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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you can carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll 16 that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous 17 .”
Mother was right, 18 I discovered after 19 from college in 1932. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way 20 sports announcer. I hitchhiked（搭便车） to Chicago and knocked on the door of 21 station—and got 22 every time. In one 23 , a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t 24 hiring inexperienced persons. “Go out in the sticks and find a small station that’ll give you a 25 .” she said.
I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. While there was no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local 26 to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I 27 . The job sounded just right for me. 28 I wasn’t hired.
My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom 29 me. Dad 30 me the car to job-hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had 31 hired an announcer.
As I left his office, my 32 boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator 33 I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood next to me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an 34 game.
On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “if you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment”. I often 35 what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.
| 小题1: | | A．realize | B．recognize | C．request | D．receive |
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| 小题2: | | A．disappointment | B．excitement | C．pressure | D．anxiety |
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| 小题4: | | A．studying | B．working | C．living | D．graduating |
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| 小题5: | | A．up to | B．out at | C．up for | D．down to |
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| 小题6: | | A．every | B．many | C．a few | D．some |
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| 小题7: | | A．taken down | B．broken down | C．turned down | D．put down |
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| 小题8: | | A．room | B．image | C．studio | D．stage |
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| 小题9: | | A．risk | B．avoid | C．mind | D．regret |
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| 小题10: | | A．trouble | B．chance | C．choice | D．change |
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| 小题11: | | A．adviser | B．athlete | C．photographer | D．composer |
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| 小题12: | | A．applied | B．assisted | C．approved | D．admitted |
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| 小题14: | | A．reminded | B．praised | C．demanded | D．informed |
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| 小题15: | | A．supplied | B．provided | C．prepared | D．offered |
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| 小题16: | | A．still | B．even | C．already | D．yet |
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| 小题17: | | A．distinction | B．frustration | C．impression | D．expression |
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| 小题19: | | A．visible | B．bitterness | C．imaginary | D．satisfactory |
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| 小题20: | | A．think | B．suspect | C．doubt | D．wonder |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:D
小题5:A
小题6:A
小题7:C
小题8:C
小题9:A
小题10:B
小题11:B
小题12:A
小题13:B
小题14:A
小题15:D
小题16:C
小题17:B
小题18:B
小题19:C
小题20:D |
解析
试题分析：本文主要围绕着母亲的教导“Everything happens for the best.”而展开故事，告诉我们不要畏惧困难和挫折！要坚持下去！一切都会为了更美好的未来而发生的。
小题1:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. realize意识到B. recognize 认出C. request要求D. receive收到，该句句意是“你会认识到如果没有以前的失望就不会有现在的一切。选A
小题2:考查名词及上下文的呼应：A. disappointment失望B. excitement兴奋C. pressure压力D. anxiety焦虑，根据这句话的句意可知：你会认识到如果没有以前的失望就不会有现在的一切。选A
小题3:考查连词及上下文的呼应：母亲是对的，发现这个是在1932 年我刚从大学毕业。 as 引导定语从句，代表前面的整个句子。选B。
小题4:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. studying学习B. working工作C. living生活D. graduating毕业，根据这句话的句意可知：母亲是对的，发现这个是在1932 年我刚从大学毕业，选D
小题5:考查词组及上下文的呼应：这个词组搭配one’s way含义不同： work one’s way up to奋力前进做…，根据这句话的句意可知：我争取做体育节目的播音员。选A
小题6:考查形容词及上下文的呼应：A. every每个B. many很多， C. a few一些D. some一些，从station这个单数，可知是every。我搭便车到芝加哥敲每个电台的门。选A
小题7:考查词组及上下文的呼应：A. taken down放下，B. broken down崩溃，C. turned down拒绝D. put down放下，从后面的句子：In one studio, a kind lady told me big stations couldn"t risk hiring inexperienced persons.可知是被拒绝了。选C
小题8:考查名词及上下文的呼应：A. room房间B. image形象，C. studio工作室，D. stage舞台，根据这句话的句意可知：在一个工作室，一个女士告诉我大的电台是不会冒险雇佣没有经验的人。选C
小题9:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. risk冒险B. avoid避免 C. mind介意D. regret后悔，遗憾，根据这句话的句意可知：一个女士告诉我大的电台是不会冒险雇佣没有经验的人。选A
小题10:考查名词及上下文的呼应：A. trouble麻烦B. chance机会C. choice选择D. change改变，根据这句话的句意可知：是小电台会给他机会试一试。选B
小题11:考查名词及上下文的呼应：A. adviser顾问，指导教授，劝告者，B. athlete运动员C. photographer摄影师D. composer作曲家，根据这句话的句意可知：父亲说蒙哥马利沃德开了一家新商店想雇请一个本地的运动员管理店里的体育部。选B
小题12:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. applied申请B. assisted帮助C. approved同意D. admitted承认，根据下文的描述可知：我去申请了这份工作。选A
小题13:考查句子的逻辑关系：A. And并且B. But但是C. However然而D. So因此，根据这句话的句意可知：工作听起来挺适合我的，但是我没有被雇佣。选B
小题14:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. reminded提醒，使想起B. praised表扬，C. demanded要求，D. informed通知，根据这句话的句意可知：我的沮丧心情一定表现出来了。“母亲（又）提醒我说。 “一切总会好的”,选A
小题15:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. supplied提供B. provided提供 C. prepared准备D. offered提供，提出，爸爸提供给我汽车让我找工作。Offer sb sth，提供某人某物，supply /provide sb with sth.选D
小题16:考查副词及上下文的呼应：A. still仍然B. even甚至C. already已经D. yet根据这句话的句意可知：然而，他们告诉我已经雇佣了一个播音员。选C
小题17:考查名词及上下文的呼应：A. distinction区别B. frustration挫败C. impression印象D. expression表达，根据这句话的句意可知：这里用于形容作者失望到了极点。选B
小题18:考查连词及上下文的呼应：A. until直到B. when当…时候，这时，表示时间点，C. while当…时候，表示一段时间，D. as随着，根据这句话的句意可知：因为，我正在等电梯，这时我听见MacArthur在打电话。选B
小题19:考查形容词及上下文的呼应：A. visible可见的B. bitterness痛苦C. imaginary想象的， D. satisfactory令人满意的，根据这句话的句意可知：他让我站在麦克风前面解说一场想象中的比赛。选C
小题20:考查动词及上下文的呼应：A. think认为B. suspect怀疑，C. doubt怀疑D. wonder想知道，根据这句话的句意可知：我经常在想如果我在Montgomery Ward.得到工作，我的人生方向会是什么？选D
点评：本文主要围绕着母亲的教导“Everything happens for the best.”而展开故事，告诉我们不要畏惧困难和挫折！要坚持下去！一切都会为了更美好的未来而发生的。答题前一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系。答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯。 |
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37 she asked me, “What if we 38 this a smile car wash?” I couldn’t hold back my tears and 39 her and the other kids to go outside the house and come up with 40 ideas．While I kept myself busy in drying the car, the gang walked up to me with a（n） 41 with beautiful images of smiles．They had “Free Car Wash” written on it and the 42 of their exercise was “smile”．It was pretty neat to see a team of kids ranging 5-11 years with the 43 to do something for others．
All that seemed 44 and came right from their heart．Nothing seemed to 45 to them: their playtime, the heat outside—they just wanted to 46 others and do something nice in the community!
I helped them make some fresh lemonade and brought out some additional 47 to help clean cars．Passers-by were 48 and one even shouted back to them saying “God Bless You, my kids…” One of them even tried giving them 5 dollars, which they refused．A pretty heartwarming 49 !
I feel blessed by being 50 by such wonderful and loving souls．
| 小题1: | | A．drying | B．repairing | C．washing | D．decorating |
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| 小题2: | | A．quiet | B．hot | C．different | D．dirty |
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| 小题3: | | A．suggest | B．avoid | C．continue | D．practise |
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| 小题4: | | A．further | B．therefore | C．already | D．hardly |
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| 小题5: | | A．choose | B．enjoy | C．buy | D．serve |
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| 小题6: | | A．worried | B．popular | C．confused | D．difficult |
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| 小题7: | | A．Finally | B．Simply | C．Then | D．Luckily |
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| 小题8: | | A．show | B．leave | C．make | D．order |
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| 小题9: | | A．challenged | B．expected | C．invited | D．encouraged |
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| 小题10: | | A．creative | B．ready | C．changed | D．familiar |
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| 小题11: | | A．board | B．picture | C．idea | D．car |
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| 小题12: | | A．purpose | B．trouble | C．secret | D．theme |
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| 小题13: | | A．need | B．duty | C．imagination | D．sense |
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| 小题14: | | A．important | B．disappointing | C．hopeful | D．natural |
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| 小题15: | | A．matter | B．mean | C．belong | D．refer |
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| 小题16: | | A．relax | B．try | C．help | D．smile |
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| 小题17: | | A．food | B．rags | C．money | D．fruit |
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| 小题18: | | A．interested | B．amazed | C．bored | D．frightened |
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| 小题19: | | A．scene | B．scenery | C．story | D．view |
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| 小题20: | | A．supported | B．understood | C．refused | D．surrounded |
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Genzeb Tibeb is very bright. At only 11 years old, her future is looking promising. She is ranked 2nd Out of 56 students at her govemment school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she has been seleeted for a special program because of her talent. She knows she is special and proudly shows off her certificate and book signifying her accomplishments in this special program.
But her future hasn"t always looked so bright. While her mother, Bekelech, sacrificed immensely for Genzeb, she would not have been able to continue sending her to school. When her husband died, Bekelech was the sole provider for their five children. In order for them to survive, she began the daily routine of walking approximately 8-10 miles a day collecting sticks to sell near her 8" x 10" home in Kichene. It wouldn"t have been long before Genzeb would have been, forced to quit school in order to help her mom. But Bright Future changed all that.
Genzeb has been at Bright Future for 3 years. Since Ethiopian schools let out early, Genzeb walks to the facility right after lunch. Because of her high ability, she even helps teach the younger children there, building confidence and locking in important foundational academic skills. There"s also other meaningful opportunities Genzeb experiences which allow her eyes to be opened to the different opportunities that are available to her if she completes her studies. Field trips are one of her most favorite activities of all. She especially loved the one to Addis Ababa University.
She knows it goes beyond fun trips, though. "I am happy because I get extra help for school from Bright Future," Genzeb shares. At so many levels, her involvement with Bright Future allows her to receive a better education, which she values. For one day she wants to help people in need by becoming a doctor. And now she knows, that with a lot of hard work, that dream might just become a reality.
小题1:What does the underlined word¨sole" in the second paragraph probably mean?| A．important | B．main | C．unable | D．only |
小题2:According to the text, what is the major factor that can help Genzeb Tibeb continue her school?| A．Bright Future | B．Her talent. | | C．Her mother | D．Her school |
小题3:From the text we can leam_______.| A．Genzeb Tibeb quitted school for several years. | | B．Genzeb Tibeb was admitted into a famous university, | | C．Genzeb Tibcb was involved in Bright Future activities. | | D．Genzeb Tibeb had to earn a living by herself. |
小题4:According to the taxt, what is Bright Future probably?| A．A student training center | B．A scholarship organization | | C．A government school | D．An orphanage organization |
小题5:Which of the following things didn"t Genzeb Tibeb clo on Bright Future ?| A．Collecting and selling sticks. | | B．Teach younger kids there. | | C．Lock in academic skills. | | D．Take part in field trips. |
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Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making 28 for the homeless of Berlin, Germany’s capital. They first 29 one long hot summer when most Germans were 30 on holidays. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, 31 a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren’t 32 . “What these people also need is warmth and 33 ,” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t 34 to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita 35 there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 36 to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street.
The couple were soon 37 all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to 38 donations. Today, over thirty companies 39 donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to 40 them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer 41 new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no 42 for their hard work.. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t 43 money for helping their children. The love we get on the street is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets 44 , she says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 45 in the world.
| 小题1: | | A．result | B．truth | C．reason | D．idea |
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| 小题2: | | A．traditional | B．developing | C．typical | D．wealthy |
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| 小题3: | | A．preparations | B．houses | C．meals | D．suggestions |
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| 小题4: | | A．began | B．met | C．called | D．left |
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| 小题5: | | A．asleep | B．alone | C．across | D．away |
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| 小题6: | | A．brought up | B．set up | C．put aside | D．gave away |
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| 小题7: | | A．enough | B．necessary | C．helpful | D．expensive |
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| 小题8: | | A．fame | B．freedom | C．courage | D．caring |
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| 小题9: | | A．hesitate | B．agree | C．pretend | D．intend |
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| 小题10: | | A．make sense | B．found out | C．make sure | D．worked out |
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| 小题11: | | A．open | B．crowded | C．noisy | D．near |
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| 小题12: | | A．costing | B．wasting | C．taking | D．spending |
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| 小题13: | | A．pay for | B．ask for | C．look into | D．carry out |
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| 小题14: | | A．completely | B．calmly | C．regularly | D．roughly |
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| 小题15: | | A．advertise | B．sell | C．deliver | D．lend |
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| 小题16: | | A．donates | B．produces | C．designs | D．collects |
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| 小题17: | | A．permission | B．payment | C．direction | D．support |
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| 小题18: | | A．borrow | B．raise | C．save | D．expect |
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| 小题19: | | A．surprised | B．excited | C．tired | D．amused |
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| 小题20: | | A．profit | B．difference | C．decision | D．rule |
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China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
小题1: According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?| A．Because they are traditional and safe. | | B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive. | | C．Because they are colorful and available. | | D．Because they are fast and environment friendly. |
小题2: The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.| A．to ride it for fun | B．to use it for transport | | C．to experience local skills | D．to improve his riding skills |
小题3: How did the author feel about his street crossing?| A．It was boring. | B．It was difficult. | | C．It was lively. | D．It was wonderful. |
小题4: Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?| A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. | | B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding. | | C．The author was praised by the other bikers. | | D．The author took great pleasure in biking. |
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This Christmas, maybe different from previous years, a strong desire drives me to make my own Christmas gifts. Honestly speaking, I’ve promised myself this more than once. As a crafter (工匠), I’ve frequently thought I am supposed to turn it into action. However, this year I really plan to stick to it. It’s partly because I run short of money. More importantly, I’ve recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, collecting some information about crafting for BBC’s Newsnight.
Actually I planned the trip couples of months ago. The idea of traveling the country — making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople — sounded perfect to spend the summer. I’d pack a tent and a sewing machine and I’d set off. But by the time I determined my plans and hit the road, leaves made a sighing sound under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; Luckily, Newsnight viewers offered me accommodations in return for help with a craft task.
My tasks ranged from sewing worn-out clothes to making trousers. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hats. In Derby, Amy needed help to change an old pair of curtains.
I was really struck by people’s increasing enthusiasm for making things. When I asked some people if they could sew, only a few raised their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively, hoping to learn something practical.
Craft is definitely popular at the moment. But besides fashion, we’re learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick.
Sue is director of quilts at the V&A, where next spring she’ll be putting on the museum’s first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is related to how we rethink ourselves. “People, especially women, are beginning to think about the way they live their lives. It’s 40 years since the first women’s liberation(解放) conference was held in Oxford. Since then we’ve been in the workplace, and we’ve had the opportunity of choice. Now we’re carefully choosing to go back into the home.”
Whether you agree with that or not, there’s something about Christmas that brings out the artistic flavor(气息) in everyone. Whether it’s baking bread or pies or decorating the halls or rooms, we’re all prepared to have a try at any time. So if you fancy having a different and joyful party or holiday and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey there. They make small and interesting gifts, and take no longer than 30 minutes each. Enjoy Christmas songs and settle down with a cup of hot cocoa, and the cold is gone. You’ll save yourself a small quantity of money and spread a little bit of love, too!
小题1:Why did the author promise to make herself a Christmas gift this year?| A．She wanted to enjoy a different Christmas. | | B．She wanted to make more money. | | C．She was inspired by her trip for a BBC TV program. | | D．She hoped to present herself with a surprise. |
小题2:The author had her plans carried out and set out for Britain in ______.| A．spring | B．summer | C．fall | D．winter |
小题3:What happened during the author’s trip to Britain?| A．She met many artists and craftspeople on her way to Britain. | | B．She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts. | | C．She was asked to sew clothes, and curtains and made much money. | | D．Many people showed great interest in making things themselves. |
小题4:According to the passage, people learn to ______ through crafting.| A．be grateful to what they have gained | | B．keep up with fashion | | C．stick to something interesting | | D．know more information about craft |
小题5:What is the author’s opinion on homemade Christmas presents?| A．Making Christmas presents can only convey a bit of your love. | | B．People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents. | | C．A cup of hot cocoa can inspire you to make a creative present. | | D．It would take a long time to prepare a homemade Christmas present. |
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