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I still clearly remember that day. I was on the side of the road for about four hours with my big jeep. I put signs in the windows that said, "Need a jack (千斤顶）.”

As I was about to give up，a truck stopped and a man got off. He looked at the situation, made a judgment and went back to take a jack. After about two hours, we finished the job with sweats. We were both dirty. His wife took a large bottle of water for us to wash our hands.

I tried to put $ 20 in the man’s hand, but he wouldn’t take it, so I went to give it to his wife as quietly as I could. I asked their little girl where they lived, thinking maybe Pd send them a gift. She said they lived in Mexico. They were in Oregon now，so Mommy and Daddy could pick cherries for the next few weeks. After that, they were going to pick peaches and then go back home.

After I said goodbye and started going back to my jeep, the girl ran to me and handed me a tamale (玉米粽子）for lunch. I thanked them again and walked back to my jeep. When I opened the tamale, what did I find inside? My $ 20! I ran to the truck and the guy rolled down his window. He started shaking his head, smiled, and with what looked like great concentration said in English, "Today you, tomorrow me. ” Then he drove away, with his daughter waving to me from the back.

This family, working on a seasonal basis where time is money, took a couple of hours to help a stranger while others passed by quietly.

Since then I’ve helped many people like the Mexican family. I didn’t accept their money. Every time I was able to help，I felt as if I was putting something in the bank.

1.From the passage we can know that ________.

A．the Mexican man couldn’t speak English

B．the author’s jeep broke down on the road

C．the Mexican family came to Oregon for a visit

D．$20 was a small amount for the Mexican family

2.Why did the author hand the money quietly to the man’s wife?

A．Because the Mexican man had refused to accept it.

B．Because the Mexican man’s wife needn’t wash her hands.

C．Because the author thought the Mexican man’s wife was a bit greedy.

D．Because the author thought the wife wanted to use the money to buy peaches.

3.The Mexican man helped the author because he tended to think that ________.

A．it was completely wrong for others to pass by quietly

B．it was quite easy to help the author repair the jeep

C．it was possible that everyone might get into trouble

D．the author was a polite stranger and deserved the help

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A. The Mexican family lived a richer life than the author.

B. The Mexican family did seasonal work in Oregon in previous years.

C. The author was inspired to help others by the Mexican family.

D. What made the author cry was the tamale given by the girl.

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A. useful B. consistent

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A. Being separated B. Separated

C. Having separated D. Separating

The term “to extend an olive branch” means to make an offer of peace or reconciliation(和好). This term has Biblical origins, coming from the section of the Old Testament that deals with the flood; the sign that the flood is over is an olive branch brought back to the ark(方舟) by a dove. Olive branches were also symbols of peace in Ancient Greece and Rome, and they continue to be used in various works of art that are meant to suggest peace.

Some people have suggested that the olive was a very deliberate and well-considered choice as a metaphor(比喻）for peace, because olive trees famously take years to mature. War is typically very, hard on the trees because people cannot take the time to nurture them and plant new ones. Therefore, the offer of an olive branch would suggest that someone is tired of war, whether it be an actual war or a falling out between friends.

In Ancient Greek and Roman times, people would offer actual olive branches. In Rome, for example, defeated armies traditionally carried olive branches to indicate that they were giving in, and the Greeks used them into weddings and other ceremonies. In the modem era, the branch is usually metaphorical, rather than actual, not least because the plants can be a bit difficult to obtain.

Many people agree that peace negotiations (谈判）at all levels of society are a good idea. Between nations, obviously, it is important to extend an olive branch to ensure mutual safety and to help the world run more smoothly. This act can also be important on a personal level, as resolving conflict and learning to get along with others is viewed as an important life skill in many cultures.

At some point m their lives, many people will be advised to extend an olive branch to settle a dispute or resolve an issue. Some people believe that it takes an immense amount of courage to take this action, as it often comes with an admission of wrongdoing and regret.

1.According to the Bible,___________

A. an olive branch suggests flood is coming.

B. the ark is made of olive tree wood.

C. an olive branch means flood is over

D. a dove loves to settle on the olive branch.

2.The olive is considered a good choice as a metaphor for peace for the following reasons EXCEPT .

A. olive trees famously take years to mature

B. olive branches make people tired of war

C. war is typically very hard on the trees

D. people cannot take the time to nurture them while at war

3.Why are actual olive branches seldom used in modem times ?

A. Olive trees are being protected now.

B. Olive tress are planted only in certain countries.

C. Olive tress can be far to seek.

D. There is no need to use real olive branches.

4.It can be learned from the text that to extend an olive branch________

A. is not important on a personal level

B. is only important between nations.

C. takes a lot of courage.

D. is an important life skill m many cultures.

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(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。

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“I do believe we’ll be the ________ of the town,” he smiled. He said his name was Rick and that ________ he had missed his aunt’s funeral, he asked me out for a cup of coffee. That afternoon began a lifelong ________ for me with this man who attended the wrong funeral. A year after our meeting, we were ________ at a country church. This time we both arrived at the same church, right on time.

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4.A. clapsB. songsC. stepsD. noises

5.A. moodB. rowC. rushD. mess

6.A. fullB. angryC. anxiousD. late

7.A. necessaryB. impossibleC. naturalD. uncertain

8.A. questioningB. namingC. callingD. asking

9.A. whisperedB. shoutedC. reportedD. cried

10.A. whoB. whenC. whereD. why

11.A. rightB. sameC. differentD. wrong

12.A. workedB. matchedC. tiedD. mixed

13.A. tearB. fightingC. singingD. laughter

14.A. thoughB. yetC. tooD. still

15.A. middleB. secondC. finalD. first

16.A. talkB. wordC. eyeD. idea

17.A. althoughB. ifC. sinceD. before

18.A. journeyB. waitingC. dreamD. thought

19.A. protectedB. marriedC. improvedD. placed

20.A. livedB. metC. grewD. stayed

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Third-Culture Kids

Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a totally different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid!

The term “third-culture kid” (or TCK) was coined in the 1960s by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon when she researched North American children living in India. Caught between two cultures, they form their very own. 1.About 90 percent of them have a university degree, while 40 percent pursue a postgraduate or doctor degree. They usually benefit from their intercultural experience, which helps them to grow into successful academics and professionals.

2. In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon. A third-culture kid may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings as expected. Instead, they may always remain an outsider in different host cultures. Max, for example, experienced this fundamental feeling of strangeness throughout his life as a third-culture kid. 3. While this can be a way to create a network of friends all around the world, it can be difficult for a third-culture kid like Max to maintain close friendships and relationships.

For a third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a new foreign country than to return to their “home” country. After living in Australia and South Korea for many years, Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager. But she felt out of place when she returned to the country where she was born.

4. She did not share the same values as her friends’ even years after going back home. While a third-culture kid must let go of their identity as foreigner when he/she returns, the home country can prove to be more foreign than anything he/she came across before. The peer group they face does not match the idealized image children have of “home”. 5.

As a part of the growing “culture”, TCKs may find it a great challenge for them to feel at home in many places.

A. Yet being a third-culture kid is not always easy.

B. In general, they often reach excellent academic results.

C. This often makes it hard for them to form their own identity.

D. However, their parents can help them see the opportunities of a mobile lifestyle.

E. Their experience abroad helps them to gain a better understanding of cultural differences.

F. Unlike other teens of her age, she didn’t know anything about current TV shows or fashion trends.

G. Additionally, making new friends and saying goodbye to old ones will at some point become routine for a third-culture kid.

To the woman and child who sat at table 9,

My name is Tony Posnanski. I am the manager of the restaurant 1._______ you ate a few weeks ago. The guests at a table close to yours asked to talk to me. 2.______ (obvious), they were angry. They said your child was so loud 3.______ they couldn’t enjoy their meal.

When I got to your table, you looked at me and asked, “Do you know 4.______ it is like to have a child with autism(自闭症)?” You were not rude when you asked the question. On 5.______ contrary, you were quite polite.

I know what I was supposed 6.________(say) when I went to your table, but I just wished you a happy meal and promised that your meal tonight was on me. Although I didn’t know 7.______ to answer your question, as a father of a 5-year-old boy, I do know the feeling of 8._______(be) a parent.

I wrote this to you and your beautiful daughter because I wanted to thank you both. You have taught me a 9.______(value) lesson and given me a great restaurant memory. Nothing can prevent me 10.________ doing the right thing. Sometimes doing the right thing does not make everyone happy; just the people who need it the most.

Sincerely

Tony Posnanski

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1.After g from high school, Jerry was admitted to (被录取到) a key university.

2.Tom p to die rather than give in when he was arrested.

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8.In my o , it’s time for me to change my attitude to this problem.

9. He drove back and sent me his c on winning the award last night.

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