A young school teacher had a dream that an angel appeared to him and said," You will be given a child who will grow up to become a world . How will you prepare her so that she will realize her intelligence, develop both her confidence and sensitivity, be open-minded, yet
in character? In short, what kind of education will you
so that she can become one of the world's truly great leaders?"
The young teacher in a cold sweat. It had never occurred to him before-any one of his present or future students could be the person
in his dream. Was he preparing them to reach any position which they may
? He thought," How might my
change if I knew that one of my students were this person?" He
began to formulate (规划;想出)a plan in his mind.
This student would experience as well as instruction. She would need to know how to solve problems of various kinds. She would need to know the value of lifelong learning in order to keep a curious and
mind.
His teaching . Every young person who walked through his
became, for him, a future world leader. He saw each one, not
they were, but he treated them as if they would be the world leaders. He
the best from his students, yet tempered (使缓和)it with pity. He taught each one as if the future of the
depended on his instruction.
After many years, a woman he knew to a position of world fame. He realized that she must
have been the girl de-scribed in his dream. Only she was not one of his
,but his daughter. For of all the
teachers in her life, her father was the best.
Where and how you will this child is a mystery. But believe that one child's future may depend upon the influence only you can provide, and something remarkable will happen.
A. leader B. destroyer C. rescuer D. protector
A. bad B. weak C. special D. strong
A. afford B. provide C. receive D. have
A. shook B. feared C. awoke D. stood
A. described B. appeared C. imagined D. lived
A. buy B. send C. make D. desire
A. performance B. teaching C. acting D. learning
A. gradually B. gladly C. suddenly D. finally
A. like B. have C. need D. mean
A. actual B. dependent C. absent D. active
A. worked B. changed C. developed D. finished
A. classroom B. office C. house D. mind
A. like B. unlike C. likely D. as
A. begged B. expected C. forced D. learned
A. world B. school C. class D. family
A. appeared B. stood C. rose D. raised
A. completely B. nearly C. hardly D. surely
A. children B. students C. friends D. followers
A. male B. wise C. various D. language
A. raise B. help C. love D. meet
Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world. Sea turtles are the___36____ of the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and ___37___ 1,500 pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemp’s-Ridley, can ___38___ to 28 inches long and weigh almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to___39___ in your hand. It is difficult to find population numbers for sea turtles because they do not___40____ shore once they hatch and reach the ocean, which makes it hard to ___41___ them. Sea turtles___42___ in the water because they are safer there. They cannot___43___ their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells __44___ other animals that want to eat them. They need to move quickly to stay safe.
When the weather ___45___ warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to___46___ their eggs on the beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most___47____ turtles spend part of the time in water___48___ part of the time on land. It is easy to understand___49____ sea turtles stay in the water. Their___50___ to swim is greater than their ability to walk. Their heavy bodies and unusual feet make it hard for them to ___51___ on land. They are better___52___ for life in the water. They are well suited for life in the sea because of__53___ their bodies are made.
The way their feet are made helps sea turtles swim very quickly. Their feet look like long __54___. When they swim, they flap their feet like a bird flaps its wings. This ___55___ way of swimming benefits sea turtles. It allows them to escape from their enemies.
A.dwarfs B.giants C.mammals D.ancestors
A.measure B.weigh C.sell D.sound
A.grow up B.bring up C.take up D.go up
A.suit B.fit C.match D.seize
A.go to B.turn to C.back to D.return to
A.keep up with B.keep track of C.keep in touch with D.keep to
A.swim B.hide C.sleep D.stay
A.push B.draw C.drag D.pull
A.away B.from C.for D.to
A.becomes B.turns C.changes D.leads
A.lay B.lie C.laid D.lain
A.the other B.another C.other D.others’
A.but B.and C.or D.so
A.when B.where C.why D.as
A.technique B.talent C.ability D.opportunity
A.walk B.travel C.wander D.play
A.adopted B.adapted C.adequate D.admitted
A.the way B.the manner C.the method D.the shape
A.paddles B.sticks C.wings D.tails
A.abnormal B.unusual C.ordinary D.unbelievable
The Best Holiday
I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily.36 to buy a mountain bike, she’d been saving her pocket money all year, as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.
By Thanksgiving , she had collected only $49. I said, “ You 37 have your pick from my bicycle 38”. “Thanks, Daddy. But your bikes are so old. ” She was right. All my girls’ bikes were 1950s models, not the kind a kid today would 39 choose.
As Christmas 40 near, Emily and I went bike shopping . As we left one store, she 41a Salvation Army volunteer standing next to a big pot. “Can we give something, Daddy?” She asked. “Sorry, Em, I’m out of 42 . ”
Throughout December, Emily continued to work hard. Then one day, she made a 43 announcement. “You know all the money I’ve been saving?” she said hesitantly. “I’m going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily handed her total savings of $58 to a volunteer who was really very 44 .
45 by Emily’s selflessness, I decided to contribute 46 of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children. 47 I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow. Should I contribute two? No, one would be enough. But I couldn’t 48 the feeling that I should give a second bike. When I later 49 the bikes, the car dealer said, “You’re making two kids very 50 , sir . Here are your tickets. For each bicycle contributed, we’re 51 away one chance to win a girl’s mountain bike. ”
Why wasn’t I surprised when that second ticket proved to be the 52 ? I like to think it was God’s way of 53a little girl for a sacrifice 54 her year--while giving her dad a lesson in the 55 .
A.Promised B.Amazed C.Determined D.Organized
A.need B.should C.must D.can
A.collection B.contribution C.shop D.club
A.seldom B.likely C.slightly D.merely
A.drew B.became C.went D.pulled
A.observed B.sensed C.watched D.noticed
A.work B.charge C.time D.change
A.disappointing B.surprising C.formal D.public
A.agreeable B.hopeful C.thankful D.pitiful
A.Moved B.Shocked C.Persuaded D.Demanded
A.one B.some C.two D.any
A.While B.As C.Because D.Though
A.express B.describe C.explain D.shake
A.returned B.delivered C.chose D.shared
A.sweet B.healthy C.happy D.fair
A.putting B.giving C.storing D.signing
A.present B.harvest C.winner D.chance
A.greeting B.praising C.sheltering D.rewarding
A.under B.before C.beyond D.within
A.process B.project C.struggle D.communication
Ena was very pretty and kind. ____41____, when she woke up and stretched(伸展) her arms above her head one day she felt a bald patch in her hair. Then she ___42____ lots of hair on her pillow. Over the next few months her hair continued to ___43 ___. Ena felt shock and sad. And ___44____ she lost all her hair and she hated being ___45___. She was angry with her body and she was ___46___ that people might laugh at her at school.
But then, Ena had a wonderful day on January 9th! It was her birthday and she got a(n) ___47___ present---- a wig(假发)!Trying on the wig made Ena feel very happy. She felt ___48____ again. The first Ena went to school, people asked why her ___49___ was different, and whether she had a wig on. Ena replied, “No.” She was worried because did notice the ___50___ and she was anxious that someone might try to ___51____ her wig off.
Then her classmates got used to it and stopped asking her questions. But as time went by, she began to feel that the ___52___ she kept about her hair was too big and making her feel ___53___. She wanted to share it with her. So, one Friday, Ena went to the front of the classroom, and she told everyone ___54___, “I have a wig on.” She told them about her ___55___-----alopecia(秃头症) and ___56____ that all her hair had fallen out, including her eyelashes and eyebrows. Everybody’ eyes widened and some people put their hands up to their faces when Ena took her wig off. They listened to her story ____57___, sitting very quietly, and when Ena finished, everybody clapped. And they started to say ___58___ things while Ena passed the wig around for everyone to touch. Finally, the whole class and the head teacher ___59___ Ena to do her lessons without her wig on.
It’s not ___60____ having no hair, and Ena has positive days as well as other days when it is hard. However, she always remembers what her teacher told her, “It doesn’t matter that you don’t have hair; you’re still the same person inside.”
A.Moreover B.Therefore C.However D.Otherwise
A.noticed B.observed C.checked D.expected
A.fall out B.pull out C.drop out D.come out
A.possibly B.suddenly C.immediately D.finally
A.unique B.active C.different D.positive
A.shocked B.concerned C.unsatisfied D.disappointed
A.special B.exact C.similar D.valuable
A.successful B.helpful C.new D.tired
A.appearance B.emotion C.dress D.hair
A.difference B.importance C.confidence D.patience
A.put B.set C.take D.get
A.problem B.secret C.decision D.plan
A.curious B.proud C.awkward D.lonely
A.certainly B.bravely C.actually D.carefully
A.pressure B.hardship C.position D.condition
A.reported B.excused C.explained D.complained
A.in order B.in need C.in surprise D.in placed
A.strange B.cheerful C.lucky D.guilty
A.ordered B.permitted C.required D.encouraged
When I was nine, my family and some friends took a trip. During the trip some members of the group felt 41 , so we stopped at a small stand (摊位). Everyone lined up to buy their food.
42 , after I finished eating, I was still a little hungry and wanted some 43 . Soon I was sure my parents wouldn’t 44 me any candy. "I have to think of a plan," I thought. Then an old lady 45 to buy something she wanted, and would have to get back in line. I knew what I could do. So I rushed to her and volunteered my 46 . She 47 and gave me a $20 bill to get some chips.
When I reached the stand, I found 48 from our group was around. Then I spent the 49 $20 buying the candy. I thought 50 , "I have almost bought all the candy for the next century!" But then, I 51 I should explain to the old lady why I bought no chips and where the whole bill had gone. 52 , an idea occurred to me. So I shouted, "I was robbed!" Upon 53 this, the old lady rushed to me to see if I 54 any harm. However, my parents just stayed behind, without any 55 . With so much candy being found in my bag, they knew I was 56 ! When my daddy stared at me angrily, I knew I had to tell the 57 . As a result, I was blamed and had to apologize to the old lady for my 58 action. Later, I had to work during the whole summer holiday to 59 the old lady back that $20. From this 60 , I learned a lesson. I also promised that I would never do it again in the future.
A.hungry B.angry C.bored D.worried
A.Therefore B.Besides C.However D.Though
A.juice B.candy C.money D.chips
A.buy B.lend C.leave D.show
A.refused B.remembered C.promised D.forgot
A.opinion B.service C.dream D.decision
A.argued B.agreed C.considered D.doubted
A.nobody B.somebody C.everybody D.anybody
A.whole B.major C.certain D.actual
A.fearfully B.regretfully C.excitedly D.carefully
A.hoped B.realized C.discovered D.understood
A.Gradually B.Immediately C.Suddenly D.Slowly
A.watching B.telling C.finding D.hearing
A.made B.received C.meant D.accepted
A.words B.thoughts C.expressions D.actions
A.explaining B.joking C.lying D.stealing
A.condition B.truth C.situation D.case
A.humorous B.generous C.dishonest D.dangerous
A.offer B.afford C.pass D.pay
A.experiment B.example C.punishment D.experience
December 24 arrived along with a heavy snow. It was my first Christmas Eve without my mother, and the day’s usual 36 had disappeared.
The telephone rang. I 37 it and went to my bedroom to bury the continuous 38 , knowing it must be my friend Rebecca calling. How could I be 39 ? I wanted to be left 40 .
My heart felt as 41 as the falling snow. 42 can I stop missing my mother?
I 43 the window. Seeing Rebecca’s car parked out front, I went back to my bed and drew the covers over my head.
“Lucy!” she shouted. “I know you’re in there. Answer the door!”
“Leave me alone!” I 44 back. I heard paper rustling(沙沙作响) as she slid 45 under the door.
“Merry Christmas, ” she called out.
Not answering the 46 made me even 47. It wasn’t fair to my best friend. Her father and sister 48 in a car accident when she was eight years old. 49 , her mother had to return to 50 , and Rebecca was left to look after herself.
When she left, I carried the small package, sat down and 51 it. Inside was a golden pen and a journal. When I opened the journal’s front cover, out fell a bookmark with a(n) 52 written on it:
Dear Lucy,
My words won’t heal(治愈)the53 . But your own words can.
Love,
Rebecca
As I stared at the journal’s blank pages, a single tear fell on the page which quickly absorbed it.
That night, I 54 the phone and dialed her number.
“Looks like the snow is melting(融化), ” I said. “Spring was just ___55____the corner.”
A.excitement B.disappointment C.fright D.pity
A.answered B.covered C.picked D.ignored
A.pleasure B.puzzled C.sadness D.interest
A.regretful B.joyful C.comfortable D.careful
A.alive B.active C.alone D.crazy
A.light B.white C.heavy D.clear
A.Why B.Where C.Whether D.How
A.looked through B.looked into C.looked out D.looked up
A.brought B.shouted C.took D.turned
A.anything B.something C.everything D.nothing
A.phone B.question C.letter D.door
A.more helpful B.more attractive C.worse D.better
A.survived B.escaped C.lived D.died
A.As a whole B.As a result C.In all D.In general
A.work B.wash C.repair D.learn
A.closed B.folded C.opened D.painted
A.article B.poem C.notice D.message
A.failure B.pain C.wish D.shame
A.picked up B.picked out C.pushed back D.put away
A.around B.over C.on D.at