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
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. And he was given a slingshot(弹弓) to play with out in the woods. He in the woods, he could never hit the . And getting a little discouraged, he headed back to dinner.
As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse(冲动), he aimed at it, hit it on the head, and killed it. He was shocked and sad. In panic, he hid it, , only to see his sister .Sally had seen all this, but she said nothing.
After lunch that day grandma said, “Sally, it’s your to wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the today, didn't you, Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, “Remember, the duck?"
So Johnny the dishes. Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and said, " I’m sorry but I need Sally to help make ."But Sally and said, “Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help," and she whispered ,“Remember the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny .
After several days of Johnny doing his housework and Sally's, he couldn't stand it any longer.He came to Grandma and that he killed the duck.She bent down, gave him a , and said, “Sweetheart, . You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the thing. But because I love you, I forgave you.But I was just wondering how you would let Sally make a slave of you."
A.walked B.played C.practiced D.aimed
A.or B.and C.so D.but
A.bird B.target C.duck D.woods
A.dead B.square C.dying D.living
A.surveying B.noticing C.observing D.watching
A.choice B.fun C.turn D.role
A.toilet B.kitchen C.living-room D.fields
A.watched B.dropped C.did D.made
A.Grandma B.Grandpa C.Johnny D.Sally
A.cook B.lunch C.supper D.breakfast
A.laughed B.smiled C.cried D.wept
A.again B.only C.twice D.loudly
A.followed B.stayed C.remembered D.boated
A.all B.either C.neither D.both
A.secondly B.firstly C.finally D.thirdly
A.lied B.denied C.admitted D.spoke
A.beat B.pet C.surprise D.hug
A.I know B.you know C.he knows D.she knows
A.other B.whole C.funny D.dull
A./ B.much C.many D.long
I remember as a small child people would often ask me, "What are you going to be when you grow up?"
Well, it being a cowboy or some super hero. Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer... As I grew older my dreams for the future . When, at last, I was in college, I had my set on becoming a preacher (
牧师) like my father. I studied and prepared for that life. I reached the in the end and I was preaching full-time for much of my adult life.
However, for many, there is a “thief” that goes around stealing our . Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, a relative, or a friend, but the thief is usually ourselves.
We find just about reaching the top, and a "small" inside says, “You’ll never make .""You can’t possibly do this." On and on the "small" voice our failure. Failure, though, is exactly how dreams are . It is one of the most important tools we have, because it teaches us invaluable (
极宝贵的) . When we learn these lessons well, we are ready success.
The message I always gave my children was that you do anything that your heart desires. Remember the saying, “Nothing is to a willing heart." There are “overnight" successes, but with determination, they will come. Imagine yourself in the life you dream of . Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you. Then work, work, work. You’ll get the picture.
So, be true to your dream, and don’t let anyone it from you —especially yourself.
A.insisted on B.felt like C.started out D.kept on
A.failed B.changed C.planned D.left
A.eyes B.brain C.heart D.experience
A.But B.Or C.So D.Yet
A.agreement B.decision C.position D.aim
A.hardly B.slightly C.nearly D.extremely
A.money B.plan C.friends D.dreams
A.tallest B.greatest C.poorest D.oldest
A.ourselves B.yourselves C.themselves D.itself
A.sound B.voice C.noise D.speech
A.it B.him C.her D.me
A.expects B.predicts C.answers D.suffers
A.met B.defended C.understood D.realized
A.stages B.suggestions C.lessons D.choices
A.to B.for C.at D.with
A.used to B.are able to C.have to D.ought to
A.interesting B.impossible C.necessary D.important
A.many B.a few C.no D.some
A.living B.spending C.planning D.changing
A.buy B.fool C.borrow D.steal
My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life.He's usually all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends.Sometimes he stays for two weeks at a time. I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very .
My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you up anything that you start.When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got .I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he me to go on.Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I'm glad I my dad's advice.
My dad is talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show sometimes he can be my biggest critic(批评家). He ignores the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose because he thinks that all my efforts will one day.
My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he to read to the children at a children's club. When he reads, their light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to .
I love my dad with all my heart. He's a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.
A. on B.with C.out D.in
A.home B.alone C.inside D.away
A.Even though B.In case C.If only D.As if
A.polite B.kind C.different D.close
A.put B.give C.take D.speed
A.nervous B.crazy C.familiar D.anxious
A.rough B.difficult C.boring D.disappointing
A.Persuaded B.promised C.reminded D.suggested
A.receive B.challenged C.listened D.took
A.Physically B.musically C.exactly D.typically
A.dancing B.composing C.writing D.drawing
A.supporter B.director C.scholar D.sponsor
A.however B.so C.still D.and
A.ever B.often C.even D.never
A.aim B.dream C.heart D.strength
A.come true B.take risks C.let out D.pay off
A.agrees B.likes C.offers D.intends
A.bodies B.arms C.faces D.hands
A.jealous B.optimistic C.happy D.proud
A.read B.help C.work D.Drive
A very tired traveler came to the bank of a river. There was no . It was winter, and the surface of the river was covered with . It was getting dark, and he to reach the other side while there was enough . On the other hand, he worried a lot, not sure whether the ice would his weight.
Eventually, he got down on his knees and began very to crawl(爬)across the surface of the ice hesitating(犹豫)for a long time. He hoped that by distributing(分散)the of his body, the ice would be unlikely to under the load. After he made his and painful journey about halfway across the river, he suddenly heard the sound of behind him. Out of the dusk, there came a 4-horse load of coal driven by a man singing happily he went his happy way. Here was the traveler, fearfully crawling his way on his hands and knees. And there, as if whisked (挥动) along by the winter’s wind, went the , his horses, his sled , and the heavy load of coal over the river!
The story shows how many of us life. Some people crawl through life for fear of thin ice. Their is not strong enough to them up. Still there are those who sing as they go. Their faith is .
When we face the river of , we don’t have to fear, nor do we crawl through life. With determination, courage and optimism, we can happily make our way to the other successfully.
A.bridge B.water C.road D.station
A.snow B.ice C.smoke D.air
A.agreed B.helped C.wanted D.managed
A.light B.time C.power D.strength
A.admit B.control C.lose D.support
A.quickly B.happily C.cautiously D.freely
A.in B.after C.by D.at
A.weight B.shape C.height D.direction
A.shake B.fall C.break D.move
A.brave B.strange C.joyful D.slow
A.laughing B.water C.wind D.singing
A.before B.as C.for D.but
A.manager B.visitor C.driver D.passenger
A.similar B.same C.deep D.clear
A.go through B.come across C.fight against D.talk about
A.dream B.feeling C.talent D.faith
A.give B.make C.hold D.use
A.unshakable B.simple C.true D.unavoidable
A.mistakes B.difficulties C.questions D.changes
A.state B.part C.land D.side
Several days ago,I met a stranger in the street who stopped and asked me directions. I to show him the way to the destination, but to my , he coldly refused my offer. I asked him why. Finally he told me he was I would ask him for money if I him in this way.
Money! I deep into thought. Is it money that comes between us? Money has no , it cannot be with good or bad.
The problem what attitude we have towards it.
At present, we have a more material life than ever before, but we’re becoming more and more . Why? In my opinion, the is the change in people’s personal .They wrongly believe that money should be their only aim in life, so they all sorts of ways they can to this aim.
They are afraid of being and fooled. If everyone thinks like this, what will our be like?
Needless to say,money is becoming more and more important in our society, it shouldn’t be the “be-all and end-all” of life. If a person only concentrates on , he will be lonely and void(空虚), and even go astray(犯错误).
It is up to us to make our lives happy, not money. We should try our best to help others and freely. If everyone does so, our society will be better and better.
A.advised B.offered C.asked D.wished
A.joy B.fear C.excitement D.surprise
A.anxious B.afraid C.sorry D.glad
A.stopped B.told C.asked D.helped
A.kept B.felt C.fell D.caught
A.problem B.price C.life D.use
A.joined B.judged C.connected D.seemed
A.takes in B.depends on C.leads to D.smooths away
A.powerful B.beautiful C.plentiful D.healthy
A.cold-hearted B.warm-hearted C.good-looking D.humorous
A.key B.money C.man D.creature
A.worth B.habits C.fame D.values
A.taking B.habits C.making D.spending
A.think up B.pick up C.go up D.come up
A.realize B.recognize C.take D.shoot
A.found B.discovered C.cheated D.followed
A.life B.society C.belief D.money
A.or B.but C.if D.since
A.life B.nature C.society D.money
A.separately B.obviously C.mainly D.whole-heartedly