4.I have always been an independent person,but I have come to know that being independent does not mean refusing help.I may still be (41)A with asking for help,but I try to accept.Furthermore,I will even(42)B help and when my offers are refused,I am(43)D willing to walk away.And all these changes came from a disaster on an island.
Sometimes a person's independence is a (44)D of pride,daring,stubbornness and luck.I used to be too (45)C since I was little.I was once a traveler who never asked for (46)C,choosing instead to struggle with maps and signs until I found my way.
Then one day on the island of Koh Phangan,in Thailand,everything(47)C.I was swimming in the ocean with Sean,my fiancé,when he was(48)A by a box jellyfish(箱形水母).He (49)B within three minutes,25years old.Yet when onlookers and travelers asked if I wanted (50)A,stubborn pride and force of habit (51)B me accepting.But two young Israeli women stayed.(52)A my protest,they were with me even when the police tried to cover up the (53)D of Sean's death.It was listed as drunk drowning to avoid hurting the(54)D industry.The Israeli women (55)D have walked away.(56)C,without even telling me,they (57)A their schedule rather than leave me behind.
(58)B I didn't realize it at the time,I now believe I would not have (59)C the disaster without these great women.Actually,the person who needs help the most is usually the last person to ask for it.I have learned(60)B is better than refusing because it not only helps you walk out of trouble,but also helps you know the real meaning of life.
Sometimes a person's independence is a (44)D of pride,daring,stubbornness and luck.I used to be too (45)C since I was little.I was once a traveler who never asked for (46)C,choosing instead to struggle with maps and signs until I found my way.
Then one day on the island of Koh Phangan,in Thailand,everything(47)C.I was swimming in the ocean with Sean,my fiancé,when he was(48)A by a box jellyfish(箱形水母).He (49)B within three minutes,25years old.Yet when onlookers and travelers asked if I wanted (50)A,stubborn pride and force of habit (51)B me accepting.But two young Israeli women stayed.(52)A my protest,they were with me even when the police tried to cover up the (53)D of Sean's death.It was listed as drunk drowning to avoid hurting the(54)D industry.The Israeli women (55)D have walked away.(56)C,without even telling me,they (57)A their schedule rather than leave me behind.
(58)B I didn't realize it at the time,I now believe I would not have (59)C the disaster without these great women.Actually,the person who needs help the most is usually the last person to ask for it.I have learned(60)B is better than refusing because it not only helps you walk out of trouble,but also helps you know the real meaning of life.
41.A.struggling | B.dealing | C.confused | D.satisfied |
42.A.accept | B.offer | C.seek | D.desire |
43.A.occasionally | B.frequently | C.usually | D.seldom |
44.A.range | B.symbol | C.way | D.mix |
45.A.adventurous | B.brave | C.independent | D.creative |
46.A.money | B.equipment | C.directions | D.suggestions |
47.A.happened | B.messed | C.changed | D.disappeared |
48.A.attacked | B.caught | C.followed | D.impressed |
49.A.sunk | B.died | C.failed | D.recovered |
50.A.company | B.advice | C.comfort | D.evidence |
51.A.kept | B.prevented | C.denied | D.suggested |
52.A.In spite of | B.In case of | C.In terms of | D.As a result of |
53.A.proof | B.news | C.fact | D.cause |
54.A.medicine | B.entertainment | C.fishing | D.tourism |
55.A.must | B.need | C.should | D.could |
56.A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.Instead | D.Besides |
57.A.delayed | B.made | C.considered | D.threw |
58.A.When | B.While | C.Because | D.If |
59.A.avoided | B.experienced | C.survived | D.suffered |
60.A.refusing | B.accepting | C.giving | D.begging. |
3.The day before Christmas I pulled into a store parking lot and counted my money again.It wasn't much.I (41)Abeing poor,not having enough to(42)Bmy small children a few simple toys.As I was(43)CI noticed the Salvation Army(救世军) bell ringer at the(44)D.I felt bad again because I didn't feel I could(45)Aanything to give him.I started walking towards the entrance(46)Ctwo cars entered empty parking spaces in front of me.The first was a (47)D ,new Cadillac which became the(48)Bof me the moment I saw it."How (49)A,I thought,"would it be to have enough money to buy a car like that!"The second car,(50)B,was an ancient car more shabby than the one I was driving.
A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store(51)Bpast the bell ringer without a second(52)C.Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following (53)Dbehind her.Her clothes looked as(54)Aas her car,yet she stopped at the entrance and (55)Ca bill.In that second a(n)(56)Dtouched me,my envy and dislike (57)A me,and all the love and joy filled me.I fished a bill out of my own purse,(58)Dit in the Salvation Army kettle,and wished the (59)Ba"Merry Christmas!"
Now I felt I was a poor man but rich on the (60)C.After finding a few things for my kids,I drove home with my heart singing.
A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store(51)Bpast the bell ringer without a second(52)C.Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following (53)Dbehind her.Her clothes looked as(54)Aas her car,yet she stopped at the entrance and (55)Ca bill.In that second a(n)(56)Dtouched me,my envy and dislike (57)A me,and all the love and joy filled me.I fished a bill out of my own purse,(58)Dit in the Salvation Army kettle,and wished the (59)Ba"Merry Christmas!"
Now I felt I was a poor man but rich on the (60)C.After finding a few things for my kids,I drove home with my heart singing.
41.A.hated | B.permitted | C.escaped | D.regretted |
42.A.make | B.buy | C.award | D.lend |
43.A.pulling out | B.settling in | C.getting out | D.cutting in |
44.A.parking space | B.counter | C.parking lot | D.entrance |
45.A.spare | B.split | C.spend | D.save |
46.A.though | B.since | C.when | D.if |
47.A.sharp | B.dull | C.pure | D.shiny |
48.A.target | B.envy | C.item | D.bargain |
49.A.nice | B.precious | C.rare | D.expensive |
50.A.therefore | B.however | C.anyhow | D.besides |
51.A.merely | B.right | C.hopefully | D.seldom |
52.A.smile | B.nod | C.glance | D.wave |
53.A.firmly | B.bravely | C.casually | D.closely |
54.A.worn out | B.cast down | C.tired out | D.broken down |
55.A.paid | B.passed | C.donated | D.rejected |
56.A.equality | B.sympathy | C.approval | D.warmth |
57.A.left | B.visited | C.reached | D.missed |
58.A.took | B.handed | C.started | D.dropped |
59.A.salesman | B.bell ringer | C.woman | D.man driver |
60.A.wealth | B.luck | C.inside | D.outside. |
1.I'm sorry I'm late.The traffic was terrible.
_________.I've just arrived.( )
_________.I've just arrived.( )
A. | No problem | B. | It depends | ||
C. | It doesn't matter | D. | Don't mention it |
20.They,together with my brother,____ to drive to Tibet since last year.( )
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A. | are planning | B. | is planning | ||
C. | have been planning | D. | has been planning |