Roy died at an old age with many memories. His life was full of both good and bad memories, but he 26 to remember mostly the good. The bad memories that broke his heart and that he 27 with friends, involved the big war-World War II. So many things about his war experience he remembered 28 great detail.

Roy survived the attack on Normandy-he was part of the second wave that landed. He 29 with him the memories of water mixed with the blood of fallen soldiers. He experienced 30 , sweat, blood, fire and salt water just to get to the beach. In terror-filled moments that would forever change his life and the history of our world, his life was robbed of innocence(天真) 31 the realities of war engulfed(吞噬)him.
Not too many months later, he found himself cold and 32 . Close to being completely 33 from air supplies(供给)because of the weather, Roy and his fellows hung on to what little hope they could have. Then Christmas morning came, the weather cleared long enough for supplies to be 34 and word to spread that other troops would soon be there.
Many of the young men who began with Roy did not make it home 35 . They gave their lives to fighting against the Nazi. Those who did survive would never be the same. Many of them were the most patriotic(爱国的)people you would 36 meet, but most of them 37 war. They had experienced it. They knew its final realities-things got blown up while people were killed, and robbed of their beloved ones.
It is Memorial Day in the United States today. We all pray for an end for the world’s need for young men and young women to be placed in harm’s way. We also need to remember those who paid the huge 38 of wars-costs not counted in dollars, but in lost lives, broken hearts, forgotten innocence, broken families, and terrible memories. And as we remember to 39 those who paid this awful price, we also remember in hopes to see an end to war itself.
Please, in their honor, don’t forget their sacrifices(牺牲). Please, for our world’s sake, don’t forget to pray for 40 .
A.refused B.chose C.promised D.planned
A.shared B.lost C.fought D.valued
A.at B.in C.for D.with
A.took B.got C.brought D.carried
A.fear B.disappointment C.excitement D.courage
A.but B.as C.since D.so
A.sad B.lonely C.wounded D.hungry
A.cut off B.kept away C.left behind D.put down
A.taken B.sent C.dropped D.shipped
A.healthy B.strong C.alive D.safe
A.never B.ever C.already D.yet
A.hated B.liked C.experienced D.missed
A.money B.efforts C.attention D.costs
A.find B.help C.honor D.understand
A.luck B.life C.peace D.happiness
After 10 months in office, Barack Obama pardoned (赦免)a bird from the National Turkey Federation (全国火鸡联盟). It is a holiday tradition that back to 1947. It is said the Obama pardoned that day, "Courage",weighed 20 kg. Be-cause of his pardon," Courage" would the Thanksgiving dinner. "But I heard that Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson pardoned their turkeys, they ate them in fact," Obama said," I understand them; the turkey looks really . "
On the Thanksgiving holiday, the Thursday in November, many Americans have turkey for lunch or dinner. Obama joked about also wanting to the tradition and eat "Courage". "If my daughters hadn't me, I would have tasted ‘Courage’.”he said.
Obama said he all the American people at home and abroad a happy Thanksgiving Day. He also talked about the first family's to celebrate the coming festival. " Just like millions of other families across our country, we'll give our thanks to God for the we have," Obama said. "We also remember that many members of our American family are still . "
Obama noted that President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a(n) in the midst of the Civil War in the 1860s. "Today we are facing many new risks and difficulties," he added. " So on this American holiday, as we give thanks to God for what we've ,let's also give a hand to those who are less . "After his speech," Courage " was lifted to a table and Obama his hand over the turkey's head, pretending to be very ,and said,"You are pardoned. " Because of Obama, s pardon,"Courage" would spend the rest of its life at a Disney-land amusement park.
A.turns B.holds C.dates D.looks
A.duck B.pig C.cow D.turkey
A.named B.told C.ordered D.believed
A.forget B.stop C.enjoy D.survive
A.since B.although C.if D.because
A.jokingly B.secretly C.suddenly D.surprisingly
A.strong B.fat C.ugly D.delicious
A.first B.second C.fourth D.last
A.break B.exchange C.follow D.remember
A.frightened B.disappointed C.supported D.prevented
A.gave B.wished C.sent D.passed
A.question B.explanation C.solution D.plan
A.happiness B.energy C.excitement D.surprise
A.moving B.working C.hurting D.dreaming
A.honor B.record C.holiday D.exception
A.thought B.got C.borrowed D.given
A.successful B.beautiful C.fortunate D.popular
A.raised B.washed C.warmed D.found
A.glad B.serious C.calm D.handsome
A.alone B.safely C.quickly D.patiently
In Britain, people have different attitudes to the police. Most people generally them and the job they do-although there are certain people who do not believe that the police have the power that they do.
What does a policeman actually do? It is not job to de-scribe. After all, a policeman has a number of jobs in . A policeman often has to control traffic, either foot in the centre of a town, or in a police car on the roads. Indeed, in Britain, he might be in the Traffic Police and spend all, or a lot of, his time up and down main roads and motorways. A traffic policeman has to help keep the traffic moving, stop motorists and help when there is an accident.
A policeman has to help keep the ,too. If there is a fight or some other disturbances, we the police to come and restore order. And they often have to situations at great risk to their own .
We expect the police to solve crimes, of course, so an ordinary policeman, he is not a detective (侦探),will often have to help and arrest criminals.
And do we call when there is an emergency-an air crash, a ,a road accident, or a robbery? We call the police. a policeman has to be to face any unpleasant emergency that may happen in the world.
The police do an absolutely necessary job; they do it well and I support them, but I do not envy policemen. I do not think that I could do the job of a policeman.
A.dislike B.join C.appreciate D.admire
A.should B.would C.could D.must
A.a funny B.a pleasant C.an interesting D.an easy
A.it B.one C.his D.them
A.on B.by C.under D.with
A.walking B.driving C.wandering D.searching
A.resting B.tired C.speeding D.drunken
A.peace B.silence C.situation D.condition
A.wait for B.invite C.think of D.expect
A.turn to B.avoid C.deal with D.treat
A.safety B.families C.future D.friends
A.although B.as if C.however D.even if
A.get rid of B.question C.look for D.sentence
A.how B.where C.what D.who
A.power failure B.fire C.thunder storm D.thief
A.Yet B.Then C.As D.So
A.provided B.promised C.prepared D.presented
A.future B.modern C.real D.whole
A.extremely B.specially C.surprisingly D.particularly
A.hardly B.forever C.ever D.never
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together, they traveled around the world, adding only art treasures to their collection.
One year, as winter approached, engulfed(吞没) the nation, and the young man left to his country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a telegram. His beloved son was in action. The art collector awaited more news, he would never see his son again. Within days, his fears were . The young man had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a doctor.
Upset and ,the old man faced the coming Christmas holidays with sadness. On Christmas morning, a knock on the door awakened the old man. As he opened the door, he was greeted by are with a large package in his hands.
He introduced himself to the old man by saying," I was a of your son, I was the one he was when he died. May I come in for a few moments? I have something to show you. "
As the two began to ,the soldier told of how the man's son had told everyone of his, not to mention his father's, of fine art. "I am no ,"said the soldier,"but I want to give you this. "
As the old man unwrapped the package, he saw a portrait (画像)of his son. Though the world would consider it the work of a genius, the painting featured the young man's face striking detail.
Overcome with emotion, the man the soldier. After the soldier had left, the old man put the painting above the fireplace, pushing thousands of dollars worth of art. His task completed, the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the he had been given.
A.latest B.richest C.finest D.cheapest
A.flood B.fire C.storm D.war
A.save B.help C.serve D.build
A.missing B.acting C.fighting D.dying
A.calmly B.anxiously C.quietly D.secretly
A.fearing B.doubting C.wondering D.expecting
A.completed B.doubled C.removed D.confirmed
A.nervous B.tired C.lonely D.frightened
A.sad B.puzzled C.angry D.worried
A.farmer B.soldier C.painter D.seller
A.guard B.photographer C.partner D.friend
A.rescuing B.carrying C.guarding D.hiding
A.argue B.move C.talk D.eat
A.description B.love C.sense D.understanding
A.artist B.businessman C.hero D.reporter
A.sometimes B.never C.often D.still
A.for B.of C.in D.on
A.thanked B.questioned C.welcomed D.treated
A.down B.up C.aside D.off
A.treasure B.gift C.souvenir D.package
My First Trip in the United States I still remember my first day in the U. S. very clearly. My friend was waiting for me when my plane at Kennedy Airport at three o'clock in the afternoon. The weather was very and it was snowing, but I was too excited to . From the airport, my friend and I took a taxi to my . On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the time and I looked in surprise at the famous skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and their man-made . me unpack at the hotel, my friend left and promised to return the next day.
my friend had left, I went to a near the hotel to get something . Since I couldn't speak a single word of English, I couldn't tell the what I wanted. I was very worried and started to make some ,but he didn't understand me. Finally, I ordered the thing as the man at the next table was . After dinner, I started to walk along Broadway I came to Times Square with its theatres, neon lights, and crowds of people. I did not feel tired, so I to walk around the city. I wanted to see on my first day, although I knew it was impossible.
When I returned to the hotel, I couldn't fall asleep, lay and thought about New York. It was a very big and amazing city with many high-rise buildings and streams of cars, and full of and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to .
A.took off B.landed C.dropped D.reached
A.hot B.warm C.cold D.cool
A.look B.listen C.enjoy D.mind
A.home B.hotel C.office D.school
A.first B.one C.last D.only
A.satellites B.lakes C.beauty D.parks
A.Helped B.Helping C.Had helped D.Being helped
A.Before long B.Shortly after C.Soon D.Then
A.restaurant B.shop C.supermarket D.pub
A.to drink B.to read C.to eat D.to listen
A.boss B.cook C.waiter D.waitress
A.voices B.suggestions C.sounds D.gestures
A.similar B.different C.same D.right
A.looking B.ordering C.picking D.eating
A.until B.when C.before D.after
A.tired B.stopped C.determined D.continued
A.anything B.everything C.something D.some things
A.asleep B.awake C.afraid D.alive
A.noise B.voices C.streets D.places
A.drive a car B.cook meals C.teach Chinese D.speak English
Secret Santa of Kansas City In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had run out of money and was to spend the night in his .
This continued until one morning, after a week of in his car, he walked into a restaurant and a big breakfast. After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself to the waiter, telling him he had "lost his wallet". The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man had been .
He ,and came up with a $ 20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor. " Son, you must have this," the owner said. The young man couldn't believe his ! He quickly paid for the ,left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed west. On the way out of town, it dawned on him," Maybe dropped the money at all. Maybe the waiter just knew I was in and he helped me in a way that didn't me. "
Now older, the man lives near Kansas City. Each year he thousands of dollars, primarily in increasements(递增)of $100. He is as the "Secret Santa",because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands out to those on the street or at restaurants.
" I've lived the story, so I know it's definitely more blessed to than receive, because it comes back to you many, many times over," he says. He is to be able to share the gift that blessed his life so many years ago.
A.completely B.never C.hardly D.nearly
A.permitted B.advised C.forced D.persuaded
A.celebrating B.sleeping C.crying D.researching
A.proudly B.excitedly C.nervously D.happily
A.exchanged B.cooked C.sold D.ordered
A.explaining B.reading C.lying D.announcing
A.arguing B.sitting C.shopping D.praying
A.bent down B.turned up C.went out D.praying
A.demanded B.dropped C.owned D.praying
A.practice B.memory C.character D.luck
A.everybody B.somebody C.nobody D.anybody
A.confusion B.somebody C.nobody D.anybody
A.encourage B.inspire C.embarrass D.fool
A.brings in B.gives away C.puts away D.gets back
A.known B.awarded C.scolded D.introduced
A.works B.tools C.knowledge D.money
A.charge B.give C.collect D.deliver
A.afraid B.sorry C.uncertain D.grateful