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This is my third story. When I was 17,I read a quote that 1 something like,“If you live each day 2 it was your last,someday you'll most certainly be right.”Since then,for the past thirty?three years,I've looked 3 the mirror every morning and asked myself:“If today were the last day of my life,would I want to do what I am about to do today?”And whenever the answer has been“No”for too many days in a 4 ,I know I need to change something.
About a year ago I was 5 with cancer. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable,and that I should 6 to live no longer than three to six months. They advised me to go home and get my 7 in order,which is doctors' code for“prepare to 8 ”. Later that evening when the doctors 9 the cells taken from my pancreas(胰腺)under a microscope,they started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is 10 with surgery. I had the surgery and,11 ,I'm fine now.
This was the closest I've been to facing death,and I hope it's the closest I get for a few more decades. Death is the 12 we all share. No one has 13 escaped it. And that is 14 it should be,because death is very likely the single 15 invention of life. It's life's change agent. It clears out the old to make 16 for the new. Your time is 17 ,so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma(信条)—which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of 18 opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly,have the courage to 19 your heart and intuition(直觉). They 20 already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
(1)A. said B. described C. went D. expressed
(2)A. unless B. as if C. even if D. as long as
(3)A. in B. at C. through D. On
(4)A. row B. minute C. sense D. word
(5)A. connected B. infected C. affected D. diagnosed
(6)A. want B. dream C. expect D. imagine
(7)A. duties B. businesses C. affairs D. life
(8)A. work B. start C. talk D. die
(9)A. looked B. viewed C. realized D. noticed
(10)A. curable B. possible C. acceptable D. suitable
(11)A. carefully B. thankfully C. anxiously D. hopefully
(12)A. possession B. destination C. expectation D. position
(13)A. ever B. even C. never D. still
(14)A. when B. while C. as D. since
(15)A. better B. worst C. worse D. best
(16)A. use B. a difference C. sense D. way
(17)A. endless B. repeated C. countless D. limited
(18)A. others' B. others C. anyone's D. some others
(19)A. listen B. follow C. take D. accept
(20)A. however B.whatever C.somehow D.Somewhat
【答案与解析】文章大意:岁月匆匆,人生短暂,人要为自己活着,而不是生活在别人的阴影下。九死一生的坎坷经历让作者刻骨铭心。
1. 【答案】 C
【解析】作者在十七岁时读到一句引言,大概意思如下。此处的go表示“(故事、歌词等)内容是”。
2. 【答案】B
【解析】如果你将每一天都当作你生命中的最后一天来度过的话……as if表示“好像;仿佛”。
3. 【答案】A
【解析】三十三年来,作者每天早上都审视镜子“中”的自己,并不断地向自己发问。作者的焦点不是镜子,而是镜子中的自己,故B项不恰当。
4. 【答案】A
【解析】每当一连多天答案都是否定时,作者知道自己需要做出改变了。in a row意为“连续”。in a sense意为“从某种意义上说”,不符合语境。
5. 【答案】D
【解析】大约一年前,作者被“诊断”出患有癌症,diagnose“诊断(疾病)”。
6. 【答案】 C
【解析】上文提到医生告诉作者这几乎肯定是一种不治之症,所以作者对自己生命期限的“期望”应该是不多于三至六个月。
7. 【答案】C
【解析】医生们建议作者回家把自己的“事情”料理好。B项意为“商店,公司”,在文章中没有信息支持。
8. 【答案】D
【解析】医生建议让作者回家就是准备“死亡”。
9. 【答案】 B
【解析】那天晚上稍晚的时候,当他们在显微镜下“观察”从作者的胰腺中取出的细胞时,他们大叫了起来。view“观看(尤指)仔细察看”。
10. 【答案】A
【解析】他们得出的结果是这是一种罕见的胰腺癌,通过外科手术“可以治愈”。
11. 【答案】 B
【解析】医生本来判定作者必死无疑,结果发现他患的是可能治疗的癌症,作者经过手术后痊愈了,故非常“感激”。
12. 【答案】 B
【解析】死亡是我们共有的“终点”,任何人无法避免。
13. 【答案】A
【解析】每个人最终都要死亡,没有一个人“曾经”逃脱过。
14. 【答案】C
【解析】 死亡是芸芸众生的最终归宿,这正是万物应该有的结局,此处as意为“正如”。
15. 【答案】D
【解析】下文提到死亡是生命变革的促进者,属于正常的新老更替,由此可推知死亡很可能是生命中“最好的”证明。
16. 【答案】 D
【解析】死亡清除了陈旧的东西,为新生事物让路。make way for 可意为“为……让路”。
17. 【答案】D
【解析】本句后半句提到不要把时间浪费在过别人的生活上面,由此可知你的时间是“有限的”。
18. 【答案】A
【解析】不要让“别人的”观点淹没你的心声。
19. 【答案】B
【解析】最重要的是,要有勇气“跟随”你的内心和直觉。
20. 【答案】C
【解析】要相信自己的内心和直觉,它们“不知怎么地”已经知道了你真正想成为什么样的人。其他的一切都是次要的。D项表示“有点儿,有几分”,不符合语境。
I believe being honest is one of the greatest gifts. I know they call it a lot of fancy names these days,like 36 and straightforward. And it’s still what 37 a man a good citizen. This is my code(准则),and I try to live by.
I’ve been in the taxi business for thirty-five years, 38 there is a lot about it that is not so good. Taxi drivers have to be rough and tumble(乱作一团) fellows to be able to take it in New York. You've got to be 39 to fight the New York traffic eight hours a day.
Because taxi drivers are tough,people get the 40 impression that they are bad. Taxi drivers are just like other people. Most of them will act as 41 fellows. Almost every week you read in the papers where a taxi driver 42 money or jewels or like that people leave in their 43 . If they weren't honest,you wouldn't be reading those stories in the papers. One time,I found an emerald(翡翠的)ring in my car. I remembered helping a lady with a lot of suitcases that day,so I went back to where I had 44 her off. It took me almost two days to wait for her in order to return her 45 to her. I didn't get as much as “thank you.” 46 ,I felt good because I had done what was right. I think I felt better than she 47 .
I was born and brought up in Ireland until I was nineteen years old. I came to this country in 1913 where I 48 several jobs to earn a few dollars before joining the army in World War I. After being discharged(退伍),I bought my own car and have owned one ever since. It hasn’t been too easy 49 ,but my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit 50 for a rainy day(一时之需). In all my years of driving a taxi,I have never had___51__ with the public,not even with drunks. Even if they get a little headstrong(顽固的) once in a while,I just agree with them and then they behave themselves.
People ask me about tips. As far as I know, 52 everyone will give you something,because most Americans are 53 generous. I always try to be nice to everyone,whether they 54 or not. I believe in God and try to be a good member of my parish(教区). I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have been trying this for a long time,and the 55 I try,the easier it gets.
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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I teach biology at UNLV three times per week . Last Monday , at the beginning of class , I cheerfully asked my 21 how their weekend had been . One young man said that his weekend had not been so 22 . He had his wisdom teeth removed . Then he went on to ask me why I always seemed to be so 23 .
His question 24 me of something I’d read somewhere before : “Every morning when you get up , you have a 25 about how you want to deal with life that day .” I said . “I choose to be cheerful .”
“Let me give you an example ,” I continued , 26 all sixty students in the class . “In 27 to teaching here at UNLY , I also teach out at a 28 in Henderson , 17 miles down the highway from where I live . One day a few weeks ago I drove those 17 miles to Henderson . I 29 the highway and turned onto College Drive . I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college . But just then my car 30 .I tried to start it again , but the 31 wouldn’t work . 32 I turned my flashers on , took my books , and 33 down the road to the college .”
“As soon as I got there , I called and 34 for a tow truck to meet me at my car after 35 . The secretary there asked me what had happened . ” This is my 36 day .” I replied , smiling .
She was 37 . “What do you mean ?”
“My car could have broken down anywhere along the highway . It didn’t .” I relied . “ 38 , it broke down in the perfect place : off the highway , 39 walking distance of here . I’m still able to teach my class , and I’ve been able to get the tow truck to meet me after class . If my car was meant to break down today , it couldn’t have been arranged in a more convenient 40 .”
I ended my story . In spite of the early hour , no one in my class seemed to be asleep . Somehow , my story had touched them .
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It happened when I was a little girl. I can remember neither the beginning nor the end, but whenever I 36 it, tears flow down my face.
When I was young, my family led a(n) 37 life in the country. As you can imagine, many country roads are difficult to walk on. One 38 we were visiting some relatives and the 39 was very bad. It began to 40 on our way back home. Dad carried me on his 41 . Mom gave her overcoat to my 42 . We walked together through the rain for more than an hour.
I was fat at that time and Dad must be 43 to hold me for such a long time. He almost 44 down many times. In hope of 45 my father’s burden, I tried to carry myself, 46 I achieved nothing since I was just a little kid.
When we arrived home, the inside of our house was 47 with rain water. The rain had come 48 our leaky(有裂缝的)roof and water was everywhere.
Mom put bowls all around the house to try to 49 the rain. Then she put me and my elder brother to 50 , carefully placing us on the remaining 51 place. I fell asleep soon. When I opened my eyes, I found Dad and Mom were 52 in chairs, both having caught bad colds.
This is my very earliest 53 . Though the evening has long passed, and now we live a happy life, I won’t forget the rain we 54 together. The rain, that evening, and especially my parents’ 55 , will stay in my mind forever.
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How to make friends with people from a different culture? The rules are as follows:
Appreciate the Person.
Most Americans like to be recognized as individuals as someone special with unique personalities. Therefore, never say, “You’re from America so I want to be your friend.” Also don’t imply that the reason why you approached them is that you wanted someone to practice your English with. That turns people off. Instead try saying,” You seem like a real nice and interesting person and I would like to get to know you better.” This way, they are much more inclined to be friendly because you see them as a three dimensional person and appreciate them for who they are in the inside. And by doing so, you not only learn about Americans and practice your English, but also gain a real friend in the process.
Quit Calling Us Foreigners.
Please avoid calling a foreigner a foreigner especially in his face. The word makes people feel like an outsider, and even unwelcome, suggesting separation and insurmountable differences, widening an already existing gap in the situation. When Americans travel, they rarely say, “ I’m foreign to your place.” They tend to say, “ I’m new in town. I’m new here.” The reason is because new and unfamiliar things can become old and familiar. But can foreign things become native? Aha? You catch my drift.
Just Do It.
Some students like to be told about American culture but are less interested in spending the time and the effort to actually experience it. As Americans always say, “ Get your hands dirty.” You should have first hand and hands on experience, or you’ll never really know anything.
Find that Common Language.
Now I must stress the importance of finding a common language. By that I don’t mean English, Chinese, German, French, etc. I mean finding something you have in common with another person on a spiritual and philosophical level: likes, dislikes, worldviews, ways of thinking , and attitudes toward life. And to start, you must first enhance your knowledge of the particular culture from which your potential new friend comes form.
【小题1】The underlined sentence “ Get your hands dirty” means .
A.get involved | B.start with dirty work |
C.talk about American culture | D.don’t wash your hands too often |
A.avoid talking about their homeland |
B.recognize their personalities |
C.obey rules of communicating with friends |
D.needn’t practice English while playing together |
A.I am longing to make friends with an American. |
B.This is my friend Tom, who is a foreigner. |
C.There must be a gap between us in many things. |
D.You’ve got a great personality. |