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At the age of 13，I visited a doctor with my parents. As I sat in the examining chair，the doctor looked into my 31 .“She did inherit (继承) it，”he said with coldness.“You need to be prepared. There is no 32 for this disease.”
My father 33 a gene which，in most cases，results in blindness. I’d inherited the gene. He gradually 34 his eyesight and so did I. At last we were both 35 blind—he was fifty-seven years old， 36 I was only twenty-eight.
My world 37 as the darkness fell， 38 the dreams my husband and I had for us and for our three little boys. But 39 I tried to find some hope and 40 ，my eyes were opened to a new realization.
My father had 41 me not just failing eyesight，but an example of 42 in the face of hardships as well. We were all living in Bolivia in 1964 when he decided to 43 the family to America. He worked tirelessly to 44 the right of living in the US.
Alone in the States，he 45 his helplessness and lack of fluency in English. He managed to rent a small apartment，and nine months later，sent airline tickets for my mom，my brother and me.
Decades later， 46 an American citizen，I look back at what he'd shown me. He set an example proving that determination is important to success. His 47 taught me valuable lessons for my own path in the darkness.
I did the same as I stepped into a 48 world. I fulfilled (完成) my own 49 as a wife，mom，Sunday school teacher and Spanish interpreter. What I inherited from my father helped me to 50 my life in a whole new light.
1.A.mouth B.eyes C.ears D.throat
2.A.solution B.reason C.excuse D.cure
3..A.carried B.spread C.infected D.raised
4.A.damaged B.lost C.recovered D.gained
5.A.rapidly B.nearly C.completely D.terribly
6.A.though B.but C.so D.since
7.A.broke down B.broke off C.broke away D.broke out
8.A.realizing B.sharing C.disturbing D.destroying
9.A.when B.before C.unless D.until
10.A.honour B.beauty C.strength D.failure
11.A.handed B.rewarded C.given D.taught
12.A.contribution B.determination C.challenge D.honesty
13.A.move B.settle C.arrange D.send
14.A.enjoy B.declare C.apply D.win
15.A.accepted B.admitted C.overcame D.met
16.A.as B.like C.for D.to
17.A.knowledge B.journey C.situation D.event
18.A.cruel B.inner C.modern D. dark
19.A.promises B. hopes C. roles D. changes
20.A.touch B. end C. save D. see
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When I was three years old, my parents discovered I was totally deaf. After consulting with many doctors, they made a 21 that would forever change my future. 22 sending me to a private school for the deaf, they decided to “mainstream” me. All of my schoolmates and teachers would have 23 hearing.
I experienced great 24 throughout primary school because, besides the efforts of “ 25 ” with the other students, I also 26 with most of my schoolwork. But, Mrs. Jordan, my 5th grade teacher, changed all of that with a 27 three-word phrase.
One morning, she asked the class a question. I 28 her lips and immediately raised my hand. Although I feared, I felt unusually 29 because I was sure I had the right answer. I took a deep breath and 30 answered Mrs. Jordan’s question.
Her response 31 all of us. Mrs. Jordan enthusiastically 32 her right foot on the floor and waved her right finger in a full circle 33 it pointed directly at me. With shining eyes she cried, “THAT’S RIGHT STEPHEN!”
For the first time in my young life, I was an instant star. My heart burst with 34 and I sat a little 35 in my chair and puffed out my chest. My confidence 36 like never before. I decided right then and there that I would make a 37 for myself in this world. The very three-word phrase had totally 38 my young life.
From that day forward, my 39 improved fantastically. My view on life 40 a complete turnabout. And it all started with Mrs. Jordan. “THAT’S RIGHT STEPHEN!”
21. A. plan B. choice C. promise D. decision
22. A. Instead of B. Apart from C. Regardless of D. Far from
23. A. weak B. sharp C. normal D. different
24. A. anxiety B. honour C. sympathy D. excitement
25. A. getting away B. putting up C. fitting in D. coming up
26. A. handled B. struggled C. disagreed D. engaged
27. A. regular B. polite C. simple D. formal
28. A. found B. understood C. saw D. read
29. A. embarrassed B. frightened C. confident D. jealous
30. A. gently B. luckily C. nervously D. carelessly
31. A. enjoyed B. surprised C. delighted D. fooled
32. A. stamped B. placed C. stepped D. knocked
33. A. if B. unless C. since D. until
34. A. pride B. regret C. courage D. envy
35. A. taller B. shorter C. longer D. wider
36. A. declined B. sank C. returned D. acted
37. A. home B. fortune C. place D. name
38. A. devoted B. surrounded C. occupied D. transformed
39. A. grades B. health C. characters D. growth
40. A. set B. made C. turned D. got
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England was one of the first countries to set aside a day to recognize mothers．In the eighteenth century, 31 many people worked as household servants for the 32 , "Mothering Sunday" was _ 33 for them to return home to be with their mothers．Though this 34 stopped when the Industrial Revolution altered the working and living patterns of people, one 35 for mothers was established as a holiday in the twentieth century．
In the United States, Mother's Day did not become a（n） 36 holiday until 1915．Its establishment was 37 due to the perseverance and love of one 38 , Anna Jarvis．Anna's mother had provided strength and support as the family 39 their home in West Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 40 her father served as a minister．
When Mrs Jarvis died on May 5, 1905, Anna was determined to 41 her．She asked a minister at the church in West Virginia to give a sermon（布道） 42 memory of her mother．
On the same Sunday in Philadelphia, ministers there honoured Mrs.Jarvis and all mothers with a (n) 43 Mother's Day service．Anna Jarvis began writing to congressmen, asking them to 44 a day to honour mothers. In 1910, the governor of West Virginia proclaimed(宣布) the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and a year later every state 45 it．
On Mother' s Day morning some American children 46 the tradition of serving their mothers breakfast in bed．Other children will give their mothers 47 which they have made themselves or bought in 48 ．Adults give their mothers red carnations, the official Mother's Day flower．If their mothers 49 , they may bring white carnations to their grave（坟墓）sites．This is the busiest day of the year for American 50 ．On the special day, family members do not want Mom to cook dinner!
31．A．before B．since C．when D．until
32．A．rich B．poor C．living D．injured
33．A．protected B．reserved C．changed D．persuaded
34．A．form B．custom C．habit D．plan
35．A．Monday B．Wednesday C．Sunday D．Friday
36．A．ordinary B．common C．regular D．official
37．A．nearly B．largely C．deeply D．highly
38．A．mother B．sister C．daughter D．waitress
39．A．destroyed B．found C．made D．left
40．A．where B. when C．why D．how
41．A．reward B．honour C．award D．inspire
42．A．on B．at C．in D．for
43．A．special B．expensive C．simple D．easy
44．A．put off B．give up C．take on D．set aside
45．A．understood B．received C．celebrated D．prevented
46．A．follow B．refuse C．accept D．support
47．A．letters B．gifts C．calls D．toys
48．A．schools B．churches C．stores D．hospitals
49．A．went ahead B．moved on C．stayed up D．passed away
50．A．restaurants B．departments C．offices D．markets
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In the United States, Mother's Day did not become a（n） 36 holiday until 1915．Its establishment was 37 due to the perseverance and love of one 38 , Anna Jarvis．Anna's mother had provided strength and support as the family 39 their home in West Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 40 her father served as a minister．
When Mrs Jarvis died on May 5, 1905, Anna was determined to 41 her．She asked a minister at the church in West Virginia to give a sermon（布道） 42 memory of her mother．
On the same Sunday in Philadelphia, ministers there honoured Mrs.Jarvis and all mothers with a (n) 43 Mother's Day service．Anna Jarvis began writing to congressmen, asking them to 44 a day to honour mothers. In 1910, the governor of West Virginia proclaimed(宣布) the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and a year later every state 45 it．
On Mother' s Day morning some American children 46 the tradition of serving their mothers breakfast in bed．Other children will give their mothers 47 which they have made themselves or bought in 48 ．Adults give their mothers red carnations, the official Mother's Day flower．If their mothers 49 , they may bring white carnations to their grave（坟墓）sites．This is the busiest day of the year for American 50 ．On the special day, family members do not want Mom to cook dinner!
31．A．before B．since C．when D．until
32．A．rich B．poor C．living D．injured
33．A．protected B．reserved C．changed D．persuaded
34．A．form B．custom C．habit D．plan
35．A．Monday B．Wednesday C．Sunday D．Friday
36．A．ordinary B．common C．regular D．official
37．A．nearly B．largely C．deeply D．highly
38．A．mother B．sister C．daughter D．waitress
39．A．destroyed B．found C．made D．left
40．A．where B. when C．why D．how
41．A．reward B．honour C．award D．inspire
42．A．on B．at C．in D．for
43．A．special B．expensive C．simple D．easy
44．A．put off B．give up C．take on D．set aside
45．A．understood B．received C．celebrated D．prevented
46．A．follow B．refuse C．accept D．support
47．A．letters B．gifts C．calls D．toys
48．A．schools B．churches C．stores D．hospitals
49．A．went ahead B．moved on C．stayed up D．passed away
50．A．restaurants B．departments C．offices D．markets
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I can still remember when I met my best friend. She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to __36__ me. I hid behind my mother and she hid behind her grandmother, __37__ to look at each other. Soon we lost the __38__ and started playing with each other.
In the 7th grade，I first lost touch with her. She was __39__ family problems and I deserted her to be with the __40__ people. None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had __41__. However，every summer we __42__ always sit at each other's house, watch soap operas, and talk about all the boys we liked.
It was last year when I noticed the problem. I guess I was __43__ devoted in high school to __44__ she needed someone there. Anyway, she made a new best friend and so did I. Then I didn't know why, __45__ she started cutting herself!
She then was diagnosed(诊断)with clinical depression. At first，I was very __46__，but we still stayed in __47__ I wanted to be there with her since her new best friend basically __48__ her and people were calling her __49__.
Yesterday she came to me and said，“I never knew what a best friend was __50__ you, the only person, would stop me cutting. I __51__ your help so much，and you didn't even know you were __52__ me.”
We both cried. And I guess a kind of __53__ from my life so far is never to give up on your friends. Even if they aren't as cool as others, or people think they are crazy，they need __54__ there. If you desert them, you will only be __55__ yourself.
36．A.follow B．meet C．join D．support
37．A.scared B．annoyed C．worried D．delighted
38．A.temper B．interest C．confidence D．shyness
39．A.taking up B．getting through C．going through D．making up
40．A.happier B．cooler C．stronger D．cleverer
41．A.problems B．shortcomings C．partners D．disabilities
42．A.should B．could C．would D．might
43．A.much B．too C．only D．just
44．A.admit B．accept C．consider D．realize
45．A.but B．for C．or D．so
46. A.calm B．considerate C．upset D．helpful
47．A.place B．touch C．control D．mood
48．A.confused B．bothered C．reminded D．deserted
49．A.crazy B．stubborn C．clumsy D．stupid
50．A.unless B．as C．until D．that
51．A.expect B．influence C．appreciate D．demand
52．A.urging B．blaming C．helping D．hurting
53．A.honour B．favour C．pleasure D．lesson
54．A.someone B．something C．anyone D．everything
55．A.innocent B．successful C．guilty D．reliable
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