题目内容
Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安). 35 greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well. His simple “hello” made people feel 36 . His cheerful smile became a part of my day. When he was absent, many people noticed it, and I felt a little bit empty.
The first few times, I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me. I was 37 in my own world. On Monday the security guard asked me:“How was your weekend?” I told him about my visit to California, to see my mother, who had colon cancer. I 38 how I visited her each month. “The time with my mother is so precious(珍贵的), 39 I know that each time may be the last.”
He listened like a close friend I’d known for years. He felt my 40 and my love. He shared how he had lost his father to cancer two years before. He said, “I understand what you are going through. My father passed away while I was serving in Germany. Because of some reasons I was unable to fly back in time. I was unable to say goodbye to him. I wish I could have been with him, given him a hug, and told him I loved him. You are really lucky to have the gift of 41 .”
As I walked away, I realized I did not even know his name. The following day, on my way to work, I said: “After we spent all that time 42 yesterday, I still don’t know your name.” He answered, “Gary.” I responded back, “I’m Deborah.”
After that, we talked and shared stories about our weekends, dreams and families.
Later, Gary got 43 a new job and moved away. It’s been several years since I last spoke to him, yet the memory feels like yesterday. Gary reached out to me, 44 me and made my morning the best part of the day. I experienced the beauty of friendship and love.
In the business of life, we often forget to wish a stranger hello although how easy it is, and how great and lasting a 45 it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波纹)you create, you spread love that continues to 46 . Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.
35. A. She B. They C. He D. I
36. A. nervous B. funny C. special D. surprised
37. A. lost B. left C. missed D. dropped
38. A. wondered B. shared C. realized D. found
39. A. because B. so C. and D. but
40. A. weakness B. illness C. sorriness D. sadness
41. A. god B. time C. nature D. friendship
42. A. thinking B. calling C. crying D. talking
43. A. offered B. afforded C. invited D. chosen
44. A. moved B. touched C. told D. helped
45. A. progress B. sense C. trouble D. difference
46. A. receive B. send C. give D. create
35.C 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. D 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B
45. D 46. C
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Each day a red cock flaps his wings and sings,“Get up. It's time to get out of bed.”All of the animals jump out of bed. They love to hear the cock's voice and the cock loves to sing.
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He sings so well,”the hens say. The cock nods and feels very happy when he hears this.One day a fox is out and looks for food for lunch. He sees that the cock flaps his wings and sings to the hens.“I am going to catch this big fat cock,”says the fox.
When the hens see the fox, they run away at once.“We will not be the fox's food,” they say. “Don't run, Mr Cock,”says the fox.“I only want to listen to your songs. I think you are the best singer in the world, and you are the champion.”The cock is very happy. He thinks he sings best, too. But suddenly the fox grabs(抓取,抓住)him and says,“Let me take you home for lunch.”
The other animals notice that the fox is taking the cock away and they run to the fox. The fox can't run very fast because the cock is big and fat. “If I run with you, we can get away,”says the cock. “Run with me then,”orders the fox, and he lets the cock go.
(1)Who likes listening to the cock?
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A .All the animals. |
B .The cock. |
C .The fox. |
D .The hens. |
(2)
“You are the champion”is the same as “________”.[
]A
.You are the lastB
.You are the secondC
.You are the bestD
.You are right(3)The fox can't run very fast, for the cock ________.
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A .is big and fat |
B .doesn't sit well |
C .is too mad |
D .flaps his wings |
(4)A cock is different from the hens. A cock ________.
[
]A
.has a red tailB
.has wingsC
.can sing in the morning to wake up othersD
.can jump(5)How does the fox catch the cock?
[
]A
.He makes the cock feel very happy.B
.He runs faster than the cock.C
.He becomes the cock's friend.D
.He sings for the cock.