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Directions:Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit.
I was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice boom from across the aisle.
“Mom, come here! There's this lady here my size!”
The mother rushed to a boy she called Mickey; then she turned to me to apologize.
I smiled and told her, “It's okay.” Then I talked to the boy, “Hi, Mickey, I'm Darry Kramer.How are you?”
He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?”
“Yes, I have a son.” I answered.
“Why are you so little?” he asked.
“...It is the way I was born.” I said.“Some people are little.Some are tall.I'm just not going to grow any bigger.” After about five more minutes of answering questions, I shook Mickey's hand, and he turned to his mother.
My life as a little person is filled with stories like that.I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.It has taken many years to develop my confidence to be able to do that.
It takes only one glance to see my uniqueness.I stand three feet, nine inches tall.I was born an achondroplasia dwarf(侏儒).Despite this, my parents encouraged me to do all the things the kids around me did when I was growing up.When my neighbors got two-wheel bikes, I got a two- wheel bike.When they roller-skated, I roller-skated.
I didn't realize how short I was until I started school.There, a few kids picked on me, calling me names.Then I knew.After that, I began to hate the first day of school each year.I didn't know who was new and would stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs.
As time went on, I just tried to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life.I was determined to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage.What I lacked in height, I made up for it in personality.
I'm 47 now, and the stares have not diminished as I’ve grown older.People look in disbelief when they see me get out of my car off the driver's side.During those times, I try to keep a good attitude.When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have-a great family.Nice friends.”
And it's the children's questions that make my life special.When I talk with children, they leave content that their questions have been answered.My hope is that in taking time with them, I will encourage them to accept their peers whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect.
1.How was the author brought up?(no more than 9 words)
2.Why does the author enjoy talking to children?(no more than 12 words)
3.When did the author realize that she was short?(no more than 4 words)
4.Please use several words to describe the author's personalities.(at least 3 words)
My life as a little person is filled with stories. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.It has taken many years of 36 my confidence to be able to do that.
I didn’t 37 how short I was until I started school.As time went on,I just tried to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be 38 my whole life.I was determined to make my 39 an advantage rather than a disadvantage.My friends became increasingly 40 . They’d help me up the bus steps.If people were cruel,they would take them aside and 41 them.
42 I lacked in height,I 43 in personality my ability to laugh,even at myself.For example,one time I was 44 the washing machine at my parents’ house to grab the wet clothes.I fell 45 in and yelled for Mother,who was sitting nearby reading the paper.Watching feet 46 everywhere,she laughed and said,“I should leave you in there.” I 47 her.
I’m 47 now,and the 48 have not reduced as I’ve grown older.People ask my friends if I live in a dollhouse.They look 49 when they see me get out of my car on the driver’s side.During those times,I try to keep a good 50 . When people are rude,I 51 myself,“Look what else I have --a great family,nice friends.”
And it’s the children’s questions that make my life 52 .“Why are you so short? How old are you? Are you a mommy?” When I talk with children,they are left 53 that their questions have been answered.My hope is that in taking time with them,I will 54 them to accept their peers,whatever size and shape they come in, 55 treat them with respect.
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Now came great news! It came from a neighboring state, where the family’s only surviving relative lived. It was Sally’s relative — a distant relative by the name of Tilbury Foster, seventy and single. Tilbury now wrote to Sally, saying he should shortly die, and should leave him thirty thousand dollars, cash; not for love, but because money had given him most of his troubles, and he wished to place it where there was good hope that it would continue its evil work. The bequest would be found in his will, and would be officially handed over provided that Sally should be able to prove to the executors (遗嘱执行人).
As soon as Aleck had partially recovered from the strong emotions created by the letter, she sent someone to the relative’s home and subscribed for the local paper.
For the rest of the day Sally made confusion with his books, and Aleck could not keep her mind on her affairs, not even take up a flower-pot or book or a stick of wood without forgetting what she had intended to do with it. For both were dreaming.
“Thirty thousand dollars!”
All day long Aleck was absorbed in planning how to invest it, Sally in planning how to spend it.
There was no romance-reading that night. The children took themselves away early, for their parents were silent, disturbed, and strangely unentertaining. Two pencils had been busy during that hour — note-making; in the way of plans. It was Sally who broke the stillness at last. He said, with excitement, “Ah, it’ll be grand, Aleck! Out of the first thousand we’ll have a horse and a buggy for summer, and a cutter and a skin lap-robe for winter.”
Aleck responded with decision and calmness.
“You can spend a part of it. But the whole of the capital must be put right to work.
“Why, yes. Yes, of course. Have you got it invested yet?”
“No, there’s no hurry about that; I must look around first, and think, er…, I’ve turned it over twice; once in oil and once in wheat.”
“Why, Aleck, it’s splendid! What does it amount to?”
“I think — well, to be on the safe side, about a hundred and eighty thousand clear, though it will probably be more.”
“My! Isn’t it wonderful? Good heaven! Luck has come our way at last, Aleck!”
Then they went up to bed, but they left the candle burning in the sitting room. They did not remember until they were undressed; then Sally was for letting it burn; he said they could afford it, if it was a thousand. But Aleck went down and put it out.
A good job, too; for on her way back she hit on a scheme that would turn the hundred and eighty thousand into half a million before it had had time to get cold.
1. Why would Tilbury like to give all his money to Sally?
A. Because Sally was Tilbury’s only relative alive.
B. Because Tilbury loved Sally and his family deeply.
C. Because Tilbury wanted his money to continue its function.
D. Because Sally and his wife are good at investing.
2.The underlined word “bequest” in Paragraph1 probably means _________.
A. a gift of personal property B. a proof of a person’s identity
C. a method of getting money D. a reason for giving money
3.What do we know about Sally and his wife after receiving the letter?
A. They were in deep sorrow and stayed up all night.
B. They cared little about the bequest and lived their life as usual.
C. They paid a visit to Tilbury to confirm the truth of the letter.
D. They had a big ambition to invest the money and make huge profits.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Thrilling News B. Sally’s Distant Relative
C. The $30,000 Bequest D. A Smart Investment
Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.
One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.
During the interview, Mr. Petri said, “You’re just the kind of person we need here. You’re being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I’m sure we can find a place for you in our organization.” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.
That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said, “Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?”
This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right: she was being wasted in this job.
“Look,” she said angrily, “if you don’t like the way I work, I don’t need to stay here. I’ll go where I’m appreciated! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office.
That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, “What do you think?”
“Well,” said Maria carefully, “are you sure about the other job?”
“Well, not exactly, but…”
Maria continued, “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Mrs. Kenny if you need one?”
“A recommendation?…from Mrs. Kenny?” hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.
“Martha, I hope you didn’t burn your bridges.” Maria said. “I think I would have handled it differently.”
1.Martha is unhappy in her job because _____.
A.she has not advanced |
B.the work is not significant |
C.her supervisor is younger than she |
D.there is too much work with little payment |
2.Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A.At her supervisor’s criticism, Martha lost her temper. |
B.Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job. |
C.Martha’s interview with the director was on her lunch hour. |
D.Martha got the name of the director through her cousin. |
3.The phrase “the last straw” probably refers to _____.
A.the last opportunity |
B.the straw that saves Martha’s life |
C.the last reminder |
D.the final unpleasant thing |
4.What does Maria think of Martha’s decision?
A.Martha has handled the matter properly. |
B.Martha shouldn’t have set the bridge on fire. |
C.Martha should have found a new job before leaving. |
D.Martha shouldn’t have lost her temper with her supervisor |
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