Dancing the night away

    It is a measure of how little control I have over my own life that in middle March I am escorting （护送） a pretty young redhead to a debutante ball．（A formal presentation of young ladies when they reach the age of maturity．This is originally used in the past to introduce young ladies to society so that they could meet a possible marriage partner, so it was for the upper class．At a debutante ball，the expensively-dressed girls stand in a line to be introduced individually．Their fathers then walk them，arm-in-arm around the dance floor, followed by a waltz．）

    “Daddy, you OK?”she asks．

    “Never better”I lie．

    “Good．”she says，hugging my shoulder and giggling（咯咯笑）

    Generally, deb balls belong to the upper class，and that is decidedly not us The other day, I was trying to decide which to buy-a garage door opener, or a DVD player Both were broken．yet we could afford to replace only one．That’s how“upper class”we are．

    So it’s a mystery how we ended up at this deb ball, Two mothers are checking for alcohol．making sure the debs aren’t drinking．

    Anyway, they won’t let the dads eat dinner till we“present”the girls．which means we have to escort our daughters around the dance floor one by one．as the mistress of ceremonies reads out the young lady’s accomplishments．

    “Trish plans to attend Stanford where she will study molecular（分子）engineering．”“Dorothy hopes to grow food on Mars．”…

    After the introductions we finally get to the Big Waltz．For the last month，the dads and daughters have all been taking lessons for the Big Waltz under the direction of the widow（遗孀）of Otto．Her gentle directions have worked miracles Suddenly, on this night．we are a well-organized team of 27 father-daughter dance pairs

    The relative success of this Big Waltz comes as a huge relief to the mothers who have been planning this ceremony for six years and have been a little tense lately．

    In the end，everything turned out OK at the deb ball．The 27 dads developed into a fairly supportive fellowship．And the little red-haired girl? She hugged my shoulder and giggled happily．making it all-the waltz lessons，the rental tuxedo（男士礼服），the l4 years of coaching softball-worth every awful-wonderful moment．

  1．We know from the passage that at the debutante ball_____．

    A．27 father-daughter dance pairs presented a successful waltz Show

    B．the mothers felt relieved after the ceremony began

    C．well-dressed girls were introduced to their future husbands

    D．the writer’s daughter a red-haired girl．was the focus of attention

  2．By saying“it s a mystery how we ended up at this deb ball”the writer suggests that____．

    A．the deb ball is usually held for rich families but his is not

    B．as a member from the upper class he can attend the ball

    C．it’s the first time for him to attend such a grand ceremony

    D．many families want to attend the ball so it wasn’t easy for him to get in

   3．The writer feels all his efforts were worthwhile because his daughter ______．

    A．showed her accomplishments at the ball

    B．was introduced into the upper class

    C．really enjoyed the experience

    D．had a chance to meet a good marriage partner

When I was four years old，I broke my elbow. After many weeks in a cast (石膏) I returned to the hospital to finally have it removed. My mother found it strange that I was so enthusiastic about returning to the place where I had experienced so much pain. Yet she soon discovered my fas­cination with the healing process and how doctors helped to enhance it.
I was in fear as the doctor removed my cast and asked me to move my arm，and immediately became scared as the pain came shooting back through my elbow. After another series of X-rays and examinations my arm was put into a new cast I had begun to doubt the reliability of the doctor，and my mother thought I would be unwilling to return a second time.
When the day came to have my cast removed again，I was nervous. Yet I was optimistic enough to trust the doctor as he once again removed my cast and asked me to move my arm. And this time it was better! Nothing hurt!
On the way back home I released (松开) my mother's hand and ran ahead，and out of her sight. She was immedi­ately worried that I would come upon someone dangerous. At the age of four I was already known for liking to talk with strangers that I felt were potential friends. When she caught sight of me again， I was looking up into the face of an old broken-legged man，saying，“Don't worry，sir! The doctor will fix your leg. Look how he fixed my arm！” 
Since then I have continued to be fascinated with the human body and medicine. I also still love to help people，and never miss an opportunity to encourage someone. But most of all，I still believe that optimism and trust are the building blocks of happiness and success. Many things can change，but I am proud to say that these parts of me have always stayed the same.
56.The author was nervous when he returned to the hospi­tal the second time because      .
A. the hospital seemed like a more frightening place   B. the doctor there was unskilled
C. he was afraid of the pain         D. he was sure his elbow wouldn't recover
57.What did the mother fear when the author ran out of her sight on the way back home?
A. That he would break his elbow again.
B. That he would run down others and break their legs
C. That he would lose his way.
D. That he would come upon a dangerous stranger and get hurt.
58.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic.     B. He was hard-working as a young boy.
C. He doesn't like making friends with strangers.
D. He could become anything but a doctor.
59.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unforgettable Hospital Experience        B. Lessons of a Broken Bone
C. What Makes for Happiness and Success?      D. Broken Bones Take Long to Heal

When I was four years old，I broke my elbow. After many weeks in a cast (石膏) I returned to the hospital to finally have it removed. My mother found it strange that I was so enthusiastic about returning to the place where I had experienced so much pain. Yet she soon discovered my fas­cination with the healing process and how doctors helped to enhance it.

I was in fear as the doctor removed my cast and asked me to move my arm，and immediately became scared as the pain came shooting back through my elbow. After another series of X-rays and examinations my arm was put into a new cast I had begun to doubt the reliability of the doctor，and my mother thought I would be unwilling to return a second time.

When the day came to have my cast removed again，I was nervous. Yet I was optimistic enough to trust the doctor as he once again removed my cast and asked me to move my arm. And this time it was better! Nothing hurt!

On the way back home I released (松开) my mother's hand and ran ahead，and out of her sight. She was immedi­ately worried that I would come upon someone dangerous. At the age of four I was already known for liking to talk with strangers that I felt were potential friends. When she caught sight of me again， I was looking up into the face of an old broken-legged man，saying，“Don't worry，sir! The doctor will fix your leg. Look how he fixed my arm！” 

Since then I have continued to be fascinated with the human body and medicine. I also still love to help people，and never miss an opportunity to encourage someone. But most of all，I still believe that optimism and trust are the building blocks of happiness and success. Many things can change，but I am proud to say that these parts of me have always stayed the same.

56.The author was nervous when he returned to the hospi­tal the second time because      .

A. the hospital seemed like a more frightening place   B. the doctor there was unskilled

C. he was afraid of the pain         D. he was sure his elbow wouldn't recover

57.What did the mother fear when the author ran out of her sight on the way back home?

A. That he would break his elbow again.

B. That he would run down others and break their legs

C. That he would lose his way.

D. That he would come upon a dangerous stranger and get hurt.

58.What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic.     B. He was hard-working as a young boy.

C. He doesn't like making friends with strangers.

D. He could become anything but a doctor.

59.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. An Unforgettable Hospital Experience        B. Lessons of a Broken Bone

C. What Makes for Happiness and Success?      D. Broken Bones Take Long to Heal

When I was four years old，I broke my elbow. After many weeks in a cast (石膏) I returned to the hospital to finally have it removed. My mother found it strange that I was so enthusiastic about returning to the place where I had experienced so much pain. Yet she soon discovered my fas??cination with the healing process and how doctors helped to enhance it.

I was in fear as the doctor removed my cast and asked me to move my arm，and immediately became scared as the pain came shooting back through my elbow. After another series of X-rays and examinations my arm was put into a new cast I had begun to doubt the reliability of the doctor，and my mother thought I would be unwilling to return a second time.

When the day came to have my cast removed again，I was nervous. Yet I was optimistic enough to trust the doctor as he once again removed my cast and asked me to move my arm. And this time it was better! Nothing hurt!

On the way back home I released (松开) my mother's hand and ran ahead，and out of her sight. She was immedi??ately worried that I would come upon someone dangerous. At the age of four I was already known for liking to talk with strangers that I felt were potential friends. When she caught sight of me again， I was looking up into the face of an old broken-legged man，saying，“Don't worry，sir! The doctor will fix your leg. Look how he fixed my arm！” 

Since then I have continued to be fascinated with the human body and medicine. I also still love to help people，and never miss an opportunity to encourage someone. But most of all，I still believe that optimism and trust are the building blocks of happiness and success. Many things can change，but I am proud to say that these parts of me have always stayed the same.

56.The author was nervous when he returned to the hospi??tal the second time because       .

A. the hospital seemed like a more frightening place   B. the doctor there was unskilled

C. he was afraid of the pain         D. he was sure his elbow wouldn't recover

57.What did the mother fear when the author ran out of her sight on the way back home?

A. That he would break his elbow again.

B. That he would run down others and break their legs

C. That he would lose his way.

D. That he would come upon a dangerous stranger and get hurt.

58.What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic.     B. He was hard-working as a young boy.

C. He doesn't like making friends with strangers.

D. He could become anything but a doctor.

59.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. An Unforgettable Hospital Experience        B. Lessons of a Broken Bone

C. What Makes for Happiness and Success?      D. Broken Bones Take Long to Heal

I believe influence is the union of power and purpose. As a TV star, magazine founder, businesswoman and celebrity, Oprah Winfrey certainly has power. But most important, she has purpose—a lasting commitment to the principles of goodness and generosity that goes beyond any one individual. ① I have sat with Oprah in interviews and in my home. I have felt her warmth, and I am always moved by her deep love for others. She makes you want to invite her into your life—and she invites you into hers.

Oprah’s story is America’s story: a young girl from Mississippi, who grew up without electricity or running water but realized her promise through education and achieved her dreams in liberty. Oprah, 52, reminds us that we who prosper in freedom have a moral responsibility to help others who have the desire to succeed but just need an opportunity. ②  Oprah is helping create those opportunities. Out of her own pocket, she built new homes—and gave new hope—to 65 families who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. ③ And just last year, Oprah launched a successful campaign to help victims of abuse find the justice they deserve, so they can move on with confidence.

For most people, Oprah’s influence is less direct but no less meaningful. Those are the millions of ordinary men and women who wish to improve themselves—to become better parents, kinder friends and stronger individuals. For those people, Oprah is an inspiration. She has struggled with many of the challenges that we all face, and she has transformed her life. ④ Her message is powerful: I did it, and so can you. So who, then, is Oprah Winfrey? She is a woman of moral character and a source of strength for millions of her admirers. Her life and her work are evidences to the greatness of her generous heart. She is influential, to be sure. And she is someone I am deeply honored to call my friend.

63. Through this passage the author intended _________.

A. to show her encouragement to Winfrey Oprah

B. to summarize the whole life of Winfrey Oprah

C. to introduce Winfrey Oprah as a friend and her shows 

D. to show her appreciation of Winfrey Oprah

64. Which of the following story is America’s story in the author’s eyes?

A. Rich young girls from Mississippi gain success in their life.

B. Poor young girls achieve their success through hard work.

C. Rich young men experience hardship and win success.

D. Poor young men pursue higher education but get nothing.

65. The supporting sentence “In South Africa, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls will educate a new generation of women leaders.” should be placed at _______.

A. ①                                 B. ②                          C. ③                          D. ④

66. Through the underlined part “I did it”, the author means that Winfrey Oprah is saying ________.

A. I managed to overcome the challenges                       

B. I encouraged parents, friends and individuals

C. I created many opportunities to help people          

D. I was admired as a source of strength