题目内容
I awoke in the night to find my husband gently rocking our baby son,Noah.
I felt in my heart that something was _______ wrong with Noah.This was one of several nights Noah had been _______,burning with a high fever.
Tears filled my eyes as I watched my husband move Noah’s little cheek up _______ his own chests,so that Noah could _______ the vibrations(振动) of his voice.Noah is deaf.
We had taken Noah to doctor more times than I can _______.It had been a week and a half and Noah’s _______ remained very high.I knew in my soul that Noah was in _______.
I gently touched my husband’s shoulder and we looked into each other’s eyes with the same _______.
When morning finally came,we called the doctor and were told to _______ him in again.Our hearts ________with fear.The doctor looked Noah over and told us the news we ________.Noah had to be admitted to the hospital.
I couldn’t focus on anything,and I couldn’t stop ________.I felt as if I were shattering(垮掉)from the inside out.My husband ________ me that he felt in his heart that Noah would be OK.He never gave up.
A short time later,the doctor told us that Noah’s first ________ were back,and that he had Influenza A(流感).Noah would ________ and soon be back to his little self.
Marty and I grinned(露齿而笑) at each other through our tears.________,in the middle of the night,we were told that it was ________ to take Noah home!
A few days later,I was cooking dinner.I peeked into the living room,seeing my husband playing and laughing with Noah.They both looked up and ________ me watching them,and my husband and I signed “I love you” to each other,then to Noah.And then Noah put his little arm up,________ to sign his own “I love you” to his daddy.I watched with tears as my husband ________ helped Noah form his tiny fingers into the sign I love you.
1.A. slightly B. seriously C. partly D. suddenly
2.A. away B. down C. up D. out
3.A. from B. behind C. with D. against
4.A. feel B. touch C. see D. know
5.A. describe B. choose C. remember D. understand
6.A. fever B. voice C. weight D. spirits
7.A. peace B. trouble C. anxiety D. shock
8.A. pity B. faith C. regret D. fear
9.A. bring B. send C. turn D. call
10.A. met B. covered C. filled D. presented
11.A. received B. expected C. suggested D. requested
12.A. crying B. talking C. writing D. thinking
13.A. warned B. reminded C. believed D. comforted
14.A. notices B. messages C. results D. samples
15.A. rest B. recover C. relax D. change
16.A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Finally
17.A. fine B. unusual C. impossible D. necessary
18.A. understood B. accepted C. caught D. noticed
19.A. meaning B. trying C. managing D. pretending
20.A. hurriedly B. nervously C. curiously D. carefully
How do you know if the perfect house you have found is in the perfect neighborhood?When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon,you cannot see the true nature of the area.All too often people will fall in love with a house without taking the nearby area into consideration.This can lead to serious problems and cause you to regret the decision to buy.
Before buying a house it is wise to do some research on the area it is located in.Do you know what the crime rate is for the area?How are the schools?What is the average age of your neighbors?Is there a “party house” next door?Does the quiet street turn into a busy shortcut during the rush hour?Is there a known drug house?These things should all be considered before a final decision is made.
Making several visits to the house at various times and on different days can help you know a lot about the area.Sit in front of the house with your windows rolled down and just listen to the activity,take a walk around the block and observe the sights,sounds,and smells.Be sure to go to judge how loud things can get on a weekend evening.
You will also need to find out if the neighborhood is improving or on the decline (下降).Are stores and services closing or have new businesses been opening up?These are things that will affect the resale value of your house.Also check with local governments to discover if any developments are planned for the area.
The best advice is not to let your heart rule your head.Do your homework, and make sure your dream house is in your dream neighborhood.
Theme | Do your homework,and ensure your 1. neighborhood. | |
Problems | ·When driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon, you cannot see the true nature of the area. ·People don’t 2. the nearby area, which can 3. serious problems and they will regret having 4. to buy the house. | |
Ways to help you buy a desirable house | Researching the area | Before making a final decision, you should consider such factors as whether the crime rate is high, and what the ages on 5. of the neighborhood are. |
6. the house | 7. down the windows, listen to the activity, walk around the block, and so on. ·Make a 8. on how loud things can get on a weekend evening. | |
Finding out if the neighborhood is improving or declining | ·Many things will have an 9. on the resale value of your house. Check whether local governments have plans to 10. the area. | |