Senior citizens are permitted to travel cheaply on a bus if they have a special card. Women may get cards when they are sixty.
Mrs. Matthews lives in the country but she went into town once a week to buy food and other things for the house, and she usually went by bus. She always had to pay the full price for her ride.
Then she reached the age of sixty and got her senior citizen’s card, but when she used it for the first time on the bus, it made her feel very old.
The bus driver had often seen her traveling on the bus before, and he notices that she was feeling unhappy, so after she had paid her money, he winked(眨眼)at her and whispered, “Don’t forget to give your mother’s card back to her when you see her again.”
Mrs. Matthews was very happy when she heard this.
1.Senior citizens in the story refer to ________.
A. those who have special cards
B. old people with special cards
C. those who want to travel cheaply
D. people holding high positions
2.Women over sixty________.
A. have to pay their special card
B. don’t have to pay for taking buses
C. have to pay the full price for their ride
D. pay less for their ride if they have a special card
3.How often does Mrs. Matthews go to the town?
A. twice a week B. once a year C. every other week D. once a week
4.Mrs. Matthews felt unhappy on the bus because ________.
A. she still had to pay for the tide B. the card wasn’t hers
C. she felt she was now an old woman D. the driver whispered to her
5.The driver whispered to Mrs. Matthews because _________.
A. he hoped to make her feel younger
B. he knew her mother was still alive
C. she did not pay money for taking the bus
D. she shouldn’t have used her mother’s card
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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised, so as not to appear rude, she went along.
As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee.”
They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why salt with coffee?" He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. I never thought that we would hit it off. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would ruin everything.
Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
Her tears made the letter totally wet. Someday, someone asked her, “What’s the taste of salty coffee?” “It’s sweet,” she replied.
1.What does the writer mean by saying “she would have missed the catch”?
A. She meant to leave him on their first date.
B. She thought of him every now and then.
C. She nearly misunderstood his explanation.
D. She could hardly believe this simple fact.
2.Why did the man have salty coffee all his life?
A. To change lifestyle.
B. To please his wife.
C. To keep his word.
D. To remember the past.
3.The best title for the passage might be ________.
A. A Well-kept Secret
B. Salty Coffee
C. A mistake for love
D. A Homesick Man
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阅读下面的材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mr. Smith: It’s very nice 1. you to invite me.
Ms. Chen: I’m very glad you could come, Mr. Smith. Will you take 2. seat at the head of the table? It’s an informal dinner, please don’t stand on ceremony... Mr. Smith, would you like 3. have some chicken?
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●3.
Join a local group to connect and chat with fellow students of your desired language, Or, find a virtual partner on a site like Conversation Exchange; native speakers of other languages who want to practice their English will be happy to trade small talk with you over Skype.
●Read, watch, listen.
If you’re reasonably literate in your language of choice, consider picking up a favorite children's book (or audio book) in translation. 4.Or you can try to watch foreign films with English subtitles.
●Take the traditional approach.
Language classes are an investment in terms of both time and money, but they remain an effective way to learn. 5.They include ones with a fun focus on literature, film, or even food.
A. Find a conversation partner or several
B. Get in some regular conversational practice
C. Community colleges offer a variety of language classes.
D. Harry Potter, for example, is available in 68 different languages.
E. You may be able to link up with a center like the French Institute.
F. Fortunately, you can stay literate in your language of choice with a little effort.
G. You can shop around to find one that copes best with your preferred learning style.
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删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
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注意:
(1)词数100左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Ketty,
____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
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