He was struggling(费劲) to tie his shoes. I was struggling with whether I should help him.
I did, and he was grateful.
“Thank you,” he said.
“I’m glad I could help. I just thought it would be easier for me to reach,” I said.
He was a disabled man, and forced to look down most of the time. His arms and legs were twisted(扭曲的) terribly, and he couldn’t do what the rest of us would consider easy tasks. He always managed to look up to see how you reacted(反应) to his words, however. He had a big smile, making me feel comfortable.
I was still on my knees by his wheelchair.
“ Nice shoes,” he said.
“Thanks. No one ever complimented me on them before,” I said.
“No one has the same view of the world as I do,” he replied.
“Tell me about the world as you see it,” I said smiling.
“Most people can see if someone is comfortable with them or not in their eyes. I see it in their feet.” he said. “If people keep moving their feet, I just let them go, because I know they’re impatient with me. I don’t want to make people uncomfortable.
“What about me? I asked.
“I could see your compassion. And then you came down to my level. I was the one who was nervous.” he said. “I don’t normally have someone look me in the eye.”
“They don’t know what they’re missing,” I told him.
“My old face is nothing to brag(自夸) about.” he said.
“But that smile is so big.”
Yes, and it’s not only a big smile but an attitude.The disabled man knew people were impatient mostly by their _________.
A.words | B.eyes | C.feet | D.smile |
The unlined word compassion is the closet in meaning to ___________.
A.attention | B.pity | C.trust | D.duty |
We learn that the disabled man _________.
A.had great difficulty looking after himself |
B.always asked people for help |
C.couldn’t have a big smile |
D.liked to talk about people’s shoes |
The writer felt comfortable because _________.
A.he had a nice talk to the man |
B.the man looked him in the eye |
C.he didn’t move his feet before the man |
D.the man had a big smile on the face |
We can infer from the passage that _________.
A.the disable man had something wrong with his mind |
B.not many people went down to the man’s level |
C.the man was good at telling people about the world |
D.the writer would not give the man move help |
Who touched the hearts of Chinese people in the past year? Luo Yang, 51, the father of China’s carrier jet, who devoted his whole life to the aircraft industry, is no doubt one such person.
Luo was the head of production for the new J-15 fighter. On November 25, he was joining in fighter jet landing exercises for the Liaoning as usual. Shortly after the successful landing of the J-15, Luo experienced a sudden heart attack. He was soon sent to the hospital but the doctors couldn’t save his life.
Luo was given an award for his special contribution(贡献)to the country by China Central Television on February 19.
As general manager of the Shenyang Aircraft Corp, Luo didn’t use his power to improve the quality of his life. He gave up the chance to move into a new apartment. His suit was ten years old and his watch strap(带)was faded(褪色的).All he focused on was the aircraft industry.
Luo seldom had the time for a good chat with his wife and daughter. He always started work at 6 am and returned home around midnight when they were sleeping.
When devoted to his work, Luo always forgot about everything else. His final days were all spent on the J-15. At one point, he felt unwell, but he didn’t leave the carrier or see a doctor.
“I spent eight days on the carrier with Luo. He worked all day and night under huge pressure,” recalled Meng Jun, one of his colleagues(同事).
Luo’s death is a big loss to the country. His example, however, has inspired many people. “It’s a pity Luo Yang died when the aircraft carrier achieved success. It’s good to see more young people are entering this career now,” said Yang Yu, a commentator(评论员)for China Central Television.What was Luo Yang famous for?
A.He and his team invented the high speed train. |
B.He and his team produced the new J-15 fighter successfully. |
C.He and his team bought the latest carrier fighter(舰载机). |
D.He and his team invented a new type of mobile phone. |
According to the passage, we can infer that Luo Yang was chosen as _______________.
A.one of the top ten people touching China in 2013 |
B.one of the most successful pilots in the world |
C.one of the most popular managers in 2013 |
D.one of the most creative scientists in 2013 |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Luo Yang didn’t move into a new apartment. |
B.Luo Yang often spent a lot of time with his wife and daughter. |
C.Luo Yang died of the heart attack at the age of 51. |
D.Luo Yang was so busy working that he didn’t have time to buy new clothes. |
What does the underlined word “loss” mean in Chinese?
A.财富 | B.荣誉 | C.贡献 | D.损失 |
The passage mainly tells us _________________.
A.how Luo Yang became a general manager |
B.how Luo Yang inspired young people to enter this career |
C.how Luo Yang devoted his whole life to our country’s aircraft industry |
D.how Luo Yang worked on the Liaoning |
Nice to meet you. I’m David Beckham. I’m from (来自)England and I’m English. I’m thirty-nine years old. I like playing football. and I can play football very well.
My name is Zhou Jielun. I’m from Taiwan, China. I’m thirty-five years old. I like singing.
My name is Liu Qian. I’m from Taiwan, China. I’m thirty-eight years old. I like playing magic(魔术) cards.
Hello! I’m Li Yuchun. I live in Chengdu now. I’m thirty years old. I like singing..Who is Chinese?
A.Zhou Jielun | B.Liu Qian |
C. Li Yuchun | D. A ,B, and C |
Who is the youngest(最年轻的)?
A.Liu Qian | B.Zhou Jielun |
C.Li Yuchun | D.David Beckham |
________ and ___________ are from Taiwan.
A.Zhou Jielun, Li Yuchun |
B.Zhou Jielun , Liu Qian |
C.Liu Qian, Li Yuchun |
D.Li Yuchun , David Beckham |
Is David Beckham English ? __________ .
A.Yes, David Beckham is | B.Yes, he is |
C.No , David Beckham isn’t | D.No, he isn’t |
David Beckham’ s family name is ____ and Zhou Jielun’s given name is _____.
A.David , Zhou | B.David, Beckham |
C.Beckham, Zhou | D.Beckham, Jielun |
Lost: My name is Lily. I can’t find my cat. It’s white and yellow. please call me at 26598741. |
Found: A little dog. It’s white and black. call Jim at 45632187. |
Found: A set of keys. call Alan at 7765943. |
Lost: My pen. It’s blue. call Jane at 2558971. |
If you find a pen, you can call______.
A.26598741 | B.45632187 |
C.7765943 | D.2558971 |
If you find a cat, you can call______.
A.26598741 | B.45632187 |
C.7765943 | D.2558971 |
Lily lost her_______.
A.cat | B.dog | C.keys | D.pen |
What color is Jane’s pen?_______.
A.white and yellow | B.blue |
C.white and black | D.white |
.Jim found a______.
A.cat | B.pen | C.key | D.dog |
The Chinese boy is Li Lei. He’s thirteen. He’s in No.3 Middle School. He’s in Class Two, Grade One. His good friend is Jack. He’s English. He’s in Li Lei’s school. He’s in Class One, Grade Two. Mrs. Read is an English teacher in their school. She is an English woman and she teaches Grade 3. Jack and Li Lei have a secret(秘密). Jack is their English teacher’s son.Who’s in No.3 Middle School?
A.Li Lei and his mother |
B.Li Lei and his friends |
C.Li Lei and his father |
D.Li Lei, Jack and Jack’s mother |
What grade(年级) is Jack in?
A.Grade One | B.Grade Two |
C.Grade Three | D.Class Two |
How old (多少岁)is Jack?
A.He is twelve. | B.He’s not twelve. |
C.Sorry, I don’t know. | D.He’s thirteen. |
Is Mrs Read their English teacher?
A.Yes , she is. | B.No, she isn’t. |
C.Yes, he is. | D.Mr. Read is. |
Are Jack and Li Lei good friends?
A.Yes, they are. | B.No, they aren’t. |
C.We don’t know. | D.Yes , they’re. |
Look! This is a photo of my family. My name is Brooklyn. I am 11 years old now. You know my father?
Yes, he is David Beckham. He is a good football player(运动员). He is thirty-nine years old now. This is my mother. Her name is Victoria. She is thirty-six years old now. I have a brother. But he is not in this photo. He is only 1 year old. His name is Romeo. We are very happy.My name is _____________.
A.Beckham Brooklyn | B.David Beckham |
C.Romeo Beckham | D.Brooklyn Beckham |
My father is _______ years old.
A.32 | B.36 | C.38 | D.39 |
__________ is my mother.
A.Victoria | B.David Beckham |
C.Romeo | D.Brooklyn |
---- Is my brother in the photo? ---- _______.
A.Yes, he is. | B.No, he isn’t. |
C.He is only 1 year old. | D.He’s Romeo. |
My family has ___________ people(人).
A.3 | B.4 |
C.5 | D.I don’t know |