11.Communication with a Stranger Last weekend I sat on the bus talking with excitement and so ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends from college.As I took the window seat and wore headphones over ears,I almost didn't (16)B the elderly man sitting beside me.
Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world.(17)Athe elderly man asked me a question,a simple question (18)Dthe bus's Wi-Fi connection,which turned into a two-hour(19)C.In fact,it directly (20)Amy personal life.
We talked a lot about my dreams,my fears and my life.I (21)Bmore with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months.Maybe it had something to do with me just being (22)Dto let anyone I know close to me.I was (23)Cthat the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me,but also just as willing to (24)A me to my greatest abilities.He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful (25)B at times.Instead of politely (26)Dhis head when I mentioned my major,he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology,but not the one I was studying.He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied psychology and that he fully understood my (27)C for the failure.
This elderly man made me (28)Dthe plans that I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement.He helped me realize that my neatly (29)B plan for the next five years of my life wasn't all that neat,but actually complex and filled with (30)A.Most of all,he helped me (31)Dthe complex,not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown.I(32)Ca lot from talking with the elderly stranger.
A few days later,he emailed me,saying,"I think you're (33)B for great things no matter what you decide to do."The email was filled with words of (34)A.In a few hours a stranger showed me a sense of kindness that made me realize that life is sometimes(35)C but it is going to be okay.
Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world.(17)Athe elderly man asked me a question,a simple question (18)Dthe bus's Wi-Fi connection,which turned into a two-hour(19)C.In fact,it directly (20)Amy personal life.
We talked a lot about my dreams,my fears and my life.I (21)Bmore with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months.Maybe it had something to do with me just being (22)Dto let anyone I know close to me.I was (23)Cthat the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me,but also just as willing to (24)A me to my greatest abilities.He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful (25)B at times.Instead of politely (26)Dhis head when I mentioned my major,he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology,but not the one I was studying.He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied psychology and that he fully understood my (27)C for the failure.
This elderly man made me (28)Dthe plans that I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement.He helped me realize that my neatly (29)B plan for the next five years of my life wasn't all that neat,but actually complex and filled with (30)A.Most of all,he helped me (31)Dthe complex,not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown.I(32)Ca lot from talking with the elderly stranger.
A few days later,he emailed me,saying,"I think you're (33)B for great things no matter what you decide to do."The email was filled with words of (34)A.In a few hours a stranger showed me a sense of kindness that made me realize that life is sometimes(35)C but it is going to be okay.
16.A.check | B.notice | C.excuse | D.believe |
17.A.Then | B.Instead | C.Again | D.Also |
18.A.through | B.with | C.during | D.about |
19.A.introduction | B.explanation | C.conversation | D.competition |
20.A.affected | B.controlled | C.interrupted | D.created |
21.A.searched | B.shared | C.demanded | D.reviewed |
22.A.sorry | B.curious | C.anxious | D.afraid |
23.A.puzzled | B.bothered | C.amazed | D.disappointed |
24.A.push | B.invite | C.treat | D.admit |
25.A.choices | B.suggestions | C.decisions | D.efforts |
26.A.raising | B.dropping | C.turning | D.nodding |
27.A.regret | B.change | C.fear | D.desire |
28.A.prepare | B.develop | C.approve | D.question |
29.A.replaced | B.organized | C.discussed | D.predicted |
30.A.uncertainty | B.danger | C.responsibility | D.conflict |
31.A.identify | B.ignore | C.seize | D.accept |
32.A.suffered | B.increased | C.benefited | D.experienced |
33.A.leaving | B.heading | C.watching | D.caring |
34.A.encouragement | B.protection | C.admiration | D.description |
35.A.stable | B.normal | C.painful | D.serious |
10.I believe in my mother.My (41)Abegan when I was just a kid.I dreamed of becoming a doctor.
My mother was a domestic(佣人).Through her work,she observed that (42)A people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television.She (43)C that my brother and I could only watch two TV programs during the week.We had to read two books every week and (44)B our written book reports to her.She would mark them up with check marks.Years later we(45)C her marks were a trick.My mother was illiterate(文盲).
When I entered high school I was an A-student.But I wanted the fancy(46)A.I wanted to hang(47)B with the guys.I went from being an A-student to a B-student to a C-student.One night my mother came home from work and I (48)B about not having an Italian shirt.She said,"I'll give you all the money I (49)D this week,and you can buy the family food and(50)C the bills.With the money left,you can have all you want."
I was very (51)B with that arrangement but once I allocated(分配) money,there was(52)B left.I realized my mother was a financial (53)D to be able to keep a roof over our heads.I also realized that immediate (54)C wasn't going to get me anywhere.
I went back to my (55)C and became an A-student again,and eventually I(56)D my dream and I became a (57)D.
My mother is a woman with(58)A education who used her position as a parent to(59)Cthe lives of us.There is no job more(60)D than parenting.This is what I believe.
My mother was a domestic(佣人).Through her work,she observed that (42)A people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television.She (43)C that my brother and I could only watch two TV programs during the week.We had to read two books every week and (44)B our written book reports to her.She would mark them up with check marks.Years later we(45)C her marks were a trick.My mother was illiterate(文盲).
When I entered high school I was an A-student.But I wanted the fancy(46)A.I wanted to hang(47)B with the guys.I went from being an A-student to a B-student to a C-student.One night my mother came home from work and I (48)B about not having an Italian shirt.She said,"I'll give you all the money I (49)D this week,and you can buy the family food and(50)C the bills.With the money left,you can have all you want."
I was very (51)B with that arrangement but once I allocated(分配) money,there was(52)B left.I realized my mother was a financial (53)D to be able to keep a roof over our heads.I also realized that immediate (54)C wasn't going to get me anywhere.
I went back to my (55)C and became an A-student again,and eventually I(56)D my dream and I became a (57)D.
My mother is a woman with(58)A education who used her position as a parent to(59)Cthe lives of us.There is no job more(60)D than parenting.This is what I believe.
41.A.belief | B.education | C.work | D.promise |
42.A.successful | B.reliable | C.easy-going | D.lazy |
43.A.supported | B.applied | C.announced | D.benefited |
44.A.read | B.present | C.teach | D.explain |
45.A.recognized | B.pretended | C.realized | D.arranged |
46.A.clothes | B.cookies | C.gifts | D.pictures |
47.A.in | B.out | C.off | D.over |
48.A.worried | B.complained | C.thought | D.cared |
49.A.find | B.borrow | C.owe | D.make |
50.A.spend | B.cost | C.pay | D.take |
51.A.angry | B.pleased | C.disappointed | D.bored |
52.A.anything | B.nothing | C.something | D.none |
53.A.minister | B.worker | C.expert | D.genius |
54.A.chance | B.ability | C.satisfaction | D.explanation |
55.A.home | B.hometown | C.studies | D.country |
56.A.broke | B.forgot | C.tried | D.fulfilled |
57.A.teacher | B.businessman | C.engineer | D.doctor |
58.A.little | B.small | C.high | D.much |
59.A.judge | B.discover | C.change | D.settle |
60.A.interesting | B.anxious | C.annoying | D.important |
7.
21.Of all these four books,which hardback edition costs most?C
A.And the Truth Shall Be Told.
B.Generations of Betrayal.
C.The Tale of Tumeleng.
D.The Alphabet of Love.
22.What can you find in the book by NSLeumas?B
A.The author's hidden research.
B.The author's unique opinions.
C.The author's important speeches.
D.The author's personal experiences.
23.Whose book deals with family educational matters?D
A.Mia de Laire's.
B.NSLeumas'.
C.Ms.Ryke Leigh Douglas'.
D.Natalie Wood's.
24.What do Book 1and Book 3 have in common?A
A.You can read nice stories in them.
B.They're both intended for children.
C.You can download e-books of them.
D.They're available on the same website.
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1 | Hardback|Paperback ﹩26.88|﹩15.77 | And the Truth Shall Be Told Mia de Laire www.authorhouse.com The author Mia de Laire writes an interesting tale of a young woman's coming-of-age in the 1950s.Centered on the life of Lara Laughton,the tale follows her experiences in love,heartbreak and self-discovery. |
2 | Hardback|Paperback|E-book ﹩35.77|﹩25.77|﹩3.99 | Generations of Betrayal: Lies,lies,and more lies NSLeumas www.trafford.com An edition of hidden research and truths from authoritative sources tied together with commentary from author NSLeumas,exposing certain personal beliefs as the lies they truly are.His point of view is independent of a great many authors'opinions and freedom of speech backs his ability to so present his points. |
3 | Hardback|Paperback|E-book ﹩41.99|﹩31.99|﹩3.99 | The Tale of Tumeleng Ms.Ryke Leigh Douglas www.xlibris.com After waiting two years,elephants Ayanna and Jabari proudly introduce their newborn daughter Tumeleng to their friends.But Tumeleng's very curious nature could lead her into dangerous situations.Will she learn to take her parents'warnings seriously?Find out! |
4 | Hardback|Paperback ﹩26.99|﹩19.99 | The Alphabet of Love Natalie Wood www.authorhouse.com The Alphabet of Love is a book stressing the importance of positive acknowledgement of children through the eyes of an adult-whether it is the parent,grandparent or friend; a double-edged resource for affective learning. |
A.And the Truth Shall Be Told.
B.Generations of Betrayal.
C.The Tale of Tumeleng.
D.The Alphabet of Love.
22.What can you find in the book by NSLeumas?B
A.The author's hidden research.
B.The author's unique opinions.
C.The author's important speeches.
D.The author's personal experiences.
23.Whose book deals with family educational matters?D
A.Mia de Laire's.
B.NSLeumas'.
C.Ms.Ryke Leigh Douglas'.
D.Natalie Wood's.
24.What do Book 1and Book 3 have in common?A
A.You can read nice stories in them.
B.They're both intended for children.
C.You can download e-books of them.
D.They're available on the same website.