I believe honesty is one of the greatest gifts. I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days, like (36) and straightforward. And it’s still what （37）a man a good citizen. This is my secret, and I try to live by.
I’ve been in the taxi business for thirty-five years, (38) there is a lot about it that is not so good. Taxi drivers have to be rough and tumble(乱作一团) fellows to be able to take it in New York. You’ve got to be (39) to fight the New York traffic eight hours a day.
Because taxi drivers are tough, people get the (40) impression that they are bad. Taxi drivers are just like other people. Most of them will act as (41) fellows. You read in the papers almost every week (42) a taxi driver turns in money or jewels or like that people leave in their (43). If they weren’t honest, you wouldn’t be reading those stories in the papers. One time, I found an emerald（翡翠的） ring in my car. I remembered helping a lady with a lot of suitcases that day, so I went back to where I had (44). It took me almost two days to wait for her in order to return her (45) to her. I didn’t get as much as “thank you.”(46), I felt good because I had done what was right. I think I felt better than she (47).
I was born and raised in Ireland until I was nineteen years old. I came to this country in 1913 where I (48) several jobs to earn a few dollars before joining the army in World War I. After being discharged(退伍), I bought my own car and have owned one ever since. It hasn’t been too easy (49), but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit (50) for a rainy day(一时之需). In all my years of driving a taxi, I have never had (51) with the public, not even with drunks. Even if they get a little headstrong(顽固的) once in a while, I just agree with them and then they behave themselves.
People ask me about tips. As far as I know, (52) everyone will give you something, because most Americans are (53) generous. I always try to be nice to everyone, whether they (54) or not. I believe in God and try to be a good member of my parish（教区）. I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have been trying this for a long time, and the (55) I try, the easier it gets.
A．dishonor B．dishonesty C．upright D．faithful
A．takes B．becomes C．makes D．has
A．know B．known C．knew D．knowing
A．generous B．tough C．mild D．warm-hearted
A．right B．proper C．bad D．wrong
A．rude B．honest C．good D．tough
A．when B．what C．which D．where
A．houses B．cars C．pockets D．rooms
A．picked her up B．dropped her off C．dropped her down D．pull her down
A．ring B．suitcase C．car D．emerald
A．So B．Still C．But D．Though
A．was B．did C．has D．is
A．made B．put C．held D．took
A．at one time B．some time C．in no time D．at times
A．put off B．put up C．put on D．put away
A．trouble B．difficult C．word D．anything
A．especially B．specially C．particularly D．practically
A．never B．seldom C．rather D．fairly
A．tip B．advised C．suggested D．ask
A．longer B．harder C．better D．shorter
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 42 When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck．With the windiest trip ahead, 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．
A．heavy B．messy C． long D． grey
A．service B．status C． appearance appearance D． attitude
A．smells B．smiles C． sniffs D． smokes
A．into B．over C． around D． beyond
A．hated B．missed C． ignored D． refused
A．example B．rule C． record D． target
A．tough B．accessible C． awkward D． stressful
A．withdrew B．freed C． prevented D． excused
A．company B．effort C． presence D． attempt
A． quitted B．exited C． marched D． approached
A． before B．though C． unless D． since
A． demand B．deed C． experience D． story
A． concerned B．puzzled C． shocked D． bored
A． continue B．start C． take D． make
A． waved B．washed C． raised D． extended
A． gratitude B．affection C． sympathy D． approval
A． nod B．hug C．lift D． clap
A． streaming B．slipping C． rushing D． breaking
A． firmly B．simply C． constantly D． politely
A． journey B．wisdom C． coincidence D． opportunity
I ran into a stranger as he passed by. “I'm so sorry!” was my reply. Then he said, “Excuseme too... I wasn't36 watching for you.” We were very polite, this stranger and I. Then we went37 our way after saying goodbye.
But at 38 , a different story is told. How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later in the kitchen, as I39 our meal, my daughter walked up to me, very still. When I turned, I 40 knocked her down. “Get out of the way!” I shouted with a frown(皱眉). She stepped away silently, with her little heart 41_ . I didn't realize how harshly(苛刻地) I had spoken.
That night, when I lay 42in bed, God's quiet voice spoke to me and said, “While 43 with a stranger, you are calm and polite, but with those you love, you are QUICK to excite... Go look around on the kitchen floor, you'll find some flowers there by the 44 . Those are the flowers she brought for you. She 45 them herself-- pink, yellow, and your favorite blue. She stood there quietly, and you never saw the 46in her eyes.”
By this time, I felt sad and small and now my own tears had begun to fall. I quietly went and knelt by her47 : “Wake up, my dear,” I said, “Are these the flowers you picked up for me?” She smiled, “I found them out by the tree. I 48 them in a napkin, just for you. I knew you'd like them, especially the 49 .” I said, “I am so sorry that I missed them today... And I 50 have fussed（慌乱）at you that way.”
And she whispered, “Mommy, that's okay... I still love you 51 .” I hugged her and said, “I love you, too and I LOVE the flowers.”
Do you know that: if you die tomorrow, the 52 you are working for could easily replace you in a matter of days. But the family you leave _53 will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into our 54 than into our families--an unwise investment indeed.
Remember that 55 =" (F)ATHER" -- (A)ND--(M)OTHER -- (I)--(L)OVE--(Y)OU.
A．ever B．just C．even D．right
A．to B．on C．in D．for
A．school B．home C．work D．office
A．cooked B．had C．ate D．took
A．nearly B．hardly C．rudely D．already
A．lost B．missed C．beaten D．broken
A．awake B．asleep C．afraid D．alive
A．dealing B．meeting C．going D．talking
A．floor B．kitchen C．door D．window
A．grew B．bought C．picked D．fetched
A．joy B．expressions C．smiles D．tears
A．desk B．knees C．body D．bed
A．wrapped B．covered C．put D．help
A．pink B．yellow C．blue D．black
A．shouldn't B．needn't C．mustn't D．can't
A．indeed B．anyway C．anything D．besides
A．country B．company C．place D．state
A．for B．behind C．with D．to
A．stranger B．loss C．meal D．work
A．RESPECT B．WARMTH C．FRIEND D．FAMILY
A person may have an idea about himself that will prevent him from doing good work.
He may have the 36 that he is not capable (有能力的) of it. A child may think he is stupid because he does not understand how to make 37 of his mental faculties(官能). Older people may be mistaken that they are incapable of 38 anything new because of their age.
A person who believes that he is incapable will not make a real 39 , because he feels that it 40 be useless. He won’t go at a job with the confidence(信心) necessary for success, and he won’t work his hardest, even though he may 41 he is doing so. He is 42 likely to fail, and the failure will 43 his belief in his incompetence(无能).
Alfred Adler, a famous doctor, had 44 like this. When he was a small boy, he had a poor 45 in maths. His teacher told his 46 he had no ability in maths in order that they would not 47 too much of him. In this way, they too 48 the idea. He accepted 49 mistaken thinking of his ability, felt that it was useless to 50 , and was very poor at maths, 51 as they expected.
One day he worked out a problem which 52 of the other students had been able to solve.
Adler succeeded in solving the problem. This gave him confidence. He now 53 with interest, determination and purpose, and he soon became especially good at 54 . He not only proved that he could learn maths well, but luckily he learned early in his life from his own experience that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose, he may 55 himself as well as others by his ability. 36—40 ABBCA 41—45 BDBAC 46—50 DBADC 51—55 CABDA
A．belief B．way C．fact D．condition
A．biggest B．full C．higher D．deepest
A．teaching B．learning C．accepting D．using
A．decision B．success C．effort D．trouble
A．would B．should C．must D．could
A．forget B．think C．guess D．understand
A．truly B．really C．however D．therefore
A．lead to B．strengthen C．increase D．result in
A．an experience B．an expert C．a thought D．a story
A．state B．mind C．start D．ending
A．classmates B．friends C．neighbours D．parents
A．blame B．expect C．get D．win
A．developed B．organized C．discovered D．found
A．a B．one C．its D．the
A．manage B．succeed C．try D．act
A．only B．almost C．just D．then
A．none B．all C．many D．most
A．lived B．worked C．played D．graduated
A．lesson B．medicine C．subjects D．maths
A．encourage B．love C．astonish D．disappoint
Whenever my kids have a party at school, I am the mom who always signs up to bring the juice boxes. It’s not because I’m 36 or that I don’t care if my kids have a good party. I am just not good at making homemade bread into holiday-themed shapes like other mothers. 37 , I’m happy to try, even though it’ll 38 me a long time to do it.
People say that housewives should have the 39 to make delicious meals, keep their houses clean, and 40 every minute of their child’s life. Their words used to 41 me a lot. I felt that I should also be able to do those things as a housewife. So 42 I couldn’t make the turkey-shaped cookies, I 43 feeling like a failure as a mom.
After many 44 attempts at baking, and many afternoons spent crying over my inabilities as a mother, I finally accepted the 45 that my lot(命运) in life is to be the juice box mom. I worked hard to be the 46 one in the elementary school. And after one of my daughter’s class parties, it 47 . Her teacher stopped me as I was leaving and said, “Thank you so much for always bringing 48 drinks. Sometimes parents forget that other children will also 49 class parties, and they end up being left out because we don’t have enough 50 for everyone.”
I just accepted her appreciation, rather than telling her that I brought extra drinks because I could 51 remember how many kids were in the class. But her 52 taught me an important lesson: I’m not a failure as a mom.
Not everyone is cut out to be a(n) 53 mom. I believe it’s okay to be the juice box mom. I may not bake cookies and decorate them beautifully, but I 54 something to drink. And I think that’s just as 55 .
A．smart B．lazy C．tired D．desperate
A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Besides
A．cost B．give C．introduce D．take
A．dream B．ability C．experience D．tool
A．compare B．save C．treasure D．teach
A．reflect B．puzzle C．upset D．amuse
A．unless B．because C．though D．when
A．ended up B．went on C．insisted on D．set out
A．failed B．careless C．successful D．useful
A．goal B．opinion C．fact D．impression
A．slowest B．best C．worst D．quickest
A．stood out B．got out C．came back D．paid off
A．cold B．soft C．extra D．fresh
A．attend B．hold C．enjoy D．leave
A．cookies B．drinks C．books D．cups
A．already B．always C．ever D．never
A．contribution B．appreciation C．congratulation D．comprehension
A．loyal B．clever C．able D．rich
A．provide B．make C．buy D．retell
A．believable B．ridiculous C．interesting D．important
When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific event that was 1 for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the ___2_ out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter(避难所) not far from the Bay Bridge. I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to join in . She wanted to help, 3 she made many chocolate chip cookies for me to __4_____ and hand out to people. When getting to the shelter, I passed out the 5 . I began making sandwiches and shared them with the crowd. I had the containers with my sister’s cookies in them and began to walk around, offering them to anyone near me.
I walked 6 to an old gentleman and said, “Sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me 7 and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I had , and his eyes 8 a little bit and said, “No one has ever called me sir.” So he was completely 9 . It struck me.
I explained I had been raised that regardless of (不顾) 10 and social status（地位）, everyone deserved(值得）11 . It saddened me to think that just because he was homeless, no one offered him the honor . It broke my heart. I just didn’t understand 12 no one ever called him sir. I had never thought that anyone was 13 me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every single person deserves to be treated with respect. Years later, I still carry that 14 and the lesson it taught me. Somtimes, what we take for granted can really make a difference in 15 life.
A．uncommon B．unusual C．universal D．simple
A．winners B．losers C．hopeless D．homeless
A．but B．so C．while D．though
A．enjoy B．eat C．take D．produce
A．meals B．cookies C．chocolates D．chips
A．near B．close C．forward D．along
A．briefly B．swiftly C．highly D．directly
A．cried B．opened C．watered D．lit
A．disappointed B．moved C．spoiled D．relieved
A．income B．pain C．colour D．goal
A．respect B．praise C．happiness D．laughter
A．what B．how C．why D．whether
A．in front of B．below C．behind D．beside
A．word B．memory C．feeling D．sadness
A．someone’s B．anyone’s C．everyone’s D．no one’s