“If I had one million yuan, I would buy you a palace! Do I have one million yuan? No, I don’t! so I only can spend ten fen(分) on this short message, sending you my best wishes! ”

Today, SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are 410 messages being sent.

Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are pressing buttons, bring happiness to their friends. The humor of the words shows how beautiful language is! Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.

“Thumb Culture” is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to “Short” to greet each other. Internet SMS will provide more convenience to people. I am grateful for the progress because SMS saves me much money. Just on the tip of thumb, so much joy can be found!

1.The first paragraph is a(n) __________.

A．e-mail.

B．short message.

C．piece of news.

D．story.

2.What can people do through SMS?

A．Buy a palace.	B．Provide food.
C．Learn foreign language.	D．Send messages.

3.The people are smiling and laughing when sending messages because they_________.

A．save much money.	B．know the weather report.
C．enjoy the happiness of SMS.	D．have one million yuan.

4.The writer thinks that_________.

A．SMS helps people a lot.	B．people can find joy on the Internet.
C．greeting can cost much money.	D．thumb has become a kind of culture.

 

I climbed the stairs slowly , carrying a big suitcase , my father following with two more . By the time I got to the third floor , I was__26   and at the same time feeling lonely . Worse still , Dad__27   a step and fell , sending my new suitcases __28  down the stairs . “Damn !"he screamed , his face turning red . I knew __29  was ahead . Whenever Dad's face turns red , __30  !

How could I ever __31 him to finish unloading the car__32  screaming at me and making a scene in front of the other girls , girls I would have to spend the__33  of the year with? Doors were opening and faces peering out(探出),as Dad walked__34  close behind . I felt it in my bones that my college life was getting off to a(n) __35 start.

“__36 the room quickly ,"I thought . “Get him into a chair and calm down ."

But__37  , would there be a chair in Room 316? Or would it be a(n) _38 room? __39  I turned the key in the lock and__40  the door open , with Dad__41  complaining(抱怨)about a hurting knee or something . I put my head in , expecting the__42  . But to my __43 , the room wasn't empty at all ! It had furniture , curtains , a TV , and even paintings on the walls.

And there on a well?made bed sat Amy,my new __44 ,dressed neatly.Greeting me with a nod , she said in a soft voice , “Hi , you must be Cori . Then , she__45  the music and looked over at__46 .“And of course , you're Mr Faber ,"she said, __47  .“Would you like a glass of iced tea?" ?Dad's? face turned decidedly __48   before he could bring out a “yes".

I knew __49  that Amy and I would be __50   and my first year of college would be a success.

26．A．helpless           B．lazy            C．anxious        D．tired

27．A．took              B．minded          C．missed         D ．picked

28．A．rolling            B．passing         C．dropping       D．turning

29．A．suffering          B．difficulty       C．trouble        D．danger

30．A．go ahead          B．look out        C．hold on        D．give up

31．A．lead              B．help           C．encourage      D．get

32．A．after             B．without         C．while          D．besides

33．A．best             B．beginning        C．end            D．rest

34．A．with difficulty      B．in a hurry       C．with firm steps     D．in wonder

35．A．fresh             B．late             C．bad                D．unfair

36．A．Search            B．Find             C．Enter              D．Book

37．A．in fact            B．by chance         C．once more           D．then again

38．A．small             B．empty            C．new                D．neat

39．A．Finally             B．Meanwhile        C．Sooner or later      D．At the moment

40．A．knocked           B．forced           C．pushed             D．tried

41．A．yet               B．only             C．even               D．still

42．A．worst             B．chair            C．best               D．tea

43．A．regret            B．disappointment   C．surprise          D．knowledge

44．A．roommate          B．classmate        C．neighbour         D．companion

45．A．turned on         B．turned down      C．played            D．enjoyed

46．A．Dad               B．me               C．the door          D．the floor

47．A．questioning       B．wondering         C．smiling          D．guessing

48．A．red               B．less pale         C．less red         D．pale

49．A．soon              B．there             C．later            D．then

50．A．sisters           B．friends           C．students         D．fellows

    The first time I remember noticing the crossing guard was when he waved to me as I drove my son to school. He 16 me with a puzzle ---- all because he waved to me like someone does 17 seeing a close friend. A big, 18 smile accompanied his wave. For the next few days I tried to 19 his face to see if I knew him. I didn’t. Perhaps he had 20 me for someone else. By the time I contented myself with the 21 that he and I were strangers, we were greeting each other warmly every morning like old friends.

    Then one day the 22 was solved. As I 23 the school he was standing in the middle of the road 24 his stop sign. I was in live behind four cars. 25 the kids had reached the safety of the sidewalk, he lowered his sign and let the cars 26. To the first he waved and 27 in just the same way he had done to me over the last few days. The kids already had the window down and were happily waving their reply. The second car got the same 28 from the crossing guard, and the driver, a stiff-looking(表情刻板的) businessman, gave a brief, almost 29 wave back. Each following car of kids on their way to school 30 more heartily.

    Every morning I continued to watch the man with 31. So far I haven’t seen anyone 32 to wave back. I find it interesting that one person can make such a(n) 33 to so many people’s lives by doing one simple thing like waving and smiling warmly. His 34 armed the start of my day. With a friendly wave and smiling face he had changed the 35 of the whole neighbourhood.

16. A. hit	B. disappointed	C. presented	D. bored
17. A. on	B. from	C. during	D. about
18. A. false	B. shy	C. apologetic	D. bright
19. A. research	B. study	C. recognize	D. explore
20. A. praised	B. blamed	C. mistaken	D. respected
21. A. conclusion	B. description	C. evaluation	D. introduction
22. A. argument	B. disagreement	C. mystery	D. task
23. A. visited	B. approached	C. passed	D. left
24. A. drawing back	B. putting on	C. handing in	D. holding out
25. A. Once	B. Before	C. Unless	D. While
26. A. in	B. through	C. out	D. down
27. A. cried	B. cheered	C. smiled	D. gestured
28. A. idea	B. reply	C. notice	D. greeting
29. A. awkward	B. angry	C. elegant	D. patient
30. A. came	B. responded	C. hurried	D. appeared
31. A. surprise	B. frustration	C. interest	D. doubt
32. A. fail	B. try	C. wish	D. bother
33. A. offer	B. sacrifice	C. promise	D. difference
34. A. effectiveness	B. cheerfulness	C. carefulness	D. seriousness
35. A. trends	B. observations	C. regulations	D. feelings

 

 

“If I had one million yuan, I would buy you a palace! Do I have one million yuan? No, I don’t! so I only can spend ten fen(分) on this short message, sending you my best wishes! ”

Today, SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are 410 messages being sent.

Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are pressing buttons, bring happiness to their friends. The humor of the words shows how beautiful language is! Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.

“Thumb Culture” is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to “Short” to greet each other. Internet SMS will provide more convenience to people. I am grateful for the progress because SMS saves me much money. Just on the tip of thumb, so much joy can be found!

The first paragraph is a(n) __________.

A. e-mail.      B. short message.       C. piece of news.        D. story.

What can people do through SMS?

A. Buy a palace.                     B. Provide food.  

C. Learn foreign language.             D. Send messages.

The people are smiling and laughing when sending messages because they_________.

A. save much money.                 B. know the weather report.

C. enjoy the happiness of SMS.         D. have one million yuan.

The writer thinks that_________.

A. SMS helps people a lot.             B. people can find joy on the Internet.

C. greeting can cost much money.       D. thumb has become a kind of culture.