1.I'm sitting at my mother's desk,a mahogany (红木) one with rows of tiny drawers-even a sliding secret compartment (隔间).I've (41)B it since I was just tall enough to see things (42)C it as Mother sat doing letters.Standing by her chair,staring at the ink bottle,pens,and smooth white paper,I(43)A that the act of writing must be the most (44)D thing in the world.
Years later,during her final illness,Mother (45)C various items for my sister and brother."But the desk,"she'd repeat,"is for Elizabeth."I sensed Mother communicating with this gift,a communication I'd craved(渴望) for 50years.
My mother was(46)A in the Victorian belief that emotions were(47)D.I never saw her angry,never saw her cry.I knew she loved me;she expressed it in (48)B.But as a teenager I (49)D heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.They never happened.And a gulf(鸿沟) opened between us.
As (50)C passed and I raised my own family,I began to understand her.Forgive me,I wrote,for having been critical.In(51)A words,I asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.
I mailed the letter and waited (52)B for her reply.None came.Eagerness turned to disappointment,then acceptance and,finally,(53)C.I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to mother.I only knew that I had written it.I could stop trying to make her into(54)A she was not.For the last 15years of her life we enjoyed a relationship on her light,caring,cheerful.
Now the(55)B of her desk told me,as she'd never been able to,that she was pleased that (56)D was my chosen work.
The desk stayed in our attic (阁楼) for nearly a year before we turned a bedroom into a study.(57)Bat last I brought the desk down,it was dusty from months of storage.(58)A,I polished the drawers.Pulling out the secret compartment,I found papers inside.And a one-page letter,(59)C and refolded many times.
Send me a reply,my letter asks,in any way you choose.Mother,you(60)D chose the act that speaks louder than words.
Years later,during her final illness,Mother (45)C various items for my sister and brother."But the desk,"she'd repeat,"is for Elizabeth."I sensed Mother communicating with this gift,a communication I'd craved(渴望) for 50years.
My mother was(46)A in the Victorian belief that emotions were(47)D.I never saw her angry,never saw her cry.I knew she loved me;she expressed it in (48)B.But as a teenager I (49)D heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.They never happened.And a gulf(鸿沟) opened between us.
As (50)C passed and I raised my own family,I began to understand her.Forgive me,I wrote,for having been critical.In(51)A words,I asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.
I mailed the letter and waited (52)B for her reply.None came.Eagerness turned to disappointment,then acceptance and,finally,(53)C.I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to mother.I only knew that I had written it.I could stop trying to make her into(54)A she was not.For the last 15years of her life we enjoyed a relationship on her light,caring,cheerful.
Now the(55)B of her desk told me,as she'd never been able to,that she was pleased that (56)D was my chosen work.
The desk stayed in our attic (阁楼) for nearly a year before we turned a bedroom into a study.(57)Bat last I brought the desk down,it was dusty from months of storage.(58)A,I polished the drawers.Pulling out the secret compartment,I found papers inside.And a one-page letter,(59)C and refolded many times.
Send me a reply,my letter asks,in any way you choose.Mother,you(60)D chose the act that speaks louder than words.
41.A.envied | B.loved | C.made | D.studied |
42.A.below | B.behind | C.above | D.inside |
43.A.decided | B.doubted | C.denied | D.hoped |
44.A.reliable | B.clever | C.special | D.delightful |
45.A.bought | B.received | C.reserved | D.ordered |
46.A.brought up | B.picked up | C.dressed up | D.given up |
47.A.true | B.strong | C.important | D.private |
48.A.words | B.action | C.tears | D.secret |
49.A.turned down | B.sank into | C.stuck to | D.longed for |
50.A.mornings | B.centuries | C.years | D.times |
51.A.careful | B.direct | C.humorous | D.rude |
52.A.patiently | B.eagerly | C.quietly | D.calmly |
53.A.sadness | B.curiosity | C.peace | D.anger |
54.A.someone | B.anyone | C.everybody | D.anybody |
55.A.story | B.gift | C.color | D.act |
56.A.singing | B.designing | C.painting | D.writing |
57.A.While | B.When | C.After | D.Since |
58.A.Lovingly | B.Luckily | C.Excitedly | D.Carelessly |
59.A.read | B.hidden | C.folded | D.enjoyed |
60.A.seldom | B.usually | C.often | D.always |
20.My Hero
What does it mean to be a hero?I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy.My hero is Mr.Wright,my chorus(合唱队) teacher.
When I was 12years old,my grandparents passed away.I was really close to them,and losing them was the hardest thing I've ever had to (36)D through.I couldn't eat,sleep,or think; I felt like I couldn't even breathe.It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me,and I (37)C into this huge hole of depression(抑郁).
(38)B I was battling depression,I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life.It was difficult to be (39)A,but I had to try.I joined Women's Choir.Mr.Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day,I just knew I had made the best (40)B of my life.
As the year progressed,I loved chorus more and more.I began to smile again and really enjoy (41)D.
Then one day that all changed.My friends-or those that I thought were my friends-started talking about me behind my back.I was (42)C,and I sat by myself.Mr.Wright came over and asked what was wrong.The look in his eyes told me that I could(43)A him.Trying hard to (44)B back tears,I told him the whole story.
When I finished,he nodded and told me,"If you never learn anything from me,learn this:No one is worth (45)A your joy."What Mr.Wright said really (46)B a chord (心弦) in my heart.He(47)D cared about me and what was going on.I'll never be able to thank him enough,because he not only saved me but has (48)D every day of it since.Any time I feel like giving (49)C,I remember Mr.Wright's words and push forward.
I'm proud to say that I(50)A my depression,and I'm now a senior.I'm still a (51)B of chorus,and now I'm also in the best choir at my school.
Mr.Wright is a hero (52)C everyone he meets.He cares about every single person who walks through his door,and he loves what he does more than any other teacher I've known.That's (53)D he deserves to be Educator of the Year.He deserves the (54)A not just this year but every year.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you,Mr.Wright.You are an (55)C teacher,and I hope you realize that.You're my hero.
What does it mean to be a hero?I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy.My hero is Mr.Wright,my chorus(合唱队) teacher.
When I was 12years old,my grandparents passed away.I was really close to them,and losing them was the hardest thing I've ever had to (36)D through.I couldn't eat,sleep,or think; I felt like I couldn't even breathe.It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me,and I (37)C into this huge hole of depression(抑郁).
(38)B I was battling depression,I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life.It was difficult to be (39)A,but I had to try.I joined Women's Choir.Mr.Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day,I just knew I had made the best (40)B of my life.
As the year progressed,I loved chorus more and more.I began to smile again and really enjoy (41)D.
Then one day that all changed.My friends-or those that I thought were my friends-started talking about me behind my back.I was (42)C,and I sat by myself.Mr.Wright came over and asked what was wrong.The look in his eyes told me that I could(43)A him.Trying hard to (44)B back tears,I told him the whole story.
When I finished,he nodded and told me,"If you never learn anything from me,learn this:No one is worth (45)A your joy."What Mr.Wright said really (46)B a chord (心弦) in my heart.He(47)D cared about me and what was going on.I'll never be able to thank him enough,because he not only saved me but has (48)D every day of it since.Any time I feel like giving (49)C,I remember Mr.Wright's words and push forward.
I'm proud to say that I(50)A my depression,and I'm now a senior.I'm still a (51)B of chorus,and now I'm also in the best choir at my school.
Mr.Wright is a hero (52)C everyone he meets.He cares about every single person who walks through his door,and he loves what he does more than any other teacher I've known.That's (53)D he deserves to be Educator of the Year.He deserves the (54)A not just this year but every year.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you,Mr.Wright.You are an (55)C teacher,and I hope you realize that.You're my hero.
36.A.put | B.walk | C.run | D.go |
37.A.looked | B.broke | C.fell | D.turned |
38.A.If | B.Although | C.Because | D.Once |
39.A.happy | B.calm | C.smart | D.confident |
40.A.suggestion | B.decision | C.effort | D.offer |
41.A.care | B.nature | C.health | D.life |
42.A.refused | B.forgotten | C.hurt | D.trapped |
43.A.trust | B.impress | C.respect | D.satisfy |
44.A.set | B.fight | C.take | D.call |
45.A.stealing | B.sharing | C.hiding | D.feeling |
46.A.braked | B.struck | C.played | D.shook |
47.A.cheerfully | B.normally | C.exactly | D.truly |
48.A.made | B.started | C.understood | D.influenced |
49.A.off | B.out | C.up | D.away |
50.A.beat | B.suffered | C.developed | D.saved |
51.A.leader | B.part | C.fan | D.dancer |
52.A.about | B.with | C.to | D.at |
53.A.when | B.what | C.where | D.why |
54.A.title | B.job | C.help | D.name |
55.A.amusing | B.ambitious | C.amazing | D.advanced |
19.As a teenager,I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family.I worked hard at school,and sometimeslooked after my younger sister.Still,I found myself regularly resisting the urge to (36)A out at home with even the simplest things.
Every Wednesday afternoon,for example,my mother (37)B me to another town for a piano lesson.During my two-hour lesson,she'd rush to the nearby store and buy a week's worth of (38)C.Given the fact that my mom had driven me twelve miles there,twelve miles back,(39)A for my lesson,and bought me a candy bar,you'd think I'd be very (40)B to help her bring the groceries into the house.(41)D I wasn't.I generally just brought in an armload and left the (42)D for Mom as I ran to my room,shut the door,and started studying.
Don't get me wrong:even back in my room,I felt (43)C about not helping my mother more.Deep inside,I wanted to change my (44)A.But I also realized that once I did change,there'd be no going back.(45)D I took on more responsibility,my parents would start (46)C more of me.At age fifteen,I sensed that this one small change would (47)B something much bigger:my personal change from a cared-for,spoiled (被宠坏的) childto a more (48)D,caring and giving young man.
I'll never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) (49)B to jump in and see what happened.Returning home from the (50)C,I disappeared into my room,as usual.But once inside,I felt that deep and burning(51)B.Throwing my school books on the bed,I suddenly opened my door and (52)C back to the garage to help my mother.How happy I felt that day!
Surely,over time,I continued to help out with more housework.The neat thing was,the more I helped out,the(53)A I felt about myself and my place in my family.As Mom and Dad realized they could (54)D on me more,our trips became far less stressful,too.In short,it was a win-win situation for everyone.
Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest (55)A out to be the simplest things to complete.And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day.
Every Wednesday afternoon,for example,my mother (37)B me to another town for a piano lesson.During my two-hour lesson,she'd rush to the nearby store and buy a week's worth of (38)C.Given the fact that my mom had driven me twelve miles there,twelve miles back,(39)A for my lesson,and bought me a candy bar,you'd think I'd be very (40)B to help her bring the groceries into the house.(41)D I wasn't.I generally just brought in an armload and left the (42)D for Mom as I ran to my room,shut the door,and started studying.
Don't get me wrong:even back in my room,I felt (43)C about not helping my mother more.Deep inside,I wanted to change my (44)A.But I also realized that once I did change,there'd be no going back.(45)D I took on more responsibility,my parents would start (46)C more of me.At age fifteen,I sensed that this one small change would (47)B something much bigger:my personal change from a cared-for,spoiled (被宠坏的) childto a more (48)D,caring and giving young man.
I'll never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) (49)B to jump in and see what happened.Returning home from the (50)C,I disappeared into my room,as usual.But once inside,I felt that deep and burning(51)B.Throwing my school books on the bed,I suddenly opened my door and (52)C back to the garage to help my mother.How happy I felt that day!
Surely,over time,I continued to help out with more housework.The neat thing was,the more I helped out,the(53)A I felt about myself and my place in my family.As Mom and Dad realized they could (54)D on me more,our trips became far less stressful,too.In short,it was a win-win situation for everyone.
Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest (55)A out to be the simplest things to complete.And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day.
36.A.help | B.cry | C.start | D.work |
37.A.sent | B.drove | C.walked | D.guided |
38.A.fruits | B.flowers | C.groceries | D.vegetables |
39.A.paid | B.fought | C.applied | D.planned |
40.A.nervous | B.grateful | C.confident | D.unwilling |
41.A.So | B.And | C.Thus | D.But |
42.A.one | B.other | C.next | D.rest |
43.A.excited | B.curious | C.guilty | D.doubtful |
44.A.way | B.world | C.career | D.shape |
45.A.Since | B.Though | C.Unless | D.Once |
46.A.warning | B.reminding | C.expecting | D.informing |
47.A.tell | B.mark | C.express | D.describe |
48.A.energetic | B.ambitious | C.outgoing | D.responsible |
49.A.excuse | B.decision | C.statement | D.appointment |
50.A.duty | B.store | C.lesson | D.holiday |
51.A.anger | B.shame | C.delight | D.pleasure |
52.A.called | B.looked | C.headed | D.handed |
53.A.better | B.smarter | C.warmer | D.stronger |
54.A.live | B.press | C.focus | D.count |
55.A.turn | B.make | C.point | D.bring |
17.John was waiting for the girl whose heart he knew,but whose(41)Bhe didn't,the girl with the rose.Thirteen months ago,in a Florida library he took a(42)Coff the shelf and found Himself(43)Ain the notes in the margin(页边).The soft handwriting showed a(44)B soul and insightful(有洞察力的)mind.
In front of the book,he(45)Dthe name,Miss Hollis Maynell.With time and effort he got her address.He wrote her a letter(46)Ahimself and inviting her to keep in(47)B
During the next year and one month the two grew to(48)Deach other through the mail.A romance started.John requested a photograph,but she(49)C.She felt that if he really cerred,it wouldn't matter what she looked like.Later they agreed on their first(50)B-7:00pm at Grand Central Station in New York.
"You'11(51)Dme,"she wrote,"by the red rose I'11be wearing on my coat."So at 7:00he was in the station(52)Afor the girl with the red rose.
A girl in a(53)Csuit was coming toward him,her figure long and slim and her eyes were blue as flowers.(54)Auncontrollably he came to her,and just at this moment he saw Hollis Maynell一a woman well past 40.The girl was walking(55)Daway.
He didn't(56)C,saying,"I'm John,and you must be Miss Maynell.I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to(57)C?"
The woman smiled,"I don't know what this is about,son,"she answered,"but the young lady in the green suit(58)Ame to wear this rose on my coat.And she said(59)Dyou were to ask me out to dinner,I should tell you that she is waiting for you in the restaurant across.She said it was some kind of(60)B
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In front of the book,he(45)Dthe name,Miss Hollis Maynell.With time and effort he got her address.He wrote her a letter(46)Ahimself and inviting her to keep in(47)B
During the next year and one month the two grew to(48)Deach other through the mail.A romance started.John requested a photograph,but she(49)C.She felt that if he really cerred,it wouldn't matter what she looked like.Later they agreed on their first(50)B-7:00pm at Grand Central Station in New York.
"You'11(51)Dme,"she wrote,"by the red rose I'11be wearing on my coat."So at 7:00he was in the station(52)Afor the girl with the red rose.
A girl in a(53)Csuit was coming toward him,her figure long and slim and her eyes were blue as flowers.(54)Auncontrollably he came to her,and just at this moment he saw Hollis Maynell一a woman well past 40.The girl was walking(55)Daway.
He didn't(56)C,saying,"I'm John,and you must be Miss Maynell.I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to(57)C?"
The woman smiled,"I don't know what this is about,son,"she answered,"but the young lady in the green suit(58)Ame to wear this rose on my coat.And she said(59)Dyou were to ask me out to dinner,I should tell you that she is waiting for you in the restaurant across.She said it was some kind of(60)B
41.A.name | B.face | C.address | D.profession |
42.A.paper | B.magazine | C.book | D.cand |
43.A.interested | B.confused | C.attracted | D.surprised |
44.A.pretty | B.thoughtful | C.nice | D.elegant |
45.A.remembered | B.read | C.wrote | D.discovered |
46.A.introducing | B.telling | C.talking | D.speaking |
47.A.smile | B.touch | C.letters | D.mails |
48.A.learn | B.bore | C.dislike | D.know |
49.A.agreed | B.accepted | C.refused | D.received |
50.A.cometg | B.meeting | C.seeing | D.going |
51.A.greet | B.search | C.realize | D.recognize |
52.A.looking | B.expecting | C.watching | D.finding |
53.A.yellow | B.blue | C.green | D.red |
54.A.Almost | B.Mostly | C.Hardly | D.Actually |
55.A.slowly | B.happily | C.sadly | D.quickly |
56.A.stop | B.follow | C.hesitate | D.leave |
57.A.bre akfast | B.lunch | C.dinner | D.brunch |
58.A.begged | B.ordered | C.told | D.demanded |
59.A.whether | B.when | C.that | D.if |
60.A.joke | B.test | C.game | D.fun |