题目内容
My older brother likes ________ bugs in the park.
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A .watch |
B .watches |
C .watching |
A group of people asked this question to a group 4-to-8-year-old children. “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
“When my grandmother hurt her knees (膝盖), she couldn’t bent (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚指甲) any more. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That’s love.”
Rebecca–age 8
“Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don’t shout at them because you know it would hurt her feelings.”
Samantha–age 6
“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”
Terri–age 4
“I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”
Bethany–age 4
“I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”
Lauren–age 4
“Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”
Elaine–age 5
“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”
Clear–age 5
“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”
Jessica–age 8
【小题1】 The passage mainly tells us about ______.
| A.what “life” means to children | B.what “family” means to children |
| C.what “friends” means to children | D.what “love” means to children |
| A.Clear. | B.Elaine. | C.Rebecca. | D.Lauren. |
| A.Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bend over. |
| B.Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person. |
| C.If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others. |
| D.Lauren prefers to wear her sister’s old clothes. |
| A.Too much love is no love. | B.You should say love more often. |
| C.You mean what you think. | D.Say love more often if you have it. |
| A.Love is the care between husband and wife. |
| B.Love is a rest when you are tired. |
| C.Love is what cheers you up when you are tired. |
| D.Love is a kiss from parents. |
I will never forget the very moment that caused me to leave my gift behind because I wanted the gift that my older sister Maria had.
My family was spending a week at the beach. One morning, Maria went to the beach early, but I stayed behind to finish a drawing of a seashell. After finishing the drawing, I walked to join Maria. She was a top gymnast (体操运动员). Her show was perfect as she wheeled along the beach. The beauty of that sight froze me, and I decided immediately that I too would become a gymnast like her.
I knew that I had never been very good at sports. However, when I told my parents I wanted to take a gymnastics class, they agreed with me in surprise. The next week, I went to a beginners’ class.
If only my parents had talked me out of this misguided plan! Five minutes into the first class, it was clear that I didn’t have the gift of a gymnast. But I kept at it.
During this time, drawing and painting—which had been my two favorites—all but left my mind. It must have been hurting for my family as they watched my hopeless efforts. I blindly decided to be like Maria. I just would not give up.
At the same time, on the advice of Ms. White, my art teacher, I hurriedly handed in my seashell drawing for an art contest in our town. One night as I was having a hard time practicing, the phone rang. It was Ms. White. “Alice, you won the contest!” she said loudly.
“Really?” was all I could reply.
“Yes,” Ms. White said. “They’re going to give you a prize. And that’s not all. The winner is also accepted into Wildale’s Summer Fine Arts Institute.” I couldn’t believe what I heard. Only a handful of young artists were accepted each summer.
That night I didn’t go back into the living room to continue practicing. Gymnastics was Maria’s gift, not mine. It had taken me a while, but I realized that I had a gift of my own.
【小题1】Alice wanted to be a gymnast because ________.
| A.she had been good at sports | B.her sister’s show was perfect |
| C.she hated drawing and painting | D.her parents wanted her to do so |
| A.Satisfied. | B.Worried. | C.Hopeful | D.Regretful. |
| A.Alice’s parents disagreed with her choice of gymnastics |
| B.Alice did not realize her gift in drawing and painting at first |
| C.Alice spent a hard time preparing for the art contest in the town |
| D.Alice couldn’t believe the news that she got the prize for painting |
| A.We should value our own gifts. | B.It takes time to find one’s gifts. |
| C.We could develop different gifts. | D.It’s never too late to show our gifts. |
For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably (适度的) under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work, I didn't hate. It was, as I said, a good life.
But there's a saying that the good is the enemy of the best. I finally realized this one day, and began making my best life. I changed doctors and tried a new way that could relieve(减轻) my symptoms (症状) , rather than just making them easier to deal with. I started talking more with my husband and listening to what he had to say. And I quit(辞掉) my job and started working for myself.
I have the best life I've ever had. I'd call it great. It is possible there's a better life for me, which would then be my "best life" , but for now I don't think so. I've started a business I love. My husband and kids are wonderful. I have a good friend and I'm close to my older sister who lives in town. Could it get better? I suppose so. But for me I think this is the best life I can have right now.
Think more about your life. Where are you living? Are you in a job you just don't mind? What makes your life "good" ? Why isn't it great? What's the enemy of the best and what can you do about it?
Enjoy your best life. We're only here for a short while, and we all need to have the best possible time we can. It's like going to Disney World. If you spend too much time standing in line waiting for the ride, pretty soon your time's up. Get out of the "good" line and have your best life.
1.Which of the following is NOT included in the writer's "good life" ?
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A.Having a job. |
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B.Having no hate. |
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C.Getting on well with her husband. |
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D.Living close to her good friend. |
2.The writer quit her job because she________.
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A.was ill |
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B.didn't like working |
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C.wanted to go for her best life |
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D.wanted to enjoy her good life |
3.What did the writer do to make her best life?
①She visited other doctors.
②She started a business she loved.
③She played more with her kids.
④She talked more with her husband.
⑤She spent much time in Disney World.
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A.①②④ |
B.②③④ |
C.①③⑤ |
D.①②⑤ |
4.What's the enemy of the best?
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A.Illness. |
B.A good job. |
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C.Being proud. |
D.Being satisfied. |
5.What is the best title for the article?
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A.Attitude to Life |
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B.Making Your Best Life |
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C.What Makes Your Life "Good" |
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D.A New Way to Treat the Illness |