Being on the road at 3:15 a.m. to drive 450 kms wasn’t in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a couple of days to prepare myself for the following busy .
My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the . Due to the last-minute problem with transportation, I to drive my car to ensure that everyone could get to the point so that they could get together and their week’s break by snowboarding and skiing.
It to me on my journey that no sooner had I and said goodbye than I would make the trip , in total, a round trip of 900 kms in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening, as I was looking forward to relaxation.
Simon and I , on our way, a little about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we spent five continuous hours together, other than when we played Saturday cricket（板球）.
On my return trip, I a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning . Within an hour it . I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home I was refreshed and energized even though I was physically exhausted. And I knew that I would have a（n） sleep that evening.
A change in your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the opportunity to something from different angles, as well as to be refreshed and energized.
Now I’m looking forward to my next event and many more opportunities to spend quality time with those who are to me and make my life more rewarding.
A．surprising B．exciting C．moving D．relaxing
A．hour B．day C．week D．month
A．snowfield B．beach C．hotel D．school
A．fueled B．parked C．offered D．lent
A．kick-off B．drop-off C．call-off D．take-off
A．delay B．risk C．check D．enjoy
A．seemed B．happened C．appeared D．occurred
A．rested B．started C．arrived D．left
A．back B．forward C．out D．away
A．even B．just C．particularly D．mostly
A．quarreled B．talked C．complained D．argued
A．constantly B．usually C．frequently D．rarely
A．developed B．showed C．lost D．kept
A．smoke B．dust C．fog D．snow
A．turned B．cleared C．froze D．shone
A．greatly B．completely C．immediately D．mentally
A．uncomfortable B．uneasy C．sound D．light
A．give up B．look at C．find out D．carry on
A．unexpected B．discussed C．planned D．unwanted
A．friendly B．appreciative C．important D．generous
My Fellow Americans,
I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease (老年痴呆症).
Upon learning this news, Nancy & I had to decide whether as private citizens we would36 this a private matter or we would make this news known in a37 way.
In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer38 I had my cancer surgeries (外科手术). We found that after we told it to the public, we were able to39 public awareness(意识). We were happy that40 many more people went to have a test. They were treated in early stages and able to41 to normal, healthy lives.
So now, we feel it is42 to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater43 of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are44 by it.
At the moment I feel just fine. I’d45 to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have46 done. I will continue to share47 journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch48 my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s Disease49 , the family often suffers a lot. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this 50 experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will 51 it with faith and courage.
At last, let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of52 me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home,53 that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and endless optimism (乐观) for its future.
I now begin this54 that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright 55 ahead.
Thank you my friends. May God always bless you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
A．stay B．keep C．hold D．pretend
A．proper B．good C．public D．suitable
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．raise B．make C．take D．turn
A．by the way B．on condition C．in a whole D．as a result
A．repeat B．cover C．return D．replace
A．impossible B．important C．pity D．obvious
A．care B．encouragement C．awareness D．decision
A．protected B．affected C．examined D．effected
A．intend B．want C．love D．continue
A．finally B．seldom C．always D．rarely
A．life’s B．one’s C．other’s D．today’s
A．for B．with C．by D．on
A．progresses B．cures C．removes D．recovers
A．meaningful B．useful C．careful D．painful
A．treat B．see C．face D．consider
A．having B．allowing C．showing D．declaring
A．whoever B．wherever C．whenever D．whatever
A．life B．road C．line D．journey
A．evening B．day C．night D．dawn
The 28-year-old had spent six years working nights while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally 16 , she had her eye on a teaching 17 at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had 18 with the Head.
“I noticed a tiny 19in one of my stockings earlier.” she recalled. “I thought about20 them, but I knew I’d be21 if I did. And by the time I got to the interview，it was bigger. I walked in apologizing for not looking my best.” The would-be teacher didn’t 22 the job. In fact her friends told her that the Head’s only comment was, “If someone doesn’t take the time to23 her best image at an interview, what kind of24 is she going to be?”
In job-hunting, personal25 is very important. After all, you’re selling a product—26 —to an employer. When going to a job interview, always brush your hair tidily, polish your shoes and above all, 27 yourself properly. It will give you a competitive 28 and a positive first 29 . The above idea was also suggested in a best-seller for jobseekers named Dress for Success.
First impressions are 30 ones. In other words, if you’re viewed positively within the critical first four31 , the person you’ve met will32 feel everything you do is positive. Leave the interviewer a bad impression, and often he will guess you have a lot of other33 characters. In a word, he may not take the time to give you a second 34 . Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about35 will care about their jobs.
A．determined B．graduated C．succeeded D．returned
A．post B．advertisement C．assistant D．competition
A．a word B．a promise C．an agreement D．an interview
A．hole B．mud C．ink D．color
A．throwing B．mending C．changing D．removing
A．foolish B．different C．late D．punctual
A．appreciate B．get C．abandon D．refuse
A．present B．mind C．obtain D．confirm
A．person B．student C．graduate D．teacher
A．appearance B．experience C．ability D．preparation
A．yourself B．knowledge C．skills D．advice
A．behave B．dress C．show D．introduce
A．start B．confidence C．advantage D．benefit
A．chance B．performance C．job D．impression
A．remaining B．lasting C．useful D．serious
A．minutes B．interviewers C．tests D．jobseekers
A．seldom B．occasionally C．probably D．certainly
A．incredible B．unsatisfactory C．complicated D．impolite
A．job B．thought C．opportunity D．question
A．students B．salary C．others D．themselves
When we talk about a bad man, we like to call him a “wolf”. But is it really true that the wolf stands for devil and ugliness?
Have you read the book The Wolf Totem（狼图腾） by a famous writer Jiang Rong which tells the story of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever 36 the wolves’ world? If you had, you would 37 the wolves.
In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about 38 than humans. They can attack lambs without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to 39 full use of the shape of land to 40 sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be 41 experts good at fighting.
The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand 42 . Each wolf serves its group with its heart and soul. A 43 wolf has little power, but a pack of wolves 44 nothing. All the wolves obey the rules. 45 they are defeated, they run away together. It is their teamwork 46 makes wolves powerful.
The wolves also have great self-respect and won’t 47 to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book The Wolf Totem， 48 stole a one-month-old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his 49 , he found the little wolf still wanted to go back with 50 wolves. He bit through the iron chain that limited him. The wolf was 51 and he never gave in, fighting 52 his death. The little wolf died as a glorious fighter.
I was shocked by this kind of 53 : wolves are one of the most respected creatures on earth. I want everyone to look at wolves in a 54 way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and 55 in this not simple and dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!_
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I was eight years old then. Looking __36__ I remember the time in a baseball field passing the team that we had just __37__ . We shook their hands and said, "Good game!"
It is __38__ to do that when you win! When you lose, you have a tendency(倾向) to slap (拍) the hand — instead of shaking it — and __39__ the ground instead of the eyes. This is not only true for an eight-year-old; it is true for adults, too.
A few years ago, in a softball league, we lost 15 games! And we thought it was __40__ . But during the " Good game" handshake after each __41__, I looked each player in the eyes and shook their hands. I couldn't look my opponents (对手) in the eyes and congratulate them on a good __42__ when I was eight. Somehow I took the loss as a __43__ on my self-worth and felt my self-confidence had been slapped; __44_- I did what most eight-year-olds do and I slapped the opponents' hands, not giving them the satisfaction of a shake. I was wrong to do this. I'm happy today as a(n) __45__ that I have learned this __46__ : There is something to be said for losing well.
__47__ it is a baseball game or an important examination, you can __48__ a lot about a person by now they deal with defeat. The person who deals with defeat as an __49__ blow is not allowing the event to define (定义) him, while someone who cannot __50__ defeat is allowing the event to __51__ his self-worth. In my opinion, when you __52__ in something— though it may be __53__ — look at your opponents in the eyes, and shake their hands in a __54__ way as you say, "Good game!" __55__ to allow the event to define your life. You might find yourself winning the next game.
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Mr Bagget,the cashier in a branch office of the Paris Bank，was a very _____16_____man who was always reliable(可靠的) in his work．But one day the _____17____of the bank _____18_____ a letter saying that Mr Bagget was stealing money．He put some ______19______ to check Mr Bagget’s books，and the____20_____ showed that not a single cent was ______21______．However，another letter came to______22_____desk，still saying that Mr Bagget was ____23______ the bank．This time the president sent ______24______ inspectors （检察员）to check Mr Bagget’s books and the _____25_____ result was got at last
The day after the second time of_____26_____,Mr Bagget went to see the president and said，l’ve been working too _____27_____ without asking for a bit of ____28_______，but you think that I’ve been ______29_____and put the inspectors to check me twice．_____30______the result showed that I had done nothing ______31_____, my reputation has been damaged, therefore I’ve come to ____32_____my application of resignation．
“No，no．Mr Bagget，”the president said，“you’ve been working very hard and the result of checking also proves this. “But what can help _____33_____ my reputation?” Mr Bagget asked．“Well，”the president said，“the post of the branch manager is _____34____ empty，and l think ______35_____ else can be better than
you to take that post．”After returning home that evening，Mr Bagget said to his wife，“Successful! Without the two letters，no one in the branch office would pay attention to me．Thank you, my dear．＂
A．foolish B．strange C．honest D．clever
A．inspector B．worker C．cashier D．president
A．received B．wrote C．sent D．showed
A．policemen B．inspectors C．officials D．students
A．reason B．idea C．result D．truth
A．missing B．1eft C．found D．hiding
A．Mr Bagget’s B．Mrs Bagget’s C．the inspector’s D．the president’s
A．playing trick on B．stealing money from C．drawing attention to D．working hard in
A．most B．few C．fewer D．more
A．other B．different C．same D．old
A．interviewing B．watching C．checking D．mentioning
A．dishonestly B．pleasantly C．1azily D．hard
A．stopping B．praising C．resting D．1eaving
A．dishonest B．ordinary C．excellent D．proud
A．Because B．Although C．Since D．As
A．good B．wrong C．useful D．great
A．give up B．think about C．take back D．hand in
A．mend（弥补） B．correct C．1ose D．win
A．forever B．still C．often D．never
A．nobody B．somebody C．anything D．nothing