题目列表(包括答案和解析)
On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront cafe on a Greek island. Over hundred degrees in 21 air. Crowded. Tempers(脾气)of both the tourists and waiters had 22 to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment(环境).
At the table next to mine sat an attractive, 23 couple, waiting for 24 . They held hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed. Suddenly they stood, picked up their 25 and stepped together 26 the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped 27 for the two chairs. He politely 28 his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.
29 appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to 30 the table and take their 31 , and then walked back to the 32 cheers of the rest of his 33 . Minutes later he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without pausing, he went
34 into the water to 35 the wine. The couple toasted(祝酒)each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd 36 by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables 37 to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.
One doesn’t step into water in one’s best summer clothes. Why not?
Customers are not served 38 . Why not?
Sometimes one should consider 39 the line of convention(常规)and enjoy 40 to the fullest.
21. A. fresh B. cool C. still D. thin
22. A. managed B. expected C. attempted D. risen
23. A. lonely B. curious C. well-dressed D. bad-tempered
24. A. cheers B. service C. attention D. flowers
25. A. metal table B. empty bottle C. chairs D. bags
26. A. on B. off C. around D. along
27. A. outside B. forward C. down D. back
28. A. led B. seated C. watched D. received
29. A. The manager B. A friend C. A waiter D. The servant
30. A. set B. wash C. remove D. check
31. A. menu B. bill C. food D. order
32. A. loud B. anxious C. familiar D. final
33. A. tourists B. customers C. fellows D. assistants
34. A. at last B. in time C. once more D. as well
35. A. change B. drink C. sell D. serve
36. A. replied B. insisted C. agreed D. understood
37. A. prepared B. joined in C. settled up D. continued
38. A. with pleasure B. in the café C. in the sea D. with wine
39. A. following B. keeping C. limiting D. crossing
40. A. life B. wine C. lunch D. time
Two weeks before Christmas,Mother told me we were going to my grandmother's house for the holiday.Grandma and Uncle Henry lived on a farm some 15 miles out of town.They had no electricity or running water and__1__what I considered the “good things” in life.They__2__made no plans for Christmas.When Christmas Eve arrived,Mom told me in her “I-mean-it” voice to__3__all the decorations(装饰物)from our tree.She packed those up,__4__all the trimmings(配料)for a __5__turkey dinner.
Christmas morning__6__perfectly,with the sun shining brightly across a fresh blanket of snow.__7__I sulked(生气)silently in the backseat of the car as we made our__8__to grandma's.This was going to be the __9__Christmas ever!
Grandma was__10__to see us as we walked up to her door.“What on earth are you doing here?”she stammered.“We weren't expecting__11__.It's Christmas,and I don't even have a turkey to cook for you.”“I knew__12__.”Mom said as we set boxes of goodies on the kitchen table.“That's__13__we brought one with us.”“We__14__have a tree,”Mom insisted.“__15__,what will we do with all these decorations?”
Uncle Henry quickly caught Mom's spirit.He called me to join him,and we found a perfect Christmas tree in the woods.Soon the house __16__fresh and piney as we decorated the tree,and the day__17__a festive air.The turkey dinner was very good,too.I was actually beginning to enjoy this unusual Christmas day!
Dessert was forgotten__18__Mom came out with the final surprise—a flaming(燃烧的)pudding! “Merry Christmas,Mother,”Mom said.“Dear me!” Grandma gasped.“I haven't seen a flaming pudding since I left England before I was married.”Tears of__19__filled her eyes.
I could not keep the tears__20__my eyes,either.I knew then that Mom had also given me the best Christmas present ever—she had taught me what a beautiful thing it is to give.
1.A.prepared B.lacked C.refused D.desired
2.A.also B.still C.never D.hardly
3.A.replace B.collect C.remove D.show
4.A.instead of B.by the side of C.along with D.in spite of
5.A.normal B.complete C.fresh D.separate
6.A.dawned B.passed C.broke D.happened
7.A.But B.So C.And D.Then
8.A.decision B.way C.wish D.plan
9.A.last B.busiest C.best D.worst
10.A.expected B.eager C.surprised D.ready
11.A.anyone B.others C.someone D.no one
12.A.you B.it C.that D.this
13.A.how B.why C.where D.when
14.A.may B.will C.can D.must
15.A.Meanwhile B.ThereforeC.However D.Otherwise
16.A.improved B.smelled C.became D.changed
17.A.showed up B.carried on
18.A.until B.after C.because D.unless
19.A.sadness B.joy C.regret D.worry
20.A.inside B.back C.into D.from
Good advice is like medicine for the soul. What kind of 1 have you recently received? Who do you go to got advice? Do you have a mentor(顾问)? A mentor is a 2 adviser.
Parents, teacher and friends are often great 3 .Sports figures, public officials can also be good 4 of mentors, but a person with whim you are a personal relationship will most likely be able to 5 you the best advice.
Mentors teach things that seem to be 6 sense. Proverbs are wise old sayings that are common in every language and 7 , and can sometimes be 8 for a nonnative to understand. For example, all that 9 is not gold(some things are not as 10 as they appear ).
Advice 11 in newspapers and magazines are another way to 12 advice.
Talk shows on radio and television are also very popular. Americans and Canadians love to 13 themselves. Many people are not 14 to ask for help or 15 about a problem in order to receive advice. People generally will 16 their own experience to 17 their friends. Overcoming a difficult situation is 18 respecter in North America. People love to heat motivational (积极的) stories and 19 . One proverb, a friend in need is a friend indeed, shares the concept that a true friend will help you out in times of 20 .
1. A. success B. measure C. position D. advice
2. A. devoted B. united C. trusted D. expected
3. A. interviewers B. mentors C. followers D. competitors
4. A. examples B. mentors C. manners D. services
5. A. consider B. exchange C. adapt D. offer
6. A. present B. attractive C. common D. particular
7. A. experience B. difference C. culture D. behavior
8. A. simple B. difficult C. natural D. brief
9. A. glitters B. packages C. acts D. forces
10. A. different B. negative C. primary D. valuable
11. A. columns B. materials C. wonders D. add
12. A. reduce B. add C. keep D. get
13. A. enjoy B. teacher C. express D. defeat
14. A. brave B. afraid C. honest D. lucky
15. A. talk B bring. C. care D. look
16. A. remind B. suggest C. clone D. share
17. A. lead to B. set free C. help out D. take over
18. A. originally B. highly C. equally D. closely
19. A. encouragementB. sadness C. movement D. adventure
20. A. happiness B. trouble C. excitement D. nature
One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all his books, I thought to myself, “__36__ would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 37__.”As I was walking, I saw several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 38 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt, His glasses went 39 and landed in the grass.
My 40 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 41 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!” I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it 42 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
Kyle was the 43 student of our class, one of those guys that really found themselves during high school. Therefore he had the 44 to prepare a 45 speech. On the graduation day, I could see that he was 46 .So, I patted him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be 47 !” He looked at me and smiled.
He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 48 those who helped you make it through those 49 years. Your parents, your teachers… but mostly your friends, I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 50 you can give him.”
I just looked at my friend with 51 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 52 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened. My friend 53 me from doing the unspeakable.”
Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 54 of your actions. With one small gesture you can 55 a person’s life. For better or for worse.
【小题1】 A. How B. When C. Why D . Where
【小题2】. A. stupid B. clever C. wonderful D. Anxious
【小题3】. A. throwing B. knocking C. taking D. Snatching
【小题4】 A. lost B. sending C. broken D. Flying
【小题5】 A. heart B. head C. hands D. thought
【小题6】 A. While B. As C. Because D. Once
【小题7】 A. passed by B. came up C. went on D. turned out
【小题8】 A. top B. hardest C. favorite D. Luckiest
【小题9】 A. pride B. honor C. pleasure D. Chance
【小题10】A. class B. school C. graduation D. College
【小题11】A. excited B. nervous C. proud D. Crazy
【小题12】A. great B. famous C. praised D. Honored
【小题13】A. reward B. remember C. thank D. Congratulate
【小题14】A. happy B. exciting C. old D. Hard
【小题15】A. chance B. gift C. help D. Favor
【小题16】A. wonder B. anxiety C. disbelief D. Pride
【小题17】A. kill B. enjoy C. test D. Hurt
【小题18】A. protected B. freed C. warned D. Prevented
【小题19】A. price B. use C. power D. Meaning
【小题20】A. destroy B. change C. save D. understand
Good advice is like medicine for the soul. What kind of 1 have you recently received? Who do you go to got advice? Do you have a mentor(顾问)? A mentor is a 2 adviser.
Parents, teacher and friends are often great 3 .Sports figures, public officials can also be good 4 of mentors, but a person with whim you are a personal relationship will most likely be able to 5 you the best advice.
Mentors teach things that seem to be 6 sense. Proverbs are wise old sayings that are common in every language and 7 , and can sometimes be 8 for a nonnative to understand. For example, all that 9 is not gold(some things are not as 10 as they appear ).
Advice 11 in newspapers and magazines are another way to 12 advice.
Talk shows on radio and television are also very popular. Americans and Canadians love to 13 themselves. Many people are not 14 to ask for help or 15 about a problem in order to receive advice. People generally will 16 their own experience to 17 their friends. Overcoming a difficult situation is 18 respecter in North America. People love to heat motivational (积极的) stories and 19 . One proverb, a friend in need is a friend indeed, shares the concept that a true friend will help you out in times of 20 .
1. A. success B. measure C. position D. advice
2. A. devoted B. united C. trusted D. expected
3. A. interviewers B. mentors C. followers D. competitors
4. A. examples B. mentors C. manners D. services
5. A. consider B. exchange C. adapt D. offer
6. A. present B. attractive C. common D. particular
7. A. experience B. difference C. culture D. behavior
8. A. simple B. difficult C. natural D. brief
9. A. glitters B. packages C. acts D. forces
10. A. different B. negative C. primary D. valuable
11. A. columns B. materials C. wonders D. add
12. A. reduce B. add C. keep D. get
13. A. enjoy B. teacher C. express D. defeat
14. A. brave B. afraid C. honest D. lucky
15. A. talk B bring. C. care D. look
16. A. remind B. suggest C. clone D. share
17. A. lead to B. set free C. help out D. take over
18. A. originally B. highly C. equally D. closely
19. A. encouragementB. sadness C. movement D. adventure
20. A. happiness B. trouble C. excitement D. nature
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