5.About a couple of years ago,10people were brought together from across the country,by a common gift-their ability to sing.That important (38)A has grown into a volunteer organization that has (39)C over﹩16,000to charities(慈善团体) in their own neighborhood.
Most of us had (40)C met.We were brought together by a young woman who had an opportunity to produce a Christmas (41)B for a local theater group,but she needed ten people who loved to (42)B,had the talent for performing,and were (43)A to put hundreds of hours to practice to make it work.
The show won great (44)C,and through our time together,we became a family,
(45)B than we ever could have imagined,so we (46)D those wonderful moments every year.The previous meeting place,however,couldn't be available (使用) to us,so we were forced to (47)D ourselves to find a place to (48)B again.
The process of organization turned into a group called One Acchord Performance Company,a non-profit company(49)A entirely by volunteers.One Acchord now produces a (50)C Christmas show that is(51)B by the entire community.Our numbers have grown and our audience continue to grow as more people come to(52)D what we are doing,which enables us to(53)A more and contribute more.In addition,some members of the audience tell us that it wouldn't be Christmas without(54)D the One Acchord show.
It has (55)C to be a win-win-win for all of us,for our community,and those in need.And all because God brought together a group of (56)C to whom he had given the gift of music.Now they(57)A their gift freely.
Most of us had (40)C met.We were brought together by a young woman who had an opportunity to produce a Christmas (41)B for a local theater group,but she needed ten people who loved to (42)B,had the talent for performing,and were (43)A to put hundreds of hours to practice to make it work.
The show won great (44)C,and through our time together,we became a family,
(45)B than we ever could have imagined,so we (46)D those wonderful moments every year.The previous meeting place,however,couldn't be available (使用) to us,so we were forced to (47)D ourselves to find a place to (48)B again.
The process of organization turned into a group called One Acchord Performance Company,a non-profit company(49)A entirely by volunteers.One Acchord now produces a (50)C Christmas show that is(51)B by the entire community.Our numbers have grown and our audience continue to grow as more people come to(52)D what we are doing,which enables us to(53)A more and contribute more.In addition,some members of the audience tell us that it wouldn't be Christmas without(54)D the One Acchord show.
It has (55)C to be a win-win-win for all of us,for our community,and those in need.And all because God brought together a group of (56)C to whom he had given the gift of music.Now they(57)A their gift freely.
38.A.meeting | B.club | C.date | D.interview |
39.A.introduced | B.left | C.lent | D.contributed |
40.A.often | B.regularly | C.never | D.even |
41.A.gift | B.show | C.song | D.tree |
42.A.travel | B.sing | C.dance | D.host |
43.A.willing | B.anxious | C.careful | D.foolish |
44.A.trust | B.support | C.popularity | D.confidence |
45.A.richer | B.closer | C.healthier | D.worse |
46.A.ignored | B.remembered | C.missed | D.recreated |
47.A.hide | B.think | C.behave | D.organize |
48.A.visit | B.perform | C.live | D.decorate |
49.A.managed | B.bought | C.blamed | D.praised |
50.A.weekly | B.monthly | C.yearly | D.daily |
51.A.broadcast | B.welcomed | C.rejected | D.judged |
52.A.suspect | B.oppose | C.believe | D.understand |
53.A.raise | B.earn | C.save | D.waste |
54.A.guiding | B.listening | C.observing | D.enjoying |
55.A.worked out | B.broken out | C.turned out | D.come out |
56.A.friends | B.relatives | C.strangers | D.classmates |
57.A.give away | B.take away | C.throw away | D.put away |
4.A man and his girlfriend were married.All of their friends and family came to partake in the festivities and celebrations.In the ceremony,everyone could tell the couple's(31)Dfor each other was true.
A few months later,the wife came to the husband with a(32)B,"I read in a magazine a while ago,about how we can(33)Aour marriage,"she offered."Each of us will write a list of the things that we find a bit(34)A with the other person.Then,we can talk about how we can fix them together and make our lives(35)B."
The husband(36)B.So each of them went to a(37)B room and thought of the things that annoyed (使生气) them about the other.Then they thought about this question and wrote down what they(38)A.
The next morning,they decided that they would(39)Ctheir lists.
"I'll start,"offered the wife.She took out her list.It had many items on it,(40)Dto fill three pages.In fact,as she started reading the list of the little annoyances,she noticed that(41)Bwas starting to appear on her husband's face.
"What's wrong?"she asked."Nothing,"the husband replied,"(42)D reading your list."
The wife continued to read(43)Ashe had read all three pages to her husband.
"Now,you read your list and then we'll talk about the things on both of our lists,"she said(44)B.
Quietly the husband stated,"I don't have anything on my list.I think you are(45)Cthe way that you are.You are lovely and wonderful and I wouldn't want to try and(46)A anything about you."
The wife,(47)B by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his(48)Aof her,turned her head and wept.
In life,there is enough time when we are disappointed,(49)Cand annoyed.We don't really have to go looking for them.We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty,light and promise.Why(50)C time looking for the bad,disappointing or annoying when we can see the wonderful things before us?
A few months later,the wife came to the husband with a(32)B,"I read in a magazine a while ago,about how we can(33)Aour marriage,"she offered."Each of us will write a list of the things that we find a bit(34)A with the other person.Then,we can talk about how we can fix them together and make our lives(35)B."
The husband(36)B.So each of them went to a(37)B room and thought of the things that annoyed (使生气) them about the other.Then they thought about this question and wrote down what they(38)A.
The next morning,they decided that they would(39)Ctheir lists.
"I'll start,"offered the wife.She took out her list.It had many items on it,(40)Dto fill three pages.In fact,as she started reading the list of the little annoyances,she noticed that(41)Bwas starting to appear on her husband's face.
"What's wrong?"she asked."Nothing,"the husband replied,"(42)D reading your list."
The wife continued to read(43)Ashe had read all three pages to her husband.
"Now,you read your list and then we'll talk about the things on both of our lists,"she said(44)B.
Quietly the husband stated,"I don't have anything on my list.I think you are(45)Cthe way that you are.You are lovely and wonderful and I wouldn't want to try and(46)A anything about you."
The wife,(47)B by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his(48)Aof her,turned her head and wept.
In life,there is enough time when we are disappointed,(49)Cand annoyed.We don't really have to go looking for them.We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty,light and promise.Why(50)C time looking for the bad,disappointing or annoying when we can see the wonderful things before us?
31.A.information | B.marriage | C.honesty | D.love |
32.A.question | B.problem | C.suggestion | D.doubt |
33.A.strengthen | B.complete | C.destroy | D.explore |
34.A.annoying | B.relaxing | C.amusing | D.amazing |
35.A.farther | B.happier | C.longer | D.richer |
36.A.argued | B.agreed | C.worried | D.refused |
37.A.small | B.separate | C.quiet | D.comfortable |
38.A.came up with | B.dreamed of | C.took part in | D.made use of |
39.A.carry out | B.answer for | C.go over | D.look for |
40.A.familiar | B.equal | C.fancy | D.enough |
41.A.anger | B.sadness | C.happiness | D.smiles |
42.A.delay | B.stop | C.appreciate | D.keep |
43.A.until | B.before | C.unless | D.after |
44.A.cautiously | B.happily | C.painfully | D.personally |
45.A.wrong | B.honest | C.perfect | D.hopeful |
46.A.change | B.tell | C.discuss | D.express |
47.A.encouraged | B.touched | C.supported | D.solved |
48.A.acceptance | B.understanding | C.forgiveness | D.protection |
49.A.satisfied | B.excited | C.depressed | D.surprised |
50.A.save | B.devote | C.waste | D.kill |
3.In a class I teach adults,I recently did something"unpardonable (不可饶恕的)"I gave the class homework!The (41)C was to"go to someone you love within the next week and tell them you love them".It has to be someone you have never said those words to before or at least haven't (42)A those words with for a long time.
Now that doesn't sound like a very (43)D assignment until you realize that most of the men were over 35and were (44)B in the generation of men that were taught that (45)C emotion is not macho (阳刚的).Showing feelings or crying was just not done.So this was a very (46)D assignment for them.
At the beginning of our next class,I asked if someone wanted to share(47)A happened when they told someone the loved them I (48)B expected one of the women to(49)C,as was usually the case,but on this evening one of the men raised his hand first.He appeared quite(50)B and a bit shaken.
As he (51)C out of his chair (all 6feet and 2inches of him),he began by saying,"Dennis,I was quite (52)D with you last week when you gave us this assignment.I didn't feel that I had(53)A to say those words to.But as I began driving home,my(54)B started talking to me It was telling me that I knew (55)C who I needed to say I love you too."
"You see,five years ago,my father and I had a severe(56)D and really never solve it since that time.We(57)A seeing each other(58)C we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings.(59)B even then,we hardly spoke to each other."
"So last Tuesday by the time I got home,I had(60)D myself was going to tell my father I love him.
Now that doesn't sound like a very (43)D assignment until you realize that most of the men were over 35and were (44)B in the generation of men that were taught that (45)C emotion is not macho (阳刚的).Showing feelings or crying was just not done.So this was a very (46)D assignment for them.
At the beginning of our next class,I asked if someone wanted to share(47)A happened when they told someone the loved them I (48)B expected one of the women to(49)C,as was usually the case,but on this evening one of the men raised his hand first.He appeared quite(50)B and a bit shaken.
As he (51)C out of his chair (all 6feet and 2inches of him),he began by saying,"Dennis,I was quite (52)D with you last week when you gave us this assignment.I didn't feel that I had(53)A to say those words to.But as I began driving home,my(54)B started talking to me It was telling me that I knew (55)C who I needed to say I love you too."
"You see,five years ago,my father and I had a severe(56)D and really never solve it since that time.We(57)A seeing each other(58)C we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings.(59)B even then,we hardly spoke to each other."
"So last Tuesday by the time I got home,I had(60)D myself was going to tell my father I love him.
41.A.1esson | B.project | C.assignment | D.activity |
42.A.shared | B.explained | C.reminded | D.imagined |
43.A.easy | B.serious | C.curious | D.difficult |
44.A.carried | B.raised | C.encouraged | D.taught |
45.A.valuing | B.exchanging | C.expressing | D.getting |
46.A.boring | B.amazing | C.interesting | D.demanding |
47.A.what | B.that | C.which | D.as |
48.A.freely | B.fully | C.slowly | D.aimlessly |
49.A.attempt | B organize | C.volunteer | D.manage |
50.A.afraid | B.moved | C confused | D.delighted |
51.A.jumped | B.stepped | C.unfolded | D.walked |
52.A.satisfied | B.pleased | C.familiar | D.angry |
53.A.anyone | B.someone | C.anything | D.something |
54.A.hear | B.senses | C.patience | D honors |
55.A.naturally | B.possibly | C.exactly | D curiously |
56.A.discouragement | B.warning | C.disappointment | D.disagreement |
57.A.avoided | B.stopped | C started | D.continued |
58.A.once | B.since | C.unless | D.if |
59.A.And | B.But | C.Thus | D.Meanwhile |
60.A.puzzled | B enjoyed | C.controlled | D.convinced |
2.A noted American psychologist once remarked that childhood is a magical period in one's life.Indeed it is,for during (21)C one experiences a step-by-step transformation not only in (22)Bcapacity,but also in physical and verbal skills.Each step (23)D an increase in the difficulty of a child's conceptual and learning abilities.During the (24)A stages of childhood,from infancy(婴儿期) to about five,the child learns (25)B skills including using the toilet,bathing and dressing himself (26)B.At this stage,he also learns to be very observant,curious,imaginative and (27)C.His ability to remember things also(28)Aat this stage.He remembers details that an adult may have difficulty in remembering.(29)D,he learns elementary skills in problem-solving.At school,particular in(30)Bclasses,the child is especially creative.(31)Ba piece of paper and some colored pencils,he draws a variety of (32)Dfrom his surroundings as well as from his family circle.It is not (33)Ato see a child draw a monster to represent an abusive father,and a(n) (34)C to represent a loving and caring mother.
As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the(35)Byears,the child learns the (36)Cof human relations and socialization by interacting with his (37)D-his friends and schoolmates.He also learns to(38)Bwith new life situations,including dates and part-time work.Given a tight schedule of schoolwork,the child learns to (39)Chis own schedules of work and play; the more(40)A and less serious ones manage to take time out of their busy schedules of assignments,reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment.
As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the(35)Byears,the child learns the (36)Cof human relations and socialization by interacting with his (37)D-his friends and schoolmates.He also learns to(38)Bwith new life situations,including dates and part-time work.Given a tight schedule of schoolwork,the child learns to (39)Chis own schedules of work and play; the more(40)A and less serious ones manage to take time out of their busy schedules of assignments,reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment.
21.A.adolescence | B.adulthood | C.childhood | D.infancy |
22.A.spiritual | B.mental | C.practical | D.magical |
23.A.signs | B.presents | C.prevents | D.signals |
24.A.early | B.secure | C.pure | D.late |
25.A.difficult | B.simple | C.useful | D.helpful |
26.A.willingly | B.independently | C.confidently | D.excitedly |
27.A.acute | B.smart | C.creative | D.innocent |
28.A.develops | B.increases | C.reduces | D.strengthens |
29.A.Undoubtedly | B.Otherwise | C.Unexpectedly | D.Gradually |
30.A.music | B.art | C.chemistry | D.biology |
31.A.Sent | B.Given | C.Drafted | D.Shown |
32.A.pictures | B.buildings | C.reflections | D.images |
33.A.surprising | B.exciting | C.thrilling | D.miserable |
34.A.beauty | B.actress | C.angel | D.witches |
35.A.infancy | B.teenage | C.adulthood | D.aged |
36.A.competence | B.commitment | C.complexity | D.competition |
37.A.teachers | B.relatives | C.parents | D.peers |
38.A.agree | B.experiment | C.withdraw | D.concern |
39.A.assume | B.accumulate | C.prepare | D.delete |
40.A.practical | B.cautious | C.enthusiastic | D.stubborn |
1.Last spring,I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program.In my application letter,I was careful to (41)B how much I wanted to see France; evidently,my excitement really came through in my words.Once I (42)B that I was going,all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and (43)D friends.While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was (44)C,nothing about my term in France was what I (45)A.
The moment I arrived in Paris,I was (46)C by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.My entire experience was joyous and exciting (47)A I received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人); there had been a death in my host parents'extended family.They had to travel outside France for several weeks.That afternoon,I had to (48)Aout of one family's house and into another.The exchange coordinator told me I'd have a (49)C this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker.To avoid the temptation(诱惑) to (50)C my native language,I asked not to be (51)D with an English-speaking roommate.When I got to my new room,I (52)B myself to my new roommate Paolo,a Brazilian(巴西人),the same age as I,whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs!In just a few hours,we knew we'd be good friends for the rest of the (53)A.
I left France with many (54)C,so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was,they are always (55)A to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class,weeknights on the town,and weekends (56)B France we enjoyed together.How terrific!People from quite different backgrounds (57)D up being so (58)C.The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn't just to respect the foreign people (59)B to respect all people,for your next best friend could be just a continent away.I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful (60)B.
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The moment I arrived in Paris,I was (46)C by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.My entire experience was joyous and exciting (47)A I received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人); there had been a death in my host parents'extended family.They had to travel outside France for several weeks.That afternoon,I had to (48)Aout of one family's house and into another.The exchange coordinator told me I'd have a (49)C this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker.To avoid the temptation(诱惑) to (50)C my native language,I asked not to be (51)D with an English-speaking roommate.When I got to my new room,I (52)B myself to my new roommate Paolo,a Brazilian(巴西人),the same age as I,whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs!In just a few hours,we knew we'd be good friends for the rest of the (53)A.
I left France with many (54)C,so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was,they are always (55)A to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class,weeknights on the town,and weekends (56)B France we enjoyed together.How terrific!People from quite different backgrounds (57)D up being so (58)C.The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn't just to respect the foreign people (59)B to respect all people,for your next best friend could be just a continent away.I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful (60)B.
41.A.discuss | B.express | C.announce | D.argue |
42.A.approved | B.knew | C.warned | D.denied (否认) |
43.A.stubborn | B.anxious | C.universal | D.interesting |
44.A.boring | B.upsetting | C.exciting | D.promising |
45.A.expected | B.liked | C.doubled | D.feared |
46.A.sponsored (资助) | B.witnessed | C.greeted | D.supported |
47.A.until | B.when | C.since | D.while |
48.A.move | B.travel | C.walk | D.rush |
49.A.housekeeper | B.leader | C.roommate | D.colleague |
50.A.learn | B.appreciate | C.speak | D.master |
51.A.combined | B.fitted | C.involved | D.placed |
52.A.added | B.introduced | C.devoted | D.adapted |
53.A.term | B.week | C.month | D.vacation |
54.A.presents | B.suitcases | C.stories | D.dreams |
55.A.surprised | B.disturbed | C.embarrassed | D.concerned |
56.A.analyzing | B.exploring | C.describing | D.investigating |
57.A.split | B.tore | C.turned | D.ended |
58.A.generous | B.independent | C.similar | D.distant |
59.A.and | B.but | C.or | D.so |
60.A.instructions | B.friendships | C.facts | D.data |