for that matter, learn from their 52 . Parents, teachers and coworkers can remind them of their moral responsibilities without shaming or 53 them.
What we can’t do is just let 54 go, unless we want to send the message that’s okay. What we allow, we 55 . And we should never encourage anything other than moral excellence.
A．changed B．affected C．formed D．built
A．occasion B．adventure C．accident D．incident
A．put B．brought C．dressed D．held
A．proud B．patient C．creative D．absurd
A．restaurant B．supermarket C．kitchen D．shop
A．looking B．passing C．following D．listening
A．fled B．returned C．arrived D．continued
A．hands B．coins C．cookies D．gloves
A．quickly B．politely C．cautiously D．suddenly
A．also B．so C．even D．though
A．disappointment B．surprise C．excitement D．pleasure
A．sent B．called C．took D．hugged
A．possess B．steal C．hide D．sell
A．confidence B．determination C．honesty D．courage
A．shaping B．judging C．destroying D．acquiring
A．different B．similar C．practical D．powerful
A．experiences B．mistakes C．adventures D．books
A．troubling B．endangering C．hurting D．cheating
A．misbehaviors B．faults C．burdens D．sufferings
A．encourage B．agree C．adjust D．refuse
A couple were having a wedding All of their friends and family came to see the lovely 1 and all had a wonderful time. The bride was 2 in her white wedding gown and the groom was very handsome .Everyone could tell that the3 they had for each other was true
A few months later ,the wife came to the husband with a4 ,“Each of us will write a list of things we find a bit5 with the other person ,Then ,we can tale about how we can6 them and make our lives happier”The husband 7 ,So they went to think of the things that annoyed them about the other
The next morning ,at the breakfast table ,they decided they would go over their 8
“I’ll start ”said the wife ,She 9 her list , It had many items on it ,enough to fill three pages , As she started reading the list of the little annoyances ,she noticed 10 were starting to appear in her husband’s eyes.
“What’s wrong?”she asked “Nothing,”the husband replied ,“11 reading your list,”
The wife continued to read until she had read all three 12 to her hushand.
“Now, It’s your 13 and then we’ll talk about the things on both of our lists,”she said happily
14 the husband stated，“I don’t have anything on my list , I shink you are 15 the way that you are , I don’t want you to change anything for me , I wouldn’t want to try and 16 anything about you.”
The wife , 17 by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his 18 of her,turned her head and wept.
In lire, there are enough times when we are disappointed. Depressed and annoyed , We don’t really have to go 19 them. We have a wonderful world that is rull of beauty ,light and promist Ehy not see the 20 things before us?
A．house B．decoration C．ceremony D．church
A．attractive B．nervous C．serious D．strict
A．manner B．love C．attitude D．behavior
A．preparation B．commitment C．shame D．suggestion
A．annoying B．exciting C．interesting D．puzzling
A．adopt B．possess C．fasten D．fix
A．agreed B．refused C．left D．listened
A．celebration B．dictation C．lists D．document
A．threw away B．took out C．cut out D．let out
A．waves B．tears C．lights D．blames
A．keep on B．put on C．call on D．blames
A．attacks B．items C．annoyances D．pages
A．duty B．business C．turn D．problem
A．Roughly B．Calmly C．Angrily D．Clumsily
A．outgoing B．careful C．perfect D．beautiful
A．predict B．advocate C．abuse D．change
A．touched B．disappointed C．shocked D．threatened
A．assistance B．guidance C．acceptance D．annoyance
A．taking away B．replying to C．talking about D．looking for
A．messy B．fantastic C．random D．relevant
One day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground. The woman _36__ a little boy in a red coat and said: “That is my son __37__ is moving smoothly down the slide (滑板)”. “What a lovely boy!” the man replied. Then he went __38__ saying, “That is my daughter on the bike. She is __39__ a white dress”.
After a while, the man looked at his __40__ and called to the girl in white, “Shall we go home, Mary?” “Only five __41__ minutes, Dad, please?” little Mary cried. The man __42__ and Mary went on riding her bike happily. Five minutes passed soon. The father __43__ and called again to his daughter: “It’s time __44__ now, Mary?” Again, Mary pleaded (恳求), “Give me more minutes, Dad. __45__ five more minutes, OK?” The man smiled and said: “OK.”
The __46__ responded, “You are surely a patient father.” __47__ in thought, the man said nothing. However, after a __48__, he smiled and then said: “Her elder brother Tom was killed by a __49__ driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never __50__ much time with Tom and now I would give anything for just five more minutes with him. I wouldn’t make the same __51__ with Mary. She thinks she has five more minutes to ride her bike. The __52__ is that I get five more minutes to watch her play. Life sometimes __53__ too suddenly. ”
Yes, life is all about making priorities (优先考虑的事), and what are your priorities? Don’t always __ 54__ excuses for your not being able to accompany your family members or your friends. Give someone you are __55__ five more minutes of your time today!
A．pointed to B．looked up C．shouted at D．argued with
A．which B．who C．/ D．whose
A．in B．up C．on D．out
A．wearing B．putting C．folding D．glaring
A．feet B．watch C．honey D．gift
A．less B．illegal C．latter D．more
A．nodded B．shook C．refused D．shocked
A．put down B．stood up C．cut down D．picked up
A．going B．gone C．went D．to go
A．Too B．Immediately C．Clearly D．Just
A．woman B．man C．girl D．boy
A．Reacted B．Frightened C．Lost D．Rebuilt
A．rank B．while C．reality D．shelter
A．social B．drunk C．suitable D．unfair
A．spent B．wasted C．exploded D．fed
A．ride B．ground C．mistake D．preparations
A．chance B．truth C．injury D．glory
A．harvests B．ignores C．changes D．orders
A．operate B．question C．make D．purchase
A．proud of B．beneficial to C．worried about D．devoted to