6.The Write Feeling
Growing up in a military family,I moved a lot.I mostly went to (36)B with other kids whose parents were also in the military.But when my dad (37)D from the Marines after twenty years of service,I found myself (38)B a civilian school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land.Everyone in my class had grown up together,and they had no room to(39)D for a newcomer.I wore different clothes,had different thoughts,and spoke with an accent.I(40)A for the first few weeks of school.I had no friends,no activities,and no (41)C of a bright future.To deal with it all,I began(42)C in my diary every day---stories of adventure,of old friends,of feelings that I could not speak.I wrote as if my life depended on it,as if the very next
breath I took could not happen (43)A I wrote down words.
One day,my teacher,Mrs.Bush,came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead
of playing with others.I told her I enjoyed writing and (44)D writing to playing.She smiled at me and walked away.About three weeks later,Mrs.Bush gave us a writing assignment.I was(45)C that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.
That night I worked and worked on the essay.I wrote with great(46)D.It was my one chance to feel important and (47)B by the class.
A few days after we handed in our assignments,Mrs.Bush called me up to the(48)A of the classroom.I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me,and I got (49)C.Was I in trouble?Did I do something wrong?
Then Mrs.Bush told the class how much she (50)A all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job.But,she said,one student stood (51)A as an excellent writer,one with imagination,creativity,and word mastery.That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs.Bush handed me my paper,with the following(52)B on it:"Malinda,you are an excellent writer.You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.Please keep on writing and share your (53)C of writing with the world.I am proud of you and glad you are in my class."
Mrs.Bush helped me feel a sense of (54)B,a place of purpose,and a way to survive a transition in life.She helped me gain(55)D in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.

36.A.churchB.schoolC.warD.work
37.A.separatedB.withdrewC.quitD.retired
38.A.visitingB.attendingC.runningD.leaving
39.A.buildB.preserveC.takeD.spare
40.A.struggledB.playedC.foughtD.exercised
41.A.memoryB.controlC.promiseD.need
42.A.readingB.drawingC.writingD.copying
43.A.unlessB.onceC.whileD.after
44.A.comparedB.appliedC.turnedD.preferred
45.A.astonishedB.satisfiedC.excitedD.embarrassed
46.A.anxietyB.curiosityC.wonderD.passion
47.A.impressedB.acceptedC.challengedD.envied
48.A.frontB.cornerC.doorD.outside
49.A.annoyedB.disappointedC.worriedD.surprised
50.A.appreciatedB.expectedC.recognizedD.enjoyed
51.A.outB.upC.byD.off
52.A.descriptionsB.remarksC.suggestionsD.accounts
53.A.advantageB.purposeC.giftD.idea
54.A.responsibilityB.belongingC.devotionD.relief
55.A.interestB.imaginationC.creativityD.confidence
3.Our room was on the second floor but you could still hear the roar of the ocean and see the stars at night.I used to take long walks along the water.The food in town was wonderful and the people were very friendly.The area was very quiet and peaceful,and fairly deserted.
The last evening of our vacation,however,we all heard strange footsteps following closely behind us as we were walking up to our room in the holiday centre.We turned around and noticed a fairly young man moving very rapidly across the beach and getting closer to us.He was tall and wore a baseball cap.We couldn't see his face and he was approaching us very rapidly.The man's actions made my dad very nervous.Dad warned us that we'd better try to make it to our hotel room as quickly as possible.I didn't like my dad's voice; I could hear fear in it.It was late and we were all alone.We didn't have any cell phones on us.I never saw Dad as worried as he was then and I knew that something was terribly wrong.The sense of fear started to overwhelm Mom and me.We had had such a good time in town.Now,the night was rapidly turning into a dangerous situation.
We could hear the man's footsteps getting closer.Dad's face was almost pale.The so-called intruder (侵入者) had moved nearer and nearer when all of a sudden,the nearby vending(自动贩卖) machine started going crazy and spitting out cans of soda!The noise actually scared the intruder and he ran out of sight.My parents were shaking,but we all turned around to see who had put money into the vending machine downstairs,and actually saved us,but no one was around at all.Not a soul.
It's one vacation I will never forget.

56.Where did the author spend her vacation?B
A.Near a lake.  B.At the seaside.  C.In a village.  D.In a mountain.
57.What happened on the last evening of their vacation?A
A.They were followed by a stranger.
B.Their cell phones were missing.
C.Their money was stolen.
D.They lost their way.
58.The underlined word"overwhelm"in Paragraph 2meansA.
A.control  B.move  C.excite  D.impress
59.What helped them get out of the trouble?D
A.Their quick action.
B.Other people's kind help.
C.The young man's warning.
D.The noise from the vending machine.
1."Give your shoes a shine,sir?"At a street corner a woman was repeating hawking to the people moving into and out of McDonald's.
A middle-aged man sat down having her shining his(41)A.He saw a little girl standing(42)Bher,looking eagerly at the(43)B behind him.He took a French chicken leg out of the shopping bag and handed it to her.The girl(44)C off and hid herself behind the woman,leaving only her(45)D exposed,staring at his(46)D.
"Thank you for your kindness,but I'm going to (47)Cher one (48)Afinishing my work,"said the woman.
"But this is just for kids,"said the man."I've got a lot of them."
At the man's insistence,the woman let the girl(49)Cit.She put a brilliant shine on the shoes.Greatly(50)D,the man paid her and was about to(51)Awhen suddenly the girl said,"You are Santa Claus,I know."
The man seemed to be a little taken back,and then patted the girl on the head:"Ha-ha,merry(52)Cto you,my little girl."
The man left.The girl lifted the chicken leg to the woman's(53)D,and the woman gave it a (54)Bbite.At this moment a dirty dog came running,looking up(55)Dat the girl.She(56)Aoff a small piece and sent it to his mouth.
The lilttle dos wagged his(57)Dand woofed(汪汪叫) to her happily.
The little girl said giggling(咯咯地笑):"He is(58)B.He must be saying:‘You are Santa Claus,I know.'"
She put another piece of chicken leg into (59)Cmouth,pathing his head and saying:"Merry Chrismas to you,my little (60)D."

41.A.shoesB.handsC.carD.legs
42.A.beforeB.besideC.behindD.beneath
43.A.bagB.restaurantC.streetD.chickens
44.A.walkedB.tookC.backedD.dropped
45.A.headB.noseC.earsD.eyes
46.A.legB.expressionsC.actionsD.hand
47.A.giveB.lendC.buyD.make
48.A.afterB.whileC.beforeD.until
49.A.refuseB.eatC.acceptD.appreciate
50.A.surprisedB.interestedC.movedD.satisfied
51.A.leaveB.escapeC.speakD.thank
52.A.New YearB.birthdayC.ChristmasD.Halloween
53.A.eyesB.noseC.chinD.lips
54.A.bigB.slightC.goodD.wonderful
55.A.happilyB.interestedlyC.secretlyD.eagerly
56.A.toreB.threwC.brokeD.cut
57.A.headB.tongueC.legD.tail
58.A.cryingB.speakingC.gesturingD.dancing
59.A.her ownB.the woman'sC.the dog'sD.the man's
60.A.girlB.guyC.friendD.boy
20.Family structure is the core of any culture.A major function of the family is to socialize new members ofa culture.As children are raised in a family setting,they learn to become members of the family as well as members of the larger culture.The family provides the model for all other relationships in society.Through the observations and modeling of the behavior of other family members,children learn about the family and society including the values of the culture.Family structure and their inherent relationships and obligations are a major source of cultural difference.
The family is the center of most traditional Asians'lives.Many people worry about their families'welfare,reputation,and honor.Asian families are often extended,including several generations related by blood or marriage living in the same home.An Asian person's misdeeds are not blamed just on the individual but also on the family-including the dead ancestors.
Traditional Chinese,among many other Asians,respect their elders and feel a deep sense of duty toward them.Children repay their parents'sacrifices by being successful and supporting them in old age.This is accepted as a natural part of life in China.In contrast,taking care of aged parents is often viewed as tremendous burden in the United States,where aging and family support are not honored highly.
The Vietnamese family consists of people currently alive as well as the spirits of the dead and of the as-yet unborn.Any decisions or actions are done from family considerations,not individual desires.People's behavior is judged on whether it brings shame or pride to the family.Vietnamese children are trained to rely on their families,to honor elderly people,and to fear foreigners.Many Vietnamese think that their actions in this life will influence their status in the next life.
Fathers in traditional Japanese families are typically strict and distant.Japanese college students in one study said they would tell their fathers just about as much as they would tell a total stranger.The emotional and communication barrier between children and fathers in Japan appears very strong after children have reached a certain age.
Although there has been much talk about"family values"in the United States,the family is not a usual frame of reference for decisions in U.S.mainstream culture.Family connections are not so important to most people.Dropping the names of wealthy or famous people the family knows is done in the United States,but it is not viewed positively.More important is a person's own individual"track record"of personal achievement.
Thus,many cultural differences exist in family structures and values.In some cultures,the family is the center of life and the main frame of reference for decisions.In other cultures,the individuals,not the family,is primary.In some cultures,the family's reputation and honor depend on each person's actions; in other cultures,individuals can act without permanently affecting the family life.Some cultures value old people,while other cultures look down on them.
(Adapted from R.L.Oxford & R.C.Scarcella,"A Few Family Structures and Values Around the Globe")
OutlineSupporting details
(71)IntroductionA to family structureFamily structure is of great (72)importance/significanceA in different cultures.
Children raised in a family will gradually learn how to (73)behaveA in a way which is acceptable in their culture or setting.
'Many cultural differences (74)arise/result/come/originateA from family structures.
Examples of
Asian families
Traditional Asians (75)center/centreA their lives around family.Not only the individual but the family is to (76)blameA for any wrongdoings.
O In China,parents'sacrific es will probably (77)payoff when children grow up.Children will also provide for the elders.
O In Vietnam,it's not from the personal desires but from family considerations that decisions or actions are done.
In Japan,children are (78)unwilling/reluctant/afraidA to share their emotions with father,thus making communication difficult.
Examples of families in the USA Americans don't lay much emphasis on family values.(79)Instead/HoweverA personal achievement is considered more important.
ConclusionFamily structures and values (80)vary/differA     in different cultures.
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