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I met him first in 1936. I rushed into his ugly little shop to have the heels of my shoes repaired. I waited when he did it. He greeted me with a cheerful smile. “You’re new in this neighborbood, aren’t you?”
I said I was. I had moved into a house at the end of the street only a week before.
“This is a fine neighborhood,” he said. “You’ll be happy here.” He looked at the leather covering the heel sadly. It was worn through because I had failed to have the repair done a month before. I grew impatient, for I was rushing to meet a friend. “Please hurry,” I begged.
He looked at me over his spectacles. “Now, lady, we won’t be long. I want to do a good job. You see, I have a tradition to live up to.”
A tradition? In this ugly little shop that was no different from so many other shoe repair shops on the side streets of New York?
He must have felt my surprise, for he smiled as he went on. “Yes, lady, I inherited a tradition. My father and my grandfather were shoemakers in Italy, and they were the best. My father always told me, ‘Son, do the best job on every shoe that comes into the shop, and be proud of your fine work. Do that always, and you’ll have both happiness and money enough to live on.’”
As he handed me the finished shoes, he said: “These will last a long time. I’ve used good leather.”
I left in a hurry. But I had a warm and grateful feeling. On my way home I passed the little shop again. There he was, still working. He saw me, and to my surprise he waved and smiled. This was the beginning of our friendship. It was a friendship that came to mean more and more to me as time passed.
Every day I passed his shop, we waved to each other in friendly greeting. At first I went in only when I had repair work to be done. Then I found myself going in every few days just to talk with him.
He was the happiest man I’ve ever known. Often, as he stood in his shopwindow, working at a pair of shoes, he sang in a high, clear Italian voice. The Italians in our neighborhood called him la luce alla finestra—“the light in the window”.
One day I was disappointed and angry because of poor jobs some painters had done for me. I went into his shop for comfort. He let me go on talking angrily about the poor work and carelessness of present-day workmen. “They had no pride in their work,” I said. “They just wanted to collect their money for doing nothing.”
He agreed. “There’s a lot of that kind around, but maybe we should not blame them. Maybe their fathers had no pride in their work. That’s hard on a boy. It keeps him from learning something important.” He waited a minute and said “Every man or woman who hasn’t inherited a prideful tradition must start building one.”
“In this country, our freedom lets each of us make his own contribution. We must make it a good contribution. No matter what sort of work a man does, if he gives it his best each day, he’s starting a tradition for his children to live up to. And he is making lots of happiness for himself.”
I went to Europe for a few months. When I returned, there was no “light in the window”. The door was closed. There was a little sign: “Call for shoes at shop next door.” I learned the old man had suddenly got sick and died two weeks before
I went away with a heavy heart. I would miss him. But he had left me something—an important piece of wisdom I shall always remember: “If you inherited a prideful tradition, you must carry it on; if you haven’t, start building one now.”
1.The shoemaker looked sadly at the shoes because __________
A. they were of poor quality.
B. he didn’t have the right kind of leather
C. he thought they were too worn to be repaired
D. the author hadn’t taken good care of them.
2.The author was surprised when she heard that the shop had a tradition because the shop ________.
A. looked no different from other shoe repair shops
B. had a light in the window
C. was at the end of a street
D. was quite an ugly and dirty one
3.What does the underlined word “inherit” mean in paragraph 6 mean?
A. develop B. receive C. learn D. appreciate
4.The author later frequently went into the little shop __________.
A. to repair her worn shoes
B. only to chat with the shoemaker
C. to look at the new shoes there
D. only to get comfort from the shoemaker
5.Why was the shoemaker called “the light in the window” by his neighbors?
A. Because he always worked late at night.
B. Because he always put a light in the window.
C. Because he was always guiding the others.
D. Because he was always happy and cheerful.
6.What’s the best title of this passage?
A. A Proud Shoemaker B. A Prideful Tradition
C. The Light in the Window D. Treasure Your Shoes
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听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What’s the man’s opinion about the woman’s dress?
A.He thinks it pretty.
B.He thinks it awful.
C.He thinks it kidding.
2.What’s the man’s job?
A.A traveler.
B.A teacher.
C.A news reporter.
3.What’s Lisa wearing?
A.A blue dress.
B.A red dress.
C.A yellow dress.
4.What will the man do?
A.He will take woman to a lovely garden.
B.He will go to see a film with the woman.
C.He will pick up the woman at 6:30.
5.Why is the woman’s father going go retire?
A.He is old.
B.He is in good health.
C.He is in poor health.
听力原文:(Text 1)
W:Do you like my new dress?
M:It looks awful.Just kidding.You look really pretty in it.
(Text 2)
W:What do you do for a living?
M:I am a journalist.
W:Really?Do you like it?
M:Yes, I do.It’s very interesting.
(Text 3)
M:Who is that girl over there?
W:Which one?
M:The tall one in a yellow dress.
W:That’s Lisa.
(Text 4)
M:Would you like to come to the cinema this evening?
W:That would be lovely.
M:I shall pick you up at six.
(Text 5)
W:My father is going to retire soon.
M:Is he?Why?
W:He is not in good health now.
M:I am sorry to hear that.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6~7题。
6.Where are the two speakers?
A.On a ship.
B.On a plane.
C.On a train.
7.Why isn’t the man going straight to London?
A.To visit other places.
B.To save money.
C.To meet some Romanian friends.
听力原文:(Text 6)
M:The plane is leaving in three minutes.
W:Yes, it is.
M:Excuse me, may I know your nationality?
W:I’m from the States.You’re Chinese, I guess.
M:Yes, you are right.
W:Are you going to Romania?I mean what’s your destination?
M:I’m on my way to London.Where are you going?
W:Same here.But why don’t you fly straight to London?
M:It’s cheaper this way for both Chinese and Romanian passengers.
W:Is that so? That’s fine.
听第7段材料,回答第8~9题。
8.Where does the man live?
A.In a beautiful garden.
B.In a camp.
C.In the mountains.
9.Why does he live there?
A.Because there is no pollution.
B.Because there is a beautiful lake.
C.Because there is a cabin.
听力原文:(Text 7)
W:Welcome to the mountains!
M:We’re delighted to be here.It’s really beautiful.
W:Yes, it is.
M:No pollution!Not many care and in fact, not much traffic of any kind!How long have you been in this place?
W:Oh…about five years.
M:Did you build the cabin yourself?
W:Friends, family, everybody joined in.It took us one whole summer.We camped outside and used the lake water for drinking and washing.
M:Interesting, wasn’t it?
W:It was.
听第8段材料,回答第10~12题。
10.What’s wrong with the two speakers?
A.They don’t have an engine.
B.Their tank is half full.
C.The run out of gas.
11.Where are they going?
A.To the sea port.
B.To the railway station.
C.To the airport.
12.What should they do now?
A.Do nothing but wait.
B.Find a policeman.
C.Telephone the nearest gas station.
听力原文:(Text 8)
W:What’s the matter?
M:I don’t know.All of a sudden, the engine died.
W:Well, can you start it?
M:No…No, it won’t start now.
W:Could we be out of gas?
M:No, I’m sure we are not out of gas.
W:Let’s check the gas gauge.Oh, see, it’s on “empty”.
M:I was sure the tank was half full!
W:Obviously, it wasn’t.Well…, too bad.
M:What time is it now?
W:It’s five to eight.I am afraid we can’t get the airport on time.He’s probably looking for us right now.
M:Let’s stand by the side of the road for a few minutes.Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up.
听第9段材料,回答第13~16题。
13.What is the man asking about?
A.The woman’s last job.
B.Ideal Systems.
C.The woman’s work experience.
14.How many companies has the woman worked for?
A.3.
B.2.
C.4.
15.Why did the woman leave Format?
A.She had a quarrel with her boss.
B.She needed a change.
C.The company closed down.
16.How many years did the woman work for Ideal Systems?
A.Ten.
B.Five.
C.Two.
听力原文:(Text 9)
M:Miss Helen, can you tell us a little bit about where you have worked before?
W:Well, my last job was with Format.
M:And when did you start with them?
W:Two years ago.
M:I see.So why did you decide to leave?
W:Well, perhaps you’ve heard that the company closed down earlier this year.
M:Yes, we’ve heard about it.And where did you work before Format?
W:Ideal Systems.
M:How long did you work for them?
W:For ten years, as a secretary.
M:And why did you leave that job as a secretary?
W:Well, I felt I needed a change.I think I learnt all I could there.
M:OK, that’s enough on your work experience.Thank you.
听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。
17.What destroyed Tokyo the second time this century?
A.Pollution.
B.Earthquake.
C.War.
18.What happened during the earthquake?
A.People lost their homes.
B.People pulled down their houses.
C.People lost their jobs.
19.What caused Tokyo to develop fast during the 1960’s?
A.The Olympic Games.
B.The rapid growing population.
C.The world wars.
20.What challenges is the government facing now?
A.Waste disposal and job problems.
B.Housing problems and pollution.
C.Pollution and crimes.
听力原文:(Text 10)?
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the largest cities of the world.It is also one of the world’s most modern cities.Twice this century, the city was destroyed and rebuilt.In 1923, a major earthquake struck the city.Thousands of people were killed and millions were left homeless as buildings collapsed and fires broke out throughout Tokyo.It took seven years to rebuild the city.During World War Ⅱ, Tokyo was destroyed once again.As a result of these disasters there is nothing old Tokyo remaining in the downtown area.
After the war, the people of Tokyo began to rebuild their city.Buildings went up at a fantastic rate, and between 1945 and 1960, the city’s population is more than doubled.Because of the Olympic games held in Tokyo in 1964, many new stadiums, parks, and hotels were built to accommodate visitors from all over the world.As a result of this rapid development, however, many problems have arisen.Housing shortage, pollution, and waste disposal have presented serious challenges to the city, but the government has begun programs to answer them.
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Below is a page adapted from an English dictionary
stick
verb (stuck, stuck )
push sth in
[+adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth: [VN] The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ◆ Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ◆ [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.
attach
[+adv./prep.] to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way: [VN] He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ◆ We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ◆ I stuck the photos into an album. ◆ [V] Her wet clothes were sticking to her body. ◆ The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.
put
[VN +adv./prep.] (informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly: Stick your bags down there. ◆ He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ◆ Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ◆ Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ◆ (spoken) Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head-I have a gun)
become fixed
[V] ~ (in sth) to become fixed in one position and impossible to move: The key has stuck in the lock. ◆ This drawer keeps sticking.
difficult situation
(BrE, informal) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person: [VN] I don't know how you stick that job. ◆ They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer. ◆ The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend. ◆ [V -ing] John can't stick living with his parents.
become accepted
[V] to become accepted: The police couldn't make the charges stick (= show them to be true). ◆ His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).
[V] to not take any more cards
Idioms: stick in your mind (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time: One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.
stick in your throat / craw (informal)
(of words) to be difficult or impossible to say: She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.
(of a situation) to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry
stick your neck out (informal) to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong: I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.
stick to your guns (informal) to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong
Phrasal Verbs: stick around (informal) to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive: Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.
stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth: If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.
stick by sb [no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation: Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him.
stick by sth [no passive] to do what you promised or planned to do: They stuck by their decision.
stick sth<->down (informal) to write sth somewhere: I think I'll stick my name down on the list.
stick out to be noticeable or easily seen: They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.
stick sth<->out (of sth) to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole: His ears stick out. ◆ She stuck her tongue out at me. ◆ Don't stick your arm out of the car window.
stick to sth
to continue doing sth in spite of difficulties: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.
to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it: He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ◆ 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ◆ She stuck to her story.
stick together (informal) (of people) to stay together and support each other: We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.
stick up to point upwards or be above a surface: The branch was sticking up out of the water.
stick with sb/sth [no passive] (informal)
to stay close to sb so that they can help you: Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!
to continue with sth or continue doing sth: They decided to stick with their original plan.
noun
from tree
[C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree: We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ◆ The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ◆ Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin).
for walking
[C] (especially BrE) = WALKING STICK: The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.
in sport
[C] a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball: a hockey stick
long thin piece
[C] (often in compounds) a long thin piece of sth: a stick of dynamite ◆ carrot sticks ◆ (AmE) a stick of butter
[C] (often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose: pieces of pineapple on sticks ◆ The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.
in plane / vehicle
[C] (informal, especially AmE) the control stick of a plane
[C] (informal, especially AmE) a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehicle
for orchestra
[C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestra
criticism
[U] (BrE, informal) criticism or harsh words: The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans.
country areas
(the sticks) [pl.] (informal) country areas, a long way from cities: We live out in the sticks.
person
[C] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a person: He's not such a bad old stick.
46. When Jimmy says: “Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, which I really can’t stick.”, he may feel ________.
A. worried B. curious C. annoyed D. discouraged
47. Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in the street. “stuck out” in this sentence means “________”.
A. be noticeable B. be followed C. be admired D. be envied
48. When I was in trouble, Paul was the only one who _______ to help me.
A. stuck in his throat B. stuck together C. stuck up D. stuck his neck out
49. Sally said to me: “Try a peaceful life out in the sticks, and you will experience something totally different.” She means ________.
A. I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.
B. I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.
C. I should go to the remote areas to have a change.
D. I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings.
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第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:What do you think of the movie?
M:It’s very interesting.But it’s a pity I missed the first part.
1.What are the two speakers talking about?
A.The weather.
B.A movie.
C.A basketball match.
W:You are late again.What’s the matter with you?
M:I’m sorry, Miss Green.But I didn’t catch the school bus.That’s why I was late for school.
2.Where did the conversation probably take place?
A.In a restaurant.
B.In a book shop.
C.In a classroom.
W:I wonder if Jim will be here by 8∶00.He’s supposed to be.
M:His wife said he left at 7∶30, so he should be here by 8∶15 at the latest.
3.What time is Jim supposed to arrive?
A.8∶15.
B.8∶00.
C.7∶30.
W:How often should I take these pills and how many should I take?
M:Take two pills every six hours.
4.How many pills should the woman take in twenty-four hours?
A.Six.
B.Eight.
C.Twelve.
xW:The room is filled with smoke.I can hardly breathe.
M:I agree.Smoking shouldn’t be allowed in this room.
5.What can be concluded from this conversation?
A.The woman is bothered by some people smoking heavily.
B.The room is on fire and full of smoke.
C.Smoking is strictly forbidden in the room.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6~8题。
W:It’s Alice’s birthday next Tuesday.What shall we buy for her birthday?
M:Does she like reading? We can buy her a book.
W:Well, she had lots of books already.Besides, her birthday present last year was also a book.
M:How about a basketball?
W:No, she doesn’t like basketball, but she likes football.
M:Get her a football, then?
W:Do you know how much a football costs?
M:I have no idea, about 20 yuan, maybe.
W:But I have only 6 yuan.How much do you have?
M:I have eight.Why not go and ask John if he would like to join us?
6.What was the birthday present they decided to buy?
A.A book.
B.A basketball.
C.A football.
7.How much money did the two speakers have altogether?
A.6 yuan.
B.14 yuan.
C.8 yuan.
8.Why did they decide not to buy Alice a book?
A.Because she didn’t like reading at all.
B.Because she had lots of books in her room.
C.Because she had lots of books and her birthday present last year was a book.
听第7段材料,回答第9~11题。
M:What’s the matter, Alice?
W:Sorry, Mr Harrison.I missed my train.
M:Why did you miss the train?
W:Because I left home a little late.
M:Did you get up late or something?
W:No.My aunt called me at the last minute.
M:Tell her not to call you in the morning.
W:I will, Mr Harrison.I’m really sorry for being late.
M:If you are late again, I can’t let you pass for this class.
W:Oh, please.
9.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A.Secretary and boss.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Doctor and patient.
10.Why was she late?
A.Her aunt called her to get up late.
B.She missed the bus.
C.She got a telephone call.
11.What can we know about the man?
A.He is strict with his students.
B.He is cold to Alice.
C.He gets angry easily.
听第8段材料,回答第12~14题。
W:Is it true that you don’t swim at all now?
M:I’m afraid so.I’m too old.
W:But you’re only twenty!
M:That’s too old for a swimmer.If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn’t win.So I’d rather not swim at all.
W:But don’t you enjoy swimming?
M:I used to, when I was small.But if you enter for big competitions, you have to work very hard.I used to get up at 6∶00 a. m.to go to the pool.I had to swim before school, after school and on weekends.I swam thirty five miles every week at that time.
W:But you were famous at fifteen.And look at all those cups!
M:It’s true that I have some wonderful memories.I enjoyed visiting other countries,and my Olympics were very exciting.But I missed more important things.While other boys were growing up, I was swimming.
12.At what time did he get up when he was small?
A.At six in the morning.
B.At six thirty in the morning.
C.At five to six in the morning.
13.How many miles did he swim every week?
A.Thirty miles a week.
B.Thirteen miles a week.
C.Thirty-five miles a week.
14.Which is right according to the dialogue?
A.The man is 40 now.
B.At the age of 15, the man became well-known.
C.The man doesn’t enjoy traveling.
听第9段材料,回答第15~17题。
M:Hi, Shirley, how about going to the football game today?
W:I’m not going to it.I’m planning to watch it on television.
M:What’s that? Do you feel too poor to watch a football game?
W:Money’s not the problem.I find it easier to follow football on television than in the stadium.When I see the game in the stadium, I feel as if I’m too far away from the action.
M:I know just what you mean.But there’s always so much excitement.People are cheering and shouting when you’re there.
W:You’re right there, but I can’t even see who has the ball, I can’t get very excited.So I really prefer watching it on television.
M:I see your point.Well, enjoy the game.
W:You too.
15.What are the man and the woman talking about?
A.Viewing a football game.
B.Interviews with football players.
C.Money problem about a football game.
16.Why is the woman not going with the man?
A.Because she is too poor to buy a ticket.
B.Because she doesn’t like people’s cheering and shouting in the stadium.
C.Because she finds it easier to follow football on television than in the stadium.
17.Which is right according to the dialogue?
A.The man likes people’s cheering and shouting in the stadium.
B.The woman can’t get excited while watching the football game on television.
C.There’s always so little excitement in the stadium.
听第10段材料,回答第18~20题。
When the Americans were getting ready to send their first men to the moon, an old Irishman was watching them on TV in the bar of a hotel.There was an Englishman in the bar, too, and he said to the Irishman, “The Americans are very clever, aren’t they? They are going to send some men to the moon.It’s a very long way away from our world.”
“Oh, that’s nothing, ” the Irishman answered quickly.“The Irish are going to send some men to the sun in a few months’ time.That’s much farther away than the moon, you know.”
The Englishman was very surprised when he heard this.“Oh, yes, it is, ”he said.“But the sun’s too hot for people to go to.”
The Irishman laughed and answered, “Well, the Irishmen aren’t stupid, you know.We won’t go to the sun during the day, of course.We’ll go there during the night.”
18.Who were in the bar of the hotel?
A.Some Americans.
B.An Irishman.
C.An Englishman and an Irishman.
19.What was the Irishman doing?
A.He was drinking.
B.He was watching TV.
C.He was reading.
20.What was on TV?
A.The Americans were getting ready to go to the moon.
B.The Irish were ready to send some men to the sun.
C.Some Englishmen were sent to the moon.