It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their ears, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.

The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries (食品杂货) saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.

I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that，several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.

People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity (人性) as a whole. And it has influenced (影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.

1.Why was the bike so important to the couple?

A．The man’s job was bike racing.            B．It was their only possession.

C．It was a nice Kona 18 speed.               D．They used it for work and daily life

2.We can infer from the text that ________

A．The couple worked 60 hours a week         B．people were busy before Christmas

C．the stranger brought over the bike          D．life was hard for the young family

3.How did people get to know the couple’s problem?

A．From radio broadcasts.                   B．From a newspaper.

C．From TV news.                          D．From a stranger.

4.What do the couple learn from their experience?

A．Strangers are usually of little help.          B．One should take care of their bike.

C．News reports make people famous.          D．An act of kindness can mean a lot.

Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by
following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.
Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.
Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.
If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.
No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.
【小题1】Where would this article probably appear?

短语填空。 (共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分)注意适当的形式。

be cautious about     apologize …to       accuse…of        regardless of      

be absorbed in       be committed to       rely on          be anchored in     

result in            share…with

1.She knew it was dangerous to donate the kidney to her son , but she did it _____ the risk.

2._____his book, he didn’t notice me come in .

3.China will continue to ________ negotiating with Japan about the Daoyu Island.

4.Therefore, we are not to ________ feelings, but to have faith in the facts.

5.You must _______to the teacher for being so rude.

6.For once, nobody ______them of lacking ambition.

7.A boy is likely to _______sharing his feelings with his close friends.

8.Many people think that life is no fun without a companion _____it ____.

9.Moyan, one of the Nobel prize winners, does mean that his writings________ rural China.

10.Recently, people were concerned about a terrible accidents ________five deaths.

It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.

　　Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bill's leadership; we are increasing our share with each passing month.

　　As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this company's most competitive(竞争的) areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work.

1.The speech was made _______.

A．at a welcome meeting

B．at the opening of a new school term

C．when somebody was leaving

D．when they had a new manager

2.How long did Masters worked there?

A．37 years                              B．less than 5 years

C．about six years                         D．since he began to work

3.When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had _______to help him.

A．many people                           B．nobody

C．about 37 people                        D．very few people

4.Bill increased the company's sale _______.

A．by 37 per cent every month

B．to the second largest in the area

C．to be the fifth largest in the area

D．five times as much as before

请根据以下提示，并结合你自己的做法，用英文向同学们介绍如何提高英语听力水平。
1．多听英语，并跟读模仿；   
2．多阅读英语文章，扩大自己的知识面和词汇量；
3．其他做法。
注意：1．100---120词左右；2．开头与结尾已经给出。
参考词汇：模仿 imitate; 扩大知识面broaden one’s horizons
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