8.I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School.That evening I found gratitude(感恩)had amazing (16)D to change our attitude…and our life.
The young musician Mr Patrick was (17)A onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano.His fingers danced across the keys as he (18)C beautiful music.He then began to sing as he played,and it was wonderful.But what shocked me most was his (19)B smile.
Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in his legs,which (20)D him lame for life.However,as a child,he was (21)A with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.Before his first (22)B,he discovered the piano.When his mom hit any note on the piano,and within one or two (23)C he'd get it.By his second birthday,he was playing"Twinkle,Twinkle,Little Star".His father was (24)D."We might not play baseball,bur we can play music together."
When Patrick was at the University of Louisville,his father(25)C classes with him.He was also a part of 214-member marching band!He was blind,wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together.His father(26)A the night shift in order to accompany his daytime band practice.Patrick says,"My father is my (27)B.
But even more than his (28)B musical talent,it was Patrick's attitude of gratitude"that(29)A my soul.On stage,between songs,he talked to the audience about his life and about how(30)C he was with a great father.When his performance was over,Patrick and his father were on the stage together.The crowed rose to their feet and (31)Afor over five minutes.
We all face misfortune in our lives.(32)C,it's not the hardship but how we (33)Bto it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives.During (34)C times,do we spend too much time feeling (35)B for ourselves,or can we,with gratitude,learn how to dance in the rain?
The young musician Mr Patrick was (17)A onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano.His fingers danced across the keys as he (18)C beautiful music.He then began to sing as he played,and it was wonderful.But what shocked me most was his (19)B smile.
Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in his legs,which (20)D him lame for life.However,as a child,he was (21)A with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.Before his first (22)B,he discovered the piano.When his mom hit any note on the piano,and within one or two (23)C he'd get it.By his second birthday,he was playing"Twinkle,Twinkle,Little Star".His father was (24)D."We might not play baseball,bur we can play music together."
When Patrick was at the University of Louisville,his father(25)C classes with him.He was also a part of 214-member marching band!He was blind,wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together.His father(26)A the night shift in order to accompany his daytime band practice.Patrick says,"My father is my (27)B.
But even more than his (28)B musical talent,it was Patrick's attitude of gratitude"that(29)A my soul.On stage,between songs,he talked to the audience about his life and about how(30)C he was with a great father.When his performance was over,Patrick and his father were on the stage together.The crowed rose to their feet and (31)Afor over five minutes.
We all face misfortune in our lives.(32)C,it's not the hardship but how we (33)Bto it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives.During (34)C times,do we spend too much time feeling (35)B for ourselves,or can we,with gratitude,learn how to dance in the rain?
16.A.knowledge | B.quality | C.wisdom | D.power |
17.A.rolled | B.held | C.allowed | D.dragged |
18.A.wrote | B.provided | C.made | D.gave |
19.A.strange | B.magic | C.bitter | D.friendly |
20.A.took | B.led | C.forced | D.left |
21.A.fitted | B.concerned | C.associated | D.filled |
22.A.place | B.birthday | C.performance | D.attempt |
23.A.memories | B.worda | C.tries | D.notes |
24.A.confused | B.amused | C.interested | D.overjoyed |
25.A.listed | B.found | C.attended | D.organized |
26.A.worked | B.found | C.refused | D.canceled |
27.A.dream | B.hero | C.music | D.song |
28.A.unbearable | B.unbelievable | C.unconditional | D.unreasonable |
29.A.touched | B.calmed | C.freed | D.felt |
30.A.satisfied | B.concerned | C.blessed | D.laughed |
31.A.cheered | B.whispered | C.shouted | D.laughed |
32.A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.However | D.Besides |
33.A.see | B.react | C.agree | D.put |
34.A.happy | B.modern | C.tough | D.usual |
35.A.great | B.sorry | C.hopeful | D.proud |
6.I've always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed,but others had their own ways of showing care.
What I (16)A most about visiting my boyfriend's parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dining room as we (17)C ate our meal.With so little conversation I was quick to (18)A his family as cold.When we got into the (19)C to go home,his father suddenly appeared.(20)B,he began to wash his son's windscreen(挡风玻璃).I could feel he is a caring man through the glass.
I learned another lesson about love a few years later.My father often (21)D
me early in the morning."Buy Xerox.It's a good sharp price,"he might say when I answered the phone.No pleasant(22)A or enquiry about my life,just financial instructions.This manner of his (23)B me and we often quarreled.But one day,I thought about my father's success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his (24)B morning calls.The next time he called and told me to buy a stock(股票),I (25)D him.
When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends,I've often felt (26)D.For example,I always return phone calls(27)C and regularly contact my friends.I expect the same from them.I had one friend who rarely called,answering my messages with short e-mails.I rushed to the(28)C:She wasn't a good friend!My anger (29)B as the holidays approached.But then she came to the gathering I (30)C and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month.I was (31)D at her thoughtfulness,and regretful for how I'd considered her to be (32)A.Clearly I needed to change my expectations of friends.
Far too often,I ignored their (33)A expressions,eagerly expecting them to do thing in my (34)B.Over the years,however,I've learned to(35)Bother persons'love signs.
What I (16)A most about visiting my boyfriend's parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dining room as we (17)C ate our meal.With so little conversation I was quick to (18)A his family as cold.When we got into the (19)C to go home,his father suddenly appeared.(20)B,he began to wash his son's windscreen(挡风玻璃).I could feel he is a caring man through the glass.
I learned another lesson about love a few years later.My father often (21)D
me early in the morning."Buy Xerox.It's a good sharp price,"he might say when I answered the phone.No pleasant(22)A or enquiry about my life,just financial instructions.This manner of his (23)B me and we often quarreled.But one day,I thought about my father's success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his (24)B morning calls.The next time he called and told me to buy a stock(股票),I (25)D him.
When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends,I've often felt (26)D.For example,I always return phone calls(27)C and regularly contact my friends.I expect the same from them.I had one friend who rarely called,answering my messages with short e-mails.I rushed to the(28)C:She wasn't a good friend!My anger (29)B as the holidays approached.But then she came to the gathering I (30)C and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month.I was (31)D at her thoughtfulness,and regretful for how I'd considered her to be (32)A.Clearly I needed to change my expectations of friends.
Far too often,I ignored their (33)A expressions,eagerly expecting them to do thing in my (34)B.Over the years,however,I've learned to(35)Bother persons'love signs.
16.A.remember | B.enjoy | C.value | D.admire |
17.A.excitedly | B.nervously | C.silently | D.quickly |
18.A.regard | B.treat | C.find | D.love |
19.A.bus | B.train | C.car | D.plane |
20.A.Punctually | B.Carefully | C.Proudly | D.Angrily |
21.A.visited | B.interrupted | C.warned | D.telephoned |
22.A.greeting | B.tone | C.apology | D.explanation |
23.A.interested | B.angered | C.encouraged | D.surprised |
24.A.long | B.short | C.warm | D.polite |
25.A.praised | B.ignored | C.blamed | D.thanked |
26.A.content | B.guilty | C.curious | D.disappointed |
27.A.in order | B.in turn | C.without delay | D.without difficulty |
28.A.feeling | B.suggestion | C.judgment | D.belief |
29.A.disappeared | B.grew | C.helped | D.declined |
30.A.missed | B.attended | C.hosted | D.invited |
31.A.satisfied | B.upset | C.puzzled | D.shocked |
32.A.uncaring | B.dishonest | C.stubborn | D.selfish |
33.A.unique | B.common | C.pleasant | D.familar |
34.A.opinion | B.way | C.mind | D.life |
35.A.send | B.read | C.give | D.show |
4.On his 67th birthday,Dad had a heart attack.He was (16)D-he survived.But something(17)Chim had died.His passion for life was gone.He refused the doctor's(18)A,and his bitter attitude made every visitor(19)B.Dad was left alone.
I asked Dad to come and live on our small farm,(20)Cthe fresh air would do him good.A week later,I(21)Bthe invitation.He criticized everything here.Frustrated,I decided something had to be done.
One day I read an article saying several depressed patients'attitudes had(22)Adramatically (显著地) when given dogs.That afternoon I drove to the animal shelter,where a pointer's eyes caught my attention.They watched me(23)D.
A staff member said:"He's been here for two weeks with nothing heard.His time is(24)Atomorrow."
I turned to the man in horror."You mean to (25)Chim?"
"Madam,"he said coldly."We don't have (26)B for every unclaimed dog."
The pointer's calm brown eyes (27)C my decision."I'll take him,"I said.
On arriving home,I took the dog to Dad's room."Look what I got you!"I said (28)D.
Dad frowned (皱眉) and murmured."I don't want it".Then,suddenly,the pointer (29)Afrom my grasp.He sat down in front of Dad.
Dad's anger (30)B,and soon he was hugging the animal.
It was the beginning of a (31)D.Dad named the pointer Cheyenne.Together they spent long hours walking down country roads and relaxing on the banks of streams.
Dad's(32)Afaded,and he and Cheyenne befriended each other.Then,one night two years later,Cheyenne rushed into my bedroom as if telling something.Running into Dad's room,I found he had(33)D.
Two days later,my grief (悲伤) (34)B when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad's bed.While burying him near their favorite stream,I silently (35)C the dog for restoring Dad's peace of mind.
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I asked Dad to come and live on our small farm,(20)Cthe fresh air would do him good.A week later,I(21)Bthe invitation.He criticized everything here.Frustrated,I decided something had to be done.
One day I read an article saying several depressed patients'attitudes had(22)Adramatically (显著地) when given dogs.That afternoon I drove to the animal shelter,where a pointer's eyes caught my attention.They watched me(23)D.
A staff member said:"He's been here for two weeks with nothing heard.His time is(24)Atomorrow."
I turned to the man in horror."You mean to (25)Chim?"
"Madam,"he said coldly."We don't have (26)B for every unclaimed dog."
The pointer's calm brown eyes (27)C my decision."I'll take him,"I said.
On arriving home,I took the dog to Dad's room."Look what I got you!"I said (28)D.
Dad frowned (皱眉) and murmured."I don't want it".Then,suddenly,the pointer (29)Afrom my grasp.He sat down in front of Dad.
Dad's anger (30)B,and soon he was hugging the animal.
It was the beginning of a (31)D.Dad named the pointer Cheyenne.Together they spent long hours walking down country roads and relaxing on the banks of streams.
Dad's(32)Afaded,and he and Cheyenne befriended each other.Then,one night two years later,Cheyenne rushed into my bedroom as if telling something.Running into Dad's room,I found he had(33)D.
Two days later,my grief (悲伤) (34)B when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad's bed.While burying him near their favorite stream,I silently (35)C the dog for restoring Dad's peace of mind.
16.A.helpless | B.dangerous | C.unusual | D.lucky |
17.A.about | B.for | C.inside | D.around |
18.A.orders | B.descriptions | C.designs | D.ideas |
19.A.pitiful | B.upset | C.concerned | D.sympathetic |
20.A.imagining | B.guessing | C.hoping | D.supposing |
21.A.forgot | B.regretted | C.admitted | D.opposed |
22.A.improved | B.differed | C.grew | D.transformed |
23.A.anxiously | B.seriously | C.restlessly | D.calmly |
24.A.up | B.over | C.off | D.out |
25.A.release | B.adopt | C.kill | D.reject |
26.A.time | B.room | C.worry | D.patience |
27.A.refused | B.doubted | C.expected | D.challenged |
28.A.patiently | B.suddenly | C.carefully | D.excitedly |
29.A.pulled free | B.set back | C.kept off | D.slipped away |
30.A.st ayed | B.melted | C.continued | D.strengthened |
31.A.long patience | B.painful adoption | C.lonely separation | D.warm friendship |
32.A.bitterness | B.sympathy | C.regret | D.worry |
33.A.left home | B.gone out | C.turned up | D.passed away |
34.A.weakened | B.deepened | C.stopped | D.closed |
35.A.praised | B.apologized | C.thanked | D.begged |