It was a bitter, 36 evening in northern Virginia. The old man’s beard was 37 by winter’s frost (霜)while he waited for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. Then he heard the weak sound of hooves(马蹄) advancing along the frozen path. 38 , he watched as several horsemen rounded the bend. He let the first one pass by, then another. As 39 rider drew near where the old man sat, the old man 40 the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side of the river?”
Reining(勒住) his horse, the rider replied, “Sure thing.” Seeing the old man unable to 41 his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman helped the old man onto the horse and took him to his 42 . On the way, the horseman said: “Sir, I notice that you let several other riders pass by. I'm 43 why, on such a bitter winter night, you would wait and ask the last rider.”
The old man looked at the rider and replied, “I know people pretty good. When I 44 the eyes of the other riders, I immediately saw there was no 45 for my situation. But when I looked into yours, kindness and compassion(同情) were obvious. I knew that your gentle spirit would give me help in my time of 46 .”
Those heart-warming comments 47 the horseman deeply. “I'm most grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”
A．warm B．cool C．cold D．windy
A．marked B．covered C．equipped D．filled
A．Happily B．Anxiously C．Appreciatively D．Confidently
A．the second B．the third C．the fourth D．the last
A．stared B．looked C．caught D．attracted
A．lift B．carry C．rise D．jump
A．home B．company C．destination D．office
A．afraid B．excited C．delighted D．curious
A．got into B．ran into C．looked into D．broke into
A．concern B．worry C．envy D．doubt
A．trouble B．need C．danger D．difficulty
A．amazed B．promoted C．touched D．benefited
Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows . Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies.” Many people think of gypsies as groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are . Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture among regions. But most speak both the language of the people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any .
Each Roma settlement developed its own style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other . Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell . Their conversations often include brief references tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others Roma traditions.
Over the years, the Roma have many challenges. Their neighbors did not them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
A．when B．why C．where D．how
A．died B．visited C．left D．lived
A．So B．Or C．But D．Then
A．wandering B．challenging C．encouraging D．inspiring
A．life B．article C．picture D．attitude
A．farmers B．travelers C．musicians D．tailors
A．begged B．learned C．toured D．settled
A．varies B．spreads C．passes D．divides
A．Indian B．travelling C．surrounding D．Egyptian
A．traditional B．illegal C．international D．fair
A．occasion B．profession C．village D．town
A．cultural B．social C．agricultural D．musical
A．strange B．different C．similar D．natural
A．shares B．spares C．speaks D．seeks
A．tribes B．cultures C．groups D．religions
A．lies B．fortunes C．gossips D．stories
A．at B．in C．for D．to
A．write down B．get away C．take in D．pass down
A．faced B．overcome C．fought D．welcomed
A．fear B．help C．accept D．support
When I was 17, I met a famous doctor named Paul Bragg. He gave me one of the most valuable of my life; a statement that was filled with words of . To this very day, I still it; I am a genius (天才) , and I apply my wisdom.
,I was a high school dropout (辍学学生) and was living in a tent in Hawaii. I had a very limited vocabulary and had never reading a single book. When Dr Bragg taught me this statement, he held me to say it with feeling it were true and present. To do so seemed so far away from that it was funny. After saying it many times, . I began to feel what those powerful words meant. every day I continued to say it, and it became to believe; I am a genius, and I apply my wisdom.
It was two and a half years later when I really saw the of the statement. I was sitting in a college library by fellow students whom I was helping with higher mathematics. I heard one of the students speak to another, “John is really a ! At the moment, I what Dr Bragg had taught me, and I to say this statement for the rest of my life.
I can’t quite put into words what a(n) this statement has made in my life. it, I was able to change from a dropout to the top of my college classes. I think that the key to is putting your true feelings into a statement you and saying it over and over every day.
A．enjoyments B．parts C．gifts D．knowledge
A．idea B．comfort C．praise D．power
A．like B．need C．say D．use
A．At the time B．For a while C．All at once D．For the moment
A．advised B．finished C．minded D．admitted
A．as if B．so that C．in case D．now that
A．history B．hope C．life D．reality
A．moreover B．however C．otherwise D．anyhow
A．Until B．Since C．So D．After
A．easier B．funnier C．more unusual D．more impossible
A．evidence B．purpose C．details D．results
A．followed B．surrounded C．assisted D．invited
A．loudly B．kindly C．softly D．directly
A．star B．spokesman D．genius
A．read B．remembered C．showed D．doubted
A．decided B．asked C．expected D．learned
A．difference B．problem C．improvement D．impression
A．Except for B．More than C．Instead of D．Because of
A．love B．success C．happiness D．understanding
A．think about B．look for C．believe in D．dream up
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town claiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered，and they all admired his heart for it was . There was not a scar in it. Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, “Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as .”
The crowd and the young man looked at the old man’s . It was full of scars, it had places pieces had been removed and other pieces__ in, but they didn’t fit quite right, and there were several edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gaps where whole pieces were missing.
The young man laughed. “ your heart with mine, I think mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars.”
“Yes,” said the old man, “Yours perfect but I would never trade with you. You see, every represents a person I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they _ me a piece of their heart that fits into the __ place in my heart. But because the pieces aren’t exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we .
“Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart , and the other person hasn’t returned a _ of his or her heart to me. These are the empty gaps—giving love is a chance. Although these gaps are painful, they open, reminding me of the love I have for those people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have been waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?”
The young man walked up to the old man, his perfect heart, and tipped a piece out. He it to the old man.
The old man placed it in his heart, then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man’s heart. It , but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges.
The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man’s heart flowed into his.
They embraced and walked away side by side.
A．ugly B．perfect C．good D．hurt
A．mine B．his C．theirs D．ours
A．coat B．appearance C．face D．heart
A．that B．which C．where D．whose
A．cut B．set C．put D．brought
A．smooth B．rough C．broken D．pretty
A．Comparing B．Compared C．Compare D．Compares
A．looks B．seems C．is D．fits
A．one B．heart C．piece D．scar
A．on whom B．in whom C．with whom D．to whom
A．take B．give C．lend D．pass
A．empty B．full C．original D．first
A．had B．gave C．shared D．owned
A．in B．away C．off D．up
A．lot B．sheet C．piece D．pile
A．making B．taking C．keeping D．bringing
A．last B．cut C．come D．stay
A．carried away B．reached into C．took out D．brought up
A．offered B．took C．passed D．served
A．fit B．hit C．beat D．set
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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The Bush family enjoyed the good things in life as much as anyone else. They games, books, music, toys, good food and good times. But sometimes seemed, especially to Mrs. Bush who the house, that they had too much stuff in the closets, in the drawers, in the basement, and almost .It made Mrs. Bush a little .
One day, at breakfast, Mrs. Bush made a (n) . "This family," she said firmly, “has too much stuff. It's time to get of some of them. ”The three children all with this idea and helped pile used things and unused things they were never going to use into the car.
Their first was Home for the Aged where the older went to live. Nurses and doctors looked after them, but sometimes the older got a little lonely and ,They liked visitors and things to do. When the family arrived at Home for the Aged, they 0ut their games and puzzles to the older and then sat down to play games and do puzzles with them. They had a .time and they were sorry when it was time to leave.
Their next stop was the Young Cubs Hospital. The Bush family dropped their load of used toys which were very welcome. The hospital workers said the toys would be given out at the hospital party.
Their last stop was People Who Care store. This was a store that sold things to money for those who needed warm clothes and good food. The Bush family lugged all their old clothes and furniture into the store.
After that, the Bush family home with warm feelings about what they had done. they drove along, they passed the lighted 0f supermarkets which were beautifully decorated for Christmas. There was window after window of the very latest things, but they were so filled with special thoughts about helping others that they noticed the wonderful things in the windows except maybe out of the of their eyes.
A．read B．played C．enjoyed D．shared
A．there B．they C．it D．this
A．knew B．bought C．sold D．managed
A．anywhere B．everywhere C．nowhere D．somewhere
A．uneasy B．difficult C．ready D．happy
A．announcement B．amusement C．notice D．report
A．away B．out C．hold . D．rid
A．decided B．agreed C．argued D．dealt
A．place B．arrival C．stop D．departure
A．bored B．disappointed C．excited D．determined
A．handed B．carried C．found D．let
A．fine B．bad C．sad D．sorry
A．onto B．into C．out D．off
A．Thanksgiving B．Halloween C．Christmas D．Eastern
A．rise B．arise C．raise D．arouse
A．headed B．arrived C．left D．felt
A．Though B．As C．Since D．Before
A．closets B．houses C．doors D．windows
A．nearly B．hardly C．closely D．immediately
A．corners B．sides C．edges D．covers
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Eric in a high chair and noticed everyone was eating and talking. Suddenly, Eric screamed with and said, “Hi there.” His fat baby hands hit the high chair tray, and his eyes were wide with excitement.
I looked around and saw the of his enjoyment. It was an old man with a worn and oily coat. And his hair was uncombed and unwashed. I was sure he . His hand waved. “Hi there, baby; I see ya,” the man said to Eric.
My husband and I looks. Eric continued to laugh and answer, “Hi, there.” Everyone in the restaurant noticed this. My husband and I were .
We finally the meal and for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat me and the door. “Lord, just let me out of here he speaks to me or Eric,” I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be . As I did so, Eric leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby’s “ ” position. Before I could stop him, he had himself to the man’s arms. Eric, in an act of total and love, laid his tiny head upon the man’s ragged shoulder.
His hands full of dirt, pain and hard labor gently, so gently, cradled(轻轻抱着) my baby’s and patted his back. I stood amazed. After a while, he pushed Eric from his chest as though he were in pain, saying “God bless you, ma’am. You’ve given me the best Christmas gift.”
I had just witnessed a genuine love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin(罪恶), who made no . The ragged old man, , had reminded me that a genuine love is one in which the meaning of love is realized.
A．hurriedly B．happily C．sadly D．quietly
A．delight B．surprise C．anger D．satisfaction
A．source B．result C．effect D．degree
A．smiled B．smelled C．felt D．cheated
A．turned B．separated C．exchanged D．replaced
A．embarrassed B．shocked C．excited D．curious
A．got up B．got through C．got over D．got off
A．moved B．headed C．reached D．advanced
A．in front of B．against C．next to D．between
A．though B．since C．before D．if
A．holding B．fighting C．taking D．breathing
A．let-me-go B．pick-me-up C．put-me-down D．take-me-on
A．jumped B．devoted C．driven D．thrown
A．independence B．trust C．desire D．devotion
A．beautiful B．strong C．old D．firm
A．legs B．head C．neck D．bottom
A．eagerly B．violently C．unwillingly D．gladly
A．decision B．judgment C．conclusion D．choice
A．strangely B．powerfully C．unknowingly D．gratefully
A．realistic B．false C．loyal D．true
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