网址：http://m.1010jiajiao.com/timu3_id_3154821[举报]
A young man learns what’s most important in life from the guy next door.
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you hear me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said．
“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.
“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.
“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said
“He’s the one who taught me carpentry,” he said．“I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important…Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said．
As busy as he was, he kept his word．Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.
Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered．Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture….Jack stopped suddenly.
“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.
“The box is gone.” he said．
“What box?” Mom asked．
“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’.” Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him.” Jack said.
“I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.”
It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day, Jack discovered a note in his mailbox “Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days.” the note read.
Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. “Mr. Harold Belser” it read．Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.
“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.
Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:
“Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser.”
“The thing he valued most was…my time”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” Janet, his assistant asked．
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said, “Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!”
1．Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?
A．College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser.
B．Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.
C．Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.
D．His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.
2．Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that ______.
A．Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing
B．Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday
C．Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
D．Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
3．Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?
A．Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.
B．Because he had no children or relatives.
C．Because he thought he had to keep his word.
D．Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.
4．Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?
A．He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.
B．He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.
C．He had missed his son and his family for days.
D．He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.
查看习题详情和答案>>In a class I teach for adults, I recently did the “unpardonable.” I gave the class homework!
The assignment (任务) was to “go to someone you love 36 the next week and tell them you love them. It 37 to be someone you have never 38 those words to before or at least haven’t shared those words with for a long time.” That doesn’t 39 like a very tough assignment, 40 you stop to realize that most of the men were over 35 and were 41 in the generation of men that were taught that expressing emotions is not “macho (男子汉气概的).” Showing feelings or crying (heaven forbid!) was just not done 42 this was a very threatening assignment for some.
At the 43 of our next class, I asked if someone wanted to 44 what happened when they told someone they loved them. I fully expected one of the 45 to volunteer, as was usually the 46 , but on this evening one of the men raised his hand. He appeared quite moved and a bit 47 . As he unfolded out of his chair, he began by saying, “Dennis. I was quite 48 with you last week when you gave us the assignment. I didn’t feel that I had 49 to say those words to and 50 , who were you to tell me to do something that personal? But as I began driving home my conscience (良知) started talking to me. It was telling me that I 51 exactly who I needed to say I love you to. You see, five years ago, my father and I had a heated 52 and really never resolved it since that one. We 53 seeing each other unless we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings. But 54 then, we hardly spoke to each other. So last. Tuesday 55 I got home, I had convinced myself. I was going to tell my father I loved him.”
36．A．after B．before C．for D．within
37．A．has to B．ought to C．had better D．can
38．A．told B．said C．talked D．spoken
39．A．look B．hear C．listen D．sound
40．A．when B．until C．that D．unless
41．A．born B．grown C．raised D．risen
42．A．And B．But C．So D．For
43．A．beginning B．end C．middle D．stating
44．A．announce B．share C．answer D．ask
45．A．men B．adults C．students D．women
46．A．case B．thing C．story D．experience
47．A．afraid B．shaken C．terrible D．worried
48．A．happy B．pleased C．angry D．satisfied
49．A．everybody B．nobody C．someone D．anyone
50．A．else B．except C．beside D．besides
51．A．thought B．considered C．knew D．guessed
52．A．disagreement B．encouragement C．disappointment D．discouragement
53．A．imagined B．risked C．avoided D．escaped
54．A．still B．even C．just D．only
55．A．by the time B．at the time C．for the time D．during the time
查看习题详情和答案>>
(08·江苏D篇)
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There,I n the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him,“Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.”Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you hear me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him.
I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,”Jack said.
“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing.
He’d reminisce(回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,”Mom told him.
“I loved that old house he lived in,”Jack said.
“You know, Jack,after your father died, Mr.Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,”she said.
“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him.He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,”Jack said.
Busy as he was,he kept his word.Jack caught the next flight to his hometown.Mr.Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful.He had no children of his own,and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home,Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time,which was exactly as he remembered.Every step held memories.Every picture,every piece of furniture...Jack stopped suddenly.
“What’s wrong,Jack?”his Mom asked.
“The box is gone,”he said.
“What box?”Mom asked.
“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk.I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside.All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,”Jack said.
It was gone.Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it,except for the box.He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,”Jack said sadly.
Returning to his office the next day,he found a package on his desk.The return address caught his attention.
“Mr.Harold Belser”it read.
Jack tore open the package.There inside was the gold box and an envelope.
Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.
“Upon my death,please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett.
It’s the thing I valued most in my life.”A small key was taped to the letter.His heart racing,and tears filling his eyes,Jack carefully unlocked the box.There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover,he opened it.
Inside he found these words carved:“Jack,thanks for your time!Harold Belser.”
“Oh,my God! This is the thing he valued most...”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes,then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days.“Why?”his assistant asked.
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.
66.Why did Jack think Mr.Belser died years ago?
A.College and career prevented him from remembering Mr.Belser.
B.Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr.Belser.
C.Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr.Belser.
D.His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.
67.Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr.Belser EXCEPT that .
A.Mr.Belser often asked how Jack was doing
B.Mr.Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday
C.Mr.Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
D.Mr.Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
68.Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?
A.Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.
B.Because he had no children or relatives.
C.Because he thought he had to keep his word.
D.Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.
69.Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?
A.He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.
B.He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.
C.He had missed his son and his family for days.
D.He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.
70.Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?
A.The Good Old Times
B.What He Valued Most
C.An Old Gold Watch
D.The Lost Childhood Days
查看习题详情和答案>>
One day the employees of a large company in St Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: "Yesterday the person who has been hindering ((阻碍) your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral (葬礼) in the room that has been prepared in the gym."
At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be.
The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: "Who is this person that was hindering my progress? Well, at least he's no longer here."
One by one the employees got closer to the coffin (棺材) and when they looked inside it they became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.
There was a mirror inside the coffin: Everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: "There is only one person who can set limits to your growth: it is YOU."
You are the only person who can revolutionize (彻底改变) your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.
Your life does not change when your family changes, when your friends change, when your boss changes, and when your company changes.
Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.
60. The writer's purpose in writing the article is to tell us that ____.
A. the harder we work, the more successful we will become
B. our work and life are closely connected with others
C. changing our lives is down to us
D. we will have a better future if people do not hinder our development
61. People were speechless when they looked inside the coffin because ____.
A. there was nothing but a mirror inside B. they could see their own souls inside
C. their closest colleague lay inside D. what was inside told a great truth
62. Who probably wrote the sign on the front door?
A. The company boss. B. A worker who liked to make fun of others.
C. The director in charge of production. D. A worker who wanted to teach others a lesson.
63. What can we conclude from the article?
A. The employees went to the gym to join the funeral.
B. The lesson the employees learned would influence them greatly.
C. The employees’ lives depended on the attitude of their boss.
D. The employees got angry after the funeral.
查看习题详情和答案>>One day the employees of a large company in St Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: "Yesterday the person who has been hindering ((阻碍) your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral (葬礼) in the room that has been prepared in the gym."
At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be.
The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: "Who is this person that was hindering my progress? Well, at least he's no longer here."
One by one the employees got closer to the coffin (棺材) and when they looked inside it they became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul.
There was a mirror inside the coffin: Everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: "There is only one person who can set limits to your growth: it is YOU."
You are the only person who can revolutionize (彻底改变) your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.
Your life does not change when your family changes, when your friends change, when your boss changes, and when your company changes.
Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.
- 1.
The writer's purpose in writing the article is to tell us that ____.
- A.the harder we work, the more successful we will become
- B.our work and life are closely connected with others
- C.changing our lives is down to us
- D.we will have a better future if people do not hinder our development
- A.
- 2.
People were speechless when they looked inside the coffin because ____.
- A.there was nothing but a mirror inside
- B.they could see their own souls inside
- C.their closest colleague lay inside
- D.what was inside told a great truth
- A.
- 3.
Who probably wrote the sign on the front door?
- A.The company boss.
- B.A worker who liked to make fun of others.
- C.The director in charge of production.
- D.A worker who wanted to teach others a lesson.
- A.
- 4.
What can we conclude from the article?
- A.The employees went to the gym to join the funeral.
- B.The lesson the employees learned would influence them greatly.
- C.The employees’ lives depended on the attitude of their boss.
- D.The employees got angry after the funeral.
- A.