Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world. Sea turtles are the___36____ of the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and ___37___ 1,500 pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemp’s-Ridley, can ___38___ to 28 inches long and weigh almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to___39___ in your hand. It is difficult to find population numbers for sea turtles because they do not___40____ shore once they hatch and reach the ocean, which makes it hard to ___41___ them. Sea turtles___42___ in the water because they are safer there. They cannot___43___ their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells __44___ other animals that want to eat them. They need to move quickly to stay safe.
When the weather ___45___ warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to___46___ their eggs on the beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most___47____ turtles spend part of the time in water___48___ part of the time on land. It is easy to understand___49____ sea turtles stay in the water. Their___50___ to swim is greater than their ability to walk. Their heavy bodies and unusual feet make it hard for them to ___51___ on land. They are better___52___ for life in the water. They are well suited for life in the sea because of__53___ their bodies are made.
The way their feet are made helps sea turtles swim very quickly. Their feet look like long __54___. When they swim, they flap their feet like a bird flaps its wings. This ___55___ way of swimming benefits sea turtles. It allows them to escape from their enemies.
A．dwarfs B．giants C．mammals D．ancestors
A．measure B．weigh C．sell D．sound
A．grow up B．bring up C．take up D．go up
A．suit B．fit C．match D．seize
A．go to B．turn to C．back to D．return to
A．keep up with B．keep track of C．keep in touch with D．keep to
A．swim B．hide C．sleep D．stay
A．push B．draw C．drag D．pull
A．away B．from C．for D．to
A．becomes B．turns C．changes D．leads
A．lay B．lie C．laid D．lain
A．the other B．another C．other D．others’
A．but B．and C．or D．so
A．when B．where C．why D．as
A．technique B．talent C．ability D．opportunity
A．walk B．travel C．wander D．play
A．adopted B．adapted C．adequate D．admitted
A．the way B．the manner C．the method D．the shape
A．paddles B．sticks C．wings D．tails
A．abnormal B．unusual C．ordinary D．unbelievable
The Best Holiday
I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily. 36 to buy a mountain bike, she’d been saving her pocket money all year, as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.
By Thanksgiving , she had collected only $49. I said, “ You 37 have your pick from my bicycle 38 ”. “Thanks, Daddy. But your bikes are so old. ” She was right. All my girls’ bikes were 1950s models, not the kind a kid today would 39 choose.
As Christmas 40 near, Emily and I went bike shopping . As we left one store, she 41 a Salvation Army volunteer standing next to a big pot. “Can we give something, Daddy?” She asked. “Sorry, Em, I’m out of 42 . ”
Throughout December, Emily continued to work hard. Then one day, she made a 43 announcement. “You know all the money I’ve been saving?” she said hesitantly. “I’m going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily handed her total savings of $58 to a volunteer who was really very 44 .
45 by Emily’s selflessness, I decided to contribute 46 of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children. 47 I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow. Should I contribute two? No, one would be enough. But I couldn’t 48 the feeling that I should give a second bike. When I later 49 the bikes, the car dealer said, “You’re making two kids very 50 , sir . Here are your tickets. For each bicycle contributed, we’re 51 away one chance to win a girl’s mountain bike. ”
Why wasn’t I surprised when that second ticket proved to be the 52 ? I like to think it was God’s way of 53 a little girl for a sacrifice 54 her year--while giving her dad a lesson in the 55 .
A．Promised B．Amazed C．Determined D．Organized
A．need B．should C．must D．can
A．collection B．contribution C．shop D．club
A．seldom B．likely C．slightly D．merely
A．drew B．became C．went D．pulled
A．observed B．sensed C．watched D．noticed
A．work B．charge C．time D．change
A．disappointing B．surprising C．formal D．public
A．agreeable B．hopeful C．thankful D．pitiful
A．Moved B．Shocked C．Persuaded D．Demanded
A．one B．some C．two D．any
A．While B．As C．Because D．Though
A．express B．describe C．explain D．shake
A．returned B．delivered C．chose D．shared
A．sweet B．healthy C．happy D．fair
A．putting B．giving C．storing D．signing
A．present B．harvest C．winner D．chance
A．greeting B．praising C．sheltering D．rewarding
A．under B．before C．beyond D．within
A．process B．project C．struggle D．communication
Ena was very pretty and kind. ____41____, when she woke up and stretched(伸展) her arms above her head one day she felt a bald patch in her hair. Then she ___42____ lots of hair on her pillow. Over the next few months her hair continued to ___43 ___. Ena felt shock and sad. And ___44____ she lost all her hair and she hated being ___45___. She was angry with her body and she was ___46___ that people might laugh at her at school.
But then, Ena had a wonderful day on January 9th! It was her birthday and she got a(n) ___47___ present---- a wig(假发)！Trying on the wig made Ena feel very happy. She felt ___48____ again. The first Ena went to school, people asked why her ___49___ was different, and whether she had a wig on. Ena replied, “No.” She was worried because did notice the ___50___ and she was anxious that someone might try to ___51____ her wig off.
Then her classmates got used to it and stopped asking her questions. But as time went by, she began to feel that the ___52___ she kept about her hair was too big and making her feel ___53___. She wanted to share it with her. So, one Friday, Ena went to the front of the classroom, and she told everyone ___54___, “I have a wig on.” She told them about her ___55___-----alopecia(秃头症) and ___56____ that all her hair had fallen out, including her eyelashes and eyebrows. Everybody’ eyes widened and some people put their hands up to their faces when Ena took her wig off. They listened to her story ____57___, sitting very quietly, and when Ena finished, everybody clapped. And they started to say ___58___ things while Ena passed the wig around for everyone to touch. Finally, the whole class and the head teacher ___59___ Ena to do her lessons without her wig on.
It’s not ___60____ having no hair, and Ena has positive days as well as other days when it is hard. However, she always remembers what her teacher told her, “It doesn’t matter that you don’t have hair; you’re still the same person inside.”
A．Moreover B．Therefore C．However D．Otherwise
A．noticed B．observed C．checked D．expected
A．fall out B．pull out C．drop out D．come out
A．possibly B．suddenly C．immediately D．finally
A．unique B．active C．different D．positive
A．shocked B．concerned C．unsatisfied D．disappointed
A．special B．exact C．similar D．valuable
A．successful B．helpful C．new D．tired
A．appearance B．emotion C．dress D．hair
A．difference B．importance C．confidence D．patience
A．put B．set C．take D．get
A．problem B．secret C．decision D．plan
A．curious B．proud C．awkward D．lonely
A．certainly B．bravely C．actually D．carefully
A．pressure B．hardship C．position D．condition
A．reported B．excused C．explained D．complained
A．in order B．in need C．in surprise D．in placed
A．strange B．cheerful C．lucky D．guilty
A．ordered B．permitted C．required D．encouraged
When I was nine, my family and some friends took a trip. During the trip some members of the group felt 41 , so we stopped at a small stand (摊位). Everyone lined up to buy their food.
42 , after I finished eating, I was still a little hungry and wanted some 43 . Soon I was sure my parents wouldn’t 44 me any candy. "I have to think of a plan," I thought. Then an old lady 45 to buy something she wanted, and would have to get back in line. I knew what I could do. So I rushed to her and volunteered my 46 . She 47 and gave me a $20 bill to get some chips.
When I reached the stand, I found 48 from our group was around. Then I spent the 49 $20 buying the candy. I thought 50 , "I have almost bought all the candy for the next century!" But then, I 51 I should explain to the old lady why I bought no chips and where the whole bill had gone. 52 , an idea occurred to me. So I shouted, "I was robbed!" Upon 53 this, the old lady rushed to me to see if I 54 any harm. However, my parents just stayed behind, without any 55 . With so much candy being found in my bag, they knew I was 56 ! When my daddy stared at me angrily, I knew I had to tell the 57 . As a result, I was blamed and had to apologize to the old lady for my 58 action. Later, I had to work during the whole summer holiday to 59 the old lady back that $20. From this 60 , I learned a lesson. I also promised that I would never do it again in the future.
A．hungry B．angry C．bored D．worried
A．Therefore B．Besides C．However D．Though
A．juice B．candy C．money D．chips
A．buy B．lend C．leave D．show
A．refused B．remembered C．promised D．forgot
A．opinion B．service C．dream D．decision
A．argued B．agreed C．considered D．doubted
A．nobody B．somebody C．everybody D．anybody
A．whole B．major C．certain D．actual
A．fearfully B．regretfully C．excitedly D．carefully
A．hoped B．realized C．discovered D．understood
A．Gradually B．Immediately C．Suddenly D．Slowly
A．watching B．telling C．finding D．hearing
A．made B．received C．meant D．accepted
A．words B．thoughts C．expressions D．actions
A．explaining B．joking C．lying D．stealing
A．condition B．truth C．situation D．case
A．humorous B．generous C．dishonest D．dangerous
A．offer B．afford C．pass D．pay
A．experiment B．example C．punishment D．experience
December 24 arrived along with a heavy snow. It was my first Christmas Eve without my mother, and the day’s usual 36 had disappeared.
The telephone rang. I 37 it and went to my bedroom to bury the continuous 38 , knowing it must be my friend Rebecca calling. How could I be 39 ? I wanted to be left 40 .
My heart felt as 41 as the falling snow. 42 can I stop missing my mother?
I 43 the window. Seeing Rebecca’s car parked out front, I went back to my bed and drew the covers over my head.
“Lucy!” she shouted. “I know you’re in there. Answer the door!”
“Leave me alone!” I 44 back. I heard paper rustling(沙沙作响) as she slid 45 under the door.
“Merry Christmas, ” she called out.
Not answering the 46 made me even 47. It wasn’t fair to my best friend. Her father and sister 48 in a car accident when she was eight years old. 49 , her mother had to return to 50 , and Rebecca was left to look after herself.
When she left, I carried the small package, sat down and 51 it. Inside was a golden pen and a journal. When I opened the journal’s front cover, out fell a bookmark with a(n) 52 written on it:
Dear Lucy,
My words won’t heal（治愈）the 53 . But your own words can.
Love,
Rebecca
As I stared at the journal’s blank pages, a single tear fell on the page which quickly absorbed it.
That night, I 54 the phone and dialed her number.
“Looks like the snow is melting(融化), ” I said. “Spring was just ___55____the corner.”
A．excitement B．disappointment C．fright D．pity
A．answered B．covered C．picked D．ignored
A．pleasure B．puzzled C．sadness D．interest
A．regretful B．joyful C．comfortable D．careful
A．alive B．active C．alone D．crazy
A．light B．white C．heavy D．clear
A．Why B．Where C．Whether D．How
A．looked through B．looked into C．looked out D．looked up
A．brought B．shouted C．took D．turned
A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing
A．phone B．question C．letter D．door
A．more helpful B．more attractive C．worse D．better
A．survived B．escaped C．lived D．died
A．As a whole B．As a result C．In all D．In general
A．work B．wash C．repair D．learn
A．closed B．folded C．opened D．painted
A．article B．poem C．notice D．message
A．failure B．pain C．wish D．shame
A．picked up B．picked out C．pushed back D．put away
A．around B．over C．on D．at
John was waiting for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the rose. Thirteen months ago, in a Florida library he took a book off the ___36___and found himself interested in the notes in the margin. The soft handwriting ___37___a thoughtful soul and insightful mind.
In front of the book, he ___38___the previous owner’s name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he ___39___her address. He wrote her a letter ___40___himself and inviting her to correspond.
During the next year and one-month the two grew to know each other ___41___the mail. A Romance was budding. John requested a（an） ___42___, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn’t matter what she looked like. Later they ___43___their first meeting—7：00 pm at Grand Central Station in New York
“You’ll ___44___me, ”she wrote, “by the red rose I’ll be wearing on my lapel. ”So at 7：00 he was in the ___45___looking for the girl with the red rose.
A young woman in a green suit was coming toward him, her ___46___long and slim and her eyes were blue as flowers. Almost ___47___he made one step closer to her, and just at this moment he saw Hollis Maynell—a woman well past 40. The girl was walking quickly away. He felt as though he split in two, so keen was his ___48___to follow her, and yet so deep was his longing for the woman whose ___49___had truly companioned him and upheld his own.
He did not ___50___. He squared his shoulders and said, “I’m John, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me；may I take you to ___51___?”
The woman smiled. “I don’t know what this is about, son, ”she answered, “but the young lady in the green suit ___52___me to wear this rose on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I ___53___tell you that she is waiting for you in the ___54___across the street. She said it was some kind of ___55___!”
It’s not difficult to admire Miss Maynell’s wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in it’s response to the unattractive.
A．exhibition B．shelf C．figure D．diagram
A．represented B．refreshed C．replaced D．rejected
A．transformed B．conveyed C．observed D．discovered
A．located B．expressed C．settled D．evaluated
A．explaining B．introducing C．appointing D．predicting
A．by B．on C．beyond D．through
A．photograph B．E-mail C．measurement D．document
A．separate B．scheduled C．strengthen D．possessed
A．recognize B．witness C．advocate D．tolerate
A．library B．station C．downtown D．square
A．shadow B．shoulder C．appearance D．figure
A．randomly B．mentally C．uncontrollably D．ridiculously
A．desire B．dream C．attempt D．determination
A．carefulness B．wealth C．expectation D．spirit
A．hesitate B．guarantee C．submit D．hurry
A．theatre B．dinner C．shopping D．service
A．advised B．applied C．begged D．required
A．should B．would C．may D．must
A．balcony B．restaurant C．corner D．department
A．patience B．experiment C．test D．decision
One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk．She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods before she realized that she was lost．
Sitting on a rock and __41 what to do, she began crying．After a while, she__42__ to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes．When it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house．She opened the door and __43__ stepped in．Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out of the door and back to the __44__．Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a __45_．
The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home．Laddy __46__ that his mistrees（女主人）was in danger．He jumped through a window, breaking the glass．He looked in the fields．But he couldn’t find his mistress anywhere．However, from the ground came a __47__ scent (气味) as he lowered his head．He __48__ the scent and walked across the grassland．Barking loudly into the air, the dog _49__ through the woods until he found the __50_．But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods．Much to his __51__ , he saw his mistress’ blue shirt in the distance．He jumped over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was __52__．
When she opened her eyes and 53 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 54 me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times．Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 55 ．That night Laddy had a heror’s supper: a huge meal of steak
A．forgetting B．wondering C．remembering D．regretting
A．preferred B．expected C．failed D．decided
A．cautiously B．carelessly C．hopelessly D．unwillingly
A．trees B．bushes C．woods D．grasses
A．stream B．rock C．tree D．house
A．found B．heard C．sensed D．smelt
A．terrible B．strange C．pleasant D．familiar
A．missed B．discovered C．followed D．ignored
A．searched B．wandered C．looked D．travelled
A．window B．girl C．house D．hero
A．satisfaction B．delight C．disappointment D．embarrassment
A．awake B．abandoned C．available D．asleep
A．spotted B．watched C．observed D．saw
A．rescued B．disturbed C．comforted D．scared
A．pain B．shock C．relief D．sorrow
Diana Velex does everything with maximum effort — and at maximum speed. That 41 learning a new language, completing two certificates and opening a store.
When arriving in Canada in 2008, she had one 42 : to have what she had back home in Colombia. “I didn’t want to 43 what I do, like so many who come to a new country.” she said. “I 44 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 45 myself properly.”
Diana quickly realize that making her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 46 meant going to school to get the 47 education and certification. “My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 48 in my abilities. But I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 49 how to do things in Canada. It was like having to 50 all over again,” said Diana.
51 , she found just the help she needed for relaunch（重新开张） 52 continuing education at George Brown College. She began taking 53 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the image Consulting Certificate in May 2009. 54 Diana met with the language barrier, she was always going 55 while at college.
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements. Within two years after her 56 in Canada, Diana at last achieved her 57 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Center．She was on the fast-track to 58 .
Looking back, Diana, a fashion designer, 59 her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and 60 the efforts she made. Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing.
A．requires B．encourages C．includes D．advises
A．goal B．memory C．choice D．problem
A．continue B．choose C．change D．lose
A．demanded B．decided C．agreed D．hesitated
A．teach B．prepare C．enjoy D．persuade
A．reality B．fact C．challenge D．wonder
A．physical B．private C．primary D．necessary
A．pressure B．judgement C．influence D．confidence
A．put away B．depend on C．learn about D．look into
A．advance B．start C．suffer D．work
A．Naturally B．Gradually C．Luckily D．Clearly
A．through B．for C．before D．with
A．notes B．responsibilities C．chances D．courses
A．Though B．As C．Since D．Once
A．around B．back C．ahead D．out
A．adventure B．arrival C．performance D．journey
A．original B．common C．another D．distant
A．success B．wealth C．glory D．happiness
A．adds B．connects C．devotes D．owes
A．after all B．above all C．at least D．at first
One cold night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco．There I was walking home around one o’clock in the morning after a 31 practice at the theatre. With the opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines by heart. I was having 32 handling my part-time job at the bank in the daytime and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about 33 both acting and San Francisco. I had 34 too much of city life.
As I walked down the 35 streets under the tall buildings, I felt very small and cold, so I began 36 both to keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers. Very few people were still out 37 a few homeless people under blankets.
About a block from my 38 , I heard a sound behind me. I 39 quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me 40 so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I 41 what the noise had been. It had been my wallet 42 to the sidewalk.
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk 43 for 15 minutes, my wallet was 44 to be found.
Just as I was about to quit the 45 , I heard the garbage truck stop to the sidewalk next to 46 . When a voice came from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened and out jumped a small blonde(金发碧眼的) man with an 47 look in his eyes. “Is this 48 you’re looking for?” He asked, holding up something like a wallet.
It was already 3 a.m. by the time I got into bed. I couldn’t get much sleep, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some 49 of city life. I realized the city couldn’t be a bad place 50 people were willing to help each other.
A．comfortable B．serious C．tiresome D．fortunate
A．comfort B．desire C．pain D．trouble
A．setting up B．giving up C．holding up D．picking up
A．expected B．changed C．controlled D．possessed
A．deserted B．crowded C．blank D．narrow
A．running B．jumping C．moving D．marching
A．towards B．except C．including D．between
A．bank B．theatre C．apartment D．office
A．stood B．walked C．turned D．left
A．satisfied B．confused C．frightened D．annoyed
A．turn out B．figure out C．give out D．pull out
A．belonging B．adding C．sticking D．falling
A．gratefully B．anxiously C．skillfully D．delightedly
A．nowhere B．anywhere C．everywhere D．somewhere
A．instruction B．training C．search D．acting
A．it B．him C．someone D．me
A．amused B．unpleasant C．uneasy D．embarrassed
A．what B．who C．whichever D．whomever
A．production B．judgment C．friendship D．appreciation
A．as soon as B．as long as C．as far as D．as well as
With a determined(坚定的) look on his face, Chicago’s Michael McCarthy held on to the banister(扶手) and climbed to the top of the Willis Tower not long ago. The Tower stands 1,451 feet(442 meters) tall, the 21 building in the US.
As he got to the last step, McCarthy 22 fell down, but that didn’t stop him. The 14-year-old boy finally finished climbing the 2,109 steps and arrived at the top, where he 23 cheers from many people.
“I just want to show people that 24 a kid with no legs can do it, anyone can do it,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy, who was born without legs, has to wear prosthetic legs(假肢) and use a stick to walk. But McCarthy has a strong 25 . He believes having a disability(残疾) shouldn’t stop anyone 26 achieving his or her success.
He has been in a special school 27 he was four. When he decided to climb the Willis Tower, his teacher, Jeff Kohn, was 28 by his determination(决心) and offered to help train him. They 29 more than ten hours practicing climbing stairs and keeping balance with the prosthetics and sticks on the steps every day. “ 30 seems that he never knows how difficult it is. 31 I was so tired that I asked him to rest for a day,”said Kohn. “But he said he was still full of energy and wanted more 32 .”
Kohn always walked with McCarthy for the climb. “I 33 the last 10 floors, he went faster,” said Kohn. “He’s the most craven sportsman I’ve ever trained.”
McCarthy said he was 34 of himself and that the tower now holds special meaning. “When I’m older, I’ll 35 to the building and say ‘Look at this building I climbed’,” he said. A. largest B. highest C. earliest
A. seldom B. hardly C. almost
A. enjoyed B. needed C. made
A. while B. though C. if
A. heart B. hope C. body
A. by B. for C. from
A. as B. since C. until
A. pleased B. beaten C. moved
A. used B. spent C. took
A. Here B. There C. It
A. However B. Sometimes C. Then
A. friends B. helpers C. exercise
A. tried B. saw C. did
A. thinking B. talking C. proud
A. point B. go C. turn
A teacher let her class play a game. The teacher 36 each child to bring a bag 37 a few potatoes. Each potato will be 38 a name of the person that the child 39 , so the number of potatoes that a child will put into his/her bag will 40 the number of people the child hates.
Some children had two potatoes; some had three and others had up to 41 potatoes. The teacher then told the children to 42 the bag wherever they go for a 43 .
44 the days went by, the children started to 45 because of the unpleasant smell coming from the rotten(腐烂) potatoes. And the students with five potatoes also had to carry 46 bags.
After a week, the teacher asked, “How did you feel？”the children started complaining(抱怨)about the 47 they had to 48 . When they had to carry the heavy and 49 potatoes everywhere they went.
Then the teacher said, “This is the 50 where you carry your hate for somebody 51 your heart. The smell of hate will 52 your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot 53 the smell of rotten potatoes for just one week, can you imagine 54 it is like to have the smell of hate in your heart for your 55 .
A．warned B．liked C．told D．preferred
A．containing B．putting C．covering D．included
A．called B．given C．used D．offered
A．missed B．hates C．likes D．appreciated
A．depend on B．decide on C．set down D．write down
A．six B．two C．ten D．five
A．bring B．wash C．carry D．take
A．week B．day C．month D．holiday
A．After B．Until C．Before D．As
A．cry B．complain C．laugh D．disagree
A．heavier B．lighter C．bigger D．older
A．happiness B．joy C．trouble D．sadness
A．get along B．go over C．be settled D．go through
A．funny B．smelly C．tasty D．dusty
A．situation B．view C．expression D．sign
A．without B．outside C．with D．inside
A．injure B．keep C．pollute D．protect
A．like B．bear C．escape D．throw
A．whom B．how C．which D．what
A．youth B．school life C．lifetime D．childhood
At the time my son was born in 1956, I shared a hospital room with a young woman who bore a boy on the same day. Partly because my parents 46 a shop selling flowers, the room was soon 47 with the lovely scent of roses.
As the seventh floral arrangement was 48 , I was beginning to feel 49 , for no flowers had arrived for my roommate, Ann. She sat on the edge of her bed and leaned forward to admire the 50 bouquet. She was a pretty young woman, yet there was something about her large, brown eyes that made me think she had known too much 51 , too much sadness for one so young. I had the feeling she had always had to admire someone else’ 52 .
“I’m enjoying every 53 of this”, she said as though she had read my 54 and was trying to reassure me. “Wasn’t I the lucky one to get you for a 55 ？”
I still felt uncomfortable, however. 56 there were some magic button I could push to 57 the sadness in her eyes. Well, I thought, at least,I can see that she has some flowers. When my mother and father came to see me that day, I asked them to send 58 some.
The flowers arrived just 59 Ann and I were finishing supper.
“More flowers for you,” she said, 60 .
“No, not this time,” I said, looking at the 61 “These are for you.”
Ann stared at the blossoms a long time, not saying anything. She ran her 62 across the pale blue bouquets and 63 touched each of the sweet roses as though trying to engrave（刻画） them on her 64 .
“How can I ever thank you” she said softly.
I was almost embarrassed. It was such a little 65 on my part.
A．attended B．owed C．absorbed D．owned
A．full B．filled C．crowd D．involved
A．brought out B．brought up C．brought down D．brought in
A．convenient B．enjoyable C．attractive D．uncomfortable
A．newest B．last C．latest D．largest
A．struggling B．admiring C．delighting D．thrilling
A．bouquets B．shops C．family D．money
A．minute B．day C．week D．month
A．ideas B．opinions C．thoughts D．dreams
A．friend B．sister C．roommate D．colleague
A．Before long B．Long before C．If only D．Only if
A．take apart B．take away C．take out D．take in
A．her B．him C．them D．us
A．when B．while C．as D．before
A．wondering B．assisting C．laughing D．explaining
A．basket B．floor C．window D．card
A．mouth B．fingers C．face D．eyes
A．delightedly B．instantly C．curiously D．lightly
A．friendship B．memory C．feeling D．description
A．sympathy B．kindness C．emotion D．mercy
It’s certain that the following tale is a nice example that can teach us a good lesson. One day, a young man 36 begged from door to door along the street. 37 an old wallet in hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining about his bad 38 and kept wondering why those who had so much money were never 39 and were always desiring more.
“As for me, if I had only enough to eat and to wear, I would not want anything more."
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune 40 the beggar among the crowd and approached him, greeting, “Hi, young man, I have wished to 41 you for a long time. If you open your wallet, I will pour my gold into it. But keep in mind that I will do that only on this 42 : All that falls into the wallet will be pure gold belonging to you; but every piece falling upon the ground 43 become dust, worth nothing. Are you clear?”
“I see. Now I’m ready. ” said the beggar with confidence.
“Then you should 44 ! It’s obvious that your wallet is a/an 45 one, so don’t load it too heavily,” said the Goddess Fortune.
The excited beggar could hardly 46 to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet, and a 47 of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet became heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough? Isn’t it cracking? Will your wallet strong enough for more?” warned the Goddess.
“Never 48 .It’s still strong enough now” replied the beggar firmly.
The wallet was filled with so many coins that the beggar’s hands began to 49 . “Ah, if only the golden stream would 50 forever! Just a little more,” said the beggar, “ 51 just a handful or two.”
“There! It’s full. The wallet will 52 .” warned the Goddess again, but the beggar insisted, “ I know it will 53 a little more, just a little more.”
One more piece was added and the wallet split. The 54 fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar had now 55 but his broken wallet.
A．in debt B．in rags C．in danger D．in trouble
A．Picking B．Gathering C．Winning D．Holding
A．clothes B．wallet C．fortune D．chance
A．relaxed B．disappointed C．worried D．satisfied
A．admitted B．seized C．realized D．spotted
A．help B．forgive C．praise D．comfort
A．occasion B．condition C．situation D．suggestion
A．shall B．would C．should D．might
A．look down B．look after C．look up D．look out
A．small B．worn C．empty D．full
A．stand B．think C．breathe D．wait
A．stream B．piece C．pair D．variety
A．ask B．request C．insist D．fear
A．spread B．shake C．loose D．close
A．pour B．end C．dry D．freeze
A．take B．lend C．add D．send
A．flow B．change C．disappear D．burst
A．attract B．hold C．include D．permit
A．present B．food C．treasure D．metal
A．nothing B．anything C．everything D．something
One morning Raman, a true master of the art of archery(箭术), invited his favorite student to watch a display of his skill. The student had 36 this more than a hundred times before, but he still obeyed his 37 .
Together, they went into a nearby wood and reached a tall 38 . Raman picked a rose flower and 39 it on one of the branches of the tree. He 40 opened his bag and took out three objects: his 41 , an arrow and a white handkerchief.
Raman stood one hundred paces from the spot where he had placed the 42 . Facing his target, he 43 his student to blindfold(蒙住眼睛) him with the handkerchief. The student did as his teacher 44 .
“How often have you seen me practice the sport of archery?” Raman asked him 45 .
“Every day,” replied his student. “And you have 46 managed to hit the rose from three hundred paces away.”
With his eyes covered by the 47 , Raman placed his feet firmly on the ground and 48 the bowstring(弓弦) with all his strength. Aiming at the rose on the 49 , he let the arrow fly. The arrow whistled through the air, 50 it did not even hit the tree, missing the target by a few meters.
“Did I 51 it?” said Raman, removing the handkerchief from his eyes.
“No, you missed 52 ,” replied the student. “I thought you were going to 53 me the power of thought and your ability to perform magic.”
“I have 54 taught you the most important lesson about the power of thought.” replied Raman. “When you 55 something, concentrate only on that: No one will ever hit a target they cannot see.”
A．thought B．seen C．heard D．felt
A．teacher B．boss C．father D．monitor
A．wall B．tree C．pole D．house
A．buried B．educated C．signed D．placed
A．first B．now C．then D．finally
A．bow B．hammer C．apple D．knife
A．arrow B．shoe C．flower D．bag
A．advised B．expected C．encouraged D．asked
A．planned B．imagined C．requested D．promised
A．angrily B．calmly C．disappointedly D．sadly
A．never B．almost C．always D．also
A．cloth B．handkerchief C．paper D．leaf
A．drew back B．brought up C．held back D．took off
A．ground B．branch C．tip D．root
A．and B．for C．so D．but
A．touch B．learn C．miss D．hit
A．completely B．suddenly C．quickly D．carefully
A．show B．give C．offer D．lend
A．again B．even C．just D．seldom
A．buy B．find C．notice D．want
That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother 36 me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it. On this particular morning, ___37___,I felt like getting up early.
I stood by my window overlooking the ___38___, having nothing better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something ___39___ in life.
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I ___40___ an old man on a bicycle with a bucket on its ___41___ and a basket rags and bottles on its back-carriage. He ___42___ from one car to another, washing and cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already ___43___ washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning.
Several thoughts ___44___my mind as I watched him work. He wasn’t well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) ___45___ T-shirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern ___46___would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed___47___ with life. There he was, working hard at his small business, ___48___ at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then ___49___ elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.
There was a noticeable touch of___50___ in the way he seemed to be doing things— ___51___the windscreen (挡风玻璃), then standing back to admire it; scrubbing (擦净) the wheels and ___52___, standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.
It was a ___53___ to learn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a ___54___if one has good health and is willing to work hard. For a while I felt ___55__ of myself. Young as I am—just sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared above the horizon.
A．forces B．allows C．causes D．forbids
A．otherwise B．therefore C．however D．besides
A．parking lot B．bus stop C．school D．market
A．interesting B．surprising C．awful D．useful
A．noticed B．recognized C．called D．assisted
A．back B．handle C．wheel D．seat
A．searched B．left C．moved D．wandered
A．stopped B．started C．intended D．finished
A．crossed B．slipped C．disturbed D．inspired
A．attractive B．shiny C．simple D．expensive
A．repairmen B．businessmen C．drivers D．cyclists
A．busy B．content C．careful D．bored
A．waving B．looking C．laughing D．pointing
A．about B．for C．with D．like
A．worry B．respect C．sympathy D．pride
A．cleaning B．fixing C．replacing D．covering
A．still B．yet C．again D．soon
A．lesson B．subject C．skill D．fact
A．business B．living C．success D．right
A．tired B．doubtful C．fearful D．ashamed
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