I fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song? In 1992, I made two love songs to my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang."Sam," she said earnestly, "Your songs should be heard by more people."
She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.
The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a long-term recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my songs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.
But I hesitated.
My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do."Go, Sam.I'll manage with the family...it'll be OK."
I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high school...and where would I be? I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, I'd also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and me...and I couldn't bear it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoter's offer.I'm still making music, I'm rich in love and I have no regrets.
【小题1】When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends _____.

A.envied himB.laughed at himC.encouraged himD.didn't believe him
【小题2】Why did the author give up the contract?
A.Because his wife was strongly against it.
B.Because the pay was not attractive enough.
C.Because he wanted to care about his two kids.
D.Because he didn't want his family life damaged.
【小题3】According to the passage, we can infer the author _____.
A.used to be a country singer
B.preferred his present life
C.went on the road to fame
D.regretted giving up his contract
【小题4】What does the author mainly intend to tell us?
A.One should know himself.
B.Interest is the best teacher.
C.Family should come first.
D.Every dog has its day.

请根据首字母,中文提示或者上下文, 写出下列句中所缺单词, 使句子意思完整。
【小题1】So we've been looking at other possibilities too, such as murder. We will not give up until we find convincing e__________.
【小题2】As you can see, my __________(计划、时间表) is full and I cannot manage a trip to London.
【小题3】Looking at her _________(迷惑的) expression, I see that she hasn't understand the problem.
【小题4】In our school, there are 90 classes a__________.
【小题5】It is very necessary for us to think more of others. Only in this way can we build a _________(和谐的) society.
【小题6】For the time being(暂时), we cannot move into the house, for it is under c__________.
【小题7】When it came to going abroad for further education, she seemed less __________(热情的) about it.
【小题8】He has few friends, because nobody can t    his rudeness.
【小题9】Our school came into e__________ in 1923. Next year will be its ninetieth birthday.
【小题10】The newly-built library will not be opened __________(正式地) until next Tuesday.
【小题11】Those who w__________ the traffic accident should go to the police station and tell the police officer what had happened.
【小题12】Detective Sam Peterson was asked about the _______(可能性) that Justin was taken by aliens.
【小题13】He was __________(攻击) by a Yeti, but luckily he was only slightly injured.
【小题14】After her dead body was found in the office, not far away from her home, the police still felt amazed at her __________(无法解释的) death.
【小题15】Now that you are a college student, you should learn to be             (独立的)of your parents’ help.

请根据首字母,中文提示或者上下文, 写出下列句中所缺单词, 使句子意思完整。

1.So we've been looking at other possibilities too, such as murder. We will not give up until we find convincing e__________.

2.As you can see, my __________(计划、时间表) is full and I cannot manage a trip to London.

3.Looking at her _________(迷惑的) expression, I see that she hasn't understand the problem.

4.In our school, there are 90 classes a__________.

5.It is very necessary for us to think more of others. Only in this way can we build a _________(和谐的) society.

6.For the time being(暂时), we cannot move into the house, for it is under c__________.

7.When it came to going abroad for further education, she seemed less __________(热情的) about it.

8.He has few friends, because nobody can t    his rudeness.

9.Our school came into e__________ in 1923. Next year will be its ninetieth birthday.

10.The newly-built library will not be opened __________(正式地) until next Tuesday.

11.Those who w__________ the traffic accident should go to the police station and tell the police officer what had happened.

12.Detective Sam Peterson was asked about the _______(可能性) that Justin was taken by aliens.

13.He was __________(攻击) by a Yeti, but luckily he was only slightly injured.

14.After her dead body was found in the office, not far away from her home, the police still felt amazed at her __________(无法解释的) death.

15.Now that you are a college student, you should learn to be             (独立的)of your parents’ help.

 

I fell in love with music from a young age and often sat down making a few songs of my own.What would life be like, I wondered, without a beautiful song? In 1992, I made two love songs to my darling wife and watched tears run down her face as I sang."Sam," she said earnestly, "Your songs should be heard by more people."

She got my ballads and started bothering various media people about me, her singing barber husband.Two radio stations took an interest and played the songs.After the programme was aired, I became known in our community as the Singing Barber.

The biggest surprise, however, was still to come.I received a call from a music promoter who offered me a long-term recording contract.He explained that he would be investing a lot of money to market my songs.I needed to be wholly focused on selling my records all over Australia.

    But I hesitated.

    My friends all told me to go for it.And Mary also thought I should do."Go, Sam.I'll manage with the family...it'll be OK."

I watched my daughter and son playing in the backyard.Soon they would both be in high school...and where would I be? I was so used to my family turning to me for love and support.If I were to start a singing career, I would not only miss them terribly, I'd also certainly miss out on watching them grow up.Signing this contract would put a huge gap between my family and me...and I couldn't bear it.My family was my life.So I refused the music promoter's offer.I'm still making music, I'm rich in love and I have no regrets.

1.When the author was offered the contract, most of his friends _____.

A.envied him   B.laughed at him       C.encouraged him  D.didn't believe him

2.Why did the author give up the contract?

A.Because his wife was strongly against it.            

B.Because the pay was not attractive enough.

C.Because he wanted to care about his two kids.

D.Because he didn't want his family life damaged.

3.According to the passage, we can infer the author _____.

A.used to be a country singer                           

B.preferred his present life

C.went on the road to fame            

D.regretted giving up his contract

4.What does the author mainly intend to tell us?

A.One should know himself.           

B.Interest is the best teacher.

C.Family should come first.          

D.Every dog has its day.

 

This is voice of America. It is February 13, 2009 and our traditional Valentine’s Day will fall tomorrow. Some famous movies about love stories will be on show at Emperor Theater on February 14. Book online(www. emperortheater. com now for the following movies you can watch them at half price.

Movies

Contents

Ghost

Before Sam (Patrick Swayze) is murdered in a robbery, he tells his fiancée Molly (Demi Moore) he’ll love and protect her forever. His love enables him to remain on earth as a ghost and communicate with Molly through a spiritualist(巫师).This movie will make you and your partner get close and embrace each other as you realize how precious life is.

Love

Story

The film lets you know exactly what you’re in for. Oliver (Ryan O’Neal) and Jennifer (Ali MacGraw) are students at famous universities. They’re an unlikely couple who can’t stop arguing. Oliver is a wealthy athlete and Jennifer is a free-spirited music student. Despite everything,love makes them stay together. If your own relationship is rocky,the movie’s famous line will strike a chord(引起共鸣). “Love means” never having to say you’re sorry.

When

Harry

Met

Sally

Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends?This comedy features this dilemma(两难选择).Having just graduated from university,Sally (Meg Ryan) catches a ride with Harry (Billy Crystal) to New York City where they both are moving. Over 13 years,they keep running into each other,but the two stubbornly resist dating. Eventually they realize that they were just meant for each other. Platonic(柏拉图式的)friendships are hard to manage,and this movie hits the problem on the head.

Say

Anything

...

Average high school senior Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) has a good heart but limited ambition. He has a secret crush(迷恋)on beautiful genius Daine Court (Ione Skye), who is closely protected by her father. Daine gradually falls for the charms of Lloyd’s nervous chatter(闲聊)and kind heart. But when she gets a scholarship to study in England,she has a weighty decision to make.

 

1.The above films are especially suitable for watching ________.

A.on Thanksgiving Day    B.on Independent Day

C.at Christmas        D.on Valentine’s Day

2.The following movies are of the realistic theme EXCEPT ________.

A.Ghost           B.Love Story

C.When Harry Met Sally    D.Say Anything...

3.Which film is suitable for couples who are having constant fights or facing troubles?

A.Ghost           B.Love Story

C.When Harry Met Sally    D.Say Anything...

4.________ is the starring actress of the film Say Anything...

A.John Cusack   B.Ali MacGraw

C.Lone Skye    D.Demi Moore

 

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