Below are some of the heart-warming scenes that I witnessed and heard from others after the earthquake and flood.
In the supermarket, where goods of all the shelves 36 , people were picking up things so quickly together, and then 37 standing in line to buy food. Instead of creating panic（恐慌）and _38 as much as possible, they bought as little as they 39 _.
When I was walking home, there was a lady 40 a sign that said, “Please use our toilet.” She was 41 her house for people to go to the restroom. I also saw an old lady at a bakery shop 42 free bread. They made my heart 43 _.
A boy was saved because he climbed up on top of the roof of a store during the flood. The flood 44 so suddenly that he just saw people below trying to climb onto the roof, but failed. They were 45 by the flood. To help others, he kept filming them 46 their loved ones could see.
A foreign friend told me that she was 47 to see a long queue form so neatly（整齐地）behind one public phone. Everyone waited 48 to use the phone though they must have been so eager to call their families.
The 49 was horrible（可怕的）! Only one car could move 50 at a green light. But everyone was driving so calmly. During the 10-hour 51 , which would only take 30 minutes 52 , I heard only one horn（喇叭）and that was of thank you.
When I was 53 at the platform（站台）, a homeless person gave me a piece of cardboard to sit on. Even though we usually 54 them in our daily life, they were ready to help us.
Through all of this, I felt 55 _. There is a bright future, on the other side of this disaster.
A．fell B．lay C．sank D．rose
A．noisily B．harmlessly C．quietly D．seriously
A．stealing B．buying C．making D．folding
A．earned B．needed C．saw D．afforded
A．watching B．selling C．destroying D．holding
A．locking B．building C．opening D．sparing
A．wiping out B．carrying out C．picking out D．giving out
A．warm B．cold C．broken D．closed
A．came B．got C．ran D．left
A．sent out B．knocked down C．brought out D．taken away
A．for B．or C．so D．but
A．excited B．surprised C．upset D．frightened
A．secretly B．patiently C．slowly D．proudly
A．traffic B．trade C．movement D．climate
A．around B．down C．up D．forward
A．walk B．run C．drive D．flight
A．necessarily B．basically C．normally D．certainly
A．waiting B．playing C．fighting D．hiding
A．respect B．ignore C．notice D．hate
A．glory B．help C．interest D．hope
Jane’s mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark, which just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a 36 life. Mother was very carful about spending money. 37 , Jane didn’t understand her. Every day Mother was busy with her 38 while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy themselves.
One day, Mother realized Jane was unhappy and even 39 to her, so she decided to go 40 with Jane to make Jane happy.
On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were 41 in white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. He said 42 there was an accident, they might be easily 43 in their ski clothes. Mother couldn’t 44 them, so she refused.
Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the 45 when suddenly the snowfield began to 46 . It was the snowslide(雪崩). They ran a long way and 47 the snowslide finally, but they couldn’t find their way. Later, a helicopter was flying above, 48 people on it couldn’t see or hear them. Jane was 49 because she had hurt her head seriously and 50 dropped on the snow. Just then an idea struck Mother. She pierced (刺破) her wrist 51 and then bright red blood dropped down on the snowfield. A red SOS was on the snow. At last Jane 52 , but Mother died.
Every time I 53 the blood dropping onto the snowfield, I feel 54 . I believe anyone who hears the tragedy will 55 Mother for her selfless love to her daughter.
A．happy B．healthy C．busy D．meaningful
A．Moreover B．However C．Anyway D．Though
A．writing B．housework C．work D．research
A．unfriendly B．loyal C．kind D．cruel
A．skating B．dancing C．hiking D．skiing
A．all B．both C．either D．every
A．now that B．in case C．as though D．even if
A．searched B．examined C．found D．caught
A．pay B．manage C．afford D．stand
A．mountain B．farmland C．playground D．snowfield
A．change B．melt C．shake D．jump
A．escaped B．passed C．experienced D．overcame
A．but B．so C．since D．while
A．in despair B．in danger C．in peace D．in ruins
A．hair B．blood C．tears D．jewels
A．carefully B．slowly C．immediately D．hardly
A．cried B．died C．woke D．survived
A．find out B．think of C．suffer from D．come across
A．satisfied B．curious C．anxious D．painful
A．admire B．envy C．reward D．thank
As a child, I was afraid of everything. At the age of 8, I even became 1 of getting Halloween candy. 2 , on October 31, my twin brother and I went out and3 to every house in the neighborhood. Most of the houses only had a few steps to the door. It was easy. However, when we 4 one of the bigger houses with 10 tall steps5 to the front door, which were known to have the best candy, my fear 6 me. My brother was already up the stairs, while I stood 7 at the bottom.
It was 8 that I’d be able to climb all that way, for I was afraid that I might fall over in the dark and9 my bag of candy. I might10 my clothes on something. I wanted the candy, but there was no11 I would go up those stairs to get it. I failed. I lost more than just candy. I lost my12 .
Fear of the unknown13 me for a long time. After six years in nursing, I was 14 with the career I had chosen. I faced a 15 : step out into the unknown or16 the rest of my life at the bottom of those steps, never17 the best candy.
Finally, with only $100 in my savings account, I started my own business. Whenever I would lose a client (客户), the old fears18 . However, I’d tasted the candy, and now I don’t 19 when I face difficulties. I believe that, though20 things can happen when we step out, worse things happen when we don’t.
A．afraid B．happy C．fond D．tired
A．Hardly B．Normally C．Certainly D．Approximately
A．pointed B．rushed C．moved D．traveled
A．knocked B．escaped C．reached D．entered
A．pointing B．belonging C．opening D．leading
A．encouraged B．spread C．prevented D．attracted
A．slightly B．frozen C．calmly D．happily
A．unlikely B．unlucky C．possible D．pitiful
A．fall B．drop C．forget D．lose
A．bury B．break C．tear D．catch
A．way B．need C．doubt D．wonder
A．bag B．life C．way D．confidence
A．amused B．controlled C．helped D．ruined
A．excited B．concerned C．impressive D．unsatisfied
A．difficulty B．cause C．fear D．choice
A．save B．spend C．change D．escape
A．presenting B．buying C．making D．tasting
A．disappeared B．warned C．returned D．reminded
A．fear B．cry C．fail D．complain
A．big B．fortunate C．bad D．small
The story happened on a hot heavy rainy day.
After class, I took a few bottles to go and 36 some water from the water room. Oh! There were so many people! I had to wait 37 the rain. My hair didn't get wet because I wore a hat, but my clothes 38 .
When at last it was my 39 , I filled the bottles as quickly as possible. I began making my way back when I saw a boy 40 towards me. He 41 two umbrellas in his hand. He shouted hello and as he came 42 , I recognized that it was Tom.
He 43 my classmate for nearly three years, but we never 44 more than ten sentences. He was silent, but I liked talking. We were quite 45 people and had nothing in common. I didn't 46 him and even didn't want to see him.
"Hey! What's wrong?" His words 47 me out of my thought. "I saw you 48 in the rain, so I brought you this umbrella. But it seems a little 49 , your clothes are already wet,"
On hearing this, I was so 50 that I couldn't say a single word.
"Don't just stand there. Let's go!" He said and held the umbrella for me. We walked towards 51 and this time we talked 52 .
"I know you don't like me, but I want to 53 with you." he said, "You may think I am silent, but it is because I can't find the right 54 to say."
The rain finally stopped and we saw a rainbow in the blue sky. I said to myself, "It is wrong to 55 someone only by his appearance.
A．collect B．drink C．move D．hold
A．under B．in C．at D．on
A．did B．got C．is D．does
A．wish B．duty C．job D．turn
A．come B．came C．coming D．comes
A．had held B．has held C．was holding D．holds
A．near B．nearly C．nearer D．nearest
A．has been B．had been C．is D．would be
A．shared B．talked C．spoke D．called
A．the same B．familiar C．strange D．the best
A．hate B．ignore C．like D．forget
A．brought B．made C．got D．surprised
A．stood B．stand C．standing D．are standing
A．early B．frequent C．usual D．late
A．moving B．move C．moved D．moves
A．the meeting room B．the park C．the playground D．the dormitory
A．nothing B．too much C．a lot D．something
A．make friends B．have words C．have a speech D．shake a hand
A．times B．words C．places D．news
A．understand B．see C．judge D．decide
It was a cold winter. The day my husband fell to his death, it started to snow, just 1 any November day. His 2 , when I found it, was lightly covered with snow. It snowed almost every day for the next four months, while I sat on the couch and watched it 3 . One morning, I walked slowly 4 and was surprised to see a snow remover clearing my driveway and the bent back of a woman clearing my walk. I dropped to my knees and crawled back upstairs, 5 those good people would not see me. I was 6 . My first thought was, how would I ever 7 them? I didn’t have the 8 to brush my hair, 9 clear someone’s walk.
Before Jon’s death, I felt proud that I 10 asked for favors. I identified myself by my competence and 11 . So who was I if I was no longer capable? How could I 12 myself if I just sat on the couch every day and watched the snow fall?
Learning to receive the love and 13 from others wasn’t easy. Friends cooked for me and I cried. Finally, my friend Kathy said, “Mary, cooking for you isn’t a 14 for me; it makes me feel good to be able to do something for you.”
Over and over, I heard 15 words from the people who supported me during those 16 days. One wise man told me, “You aren’t doing nothing because being fully open to your 17 may be the hardest work you will ever do.”
I am not the person I 18 was, but in many ways I have changed for the 19 . I’ve been surprised to learn that there is incredible freedom coming form 20 one’s worst fear and walking away whole. I believe there is strength, for sure, in accepting a dark period of our life.
A．on B．in C．like D．for
A．body B．soul C．shoe D．footprint
A．sweep up B．drop off C．fall down D．pile up
A．upstairs B．downstairs C．indoors D．outdoors
A．so B．yet C．and D．for
A．delighted B．disappointed C．annoyed D．ashamed
A．pay B．award C．reward D．treat
A．courage B．strength C．spirit D．power
A．stand alone B．leave alone C．sit alone D．let alone
A．frequently B．gradually C．hardly D．uncertainly
A．intelligence B．independence C．excellence D．qualification
A．achieve B．praise C．respect D．promote
A．supply B．support C．contribution D．similar
A．burden B．job C．business D．sorrow
A．sensitive B．same C．considerate D．similar
A．blue B．rainy C．bright D．snowy
A．despair B．difficulty C．pain D．regret
A．still B．once C．even D．never
A．worse B．less C．more D．better
A．facing B．noticing C．managing D．expressing
After six months of living in New Zealand, I realized one thing. Despite my 1 for greater contact with local students, 2 I initiated(开始) the contact, it wouldn’t happen. Local students are not interested in contacts with the international students, because they regard us as shy, 3 and sometimes snobby （势利的） people. Of course we know that’s not true. I want to change their opinions.
After 4 the problem, I put on my “confidence mask” each morning and walked around with a smile on my face. I chatted with people whenever I had the chance. I showed that I was not afraid to 5 them, and that I was worthy of being a friend.
A side-effect of my 6 confidence was that my emotions occasionally broke down Only in the 7 of my room, where no one could see, would I reveal my real emotions. All the rejections, funny looks, and 8 behind my back calling me a weirdo（古怪的人） melted into tears. Once that was done, I would put on my confidence mask once again and start a new day.
It finally worked My name became known throughout the school as I appeared to be 9 and active. Slowly, I discovered that I no longer needed to put on my confidence mask. I had real friends. Instead of dragging myself to school and 10 to be happy, I was truly happy. I could not believe it when I was elected to the student government as Deputy Head boy----the first international student to receive the title.
From my 11 in New Zealand, I believe one thing will always be true: If you try your best to reach your goals, you’ll achieve your 12 dreams.
A．desire B．invitation C．devotion D．effort
A．if B．otherwise C．unless D．once
A．energetic B．considerate C．free D．dull
A．getting B．realizing C．solving D．making
A．get up with B．put up with C．open up to D．look forward to
A．accepted B．proved C．elected D．forced
A．public B．privacy C．possession D．protection
A．laughing B．talking C．acting D．walking
A．minded B．talented C．humorous D．enthusiastic
A．looking B．helping C．pretending D．treating
A．experience B．trouble C．travel D．struggle
A．great B．impossible C．hopeful D．reasonable