The train shakes back and forth, its wheels making a loud noise against the tracks. Outside the window the freezing cold of winter rules. The carriage is filled with cold, ___1___ passengers.
Suddenly a little boy ___2___ his way through the grown-up legs and sits down by the window. He is all alone among the ___3___ grown-ups. What a brave child, I think. His father ___4___ very strange happens suddenly. The ___5___ little boy slides down from his seat and leans his hand on my knee. ___6___, I think that he wants to ___7___ me and return to his father, so I help him to stand up. But instead he leans forward and holds his ___8___ up towards mine. He wants to say something to me, I think. I lower my head to receive the ___9___. Wrong again! What I do receive is a ___10___ kiss on the cheek.
The boy calmly returns to his seat, leans back and continues looking out of the window. I am ___11___. What just happened? A child is kissing ___12___ grown-ups on the train. How can anybody want to kiss such a man that has so much beard? Soon enough, all of my neighbors are certainly ___13___. Nervous and a little surprised, we ___14___ at the father. When he sees our questioning ___15___ as he gets ready for his stop, he offers a clue(线索).
“He’s so happy to be alive,” the father says. “He has been very sick.”
Father and son ___16___ into the crowd moving toward the exit. The doors close and the train goes on. On my cheek I can still ___17___ the child’s kiss—a kiss that has triggered(触发) some soul-search inside me. How many ___18___ kissing each other from the joy of being alive? How many even give much thought to the privilege(特权)of ___19___?
The little kisser had taught us a sweet but serious lesson: Be careful you don’t let yourself ___20___ before your heart stops!

【小题1】
A.excitedB.tiredC.pleasedD.surprised
【小题2】
A.feelsB.fightsC.pushesD.picks
【小题3】
A.unfriendlyB.friendlyC.angryD.kind
【小题4】
A.likesB.promisesC.choosesD.agrees
【小题5】
A.impoliteB.seriousC.luckyD.ugly
【小题6】
A.In no timeB.For a momentC.In a whileD.Once in a while
【小题7】
A.kickB.strikeC.kissD.pass
【小题8】
A.eyeB.earC.headD.lip
【小题9】
A.newsB.messageC.kissD.fortunate
【小题10】
A.loudB.foolishC.strangeD.interested
【小题11】
A.pleasedB.shockedC.satisfiedD.familiar
【小题12】
A.well-knownB.smartC.unknownD.persuaded
【小题13】
A.praisedB.kissedC.scoldedD.whisper
【小题14】
A.stareB.smileC.warnD.whisper
【小题15】
A.glancesB.angerC.mouthsD.feeling
【小题16】
A.appearB.getC.disappearD.follow
【小题17】
A.touchB.trustC.smellD.feel
【小题18】
A.go aroundB.come atC.keep onD.insist on
【小题19】
A.a childB.a kissC.livingD.death
【小题20】
A.liveB.stopC.dieD.sleep

Ever since I was little I loved doing things for other people. As I got older I began doing random ( 随意的 ) things for people. For example, during holidays, such as Christmas, I would make an extra   21  along with the ones for my relatives. Then I would go and find someone in the grocery store and just hand it to them and walk away. It was so much fun. I admit,   22 , the first time I did it I was so   23 . I didn’t know who to give the card to. So I said a little prayer and knew that the   24  person would just appear. About that time an elderly man ran   25  me with his shopping cart. It was an accident, and he   26  a million times. We smiled and he walked away, and I knew that he was the one.  Later I found him in a different isle(过道), handed him the card, and smiled. I said Happy Holidays, and then walked away. It was so great, and the   27  I had afterwards was unexplainable.
Then one day I came across your website (the coolest website ever) and   28  some Smile Cards. When they came in, I started a new project. When I go into a store, I locate a person who I think needs a   29 . Then, I buy a flower, a carnation, to be exact, and   30  it in the most beautiful paper they have. I tie lots of ribbons on it to make it   31 , and then slip the smile card into an envelope and   32  it to the flower. After that, I pay for it and explain to the cashier   33  it is to go to (I live in a pretty small town so it’s easy to get the help of the cashiers). They then give it to that person when they come through.. Once in a while I’ll buy the flower and then just leave it for the cashier. That gets smiles.
My favorite time was when I picked out this elderly woman who was walking around the   34  somewhat confused. I had come across her numerous times and she only smiled slightly once. When she came to the check out (I was watching from outside) her face   35  and the smile was the biggest I had ever seen. Later that week the cashier whom I had had   36  me told me that the lady had been so surprised and while she was walking out with the grocery bag to her car, she was planning what she was going to do for someone else. It was awesome.
I absolutely love the random acts of kindness cards. I   37  at least two in my purse and others in my car, locker and everywhere I go. As I mentioned, my club, STARS, is doing a Random Acts of Kindness Project with the smile cards so they also are using them. I look forward to hearing about their success. It’s really great. I   38  used them in school. I bought my entire math class cans of pop after lunch one day. They came in from lunch and a can of pop and a smile card were setting   39  that day. It totally lightened the mood in the class that day   40  we were studying for a test. Thank you for all of the help that you provide. The smile cards are a great program that brings smiles into the lives of many!

【小题1】
A.presentB.cardC.wishD.promise
【小题2】
A.thereforeB.anywayC.moreoverD.however
【小题3】
A.excitedB.disappointedC.nervousD.cautious
【小题4】
A.onlyB.elderlyC.rightD.lucky
【小题5】
A.intoB.acrossC.afterD.for
【小题6】
A.thankedB.apologizedC.forgaveD.admired
【小题7】
A.chanceB.actionC.rewardD.feeling
【小题8】
A.orderedB.copiedC.downloadedD.saved
【小题9】
A.giftB.smileC.helpD.comfort
【小题10】
A.hideB.coverC.putD.wrap
【小题11】
A.expensiveB.naturalC.uniqueD.diverse
【小题12】
A.devoteB.attachC.submitD.join
【小题13】
A.howB.whereC.whoD.what
【小题14】
A.restaurantB.hotelC.schoolD.store
【小题15】
A.lit upB.put upC.got upD.made up
【小题16】
A.helpB.deliverC.promiseD.remind
【小题17】
A.arrangeB.needC.takeD.keep
【小题18】
A.hardlyB.somehowC.evenD.ever
【小题19】
A.in their basketsB.on their desks
C.in their bags D.in their drawers
【小题20】
A.becauseB.unlessC.afterD.whenever

The Colors of Friendship
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would __31__ ."
Blue interrupted, “You only think about the   32  , but consider the sky and the sea.   33__ the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be   34  .
Yellow laughed, “ You are all so serious. I bring laughter, fun, and  35   into the world.”
Orange started next to blow her trumpet, “ I am the color of health and strength. I may be  _36  , but I am priceless for I serve the needs of human life. When I fill the sky at sunrise or   _37  , my beauty is so striking that no one gives another  38  to any of you.
Red could stand it  39   and he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and bravery. I am willing to   40_  truth. I am also the color of passion and of love.”
Then came Purple and Indigo.
The colors went on boasting(自夸), each convinced of his or her won superiority(优越). Their _41   became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightning thunder. Rain started to pour down   42  . The colors crouched (蜷缩)down   43  , drawing close to one another for comfort.
In the midst of the shout, rain began to speak, “You foolish colors, fight  44   yourselves, each trying to dominate(统治)  45  . Don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose,   46   and different? Join hands with one  47   and come to me.”
Doing as they were told, the colors   48   and joined hands. They formed a colorful rainbow. From then on, whenever a good  49   washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to___50__ one another.

【小题1】
A.stayB.leaveC.go outD.die
【小题2】
A.earthB.moonC.starD.sun
【小题3】
A.That is B.I amC.It isD.This is
【小题4】
A.anythingB.nothingC.somethingD.everything
【小题5】
A.warmthB.sadnessC.depression(抑郁) D.anxiety(焦虑)
【小题6】
A.usualB.normalC.commonD.scarce(稀少)
【小题7】
A.midnightB.noonC.sunsetD.the day
【小题8】
A.giftB.honorC.thoughtD.respect
【小题9】
A.for moreB.any moreC.very muchD.no longer
【小题10】
A.turn toB.fight forC.struggle withD.bend over(弯腰)
【小题11】
A.quarrelB.discussionC.laughterD.talk
【小题12】
A.gentlyB.quietlyC.violentlyD.peacefully
【小题13】
A.with careB.in fear(害怕地)C.by chanceD.on purpose
【小题14】
A.amongB.byC.forD.against
【小题15】
A.othersB.themselvesC.the otherD.the rest
【小题16】
A.equalB.ordinaryC.similarD.unique
【小题17】
A.otherB.the otherC.anotherD.others
【小题18】
A.combinedB.separatedC.unitedD.divided
【小题19】
A.snowB.rainC.windD.fog
【小题20】
A.appreciateB.quarrel withC.ignoreD.praise

During the twentieth century, cars, electric lights, space travel and amazing advances in medicine changed people’s lives. So what might this new century bring? There are hundreds of predictions flying around — let’s have a light-hearted look at some of them.
In a recent UK survey, teenagers were asked to make predictions about the year 2020. One of the most common predictions was that school uniforms won’t be around. They also predicted that both girls and boys will wear make-up more often, and more than 75% of men will wear skirts regularly. My dad is 65 next Saturday — I think I’ll buy him a skirt as a birthday present and tell him he’ll soon be in fashion!
Other predictions involve changing roles of men and women. By 2017, some people say that single men of working age will form more than 10% of all families. It is also predicted that washing powder advertisements will include more men because more of them will do housework. I’ll tell that to my husband when he gets home and see how keen he is to wash the dishes!
Many predictions are about crime and safety problems. Some people think that crime will improve and the world will become a more peaceful place. Others believe that crime is going to worsen and that people will stay at home becoming completely dependent on the Internet for shopping and work. It is also predicted that you will need an electronic card to get into parks as parents demand safe play areas for their children. This is old news for me --- our local government is going to introduce one this summer.
Technology is predicted to play an even more important role in our lives in the future. Some parents might have cameras at home so they can keep an eye on their children while they are out. Quick, kids, turn off the TV and do your homework!
Here’s another prediction. Researchers have concluded that cultural activity may add years to your life. The cinema, theatre and concerts may give us a longer life because they encourage strong feelings. Well, we’re watching Bridget Jones’ Diary this Friday night. Will that help us live longer?
Let’s finish up with my favourite prediction. In the future, elderly people are going to make up a larger proportion of the world’s population than ever before. In Britain, an estimated 100,000 people now in their thirties may live to be 100. And that includes me! I’ll have a big, big party, I promise!
【小题1】 The writer’s father ________ .

A.has just turned sixty-five
B.wears skirts
C.is very fashionable
D.is about to turn sixty-five
【小题2】Why might more men do housework in the future?
A.Washing powder advertisements suggest it.
B.Men won’t want to work in offices any more.
C.Traditional roles of men and women will change.
D.Women will refuse to wash the dishes.
【小题3】According to the passage, people might ________ , if crime worsens.
A.need electronic cards to get into their homes
B.stay at home and depend on the Internet
C.help to make the world a more peaceful place
D.work harder and make more money
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true?
A.It’s likely that the writer is to live to be 100.
B.The writer promises that she is going to hold a big, big party soon.
C.Without an electronic card, you can’t get into a park freely in the future.
D.The writer holds a positive attitude towards the changes in the new century.
【小题5】From the passage, we may infer that the writer is probably ____ .
A.a professional news reporter.
B.a young and attractive sales girl.
C.a middle-aged British housewife.
D.a responsible government official.

Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept -- the ant philosophy (哲学).I think everybody should study ants.
They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way.
They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important viewpoint. You can't be so naive ( 天真的) as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.
An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer. " Why do we need that advice.'? Because it is important to be realistic. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.
The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long ; we'll soon be out of here. " And on the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out on the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.
And here's the last part of the ant-philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-you-possibly-can" philosophy.
Wow, what a great seminar to attend -- the ant seminar. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
【小题1】If you try to stop ants going forward, they will

A.climb over your headB.quit looking for a way
C.search for another wayD.keep climbing around
【小题2】What is the second philosophy of ants?
A.Think winter all summer.B.Always be realistic.
C.Never become lazy in summer.D.Always look ahead.
【小题3】Which of the following can best describe the third part of the ant philosophy?
A.Always stay positive.B.Always remind yourself.
C.Always think summer.D.Always be hardworking.
【小题4】We can learn from the last part of the ant philosophy that we should
A.never stop gathering food in the summerB.always get prepared for the winter
C.gather as much as possible for the futureD.do whatever we can for the future
【小题5】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.The Concept of AntsB.The Ant Philosophy
C.Never Give upD.Do All You Can

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