题目内容
I love spending weekends with my grandparents. I felt especially welcome and1in Grany’s small kitchen. It was there that we had conversations and Grany always seemed to include a bit of2with every recipe she prepared.
I remember one Saturday morning3. After breakfast I asked Grany, “What kind of soup are you making today?” “Vegetable beef,” she answered, “And you can help by chopping some carrots and celery.” As I slowly peeled carrots, I4, “I’ve got to give an oral work report next week and I’m5.”
Grany looked at me and said, “Most people are afraid of6speaking. But remember, the only thing you have to fear is fear7.”
“But I don’t like standing up in front of everybody.8I forget what I’m going to say?”
“Have you prepared9?” asked Grany.
“Well, no. That would be a lot of10work.”
“But do you like my soup?” she asked. Soup? I wondered. I thought we were talking about my life.
“I love your soup, Grany.” I said.
“Well, you know, a lot of people don’t11homemade soup these days. They say it’s too much trouble. First you have to cook a nice broth(肉汤)and then chop all the vegetables into bite-size pieces.”
“But I don’t12a little trouble,” she said. “It adds variety and flavor to my soup and to my life. My soup would be13bland(淡而无味的)without the vegetables, and so would my life if it didn’t have the little14.”
After pausing she added, “Besides, you have to remember God knows exactly15he’s cooking up in your life. You’ve got to trust him with the recipe.” She smiled and then walked to the sink to start washing the dishes.
While I help Grany16, I thought as well what she had said. I still had a few days to17my oral report.
That Saturday, Grany gave me food for thought as well as a bowl of her homemade soup. Every spoonful of Grany’s masterpiece was18with delicious bits of meat and vegetables. As I enjoyed the meal with my grandparents,19my problems didn’t seem quite so big any more. I was determined to work on them. Grany had said hard work20. Maybe I too could turn a little trouble into something as special as Grany’s homemade soup.tesoon
- 1.
- A.experienced
- B.relaxed
- C.withdrawn
- D.tortured
- A.
- 2.
- A.wisdom
- B.affection
- C.anecdote
- D.fantasy
- A.
- 3.
- A.as usual
- B.above all
- C.in general
- D.in particular
- A.
- 4.
- A.wept
- B.suspected
- C.complained
- D.mourned
- A.
- 5.
- A.scared
- B.received
- C.conservative
- D.deliberate
- A.
- 6.
- A.public
- B.private
- C.personal
- D.authentic
- A.
- 7.
- A.others
- B.itself
- C.audience
- D.judges
- A.
- 8.
- A.Only if
- B.How come
- C.So what
- D.What if
- A.
- 9.
- A.assessment
- B.regulation
- C.deadline
- D.notes
- A.
- 10.
- A.absolute
- B.subjective
- C.extra
- D.flexible
- A.
- 11.
- A.decorate
- B.inspect
- C.make
- D.foresee
- A.
- 12.
- A.add
- B.mind
- C.expose
- D.appoint
- A.
- 13.
- A.even
- B.pretty
- C.much
- D.far
- A.
- 14.
- A.ups and downs
- B.part and parcel
- C.cats and dogs
- D.pros and cons
- A.
- 15.
- A.how
- B.when
- C.what
- D.where
- A.
- 16.
- A.eat up
- B.do up
- C.pick up
- D.clean up
- A.
- 17.
- A.distribute
- B.practice
- C.boycott
- D.decline
- A.
- 18.
- A.loaded
- B.equipped
- C.reformed
- D.resisted
- A.
- 19.
- A.therefore
- B.however
- C.somehow
- D.moreover
- A.
- 20.
- A.left off
- B.kept off
- C.took off
- D.paid off
- A.
![](http://thumb2018.1010pic.com/images/loading.gif)
"Super Dan", as top-seeded Lin Dan of China is better known in the badminton(羽毛球) world, had his Olympic dream come true after claiming the men's singles gold by beating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia on August 17 in the Beijing Olympics.
His father, Lin Jianbin, said "Super Dan"has waited for four years to get this championship and he felt very proud of his son, as well as his prospective daughter-in-law Xie Xingfang, who is also a badminton player and won silver in women's singles at the Beijing Games.
An SMS: The beginning of a love story
Lin was born in Shanghang County, Longyan in Fujian Province. He first met Xie Xingfang when he was 14-years-old. 16-year-old Xie was attending a national youth team badminton training camp in Jinjiang, Fujian and Lin was also there.
Tall and beautiful, Xie became the Snow White in the heart of Lin Dan, and he tried to please her and get chances to chat with her after the training sessions. He did not go beyond that.
Before the Spring Festival in 2004, Lin finally mustered(召集,聚集) the courage and sent Xie Xingfang a text message - I LOVE YOU. In fact, Xie Xingfang had already realized Lin Dan was fond of her. And covertly(秘密地) , she began to pay attention to Lin's movement and performance on the court. "He is very interesting, got a lot of ideas, and is a lovely boy."
Two Kisses
In May 2004 at the Thomas Cup in Jakarta, their love relationship was first known to the public. Xie sat with her teammates and watched the men's team playing. When Lin Dan won the match, he rushed to the bench and kissed Xie, a move that Xie did not expect Lin to do in public. A photographer captured this moment.
At the All England Open in 2007, Lin kissed her again in public, making Xie feel like the happiest woman in the world.
After Lin won his third title at the Open, he did not stay to watch Xie play. Xie defeated her opponent and won the championship. When she was called to accept the trophy(奖品,战利品) , Lin suddenly emerged at the central venue, holding red roses and gave her the flowers, and a passionate kiss.
Nine Roses
Earlier, on February 14, 2006, Lin and Xie were with the national badminton teams at a training camp in Jinjiang. The teams had their rules – not going out of the training camp. Xie thought she would spend the Valentine's Day without flowers.
But Lin still managed to give her a surprise – giving her a Dior wallet as a Valentine's gift and nine roses. With the teams' rule in place, Lin asked his local friend to buy the roses and gave her a pleasant Valentines surprise.
A 200-square-meter apartment
Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang's love has been through four years of tests, and Xie's father also said that they should consider marriage after the Olympics.
In fact, Lin Dan has already prepared for this. He has bought a 200-square-meter apartment in downtown Beijing, with 4 rooms and 2 living rooms. Paying about 20,000 yuan per square meter for the apartment, it is reported the apartment is now valued at 8 million yuan.
"After the Olympics, we really want to live our own lives, go on vacation, go to school, get married, I am really looking forward to it," Xie said happily.
With two kitchens, one Chinese and one Western style, Xie said she wanted to be the person preparing soup at home and enjoy family life.
1.How old was Lin Dan when he first met Xie Xingfang?
A.14 |
B.16 |
C.18 |
D.20 |
2.What does Xie Xingfang specialize in?
A.tennis |
B.badminton |
C.basketball |
D.swimming |
3.What did Lin Dan give Xie Xingfang as a gift for the Valentinge’s Day in 2006?
A.A Chanel perfume |
B.A Dior wallet |
C.An LV handbag |
D.A Tiffany ring |
4.When are the plans of this couple after the Olympic except _____?
A.to start business |
B.to go to school |
C.to go on vacation |
D.to get married |