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My wife and I were attending a wedding at St. John’s Church. The sound of _______ rang to the heavens as the ceremony continued.

At the church, I _________ an old friend. Casper, who happened to be at the _________. Now 73, Casper was a brilliant and _________ softball pitcher (投球手) back in the Men’s Leagues of Philadelphia in the mid-60s. I did not _________ the now silver-haired fellow until my brother-in- law John mentioned his name to me! After a very pleasant _________, Casper asked if I remembered a letter of _______ I had written to him back in 1964. It appeared Casper fell on hard times, as professional pitchers _________ do, and he wasn’t pitching too well for a period of time. I did not _______ the letter, but he said, “Yes, I still have it, and I read it anytime ____________ aren’t going too well.” He said that he had read the letter many times, and the situation always seemed to improve. I was __________ and speechless!

He continued, “You don’t remember?” I said, “Sadly, no, I don’t.” But I did ask if I could have a(n) ____________ of the letter. He said he would email it to me. After the ____________, we met on the steps of the church. Casper came up to me and __________ the letter. He lived a block from the ____________ and had run home to get it. The envelope was __________ and turned yellow, and so was the letter inside. That letter had to be nearly 50 years old.

In ______________ terms, the letter read:

“These hard times are ____________ ! Keep your enthusiasm for the ____________. Never quit and you’ll be back on top again __________. Hang on there!”

1.A. wind B. music C. traffic D. fireworks

2.A. took over B. ran into C. picked up D. called on

3.A. meeting B. service C. scene D. position

4.A. limited B. balanced C. devoted D. talented

5.A. invite B. recognize C. disturb D. inform

6.A. discussion B. shaking C. journey D. greeting

7.A. encouragement B. appreciation C. apology D. introduction

8.A. sometimes B. entirely C. rarely D. forever

9.A. receive B. write C. remember D. preserve

10.A. jobs B. things C. stages D. effects

11.A. pleased B. disappointed C. puzzled D. annoyed

12.A. address B. copy C. record D. opinion

13.A. party B. break C. wedding D. incident

14.A. dropped B. delivered C. opened D. presented

15.A. theatre B. church C. office D. station

16.A. folded B. faded C. painted D. divided

17.A. gentle B. patient C. modest D. simple

18.A. reasonable B. temporary C. relative D. impressive

19.A. game B. prize C. glory D. lesson

20.A. casually B. properly C. totally D. shortly

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Family traditions are things that families do together regularly. 1.They can be repeated daily, weekly, monthly or once a year. It is important for families to follow their traditions even as their children get older. Here are reasons:

Family traditions create good feelings and special moments to remember. They are fun things to do. 2.And they are the memories that will last a lifetime.

3.Being a part of a family is more than living in the same home or having the same last name. It is about relationships and family bonds. Since family traditions are something you do together, they create a stronger sense of belonging to the family.

Family traditions help teens a lot when they are trying to figure out who they are, which job teenagers often do. A family encourages a teen to be a part of it and its traditions provide a strong base for teens to stand on.4.

5.Every day teens face some very difficult issues. Knowing that they are secure and have a family to turn to is a powerful tool to use when they are in trouble.

A. Family traditions give teens a sense of security.

B. Family traditions help parents inform their children of the family’s values.

C. These things can be enjoyable activities or a certain food that a family likes

D. Family traditions give every member of the family a strong sense of belonging.

E. Enjoying them together as a family will create positive feelings in each member.

F. Old family traditions are important but easily forgotten in today’s society.

G. It’s very important when they’re looking for their sense of self.

Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume(消耗) rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to(往往,倾向于) stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.

    According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed(挤出) between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.

   After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.

   In spite of(尽管) all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or  extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject(拒绝) older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.

1.In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?

A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.

B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.

C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.

D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.

2.This text is mainly the relationship between _________.

A. Americans and the French

B. life style and obesity

C. children and adults

D. fast food and overweight

3.The text is mainly developed __________.

A. by contrast (对比) B. by space C. by process(变化过程) D. by classification(分类)

4.Where does this text probably come from?

A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement

C. A health report D. A book review(书评)

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