Although I love my life, it hasn"t been a lot of fun as I"ve been ill for 28 years. Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my__1__ was more manageable, I __2__ ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs.__3__ that was years ago and times have changed.__4__I live with my mother on a country farm. Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to__5__ my disability pension (残疾抚恤金). __6__ I needed to sleep in the afternoons, I was limited in my __7__.I decided that I would consider __8__to singing in restaurants. My family are all musicians, so I was__9__ when I went into our local music store.I explained that I wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music.I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didn"t have a lot of __10__ to get started.And__11__ you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can __12__use. When I told the owner of the shop about my __13__, he gave me a long, thoughtful __14__."This means a lot to you, doesn"t it?" he said."Come with me." He led me __15__the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it.He placed his large hand __16__ on his treasure and said, "I have 800 karaoke songs in here.You can take your __17__and I"ll record them for you.That should get you started." I __18__.Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose__19__ that I could sing.I have come full circle with his help. His __20__ still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance. |
( )1. A. loneliness ( )2. A. set ( )3. A. Gladly ( )4. A. Now ( )5. A. add up to ( )6. A. If ( )7. A. movement ( )8. A. reaching out ( )9. A. recognized ( )10. A. money ( )11. A. thus ( )12. A. actually ( )13. A. job ( )14. A. face ( )15. A. over ( )16. A. unhappily ( )17. A. pick ( )18. A. had to cry ( )19. A. more ( )20. A. courage | B. sadness B. enjoyed B. Eventually B. Then B. make up for B. As B. condition B. living up B. interviewed B. time B. once B. hardly B. family B. view B. along B. lovingly B. turn B. ought to cry B. the ones B. devotion | C. tiredness C. kept C. Unfortunately C. Sometime C. get rid of C. Though C. choices C. getting on C. found C. energy C. seldom C. nearly C. idea C. look C. towards C. pitifully C. role C. should have cried C. few C. kindness | D. sickness D. shared D. Surprisingly D. Meanwhile D. take advantage of D. Before D. positions D. going back D. invited D. knowledge D. often D. formerly D. offer D. sight D. through D. gratefully D. step D. could have cried D. the rest D. trust | 完形填空 | Dash of Hope "Dash" is a symbol which represents every day we"ve spent alive on earth.Therefore, how you spend your "dash" is important. Recently I __1__ about a little girl named Hope.After learning more about her life, I couldn"t help but feel it was not by __2__, nor happenstance, that she had been named "Hope". The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity __3__ in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others. __4__ I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had.It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special. Hope was a twelveyearold girl who was __5__ a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "MakeA Wish" Foundation after being __6__ that she had a rare type of bone cancer.However, when she found out that more than 150 __7__ in her area were waiting for their wishes to be granted (实现), she unselfishly used her wish to __8__ that those children have their wishes granted.She also asked it to be done __9__ January 16, 2011.Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her __10__ request could not be granted as the funds (资金) were simply __11__.They calculated that they would need to raise more than one __12__ dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish.__13__, but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring __14__ to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually __15__ as well.Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations __16__ the story of this caring young girl who had __17__ the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged.Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in __18__ money to help make Hope"s dream come true. Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only __19__, but spiritually and emotionally as well.At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011, the __20__ was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars. Her wish had been granted! | ( )1. A. heard ( )2. A. coincidence ( )3. A. lost ( )4. A. Until ( )5. A. expressed ( )6. A. recognized ( )7. A. children ( )8. A. suggest ( )9. A. for ( )10. A. final ( )11. A. unbearable ( )12. A. thousand ( )13. A. Disappointed ( )14. A. committees ( )15. A. theirs ( )16. A. wrote ( )17. A. touched ( )18. A. finding ( )19. A. perfectly ( )20. A. proposal | B. thought B. independence B. carried B. Unless B. offered B. informed B. citizens B. request B. to B. formal B. unbelievable B. hundred B. Surprised B. individuals B. ours B. read B. examined B. spending B. physically B. decision | C. cared C. convenience C. expected C. Though C. made C. reminded C. villagers C. arrange C. on C. simple C. unavailable C. million C. Worried C. corporations C. hers C. broadcast C. won C. raising C. healthily C. conclusion | D. talked D. intelligence D. housed D. If D. sent D. understood D. relatives D. order D. by D. noble D. uncomfortable D. billion D. Embarrassed D. organizations D. yours D. shared D. opened D. borrowing D. thankfully D. announcement | 阅读理解 | There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved. I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car,so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics. It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia.Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore,so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive;I decided to wave back. From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time. The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weatherbeaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to the return journey.
1. The author expected the train trip to be________.
A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull
2. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?
A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the way. C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch served on the train.
3. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word "relish" in the second paragraph?
A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on
4. Where was the writer going?
A. Johore Baru. B. The Causeway. C. Butterworth. D. Singapore. | 完形填空 | A Love Note to My Mom When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers.It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling __1__ in your life.Little did I know you were __2__ every penny you earned to go to __3__ school. I cannot thank you enough for __4__ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine.After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried __5__ piles of law books.I was __6__.Why were you doing what I do-memorizing textbooks and studying for __7__ ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled.I didn"t know Moms __8__ be lawyers too. You smiled and said, "In life, you can do anything you want to do." As young as I was, that statement kept __9__ in my ears.I watched as you faced the __10__ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a __11__ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you __12__.With your words of wisdom in my __13__mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream.My whole world __14__.I set out to live my life filled with __15__, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements. Your words became my motto.I __16__ found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) __17__ one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, "Yes, I"ll try that." Encouraged by your __18__, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life"s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and __19__ meeting each challenge.You did it, and now I"m __20__ it.Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live. | ( )1. A.found ( )2. A.saving ( )3. A.business ( )4. A.what ( )5. A.at ( )6. A.amused ( )7. A.roles ( )8. A.must ( )9. A.ringing ( )10. A.choices ( )11. A.professor ( )12. A.in danger ( )13. A.weak ( )14. A.came back ( )15. A.hope ( )16. A.constantly ( )17. A.and ( )18. A.description ( )19. A.secretly ( )20. A.doing | B. played B. making B. fashion B. that B. to B. worried B. tests B. ought to B. blowing B. chances B. doctor B. in action B. powerful B. closed down B. hardship B. shortly B. but B. statement B. curiously B. considering | C. kept C. donating C. law C. which C. upon C. puzzled C. positions C. need C. falling C. challenges C. reporter C. in trouble C. youthful C. went by C. harmony C. hardly C. or C. praise C. carelessly C. correcting | D. provided D. receiving D. medical D. where D. under D. disappointed D. shows D. could D. beating D. changes D. model D. in charge D. empty D. opened up D. sadness D. nearly D. for D. introduction D. eagerly D. reading | 阅读理解 | Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides.Following the rules...planning your next move...acting as a team member...these are all"game"ideas that you will come across throughout your life. Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as ropejumping and hideandseek. Such games are entertaining and fun.But perhaps more importantly, they_translate_life_into_ exciting_ dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作). Many children"s games have a practical side.Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grownups.For instance,some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the handeye coordination(协调) needed in hunting. Many sports encourage national or local pride.The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition.People who watch the event wave flags,knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it.For countries experiencing natural disasters or war,an Olympic win can mean so much. Sports are also an event that unites people.Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.People on all continents play it-some for fun and some for a living.Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player,has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer.He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future. Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
1. Through playing hideandseek, children are expected to learn to________.
A. be a team leader B. obey the basic rules C. act as a grownup D. predict possible danger
2. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can________.
A. describe life in an exciting way B. turn reallife experiences into a play C. make learning life skills more interesting D. change people"s views of sporting events
3. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
A. It inspires people"s deep love for the country. B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners. C. It helps the country out of natural disasters. D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.
4. Iribarne"s goal of forming the foundation is to________.
A. bring fun to poor kids B. provide soccer balls for children C. give poor kids a chance for a better life D. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids |
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