Things have been kind of tough lately for Shannon Baker and her little family. They have each other’s parents and young daughter and for that they are . But she and her husband are both currently . And their car is in great need of . And then there is the matter of their second child, who is soon. So things are a little tense for the Baker family these days.

When Shannon and her daughter were walking through a store lot recently, Shannon picked up an envelope from the ground that $4,000 in cash. There were a of different interpretations (explanations) that could be considered. Was this a kind of good ? Could it be an attempt by the universe to balance everything? Could it be simply a gift from God? Shannon didn’t know. The only thing she knew was that the cash in that envelope to someone else. Oh, and one other thing she knew: Her young daughter was . “My kid was standing right there I found it,” Shannon told WLS-TV in Chicago. “So basically I wanted to teach my daughter how to be . And for me that was enough.”

Never mind the bills that were , or the car that needed to be fixed, or the baby that would come soon. And forget that when she the money over to the police she was told that there was actually nothing illegal if she it.

The police were able to return the money to the person who it: an old woman. And one can imagine the and relief she felt when the police handed the lost envelop back to her. “She came to my house and she was almost in tears, me,” Shannon said. “She gave me a hug and an envelope with a small in it. But the amount, large or small, wasn’t . What was important was the opportunity to teach my daughter honesty.”

1.A. restricted B. grateful C. sensitive D. upset

2.A. disappointed B. appreciated C. unemployed D. removed

3.A. cash B. protection C. repair D. sale

4.A. sick B. due C. desperate D. dull

5.A. parking B. gathering C. cleaning D. begging

6.A. participated B. contained C. charged D. paid

7.A. number B. deal C. handful D. flood

8.A. expense B. prize C. hope D. luck [来源:

9.A. pointed B. reacted C. responded D. belonged

10.A. watching B. urging C. laughing D. affecting

11.A. before B. though C. because D. when

12.A. honest B. loyal C. ripe D. humorous

13.A. passing by B. giving away C. showing off D. piling up

14.A. watched B. turned C. got D. collected

15.A. checked B. made C. kept D. promoted

16.A. sent B. disliked C. lost D. generated

17.A. respect B. anxiety C. tension D. joy

18.A. comforting B. congratulating C. offending D. thanking

19.A. amount B. present C. envelope D. option

20.A. important B. necessary C. evident D. Essential

下面文章有5个段落(第1~5题)需要添加首句。请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的首句。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. Enjoy life’s process, not just life’s rewards.

B. Have a self you respect.

C. Turn disappointments into strengths.

D. Become involved in something bigger.

E. Resolve all the problems without delay.

F. Commit yourself to others.

Five Secrets of Living Life to the Fullest

I believe that men and women through the ages who have led successful lives have captured these five secrets of living life to the fullest.

1._____________This means having a deep sense of responsibility for your thoughts and actions. It means keeping your word, and being faithful to yourself, family and work. It means believing in what you do and working hard. It means setting your own internal standards, and not comparing yourself to others. It’s not a question of being better than someone else;respect and honesty demand that you be better than you thought you could be.

2._____________ Believe in others, and take time to achieve their dreams. A wise man said, “If you want one year’s prosperity, grow grain. But if you want ten years’ prosperity, grow men and women.” You can build into the lives of your family, friends and colleagues by providing nutrients of gratitude and encouragement, and by investing your time and energy in their aspirations.

3. _____________ Individuals who live with abandon have discovered that personal trials make them more sensitive and loving, while building endurance and character. They have learned that achievements worth remembering are stained with the blood of diligence and etched (铭记) with the scars of disappointment. The pages of history are filled with the heroic stories of courageous men and women who triumphed over disabilities and adversities to demonstrate victorious spirits.

4._____________ We live in a goal-oriented society that wants problems resolved now. We want three-minute oatmeal, one-hour dry cleaning, and instant success. But to live with abandon, we must live one day at a time, enjoying the little victories, realizing that life is an endless journey in self-discovery and personal fulfillment. It means taking time to hug your kids, kiss your spouse, and let the other fellow ahead of you on the freeway.

5. _____________ I do not believe you will live happily if you set out to live life for yourself alone. Choose a cause bigger than you are and work at it in a spirit of excellence. It will become a part of you as you see your goals through to the end. Measure success not by what you’ve done, but what you could do.

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