I was walking around in a shop, when I saw a cashier (收银员) saying to a boy who was 5 or 6 years old, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money for this doll.”
The little boy still stood there, sadly, holding the .
I walked toward him and asked who he wished to give this to.
“My sister wanted the doll so much for Christmas. She was that Santa Claus would bring it to her.”
“Maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her. Don’t be .”
But he replied , “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her now. I have to give the doll to my so she can give it to my sister when she goes there. My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going there very soon too, I think she can take it to my sister.”
My heart stopped.
The boy continued, “I asked Mommy not to go until I from the shop.”
Then he showed me a nice photo of him, “I want Mommy to take my picture with her, so she won’t me.”
I quickly my wallet (钱包) and said, “Let’s again. Perhaps you do have enough for the doll?”
“OK,” he said. I some money without him seeing and we started to it. There was enough for the doll and even some money.
The boy said, “Thank God! I asked God last night to make sure I had enough money for the doll. He me! I also wanted to buy a white rose for Mum, because Mum loves white roses. But I didn’t to ask God for too much. He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. How it is!”
The that the little boy had for his mother and his sister me greatly.
A．bag B．money C．basket D．hands
A．doll B．shop C．sweet D．model
A．sure B．shocked C．excited D．proud
A．calm B．surprised C．amazed D．worried
A．easily B．angrily C．sadly D．happily
A．cousin B．friend C．mommy D．neighbor
A．but B．so C．or D．though
A．quickly B．clearly C．simply D．nearly
A．held back B．looked around C．came back D．came around
A．change B．forget C．need D．influence
A．picked up B．took away C．sent off D．reached for
A．cover B．beg C．check D．watch
A．added B．borrowed C．returned D．connected
A．repeat B．count C．report D．show
A．useless B．special C．spare D．unnecessary
A．heard B．understood C．followed D．recognized
A．dare B．expect C．agree D．stop
A．funny B．strange C．dangerous D．wonderful
A．respect B．love C．patience D．suffering
A．upset B．puzzled C．troubled D．moved
阅读下面短文，掌握大意，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项。
My tire was flat. And I was on a country road. When I with the tire, a car pulled off the road behind me. I saw a male and said, “Hey, do you need any help?”
I literally was . This young guy was dressed in black. Nearly everything imaginable was tattooed(纹身). When he asked to give me a ___ , I ___ someone sitting in his car. That me. Thoughts of robberies flashed through my mind.
Then, it began to . It hit like a waterfall and made it to finish the tire change. With the car jacked(千斤顶托起) up, I was to get in my car. “Get in my car” he insisted, “We’ll wait with you until the rain stops.” “No. I don’t need your help.” I said. “Come on. Get in.” he said as he my arm and pulled me toward his car. “Oh, God, protect me!” I to myself.
As I settled into the back seat, suddenly a delicate came from the front seat of the car. “Are you all right?” “Yes, I am,” I replied with much seeing an old woman there. “My name is Beatrice and this is my neighbor John. John takes me to visit my husband in a nursing home every day. He is a really nice guy.”
“John, I had thought you were, well, ah, you know I…” Embarrassment my words. John laughed, “I often experienced reaction. I actually thought about changing the way I look. then I saw it as an opportunity to see others.”
He was right. What he wore outside was just a of the world as he saw it, but what he wore was the spirit of giving and caring the world he wanted to see. I never believed that I should people by the way they dressed. I was with myself for what I did.
The rain stopped and John and I changed the tire. As we shook hands I apologized for my stupidity.
A．waited B． repaired C． struggled D． continued
A．turned B． approached C． boarded D．stopped
A．delighted B． calm C． frightened D． excited
A．look B． aid C． fine D． hand
A．recognized B． met C． noticed D． watched
A．amazed B． attracted C． confused D． concerned
A．pour B． start C． fall D． break
A．possible B． necessary C． unnecessary D． impossible
A．ready B． eager C． unable D． unsuitable
A． touched B． grasped C． placed D． controlled
A． thought B． expected C． replied D． cried
A． tone B． voice C． sound D． alarm
A． relief B． shock C． ease D． sorrow
A． blocked B． stuck C． choked D． struck
A． helpful B． shameful C． abnormal D． unfriendly
A． And B． So C． But D． Or
A． reflection B． conclusion C． concern D． meaning
A． around B． along C． through D． inside
A． decide B． appreciate C． judge D． sniff
A． angry B． grateful C． strict D． content
It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java's young people mad with excitement．
Fireworks were lit long before the moon ．The big noise brought people out the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of fireworks lying on the ground． Little boys more and covered their ears as they waited for the explosions．
The moon appeared above the horizon: huge, ball high above the city, and the filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year' s greatest : 'the Night of the Full Moon' , a festival that is especially popular young people .
More and more young Javanese together and walked slowly through the _ _ Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain the city． They continued to climb they reached the old temple at the of the mountain
After they were the temple, they drank their water and ate their moon cakes – delicious home-made ones, 0f dried fruit and nuts． Outside, on the mountain, young people cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes． And , in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to the brightly shining moon
By midnight, the fireworks had stopped shooting up from the city in the valley below them． But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance．
A．let out B．gave out C．came out D．set out
A．into B．at C．of D．from
A．burning B．used C．exploding D．broken
A．lit B．bought C．piled D．removed
A．patiently B．calmly C．worriedly D．excitedly
A．silver B．new C．colorful D．gold
A．mountains B．valleys C．streets D．shops
A．games B．meetings C．sports D．events
A．for B．to C．with D．in
A．danced B．gathered C．drank D．shouted
A．village B．scene C．ground D．night
A．on the edge of B．on the way to C．in the center of D．in the direction of
A．while B．until C．unless D．though
A．tip B．back C．top D．bottom
A．inside B．near C．off D．across
A．fond B．little C．full D．free
A．jumped B．sat C．stood D．bent
A．so B．even C．yet D．still
A．follow B．show C．notice D．admire
A．gray B．clean C．peaceful D．empty
—How did you like Nick's performance last night?
— To be honest, his singing didn't _ to me much．
A．appeal B．belong C．refer D．occur
Many locations are perfect for family vacations. Niagara Falls in one of them. A to one of the greatest natural wonders in the world is for everyone, which is proved that Niagara wonders in the world is destination locations for wedding packages and honeymooners, as well as family with small kids. Besides, you can Niagara Falls on both sides, Canadian or American, without a lot of money, since the main attraction is — there’s no charge to view Niagara Falls from either the or Canadian side. Here are some of the other things you can do at Niagara Falls and are recommended:
Maid of the Mist—If you don’t see any other major attraction, some time and some of your to take a on the Maid of the Mist. It is an experience you won’t , as you will be on a boat, complete with rainwear, as the captain fearlessly sails up the river toward the Falls and parks the boat right by the magnificent, thundering water. You will get ! You will feel the fierce spray(喷溅) as it your face. You will be by the power! This is a must see for adults and kids of all ages.
Gave of the Winds—This is a really neat place to the American Falls. Visitors are given flip—flops and protective covering before coming down an elevator to the of the falls. From there, you are able to along various wooden walkways to get different views of the misting “Bridal Veil” falls. “Awesome” doesn’t even the feeling you get as the powerful falls are almost within reach. This is “must see” on a trip to the Fall.
A．trip B．play C．walk D．voyage
A．beautiful B．amusing C．rich D．perfect
A．popular B．reliable C．convenient D．useful
A．cycle B．enjoy C．study D．notice
A．calling B．spending C．placing D．borrowing
A．dear B．free C．valuable D．colorful
A．Japanese B．Chinese C．American D．French
A．who B．which C．how D．where
A．waste B．plan C．save D．organize
A．food B．money C．insurance D．fare
A．walk B．horse C．ride D．bike
A．lose B．miss C．forget D．leave
A．warm B．cool C．hot D．wet
A．flows B．washes C．hits D．cleans
A．encouraged B．moved C．beaten D．attracted
A．look B．find C．praise D．view
A．base B．top C．side D．altitude
A．transport B．drive C．walk D．run
A．recognize B．describe C．persuade D．produce
A．another B．other C．some D．certain
通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
Over the course of a few days when I was in a nursing home to recover, I started to really appreciate the housekeeper, an elderly lady who didn’t speak English. Every morning at 6:30 she would try to get into my room so she wouldn’t disturb me. However, every time I would and see her. She would try to and at the same time gave an amazing smile. , I would be just waiting to see her come in and give that wonderful .
I from a nurse that there was an employee rewards program. I asked her to write a(an) card for my housekeeper and put it up. About ten minutes later, another nurse came into my room and told me that the housekeeper was out in the hall her eyes out. Had I done something wrong or inappropriate ? Then the nurse to tell me that the housekeeper had worked there for thirty years and had never a rewards card.
It me like a ton of bricks. Just a few simple words made such a .
From that day forward I tried to admire someone every day for the good things they showed. The results were . People came in with smiles, they talked more, they laughed more, and they life more. , it seems the more I tried to praise others, the I got.
I’m out of nursing home now and almost recovered. I thank my housekeeper for helping me see just how unbelievably life is.
Do a favor and tell your loved ones just how much they to you. It can make the world of difference with both them and you.
A．quickly B．quietly C．happily D．slowly
A．wake B．stand C．sit D．go
A．leave B．hide C．explain D．apologize
A．Eventually B．Gradually C．Suddenly D．Occasionally
A．greeting B．apology C．smile D．word
A．knew B．learned C．found D．got
A．invitation B．congratulation C．appreciation D．appointment
A．laughing B．shouting C．screaming D．crying
A．went on B．came up C．set out D．got up
A．accepted B．received C．created D．afforded
A．beat B．knocked C．hit D．touched
A．difference B．profit C．mistake D．contribution
A．disappointing B．interesting C．amazing D．embarrassing
A．understood B．valued C．enriched D．enjoyed
A．However B．Therefore C．Meanwhile D．Otherwise
A．less B．more C．worse D．better
A．barely B．fully C．really D．rarely
A．dangerous B．beautiful C．tough D．enthusiastic
A．yourself B．you C．themselves D．them
A．bring B．take C．give D．mean
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