A farmer had some puppies（小狗）to 36 . He painted a sign advertising the puppies and 37__ nailing （钉）it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, a little boy came to him.
“Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.”
“Well,” said the farmer, as he 38 the sweat off his face, “these puppies come from fine parents and cost 39 money. Do you have enough money?”
The boy 40 his head for a moment. Then reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of 41 and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?” “Sure,” said the farmer. And with that he 42 a whistle (口哨声), “Here, Dolly!” he called. 43 from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly 44 by four little balls of fur. The little boy’ eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their 45 to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. 46 another little ball appeared; this one noticeably smaller. Then in a somewhat 47 manner the little pup began hobbling（蹒跚） toward the others, doing its best to 48 .
“I want that one,” the little boy said, 49 to the smallest one. The farmer said, “Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you 50 these other dogs would.”
With that the little boy 51 back from the fence, and began 52 up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he exposed a steel support running down both sides of his leg 53 itself to a specially made 54 . Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see sir, I don't 55 too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.”
A．sell B．buy C．raise D．drive
A．set off B．set out C．set about D．set up
A．wiped B．removed C．settled D．drove
A．a number of B．quite a few C．a great deal of D．only a little
A．raised B．buried C．dropped D．shook
A．change B．price C．treasure D．wallet
A．made out B．put away C．gave away D．let out
A．In B．Away C．Out D．Up
A．equipped B．protected C．attacked D．followed
A．way B．direction C．path D．struggle
A．Rapidly B．Slowly C．Suddenly D．Simply
A．curious B．foolish C．ordinary D．active
A．catch up B．keep up C．put up D．make up
A．staring B．pointing C．greeting D．devoting
A．while B．as C．that D．what
A．stepped B．escaped C．went D．kept
A．pushing B．forcing C．rolling D．tearing
A．attaching B．attached C．being attached D．to attach
A．leg B．stick C．shoe D．foot
A．walk B．run C．live D．go
Sometimes your weakness can become your biggest strength. ____ the story of a 10-year-old boy for example , who decided to study judo (柔道) with a judo teacher despite the fact that he had his left arm because of a car accident .
The boy was doing well, so he couldn’t understand , , after three months of , the teacher had taught him only one move.
“ Sir ,” the boy finally said , “ I be learning more moves?” “This is the only move you know , but this is the only move you’ll need to know ,” the teacher replied. Not quite understanding , believing in his teacher , the boy kept training.
Several months later , the teacher took the boy to his first tournament (锦标赛) . Surprising , the boy easily won his first three matches. Still by his success , the boy was now in the finals .
This , his opponent (对手) was bigger , stronger , and more experienced . For a while , the boy to be in the disadvantage . Concerned that the boy might , the judge called a time-out . He was about to stop the match the teacher interrupted . “ No,” the teacher , “ Let him continue .”
, his opponent made the biggest mistake : he dropped his guard . Instantly , the boy used his move to throw him down . The boy had the tournament .
On the way home , the boy gathered to ask the teacher what was really his mind. “ Sir , how did I win the tournament with only one move ?”
“ You won for two reasons,” the teacher answered . “ First , you’ve almost one of the most difficult throws in all judo. Second , the only defense (防御) for all that move is for your opponent to take hold of your left arm..” The boy’s biggest weakness---- the loss of his left arm, had become his biggest strength.
A．Take B．Give C．Show D．Make
A．injured B．lost C．replaced D．broken
A．how B．whether C．why D．when
A．training B．matches C．lectures D．running
A．Needn’t B．Shouldn’t C．Mustn’t D．Wouldn’t
A．still B．also C．even D．ever
A．so B．but C．or D．and
A．them B．him C．himself D．themselves
A．amazed B．excited C．worried D．pleased
A．way B．man C．match D．time
A．happened B．appeared C．pretended D．decided
A．become nervous B．feel tired C．get hurt D．go sick
A．while B．before C．when D．until
A．ordered B．insisted C．explained D．complained
A．Ever since B．By then C．In time D．Soon after
A．lost B．won C．passed D．joined
A．courage B．strength C．information D．chance
A．in B．on C．for D．with
A．seen B．forgotten C．mastered D．remembered
A．known B．interesting C．wrong D．clear
They call themselves “The Soul Knights(骑士)” and come from different universities in Guangdong Province.
During their summer vacation, the team, consisting of five male and two female students, more than 3,000 kilometers from Guangzhou to Beijing. It took them days to complete the journey.
The Soul Knights have a noble , which is to advocate civilized travel by taking photos of graffiti(涂鸦) by tourists.
“When we heard that a Chinese tourist wrote his name on an Egyptian temple, it made think a lot. We wanted to use photos to everyone how important it is to protect historic relics,” says Zhang Zhihao, 22, the team’s captain.
On their trip, the team had a clear of duty. Some provided medical care, some were fund, and others updated the team’s micro blog.
Cycling is a great way of enjoying the landscape, but it’s . On the way they passed through many cities heat waves with temperatures well above 40 degrees. They rode about 20 kilometers per hour. They got up at 6 am, departed at 7:30 and at noon to cool down. Sometimes they borrowed sheets of cardboards from restaurants and slept trees.
After cycling for one month, the team arrived in Beijing, their destination. it wasn’t the end of their journey yet. The team a small exhibition on the Great Wall of China, one of the country’s most visited attractions, to show everyone the they had taken of graffiti in various places.
To their , many visitors showed their support for the young team’s project by their names on the banner(横幅)they had prepared.
“We do this adventure, for sending a message to the public about protecting our country’s cultural heritage(遗产) is a very rewarding ,” said the team’s captain.
A．walked B．drove C．flew D．covered
A．fifty B．forty C．thirty D．twenty
A．cause B．excuse C．suggestion D．view
A．brushed B．printed C．sent D．left
A．him B．us C．them D．you
A．amuse B．inform C．urge D．remind
A．division B．sense C．goal D．faith
A．in need of B．in possession of C．in charge of D．in case of
A．shocking B．confusing C．amazing D．challenging
A．experiencing B．witnessing C．avoiding D．appreciating
A．bathed B．rested C．danced D．sweated
A．in B．between C．under D．beside
A．nearly B．finally C．naturally D．gradually
A．So B．And C．Since D．But
A．set up B．led to C．put on D．called off
A．marks B．pictures C．surprises D．effects
A．puzzlement B．shame C．delight D．disappointment
A．painting B．signing C．typing D．fixing
A．enjoy B．envy C．hate D．ignore
A．mind B．envy C．role D．feeling
Growing up in my Grandma’s house as a boy was an experience that would shape me for the rest of my life. We were poor in everything but . yet I learned so much about life there. My Mom, Dad, Grandma, two , and I were all into a home made from two old shabby cars. I always knew what my next would look like because I had seen my older brother them the year before, I always knew what we were going to be in winter, because I had it in the garden during the summer. , I never felt poor. No king ever ate as good as we did on Sundays after church when Grandma her homemade meatballs, spaghetti（意大利式细面条）and freshly baked bread.
we had so little I can still remember Dad, Mom, and Grandma giving so much. We were always with others. Everyone who our family could expect a of spaghetti, or a jar of vegetables, or a flower pot full of fresh flowers. I can still remember my parents’ eyes whenever they passed something on to others. We never felt than when we shared what we were given. I learned early that the greatest joy comes from giving getting. Giving makes your spirit greater.
Don’t be afraid to what you have to others. Share everything you have. If you have a beautiful , then smile at whoever you come across. If you have a few extra dollars, then give them to the people in need. If you have a talent, then share it with others. If you have a heart full of love, then give it to everyone. No life ever truly lives it becomes a gift, so make your whole life a gift to the world.
A．spirit B．education C．wealth D．health
A．nephews B．brothers C．sisters D．cousins
A．divided B．admitted C．locked D．crowded
A．food B．room C．glasses D．clothes
A．choosing B．cutting C．wearing D．cleaning
A．doing B．eating C．1earning D．giving
A．developed B．planted C．polluted D．poisoned
A．Meanwhile B．Therefore C．Besides D．However
A．cooked B．earned C．washed D．sold
A．Unless B．Since C．When D．Although
A．chatting B．communicating C．sharing D．exchanging
A．visited B．warned C．supposed D．saved
A．basket B．cup C．spoon D．plate
A．opened B．shone C．hurt D．glanced
A．freer B．calmer C．happier D．poorer
A．less than B．fewer than C．other than D．rather than
A．take up B．pick up C．pass on D．give in
A．face B．smile C．band D．figure
A．convenient B．contemporary C．vital D．special
A．until B．after C．because D．If
Karen, Judy and I were the last ones back in the school room after lunch and all of the other sixth graders were already playing outside.
“Wow! How it would be to write on the blackboard while everyone is . ” Judy said.
“But Mrs. Eiffler doesn't want us writing on the ,” I responded.
“Janet, everyone is outside. No one will ever know, ” said Karen, reaching into box and drawing out a piece of . Judy also began drawing.
I reluctantly (勉强地）joined my friends, but afraid of being . Then Judy had all idea. “We’re all right-handed. Let’s see who can write their best using their left hand. ”
Judy and Karen started . I chose a piece of white chalk from the box and wrote my name.
“We’d better get this board cleaned off Mrs. Eiffier comes back, ”said Judy, but I found it wasn’t chalk at all, but a white crayon（蜡笔）! At last, Karen got a knife and scraped it. It finally, but we left an abrasion (磨损处) on the blackboard.
Mrs. Eiffler never asked about the abrasion but I always remember the lesson. “No one will ever know” is never . Even if no one else found out, I myself knew.
A．useful B．fun C．stupid D．necessary
A．asleep B．worried C．outside D．lucky
A．blackboard B．book C．desk D．floor
A．bread B．wood C．paper D．chalk
A．followed B．praised C．caught D．affected
A．address B．class C．name D．dream
A．writing B．singing C．shouting D．reading
A．until B．before C．unless D．since
A．broke down B．took off C．came off D．slowed down
A．true B．typical C．important D．Different
I was working as a consultant(顾问) in a beer company, helping the president and senior vice-presidents with something important. It was a big . At the same time, my mother was in the stages of cancer.
I worked during the day and 40 miles home to be with her every night. It was and stressful, but it was what I wanted to do. My promise was to continue to do excellent consulting during the day, my evenings were very hard. I didn’t want to the president with my situation. I felt someone at the company wanted to what was going on. So I told the vice-president of Hunan Resources, asking him not to the information with anyone.
A few days , the president called me into his office. I he wanted to talk to me about one of the many issues we were on. When I entered, he asked me to sit down. He faced me from across his large , looked me in the eye and said, “I your mother is very ill.”
I was totally by surprise and burst into tears. He just looked at me, let my subside(平息)，and then he said a sentence I will never forget: “Whatever you need.” That was it. His and willingness to both let me be in my pain and to offer me were qualities of compassion(同情) that I with me to this day.
A．honour B．success C．challenge D．task
A．previous B．final C．fine D．developing
A．walked B．rode C．ran D．drove
A．tiring B．exciting C．boring D．frightening
A．as if B．after all C．even though D．now that
A．help B．puzzle C．cheat D．bother
A．or B．yet C．and D．so
A．know B．realize C．hear D．announce
A．enjoy B．learn C．share D．hide
A．after B．ago C．before D．later
A．knew B．figured C．doubted D．found
A．working B．getting C．living D．going
A．room B．office C．desk D．computer
A．guess B．hear C．believe D．think
A．hit B．got C．made D．caught
A．crying B．explaining C．talking D．worrying
A．suddenly B．sadly C．gently D．carefully
A．happiness B．understanding C．excitement D．sadness
A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
A．take B．bring C．help D．carry