At the age of12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn’t a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.                                                                 

He listened to me quietly, then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like ? Well, you now have that girl’s opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”                                                                         

I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin), but a good number I could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I go to fairly clear picture of myself.            

I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it.“ That’s just for you,” he said.“ You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don’t shut your ears.  Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”                   

Daddy’s advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.                                                          

What did the father do after he had heard his daughter’s complaint?

A. He told her to write down all that her“ enemy” had said about her and pay attention only to the things that were true.                                                                      

B. He told her not to pay any attention to what her “enemy” had said.                   

C. He criticized (批评) her and told her to overcome her shortcomings.                 

D. He refused to take the list and have a look at it.                                   

What does “Week by week her list grew” mean?                                   

A .I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.                        

B. She had made a list of my shortcomings and she kept on adding new ones to it so that it was growing longer and longer.   

C. Week by week she discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed them out to me.       D. Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.                         

Why did her father listen to her quietly?                                          

A. Because he wasn’t quite sure which girl was telling the truth.                       

B. Because he had been so angry with his daughter’s shortcomings that he wanted to show this by keeping silent for a while.                                                

C. Because he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment.            

D. Because he believed that what her daughter’s “enemy” said was mostly true. 

Which do you think would be the best title for this passage?                          

A.  The Best Advice  I’ve  Ever Had  

B.  No an Enemy, but the Best Friend                                        

C.   My  Father          

D.  My  Childhood

After the earthquake hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011, many touching stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.      
I had to walk home since all the 36 had stopped after the quake. On my way home I 37 an old Japanese lady at the bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my heart 38 . A middle-aged Japanese man was holding a sign that said, “Please use our  39 .” He was 40 his house for people to go to the restroom.  My friend wanted to  41 others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you are okay with a motorcycle, I will  42  you to your house.” And then I saw him take one gentleman home, all the way to faraway place!        Then the next day I drove to  43   my car with gas. There was a  44 of gas now and many gasoline stations were either closed or had very  45   lines. I got  46 ,since I was behind 15  cars. Finally, when it was my 47  , the man smiled and said, “48 this situation, we are only giving $ 30 worth gas per person. Is that alright?”“Of course, I’m just glad that we are all able to 49  ,” I said. His smile gave me so much  50 .      
I saw a man at the evacuation(疏散) center 51 when people brought food to him, It was the first time in three days that food has been brought to their center. However, after he wiped the tears, his next  52  surprised me. “I am very 53  that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us haven’t  54  any food at all. Please go to that centre as well.” And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this 55 .

【小题1】
A.trafficB.rescueC.communicationD.businesses
【小题2】
A.missedB.caughtC.noticedD.heard
【小题3】
A.hungryB.softC.brokenD.warm
【小题4】
A.toiletB.hotelC.hospitalD.house
【小题5】
A.advertisingB.openingC.repairingD.decorating
【小题6】
A.encourageB.saveC.chargeD.assist
【小题7】
A.driveB.followC.leadD.send
【小题8】
A.startB.fillC.checkD.wash
【小题9】
A.plentyB.lackC.varietyD.diversity
【小题10】
A.directB.straightC.longD.short
【小题11】
A.worriedB.luckyC.excitedD.annoyed
【小题12】
A.timeB.turnC.dutyD.decision
【小题13】
A.Apart fromB.Together withC.Because ofD.Instead of
【小题14】
A.shareB.offerC.tolerateD.transform
【小题15】
A.comfortB.pleasureC.troubleD.entertainment
【小题16】
A.waitingB.grabbingC.sleepingD.crying
【小题17】
A.promisesB.rolesC.actionsD.remarks
【小题18】
A.upsetB.gratefulC.surprisedD.proud
【小题19】
A.boughtB.suppliedC.preparedD.received
【小题20】
A.cityB.centerC.lessonD.disaster

When I was 11, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn’t a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. In the end, I became so angry that I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.
He listened to me quietly, then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.” I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin), but a good number I could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I go to fairly clear picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Dad. He refused to take it.” That’s just for you,” he said.
“You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”
Daddy’s advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.
【小题1】What did the father do after he had heard his daughter’s complaint? 

A.He told her not to pay any attention to what her” enemy” had said.
B.He criticized (批评) her and told her to overcome her shortcomings.
C.He told her to write down all that her” enemy” had said about her and pay attention only to the things that were true.
D.He refused to take the list and have a look at it.
【小题2】What does “Week by week her list grew” mean? 
A.Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.
B.She had made a list of my shortcomings and she kept on adding new ones to it so that it was growing longer and longer.
C.I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.
D.Week by week she discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed them out to me.
【小题3】Why did her father listen to her quietly? 
A.Because he wasn’t quite sure which girl was telling the truth.
B.Because he had been so angry with his daughter’s shortcomings that he wanted to show this by keeping silent for a while.
C.Because he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment.
D.Because he believed that what her daughter’s “enemy” said was mostly true.
【小题4】Which do you think would be the best title for this passage? 
A.The Best Advice I’ve Ever Had
B.Not an Enemy,but the Best Friend
C.My Father
D.My Childhood

Once you’ve tasted the joy and freedom of an all-access backstage pass, sitting in the balcony(楼厅) far from the stage has little attraction. In March of 2008, I had the opportunity to tour with a band. The experience was eye-opening.
I hadn’t realized how many misconceptions I had about the lifestyle of a world-class musician. Such a life is not as great as it appears. In fact, some aspects are extremely tedious. Hours and hours are spent waiting. The musicians wait for their transportation; they wait for the sound check; they wait to perform. After the show, they wait for the crowds of fans to go away.
When the musicians are not waiting, they are traveling. Sometimes the travel itself can seem attractive and exciting, with the limousines(豪华轿车) and the first-class seats on the plane. However, even these luxuries cannot make up for long, boring hours on the road or in the air. Basic needs are all but ignored. Late-night shows and early wake-up calls make them know the preciousness of sleep. The demanding travel itineraries(行程) and show schedules make regular meals impossible.
In spite of the sacrifices, life on tour has its advantage, at least for the talent. A support team generally travels with the band, with at least one person dedicated to meeting the musicians’ needs at all times. The musicians are expected to perform at the shows, but they are not expected to manage any detail of their lives. When I was with the band, I poured glasses of grapefruit juice, made sandwiches, prepared dressing rooms, and performed all kinds of routine work, such as buying toothpaste and getting money from the ATM. In addition, efforts are made by promoters to keep the musicians happy. Most places offer private dressing rooms for the musicians. There is also usually a green room, a room that is large with comfortable furnishings where the band can visit with friends and family while waiting to go on stage. Before the band goes on, their families and friends file out into the auditorium and find their seats. The house lights go dark and curtain rises. When the lights flash on and the band starts playing, the scene is magical. A behind-the-scenes view makes the experience even more spectacular.
【小题1】The underlined world in paragraph 2 probably means _____.

A.excitingB.boringC.reasonableD.ridiculous
【小题2】We can infer from the third paragraph that _____.
A.good arrangements always make the trips comfortable and pleasant
B.most musicians would rather travel long distance than wait
C.most musicians ignore their basic needs because the travel is too luxurious
D.the lack of sleep and irregular meals seem to be a part of the life of musicians
【小题3】Which might be the best title for the passage?
A.Behind the Scene.B.Hard Life of Musicians.
C.My Part-time Job.D.How to Make Musicians Happy.

A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a meeting in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets, one of these salesmen happened to kick over a table which held a display of baskets of apples. Apples flew everywhere. Without stopping or looking back, they all managed to reach the plane in time for their boarding.

All but one stopped, took a deep breath and experienced a twinge(刺痛)of sorrow for the girl whose apple stand had been overturned. He told his friends to go on without him, waved goodbye, and told one of them to call his wife when they arrived and explain his taking a later flight. Then he returned to where the apple stand had been overturned. He was glad he did.

The 16-year-old girl was totally blind! She was softly crying, tears running down her face. The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up the apples, put them into the baskets, and helped set the display up once more. As he did this, he noticed that many of them had become damaged; then he set them aside in another basket. When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said to the girl, “Here, please take the $20 for the damage we did.” He continued, “I’m sorry for what we did and hope we didn’t spoil your day too badly.”

She nodded with her tears. As the salesman started to walk away, the blind girl called out to him, “Mr. ...”. He stopped, and turned back. She continued, “Thank you very much”.

1.These salesmen were hurrying because they ________.

A.had to attend an important meeting

B.wanted to have plenty of time at home

C.almost missed reaching the airplane

D.hoped to have Friday night’s party

2.Which of the following is the correct order of what the salesman did?

a. He made an apology to the blind girl.

b. He told his friends to go on without him.

c. He experienced a twinge of sorrow.

d. He returned to the fallen apple stand.

e. He paid the girl $20 for the damage.

A.c-e-b-d-a

B.c-b-d-e-a

C.d-b-c-a-e

D.d-c-b-e-a

3.Which of the following can describe the salesman? 

A.Popular and friendly.

B.Good and humorous.

C.Honest and generous.

D.Kind and considerate.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.A Man’s Kind Action

B.Picking up the Fallen Apples

C.A Blind Girl’s Bad Luck

D.A Blind Girl Who Sold Apples

 

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