【题目】On Sunday I had my own Father's Day celebration. Suddenly I about my dad a lot. My dad is absolutely the man in the world. He would refuse to help anyone in trouble.

Every Thursday night, my dad would Shreveport, LA to a church there. I always drove the car for him.

this happened many times, I recall(回想起)one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport. That time on the ,my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人). He asked me to pull the car over and offer him a . Dad asked him his name and ad-dress, told him ours, and talked to him about all sorts of things.

At first the hitchhiker was hesitant (迟疑的),but he changed his as he could tell we were really listening to him. I did know that it was quite outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car.

We another forty-five minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was many difficulties in life. Dad told him to keep his head up and said that would become better for him soon. He reached into his pocket and the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill, leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself. The hitchhiker then became very

I was always told never to a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one. Dad always gave them money he did not have very much of his own.

From that I've earned a lot about my dad and . I've learned that if you come from a place with ,you will show a lot of kindness to people who are . Just one single kind act may someone's life.

【1】 A. learnt B. talked C. thought D. worried

【2】 A. kindest B. cleverest C. funniest D. bravest

【3】 A. sometimes B. never C. often D. ever

【4】 A. head for B. drive to C. come from D. stay in

【5】 A. Because B. So C. Unless D. Although

【6】 A. field B. way C. job D. side

【7】 A. dinner B. sign C. ride D. chance

【8】 A. attitude B. trip C. route D. plan

【9】 A. dark B. cold C. sunny D. windy

【10】 A. walked B. escaped C. drove D. flew

【11】 A. facing B. forgetting C. understanding D. causing

【12】 A. habits B. choices C. ideas D. things

【13】 A. returned B. handed C. paid D. charged

【14】 A. sad B. angry C. nervous D. grateful

【15】 A. look at B. laugh at C. listen to D. pick up

【16】 A. as soon as B. except that C. even if D. as if

【17】 A. business B. Life C. entertainment D. adventure

【18】 A. laughter B. success C. complaint D. love

【19】 A. suffering B, traveling C. playing D. studying

【20】 A. destroy B. change C. risk D. share

【题目】Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear. Children know this very well. Fred Epstein, in his book If I Make It to Five, tells a story he heard from one of his friends about Tom, a four-year-old boy with a cancer in his back bone. He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination.

Tom loved to pretend, and he particularly loved to play super-heroes. Dr. Epstein explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led.

The day before his third trip to the operating room, Tom was terribly afraid. " Maybe I could go as Superman " ,he whispered to his mom. Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while. She had a-voided buying the expensive costume (戏装),but finally she a-greed.

The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way. And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy, successfully made it through the operation.

The power of for imagination need not be reserved for children only. We all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible, to go through those things that seem impossible, and to achieve what we never believed we could. Just as Dr. Epstein puts it, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”

It doesn't mean that you should dress as a superhero for your next job interview. But, next time you are tested in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would take to overcome it. Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first. So, let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream.

【1】 What do we know about Tom?

A. He was seriously ill. B. He was a dishonest boy.

C. He was crazy about magic. D. He was Dr. Epstein's patient.

【2】 What can be inferred about Tom's mother?

A. She was a rich lady.

B. She refused Tom's request.

C. She wanted Tom to be a superhero.

D. She wanted to get Tom through the pain.

【3】 When Tom went for the third operation, he _________.

A. pretended to be painful B. acted like a superhero

C. appeared in poor spirits D. argued with his mother

【4】 In the last paragraph, you are advised _________.

A. to go through some difficult tests

B. to wake up from your wild dreams

C. to become a powerful person in your mind

D. to wear expensive clothes for job interviews

【5】 What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To tell us an interesting story.

B. To help us make right decisions.

C. To advise us to care about children.

D. To encourage us to use our imagination.

【题目】Dear Friend,

The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.

And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year " ,plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.

Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.

But am I good enough? I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.

Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能),and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.

The promise that paid off

The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability

You will complete at least one manuscript (手稿)suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.

I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.

Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.

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We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.

Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.

Sincerely,

Kristi Holl, Instructor

Institute of Children's Literature

【1】 From the first three paragraphs, we learn that _________.

A. children's books are usually bestsellers

B. publishers are making $3 billion each year

C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention

D. there is a growing need for writers of children's books

【2】 When finishing the course, you are promised to _________.

A. be a successful publisher

B. become a confident editor

C. finish one work for publication

D. get one story or article published

【3】 Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to _________.

A. prove she is a good instructor

B. promote the writing program

C. give her advice on course preparation

D. show she sold more stories than articles

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