I was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I felt blindly in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had 31 the search of jailers (people who guard prisoners). I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could 32 get it to my lips. But I had no matches, they had taken those.
I 33 through the bars at my jailer. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him, “Have you got a light?” He looked at me, 34 and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and 35 the match, his eyes accidentally locked with mine. At that moment, I 36 . I don't know why I did that. Perhaps it was 37 , perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very 38 not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a 39 jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn't want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and 40 a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed 41 , looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.
I kept smiling
at him, now 42 of him as a person and not just a jailer. “Do you have 43 ?” he asked. “Yes, here.” I took out my wallet 
and nervously felt for the 44 of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were 45 with tears. I said that I 46 that I'd never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. 47 came to his eyes, too. 48 , without another word, he 49 my cell and silently led me out. There, at the edge of town, he 50 me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.
My life was saved by a smile. Yes, the smile ― the unaffected, unplanned, natural connection between people.
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A．caught B．broken C．met D．escaped
A．barely B．consequently C．continuously D．constantly
A．saw B．looked C．went D．broke
A．trembled B．ignored C．shrugged D．hesitated
A．struck B．seized C．counted D．found
A．sobbed B．smelled C．sighed D．smiled
A．defence B．delight C．nervousness D．despair
A．hard B．easy C．simple D．clear
A．humor B．spark C．hatred D．sense
A．spread B．generated C．brought D．Forced
A．near B．distant C．away D．up
A．afraid B．sure C．aware D．awake
A．enemies B．pets C．friends D．kids
A．photos B．drawings C．films D．outlines
A．fixed B．blocked C．filled D．packed
A．hoped B．feared C．wondered D．annoyed
A．Anger B．Sadness C．Sympathy D．Tears
A．Accidentally B．Instantly C．Suddenly D．Occasionally
A．grasped B．unlocked C．shut D．fastened
A．offended B．saved C．shot D．released
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B、C和D）中，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
At college I had a math teacher, Mrs.Smith, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment．Strict but fair, she held our attention with her time-proven approach．One of her was for students who were more advanced academically．I chose to it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head．I with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.
One Friday we were tested our ability to use a theorem（定理）that no one in the class thoroughly understood．The teacher would our papers．I was absolutely ．Finally, I didn't use the required theorem．Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an ．I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the assignment．I became resigned to my fate．
Our test papers were back the following Monday．Everyone received a "C" except for me .To my surprise, I received an "A"． I that there must be a mistake．I watched as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test back．She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, the class how I had arrived at the correct answer．"Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence． I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how I'd worked through the problem．The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook．She announced that it would be with future classes.
My teacher would have been justified in giving me a grade． Instead, she used the to deeply influence a student who often struggled．And after forty years, I still cherish the ．It helped change my self-image．I up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure．She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to Thank you, Mrs.Smith．
A．Ways B．tasks C．tests D．classes
A．run B．take C．teach D．like
A．Compared B．struggled C．connected D．argued
A．on B．at C．of D．for
A．explain B．collect C．print D．grade
A．tired B．curious C．lost D．content
A．effect B．end C．answer D．interest
A．Completed B．proved C．fixed D．required
A．handed B．held C．thrown D．dated
A．hoped B．assumed C．declared D．dreamed
A．Angrily B．regretfully C．disappointedly D．nervously
A．paper B．score C．question D．method
A．Helping B．following C．showing D．praising
A．Since B．Unless C．Though D．Because
A．shared B．exchanged C．practiced D．checked
A．Friendly B．failing C．corrected D．wrong
A．possibility B．creation C．intention D．opportunity
A．change B．memory C．school D．life
A．opened B．kept C．made D．looked
A．learn B．survive C．inspire D．Manage
Arthur Ashe, an African American, was a great tennis player. In his autobiography (自传)Days of Grace, Arthur Ashe an incident that occurred when he was 17years old. He was playing in a match in West Virginia. As was often the case, he was the only of color in the match.
One night, some of the kids broke a gate. They completely it and then decided to say that Authur was . The incident was reported in the newspapers; Arthur his involvement, but the boys would not change their story. The part for Arthur was worrying about what his father would say and do. He made a phone call.
As he imagined, his father had already learned of the . his father’s tone was severe. He asked Arthur only one question. “Arthur Junior,” he asked, “all I want to is--- were you mixed up in that ?”
Author answered, “No, Daddy, I wasn’t. ” his father asked about it again. Arthur learned on that day why he had always been encouraged to tell the . There would come a time when he must be , and this was such a time. Because he had already earned his trust and , he knew his father believed him. From that day on he was , above all else, to live a life of honesty.
, we find examples of modern leaders in every field who have less honesty. we do not need saints(圣人)---we need people like you; people who will be known for their ; people who earn the trust and respect of others, their age or status in life; people who the importance of character. Our world does not need another saint. But it needs you.
A．avoids B．imagines C．relates D．plans
A．competitor B．judge C．passenger D．teacher
A．purchased B．repaired C．discovered D．destroyed
A．cruel B．responsible C．serious D．greedy
A．denied B．forgot C．reported D．kept
A．strangest B．worst C．funniest D．least
A．quietly B．usually C．eventually D．frequently
A．theft B．operation C．tour D．incident
A．promise B．show C．know D．announce
A．mess B．game C．project D．career
A．even B．never C．sometimes D．often
A．truth B．joke C．secret D．news
A．rewarded B．praised C．moved D．believed
A．interest B．strength C．respect D．attention
A．afraid B．unable C．ashamed D．determined
A．Hopefully B．Financially C．Unfortunately D．Traditionally
A．But B．If C．In case D．As if
A．knowledge B．honesty C．humor D．generosity
A．other than B．but for C．because of D．regardless of
A．forget about B．insist on C．turn down D．give away
You had better learn to be grateful. If you are grateful, you naturally yourself up to receive all kinds of blessings and good things in life. You can receive almost everything you want . If you want recovery soon, start by feeling grateful that you are still . If it is more money that you want, start being grateful for whatever of money you already have.
You see, showing gratitude(感恩) is the key to every thing in life. It is the key to successful relationships, it is the key to successful futures and it is the key to healthier and happier lives. And this is where the importance of being grateful lies. , it makes life better.
One of my favorite is “If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have, you will find yourself having more to appreciate.” Think about that!
Something as as a “Thank you for being in my life” or “I having you here with me”, can go a long way. It will make the other person feel good, and it also will make you feel better!
So maybe your wife is not very around the house, but she’s great at cooking your favorite . Or, maybe your child milk all over your new shirt right before you walked out the door for work, but usually he makes you laugh so much and makes you the luckiest parent in the world.
I strongly you to make a promise to yourself for the next week. Decide to every morning and think of at least 5 things that you are for. Then say them out loud. You will notice a smile on your face without even . In 30 days you will feel completely renewed. This is the of being grateful!
A．open B．make C．stand D．take
A．easily B．correctly C．truly D．clearly
A．lovely B．alive C．lively D．living
A．amount B．number C．kind D．plenty
A．terrible B．negative C．positive D．confusing
A．leading B．taking C．enjoying D．looking
A．Therefore B．Besides C．Anyway D．In a word
A．mottos B． rules C．habits D．word
A．pleasant B．wonderful C．short D．moving
A．want B．look forward to C．appreciate D．would like
A．for sure B．in general C．instead of D．in addition
A．lazy B．beautiful C．careless D．organized
A．vegetables B．dishes C．beef D．drinks
A．painted B．stopped C．spilled D．threw
A．become of B．feel like C．act as D．look like
A．persuade B．advise C．demand D．suggest
A．dress up B．make up C．get up D．wake up
A．grateful B．concerned C．anxious D．upset
A．pretending B．looking C．trying D．smiling
A．disadvantage B．power C．award D．consequences
Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner . And good health may add years to a person’s life.
Scientists have been the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It that pet owners went to the doctor less than people __ pets. Do pets make people ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.
Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to more slowly.
The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s , levels of the “good” chemicals when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good __ seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is , maybe people should spend more time with their . Then people might feel better and longer.
You might be allergic（过敏的） to pets. Or you may not want to 57 a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.
Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if __ pets can help people the way dogs do.
Will a robotic pet the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.
A．healthy B．excited C．mad D．hurried
A．carrying out B．making up C．looking at D．breaking down
A．warned B．showed C．reminded D．advised
A．through B．beyond C．against D．without
A．busier B．funnier C．happier D．angrier
A．though B．until C．if D．unless
A．find out B．put out C．turn out D．set out
A．sick B．friendly C．old D．lovely
A．age B．move C．walk D．grow
A．bored B．surprised C．sleepy D．good
A．study B．work C．story D．case
A．changed B．varied C．fell D．rose
A．sides B．chemicals C．studies D．dogs
A．important B．unusual C．true D．impossible
A．children B．pets C．friends D．neighbors
A．live B．wander C．stay D．travel
A．head for B．search for C．cheer for D．care for
A．family B．computer C．baby D．toy
A．brave B．quiet C．faithful D．real
A．destroy B．replace C．improve D．accompany
The first Christmas I spent away from home happened to be in England. At that time, shops in Poland were still ______ bare and decorations didn’t appear in the shop windows until about a week before the actual celebration of Christmas. Therefore, I was _______ to see so many English shops _______ decorated from top to bottom as early as November. I was enchanted(喜悦) and I loved it. By the middle of December, however, it had started to _______ me and when I could hear Christmas carols in every ______ I went to, I started to feel sad and ______. Never mind, I thought, as I was really looking forward to ________ Christmas the English way.
I spent Christmas Eve with an English family. The house was tastefully ______, there was a Christmas tree and roaring fire in the fireplace. My first ________ on that day came when instead of going to church, everybody went to the local pub. Surely, I thought, there can’t be anything ______ about it as they go there every Friday, Saturday and ______ in the middle of the week. So I missed our Polish special moments that happen on Christmas Eve, our traditional supper, breaking the bread and ________ each other only good things.
At first I thought that I ______ spending Christmas the way we do it in Poland but looking back, I know that it was a(n) _______ experience. Now, whenever I happen to spend Christmas in England, the thing I ______ most is the way it differs from the Polish way of celebrating Christmas.
A．pretty B．hardly C．somehow D．unexpectedly
A．excited B．surprised C．pleased D．worried
A．actively B．surprisingly C．strangely D．beautifully
A．displease B．puzzle C．interest D．frighten
A．school B．church C．restaurant D．shop
A．angry B．homesick C．heartbroken D．astonished
A．experiencing B．accepting C．touching D．making
A．built B．celebrated C．decorated D．arranged
A．shock B．story C．sadness D．happiness
A．interesting B．ordinary C．special D．important
A．even B．often C．never D．seldom
A．explaining B．introducing C．wishing D．congratulating
A．regretted B．forgot C．complained D．missed
A．useful B．unforgettable C．unpleasant D．unfortunate
A．experienced B．enjoyed C．hated D．Disagreed