题目内容
Pass Your Love On
Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess approached me and asked, " Would you mind ______ your seat? A couple would like to sit together." The only ______ seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带), a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. “ ______ am I going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke,“She needs help.” Finally, I ______ to move to that seat.
The girl was named Kathy. She ______ hurt in a car accident and now was on her way for ______ .
When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to ______ that Kathy would not be able to ______ herself. I considered ______ to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too ______ to offer a service to a ______ . But then I realized that Kathy's need was more ______ than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and ______ she was uncomfortable to accept, she ______ as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart ______ , and the ______ was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.
I was very glad I had reached ______ my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love ______ flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us ______ . When we ______ to serve another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding world.
1.A. losing B. changing C. taking D. giving
2.A. comfortable B. suitable C. available D. favorable
3.A. No problem B. No way C. Nowhere D. No doubt
4.A. decided B. wanted C. regretted D. promised
5.A. has been B. would be C. used to be D. had been
6.A. treatment B. travel C. pleasure D. business
7.A. know B. say C. realize D. recognize
8.A. eat B. feed C. choose D. support
9.A. offering B. needing C. stopping D. trying
10.A. impolite B. far C. close D. fast
11.A. girl B. neighbor C. passenger D. stranger
12.A. unusual B. direct C. important D. shameful
13.A. when B. although C. since D. as
14.A. refused B. wondered C. cried D. did
15.A. had warmed B. had jumped C. had broken D. had cheered
16.A. life B. money C. time D. energy
17.A. below B. through C. across D. beyond
18.A. seldom B. never C. hardly D. sometimes
19.A. separate B. independent C. silent D. upset
20.A. happen B. stretch C. wait D. continue
Homestay in Sydney, Australia
Linda: Our big home is in Sydney, about 300 meters from Sydney University and 450 meters from the train station. The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CBD. Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student. The cost is $260 per week, which includes all meals when at home and laundering(洗烫)of clothes. E-mail: markalarms@optusnet.com.au |
John: I have a lovely single room for homestay (male, non-smokers only).The apartment is located across the road from a bus station. A sports field is only a two-minute walk away. The room is for both short and long stays, The cost is $220 per week, including breakfast and lunch on weekdays. There is no washing machine at home. Do your own laundry in the apartment block’s facilities. E-mail: ainsley gilkes@yahoo.com.au |
Eric: I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney---quiet for studying and relaxing, yet close to Sydney University & NCELTR & SJBT,The subway station is nearby. All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used. Owners are very open and friendly, and treat students as part of the family. The prices include all meals (breakfast, Lunch and dinner) and cleaning. The fee is $300 per week. E-mail: mineanny@hotmail.com |
Rose: Hi, everyone! I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Sydney University (SIBT) & WSU in the northern district of Sydney. There is a bus station across the road. Travel time to the centre of the city is 40 minutes by train. We only have one homestay at a time. Therefore, our family can take good care of you. The fee is $230 per week. We are looking forward to having you in our home. E-mail: cliqi9239@hotmail.com |
1.Four persons wrote these passages so as to_________
A. look for suitable roommates B. search for homestay information
C. book a suitable room in Sydney D. advertise rooms for homestay
2.One person who lives in John’s apartment .
A. can smoke in the apartment
B. can use John’s washing machine to wash clothes
C. has to walk a long way to get to the sports field
D. is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays
3.If Peter wants to find a homestay room near Sydney University, he should send an e-mail to .
A. markalarms@optusnet.com.cn B. mineanny@hotmail.com
C. cliqi9239@hotmail.com D. ainslcy_gilkest@yahoo.com.cn
4.A girl who wants a room for between $210 and $240 per week would most probably contact .
A. Rose B. John
C. Erie D. Linda