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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was a bitter, cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old man was ____ for a ride across the river. The wait seemed ____. His body became stiff(僵硬的) from the cold north wind.

He heard the ____ of approaching hooves(马蹄) running along the frozen path. Anxiously, he ___ as several horsemen rounded the bend. He let the first one pass by ____an effort to get his attention. Then another passed by, and another. ____, the last rider drew near. The old man caught the rider’s eyes and said, “Sir, would you ____ giving an old man a ride to the other side?”

Reining (勒住) his horse, the rider replied, “Sure thing. Hop____.” The horseman got off and helped the old man onto the horse. He took the old man not ____ across the river, but to his destination.

As they neared the tiny but cozy cottage, the horseman’s ____ caused him to inquire, “Sir, I noticed that you let several other riders pass by. I’m curious ___ you would wait and ask the last rider. What if I had ____ and left you there?”

The old man replied, “I looked into the eyes of the other ___ and immediately saw there was no concern for my situation. It would have been ____ even to ask them for a ride. But when I looked into your eyes, kindness and compassion were ____. I knew your gentle spirit would _____ the opportunity to help me.”

Those heartwarming comments ____ the horseman deeply. “I’m most ____ for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I ___ get too busy in my own affairs so that I fail to ____ to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.” with that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.

1.A.waiting B.searching C.preparing D.leaving

2.A.wordless B.priceless C.careless D.endless

3.A.number B.distance C.rhythm D.length

4.A.stopped B.watched C.followed D.wandered

5.A.beyond B.with C.through D.without

6.A.Finally B.Luckily C.Sadly D.Slowly

7.A.enjoy B.avoid C.mind D.admit

8.A.ahead B.aboard C.below D.above

9.A.still B.yet C.even D.just

10.A.courage B.determination C.curiosity D.bravery

11.A.why B.when C.how D.where

12.A.agreed B.changed C.escaped D.refused

13.A.soldiers B.riders C.leaders D.enemies

14.A.successful B.necessary C.useless D.impolite

15.A.obvious B.missing C.hidden D.helpful

16.A.order B.force C.allow D.welcome

17.A.affected B.touched C.injured D.shocked

18.A.careful B.peaceful C.grateful D.powerful

19.A.never B.always C.usually D.often

20.A.stick B.lead C.point D.respond

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My father was a self-taught mandolin player. He was one of the best string ___players in our town. He could not ____music, but if he heard a tune a few times, he could play it.

Dad loved to play the mandolin for his ____for he knew we enjoyed singing, and hearing him play. He was always there, ____his time and efforts to see that his family had enough in their life. I had to grow into a man and have children of my own ____I realized how much he had sacrificed.

I joined the United States Air __ in January of 1962. Whenever I would come home ____ , I would ask Dad to play the mandolin. He could ____your soul with the tones that came out of that old mandolin. He seemed to shine when he was playing. You could see his __ in his ability to play so well for his family.

In 1950, our family moved to Maryland. While working at Todd Steel, he was __in an accident. On that particular day, Dad got the third index finger of his left hand _____ by the machine. He didn't lose enough of the finger ____ it would stop him picking up anything, but it did ________ his ability to play the mandolin. After the accident, When I came home and asked him to play, Dad would make _________ for why he couldn't play. For the family it didn't make any ________that Dad couldn't play as well.

In August of 1993, my father was discovered with lung cancer. He chose not to receive treatments so that he could live out the rest of his life ________ dignity. About a week before his death, we asked Dad if he would play the mandolin for us. He made excuses but said "okay". He knew it would probably be the________time he would play for us. He tuned up the old mandolin and played a few ________. When I looked around, there was not a ________eye in the family. We saw before us a quiet man with an inner strength. Dad would never play the mandolin for us again. Dad was doing something he had done all his life,—________. As sick as he was, he was still pleasing others. Dad sure could play that Mandolin!

1.A. instrument B. equipment C. musical D. musician

2.A. see B. read C. look at D. copy

3.A. audience B. employer C. family D. friends

4.A. employing B. devoting C. spending D. wasting

5.A. since B. when C. before D. after

6.A. Power B. Energy C. Strength D. Force

7.A. on duty B. on holiday C. on leave D. on vacation

8.A. feel B. touch C. contact D. keep

9. A. pride B. proud C. please D. praise

10.A. involved B. participated C. took part D. joined

11.A. cut in B. cut off C. cut up D. cut out

12.A. which B. that C. what D. where

13.A. destroy B. effect C. affect D. injure

14.A. uses B. preparations C. excuses D. impressions

15.A. decision B. sense C. comment D. difference

16.A. at B. on C.in D. off

17.A. first B. latest C. longest D. last

18.A. notes B. bills C. symbols D. signs

19.A. wet B. dry C. cried D. crying

20.A. sponsoring B. taking C. giving D. distributing

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

If you have a teenager who is going to college, you may have concerns about their ability to do so in the particular career field they have chosen. 1. Here are four steps to help you assist your child in making a successful career plan.

Identify Areas of Interest

If your teen has not yet selected a college major, ask about the kinds of careers he or she has thought about. If your teen has already selected a major, ask what he or she might like to do with a degree in that field. 2. .

3. .

Once your teen is thinking about a particular degree, encourage him or her to discover what usefulness that degree will have. At this stage you’ll want to be promoting the exploration of various majors and careers so that your teen has a good idea of what opportunities might be available to him or her.

Include a Financial Part

As your teen begins to identify a few potential majors and corresponding (相应的) careers, inquire (询问) about how much money he or she will be able to make in that career field. 4. .

Develop a Plan

5. This will necessarily involve selecting a college or university that offers the desired degree program and determining the requirements for attending that educational institution.

A. Encourage Discovery

B. Stimulate (激励) the Thought Process

C. What can you do to get your teen on the right track?

D. Learn about the jobs he or she has thought about.

E. You should help your teen in choosing the best option and making a plan.

F. You may also want to help your teen get an idea of how much salary is needed.

G. This step is designed to get them thinking about their future.

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