My stutter(口吃)had always been much of a problem. I'd had so many specialists for my______35________ over the years. As l walked down the hallway to meet a new one, memories popped in my head of how painful(痛苦的)being a kid who stutters had been. It______36________ hurt.
“Hello! I'm Mrs. Claussen. I hear you're from Texas!"
“Ye-Ye-Ye-Yes m-m-m-m-m-m-m-aam I am…”My heart felt like it was pounding through my chest and my hands were dripping wet. I really blew that
______37________ .
“Well," she said with a ______38________Smile. 161've always liked Texas."
She turned out to be the best speech specialist I've ever had, not like those who
told me to clap my hands while speaking. She was______39________.She spent the first several weeks just talking to me - asking me all kinds of questions about myself, especially my feelings. And she______40________ . She then began to teach me about the speech. Not just about my speech, but about everybody's.
I______41________ in my old school and was a pretty good tenor(男高音), but I learned that the new school's singing group was all filled up. It was such bad news, for I thought that was the one thing I could really do well - and I could do it
______42________ stuttering. Somehow Mrs. Claussen finally got me in the group. I felt like she really cared about me as a person, not just a speech student.
During the next two years, my speech didn't get much better - except with her. When I was in college, things got worse. I once even wondered if I would ever be able to______43________ ! It was a very depressing time, and I often felt alone. When I was feeling really sorry for myself, I remembered Mrs. Claussen had told me whether I could______44________ my speech was all up to me. She had told me not to fight for perfect speech, just better speech. She was right about that. I finally improved my speech greatly.
Many years have passed, but I think of her from time to time, wondering if she had as much______45________ 0n her other students as she had on me. I like to think that she did. Her name was Mrs. Claussen... and she______46_______ . I'II never forget her.
A.speech B.study C.dream D.fear
A.maybe B.even C.still D.never
A.instruction B.description C.introduction D.presentation
A.shy B.cold C.weak D.kind
A.silent B.simple C.direct D.different
A.cried B.listened C.waited D.stopped
A.sang B.spoke C.played D.clapped
A.against B.besides C.beyond D.without
A.practise B.communicate C.report D.reply
A.train B.share C.change D.follow
A.advice B.influence C.dependence D.action
A.continued B.taught C.agreed D.cared
I work in a middle school.It is pleasant for me to plant in my free time.At the beginning of the school year,I had an idea-what if my students used a classroom (1) to grow vegetables for our school lunches?The students could (2) learn about planting science.
I asked my headmaster (3) I could start a new plant lab garden.I was only in my second year of (4) ,but she agreed.
As soon as my students went into the classroom,they got (5) .They all wanted to learn how to grow vegetables in this way of indoor gardening called hydroponics(水培).This is great for areas that don't have (6) farmland.It helps people to grow healthy vegetables just about anywhere.
To grow 45 beds of green vegetables,we need many things (7) growing cups,LED growing lights,fans,a water pump (水泵) and so on.Although the students failed for the first time,none of them (8) .They kept on trying until they finally succeeded.It was interesting for them to watch the vegetables grow every day.And they all smiled (9) when seeing students in other classes eat the vegetables they grew.My students' new goal is that our school won't need to (10) green vegetables any more.
(1)
A. |
desk |
B. |
computer |
C. |
garden |
D. |
blackboard |
(2)
A. |
ever |
B. |
also |
C. |
never |
D. |
only |
(3)
A. |
if |
B. |
why |
C. |
how |
D. |
what |
(4)
A. |
waiting |
B. |
growing |
C. |
learning |
D. |
teaching |
(5)
A. |
tired |
B. |
excited |
C. |
sleepy |
D. |
interesting |
(6)
A. |
much |
B. |
many |
C. |
few |
D. |
little |
(7)
A. |
into |
B. |
with |
C. |
like |
D. |
for |
(8)
A. |
gave back |
B. |
gave out |
C. |
gave away |
D. |
gave up |
(9)
A. |
proudly |
B. |
angrily |
C. |
loudly |
D. |
politely |
(10)
A. |
sell |
B. |
buy |
C. |
wash |
D. |
cook |
Run for Class President
Two months ago,when our class election (选举) started,I decided to nun for class president.I enjoyed speaking in public and got along well with people,so I felt it easy to win.But I was (1) that people would feel bad for me if I lost.
I was busy preparing in the following week.My plan wasn't to make promises to do things I couldn't (2) but to show my class why I wanted to be the president.I put up my posters in hallways and in the classroom.I also spent three hours writing my speech,saying that I was the one they could tum to whenever they had a problem.Since I was (3) prepared,I felt that my chances of winning were strong.
However,when I gave my speech on Election Day,the response (反应) wasn't what I had (4) .Few people actually listened.When it was my opponent's (对手的) turn,everyone was screaming (尖叫) his name.His speech was short, (5) all to the point.By then,I realized I should have made(6) shorter and clearer.
It was obvious (明显的) who would (7) .For the rest of the day,I felt like it was over.I wanted to just go home and cry,but I made it through.
My prediction was right:I didn't win.The next day,people were still talking about the (8) .I just pretended (假装) not to hear.But later,things got better.People (9) about the election and talked to me just as they did before.
I don't regret putting time and energy(10) the election because I've learned that things aren't always going the way I expect.And moments of failure like this build character一since then I've learned to face disappointment and grown stronger.
(1)
A. |
bored |
B. |
afraid |
C. |
excited |
D. |
hopeful |
(2)
A. |
A compare |
B. |
remember |
C. |
manage |
D. |
repeat |
(3)
A. |
fully |
B. |
quickly |
C. |
freshly |
D. |
slowly |
(4)
A. |
feared |
B. |
faced |
C. |
mentioned |
D. |
pictured |
(5)
A. |
so |
B. |
or |
C. |
and |
D. |
but |
(6)
A. |
my |
B. |
myself |
C. |
mine |
D. |
me |
(7)
A. |
A reply |
B. |
return |
C. |
wait |
D. |
win |
(8)
A. |
A discussion |
B. |
election |
C. |
decision |
D. |
invitation |
(9)
A. |
forgot |
B. |
wrote |
C. |
cared |
D. |
discussed |
(10)
A. |
for |
B. |
into |
C. |
at |
D. |
on |
According to a survey,students' safety has become a big problem.Many students are hurt or killed in different (1) accidents.Here is some advice for young students on how to (2) danger.
If you are robbed(被抢劫),keep calm.If you can not cry for help or run away,give the criminal your money to save your own (3) .Remember what the criminal looks like and tell the (4) later.
Suppose you are in a traffic accident.If a car (5) you,you should remember the car number.If it is a bicycle,you should call your parents (6) you let the rider go.This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt.
If you are hurt by other students,you shouldn't only depend (7) yourself.Tell your teachers or parents at once,if not,you will get hurt again.
When there is a fire in a building,get away as (8) as you can.Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit(出口),Don't take the lift.
If someone is drowning(溺水) and you can't swim,don't get into the water.Try your best (9) for help.
Remember that danger is never far away as you think. (10) of yourself at all times!
(1)
A. |
kind of |
B. |
kinds of |
C. |
a kind of |
(2)
A. |
talk about |
B. |
think about |
C. |
deal with |
(3)
A. |
life |
B. |
live |
C. |
alive |
(4)
A. |
classmates |
B. |
teachers |
C. |
police |
(5)
A. |
hits |
B. |
wins |
C. |
comes |
(6)
A. |
before |
B. |
so |
C. |
why |
(7)
A. |
up |
B. |
in |
C. |
on |
(8)
A. |
faster |
B. |
fast |
C. |
slowly |
(9)
A. |
asking |
B. |
asked |
C. |
to ask |
(10)
A. |
Take care |
B. |
Look after |
C. |
Look for |
Xing Chenxi is a beautiful girl from Wuxi,Jiangsu Province.Born in 1993,she used to live a happy life.(1) ,things changed when she was eight years old.She began to fall while walking,and she got a serious illness.Having the disease(2) her muscles (肌肉),including her heart and muscles that control breathing,will get weaker and weaker.And there was no(3) for it.
In 2018,walking became(4) for her.In 2019,she started to have difficulty standing.Last February,her disease became worse and she had to wear a ventilator (呼吸机) for at least 15 hours a day to help her(5) .But Xiang never(6) ." My parents' love supports me to live every day to the dullest, " Xiang said,adding that she had taken up(7) ."Although most parts of my body cannot move and I have to wear a ventilator,I can take good care of myself. " Xiang said.The dolls help her not only make a living,but also face life(8) .
(9) making a doll may take her months,Xiang thinks she is lucky to be able to do what she loves.What's more,she wants to bring good luck to others.Last year,she began teaching doll﹣making course online.It costs about 300 yuan to master the skill.So far,more than 260(10) have learned from her.Every day she sits in front of her desk,offering doll﹣making classes.It gives her a new start on life.
(1)
A. |
However |
B. |
Luckily |
C. |
Besides |
(2)
A. |
makes |
B. |
forces |
C. |
means |
(3)
A. |
goodB medicine |
B. |
advice |
(4)
A. |
easy |
B. |
convenient |
C. |
impossible |
(5)
A. |
walk |
B. |
breathe |
C. |
stand |
(6)
A. |
gave up |
B. |
helped out |
C. |
cared about |
(7)
A. |
paper﹣cutting |
B. |
letter﹣writing |
C. |
doll﹣making |
(8)
A. |
bravely |
B. |
carefully |
C. |
easily |
(9)
A. |
If |
B. |
Though |
C. |
As |
(10)
A. |
students |
B. |
friends |
C. |
classmate |
Long time ago,there lived a king.He was irresponsible (不负责任的) .He (1) cared about his country and people.All his people complained (抱怨) about this.
One day,the king went hunting in the forest.After some time,he felt(2) .He came to a lake.When he drank water from the lake,he saw a swan (天鹅) (3) on a big stone nearby. "I want to catch the swan!" he thought.
As soon as he held up his bow ( 弓) ,the swan was gone.(4) his surprise,he heard a sweet voice,"I am the swan.(5) you want to catch me,you must come to the wonderland (奇境) ."
The king said, "Please (6) me the way to the wonderland!"
"Do good things for your people,and my messenger (信使) will come and lead you there, "the (7) replied.
With this in mind,the king dressed up and went out into the streets.He gave some (8) to a poor old man.After the old man (9) it happily,he began to chat with the king.When they talked about peoples life in the country,the old man became (10) and said, "Do you know why I'm so poor?It's because of our king!He has done (11) for us."
(12) ,the king heard the swan's voice again."Listen!It seems that you are doing something (13) only because you want to go to the wonderland.That's not enough.You should always (14) all your people and be kind to them. " the swan said.
The king realized this was (15) .He became responsible and worked very hard.Finally,he understood that making his country a great place was like making a wonderland of his own.
(1)
A. |
always |
B. |
usually |
C. |
often |
D. |
never |
(2)
A. |
full |
B. |
thirsty |
C. |
hungry |
D. |
tired |
(3)
A. |
standing |
B. |
running |
C. |
swimming |
D. |
flying |
(4)
A. |
On |
B. |
To |
C. |
For |
D. |
At |
(5)
A. |
While |
B. |
Although |
C. |
Unless |
D. |
If |
(6)
A. |
ask |
B. |
invite |
C. |
show |
D. |
warn |
(7)
A. |
sound |
B. |
bell |
C. |
noise |
D. |
voice |
(8)
A. |
water |
B. |
time |
C. |
money |
D. |
knowledge |
(9)
A. |
accepted |
B. |
refused |
C. |
borrowed |
D. |
returned |
(10)
A. |
angry |
B. |
happy |
C. |
shy |
D. |
smart |
(11)
A. |
everything |
B. |
nothing |
C. |
anything |
D. |
something |
(12)
A. |
Luckily |
B. |
Certainly |
C. |
Suddenly |
D. |
Recently |
(13)
A. |
boring |
B. |
interesting |
C. |
bad |
D. |
good |
(14)
A. |
laugh at |
B. |
take care of |
C. |
keep away from |
D. |
give up |
(15)
A. |
impossible |
B. |
crazy |
C. |
true |
D. |
wrong |