Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new 1 in high school.
2 , high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts(选拔赛)for cheerleaders(啦啦队队员). She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 3 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the 4 read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart 5 as the list ended without her name. Feeling 6 , she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.
Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was 7 . She moved on to English and history, and was8 to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to 9 math for the time being.
The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school 10 . Mrs. Biden wasn’t as 11 as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough 12 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled 13 and left. “Why is high school so 14 ?” she sighed.
Later in 15 class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 16 . By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d continue to try to 17 at her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d succeed, but she knew she had to 18 . High school was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 19 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the 20 fish you can be.”
A.processes B.exercises C.challenges D.decision
A.Therefore B.Besides C.Otherwise D.However
A.difficult B.interesting C.boring D.easy
A.editor B.judge C.candidate D.boss
A.jumped B.raced C.stopped D.sank
A.strange B.lonely C.awful D.happy
A.struggling B.complaining C.working D.improving
A.ashamed B.relieved C.shocked D.disappointed
A.put up B.give up C.worry about D.prepare for
A.committee B.team C.radio D.newspaper
A.enthusiastic B.realistic C.sympathetic D.artistic
A.speakers B.writers C.cheerleaders D.readers
A.widely B.brightly C.excitedly D.weakly
A.similar B.familiar C.different D.ordinary
A.physics B.math C.English D.history
A.pleasure B.sorrow C.trouble D.hope
A.fit in B.get around C.stay up D.look out
A.swim B.escape C.ask D.try
A.in return for B.instead of C.in terms of D.in case of
A.slimmest B.gentlest C.best D.smallest
One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet 36 of the splendid artwork.
A young 37viewing the paintings ahead of me 38 nonstop between themselves.I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking.I admired the man's39for putting up with her 40 stream of words.41 by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved42 the various rooms of art.Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 43 .
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a44 when the couple approached the45.Before they left, the man46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He47 it into a long stick and then48 his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket.
"He's a49 man, " the clerk at the counter said." Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age.During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn't change.So, as before, he and his wife come in50 there is a new art show."
"But what does he get out of the art?" I asked."He can't see."
"Can't see! You're51.He sees a lot.More than you and I do," the clerk said."His wife52 each painting so he can see it in his head."
I learned something about patience,53 and love that day.I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without54 and the courage of a'' husband who would not55 blindness to change his life.And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined.
A.view B.touch C.wander D.stare
A.lady B.couple C.man D.clerk
A.yelled B.argued C.screamed D.chatted
A.attempt B.independence C.patience D.wisdom
A.constant B.vivid C.casual D.vague
A.Adopted B.Adapted C.Disturbed D.Conducted
A.from B.to C.towards D.through
A.anxiously B.quickly C.urgently D.sensibly
A.comment B.purchase C.decision D.profit
A.exit B.entrance C.front D.queue
A.plugged B.reached C.held D.bent
A.lengthened B.made C.brought D.broadened
A.led B.found C.tapped D.forced
A.generous B.rough C.smart D.brave
A.wherever B.whatever C.whenever D.whichever
A.unique B.silly C.equal D.wrong
A.decorates B.draws C.shoves D.describes
A.kindness B.pride C.courage D.enthusiasm
A.sight B.support C.expectation D.confidence
A.get B.allow C.hope D.cause
A daughter thought life was unpromising to her and complained to her father about it. She did not know how she was going to 21 and wanted to give up. She was 22 of fighting and struggling. It seemed as if one problem was just solved before a new one 23 .
Her father, a cook, took her to the 24 . He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high 25 . Soon the pots came to a 26 . In one he placed carrots, in the second he placed eggs, and the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
The daughter sucked her teeth and 27 waited, asking repeatedly what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he turned off the 28 . He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he spooned the coffee out and placed it in another. Turning to her he asked, “Darling, what do you see?”
“Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” she replied.
He brought her closer and asked her to 29 the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the 30 , she observed the hard-boiled egg! Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee. She smiled 31 she tasted its rich flavor. She humbly asked, “What does it mean, Father?”
He explained that each of them had faced the same 32 , boiling water, but each 33 differently. The carrot went in 34 and hard. But after being subjected to the boiling water, it 35 and became weak. The egg had been 36 . Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But after sitting 37 the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, 38 . After they were in the boiling water, they had 39 the water.
“Which are you?” he asked his daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, 40 do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?”
A.make out B.make it C.make up D.make through
A.typical B.conscious C.tired D.warned
A.raised B.arose C.disappeared D.faded
A.room B.market C.kitchen D.grocery
A.shelf B.temperature C.fire D.table
A.boil B.cool C.hot D.smoke
A.happily B.calmly C.casually D.impatiently
A.lights B.burners C.tap D.water
A.see B.carry C.feel D.fetch
A.shell B.pack C.bag D.cover
A.since B.as C.before D.if
A.occasion B.point C.variety D.adversity
A.reflected B.answered C.abandoned D.reacted
A.stable B.weak C.strong D.sensitive
A.softened B.widened C.shortened D.sharpened
A.half-done B.easily-broken C.easily-got D.hard-boiled
A.over B.for C.through D.on
A.however B.otherwise C.besides D.moreover
A.melted B.absorbed C.polluted D.changed
A.what B.how C.when D.why
My son Joey was born with badly twisted 11____ .The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk 12 ____but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were spent in 13____ .casts and braces. By the time he was eight, you wouldn't know he had a problem when you saw him 14____ .
The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during 15____,and Joey would jump right in and run and play, too. We 16____told him that he probably wouldn't be able to 17____ as well as the other children. So he didn't know.
In seventh grade he decided to 18____ for the cross-country team. Every day he 19 ____ with the team. He worked harder and ran more than any of the others-four to five miles a day ~~perhaps he sensed that the 20____ that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him. Although the entire team runs, only the 21 ____seven runners have the potential to score points for the 22____ .We didn't tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn't know.
He 23____to run four to five miles a day. Every day24____ the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was 25____ .So I went to look for him after school. I found him running all alone. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy (呆滞)from his 26____ .Yet he looked straight ahead and 27____ running. We never told him he couldn't run four miles with a 103-degree fever.So he didn't know.
Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were 28____ .Joey was number six on the 29____.Joey had made the team. He was in seventh grade-the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn't 30____ to make the team. We never told him he couldn't do it We never told him he couldn't do it...so he didn't know. Hejust did it
A.hands B.mouth C.body D.feet
A.freely B.fluently C.normally D.strangely
A.treatment B.school C.dark D.silence
A.study B.walk C.read D.stand
A.holiday B.rest C.winter D.play
A.never B.often C.always D.still
A.talk B.study C.read D.run
A.break out B.go out C.give out D.runout
A.trained B.struggled C.fight D.study
A.scores B.abilities C.standards D.dreams
A.last B.strongest C.top D.number
A.family B.country C.school D.grade
A.started B.refused C.liked D.continued
A.though B.still C.then D.even
A.surprised B.worried C.sad D.nervous
A.running B.sweat C.fever D.feet
A.kept B.stopped C.began D.forgot
A.called B.made C.spelt D.read
A.ground B.team C.list D.wall
A.decide B.expect C.promise D.refuse
For many 36in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their 38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for 39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the 40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and 41 the floor . 42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash , 43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get 44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not 45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively 46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ; 47 younger students , offered by most schools 48 a small fee ; 49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are 51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in 52 money towards college or other 53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a 54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree 55 .
A.adults B.teens C.babies D.elders
A.freedom B.pride C.happiness D.excitement
A.parents B.teachers C.friends D.schools
A.the others B.another C.the other D.others
A.completion B.performance C.end D.success
A.watering B.washing C.sweeping D.removing
A.Cruelty B.Coldness C.Usefulness D.Kindness
A.in B.on C.by D.for
A.dollars B.money C.cash D.fees
A.satisfied B.ready C.qualified D.allowed
A.little B.much C.more D.no
A.helping B.training C.tutoring D.informing
A.in need of B.in return for C.with the purpose of D.as a result of
A.and B.but C.so D.yet
A.As for B.Because of C.in spite of D.But for
A.used to B.expert at C.looking forward to D.incapable of
A.spending B.earning C.saving D.collecting
A.future B.present C.past D.last
A.characteristic B.weakness C.merit D.symbol
A.lifestyle B.attitude C.habit D.thinking
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning.Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history.Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30.Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre.See Broken Window at 1:30.The workers will be at 3:45.For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world.Delicious and not expensive.Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year.Get your tickets at the gate.It might be cold… don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US.Concert tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College.
You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________.
A.at Central Park on Saturday B.at the front entrance of City Hall C.at the ballgame D.at 5:00 p.m
A.your beautiful walk B.your comfortable shoes C.your worries D.your learning about local history
A.is in the afternoon B.is at the gate C.might be cold D.is outside
A.“The Zoo” is an Australian rock group B.“The Zoo” are going to meet their American audience for the last time C.“The Zoo” will appear at 8:00 p.m D.“The Zoo” will perform in front of college students