When you’re a preteen, a huge problem might be that you just have to have a new rock-rap CD, 1 your parents won’t give you the money for it. I thought life was so 2 when things like this happened-----until September 11, 2001.
I was in P.E. when the planes hit the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. As soon as I got home and for weeks before, I saw the disaster 3 on TV. Seeing the innocent people running for their 4 as the debris(瓦砾) started coming down the fire and smoke rose out of the 5 brought tears to my eyes. I couldn’t help imagining what the people on the 6 and in the buildings were thinking and going through, not 7 what was going on. I admired the courage of the firefighters who rushed in and risked their own lives to 8 others. It tore my heart apart to watch the 9 looks on the faces of so many people who didn’t know if their loved ones were dead or alive while 10 in all the debris.
Then it 11 me: All my life I had thought mainly of myself. I had it easy in life and had been taking it all for granted.
A feeling of coldness 12 down my back, and I cried just thinking of the possibility that it could have easily 13 to my family. My mom or dad could have been killed like that, and I would never, ever see them again. I began to evaluate what a real 14 in life was.
This disaster 15 me that awful things can happen to anyone at any time. Now when my mom or dad or sister go somewhere, even if it’s just 16 the store, I try to remember to tell them that I love them because I know there is a 17 that I may never tell them that 18 .
Not getting a new CD is not going to 19 my life. I can live with those kinds of problems. But losing someone I love would 20 make my life miserable.
9/11 showed me just what I am.
A．or B．so C．but D．for
A．unfair B．uncomfortable C．unbelievable D．uncertain
A．happen B．occur C．strike D．unfold
A．lives B．families C．houses D．friends
A．curtains B．buildings C．gates D．bedrooms
A．seats B．planes C．corners D．streets
A．believing B．thinking C．caring D．knowing
A．join B．save C．meet D．calm
A．puzzled B．severe C．dirty D．desperate
A．hidden B．found C．trapped D．placed
A．hit B．surprised C．rewarded D．told
A．cooled B．dropped C．ran D．passed
A．happened B．compared C．related D．turned
A．relationship B．problem C．need D．fate
A．persuaded B．reminded C．taught D．informed
A．to B．in C．at D．on
A．story B．doubt C．chance D．plan
A．ever B．once C．enough D．again
A．end B．save C．spare D．break
A．rather B．truly C．probably D．frequently
In January 1986 I saw a show about cartooning called “Funny Business” on TV. I had always wanted to be a __36__but never knew how. So I wrote to the host of the_37_, cartoonist Jack Cassady, asking for advice on entering the profession(职业).
Two weeks later I got a (n) __38__letter from Jack, answering my questions about materials and process(过程). He also __39__ me not to get discouraged if I was refused__40__. He said the cartoon samples（样本） I sent him were good and worthy of publication（出版）.
I got very __41__, finally understanding how the whole process__42__. I sent my best cartoons to Playboy and New Yorker, ___43___ the magazines rejected（拒绝）me immediately. Discouraged, I put my art supplies in the box and__44__to forget all about cartooning.
To my__45__, in June 1987 I got another letter from Jack, although I hadn’t even__46__ him for the former advice. Here’s what he said:
Dear Scott,
I was reviewing my “Funny Business” mail file when I again came__47__ your letter and your cartoons. I remember answering you letter.
I’m writing to encourage you to submit(提交) your ideas to various publications again. I hope you have __48__ done so and are making progress and having some__49__ too. Sometimes encouragement in the funny business is hard to come by. That’s__50__ I am encouraging you to hang in there and keep drawing.
I wish you good luck.
Sincerely,
Jack
I was deeply__51__because Jack had nothing to gain—including my thanks. I acted on his__52__, took out my art supplies and inked the sample strips(漫画连载) that__53__ became Dilbert.
I feel__54__that I wouldn’t have tried cartooning again if Jack hadn’t sent the second letter. As Dilbert became more successful I came to __55__ Jack’s simple act of kindness.
A．singer B．writer C．actor D．cartoonist
A．show B．television C．wedding D．party
A．surprising B．encouraging C．shocking D．disappointing
A．allowed B．suggested C．insisted D．warned
A．at first B．first of all C．at last D．in the end
A．confused B．anxious C．excited D．enthusiastic
A．performed B．advanced C．behaved D．worked
A．but B．so C．and D．though
A．concluded B．persuaded C．decided D．thought
A．disappointment B．surprise C．sorrow(悲伤) D．satisfaction
A．asked B．hoped C．wished D．thanked
A．across B．over C．off D．through
A．still B．ever C．already D．yet
A．trouble B．fun C．difficulty D．problem
A．what B．which C．how D．why
A．touched B．interested C．shocked D．influenced
A．warning B．encouragement C．advice D．view
A．surprisingly B．finally C．constantly D．freely
A．concerned B．uneasy C．worried D．certain
A．understand B．honor C．appreciate D．respect
One day my 5-year-old daughter, Mini, ran to the window crying: "A Cabuliwallah(喀布尔商贩)!A Cabuliwallah!" In the street below was Rahmun,a Cabuliwallah passing slowly along. Mini called him 21 ,but when he looked at her she ran away scared. As time went by, they got to know each other and started to 22 together,
laughing and talking all the way. Rahmun would give her grapes and strawberries,spending the Iittle money he had23 her. The two often enjoyed jokng together.Rahmun 24 say: "Well, little one, when are you going to the father-in-law's house?"Mini did not understand this and was 25 .
One morning,l saw Rahmun being led away by the police. There was some blood on his clothes .I 26a neighbor had owed Rahmun money but denied it,and that in the course of the 27 Rahmun had struck him. On a charge of murderous attack, Rahmunwas 28 to prison.
Time passed. Mini grew up and we were making arrangements,for her 29 .I was sitting in my study 30 someone entered. It was Rahmun, his face pale and dirty and I could 31 recognize him! He said all those years ago Mini -had reminded him of his own daughter in Kabul. It was his belief that Mini was 32 the same. Hehadonce 33 Mini running to him calling 66 A Cabuliwallah!" and pictured them laughing and talking together.
The two were now reunited. But when he made 34 once more, Mini's face turned red. They could not recover their old 35 .When Rahmun left, l gave him a bank note, 36 : "Go back to your own daughter, and may the happiness of your meeting bring good 37 to my child!"
Having made this present,I had to 38 the electric lights and the music band I had intended for the wedding and the ladies in the house were 39 .But to me the wedding was all the 40 for the thought that in a distant land a long-lost father met again with his child.
A．loudly B．proudly C．seriously D．firmly
A．work out B．run out C．hang out D．stand out
A．in B．on C．to D．at
A．would B．should C．must D．could
A．concerned B．frightened C．puzzled D．ashamed
A．insisted B．doubted C．announced D．heard
A．escape B．quarrel C．communication D．bargain
A．punished B．admitted C．dropped D．sentenced
A．wedding B．birthday C．graduation D．promotion
A．while B．after C．unless D．when
A．nearly B．actually C．hardly D．simply
A．even B．still C．just D．yet
A．caught B．imagined C．avoided D．kept
A．jokes B．comments C．suggestions D．requests
A．belief B．impression C．friendship D．energy
A．reading B．writing C．telling D．saying
A．fortune B．treasure C．support D．comfort
A．put off B．give up C．turn to D．care about
A．moved B．delighted C．worried D．disappointed
A．clearer B．easier C．brighter D．quieter
In 1982, Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank. He was out of the sailing track and floating in a lifeboat, alone. His supplies were 36 . His chances of surviving were small. 37 when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later, he was alive — much 38 than he was when he started, but alive.
His 39 of how he survived is interesting and attractive. His subtle act — how he 40 to catch fish, how he evaporated sea water to41 fresh water — is very interesting. But the thing that 42 my eye was how he managed to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost, when it seemed no 43 continuing the struggle, when he was 44 greatly, when his lifeboat was pierced and after more than a week’s struggling with his weak body. He was starved and 45 exhausted. Giving up would have seemed the only sensible choice.
When people 46 these kinds of circumstances, they do something with their minds that gives them the courage to keep going. Many people in 47 dangerous circumstances give in or go mad. Something the survivors do with their thoughts helps them find the courage to carry on 48 major difficulties.
"I tell myself I can 49 it," wrote Callahan in his book. "Compared to what others have been through, I'm fortunate. I tell myself these things over and over, 50 courage and strength."
I wrote that down after I read it 51 it struck me as something important. And I've told myself the same thing when my own goals seemed52 off or when my problems seemed too powerful. And every time I've said it, I have always come back to my senses.
The truth is, our circumstances are only bad 53 to something better. But others have been through much worse, that is, in comparison with what 54 have been through, you're fortunate. Tell this to yourself over and over again, and it will help you 55 the rough spots with a little more perseverance(毅力) .
A．less B．little C．few D．enough
A．And B．Yet C．Still D．While
A．thinner B．poorer C．worse D．fatter
A．attitude B．imagination C．instruction D．story
A．tried B．tended C．managed D．intended
A．make B．collect C．select D．replace
A．attacked B．caught C．froze D．cheated
A．operation B．taste C．message D．use
A．firmly B．completely C．surely D．generally
A．deal B．defend C．survive D．observe
A．similarly B．likely C．probably D．commonly
A．for the lack of B．in spite of C．in support of D．as a result of
A．handle B．carry C．follow D．inspect
A．rolling up B．using up C．building up D．making up
A．but B．so C．although D．and
A．far B．long C．near D．short
A．related B．measured C．contributed D．compared
A．you B．others C．we D．another
A．see through B．cut through C．get through D．think through
The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to 36 the seats, settled in one of them.
It had been a year since Susan became blind. As a result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of 37 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her 38 into hopelessness and he was 39 to use every possible means to help his wife.
Finally, Susan felt ready to 40 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too 41 to get around the city by herself. Mark 42 to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening 43 she could manage it by herself.
For two weeks, Mark 44 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other _45 _, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new _46 .
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip 47 _. Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband 48 _, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 49 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 50 _ Susan. She was doing it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 51 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 52 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 53 _.
“You know, every morning for the 54 week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than 55 _. That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
A．touch B．grab C．count D．feel
A．weakness B．sickness C．darkness D．sadness
A．run B．sink C．jump D．step
A．inspired B．determined C．honored D．pleased
A．return B．adjust C．contribute D．stick
A．dread B．astonished C．depressed D．frightened
A．volunteered B．attempted C．continued D．struggled
A．when B．as C．until D．after
A．drove B．directed C．accompanied D．sent
A．feeling B．organs C．skills D．senses
A．position B．environment C．status D．role
A．on her own B．in person C．to her benefit D．on foot
A．politely B．calmly C．briefly D．tightly
A．opposite B．separate C．fixed D．lonely
A．took charge of B．took place of C．took advantage of D．took hold of
A．as usual B．as a rule C．as well D．as a consequence
A．respect B．envy C．know D．support
A．what B．how C．why D．who
A．past B．same C．first D．next
A．courage B．will C．sight D．wisdom
When we talk about a wolf, we tend to describe it as a kind of fierce creature. But is it true that the wolf stands for devil(魔鬼) and ugliness?
Have you read the book "The Wolf Totem'' 《狼图腾》by a famous writer Jiang Rong, which tells the story of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever 51 the wolves' world? If you had, you would __52__ the wolves. In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about __53__ than humans. They can attack sheep without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to __54__ full use of the shape of land to __55__ sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be __56__ at fighting.
The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand __57__. Each wolf serves its group with its heart and soul. A __58__ wolf has little power, but a group of wolves __59__ nothing. All the wolves obey the rules. __60__ they are beaten, they run away together. It is their teamwork __61__ makes wolves powerful.
The wolves also have great self-preservation and won't __62__ to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book “The Wolf Totem”, __63__ stole a one - month - old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his __64__, he found the little wolf still wanted to go back with __65__ wolves. The little wolf bit through the iron chain that limited it. The wolf was __66__ and never gave up fighting __67__ its death. It seemed that the little wolf died as a glorious fighter.
I was shocked by this kind of __68__ wolves which are one of the most respected creature on the earth. I want everyone to look at wolves in a __69__ way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and __70__ this not simple but dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!
A．talked about B．walked into C．thought about D．cared for
A．hunt B．watch C．draw D．admire
A．survival B．life C．food D．plant
A．get B．make C．have D．take
A．trap B．avoid C．fight D．discover
A．considerate B．imaginative C．creative D．expert
A．process B．lifestyle C．teamwork D．control
A．brave B．single C．lonely D．fair
A．fight B．struggle C．fail D．fear
A．Even if B．As though C．Even so D．As for
A．what B．that C．which D．one
A．turn in B．break in C．take in D．give in
A．just B．once C．soon D．only
A．satisfaction B．sadness C．disappointment D．pleasure
A．rest B．the other C．another D．others
A．willing B．worried C．proud. D．eager
A．although B．until C．before D．unless
A．selflessness B．self-confidence C．self-protection D．self-respect
A．different B．curious C．strange D．humorous
A．step out B．set up C．succeed in D．get into