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It was at a concert that I happened to find David. He was holding his head at a strange 36 as if he were staring down at something. Then the truth 37 me. He was blind. The last thing he remembers seeing was his daughter being born. Then the whole world went 38 .
Bad luck is no stranger to this 44-year-old man. His mother died of cancer, and his weak father had to 39 11-year-old David to the 40 of the state.
Things seemed always to go for 41 . Two years ago, his beloved guide dog pulled him out of the path of a truck. David was not 42 . The dog died.
But David does not feel sorry for himself. “These are just little obstacles(障碍困难) you have to 43 in your life,” he said.
He has to make a daily two-hour trip to his working place—the X-ray department of an 44 room. It was a hard job to 45 by. Before he got it, David was determined to escape the workshop run by the Lighthouse, an organization 46 to helping blind people. He wanted a job of developing X-ray film, a job 47 everyone, not just he, must work in the dark, including those with 48 eyesight. The Lighthouse called many hospitals, with no result, 49 they offered to pay his first three months’ salary.
David works alone in a dark room that 50 of chemicals. He doesn’t wear gloves. Otherwise, he could not feel. 51 this is an emergency room, lives can be put either 52 or out of danger. His director says he trusts him 100 percent.
He makes $20,000 a year. But his motivation goes 53 money. “By working I can realize my own 54 . That’s what really counts!” he said.
What a shining example for us to 55 !
1.A.angle(角度) B. direction C. mannerD. way
2.A.stuck to B. came out C. struck D. occurred
3.A.blank B. darkness C. wrongly D. emptiness
4.A.give in B. look after C. leave D. remain
5.A. attention B. care C. worry D. control
6.A.better B. worst C. the better D. the worse
7.A.hurt B. wound C. damaged D. ruined
8.A.experiment B. get over C. do with D. go over
9.A.upstairs B. information C. emergency D. underground
10.A.come B. pass C. go D. stand
11.A.intended B. aimed C. offered D. devoted
12.A.that B. where C. which D. how
13.A.average B. common C. normal D. poor
14.A.because B. as if C. in case D. even though
15.A.consists B. smells C. tastes D. makes
16.A. If B. Although C. Since D. When
17.A.at risk B. in need C. at ease D. to test
18.A.into B. beyond C. for D. over
19.A.disadvantage B. blindness C. purpose D. value
20.A.set B. take C. give D. follow
36-40ACACB 41-45DABCA 46-50DBCDB 51-55CABDD
【解析】文章讲述的是一个盲人从小就经历了非常悲惨的经历,长大后终于找到了实现人生价值的工作。
1.词组搭配,跟at搭配的就是at a strange angle,意为以一个奇怪的角度 其他几个词都用in
2.上下文,根据后面的He was blind可知,作者得知真相后,感到惊讶,strike sb意为冲击某人,使某人震惊
3.词性,句意为然后整个世界变为一篇空白,什么也没有了,go后面用形容词,go blank
4.句意理解,他虚弱的父亲不得不把他留给政府来照顾了
5.同上
6.上下文,根据后面的他的狗救了他,结果狗死掉了,可知事情还在变坏
7.句意理解,他没有受伤,狗死掉了 wound刀伤,墙上 damage受损 ruin变为废墟
8.常用搭配,该词组的宾语是obstacles,所以应当选择B意为克服,句意为,在你的一生中有很多困难需要克服
9.根据the X-ray department可知,他是在医院里的急救室的X光室内,根据后文的this is an emergency room也可以知道
10.上下文,后面的几句讲述的是他是如何得到这份工作的,因此此处意为这是一份不容易得到的工作,come by意为得到
11.词组搭配,根据后面的to helping blind people可知,与devote的用法相符,be devoted to doing sth,意为致力于,献身于
12.从句,该句为定语从句,先行词是job在从句中充当地点状语,
13.这是一份每个人都必须在黑暗中进行的工作,除了他,当然包括视力正常的人。
14.句意理解,尽管他们愿意三个月的工资,但是他们在打了很多医院的电话后,还是没有什么结果
15.句意理解,他单独一个在暗室中工作,里面满是化学物品的味道
16.句意理解,因此这是一个急救室,生命可能会很安心或者会脱离危险
17.同上,at ease意为舒适,安逸,
18.句意理解,他的东西已经超越了金钱
19.通过工作,我可以实现我的价值,那才是重要的
20.词组搭配,follow one's example意为以某人为榜样
When a friend is sad about a tragedy(悲剧),it’s hard to know how to comfort(安慰) him/ her. But the worst thing you can do is say nothing. It could mean that you don’t care. You don’t have to say much.. A single supportive phrase doesn’t require absolutely perfect words to break the ice. Here are some conversation starters when life difficult situations have your tongue tied.
1. A friend loses his baby.
Don’t say: “Don’t worry. You’re so young. You’ll have another baby.” Do say: “ I’m so sorry. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through, but if you want to talk about it, call me anytime.”
2. A guy deserts(抛弃)your friend.
Don’t say: “I never liked that rat bastard (坏蛋) anyway!” ( If the couple winds up reconciling (和解), you could end up losing your friend.) Do say: “Breaking up is always hard to deal with, but I’m here for you, whatever you need.”
3. A friend has a death in the family.
Don’t say: “It’s God’s will.” or “I know exactly how you feel.” Do say: “I’m sorry about your loss. What can I do to help?”
4. A friend loses a job suddenly.
Don’t say: “Work is always boring. Those bosses didn’t suit you!” Do say: “I’m sorry for that, but I know there’s an even better job waiting for you there. Let’s think about possibilities.”
5. Someone’s pet dies.
Don’t say: “Gee! It was only a cat!” or “My roommate doesn’t like her dog and she is getting rid of her dog. Do you want it?” Do say: “I’m sorry, she was such a great cat. How long did you have it?”
【小题1】Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined part “have your tongue tied”?
A.make your tongue shut | B.tie your tongue in order not to say. |
C.have no suitable words to say. | D.say what you want freely. |
A.To show your sorrow and offer your help. |
B.To try to make the tragedy less serious. |
C.To tell your friend not to think about it any more. |
D.To do your best to make him/her cheerful again. |
A.they might get along well again and you might be deserted |
B.your friend might not like you to say that against her / his friend |
C.it may be a sign that you don’t care for your friend |
D.your friend might hate you in the future |
A.Don’t worry too much. I’ll give you a good one. |
B.I’m sorry to hear that. It was such a good dog. |
C.I’ m sorry you lost your dog. But it was at its ripe age. |
D.You must be sad about it. That’s enough. |