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　　With a heavy heart Sally arrived early on the morning of the auction (拍卖).It was almost a year since her dear grandmother had passed away in this house at the age of ninety-two. 1 the family business had failed and left them with heavy debts. So the bank had 2 the family to have an auction sale to repay their debts.

　　3 the past several weeks, she had managed to save $ 100 in order to bid (出价) on the 4 Surely this would be enough, she had thought. Now the 5 moment had arrived. Looking around, Sally was surprised to see many people had 6, some from far away.

　　As the auction began, Sally waited. Finally, the time came to bid on the quilt (被子). She held her 7 tightly and listened. The first bid was $ 50. She was 8 . It was so high! Quickly other people bid and soon the bidding 9 $ 85. Sally cried out“$ 100!” For a moment there was silence. Hope 10 her. She glanced again at the quilt, thinking how 11 her grandmother would have been with her 12 .

　　Just then, from the back, another person shouted“$ 125!”She had lost her 13 Suddenly she couldn’t help wondering why so many people 14 be interested in that old, torn, dirty quilt. The quilt was sold for $ 500 to a complete 15 .

　　After the sale, she went to the count to pay for the few items that were now hers. The woman at the cash desk handed her the quilt. “There must be some 16 . Someone else got it.”she said. A hand-written 17 was pinned to the quilt, which read:

　　Dear Madam.

　　I noticed you 18 the quilt. Clearly, it was 19 to you. Please accept this quilt as my gift. I don’t expect repayment for you, but do a similar favor in the future for a stranger who 20 to cross your path.

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　　完形填空：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下列各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项．

　　With a heavy heart Sally arrived early on the morning of the auction(拍卖). It was almost a year since her dear grandmother had passed away in this house at the age of ninety-two. 1 the family business had failed and left them with heavy debts. So the bank had 2 the family to have an auction sale to repay their debts.

　　 3 the past several weeks, she had managed to save $100 in order to bid(出价格) on the 4 . Surely this would be enough, she had thought. Now the 5 moment had arrived. Looking around, Sally was surprised to see so many people had 6 , some from far away.

　　As the auction began, Sally waited. Finally, the time came to bid on the quilt(被子). She held her 7 tightly and listened. The first bid wag $50．She was 8 . It was so high! Quickly other people bid and soon the bidding 9 $85. Sally cried out:“$100!” For a moment there was silence. Hope 10 her. She glanced again at the quilt, thinking how 11 her grandmother would have been with her 12 .

　　Just then, from the back, another person shouted:“ $125!” She had last her 13 . Suddenly she couldn't help wondering why so many people 14 be interested in that old, torn, dirty quilt. The quilt was sold for $500 to a complete 15 .

　　After the sale, she went to the count to pay for the few items that were not hers. The woman at the cash desk handed her the quilt. “There must be some 16 . Someone else got it.” She said. A hand-written 17 was pinned the quilt, which read:

　　I noticed you 18 the quilt. Clearly, it was 19 to you. Please accept this quilt as my gift. I don't expect repayment from you, but do a similar favour in the future for a stranger who 20 to cross your path.

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　　With a heavy heart Sally arrived early on the morning of the auction (拍卖). It was almost a year since her dear grandmother had passed away in this house at the age of ninety-two. 1 the family business had failed and left them with heavy debts. So the bank had 2 the family to have an auction sale to repay their debts.

　　 3 the past several weeks, she had managed to save $ 100 in order to bid (出价) on the 4 . Surely this would be enough, she had thought. Now the 5 moment had arrived. Looking around, Sally was surprised to see so many people had 6 , some from far away.

　　As the auction began, Sally waited. Finally, the time came to bid on the quilt. She held her 7 tightly and listened. The first bid was $ 50. She was 8 . It was so high. Quickly other people bid and soon the bidding 9 $85. Sally cried out “$100!” For a moment there was silence. Hope 10 her. She glanced again at the quilt, thinking how 11 her grandmother would have been with her 12 .

　　Just then, from the back, another person shouted “$125!” She had lost her 13 . Suddenly she couldn't help wondering why so many people 14 be interested in that old, torn, dirty quilt. The quilt was sold for $ 500 to a complete 15 .

　　After the sale, she went to the counter to pay for the few items that were now hers. The woman at the cash desk handed her the quilt. “There must be some 16 . Someone else got it.” She said. A hand - written 17 was pinned to the quilt, which read:

　　Dear Madam,

　　I noticed you 18 the quilt. Clearly, it was 19 to you. Please accept this quilt as my gift. I don't expect repayment from you, but do a similar favor in the future for a stranger who 20 to cross your path.

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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were   1   her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he   2   her for coffee. She was   3  . in order not to appear rude, she went   4  .

As they sat in a nice   5   shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt   6  .

Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”

They stared at him. He turned red; but when the   7   came, he put it in his coffee and drank   8  , she asked. “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea, I liked playing on the sea… I could   9   its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I   10   my childhood any my hometown. I miss   11   and my parents, who are still there.”

She was   12   touched. A man who can admit that he’s homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be   13  .

So they dated,   14   and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she would put in some salt, the way he like it.

After 40 years, he   15   and left her a letter which said:

My dearest, please   16   my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of   17  .

Sweetheart, I don’t exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so   18   to you, I’ve   19 

to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again,   20  , it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.

1．A．before                   B．beyond                C．after                   D．near

2．A．invited                  B．paid                    C．forced                 D．asked

3．A．interested              B．shocked              C．moved                D．surprised

5．A．coffee                   B．tea                      C．beer                    D．wine

6．A．comfortable           B．different              C．uncomfortable     D．indifferent

7．A．sugar                    B．pepper                 C．candy                 D．salt

8．A．Angry                   B．Curious               C．Anxious              D．Happy

9．A．feel                       B．see                      C．notice                 D．find

10．A．think over            B．think up               C．think of               D．think through

11．A．this                     B．it                        C．him                     D．her

12．A．highly                 B．specially              C．hardly                 D．deeply

13．A．responsible          B．reasonable           C．sensible               D．representative

14．A．married               B．engaged               C．separated             D．split

15．A．walked away       B．left away             C．passed away        D．got away

16．A．forget                 B．forgive                C．apologize             D．value

17．A．coffee                 B．candy                  C．sugar                  D．drinks

18．A．many                  B．more                   C．any                     D．much

19．A．studied                B．learnt                  C．accustomed         D．used

20．A．However             B．as it                    C．when                  D．even if

With a heavy heart Sally arrived early on the morning of the auction(拍卖). It was almost a year since her dear grandmother had passed away in this house at the age of ninety-two. 　　1    

the family business had failed and left them heavy debts. So the bank had    2    the family to have an auction sale to repay their debts.

    3    the past several weeks, she had managed to save $100 in order to bid(出价)on the

   4    . Surely this would be enough, she had thought. Now the    5    moment had arrived. Looking around, Sally was surprised to see so many people had    6　　 , some from far away.

As the auction began, Sally waited. Finally, the time came to bid on the quilt(被子). She held her    7    tightly and listened. The first bid was $50. She was   8    . It was so high! Quickly other people bid and soon the bidding    9    $85. Sally carried out “$100”!For a moment there was silence. Hope   10    her. She glanced again at the quilt, thinking how    11    her grandmother would have been with her    12    .

Just then, from the back, another person shouted “$125”! She had lost her    13　　 .

Suddenly she couldn’t help wondering why so many people    14    be interested in that old, torn, dirty quilt. The quilt was sold for $500 to a complete    15    .

After the sale, she went to the count to pay for the few items that were now hers. The woman at the cash desk handed her the quilt. “There must be some    16    . Someone else got it. ”She said. A hand-written    17    was pinned to the quilt, which read:

Dear Madam,

I noticed you    18    the quilt. Clearly, it was   19    to you. Please accept this quilt as my gift. I don’t expect repayment from you, but do a similar favor in the future for a stranger who   20    to cross your path.

1. A. Naturally　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Unfortunately

C. Luckily　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. Strangely

2. A. forbidden　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. waited

C. expected　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. forced

3. A. With　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. At

C. By　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  D. Over

4. A. house　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. pillow

C. furniture　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. quilt

5. A. strange　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. necessary

C. big　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　   D. curious

6. A. turned out　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. turned up

C. turned back　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. turned on

7. A. purse　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  　　   B. picture

C. book　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. quilt

8. A. excited　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. calm

C. worried　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. shocked

9. A. rose　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. climbed

C. reached　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. won

10. A. told　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. helped

C. filled　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. gave

11. A. pleased　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. anxious

C. angry　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  D. familiar

12. A. at this moment　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. ever since

C. long before　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  D. soon after

13. A. thought　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. chance

C. method　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. fortune

14. A. could　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. might

C. must　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. would

15. A. relative　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. customer

C. friend 　　  　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. stranger

16. A. reason　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   B. secret

C. mistake　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. fun

17. A. check　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. wallet

C. address　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. note

18. A. admiring　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. touching

C. watching　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. holding

19. A. wonderful　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. various

C. pretty　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. precious

20. A. used　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  B. stops

C. happens　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  　　   D. comes