6.A Faithful Father
My husband,kissed me goodbye,stroked,the baby's cheek and then rushed out of the door,into his busy day.With the cold of the morning fading,I fed my baby and it fell fast asleep.Usually I would place it in bed and quickly have the house somewhat in (36)C,
This morning,however,I stayed seated,just (37)A,with the baby in my arms,The thoughts ran into (38)D of the mornings with my husband,a father rushing out of the door to meet the obligations of life.It was only a small jump to thoughts of my own (39)D
My mother passed away when I was ten,and as I looked (40)CI could see how much of a family man my dad was.He went to work every morning and(41)B to his family every evening.He (42)A food,clothing,warmth,and protection.He was a faithful father.
Setting the baby down,I dialed the (43)D number.I had just realized the (44)B of the ordinary-the daily life going on around us that we often took for granted,and that it needed to be (45)A
"Hi,Dad."I said,(46)C back tears.
"Hey,Bud-How are you?"(47)D was in his voice.:
"Fine,Fm just calling to say.,thank you."I got it out before my throat (48)D too much for me to speak.
"What for?"
-For getting up and going to work every morning of ray life.Now that I have my'own (49)A and I see my husband doing the same,I just wanted to thank you for being (50)B"
There was (51)C for a moment as my dad composed himself,and with a small.(52)A in his voice he said,"You're welcome,Bud."
I don't remember much of the rest of the call,(53)B that moment of revelation (显露) about my father,I will never forget.There are those who are known for their heroic (54)B,and also
those who are known for their fortunes and fame,but it is the(55)Ceveryday fathers who are the true heroes.I'm thankful that my father was one of them.
My husband,kissed me goodbye,stroked,the baby's cheek and then rushed out of the door,into his busy day.With the cold of the morning fading,I fed my baby and it fell fast asleep.Usually I would place it in bed and quickly have the house somewhat in (36)C,
This morning,however,I stayed seated,just (37)A,with the baby in my arms,The thoughts ran into (38)D of the mornings with my husband,a father rushing out of the door to meet the obligations of life.It was only a small jump to thoughts of my own (39)D
My mother passed away when I was ten,and as I looked (40)CI could see how much of a family man my dad was.He went to work every morning and(41)B to his family every evening.He (42)A food,clothing,warmth,and protection.He was a faithful father.
Setting the baby down,I dialed the (43)D number.I had just realized the (44)B of the ordinary-the daily life going on around us that we often took for granted,and that it needed to be (45)A
"Hi,Dad."I said,(46)C back tears.
"Hey,Bud-How are you?"(47)D was in his voice.:
"Fine,Fm just calling to say.,thank you."I got it out before my throat (48)D too much for me to speak.
"What for?"
-For getting up and going to work every morning of ray life.Now that I have my'own (49)A and I see my husband doing the same,I just wanted to thank you for being (50)B"
There was (51)C for a moment as my dad composed himself,and with a small.(52)A in his voice he said,"You're welcome,Bud."
I don't remember much of the rest of the call,(53)B that moment of revelation (显露) about my father,I will never forget.There are those who are known for their heroic (54)B,and also
those who are known for their fortunes and fame,but it is the(55)Ceveryday fathers who are the true heroes.I'm thankful that my father was one of them.
36.A,use | B.line | C.order | D.fashion |
37.A.thinking | B.dreaming | C.imagining | D.praying |
38.A.conversations | B.struggles | C.incidents | D.memories |
39.A.baby | B.husband | C.mother | D.father |
40.A.out | B.away | C.back | D.around |
41.A.moved | B.returned | C.escaped | D.walked |
42.A.provided | B.collected | C.sought | D.bought |
43.A.popular | B.relative | C.regular | D.familiar |
44.A.difference | B.significance | C.balance | D.absence |
45.A.recognized | B.arranged | C.reduced | D.achieved |
46.A.sending | B.pushing | C.holding | D.putting |
47.A.Sympathy | B.Stress | C.Doubt | D.Concern |
48.A.cleared | B.hurt | C ached | D.tightened |
49.A.child | B.duty | C.plan | D.career |
50.A.inspiring | B.faithful | C.considerate | D.admirable |
51.A.peace | B.calm | C.silence | D.rest |
52.A.tremble | B.hesitation | C.passion | D.sigh |
53.A.and | B.but | C.or | D.nor |
54.A.ideas | B.deeds | C.remarks | D.words |
55.A.outstanding | B.patient | C.ordinary | D.honest. |
3.Appeal to Emotion(情感)
My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.
It was a (16)A day when my baby cousins moved away.My cousins were a fundamental part of my life; (17)C they were not with me,they were on my mind.They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood,(18)B games,adventures and silliness,but they also helped(19)Cme from an at-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.
My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen.They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was(20)Ato have our family,especially a baby girl,so close to us.Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters,but I knew the one that(21)D between us was the strongest.As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences,I realized my great(22)D upon her.I noticed that she'd(23)C some of my unpleasant actions,(24)Bwith her mother after I had done the same.Yasmeen made me realize what being a good(25)D really was.
When Maya was born,Yasmeen had a hard time(26)B.She was jealous(妒忌)of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister,so I did my best to keep her company when she might have not been(27)A.Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy,she was able to(28)D Maya's presence,like we all did.I tried to take advantage of our times together,doing my best to(29)Cmy schedule for my two favorite people.
My(30)Cwith Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people.I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya(31)A,but"the babies"have had an even greater influence on my own life.They have shown me how to be a parent,a sister,a child,and most importantly,a friend.Our(32)Bhas made me a better person-a more patient person,with the ability to(33)Bendless questions and spilled(洒)juice; an(34)D person,able to have fun and be happy with others; a role model,(35)A the babies ideas about right and wrong,and a compassionate person,able to forgive and love.
My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.
It was a (16)A day when my baby cousins moved away.My cousins were a fundamental part of my life; (17)C they were not with me,they were on my mind.They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood,(18)B games,adventures and silliness,but they also helped(19)Cme from an at-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.
My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen.They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was(20)Ato have our family,especially a baby girl,so close to us.Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters,but I knew the one that(21)D between us was the strongest.As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences,I realized my great(22)D upon her.I noticed that she'd(23)C some of my unpleasant actions,(24)Bwith her mother after I had done the same.Yasmeen made me realize what being a good(25)D really was.
When Maya was born,Yasmeen had a hard time(26)B.She was jealous(妒忌)of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister,so I did my best to keep her company when she might have not been(27)A.Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy,she was able to(28)D Maya's presence,like we all did.I tried to take advantage of our times together,doing my best to(29)Cmy schedule for my two favorite people.
My(30)Cwith Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people.I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya(31)A,but"the babies"have had an even greater influence on my own life.They have shown me how to be a parent,a sister,a child,and most importantly,a friend.Our(32)Bhas made me a better person-a more patient person,with the ability to(33)Bendless questions and spilled(洒)juice; an(34)D person,able to have fun and be happy with others; a role model,(35)A the babies ideas about right and wrong,and a compassionate person,able to forgive and love.
16.A.sad | B.busy | C.fine | D.relaxing |
17.A.until | B.before | C.when | D.unless |
18.A.against | B.through | C.besides | D.for |
19.A.lead | B.challenge | C.mature | D.encourage |
20.A.overjoyed | B.embarrassed | C.surprised | D.afraid |
21.A.ended | B.started | C.survived | D.developed |
22.A.pressure | B.dependence | C.mercy | D.influence |
23.A.doubt | B.regret | C.copy | D.guide |
24.A.debating | B.arguing | C.negotiating | D.checking |
25.A.leader | B.partner | C.friend | D.example |
26.A.sharing | B.adjusting | C.recognizing | D.struggling |
27.A.noticed | B.admired | C.comforted | D.protected |
28.A.ignore | B.mind | C.sense | D.enjoy |
29.A.affect | B.accept | C.free | D.ruin |
30.A.instruction | B.experiment | C.experience | D.interview |
31.A.grow | B.succeed | C.think | D.behave |
32.A.meeting | B.relationship | C.responsibility | D.respect |
33.A.review | B.tolerate | C.repeat | D.avoid |
34.A.honest | B.independent | C.aggressive | D.enthusiastic |
35.A.showing | B.writing | C.awarding | D.permitting. |
19.When 16-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage to perform at Harlem's Apollo Theater in 1934,she had no idea that her life was about to change.Her childhood had been(50)B.After the death of her parents,Fitzgerald had been placed in a boarding school.(51)D,the teachers at the school mistreated her,so she ran away.Homeless and orphaned,Fitzgerald was trying her best to (52)Aon the streets of New York City when she won a contest to perform during an amateur night at the Apollo.She had (53)C planned to dance,but at the last second,she decided to sing her mother's favorite song instead.Her performance earned her (54)B from several well-known musicians.Ella Fitzgerald went on to become a (55)Djazz singer.
During a musical career that spanned six decades,Fitzgerald (56)Amore than 200albums.She won 13Grammy Awards,the last of which she received in 1990.She worked with some of the greatest American singers of the twentieth century,including Frank Sinatra,Louis Armstrong,Count Basie,and Dizzy Gillespie.Her talent and charm (57)Ba wide range of listeners around the world.The worldwide (58)Bof Ella Fitzgerald helped make jazz a more popular genre.
Until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s,the United States (59)AAfrican American citizens the same treatment that white citizens received.Fitzgerald's manager and her band (60)B to perform at places where discrimination(歧视) was practiced.They also decided not to perform unless they were paid the same amount as white singers and musicians.Ella's fight for (61)C received support from numerous celebrity admirers,including Marilyn Monroe.Fitzgerald never took her good fortune for granted.She gave money to charities and organizations that contributed to (62)A disadvantages children.For her many civic contributions,in 1992President George Bush awarded her the Presidential Medal of Honor,one of the highest honors (63)Cto civilians.
In 1991,Fitzgerald gave her (64)Dperformance in New York's Carnegie Hall.Although Ella Fitzgerald died in 1996,the American"First Lady of Song"continues to live in the hearts and ears of music lovers worldwide.
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During a musical career that spanned six decades,Fitzgerald (56)Amore than 200albums.She won 13Grammy Awards,the last of which she received in 1990.She worked with some of the greatest American singers of the twentieth century,including Frank Sinatra,Louis Armstrong,Count Basie,and Dizzy Gillespie.Her talent and charm (57)Ba wide range of listeners around the world.The worldwide (58)Bof Ella Fitzgerald helped make jazz a more popular genre.
Until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s,the United States (59)AAfrican American citizens the same treatment that white citizens received.Fitzgerald's manager and her band (60)B to perform at places where discrimination(歧视) was practiced.They also decided not to perform unless they were paid the same amount as white singers and musicians.Ella's fight for (61)C received support from numerous celebrity admirers,including Marilyn Monroe.Fitzgerald never took her good fortune for granted.She gave money to charities and organizations that contributed to (62)A disadvantages children.For her many civic contributions,in 1992President George Bush awarded her the Presidential Medal of Honor,one of the highest honors (63)Cto civilians.
In 1991,Fitzgerald gave her (64)Dperformance in New York's Carnegie Hall.Although Ella Fitzgerald died in 1996,the American"First Lady of Song"continues to live in the hearts and ears of music lovers worldwide.
50.A.rich | B.rough | C.funny | D.happy |
51.A.Importantly | B.Unforgettably | C.Naturally | D.Unfortunately |
52.A.survive | B.experience | C.learn | D.stand |
53.A.strangely | B.blindly | C.originally | D.probably |
54.A.jealousy | B.recognition | C.reputation | D.gratitude |
55.A.creative | B.dependent | C.undiscovered | D.distinguished |
56.A.released | B.sold | C.copied | D.showed |
57.A.compared with | B.appealed to | C.composed of | D.depended on |
58.A.celebration | B.admiration | C.relaxation | D.implication |
59.A.denied | B.supported | C.offered | D.hated |
60.A.decided | B.refused | C.started | D.afforded |
61.A.wealth | B.future | C.equality | D.agreement |
62.A.caring for | B.playing with | C.preferring to | D.picking up |
63.A.ignorant | B.inadequate | C.available | D.official |
64.A.best | B.vivid | C.open | D.final |