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“Linda, if beating yourself up were an Olympic sport, you’d win a gold medal!”
Annabel, my close friend, stunned me with that frank observation after I told her how I had mishandled a situation with a student in a third-grade class where I was substituting. “I should never have let him go to the boy’s room without a pass! It was my fault he got into trouble with the hall monitor! I’m so stupid!”
My friend burst out laughing, and then made her “Olympic” comment. After a brief period of reflection I had to admit that she was right. I did put myself down an awful lot. Why, just during the previous day I had called myself “a slob” for having some papers spread out on my desk, “ugly” when I left the house without makeup and “an idiot” when I left the house for an emergency substitute job without my emergency lesson plan.
In a more reflective tone, Annabel said, “I once took a workshop at church where the woman in charge had us list all the mean things we say about ourselves.”
“How many did you have on your list?” I asked.
“Fifteen,” she confessed. “But then the teacher said, ‘Now turn to the person next to you and say all the items on your list as if you were speaking to that person!’ ”
My jaw dropped. “What did you do?”
“Nothing. Nobody did. We all just sat there, until I said, ‘I could never say these things to anyone else!’ ”
“And our teacher replied, ‘Well, if you can’t say them to anyone else, then don’t ever say them to yourself!’ ”
My friend had a point. I would never insult a child of God---and I’m God’s child, too!
God, today let me be as kind to myself as I would be to another of Your children.
What does Annabel mean by the first sentence of the passage?
A. The writer is a good athlete. B. The writer scolds herself too much.
C. She is encouraging the writer. D. A gold medal is not a big deal.
What does the writer intends to tell us through the second and third paragraphs?
A. She has low self-esteem over some small things.
B. She often makes serious mistakes in daily life.
C. She is a third-grade teacher.
D. She cares too much about her appearance.
We can infer that the underlined word “slob” might be _____.
A. something untidy B. someone dangerous
C. something dirty D. someone lazy
What does the writer mean by the last sentence of the passage?
A. She is ready to turn to God for help.
B. She will be kind to all children.
C. She won’t insult herself as well as others.
D. She is willing to be a child of God.
In the middle of the night, Peter's wife suddenly fell ill. She couldn’t help crying,“Oh, my stomach (胃)! Get the !”
Peter, awaking from a deep sleep, thought his wife was only having a dream.
“Stop that noise.” he said to her. He turned over and tried to go to again, but his wife still cried out, “Oh, help! Help! I'm sure I'm !”
Peter got out of bed and started , but he could not find him any clothes.
“Where is my shirt?” he asked. His wife was ill to tell him, and she could only cry, “Oh, my stomach!”
As soon as he had put his clothes , he said, “Now, my dear, are you quite 44that you need the doctor? Surely you can wait morning, can't you?”
“No, I can't. Go, go, go.” his wife shouted,“ you will find me dead the morning.”
So Peter went out into the dark street. He had only gone a few meters he heard his wife calling him again.
“I'm again now, and I shall not want the doctor.” she said softly.
Hearing this, he started running as as he could towards the doctor's. When he arrived there, he knocked at the door loudly enough to wake around.
The doctor put his sleepy head out of the bedroom window and said, “Er? Who's there?”
“Oh, Doctor.”Peter said to him, “I've very news for you. My wife ill with a terrible stomachache (胃疼). I was on my way to bring you to her, but she called me back to say the trouble had suddenly her. So you need not come. Go back to now, and sleep well!”
1.A. driver B. nurse C. doctor D. child
2.A. terrible B. interesting C. Surprising D. wonderful
3.A. bed B. sleep C. dream D. hospital
4.A. walking B. dying C. aching D. sleeping
5.A. dressing B. wearing C. raising D. working
6.A. very B. so C. too D. quite
7.A. good B. bad C. wrong D. poor
8.A. down B. off C. on D. up
9.A. surprised B. afraid C. certain D. worried
10.A. before B. for C. to D. until
11.A. And B. But C. So D. Or
12.A. after B. in C. before D. until
13.A. after B. when C. before D. while
14.A. good B. wrong C. all right D. right
15.A. fast B. slowly C. hurriedly D. happily
16.A. everyone B. someone C. no one D. doctors
17.A. good B. bad C. necessary D. ill
18.A. fell B. stayed C. grew D. failed
19.A. gone B. missed C. disappeared D. left
20.A. your home B. your bedroom C. your dream D. bed
One spring, when I was 10, during one of my father’s layoffs, I could tell my mother was unhappy. I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother’s Day gift.
One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins, which, I learned years later, was known for its high-end fashions and style. I introduced myself to Sylvia Agins, telling her I was looking for a Mother’s Day present.
“Do you think she’d like a purse?” she asked. “I think she might.” I told her.
She took out an Italian handbag made of leather. She asked me what I thought, and I told her that my mom would like it.
“How much money do you have?” she asked.
“Twelve dollars,” I said.
“You’re in luck,” she told me. “It’s only $11. You have a dollar left over for the card.” She wrapped the purse and thanked me for my business, and I rode off home with the package under my arm.
When my mother opened the gift the next Sunday morning, she asked in an accusing tone, “Where did you get this?”
“I bought it at the Agins. It cost me $11.” I said.
My mother was shocked into silence.
It wasn’t until many years later, when I learned that the purse was worth several hundred dollars, that I appreciated just how wonderful Sylvia Agins had been to me. I always felt regretful that I never had a chance to properly thank her.
“You know, my son, what really amazes me to this day,” my mother said. “Letting you have the purse for just a few dollars was unbelievable enough. But the fact that she let you leave the store with a dollar for the card was a touch of kindness that I’ll never forget.”
1.The author bought his mother a purse to_________.
A. surprise his mother B. make his mother happy
C. show his ability of making money D. thank his mother for buying him a bike
2.Why was the author’s mother shocked into silence?
A. The purse was bought from the Agins.
B. She wasn’t expecting a gift from her son.
C. The author bought a card to go with the purse.
D. The Agins charged so little money for the purse.
3.Sylvia Agins’ behavior shows that_________.
A. she is critical and mean B. she is kind and thoughtful
C. she is good at making money D. she knows how to choose presents
4.What amazed the mother most was that_________.
A. the shop owner left one dollar for her son to buy a card
B. her son bought her a beautiful purse on Mother’s day
C. her son rode his bike to buy things by himself
D. the purse was worth several hundred dollars
5.Which can be the best title for the text?
A. An Unforgettable Event B. A Considerate Mother
C. A Priceless Mother’s Day Gift D. A Clever Shop Owner
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
An old woman walked around as she pushed her shopping cart full of many things. She was
36 . Her hair was untidy. Her clothes were torn. And some of her teeth were missing.
She 37 and asked me for change. Instead of giving her change, I 38 her to eat out and she 39 . We went across the street to an outdoor café so she could 40 her cart while we had lunch. The 41 was surprised when this woman appeared and did not want to serve us, 42 she forced herself. We ate our lunch. She was very 43 and the food disappeared almost as soon as it arrived.
When we were ready to 44 , I was feeling very good about myself and then she asked for a 45 . It was then that I had to 46 myself and all the hidden bias (偏见) that I had towards this 47.
She wasn’t wrong, but my reluctance(不愿)must have 48 . I held her in my arms carelessly and 49 I felt shame. She thanked me for lunch and then left.
I 50 there for a moment and realized that I had 51 to give this woman the one thing that cost 52 —love. I ran after the woman and caught up with her and asked her if I could give her a 53 hug and she agreed. I gave the woman the best one I’ve ever given anyone. “That’s getting it right,” she said and her big 54 lit my path as we parted.
The 55 I learned was that if you’re going to give, then give it your all and get it right the first time.
1.A. happy B. dirty C. nervous D. small
2.A. ran B. arrived C. stopped D. hid
3.A. invited B. pushed C. forced D. wished
4.A. refused B. returned C. left D. agreed
5.A. watch over B. get hold of C. reach for D. catch up with
6.A. customer B. shopper C. waitress D. traveler
7.A. and B. but C. or D. so
8.A. thirsty B. sleepy C. tired D. hungry
9.A. leave B. rest C. move D. apologize
10.A. break B. gift C. hug D. partner
11.A. believe B. face C. hurt D. introduce
12.A. behavior B. nation C. person D. district
13.A. gone B. shown C. resulted D. remained
14.A. slowly B. again C. gradually D. soon
15.A. stood B. cried C. lay D. drank
16.A. decided B. hoped C. tried D. failed
17.A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
18.A. real B. quiet C. brave D. safe
19.A. teeth B. smile C. feet D. mouth
20.A. fact B. information C. lesson D. expression
A. Health
Health magazine features lots of articles on how to stay fit and feel fantastic. You’ll find healthy yet tasteful recipes (菜谱) that will keep you on track with your diet. The living section will give you ideas for things to do on the weekend or how to add some excitement to your lifestyle.
B. US Weekly
It features the latest news on the hottest celebrities(名人). Filled with photographs and stories, it’s a great magazine for their diets, weddings, divorces and all the events of the week. It keeps you up-to-date with everything that’s happening in Hollywood——the good, the bad and the embarrassing.
C. Rolling Stone
It’s a bi-weekly magazine for music and pop culture trends. In addition, readers can find culture and social comments on present news and events in each issue. Yearly special issues include the music festival preview, the best of rock, fall fashion, and 10 bands to watch.
D. Details
It is an award-winning monthly fashion magazine. It’s for men who are enthusiastic about adventure, style, music, fashion, sports, politics, humor and pop culture. Reviews of the latest books and movies are also included. Every issue has an interview with a celebrity in the news, with insightful questions and interesting answers.
E. Reader’s Digest
It is the world’s most widely-read monthly magazine. Each issue is packed with easy-to-read articles that help people lead better and healthier lives. It contains useful advice, entertainment and inspiration, the latest medical discoveries, how to manage your time and money, plus much more.
F. Life & Style Weekly
This magazine is the first weekly style magazine. It covers the latest happenings in Hollywood. You can find fashion, beauty, lifestyle trends and shopping guides in each issue of the magazine.
请阅读以下读者的相关信息，然后把这些读者与其感兴趣的杂志匹配起来。
1.Abraham is a handsome student at Beijing Sport University. Besides sports news, he is concerned about social and political problems in his spare time.
2.Rebecca is a beautiful housewife, but she doesn’t care much about her clothing. Her husband suggests that she learn some shopping skills and the best style tips.
3.Patrick is a fan of stars who is crazy about them. He wants to know all the information about his favorite stars in real life situations like shopping for groceries, walking the dog and so on.
4.Melissa and her boyfriend have just left university for work. They don’t have much money to eat outside every day. They must learn to cook for themselves.
5.Douglas was a teacher at Peking University Heath Science Center. He retired last month and now lives happily with his wife in the countryside. He pays close attention to advances in medical science.
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