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Dash of Hope
“Dash” is a symbol which represents every day we’ve spent alive on earth. Therefore, how you spend your “dash” is important.
Recently I  36  about a little girl named Hope. After learning more about her life, I couldn’t help but feel it was not by  37 , nor happenstance（意外事件）, that she had been named “Hope”. The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity  38  in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others.  39  I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had. It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special.
Hope was a twelve-year-old girl who was  40  a “wish” in early December 2010 by the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation after being  41  that she had a rare type of bone cancer. However, when she found out that more than 150  42  in her area were waiting for their wishes to be achieved , she unselfishly used her wish to  43  that those children have their wishes granted. She also asked that it be done  44  January 16, 2011. Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her  45  request could not be granted as the funds were simply  46 . They calculated that they would need to raise more than one  47  dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish.  48 , but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring  49  to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually  50  as well. Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations  51  the story of this caring young girl who had  52  the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged. Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in  53  money to help make Hope’s dream come true.
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only  54 , but spiritually and emotionally as well. At the gathering to celebrate her life, “A Celebration of Hope” on January 16, 2011 , the  55  was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars. Her wish had been granted!
小题1:
A．heardB．thoughtC．caredD．talked
小题2:
A．coincidenceB．independence C．convenienceD．intelligence
小题3:
A．lostB．carriedC．expectedD．housed
小题4:
A．UntilB．Unless C．ThoughD．If
小题5:
A．expressedB．offeredC．madeD．sent
小题6:
A．recognizedB．informedC．remindedD．understood
小题7:
A．childrenB．citizensC．villagersD．relatives
小题8:
A．suggestB．askC．arrangeD．order
小题9:
A．forB．toC．onD．by
小题10:
A．finalB．formalC．simpleD．noble
小题11:
A．unbearableB．unbelievableC．unavailableD．uncomfortable
小题12:
A．thousandB．hundredC．millionD．billion
小题13:
A．DisappointedB．SurprisedC．WorriedD．Embarrassed
小题14:
A．committeesB．individualsC．corporationsD．organizations
小题15:
A．theirsB．oursC．hersD．yours
小题16:
A．wroteB．readC．broadcastD．shared
小题17:
A．touchedB．examinedC．wonD．opened
小题18:
A．findingB．spendingC．raisingD．borrowing
小题19:
A．perfectlyB．physicallyC．healthilyD．thankfully
小题20:
A．proposalB．decisionC．conclusionD．announcement

小题1:A
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:C
小题5:B
小题6:B
小题7:A
小题8:B
小题9:D
小题10:D
小题11:C
小题12:C
小题13:A
小题14:B
小题15:C
小题16:D
小题17:A
小题18:C
小题19:B
小题20:D

试题分析：
小题1:heard听说，thought认为，cared小心，talked谈话。句意是最近我听说一个名叫Hope的小女孩。故选A。
小题2:coincidence巧合；independence独立，自主；convenience方便，便利；intelligence智力。句意是对她的生活更多的了解之后，我不能不认为这不是巧合也不是意外事件，她已经被叫Hope。故选A。
小题3:lost丢失，carried携带；expected希望；housed把...储藏房内。句意是在她幼小的心里具有很强的同情心和宽容心...故选D。
小题4:Until直到...才； Unless除非； Though尽管；If如果。句意是尽管我根本没有机会见到她，但是我希望我有机会。
小题5:expressed表达；offered提供，给予；made做..；sent送，派遣。句意是Hope被”Make-A-Wish”基金会给予一个“愿望”...
小题6:recognized认识；informed了解到；reminded想起；understood理解。句意是了解到她得了一种很少见的骨癌以后...
小题7:由下面一句she unselfishly used her wish to ask that those children have their wishes中的those children可知此处是children，故选A。
小题8:由下面一句She also asked that it be done...可知此处应选asked，故选B。
小题9:by表示时间时是在...之前，for后加时间段表示一段时间；on表示时间指在具体的某一天；to加时间表示时间的终了，到....。此处选D.by。句意是在2011年1月16日之前完成。
小题10:final最终的；formal正式的；simple简单的；noble尊贵的，高尚的。句意是她的高尚的要求没有被准许。故选D。
小题11:unbearable难以忍受的；unbelievable不相信的；unavailable难以获得的；uncomfortable不舒服的。句意是她的高尚的要求没有被准许，是因为基金会的基金是很难获得的。故选C.
小题12:由最后一段...received donations totaling more than one million dollars.可推出此处的意思是他们需要在30天内筹出一百多万美元。故选C.
小题13:Disappointed失望的；Surprised惊奇的；Worried担心的；Embarrassed为难的，尴尬的。前面讲Hope的要求没有得到准许，所以此处是说她感到很失望，但是不沮丧。故选A。
小题14:committees委员会；individual个人；scorporations市政委员会；organizations组织。前面讲Hope的要求没有得到基金会的准许，所以现在她激励由同情心的个人来帮助那些孩子们。故选B。
小题15:此处讲的是Hope激励个人帮助那些孩子们实现愿望，最后实现她自己的，故选C，hers是指Hope的愿望。
小题16:wrote写，记录；read读；broadcast广播；shared分享。句意是报纸的专栏作家，电台的记者还有电视节目分享了关于这个富有同情心的小女孩的故事，故选D。
小题17:固定用法，touch the heart 感动，此处讲小女孩感动了很多人。故选A。
小题18:固定词组，raise money筹钱，此处讲的是一些组织决定筹钱帮助Hope实现她的愿望。故选C。
小题19:perfectly完美地；physically物质地；healthily健康地；thankfully感激地。由后面的but spiritually and emotionally as well.可知应选physically物质地，意思是不仅有物质上的帮助，还有精神上的帮助。
小题20:proposal提议；decision决定；conclusion结论，结局；announcement通告，预告。句意是通告说他们确实收到了一百多万美元的捐款。故选D。
点评：文章讲述了一个患有骨癌的小女孩特富有同情心，她通过自己的努力为其他的孩子筹集捐款，她的故事感动了很多人。答题前一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系。答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系。答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯。
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The power of encouragement is great. You may draw some inspiration from the following story.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a famous 19th­century poet and artist, was once  26  by an elderly man. The old man had some sketches (素描) and drawings that he  27  　Rossetti to look at them and tell him if they were any good, or  28  they at least showed potential(潜在的)talent.
Rossetti looked them  29  carefully. After the first few, he knew that they were worthless, showing not the least sign of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a  30  man, and he told the elderly  31  as gently as possible that the pictures were of little value and showed little talent. He was sorry,  32  he could not　33  to the man.
The visitor was  34  , but seemed to expect Rossetti’s  35   .He then apologized for  36  Rossetti’s time, but would he just  37  a few more drawings—these done by a(n)  38  art student？Rossetti looked over the  39  batch (一批) of sketches and immediately became  40  over the talent they revealed(显示；透露) .“These,” he said,“Oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He should be  41  every help and encouragement in his career as an artist. He has a hopeful future if he will work and stick to it.”
Rossetti could see that the old man was  42  moved.“Who is this fine young   artist？” he asked.“Your son？” “No,” said the old man sadly.“It was I  43  painted the pictures forty years ago.  44  I had heard your praise then！For you see, I got discouraged and 45  drawing—too soon.”
小题1:
A．expectedB．wishedC．visitedD．requested
小题2:
A．wantedB．madeC．hadD．hoped
小题3:
A．whyB．whichC．thatD．whether
小题4:
A．upB．overC．onD．down
小题5:
A．rudeB．talentedC．kindD．creative
小题6:
A．womanB．manC．artistD．poet
小题7:
A．butB．andC．orD．otherwise
小题8:
A．speakB．apologizeC．lieD．listen
小题9:
A．annoyedB．disappointedC．delightedD．puzzled
小题10:
A．achievementB．adjustmentC．judgmentD．statement
小题11:
A．turning upB．making upC．taking upD．looking up
小题12:
A．look atB．glare atC．aim atD．stare at
小题13:
A．prettyB．famouseC．youngD．talented
小题14:
A．firstB．secondC．thirdD．last
小题15:
A．enthusiasticB．sadC．angryD．bad
小题16:
A．madeB．learntC．taughtD．given
小题17:
A．slightlyB．deeplyC．barelyD．smoothly
小题18:
A．whatB．whichC．whomD．who
小题19:
A．Only ifB．If onlyC．If soD．If any
小题20:
A．insisted onB．led toC．headed toD．gave up
Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days. I was discouraged, weary, and plain sad. My focus was on me. After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.
I expressed my upset state to my mother, hoping for some pity. Instead, she said, “I heard Jamie was having a difficult day too. Why don’t you make her some cookies and take them to her this afternoon?”
I didn’t really want to, but decided that I didn’t want to go back to my other problems just yet. I made the cookies and arranged them on a little plate. Then I made a card with a sunflower on it and wrote a small note of empathy.
That afternoon I dropped by my friend’s house. I went to the door and rang the bell. Soon, Jamie came to the door and looked at me in surprise for the unexpected visit. Before she could say anything I rushed, “ I heard you were having a hard day and decided to bring you something. I hope your day goes better.” The look that came over Jamie’s face was one that I could never put into words. It was as if a darkened sky was suddenly lit with the golden rays of the sun; it was as if in that small act, her day was brightened.
I got back into the car and for some amazing reason; I felt a lot better myself. That day I experienced the truth that James Barri attempted to describe, “ Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”
小题1:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．Sunshine on a Rainy DayB．Discouraged by Nothing
C．Giving Help to a FriendD．Experience a Cheerless Day
小题2:The author made cookies and arranged them on a plate _________.
A．so as to show off his skillsB．to stop thinking about his own worries
C．not to let his mother feel downD．not to show his sadness to others
小题3:How did Jamie feel when seeing the author’s coming?
A．She lit up very soon.B．She was surprised and scared.
C．She couldn’t express herself.D．She poured out all her worries.
小题4:What do you think of the author’s mother?
A．Sympathetic.B．Willing.C．Instructional.D．Selfish.
小题5:The passage is mainly about _________.
A．dealing with others when they are angryB．adjusting well the mental condition
C．taking mother’s advice every hourD．enjoying oneself at any time
Jonny Jones was a nice and popular boy, who everyone loved．He was so much fun, so good and so kind to everyone that they treated him wonderfully. But as everything he needed was given to him without asking, Jonny became a weed. He was so spoiled by everyone that he couldn’t stand any hardship.
One day Johnny heard a mother saying to her son “Come on, my boy, get up and stop crying. You are behaving like Johnny Jones.” That made Johnny feel very ashamed. But he was sure that he would prefer to be known as a good boy rather than a fool. Worried, he spoke to his father about all this, though he was afraid that maybe he would be laughed at for having such worries. His father, far from laughing at Johnny, told him that a teacher had taught him a secret trick to turn him into the toughest boy off all. “Eat a candy less, study a minute more, and count to five before crying.” Johnny asked, “Just that? ” “Yes, just that,” said his father, “It’s very simple, but I warn you that it won’t be easy.”
Johnny was happy like a bird, ready to follow the advice. He went to see his mother, and she noticed how happy he was when she offered him candies. “One candy less”, thought Johnny, so he only took one. That afternoon he had another chance to put it into practice by studying one minute more. The result was that he missed the first minute of his favorite program! But having achieved this gave him a great feeling of satisfaction. The same happened when he ran up against the corner of the kitchen table. He only managed to count to four before crying, but that was left deeply in his mother’s memory.
Over the following days Johnny kept using the motto in his life as his father told him. And the more he put this into practice ,the easier it got. Before long he realized that he could also do things that would seem impossible before.
小题1:The underlined word "weed" in the first paragraph refers to ____．
A．a person with a strong v/ill
B．a person with a weak character
C．a person who isn't popular with everyone
D．a person who changes his behavior according to the situation
小题2:What made Jonny Jones decide to change himself?
A．A mother's words．              B．Others' attitude to him．
C．His father's advice．           C．His teacher's warning．
小题3:What is the key point of the advice from Jonny's father?
A．Eat fewer candies than before．
B．Count to five before crying．
C．Talk with parents and follow their advice．
D．Learn to control oneself and keep using the motto in life．
小题4:What message does the writer want to convey through the story?
A．One should be brave to face his mistakes．
B．Nothing is difficult as long as you set your mind on it．
C．Spoilinga child too much may result in his selfish behaviors．
D．A strong will can be developed by small but consistent efforts．
A firm handshake is key to interview success. As any serious job-hunter knows, it helps to dress smartly and smile at that all-important interview. But research has showed that a firm handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressing potential employers.
The US research looked at 98 undergraduates taking part in mock (模拟) interviews with businesses. As each undergraduate was graded on their overall performance, five "handshake raters" also marked them on their grasp, strength, duration, vigor and eye contact.
Professor Greg Stewart, from the University of Iowa, who led the study, said those who scored highly with the handshake raters were also considered to be the most hirable by the interviewers. Students with " wimpy" shakes were judged to be more timid and less impressive.
The study also found women with a firm handshake were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.
Professor Stewart said: "We've always heard that interviewers make up their mind about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview. But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview. We don't consciously remember a person's handshake but it is one of the first non-verbal clues we get about the person's overall personality, and that impression is what we remember."
Women were less likely to have a highly rated handshake, partly because traditionally they shake hands less than men. But when women did possess a firm handshake, they were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.
Body language experts warn, however, that the firmness needs to be just right, - as an over enthusiastic "bone crusher" handshake can indicate self-importance, a controlling personality and a lack of trustworthiness.
The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and knights to show that they did not intend to harm each other and possessed no hidden weapons.
小题1:The passage is probably intended for ______.
A．job-hunters B．an undergraduate C．employers D．handshake raters
小题2:From the first paragraph we know that in an interview ______.
A．dressing smartly is more important than a firm handshake
B．smile has no effect on impressing potential employers
C．a firm handshake is more important than dressing smartly, and smile
D．dressing smartly, smile and a firm handshake are of the same importance
小题3:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A．The firmer your handshake is the better impression you leave.
B．The undergraduates without a firm handshake are thought to be less impressive.
C．Generally speaking, women shake hands less with others.
D．It's said that the handshake dates back to medieval Europe.
小题4:What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Women with a firm handshake were likely to leave a better impression than men.
B．A successful job interview starts with a firm handshake.
C．Dressing, smile and a firm handshake are all important to a successful job interview.
D．Job interview success depends on interviewees' body language.

The students at Sandy’s high school were badly shaken by the news that a classmate had  36 himself. The suicide note read: “It’s hard to  37 when nobody cares if you die.”
Glen, a teacher, realized this was a  38 moment about the importance of making people feel
39 . He asked his class to imagine they were about to  40  and to write a note “telling someone how and why you  41 him or her.”
Sandy, who had a  42  relationship with her mother, decided to write her  43 . Her letter read: “We’ve had some  44 times and I haven’t always been a very good 45 ,but I know I’m lucky to have you in my life. You’re the  46 person I’ve ever known, And even when I disagree with you, I never  47 you love me and want what’s best for me. Thanks for not  48 up on me”.
When her mom read the note, she cried and hugged Sandy  49 but said little.
The next morning, Sandy found a  50  on her mirror: “Dearest Sandy, I want you to know being your mother is ,by far, the most important thing in my life.  51 I got your note, I thought I had lost your love and  52 . I felt like such a failure. I intended to  53 it all last night. Your note saved my  54 .”
Be careful not to underestimate the  55 of expressed appreciation. It won’t always save a life, but it will always make someone’s life better.
小题1:          
A．sacrificedB．defeatedC．abandonedD．killed
小题2:          
A．liveB．imagineC．struggleD．think
小题3:          
A．sadB．finalC．teachableD．great
小题4:          
A．ashamedB．valuedC．excitedD．scared
小题5:          
A．dieB．failC．retireD．survive
小题6:          
A．missB．hateC．admireD．appreciate
小题7:          
A．closeB．casualC．badD．personal
小题8:          
A．classmateB．momC．fatherD．teacher
小题9:          
A．freeB．delightfulC．pleasantD．rough
小题10:      
A．daughterB．studentC．friendD．trainer
小题11:      
A．bestB．wisestC．luckiestD．gentlest
小题12:      
A．trustB．doubtC．considerD．predict
小题13:      
A．takingB．goingC．givingD．looking
小题14:      
A．coldlyB．hesitantlyC．shylyD．tightly
小题15:      
A．noteB．giftC．noticeD．reminder
小题16:      
A．SinceB．UntilC．thoughD．When
小题17:      
A．confidenceB．courageC．respectD．heart
小题18:      
A．endB．makeC．getD．fall
小题19:      
A．lifeB．timeC．moneyD．honor
小题20:      
A．pushB．priceC．meaningD．power
It was Molly’s job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work.
One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples (订书钉) 。
“Why two bags?” her father asked. “The other is something else,” Molly answered. “What’s in it?” “Just some stuff. Take it with you.”
Not wanting to discuss the matter, he put both bags into his briefcase, kissed Molly and rushed off. At midday he opened Molly’s bag and took out the contents: two hair ribbons(丝带), three small stones, a plastic dinosaur, a tiny sea shell, a small doll, and 13 pennies… The busy father smiled, finished eating, and swept the desk clean into the wastebasket, Molly’s stuff included.
That evening, Molly ran up behind him as he read the paper. “Where’s my bag?” “What bag?” “The one I gave you this morning.” “I left it at the office. Why?” “I forgot to put this note in it,” she said. “And, besides, Daddy, the things in the sack are the things I really like — I thought you might like to play with them. You didn’t lose the bag, did you, Daddy?” “Oh, no,” he said, lying. “I just forgot to bring it home. I’ll bring it tomorrow.” While Molly hugged her father’s neck, he unfolded the note that read: “I love you, Daddy.” Molly had given him her treasures — all that a 7-year-old held dear.
Love in a paper bag, and he missed it — not only missed it, but had thrown it in the wastebasket. So back he went to the office. Just ahead of the night janitor(看门人), he picked up the wastebasket. He put the treasures inside and carried it home carefully. The bag didn’t look so good, but the stuff was all there and that’s what counted.
After dinner, he asked Molly to tell him about the stuff in the sack. It took a long time to tell. Everything had a story or a memory.
“Sometimes I think of all the great times in this sweet life,” he thought.
We should all remember that it’s not the destination that counts in life, but the journey. That journey with the people we love is all that really matters. It is such a simple truth but it is so easily forgotten.
小题1:Why did Molly give her father a second bag?
A．She didn’t want to keep the things in the bag.
B．She hoped those things would bring happiness to her father.
C．She wanted to remind her father of the stories behind the things.
D．She enjoyed playing with her father.
小题2: How did father deal with the bag after he opened it?
A．He kept it in the drawer.
B．He took it back home.
C．He threw it into the wastebasket.
D．He put it on his table.
小题3:After father heard what his daughter said, he felt_____.
A．regretfulB．surprisedC．sadD．satisfied
小题4:Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage?
A．An important journeyB．Two bags
C．Father and daughterD．Love in a paper bag
                            B
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小题1:If one suffers from Alzheimer’s,          .
A．he has trouble with his memory
B．he can’t do everyday things on his own
C．he often forgets things because he is old
D．he can’t move about
小题2:What is ARICEPT?
A．A medicine to cure Alzheimer’s
B．A medicine to delay signs of aging .
C．A medicine to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s .
D．A medicine to cure brain damage .
小题3:One who is taking ARICEPT should go to see a doctor if he        .
A．can’t fall asleep B．feels tired out
C．has no desire to eatD．feels like a drunken man
Dear Cary,
I'm writing because I've understood you've struggled with alcoholism （酗酒）．I've been fighting mine ever since I went through 9-11．After that, I've been more or less useless professionally - I'm a lawyer - and have had to resien（辞职） from my job because I was discovered passed - out drunk in front of my computer．I've taken some medicine and it has helped somewhat．I can manage about a month without drinking, but after that I end up having a crazy stage where nothing matters except drinking．After a week or so of heavy drinking,! start having nightmares of people jumping．After that, it's a week of not being able to get out of bed．
I was supposed to travel to a conference but didn't make it because I got so drunk at the airport that I fell down on my face and spent the rest of the day in the emergency room．I have been hiding from my family since then．Fortunately they won't be expecting me to come back for a week or so．Otherwise, they would notice the bump on my forehead and two black eyes．
I don't really know what I'm asking you．Cary, I need a way out that doesn't involve causing pain to my family．I'm taking medicine, but' I still have these attacks every few months．If there's alcohol in the house, I can't stay away from it．It seems that this will never end．I'm afraid of what will happen if something bad happens, like a family member dying, or getting fired again．
Thanks for reading．
Yours T
小题1:The underlined sentence shows us all the following EXCEPT _____．
A．the reason why the author had to resign
B．that the author was once discovered drunk as a fish
C．that the author is a lawyer by profession
D．that the author is a lawyer and he never gets drunk
小题2:The author writes to Cary in order to _____．
A．ask for moneyB．ask for helpC．offer adviceD．tell a story
小题3:What is the author worried about?
A． Losing his jobB．Giving up drinking
C． Bring pain to his familyD．Missing the conference
小题4:We know from the passage that Cary _____．
A．is probably a recovered alcoholic
B．never suffered from alcoholism
C．likes to talk about the details of his life
D．is a doctor on treating alcoholism

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