I recently heard a story about a famous scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs（突破）. He was being interviewed by a reporter who asked him 1 he thought he was able to be so much more 2 than the average person.
He responded that it all came from a(n) 3 with his mother that occurred when he was about 2. He had been trying to 4 milk from the fridge when he 5 the slippery(光滑的) bottle, its contents running all over the kitchen floor.
When his mother came in, 6 shouting at him or giving him a lecture, she said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful 7 you have made! I have 8 seen such a huge pool of milk. Well, the damage has already been 9 . Would you like to get down and 10 in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?”
Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, “Robert, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to restore everything to its proper order. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge(海绵), a towel or a mop. Which do you prefer?” He chose the sponge.
His mother then said, “ You know, what we have here is a 11 experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two 12 hands. Let’s go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can 13 .” The little boy learned that if he 14 the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful 15 !
This scientist then said that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be 16 to make mistakes. Instead, he learned that mistakes were just 17 for learning something new, which is, 18 , what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment “doesn't 19 ,” we usually learn something 20 from it.
A．why B．what C．when D．how
A．capable B．able C．creative D．original
A．coincidence B．experience C．incident D．conflict
A．carry B．bring C．remove D．fetch
A．fell B．lost C．escaped D．dropped
A．rather than B．instead of C．other than D．in place of
A．picture B．mass C．map D．mess
A．rarely B．happily C．frequently D．angrily
A．got B．suffered C．done D．received
A．jump B．play C．enjoy D．lay
A．failed B．successful C．fantastic D．painful
A．strong B．tiny C．thin D．weak
A．get it B．put it C．try it D．make it
A．controlled B．possessed C．occupied D．grasped
A．example B．teaching C．lesson D．instruction
A．anxious B．nervous C．fearful D．afraid
A．situations B．opportunities C．occasions D．turns
A．after all B．above all C．first of all D．in all
A．do B．finish C．go D．work
A．worthy B．costly C．valuable D．interesting
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ,” she thought.
“Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n) way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought—which was what she did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or —her favorite hobby. She took the leading role in her own TV show.
That is, until she became too . “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke blanted the room. The children was on fire. set in, but Mary could not run—she was to the spot. She tired hard to move, but could not, a sharp sound awoke her.
She got shocked and confused— was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were , so we tried to make some bread.” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary de them a snack and sent them back to bed. She them never to fall asleep on the job again!
A．given B．written C．told D．taught
A．successful B．helpful C．tiring D．surprising
A．shook B．put C．bent D．kept
A．difficult B．boring C．important D．easy
A．eyes B．mind C．heart D．legs
A．nicely B．exactly C．curiously D．carelessly
A．realized B．reminded C．learned D．dreamt
A．decision B．fortune C．business D．plan
A．sleeping B．reading C．running D．babysitting
A．just B．ever C．even D．only
A．selfish B．proud C．stubborn D．sensitive
A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing
A．tired B．arranged C．managed D．prepared
A．Panic B．Pain C．Noise D．Stress
A．frozen B．dragged C．pushed D．brought
A．because B．until C．as D．unless
A．smoke B．light C．water D．fire
A．cheerful B．strange C．guilty D．confident
A．busy B．hungry C．worried D．asleep
A．promised B．allowed C．expected D．persuaded
I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to kill. My were to watch a football game or the America’s Cup sailing races. Or I could get lost.
After a terribly long line the car rental centre, I was free. I disappeared into the fog and clouds the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with no destination in mind.
I through tunnels carved out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at , I watched a wedding out on the cliffs（悬崖）among the crashing waves.
Back in the car, I continued toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily . I know because I was right through it and on a pine-tree-bordered ribbon of tar (焦油) that felt like it would go on forever.
A few people moved around the San Gregorio General Store, smoking cigarettes and talking about the motorcycles they’ve owned the years. Inside, I found a bar with , a guitar duo（二重奏）, and, of course, a store.
I ordered a beer in the crowded bar, a seat, and watched the guitarists jam out. Then I congratulated them, threw a couple of wrinkled (皱的) in their bucket, and walked back out into the world.
The day could have been so different: crowded into a or bar half-watching sports. But this was much more . Hours before, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the air sickness. Then I was out on my own, an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.
I learned that day: don’t be afraid to get lost – on purpose – and have zero expectations. It will be good for you. I promise.
A．suggestions B．thoughts C．choices D．decisions
A．with B．at C．of D．through
A．But B．Since C．Though D．So
A．covering B．forming C．mixing D．spreading
A．highly B．eventually C．entirely D．simply
A．walked B．drove C．approached D．climbed
A．that B．it C．this D．one
A．miss B．visit C．explore D．forget
A．broke down B．pulled over C．ended up D．set out
A．from B．outside C．back D．ahead
A．by B．before C．beyond D．over
A．regulars B．motorcyclists C．musicians D．experts
A．popular B．reliable C．typical D．permanent
A．arranged B．occupied C．exchanged D．booked
A．tickets B．cigarettes C．coins D．dollars
A．stadium B．hall C．gym D．museum
A．promising B．convenient C．rewarding D．traditional
A．reviewing B．having C．seeking D．affording
A．nothing B．anything C．everything D．something
A．or rather B．after all C．at all D．or otherwise
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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For a few years，I have been wearing a ring on my right hand. It's not always the ____ ring，but it's always a ring that has ____ on it so that when I look at it，I'm ____ or reminded of something important. I have made a ____ of buying rings like this whenever I see one in a store. Sometimes I give them away as ____ to someone like Jennie.
I first met Jennie in the ____ waiting room and we had talked several times. One night I sat down beside her and ____ how her son was doing because I knew that he was in very ____ condition. She told me that she didn't know what to do any more because it seemed none of the ___ from the doctors was good. They weren't at all sure her son was going to ____ the accident that had hurt him so badly. With ____ in her eyes she said，“They're ____ my hope.”
I knew then that it was ____ just a coincidence that I was wearing the ring that day. As she ____ to talk，I ____ slipped the ring off my finger and placed it in Jennie's hand. I told her to wear it to remember that God loved her and He would be with her ____ all of this.____ Jennie looked down at the ring，she got excited and then held it tightly，____ the word written on the ring was “HOPE”．
The last day I was at the hospital，I saw Jennie in the distance as I got on the lift. She ____ and held up the hand with the ring on it as she called out to me saying，“Look，I ____ have Hope！”
A．special B．expensive C．same D．valuable
A．words B．pictures C．names D．symbols
A．admired B．encouraged C．trusted D．puzzled
A．plan B．point C．list D．habit
A．gifts B．prizes C．awards D．thanks
A．railway B．school C．hospital D．airport
A．asked B．explained C．thought D．found
A．favorable B．normal C．serious D．excellent
A．advice B．news C．instructions D．comfort
A．defeat B．experience C．predict D．survive
A．apologies B．tears C．anger D．doubt
A．keeping up B．bringing down C．cutting off D．taking away
A．other than B．rather than C．more than D．less than
A．continued B．refused C．attempted D．started
A．cautiously B．quietly C．nervously D．shyly
A．over B．beyond C．through D．within
A．Until B．while C．Since D．When
A．for B．so C．yet D．and
A．shouted B．waved C．cheered D．hesitated
A．ever B．only C．still D．just
Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime. Time magazine her as the “Dancer of the Century” in 1998. The Martha Graham Dance Company still performs her dances.
After fourteen, Martha’s family moved to California. Along the way, Martha enjoyed the wide, open spaces of . So the free, expressive movements of modern dance were influenced by the beauty of nature.
Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know she would become a . Her family was very religious. The upper class did not accept dance as an art form.
, in 1910, Martha’s father took her to see a dance performance, which then her.
Martha’s parents, however, did not her sudden desire to dance. Martha just followed her of dancing. She attended the dance school, working hard as to improve her ability to dance. She her body to become strong enough to meet the difficult demands of dance. In order to herself freely, she decided to set up her own dance and school, called the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance.
Martha enjoyed having her students to perform her dances. She a dance called “Heretic” in 1929. She wore all white and danced a wall of dancers wearing all black. In 1936, her dance “Chronicle” expressed sadness and loneliness. Showing strong in dance then was very rare. At first, people did not well to her style of dancing with strong and sharp movements, and very different from European ballet. Some of the movements contracting(收缩) and releasing parts of the body.
In 1938, President Roosevelt’s wife invited Martha to 55 at the White House. A dance “American Document” was created. She later danced there for seven other presidents.
A．hired B．listed C．appointed D．fostered
A．turning B．growing C．counting D．clicking
A．imagination B．interest C．hope D．nature
A．clearly B．strangely C．badly D．hardly
A．teacher B．manager C．dancer D．writer
A．Instead B．Still C．Therefore D．Otherwise
A．disappointed B．astonished C．motivated D．sacrificed
A．approve of B．appeal to C．fight against D．give up
A．advice B．dream C．manner D．style
A．less B．very C．too D．so
A．forced B．tested C．bent D．trained
A．fancy B．enjoy C．express D．refresh
A．company B．gym C．stage D．hall
A．discovered B．produced C．polished D．filmed
A．for B．over C．against D．beyond
A．muscles B．energy C．desire D．emotions
A．refer B．turn C．react D．contribute
A．powerful B．traditional C．classical D．significant
A．quitted B．balanced C．involved D．deserved
A．work B．perform C．speak D．live
One day, a well-known speaker was invited to give a lecture to an audience of 200. He started his lecture by a $ 20 bill. He looked around the room, and asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” started going up.
He said, “I am going to this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He crumpled up (揉皱) the 20-dollar bill. He then asked, “Who wants it?” Still the hands were in the air.
“Well”, he replied,“ I do this ?” And he dropped it on the and started to step on it with his shoes. He picked it up. Now it was crumpled and .
“Now, who wants it?” Still the hands went into the air.
“My friends, we have all learned a very lesson. No matter what I did to the , you still want it because it doesn’t decrease in . It is still worth $20, with we can buy what we need.
Many times in our lives, we are , and trampled underfoot by the decision we and the circumstances that come our way. We feel we were worthless. But no matter what has happened or what may happen to us, you will never your value. Dirty or clean, you are still priceless to those who do love you. The worth of our lives is determined not by we do or who we know, but by who we are. You are . Don’t ever forget it.”
If you this lesson in mind, it will help you to again when you fall. Each time it makes you grow much stronger.
A．holding up B．picking up C．keeping up D．bringing up
A．Chats B．Voices C．Hands D．Talks
A．pass B．give C．show D．lend
A．ever B．even C．also D．still
A．on B．off C．up D．out
A．What for B．How come C．What about D．What if
A．floor B．desk C．shelf D．dustbin
A．usable B．small C．dirty D．old
A．meaningless B．amazing C．rare D．valuable
A．money B．paper C．book D．card
A．shape B．value C．quality D．size
A．which B．what C．that D．whose
A．warned B．pushed C．dropped D．reminded
A．prefer B．receive C．face D．make
A．as though B．even though C．if only D．only if
A．take B．lose C．miss D．win
A．how B．what C．where D．who
A．honest B．wise C．young D．special
A．keep B．forget C．impress D．leave
A．stand up B．put up C．take up D．jump up