题目内容
That was a ______ threat: she meant to annoy you.
A.calculating B.calculated C.calculation D.calculate
B
—That was a question, How did you get it right?
—I just tried my luck
A.tight | B.tough | C.rough | D.direct |
Many years ago, there was a story of a school teacher—Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn’t play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.
Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother’s perfume.
Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and maths. Instead, she began to teach children.
Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years went by before she got a letter from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士).
The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.”
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn’t know how to teach until I met you."
【小题1】What first impression did Teddy give Mrs. Thompson?
A.Heoftentoldlies. |
B.Hewasgoodatmath. |
C.Hewas dirty and not easy-going. |
D.Heenjoyedplayingwithothers. |
A.Mrs. Thompson had a dislike of Teddy at first. |
B.Mrs. Thompson didn’t play well with him. |
C.Mrs. Thompson loved him all the time. |
D.Mrs. Thompson told Teddy not to tell a lie. |
A.Mrs. Thompson paid little attention to him. |
B.Mrs. Thompson gave him encouragement more often |
C.Teddy was cleverer than before. |
D.Teddy got on well with other students. |
A.Teddy kept in touch with her all the time. |
B.Teddy thanked her for her help and encouragement. |
C.Teddy was treated by the teacher like her son. |
D.She had taught him how to judge people. |
A.we should love our teacher |
B.we shouldn’t tell a lie in any way |
C.knowledge can’t be important |
D.motherlycare can really make a difference |
Ben Olsen had great careers as professional players. His story tells a lot about the past, present and future of professional soccer in America.
Ben Olsen was an important part of D.C. United's early success. He was the top new player, or rookie of the year, in 1998. His young professional career reached a high point the next season. D.C. United won the M.L.S. Cup, the league championship(锦标赛), on the strength(力量) of a Most Valuable Player performance by Olsen. He scored one of two goals for his team in the win against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Ben Olsen looks back on his score in that championship as his most memorable. "I'd lost a lot of championships before that year, so that was a special game." said Ben Olsen.
Like many top American soccer players, Olsen played overseas. He joined the club Nottingham Forest in Britain. He says different leagues have different styles of play. "Some teams are very fast and athletic. Some teams are a little bit more low pressure on the ball and more skillful players. England has always been known to be a fast and physical league."
Olsen was also a part of the United States World Cup team of 2006. He says playing for his country was something he will never forget.
Ben Olsen has had five operations for severe ankle(脚踝) injuries. Still, he had one of his best years in 2007. He scored seven goals including a "hat trick"-- three in one game.
Ben Olsen celebrates his third goal in one game against the New York Red Bull in June of 2007
He was recognized for his outstanding play with an M.L.S. Best Eleven award. He accepted the award in a wheelchair after a minor operation became major ankle surgery(外科手术). Ben Olsen retired after the 2009 season. Today he is an assistant coach with D.C. United.
【小题1】When did Ben Olsen begin to win championship?
A. In 1998 | B.Next season | C.In 1999 | D.In 2006 |
A.Success | B.New player | C.professional career | D.championship |
A.Ben Olsen has a deep love for his country |
B.Ben Olsen scored three goals in 1999 |
C.Top American soccer players never played oversea |
D.He scored ten goals in 2007 |
A. Ben Olsen—the best soccer player
B. Ben Olsen’s professional career
C. Ben Olsen and D.C. United
D. An introduction to Ben Olsen