One day, I went to my favorite cafe for lunch. I __________ a burger and went to the outdoor seats. While waiting for my meal, a homeless man on a bicycle stopped to ask if there was a grocery store nearby. After I gave him __________, he asked if I had __________ from Santa Clara University. (I was wearing a SCU T-shirt. )I told him, yes. Little did I know that this __________ response would lead to a 90-minute conversation. The man, Michael, told me he was very intelligent. __________, drug use had ruined both his formal education and his pursuit of __________ in his work. He drifted from one topic to another, __________ the fact that I was ready for my lunch.

He clearly had more of a __________ to talk than I did. I made every __________ to give him my full attention, never __________ our talk would go on and on... Eventually, I did eat my meal, bite by bite __________ responses in our conversation. Michael was a bit strange. __________ his interests and viewpoints. We had little in __________, but he was fascinated with talking with, as he __________ it, “intelligent people.” I have to admit, I wish our conversation had been __________ to ten or fifteen minutes, but when Michael finally __________ off, he thanked me for listening so __________ to him and for my __________ to talk with him for so long. It was then that I __________ that, just maybe, that was my purpose in life for today … to be there, in that place, at that time, to __________ in that conversation.

1.A. booked B. ordered C. made D. selected

2.A. commands B. contributions C. introductions D. directions

3.A. quitted B. 1eft C. graduated D. learned

4.A. simple B. careless C. timely D. significant

5.A. Unfortunately B. Unnecessarily C. Consequently D. Additionally

6.A. power B. success C. luck D. strength

7.A. admitting B. recognizing C. ignoring D. covering

8.A. benefit B. ambition C. need D. chance

9.A. use B. difference C. decision D. effort

10.A. wondering B. expecting C. attempting D. requesting

11.A. between B. in C. beyond D. among

12.A. in terms of B. in favor of C. in case of D. in place of

13.A. public B. vain C. particu1ar D. common

14.A. took B. saw C. put D. got

15.A. applied B. 1imited C. compared D. referred

16.A. drove B. raced C. rode D. turned

17.A. attentively B. clearly C. honestly D. casually

18.A. weakness B. quietness C. business D. willingness

19.A. struck B. occurred C. realized D. complained

20.A. result B. engage C. 1ead D. compete

We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude ___life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise(灭亡).

__ it’s true that humans are born with certain tendencies or orientations, our personalities and attitudes are developed through our relationships and experiences. Our attitudes begin to develop in childhood and constantly evolve and change over the years through day-to-day interactions and experiences.

All the things that you have been ____, or all the people you have met and interacted with can affect your attitude. Even if you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a ____attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always a ____ for change. You can make it by doing some simple things. The first step towards change is to ____ what needs to be changed. You need to do a(n)____ and in-depth self-evaluation so you can point out exactly which of your qualities need to be ____ or totally changed. Besides, we all need to know that what we are trying to accomplish can ____ be achieved, and that we can be more optimistic, more social and more patient. ___ someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and ___ to move beyond your temporary failures on your2__towards becoming a successful person. In addition, choose the ____ company. Surround yourself with people who’re optimistic and have a positive ____ about life. You’ll see that your effort to change will be ____ with this kind of people as friends. ___, believe that you’re able to change. Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our ___ is ourselves or our inability to ___

What we’re able to do. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life change, it just won’t ____ .

It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important in living a successful and satisfying life, ____ it’s only right to try to have a positive attitude.

1.A. spend B. enjoy C. share D. choose

2.A. When B. Even C. While D. Since

3.A. through B. for C. in D. among

4.A. curious B. casual C. poor D. cautious

5.A. chance B. reason C. decisions D. detail

6.A. select B. appreciate C. balance D. understand

7.A. honest B. fancy C. extra D. fun

8.A. praised B. determined C. improved D. developed

9.A. quickly B. actually C. regularly D. personally

10.A. Observe B. Hire C. Find D. Interview

11.A. experiment B. explanation C. suggestion D. encouragement

12.A. journey B. performance C. stage D. level

13.A. general B. right C. perfect D. same

14.A. opinion B. plan C. hobby D. manner

15.A. plainer B. greater C. braver D. easier

16.A. However B. Usually C. Finally D. Therefore

17.A. languages B. goals C. habits D. roles

18.A. trust in B. take in C. result in D. compete in

19.A. last B. work C. happen D. count

20.A. as B. if C. but D. so

“Don’t you have any toys you want to share?” I asked my son during our church’s Christmas toy drive. “What about all those things in your closet you haven’t used in years?”

"I don’t have anything,” he said. “We’re so poor.”

We’re only “poor” because we refuse to buy him the phone he wants for Christmas, which would also require a monthly texting charge.

“You’re not so poor you have nothing to give,” I found myself saying to him, a phrase my mother often used on me.

At work the next day, one of my students said, “I didn’t spell your name right,” as she handed me a Christmas gift—a box of chocolates. No wonder she hadn’t spelled it right—I had only worked at the center for a couple of months, and my name is not easy to pronounce, even in English, which is this woman’s second language.

I hadn’t expected a gift—I worked at an adult education center, where we dealt with people who struggle economically. When I was hired, my boss told me she tries to keep snacks around the center and cooks “stone soup” once a week, where whoever can bring something in does, because “You will hear growling bellies here. They give their food to the children before they themselves eat.”

And yet these people, so grateful for a second chance at getting an education, unable to sometimes even afford the gas money to come in, manage to do something for us nearly every week. Some bring in food; others do chores around the center. They help and encourage one another, and us. They give what they are able to give.

1.Who does the education center intend to help?

A. Local people out of work.

B. Adult students unable to spell.

C. Immigrants on empty stomachs.

D. Poor people eager for education.

2.What can we learn from the text?

A. Students learn to do chores at the center.

B. The boy was unwilling to share his toys.

C. The center offers chocolate as a Christmas gift.

D. The author has high expectations of her students.

3.What may be the best title for the text?

A. Never Too Poor to Give

B. Never Too Late to Learn

C. A Second Chance to Seize

D. An Unexpected Gift to Treasure

What will man be like in the future—in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now?We can only make guesses,of course,but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today. For man is slowly changing all the time.

Let us take an obvious example. Man,even five hundred years ago,was shorter than he is today. Now,on average,men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is a relatively short period of time,so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again,in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so,we still make use of only about 20% of the brain's capacity. As time goes on,however,we shall have to use our brains more and more,and eventually we shall need larger ones!This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head,in particular the forehead,will grow larger.

Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact,we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man's eyes will grow stronger.

On the other hand,we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These,as a result,are likely to grow weaker. At the same time,however,our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.

But what about hair?This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future,then,both sexes are likely to be bald.

Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at!This may well be true. All the same,in spite of all these changes,future man will still have a lot in common with use. He will still be a human being,with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.

1.The passage mainly tells us that______.

A. man's life will be different in the future

B. future man will look quite different from us

C. man is growing taller and uglier as time passes

D. man's organs' functions will be on the wane

2.What serves as the evidence that man is changing?

A. Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.

B. Man's hair is getting thinner and thinner.

C. Man's arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.

D. Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.

3.The change in man's size of forehead is probably because______.

A. he makes use only 20% of the brain's capacity

B. his brain has grown larger over the past centuries

C. the other 80% of his brain will grow in due time

D. he will use his brain more and more as time goes on

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