摘要:Thank you for o to help, but I can manage it myself.

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On August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The merciless rain caused the streets to flood. New York City' s subway system came to a screeching stop as the subway stations were drowned in water. Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour.
Many people who were going to work were trapped and forced to go home. Some battled with fellow New Yorkers to hail a cab or to get on a bus. Still others braved the storm, walking miles to get to work.
I happened to be one of the people on their way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most service had stopped. After running around like crazy and making my way through crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was operating. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to board the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the platform. Determined to get to work, I decided to take the train uptown several stops and then switch back to the downtown train. It was annoyance, but it paid off. However, the train got more packed at each stop. People pushed and shoved. I was constantly hit with elbows and bags. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity (no end),the train reached my stop.
But the journey was not over yet. I would still have to walk several blocks to get to my office. When I finally got to work, I was completely soaked and left a puddle of water everywhere I sat. I was also exhausted (tired out)and discouraged from my commute.
My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When 5:00 rolled around,I was ready to go home. I was about to log off my computer when I received an email from Garth, my Deputy Director:
I would like to thank all those who made the effort and eventually reported to work. It is always reassuring, at times like these, when employees so clearly show their devotion to their jobs. Thank you.
His email was short,but I learned more from that brief message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of appreciation can make a big difference.The rainstorm and the transit troubles had made me miserable.But Garth's words immediately invigorated me and put a smile back on my face.As a matter of fact,his email made the whole subway painful experience all worthwhile.
August 26,1999 may have been one of the darkest days in New York City history,but it was one of the brightest days in my life thanks to Garth.
65.The subway system in NY came to a sudden stop because_______.
A. most of its service had stopped        B. it was flooded by busy travelers
C. it was during a morning rush hour      D. its stations were covered with water
66.How did the writer get to her office?
A. By pushing in the stairs to the platform.        B. By switching trains in a roundabout way
C. By battling with people to hail a taxi.   D. By walking miles to get to the office.
67.The underlined word "invigorated" probably means_______.
A. inspired             B. expected      C. liberated            D. convinced
68.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A downpour in mid-summer          B. A lesson from a rainy day
C. An appreciation of a misery           D. A dark day in New York history

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第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
From the time each of my children started school, I packed their lunches. And in each lunch, I 1 a note. Often written on a napkin, it might be a thank-you for a 2 moment, a reminder of something we were happily expecting , or a bit of 3 for the coming test or sporting event.
In early grade school they 4 their notes. But as children grow older they become self-conscious( 有自我意识的 ),and 5 he reached high school , my older son, Marc informed me he no longer 6 my daily notes. Telling him that he no longer needed to 7 them but I still needed to write them. I 8 until the day he graduated.
Six years after high school graduation , Marc called and asked if he could move 9 for a couple of months. He had spent those years well, graduating from college , 10 two internships ( 实习 ) in Washington, D.C. , and 11 , becoming a technical assistant in Sacramento.12 short vacation visits, however, he had lived away from home . With his younger sister leaving for college , I was 13 happy to have Marc back . Since I was 14 making lunch for his younger brother , I 15 one for Marc , too. Imagine my 16 when I got a call from my 24-year-old son, 17  his lunch.
“Did I do something 18 ?” Don’t you love me 19 , Mom ?” were just a few of the questions he threw at me as I 20 asked him what was wrong.
“My note, Mom .” he answered . “ Where’s my note?”

【小题1】
A.carried B.foundC.included D.held
【小题2】
A.difficultB.specialC.comfortableD.separate
【小题3】
A.congratulationB.improvement
C.explanation D.encouragement
【小题4】
A.lovedB.answeredC.wroteD.examined
【小题5】
A.latelyB.by the way C.by the timeD.gradually
【小题6】
A.receivedB.understood C.enjoyedD.collected
【小题7】
A.copyB.readC.take D.send
【小题8】
A.held up B.gave upC.followed D.continued
【小题9】
A.out B.homeC.to collegeD.to Sacramento
【小题10】
A.organizing B.planningC.comparingD.completing
【小题11】
A.hopefullyB.finallyC.particularly D.certainly
【小题12】
A.Because of B.Instead of C.Except forD.As for
【小题13】
A.especially B.immediatelyC.EquallyD.generally
【小题14】
A.onceB.againC.stillD.even
【小题15】
A.packed B.fetchedC.BoughtD.filled
【小题16】
A.fearB.surprise
C.anger D.disappointment
【小题17】
A.waiting forB.worrying about
C.caring forD.asking about
【小题18】
A.wrongB.funnyC.strangeD.smart
【小题19】
A.any moreB.enough C.once moreD.better
【小题20】
A.interestinglyB.bitterly
C.politelyD.laughingly

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One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk.He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase.I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store.
On the outside was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties.His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, bright smile covered his face.I gave in immediately.The power of that broad smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I felt the muscles in my own face happily responding.
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" I remarked, passing.Then I turned back."I really owe you a debt of thanks," I said softly.
His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer.A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby.The woman stepped forward and volunteered, "Sir, but he doesn't speak English.Do you want me to tell him something?" In that moment I felt transformed.The young man's smile had made a big person of me.My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stand ten feet tall.
“Yes,” my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said, ‘Thank you!’”
“Thank you?” The woman seemed slightly puzzled.
I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave."Just tell him that," I insisted."He'll understand.I am sure!"
Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning.From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.
【小题1】 Why did the author leave the store angrily?

A.He couldn't buy what he wanted.
B.The clerk treated him unkindly.
C.The clerk didn't speak English.
D.The store's goods were too dear.
【小题2】 By saying "I felt the muscles in my own face happily responding"(in Para. 2), the author means _       __________.
A.he smiled back at the young man
B.he did not want to smile
C.he would thank the young man
D.he was still in a bad mood
【小题3】The author asked the woman to say "Thank you!" to the young man because the young man        .
A.had helped the author before
B.taught the author how to smile
C.taught the author a valuable lesson
D.was a kind employee of the store
【小题4】In the passage, the author seems to suggest that we should __  ___.
A.be generous to strangers
B.practice smiling every day
C.help people in trouble
D.smile at other people

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