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My trip with my sister and my daughter to Manhattan wedding gown(长袍,长外衣) shop, cannot be understood without further focusing on Marina, my 14-year-old daughter I’ve asked to try on dresses.
This was the girl I took to Kleinfeld, the fancy store featured on the television program “Say Yes to the Dress”. As the trip approached, I asked Marina if she was excited. “Sure, Mom.” she’d say, shrugging. Marina was more excited about getting a tattoo(文身) on her ankle to represent my fight with ALS(肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症) than trying on $ 10,000 wedding gowns.
My sister, Stephanie, had arranged for a car with a wheelchair lift to drive us from the hotel to Kleinfeld. The car driver wheeled me in.
At Kleinfeld with flower arrangements ten feet high, I felt like rolling into a dream. “Wow!” I said. I was wearing a new black outfit. Marina wore jean shorts, a sleeveless(无袖的) shirt, and sneakers. She stood with her hands crossed over her chest, like this was the last place on the planet she wanted to be. The kind Kleinfeld ladies pointed out rooms like tour guides, naming the designers one by one on display: Alita Grham, Pnina Tornai… With Marina walking beside me, Stephanie pushed my chair up and down rows and rows of dresses that made Princess Diana’s dress look modest.
Marina didn’t say a word. We turned a corner into the storage room, where hundreds of dresses hung in plastic protector sleeves. Marina and I were overwhelmed.
“Want to try one on ?” I said, touching Marina’s hand.
“OK,” Marina said in her sharp, unsure voice.
“Tell them the style you’d like.”
Marina stood silent. I felt bad for bringing her, for forcing such an adult experience on a child.
Marina picked an A-line dress. Or, more precisely, the ladies of Kleinfeld picked it for her. Marina was too shocked to do more than nod. As she took the gown into the dressing room, I tried not to think of my little girl on her wedding day or of her as a baby in my arms. I tried not to think of her with her own baby in her arms one day.
I tried not to think of Marina right now, embarrassed by her mother’s plans, by things she could not and should not yet understand.
I am leaving money in my will for Marina’s wedding dress. Stephanie has promised to bring her back to Kleinfeld to purchase it.
“No pure white!” I said to Stephanie. “Ivory. Not too much tulle(薄纱). Think lace.”
“Think royalty when picking a dress,” I advised Steph as we waited outside the dressing room. “Think Princes Kate. Elegant. Think long sleeves. They make dresses more formal.”
Marina came out, sleeveless, flared(下摆宽大的). She looked like a 14-year-old girl in the middle of a giant cupcake.
“I don’t like the loose gown.” she said.
That’s my girl!
“How about trying on one with long sleeves?” I asked her.
The ladies brought out a dress with long lace sleeves, an Empire collar, a ruched(有褶饰的) fitted waist, and a long, smooth silk skirt.
Marina disappeared into the dressing room. When the door opened, she looked a foot taller and a decade older. I could clearly see the beautiful woman she will be one day. I simply stared.
What do you do when you glimpse a moment you will not live to see?
I dipped my head. Breathe, I told myself. I looked up. I smiled. Marina smiled back.
I worked my tongue into position to speak. “I like it,” I said.
In that dress, Marina stood straight, shining brightly, and tall.
“You are beautiful,” I whispered, my tongue barely cooperating. I don’t know if she heard me. We took some photos. And moved on. A memory made.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The mother made the payment for the wedding gown for her daughter on the spot.
B.The mother was disabled and unable to move around without a wheelchair.
C.The daughter well understood why she was asked to try on wedding gowns.
D.The mother thought pure white is more suitable for her daughter on the wedding.

According to the story, we can conclude that Marina ________.

A.finally picked out her favorite wedding gown herself after careful selection
B.amazingly grew taller and older after wearing her new wedding gown
C.was a different girl who liked marking pictures on skin to show her uniqueness
D.was more concerned about her mother than trying on new wedding gowns

The underlined sentence in Para.4 means ________.

A.she was more satisfied with her own clothes than wedding gowns
B.she was too excited to say anything seeing so many wedding gowns
C.she was quite nervous and uneasy in a place intended for adults
D.she was amazed to see so many wedding gowns on display

By saying “I tried not to think of my little girl on her wedding day or …”, the author probably felt ________.

A.heartbroken B.disappointed
C.embarrassed D.ashamed

What is the main purpose for mother taking her 14-year-old daughter to the wedding dress shop?

A.To take memorable photos of her daughter who wears the wedding gown.
B.To buy her daughter the most beautiful wedding gown for her wedding day.
C.To fulfill her desire to see what her daughter will be like in her wedding gown.
D.To choose the most suitable wedding gown as the last gift for her daughter.

What would be the best title for the passage?

A.Mother’s Final Wish
B.A Particular Wedding Dress Shop
C.An Embarrassing Plan
D.Daughter’s Wedding
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I remember sitting through forty minutes of moral lessons, which told stories about little children who never told lies and were rewarded for their goodness. It had little effect and left no impression on me, though.
If moral science has to be taught as a subject in schools, it needs a participatory(参与其中的) approach. When you tell a child about morals, you also have to deal with social norms(规范)and cultural differences. You have to explain that morality can be subjective, and be able to co-exist in society. You will probably have to refer to the morals of the present time.
The best way to tell a child how to live is to show him what is valued. If a child likes his friend, you have to make the child think about why. Once the child notices and recognizes goodness in others, he or she is likely to develop it as well.
In fact, children learn most of their morals by watching people around them. They absorb behavior patterns from teachers and older students. They watch to see what is rewarded and who is punished. They learn on the sports field and through social work. Moral science lessons should simply consist of letting them live and interact, and watch you support correct values and reward good behavior.
Which is NOT the reason that moral science is taught in schools but with little effect?

A.Morality doesn’t strictly belong to a science.
B.Morality is more like a social phenomenon.
C.Different generations have different moral ideas.
D.Morality can’t be written down in textbooks.

The author describes his own experience of having moral lessons in order to _____.

A.explain telling lies is not moral for little children.
B.advise people should be rewarded for their goodness.
C.show he has no opinions about moral science.
D.prove moral lessons in schools have little effect.

When you tell a child about morals, you should________.

A.tell him about social norms and cultural differences.
B.teach him to share personal moral ideas with others.
C.explain that nobody can influence his moral ideas.
D.say that the present morals are likely to be changed.

What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The value of teachers’ setting a good example.
B.The best way of teaching children about morals.
C.The influence of people’s behavior on morals.
D.The importance of rewarding good behavior.

It’s great fun to explore new places—it feels like an adventure,even when you know you’re not the first to have been there. But make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles.
● Do the map reading if you’re being driven somewhere. It’ll be easier if you keep turning the map so it follows the direction you’re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or you’ll have to move to the back seat.
● Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You'll need a good map, a compass , a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of spare cash for emergencies . Tell someone where you’re going before you set out and let them know what time you expect to be back. The test is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.
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Sitting beside the driver, you should___________.

A.look ahead to see where there’s a turn
B.direct the driver when necessary
C.move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable
D.keep looking at the map to find a place to go to

Why do you need to tell someone your exploration plan before setting out?

A.To be saved in case of an accident.
B.To get information when in danger.
C.To share the fun with him/her in exploration.
D.To tell him/her what’s going on with the group members.

Orienteering activities can______________.

A.make people work fast
B.help people organize other activities
C.help people stay healthy
D.make people get prepared for sports

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A.the fun of exploration
B.what to bring for exploration
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D.how to prevent getting lost in exploration

What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-cream taster?
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What is John Harrison’s job?

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A.keep a diary of work
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C.have new ideas every day
D.have a degree in related subjects

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A.He stirs the ice cream.
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C.He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.
D.He examines the color of the ice cream.

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The wife continued to read until she had read all three pages to her husband. “Now, you read your list and then we’ll talk about the things on both of our lists,” she said happily. Quietly the husband stated, “I don’t have anything on my list. I think that you are perfect. I don’t want you to change anything for me. You are lovely and wonderful and I wouldn’t want to try and change anything about you.” The wife, touched by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his acceptance of her, turned her head and wept.
In life, there are enough times when we are disappointed, depressed and annoyed. We don’t really have to go looking for them. We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty, light and promise. Why waste time in this world looking for the bad, disappointing or annoying when we can look around us and see the wonderful things before us?
Why were there tears in the husband’s eyes when the wife read his annoyances?

A.Because he had no courage to face his shortcomings.
B.Because he was sorry that he didn’t find any annoyance about his wife.
C.Because he never thought he had so many annoyances in his wife’s eyes.
D.Because he didn’t think he deserved to have such a perfect wife.

After hearing the husband’s words, the wife felt _________.

A.sad and disappointed B.moved and ashamed
C.satisfied and proud D.surprised and confused

The story is intended to tell us that ___________.

A.disappointment cannot be avoided in our life
B.young couples should be more tolerant (宽容的) to each other
C.we should turn a blind eye to other people’s blame
D.we should try to look for and see the wonderful things around us

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from depression. The children of depressed women did poorly in tests of language skills and understanding what they hear.
These children also were less cooperative and had more problems dealing with other people. The researchers noted that the sensitivity of the mothers was important to the intelligence development of their children. Children did better when their mothers were caring, even when they suffered from depression.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the factor that influences intelligence development in babies?

A.The environment.
B.Mother's sensitivity.
C.Their peers (同龄人)
D.Education before birth.

What is the purpose of the experiment in which newborn babies heard the stories?

A.To prove that babies can learn before they are born.
B.To prove that babies can learn on the first day they are born.
C.To show mothers can strongly influence intelligence development in their babies.
D.To indicate early education has a deep effect on the babies' language skills.

Which group of children did the worst in tests of language skills?

A.The children of depressed mothers who cared little for their children.
B.The children of women who did not suffer from depression.
C.The children of depressed but caring mothers.
D.Children with high communication abilities.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Scientific findings about how babies develop before birth.
B.Scientific findings about how time has an effect on babies' intelligence.
C.A study shows babies are not able to learn things until they are rice or six months old.
D.Scientific findings about how intelligence develops in babies.

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