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He's an old cobbler(修鞋匠)with a shop in the Marais,a historic area in Paris.When I took him my shoes,he at first told me: “I haven't time.Take them to the other fellow on the main street ; he'll fix them for you right away.”

But I'd had my eye on his shop for a long time.Just looking at his bench loaded with tools and pieces of leather,I knew he was a skilled craftsman(手艺人).“No,” I replied,“the other fellow can't do it well.”

“The other fellow” was one of those shopkeepers who fix shoes and make keys “while-U-wait”-without knowing much about mending shoes or making keys.They work carelessly,and when they have finished sewing back a sandal strap(鞋带)you might as well just throw away the pair.

The man saw I wouldn't give in,and he smiled.He wiped his hands on his blue apron(围裙),looked at my shoes, had me write my name on one shoe with a piece of chalk and said,“Come back in a week.”

I was about to leave when he took a pair of soft leather boots off a shelf.

“See what I can do?” he said with pride.“Only three of us in Paris can do this kind of work…”

When I got back out into the street,the world seemed brand-new to me.He was something out of an ancient legend,this old craftsman with his way of speaking familiarly,his very strange,dusty felt hat,his funny accent from who-knows-where and,above all,his pride in his craft.

There are times when nothing is important but the bottom line,when you can do things any old way as long as it “pays”,when,in short,people look on work as a path to ever-increasing consumption(消费)rather than a way to realize their own abilities.In such a period it is a rare comfort to find a cobbler who gets his greatest satisfaction from pride in a job well done.

1.Which of the following is true about the old cobbler?

A. He was equipped with the best repairing tools.

B. He was the only cobbler in the Marais.

C. He was a native Parisian.

D. He was proud of his skills.

2.The sentence “He was something out of an ancient legend.” ( paragraph 7 ) implies that .

A. the man was very strange

B. it was difficult to communicate with this man

C. the man was too old

D. nowadays you can hardly find anyone like him

3.According to the author,many people work just to .

A. realize their abilities B. gain respect

C. make money D. gain happiness

4.This story wants to tell us that .

A. craftsmen make a lot of money B. people are born equal

C. whatever you do,do it well D. craftsmen need self-respect

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I have received many Christmas gifts over the years. The best gift I ever received was presented to me by a stranger. I never even knew his name and I only had contact with him for less than 60 seconds. His Christmas present to me changed the way I think about people and about Christmas.

I hate Black Friday sales. It’s often a gathering of people who are there for many different reasons. Some are looking for a deal on that one item for their loved one, or perhaps themselves. Their purposes completely have nothing to do with the festive time of year, and can just be summed up with one word, “Cheap!”

It was several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday morning. They had advertised a child’s bike that she wanted to purchase for our son. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle(口哨). I told my wife that if we got a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too.

As the number of bikes began to gradually decrease, I saw my “polite” opportunity to reach my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lifted it and suddenly felt some mild resistance(阻力). I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Frightening was not the word to describe his appearance. He was wearing lots of straps of metal spiked leather(带有柳钉的皮带) around both arms and even his neck. Still, tattoos(纹身) were an obvious love of his.

I started to return the box but he gently pushed it back in my direction and back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled, and said, “Merry Christmas.” All the way home I was thinking that this moment was by far the best Christmas gift I had ever received. The kindness of a stranger that broke all prejudice(偏见) I may have had of certain types of people. The softness of a human heart can be seen in a simple act. I will never forget it.

1.What may be the best title of the passage?

A. The Best Christmas Gift.

B. A Child’s Bike.

C. Black Friday Sales.

D. A Handsome Stranger.

2.Why do many people go to Black Friday sales?

A. Because they can make money.

B. Because they hope to find a bargain.

C. Because it’s a way to celebrate Christmas.

D. Because it’s a place to get things free of charge.

3.What does the underlined word “purchase” mean in Paragraph 3?

A. devote

B. solve

C. buy

D. save

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. All roads lead to Rome.

B. It’s never too old to study.

C. You cannot clap with one hand.

D. Men cannot be judged by their appearances

If you feel depressed, it’s best to do something about it — depression doesn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or counselor, here are four things you can do to feel better.

Exercise. Take a 15—30 minutes walk every day — or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. 1. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.

Cherish yourself with good nutrition. Depression can affect appetite. One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you’ll need to be extra mindful of getting the right food. 2. So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals (even if you don’t feel hungry, try to eat something light, like a piece of fruit, to keep you going).

Identify troubles. 3. When you know what’s got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding. If there’s no one to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal work just as well.

4. Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem dark, negative and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. 5.

A.Look on the bright side.

B.Take action to solve problems.

C.But make yourself do it anyway.

D.Depression takes time to heal.

E.Proper nutrition can influence a person’s mood and energy.

F.With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked.

G.Try to make out any situations that have contributed to your depression.

4 Important Reasons to Raise Your Children Around Animals

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/why-it-is-important-to-raise-kids-around-animals/

If you have a love for animals, chances are that you want your children to have that love too. 1. And getting along with animals is a great learning experience too. Starting that kind of bond with animals while your children are young is really important for many reasons and here are just some of them.

1. Increase empathy (移情) and compassion(同情心)

Children that are raised around animals are more likely to develop good qualities. They are learning to care about something with positive attention and responsibility. Additionally, animals are empathetic and compassionate themselves. Through their own love and caring, they teach their own lessons to our children.2.

2. Provide opportunity for responsibility

As children grow up with an animal, they learn to be more responsible. 3. They can help feed the fish or walk the family dog.

3. 4.

A recently published article shows that children can improve their reading skills while reading to the family pet. This might be because animals are such patient and kind creatures that help lower stress.

4. Give unbeatable comfort during hard times

Life is not always easy. 5. When there is a family pet, that pet is always there for the family to offer comfort. That pet keeps his company when your child feels lonely. Sometimes it is that silent hug and constant companionship that make children feel alright again with the stresses that come into their lives.

A. Pets increase reading success

B. Sometimes bad things happen.

C. Some people are cruel to animals.

D. Animals are great friends to people of all ages.

E. This way children will learn to respect animals.

F. Hopefully, you can feel pity for the homeless animals.

G. They must take on duties in order to care for that animal.

One day after school I was just finishing up some math homework. My dad came back from work and sat right beside me, ______ over my homework with me. We made corrections _____. After that we _______ and my dad said,” I will always _______ every moment spending time talking with you”.

I remember my Dad telling me his stories of when he was ______. My dad didn't have a father ____. He was always moving from place to place with my ______. My dad wasn't the easiest kid to_____. He would _______ with kids at school, which made my grandma worried. He’d act out to release the anger he had from not having his father present in his ________ and teenage years.

At high school, things got a little ________. He made a football team, he did well and didn’t get into as much _______ as before. He also made many friends. ______ those friends was my uncle. My Dad and Uncle were friends all throughout high school. It was through my uncle _______my Mom and Dad met _________. Later, they got married. After I was born, my dad felt that becoming a _______ was an honor and that he would not be ______ in my life.

I suddenly looked up to see my Dad ______ at me. I could see in my Dad’s eyes how he longed for a _______ like this. I continued to do my math homework and _______ my Dad say,” I love you, always”.

1.A. taking B. looking C. getting D. handing

2.A. equally B. instead C. together D. hardly

3.A. thought B. planned C. listened D. talked

4.A. waste B. organize C. treasure D. choose

5.A. young B. old C. tired D. poor

6.A. growing up B. turning up C. settling down D. breaking away

7.A. mom B. uncle C. grandpa D. grandma

8.A. connect B. handle C. change D. recognize

9.A. fight B. dance C. compete D. study

10.A. struggling B. travelling C. childhood D. adulthood

11.A. harder B. easier C. worse D. larger

12.A. trouble B. debt C. sadness D. anxiety

13.A. Between B. Apart from C. Among D. As for

14.A. who B. when C. how D. that

15.A. practically B. officially C. especially D. entirely

16.A. father B. mother C. fighter D. student

17.A. present B. different C. absent D. strict

18.A. glaring B. pointing C. aiming D. smiling

19.A. appearance B. relationship C. background D. behavior

20.A. felt B. found C. heard D. made

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