10．Following Their Dreams
Florence lived in the countryside of Kenya （肯尼亚）in Africa．When she was 12，she wanted nothing more than to finish school．But for many girls like her，school is not a choice．（56）A．Families will probably spend money educating boys．Many girls are forced to marry．
（57）E．It was Beads for Education，started by Lisa Stevens，that helped realize her dream．Beads has provided many girls with the best education possible．Florence was the first of 320Kenyan girls in third grade．
（58）B．During her visit，she heard that many women made and sold baskets．They used the money to send their daughters to school．Two years later，she started to help sell the Kenyan crafts in the U．S．In 1998，Stevens began helping girls continue their education．
（59）C．In January，2015，she opened the fourth one．"I want to provide the girls with the best education possible and prepare them for college and beyond，"Stevens said．
The new high school is named Tembea，which means"to walk"．Florence is walking toward a bright future．（60）D．"Florence is the first in her family to finish high school and college，"says Stevens．"She is an example for all girls in Kenya．"
Florence lived in the countryside of Kenya （肯尼亚）in Africa．When she was 12，she wanted nothing more than to finish school．But for many girls like her，school is not a choice．（56）A．Families will probably spend money educating boys．Many girls are forced to marry．
（57）E．It was Beads for Education，started by Lisa Stevens，that helped realize her dream．Beads has provided many girls with the best education possible．Florence was the first of 320Kenyan girls in third grade．
（58）B．During her visit，she heard that many women made and sold baskets．They used the money to send their daughters to school．Two years later，she started to help sell the Kenyan crafts in the U．S．In 1998，Stevens began helping girls continue their education．
（59）C．In January，2015，she opened the fourth one．"I want to provide the girls with the best education possible and prepare them for college and beyond，"Stevens said．
The new high school is named Tembea，which means"to walk"．Florence is walking toward a bright future．（60）D．"Florence is the first in her family to finish high school and college，"says Stevens．"She is an example for all girls in Kenya．"
| A．School costs money B．In 1991Stevens first visited Kenya C．After that，she helped build three schools D．She left college in 2010and is now a teacher E．But Florence was able to continue her schooling |
9．The hug
The phone rang．It was Lisa，my 86-year-old friend，calling．Lisa was wondering if 1could take her to Flint to see the （31）A．I promised her 1could，so on the date of the appointment （预约）I drove over to her home to pick her up．
Lisa's eyesight was（32）B，so she wasn't able to drive her car anymore．However，she still kept her old white Cadillac and insisted that I drive it whenever we went anywhere．
Lisa's appointment went（33）Band she was really satisfied with her doctor．Then，we were on our way to get a bite to eat．It was a cloudy day without any rain or snow，but the road was still busy．The （34）A was stop and go as we were in an area by the market．We were at a （35）C stop when someone hit us from behind．Lisa was very angry，and she even started to say some dirty words in a low voice．I could （36）D this situation could get very bad．
There really wasn't any reason why someone should rear end （追尾）the car so 1wasn't sure what was going on when I pulled over．I was feeling a little （37）D when I got out of the car．As I walked around the car a young woman got out of the car with anger!I could see all the other doors on her car starting to open．For some unknown （38）A，I walked over to this young woman and put my arms around her and gave her a hug．When I gave her a hug all the other doors shut!
Lisa got out and when she saw me hugging this girl she （39）B down．I called the police and they came out and took a report．I really don't know what was actually going on that day．I do know that I just wanted to hug this girl in my mind and I believe it （40）D us all from what could have been a very ugly scene．
The phone rang．It was Lisa，my 86-year-old friend，calling．Lisa was wondering if 1could take her to Flint to see the （31）A．I promised her 1could，so on the date of the appointment （预约）I drove over to her home to pick her up．
Lisa's eyesight was（32）B，so she wasn't able to drive her car anymore．However，she still kept her old white Cadillac and insisted that I drive it whenever we went anywhere．
Lisa's appointment went（33）Band she was really satisfied with her doctor．Then，we were on our way to get a bite to eat．It was a cloudy day without any rain or snow，but the road was still busy．The （34）A was stop and go as we were in an area by the market．We were at a （35）C stop when someone hit us from behind．Lisa was very angry，and she even started to say some dirty words in a low voice．I could （36）D this situation could get very bad．
There really wasn't any reason why someone should rear end （追尾）the car so 1wasn't sure what was going on when I pulled over．I was feeling a little （37）D when I got out of the car．As I walked around the car a young woman got out of the car with anger!I could see all the other doors on her car starting to open．For some unknown （38）A，I walked over to this young woman and put my arms around her and gave her a hug．When I gave her a hug all the other doors shut!
Lisa got out and when she saw me hugging this girl she （39）B down．I called the police and they came out and took a report．I really don't know what was actually going on that day．I do know that I just wanted to hug this girl in my mind and I believe it （40）D us all from what could have been a very ugly scene．
| 31．A．eye doctor | B．house cleaner | C．music teacher | D．office worker |
| 32．A．hurting | B．failing | C．changing | D．improving |
| 33．A．badly | B．well | C．late | D．quietly |
| 34．A．traffic | B．crowd | C．rain | D．bus |
| 35．A．sudden | B．slow | C．complete | D．quick |
| 36．A．understand | B．recognize | C．show | D．tell |
| 37．A．comfortable | B．tired | C．painful | D．nervous |
| 38．A．reason | B．excuse | C．purpose | D．answer |
| 39．A looked | B．cooled | C．fell | D．walked |
| 40．A．separated | B．taught | C．benefited | D．saved． |
7．Andi Davise，49，used to cross the trail through the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with some other hikers before sunrise．This morning，however，she （16）A nobody and heard only the sounds of animals．
Some time later，Andi got to the steep slope（陡坡），she climbed up to the top using her hands．When she（17）D reached the top，she noticed a dark shape several inches from her left foot．She was （18）C and then looked carefully．It was a few seconds （19）B she realized that the dog's eyes were open．A thin，dirty bull dog was looking at her．
She greeted in a soft voice to show she was （20）C．The bull dog shook when hearing her voice．Andi inched closer and （21）Bsome water into the dog's mouth．He tried to stand up but thiled．
（22）A was wrong with his left front leg．Andi called her husband，Jason，but he didn't （23）D．She knew that if she didn't carry the dog down the mountain，he would die．She carefully put her arms under the dog's body．He was so（24）Athat he fell into her chest．Andi had great trouble going down the steep，rocky mountainside with the 50-pound animal in her arms．（25）Dher arms and back started aching，she didn't give up．The trip up had taken 30minutes （26）Cgoing back down took twice that．
Andi's husband received her messages at last．He and their son，Justin，jumped into the car and drove to （27）A Andi quickly．Later that morning，an X-ray．（28）C that the bull dog was badly hurt，he was likely to lose his left leg．
A few （29）Blater，the Davises； returned to the animal （30）B．"The first thing he did was to give me a kiss，after that he went right to my son．"Andi said．
Some time later，Andi got to the steep slope（陡坡），she climbed up to the top using her hands．When she（17）D reached the top，she noticed a dark shape several inches from her left foot．She was （18）C and then looked carefully．It was a few seconds （19）B she realized that the dog's eyes were open．A thin，dirty bull dog was looking at her．
She greeted in a soft voice to show she was （20）C．The bull dog shook when hearing her voice．Andi inched closer and （21）Bsome water into the dog's mouth．He tried to stand up but thiled．
（22）A was wrong with his left front leg．Andi called her husband，Jason，but he didn't （23）D．She knew that if she didn't carry the dog down the mountain，he would die．She carefully put her arms under the dog's body．He was so（24）Athat he fell into her chest．Andi had great trouble going down the steep，rocky mountainside with the 50-pound animal in her arms．（25）Dher arms and back started aching，she didn't give up．The trip up had taken 30minutes （26）Cgoing back down took twice that．
Andi's husband received her messages at last．He and their son，Justin，jumped into the car and drove to （27）A Andi quickly．Later that morning，an X-ray．（28）C that the bull dog was badly hurt，he was likely to lose his left leg．
A few （29）Blater，the Davises； returned to the animal （30）B．"The first thing he did was to give me a kiss，after that he went right to my son．"Andi said．
| 16．A．met | B．invited | C．phoned | D．shouted |
| 17．A．first | B．then | C．next | D．finally |
| 18．A．moved | B．outgoing | C．surprised | D．energetic |
| 19．A．after | B．before | C．so | D．because |
| 20．A．honest | B．modest | C．friendly | D．curious |
| 21．A．pulled | B．dropped | C．fell | D．pushed |
| 22．A．Something | B．Nothing | C．Anything | D．Everything |
| 23．A．talk | B．contact | C．speak | D．answer |
| 24．A．weak | B．sure | C．excited | D．afraid |
| 25．A．Just | B．Ever | C．Still | D．Even |
| 26．A．where | B．when | C．while | D．however |
| 27．A．pick up | B．put up | C．wake up | D．lift up |
| 28．A．wrote | B．said | C．showed | D．explained |
| 29．A．minutes | B．days | C．seconds | D．moments |
| 30．A．factory | B．hospital | C．farm | D．family． |
5．Denny Crook was a famous photographer．He traveled all over the world，taking pictures for magazines and newspapers and won many prizes．
"I'll do anything to get a good photo，"he often said．"I'll go anywhere at any time，even if it is （41）A．"
And he told the （42）D．He had photos of earthquakes，forest fires，floods and even wars．If something interesting happened，Sam went to photo it．
He was a married man and his wife often asked him to take her with him，but he always （43）B．"I'll travel for my work，not for （44）C，"he told her．"You won't enjoy yourself，and I won't have （45）B to care for you．Sometimes there's not even anywhere to （46）D，and I have to sleep outside．I often don't have a good （47）A or a bath for days．You won't like it．"
"Denny，I'm not a child，I can look after myself．"his wife didn't （48）A．"Please take me with you the next time you go overseas．"
Denny said nothing，but he （49）D about it，and when he was asked to go to Africa he said，"You can come to Africa with me if you want to．I've got to take photos of wild （50）C there．It should be interesting and not too uncomfortable．"
His wife was very （51）B，and at first she had a very enjoyable time．
Then Denny went off to （52）A some lions to photo．His wife went with him，but before long they became separated．She walked down one path while he walked down the other．
Then Denny heard her （53）B．He ran back and saw her running toward him．A huge lion was running after her．
Quickly Denny took his camera out of his case and （54）D it at his wife and the lion．
Then he shouted，"（55）C，woman!I can't get you both in the picture!"
"I'll do anything to get a good photo，"he often said．"I'll go anywhere at any time，even if it is （41）A．"
And he told the （42）D．He had photos of earthquakes，forest fires，floods and even wars．If something interesting happened，Sam went to photo it．
He was a married man and his wife often asked him to take her with him，but he always （43）B．"I'll travel for my work，not for （44）C，"he told her．"You won't enjoy yourself，and I won't have （45）B to care for you．Sometimes there's not even anywhere to （46）D，and I have to sleep outside．I often don't have a good （47）A or a bath for days．You won't like it．"
"Denny，I'm not a child，I can look after myself．"his wife didn't （48）A．"Please take me with you the next time you go overseas．"
Denny said nothing，but he （49）D about it，and when he was asked to go to Africa he said，"You can come to Africa with me if you want to．I've got to take photos of wild （50）C there．It should be interesting and not too uncomfortable．"
His wife was very （51）B，and at first she had a very enjoyable time．
Then Denny went off to （52）A some lions to photo．His wife went with him，but before long they became separated．She walked down one path while he walked down the other．
Then Denny heard her （53）B．He ran back and saw her running toward him．A huge lion was running after her．
Quickly Denny took his camera out of his case and （54）D it at his wife and the lion．
Then he shouted，"（55）C，woman!I can't get you both in the picture!"
| 41．A．dangerous | B．natural | C．convenient | D．impossible |
| 42．A．lie | B．reason | C．news | D．truth |
| 43．A．allowed | B．refused | C．failed | D．joked |
| 44．A．wealth | B．prize | C．pleasure | D．luck |
| 45．A．money | B．time | C．interest | D．ability |
| 46．A．meet | B．work | C．shop | D．stay |
| 47．A．meal | B．picnic | C．room | D．party |
| 48．A．agree | B．understand | C．reply | D．complain |
| 49．A．worried | B．forgot | C．asked | D．thought |
| 50．A．land | B．flowers | C．animals | D．people |
| 51．A．confused | B．excited | C．surprised | D．disappointed |
| 52．A．find | B．feed | C．drive | D．shoot |
| 53．A．singing | B．crying | C．laughing | D．cheering |
| 54．A．threw | B．fired | C．showed | D．pointed |
| 55．A．Hurry up | B．Look out | C．Slow down | D．Go ahead． |
4．
The British are known for their sense of humor．However，it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their （61）jokes．The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement．
Understatement means saying （62）less than you think or feel．For example，if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain，he might say，"It's a little damp （潮湿的） outside．"Or，if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person，someone else might say，"She isn't exactly friendly．"Understatement is often （63）used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly．Understatement plays an important part in British humor．
（64）Anotherkey to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of（65）themselvesas well as others．They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidently falls over in the street．They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society．They like to make jokes about their accents，the way they （66）dress and the way they behave．What's more，the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society．The comedies series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humor．
Mr．Bean is the character created by British （67）actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990．Mr．Bean doesn't talk （68）often and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh．Perhaps what makes Mr．Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the（69）real world cannot do．Mr．Bean is popular in many countries round the world （70）becauseyou do not have to speak English to understand the humor．Because of this，many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor．
| they act often another joke little use real dress because |
Understatement means saying （62）less than you think or feel．For example，if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain，he might say，"It's a little damp （潮湿的） outside．"Or，if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person，someone else might say，"She isn't exactly friendly．"Understatement is often （63）used in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly．Understatement plays an important part in British humor．
（64）Anotherkey to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of（65）themselvesas well as others．They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidently falls over in the street．They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society．They like to make jokes about their accents，the way they （66）dress and the way they behave．What's more，the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society．The comedies series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humor．
Mr．Bean is the character created by British （67）actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990．Mr．Bean doesn't talk （68）often and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh．Perhaps what makes Mr．Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the（69）real world cannot do．Mr．Bean is popular in many countries round the world （70）becauseyou do not have to speak English to understand the humor．Because of this，many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor．
3．Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant for Anna's birthday party．We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said，"Hey!Let's go to （26）C house and party on!"
"I'm not sure if it's a good idea，"I said．I looked to the others for support，but it seemed they were （27）B going to Julia's house，for they didn't know how to say"（28）B"to Julia．Julia always tries to bully （欺负） the rest of us．She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents （29）Dwe left the restaurant．But that didn't stop her．
"Don't forget Anna's mother will bring the birthday cake at 8：30，"I said，"We （30）Cwait until Anna's mother arrives!"
"Don't be （31）A．She'll find us，"Julia said，laughing，like it was no big deal．
"My mother is coming here to pick me up，"I （32）A，not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn't force me to go．
"Stay here （33）B yourself，"Julia said，"The rest of us are going．"Then she began calling me names．
I felt tears coming to my eyes，so I ran to the bathroom．I felt so childish，crying alone．It's really hard to go （34）D your friends，especially when you're hoping to be popular with them．A moment later，Amanda came in and said，"Julia is just that （35）D．I agree with you．If we get out right now，maybe we can persuade （劝说） the others to stay．"
"I'm staying here with Susan，"Amanda said as soon as we （36）C to the table．Then she said something I hadn't expected．"If I leave，I'll get into trouble with my parents，so let's take Susan's （37）A．"
Anna looked happy again as she said，"My mother wouldn't agree，either．I'll stay with you two．""Okay，I'll stay，too，"Ellie added．
"（38）B，I'm not going alone．I have to stay!Oh!"Julia said．
I was surprised it was so（39）D．None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided with me．
I guess it's true that there's strength in （40）A．Friends can influence each other，for good or bad．
"I'm not sure if it's a good idea，"I said．I looked to the others for support，but it seemed they were （27）B going to Julia's house，for they didn't know how to say"（28）B"to Julia．Julia always tries to bully （欺负） the rest of us．She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents （29）Dwe left the restaurant．But that didn't stop her．
"Don't forget Anna's mother will bring the birthday cake at 8：30，"I said，"We （30）Cwait until Anna's mother arrives!"
"Don't be （31）A．She'll find us，"Julia said，laughing，like it was no big deal．
"My mother is coming here to pick me up，"I （32）A，not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn't force me to go．
"Stay here （33）B yourself，"Julia said，"The rest of us are going．"Then she began calling me names．
I felt tears coming to my eyes，so I ran to the bathroom．I felt so childish，crying alone．It's really hard to go （34）D your friends，especially when you're hoping to be popular with them．A moment later，Amanda came in and said，"Julia is just that （35）D．I agree with you．If we get out right now，maybe we can persuade （劝说） the others to stay．"
"I'm staying here with Susan，"Amanda said as soon as we （36）C to the table．Then she said something I hadn't expected．"If I leave，I'll get into trouble with my parents，so let's take Susan's （37）A．"
Anna looked happy again as she said，"My mother wouldn't agree，either．I'll stay with you two．""Okay，I'll stay，too，"Ellie added．
"（38）B，I'm not going alone．I have to stay!Oh!"Julia said．
I was surprised it was so（39）D．None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided with me．
I guess it's true that there's strength in （40）A．Friends can influence each other，for good or bad．
| 26．A．her | B．your | C．my | D．their |
| 27．A．trying | B．considering | C．imagining | D．suggesting |
| 28A．yes | B．no | C．great | D．sorry |
| 29．A．before | B．after | C．when | D．if |
| 30．A．need | B．can't | C．should | D．mustn't |
| 31．A．silly | B．worry | C．sad | D．late |
| 32．A．lied | B．shouted | C．complained | D．doubted |
| 33．A．for | B．by | C．with | D．around |
| 34．A．with | B．along | C．for | D．against |
| 35．A．matter | B．state | C．shape | D．way |
| 36．A．got | B．back | C．returned | D．pointed |
| 37．A．advice | B．offer | C．answer | D．plan |
| 38．A．Great | B．Well | C．Bad | D．Good |
| 39．A．polite | B．direct | C．wise | D．simple |
| 40．A．numbers | B．danger | C．trouble | D．common． |
1．Bill，a thirteen-year-old boy，thought he had grown up to be a man．But his parents told him，"You won't be a real man until you begin to（41）A helping others．"
One morning，his parents gave him some money to （42）B some milk for them．Outside a shop he saw a homeless old man who looked very （43）C．Bill went to him and asked，"What's wrong with you？"
The old man answered，"I'm hungry．I haven't had any food for two days．"At the thought of his parents'words，Bill said to the old man，"Let's go to the
（44）D．"
When they got there，Bill asked the waiter to bring out bread and coffee to the old man．The old man finished the meal quickly．After the waiter （45）D the plate and the cup，the old man said，"Sorry for giving you so much （46）C．I'm fine now．I'll（47）A forget your kindness!You are a very good young man．"
Bill was （48）B when he heard this．Just when he wanted to pay for the meal，the waiter came．Bill and the old man learned （49）A that the food was free （50）D it was the birthday of the boss，and they were the first customers（顾客）that day．
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One morning，his parents gave him some money to （42）B some milk for them．Outside a shop he saw a homeless old man who looked very （43）C．Bill went to him and asked，"What's wrong with you？"
The old man answered，"I'm hungry．I haven't had any food for two days．"At the thought of his parents'words，Bill said to the old man，"Let's go to the
（44）D．"
When they got there，Bill asked the waiter to bring out bread and coffee to the old man．The old man finished the meal quickly．After the waiter （45）D the plate and the cup，the old man said，"Sorry for giving you so much （46）C．I'm fine now．I'll（47）A forget your kindness!You are a very good young man．"
Bill was （48）B when he heard this．Just when he wanted to pay for the meal，the waiter came．Bill and the old man learned （49）A that the food was free （50）D it was the birthday of the boss，and they were the first customers（顾客）that day．
| 41．A．think about | B．depend on | C．give up | D．go on |
| 42．A．lend | B．buy | C．drink | D．borrow |
| 43．A．afraid | B．glad | C．sick | D．angry |
| 44．A．bank | B．library | C．hospital | D．restaurant |
| 45．A．sent out | B．got down | C．gave back | D．took away |
| 46．A．excuse | B．advice | C．trouble | D．difficulty |
| 47．A．never | B．always | C．usually | D．sometimes |
| 48．A．nervous | B．pleased | C．sorry | D．shy |
| 49．A．in surprise | B．as usual | C．once again | D．at first |
| 50．A．when | B．until | C．unless | D．because． |