This is a true story of Mother’s Sacrifice during the Japan Earthquake. After the earthquake, the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman’s house. They saw her dead body through the cracks. However, her was strange as she knelt on her knees; her body was forward, and her two hands were supported by an object. The collapsed house had on her back and head.
With many difficulties, the leader of the rescue team put his hand a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman’s body. He was that this woman would be still alive. However, the cold and stiff body told him that she had passed away .
He and the rest of the left the house and were going to search the next collapsed building. For some reason, the team leader was by a force to go back to the house for the dead woman. This time, he carefully passed his hand through the cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he screamed with , “A child! There is a child!”
The whole team worked together. They carefully the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a three-month-old boy in his mother’s body. , the woman had used her body to protect her son when the house collapsed. The little boy was still sleeping when the team leader picked him up.
The medical doctor came quickly to examine the little boy. he opened the blanket, he saw a cellphone inside the blanket. There was a text on the screen. It said, “If you , you must remember that I love you.” This cel
lphone was passed around from one hand to another among the rescuers. Everybody that read the message . As is known, it is mother’s love that protects us from cold and hunger, but at certain points, it is mother’s love that shelters us from danger and death.
A．expression B．position C．pose D．behavior
A．placing B．leaning C．falling D．relying
A．stood B．covered C．slipped D．crashed
A．across B．beyond C．through D．beneath
A．hoping B．confirming C．determining D．predicting
A．in advance B．for sure C．on purpose D． in honour
A．team B．villagers C．doctors D．volunteers
A．arouse B．attacked C．grasped D．driven
A．broad B．smooth C．narrow D．deep
A．sorrow B．excitement C．satisfaction D．disappointment
A．removed B．discovered C．wrapped D．folded
A．delivered B．blocked C．held D．treasured
A．Unfortunately B．Obviously C．Coincidently D．Hopefully
A．helplessly B．unconsciously C．peacefully D．bitterly
A．Until B．Since C．Before D．After
A．telephone B．letter C．information D．message
A．survive B．wake C．live D．spot
A．relieved B．sighed C．signed D．wept
A．unconditional B．permanent C．fundamental D．unbearable
A．mean ingful B．critical C．controversial D．influential
Several years ago, we moved into the apartment where we live now. When my friends helped me move in, the downstairs neighbors began to 16 about the noise. I could do 17 about it. After all, noises are unavoidable(不可避免的).How can anyone move in 18 .
Still 19 ,the complaints continued on a daily basis—well after the first day. We walked “too loudly”down the stairs, we laughed too often, we opened and closed the door too many times…They had many 20 to complain.
Nobody can stand the endless complaints and quarrels. I soon learned that they had 21 the last few families who lived above them by the same way. So I had the information I needed and I tried to 22 every situation carefully.
I tried to walk in 23 to avoid any possible noises. Whenever they called 24 came to the door with a complaint, no matter how unreasonable, I simply listened. From their confused expressions, I could imagine that they had never expected to get a 25 attitude from me.
Of course, it was hard to keep calm but my sister and I 26 . I told my sister that we were going to be pleasant and 27 them to change their attitude to neighbors. I explained to her that they probably felt 28in their lives because they are common people. 29 , they were always looking for a 30 to show their power so that nobody could look down upon them. I continued smiling and greeting them as I saw them, much to their 31 .On more than one occasion(不止一次), I ended up 32 them. They thanked me before they left.
Unexpectedly, the next time I saw them, they all smiled and 33 friendly. We had a short but pleasant 34 . Ever since then, they’ve been very pleasant neighbors, and we’ve become good 35 .
A．worry B．talk C．care D．complain
A．verything B．nothing C．something D．anything
A．quietly B．quickly C．suddenly D．slowly
A．angrier B．less C．better D．worse
A．purposes B．times C．reasons D．persons
A．come across B．driven off C．knocked into D．taken in
A．treat B．allow C．keep D．accept
A．fashion B．trouble C．doubt D．peace
A．but B．so C．or D．as
A．funny B．positive C．gentle D．satisfying
A．continued B．decided C．began D．stopped
A．order B．ask C．forbid D．encourage
A．stupid B．powerless C．unfortunate D．dangerous
A．Besides B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．However
A．task B．chance C．challenge D．job
A．surprise B．worry C．taste D．expect
A．frustrating B．annoying C．helping D．joining
A．sounded B．felt C．phoned D．looked
A．discussion B．quarrel C．conversation D．journey
A．friends B．workmates C．partners D．classmates
School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of my 16 to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 17 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Janie, the driver, tries to break the 18 atmosphere by striking the match of 194 .
I try to mind my manners and 20 listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 21 , her conversation was worth listening to.
“My father's sick,” she said to no one in 22 . I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked,“What's wrong with him?"
With her eyes wet and her voice tight from 23 the tears, she responded,“Heart trouble.”Her eyes lowered as she 24 . “I've already lost my mum, so I don't think I can stand losing him.”
I couldn't respond. I was 25 . My heart ached for her. I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great 26 my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, 27 still is, for her. I wouldn't like anyone to go 28 that.
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn't only a bus driver. That was 29 her job. She had a whole world of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as 30 but a driver.
I suddenly felt very 31 . I realized I had only thought of people as 32 as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as 33 .
For all I know, I'm just another person in 34 else's world, and may not even be important. I 35 not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, people to see and appointments (约会) to keep. Understanding people is an art.
A．anxiety B．determination C．decision D．attempt
A．find B．make C．think D．stand
A．unpopular B．uncomfortable C．unusual D．unforgettable
A．fire B．topic C．conversation D．discussion
A．politely B．devotedly C．carelessly D．sincerely
A．however B．therefore C．thus D．otherwise
A．surprise B．common C．silence D．particular
A．fighting B．avoiding C．clearing D．keeping
A．told B．lasted C．repeated D．continued
A．for sure B．at ease C．in shock D．in despair
A．mercy B．pain C．pity D．disappointment
A．but B．yet C．and D．or
A．over B．round C．through D．without
A．almost B．nearly C．ever D．just
A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
A．sad B．embarrassed C．selfish D．worried
A．far B．long C．much D．well
A．unfit B．unselfish C．unnecessary D．unimportant
A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．no one
A．must B．may C．can D．should
“When your mother criticizes you, you can look somewhere else and think about other things. Just pay no attention to her words. But remember: it’s a strong attitude, so it cannot be used 36 .You can use this skill only sometimes.” These words are from some cartoons 37 skills for children to 38 against their mothers.
“This is a book for 39 aged six to twelve who are always criticized by their 40”, and the cartoons, 41 by two 10-year-old girls, list over twenty 42 which children can use to deal with their mothers’ 43 ,such as crying, running away and so on. Each skill is described with interesting 44 and funny notes. The two girls’ creativity(创造力)amazed the adults.
According to one of the girls’ mothers, her daughter once performed 45in an exam, so she criticized her. The daughter’s feelings led to her 46 the cartoons. The girl’s father said he 47 parents would pay attention to the pictures. He said parents should think about children’s feelings. They shouldn’t criticize them so often. And he said the cartoons weren’t 48 yet and that his daughter would continue with them when she was 49 .
The cartoons make people 50 the problems within Chinese family 51 , said an expert on family education. According to a survey of 104 children and their parents, as many as 51.9 percent of the children 52 being criticized by their mothers.
Not giving children enough time to play and always criticizing them seem to be very 53in family life. It is a big problem in fact parents think it is ok .Children will have 55 feelings within their heart. Parents should learn to encourage children more.
A．suddenly B．certainly C．recently D．often
A．showing B．using C．lending D．leaving
A．fight B．protect C．argue D．stand
A．classmates B．children C．strangers D．neighbors
A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．sisters
A．bought B．interested C．drawn D．dreamed
A．photos B．presents C．skills D．reasons
A．care B．anger C．encouragement D．sadness
A．pictures B．results C．words D．characters
A．quickly B．badly C．well D．slowly
A．reading B．directing C．creating D．selling
A．disagreed B．wondered C．found D．hoped
A．invited B．wanted C．known D．finished
A．old B．free C．bored D．excited
A．forget B．enjoy C．change D．face
A．education B．planning C．importance D．tradition
A．continue B．hate C．understand D．keep
A．useful B．clear C．common D．funny
A．though B．therefore C．if D．and
A．relaing B．thankful C．happy D．negative
When I was a sixth grader, kids were separating into groups, but I wasn't sure where I belonged．
Our teacher gave us a task called "secret friends" for the coming week．We were supposed to do nice things 1 our friends without letting them know who was doing it．We could leave 2 notes or cards either on their desks or in their backpacks．Before doing the task, with our eyes closed, from a basket, we 3 a name of a classmate who we were to secretly befriend over the next five days．
Soon, the task was turned into a competition of giving 4 instead of notes．Everyone was getting cool presents except me．My friend followed the teacher's 5 without a fault．I received nothing but handmade cards with nice words about me．
On the last morning, I finally got a package．When I 6 it, the girls around all 7 ．It was perfumed powder, an "old lady" gift．My face went red．
I tried to forget about the 8 gift, but when the same girls 9 it again during the break in the bathroom, I joined in, "How stupid! My grandmother wouldn't 10 want it．" The girls laughed at my 11 and filed out of the bathroom．Washing my hands, I let the water run through my fingers 12 I thought about my words．It wasn't 13 like me to say things like that．
"I'm your secret friend．" It was Rochelle．" I' m sorry about the gift," she whispered to me, tears 14 down her face．
From a poor family, she was a 15 at school for those with rich parents．Yet she just took all the 16 and the horrible treatment silently．
I was sick to my stomach as my 17 words ran through my mind．She had heard everything．How could I have been so cruel?
Later I learned she had felt bad all week about not being able to leave me any cool present and her mum had given up her only luxury（奢侈品）
And I had 18 everything for her．
I told her that I had only said those things to try to 19 .
"We aren't that different from each other, are we?" She smiled 20 ．Her simple words, spoken from her heart, found their way straight into mine．
A．behind B．like C．through D．for
A．convincing B．rewarding C．encouraging D．reminding
A．dragged B．picked C．found D．drew
A．chances B．gifts C．hope D．help
A．guidance B．admission C．directions D．patterns
A．discovered B．held C．grasped D．opened
A．blamed B．commented C．laughed D．shouted
A．special B．embarrassing C．worrying D．delicate
A．mentioned B．suggested C．showed D．saw
A．just B．only C．even D．ever
A．remarks B．reactions C．suffering D．feeling
A．if B．because C．since D．as
A．exactly B．necessarily C．normally D．perfectly
A．dashing B．streaming C．smoothing D．getting
A．goal B．wonder C．centre D．target
A．challenge B．ignoring C．teasing D．puzzle
A．powerful B．scary C．tense D．hurtful
A．ruined B．disturbed C．changed D．broken
A．turn off B．fit in C．get in D．show off
A．optimistically B．honestly C．persuasively D．understandingly
We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. 36 that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly37 her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck.
At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my 38 . I enjoyed having it, but I said: “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won’t last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won’t last.
After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: “ Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.”
My heart sank and my mind was 39 with conflicting thoughts. Was anyone hurt? Who else was involved? As I ran to the door, I heard a voice in my heart say: “Here is a chance to show Holly 40 you really love. She’ll never forget it.”
The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van (搬运车). In her inexperience, she had41 _the brakes and the gas pedal. Holly was unhurt 42 but when I reached her, she was crying and saying：“Oh, Dad, I’m sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.
Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the whole story. Her eyes moistened(湿润) and she said: “That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dad’s car and 43a log that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me.”
Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of the night. It was a deep wound on her 44 .
I remember how sad Holly was the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. One day, when Holly 45 on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand times more than any piece of 46 .
I repaired the van, but the dent(凹陷) in my truck is still there today. Every day it reminds me of what really47 in my life.
A．Later B．Earlier C．Former D．Latter
A．pass B．train C．practice D．coach
A．job B．truck C．daughter D．cooking
A．flooded B．satisfied C．blessed D．concerned
A．why B．which C．what D．how
A．mixed B．separated C．recognized D．confused
A．mentally B．intellectually C．primitively D．physically
A．run down B．run for C．ran into D．run after
A．Motivation B．soul C．shadow D．body
A．think back B．think out C．think up D．think on
A．property B．trucks C．production D．vans
A．affects B．matters C．attracts D．acquires