题目内容
I’ve arranged ____________ you at the airport, so don’t worry about that.
A. a car to meet B. a car meeting C. for a car to meet D. for a car meeting
C
The 92-year-old, thin, calm and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, even though she is nearly blind, moved to a nursing home today.
Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.
As she walked slowly to lift, I provided a true description of her tiny room, including the old sheets(床单) that had been hung on her window. “I love it.” She said with the happiness.
“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…. Just wait..” “That doesn’t matter.” She replied. “ Happiness is something you decide ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged. It is how I arrange my mind, I have already decided to lobe it. It is a decision I make every morning when I wake up. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I will focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away.” She went on to explain, “Old age is like a bank account(帐户). You put what you have in. So, my advice to you would be to put in a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. Thank you for your part in filling my memory bank.” And with a smile, she said, “All my memories are happy ones.”
Mr. Jones was always happy in the nursing home and she died at the age of 108.
【小题1】 We can infer from the passage that the writer_____________.
| A.is one of Mrs. Jones children |
| B.is a relative of Mrs. Jones |
| C.works in the nursing home |
| D.is the owner of the nursing house |
| A.isn’t in good condition |
| B.is fairly big |
| C.is very comfortable |
| D.is equipped with new furniture |
| A.Proud | B.Pleasant |
| C.Loyal | D.Honest |
| A.why the lonely woman was happy |
| B.what a nursing home was alike |
| C.how to live a long life |
| D.how to lead a happy life |
The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:
“ I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”
“ I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”
But a younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”
I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.
Attitudes are important. Whether they are positive(积极的) or negative (消极的),they are rubbing off on you. If you are around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame others, and you play the role of victim(受害者) , chances are you will start as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.
This is an easy exercise: make a list of the people who you hand out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.
Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career(职业) path.”
【小题1】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
| A.A friend in need is a friend indeed |
| B.How to make friendship last for ever |
| C.You are who your friends are |
| D.Friends are the most important in one’s success |
| A.They’ll push you ahead | B.They will influence(影响) you |
| C.They’ll cover your shortcomings | D.They will help you achieve your goal |
| A.the musician’s living conditions are quite poor |
| B.People have poor taste in music |
| C.People have different attitudes towards the same thing. |
| D.Young people have greater chances of succeeding |
| A.improve a lot in making more friends |
| B.come to the right way of making friends |
| C.develop a better friendship with your friends |
| D.arrange the time with your friends properly |
| A.musicians | B.managers | C.negative people | D.people wanting to succeed |