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阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Sometimes your biggest disadvantage can become your biggest advantage, which is seen to happen in our life. Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo(柔道) _____ the fact that he had lost his left arm in a car accident.

The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, ______ he wondered why, after three months of _______, the master had taught him only one move.

"Sensei," the boy finally said, "shouldn't I be learning more moves?"

"This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you'll ever need to know," the sensei ________.

Not quite understanding, but _______in his teacher, the boy kept training.

Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first _________.

_________ himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his ____ became impatient and charged; the boy ________used his one move to win the match. _______ amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals.

This time, his rival (对手) was bigger, stronger, and more_____. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the _____ called a timeout. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened(干预).

"No," the sensei ______, "let him continue."

Soon after the match resumed, his rival made a big mistake: he dropped his____, at which the boy gave him a sudden turnover. Instantly, the boy won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.

On the way home, the boy and sensei ______ every move in each and every match. Then the boy _______ the courage to ask what was really on his mind.

"Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one_______?

"You won for two reasons," the sensei answered. "First, you've almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, the only known ______ for that move is for your rival to grab your ___ arm."

The boy's biggest weakness had become his biggest________.

1.A. in view of B. in case of C. because of D. in spite of

2.A. but B. andC. so D. yet

3.A. trainingB. meeting C. waiting D. understanding

4.A. relievedB. retiredC. resignedD. replied

5.A .believing B. confirmingC. convincing D. relying

6.A. visit B. tournament C. reaction D. impression

7.A. Interesting B. Amusing C. SurprisingD. Alarming

8.A. opponentB. master C. teammate D. athlete

9.A. carefullyB. skillfully C. fluentlyD. awkwardly

10.A. Actually B. Often C. Also D. Still

11.A. exhausted B. experiencedC. excited D. enthusiastic

12.A. audienceB. referee C. coachD. judge

13.A. suggested B. required C. insistedD. ordered

14.A. panicB. guard C. alarmD. tension

15.A. looked back to B. looked up to C. looked through D. looked into

16.A. collectedB. piled C. searched D. gathered

17.A. mistake B. match C. moveD. reason

18.A. preventionB. protection C. defense D. measure

19.A. left B. right C. only D. broken

20.A. enemyB. obstacle C. benefit D. strength

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Christmas was coming, I was considering what present I should prepare for my father.My dad never wants anything, for he is a hard person to buy for . I pulled out my phone to read text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father.My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming,and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower,a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky,inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.

I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream ­colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind .The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe;my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming,and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples,twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer,the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood. I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.

Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad's face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame,I knew I had given the perfect gift.

1.The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was ______.

A.doing shopping

B.having a debate

C.reading a message

D.leaving for Wyoming

2.The author's inspiration (灵感)for the gift came from ______.

A.a photo of a flower

B.a story about a kid

C.a call from the mother

D.a text about Christmas

3.The author made the gift by ______.

A.searching for the poems online

B.drawing the background by hand

C.painting the letters in three colors

D.matching the words with pictures

Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone

Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.

Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.

Apple company must earn a fortune from London commuters. Since the iPhone was put on market in 2007, over 40,000 --- yes, that’s 40,000 “apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.

Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “steam” on your phone screen.

For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music --- iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.

And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_______.

A. going to work

B. talking to others

C. thinking private things

D. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.

2.Those who like war games can download _______ to their iPhones.

A. iShoot B. Tube Exits C. ISteam D. iPod

3.The underlined word “commuters” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.

A. students B. passengers

C. designers D. businessmen

4.The article tells us that ____________.

A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones

C. technology has totally changed the way London commuters spend their traveling time

D. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train

Feeling exhausted and hopeless, I began walking to my car. Every step seemed tiring, and every step was another to survive. As I looked up into the sky I thought about how my grandmother had left me, and my anger began to return. I was annoyed by the loss, and my belief in God was beginning to fade. I couldn’t understand why these things happened. So as I stood in a public parking lot a million questions formed in my mind. Why did this happen to me? Aren’t we supposed to get signs from the people that pass on? Why did I not feel her presence anymore? Is there a heaven?

Suddenly, a woman driving right by my side rolled down her window and distracted my unanswered thoughts. “Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me,” she said loudly. Thinking she was going to ask for my parking spot, I simply pointed to my car. The thought of having to say where my car was seemed like too much to bear. “No, excuse me,” she said again.

At this point, I felt I had no choice but to see what this annoying lady wanted. As I got closer, I was startled—was this my grandmother’s nurse, Adu, who lived with her during her final months? I soon realized that she wasn’t, although the resemblance was unusual. Then, I realized that this Adu was searching for something in her bag. Surprisingly, I was overcome by a sense of relief that led me to be patient the entire time the lady was searching. Others would be nervous by a stranger reaching in their bag, but I wasn’t. She finally reached to the very bottom of her bag and handed me a three-page booklet. “It looks like you need this,” she said calmly with a warm smile on her face.

I looked down at the mysterious and obviously used booklet and on the front cover in big bold letters read “What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?”

It took me only a few seconds to comprehend the exchange with this woman, but by the time I looked up, she was gone.

I walked slowly into my car holding the tiny little booklet that was given to me with fear that it would fly away in the wind. I didn’t know what it was exactly, but I knew that if my grandmother had anything to do with that I didn’t want to let it go.

I felt a sense of relaxation as I opened the first page. It explained how people pass on, but their spirit remains with us. This was the first time since my grandma had passed that I felt her with me, just like I had wanted. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but I did know that I finally felt happiness from the surprising change in events.

I couldn’t, and still can’t, believe what had happened to me on that day. I don’t remember the specific details that you usually hear about like what the person was wearing, the time of day, or even the weather, but it doesn’t matter. It was a random day in November when my life turned back around and I began to feel hope again. It was real. It was a miracle. And, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.

1.The author refused to say anything to the woman but just pointed to her own car at first mainly because ______.

A. the author did not know the woman

B. the woman interrupted the author’s thoughts

C. the author was too weak to say anything

D. the author thought she wanted to use the vacant parking space

2.What can we learn about the author’s grandmother?

A. She was kind to the author.

B. She left nothing to the author.

C. She often made the author angry.

D. She lost faith in God.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The author and the woman became good friends later.

B. The woman turned out to be the author’s grandmother’s nurse.

C. The author knows the specific details about this experience.

D. The author was very grateful to the unknown woman.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?

B. Miracle at the Parking Lot

C. True Love for My Grandmother

D. Adu, My Grandmother’s Nurse

For career changers thinking about growth and advancement potential, forget the blue-collar and white-collar categories: Green is the way to go. According to Bracken Hendricks, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Progress, careers that promote environmental responsibility will become main stream within a decade. “The growth in green careers will be like the Internet boom, which not only created new jobs, but also had an influence on the overall economy,” he says.

The increasing environmental problems and need for eco-friendly products and services are creating a new job section of green-collar jobs. Many countries of the world have realized the importance and need for energy-saving products and services. It is expected that by 2025 about 25% of the jobs in developed countries will be of green-collar jobs. Doesn’t the data look promising for the future?

Green-collar jobs have become a bright career chances for all. And jobs will pop up at every income level, from environmental manager to gardener. For example, many countries including the United States have understood that fossil fuels have negative effect on the environment which can later become a serious danger to mankind. As a result, possibilities are being explored to find alternatives to satisfy demands in a better way. The increasing demand of newer resources has creating the need for experts and researchers who can find better ways to deal with the ongoing needs. In addition, in order to meet the increasing demands of environment-friendly equipment, both green product designer and educated and trained workers are needed. Management of environmental organizations also demands a large number of environmental managers.

Where can you find green-collar jobs? Internet is undoubtedly the best way to find information on almost any matter. Nowadays, different kinds of jobs are being posted online. Search through a couple of job websites to look for a bright future in energy conversion and recycling of waste management. Check regularly and find the right work for yourself. People who read newspapers can also find different kinds of green-collar jobs.

1.Why does Bracken Hendricks mention the Internet Boom in Paragraph One?

A. To explain the importance of technology.

B. To provide evidence of his recent research.

C. To inform us of the way of finding green-collar jobs.

D. To indicate the bright future of green careers.

2.Which of the following probably creates green-collar jobs?

A. Promoting services.

B. Developing new resources.

C. Consuming fossil fuels.

D. Training employees.

3.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

A. The requirements for green employees.

B. The development of the green industry.

C. The job chances in the environmental industry.

D. The economic influence of green careers.

4.The passage is written to _______.

A. discuss eco-friendly services

B. suggest ways of saving energy at work

C. introduce promising career chances

D. explain the best method of finding jobs

To my Charlie on his wedding day—

I know you think these notes are silly. I have watched you wear a long face over the years when I give them to you. But understand that sometimes I want to tell you something and I want to get it just right. Putting it down on paper helps me do that. I wish I had been a better writer. I wish I had gone to college. If I had, I think I would have studied English and maybe my vocabulary would have improved. So many times I feel I am using the same words over and over. Like a woman wearing the same dress every day. So boring!

What I want to say to you, Charley, is you are marrying a wonderful girl. I think of Catherine in many ways like I think of Roberta. Like a daughter. She is sweet and patient. You should be the same with her, Charley.

Here is what you are going to find out about marriage: you have to work at it together. And you have to love three things. You have to love

1) Each other.

2) Your children (when you have some).

3) Your marriage.

What I mean by that last one is, there may be times that you fight, and sometimes you and Catherine won’t even like each other. But those are the times you have to love your marriage. It’s like a third party. Look at your wedding photos. Look at any memories you’ve made. And if you believe in those memories, they will pull you back together.

I’m very proud of you today, Charley. I am putting this in your tuxedo pocket because I know how you lose things.

I love you every day!

Mom

1.Why did the mother write the letter to Charlie?

A. To congratulate her son.

B. To give him some advice.

C. To show her pity.

D. To talk things through.

2.What kind of feeling is mainly revealed in the letter?

A. Regret. B. Pride.

C. Care. D. Complaint.

3.What is implied about Charley in the letter?

A. He is forgetful. B. He is patient.

C. He is boring. D. He is worried.

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