That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, on holiday, mother______ me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it . On this particular morning, ______. I felt like getting up early.
I stood by my window overlooking the ______, having nothing better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something ______ in life.
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and drive off, I ______ an old man on a bicycle with a bucket on its ______and a basket of rags and bottles on its back—carrige. He______ from one ear to another , washing and cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already ______ washing and cleaning about a dozen or more ears. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning.
Several thoughts ______ my mind as I watched him work. He wasn’t well—dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a (an)______ T-shirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern ______ would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed ______with life. There he was ,working hard at his small business, ______at passers—by and stopping to chat now and then ______elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.
There was a noticeable touch of ______ in the way he seemed to be doing things ----______ the windscreen(挡风玻璃),then standing back to admire it,scrubbing(擦净)the wheel and ______, standing back to see what they looked like after the scrub.
It was a ______to learn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a ______ if one has good health and is willing to work hard . For a while I felt ______ of myself. Young as I am ----just sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the Sun appeared above the horizon.
A.forces B.allows C.causes D.forbids
A.otherwise B.therefore C.however D.besides
A.parking lot B.bus stop C.school D.market
A.interesting B.surprising C.awful D.useful
A.noticed B.recognized C.called D.assisted
A.back B.handle C.wheel D.seat
A.searched B.left C.moved D.wandered
A.stopped B.started C.intended D.finished
A.crossed B.slipped C.disturbed D.inspired
A.attractive B.shiny C.simple D.expensive
A.repairmen B.businessmen C.drivers D.cyclists
A.busy B.content C.careful D.bored
A.waving B.looking C.laughing D.pointing
A.about B.for C.with D.like
A.worry B.respect C.sympathy D.pride
A.cleaning B.fixing C.replacing D.covering
A.still B.yet C.again D.soon
A.lesson B.subject C.skill D.fact
A.business B.living C.success D.right
A.tired B.doubtful C.fearful D.ashamed
The story of how I got my job was a funny one.
One day,I was along a street to the interview a yellow car suddenly cut in front of me another car coming in the other ,I had to brake hard and another cyclist. We both fell,but neither of us was hurt. I became angry and cycled as fast as possible to the driver of the yellow car to tell him I considered him. I told him what a bad I thought he was and he was a(n) to other people on the road. His face turned .I warned him not to drive in the future so that everyone else could enjoy a long life.
I was in time for the . Having walked into the room,to my ,I found one of the three interviewers to be the driver of the yellow car. We looked at each other for a while, silent. Then I decided to look the whole matter as a great joke! I laughed and told him that I talked the last time we met and this time it was turn for him to talk a great deal. Lost in thought for a while,he that I was not going to say anything about his bad driving. The interview went . Two days later,I received a letter offering me the job. I was pleased that the manager—the driver of the yellow car,didn’t my rudeness to him.
Through the experience, I find something that seems impossible at first sometimes turns out to be good.
A.cycling B.walking C.running D.driving
A.then B.when C.while D.as
A.As B.For C.With D.By
A.condition B.position C.location D.direction
A.knocked B.bumped C.beat D.rushed
A.happily B.unfortunately C.luckily D.disappointedly
A.which B.that C.what D.how
A.driver B.worker C.cyclist D.boss
A.pity B.idiot C.risk D.fool
A.black B.white C.pale D.red
A.carelessly B.carefully C.slowly D.patiently
A.job B.interview C.meeting D.appointment
A.excitement B.joy C.anger D.astonishment
A.happened B.wanted C.seemed D.planned
A.making B.keeping C.breaking D.stopping
A.up B.at C.on D.into
A.much B.little C.more D.less
A.hoped B.found C.heard D.wished
A.fast B.terribly C.well D.slowly
A.realize B.want C.know D.mind
阅读下面短文,掌握大意,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出最佳选项。
My tire was flat. And I was on a country road. When I with the tire, a car pulled off the road behind me. I saw a male and said, “Hey, do you need any help?”
I literally was . This young guy was dressed in black. Nearly everything imaginable was tattooed(纹身). When he asked to give me a ___ , I ___someone sitting in his car. That me. Thoughts of robberies flashed through my mind.
Then, it began to . It hit like a waterfall and made it to finish the tire change. With the car jacked(千斤顶托起) up, I was to get in my car. “Get in my car” he insisted, “We’ll wait with you until the rain stops.” “No. I don’t need your help.” I said. “Come on. Get in.” he said as he my arm and pulled me toward his car. “Oh, God, protect me!” I to myself.
As I settled into the back seat, suddenly a delicate came from the front seat of the car. “Are you all right?” “Yes, I am,” I replied with much seeing an old woman there. “My name is Beatrice and this is my neighbor John. John takes me to visit my husband in a nursing home every day. He is a really nice guy.”
“John, I had thought you were, well, ah, you know I…” Embarrassment my words. John laughed, “I often experienced reaction. I actually thought about changing the way I look. then I saw it as an opportunity to see others.”
He was right. What he wore outside was just a of the world as he saw it, but what he wore was the spirit of giving and caring the world he wanted to see. I never believed that I should people by the way they dressed. I was with myself for what I did.
The rain stopped and John and I changed the tire. As we shook hands I apologized for my stupidity.
A.waited B. repaired C. struggled D. continued
A.turned B. approached C. boarded D.stopped
A.delighted B. calm C. frightened D. excited
A.look B. aid C. fine D. hand
A.recognized B. met C. noticed D. watched
A.amazed B. attracted C. confused D. concerned
A.pour B. start C. fall D. break
A.possible B. necessary C. unnecessary D. impossible
A.ready B. eager C. unable D. unsuitable
A. touched B. grasped C. placed D. controlled
A. thought B. expected C. replied D. cried
A. tone B. voice C. sound D. alarm
A. relief B. shock C. ease D. sorrow
A. blocked B. stuck C. choked D. struck
A. helpful B. shameful C. abnormal D. unfriendly
A. And B. So C. But D. Or
A. reflection B. conclusion C. concern D. meaning
A. around B. along C. through D. inside
A. decide B. appreciate C. judge D. sniff
A. angry B. grateful C. strict D. content
It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java's young people mad with excitement.
Fireworks were lit long before the moon .The big noise brought people out the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys more and covered their ears as they waited for the explosions.
The moon appeared above the horizon: huge, ball high above the city, and the filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year' s greatest : 'the Night of the Full Moon' , a festival that is especially popular young people .
More and more young Javanese together and walked slowly through the _ _ Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain the city. They continued to climb they reached the old temple at the of the mountain
After they were the temple, they drank their water and ate their moon cakes – delicious home-made ones, 0f dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And , in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to the brightly shining moon
By midnight, the fireworks had stopped shooting up from the city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance.
A.let out B.gave out C.came out D.set out
A.into B.at C.of D.from
A.burning B.used C.exploding D.broken
A.lit B.bought C.piled D.removed
A.patiently B.calmly C.worriedly D.excitedly
A.silver B.new C.colorful D.gold
A.mountains B.valleys C.streets D.shops
A.games B.meetings C.sports D.events
A.for B.to C.with D.in
A.danced B.gathered C.drank D.shouted
A.village B.scene C.ground D.night
A.on the edge of B.on the way to C.in the center of D.in the direction of
A.while B.until C.unless D.though
A.tip B.back C.top D.bottom
A.inside B.near C.off D.across
A.fond B.little C.full D.free
A.jumped B.sat C.stood D.bent
A.so B.even C.yet D.still
A.follow B.show C.notice D.admire
A.gray B.clean C.peaceful D.empty
—How did you like Nick's performance last night?
— To be honest, his singing didn't _to me much.
A.appeal B.belong C.refer D.occur
Many locations are perfect for family vacations. Niagara Falls in one of them. A to one of the greatest natural wonders in the world is for everyone, which is proved that Niagara wonders in the world is destination locations for wedding packages and honeymooners, as well as family with small kids. Besides, you can Niagara Falls on both sides, Canadian or American, without a lot of money, since the main attraction is — there’s no charge to view Niagara Falls from either the or Canadian side. Here are some of the other things you can do at Niagara Falls and are recommended:
Maid of the Mist—If you don’t see any other major attraction, some time and some of your to take a on the Maid of the Mist. It is an experience you won’t , as you will be on a boat, complete with rainwear, as the captain fearlessly sails up the river toward the Falls and parks the boat right by the magnificent, thundering water. You will get ! You will feel the fierce spray(喷溅) as it your face. You will be by the power! This is a must see for adults and kids of all ages.
Gave of the Winds—This is a really neat place to the American Falls. Visitors are given flip—flops and protective covering before coming down an elevator to the of the falls. From there, you are able to along various wooden walkways to get different views of the misting “Bridal Veil” falls. “Awesome” doesn’t even the feeling you get as the powerful falls are almost within reach. This is “must see” on a trip to the Fall.
A.trip B.play C.walk D.voyage
A.beautiful B.amusing C.rich D.perfect
A.popular B.reliable C.convenient D.useful
A.cycle B.enjoy C.study D.notice
A.calling B.spending C.placing D.borrowing
A.dear B.free C.valuable D.colorful
A.Japanese B.Chinese C.American D.French
A.who B.which C.how D.where
A.waste B.plan C.save D.organize
A.food B.money C.insurance D.fare
A.walk B.horse C.ride D.bike
A.lose B.miss C.forget D.leave
A.warm B.cool C.hot D.wet
A.flows B.washes C.hits D.cleans
A.encouraged B.moved C.beaten D.attracted
A.look B.find C.praise D.view
A.base B.top C.side D.altitude
A.transport B.drive C.walk D.run
A.recognize B.describe C.persuade D.produce
A.another B.other C.some D.certain