As educators, we often never know the influence we have on our students. It is always wonderful to have ___35___ students visit us and share the successes they have achieved. And those glorious moments, when we can instantly see the influence we have on a student, fuel us to continue making connections hoping to ___36___ in the life of every child.
As a music teacher for twenty-seven years, I have always known that music ___37___ the soul. It can ___38___ all kinds of barriers to reach students in a very special way. It can be the ___39___ for each child to find their light. I would like to share a story about it.
For a few years I was blessed with the opportunity to teach ___40___ students one afternoon a week. One of my most ___41___ students was a five-year-old girl called Vanessa, who had difficulty walking, and could not speak. We ___42___ sat on the floor for our music lessons and Vanessa liked to sit on my lap. One of her favorite songs was “John the Rabbit.” It was a call and response song where I sang the call and the students ___43___ twice while singing the repeating phrase, “Oh, yes!” Vanessa liked to ___44___ her hands together with mine and clap with me. We probably performed that song during every class, Vanessa and I clapping together. But she ___45___ said or sang a word.
One day late in the school year, when the song was finished, Vanessa turned around, looked me dead in the eye, clapped her tiny hands twice and said the words “Oh, yes!” I opened my mouth in ___46___ and for that moment I was the one who could not speak. When my heart ___47___ started beating again, I looked over at the assistant teacher to find her also ___48___. Through music, we had made an awesome connection.
Several years later, I passed Vanessa on the street in town. I stopped my car and waved to say hello. She waved back with a big ___49___ on her face and then clapped her hands twice, imitating the song we had ___50___ so many times in our music class. This precious little girl, ___51___ her connection with music, left an impression on me that will last forever. Every child has the ___52___ to learn and grow. It is up to us as educators to ___53___ the way to reach each and every one of our students. We all must find each child’s ___54___.
【题文1】A. late            B. former           C. recent           D. present
【题文2】A. make it     B. make sense       C. make a mess      D. make a difference

【小题1】
A.touchesB.savesC.abandonsD.feels
【小题2】
A.get acrossB.cut downC.take overD.break through
【小题3】
A.meansB.directionC.processD.companion
【小题4】
A.disabledB.normalC.outgoingD.junior
【小题5】
A.awfulB.elegantC.memorableD.sensitive
【小题6】
A.partlyB.hardlyC.nearlyD.mostly
【小题7】
A.sangB.whisperedC.yelledD.clapped
【小题8】
A.strikeB.putC.hitD.shake
【小题9】
A.ever B.neverC.stillD.even
【小题10】
A.horrorB.delightC.astonishmentD.embarrassment
【小题11】
A.immediatelyB.completelyC.slowlyD.finally
【小题12】
A.scaredB.breathlessC.speechlessD.clumsy
【小题13】
A.greetingB.smileC.expressionD.affection
【小题14】
A.performedB.operatedC.trainedD.recorded
【小题15】
A.uponB.throughC.fromD.beyond
【小题16】
A.desireB.talentC.abilityD.urge
【小题17】
A.discoverB.changeC.testD.make
【小题18】
A.strengthB.dreamC.lightD.dignity

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读下面6封信件或便条:

A.Dear Mom,

Every time it’s your birthday, I remember all the great birthday parties you gave me when I was growing up.I especially remember the one when I turned to 16, and the words you and Dad said to me.Now I hope you enjoy the birthday party I’m holding for you.

B.Dear Dan,

It’s over! High school is now part of the past.But consider what your graduation day really means, aside from the gifts.It’s the beginning of a life filled with goals that only you can attain.You’ve made it through 4 important years, and we’re confident you’ll make it through anything else you’ll have to face.

C.Dear Tom,

I’m 16, but my grandmother treats me as if I were 5.She uses a baby voice around me, which is really annoying, but I’m afraid to say anything because I don’t want to make her feel bad.How can I tell her my feelings, and let her know I’m growing up?

D.Dear Tina,

I was almost unwilling to open your gift because it was so wonderfully wrapped.The paper was just lovely! I want to thank you for thinking of me.I’m sure you spent hours making this lovely sweater, and it’s so soft that I feel as if you’ve sent me 100 hugs.Every time I wear it I’ll think of you.

E.Dear Aunt Pam,

Thank you so much for the cards and gifts you sent me for Christmas.I hope Uncle Mike and Little John are well.Next week I’m going to my father’s for the holiday.I wonder if you could come down and visit us.I haven’t seen you for nearly two years!

F.Dear Mom,

I think you’re the greatest.I know you have faults, but I can’t think of any at the moment.You deserve much more than this small gift in return for everything that you’ve done for me, but it’s all that I can afford.Hopefully, by the time I become a mom, I’ll be able to be as giving to my child as you’ve been to me.

请为下面回复的信件或者便条匹配合适的来信或便条:

1.Dear Sucre,

I understand exactly what you’re telling me, and I think this problem is very common.Don’t forget that, from your grandmother’s perspective, even your father and mother are just babies.Talk with your parents and ask them to talk with your grandmother.I’m sure they’ll be able to explain to her that it’s time to stop.

2.Dear Amanda,

Glad to hear from you! We haven’t seen each other since waiting at the Cincinnati Airport for that connection to London.And I’m really missing you! I’d love to see you, but Mike and I plan to visit the Lake District then.Please say hello to your dad.

3.Dear Michael,

My dear son, you’re growing up so fast, and turning into an impressive person.I was so excited that I couldn’t fall asleep after the party.You know, you really gave me a big surprise when I entered the room, and made me realize how considerate and kind you’ve turned out to be.

4.Dear Amy,

Thank you so much for your gift.Best of all for me, though, was to see that you’ve become an independent woman.I’m sure you’ll succeed in whatever you do, sooner or later.And some thing you can be sure of: I’ll always be proud of you!

5.Dear Linda,

You are the most caring and self-accepting person I know.I think of you as my soul sister.At this special moment, this sweater I made with my own hands seems like the best way to express my feelings.I wish you a great birthday, and a great year ahead.

 

 

完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

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,选出空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

         Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process.The instructor asked us to list __36__ in our past that we felt __37__ of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.

         This seemed like a very __38__ process, but there' s always some _39__soul in the crowd who will volunteer.The instructor then __40__ that we find ways to __41__ people, or take some action to right any wrong doings.I was seriously wondering how this could ever __42__ my communication.

         Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my __43__, I remembered an incident from high school.1 grew up in a small town.There was a Sheriff __44__ of us kids liked.One night, my two buddies and 1 decided to play a __45__ on him.

         After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s.o.b.(畜生).The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious __46__.Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office.My friends told the truth but I lied.No one __47__ found out."

         Nearly 20 years later.Sheriff Brown's name __48__ on my list.I didn't even know if he was still    49__.Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed.I tried his number.After a few __50__, 1 heard, "Hello?" I said, "Sheriff BroW?" Paused."Yes." "Well, this is Jimmy Calkins."

         "And I want you to know that I did it? "Paused."I knew it!" he yelled back.We had a good laugh and a __51__ discussion.His closing words were: "Jimmy, I always felt bad for you __52__ your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it __53__ all these years.I want to thank you for calling me for your sake."

         Jimmy inspired me to __54__ all the items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It's never too late to __55   the past wrongdoings.

36.A.something           B.anything           C.somebody       D.anybody

37.A.ashamed             B.afraid                C.sure           D.proud

38.A.private               B.secret               C.interesting     D.funny

39.A.foolish                B.polite                 C.simple          D.brave

40.A.expected             B.suggested            C.ordered      D.demanded

41.A.connect with          B.depend on             C.apologize to      D.get along with

42.A.improve               B.continue               C.realize         D.keep

43.A.notes               B.list                  C.plan           D.stories

44.A.any                  B.most                  C.none          D.all

45.A.part                 B.game                 C.trick            D.record

46.A.view                 B.sign                 C.attention       D.remark

47.A.also                 B.even                 C.still           D.ever

48.A.appears'                   B.considers                   C.presents       D.remembers

49.A.angry                 B.happy                 C.doubtful        D.alive

50.A.words                B.rings                 C.repeats      D.calls

51.A.cold                 B.plain                 C.nervous        D.lively

52.A.in case              B.so long as             C.unless          D.because

53.A.around               B.out                  C.on            D.away

54.A.build up               B.make up              C.clear up        D.give up

55.A.regret               B.forgive                C.right              D.punish

 

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