This little story I’m about to tell you happened when I was about 11 years old, and I’II never forget it. I was at my friend Jenny’s __41__ after school one day, and we were doing (or not doing) homework.. __42__ I was there, Jenny’s mom came over to visit.
I don’t remember her name__43__ what her face looked like. I just remember her hands, her voice and the__44__ she taught me.
I can still see her hand __45__ for mine in our introduction. __46__ were so beautiful, I thought; rich, dark skin__47__ complemented(涂了) by the orange colored polish on her nails. Then I __48__ her saying, and not at all in a condescending(居高临下的) __49__ .“Oh no, that is NOT how you shake hands. Let me show you _50___.”
After that, I just remember her voice __51__ the importance of a good handshake, conveying（传递） a positive sense of self, looking at _52___ person in the eye, making that first moment matter…I think in that exchange I first understood__53__.
I respected her for __54__ the time to teach me about one of those subtleties(细微之处) in life. I appreciated the fact __55__ she didn’t look down upon me because I was 11 or because I didn’t know something. And so because of that I felt somewhat respected. I mean the _56___ she treated me. It felt good to be __57__ like a real person. I also appreciate her idea that _58__ someone doesn’t pay attention to something, be patient and point him or her__59__ the right direction. I__60__ her every time I meet someone and shake hands. And I’m so thankful for her little lesson.
A．office B．house C．family D．room
A．Although B．As C．During D．If
A．and B．but C．even D．or
A．homework B．English C．lesson D．knowledge
A．reaching down B．reaching up C．reaching out D．reaching far
A．It B．That C．These D．They
A．patiently B．beautifully C．strongly D．thickly
A．listened B．found C．heard D．saw
A．manner B．means C．method D．voice
A．that B．it C．how D．what
A．explains B．explained C．explain D．explaining
A．the other B．other C．another D．others
A．politeness B．saying C．friendship D．respect
A．costing B．spending C．taking D．using
A．what B．which C．that D．/
A．place B．position C．way D．time
A．talking about B．talked to C．talking to D．talked about
A．as soon as B．as long as C．once D．if
A．from B．at C．in D．to
A．think over B．think of C．think about D．think out
Have you ever not wanted to do something so badly? Well, that’s how I about joining Madcaps, a mothers and daughters’ club assisting philanthropies (慈善事业). , my feeling changed finally. Now I believe if you adopt an attitude, you might just enjoying it.
Six months ago, my mom told me the club asked us to work as at Saint Vincent de Paul Homeless shelter. That meant I had to in the dirty homeless shelter for at least 20 hours.
The first time we went there, a lady led us to the kitchen where we my five fellow Madcaps classmates — they also wore the same expression. Since I’m usually socially , I had never talked with any of them earlier. Worse still, my mom was asked to help outside the kitchen, leaving me totally to serve food with them. Soon large numbers of homeless families in like rushing river. A little girl, around 5 years old, walked up to me. I her a cold sandwich. She took it and joined her family quickly. As she walked away, I she was wearing a coat, clearly too big for her, hanging on her thin body, and couldn’t help thinking how much I had with her. It suddenly struck me that how I am.
After that moment I had a of heart. Now I love Madcaps and don’t miss one meeting. I have awkwardness when communicating and have many friends. And this year I am sure I will do more than the 20 hours of philanthropies.
So that is how I have made a by doing one thing I don’t want to do. If you have an open about things you can accomplish more and become a well-rounded (全面的) person.
A．felt B．worried C．heard D．brought
A．Otherwise B．Besides C．Therefore D．However
A．aggressive B．ordinary C．optimistic D．honest
A．end up B．give up C．keep on D．insist on
A．members B．clerks C．friends D．volunteers
A．wander B．serve C．teach D．walk
A．looked for B．cared about C．ran into D．passed by
A．excited B．fragile C．scared D．awkward
A．alone B．doubtful C．afraid D．patient
A．joined B．broke C．dropped D．poured
A．handed B．returned C．awarded D．bought
A．thought B．guessed C．discovered D．concluded
A．neatly B．loosely C．constantly D．carelessly
A．covered B．connected C．compared D．competed
A．eager B．strong C．proud D．lucky
A．relief B．change C．surprise D．loss
A．overcome B．realized C．remembered D．developed
A．allowed B．finished C．included D．required
A．sacrifice B．promise C．difference D．mistake
A．mind B．plan C．study D．question
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B、C和D）中，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
At college I had a math teacher, Mrs.Smith, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment．Strict but fair, she held our attention with her time-proven approach．One of her was for students who were more advanced academically．I chose to it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head．I with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.
One Friday we were tested our ability to use a theorem（定理）that no one in the class thoroughly understood．The teacher would our papers．I was absolutely ．Finally, I didn't use the required theorem．Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an ．I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the assignment．I became resigned to my fate．
Our test papers were back the following Monday．Everyone received a "C" except for me .To my surprise, I received an "A"． I that there must be a mistake．I watched as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test back．She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, the class how I had arrived at the correct answer．"Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence． I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how I'd worked through the problem．The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook．She announced that it would be with future classes.
My teacher would have been justified in giving me a grade． Instead, she used the to deeply influence a student who often struggled．And after forty years, I still cherish the ．It helped change my self-image．I up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure．She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to Thank you, Mrs.Smith．
A．Ways B．tasks C．tests D．classes
A．run B．take C．teach D．like
A．Compared B．struggled C．connected D．argued
A．on B．at C．of D．for
A．explain B．collect C．print D．grade
A．tired B．curious C．lost D．content
A．effect B．end C．answer D．interest
A．Completed B．proved C．fixed D．required
A．handed B．held C．thrown D．dated
A．hoped B．assumed C．declared D．dreamed
A．Angrily B．regretfully C．disappointedly D．nervously
A．paper B．score C．question D．method
A．Helping B．following C．showing D．praising
A．Since B．Unless C．Though D．Because
A．shared B．exchanged C．practiced D．checked
A．Friendly B．failing C．corrected D．wrong
A．possibility B．creation C．intention D．opportunity
A．change B．memory C．school D．life
A．opened B．kept C．made D．looked
A．learn B．survive C．inspire D．Manage
Arthur Ashe, an African American, was a great tennis player. In his autobiography (自传)Days of Grace, Arthur Ashe an incident that occurred when he was 17years old. He was playing in a match in West Virginia. As was often the case, he was the only of color in the match.
One night, some of the kids broke a gate. They completely it and then decided to say that Authur was . The incident was reported in the newspapers; Arthur his involvement, but the boys would not change their story. The part for Arthur was worrying about what his father would say and do. He made a phone call.
As he imagined, his father had already learned of the . his father’s tone was severe. He asked Arthur only one question. “Arthur Junior,” he asked, “all I want to is--- were you mixed up in that ?”
Author answered, “No, Daddy, I wasn’t. ” his father asked about it again. Arthur learned on that day why he had always been encouraged to tell the . There would come a time when he must be , and this was such a time. Because he had already earned his trust and , he knew his father believed him. From that day on he was , above all else, to live a life of honesty.
, we find examples of modern leaders in every field who have less honesty. we do not need saints(圣人)---we need people like you; people who will be known for their ; people who earn the trust and respect of others, their age or status in life; people who the importance of character. Our world does not need another saint. But it needs you.
A．avoids B．imagines C．relates D．plans
A．competitor B．judge C．passenger D．teacher
A．purchased B．repaired C．discovered D．destroyed
A．cruel B．responsible C．serious D．greedy
A．denied B．forgot C．reported D．kept
A．strangest B．worst C．funniest D．least
A．quietly B．usually C．eventually D．frequently
A．theft B．operation C．tour D．incident
A．promise B．show C．know D．announce
A．mess B．game C．project D．career
A．even B．never C．sometimes D．often
A．truth B．joke C．secret D．news
A．rewarded B．praised C．moved D．believed
A．interest B．strength C．respect D．attention
A．afraid B．unable C．ashamed D．determined
A．Hopefully B．Financially C．Unfortunately D．Traditionally
A．But B．If C．In case D．As if
A．knowledge B．honesty C．humor D．generosity
A．other than B．but for C．because of D．regardless of
A．forget about B．insist on C．turn down D．give away
You had better learn to be grateful. If you are grateful, you naturally yourself up to receive all kinds of blessings and good things in life. You can receive almost everything you want . If you want recovery soon, start by feeling grateful that you are still . If it is more money that you want, start being grateful for whatever of money you already have.
You see, showing gratitude(感恩) is the key to every thing in life. It is the key to successful relationships, it is the key to successful futures and it is the key to healthier and happier lives. And this is where the importance of being grateful lies. , it makes life better.
One of my favorite is “If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have, you will find yourself having more to appreciate.” Think about that!
Something as as a “Thank you for being in my life” or “I having you here with me”, can go a long way. It will make the other person feel good, and it also will make you feel better!
So maybe your wife is not very around the house, but she’s great at cooking your favorite . Or, maybe your child milk all over your new shirt right before you walked out the door for work, but usually he makes you laugh so much and makes you the luckiest parent in the world.
I strongly you to make a promise to yourself for the next week. Decide to every morning and think of at least 5 things that you are for. Then say them out loud. You will notice a smile on your face without even . In 30 days you will feel completely renewed. This is the of being grateful!
A．open B．make C．stand D．take
A．easily B．correctly C．truly D．clearly
A．lovely B．alive C．lively D．living
A．amount B．number C．kind D．plenty
A．terrible B．negative C．positive D．confusing
A．leading B．taking C．enjoying D．looking
A．Therefore B．Besides C．Anyway D．In a word
A．mottos B． rules C．habits D．word
A．pleasant B．wonderful C．short D．moving
A．want B．look forward to C．appreciate D．would like
A．for sure B．in general C．instead of D．in addition
A．lazy B．beautiful C．careless D．organized
A．vegetables B．dishes C．beef D．drinks
A．painted B．stopped C．spilled D．threw
A．become of B．feel like C．act as D．look like
A．persuade B．advise C．demand D．suggest
A．dress up B．make up C．get up D．wake up
A．grateful B．concerned C．anxious D．upset
A．pretending B．looking C．trying D．smiling
A．disadvantage B．power C．award D．consequences
Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner . And good health may add years to a person’s life.
Scientists have been the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It that pet owners went to the doctor less than people __ pets. Do pets make people ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.
Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to more slowly.
The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s , levels of the “good” chemicals when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good __ seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is , maybe people should spend more time with their . Then people might feel better and longer.
You might be allergic（过敏的） to pets. Or you may not want to 57 a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.
Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if __ pets can help people the way dogs do.
Will a robotic pet the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.
A．healthy B．excited C．mad D．hurried
A．carrying out B．making up C．looking at D．breaking down
A．warned B．showed C．reminded D．advised
A．through B．beyond C．against D．without
A．busier B．funnier C．happier D．angrier
A．though B．until C．if D．unless
A．find out B．put out C．turn out D．set out
A．sick B．friendly C．old D．lovely
A．age B．move C．walk D．grow
A．bored B．surprised C．sleepy D．good
A．study B．work C．story D．case
A．changed B．varied C．fell D．rose
A．sides B．chemicals C．studies D．dogs
A．important B．unusual C．true D．impossible
A．children B．pets C．friends D．neighbors
A．live B．wander C．stay D．travel
A．head for B．search for C．cheer for D．care for
A．family B．computer C．baby D．toy
A．brave B．quiet C．faithful D．real
A．destroy B．replace C．improve D．accompany