Life is often like a game of cards—you can’t help the hand you’re dealt, but you can help the way you play it. It’s easy for us to do something without careful thinking, but it’s hard for us to take back what we have done.
There was once a who repeated a bit rumor(谣言) about a neighbor. Within a few days the whole community the story. The person it concerned was deeply and annoyed. Later, the woman responsible for the rumor learned that it was completely . She was very sorry and went to a old man to find out what she could do to the damage.
“Go to the marketplace,” he said, “and a chicken, and have it . Then on your way home, pluck its feathers and drop them along the road.” surprised by this advice, the woman did she was told.
The next day the wise man said, “Now, go and collect all those you dropped yesterday and them back to me.”
The woman the same road, but to her disappointment, the wind all the feathers away. After searching for , she returned with only three in her hand. “You see,” said the old man, “It’s easy to drop them, it’s impossible to get them back. So it is with rumor. doesn’t take much to spread a rumor, but you do, you can never completely make up for the wrong.”
A．boy B．man C．woman D．chicken
A．knew B．found C．realized D．recognized
A．wounded B．hurt C．injured D．attacked
A．collecting B．sparing C．spreading D．sharing
A．polite B．untrue C．suitable D．illegal
A．wise B．famous C．stupid D．noble
A．do B．ruin C．cause D．repair
A．provide B．charge C．bargain D．buy
A．bought B．dropped C．killed D．flown
A．one by one B．all in all C．day by day D．step by step
A．As B．Although C．Despite D．Instead
A．that B．it C．what D．which
A．feathers B．words C．action D．rumors
A．bring B．keep C．hold D．break
A．copied B．followed C．had D．instructed
A．blew B．should blow C．had blown D．blown
A．days B．times C．hours D．periods
A．but B．so C．and D．thus
A．He B．This C．That D．It
A．unless B．once C．until D．whether
After I married，we honeymooned (度蜜月) in Hawaii．Both of us ____ the tenday stay—the islands are wonderful；the people are loving and kind．We returned to one ____ several times because I loved the dining room，the service and the ____ tables where I could enjoy the breeze and the ocean view．
I ____ a waitress who symbolized the Hawaii people：she was ____，honest and middleaged，each time ____ us with a huge，warm smile．She was quite chatty ____ so am I，so we developed a good relationship ____．She would like to share some of her ____ with us when she was free，which were so ____：husband left，supporting several children，____ parents，working several jobs to make ends meet．But the ____ did not remove her joy of life and her positive attitude．I ____ liked her and looked forward to seeing her each morning．
On our ____ day on that island，I decided to surprise her with a huge ____．I left her $100 partially hidden under a plate and a letter of ____ to let her know I appreciated her service and warmth．Then we left．I ____ told my husband as he used to laugh at me about being a “soft touch” and always too ____．
I was not able to see her reaction，but I can ___ it in my mind—her surprise and ____at the huge tip and the letter! When I do，I smile and my heart expands! Helping others is to help ourselves：this act of giving made the honeymoon in Hawaii more memorable
A．enjoyed B．hated C．shared D．passed
A．island B．shop C．restaurant D．hotel
A．lovely B．broken C．indoor D．outdoor
A．took care of B．got in touch with C．made fun of D．made friends with
A．careful B．friendly C．thin D．poor
A．serving B．hosting C．answering D．inviting
A．or B．but C．and D．nor
A．surprisingly B．quietly C．quickly D．carefully
A．lessons B．stories C．dreams D．thoughts
A．interesting B．common C．sad D．exciting
A．healthy B．sick C．hardworking D．warmhearted
A．chances B．possibilities C．jobs D．challenges
A．hardly B．nearly C．slightly D．truly
A．best B．worst C．first D．last
A．tip B．meal C．gift D．smile
A．advice B．request C．thanks D．apology
A．gladly B．later C．never D．once
A．modest B．honest C．generous D．mean
A．picture B．play C．practice D．face
A．astonishment B．anger C．eagerness D．delight
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had ___ a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well ___it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day___, the young man awaited ___ that his father had purchased the car. ___, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. He handed his son a ___ wrapped gift box.
Curious,and somewhat ___, the young man opened the pretty box and found a lovely,leatherbound book,with the young man’s name embossed(凸印)in gold.
Angrily,he raised his ___ at his father and said, “With all your money ,you give me a used book？”He then ___ out of the house.
Many years passed and the young man was very ___ in business. He had a beautiful home and a wonderful family, but ___ his father was very old, he thought perhaps he ___ go to see him. He had not seen him since that graduation day.
Before he could make ___, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and ___ all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.He began to ___ through his father’s important papers and saw the gift—a ___ wrapped book ,just as he had ___ it years ago.With tears,he open the book and began to turn the ___. His father underlined a verse,”...know how to give good gifts to your children...”
As he read those words,a car key ___ from the back of the book.He picked it up. It had a tag(标牌) with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had wanted. On the tag was the date of his ___, and the words PAID IN FULL.
A．designed B．possessed C．admired D．booked
A．afford B．support C．offer D．manage
A．arrived B．approached C．ended D．closed
A．signals B．signs C．promises D．agreements
A．Gradually B．Hopefully C．Luckily D．Finally
A．beautifully B．strangely C．commonly D．fairly
A．amazed B．annoyed C．surprised D．disappointed
A．head B．hands C．voice D．eyes
A．slipped B．stormed C．broke D．stepped
A．interested B．generous C．successfully D．professional
A．remembered B．reminded C．refused D．realized
A．would B．could C．should D．might
A．arrangements B．choices C．decisions D．achievements
A．restricted B．abandoned C．willed D．donated
A．get B．pass C．follow D．research
A．still B．already C．even D．ever
A．deivered B．left C．imagined D．found
A．pages B．passages C．words D．pictures
A．occurred B．turned C．dropped D．extended
A．wedding B．graduation C．return D．birthday
Listening to your heart
Do you ever wish you had a road map for living? If only someone could show us a way to go, a direction to take, we wouldn’t feel so of which path to pursue. We think that, with only a little , we’ll surely end up in the right place.
on a regular flight from Detroit to Tri-City Airport must have felt a little more than during the flight attendant’s greeting as their flight started. She the passengers and stated that the destination would be Midland. A few concerned passengers ___her, so the flight attendant, obviously not familiar with the area, herself by saying that they would be in “Tri-City” and Bay City.
Chuckles rippled along the aisle as she _tried again. This time she informed passengers that the destination would be Saginaw. Now broke out.
At that point, an authoritative voice came over the intercom (对讲机) and （ 12） her. “I’m your pilot, folks,” he said. “Don’t — I know where we’re going.”
It’s nice when someone knows the . And there is wisdom in seeking help when necessary. Other people can be valuable. we cannot always depend on others for the answers for living our lives. In the end, nobody can point us to all the best for life’s problems; nobody else can us to the path that is just right for us. We find that way ourselves. We find the way by . Listening to our hearts — for the direction we need is almost always there, deep within.
So if you feel a bit lost, don’t worry. This may be a time to listen. And remember — your pilot knows where you’re going.
A．irregularly B．occasionally C．practically D．basically
A．proud B．tired C．unsure D．ashamed
A．guidance B．encouragement C．comfort D．determination
A．Customers B．Pilots C．Attendants D．Passengers
A．happy B．lost C．nervous D．excited
A．thanked B．examined C．welcomed D．entertained
A．reminded B．informed C．warned D．threatened
A．relaxed B．behaved C．enjoyed D．corrected
A．stopping B．landing C．flying D．traveling
A．shyly B．impatiently C．bravely D．actively
A．protest B．complaint C．argument D．laughter
A．rescued B．blamed C．praised D．defended
A．fight B．worry C．quarrel D．concern
A．flight B．skill C．way D．problem
A．So B．And C．Besides D．But
A．immediate B．important C．simple D．short
A．solutions B．reasons C．explanations D．accounts
A．direct B．force C．forbid D．tempt
A．speaking B．following C．listening D．asking
A．hard B．spare C．necessary D．perfect
Everybody knows Charles Chaplin, a worldfamous funny actor. People have laughed at Charles Chaplin's films until tears
down their faces. From his very first
they know what will happen. The little man is always with black moustache, wide-open eyes, round black hat and
too large for his feet. He'll
through snow, and fall from windows. He'll fight men who are twice his
, fall in love with women, who
notice him, and try to
them.
The poor man that Charles Chaplin in hundreds of films makes all kinds of stupid mistakes. He is always in
, but he never
. He dreams of becoming a great man.
Even people who understand English can
his films, because they are mostly
. It isn't what he says that makes people laugh. His comedy(喜剧) doesn't
words. It depends on little actions which mean the
thing to people all over the world.
Chaplin raises his thick eyebrows or rolls his eyes. He hides behind a fat lady or under a table to escape from his . He dresses well and pretends to be a
and important man. It is all so hopeless and
that he makes us laugh. This is the secret of Chaplin's huge
.
A.here B.everywhere C.abroad D.who
A.down B.along C.over D.with
A.disappearance B. appearance C.words D.emotions
A.trousers B.stocks C.shoes D.hands
A.sleep B.sit C.play D.struggle
A.length B.width C.greatness D.width
A.hardly B.deeply C.widely D.luckily
A.love B.hate C.hug D.praise
A.played B.recognized C.loved D.fooled
A.joy B.excitement C.sorrow D.trouble
A.comes down B.gets ways C.goes back D.gives up
A.don’t B.can C.do D.may
A.understand B.watch C.enjoy D.see
A.frightening B.silent C.pleasant D.moving
A.depend on B.translate C.explain D.know
A.some B.different C.same D.bitter
A.enemies B.own C.characters D.films
A.poor B.dad C.rich D.beautiful
A.possible B.impossible C.instructive D.tired
A.success B.failure C.films D.play
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角银币) left. He was hungry so he decided to for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then
asked, "How much do I you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught me never to accept for a kindness." He said, "Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger , but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and before this point. Years later the young woman became critically ill. The doctors were baffled (阻挡). They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her disease. Dr Howard Kelly, now was called in for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a(an) light filled his eyes. , he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He her at once. He went back to the room and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special to her case.
After a long struggle, the battle was . Dr Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked,
and the note on the side of the bill her attention. She read these words:
"Paid in full with a glass of ."
(Signed) Dr Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently:"Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands."
A．pay B．beg C．wait D．look
A．Because of B．In front of C．In case of D．Instead of
A．upset B．thirsty C．hungry D．sad
A．owe B．cost C．lend D．own
A．offer B．pay C．help D．thanks
A．quickly B．mentally C．physically D．warmly
A．quit B．continue C．retire D．surrender
A．local B．poor C．kind D．cruel
A．common B．ordinary C．rare D．scarce
A．old B．famous C．unknown D．retired
A．strange B．special C．poor D．angry
A．Suddenly B．Generally C．Unfortunately D．Immediately
A．called B．recognized C．remembered D．found
A．waiting B．treating C．information D．consultation
A．interest B．food C．attention D．effort
A．defeated B．won C．lost D．completed
A．changed B．read C．crossed D．wrote
A．excited B．afraid C．nervous D．surprised
A．caught B．called C．paid D．caused
A．water B．coffee C．milk D．ice cream