Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about the rewards of unselfish service. Because the entire village the fishing industry, a volunteer rescue team was needed in cases of . One night a strong storm capsized
( 倾覆) a fishing boat at sea. In trouble, the sent out the S.O.S immediately. Spotting the signal, the captain of the rescue team sounded the alarm and the villagers on the beach. While the team their way through the wild waves, the villagers waited anxiously, holding lanterns to light the way .
An hour later, the rescue boat and the villagers ran to greet them. The reported that the rescue boat couldn’t hold any more and they had to leave one man behind. Even one more would have capsized the rescue boat and all would have been lost.
Therefore, the captain called for another volunteer team to go after the lonely . Sixteen-year-old Hans forward. His mother grabbed ( 抓住 ) his arm and said, “Please don’t go. Your older brother, Paul, has been lost at sea for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have .”
Hans replied, “Mother, I have to go. What if everyone said, ‘I can’t go, let else do it?’ When the call for comes, we all need to take our turn and do our .” Hans kissed his mother, the team and disappeared into the night.
Another hour passed, which seemed to Hans’ mother a century. Finally, the rescue boat reappeared in the fog with Hans on the boat. And he yelled, “We found him. Tell my mother it’s my older brother, Paul!”
A．depended on B．suffered from C．turned away D．got through
A．struggle B．preparation C．consequence D．emergency
A．groups B．family C．crew D．army
A．traded B．gathered C．shouted D．separated
A．lost B．went C．felt D．fought
A．back B．up C．ahead D．down
A．appeared B．followed C．returned D．succeeded
A．journalists B．volunteers C．villagers D．policemen
A．soldiers B．guests C．patients D．passengers
A．hardly B．gradually C．surely D．rudely
A．son B．survivor C．traveller D．brother
A．stepped B．looked C．put D．threw
A．taken B．received C．left D．wanted
A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．no one
A．service B．protection C．relief D．sacrifice
A．part B．lesson C．business D．exercise
A．built B．trained C．managed D．joined
A．for B．with C．like D．at
A．working B．standing C．running D．fishing
A．calmly B．worriedly C．sincerely D．excitedly
Now that I am no longer young, I have friends whose mothers have passed away. I have heard these sons and daughters say they never fully appreciated their mothers ______ it was too late to tell them. I am blessed (赐福) with the dear mother who is still alive. I ______ her more each day. My mother does not change, but I ______ . As I grow older and wiser, I realize ______ an extraordinary person she is. How ______ that I am unable to speak these words in her ______ , but they flow easily from my pen.
How does a daughter begin to thank her mother for life itself? For the love, patience and just ______ hard work that go into ______ a child? For running after a toddler (学走步的小孩), for understanding a ______ teenager, for tolerating (忍受;容忍) a college student who knows ______ ? For waiting for the day when a daughter ______ how wise her mother really is?
How does a ______ woman thank a mother for ______ to be a mother? For being ready ______ advice (when asked) or remaining _______ when it is most appreciated? For not saying, “I told you so,” when she could have uttered these words ______ ? For being ______ herself-loving, thoughtful, patient, and forgiving?
I don’t know how, dear God, except to ask you to bless her as richly as she ______ and to help me live up to the example she has ______ . I pray that I will look as good in the eyes of my children as my mother ______ in mine.
A．as B．that C．until D．when
A．approve B．appreciate C．need D．resemble
A．do B．have C．did D．will
A．how B．that C．who D．what
A．absence B．presence C．appearance D．existence
A．common B．plain C．normal D．usual
A．raising B．rising C．developing D．training
A．childish B．energetic C．fearless D．moody
A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing
A．detects B．discovers C．recognizes D．realizes
A．pretty B．foolish C．green D．grown
A．failing B．intending C．continuing D．keeping
A．by B．with C．for D．on
A．silent B．quiet C．cool D．noiseless
A．dozen times B．a dozen of times C．dozens of times D．dozen of time
A．valuably B．essentially C．naturally D．virtually
A．devotes B．deserts C．deserves D．desires
A．set B．settled C．placed D．fixed
A．sees B．finds C．is D．looks
Once there was a very brilliant, creative and educated man. He gained much ____ while traveling throughout the world. Unfortunately he lost his legs and left arm in a tragic accident, leaving only a finger and thumb on his right hand. He became so ____ that he was afraid he would spend his life ____ and would no longer be able to use his life in a(n) ____ way.
One day, he remembered how he had always loved getting ____. He realized that he still had partial ____ of his right hand and could write with ____. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”
He ____ where he could find those who could be encouraged if they read his letters. He thought of people in ____. Many of them had hope of regaining their ____. Others would keep feeling depressed and remain put away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to ____ them. So he wrote to a prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied that writing to the prisoners would be ____. However, it would be against prison rules for the prisoners to write back.
____ with the intention, the man began sending ____ messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, ____ his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words, ____ his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of any____. Frequently, he felt discouraged, wondering if anyone ____ read his letters. However, this was his ____ chance，so he determined to continue.
At last, he received a letter from the prison officer, which said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they almost fall to ____!”
We all have unique experiences, abilities and talents. We can discover ways to reach others in need of encouragement and strength.
A．wealth B．faith C．experience D．confidence
A．depressed B．embarrassed C．ashamed D．thrilled
A．writing B．suffering C．weeping D．wandering
A．abnormal B．regular C．comfortable D．meanin5gful
A．presents B．e-mails C．letters D．prizes
A．sense B．strength C．shape D．function
A．affection B．caution C．difficulty D．confidence
A．evaluated B．doubted C．assumed D．wondered
A．hospitals B．churches C．prisons D．charities
A．families B．letters C．freedom D．conscience
A．release B．reach C．defend D．know
A．acceptable B．reasonable C．prohibited D．considered
A．Faced B．Filled C．Satisfied D．Annoyed
A．holy B．daily C．one-way D．round-way
A．holding B．making C．doing D．testing
A．sharing B．learning C．gaining D．enriching
A．success B．reply C．help D．progress
A．curiously B．patiently C．carefully D．actually
A．only B．better C．extra D．lost
A．ruin B．pieces C．the ground D．the bottom
All my students in my class knew I was getting married in June and moving out of the state. I was sorry to see the month of June ________; all my students wanted to learn more, They were obviously agitated (不安的) whenever I mentioned it. I was glad they had become ________ of me, but what was wrong? Were they angry about me ________ the school?
On my ________ day of class, the headmaster greeted me as I entered the building. "Will you come with me, please?" he said ________. "There’s a problem ________ your classroom." He looked straight ahead as he ________ me down the hall. "I'm going to leave the school tomorrow, but what now?” I wondered.
It was ________! There were bouquets (束) of flowers in each corner, on the students' desks, and on my desk. "How could they have done this?" I________. Most of them were so poor that they ________ the school assistance program for some ________ and enough meals.
I started to cry, and all my students ________ me.
Later I learned how they had succeeded doing it. Mark, who worked in the ________ shop on weekends, had seen ________ from several of my other classes. He mentioned them to his classmates. Too proud to ever again wear an insulting（侮辱的) label like " _________ ", Mark ________ his boss for all the "tired" flowers in the shop. Then he called funeral parlors(殡仪馆) and ________ that his class needed flowers for a teacher who was leaving. They ________ to give him bouquets saved ________ each funeral.
That was not the only present they gave me, ________. Two years later, all fourteen students graduated, and six earned college scholarships.
A．pass B．approach C．exist D．disappear
A．fond B．curious C．friendly D．angry
A．remaining B．changing C．leaving D．reforming
A．first B．regular C．final D．endless
A．seriously B．surely C．angrily D．sadly
A．in B．with C．to D．for
A．followed B．showed C．directed D．led
A．amusing B．amazing C．disappointing D．interesting
A．wondered B．understood C．indicated D．sought
A．used up B．suffered from C．dealt with D．depended on
A．houses B．clothes C．goods D．diets
A．joined B．watched C．noticed D．admired
A．book B．flower C．dress D．food
A．programs B．bills C．orders D．presents
A．rich B．mean C．modern D．poor
A．charged B．asked C．offered D．paid
A．explained B．announced C．mentioned D．promised
A．agreed B．refused C．demanded D．required
A．after B．before C．until D．since
A．yet B．still C．though D．too
There are many kinds of friends. Some are always you, but don't understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only friends leave footprints (脚印).
I shall always recall (回忆) the autumn and the girl with the .She will always bring back B. Dr. Carrol escaped the death in the end
the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.
It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves on the cool .In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves, to the sound of them.
Autumn is a season and life is uninteresting. The free days always get me .But one day, the sound of a violin into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was in playing her violin.
I had seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.
Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became . we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also loved me.
Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly . To my astonishment (惊讶), the girl came over to me.
“You must like violin.” she said.
“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.
Suddenly, a expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.
“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that me.” she said.
“In fact, it was your playing gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let's be friends.”
The girl smiled, and so did I.
I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl. She is like a —so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful.
A．with B．for C．against D．to
A．good B．true C．new D．old
A．sound B．song C．play D．violin
A．shaking B．hanging C．falling D．floating
A．wind B．snow C．air D．rain
A．watching B．listening C．seeing D．hearing
A．lively B．lovely C．harvest D．lonely
A．up B．off C．down D．over
A．flowed B．grew C．entered D．ran
A．lost B．active C．busy D．interested
A．once B．never C．often D．usually
A．waiting B．stopping C．standing D．hearing
A．because B．so C．when D．but
A．interesting B．moving C．encouraging D．exciting
A．But B．However C．Even D．Though
A．stopped B．began C．gone D．changed
A．happy B．sad C．strange D．surprised
A．surprised B．excited C．encouraged D．interested
A．that B．which C．it D．who
A．song B．dream C．fire D．sister
When you think of American culture, what first comes to your mind? McDonald’s? Coca Cola? Levi’s? Disneyland? Michael Jordan? Julia Roberts? Many people American culture is a of popular symbols like these. Actually, these symbols are only one part of American culture—pop culture.
What is pop culture? Well, pop is for popular. The origins of pop culture can often be traced to popular movies, television shows, music stars and sports figures. Pop culture is promoted by business and advertising. The most examples of American pop culture appear among high school and college students. Trends (趋势) by famous personalities quickly become part of young people’s .
American pop culture has spread around the world. One major reason for its is that English is a universal language. English is the language of diplomacy, international business and transportation. language and culture go together, learning English means becoming of English-speaking cultures. Besides, America is a world in movies, music and magazines. The kind of American culture in those media is pop culture. Finally, pop culture is easy to package and to . For that reason, it is easy to “sell” to the world.
Many people believe that American pop culture is what American is all . Does pop culture the true culture of America? Yes and no. Pop culture does a portion (比例) of American society — especially the young people that are tuned in to the media. But American pop culture is faddish (流行一时的) and . If you want to learn about real American culture, you’ll have to go a little than McDonald’s.
A．wonder B．imagine C．wish D．pretend
A．behavior B．signal C．side D．collection
A．small B．large C．main D．super
A．good B．eager C．known D．short
A．never B．only C．also D．just
A．famous B．common C．obvious D．helpful
A．set B．pushed C．ignored D．caused
A．hobbies B．taste C．admiration D．lifestyles
A．tendency B．popularity C．influence D．preference
A．Although B．Unless C．How D．Since
A．aware B．fond C．careful D．tired
A．driver B．worker C．leader D．officer
A．written B．communicated C．described D．taught
A．discuss B．display C．copy D．export
A．for B．about C．above D．against
A．reflect B．pay C．form D．affect
A．combine B．follow C．represent D．demand
A．urban B．rural C．quiet D．diligent
A．difficult B．simple C．ever-changing D．ever-lasting
A．slower B．farther C．nearer D．higher