People often say that the Englishman’s home is his castle. In this sense they mean that the home is very important and 21 . Most people in Britain live in houses 22 flats, and many people own their homes. This means that they can make them individual(个人的); they can 23 them and change them in any way they 24 . In a crowded city the individual knows that he or she has a private space which is 25 for himself or herself and for invited friends.
People usually like to 26 their space. Are you sitting now in your home or in a beach or a train? If you are on the beach you may have spread your 27 around you; on the train you may have 28 your coat or small bag on the seat beside you; in a library you may have one corner or chair which is your own.
Once I was traveling on a 29 to London. I was in a section for four people and there was a table between us. The man on the opposite side to me had his briefcase on the table. There was no 30 on my side of the table at all. I was made rather 31 . I thought he thought that he owned the 32 table. I took various papers out of my bag and put them on 33 ! When I did this he stiffened and his eyes nearly popped out of his head. I had 34 his space ! A few minutes later I took my papers off his case in order to read them. He 35 moved his case to his side of the table. ( Of course , it is possible that he just wanted to be helpful to me !
A．helpful B．personal C．necessary D．useful
A．rather than B．as well as C．as a result of D．or rather
A．buy B．leave C．paint D．offer
A．make B．clear C．like D．prepare
A．only B．already C．ever D．even
A．marked B．decide C．choose D．keep
A．towels B．sands C．papers D．flags
A．found B．given C．put D．stored
A．plane B．train C．way D．street
A．matter B．weight C．light D．space
A．angry B．hurt C．fearful D．busy
A．right B．only C．small D．whole
A．the table B．his case C．the seat D．his side
A．invaded B．shut C．separated D．shared
A．hesitatingly B．immediately C．slowly D．calmly
How far would you walk to learn about something that interested you? When he was young, Jacob Lawrence often walked more than sixty from his home in the Harlem section of New York City to the Metropolitan Museum of Art．Jacob wanted to be a（n） ，and he believed that studying the famous paintings in that museum would help him．
It was 1930,when many people were out of work, money was and people suffered a lot．Still the streets were with energy and color．As he walked through Harlem, Jacob looked hard at the people, the churches, and barbershops and so on．He those images in his mind, along with the images of paintings he saw in the ．
Jacob came from a poor family．His mother believed there was little chance her son could grow up to be a successful painter．She wanted him to aim for something more ．But Jacob's teacher, Alston, in an art program saw that he was talented．Alston him how to use paints to make stage sets．
As time passed, Alston let Jacob rent work space in his own studio． That was an exciting place for a young black man to become an artist．Many creative people there to talk about art, literature and history．From their ,Jacob learned that history books often the accomplishments of African Americans．He decided to paint a sel1es of pictures describing the story of a black hero．He Toussaint, who had helped free his people French ruling．
Many people admired Jacob's pictures, but he needed admiration．To help his family, he often had to work at jobs that him away from painting．Then something encouraging happened．An artist named Augusta got Jacob a job．For eighteen months, Jacob was given a to paint pictures． For the first time, he felt like a artist．
A．steps B．blocks C．buildings D．avenues
A．artist B．tutor C．scholar D．official
A．swinging B．existing C．hanging D．twisting
A．blank B．loose C．tough D．tight
A．lined B．decorated C．associated D．filled
A．stored B．received C．created D．remembered
A．museum B．studio C．church D．street
A．whether B．which C．that D．when
A．precious B．practical C．standard D．flexible
A．recommended B．reminded C．provided D．showed
A．hesitating B．struggling C．marching D．participating
A．settled B．wandered C．gathered D．rushed
A．experiences B．performances C． accents D．conversations
A．acknowledged B．accused C．ignored D．witnessed
A．chose B．accepted C．counted D．employed
A．against B．from C．for D．with
A．more than B．rather than C．other than D．less than
A．broke B．gave C．permitted D．took
A．award B．title C．salary D．prize
A．permanent B．popular C．positive D．professional
I got a guitar for my birthday, and since then I have been struggling. It’s kind of sad. To be honest, it is how many problems are caused by such little things in the life of a teenager .It has awakened another side of myself me. And it couldn’t have happened at a worse time.
I’m a senior, I’m going to soon and I know what college I’m going to. And now I have to deal with this little voice in my head constantly me that I’m going to be a rock star, not a scientist.
A few weeks ago I was given the simple task of writing a short story. I sat down to a beautiful work of fiction that would my teacher and classmates. To be honest, this is an area I generally feel very in. I really enjoy it and such writing tasks used to take the amount of time.
So I was to write my story, and across the room lay my beautiful birthday present. “Once upon a time,” I wrote. Then I stopped, in my chair, and stared for a moment at the . Its dark red paint was and I could see my reflection in its perfect surface. And then my reflection started dancing and singing. I wasn’t , but it sure was. I’d follow its . So I seized my guitar and plucked (拨动) a string. I sat rocking with my guitar until late the night. I was sure I was preparing for the much more efficiently now that I wasn’t spending time writing stories.
Needless to say, no story was written, and many arose in my mind. Since then, I have constantly asked, “Am I for not wanting to do my work anymore?” More importantly, , I’ve learned I really am going to be a rock star.
A．interesting B．exciting C．disappointing D．surprising
A．within B．with C．before D．beyond
A．work B．write C．graduate D．retire
A．teaching B．advising C．reminding D．fooling
A．actually B．seemingly C．obviously D．partly
A．plan B．create C．carry D．continue
A．frustrate B．amuse C．astonish D．admire
A．happy B．rich C．fortunate D．strong
A．least B． most C． largest D．best
A．trying B．helping C．refusing D．learning
A．seated B．edited C．turned D．digested
A．paper B．instrument C．floor D．desk
A．running B．shining C．deepening D．fading
A．playing B．dreaming C．moving D．repeating
A．lead B．music C．speed D．rule
A．of B．at C．for D．into
A．university B．life C．future D．exam
A．doubts B．fears C．discussions D．problems
A．curious B．clever C．normal D．alone
A．therefore B．though C．otherwise D．even
Having been out of work for two years because of poor health，I decided to look for a part time job．
I and interviewed again and again with no progress．I was getting pretty .
It was freezing cold last Tuesday evening．I was waiting at a(n) when I saw a young woman wearing just a T-shirt and no .I asked if she needed any ．She told me she had lost everything in a big fire and had been for two days.
I dug in my and took out$5．00 so she could get something to eat．I then took off my and shoes and gave them to her．She looked at me and said，“Aren’t you，going to be cold?” I told her，it would be worth it if they could keep her a little bit ．She was moved to tears and thanked me with a ．
Then as I got on the bus the miracle(奇迹)of kindness happened．When I was to the fare，the bus driver said with a smile，“Madam，I saw what you just did and your is on me．”
I my thanks and was about to sit down when a lady dressed in a business suit said to me，“You just did the most thing I have ever seen．What can I do for you?”I jokingly said a job would be nice．She asked for my name and said she might be able to something out．
The next day she me，saying she had a part-time position in her company and wanted me to come in and meet with the manager that day．I had started my act of kindness just to make myself feel good，but I never expected to get so much !
A．dressed B．begged C．applied D．explained
A．surprised B．discouraged C．refreshed D．frightened
A．bus stop B．subway station C．local park D．office building
A．socks B．shoes C．gloves D．glasses
A．advice B．work C．information D．help
A．walking B．moving C．surviving D．starving
A．purse B．room C．book D．hand
A．glasses B．coat C．watch D．hat
A．happier B．smarter C．warmer D．healthier
A．smile B．hug C．jump D．gift
A．spreading B．praising C．enjoying D．accepting
A．change B．check C．borrow D．pay
A．bill B．debt C．rent D．fare
A．delivered B．accepted C．felt D．expressed
A．unbelievable B．ordinary C．inspiring D．reasonable
A．paying B．comfortable C．tough D．challenging
A．work B．pick C．find D．keep
A．visited B．met C．invited D．called
A．empty B．open C．absent D．free
A．after all B．for nothing C．in return D．by chance
As China’s economy grows rapidly and more people choose to raise one child, it is very ____ for young men or young women to care for the aging（年纪大的）______. Young people always complain that they _______too much pressure with caring for the _______. How the aging people can be cared well is a _____topic in recent years. In my opinion, we, our government and our society can do _____ as follows:Firstly, our government should adopt more_____ measures to make the elders have enough pensions（养老金）. Then the elders will_____that they can support themselves and needn’t _____their living expenses.Secondly, I think that every young people should take ____to care for their old parents. Young parents have taken great efforts to bring you ______. So when they get old, you should let your parents know _____ you care about them and you can do something for them. The most important is not to make your parents feel _____.
Thirdly, the whole society should be ______ elders’ activities. The society should provide necessary ______ for the elders to take part in activities. _____the activities, they can enjoy the happy time with their friends and other elders.
In conclusion, I want to ______ that elders are very important to our society. They have done ____ contributions to our society. When they grow old, they ______ more respect from us, especially youth. Let’s _______ more attention to elders’ life.
A．difficult B．urgent C．important D．easy
A．grandchildren B．grandparents C．children D．parents
A．put B．face C．produce D．create
A．youngsters B．children C．babies D．elders
A．hot B．warm C．cool D．nice
A．simply B．hardly C．completely D．smoothly
A．accurate B．immediate C．direct D．effective
A．hope B．feel C．fear D．doubt
A．think about B．worry about C．quarrel about D．talk about
A．advantage B．attempt C．requirement D．responsibility
A．up B．out C．in D．down
A．that B．how C．why D．when
A．happy B．guilty C．lonely D．lovely
A．in need of B．in honor o C．in favor of D．in memory of
A．time B．space C．plan D．permit
A．After B．By C．Through D．Before
A．note B．expect C．review D．promise
A．much B．negative C．passive D．considerable
A．deserve B．have C．take D．show
A．attract B．pay C．try D．Seek
It was the beginning of the school year a few .years ago. l had a little boy in my class who was very quiet and _ . I wasn't sure how much he understood during the school day and I was especially that he just stood by himself at _ time and did not play. If l tried to talk to him, he would turn away and _ shut his eyes to from me.
After a couple of days, I decided to seek _ from one of my outgoing and little girls. I called her over and asked her if she would get him to , and I started talking about all the . on how she could start communication with him I she could try this idea or that .She my arm to stop my talking and looked up at me in that _ _ way that only a six-year-old can, and said, "Don't _ , I speak kid". And she ran off.
I stood there all alone, watching her. It took less than a minute for the two new friends to run off, hand in hand, _ joining a game of tag.
I often think of that small _ . about what I learned and how _ it is for all teachers to speak kid. I know-my _ should be on teaching students how to think and how to _ solutions. We must be ready to learn from our a because those "teachable moments" during the school days are for us. the teachers, as well as our kids.
A．slow B．clever C．shy D．lazy
A．concerned B．curious C．doubtful D．disappointed
A．lunch B．break C．school D．sports
A．closely B．suddenly C．slightly D．tightly
A．hide B．keep C．flee D．separate
A．advice B．help C．confidence D．technique
A．brave B．casual C．friendly D．hard-working
A．change B．study C．move D．play.
A．suggestions B．opinions C．problems D．possibilities
A．knew B．understood C．realized D．explained
A．caught B．felt C．touched D．pulled
A．special B．good C．strange D．effective
A．care B．talk C．hurry D．worry
A．anxiously B．seriously C．silently D．excitedly
A．quietly B．carefully C．hopefully D．happily
A．boy B．girl C．moment D．difficulty
A．interesting B．important C．awkward D．funny
A．focus B．lesson C．advice D．problem
A．look for B．get in C．make up D．figure out
A．friends B．students C．teachers D．parents