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My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life. He's usually 36 all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends. Sometimes he stays ___37__for two weeks at a time. __38_I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very __39___.
My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you __40__ up anything that you start. When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so __41__ about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got _42_. I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he __43__me to go on. Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I' m glad I __44__my dad's advice.
My dad is _45__talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like 46 now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest 47 . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show 48 sometimes he can be my biggest critic(批评家). He 49 ignore the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose 50 because he thinks that all my efforts will 51 one day.
My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he 52 to read to the children at a children’s club. When he reads, their 53 light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel 54 of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to 55 .
I love dad with all my heart. He's a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.
A．on B．with C．out D．in
A．away B．home C．inside D．alone
A．In case B．Even though C．If only D．As if
A．polite B．kind C．different D．close
A．give B．put C．take D．speed
A．nervous B．anxious C．crazy D．familiar
A．rough B．difficult C．disappointing D．boring
A．promised B．persuaded C．reminded D．suggested
A．received B．challenged C．took D．listened
A．physically B．typically C．musically D．exactly
A．chatting B．dancing C．writing D．drawing
B．supporter C．scholar D．sponsor
A．however B．so C．and D．still
A．ever B．often C．never D．even
A．aim B．dream C．strength D．heart
A．come true B．take risks C．pay off D．let out
A．agrees B．likes C．intends D．offers
A．bodies B．arms C．hands D．faces
B．optimistic C．proud D．happy
A．help B．read C．work D．drive
I went to my favorite restaurant one evening to have supper. I knew the owner very well. 1 I was waiting for the soup to arrive, I looked around to see if I knew anyone in the restaurant. It was 2 that I noticed a man sitting at the corner table 3 watching in my direction, as if he knew me. The man had a newspaper open 4 him, which he was 5 to read, though all the while I could see that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought the soup, the man was clearly 6 by the familiar way in which the waiter and I talked to each other. He became even more puzzled as time went on and it grew more and more obvious that I was well 7 in the restaurant. In the end he got up and went to the kitchen. After a few minutes he came 8 again, paid his bill and left without 9 looking in my direction.
When I finished and was 10 to pay my bill, I called the owner over and 11 him what the man had wanted. The owner at 12 didn’t want to tell me. I 13 “ Well”, he said “ that man was a detective.” “ 14 ?” I said, much surprised. “ he followed you here because he 15 you were the man he was looking for,” the owner said. “ He showed me a photo of the 16 man. He certainly looked 17 you! Of course since we know you here. I was able to make him 18 that he had made a mistake.” “ It’s 19 I came to a restaurant where I’m where I’m known,” I said, “ otherwise I 20 have been taken to police station!”
A．While B．After C．Before D．Until
A．time B．then C．here D．there
A．began B．enjoyed C．kept D．stopped
A．behind B．over C．in front of D．beside
A．pretending B．seen C．prepared D．hold
A．frightened B．surprised C．puzzled D．pleased
A．treated B．welcomed C．received D．known
A．around B．up C．in D．out
A．another B．all C．any D．each
A．able B．about C．willing D．anxious
A．told B．showed C．asked D．gave
A．last B．first C．least D．once
A．insisted B．apologized C．wondered D．regretted
A．Certainly B．Really C．Why D．How
A．knew B．found C．explain D．thought
A．strange B．famous C．wanted D．curious
A．for B．at C．after D．like
A．believe B．agree C．remember D．learn
A．necessary B．funny C．lucky D．clear
A．need B．will C．can D．might
Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 16 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra expensive “school” fee. He always 17 his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, 18 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Beforeleaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 19 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the 20 customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for 21 . Glen knew that carrying thespecific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying 22 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a 23 fake. When he was 24 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, 25 cost nearly 100,000, into pieces 26 hearing Glen’s words. Glen was 27 before he understood why, he was taken to the office to beexamined 28 . For many times of entry-exit 29 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 30 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if 31 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy goods, he would be 32 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long.
After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep 33 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 34 , which he wouldremember as the 35 of his success forever.
A．set up B．took up C．went up D．picked up
A．honors B．mentions C．brings D．owes
A．decided B．refused C．objected D．asked
A．books B．things C．savings D．pounds
A．ordinary B．routine C．regular D．common
A．look B．inspection C．test D．experiment
A．one B．it C．them D．these
A．priceless B．useful C．worthless D．valuable
A．afraid B．proud C．ashamed D．hard
A．that B．what C．as D．which
A．on B．at C．who D．in
A．disappointed B．delighted C．amazed D．satisfied
A．strictly B．quietly C．quickly D．curiously
A．conditions B．experiences C．experiments D．chances
A．stopped B．hoped C．warned D．urged
A．came out B．found out C．sent out D．set out
A．hit B．blamed C．praised D．charged
A．expression B．idea C．thought D．impression
A．honesty B．lies C．goods D．bravery
A．secret B．lesson C．choice D．Belief
John, an academically(学术上) excellent young man, went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last 26 .
The director asked, “Who paid for your school fees?” John answered, “My 27 did. When I was young, my father 28 .” Then he continued, “ 29 was your mother?” John answered, “My mother worked as a 30 cleaner.” Hearing this, the director asked John to 31 his hands. John reached out his hands that were 32 and perfect. The director said, “I have a 33 . When you go home, clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.”
John felt 34 but did it. His tears fell 35 he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so 36 . Also John 37 that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to 38 him. After cleaning his mother’s hands, John 39 washed all the remaining clothes for her.
Next day, John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes, John was asked to 40 his feelings. “Now I know what is 41 .Without my mother, there wouldn’t be the 42 me today. By helping my mother, I see how 43 it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.”
The director smiled, “This is what I am 44 . I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who 45 put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”
A．farewell(再见) B．job C．interview D．try
A．tutors(家庭教师) B．father C．parents D．mother
A．died away B．died C．died out D．passed by
A．What B．How C．Who D．Where
A．carpet B．floor C．clothes D．window
A．turn B．show C．wave D．shake
A．clumsy B．dirty C．strong D．smooth
A．request B．question C．wish D．choice
A．embarrassed B．frightened C．confused(困惑的) D．inspired
A．before B．as C．since D．until
A．slim B．warm C．soft D．rough
A．realized B．believed C．insisted D．wondered
A．sacrifice(牺牲;) B．serve C．satisfy D．support
A．modestly B．secretly C．quietly D．gently
A．improve B．describe C．awaken D．hide
A．appreciation B．cooperation C．qualification(资格) D．communication
A．wealthy B．famous C．successful D．humorous
A．firm B．exciting C．crazy D．tough
A．looking through B．looking for C．looking at D．looking into
A．shan’t B．needn’t C．won’t D．can’t
Diana Velez does everything with great effort---and at maximum speed．That 21 learning a new language，completing two certificates(证书) and opening a store．
When arriving in Canada in 2008，she set one 22 ：to have what she had back home in Colombia．“I didn’t want to 23 what I do，like those who come to a new country，”she said．“I 24 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 25 myself properly.”
Diana quickly realized that turning her dream of shop ownership in Canada a26 meant going to school to get the 27 education and certification．“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 28 in my abilities，but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 29 how to do things in Canada．It was like having to 30 all overagain，”said Diana．
31 ，she found just the help she needed for her re-launch (重新开张) 32 continuing education at George Brown College．She began taking 33 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009． 34 Diana met with the language barrier(困难)，she was always going35 while at college．
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements．Within two years after her 36 in Canada，Diana at last achieved her 37 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre．She was on the fast-track to 38 ．
Looking back，Diana，a fashion(时装)designer， 39 her achievements to the goal she set，the education she received from the college，and 40 ，the efforts she made．Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing．
A．requires B．encourages C．includes D．advises
A．goal B．memory C．choice D．problem
A．continue B．choose C．change D．lose
A．demanded B．decided C．agreed D．hesitated
A．teach B．prepare C．enjoy D．persuade
A．reality B．fact C．challenge D．wonder
A．physical B．private C．primary D．necessary
A．pressure B．judgment C．influence D．confidence
A．put away B．depend on C．learn about D．look into
A．advance B．start C．suffer D．work
A．Naturally B．Gradually C．Luckily D．Clearly
A．through B．for C．before D．with
A．notes B．responsibilities C．chances D．courses
A．Though B．As C．Since D．Once
A．around B．back C．ahead D．out
A．adventure B．arrival C．performance D．journey
A．original B．common C．another D．distant
A．success B．wealth C．glory D．happiness
A．adds B．connects C．devotes D．owes
A．after all B．above all C．at least D．at first
An old man had been working for many years for a town. His job was to clear away natural waste from the pool water in the hills, which made up the lovely river flowing through the town nearby. Quietly and 36 , the old man guarded the hills, 37 the leaves and branches, and cleaned up the dirt that would have 38 and polluted the fresh flow of water . The town soon became a popular attraction for tourists. Elegant swans (天鹅) floated along the clear river and the view was so beautiful 39 words.
Years passed. One evening the town 40 met. As they reviewed the budget, one man’s 41____caught sight of the salary 42 being paid to the seldom seen keeper of the river. He asked , “Who is the old man? Why do we 43 to employ him? No one in town ever 44 him. For all we know, the strange keeper of the hills isn’t doing his job. His position isn’t 45 any longer.” Then they voted to 46 the man.
For several weeks, nothing changed….
By early autumn, the trees began to 47 their leaves. Small branches broke off and fell into the pools of the hills, 48 the flow of the shining water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish-brown 49 in the river. A few days later, the water was much 50 . Within another week, an oily something covered some sections of the water along the banks, and a terrible 51 was soon sensed. Swans left and so did the 52 . The only thing that was now visiting the village was disease and sickness.
Quickly, the 53 town committee called a special meeting. Realizing their huge error in 54 , they rehired the old keeper of the river again, and within a few weeks, the river began to clear up. Swans and tourists came back again and new life returned to the small town in the Alps.
Never ignore the seeming smallness of a task, job or life. They may all make a55 .
A．regularly B．suddenly C．naturally D．actually
A．cut B．burned C．removed D．selected
A．carried B．poured C．changed D．blocked
A．beyond B．with C．in D．after
A．office B．association C．department D．committee
A．eye B．care C．hand D．mind
A．list B．form C．figure D．account
A．promise B．continue C．stop D．tend
A．visits B．hires C．tells D．sees
A．powerful B．important C．necessary D．suitable
A．find B．fire C．support D．forgot
A．lose B．miss C．fall D．grow
A．pulling B．speeding C．slowing D．pushing
A．fish B．color C．flower D．leaf
A．deeper B．cooler C．warmer D．darker
A．sound B．smell C．wave D．taste
A．managers B．passengers C．villagers D．tourists
A．embarrassed B．annoyed C．discouraged D．diappointed
A．arrangement B．assignment C．judgement D．amusement
A．suggestion B．difference C．progress D．decision