I am anything but adventurous. So, when I actually ____ the courage to learn driving and, even more ____, passed the test, I fancied being a free spirit at last.
I mistakenly thought I would ____new roads and drive to the farthest horizons. But, gathering the courage to try new highways was next to ____ for me. The time I tried, I got hopelessly ____ and found myself going around in circles. When I eventually found the way home, I ____ this was the end of the adventurous life. I _____ the known routes. When a friend ____ me to make the most of weekend when the traffic was ____ to make new discoveries, I ___ at her with horror. Was I going to ____ a perfectly good weekend to raise my blood pressure or was I going to spend it doing as little as possible? _____, I chose the latter option.
After some years of battling the Sharjah-Dubai ___ , I told myself it wasn’t worth ____ my peace of mind. Now I had the Metro, buses and ____ to choose from. Taking taxi was one of the best ____ I have made from a traffic point of view. There was an unbelievable sense of lightness _____ I jumped into a taxi, taken to my destination without being worried.
All one has to do is give directions. I am good at that. Giving directions, I mean. And I am very _____ when I issue these, with no effect on the part of the person driving. As soon as I sit inside, I start the description of the _____ to be taken in great detail so as to _____ the possibility of being taken for a ride.
A．set up B．broke up D．put up
A．enthusiastically B．surprisingly C．importantly D．dramatically
A．discover B．get C．invent D．purchase
A．invisible B．useful C．practical D．impossible
A．lost B．amazed C．puzzled D．moved
A．refused B．hoped C．replied D．vowed
A．added to B．stuck to C．got to D．referred to
A．suggested B．ordered C．advised D．persuaded
A．light B．heavy C．slow D．safe
A．glared B．stared C．glanced D．peered
A．use B．spare C．waste D．devote
A．Of course B．In short C．In case D．Of all
A．system B．atmosphere C．society D．traffic
A．weighing B．disturbing C．reserving D．restoring
A．cars B．trains C．trucks D．cabs
A．dreams B．discoveries C．choices D．challenges
A．while B．when C．until D．before
A．considerate B．ignorant C．stubborn D．accurate
A．route B．map C．design D．course
A．increase B．extend C．minimize D．expand
All he wanted was some juice. As high school students sat in a cafeteria on that cloudy afternoon, he was 36__. We sat near yet away from him, fixing our hair and 37__ about the test period we hadn’t studied for. He was far away from our world, but was 38__ to be a part of it.
He stood at the drink machine on purpose, fumbling(摸索）in his fake（假的）leather wallet for some 39__. He 40__ a wrinkled dollar bill, and 41__ glanced back at his table where other students were sitting. With the help of a six-year-old, he tried to make the machine__42 his money. After a few unsuccessful 43 , the snicker（窃笑）and comment began. People were laughing. Some were even throwing things at him. He began to __44 , and his eyes misted with tears. I saw him turn to sit down, 45__. But for some reason, he decided to try again. He wasn’t leaving until he got a 46__.
With a determined expression, he continued to 47 thrust（插入）the dollar bill into the machine
. Then something terrific happened. A popular senior girl 48 from her seat, 
and with a(an) 49 of genuine compassion(同情), went over to the boy. She explained why the machine had a hard time accepting dollars sometimes, then gave him some change 
and showed him 50 to place it. The boy gave her his dollar and chose a flavor of fruit juice. Then the two walked off in different __51__.
Although it was __52__ that they were from very different __53__, for one moment, they had shared a real understanding. As I walked away from my lunch table that day, I looked at the boy. I remembered thinking how he and the 54 were very much alike, they both weren’t accepted. But just 55 the dollar had found a place in a caring girl’s pocket, I was sure that boy would finally find his, too.
A．hungry B．thirsty C．anxious D．popular
A．worrying B．arguing C．taking D．learning
A．expected B．volunteered C．forced D．preferred
A．coin B．card C．check D．change
B．took up C．took off D．took away
A．nervously B．proudly C．carelessly D．angrily
A．test B．mark C．accept D．prove
A．steps B．bills C．measures D．attempts
A．tremble B．shout C．smile D．embarrass
A．satisfied B．defeated C．tired D．bored
A．praise B．comfort C．drink D．reward
A．excitedly B．regularly C．patiently D．secretly
A．rose B．struggled C．jumped D．fell
A．look B．appearance C．behavior D．attitude
A．what B．where C．why D．when
A．feelings B．manners C．directions D．steps
A．clear B．convenient C．fortunate D．doubtful
A．worlds B．schools C．villages D．offices
A．juice B．dollar C．girl D．change
A．because B．until C．as
Have you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay home and watch TV o
n a weekend? Now you 36 do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks(网络) have become a 37 for many people to shop without 38 having to leave their homes.
Some shoppers are 39 of department stores and supermarkets—40 the crowds, waiting in long lines, and sometimes 41 of finding anything they want to buy. They’d rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and 42 a friendly announcer describe a product 43 a model shows it. And they can 44 around the clock, buying something 45 by making a phone call.
Department stores and even mail-under companies are 46 to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy47 their own TV channels(频道)to encourage TV shopping in the future. 48 can ask questions about products and place 49 , all through their TV sets.
Will shopping by television 50 take the place of shopping in stores? Some industry managers think so. 51 many people find shopping at a 52 store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to 53 or try on dresses they want to buy. That’s 54 specialists say that in the future, home shopping will 55 together with store shopping but will never entirely replace(取代) it.
A．must B．should C．shall D．can
A．program B．way C．reason D．purpose
A．ever B．never C．still D．once
A．proud B．fond C．tired D．careful
A．fighting B．striking C．treating D．stopping
A．sense B．doubt C．hope D．feeling
A．see B．watch C．let D．notice
A．until B．since C．if D．while
A．shop B．wait C．turn D．deliver
A．suitably B．cheaply C．simply D．hardly
A．nervous B．lucky C．equal D．eager
A．putting up B．making up C．setting up D．looking up
A．Guests B．Assistants C．Managers D．Customers
A．orders B．goods C．books D．answers
A．lastly B．finally C．especially D．fortunately
A．Then B．Yet C．However D．Therefore
A．general B．popular C．real D．true
A．design B．make C．wear D．touch
A．how B．why C．what D．when
One day, Miss Ellis gave her pupils a new kind of homework: homework on happiness. Her pupils would be “happiness 1 ”, and were to see what would happen when they tried to bring happiness to those around them. As part of their homework, all the students did really 2 , wonderful things, but what Carla Chalmers did left everyone 3 . Several days after the homework had been handed out, Carla turned up carrying a big bag.
“Here in this bag I have all the happiness I’ve collected so far,” she said 4 . On seeing this, everyone was filled with 5 , but Carla didn’t want to show anyone what was in the bag. Instead, she pulled out a small box and gave it to her teacher. When Miss Ellis had taken the box, Carla took a(n) 6 camera out of her own pocket and stood with it at the ready.
“Open it, Miss Ellis.”
The teacher slowly opened the box and looked inside. A big smile 7 on her face, and at that moment Carla took a photo, Carla’s photo came out of the camera immediately, and she 8
it to Miss Ellis along with a sheet of paper. The teacher read the paper in silence, and when she, had finished, she gestured at the 9 .
“Oh, so it’s…”
“Yes!”10 Carla, opening the bag. “It’s a great big pile of smiles!”
She opened the bag and photos of different 11 fell out.
The rest of the class tried to 12 how Carla had managed to create such a great big chain of happiness. All there in the box was a photo of a big smile. But everyone who had seen it felt happiness being transmitted（传送）to them, and in return, without 13 , every person 14 with a smile of their own.
She managed to 15 understanding of the smile truth that every time you smile you are sending a gift to the world.
A．explorers B．instructors C．players D．collectors
A．regretful B．delightful C．stressful D．thankful
A．surprised B．satisfied C．annoyed D．depressed
A．disappointedly B．sadly C．amazedly D．smilingly
A．astonishment B．kindness C．expectation D．pride
A．expensive B．old–fashioned C．instant D．good-looking
A．disappeared B．froze C．faded D．shone
A．offered B．sold C．packed D．paid
A．box B．bag C．camera D．pocket
A．added B．questioned C．replied D．interrupted
A．smiles B．teachers C．ceremonies D．friends
A．try out B．focus on C．decide on D．figure out
A．imagination B．expression C．hesitation D．reason
A．responded B．refused C．demanded D．proved
A．hide B．correct C．appreciate D．spread
Growing up, I always dreamed of being a professional figure skater. After years of hard work, I am living proof that dreams can come true.
When I was born, my parents immediately noticed something 36 and the doctor said I couldn't skate. I, however, 37 trying skating in an ice rink (溜冰场), where local skaters38 perform ice shows. I started taking group skating lessons, and performing on ice came naturally, but I have always been 39 to speak in group settings. One thing I've never been afraid of is 40 , though. I get nervous, but never 41 . For me, skating has been about being my personal best 42 beating others on the ice. 1 progressed through various 43 rapidly and gave my first ice performance at seven. Soon I started winning local and regional competitions. That's 44 being on the ice has always been the one place where I can 45 express my own emotions. The ice is like home.
When I was nine years old I began training 46 . I would wake up at four o'clock in the morning six days a week and skate for five hours. Then I'd go to school. Since 47 has always been important in my family, I had no 48 but to find creative ways to fit in school studies throughout my 49 career.
After graduating from high school, I moved to Canada and set out to train full-time to give my dreams a chance at reality. In 1992 I went to compete in the Olympic Games. 50 , not my coach or even my family, ever talked to me about winning a gold medal. In fact, I wouldn't even 51 myself to think about it. I thought that would disturb me. 52 , I went with the attitude that I wanted to enjoy the Olympic spirit. 53 the expectation of all the people, I won the gold medal and words couldn't describe the overwhelming mixture of emotions I felt. Then I truly understood what 54 most in achieving a dream is nor to 55 it when you 1ace difficulties, but strive to make it come true.
A．unique B．wrong C．unbelievable D．attractive
A．directed to B．led to C．insisted on D．fixed on
A．could B．should C．might D．would
A．doubtful B．brave C．shy D．disabled
A．competition B．expression C．exchange D．display
A．annoyed B．disappointed C．sad D．fearful
A．rather than B．other than C．except for D．as for
A．positions B．levels C．points D．ways
A．where B．why C．when D．because
A．freely B．comfortably C．seriously D．quickly
A．education B．wealth C．reputation D．health
A．chance B．choice C．goal D．freedom
A．boring B．aimless C．amateur D．normal
A．Somebody B．Everybody C．Anybody D．Nobody
A．allow B．promise C．force D．discourage
A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Naturally
A．Beyond B．Within C．Despite D．Without
A．stresses B．applies C．matters D．acts
A．ruin B．ignore C．change D．abandon
As a teenager, I didn’t get along well with my mother before. She 36 every aspect of my life, leaving me unable to have my 37 space.
About two years ago, I had a 38 with her. I just couldn’t control my bad temper that day. I said something 39 to mum. Mum was hurt, but she went away without saying anything.
When I was 40 at home. I started to recall the happy time we spent together and realized that I should 41 . But when I saw mum, the 42 moments pushed all the thoughts of saying sorry out of my head. I came back to my bedroom, feeling distracted (心烦意乱的). That night I didn’t’43 well.
The next day, I got up earlier than usual. And I 44a letter beside my bed. It was mum! In this letter, mum 45 how she loved me and how she worried about me. The 46 of mum’s love raced through my mind when I read it. I couldn’t help crying out. I went out of the bedroom and saw mum standing there 47 me.
“I am sorry, mum, Please 48 me!” I said with a guilty conscience (愧疚感). Then I saw tears of 49 coming into mum’s eyes. We embraced (拥抱) emotionally. That moment was totally in my 50 forever.
From then on, 51 there is argument between us, we will write our feelings and thoughts to each other. Then we can 52 and soon get on well.
By telling my story, I just want 53 people to know that if you have problems with you parents, try to find the 54 . Never think that you have nothing to talk with them. They are the persons who always love you and stand 55 you! Maybe they’ve hurt you before, probably just because they didn’t know how to express love.
A．took notice of B．took care of C．took hold of D．took the place of
A．private B．wide C．empty D．quiet
A．talk B．conflict C．fight D．decision
A．cheerful B．wonderful C．harmful D．hurtful
A．asleep B．sleepy C．alone D．lonely
A．complain B．tolerate C．change D．apologize
A．unhappy B．uncertain C．unfriendly D．unfamiliar
A．eat B．feel C．sleep D．live
A．wrote B．found C．received D．read
A．implied B．explained C．declared D．promised
A．words B．stories C．records D．details
A．pointing at B．smiling at C．waiting for D．looking for
A．forgive B．accept C．forget D．punish
A．happiness B．regret C．sadness D．shame
A．diary B．memory C．imagination D．life
A．because B．unless C．if D．although
A．understand B．play C．think D．relax
A．unkind B．impatient C．adult D．young
A．answers B．methods C．solutions D．suggestions
A．for B．by C．in D．against