Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the USA today. Thousands of books __1__this begin with __2__ that start with the words "how to". Many of "how to " books __3__ advice on careers. They tell you how to __4__ a career and how to __5__ it. If you fail, __6__, you can buy a book called How to Turn Failure into Success. If you never make any money __7__, you need a book called How to Live on Nothing.
One of the most popular types of books is one that __8__ you with personal problems. If you are unhappy with your __9__, you can read How to Love Every Minute of Your Life. If you are tired of books on __10__, you may prefer a book called How to Make Yourself Sad.
Many of these books help people use their __11__ time better. Some people __12__ books which will give them __13__ information about sports, hobbies and travel. __14__ people use their free time to make __15__ and improvements on their homes. They like books which given __16__ instructions on how to repair things.
__17__ have "how to" books become so __18__? Probably because life has become so complex. Today people have far more problems to __19__. "How to" books help people __20__ modern life.
1.A. as B. like C. of D. about
2.A. books B. sentences C. words D. titles
3.A. give B. take C. follow D. suggest
4.A. pick B. search C. find D. choose
5.A. get into B. take part into C. succeed in D. fail in
6.A. however B. but C. besides D. otherwise
7.A. for all B. in all C. at all D. all too
8.A. gets B. helps C. does D. deals
9.A. book B. study C. work D. life
10.A. sadness B. happiness C. anger D. violence
11.A. free B. busy C. working D. meaningful
12.A. lose B. sell C. use D. want
13.A. little B. much C. useful D. useless
14.A. Other B. Others C. The other D. The others
15.A. money B. fun C. cleaning D. repairs
16.A. one-by one B. step-by-step C. little-by-little D. day-by-day
17.A. Why B. How C. When D. Where
18.A. good B. little C. popular D. bad
19.A. answer B. do C. work out D. solve
20.A. go away with B. deal with C. take with D. fight with
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they after having dinner together. They discussed the they were able to give their elderly who lived far away in another city. The first said "I had a house built for Mama." The second said "I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer send an SL600 to her". The third said "I had a hundred thousand dollar built in the house." The fourth said, "You know Mama loved reading the Bible and you know she can't read anymore because she can't very well. I met this preacher(神父) who told me about a parrot that can the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers 12 years to it. I had to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it." On hearing that, the other brothers were .
After the holidays Mom her Thank You notes. She wrote:
"Milton, the house you is so huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway.
"Marvin, I am too to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries（食物） delivered, so I use the Mercedes. The was good. Thanks.
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could 50 people, but all my friends are dead, I've my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same.
"Dearest Melvin, you were the son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was . Thank you."
A．fought B．chatted C．studied D．slept
A．gifts B．chances C．money D．time
A．uncle B．father C．mother D．aunt
A．warm B．big C．cool D．lonely
A．station B．museum C．mirror D．theatre
A．what B．how C．why D．where
A．listen B．feel C．see D．eat
A．write B．publish C．recite D．forget
A．protect B．beat C．raise D．teach
A．but B．so C．unless D．even
A．tired B．impressed C．covered D．hurt
A．sent out B．put up C．took in D．picked up
A．borrowed B．rent C．built D．lived
A．clever B．strong C．short D．old
A．never B．often C．still D．almost
A．future B．plan C．thought D．program
A．save B．hold C．catch D．trap
A．lost B．admired C．respected D．discovered
A．second B．last C．next D．only
A．strange B．unpleasant C．bitter D．delicious
It is possible to achieve all-round success if you follow the right principles. The small effort it takes to get can lead to success and a huge pay-off. To be organized and is a primary factor (要素) of true success. Establishing a schedule and setting a deadline can help you more organized, which will you the stress of forgetting things and running late.
Having a system is another important principle that is essential in achieving true success. Family, friends and teachers are an essential factor that the level of your success. When in doubt, refer to experienced people. Ask them how well they dealt with the challenge when they were in your . Their advice can be a great treasure.
The truth is that achieving true success in most cases is a effort, not an individual performance. You need someone and something to make you a better person. A true wise person is well organized, asks questions when in doubt and others’ advice.
A．busy B．prepared C．active D．organized
A．confident B．orderly C．flexible D．competitive
A．save B．throw C．offer D．award
A．direction B．work C．support D．knowledge
A．forms B．changes C．determines D．adapts
A．field B．situation C．process D．schedule
A．team B．family C．brain D．labor
A．judges B．supports C．improves D．values
Water was rare in a small village. A poor farmer had to bring water from a distant for his family. He hung two pots to the ends of a strong stick. He filled them with water from the river and to his house. Soon he that there was a hole in one of the pots and water was dripping out continually. it was difficult to buy a new one, he continued to use the two pots.
One day, a friend discovered the and asked the farmer, “Why didn’t you replace the leaking pot by a good one?”
The wise farmer drew his attention to the side of the path by the leaking pot. There was a long way full of flowering plants on that side of the path. The farmer that he had been hanging the leaking pot to the same side of the path every day. The flowers are being used to the church in the village. He sells a lot of flowers for money. Thus the water that leaked from the pot has provided beauty and .
Every person has unique features which are often considered as shortcomings. But these special qualities may turn out to be . Looking at the weaknesses we may feel . But no one is perfect. There is something good in everyone. Let us learn to the variety and diversity among individuals.
A．river B．well C．village D．church
A．travelled B．marched C．returned D．paced
A．examined B．observed C．understood D．admitted
A．Once B．As C．While D．Unless
A．pot B．flower C．path D．hole
A．shaded B．followed C．watered D．covered
A．explained B．suggested C．reminded D．proved
A．satisfy B．decorate C．build D．change
A．respect B．faith C．kindness D．wealth
A．successes B．mistakes C．blessings D．weaknesses
A．upset B．proud C．frightened D．delighted
A．support B．protect C．ignore D．appreciate
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had not seen my parents for a long time. Last Saturday I drove a long way to visit them, neither of them was at home. So I waited patiently at their home their return. Not seeing them made me really .
As I was walking around their bedroom, I little reminders of them. Some Christmas gifts were still in boxes. There were on the wall, which I guess must have a meaning to them. What took my breath away was seeing my dad’s emblems（徽章）from his military service of our country he was young. My father never to us about the Korean Wars. As I looked at those emblems hanging with all the photos that he treasures, I that this was an important part of his life, but I never spent the in talking with him about them. The photos of my mom with her close made me realize her life before she was my mom. I had been so running my business to raise my own family that I the chance to know about their past and experience.
We sometimes don’t realize something is for us until we have lost it, so it’s not too late for us to talk to our parents about their past. I am writing my story to everyone who is fortunate to still have their parents to invest some time to learn about them. I am grateful to have of my parents. So I still have time to talk with them. I hope that readers will from my story and find the time to talk about those things in their life that mean so much to their parents.
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．for B．to C．of D．in
A．frightened B．embarrassed C．upset D．excited
A．sought B．took C．needed D．saw
A．kept B．folded C．hidden D．covered
A．Santa Claus B．family trees C．family photos D．old clothes
A．simple B．real C．past D．special
A．if B．when C．though D．until
A．talked B．explained C．showed D．referred
A．finally B．clearly C．proudly D．openly
A．promised B．declared C．admitted D．realized
A．courage B．time C．chance D．energy
A．friends B．teachers C．students D．children
A．strict B．eager C．busy D．blind
A．rejected B．avoided C．delayed D．missed
A．hopeful B．important C．careful D．original
A．encourage B．demand C．require D．warn
A．away B．awake C．around D．alone
A．one B．neither C．either D．both
A．make B．benefit C．change D．recover
My father left for our native place on Thursday. In fact, he had never traveled by ____ before, so I just took this opportunity to let him ____ his first flight. ____ being asked to book a ticket by train, I got him a ticket on Jet Airways. The moment I handed over the ticket to him, he was surprised. The ____ was very apparent on his face as we waited for the time of the ____. Just like a schoolboy, he was ____ himself on that day, using the trolley (手推车) for his luggage and asking for a window seat. He was ____ enjoying himself and I, too, watching him experience all these things with ____. As he was about to go in for the security check-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and ____ me. He became very ____ for what I had done meant a great deal to him. I told him there was no need to thank me.
Later, I ____ my life. As a child, how many dreams had our parents made come true? Without ____ the financial situation, we asked for dresses, toys, outings, etc. They tried to ____ all our needs. Did we ever say thanks for all they had done for us? Today ____ it comes to our children, we always think we should give them the best. But we tend to ____ that our parents have sacrificed a lot to see us happy, so it is our ____ to make sure their dreams are realized.
Old age is like a second childhood and just as we take care of our children, the same ____ needs to be given to our parents. I want to say sorry for making my father ____ so long for this small dream to be realized.
Just the fact that they are old does not mean that they will have to ____ everything and keep sacrificing. They have ____, too.
Take care of your parents. They are precious.
A．bus B．train C．ship D．air
A．catch B．miss C．experience D．change
A．In spite of B．Because of C．In case of D．Instead of
A．pride B．excitement C．admiration D．ambition
A．appointment B．dream C．travel D．show
A．encouraging B．warning C．teaching D．preparing
A．thoroughly B．slowly C．immediately D．suddenly
A．anger B．joy C．shyness D．curiosity
A．helped B．patted C．thanked D．praised
A．honest B．childish C．nervous D．emotional
A．looked for B．looked down upon C．looked into D．looked back on
A．understanding B．describing C．solving D．improving
A．avoid B．meet C．record D．check
A．unless B．because C．when D．though
A．learn B．express C．promise D．forget
A．ability B．responsibility C．freedom D．fortune
A．song B．advice C．attention D．thing
A．struggle B．wait C．rest D．stand
A．hand in B．pick up C．pay off D．give up
A．wishes B．jobs C．plans D．suggestions
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