题目内容
For many in the
Arab history in the
Historians generally describe Arab immigration to
The second wave of immigrants followed after World War Ⅱ, caused by political unrest in the Middle East. This second wave of immigrants consists of mainly Arab Muslims and continues to this day.
Arab-Americans make up 3 million of the population in the
Arab-Americans are beyond the national average in both education and income. Education is important among Arab-Americans; 82% have high school diplomas, 36% have bachelor’s degrees or higher, and 15% have graduate degrees. The average income among Arab-Americans is $39580, which is higher than the
64. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Arabs in
B. The Two Arab Immigration Waves to
C. Arab-Americans, Contributions to
D. Arab-Americans, Education and Income.
65. The first wave of immigrants took place because______.
A. all Arabs were Christian at that time
B. Arabs wanted to hunt for a better development
C. the Second World War broke out
D. Arabs wanted to gain higher income
66. The writer of this passage mentioned Titanic______.
A. to tell us that taking ship at that time was dangerous
B. because Titanic became a well-known disaster
C. to show us there were many Arabs flocking into
D. to inform us that Arabs are brave enough
67. From the last paragraph we can infer that______.
A. Arab-Americans are much more clever than native Americans
B. Arab-Americans are hard-working people
C. in
D.Arab-Americans play the most important role in
When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home. www.7caiedu.cn
When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
1.How did the man treat his father when he was young?
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A．He helped his father happily. |
B．He never helped his father. |
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C．He helped his father, but not very happily. |
D．He only helped his father take a walk after supper. |
2.As a disabled man, his father____.
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A．didn’t work very hard |
B．didn’t go to work from time to time |
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C．hated those who had good fortune |
D．was happy and satisfied, and never lost hope |
3.What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.
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A．anger |
B．sadness |
C．happiness |
D．unwillingness |
4.How did the father get to work usually?
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A．By subway. |
B．By bus. |
C．By wheelchair. |
D．By bike |
We were flying to a meeting. I was in the middle 36 .I found that the young woman sitting next to me was very 37 and deep in thought. Then I asked her where she was from, where she was going and 38 she did.
She was a student and had been attending 39 in Poland-----the homeland of her father. Then she told me sadly that her father had 40 . She had chosen to attend college in Poland 41 her father’s wishes and their relationship had been 42 .They hadn’t forgiven each other 43 he died.
She seemed so sad. I looked at her, trying to 44 some words to say. I asked her if she had forgiven 45 for not realizing her father’s dream. She answered that she couldn’t forgive herself and felt so 46 .Slowly, I began to tell her about forgiveness. I encouraged her to 47 that because I believed her father wanted that too. She should forgive herself 48 how awful she thought she had been.
I told her about 49 I had done as a teenager for which I had felt guilty for many years. How I was 50 with the choice of forgiving myself or to 51 feeling guilty for the rest of my life. I had 52 to forgive myself . The light in her eyes went on. She began to understand that she was 53 forgiven and could forgive herself. She could be 54 and happy.
How about you? Is there anything in your 55 for which you feel guilty?
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