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Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I 36 a telephone call from a woman who could not stop 37 as she told me that one of the stories in my book had saved her son from committing suicide.(自杀) In closing she called me a 38 .
That 39 me thinking about what a hero really is. Was I a hero 40 I pulled a family from a burning car? If so, how could I be a hero just because I 41 a story that saved someone’s life?
Today I decided to look up the word “hero” in the dictionary to see 42 what it meant. It 43 “a person who does something brave”. As I read on, it also said “ a person who is good and noble”.
That statement 44 me more than the part about being 45 . So I thought about something very important. Say I was walking into the local Wal-Mart Store and I 46 to open and hold the door for someone as a courtesy (礼貌) . As they passed me by, I said, “How are you today?” Most of the time that would be no big deal, 47 this time let’s say it was for someone who was deeply 48 and near the end of the rope.
I was in such a condition after my marriage of twenty years ended. I was within hours trying to get up enough 49 to end the pain and misery. When I returned home, someone had 50 me a card in the mail which told me how 51 they would appreciate me as a friend. That wonderful card probably saved my life. That person, without even knowing it, saved a life and became a hero.
Similarly many children come out of the orphanages (孤儿院) 52 a very hard and bitter attitude against the world, but the gifts we send them let them know that they have not been forgotten. 53 , most of them will never hurt anyone because of the 54 shown to them by those of us who cared. If it 55 , we will also become “heroes”.
36. A. made B. received C gave. D. accepted
37. A. cheering B. laughing C. thinking D. talking
38. A. writer B. player C. gentleman. D. hero
39. A. helped B. let C. got D. made
40 A. while B. if C. though D. because
41. A. said B. wrote C. made D. recalled
42. A. exactly B. easily C. directly D. obviously
43. A. wrote B. told C. read D. described
44. A. helped B. gave C. touched D. impressed
45. A. brave B. good C. kind D. noble
46. A. happened B. wanted C. intended D. meant
47. A. though B. since C. because D. but
48. A. desperate B. excited C. moved D. stressed
49. A. money B. energy C. ability D. courage
50. A. sent B. carried C. brought D. took
51. A. deeply B. completely C. well D. much
52. A. without B. for C. with D. within
53. A. Hopefully B. However C. Besides D. Unfortunately
54. A .luck B. respect C. confidence D. kindness
55. A. matters B. works C. acts D. does
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A lady and her husband stepped off the train in Boston. They walked without an appointment into the outer 36 of Harvard’s president. But they were 37 by his secretary and kept waiting. For hours, the secretary took no notice of them, 38 that the couple would finally become 39 and go away. But they didn’t. The secretary finally decided to disturb the president, though 40 .
A few minutes later, the president walked towards the couple with a 41 face. The lady told them, “We had a son that 42 Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was 43 here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to 44 a memorial (纪念物) to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t 45 .Instead, he was shocked. “Madam,” he said, “We can’t put up a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died. If we did, this 46 would look like a cemetery (墓地)。”“Oh, no,” the lady 47 quickly, “We don’t want to put up a statue. We would like to give a 48 to Harvard.” The president rolled his eyes and 49 at the couple and then exclaimed,” A building! Do you have any
50 how much a building costs? We have spent over $7,500,000 on the campus building at Harvard.” For a moment the lady was silent. The president was __51___, because he could get rid of them now. Then the lady turned to her husband and said quietly, “Is that all it costs to start a 52 ? Why don’t we just start our own?” Her husband nodded. 53 their offer was turned down, Mr. And Mrs. Stanford traveled to California where they founded the University that bears their 54 ,a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer 55 about.
36．A．lab B．library C．hall D．office
37．A．watched B．stopped C．followed D．interviewed
38．A．hoping B．finding C．realizing D．imagining
39．A．surprised B．disappointed C．worried D．troubled
40．A．hopelessly B．carefully C．unexpectedly D．unwillingly
41．A．pleasant B．funny C．cold D．sad
42．A．attended B．visited C．studied D．served
43．A．clever B．brave C．proud D．happy
44．A．set about B．set up C．take down D．take over
45．A．satisfied B．excited C．moved D．ashamed
46．A．house B．part C．garden D．place
47．A．explained B．expressed C．refused D．admitted
48．A．building B．yard C．playground D．square
49．A．laughed B．shouted C．glanced D．called
50．A．suggestion B．idea C．thought D．opinion
51．A．bored B．astonished C．interested D．pleased
52．A．department B．university C．business D．club
53．A．Once B．While C．Since D．Though
54．A．name B．character C．picture D．sign
55．A．talked B．knew C．heard D．cared
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A man and his wife arrived in Boston by train. After getting off the train, they walked without an __1__ into the outer office of Harvard’s president. So they were stopped by his secretary and kept __2__. For hours, the secretary took no notice of them, __3__ that the couple would finally become disappointed and __4__. But they didn’t. The secretary finally decided to disturb the president, though __5__.
A few minutes later, the president walked towards the couple with a _6__ face. The lady told him, “We had a son that __7__ at Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was __8__ here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to __9__ a memorial to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t moved. Instead, he was __10__. “Madam,” he said, “ we can’t put up a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a __11__.” “Oh, no,” the lady __12__ quickly. We don’t want to put up a statue. We would like to give a __13__ to Harvard.” The president rolled his eyes and __14__ at the couple and then exclaimed, “ A building! Do you have any __15__ how much a building costs? We have spent
over $ 7,500,000 on the campus building at Harvard.” For a moment the lady was silent. The president was __16__ , because he could get rid of them now. Then the lady turned to her husband and said quietly, “Is that all it costs to start a __17__? Why don’t we just start our own?” Her husband nodded. __18__ their offer was turned down, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford traveled to California where they founded Stanford University __19__ after them, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer __20__ about.
1. A. choice B. decision C. acquaintance D. appointment
2. A. waiting B. standing C. sitting D. talking
3. A. hoping B. finding C. realizing D. imagining
4. A. go down B. go out C. go away D. go around
5. A. hopelessly B. carefully C. unexpectedly D. unwillingly
6. A. funny B. cold C. sad D. pleasant
7. A. visited B. studied C. served D. attended
8. A. brave B. proud C. happy D. clever
9. A. set up B. set down C. set off D. set about
10. A. excited B. shocked C. ashamed D. satisfied
11. A. cemetery B. garden C. museum D. park
12. A. expressed B. refused C. admitted D. explained
13. A. yard B. playground C. square D. building
14. A. shouted B. glanced C. called D. laughed
15. A. idea B. thought C. opinion D. suggestion
16. A. astonished B. interested C. pleased D. bored
17. A. university B. business C. club D. department
18. A. While B. Since C. Though D. Once
19. A. looked B. taken C. followed D. named
20. A. knew B. heard C. cared D. talked
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A 500 kg．three-meter-tall ape(猿)lived alongside humans for more than a million years，according to a new study．
Fortunately for early humans，the huge primate’s(灵长类动物)diet consisted mainly of bamboo．
Scientists have known about Gigantopithecus(巨猿)since some of its teeth were discovered on sale in a Hong Kong pharmacy about 80 years ago．The idea of a giant ape aroused the interest of scientists around the world，but It remained unclear when this beast became extinct．
Now Jack Rink，a geochronologist(地质年代学家)at McMaster University in Canada，has used a high-precision absolute-dating method to determine that this ape－the largest primate ever―roamed Southeast Asia for nearly a million years before the species died out 100，000 years ago．By this time，humans had existed for a million years．
“Gigantopithecus is a primate that co-existed with humans at a time when humans were undergoing a major evolutionary change，”said Rink．
Some of Gigantopithecus fossils(化石)were found in Guangxi．It is the region where some believe the modem human race originated．according to Rink．Scientists have been able to piece together a description of Gigantopithecus using just a handful of teeth and a set of jawbones．
“The size of these specimens―the crown of the molar，for instance，measures about an inch (2．54 cm)across―helped us understand the extraordinary size of the primate，”Rink said．
Scientists can only guess at what killed off a beast this size．Some scientists believe that a diet of bamboo combined with increasing competition from more nimble humans eventually led to its extinction．
While most scientists agree that Gigantopithecus died out long ago，some people―Big-foot(大足怪)and Yeti(喜马拉雅雪人)enthusiasts in particular－believe that this ape is the source of tales of giant，hairy beasts living in the woods．
Even though mainstream scientists dismiss these claims，it isn’t impossible．The coelacanth a type of fish thought to have died out millions of years ago-was discovered swimming off the coast of Africa in 193&
53．We can gain some information about Gigantopithecus EXCEPT ．
A．their diet B．their appearances
C．their habitats D．their language(s)
54．What’s the best title for the passage?
A．The Death of the Largest Primate B．The Huge Ape Appears Again
C．The New Findings of Giant Apes D．A Yeti．500 kg＆3-Meter-Tall
55．What can we learn from the third & the fourth paragraphs of the passage?
A．Great apes lived along with ancient men．
B．Jack Rink is the greatest geochronologist．
C．The largest apes once lived in Southeast Asia for nearly 1 00，000 years．
D．The largest apes had existed as long as human beings．
56．Which of the following description about the huge apes is right?
A．They died from the bad habitats．
B．They died out long time ago．
C．They died of hunger．
D．These giant hairy beasts，living in the frost，are legends．
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The “Doorman”
On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a 36 beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us．Regardless of his 37 , he greeted us in a friendly way．
Once inside, my daughters whispered, "Mom, he 38 " After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look 39 the dirt．We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many 40 him．Seeing this rudeness truly upset me．The day I became a mother, I had decided to set a good 41 for my children．Yet sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was 42 When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck．With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I 43 myself from the meal and went to get them．
Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple．They rushed past him without even acknowledging his 44 . Letting them in first, I said a loud "thank you" to him as I 45 ．
When I returned, we talked a bit．He said he was not allowed inside 46 he purchased food．I went back and told my family his 47 . Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich．The kids looked 48 as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman" , they smiled．When it was time to 49 our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal．Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily．He then 50 his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted．I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of 51 . What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the " doorman" a 52 ! He pulled away, with tears 53 down his face．
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought．While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude．I said thanks to a man who had 54 held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that 55 to teach my children by example．
1. A．heavy B．messy C． long D． grey
2. A．service B．status C． appearance appearance D． attitude
3. A．smells B．smiles C． sniffs D． smokes
4. A．into B．over C． around D． beyond
5. A．hated B．missed C． ignored D． refused
6. A．example B．rule C． record D． target
7. A．tough B．accessible C． awkward D． stressful
8. A．withdrew B．freed C． prevented D． excused
9. A．company B．effort C． presence D． attempt
10. A． quitted B．exited C． marched D． approached
11. A． before B．though C． unless D． since
12. A． demand B．deed C． experience D． story
13. A． concerned B．puzzled C． shocked D． bored
14. A． continue B．start C． take D． make
15. A． waved B．washed C． raised D． extended
16. A． gratitude B．affection C． sympathy D． approval
17. A． nod B．hug C．lift D． clap
18. A． streaming B．slipping C． rushing D． breaking
19. A． firmly B．simply C． constantly D． politely
20. A． journey B．wisdom C． coincidence D． opportunity
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