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As 16 she nor her husband smoked, Mrs. Trench was surprised to see cigarette ash on her doorstep as she entered the house. When she opened the living-room door, she was astonished to see a strange man fast 17 in an armchair! Taking care not to disturb him, Mrs. Trench left the house immediately. She called a taxi and went straight to the police station. When she got there, she lost no time to explain 18 had happened and added that the man 19 have got into the house 20 an open window. Mrs. Trench returned home 21 a police car together with two policemen. But it was too late: the man had disappeared. 22 (hurry) upstairs, she went to her dressing-table. She smiled 23 relief when she saw that the only thing the man had taken was an imitation diamond necklace 24 was almost 25 .
16.neigher 17 asleep 18. what 19. must 20. through
21 .in 22. hurrying 23. with 24. which 25. worthless
One day, a poor boy, named Howard Kelly, was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door. He was hungry, 1 he decided to beg something to eat. When a young woman opened the door, instead of a 2 he asked for a drink of water. Thinking he looked 3 she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it and then asked, “How much do I 4 you?” “No, you don’t owe me anything.” she replied. “Mother has taught me 5 to accept pay for a kindness.” Leaving that house, he not only felt stronger 6 , but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to 7 before this point. 8 later the young woman became seriously ill. The local doctors couldn’t cure her illness. They sent her to the big city, where specialists can be 9 to study her disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now 10 , came for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town where she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. 11 , he went into her room. 12 in his doctor’s gown (罩衣) he went in to see her. He 13 her at once. He went back to the 14 and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her case. Finally, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly asked a nurse to 15 the bill to her room. She was afraid to open it 16 she knew that it would 17 the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked and read these words on the side of the bill: “Paid in full with a glass of 18 .” (Signed ) Dr. Howard Kelly Tears of 19 flooded her eyes as she 20 silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.” 1.A.after B.so C.however D.before 2.A.cent B.dollar C.meal D.drink 3.A.sick B.poor C.hungry D.tired 4.A.pay off B.pay back C.owe D.lend 5.A.always B.seldom C.never D.often 6.A.physically B.mentally C.healthily D.spiritually 7.A.give up B.give away C.give in D.give off 8.A.Years B.Months C.Weeks D.Days 9.A.called in B.called on C.called at D.called up 10.A.rich B.old C.famous D.busy 11.A.Slowly B.Immediately C.Pleasantly D.Surprisingly 12.A.Covered B.Had C.Dressed D.Put 13.A.knew B.saw C.recognized D.realized 14.A.waiting room B.office C.meeting room D.consultation room 15.A.give B.bring C.send D.carry 16.A.but B.because C.even if D.in case 17.A.spend B.take C.use D.afford 18.A.tea B.coffee C.water D.milk 19.A.sadness B.pride C.joy D.interest 20.A.said B.shouted C.sighed D.prayed |
The last time I saw my mother, she didn’t know who I was. Although having 1 from dementia(老年痴呆症) for many years, mother was never 2 . All our family came to the hospital to spend time with her. She didn’t 3 them either, but we wanted to be there with her. I have just flown back from Texas. Mother 4 looked at me, or past me, and said “Yeah”. That’s 5 she responded to 6 around her. In spite of this, I held her hand and talked to her. I told her about the big old house in Highland where I 7 . When we first 8 there from Mascoutah when I was 5 years old, I was 9 of that house. The yard was full of 10 and the house was falling apart. But my father and mother were intelligent and 11 and we eight kids helped to turn it into a home. All of a sudden, I wasn’t frightened any more. I told her she must have been very 12 when I decided to go to college to study journalism 13 being a priest(牧师), which she thought was the highest 14 for a family. But she didn’t show it. She just saw me 15 with my favorite chocolate chip cookies. When I told her all about Texas, 16 she and father had been to visit me, mother seemed 17 by that Texas beach on which they had taken a 18 . She 19 the trip and kept the picture in the living room all the time. We had too many stories to tell. It was time for me to say 20 to mother and I told her I’d see her again. “Yeah,” she answered. But I wasn’t able to. 1. A. recovered B. suffered C. damaged D. lived 2. A. healthy B. awake C. unconscious D. alone 3. A. see B. understand C. recognize D. like 4. A. never B. just C. excitedly D. seldom 5. A. because B. when C. how D. what 6. A. somewhere B. everywhere C. something D. everything 7. A. experienced B. grew up C. brought up D. worked 8. A. moved B. visited C. left D. withdrew 9. A. fond B. afraid C. curious D. tired 10. A. weeds B. flowers C. trees D. waste 11. A. fortunate B. easy-going C. hospitable D. hard-working 12. A. disappointed B. excited C. surprised D. anxious 13. A. as well as B. instead of C. except for D. in spite of 14. A. praise B. prize C. honor D. encouragement 15. A. away B. out C. about D. off 16. A. which B. that C. where D. when 17. A. delight B. interested C. happy D. impressed 18. A. note B. boat C. picture D. bath 19. A. enjoyed B. hated C. remembered D. accounted 20. A. thanks B. goodbye C. sorry D. hello |