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22. Practice makes ________.
A. interesting B. smooth C. successful D. Perfect
D
Window
Bill and John,both seriously ill,lived in the same room at Marie Hospital.John lived next to the only window of the room and was allowed to 36 in his bed and watch for an hour every day.But Bill had to spend all his time 37 on his back.
They became friends soon and talked for hours every day.They spoke of their families,their children,their hobbies,and their 38 in the American army.Each day John would sit up and 39 to his roommate Bill what he could see outside the window.
Through John’s description,Bill’s world was 40 and brightened by all the activities and colors of the outside world.The window overlooked a beautiful park with a lovely 41 ,John told Bill.Ducks played on the water 42 children sailed their model boats.And a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.As John described all these 43 ,Bill would close his eyes and 44 the picturesque scene.Bill was recovering 45 . However,John became weak day by day.
Late one night,Bill was lying in bed 46 the ceiling when John began to cough seriously.Then doctors and nurses rushed to the room.Thirty minutes later, John 47 coughing.Now,there was only silence— 48 silence.
The following morning,Bill was moved to the bed next to the window at his request.Slowly and
49 ,he supported himself up on one elbow (胳膊)to take the first look.But to his 50 ,he could see nothing but a 51 wall.
Only at that moment did he begin to realize that the pursuit(追求)of happiness was a matter of 52 .It was a positive attitude we chose to express.It was not a gift that was 53 to our doorstep each morning,nor did it come through the window.It was all inward journey.Whether a man is happy or not depends on his own thoughts 54 anything outward.
So Bill began to describe the 55 world to his new roommate that he saw through the only window of the room.
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A young boy loved football with all his heart. But being half the size of the other boys, this hopeful athlete 36 the bench and hardly ever played.
This young man was still the 37 of the class when he entered high school. He decided to try his best at every 38 , and perhaps he could play later. All through high school he 39 neither a practice nor a game, but 40 a bench-warmer all four years.
When the young man went to 41 , the coach kept him on the roster(候选名单) 42 he always put his heart and soul to every practice, and at same time, 43 the other members with the spirit they badly needed. But during his four years at college, he never 44 to play in a game,
In the last football match, the game was not going 45 . When the team was ten points 46 , the silent young man came to the coach and said “Coach, please let me 47 . Believe me.” The coach pretended not to hear him . There was no 48 he wanted the worst player in this close playoff(决赛) game.
But the young man 49 , and finally the coach, feeling sorry for him, 50 . “All right,” he said. “You can go in.” Soon, the coach, the players and everyone in the 51 could not believe their eyes. This little 52 man, who had never played before, was doing everything right. The opposing team could not 53 him. He ran, he passed, blocked like a star.
The 54 was(were) soon tied, In the closing seconds of the game, he intercepted(拦截) a 55 and ran all the way for the winning touchdown(触地得分). The fans applauded(鼓掌) and his teammates raised him onto their shoulders. Such cheering he never heard.
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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分,满分30分)
请阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
Michael O’her lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very special relationship. The father believed in encouragement.
Though Michael was the 36 of the class when he entered high school, his 37 continued to encourage him, but also made it very clear that he did not have to play 38 if he didn’t want to.
However, Michael loved football and was 39 to try his best at every practice. All through high school, he never 40 a practice or a game, but remained a bench warmer(替补队员) all four years. His 41 father was always in the stands, with words of 42 for him.
It was the end of the football season, and as Michael ran slowly onto the practice field shortly 43 the big final game, the coach met him with a telegram. Michael 44 the telegram and became deathly silent—his father died that morning, and the sad man left for 45 immediately.
In the third quarter, when the team was ten points 46 , a silent young man eagerly 47 onto the sidelines. The coach and his players were shocked to see their team-mate back so 48 .
“Coach, please let me 49 . I have to play today,” said Michael. Feeling sorry for him, the coach 50 . Before long, nobody could believe their eyes. This small bench warmer played like a(n) 51 . He helped his team win finally.
When the team was cheering for their 52 , Michael was sitting in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said, “You were fantastic! Tell me 53 you did it?”
Tears in eyes, Michael said, “Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know he was blind?” He 54 a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could 55 me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it!”
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Now I’m a senior high school student in Grade Two . I feel that school life is a little hard , just as my friends said . However , a hard life doesn’t have to mean a boring one at all .
School life is not just about studying and getting high marks . Getting involved in student clubs can be a unique and unforgettable experience .
Wang Tian enjoys Tuesday afternoons more than any other time of the week . Why ? Well , that’s when Wang and 47 other members of the DIY ( do it yourself ) club learn to make things such as rondo flowers ( 丝网花 ) and cross-stitch( 十字绣 ). Wang also knows how to knit scarves and make clay accessories( 小饰件 ). They even sell their products to raise money for poor students !
When Chen Mo started the High School , there was a drama club and a rock band , but no street dance club . So the girl started one . “Street dancing is dynamic and helps us relax and keep fit ,” Chen said . There are around 30 students in Chen’s club . They practice dance skills on Sundays . Sometimes they go to street dance performances in the city . “We watch , learn and make friends . People in this circle are actually very nice and sweet ,” she said .
There are dozens of clubs for me to choose from , such as basketball club or science club . But I love the translation club best . The 30 club members get together once a week . With the help of a volunteer teacher , I’ve learned the general principles of professional translation . It’s the first step to becoming a good translator . Besides ,after attending this club , my English has improved a lot .
I like my school life very much . And I believe whether a life is meaningful or not depends on the person who leads it .
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A. The members in the DIY club sell their products to raise money for the club . |
B. There are more members in the DIY club than in the translation club . |
C. Chen Mo joined the street dance club and played an important part in it . |
D. The members of the translation club meet on Tuesday afternoon . |
A. 5 | B. 6 | C. 7 | D. 8 |
A. energetic | B. helpful | C. challenging | D. attractive |
A. DIY club | B. science club | C. drama club | D.translation club |
A.the writer feels the new school life is hard |
B.the writer’s friends feel the new school life is hard |
C.the writer is pleased with his new school life |
D.every student leads a meaningful life in the new school |
We have all heard the old phrase “attitude is everything”, and that phrase is certainly true.Your attitude can have a great impact on your personal motivation, so it is important to keep a positive attitude no matter what challenges you face.
As a matter of fact, keeping your attitude positive in the face of difficulties is the motivation tip that most successful business owners will tell you.The most successful business owners, from Sam Walton to Bill Gates, have all been able to triumph in the face of unpleasant situations.It is those successful business owners who tell you that attitude is everything.But how you deal with that knowledge will determine your level of success.
One of the most important ways to carry out “attitude is everything” is to observe who you associate with and who you surround yourself with.That is because when you surround yourself with negative people, their negative attitudes will infect you.So keeping your associates, colleagues, co-workers and friends as positive as possible is a great way to put the phrase “attitude is everything” into practice.
Whatever you decide to do in life, your attitude will have a great effect on the success you achieve.Success , whether in the world of business or in your personal life, is directly related to your attitude, and the attitude you bring to your work.A positive attitude will help you achieve greater success in your job, no matter what your current level of employment.
【小题1】According to the text, Sam Walton __________.
A.is more successful than Bill Gates |
B.has given readers some tips about success |
C.has never dealt with unpleasant situations |
D.is one of the most successful businessmen |
A.not letting others affect your decisions |
B.not making friends with people who are unsuccessful |
C.keeping the people who surround you positive |
D.getting some advice from successful business owners |
A.Attitude Determines Your Success |
B.Motivation Tips From Successful People |
C.Ways To Deal With Unpleasant Situations |
D.Making Friends With Positive People |