Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. They don’t act in the romantic ways that I read in books or I see on TV. For them, “I love you” is too luxurious(奢侈的) to say. Even sending flowers to each other on special days is ______. And my father got angry easily.

One day, my mother was sewing a quilt(缝被子). I silently sat beside her and ______ at her. “Is there love between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very ______ voice. My mother stopped her work and looked at me ______. She didn’t answer my question at once.

I was very worried because I thought I had hurt her. But ______ I heard my mother say the following words.

“Susan,” she said, “ look at this thread (线). Sometimes it ______, but most of the time, it hides in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt strong and durable(耐用的). If life is a quilt, then ______ should be a thread. It can hardly be seen anywhere or anytime, but it’s really there.”

I listened carefully but I couldn’t understand her ______ the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick ______. My mother had to stay with him ______ for a month. When they returned from the hospital, they both looked very ______. After they were back, every day in the morning and dusk, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road. My father had ______ been so gentle. It seemed that they were the most harmonious(和谐的) couple. The sun gently shines through the leaves. All of these ______ the most beautiful picture in the world.

The doctor had said my father would recover in two months. But after two months he still couldn’t walk by himself. All of us were worried about him. “Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day. “Susan, don’t worry about me.” he said gently. “To tell you the ______, I just like walking with your mom. I like this kind of life.” Reading his eyes, I know he loves my mother deeply.

______ I thought love meant flowers, gifts and sweet kisses. But from this experience, I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.

1.A.impossible B.enjoyable C.fashionable D.acceptable

2.A.shouted B.cried C.looked D.laughed

3.A.exciting B.low C.strange D.happy

4.A.in fear B.in need C.in danger D.in surprise

5.A.at first B.at then C.at last D.at times

6.A.appears B.disappears C.comes D.shows

7.A.money B.friend C.love D.family

8.A.until B.to C.after D.during

9.A.easily B.sadly C.heavily D.seriously

10.A.at home B.in the hospital C.in hospital D.in the country

11.A.pale B.strong C.sad D.happy

12.A.always B.never C.sometimes D.usually

13.A.made up B.looked up C.gave up D.put up

14.A.lie B.reason C.truth D.result

15.A.Once B.And C.Then D.So

Five-year-old Lila lives in Hood River, Oregon.

She has had cancer for three years and spent much of her life in hospitals undergoing chemotherapy (化疗). Her parents looked after her carefully.

Lately, her parents were told by the doctor that their child was too weak to receive chemo and she probably would die before Thanksgiving. Thinking it could be the last birthday party for her, her parents decided to give her a big and memorable birthday party.

With the help of many kind people and charity workers, Little Lila's birthday party went on very well on July 30th.

Lila experienced her birthday prom(毕业舞会), and even wedding ceremony all in one. Her parents wanted to give them to her. She might not live to see another. Countless people donated their time and money to make sure that everything from the food to the music and customs was perfect. Some people even came from a long way to attend the party and congratulate the little girl. Lila got to hang out with her favorite Disney princesses while dressing as Cinderella.

The sweetest of all, she even "married" her dad. Dad proposed to little Lila and held her in his arms to dance, knowing that she could never have a real wedding. Dad told a reporter: "We really thank everyone for what they've done or our family. Without their help, we probably could never have had such a big party for her. And today might be her happiest day ever. I saw she was laughing, laughing all the time. "

Tears ran down the dad's face.

1.Where did Lila spend much of her life?

2.Why did Lila's parents give her the birthday party?

3.Did the party go on very well?

4.What does the underlined word "them" refer to in Paragraph 5?

5.How did Lila feel at the birthday party?

Last year, I worked in a middle school near my ______ house, and I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped her do some housework and ______ some food.

After the first week, I noticed that the food was eaten up very ______. Then I began keeping a(n)______ on my mum. To my surprise, I found that she would put some of the food into a paper ______ and go out with it at about nine every morning. And finally, I decided to _____her. I saw her taking the food to the street ______. She would also spend a lot of time talking and playing with them.

One day, I talked to a neighbor and ______ that my mum was popular in the area. The children were very friendly to her and even thought of her as their own ______. Then it hit me; why wouldn't she want to tell me about it? Was she ______ that I would stop buying food if I found out?

______ my mum got home, I gave her a big hug(拥抱). I told her she didn't need to keep it ______ from me. And she told me something about the children. Some of ______ lived with an old lady in a small house, ______ slept on the street. For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food. After she told me everything, I was so moved by how selfless(无私的)she was. She helped people in need. As her son, I was so ______ my mum.

But I always added one more bag for her other children.

1.A.brother's B.mother's C.sister's D.grandma's

2.A.buy B.make C.throw D.put

3.A.slowly B.exactly C.quickly D.hardly

4.A.eye B.nose C.ear D.face

5.A.plate B.box C.bowl D.bag

6.A.help B.stop C.follow D.tell

7.A.beggars B.old men C.children D.students

8.A.turned out B.found out C.looked out D.worked out

9.A.teacher B.neighbour C.friend D.mother

10.A.worried B.sure C.happy D.certain

11.A.While B.Before C.When D.Since

12.A.a secret B.a record C.a dream D.a note

13.A.they B.them C.we D.us

14.A.other B.the other C.others D.another

15.A.worried about B.proud of C.angry with D.afraid of

After my husband died from a heart attack, my world changed all in a sudden. I just put all my effort into making a living, caring for the children and just keeping my head above water.

I was lucky to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week, but from Friday nights to Monday mornings, the children and I were alone, and in fact I was uncomfortable. Every unusual noise and any late-night phone call would fill me with fear. I felt unbelievably alone.

One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big beautiful German shepherd (牧羊犬) on our doorstep. I became worried. Where did this dog come from? Was it safe to let the children play with a strange dog? Finally I let him sleep in the basement(地下室)until the next day, when we could search around the neighborhood for his owner. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks.

The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German’s owner, but with no results. Saturday night he was still with us and I planned to take the children on a picnic without German. But we were surprised to see him jumping onto the hood (引擎盖)and looking directly into my eyes. No way was he going to be left behind. So he stayed again Sunday night. Monday morning I let him out for a run while the children got ready for school. He didn’t come back till the next Friday evening. And again he stayed until Monday morning, when our housekeeper arrived.

This repeated every weekend for almost 10 months. Each week, between German’s visits, I grew a little stronger and braver; every weekend I enjoyed his company(陪伴). Then one Monday morning we patted his head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. He never came back.

I think of him often. He came when I needed him the most and stayed until I was strong enough to go on alone. I believe German was sent because he was needed, and because no matter how sad and alone we feel, somehow, somewhere, someone knows and cares.

1.The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means the writer_____________.

A.had great difficulty supporting the family B.couldn’t breathe and swim at the same time

C.found it hard to look for a good housekeeper D.was too heart-broken to take care of her children

2.What conclusion can we draw from the last paragraph?

A.At last the writer came to realize who German’s owner was.

B.Being strong enough, the writer didn’t miss German any more.

C.German had no choice but to come to the writer’s house on weekends.

D.The writer believes that German was sent to her because she was alone.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.A Homeless Dog B.We Are Not Alone

C.Every Dog Has Its Day D.German, Our Pet Dog

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