A lesson of life
" Everything happens for the best, " my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. "If you can carry on, one day something will happen. And you'll that it wouldn't have happened if not for that previous disappointment. "
After graduating from college, I that mother was right. I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I travelled to Chicago by getting rides from drivers of passing cars and knocked on the door of every station-and got turned every time.
In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn't hiring inexperienced person-"Go out in the countryside and find a small station that'll give you a , " she said.
I returned 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 athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I . The job sounded just for me. But I wasn't .
My must have shown. "Everything happens for the best," Mom me. Dad 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 already hired an announcer.
As I left his office, I felt extremely .I asked , " 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 I heard MacArthur calling, " What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he stood me a microphone (麦克风) and asked me to broadcast an game.
On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother's words: " Keep on trying until some day you succeed. Something wouldn't have happened if not for that previous failure. " I often wonder what my life might have taken if I'd got the job at Montgomery
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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】考查形容词：A. good好的，B. bad坏的，C. interesting有趣的，D. important重要的，句意; “一切都会好的。如果你坚持下去，总有一天会有好事发生。选A
【小题2】考查动词：A. hope希望，B. declare宣布，C. realize意识到，D. explain解释，你会认识到，如果没有以前的挫折就不会有现在的一切。选C
【小题3】考查动词： A. announced 宣布，B. discovered 发现，C. suggested建议，D. expected期待，我大学毕业的时候发现妈妈说的是对的，选B
【小题4】考查形容词：A. smooth顺利的，B. short短的，C. comfortable舒服的，D. free自由的，免费的，我是搭免费的便车到芝加哥的，选D
【小题5】考查词组：A. turn on打开， B. turn down调小，拒绝， C. turn in上交，D. turn up出现，调大，每次“我”都被拒绝了。选B
【小题6】考查动词：A. advise建议，B. mind 介意，C. risk冒险，D. practise练习，她认为大的电台不会冒险录用“我”这样没有经验的人。选C
【小题7】考查名词：A. choice选择，B. promise 答应，许诺，C. result结果，D. chance机会，找个小电台会给你机会的，选D
【小题8】考查形容词： A. professional 专业的，B. natural自然的，C. local当地的，D. top顶尖的，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C
【小题9】考查动词：A. volunteered志愿，B. responded 回答，C. registered登记，D. applied申请，Dixon是我高中踢足球的地方，所以我申请了，选D
【小题10】考查形容词：. A. right适当的，正确的，B. special 特殊的，C. difficult困难的， D. correct正确的，工作听起来挺适合我的，选A
【小题11】考查动词：A. fired解雇，B. identified识别， C. hired雇佣，D. interviewed采访，面试，两句话是转折关系，所以是：但是我没被聘用。选C
【小题12】考查名词：A. astonishment惊讶，B. disappointment失望，C. ambition决心，D. appreciation欣赏，我的失望一定是表现出来了，选B
【小题13】考查动词：A. admired欣赏，B. undersood 理解，C. blamed责备，D. reminded提醒，从前面的"Everything happens for the best,"可知妈妈提醒我，选D
【小题14】考查动词：A. offered提供，B. made制作，C. showed展示，D. returned回来，爸爸提供车给我去找工作，选A
【小题15】考查形容词：A. discouraged泄气的，B. delighted高兴的，C. embarrassed尴尬的，D. frightened害怕的，从前面的MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.可知离开办公室时，我感到泄气，选A
【小题16】考查副词：A. anxiously焦虑地，B. aloud大声， C. carefully仔细地，D. politely礼貌地，我大声的问：“一个连在电台都找不到工作的家伙又怎么能成为体育节目的播音员呢？”选B
【小题17】考查连词：A. if如果，B. as正如，C. while然而，D. when当…时候，当我正在等电梯的时候，我听见MacArthur在喊，选D
【小题18】考查介词：A. on在…上面，B. in在…里面，C. before在…前面，D. over在…上方，接着他让我站到麦克风前，选C
【小题19】考查形容词：A. imaginary想象的，B. interesting有趣的，C. important重要的，D. intemational国际的，请我解说一场想象中的比赛。选A
【小题20】考查名词：A. effect效果，B. direction方向，C. aim目标，D. pleasure快乐，如果我在Montgomery得到一份工作，我的人生会朝着什么方向发展，选B
考点：考查故事类短文
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When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points. He was ______ and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the ______ in my records. His beaming (欢笑的) face turned to _____. “You’re lowering my grade?” he said angrily. “I would never have come in ______ ……”
He didn’t finish the ______, but it was obvious that his display of honesty was false. He thought he’d have it all—praise and the ______ grade.
Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade ______ because all I’d accomplished was to discourage him from being ______ in the future. And every time I tell this ______, some people agree with this remark.
But I can’t see how I could give good ______ for worsening my mistake in grading by undermining (损害) the honesty of all my grades by failing to ______ an error. The grade itself would be a dishonest ______ of his knowledge and it would have been ______to other students. How could I possibly give a student a gift of an_____ grade?
I know ______ reporting an error in one’s favor is unusual, but, like ______ extra change, it’s clearly the right thing to do. People of character, those with real honesty, hate to give up benefits as ______ as anyone else. The difference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is ______enough to give reason for the cost of doing the right thing.
Perhaps lowering the student’s grade did ______ him from being honest in the future, but bribing (贿赂) him to be honest so that he does the right thing when it’s cost-free would have ______him even more. The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risks and rewards.
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My mother has been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become ______ and that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my ______to it.
As a young boy, I struggled to achieve tasks that came ______ to others. I had problems with writing, reading and especially speaking. I didn’t talk the way ______kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert (警觉的) to my surroundings. My reading was poor ______ with teachers helping me, and my speech was hard to ______. My writing was not at the ______it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers (弹手指) were ______.
My mother ______ all my challenges and as a professor with a PH.D., decided to ______ the situation early in my development. She didn’t want me to ______. After a while, we did indeed get over all the problems that had ______ me. She spent hours every day ______ me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. ______ her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.
In addition, she gave ______ for my life. She told me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high ______ she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable. She never ______ on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a ______ person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to study hard for my ______ and attend college.
She used her gifts as a ______ to help a child --- her child --- and now I have the opportunity to become something.
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There was a Greek shopkeeper in a small corner shop in London. She taught me about the of an act of kindness, which has motivated me to give.
On the day I went to that shop, I was with a very high fever. I had been off work for days and I had out of food. Because I had been working so hard since I had to town, I also had no friends who could help.
So I went out to get some food. , I would have gone to the supermarket, but on this , I went into the Greek shop because it was closer. I a few things, which revealed the that I lived alone. Then I them to the shopkeeper, who told me, “You are unwell.” I rather shyly. She pointed at the things I was buying and “I can make you a sandwich, so you don’t have to do it yourself.”
So, she made the sandwich and asked me to a moment. She went in the back room and reappeared with a container of hot soup.” It will you up,” she said with a smile.
What really warmed me up, , was not the soup. It was her that told me she cared. Her kindness made me feel cared for when I was particularly .
And it me. It made me want to be as as the shopkeeper. I had been quite shy, but, from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from random acts of kindness.
I was determined to the joy… and I haven’t felt lonely since!
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Once upon a time, there were two very good friends who lived together in the shade of a rock. Strange as it may seem, one was a and one was a tiger. They had met when they were too to know the difference between lions and tigers. So they did not think their was at all unusual. Besides, it was a peaceful part of the mountains, possibly the influence of a gentle forest monk who lived nearby. He was a hermit, one who far away from other people.
For some unknown reason, one day the two friends got into a silly . The tiger said, “Everyone knows the cold when the moon wanes from full to new! ” The lion said, “Where did you hear such nonsense? Everyone knows the comes when the moon waxes from to full! ”
The argument got stronger and stronger. Neither could the other. They could not any conclusion to resolve the growing dispute. They started calling each other names! Fearing for their friendship, they decided to go to ask the learned forest , who would surely know about such things.
Visiting the hermit, the lion and tiger bowed respectfully and put their question to him. The friendly monk thought for a while and then gave his . “It can be cold in any phase of the , from new to full and back to new again. It is the wind that brings the cold, from west or north or east. Therefore, in a way, you are both right! And neither of you is by the other. The most important thing is to live without conflict, to remain . Unity is best by all means. ”
The lion and tiger thanked the wise hermit. They were happy to be friends.
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Bill White’s father is a lawyer. In his time, he likes to get out in the country and take some of animals.
For a long time, Bill had wanted to go with his father on one of his . But his father didn’t take Bill along with him he was fifteen.
He and Bill drove to the farm which to his uncle in the afternoon. They the night there, so that they could out early the next morning. Uncle Steve and his son Larry, who was sixteen, were going to go out with them.
It was still dark when Bill heard the alarm the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He couldn’t remember he was. He turned over and looked at the clock. It was 5 o’clock. Then he that he was at the and that he was going out to take pictures with his father. He jumped out of bed and got quickly.
He ran downstairs. The others were already in the . Uncle Steve was cooking bacon and eggs. There was a pot of coffee on the stove. It good.
They ate breakfast quickly. They didn’t talk , because they didn’t want to up the other people in the house. They filled a thermos bottle hot coffee and took some sandwiches Aunt Grace, Uncle Steve’s wife, had made for them. They gathered their camera and started out.
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Recently，I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive，the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight before setting down. High desert winds had the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be the city for a few minutes waiting to . We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile（同时） with our seat belts fastened there might be a few bumps(颠簸)．Well，that few minutes turned into about four—five minutes，including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) by comparison（比较起来）.
The movement was so fierce(猛烈的) that several passengers felt and had to use airsickness（晕机） bags. As you might guess，that’s not good thing to have happen in a(n) space because it only to increase the discomfort of the situation. 
About twenty minutes into the adventure，the entire airplane became very .
There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be noticed．Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A was having a good time! With each bump of the__ ___he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight. As I observed this，I that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his .He neither thought about the past nor about the future .Those are what we grown—ups have learned from .He was the ride because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this，I took a deep breath and back into my seat，pretending（假装） I was on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even to giggle once or twice ,much to the chagrin(懊恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.
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On Sundays my father always wore that gray apron(围裙)—the one with the race cars all over it. The ritual (老规矩) began. breakfast when Dad always announced, “Go ahead everyone. I’ll the dishes!” For the next hour Dad did the dishes, singing ballads (歌谣) like “I Had a Hat When I Came in.” and “Who Put the Chow in Mrs. Marphy’s Chowder?”www.zxxk.com
I suppose it was for a boy’s father to wear an apron—even one with race cars— I never thought much of it until the day that Dad broke with tradition. It was the last Sunday in August. As we home slowly from church together, my father seemed very . “Tommy,” he said letting my name roll off his . “There comes a time in every boy’s when he must take on responsibilities. It’s time you a greater role in the family. From now on, I want you to the dishes on Sunday morning, so your mother and I can work the crossword puzzle (纵横字谜) together.”
“The dishes!?” I in surprise.
“Anything wrong with taking over the dishes, son?” father said.
I started to say something about a man’s or woman’s work, but I knew immediately that my protests (抗议) would be .
I didn’t taste a bit of that morning. Dad seemed joyful as he described an American game.[www.zxxk.com]
At the end of the meal, my father , “Let’s go to read the paper, honey.” “Aren’t you doing the dishes?” my 51 asked surprisedly. Father smiled and said, “your oldest son has to fill the position.”
“I want you to have this apron on, Tommy. It’ll keep your clothes from getting .” And before I could go against it, he had put the thing on me. “Thanks, Son. Your mother and I this.”
With that he disappeared into the Sunday paper. I looked at the dishes. I could see my dad reaching for the dishes. He was always happy to help the family. My anger soon flew off and I began to sing.
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In the middle of the night, Peter's wife suddenly fell ill. She couldn’t help crying,“Oh, my stomach (胃)! Get the !”
Peter, awaking from a deep sleep, thought his wife was only having a dream.
“Stop that noise.” he said to her. He turned over and tried to go to again, but his wife still cried out, “Oh, help! Help! I'm sure I'm !”
Peter got out of bed and started , but he could not find him any clothes.
“Where is my shirt?” he asked. His wife was ill to tell him, and she could only cry, “Oh, my stomach!”
As soon as he had put his clothes , he said, “Now, my dear, are you quite 44that you need the doctor? Surely you can wait morning, can't you?”
“No, I can't. Go, go, go.” his wife shouted,“ you will find me dead the morning.”
So Peter went out into the dark street. He had only gone a few meters he heard his wife calling him again.
“I'm again now, and I shall not want the doctor.” she said softly.
Hearing this, he started running as as he could towards the doctor's. When he arrived there, he knocked at the door loudly enough to wake around.
The doctor put his sleepy head out of the bedroom window and said, “Er? Who's there?”
“Oh, Doctor.”Peter said to him, “I've very news for you. My wife ill with a terrible stomachache (胃疼). I was on my way to bring you to her, but she called me back to say the trouble had suddenly her. So you need not come. Go back to now, and sleep well!”
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