While attending a conference, I returned to my hotel room late one rainy evening．The overhead light outside my door was   36  and I had difficulty finding the keyhole．When I finally  37   to open the door, I  38    around the wall for a light switch．I found a  39   where a switch was once installed… but no switch．

No discouraged easily, I remembered seeing a   40   by the bed when I put away my luggage   41   in the day．I found the bed in the dark and felt around until I found the lamp, but when I switched it on,   42   happened! Now what?

Though I knew that it was dark outside my window   43   the outdoor light was burned out, I thought that   44    if I opened the curtains I might be able to use the light from the   45   to find another lamp．So I   46    my way slowly across the room to the curtains and… no draw-string!

I finally stumbled（跌跌撞撞） around until I found a desk lamp that actually   47  ! That evening I discovered in a whole new way just how dark the world can be and how necessary   48   is．

But even more necessary than   49   light is the light that shines from people — the light of love, sympathy and   50  ．Because, for many people, the world is a dark and   51   place．

It is the shining that is important, for someone today just may be stumbling in discouragement or fear and in   52  of some light．

So let your light shine．Whatever light you  53  may be a beacon（灯塔）of hope and encouragement in someone’s darkness．And if you feel that your light is   54   a candle in a forest, remember this — there isn’t enough darkness in the world to   55   the light of one small candle．

A．burning      B．broken         C．shining    D．smooth

A．managed      B．attempted        C．succeeded D．meant

A．touched       B．turned          C．felt        D．looked

A．light          B．plate            C．lamp        D．signal

A．lamp          B．switch          C．desk        D．window

A．later          B．earlier          C．sooner      D．first

A．something     B．everything       C．nothing     D．anything

A．when          B．unless           C．since        D．although

A．certainly     B．surely           C．absolutely D．perhaps

A．star           B．street         C．room     D．shop

A．forced         B．struggled       C．made     D．pushed

A．worked        B．failed           C．did        D．closed

A．love          B．thinking         C．dream       D．light

A．spiritual       B．physical         C．mental      D．inner

A．faith          B．soul            C．help        D．attention

A．mixed         B．fancy         C．lonely       D．complicated

A．lack           B．need            C．favor       D．face

A．devote         B．receive          C．offer        D．throw

A．only          B．even            C．ever      D．much

A．give out       B．leave out        C．take out    D．put out

A LESSON FROM A FROG TALE

A group of frogs were jumping through the woods when two of them fell into a deep hole. All of the other frogs  1  around the hole to see what could be done to help their   2  . When they saw how deep the hole was, the rest of the group   3  that it was hopeless and told the two frogs in the hole that they should prepare themselves for their fate（命运）, because they were as good as   4  .

Unwilling to accept this terrible fate, the two frogs began to jump with all of their   5  . Some of the frogs shouted into the hole that it was   6  , and that the two frogs wouldn’t be in that   7  if they has been more careful.

The other frogs continued  8  shouting that they two should save their   9 and give up, since they were already as good as dead. The two frogs  10  jumping as hard as they could, and after several hours of hopeless   11  they were quite tired.

Finally, one of the two frogs followed the calls of his fellows. Disheartened, he lay down at the   12  of the hole, and died as the others looked on in helpless sorrow. The other frog continued to jump with every bit of energy he had,  13  he was completely worn out.

His companions began a new shouting to him to accept his fate, stop the pain and   14  die. The frog jumped harder and harder and, wonder of wonders, finally jumped so   15  that he sprang from the hole.  16  , the other frogs celebrated his unbelievable freedom and then gathering around him asked, “Why did you continue jumping when we told you it was impossible?”  17  their lips, the astonished frog explained to them that he was deaf, and that when he saw their gestures and shouting, he thought they were   19  him on. What he had got as   19  inspired him to try harder and finally succeeded.

This simple story contains a powerful lesson. Your encouraging words can   20  someone up and help him or her make it through the day.

1．A．jumped                 B．hung                   C．rushed                D．gathered

2．A．relatives                B．companions         C．neighbors            D．families

4．A．alive                     B．dead                    C．awake                 D．calm

5．A．mind                     B．skill                     C．strength              D．force

6．A．harmless               B．endless                C．careless               D．hopeless

7．A．action                   B．situation              C．direction              D．competition

8．A．sorrowfully           B．painfully              C．carefully              D．helpfully

9．A．time                      B．resource              C．energy                D．supply

10．A．stopped               B．continued            C．avoided               D．started

11．A．climb                  B．wait                    C．fight                   D．effort

12．A．top                     B．edge                    C．bottom                D．side

13．A．while                  B．however              C．therefore             D．although

14．A．just                     B．still                     C．yet                      D．even

15．A．great                   B．well                    C．far                      D．high

16．A．Pleased               B．Satisfied              C．Amazed               D．Amused

17．A．Looking              B．Reading               C．Seeing                 D．Checking

18．A．cheering              B．praising               C．persuading           D．supporting

19．A．treatment             B．entertainment       C．achievement        D．encouragement

20．A．hold  B．lift     C．bring D．build

       While attending a conference, I returned to my motel room late one rainy evening．The overhead light outside my door was 1  and I had difficulty finding the keyhole．When I finally 2  to open the door, I 3  around the wall for a light switch．I found a 4  where a switch was once installed… but no switch．

       No discouraged easily, I remembered seeing a 5  by the bed when I put away my luggage 6  in the day．I found the bed in the dark and felt around until I found the lamp, but when I switched it on, 7  happened! Now what?

       Though I knew that it was dark outside my window 8  the outdoor light was burned out, I thought that 9  if I opened the curtains I might be able to use the light from the10  to find another lamp．So I 11 my way slowly across the room to the curtains and… no draw-string!

       I finally stumbled（跌跌撞撞） around until I found a desk lamp that actually 12 ! That evening I discovered in a whole new way just how dark the world can be and how necessary 13 is．

       But even more necessary than 14  light is the light that shines from people----the light of love, sympathy and 15．Because, for many people, the world is a dark and 16 place．

       It is the shining that is important, for someone today just may be stumbling in discouragement or fear and in 17 of some light．

       So let your light shine．Whatever light you 18  may be a beacon（灯塔） of hope and encouragement in someone’s darkness．And if you feel that your light is 19  a candle in a forest, remember this----there isn’t enough darkness in the world to 20  the light of one small candle．

1．A．burning                 B．broken                C．shining               D．disappeared

2．A．managed               B．attempted            C．succeeded           D．meant

3．A．touched                B．turned                 C．felt                   D．looked

4．A．light                     B．plate                   C．lamp                   D．signal

5．A．lamp                     B．switch                 C．desk                   D．window

6．A．later                      B．earlier                  C．sooner                D．first

7．A．something             B．everything           C．nothing               D．anything

8．A．when                    B．unless                 C．since                   D．although

9．A．certainly          B．surely                  C．absolutely            D．perhaps

10．A．stars                   B．street                  C．room                  D．shop

11．A．forced                 B．struggled           C．made                  D．pushed

12．A．worked               B．failed                   C．did                      D．closed

13．A．love             B．thinking               C．dream                 D．light

14．A．spiritual               B．physical               C．mental                 D．inner

15．A．faith                    B．soul                    C．help                    D．attention

16．A．mixed                 B．fancy                  C．lonely                  D．complicated

17．A．lack                    B．need                    C．favor                  D．face

18．A．devote                 B．receive                C．offer                   D．throw

19．A．only                    B．event                   C．ever                    D．much

20．A．give out             B．leave out           C．take out          D．put out

“If you have not played video games, your childhood should be called 'incomplete'.” That's from Zhan Zaozao, 29, the screenwriter（编剧）of Play to Grow Up, a 40-minute short movie.

It tells the story of two men growing up fans of video games and how they find happiness in games. While people think playing games makes one lazy and is a waste of time, Zhan tries to prove that one can make a living out of it. In the movie, the two heroes, Dunzi and Yanjing, who are in middle school, visit a video games room on the street each day after school.

But why make a short movie about video games, since there are lots to write about childhood, such as puppy love, sports and study? “Playing games is so important to everyone's childhood from little kids to teenagers, though it's a bittersweet experience,” said Zhan. According to him, his teachers and parents didn't allow video games, but they played games “under their noses ” anyway.

In the movie, the two playmates follow different paths after school. Dunzi opens a small store selling gaming products. Yanjing works as a manager in his father's company, After years of working and facing various problems in life, they get together again, build a video game machine and play on the street. Free, simple and happy. They rediscover the carefree childhood, which they have lost in the adult world.

 Many consider playing games as a bad influence, but it isn't all true, according to Zhan. “It can change your attitude toward life,” said Zhan. “On the other hand, the movie also tells you that, although the world of video games is fun, you must face real life at the end of the day. ”

63. What is the purpose of Zhan writing the short movie?

A. To memorize his past.                     

B. To offer an exciting movie.

C. To prove that people can make life better with playing video games.

D. To prove that people can make a living out of playing video games.

64. What's the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A. The plot((情节）of the movie.                        B. The end of playing video games.

C. The happy childhood.                                     D. The gathering of the two men.

65. What can we infer from the text?

A. Playing games is forbidden by all parents. 

B. People can learn something from the movie.

C. Playing games is longed by the two heroes.

D. People in their childhood couldn't afford the games.

66. The writer writes the text to ___________ .

A. criticize some parents' attitude towards playing video games

B. attract people to see the movie Play to Grow Up

C. show the film focusing on video games

D. promote the film Play to Grow Up

“Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.
“Have a nice day. Next!” this version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out of the door. The words come out in the same tone (腔调)with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.
The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say. “oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”
The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day!” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.
Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.
【小题1】How does the author understand Maxie’s word?