It was one of the hardest days of my young life. My 110-pound body had been knocked to the ground more times than I could . It had become as the practice went on that there was no way I was ever going to be able to compete against the taller and stronger boys. My of being a football star had been crashed to the ground along with my bruised (擦伤的) body.
I made it home, .
My mom me at the door. From my expression, she could see that I was and had me sit at the kitchen table. I thought she had known what had happened that day. She me up with a bowl of soup. While I had the soup, I felt her hand rubbing my aching back. We said no word, but by the time the soup was done I was feeling again. I knew I was loved and that was all that .
I have kept that in my heart all of these years. Even today, no matter what life throws at me, a bowl of soup always lifts my spirits. Sometimes I can even feel Mom’s gentle hand rubbing my back from Heaven and see her beautiful face smiling at me with .
In this world, all of us have had our dreams crashed to the ground at one time. Sometimes it takes a lot of dreams until we find our true purpose in life, too. are always there, though, to comfort us and to remind us that we are loved.
A．write B．count C．report D．explain
A．clear B．easy C．natural D．possible
A．order B．habit C．dream D．request
A．fearful B．stupid C．hungry D．sad
A．helped B．invited C．met D．taught
A．troubled B．shocked C．warned D．praised
A．brought B．warmed C．kept D．caught
A．gently B．tightly C．sharply D．properly
A．hotter B．better C．greater D．smarter
A．happened B．passed C．appeared D．mattered
A．information B．lesson C．memory D．record
A．schedules B．secrets C．results D．difficulties
A．respect B．purpose C．love D．patience
A．broken B．colored C．pleasant D．strange
A．Relatives B．Teachers C．Parents D．Friends
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
Lighting flashed through the darkness over Sibson’s bedroom skylight(天窗).Sibson was shaken by a clap of thunder ___ he knew what was happening. The storm had moved directly ___ his two-story wooden house. Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.
Sibson rushed down the stairs barefoot to ____; he opened the door to the basement（地下室）,and flames ___ out. Sibson ran back upstairs to call 911 from his bedroom. “I felt ___ because the room had a separate outdoor stairway,” he explains.
But the phone didn’t work, and when he tried to go down the outdoor stairway, he was ___ by a wall of flames. Sibson realized he was trapped（困住）.
Sibson’s house was three kilometers ___ the main road and was so well hidden by trees that he knew calling for help would be ___
Up a hill nearby lived Sibson’s neighbor, Huggons. He was lying in bed when something like a smoke alarm ___ his ears. He jumped out bed took his ___ and flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the ___.That was when he saw the rolling heavy smoke.
Huggons dialed 911, and the operator warned him not to ___ the house. But Huggons said, “There is no way I am going to listen to Sibson ___ and die in that fire.”
“Anyone there?” Huggons called out. Then he heard “Help! I’m trapped!” coming from the second floor balcony（阳台）. He entered the house, but soon had to run back to catch his ___.
After one more ___ inside the house, Huggons gave up and ___ around back.
The wind parted the smoke just ___ for him to catch sight of Sibson. But there was no way to get to him. He ___ the flashlight into the woods and noticed a ladder. He took it over to the balcony and ___ Sibson down just as the second floor of the house fell off.
Sibson is still ___ when he tells the story, “I was alone that night,” he says. “Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life. It was Huggons.”
A．until B．while C．since D．before
A．over B．in C．through D．on
A．hide B．wait C．check D．escape
A．moved B．gave C．went D．exploded
A．worried B．safe C．glad D．tired
A．burned B．stopped C．shocked D．covered
A．beside B．across C．off D．along
A．limited B．fruitless C．false D．regretful
A．stuck B．missed C．touched D．passed
A．coat B．key C．basin D．phone
A．road B．noise C．smoke D．danger
A．enter B．search C．leave D．damage
A．call B．roll C．scream D．sigh
A．flashlight B．attention C．ladder D．breath
A．attempt B．chance C．thought D．stay
A．climbed B．circled C．looked D．jumped
A．enough B．open C．clear D．fit
A．led B．put C．shone D．drove
A．persuaded B．kicked C．forced D．pulled
A．nervous B．surprised C．thankful D．proud