题目内容
A young and successful manager was traveling down neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids rushing out from 1 parked cars and slowed down 2 he thought he saw something.
As his car passed, one child 3 and cast a brick into the Jaguar's side door. He 4 hard and turned the Jaguar back to the spot from 5 the brick had been thrown. He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and 6 against a parked car, shouting angrily, “What was that all about? Just what 7 are you doing? That’s a new car and that brick you threw is going to 8 a lot of money. Why did you do it?”
“Please, mister… please, I’m sorry, but I didn’t know what else to do!” 9 the youngster. “It’s my brother. He fell out of his wheelchair and I can’t life him up.” 10 , the boy asked the manager, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He’s hurt and he’s too 11 for me.”
12 by the words, he hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then 13 his handkerchief and wiped the cuts. A quick look told him 14 everything was going to be okay. “Thank you, sir. And 15 ,” the grateful child said to him. The man then 16 the little boy push his brother to the side walk toward their home. It was a long walk back to the Jaguar…a long, slow walk. The manager never did repair the 17 . He kept the dent (凹痕) to 18 him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to 19 . When life whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart, sometimes you don’t have time to listen, life will 20 at your head.
It’s our choice Listen to the whispers of your soul or wait for the brick.
1.A.among B.behind C.across D.between
2.A.when B.while C.before D.because
3.A.disappeared B.fell down C.appeared D.hurt
4.A.stepped B.braked C.stopped D.speeded
5.A.where B.which C.what D.that
6.A.put him down B.pull him back C.get him back D.pushed him up
7.A.on earth B.after all C.finally D.in any way
8.A.spend B.take C.cost D.pay
9.A.murmured B.begged C.shouted D.whispered
10.A.Shouting B.Sobbing C.Crying D.Laughing
11.A.heavy B.light C.big D.fat
12.A.Educated B.Encouraged C.Pleased D.Moved
13.A.took away B.took back C.took out D.took over
14.A.that B.if C.whether D.which
15.A.My God B.God bless you C.Thank goodness D.Goodness me
16.A.forced B.made C.wanted D.watched
17.A.side door B.front part C.back cover D.left wheel
18.A.persuade B.inform C.remind D.advise
19.A.attract you enjoyment B.get your attention
C.arouse your interest D.motivate your inspiration
20.A.shoot a gun B.give a shout C.aim an arrow D.throw a brick
1—5 DACBA 6—10 DACBB 11—15 ADCAB 16—20 DACBD

In today's Internet age, the demand for online games continues to grow. Online computer game centers exist in many cities and towns throughout Asia. Facing the pressures of school and life, people tend to the virtual world, expecting a diversion from these problems. Too often, however, they can lead to problems and unhealthy addictions.
This is most clearly seen in the example of South Korea. The country has the world's highest percentage of highspeed Internet services. It also has a high number of online game players and related problems. It was once reported that a young man collapsed (突然晕倒) and died while playing online games. He had been playing almost nonstop for 86 hours at an Internet cafe. Another young man killed his sister after becoming confused between the online world and real life. A 12yearold boy stole US $ 16000 from his father and ran away from home. He did this to continue his obsession (着迷) with online game. Such problems, however, don't just happen in South Korea. They are spreading to other parts of Asia, as well.
What kinds of people develop online game addiction? What does the problem look like? Dr SueHuei Chen, a clinical psychologist, researches Internet addiction. She discovered some signs of atrisk individuals such as lack friendship and good social skills. Those problem individuals feel it so compulsive to play online games that they could sacrifice things such as school and family. They feel the need to spend more and more time online. And they become upset if anyone tries to limit their online game playing.
How many problem game players are there? In mainland China, the potential number of problem online gamers is alarming. Just in 2004, China has had 13.8 million online game players according to China Daily. Furthermore, it stated that 80 percent of these were under 25 and had signs of addiction. Such numbers point toward a growing problem among Chinese youth.
Make sure to keep control over your online game playing. If you don't control it, it can get control of you.
【小题1】The underlined word “diversion” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A.solution | B.comfort | C.escape | D.support |
A.the side effects are caused by highspeed Internet services |
B.online game playing can even cause death |
C.online games have caused much damage to young people |
D.the teenage boy can't resist the temptation of the online games |
A.Limit the speed of the Internet services. |
B.Sacrifice things such as school and family. |
C.Spend more and more time online. |
D.Care much for the young and improve their ability to get along with others. |
A.the demand for online services continues to grow |
B.China is fighting a battle against online games |
C.the problems caused by online games don't just exist in South Korea |
D.in the year 2004 there were a total of 13.8 million Chinese visiting the Internet |
A.Internet Problem | B.Addiction to online Game |
C.Problem People in the World | D.Online Game Can Control People |
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One of the most well-known directors of our time is Stephen Spielberg. He was born in Cincinnati on 18 December 1946. His father was an electric engineer and his mother was a performing pianist. His sister, Anne Spielberg, became a screenwriter who wrote the stories for many famous films.
Stephen had always wanted to be a director ever since he was a young boy. When he was just 13 years old, he made a 40-minute film. It won a local competition. Three years later, he produced a film called Firelight, which made one hundred dollars’ profit at the cinema in his hometown. Many of the ideas from this film were later used for one of his most famous films called Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director. Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school so he went to a university in California to study English. Even though he had failed to get into the school he wanted to go to, he didn’t let this stop him following his dream to become a great director.
Stephen Spielberg has directed many films since his first major film in 1976. He now owns many different businesses, most of which are involved in the film industry.
Year | What happened |
1946 | Stephen Spielberg 1 2 in Cincinnati. |
1959 | Stephen Spielberg made a 3 film and it 4 a local competition. |
1962 | Stephen Spielberg produced a film called 5 , from which many 6 were later used for Close Encounters of the Third Kind. |
_ 7 | Though he 8 to get into the film school he wanted to go to, Stephen Spielberg didn’t give up his dream to become a great director. |
1976 | Stephen Spielberg 9_ his 10 major film. |