My parents fixed in me the ideas of family, faith and patriotism(爱国主义) when I was young._________we struggled to make ends meet, they___________ to me and my four brothers and sisters how _________ we were to live in a great country with ___________ opportunities.

I got my first real _________ when I was ten. My dad injured his back working in a factory and had to be _________as a hairstylist. The owner of the shopping center gave Dad a(n) _________on his rent for cleaning the parking lot(停车场) three nights a week, which meant a little _________that looked like a lawn mower(割草机). Mom and I emptied garbage cans and _________ waste by hand. It took two to three hours to clean the lot. I’d __________in the car on the way home because of tiredness.

I did this for two years, but the ________I learned have lasted a lifetime. I ________discipline and a strong work ethic(道德准则), and learned at a(n) ____________age the importance of balancing life’s ________interests?in my case, school, homework and a job. This really __________during my senior year of high school, when I worked 40 hours a week at a fast?food restaurant while taking college?pre ____________.

The hard work ____________. I attended the U.S Military Academy and went on to receive graduate degrees in __________and business from Harvard. __________, I joined a big Los Angeles law firm and was elected to the California State Assembly(议会). In these jobs and in everything else I’ve done. I have never forgotten those __________in the parking lot.

1.A. Now that B. If only C. As if D. Even though

2.A. stressed B. announced C. suggested D. admitted

3.A. important B. surprising C. fortunate D. satisfying

4.A. several B. limitless C. fewer D. instant

5.A. chance B. dream C. success D. job

6.A. retrained B. regarded C. considered D. respected

7.A. increase B. order C. discount D. explanation

8.A. bag B. machine C. knife D. stick

9.A. brought up B. gave up C. made up D. picked up

10.A. sleep B. talk C. study D. sing

11.A. knowledge B. information C. lessons D. skills

12.A. cancelled B. acquired C. evaluated D. forgot

13.A. common B. legal C. old D. early

14.A. competing B. developing C. supporting D. increasing

15.A. turned B. changed C. helped D. improved

16.A. measures B. courses C. messages D. tours

17.A. came true B. took off C. went ahead D. paid off

18.A. law B. medicine C. science D. arts

19.A. However B. Indeed C. Later D. Before

20.A. people B. nights C. cars D. opportunities

I had dressed quite nicely for my first day as a student at St. Anne's College of Further Education. In celebration of this new beginning, I had changed my unusual clothes to formal clothing.

Like many young people my age, I was under the impression that the best way to show your personality was by wearing the kind of clothing that my mother considered was not fit to be seen in public. But for my first day as a student I had made an effort to look what my mother called ‘respectable’.

There were fifteen of us, sitting in the theatre hall, while the head of the drama department, Mr. Wilson, gave us a warm welcoming speech. To my horror (恐惧), he then invited us to say why we had decided to do a drama course. I had no idea what I would say. The truth was that although I had a taste for unusual clothing, I was painfully shy.

My worry grew as it came closer to my turn. One by one, the new students excitedly explained their reasons. Then it was the turn of a girl who I hadn't really noticed until that moment because I was too busy thinking about what I would say. ‘My name’s Tracy and I'm from Blackburn’, she said, and then added no further information.

Everyone smiled politely in silence but I was impressed at her bravery in saying almost nothing even under pressure (压力). I relaxed, knowing that you could get away with saying so little about yourself. It gave me confidence.

After Mr. Wilson at long last let us out of the hall to go to lunch, I managed to find the courage to go up to Tracy. She looked very unfriendly. Taking a deep breath, I introduced myself. To my surprise, she looked up at me and gave me a very bright, sweet smile. That was twenty-seven years ago, and although we never did become famous stars, we're still best friends.

1.Why did the author dress nicely for her first day at college?

A. She felt a need to dress properly.

B. She wanted to fit in with the other students.

C. She was under pressure from her mother.

D. She wanted to look like a great star.

2.Why did the author feel nervous?

A. Because she had never spoken in public

B. Because it was her turn to start first

C. Because she didn't know what to talk about

D. Because the other students were so excited

3.What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A. Tracy also seemed extremely worried.

B. Tracy hadn't said very much.

C. The other students reacted politely to Tracy.

D. All attention was on Tracy.

Traditional Chinese Culture

Chinese culture is over 5000 years old.1.

The spirit of the tea ceremony

Xi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well) and Yunnan Pu’er have long been world famous. 2.The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude towards life and spirituality. These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.

A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely tea ware is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insight into the wisdom of this ancient civilization.

3.

During the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, many different flavors, styles, and cuisines(烹饪)have developed based on traditional philosophy and culture. This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on the countries, such as Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. It has benefited billions of people around the world through such innovations as Chinese vegetarian culture, tea culture, vinegar, pasta medicated diets, ceramic tableware, and the use of soybeans in the diet.

Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 of China’s 5,000-year history. 4.This school of thought has had the most profound and long lasting influence in China’s history. Seventy-four Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind’s livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide. 5.

A.Chinese cuisine

B.Traditional Chinese culture

C.It has been the mainstay of this ancient civilization.

D.They are pretty popular due to their superior color and flavor.

E.The following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact.

F.This wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impact on Europe, America and Oceania.

G.This would provide long lasting benefits for man, helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life.

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