Lilly was a French Canadian girl who grew up in the farming community.When she was 16,her father____her to drop out of school to contribute to the family income.With English as her second language and____education,the____didn’t look bright for Lilly.

Lilly’s father was a stubborn man who____took “no” for an answer.He____Lilly to find a job.With small hope of gaining____,each day she would just ride to the city,walk____about and return home at dusk.

On one of her____,Lilly saw a sign at a big company.__ __,she knocked on the very first door.In her____English,Lilly told the office manager she was interested in the secretarial position.The manager ____to give the girl a chance.He directed her to type a letter,and then____.Lilly looked at the clock and saw it was 11∶40 am.She thought everyone would be leaving for____at noon,when she could____away in the crowd.But she knew she should____the letter.

On her first try,Lilly____one line of five words and made four mistakes.On her second attempt,she completed a full paragraph,but still made many mistakes.She looked at the clock:11∶55—five minutes to____.Just then the manager walked in.He came directly to Lilly,read the letter and said,“Lilly,you’re doing____work!”

With those simple words of encouragement,her desire to escape disappeared and her____began to grow.Lilly thought,“Well,if he thinks it’s good,then it must be good.I think I’ll stay!” Lilly did stay—all because someone had given a____and uncertain girl the gift of self?confidence when she knocked on the door.

1.A.reminded B.forced C.encouraged D.helped

2.A.poor B.formal C.good D.modern

3.A.advice B.promise C.future D.change

4.A.always B.usually C.sometimes D.rarely

5.A.warned B.told C.allowed D.begged

6.A.employment B.experience C.judgment D.independence

7.A.carefully B.happily C.aimlessly D.rapidly

8.A.steps B.trips C.purposes D.choices

9.A.Bravely B.Proudly C.Calmly D.Cautiously

10.A.broken B.perfect C.written D.fluent

11.A.refused B.decided C.pretended D.failed

12.A.stopped B.continued C.left D.sighed

13.A.lunch B.life C.fun D.luck

14.A.break B.slip C.pass D.drive

15.A.read B.write C.attempt D.deliver

16.A.went over B.picked up C.gave away D.got through

17.A.freedom B.success C.discussion D.reward

18.A.terrible B.excellent C.honest D.easy

19.A.belief B.patience C.confidence D.strength

20.A.shy B.lonely C.selfless D.modest

 

UGG boots have been a winter?weather fashion for several years now, combining function, comfort, warmth and even some style. What many UGG?enthusiasts don't know is that their boots are a breeding ground for bacteria and cause foot problems.

Doctors believe the boots, which are particularly popular among young teenage girls, are leading to a rise in the number of people suffering pains in their feet and knees.

Dr. Ian Drysdale, head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, believes because the foot does not get the proper support on the inside, it will lead to more ankle, knee, hip and back problems. “These boots are not designed for outside wear. Just because something becomes a trend or fashionable doesn't mean it's good or right,” he said. “The particular problem with this type of footwear is that it is unsupported. It's a slipper. You wouldn't normally expect to be doing outdoor activities from something that's indoor. If you decide to wear your pajamas outside all the time, someone will come up and say it's not a good idea.” Dr. Drysdale explained that the feet issues become a particular problem among young teenage girls, whose bones are “plastic” and developing when they are growing. “If that structure is developing in an inappropriate way,” he said,“then the ultimate structure will be deformed.”

Mike O'Neill, a consultant surgeon, said,“As the foot slides around, you get wear and tear (磨损) on the joints on the inside of the foot. The ankle is in the wrong position, the thigh bone also changes position, and you get an abnormal movement in the pelvis, which leads to back problems.”

UGG Australia, who makes the designer version of the boots, told The Daily Wirror that their boots are “comfort” rather than “performance” footwear and consumers should be aware of “knockoffs (仿制品)” which lack reinforced heels in their boots.

1.Teenage girls prefer to wear UGG boots because of the following EXCEPT ________.

A.design B.comfort C.quality D.warmth

2.According to Dr. Ian Drysdale, ________.

A.there is a possibility that bacteria will multiply in UGG boots

B.wearing UGG boots will lead to more ankle and toe problems

C.it's not a good idea to wear boots like UGG outside all the time

D.teenage girls' bones are plastic enough to wear UGG boots

3.The underlined word “deformed” is closest in meaning to ________.

A.shaped B.strengthened C.reformed D.damaged

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Potential Harm of UGG Boots

B.The Popularity of UGG Boots

C.The Unique Design of UGG Boots

D.Benefits of UGG Boots

 

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