One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be ________when you are not busy finding fault with it.
Several years ago I________a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always ________by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and ________was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really ________person.
Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her ________Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost ________to deal with was that the day before the ________, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her ________ of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to ________It wasn't until her friend was badly hurt that Kerry became ________her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to ________ everything so harshly ( 刻薄) . She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her________as well.
Perhaps most of us aren't as extreme at fault-finding, ________ when we're honest, we can be sharply ________of the world. I'm not suggesting you________ problems, or that you pretend things are ________than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are—________most of the time, and especially when it's not a really big ________ .
Train yourself to "bite your tongue" , and with a little ________, you'll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you'll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.
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A long time ago there lived a farmer in a village. One day, while 36 in the fields, the farmer’s son 37 and broke his leg. The villagers went to the __ 38 __ and said，“My goodness, what great misfortune! Your son has broken his leg; now he can’t 39 you in the fields.”One day later, government troop (军队) went to the village 40 young men to join the __ 41 _. They had to leave the boy ___42 because his leg was broken. Again, the villagers came and said，“My goodness, what great __ 43 __!” The farmer replied, “It is neither fortune __ 44 __ misfortune.”
Then one day the farmer’s 45 horse jumped the fence and ran away. The villagers came and said，“What great misfortune that your horse has run away.” Two or three days later, the horse __ 46 __ with a dozen wild horses ___47 it. The villagers came and said，“What great misfortune that your horse came back with twelve_ 48 __.”
The farmer was __49 __ enough to know that nothing was either fortune or misfortune. Everything that happens has a ___50 __ and meaning beyond 51 appearances of the events. So many times, we are __ 52 by the feelings we have about the events in our lives. Remember: “Nothing is long or short, hot or cold, good or bad.” There is no 53 in thinking of something as good or bad, because we __ 54 know what will happen next. The best thing we can do is__ 55 it.
A．playing B．walking C．living D．working
A．came up B．fell down C．broken down D．ended up
A．ground B．son C．farmer D．village
A．supply B．help C．teach D．move
A．looking for B．thanking for C．asking for D．waiting for
A．club B．group C．army D．government
A．up B．down C．away D．behind
A．pleasure B．success C．fortune D．fun
A．or B．nor C．and D．but
A．only B．next C．same D．first
A．provided B．rose C．ran D．returned
A．watching B．following C．begging D．crossing
A．ones B．others C．those D．another
A．wiser B．confident C．quick D．honest
A．use B．dream C．purpose D．goal
A．usual B．strange C．real D．simple
A．left B．kept C．surprised D．cheated
A．point B．luck C．chance D．way
A．always B．never C．often D．seldom
A．use B．change C．accept D．enjoy
Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about
the rewards of unselfish service.
Because the entire village lived on fishing, a volunteer rescue team was needed in case of emergency. One night, the winds 36 , the clouds burst and a strong storm overturned a fishing boat at sea. The crew in trouble 37 the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat team 38 the alarm and the villagers 39 in the town square overlooking the sea. When the team started their rowboat fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers waited 40 on the beach, holding lamps to 41 the way back.
An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared through the fog and the 42 villagers ran to greet them. Falling 43 on the sand, the volunteers reported that the rescue boat could not hold any more 44 and they had to leave one man behind. Even one more passenger would have surely 45 the rescue boat and all would have been lost.
46 , the captain called for another volunteer team to 47 the survivor. Sixteen-year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his arm, crying, "please don't go. Your father 48 in a shipwreck (船只失事) 10 years ago and your elder brother, Paul, has been lost 49 for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have left."
Hans replied, "Mother, I have to go. 50 everyone said I can't go, let someone else do it? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service 51 , we all need to take our turn and do our part. Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and 52 into the night. "
Another hour passed, which seemed to Hans' mother like a century. 53 the rescue boat dashed through the fog with Hans standing up in the bow. 54 his hands, the captain called, "did you find the lost man?" 55 able to control himself, Hans excitedly cried back, "Y
es, we found him. Tell 
my mother it's my elder brother, Paul!"
A．stilled B．screamed C．stopped D．calmed
A．set about B．sent out C．came up with D．took over
A．sounded B．set C．took D．made
A．gathered B．followed C．fought D．struggled
A．nervously B．angrily C．fearfully D．happily
A．hope B．light C．expect D．try
A．promising B．hoping C．cheering D．standing
A．uncomfortable B．exhausted C．disturbed D．painful
A．villagers B．sailors C．captains D．passengers
A．pushed B．pulled C．overturned D．settled
A．Anxiously B．Strangely C．Unexpectedly D．Doubtfully
A．look after B．look for C．lookout D．look on
A．died B．pulled C．went D．interrupted
A．in the fire B．at sea C．on strike D．in the war
A．How about B．What for C．What if D．What with
A．comes B．goes C．flies D．climbs
A．appeared B．disappeared C．came D．went
A．Therefore B．Firstly C．when D．Finally
A．Making B．Keeping C．Showing D．Cupping
A．Hardly B．Only C．Seldom D．Always
Charlie and Jackie joined a wholesale company together just after graduation. They both worked very hard.
After several years, the boss made Jackie sales manager but Charlie__36_ a salesman. One day, Charlie could not _37__ it any more. He handed in his resignation letter (辞职信) to the boss and complained that the boss did not __38__ hardworking employees, but only raised those who tried to please him. He thought it was really _39___.
The boss knew that Charlie had spared no __40__ for the company all these years, but in order to help Charlie to realize the _41_ between him and Jackie, the boss
asked Charlie to do the _42_, “Go and find out if there is anyone selling watermelons in the market.” Charlie went, returned and __43__ said, “Yes.” The boss asked, “How much per kg?” Charlie went back to the market to ask and returned to __44__, $12 per kg.”
The boss told Charlie that he would ask Jackie the __45__ question. Jackie went, returned and said, “Boss, only one person selling watermelons. $12 per kg , $100 for 10 kg. He has a __46_ of 340 melons. On the table are 58 melons, and every melon weighs about 15 kg, __47__ from the South two days ago. They are fresh, red and of good_48__.”
Charlie was __49__ and he realized the difference between himself and Jackie. He decided not to __50__ but to learn from Jackie.
My dear friends, you know, a more __51__ person is more observant, thinks more and understands in __52__. For the same matter, he sees several years ahead, __53_ you see only tomorrow. The difference between a year and a day is 365 times, so how could you __54__?
Think: how far have you seen ahead in your life? How __55__ are you?
A．made B．became C．remained D．kept
A．stand B．do C．get D．put
A．enjoy B．meet C．repay D．value
A．unusual B．unfair C．careless D．selfless
A．rest B．trouble C．effect D．effort
A．competition B．relationship C．difference D．distance
A．following B．finding C．shopping D．searching
A．still B．again C．even D．only
A．offer B．answer C．remind D．repeat
A．difficult B．familiar C．same D．simple
A．total B．lot C．pile D．number
A．taken B．come C．bought D．heard
A．value B．quality C．condition D．shape
A．struck B．moved C．puzzled D．shaped
A．stay B．stop C． work D．leave
A．important B．intelligent C．successful D．hardworking
A．time B．depth C．need D．common
A．while B．though C． unless D．since
A．see B．think C．know D．win
A．hopeful B．thoughtful C．helpful D．meaningful
The annual marathon in my town usually took place in summer. My job was to 21 behind the runners in an ambulance 22 any of them needed medical attention. The driver and I were in an air-conditioned ambulance behind nearly one hundred athletes 23 to hear the sharp crack of the starting gun.
“We’re supposed to stay behind the 24 runner, so take it slowly ,” I said to the driver , Doug , as we began to creep 
forward .
“Let’s just hope all the runners are fast!” he laughed.
As they began to pace themselves, the front runners started to 25 . It was then that my 26 were drawn to the woman in blue silk running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
“Doug, look!”
We knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, but her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk , let alone run a marathon .
Doug and I watched in 27 as she slowly moved forward. We didn’t say a thing. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more.
Finally, she was the 28 runner left in sight. Tears streamed down my face as I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with amazement and even respect as she 29 forward with strong determination through the last miles.
When the 30 line came into sight, rubbishes lay everywhere and
the cheering crowds had already gone home. 31 , a man waited proudly there. He was 32 one end of a ribbon (带子) tied to a post. 33 slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering behind her.
I do not know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life –a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about 34 the other runners or winning a competition, it was about 
finishing what she had set out to do, no matter 35 . When I think things are too difficult or too time-consuming, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
A．interview B．watch C．follow D．fall
A．when B．since C．because D．in case
A．searching B．sitting C．wishing D．waiting
A．slow B．last C．wounded D．helpless
A．run B．miss C．disappear D．lose
A．attention B．mind C．eyes D．sight
A．happiness B．silence C．disappointment D．hope
A．single B．only C．last D．careful
A．pushed B．fought C．pulled D．jumped
A．close B．end C．match D．finish
A．Yet B．But C．Thus D．Therefore
A．catching B．handing C．holding D．bringing
A．He B．She C．I D．They
A．winning B．competing C．beating D．fighting
A．what B．where C．when D．why
The requirements for high school graduation have j
ust changed in my community. As a result, all students must 36 sixty hours of service learning, 37 they will not receive a diploma（文凭）. 38 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a 39 about what they have learned.
Supporters state that there are many 40 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 42 responsibility, problem-so
lving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43 service learning.
For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month. 44 there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） point out problems with the new requirement. First, they 45 that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 
46 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without 47 goes against the law.
In my view, service learning is a great way to 48 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 49 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others – the 50 to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.
A．spend B．gain C．complete D．save
A．and B．or C．but D．for
A．Subjects B．Ideas C．Procedures
A．diary B．report C．note D．notice
A．courses B．benefits C．challenges D．features
A．beyond B．about C．over D．in
A．possess B．apply C．include D．develop
A．through B．across C．of D．on
A．So B．Thus C．Since D．While
A．argue B．doubt C．overlook D．admit
A．much B．full C．less D．more
A．cost B．pay C．care D．praise
A．contribute B．lead C．attend D．belong
A．Therefore B．Besides C．but D．However
A．courage B．desire C．emotion D．spirit
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