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He fell in love with her at the first sight at a party． She was so outstanding while he was so 36 ． At the end of the party, he invited her to have 37 with him． She was very 38 , but she promised．
Sitting in a nice coffee shop, he was too 39 to say anything． Suddenly he
said to the waiter,“Would you please give me some 40 ?” Everybody stared at him, so strange！His face turned red, but still, he 41 the salt in his coffee and drank it．
She asked him 42 ,“Why do you have this 43 ?”
He replied,“When I was a little boy, I was living near the 44 ． Now every time I have the salty coffee, I always think of my childhood and my 45 ．”
While saying that tears 46 his eyes． She was deeply 47 ． That was a really nice talk, also a beautiful beginning of their story． Later they got 48 … And, every time she made coffee for him, she put some salt in the coffee, as she knew that’s the way he liked it．
After 40 years, he passed away, leaving her a letter which 49 :
My dearest, please forgive my lie, the only 50 I said to you --the salty coffee． The first time we 51 I was so nervous that actually I wanted some sugar． I 52 to tell you the truth many times, but I was too afraid to do that, as I have 53 not to lie to you forever… Having you is my biggest happiness even though I have to drink the salty coffee．
Her tears 54 the letter totally wet． Someday, someone asked her,“What’s the taste of salty coffee?”She replied,“It’s 55 ．”
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Dear Seth,
You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you are not able to understand this letter. But some day when you , I hope you will find something in what I am going to share with you.
Life can be . There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll you because you are different, for no good reason. You will also face heartbreak and might be by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face these too much, but such things .
Be open to life anyway. You’ll find cruelty and in your journey through life, but don’t let that you from finding new things. Don’t retreat(退却) from life, and don’t or wall yourself off. Be open to new things, new experiences, and new people. You’ll many times, but if you allow that to stop you from trying, you will many chances. Do remember failure is a stepping stone to .
You will meet many people who will try to do than you, in school, in college and at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, and so on. To , life is a competition. However, I believe life is a . If you always try your best to others, you’re wasting your life. Learn to enjoy your life and you will make it a journey of , of learning, and of love.
Finally, know that I love you and always will. You are a really wonderful journey, and I will always be there for you.
A．grow up B．show up C．cheer up D．calm down
A．familiar B．valuable C．normal D．interesting
A．unkind B．peaceful C．equal D．simple
A．end up with B．get on well with C．laugh at D．look after
A．if B．but C．so D．or
A．hurt B．found C．accepted D．impressed
A．matter B．work C．disappear D．happen
A．luck B．pain C．difference D．hope
A．protect B．encourage C．prevent D．choose
A．forgive B．struggle C．compete D．hide
A．leave B．prepare C．escape D．fail
A．enjoy B．try C．miss D．meet
A．success B．life C．action D．sorrow
A．earlier B．better C．less D．faster
A．you B．me C．him D．them
A．challenge B．drama C．journey D．dream
A．change B．pardon C．follow D．beat
A．somewhere B．instead C．afterwards D．though
A．cruelty B．danger C．happiness D．quietness
A．starting B．destroying C．recreating D．replacing
Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things which made people’s life easier. One of his earlier inventions was paddles for swimming. Ben had if there were some way to help people faster. He thought hard and slowly a picture of swimming paddles grew in his . The paddles must be neither too big nor too small. The wood which the paddles must be neither too heavy nor too .
He began to work on the paddles and a few days later the paddles were finished. And then on the next Saturday afternoon Ben decided to try them out at Green’s pond there were about a hundred boys waiting. All of them had heard of Ben’s idea and wanted to see whether the paddle would . They were talking to each other, “What’s to be done if the paddles don’t work?” “What if he goes down?”
When Ben got into the , he began to paddle. At first the swam , then faster and faster until he was going through the water like a fish. The boys had seen such a fast swimmer. The paddles did work. All of the boys cheered loudly for Ben, jumping up and down with joy.
A．doubted B．wondered C．asked D．tried
A．travel B．run C．boat D．swim
A．heart B．family C．hand D．mind
A．was used to B．was used for C．used as D．used with
A．light B．small C．big D．slow
A．that B．where C．which D．when
A．welcome B．act C．work D．do
A．water B．river C．sea D．boat
A．slowly B．carefully C．easily D．happily
A．always B．almost C．never D．seldom
The Secret of Happiness
An old man walked slowly into a restaurant with his cane（拐杖）. His overcoat and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd.
A young waitress named Mary watched him move toward a by the window. Mary ran over to him, and said, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that .”
Without a word, he smiled and nodded a thank-you. She pulled the chair away from the table and helped him get seated . In a soft, clear he said, “Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your .”
“You’re welcome, Sir,” she responded. “I’ll be in a moment, and if you need anything in the meantime, just wave at me!”
After he had finished a meal, Mary helped him up from his chair, him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!” The old man around and smiled.
When Mary went to clean his table, she was to find a business card, a one-hundred-dollar bill and a which read, “Dear Mary, I respect (尊敬) you very much, and you respect yourself too. It shows the way you treat others. You have found the secret of ! Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
Actually the man she had served was the of the restaurant. That was the first time that she or any of his employees had seen him.
A．clean B．old C．strange D．funny
A．room B．waiter C．table D．girl
A．chair B．dish C．desk D．menu
A．saying B．speaking C．reading D．telling
A．sadly B．quietly C．gradually D．safely
A．language B．sound C．attitude D．voice
A．attention B．kindness C．invitation D．cooperation
A．ready B．busy C．back D．fine
A．cheap B．expensive C．terrible D．delicious
A．showed B．handed C．lent D．took
A．turned B．walked C．looked D．moved
A．excited B．worried C．disappointed D．surprised
A．note B．tip C．message D．title
A．kindness B．unselfishness C．happiness D．helpfulness
A．customer B．owner C．partner D．host
Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of and so I used up all my money soon.
One day, I got on a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a cried loudly, “Someone has my money!” I felt , because his money was in my . Some people suggested the bus be driven to the police station, but some were against it because they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very . The driver then stopped the bus by the road and turned on the lights to the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no money on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the chance!” Suddenly I felt and took out all the money when the lights were off again.
For many years I have felt to the one who gave me three chances to my mistake. When the first and second chances come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough to act. When the third chance comes you should know clearly what you should do.
A．difficulties B．strangers C．dangers D．chances
A．thief B．driver C．passenger D．policeman
A．borrowed B．received C．paid D．stolen
A．sad B．calm C．nervous D．angry
A．mind B．bank C．house D．hand
A．noisy B．dirty C．bright D．empty
A．take out B．give back C．search for D．throw away
A．cold B．dark C．clean D．crowded
A．reason B．way C．chance D．choice
A．strange B．exciting C．second D．same
A．last B．only C．fair D．good
A．upset B．awakened C．pleased D．interested
A．painful B．sorry C．lucky D．grateful
A．make B．try C．repeat D．correct
A．strength B．skill C．courage D．experience
Whenever we hear about “the homeless”, most of us think of the Developing world. But the is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a country like Germany?
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first one long hot summer when most Germans were on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't . “What these people also need is warmth and ,” says Rita. The Mullers didn't to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always to anyone who couldn't face another night on the street.
The couple were soon all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to donations. Today, over thirty companies donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn't money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets . She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a in the world.
A．result B．idea C．reason D．truth
A．traditional B．developing C．wealthy D．typical
A．preparations B．meals C．house D．suggestions
A．began B．met C．called D．left
A．asleep B．alone C．away D．across
A．brought up B．put aside C．set up D．gave away
A．enough B．necessary C．helpful D．expensive
A．caring B．freedom C．courage D．fame
A．pretend B．agree C．hesitate D．intend
A．make sense B．make sure C．found out D．worked out
A．near B．crowded C．noisy D．open
A．costing B．wasting C．spending D．taking
A．pay for B．ask for C．look into D．carry out
A．regularly B．calmly C．completely D．roughly
A．advertise B．sell C．deliver D．lend
A．collects B．produces C．designs D．donates
A．permission B．payment C．direction D．support
A．borrow B．raise C．expect D．save
A．tired B．excited C．surprised D．amused
A．profit B．rule C．decision D．difference