One cold evening, I was waiting outside for a taxi in New York City. Later, I was 26 by a man in his thirties. Obviously, he was angry, complaining how 27 New Yorkers were. I knew my 28 would only be about 10 minutes and a part of me wanted to keep 29 and just move on, but I also wanted to try and connect.
I asked him why. He told me he had just come from JFK airport 30 a customer, which means $70 in lost fare(车费), a fairly big deal. I tried to share his 31 . Gradually, he calmed down. He mentioned he had read an article 32 that the happiest people are those who give. 33 , he hoped to have more chance to 34 in his life, I was starting to 35 being with him!
Arriving at my destination, I paid him, giving a generous tip. I also pulled out an extra $20 and said, “Sir, I share the same 36 of giving with you. Here’s the extra money for you. 37 it, since you’ve already 38 $70 from JFK. But, if you want to experience the 39 of giving, give it to the next 40 .”
For a moment I thought I was so 41 ! But the driver 42 me by saying, “Sir, I have a 43 idea. You give that $20 to a homeless person and I will serve the next rider for free.”
It was an honor meeting the driver and learning the lesson of 44 everyone is able to give and surprise 45 with their generosity.
26.A.taken up B.picked up C.sent up D.put up
27.A.serious B.cruel C.horrible D.strict
28.A.ride B.flight C.way D.distance
29.A.free B.calm C.busy D.silent
30.A.with B.without C.for D.to
31.A.delight B.worry C.unhappiness D.surprise
32.A.saying B.writing C.telling D.speaking
33.A.Otherwise B.However C.Besides D.Therefore
34.A.give B.share C.take D.forgive
35.A.mind B.regret C.enjoy D.hate
36.A.idea B.action C.practice D.story
37.A.Forget B.Keep C.Put D.Pay
38.A.given B.got C.lost D.gained
39.A.force B.energy C.strength D.power
40.A.passenger B.conductor C.stranger D.tourist
41.A.bad B.cool C.silly D.simple
42.A.disappointed B.satisfied C.surprised D.encouraged
43.A.better B.further C.worse D.newer
44.A.what B.when C.which D.how
45.A.one B.another C.other D.some
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One cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine(核攻击潜艇) USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship’s ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran(退伍军人) and Navy(海军) commander, happened to find Harris’ cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship’s cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller’s home in Florida.
“It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me,” said Miller. “I guessed it was telling me, ‘It’s time to get me home.’”
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller’s phone rang.
“This is Jeff Harris,” the voice on the phone said. “You have my hat!”
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen.”
“Most non-seagoing people wouldn’t understand how much a sailor likes his hat,” Miller said. “Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship’s name on it, it’s a big thing. I’m delighted to get it back to Jeff.”
【小题1】What is the main idea of the story?
A.A sailor looked for his hat for years. |
B.Hats are important for sailors. |
C.A sailor reunited with his hat years after losing it. |
D.Friendship was based on a hat. |
A.a sudden wave | B.his carelessness |
C.a strong wind | D.something wrong with his hat |
A.he wanted to leave it to his child |
B.it was valuable as a gift |
C.he wanted to return it to its owner |
D.he wanted to sell it one day |
A.had been friends before the story happened |
B.didn’t know the importance of the hat |
C.often told sea stories to each other |
D.once worked at sea |
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One cold, rainy night in 1979, staying on the deck of the nuclear attack submarine(核攻击潜艇) USS Birmingham entering Hampton Roads Harbor, a soldier who was called Jeff Harris was suddenly hit by a huge wave that took away his ship’s ball cap.
Months later, while walking along Chesapeake Boulevard beach in Hampton, Will Miller, a Vietnam veteran(退伍军人) and Navy(海军) commander, happened to find Harris’ cap which was half-buried in the sand then. Knowing how important a ship’s cap was to its owner, Miller saved the hat, hoping one day to find its owner. The cap was packed away for years but recently appeared again at Miller’s home in Florida.
“It suddenly fell out of a box onto my computer keyboard, right in front of me,” said Miller. “I guessed it was telling me, ‘It’s time to get me home.’”
An extensive Internet search led Miller to a USS Birmingham website and finally to Harris. The two sent e-mails back and forth, and one night Miller’s phone rang.
“This is Jeff Harris,” the voice on the phone said. “You have my hat!”
The two sailors talked for almost half an hour, telling sea stories to each other and thinking of the common relationship between seamen.”
“Most non-seagoing people wouldn’t understand how much a sailor likes his hat,” Miller said. “Your hat protects you from sun, wind, salt and cold, and when you lose it, especially one with your ship’s name on it, it’s a big thing. I’m delighted to get it back to Jeff.”
1.What is the main idea of the story?
A.A sailor looked for his hat for years.
B.Hats are important for sailors.
C.A sailor reunited with his hat years after losing it.
D.Friendship was based on a hat.
2.Jeff Harris’s hat dropped off into the sea because of ______.
A.a sudden wave B.his carelessness
C.a strong wind D.something wrong with his hat
3.Will Miller kept the hat for years because ______.
A.he wanted to leave it to his child
B.it was valuable as a gift
C.he wanted to return it to its owner
D.he wanted to sell it one day
4.From the passage we can know Jeff Harris and Miller ______.
A.had been friends before the story happened
B.didn’t know the importance of the hat
C.often told sea stories to each other
D.once worked at sea
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根据课文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A greeting is a friendly expression or gesture used when meeting or welcoming someone. Greetings usually happen before a conversation and sometimes accompanied by some greeting behaviors such as a small kiss or a hug and handshake. Though the time to greet someone is short,
1. . Just as the Chinese saying goes “A kind word could warm one for three winters, a bad attitude would make one cold even in hot summer.”
The following are some greetings in different countries.
1. America: Firm handshakes should last 3-5 seconds. 2. . When greeting multiple people, make eye contact with the person whose hand you are taking, and then go on to the next. They are not used to standing too closely.
2. United Kingdom: A hand shake is the most common form of greeting for both men and women. When people are already familiar, verbal greetings are used. Personal space is important and people can feel uncomfortable if someone stands too close to them. 3. .
3. Australia: A handshake is the preferred greeting. When speaking to an Australian, keep an arm’s length distance from the person. 4. , and eye contact should be maintained as well.
4. Canada: A handshake is traditional. Men usually wait for women to offer theirs. Direct, but not too intense eye contact is acceptable, especially to convey sincerity. The standard distance between two people should be two feet. 5. .
A.Touching is generally avoided
B.people still greet each other with a “hello”.
C.French Canadians, however, may stand slightly closer.
D.its influence is long and profound.
E. When people already know each other well, they needn’t greet.
F. Good eye contact shows interest, sincerity and confidence.
G. Maintaining personal space is important in this culture
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根据课文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A greeting is a friendly expression or gesture used when meeting or welcoming someone. Greetings usually happen before a conversation and sometimes accompanied by some greeting behaviors such as a small kiss or a hug and handshake. Though the time to greet someone is short,
51 . Just as the Chinese saying goes “A kind word could warm one for three winters, a bad attitude would make one cold even in hot summer.”
The following are some greetings in different countries.
1. America: Firm handshakes should last 3-5 seconds. 52 . When greeting multiple people, make eye contact with the person whose hand you are taking, and then go on to the next. They are not used to standing too closely.
2. United Kingdom: A hand shake is the most common form of greeting for both men and women. When people are already familiar, verbal greetings are used. Personal space is important and people can feel uncomfortable if someone stands too close to them. 53 .
3. Australia: A handshake is the preferred greeting. When speaking to an Australian, keep an arm’s length distance from the person. 54 , and eye contact should be maintained as well.
4. Canada: A handshake is traditional. Men usually wait for women to offer theirs. Direct, but not too intense eye contact is acceptable, especially to convey sincerity. The standard distance between two people should be two feet. 55 .
A. Touching is generally avoided
B. people still greet each other with a “hello”.
C. French Canadians, however, may stand slightly closer.
D. its influence is long and profound.
E. When people already know each other well, they needn’t greet.
F. Good eye contact shows interest, sincerity and confidence.
G. Maintaining personal space is important in this culture
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