Eighty-year-old retired tailor, James McKay, spent Saturday night in jail after 31 thirty-year-old Keith Smith over the head 32 his walking stick．McKay's wife, Laurence told us that while McKay is usually a 33 person, he had been 34 to this act of violence by getting wet just once too often．
Smith lives above the McKays and it appears that not only is he a keen gardener, he is also a 35 collector. Unfortunately for him, the water he sent over his balcony every day ended up on the McKay's, or too often, on the McKays 36 .
“For the last fortnight, since Smith moved into the flat above us, we have hardly dared to go to our37 ,” said Laurence．She added that it wasn't so much the water falling onto their balcony from Smith watering his plant 38 bothered them, it was more the way he cleaned his fish tanks．“We'd be 39 there happily reading our newspapers, when 40 so much water would come from above that we'd be as wet as if we'd 41 with our clothes on! Neither could we get rid of the 42 of fish!”
And on Saturday evening it was just too 43. “It was James's birthday,” explained Laurence, “and I'd made him a birthday cake．The candles were a great sight as you can imagine, but James didn't get to blow them out.” 44 , Smith emptied one of his larger tanks over his balcony and both the McKays and the cake were wet 45．Rarely had Laurence seen McKay move so fast．“I couldn't 46 him．He was up there in a flash．It was the fastest I'd seen him move since 1964.”
Smith is not going to take things further with the police．He has also promised to change his 47 from now on．And what of James McKay? 48 he left the police station, a large crowd of supporters sang him, “Happy Birthday”．“49 the most exciting birthday 50 !” said the cheerful old man．“The best since my adolescence I'd say!”
A．hitting B．tapping C．pushing D．touching
A．by B．with C．through D．via
A．quiet B．sensitive C．peaceful D．stubborn
A．accustomed B．taken C．driven D．attracted
A．seed B．fish C．plant D．newspaper
A．himself B．itself C．herself D．themselves
A．bathroom B．balcony C．bedroom D．kitchen
A．which B．what C．that D．whether
A．sitting B．exercising C．sleeping D．eating
A．regularly B．unconsciously C．precisely D．suddenly
A．swum B．watered C．showered D．drowned
A．taste B．sense C．feeling D．smell
A．little B．soon C．late D．much
A．Instead B．Besides C．Otherwise D．Consequently
A．over B．across C．through D．down
A．stop B．blame C．ignore D．stand
A．views B．attitude C．mind D．ways
A．While B．Since C．Until D．As
A．Sincerely B．Impossibly C．Previously D．Definitely
A．before B．already C．ever D．since
The event happened many years ago , but I will never forget it . The memory of it remains _______ in my mind . The event occurred ______ a hot , humid May morning in 1947.
When I was six years old I was a first –graded student in Miss Butler’s class. She was well known for her ________ discipline(纪律) in class. We all were kept busy _____ all day . There was always so much homework to do . _______ that had done something wrong would be ______ punished by the long stick she ______ . You can imagine the fear I _____ when I drew in a deep breath ---I accidentally _____ a strange sound . Miss Butler immediately stopped her class and _____ the blackboard . Seeing my expression, she _____, “ John , did you do that ?” I _______ to find my voice and pointed to the boy close to me and said , “ No . Leandro did it .” Leandro’s explanation (解释) was _______ ; in a moment the _______ had come down, and Leandro was crying into his ________ shirt.
Somehow, I had known she would _______ me . After all, I was a nicely dressed little white girl , and ______ was active in the Parent-Teacher Association, ______ Leandro was a fat little Mexican boy . He had ______ speaking English and his mother had too many children to care for and no time to attend meetings . He was never dressed in new clothes .
Leadron , how I ______ that I could ask for your forgiveness (原谅)! Please accept my apology , my old desk mate.
A．alive B．live C．lively D．living
A．in B．from C．during D．on
A．perfect B．good C．strict D．loose
A．writing B．listening C．playing D．studying
A．Nobody B．Someone C．Anyone D．No one
A．finally B．quickly C．normally D．frequently
A．collected B．borrowed C．carried D．threw
A．felt B．suffered C．realized D．got
A．heard B．made C．found D．received
A．looked around B．looked into C．looked through D．looked up
A．requested B．answered C．smiled D．asked
A．tried B．begged C．managed D．decided
A．hopeful B．special C．useless D．peaceful
A．blackboard B．stick C．book D．air
A．nice B．old C．beautiful D．dirty
A．punish B．educated C．believe D．reward
A．my mother B．Miss Butler C．Leandro D．Leandro’s mother
A．while B．when C．though D．since
A．fun B．trouble C．gifts D．skills
A．hope B．like C．wish D．consider
Once a farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a(n)____ advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his
yard.____he was driving the last nail into the post，he felt a sudden pull on his trousers.He____down into the eyes of a little boy.
“Mister，”he said，“I want to buy one of your puppies.”
“Well，”said the farmer，as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his___，“these puppies come from fine parents and____ a good deal of money.”
The boy____his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket，he pulled out a handful of____and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirtynine cents. Is that enough to take a look？”
“Sure，”said the farmer.
And with that he____a whistle，“Here，Dolly！”he called.
____from the doghouse and down the road ran Dolly____by four little balls of fur. As the dogs made their____to the fence，the little boy noticed something else moving inside the doghouse.____another little ball appeared，this one noticeably smaller. The little pup began walking unsteadily toward the others，doing its best to____.
“I want that one，”the little boy said，____at the runt (矮个子)．
The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said，“Son，you____want that puppy. He will never be able to____and play with you as other dogs would.”
With that the little boy____back from the fence，reached down，and began rolling up one leg of his____.In doing so he showed a steel brace(支柱) running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a____made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer，he said，“You see，sir，I don’t run too well myself，and he will need someone who understands.” The____is full of people who need someone who understands.
A．sight B．paper C．information D．sign
A．Then B．Before C．As D．After
A．put B．looked C．knelt D．stared
A．nose B．neck C．head D．face
A．spend B．spare C．make D．cost
A．raised B．lifted C．fell D．dropped
A．notes B．change C．sugar D．goods
A．let out B．carried out C．put out D．left out
A．Up B．Over C．Out D．In
A．came B．followed C．went D．caught
A．step B．way C．walk D．drive
A．Quickly B．Slowly C．Oddly D．Sadly
A．get up B．stand up C．catch up D．move up
A．moving B．pointing C．calling D．turning
A．mustn’t B．don’t C．can’t D．needn’t
A．run B．sit C．walk D．stand
A．stepped B．talked C．climbed D．fell
A．clothes B．dresses C．sweaters D．trousers
A．simply B．specially C．carefully D．newly
A．farm B．country C．city D．world
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a , including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re .” Such is Dad — whatever problem he , he never gives up.
, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, Dad remained optimistic. He to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to our family. He always puts our happiness his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and , putting others first.
Dad, the life I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
A．teacher B．gardener C．farmer D．grocer
A．stormy B．lively C．disappearing D．burning
A．order B．form C．gap D．position
A．repeatedly B．normally C．finally D．really
A．go B．begin C．occur D．change
A．yet B．still C．even D．nearly
A．surprised B．nervous C．angry D．frightened
A．apologized B．cried C．complained D．laughed
A．lost B．done C．gone D．touched
A．meets with B．brings up C．works out D．thinks about
A．Thankfully B．Hopefully C．Unfortunately D．Strangely
A．or B．for C．so D．but
A．happened B．seemed C．continued D．aimed
A．face B．appreciate C．examine D．question
A．love B．pride C．friendship D．honesty
A．support B．settle C．start D．impress
A．after B．before C．beside D．under
A．in spite of B．in terms of C．in control of D．in place of
A．careful B．regretful C．considerate D．humorous
A．history B．motto C．patterns D．lessons
The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion .How we use our money may as much or more than how much we’ve got it.
Money spent on experiences , rather than material goods, more happiness.
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to $1 million under your bed .What would you do that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing all else---- yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money our selfish sides. We will much on what that money can do for us alone. Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house.
But studies show that goods often fail to deliver happiness. Fortunately ,our ongoing research many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend .Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not to buying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners , on average ,were no happier than .
So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips ,concerts and special meals –are more connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more . They tend to bring us to other people , but more often, material things are enjoyed .So social contacts are important to mental and physical health.
A．present B．matter C．appear D．equal
A．leads to B．breaks out C．holds on D．brings along
A．keep B．own C．discover D．count
A．to B．with C．about D．for
A．above B．below C．before D．after
A．shows B．explains C．proves D．designs
A．depend B．concentrate C．take D．look
A．mental B．material C．beautiful D．clever
A．outgoing B．lasting C．willing D．exciting
A．invites B．offers C．prefers D．follows
A．changes B．plans C．decisions D．mistakes
A．know B．view C．dream D．judge
A．buyers B．sellers C．builders D．renters
A．if B．how C．unless D．though
A．houses B．cars C．experiences D．health
A．clearly B．hardly C．generally D．deeply
A．advantage B．conclusion C．purpose D．identity
A．familiar B．close C．proper D．native
A．completely B．worldwide C．secretly D．alone
A．gain B．damage C．improve D．build
The story goes that some time ago, a man had a very lovely little daughter. One day the man ____ his 3-year-old daughter for ____ a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became ____ when the child tried to decorate a ____ to put under the Christmas tree. ____, the little girl brought the gift to her ____ the next morning and said, “ This is for you , Daddy.”
The man was ____ by his earlier ____, but his anger flared again when he found out the box was ____. He yelled at her, stating, “Don’t you know when you give someone a present, there is ____ to be something inside?” The little girl looked ____ at him with tears in her eyes and cried, “ Oh, Daddy, it is not empty ____. I blew kisses into the box. They are all for you, Daddy.”
The father was crushed. He ____ his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her ____. Only a short time later, an ____ took the life of the child. It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many ____ and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an ____ kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each one of us, as human beings, has been given a gold container ____ unconditional love and kisses… from our children, family members, friends and God. There is simply no other ___, anyone could hold, more ____ than this.
A．asked B．praised C．begged D．punished
A．wasting B．stealing C．selling D．holding
A．glad B．angry C．sad D．upset
A．room B．hall C．box D．ball
A．Nevertheless B．But C．Therefore D．And
A．father B．mother C．teacher D．sister
A．puzzled B．surprised C．scared D．embarrassed
A．overwork B．overreaction C．event D．overpass
A．empty B．heavy C．full D．wet
A．happened B．seemed C．supposed D．used
A．down B．back C．up D．forward
A．at all B．after all C．above all D．in all
A．put B．turned C．handed D．gave
A．kindness B．forgiveness C．sadness D．carelessness
A．event B．incident C．accident D．action
A．days B．months C．nights D．years
A．imaginary B．kind C．gentle D．warm
A．filled with B．pleased with C．crowded with D．equipped with
A．world B．feeling C．possession D．love
A．expensive B．precious C．comfortable D．interesting
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