I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother
and his friends were all 36 of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for performance. However, at the last minute, one of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !
I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the 43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band 44 the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t 45 what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as 46 as a jet engine. I could 47 the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.
I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just 48 that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51 from a long sleep. My ears were still 52 with the beat of the last song.
After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 54 , I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.
A．members B．fans C．friends D．volunteers
A．guessed B．thought C．discovered D．predicted
A．flowers B．drinks C．clothes D．tickets
A．offered B．booked C．returned D．found
A．relaxed B．excited C．embarrassed D．encouraged
A．seats B．entrance C．spots D．space
A．comfortable B．serious C．nervous D．quiet
A．silence B．darkness C．noise D．smoke
A．fell upon B．got through C．stepped onto D．broke into
A．forget B．bear C．repeat D．hear
A．loud B．hard C．sweet D．fast
A．enjoy B．touch C．feel D．digest
A．realize B．understand C．believe D．remember
A．continue B．finish C．delay D．change
A．theatre B．party C．opera D．stage
A．escaped B．traveled C．woken D．benefited
A．aching B．burning C．rolling D．ringing
A．competition B．performance C．interview D．celebration
A．besides B．otherwise C．instead D．though
A．decide B．regret C．imagine D．conclude
In 1971, a young man who grew up very poor was travelling across the country, trying to make a new __36__ for himself. Along the way, he had __37__ run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This 38 until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked 39 into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.
After eating his first good meal in 40 , he found himself 41 to the waiter, telling him he had lost his 42 . The waiter, who was also the owner, walked 43 the chair where the young man had been sitting. He bent down, 44a $20 bill that looked 45 it had fallen on the floor and said, “Son, you must have 46 this,” the owner said. The young man couldn’t believe his 47 ! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a 48 , bought gas with the change, and headed West.
On the way out of town, he began to understand 49 the fellow did. Maybe nobody dropped the money 50 . “Maybe that fellow just knew I was 51 and he helped me in a way that didn’t __52__ me.” Right then he made a promise to help others if he could.
Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now, he lives near Kansas City. Each year he 53 thousands of dollars. He is known as the “Secret Santa” because at 54 time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the streets and at hospitals. “I’ve lived the story, so I know it certainly more blessed（带来快乐的） to give than to ___55__, because it comes back to you many many times over,” he says. “It restores some faith in humanity.”
A．conclusion B．impression C．start D．surprise
A．unexpectedly B．completely C．strangely D．necessarily
A．continued B．began C．spread D．struggled
A．hopefully B．nervously C．carelessly D．excitedly
A．hours B．weeks C．years D．months
A．turning B．lying C．smiling D．joking
A．way B．job C．wallet D．car
A．behind B．near C．before D．under
A．took out B．picked out C．took up D．picked up
A．even if B．as if C．as well D．even so
A．placed B．put C．dropped D．removed
A．luck B．word C．promise D．action
A．message B．note C．mark D．tip
A．after all B．above all C．in all D．at all
A．in danger B．in pain C．in trouble D．in charge
A．astonish B．embarrass C．interest D．discourage
A．gives up B．sends out C．puts away D．gives away
A．breakfast B．Christmas C．church D．New Year
A．steal B．provide C．receive D．rob
Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone ___1___ friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is ___2__ to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. ___3___, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people ___4___. But we would feel lonely if we ___5___ had a friend.
No two people are just the same. Friends ___6___ don’t get on well. That doesn’t ___7__ that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and become __8__ again.
Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very ___9___. We miss them very much, but we can ___10___ them and write to them. And we can ___11___ new friends. It is encouraging to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live __12___ than people who don’t. Why? Friends can make us feel happy. ___13___ happy helps you stay well. Or it could be much better that someone cares. If some
one cares about you, you take ___14__ care of ___15___.
( ) 1. A. lovesB. hatesC. needsD. become
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( ) 2. A. niceB. sadC. badD. afraid
( ) 3. A. HardlyB. NearlyC. Suddenly D. Certainly
( ) 4. A. aloneB. awayC. over D. around
( ) 5. A. everB. neverC. justD. really
( ) 6. A. alwaysB. sometimes C. oftenD. usually
( ) 7. A. thinkB. sayC. meanD. speak
( ) 8. A. partnersB. classmates C. parentsD. friends
( ) 9. A. angryB. sad C. happyD. alone
( ) 10. A. callB. ask C. tellD. talk
( ) 11. A. lookB. find C. make D. know
( ) 12. A. longerB. shorter C. slower D. faster
( ) 13. A. Smelling B. BeingC. Sounding D. Making
( ) 14. A. less B. better C. worseD. more
( ) 15. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the41 . I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30.
The nurse had him take a 42in the waiting area, 43 him it would be at least 40 minutes 44 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 45 his watch and decided, since I was 46 busy — my patient didn’t 47 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment.
The gentleman said no and told me that he 48 to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his 49 . He told me that she had been 50 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 51 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 52 knew who he was, and that she had not been able to 53 him for five years now. I was54 , and asked him, “And you 55 go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?”
He smiled and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I know who she is.” I had to hold back56 as he left.
Now I 57 that in marriages(婚姻), true love is acceptance of all that is. The happiest people don’t 58 have the best of everything; they just 59 the best of everything they have. 60 isn’t about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
A．school B．hospital C．station D．bank
A．breath B．test C．seat D．break
A．persuading B．promising C．understanding D．telling
A．if B．before C．since D．after
A．taking off B．giving up C．looking at D．getting into
A．very B．also C．seldom D．not
A．turn up B．take in C．come on D．go away
A．needed B．forgot C．agreed D．happened
A．daughter B．wife C．mother D．sister
A．late B．well C．around D．there
A．lonely B．worried C．doubtful D．hungry
A．so far B．neither C．no longer D．already
A．recognize B．answer C．believe D．expect
A．moved B．disappointed C．surprised D．satisfied
A．only B．then C．thus D．still
A．chat B．tears C．words D．judgement
A．realize B．suggest C．hope D．prove
A．necessarily B．completely C．naturally D．frequently
A．learn B．make C．favor D．try
A．Adventure B．Beauty C．Trust D．Life
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Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was very when I first stepped onto the campus(校园). Well, it’s not even really a campus. It's like an area in a small town.
Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century.They look very old and . You might say they’re a little shabby(破旧). They don’t fit the modern 40 of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a castle of the Mid-Ages. But when I looked across the street, the shops and in-fashion(时尚的) students made me feel like I was in the 21st century . It creates a strong contrast(对比)and brings a special41 to the school.
Our tents Gary took us around told us.“You see this grass field in the center of the school?Here is where they hold their ceremony .They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” It's ! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the grass?
I some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of turning, along with the singing of the birds, I felt very .There was no competitive felling at all.
Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science centre there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion(宗教) and the literature departments are also the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and technology.It makes Harvard a very attractive place to in.
I hope one day I’ll my dream school --- Harvard.
A．upset B．troubled C．shocked D．tired
A．more B．less C．much D．most
A．great B．solid C．noisy D．simple
A．still B．even C．ever D．yet
A．model B．way C．idea D．example
A．grass B．stones C．plants D．flowers
A．empty B．quiet C．free D．busy
A．once B．again C．only D．then
A．environment B．scene C．atmosphere(氛围) D．condition
A．guide B．partner C．visitor D．professor
A．celebration B．closing C．opening D．graduation
A．uninteresting B．unbelievable C．unbearable
A．had B．saw C．felt D．imagined
A．books B．benches C．blankets D．pages
A．lucky B．calm C．nervous D．happy
A．but B．and C．though D．yet
A．in B．beyond C．among D．under
A．old B．new C．fast D．fresh
A．read B．live C．study D．tour
A．serve B．attend C．find D．visit
Last night, when I was driving back home, I noticed a hitchhiker(搭便车的人) who was having no luck getting a ride. I rolled down my__ 21 and signed to the man to my car. I asked him where he was 22 and he told me he needed a 23 to his doctor’s office which would close in 15 minutes. I told him to 24 and he gratefully did so.
25 he got in he told me that he was a 26 and went out to sea for weeks at a time. He took medicine for his nerves and 27 to get another prescription(处方) before he left on the boat. He said that he had prayed (祈祷)28 would stop for him so he could be there before the 29 office closed. With some 30 driving we managed to make it there in about 10 31 . I then asked him how he 32 on getting back home and he said he could walk. “I’ll patiently 33 for you and bring you back,” I told him. He 34 me and said he should only be about 15 minutes.
Afterwards he got back in my 35 and tried his hardest to pay me back: offering me dinner, gas money, even offering to ship me 40 lbs of scallops (海扇贝)! I 36 refused, gave him a smile card and asked him to help someone else the next time he had a 37 . I drove him back to where I had picked him up and 38 one more “thank you” he was on his way.
I feel that the world 39 offers us what we need. In the man’s 40 it was a ride, in mine the chance to help someone else.
A．never B．always C．sometimes D．seldom
A．opinion B．way C．case D．condition