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One day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor.The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop.He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的).He therefore said to the man.“But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”

“Sir,”replied the lawyer.“Here I have$500,,whether you cure my wife or you kill her.I'll give you all this.”

The doctor was reassured and went into the house.When he reached the woman's bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little.She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon dieD.

He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promiseD. “Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer.“Of course I didn't,” said the doctor.“Well! Did you cure my wife?” asked the man.“I'm afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor.“Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.”

1.Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while, because_____ .

A. the doctor wanted to ask something about his wife's illness

B. the doctor thought it impossible to save the woman

C. the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay him

D. the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills

2.Because the lawyer’s wife was seriously ill, the doctor_____ .

A. couldn’ t do much and didn't save her life

B. tried his best and saved her at last

C. had to do everything he could for her

D. had to spend a lot of time to cure her

3.The word “reassured” in the passage means __________.

A. he was told again and again

B. he was paid some money first

C. he was quite sure that he would be paid

D. he was quite sure that he could cure the woman

4.Which of the following is the best title (标题)for the passage?

A. The Lawyer and His Wife

B. The Lawyer's Trick

C. A Good Doctor and a Poor Lawye

D. A Serious Illness

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1.If you take interest in the Summer course, .

A. you can visit its website

B. you can go to the campus

C. you can register on July l, 2015

D. you can complete a form

2.What day is June 20, 2015?

A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday. D. Sunday.

3.What close the underlined part mean in the passage?

A. Warned. B. Informed.

C. Convinced D. Worried.

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。

It was a dark, wet November morning. It seemed like it would take a million years to get to summer again. I thought bears have got it right - what a ________ idea to sleep through the worst part of the year and wake up when spring comes!

“Want some words of encouragement?” a co-worker, seeing my mood, kindly ________ . “You don’t think they would ________ you up?”

“ Today ? No.” I shook my head.

“I used to think so too,” he said, “ ________ I realized the effect my words had on a certain person. Well, it was someone I knew pretty well. I have to say I ________ him rather badly.”

“ You ? ________ you are always so positive! How did you do that?”

“I told him I did not like anything about him, really. I told him I did not ________ like his name. In fact, it wasn’t only what I said. I also did pretty bad things to him. When he was hungry, I did not give him the chance to eat ________ food. When he felt like doing something fun, I said to him that having fun was not worthwhile. And worst of all, when he was sick and needed ________ , I did not care. I told him to get up and get to work. And when he did, I never told him he did good work. I was so ashamed ________ him,” he said. “that I wanted to ________ him, but couldn’t.”

“But that was ________ !”

He nodded. “Then one day it all ________ . I stood there in front of the bathroom mirror in the morning. I saw the dark circles under his eyes. I saw the excess weight. I saw the long hair that needed ________ . And I saw the eyes that once had looked at the world ________ . Now they were so sad and tired. And there and then I realized he ________ better. So I told the man I had disliked for so many years that he was a good person ________ .”

My ________ dropped. I looked at him, full of positive energy, in good shape, always ready to ________ others.

“Wow...”

He looked at me. “So how about having a little ________ conversation with the bathroom mirror? The person in there has the greatest effect on you!”

1.A. perfect B. creative C. new D. similar

2.A. commanded B. bargained C. suggested D. required

3.A. give B. make C. break D. cheer

4.A. unless B. before C. since D. until

5.A. wanted B. treated C. injured D. inspected

6.A. Or B. And C. So D. But

7.A. even B. still C. yet D. thus

8.A. delicious B. fresh C. proper D. fancy

9.A. medicine B. rest C. water D. assistance

10.A. on B. for C. of D. to

11.A. think highly of B. get rid of C. compete with D. rely on

12.A. cruel B. cool C. generous D. rewarding

13.A. admitted B. changed C. exploded D. sank

14.A. dressing B. washing C. cutting D. decorating

15.A. regularly B. logically C. violently D. eagerly

16.A. deserved B. explored C. pretended D. performed

17.A. in all B. above all C. after all D. in relief

18.A. jaw B. heart C. tears D. glasses

19.A. appreciate B. encourage C. persuade D. join

20.A. meaningless B. brief C. peaceful D. positive

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