Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas,Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families.With a social worker mother,the Sutton children.had inherited(继承)her commitment to service,and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted.This year,Kinzie,her seven-year-old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.

The phone rang on Sunday.A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through.No Santa Claus,no presents,nothing.

Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news.Without a word,Kinzie ran into her bedroom.She returned,her face set with determination.

Opening up her piggy bank,she put all the coins onto the table: $3.30.Everything she had.

“Mom,”she told Ann,“I know it's not much.But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.”

At a breakfast meeting the next day,Ann told her coworkers about her daughter story.To her surprise,staff members began to open their purses.and empty their pockets to help Kinzie.

On Christmas Eve,Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley’s lived.Then she began to unload the gifts from the car,handing them to Ashley one by one.

Ashley was very moved.Reflecting on a little girl's generosity,Ashley says she'll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need.“Kinzie could have used that money for herself,but she gave it away,”Ashley says.“She's the type of kid I'd like my son to grow up to be.”

1.According to the text,Ann Sutton__________.

A.only cares about poor children

B.has possessed a good fortune

C.is warm-hearted and ready to help others

D.is a single mother with a 12-month-old boy'.

2.When hearing the aid had fallen through,Kinzie__________

A.was not sad but cheerfu1

B.put all her coins away immediately

C.told her mother to ask the coworkers for help

D.decided to buy a present for the baby with all her allowance

3.From the text we can learn that ____________.

A.Ann would act as Santa Claus to hand out the Christmas presents

B.the Sutton children always got lots of presents at Christmas

C.Kinzie's generosity influenced others and they clici something similar

D.Ashley was moved and promised to return the money

4.What does the text mainly talk about?

A.How a warm-hearted mother shows her love to a poor family.

B.How a mother and her young daughter helped a poor family.

C.Many people make contributions to those in need.

D.What happened to a poor family on Christmas Eve.

There seems to be a general assumption that brilliant people cannot stand routine ; that they need a varied , exciting life in order to do their best . It is also assumed that dull people are particularly suited for dull work . We are told that the reason the present-day young complain so loudly about the dullness of jobs is that they are better educated and brighter than the young of the past .

Actually , there is no evidence that people who achieve a lot desire , let alone live , colorful lives . The opposite is nearer the truth . Einstein worked out his theory of relativity while serving as a clerk in a Swiss patent office . Immanuel Kant’s(康德)daily life was a dull routine . The housewives of Konigsberg set their clocks when they saw him pass , on his way to the university . He took the same walk each morning , rain or shine . The greatest distance Kant ever traveled was sixty miles from Konigsberg .

It may be true that work on the assembly line(流水线)dulls the abilities and empties the mind , and the cure is only fewer hours of work at higher pay . But during fifty years as a workingman , I have found dull routine coexisting with an active mind . While doing dull , repetitive work by the water , I could talk with my partners and compose sentences in my mind , all at the same time . Chances are that had my work been too interesting I could not have done any thinking and composing at work or even on my own time after returning from work .

People who find dull jobs unbearable are often dull people who do not know what to do with themselves at leisure . Children and mature people will get used to dull routine , while the adolescent , who has lost the child’s ability for concentration and is without the inner resources of the mature , needs excitement and novelty to get rid of boredom .

1. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that __________ .

A. great minds hate to live colorful lives

B. Einstein worked out his theory in a university

C. Kant only took the same walk on rainy and sunny days

D. Kant might pass Konigsberg every day at the same time

2.How does the author feel about his repetitive work by the water ?

A. It made his mind empty .

B. It was well-paid but too demanding .

C. It worked well with his active mind .

D. It was too interesting to think of anything else .

3.The reasons why youngsters dislike dull work include the following EXCEPT that they __________ .

A. are not mature enough

B. think themselves smart

C. often complain about others

D. don’t know how to spend spare time

4.What is the purpose of the passage ?

A. To argue for the benefits of dull work .

B. To present some facts about dull work .

C. To share his own dull working experience .

D. To persuade young people to live a dull life .

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。

Do’s and Don’ts of Donating

Giving away your unused or unwanted stuff if a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. __1._ Here are 10 do’s and don’ts of donating your belongings.

Do Prepare Your Clothes.

You’re thoroughly cleaned out your closet and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated. Before you bag up these pieces, inspect(检查) each one to ensure that they’re in good condition. Make sure all buttons are accounted for, and that you can’t see any stains(污点). ___2.__.

Don’t Donate Damaged Items.

The number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it’s in good condition. Don’t pass along clothes or furniture with rips(裂口) or stains, chipped dishes, books that are missing pages, or toys with lost pieces. __3.__ Find a local company that will recycle these items instead.

Do Donate More than Just Clothes.

_4.__ Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, ornaments, baskets, blender, dishes, glassware, utensils, silverware, pots and pan, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exercise equipment are much sought after donations.

_5._

With a little common sense it’s easy to figure out items that are ideal for donations. But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought. As a gentle reminder, it’s never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosives.

A. Nobody wants to inherit (接手) your damaged belongings.

B. Food donations are always in need.

C. Don’t Even Think of Donating These Items.

D. Not sure where to start?

E. Don’t Donate Large Appliances(器材).

F. Clothes aren’t the only household items that can be donated.

G. Wash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owner.

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