“I'm too old and it's too late,” these were the words which played over and over in my mind. I was 41 and exhausted after ending my marriage and my law career at the same time. 42 my ambition to become a writer, I 43 my ability to succeed as one. Had I wasted years going 44 the wrong goals?
I was at a low point 45 the voice on the radio began 46 the story of Grandma Moses. Ann Mary Moses left home at thirteen, bore ten children and worked hard to raise the five who 47 . Struggling to make a living on poor farms, she managed to 48 a bit of beauty for herself by embroidering (绣花) on cloth.
At seventy-eight, her fingers became 49 awkward to hold a needle. 50 give in to aging, she went out to an empty room and began to 51 . For the first two years, these paintings were either given away or sold 52 a little money. But at the age of seventy-nine, she was “discovered” by the 53 world—and the rest is 54 . She went on to produce more than two thousand paintings, 55 
her book illustrations (插图) for It was the Night before Christmas were completed in her one-hundredth year!
56 I listened to the radio, my mood(心情) 57 . If Grandma Moses 58 begin a new career and succeed after eighty, there was still 59 for my life after thirty. Before the program ended, I rushed to my computer to work on the novel I'd nearly 60 .
It was published eight months later.
A．depressed B．disappointed C．encouraged D．inspired
A．In spite of B．In need of C．In hope of D．In favor of
A．believed B．convinced C．regretted D．doubted
A．by B．after C．against D．over
A．unless B．because C．when D．while
A．telling B．reminding C．saying D．translating
A．succeeded B．commented C．survived D．entertained
A．notice B．offer C．direct D．provide
A．so B．too C．such D．that
A．Other than B．More than C．Rather than D．Less than
A．paint B．write C．think D．change
A．off B．at C．by D．for
A．artificial B．art C．advanced D．major
A．story B．fortune C．history D．fact
A．but B．and C．so D．therefore
A．With B．Until C．As D．Unless
A．changed B．cheered C．failed D．amused
A．should B．must C．might D．could
A．association B．consideration C．freedom D．hope
A．finished B．abandoned C．published D．misunderstood
Do you know that body language accounts for over 90% of a convention? That's why communicating face to face is always better than a telephone conversation if you are trying to sell something!
Your body language will give others a general of you and it will also show your emotions. It's very difficult to make your body . It's easy to tell the difference between a smile of pleasure and a false smile. So if you understand body language codes (密码), it is usually possible to know what someone really , whatever they may be saying with .
Although much of our body language is universal, a lot is also . Culture codes vary from one country to another and they can misunderstandings. Even simple gestures may have a completely different meaning in other parts of the world. For example, the circle made with three raised fingers means " OK" in the United States. But it is not universal. In Brazil, Greece and Germany it is a gesture showing disrespect and in Japan it means "money"!
In many Asian cultures, it is not appropriate for men and women to touch in public. Therefore, displays of affection such as hands or kissing are not . In some parts of Asia, , it is common for people of the same sex to hold hands as a sign of .
Greetings vary according to the country and the sex of the people involved. In the west, it is appropriate to shake hands when you someone for the first time and both men and women can a handshake. In Indonesia, for example, a man will not offer a handshake to an Indonesian woman they are in a business situation.
If you want to avoid making mistakes when you travel to other countries, you should their basic cultures before you leave. If you do this, you are less likely to people.
A．namely B．particularly C．importantly D．practically
A．imagination B．description C．expression D．impression
A．lie B．talk C．act D．conduct
A．polite B．shy C．sincere D．ready
A．cares B．means C．shows D．considers
A．words B．examples C．feelings D．movements
A．exact B．foreign C．cultural D．similar
A．clear up B．cut down C．refer to D．lead to
A．sign B．mark C．shape D．figure
A．helpless B．rude C．dangerous D．casual
A．shaking B．touching C．raising D．holding
A．comfortable B．suitable C．acceptable D．reasonable
A．therefore B．otherwise C．however D．besides
A．friendship B．love C．admiration D．concern
A．know B．introduce C．approach D．meet
A．suggest B．start C．demand D．follow
A．unless B．until C．if D．while
A．surprising B．disappointing C．embarrassing D．laughing
A．experience B．develop C．respect D．understand
A．worry B．hurt C．affect D．Disturb
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Teenage years can be confusing for both teenagers and parents. At about 15, many teens start thinking about how they feel about themselves and out how this matches or mismatches what others think of them. Most teens work through this by the age of 16 or 17.
Often teenagers are treated like bigger children, but they will never become and responsible if they are not allowed to make some decisions for themselves. If parents forbid their children from doing something, chances are that they will do it without permission anyway. The role of a parent must, therefore, change from that of protector and keeper to that of friend and .
Yet even the most caring parents misunderstand their children sometimes, and some think of teenagers as insecure, stubborn and .As a result, teenagers always keep their from their parents. Teens often that their parents repeat the same things over and over again and never listen to them. Parents must understand that teens need to be allowed to their side of any problem and express their point of view.
Thus, more private and level-headed communication is needed for the parents. Every parent should try to schedule time to be with their child, like taking a short trip together. This time allows parents to talk and listen without from work or other family members. It might also be good to encourage teens to important issues at dinner. Discussion time shows teens that parents are interested in them and their lives.
A person’s teenage years are a key time for them to identify their own ,like distinguishing good from evil. Handling and improving communication with teenagers is not easy, but success will be for parents and teens alike.
A．pointing B．figuring C．turning D．standing
A．Stage B．Difficulty C．Routine D．procedure
A．obviously B．lightly C．extremely D．slightly
A．tall B．healthy C．strong D．independent
A．bravely B．individually C．secretly D．willingly
A．guide B．relative C．volunteer D．judge
A．mature B．polite C．disrespectful D．dangerous
A．relation B．distance C．balance D．attitude
A．appreciate B．complain C．condemn D．approve
A．hide B．solve C．tolerate D．present
A．angry B．pleased C．alone D．strict
A．suffer B．delay C．interruption D．escape
A．discuss B．manage C．quarrel D．improve
A．opinions B．interests C．determinations D．values
A．rewarding B．challenging C．difficult D．impossible
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。
When Glen Kruger picked a small cat from an animal shelter，he did not expect much. Yet right from the start，eight years ago，there was an uncommon connection between him and the small black cat. He ____her Inky.
“I grew up on a hundred-acre farm and had only cats ____ playmates，” Kruger，the seventy-year-old man，says. “My hearing was damaged by the ____ of farm equipment，so I learned to connect with ____.They react to what they see and what you do.”
Inky was a gentle cat，___ the house with five other cats. But on a January night in 2009，Inky did ____ that would set her apart from ____ cats forever.
Kruger had gone down to the basement to ____ the wood stove for the night. When he was finished，he ____ to the top of the stairs and reached to turn off the lights. In doing so，he slipped and ____ his back against an old shelf. The heavy shelf came crashing down and sent Kruger down the stairs.
____ in a pool of blood on the basement floor，Kruger felt ____ going into shock(休克)．He shouted for help，___ his wife，Brenda，was asleep in their bedroom at the opposite end of the house.____ Kruger noticed Inky watching from the top of the stairs.
“Go get Brenda，” Kruger said to Inky.
Inky ____ to the bedroom door and scratched ____ until Brenda opened it. Then Inky led her to the ____.Brenda found her husband ____ the stairs and called 911.Kruger was rushed to the hospital. “I spent six months ___ there，” says Kruger. “Although I became lame，I was blessed.” Since the accident，Inky has ____ left Kruger's side.
A．gave B．chose C．named D．remembered
A．like B．as C．except D．among
A．sound B．alarm C．noise D．voice
A．animals B．friends C．farmers D．neighbors
A．sharing B．visiting C．dividing D．discovering
A．anything B．nothing C．something D．everything
A．familiar B．lovely C．ordinary D．outstanding
A．shut out B．shut off C．shut down D．shut up
A．marched B．flew C．struggled D．climbed
A．bent B．hit C．shook D．pulled
A．Falling B．Lying C．Appearing D．Thinking
A．it B．itself C．him D．himself
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．Thus B．Otherwise C．Then D．Rather
A．walked B．ran C．returned D．withdrew
A．rapidly B．suddenly C．madly D．urgently
A．bedroom B．basement C．yard D．house
A．at the bottom of B．in the middle of C．at the top of D．in the front of
A．regretting B．resting C．relaxing D．recovering
A．never B．ever C．still D．already
When most people travel, they pick up all sorts of things: souvenirs, T-shirts, postcards and so on. However, Harry Loomer is . When he travels, he leaves something behind, something of lasting value — his .
Harry began donating blood at a college blood drive four decades ago. Since then, he has donated his blood . Not once or twice a year, but every 56 days — as often as the law . Even though he is now retired and extensively, it has not slowed him down at all.
For people who need blood, Harry is a/an . Since up to four people can _ from a single pint of blood, Harry Loomer, with a donation of 480 pints of blood, has played a big role in helping save hundreds of lives.
Connie Smith also gives blood regularly. She knows that donating blood requires little work and almost no while helping to save a life. “People need to know how vital it is to have blood on hand,” she says. “There is absolutely no for it.”
Connie is participating in a Red Cross programme designed to pair closely _ donors with people who need blood regularly because of long-term . She is paired with a child who needs a pint of blood every two weeks. To ensure an adequate _ for this young patient, Connie and another donor donate their blood every 56 days.
“It’s not always ,” Connie admits, “but it’s more than worth it to know that I’m helping that precious child. I’m sure if other people know how vital blood donations are, they would be to sacrifice too.”
A．unlucky B．strange C．different D．brave
A．help B．blood C．money D．smile
A．regularly B．monthly C．occasionally D．gradually
A．suggests B．allows C．requires D．believes
A．drives B．travels C．exercises D．researches
A．doctor B．father C．example D．hero
A．benefit B．suffer C．choose D．start
A．surprising B．fair C．generous D．reasonable
A．condition B．courage C．pain D．time
A．substitute B．access C．place D．reward
A．matched B．balanced C．linked D．involved
A．developments B．illnesses C．tests D．processes
A．support B．application C．supply D．attention
A．necessary B．helpful C．effective D．convenient
A．excited B．willing C．lucky D．able
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。
As I got out of my car near a store，I noticed a small sign stuck to the very bottom of the pole. It stood out because it appeared to be a ____.
At first I thought it had fallen，but at closer look I saw it had been very securely(牢固地)____ with several inches of sticking tape(胶带)．I was ____ who would attract people's attention in this way to sell a ____，and then I saw more such signs，a little girl and a lady.____，I approached them and waited until the little girl ____ another yard of tape around the last sign.
“Excuse me，but why are you placing the house for sale signs so close to the ____？”I asked.
“She is not selling the house. Look ____！” the lady said with a smile. I bent down adjusting my ____ until I could finally read the small print.
“We miss you！Come home！”I read out loud. “Then look at the ____！”the lady said. I was really ____ my hands and knees and saw in the picture a child and a ____ in front yard before standing up with a ____ look.
“Her dog，Grace，is lost，” the lady explained.
“But most people would hang a lost ____ where people could actually see it，” I said.
“Well，you saw it，” the young girl responded.
The innocent(天真的) answer made me hesitate to ____ further explanation. Thankfully，the lady continued to explain，“I have told her that it may be ____ to find her dog because you can see the store has many signs posted. But she wanted her dog to find her.____ the picture of the house，her and the dog...I didn't want to ____ until she felt she did everything she could.” she said.
I got ____.The signs were there for the dog to see. If you want to learn the meaning of ____，get down to a child's level. One week later Grace came home. Amazing!
A．chance B．belief C．mistake D．cheat
A．fastened B．closed C．locked D．pressed
A．shouting B．wondering C．seeking D．testing
A．house B．picture C．store D．tape
A．Continuously B．Curiously C．Carefully D．Stupidly
A．wound B．placed C．tore D．spread
A．store B．pole C．ground D．car
A．harder B．closer C．lower D．further
A．direction B．sight C．height D．position
A．design B．picture C．material D．explanation
A．on B．with C．off D．by
A．house B．mother C．dog D．shop
A．frightened B．surprised C．disappointed D．puzzled
A．poster B．sign C．mark D．notice
A．send for B．ask for C．call for D．look for
A．easy B．pleasant C．hard D．hopeful
A．Thus B．However C．Instead D．Otherwise
A．put up B．give up C．mix up D．clear up
A．this B．those C．these D．it
A．care B．respect C．life D．faith
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