Last night I entered a poetry competition. It was very rushed. It was the very last minute and I was . Yet I really wanted to do it. So without the of my family, I got up in front of a group of people and got ready to my poem. But I didn’t expect to .
Judges were chosen from the audience by a bouncy (有弹性的) ball thrown out into their midst (中间) to see would catch it. As it is with most , performers had 2 minutes to impress the who would then give a score from 0.0 to 10. There were five judges.
I was the person in the competition. I’m only 16 and everybody else was about 20-70. My poem really well. People liked it and I think many were impressed by my courage to on stage and perform my own work. In the end I third, but I was not disappointed. , it was only 0.3 points that separated me second place.
it was all over, I was waiting in the car park for my dad to pick me up. One of the judges came up to me and told me I had done a fantastic job. Even though many people had congratulated me, this was . The lady judge was very sincere. She said, “Here, have the , so you remember tonight”. I a smile card out for the woman thanking her for her words and the ball. She was impressed by the card but no words passed between us. It was a understanding. Words would ruin the moment.
My father beeped (鸣喇叭) from the car park so I my goodbye and got in the car, holding in my hand the bouncy ball that changed me.
A．unlucky B．uncomfortable C．unhappy D．unprepared
A．support B．suggestion C．idea D．advice
A．give B．begin C．write D．present
A．fail B．win C．cry D．lose
A．making B．dropping C．having D．leaving
A．whom B．who C．that D．whoever
A．competitions B．games C．meetings D．events
A．readers B．listeners C．audiences D．judges
A．youngest B．oldest C．tallest D．strongest
A．became B．went C．read D．sounded
A．get up B．go up C．keep up D．look up
A．chose B．wanted C．came D．had
A．Above all B．After all C．In all D．First of all
A．of B．from C．over D．with
A．While B．When C．Before D．Until
A．different B．wonderful C．surprised D．reasonable
A．prize B．poem C．experience D．ball
A．pushed B．carried C．looked D．pulled
A．good B．silent C．happy D．simple
A．nodded B．showed C．said D．expressed
As a child, I was afraid of everything. At the age of 8, I even became 1 of getting Halloween candy. 2 , on October 31, my twin brother and I went out and 3 to every house in the neighborhood. Most of the houses only had a few steps to the door. It was easy. However, when we 4 one of the bigger houses with 10 tall steps 5 to the front door, which were known to have the best candy, my fear 6 me. My brother was already up the stairs, while I stood 7 at the bottom.
It was 8 that I’d be able to climb all that way, for I was afraid that I might fall over in the dark and 9 my bag of candy. I might 10 my clothes on something. I wanted the candy, but there was no 11 I would go up those stairs to get it. I failed. I lost more than just candy. I lost my 12 .
Fear of the unknown 13 me for a long time. After six years in nursing, I was 14 with the career I had chosen. I faced a 15 : step out into the unknown or 16 the rest of my life at the bottom of those steps, never 17 the best candy.
Finally, with only $100 in my savings account, I started my own business. Whenever I would lose a client (客户), the old fears 18 . However, I’d tasted the candy, and now I don’t 19 when I face difficulties. I believe that, though 20 things can happen when we step out, worse things happen when we don’t.
A．afraid B．happy C．fond D．tired
A．Hardly B．Normally C．Certainly D．Approximately
A．pointed B．rushed C．moved D．traveled
A．knocked B．escaped C．reached D．entered
A．pointing B．belonging C．opening D．leading
A．encouraged B．spread C．prevented D．attracted
A．slightly B．frozen C．calmly D．happily
A．unlikely B．unlucky C．possible D．pitiful
A．fall B．drop C．forget D．lose
A．bury B．break C．tear D．catch
A．way B．need C．doubt D．wonder
A．bag B．life C．way D．confidence
A．amused B．controlled C．helped D．ruined
A．excited B．concerned C．impressive D．unsatisfied
A．difficulty B．cause C．fear D．choice
A．save B．spend C．change D．escape
A．presenting B．buying C．making D．tasting
A．disappeared B．warned C．returned D．reminded
A．fear B．cry C．fail D．complain
A．big B．fortunate C．bad D．small
Mother used to ask me what the most important part of the body is. Through the years I would 1 at the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought 2 very important to us, so I said, “My ears, mum.” She said, “No, many people are 3 . But think about it and I’ll ask you again.”
Since making my first 4 , I had often thought over the question. So the next time I told her, “Mum, it must be our eyes.” She said, “You are 5 fast, but the answer isn’t correct because there are blind people.”
6 the years, mother asked me a couple more 7 and always her response was, “No, but you are getting 8 , dear.” Last year, my Grandpa 9 . Everybody was heartbroken, crying. When it was our __10 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa, Mum asked me, “Do you know the important body part yet, my dear?”
I was 11 when she was asking me. I always thought this was a 12__ between us. She saw the __13 look on my face and told me “This question’s very important. It shows you have really 14 your life.” I saw her eyes full of tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your 15 .” I asked, “Is it because they hold up your head?” she replied, “No, it is 16 on them a crying friend or a loved one can __17 their head. I hope you’ll have a shoulder to cry 18 when you need it.”
Then and there I understood the most important body part is not a 19 one. It is being sympathetic(同情的) to the pain of 20 .
A．guess B．believe C．doubt D．notice
A．love B．health C．sight D．sound
A．blind B．invisible C．deaf D．thoughtful
A．discovery B．decision C．advice D．attempt
A．thinking B．learning C．growing D．changing
A．Over B．Till C．Beyond D．Before
A．times B．things C．questions D．ways
A．stronger B．taller C．nicer D．smarter
A．left out B．got ill C．passed away D．got wounded
A．turn B．duty C．pity D．chance
A．satisfied B．shocked C．interested D．excited
A．test B．secret C．match D．game
A．worried B．regretted C．puzzled D．pained
A．lived B．found C．disliked D．enjoyed
A．feet B．shoulders C．hands D．hair
A．how B．why C．because D．whether
A．put B．carry C．leave D．rest
A．on B．by C．above D．for
A．valuable B．selfish C．useful D．precious
A．Grandpa B．the deaf C．others D．the blind
My little son Logan had cerebral palsy(脑瘫). I should thank Tri-North Buiders, in which I was working, for 36 him. Four years ago, Tri-North Buiders 37 a daycare center called Little Buiders Day School. Little Buiders had 10 38 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years, with three full-time teachers and a part-time teacher 39 there. All the four teachers helped Logan with his daily 40 , including feeding, walking and playing.
41 Logan couldn’t speak, the teachers 42 with him through pictures. Logan was then 43 in all activities, such as art projects, plays, field trips, ect . Many things were centered 44 Logan.
Later, when Logan recovered to be almost like a 45 child and was preparing for his transition（过渡，转变）to the public school, the daycare workers worked with the school to ensure a(n) 46 transition. Not only was Logan 47 by the school, but the non-disabled children there were not surprised by Logan’s special 48 , which made Little Builders a perfect place to help today’s children 49 people like Logan.
I used to spend a lot of time in the daycare center. When Logan first began to learn to eat, he 50 ate with me or his father around . It was not 51 for me to carry Logan about while feeding him. I know that Logan would not be doing as 52 as he does now if not 53 Tri-North Buiders Company. In a world of making money at all __54 _, I think you should know about the company making a(n) 55
A．keeping up with B．taking care of C．making use of D．keeping in touch with
A．wanted B．produced C．opened D．made
A．teachers B．children C．nurses D．cleaners
A．helping out B．showing off C．staying up D．looking out
A．service B．interests C．responsibilities D．activities
A．Although B．Once C．When D．If
A．taught B．discussed C．argued D．communicated
A．included B．refused C．prevented D．examined
A．beside B．around C．in D．towards
A．wise B．naughty C．normal D．tall
A．useful B．successful C．perfect D．important
A．introduced B．changed C．accepted D．cheered
A．ideas B．words C．noises D．needs
A．think highly of B．prepare for C．get along with D．make fun of
A．never B．sometimes C．hardly D．only
A．strange B．common C．fair D．necessary
A．carefully B．quietly C．well D．hard
A．to B．at C．of D．for
A．ways B．costs C．means D．sides
A．difference B．decision C．agreement D．plan
There is a virtue (美德)in China－Respecting the 36 and care for the young”. About the above two aspects, we will discuss the former one in this passage.
Why should we 37 the old? because they are ahead of us in age, in wisdom and in experience. Our elders have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us 38 everything to their kindness and love.
When we show them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or 39 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 40 our own love and gratitude to them. 41 , elders have also been through all the years you are 42 and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is 43 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always 44 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 45 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 46 .
With changing times and 47 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should 48 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 49 their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 50 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 51 to give up their places to older people. This is not a 52 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 53 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 54 disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become 55 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
A．grandpas B．friends C．fathers D．old
A．look forward B．contribute C．loved D．respect
A．exhibit B．owe C．explain D．point
A．accepting B．showing C．devoting D．greeting
A．describing B．expressing C．sending D．suggesting
A．Though B．Besides C．Therefore D．However
A．going through B．experiencing with C．suffering from D．worrying out
A．possibly B．maybe C．likely D．probably
A．disagreed B．quarreled C．liked D．dealt
A．society B．company C．community D．school
A．fact B．experience C．emotion D．information
A．environmental B．especially C．cultural D．good
A．indifferently B．quickly C．silently D．quietly
A．raise B．rise C．rouse D．arise
A．give in B．get out C．send out D．give up
A．forced B．expected C．needed D．reminded
A．question B．doubt C．wonder D．challenge
A．suffering B．discomfort C．trouble D．upset
A．slight B．light C．heavy D．serious
A．wander B．living C．aware D．sensitive
My name is Nick Vujicic, an Australian who was born without any limbs（四肢）. In recent years one of my most __1 __videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, __2 ___hugs from all fields of great people.
All in all, those are pretty ordinary __3 __that just about anyone can do, right? So _4 _do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are __5 _to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I’m living __6 __I had no limits.
People often think someone __7 __a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy. But I’d like to __8 __them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life
Among the hundreds of __9 _on that video, here’s one typical remark:“Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel __10 _for myself sometimes －or feel not funny enough, or whatever. How can I __11 __think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?”
I found happiness when I realized that imperfect __12 _I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic. I’m designed __13 _God’s plan. That’s not to say that there isn’t __14 for improvement. I’m always trying to be better so I can better __15 _the world!
I do believe my life has no __16 _. I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be. As we __17 _our journey together, please take a moment to __18 _about any limitations you’ve placed on your life. Now think about what __19 _would be like to be __20 _of those limitations. What would your life be if anything were possible?
A．disappointing B．unforgettable C．popular D．useful
A．receiving B．collecting C．returning D．gathering
A．sports B．activities C．affairs D．wonders
A．how B．what C．when D．why
A．drawn B．expected C．required D．ordered
A．even though B．in case C．as though D．if only
A．of B．from C．in D．with
A．advise B．greet C．surprise D．please
A．comments B．pictures C．replies D．statements
A．nervous B．sorry C．eager D．desperate
A．still B．ever C．also D．even
A．if B．as C．while D．although
A．according to B．thanks to C．owing to D．up to
A．stage B．area C．place D．room
A．protect B．rescue C．serve D．reserve
A．challenges B．limits C．doubts D．endings
A．finish B．continue C．start D．stop
A．worry B．think C．care D．talk
A．we B．one C．it D．you
A．free B．short C．aware D．fond
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