The True Story of Treasure Island
It was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination.1，recent research has found the true story of this exciting work.
Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived2for many years in 1881 he returned to Scotland for a3. With him were his American wife Fanny and his son4.
Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long5over the hills. They had been6this for several days before the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse, Kept indoors by the heavy rain. Lloyd felt the days7. To keep the boy happy Robert asked the boy to do some8.
One morning, the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island. Robert9that the boy had drawn a large cross in the middle of10. “What’s that?” he asked “That’s the11treasure “said the boy Robert suddenly12something of an adventure story in the boy’s13While the rain was pouring, Robert sat down by the fire to write a story. He would make the14a twelve-year-old boy just like Lloyd. But who would he the pirate(海盗)?
Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the15of a wooden leg. Robert had always wanted to16such a man in a story17Long John Silver the pirate with a wooden leg, was18.
So thanks to a 19 .September in Scotland a friend with a wooden leg and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy we have one of the greatest20stories in the English language.

1.
1. A.
  However
2. B.
  Therefore
3. C.
  Besides
4. D.
  Finally
2.
1. A.
  alone
2. B.
  next door
3. C.
  at home
4. D.
  abroad
3.
1. A.
  meeting
2. B.
  story
3. C.
  holiday
4. D.
  jib
4.
1. A.
  Lloyd
2. B.
  Robert
3. C.
  Henley
4. D.
  John
5.
1. A.
  talk
2. B.
  rest
3. C.
  walk
4. D.
  game
6.
1. A.
  attempting
2. B.
  missing
3. C.
  planning
4. D.
  enjoying
7.
1. A.
  quiet
2. B.
  dull
3. C.
  busy
4. D.
  cold
8.
1. A.
  cleaning
2. B.
  writing
3. C.
  drawing
4. D.
  exercising
9.
1. A.
  doubted
2. B.
  noticed
3. C.
  decided
4. D.
  recognized
10.
1. A.
  the sea
2. B.
  the house
3. C.
  Scotland
4. D.
  the island
11.
1. A.
  forgotten
2. B.
  buried
3. C.
  discovered
4. D.
  unexpected
12.
1. A.
  saw
2. B.
  drew
3. C.
  made
4. D.
  learned
13.
1. A.
  book
2. B.
  reply
3. C.
  picture
4. D.
  mind
14.
1. A.
  star
2. B.
  hero
3. C.
  writer
4. D.
  child
15.
1. A.
  help
2. B.
  problem
3. C.
  use
4. D.
  bottom
16.
1. A.
  praise
2. B.
  produce
3. C.
  include
4. D.
  accept
17.
1. A.
  Yet
2. B.
  Also
3. C.
  But
4. D.
  Thus
18.
1. A.
  read
2. B.
  born
3. C.
  hired
4. D.
  written
19.
1. A.
  rainy
2. B.
  sunny
3. C.
  cool
4. D.
  windy
20.
1. A.
  news
2. B.
  love
3. C.
  real-life
4. D.
  adventure

Learning values and character at home is as important as any schoolwork. We all hope that the very values1 are important to each of us are2 along to our children. Often,38, that hope is challenged by a great many of pop culture messages, peer pressure (同伴压力), and overscheduled lives.
In the real world of jobs and career, people are3 by two standards: Their professional skills and their4 abilities.5 grade school, high school, and college can teach skills and proficiency, it’s6 parents to teach children the characters that make for7 in the real world—a cooperative attitude,8, optimism and honesty. So take the work9. Send your kids into the world ready to10 not only the tasks of life but its difficulties with character.
You really can’t start soon enough.11, children need personal integrity (个人操守) and morals as much as any adult.12 the 5 to13 most important messages you want your children to truly understand. Then think through14 to teach these lessons. Talking to your kids should be only15 of the plan. Letting them16 honesty in action—through your own behaviour, by17 films about great people together, or even by visiting a courtroom—is the18 way to pass the message.
By identifying the specific19 you would like to see in your children, you’re more likely to20 those characters. So make a point of it.

1.
1. A.
  which
2. B.
  that
3. C.
  who
4. D.
  /
2.
1. A.
  handed
2. B.
  given
3. C.
  belonged
4. D.
  passed
3.
1. A.
  therefore
2. B.
  however
3. C.
  thus
4. D.
  besides
4.
1. A.
  chosen
2. B.
  divided
3. C.
  selected
4. D.
  judged
5.
1. A.
  personal
2. B.
  outstanding
3. C.
  collective
4. D.
  genetic
6.
1. A.
  While
2. B.
  When
3. C.
  Until
4. D.
  Unless
7.
1. A.
  for
2. B.
  to
3. C.
  on to
4. D.
  up to
8.
1. A.
  work
2. B.
  success
3. C.
  grow
4. D.
  maturity
9.
1. A.
  depression
2. B.
  encouragement
3. C.
  creativity
4. D.
  desertion
10.
1. A.
  quickly
2. B.
  eventually
3. C.
  seriously
4. D.
  obviously
11.
1. A.
  face
2. B.
  achieve
3. C.
  make
4. D.
  handle
12.
1. A.
  First of all
2. B.
  After all
3. C.
  In all
4. D.
  All in all
13.
1. A.
  Work out
2. B.
  Go over
3. C.
  Write down
4. D.
  Get through
14.
1. A.
  how
2. B.
  what
3. C.
  where
4. D.
  why
15.
1. A.
  root
2. B.
  base
3. C.
  all
4. D.
  part
16.
1. A.
  witness
2. B.
  stare
3. C.
  gaze
4. D.
  scan
17.
1. A.
  reading
2. B.
  scanning
3. C.
  watching
4. D.
  examining
18.
1. A.
  easiest
2. B.
  strongest
3. C.
  cruelest
4. D.
  simplest
19.
1. A.
  problems
2. B.
  manners
3. C.
  wonders
4. D.
  characters
20.
1. A.
  strengthen
2. B.
  forget
3. C.
  remind
4. D.
  tear

Last summer Tom and his friends George and Bill wanted to take a vacation. But they did not have much1.They decided that a2 mountain climbing expedition(探险；郊游)was the only trip they could3.Since each of them was4 to climbing，the vacation would be a lot of fun. Tom made all the plans. He5 that they should share the expenses for food and gas equally and that each one should bring some6 clothes because the weather at7 altitudes is usually cold. The boys were not in a hurry，so they climbed8 the first day. The weather was9，and they enjoyed the fresh10 as they climbed up a narrow path.
Tom expected the weather to stay nice，but late in the afternoon there was a11.The boys rushed toward a cave and decided to camp there that night.
When the sun rose the next morning，they continued12.As the boys went higher，the climbing became more13，and by late that afternoon the trip appeared endless. When they finally reached the14 of the mountain，they saw a beautiful sight. The colors of the sunset were yellow，red，and gold. The boys relaxed and enjoyed the view. The farms and fields of wheat and corn below appeared very small. In the distance，they could see trees，hills and valleys. They15 a week in the mountains. They really had great fun.

1.
1. A.
  time
2. B.
  money
3. C.
  cost
4. D.
  fare
2.
1. A.
  short
2. B.
  long
3. C.
  free
4. D.
  pleasant
3.
1. A.
  take
2. B.
  have
3. C.
  afford
4. D.
  go
4.
1. A.
  accustomed
2. B.
  liked
3. C.
  fond
4. D.
  interested
5.
1. A.
  said
2. B.
  thought
3. C.
  suggested
4. D.
  wanted
6.
1. A.
  more
2. B.
  extra
3. C.
  beautiful
4. D.
  expensive
7.
1. A.
  low
2. B.
  high
3. C.
  mountainous
4. D.
  top
8.
1. A.
  usually
2. B.
  casually
3. C.
  quickly
4. D.
  happily
9.
1. A.
  pleasant
2. B.
  please
3. C.
  hot
4. D.
  cold
10.
1. A.
  rain
2. B.
  air
3. C.
  view
4. D.
  plants
11.
1. A.
  sunshine
2. B.
  wind
3. C.
  storm
4. D.
  cloud
12.
1. A.
  climbing
2. B.
  camping
3. C.
  cycling
4. D.
  hunting
13.
1. A.
  easy
2. B.
  exciting
3. C.
  tired
4. D.
  dangerous
14.
1. A.
  side
2. B.
  middle
3. C.
  foot
4. D.
  top
15.
1. A.
  took
2. B.
  rested
3. C.
  spent
4. D.
  walked

David, my neighbor, has two young kids who are five and seven. One day he was 1his seven-year-old son Kelly how to push the lawn mower(割草机) around the yard. As he was telling him how to turn the mower 2, his wife, Jan, called to him to ask a question. As David answered the question, Kelly pushed the lawn mower 3through the flower bed at the edge of the lawn —4 a two-foot wide path leveled to the ground!
When David turned back and saw what had happened, he began to lose 5. David had put a lot of time and 6into making those flower beds the 7of the neighbourhood. As he began to 8his voice to his son, Jan walked quickly over to him, put her hand on his shoulder and said, “David, please remember we are raising children, not 9!”
Jan 10me how important 11is as a parent to remember our priorities (things that need attention before others). The window shattered(打碎) by a 12, a lamp knocked over by a careless child, or a plate dropped in the kitchen are already 13. The flowers are already dead. We must remember not to 14to the destruction by breaking a child’s spirit and deadening his 15.
A few weeks ago Mark Michaels, the owner of a store, and I were together 16parenting. He told me while his family were out for dinner, his daughter knocked over her water glass. 17the water was cleaned up without any blaming remarks from her parents, she looked up and said, “I 18want to thank you for not being like other parents. Most of my friends’ parents 19have shouted at them and given them a lecture about paying more attention. Thanks for not 20that!”

1.
1. A.
  teaching
2. B.
  helping
3. C.
  looking at
4. D.
  asking
2.
1. A.
  up
2. B.
  around
3. C.
  down
4. D.
  over
3.
1. A.
  nearly
2. B.
  even
3. C.
  almost
4. D.
  right
4.
1. A.
  leaving
2. B.
  staying
3. C.
  remaining
4. D.
  finding
5.
1. A.
  hope
2. B.
  control
3. C.
  mind
4. D.
  heart
6.
1. A.
  strength
2. B.
  effort
3. C.
  power
4. D.
  courage
7.
1. A.
  pride
2. B.
  respect
3. C.
  envy
4. D.
  honor
8.
1. A.
  rise
2. B.
  expand
3. C.
  improve
4. D.
  raise
9.
1. A.
  flowers
2. B.
  trees
3. C.
  grass
4. D.
  vegetables
10.
1. A.
  called
2. B.
  reminded
3. C.
  warned
4. D.
  told
11.
1. A.
  this
2. B.
  that
3. C.
  it
4. D.
  one
12.
1. A.
  mower
2. B.
  baseball
3. C.
  chair
4. D.
  book
13.
1. A.
  broken
2. B.
  shabby
3. C.
  torn
4. D.
  worn
14.
1. A.
  attend
2. B.
  tend
3. C.
  add
4. D.
  see
15.
1. A.
  happiness
2. B.
  liveliness
3. C.
  bravery
4. D.
  humor
16.
1. A.
  talking
2. B.
  speaking
3. C.
  telling
4. D.
  discussing
17.
1. A.
  Before
2. B.
  After
3. C.
  Until
4. D.
  Since
18.
1. A.
  really
2. B.
  actually
3. C.
  eventually
4. D.
  especially
19.
1. A.
  should
2. B.
  need
3. C.
  would
4. D.
  must
20.
1. A.
  saying
2. B.
  doing
3. C.
  thinking
4. D.
  Showing

Vincent van Gogh was not always an artist. In fact, he wanted to be a(n)1and was even sent to the Belgian2community of Borinage. He discovered that the miners there3deplorable(悲惨的) working conditions and poverty-level wages. Their families4simply to survive. He felt concerned that the small amount of money he received from the church5him a moderate life-style, which,6, seemed to him unfair.
One cold February evening, while he watched the miners trudging(步履艰难)home, he7an old man staggering(蹒跚)toward him across the fields,8in a burlap sack for warmth. Van Gogh laid his own clothing out on the bed,9enough for one change, and decided to give10away. He gave the old man a suit of clothes and gave his overcoat to a pregnant woman whose11had been killed in a cave-in.
He lived on starvation rations and spent his money on12for the miners. When children in one family had fever, though13himself, he packed up his bed and took it to them.
A (an)14family in the community offered him free room and board. Van Gogh15the offer, stating that it was the final temptation he must reject if he was to16serve his community of poor miners.
He believed that if he wanted them to17him, he must become one of them. And if they were to learn of love through him, he must love them enough to18with them.
He was aware of the wide chasm(鸿沟)between words and actions. He knew that our lives always19louder and clearer than words.
Others are “20” carefully to your actions. What are you saying to them?

1.
1. A.
  office clerk
2. B.
  coal miner
3. C.
  factory worker
4. D.
  church minister
2.
1. A.
  mining
2. B.
  religion
3. C.
  poverty
4. D.
  working
3.
1. A.
  shared
2. B.
  suffered
3. C.
  complained
4. D.
  enjoyed
4.
1. A.
  tried
2. B.
  managed
3. C.
  struggled
4. D.
  worked
5.
1. A.
  allowed
2. B.
  awarded
3. C.
  protected
4. D.
  provided
6.
1. A.
  in contrast
2. B.
  in return
3. C.
  in brief
4. D.
  as a result
7.
1. A.
  grasped
2. B.
  spotted
3. C.
  felt
4. D.
  met
8.
1. A.
  enclosed
2. B.
  surrounded
3. C.
  wrapped
4. D.
  packed
9.
1. A.
  put on
2. B.
  gave up
3. C.
  brought out
4. D.
  set aside
10.
1. A.
  the other
2. B.
  the rest
3. C.
  the unwanted
4. D.
  the unused
11.
1. A.
  husband
2. B.
  brother
3. C.
  sister
4. D.
  father
12.
1. A.
  toys
2. B.
  food
3. C.
  medicine
4. D.
  things
13.
1. A.
  poor
2. B.
  lonely
3. C.
  loveless
4. D.
  feverish
14.
1. A.
  wealthy
2. B.
  affected
3. C.
  well-known
4. D.
  nearby
15.
1. A.
  accepted
2. B.
  praised
3. C.
  refused
4. D.
  evaluated
16.
1. A.
  carefully
2. B.
  preparedly
3. C.
  faithfully
4. D.
  regrettably
17.
1. A.
  love
2. B.
  trust
3. C.
  praise
4. D.
  help
18.
1. A.
  share
2. B.
  connect
3. C.
  fight
4. D.
  live
19.
1. A.
  strike
2. B.
  talk
3. C.
  speak
4. D.
  cry
20.
1. A.
  leading
2. B.
  pointing
3. C.
  moving
4. D.
  listening

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver，impolite waiter，rude boss，or an insensitive employee1your day?
One day I was in a taxi and we headed2the airport.We were driving in the3lane when suddenly a black car drove out of a parking space right in front of us.My taxi driver slammed on his4，slid sideways，and at the very last moment our car stopped and 5the other car by just inches!The driver of the other car looked around and started6at us.
My taxi driver just7and waved at the guy.And I mean he was really8.So I asked，“Why did you just do that?This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!”This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call“The Law of the Garbage Truck”.
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks.They run around full of9，full of frustration，full of anger，and full of disappointment.As their garbage10up，they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'11 dump it on11.Don't take it personally；Just smile, wave，wish them well，and move on.
Believe me.You'11 be12.Don't take their garbage and13it to other people at work, at home，or on the streets.Life's too short to wake up in he morning with14. The mark of your success is how quickly you can refocus on what's 15in your life，Roy Baumeister，a psychology researcher from Florida State University，found in his extensive research that you16bad things more ofter than good things in your life，you store the bad memories more easily，and you17them more frequently.
Therefore，love the people who treat you right and ignore the ones who don't.Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you18it!
When you follow“The Law of the Garbage Truck”, you take back control of your life! You make room for the good by19go of the bad.Have a marvelous，garbage-free day! The seeds you plant today20the harvest you will reap tomorrow.

1.
1. A.
  enrich
2. B.
  obtain
3. C.
  spare
4. D.
  ruin
2.
1. A.
  through
2. B.
  to
3. C.
  in
4. D.
  for
3.
1. A.
  latter
2. B.
  right
3. C.
  opposite
4. D.
  free
4.
1. A.
  window
2. B.
  door
3. C.
  brakes
4. D.
  seat
5.
1. A.
  knocked
2. B.
  overtook
3. C.
  missed
4. D.
  lost
6.
1. A.
  laughing
2. B.
  throwing
3. C.
  glancing
4. D.
  yelling
7.
1. A.
  wondered
2. B.
  ignored
3. C.
  smiled
4. D.
  guessed
8.
1. A.
  friendly
2. B.
  angry
3. C.
  tired
4. D.
  disappointed
9.
1. A.
  expectation
2. B.
  passengers
3. C.
  garbage
4. D.
  goods
10.
1. A.
  turns
2. B.
  piles
3. C.
  holds
4. D.
  pushes
11.
1. A.
  roads
2. B.
  children
3. C.
  you
4. D.
  dustbin
12.
1. A.
  upset
2. B.
  happier
3. C.
  pitiful
4. D.
  frightened
13.
1. A.
  eontribute
2. B.
  share
3. C.
  explain
4. D.
  spread
14.
1. A.
  surprise
2. B.
  pleasure
3. C.
  doubt
4. D.
  regrets
15.
1. A.
  funny
2. B.
  important
3. C.
  strange
4. D.
  embarrassing
16.
1. A.
  remember
2. B.
  forget
3. C.
  value
4. D.
  appreciate
17.
1. A.
  recalI
2. B.
  exchange
3. C.
  enjoy
4. D.
  imagine
18.
1. A.
  inspire
2. B.
  take
3. C.
  mend
4. D.
  notice
19.
1. A.
  letting
2. B.
  consisting
3. C.
  making
4. D.
  dreaming
20.
1. A.
  distinguish
2. B.
  deserve
3. C.
  deliver
4. D.
  determine

When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly1to your physical and2health.
“People who always forgive others3less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness,” says Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., the4of Forgive for Good. “So it can help5on the wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune(免疫的) system and6people to feel more vital.”
So how do you start the forgiveness? Try7these steps:
Calm yourself. To defuse your8, try a simple stress-management technique. “Take a couple of breaths and think of9that gives you pleasure: a10scene in nature, someone you love,” Luskin says.
Don’t11an apology. “Many times the person who hurt you has no12of apologizing,” Luskin says. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same13. So if you wait for people to apologize you could be waiting a(n)14long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean15to the person who upsets you.
Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying(重播) your16gives power to the person who caused you pain. “17focusing on your hurt feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness18you,” Luskin says.
Try to see things from the other person’s view. If you empathize(把感情移入) with that person, you may19that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear—even love.
Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. Research has shown that people who always forgive others will get more energy, better20and better sleep.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself.“For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge,” Luskin says. But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.”

1.
1. A.
  beneficial
2. B.
  harmful
3. C.
  helpless
4. D.
  suitable
2.
1. A.
  chemical
2. B.
  wealthy
3. C.
  technical
4. D.
  mental
3.
1. A.
  own
2. B.
  show
3. C.
  direct
4. D.
  prove
4.
1. A.
  author
2. B.
  owner
3. C.
  professor
4. D.
  publisher
5.
1. A.
  protect
2. B.
  save
3. C.
  wait
4. D.
  depend
6.
1. A.
  have
2. B.
  wish
3. C.
  make
4. D.
  allow
7.
1. A.
  coping
2. B.
  turning
3. C.
  following
4. D.
  accepting
8.
1. A.
  sadness
2. B.
  anger
3. C.
  hunger
4. D.
  energy
9.
1. A.
  something
2. B.
  anything
3. C.
  nothing
4. D.
  everything
10.
1. A.
  thoughtful
2. B.
  dull
3. C.
  beautiful
4. D.
  still
11.
1. A.
  call for
2. B.
  hunt for
3. C.
  long for
4. D.
  wait for
12.
1. A.
  invention
2. B.
  invitation
3. C.
  intention
4. D.
  attention
13.
1. A.
  way
2. B.
  means
3. C.
  method
4. D.
  approach
14.
1. A.
  helpfully
2. B.
  carefully
3. C.
  patiently
4. D.
  awfully
15.
1. A.
  giving in
2. B.
  giving away
3. C.
  giving up
4. D.
  giving out
16.
1. A.
  wound
2. B.
  hurt
3. C.
  cut
4. D.
  damage
17.
1. A.
  Because of
2. B.
  Despite of
3. C.
  Instead of
4. D.
  In search of
18.
1. A.
  around
2. B.
  above
3. C.
  beneath
4. D.
  below
19.
1. A.
  tell
2. B.
  realize
3. C.
  see
4. D.
  recognize
20.
1. A.
  housing
2. B.
  appearance
3. C.
  figure
4. D.
  appetite

The inhalation (吸入) of asbestos particles is associated with a number of lung diseases, such as asbestosis and 1 cancer.
Asbestosis is caused by the entry of asbestos particles into the wall of the alveoli, causing scarring which limits the functioning of the lungs. The lung 2 its elasticity and may change shape. The initial symptoms of asbestosis are a tightness in the chest and breathlessness. In its 3 stages, sufferers develop the barrel-shaped chests associated with emphysema, cyanosis, (where the skin takes a bluish 4 ) and club fingers.
Lung cancer, the generic 5 for malignant tumors(肿瘤)of the alveoli and bronchial tubes, has been shown to be directly 6 to the inhalation of asbestos particles. As in the case of asbestosis, there is generally a period of inactiveness which may 7 from 25 to 30 years after initial exposure, despite the 8of further exposure. Research suggests that there is a direct correlation between the degree of exposure to asbestos 9the incidence of lung cancer. Where exposure occurs, the level of risk is further 10 by cigarette smoking. Asbestos workers who smoke cigarettes have a 90% greater risk of catching lung cancer than workers who do not 11.
Exposure to blue asbestos has been shown to producemesothelioma, a rare cancer of the outer lining of the lung or pleura. In a normal population the incidence of mesothelioma is extremely 12. Where epidemiological surveys have revealed a higher incidence of the disease, it is almost always related to 13 exposure.
14 changes in lung tissue caused by exposure to asbestos are pleural plaques and effusions. The former refer to a thickening of the lining of the chest wall, 15 the latter consists of a collection of fluid in the chest region outside the lungs. Pleural plaques commonly remain undiagnosed and generally have no detrimental effect on health.

1.
1. A.
  skin
2. B.
  blood
3. C.
  liver
4. D.
  lung
2.
1. A.
  loses
2. B.
  gains
3. C.
  improves
4. D.
  tightens
3.
1. A.
  early
2. B.
  formal
3. C.
  later
4. D.
  final
4.
1. A.
  size
2. B.
  color
3. C.
  sound
4. D.
  smell
5.
1. A.
  noun
2. B.
  term
3. C.
  way
4. D.
  approach
6.
1. A.
  related
2. B.
  revealed
3. C.
  compared
4. D.
  exposed
7.
1. A.
  disappear
2. B.
  spread
3. C.
  live
4. D.
  extend
8.
1. A.
  presence
2. B.
  activeness
3. C.
  absence
4. D.
  intensity
9.
1. A.
  and
2. B.
  alongside
3. C.
  as well as
4. D.
  plus
10.
1. A.
  decreased
2. B.
  lost
3. C.
  doubled
4. D.
  increased
11.
1. A.
  diet
2. B.
  drink
3. C.
  smoke
4. D.
  fare
12.
1. A.
  high
2. B.
  low
3. C.
  common
4. D.
  frequent
13.
1. A.
  lead
2. B.
  asbestos
3. C.
  carbon
4. D.
  hydrogen
14.
1. A.
  Three
2. B.
  Some
3. C.
  No
4. D.
  Other
15.
1. A.
  in case
2. B.
  now that
3. C.
  whereas
4. D.
  unless

It was lunchtime and I walked into a small branch office on the West Side. I had come to1a checking account. The only officer on2was a fortyish black man, standing3a small counter from a young white boy who was wearing a V-necked sweater. I think I was especially4of the boy because he looked more like a kid from a prep school than a5in a West Side bank.
The boy continued to6my attention because of what happened next. He was holding an open savings-account book and7an expression of disappointment. “But I don’t understand. I opened the account myself, so why can’t I8any money?” the boy said, his voice breaking.
“I know it is, but those are the rules. I’ve already explained to you that a fourteen-year-old is not9to withdraw money without a letter from his parents,” the officer explained patiently.
Suddenly I noticed the account had a series of small deposits and withdraws. Then I questioned the officer, “How do you10that? Why did you let him withdraw money before, but not now?” He looked11. “Because the tellers were not aware of his age before and now they are. It’s really very12.” I turned to the boy with a shrug. “You’re really getting13,” I said. “You ought to get your parents to come in here and14.” The boy looked destroyed.15, he put his savings book in a rear-pocket and walked out of the bank.
The officer turned to me. “You know,” he said, “you really shouldn’t have got16.” I couldn’t believe what this idiot was saying. “We were17this morning that some neighborhood bully has been shaking down (敲诈) this boy for more than a month. The other guy was18him to take money out every week and hand it over. The poor kid was19too scared to tell anyone. Anyway, the police are on the case and they’11 probably make a(n)20today."
“You mean there is no rule about being too young to withdraw money from a savings account?”
“Not that I ever heard of. Now, sir, what can we do for you?”

1.
1. A.
  make
2. B.
  open
3. C.
  buy
4. D.
  choose
2.
1. A.
  duty
2. B.
  board
3. C.
  display
4. D.
  show
3.
1. A.
  on
2. B.
  after
3. C.
  over
4. D.
  across
4.
1. A.
  sure
2. B.
  proud
3. C.
  aware
4. D.
  afraid
5.
1. A.
  guard
2. B.
  customer
3. C.
  clerk
4. D.
  manager
6.
1. A.
  attract
2. B.
  pay
3. C.
  attach
4. D.
  control
7.
1. A.
  putting
2. B.
  writing
3. C.
  saying
4. D.
  wearing
8.
1. A.
  borrow
2. B.
  deposit
3. C.
  withdraw
4. D.
  use
9.
1. A.
  told
2. B.
  inspired
3. C.
  encouraged
4. D.
  allowed
10.
1. A.
  argue
2. B.
  explain
3. C.
  answer
4. D.
  declare
11.
1. A.
  annoyed
2. B.
  disappointed
3. C.
  excited
4. D.
  amused
12.
1. A.
  easy
2. B.
  amazing
3. C.
  fantastic
4. D.
  simple
13.
1. A.
  arranged
2. B.
  convinced
3. C.
  cheated
4. D.
  caught
14.
1. A.
  protest
2. B.
  promise
3. C.
  prohibit
4. D.
  prepare
15.
1. A.
  Excitedly
2. B.
  Silently
3. C.
  Cheerfully
4. D.
  Nervously
16.
1. A.
  interacted
2. B.
  interrupted
3. C.
  involved
4. D.
  infected
17.
1. A.
  asked
2. B.
  discovered
3. C.
  suggested
4. D.
  informed
18.
1. A.
  rushing
2. B.
  forcing
3. C.
  requesting
4. D.
  begging
19.
1. A.
  hardly
2. B.
  unwillingly
3. C.
  apparently
4. D.
  eagerly
20.
1. A.
  arrest
2. B.
  sentence
3. C.
  apology
4. D.
  difference

Monty Roberts, owner of a horse ranch (牧场) in San Ysidro, once told us a story. “When a young man was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to1and do when he grew up. In his seven-page paper he described his2of someday owning a horse ranch. He drew a 3floor plan(平面图)for a 4,000-square-foot house that would4on a 200-acre dream ranch. Two days later he received his5back. On the front page was a6red F. The teacher said, “This is an7dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. ” Then the teacher8, “If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your9.” The boy asked his father what he should do. His father said, “Look, son, you have to make up your own10on this. However, I think it is a very11decision for you.”12, after a week, the boy13the same paper, making no14at all. He stated, “You can keep the F and I’11 keep my15.”
Monty then turned to us and said, “I tell you this story16you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed (装框) over the fireplace.” He added, “The best part of the17is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week. When the teacher was leaving, he said, “Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was18of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams.19you had enough determination not to give up on yours.”
Don’t let anyone20 your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.

1.
1. A.
  be
2. B.
  find
3. C.
  learn
4. D.
  see
2.
1. A.
  reason
2. B.
  goal
3. C.
  purpose
4. D.
  way
3.
1. A.
  rough
2. B.
  new
3. C.
  secret
4. D.
  detailed
4.
1. A.
  live
2. B.
  locate
3. C.
  sit
4. D.
  run
5.
1. A.
  mark
2. B.
  paper
3. C.
  plan
4. D.
  idea
6.
1. A.
  large
2. B.
  tiny
3. C.
  beautiful
4. D.
  long
7.
1. A.
  old
2. B.
  imaginative
3. C.
  impractical
4. D.
  interesting
8.
1. A.
  shouted
2. B.
  smiled
3. C.
  replied
4. D.
  added
9.
1. A.
  grade
2. B.
  need
3. C.
  honesty
4. D.
  ability
10.
1. A.
  time
2. B.
  energy
3. C.
  mind
4. D.
  money
11.
1. A.
  urgent
2. B.
  quick
3. C.
  important
4. D.
  good
12.
1. A.
  Actually
2. B.
  Finally
3. C.
  Gradually
4. D.
  Usually
13.
1. A.
  turned down
2. B.
  turned around
3. C.
  turned to
4. D.
  turned in
14.
1. A.
  comments
2. B.
  changes
3. C.
  judgment
4. D.
  answer
15.
1. A.
  dream
2. B.
  courage
3. C.
  interest
4. D.
  spirit
16.
1. A.
  though
2. B.
  because
3. C.
  until
4. D.
  if
17.
1. A.
  incident
2. B.
  event
3. C.
  story
4. D.
  lesson
18.
1. A.
  anything
2. B.
  nothing
3. C.
  everything
4. D.
  something
19.
1. A.
  Fortunately
2. B.
  Strangely
3. C.
  Curiously
4. D.
  Probably
20.
1. A.
  forget
2. B.
  steal
3. C.
  know
4. D.
  realize

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