阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Eric in a high chair and noticed everyone was eating and talking. Suddenly, Eric screamed with and said, "Hi there." His fat baby hands hit the high chair tray, and his eyes were wide with excitement.

I looked around and saw the of his enjoyment. It was an old man with a worn and oily coat. And his hair was uncombed and unwashed. I was sure he . His hand waved."Hi there, baby; I see ya," the man said to Eric.

My husband and I looks. Eric continued to laugh and answer, "Hi, there." Everyone in the restaurant noticed this. My husband and I were .

We finally the meal and for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat me and the door. "Lord, just let me out of here he speaks to me or Eric," I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be . As I did so, Eric leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's " " position. Before I could stop him, he had himself to the man's arms. Eric, in an act of total and love, laid his tiny head upon the man's torn shoulder.

His hands full of dirt, pain and hard labor gently, so gently, cradled (抱着) my baby's________and patted his back. I stood amazed. After a while, he pushed Eric from his chest ________ as though he were in pain, saying "God bless you, ma'am. You've given me the best Christmas gift."

I had just witnessed a genuine love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin(罪恶), who made no .The ragged old man, , had reminded me that a genuine love is one which the essence (本质) of love is realized.

1.A. hurriedly B. happily C. sadly D. quietly

2.A. delight B.surprise C. anger D. satisfaction

3.A. source B. reason C. effect D. origin

4.A. smiled B. smelled C. felt D. cheated

5.A. transformed B. separated C. exchanged D. replaced

6.A. embarrassed B. astonished C. excited D. curious

7.A. got up B. got through C. got over D. got off

8.A. moved B. headed C. reached D. advanced

9.A. in front of B. against C. next to D. between

10.A. though B. since C. before D. if

11.A. holding B. fighting C. taking D. breathing

12.A. let-me-go B.pick-me-up C. put-me-down D. take-me-on

13.A. jumped B. devoted C. driven D. thrown

14.A. independence B. trust C. desire D. devotion

15.A. tough B. strong C. old D. firm

16.A. legs B. head C. neck D. bottom

17.A.eagerly B. violently C. unwillingly D. gladly

18.A. decision B. judgment C. conclusion D. choice

19.A. strangely B. powerfully C. unknowingly D. gratefully

20.A. realistic B. false C. loyal D. true

Culture and Cuisine

The United States is known for jazz and blue jeans.But travel to Paris and ask your average French citizen about American cuisine (烹饪) and he’s likely to answer,“ McDonalds.” Ask the same thing of any American citizen on any American street and I’m afraid you’d get the same answer,or something close to it.

Hamburgers and hotdogs and fries are all fine,but with American malls and other outlets standardizing everything from clothing to food,the sad truth is that American cuisine is becoming more homogeneous―all the same―no matter where you live.True,many Americans are eating more varied foods these days,but these are largely the cuisines of immigrant groups,and they are quite likely to be affected by homogenization of American cuisine.

So what exactly is American cuisine? Well,to some extent it is a reflection of our melting pot culture,meaning that Europeans made huge contributions in the form of wheat,dairy products,pork,beef and poultry.But American cuisine also includes products that once were known only to the New World,including potatoes,corn,pumpkin,sweet potatoes,and peanuts.

The one region of the country where you still find all these things in daily use is the Deep South.The South lost the Civil War,but children of the southerners are winning the battle to preserve and advance their cooking traditions—and in this case one of the few cuisines can truly be called American,which is why we’re pleased to have Low Country cuisine in this issue of food creation.That’s right,grits and gravy are back in a big way in cities like Charleston and Savannah.Truth is,they never really left,but up until a decade ago Low Country cuisine was more common at home than in restaurants.

In fact,a large number of tourists now go to the lower Atlantic region in order to experience this extraordinary cuisine for themselves.Time will tell whether Low Country cuisine becomes popular in other regions of the country in the way that,say,Italian cuisine has,but it’s amazing and heartening to see one of our true cultural treasures enjoying renewed popularity in these increasingly homogeneous times.

1.According to the passage,American cuisine impresses people as being _______.

A.dull and changeless

B.rich and various

C.popular and delicious

D.disagreeable and unpleasant

2.It can be seen that the writer feels regretful that _______.

A.cuisines of other countries play a more important role in America

B.American cuisine has become increasingly lacking in variety

C.American cuisine tends to vary because of immigration

D.American cuisine is being changed by foreign cuisines

3.From the passage,we know that grits and gravy _______.

A.were cooked with new materials after the Civil War

B.are gaining popularity in the south of America

C.were more popular over ten years ago

D.are seldom served in restaurants

4.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the renewal of Low Country cuisine in America?

A.Concerned and cautious.

B.Hopeless and doubtful.

C.Positive and supportive.

D.Critical and disapproving.

Ariau Amazon Towers

The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.

Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.ariautowers.com

The Ice Hotel

Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.

Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.icehotel.com

Propeller Island

Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.

Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.propeller-island.com

For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website:

http://www.bahamabeachclub.com

1.What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?

A. You can sleep in tree houses.

B. You can choose any of the towers.

C. It is designed for big families.

D. Every room has a walkway.

2.For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least ______.

A. $111 B. $182 C. $600 D. $636

3.Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?

A. http://www.icehotel.com

B. http://www.ariautowers.com

C. http://www.propeller-island.com

D.http://www.bahamabeachclub.com

4.Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?

A. Propeller Island City Lodge.

B. Ariau Amazon Towers.

C. The Ice Hotel.

D. Bahama Beach Club.

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A Love Note To My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling ________in your life. Little did I know you were _______every penny you earned to go to _______school.

I cannot thank you enough for _______you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework. I wandered into the dining where you were buried _______ piles of law books. I was_______ .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for _______ ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms_______be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was ,that statement kept _______in my ears. I watched as you faced the _______ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a _______and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you_______.With your words of wisdom in my _______ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world _______ .I set out to live my life filled with_______, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I _______ found myself in the unique position of being either the first woman doctor in Maryland Rotary _______one of the few women chief medical reporters in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”

Encouraged by your _______ , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and _______ meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m_______it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found B. play C. kept D. provided

2.A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving

3.A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical

4.A. what B. that C. which D. where

5.A. at B. to C. upon D. under

6.A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed

7.A. role B. tests C. positions D. shows

8.A. must B. ought to C. need D. could

9. A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating

10.A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes

11.A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model

12.A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge

13.A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty

14.A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up

15.A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness

16.A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly

17.A. and B. but C. or D. for

18.A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction

19.A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly

20.A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. Reading

A Korean wave is sweeping across China, with many Chinese women worshiping South Korean actors Kin Soo hyun and Lee Min ho as demigods(偶像).Chinese netizens(网民) always have different opinions.Over South Korean TV dramas, but there is no doubt that programs from the neighboring country are now enjoying a new round of popularity in China, And a big part of the credit for that goes to You Who Came From The Star, the South Korean TV series which is on the air now.

You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs (继承者们) have been subjects of hot online discussions throughout Asia.Besides, the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, read by the hero You Who Came From The Star was a hard to get item on Amazon for a while.

The two TV programs have several common elements (因素):a tall, handsome, and rich hero who loves the heroine blindly and always protects her, and an equally handsome man madly in love with the same woman.Both programs describe the purity of love, which is expressed through a kiss or a warm hug.Perhaps that’s the secret of their success; perhaps people still like Cinderella type stories.

The widening wealth gap is a matter of social concern both in South Korea and China, and the challenges that young people face in their hope for a better life might have caused many ordinary girls to dream of marrying rich, caring men.This is precisely what the popular South Korean TV drams describe.In fact, South Korean TV dramas are tailored to meet the market’s demands.

Many netizens even said at an earlier time that South Korean TV dramas had become popular because of their stereotyped (模式化的) themes: traffic accidents, cancer and other incurable diseases.But all that has changed with the success of You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs, which Chinese directors can use as examples, as well as inspiration, to improve their productions.

1. What is the main reason for a new round of popularity in China?

A.The dramas are from the neighboring country North Korea.

B.Most of the Chinese netizens have voted for them.

C.The actors in the dramas are all gods.

D.It is because of You Who Came From The Star.

2.Which is NOT included in the elements for the success of South Korean dramas?

A.Charming pure love stories.

B.A tender kiss and a warm hug.

C.Handsome and rich heroes.

D.The heroine’s blind love with the rich.

3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means that they are designed to _______.

A.develop in a large scale

B.be measured to a certain size

C.meet popular taste purposely

D.be shown in a big market

4. The main purpose of stereotyped themes in South Korean dramas is to________.

A.present an idea B.attract TV viewers

C.make them colorful D.arouse some challenges

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