1.James has just arrived,but I didn't know he ____ until yesterday.( )
A. | will come | B. | was coming | C. | had come | D. | came |
8.My 12-year-old daughter,Lauren,came home from school yesterday.She (41)D waved her grade book to me.She had been (42)BA-1in most subjects such as mathematics,language arts and science-a great (43)D!Then she sadly pointed out that her perfect score was damaged by a B-1in (44)C and a C-1in Playsical Education.
I asked her what the scores (45)D.She said that the (46)Ashowed the achievement and the number showed the effort.That moment I (47)Athat the grades were misleading.I reached out my hands and gave her a big (48)Aand told her in my mind she had a perfect score.It didn't(49)Cthat her grade in French was a"B"-"l"(50)Bthat she had tried her best.That is something to make any parent proud.
Everybody is(51)C.Everybody has different potential.Not all of us will become scientists or sports(52)D.But without 100%effort no(53)D can be achieved.If I see a salesperson fail at sales,the (54)Bthing I want to examine is the effort being put in.If there is a problem with (55)C,the salesperson has no future.But if I see a salesperson isn't(56)Cwith l00%effort,he or she is worth my effort in helping.Maybe a bit of training or some (57)A from a more successful person will (58)A.
I know that 100% effort,focus in the right direction,will always bring a (59)Bwhether that is an"A"or a"C".As long as you make 100%effort,you are (60)A.
I asked her what the scores (45)D.She said that the (46)Ashowed the achievement and the number showed the effort.That moment I (47)Athat the grades were misleading.I reached out my hands and gave her a big (48)Aand told her in my mind she had a perfect score.It didn't(49)Cthat her grade in French was a"B"-"l"(50)Bthat she had tried her best.That is something to make any parent proud.
Everybody is(51)C.Everybody has different potential.Not all of us will become scientists or sports(52)D.But without 100%effort no(53)D can be achieved.If I see a salesperson fail at sales,the (54)Bthing I want to examine is the effort being put in.If there is a problem with (55)C,the salesperson has no future.But if I see a salesperson isn't(56)Cwith l00%effort,he or she is worth my effort in helping.Maybe a bit of training or some (57)A from a more successful person will (58)A.
I know that 100% effort,focus in the right direction,will always bring a (59)Bwhether that is an"A"or a"C".As long as you make 100%effort,you are (60)A.
41.A.seriously | B.patiently | C.cautiously | D.proudly |
42.A.handed | B.awarded | C.sent | D.promised |
43.A.favor | B.relief | C.1esson | D.achievement |
44.A.Politics | B.English | C.French | D.Science |
45.A.needed | B.attracted | C.affected | D.meant |
46.A.score | B.1etter | C.figure | D.word |
47.A.realized | B.checked | C.recognized | D.remembered |
48.A.hug | B.shake | C.kiss | D.smile |
49.A.bother | B.work | C.matter | D.suffer |
50.A.said | B.showed | C.warned | D.included |
51.A.energetic | B.independent | C.different | D.curious |
52.A.trainers | B.salesmen | C.fans | D.stars |
53.A.safety | B.principle | C.experience | D.potential |
54.A.1ast | B.first | C.best | D.1atest |
55.A.ambition | B.confidence | C.effort | D.attitude |
56.A.cheerful | B.careful | C.successful | D.hopeful |
57.A.advice | B.money | C.expectation | D.protection |
58.A.help | B.decide | C.appear | D.match |
59.A.competition | B.result | C.task | D.choice |
60.A.great | B.diligent | C.famous | D.reliable |
7.One of the most exciting archaeological (考古的) discoveries in history was made in November 1922,when Howard Carter was (41)D in the valley of the Kings in Egypt.After many months of digging,he finally (42)B an unknown tomb.
(43)B with his friend Lord Carnarvon,who was providing the money for his work,Carter entered the(44)C tomb.At first there was (45)C,because the tomb was (46)C.It was clear that it had been robbed at some time in the past.(47)D,one of the workers eventually uncovered a small stairway that led down to another door that had not been (48)A.
Carter went down the dark staircase,walking(49)A in case there were any traps.As he opened the (50)B,Lord Carnarvon asked if he could see anything.He replied,"Yes,(51)Dthings."It was clear at once that they had discovered what they had been (52)B.The tomb of King Tutankhamun was full of treasures of (53)A value.There were over 5,000objects of silver,gold and precious stones which had lain there (54)C for thousands of years.Lord Carnarvon's (55)D at discovering the treasures did not last long.Many of the local people were afraid of(56)Dthe Kings'tombs,and believed that the kings would punish anyone who (57)Cthem.Lord Carnarvon had paid little attention to these(58)A,but only a few weeks later,he (59)C fell ill and died; at the exact time of his death,all the lights in Cairo went out all of a sudden,and far away in England,his dog also (60)B.
(43)B with his friend Lord Carnarvon,who was providing the money for his work,Carter entered the(44)C tomb.At first there was (45)C,because the tomb was (46)C.It was clear that it had been robbed at some time in the past.(47)D,one of the workers eventually uncovered a small stairway that led down to another door that had not been (48)A.
Carter went down the dark staircase,walking(49)A in case there were any traps.As he opened the (50)B,Lord Carnarvon asked if he could see anything.He replied,"Yes,(51)Dthings."It was clear at once that they had discovered what they had been (52)B.The tomb of King Tutankhamun was full of treasures of (53)A value.There were over 5,000objects of silver,gold and precious stones which had lain there (54)C for thousands of years.Lord Carnarvon's (55)D at discovering the treasures did not last long.Many of the local people were afraid of(56)Dthe Kings'tombs,and believed that the kings would punish anyone who (57)Cthem.Lord Carnarvon had paid little attention to these(58)A,but only a few weeks later,he (59)C fell ill and died; at the exact time of his death,all the lights in Cairo went out all of a sudden,and far away in England,his dog also (60)B.
41.A.traveling | B.visiting | C.standing | D.working |
42.A.fell into | B.came across | C.passed by | D.knocked down |
43.A.Back | B.Together | C.Around | D.Again |
44.A.new | B.warm | C.dark | D.familiar |
45.A.joy | B.satisfaction | C.disappointment | D.surprise |
46.A.dirty | B.wet | C.empty | D.quiet |
47.A.Instead | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.However |
48.A.opened | B.locked | C.fixed | D.replaced |
49.A.carefully | B.quickly | C.confidently | D.calmly |
50.A.tomb | B.door | C.case | D.eye |
51.A.terrible | B.common | C.strange | D.wonderful |
52.A.lost | B.looking for | C.ruined | D.focusing on |
53.A.great | B.little | C.low | D.no |
54.A.undivided | B.undeveloped | C.undiscovered | D.unplanned |
55.A.fear | B.worry | C.shame | D.pleasure |
56.A.building | B.repairing | C.closing | D.disturbing |
57.A.bought | B.met | C.entered | D.cleaned |
58.A.warnings | B.mistakes | C.stores | D.jokes |
59.A.finally | B.really | C.suddenly | D.actually |
60.A.changed | B.died | C.returned | D.disappeared |
6.Yesterday I popped into a supermarket on my way home to buy a few items.So there I was,in the 15items or less line.waiting to be (41)B when I noticed a young lady with a baby in front of me.She was really(42)C her items,which was probably what (43)Dmy attention to her.So there I was staring,and I watched (44)C the checkout girl told her the total.She began to search the(45)A and then looked up,her face almost white.
Intuitively(凭直觉)I knew what was wrong.She was (46)D of money.As her total came to﹩8.80I assumed she was low on the(47)C.So I opened my purse,reached in,and (48)Aa few of my own coins,saying"How much do you need honey?"She looked at me(49)B and said"Like all of it".Without even (50)Cand putting my own coins back into my purse,I told the checkout girl to add it to my (51)A.The lady could barely speak.She told me she had﹩10in her purse but had no (52)C what happened to it.I told her it was no accident today that of all the checkouts I could have lined up at I (53)B at this one,right behind her.I wished her a (54)Dday,and paid for the total.
The lady never did (55)Cme or even so much as look back.She walked away (56)Ddigging through her bag looking for what I supposed was her (57)A﹩10note.Yet it doesn't matter at all.What I love most about a11this is that the checkout girl saw.(58)Athe five or so other people behind me.What I hope is that they will(59)Dwhat they saw.Someday,somewhere,perhaps they or the people they tell,may too be(60)C to do the same.
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Intuitively(凭直觉)I knew what was wrong.She was (46)D of money.As her total came to﹩8.80I assumed she was low on the(47)C.So I opened my purse,reached in,and (48)Aa few of my own coins,saying"How much do you need honey?"She looked at me(49)B and said"Like all of it".Without even (50)Cand putting my own coins back into my purse,I told the checkout girl to add it to my (51)A.The lady could barely speak.She told me she had﹩10in her purse but had no (52)C what happened to it.I told her it was no accident today that of all the checkouts I could have lined up at I (53)B at this one,right behind her.I wished her a (54)Dday,and paid for the total.
The lady never did (55)Cme or even so much as look back.She walked away (56)Ddigging through her bag looking for what I supposed was her (57)A﹩10note.Yet it doesn't matter at all.What I love most about a11this is that the checkout girl saw.(58)Athe five or so other people behind me.What I hope is that they will(59)Dwhat they saw.Someday,somewhere,perhaps they or the people they tell,may too be(60)C to do the same.
41.A.examined | B.served | C.treated | D.ordered |
42.A.showing off | B.looking at | C.struggling with | D.thinking of |
43.A.paid | B.needed | C.devoted | D.drew |
44.A.until | B.since | C.as | D.if |
45.A.purse | B.supermarket | C.counter | D.baby |
46.A.disappointed | B.shocked | C.nervous | D.short |
47.A.1ist | B.spot | C.change | D.way |
48.A.seized | B.selected | C.saved | D.earned |
49.A.calmly | B.blankly | C.elegantly | D.guiltily |
50.A.introducing | B.counting | C.hesitating | D.planning |
51.A.total | B.money | C.fare | D.note |
52.A.effect | B.problem | C.idea | D.access |
53.A.turned around | B.ended up | C.1ooked up | D.came back |
54.A.humourous | B.valuable | C.warm | D.happy |
55.A.blame | B.admire | C.thank | D.encourage |
56.A.hardly | B.also | C.even | D.still |
57.A.missing | B.given | C.useless | D.returned |
58.A.along with | B.except for | C.including | D.concerning |
59.A.imagine | B.forget | C.ignore | D.share |
60.A.discouraged | B.invited | C.inspired | D.excited |