题目内容
Life is like potato salad; when it’s shared it becomes a picnic.
When my three children were young, my husband,Roy ,and I were very 36 .
“Can we go on a picnic, Mom?” my six-year-old daughter, Becky 37 . “Please.”
I had said no so many times in the 38 months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores (日常工作) could wait. To her 39 , I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and 40 a cooler with ice and drinks and called Roy 41 . My eleven-year-old twin sons put the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some 42 time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch 43 out on the table, Roy arrived on the 44 .
That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was filled with 45 . We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school 46 for so many months. Roy and the boys 47 rocks into the lake. Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly on the picnic table, 48 God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our 49 went to bed, I kissed their cheeks and realized what a wonderful life I had.
As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest 50 could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you 51 .
Even though the kids have now grown up and 52 from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to 53 potato salad, call all of my grown kids, feed some hungry 54 and skipped a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a 55 .
36、A. old B. poor C. busy D. miserable
37、A. begged B. asked C. doubted D. wondered
38、A. coming B. recent C. following D. later
39、A. doubt B. disappointment C. sadness D. surprise
40、A. supplied B. provided C. combined D. filled
41、A. off work B. at home C. at work D. on business
42、A. unhappy B. quality C. quantity D. sad
43、A. spread B. taken C. made D. cooked
44、A. scene B. view C. event D. landscape
45、A. sadness B. expectation C. hope D. laughter
46、A. orders B. charges C. activity D. responsibilities
47、A. missed B. took C. skipped D. left
48、A. praying B. praising C. thanking D. trusting
49、A. family B. children C. friends D. parents
50、A. lifestyle B. time C. world D. family
51、A. enjoy B. own C. have D. love
52、A. left alone B. passed away C. ran away D. moved away
53、A. supply B. cook C. watch D. plant
54、A. ducks B. children C. family D. people
55、A. salad B. life C. picnic D. hope
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AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登台).
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s. They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.
Martian language
They have created their own code-like online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation. A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. This is a generation that respects efficiency. However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
【小题1】According to the passage, if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will _______ .
A.just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths. |
B.have your own symbols and lifestyle. |
C.have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s. |
D.like music and dance very much. |
A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing iPod |
B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently. |
C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends. |
D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line. |
A.Not all teens are cautious about posting photos. |
B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking. |
C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life. |
D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing. |
A.the Gen-90s’ happy life |
B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s |
C.the Gen-90s’ unique lifestyle and some practical warnings |
D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s |
AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登台).
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s. They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.
Martian(火星的) language
They have created their own code-like online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation. A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives. But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. This is a generation that respects efficiency(效率). However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
【小题1】Who do you think would most likely be the readers of the passage?
A.Teenagers | B.Educators | C.Socialists | D.Parents |
A.just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths. |
B.have your own symbols and lifestyle. |
C.have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s. |
D.like music and dance very much. |
A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod |
B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently. |
C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends. |
D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line. |
A.Not all teens are careful about posting photos online. |
B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking. |
C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life. |
D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing. |
A.the Gen-90s’ happy life |
B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s |
C.the Gen-90s’ unique lifestyle and some practical warnings |
D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s |