It was the time when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication. A young man1for a job as a Morse Code(摩尔斯电码)operator.
Having answered an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was2.When he arrived, he entered a large, busy3filled with noise and clatter, including the sound of the telegraph in the background. A4on the wall told job applicants to fill out a form and wait until they were5to enter the inner office. The young man filled out his form and sat down with the seven6applicants in the waiting area. 7a few minutes, the young man stood up suddenly, 8the room to the door of the inner office, and walked right in.9the other applicants came alive, wondering what was 10. They whispered among themselves that they hadn’t been told to come yet and thought that the young man made a 11and wouldn’t be accepted.
12, when the employer went out of the office with the young man, he said to the other applicants , “Gentlemen, thank you very much for coming, but the 13has just been filled .”
The other applicants began 14and one of them 15, “Wait a minute, I don’t understand. He was the16to come in, and we never even got a chance to be 17. Yet he got the job. That’s not fair!”
The employer said, “I’m sorry, but 18you’ve been sitting here, the telegraph has been19the following message in Morse Code: If you understand this message, then come right in. The job is yours. 20of you heard it or understood it. This young man did. The job is his.”

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      allowed
    2. B.
      applied
    3. C.
      cared
    4. D.
      stood
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      listed
    2. B.
      proved
    3. C.
      named
    4. D.
      formed
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      market
    2. B.
      school
    3. C.
      office
    4. D.
      clinic
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      letter
    2. B.
      book
    3. C.
      mirror
    4. D.
      sign
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      persuaded
    2. B.
      refused
    3. C.
      forced
    4. D.
      ordered
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      another
    2. B.
      other
    3. C.
      others
    4. D.
      else
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      Since
    2. B.
      Before
    3. C.
      After
    4. D.
      For
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      tied
    2. B.
      left
    3. C.
      crossed
    4. D.
      cleaned
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      Surprisingly
    2. B.
      Strangely
    3. C.
      Regularly
    4. D.
      Naturally
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      going on
    2. B.
      going for
    3. C.
      set aside
    4. D.
      set up
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      difference
    2. B.
      mistake
    3. C.
      decision
    4. D.
      point
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      Therefore
    2. B.
      However
    3. C.
      Otherwise
    4. D.
      Moreover
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      job
    2. B.
      room
    3. C.
      seat
    4. D.
      gap
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      working
    2. B.
      cheering
    3. C.
      complaining
    4. D.
      hesitating
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      spoke aloud
    2. B.
      carried out
    3. C.
      asked for
    4. D.
      told of
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      first
    2. B.
      best
    3. C.
      worse
    4. D.
      last
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      checked
    2. B.
      interviewed
    3. C.
      informed
    4. D.
      invited
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      at times
    2. B.
      all the time
    3. C.
      ahead of time
    4. D.
      at one time
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      ticking out
    2. B.
      knocking out
    3. C.
      pointing out
    4. D.
      showing out
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      Some
    2. B.
      None
    3. C.
      Any
    4. D.
      Each

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know a new classmate.I1to look around when a gentle hand2my shoulder.I turned around to find a wrinkled, little3lady looking up at me with a smile.
She said, “Hi.My name is Rose.I’m eighty-seven years old.Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and4responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant(巨大的) squeeze.
“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent5?”I asked.“I always6having a college education and now I’m getting7!” she told me.
Later, we became close friends.Every day we would leave class together and she8her wisdom and experience with me.Over the9of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she10made friends wherever she went.
At the11of the semester(学期)we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet(宴会).I’1112forget what she taught us.When she was introduced,frustrated and a little embarrassed, she cleared her13and said, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we14old because we stop playing.There are only two secrets to staying15, being happy, and achieving success.You have to16and find humor every day.You’ve got to have a dream.When you17your dreams, you die.”
One week after graduation Rose died18in her sleep.Many college students attended her funeral in tribute to(悼念)the wonderful woman who taught19example that it’s never too20to be all you can possibly be.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      lay down
    2. B.
      stood up
    3. C.
      fell off
    4. D.
      went out
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      touched
    2. B.
      felt
    3. C.
      wounded
    4. D.
      clapped
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      beautiful
    2. B.
      young
    3. C.
      old
    4. D.
      kind-hearted
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      sadly
    2. B.
      coldly
    3. C.
      absently
    4. D.
      enthusiastically
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      age
    2. B.
      speed
    3. C.
      point
    4. D.
      year
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      talked about
    2. B.
      tried out
    3. C.
      looked forward
    4. D.
      dreamed of
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      those
    2. B.
      one
    3. C.
      that
    4. D.
      they
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      learned
    2. B.
      told
    3. C.
      shared
    4. D.
      debated
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      course
    2. B.
      path
    3. C.
      distance
    4. D.
      road
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      easily
    2. B.
      rarely
    3. C.
      unwillingly
    4. D.
      strangely
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      middle
    2. B.
      beginning
    3. C.
      end
    4. D.
      top
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      ever
    2. B.
      never
    3. C.
      still
    4. D.
      already
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      throat
    2. B.
      face
    3. C.
      nose
    4. D.
      eyes
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      grow
    2. B.
      prove
    3. C.
      look
    4. D.
      stay
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      rich
    2. B.
      healthy
    3. C.
      cheerful
    4. D.
      young
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      eat
    2. B.
      cry
    3. C.
      laugh
    4. D.
      shout
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      have
    2. B.
      lose
    3. C.
      get
    4. D.
      keep
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      bitterly
    2. B.
      fortunately
    3. C.
      peacefully
    4. D.
      hopefully
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      to
    2. B.
      for
    3. C.
      in
    4. D.
      by
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      early
    2. B.
      bad
    3. C.
      good
    4. D.
      late

Carolyn Stradley is the founder of C&S Paving Ine.(铺路公司)in Atlanta,USA.In the following account,she recalls the job that challenged her1and skill but left her flying high.
“When the Atlanta Airport was under2 in 1979,we were a new company struggling to make it.National Car Rental wanted to have 2500 square meters of dirt paved3the cars could be on site4the airport opened,and the official opening was only ten days away!5other local paving company wanted to do the job,6it couldn’t be done in such a short time.”
“Because we were new and really needed the work,we were7to try harder.We gave National Car Rental our offer and8our best effort to get the job finished within ten days.We also9them that if we failed,they would be no worse off, 10they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.”
“We got the job and immediately went into11.Working at night needed lights,so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site.Our12challenge was to keep the rock mixture13enough.All the available water wagons(洒水车)were rented out for the airport construction,and we certainly couldn’t afford to buy a new one.14,I got a special 15to rent fire engine hoses(消防水龙带)and connect them to nearby hydrants(消防);then I16held one of those hoses to17down the rock.”
“Those ten days were filled with challenges that18one creative idea after another.Nine days later,the night before the airport opened,National Car Rental was the 19company that had cars on the parking lot.”
“The key to our success was having the 20to take on any job and then being creative in our approach to getting it done.”

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      kindness
    2. B.
      patience
    3. C.
      imagination
    4. D.
      experience
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      construction
    2. B.
      repair
    3. C.
      control
    4. D.
      development
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      after
    2. B.
      as
    3. C.
      for
    4. D.
      so
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      while
    2. B.
      since
    3. C.
      where
    4. D.
      when
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      Some
    2. B.
      Any
    3. C.
      No
    4. D.
      Every
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      stating
    2. B.
      reporting
    3. C.
      telling
    4. D.
      warning
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      able
    2. B.
      nervous
    3. C.
      afraid
    4. D.
      willing
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      supported
    2. B.
      promised
    3. C.
      continued
    4. D.
      improved
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      asked
    2. B.
      surprised
    3. C.
      reminded
    4. D.
      demanded
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      though
    2. B.
      but
    3. C.
      as
    4. D.
      unless
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      discussion
    2. B.
      action
    3. C.
      practice
    4. D.
      production
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      next
    2. B.
      first
    3. C.
      past
    4. D.
      previous
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      cold
    2. B.
      wet
    3. C.
      loose
    4. D.
      clean
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      Naturally
    2. B.
      Obviously
    3. C.
      Meanwhile
    4. D.
      Instead
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      excuse
    2. B.
      order
    3. C.
      permit
    4. D.
      reason
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      exactly
    2. B.
      personally
    3. C.
      angrily
    4. D.
      hardly
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      pull
    2. B.
      knock
    3. C.
      hit
    4. D.
      water
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      required
    2. B.
      mixed
    3. C.
      followed
    4. D.
      formed
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      best
    2. B.
      last
    3. C.
      second
    4. D.
      only
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      courage
    2. B.
      interest
    3. C.
      hope
    4. D.
      chance

I was said to be the worst student in my class, and my family thought I was hopeless. I had to1 grade six. at that time a new teacher, Miss Sadia, came to our school.
One day after class, she2 that I was staying alone during the lunch break. She came to me and began to talk to me. It was just a3 conversation. After that day, she gave me particular4 and it made me feel special(特别). I started to work hard because she gave me the feeling that5 believed me , and my6 started to improve(提高) in her subject.
Months later, she moved into a house near my7 . We would walk home together after school. Her constant (不断的 ) support helped me,8 in my studies, as I knew she would 9my grades both in her subject and the other subjects. I finally 10 second in my class.
Then, after grade six, she started to slowly drift away(疏远) 11still kept a constant(不断的) check on me. By the time I was in grade seven, we12 spoke, but by then I had become the13 in my class. When I left my school, I was14 with her, as she never answered the15 when I called her.
Then I graduated and went to a good university. One fine day, our paths(路)16 again. I met her at a wedding. I could not17 asking her, "Why did you stop talking to me?"
"You are a clever boy. I wanted you to be a tree18 on your own roots, not depending on (依靠)others. Now here you are and I feel19 of you. You are your inspiration and do not need to20 a shoulder," she said. I could not say anything, but I smiled. I'11 always thank her .

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      jump
    2. B.
      attend
    3. C.
      copy
    4. D.
      repeat
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      heard
    2. B.
      noticed
    3. C.
      learned
    4. D.
      sensed
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      stupid
    2. B.
      useless
    3. C.
      normal
    4. D.
      secret
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      attention
    2. B.
      attraction
    3. C.
      explanation
    4. D.
      examination
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      everyone
    2. B.
      someone
    3. C.
      anyone
    4. D.
      nobody
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      words
    2. B.
      objects
    3. C.
      classes
    4. D.
      grades
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      home
    2. B.
      school
    3. C.
      hotel
    4. D.
      company
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      generally
    2. B.
      Bactually
    3. C.
      especially
    4. D.
      usually
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      change
    2. B.
      look
    3. C.
      improve
    4. D.
      check
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      received
    2. B.
      came
    3. C.
      caught
    4. D.
      held
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      but
    2. B.
      as
    3. C.
      or
    4. D.
      so
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      ever
    2. B.
      often
    3. C.
      once
    4. D.
      hardly
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      oldest
    2. B.
      strongest
    3. C.
      best
    4. D.
      cleverest
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      out of touch
    2. B.
      in common
    3. C.
      out of reach
    4. D.
      in touch
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      road
    2. B.
      schoolyard
    3. C.
      phone
    4. D.
      machine
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      separated
    2. B.
      formed
    3. C.
      added
    4. D.
      crossed
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      finish
    2. B.
      help
    3. C.
      prevent
    4. D.
      keep
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      standing
    2. B.
      flying
    3. C.
      growing
    4. D.
      sitting
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      sad
    2. B.
      proud
    3. C.
      good
    4. D.
      ashamed
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      give up
    2. B.
      get on
    3. C.
      look for
    4. D.
      take up

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had 1 a beautiful sports car in a showroom, and knowing his father could well 2it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day came near, the young man awaited 3that his father had bought the car. 4, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his 5study room. His father told him how 6he was to have such a fine son, and told him how 7he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped (包装) 8box.
Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and 9a lovely, leather-bound (皮纸封面) Bible, 10the young man’s name pressed in gold. 11, he raised his voice to his father, and said “With 12your money, you give me a Bible?” and stormed out of the house.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in 13. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very 14, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him 15that graduation day.
Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram 16his father had passed away, and willed all his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and 17things.
When he arrived at his father’s house, sudden 18and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father’s important papers and saw the still gift-wrapped Bible 19as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.
Suddenly, a car key dropped from the back of the 20. It had a tag (标签) with the date of his graduation on it, and the words PAID IN FULL.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      admired
    2. B.
      watched
    3. C.
      seen
    4. D.
      noticed
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      offer
    2. B.
      afford
    3. C.
      buy
    4. D.
      supply
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      marks
    2. B.
      signals
    3. C.
      signs
    4. D.
      symbols
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      Finally
    2. B.
      Instead
    3. C.
      Therefore
    4. D.
      Shortly
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      public
    2. B.
      empty
    3. C.
      average
    4. D.
      private
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      proud
    2. B.
      comfortable
    3. C.
      worried
    4. D.
      interested
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      many
    2. B.
      deep
    3. C.
      much
    4. D.
      often
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      paper
    2. B.
      gift
    3. C.
      wood
    4. D.
      graduation
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      looked
    2. B.
      reached
    3. C.
      discovered
    4. D.
      found
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      with
    2. B.
      while
    3. C.
      after
    4. D.
      as
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      Anxious
    2. B.
      Excited
    3. C.
      Angry
    4. D.
      Disappointing
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      none
    2. B.
      all
    3. C.
      little
    4. D.
      much
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      business
    2. B.
      study
    3. C.
      future
    4. D.
      home
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      weak
    2. B.
      wealthy
    3. C.
      lonely
    4. D.
      old
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      on
    2. B.
      until
    3. C.
      since
    4. D.
      after
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      reminding
    2. B.
      writing
    3. C.
      reading
    4. D.
      speaking
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      look for
    2. B.
      take care of
    3. C.
      do with
    4. D.
      hand over
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      excitement
    2. B.
      disappointment
    3. C.
      surprise
    4. D.
      sadness
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      but
    2. B.
      right
    3. C.
      just
    4. D.
      only
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      book
    2. B.
      bed
    3. C.
      desk
    4. D.
      door

It was a cold winter day that Sunday.The parking lot to the1 was filling up quickly.I noticed, as I got out of my car, fellow church members were2 among themselves as they walked in the church.As I got3, I saw a man leaning up against the wall outside the church.He was almost lying down4 he was asleep.His hat was5 down so you could not see his face.He wore shoes that looked 30 years old, too6 for his feet, with holes all over them and his toes7 out.I guessed this man was8 and asleep, so I walked on9 through the doors of the church.We all talked for a few minutes, and someone10 the man lying outside.People whispered but no one took11 to ask him to come in,12 me.A few moments later church began.We were all waiting for the Preacher (牧师) to take his13 and to give us the Word,14 the doors to the church opened.In15 the man walking down the church with his head down.People gasped(喘息)and whispered and made16.He made his way down the church and up onto the pulpit (讲坛) where he took off his hat and coat.My heart17.
There stood our preacher… he was the “homeless man”.The preacher took his Bible (圣经) and18 it on his stand.
“19 , I don't think I have to tell you what I am preaching about today.If you20 people by their appearance, you have no time to love them.”

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      school
    2. B.
      lecture
    3. C.
      park
    4. D.
      church
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      arguing
    2. B.
      whispering
    3. C.
      stating
    4. D.
      speaking
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      closer
    2. B.
      clearer
    3. C.
      lower
    4. D.
      farther
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      even though
    2. B.
      so that
    3. C.
      as if
    4. D.
      even if
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      dragged
    2. B.
      pulled
    3. C.
      dropped
    4. D.
      pushed
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      big
    2. B.
      bad
    3. C.
      ugly
    4. D.
      small
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      reached
    2. B.
      went
    3. C.
      stuck
    4. D.
      ran
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      homeless
    2. B.
      helpless
    3. C.
      hopeless
    4. D.
      careless
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      out
    2. B.
      by
    3. C.
      across
    4. D.
      from
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      invited
    2. B.
      mentioned
    3. C.
      took
    4. D.
      called
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      pleasure
    2. B.
      measure
    3. C.
      courage
    4. D.
      trouble
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      except
    2. B.
      besides
    3. C.
      without
    4. D.
      including
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      turn
    2. B.
      place
    3. C.
      time
    4. D.
      seat
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      when
    2. B.
      before
    3. C.
      as
    4. D.
      after
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      rushed
    2. B.
      hurried
    3. C.
      came
    4. D.
      entered
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      decision
    2. B.
      choices
    3. C.
      faces
    4. D.
      jokes
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      sank
    2. B.
      fell
    3. C.
      broke
    4. D.
      failed
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      threw
    2. B.
      set
    3. C.
      laid
    4. D.
      folded
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      Brothers
    2. B.
      Folks
    3. C.
      Supporters
    4. D.
      Members
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      judge
    2. B.
      hate
    3. C.
      treat
    4. D.
      test

I lived in Dallas, Texas nearly all my life with my mom, dad and older sister. We were1to respect others, value education, and get all that we could out of life. My parents always say, “2hard and the world is yours.” They are never without a3word of advice or a bit of encouragement when life gets tough.
My parents always4me to go to college. However, when I5at 16 years old that I’d rather get married to a man than go to college, they6stopped telling me they loved me and I could anything I wanted to.7, they persuaded me. I graduated from high school and currently 8the University of Oklahoma studying medicine. I want to make the 9a better place to live in.
Every time I call home to tell them about a10I received in Chemistry Lab or Microeconomics or whichever11it is that I’m working hardest for at the moment, they tell me how12of me they are. I know there are college kids out there that have no one to call home when they an “A” on a project and I feel incredibly13to have my parents.
Don’t get me wrong: We’ve had our share of14. I was the angry teenager and they were the awful15that wouldn’t let me stay out all night or let me get my tongue pierced(扎洞).But somehow, we 16to work through those issues. They never17loving in me or believing in me.
I 18everything I am to my parents. Without their19love and encouragement, I wouldn’t believe I can change the world. My parents taught me to always20for what I believe in. So I’m working toward something really great and can only hope I continue to make them proud.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      brought
    2. B.
      introduced
    3. C.
      raised
    4. D.
      ordered
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      Educate
    2. B.
      Work
    3. C.
      Train
    4. D.
      Practise
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      basic
    2. B.
      brilliant
    3. C.
      popular
    4. D.
      meaningful
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      reminded
    2. B.
      expected
    3. C.
      supposed
    4. D.
      chose
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      arranged
    2. B.
      judged
    3. C.
      wished
    4. D.
      decided
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      never
    2. B.
      ever
    3. C.
      seldom
    4. D.
      hardly
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      Carefully
    2. B.
      Hopefully
    3. C.
      Thankfully
    4. D.
      Delightfully
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      serve
    2. B.
      attend
    3. C.
      visit
    4. D.
      join
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      fortune
    2. B.
      house
    3. C.
      universe
    4. D.
      world
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      grade
    2. B.
      present
    3. C.
      failure
    4. D.
      value
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      job
    2. B.
      item
    3. C.
      course
    4. D.
      task
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      fond
    2. B.
      proud
    3. C.
      sure
    4. D.
      nervous
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      satisfied
    2. B.
      encouraged
    3. C.
      relaxed
    4. D.
      blessed
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      lessons
    2. B.
      problems
    3. C.
      moments
    4. D.
      experiences
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      teachers
    2. B.
      directors
    3. C.
      couple
    4. D.
      staff
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      managed
    2. B.
      attempted
    3. C.
      allowed
    4. D.
      requested
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      admitted
    2. B.
      minded
    3. C.
      kept
    4. D.
      stopped
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      pay
    2. B.
      owe
    3. C.
      return
    4. D.
      show
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      romantic
    2. B.
      wild
    3. C.
      constant
    4. D.
      faithful
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      fight
    2. B.
      look
    3. C.
      wait
    4. D.
      care

I grew up poor – living with six brothers, my father and a wonderful mother. We had1money and few worldly goods, but plenty of love and attention. I was2and energetic. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could3afford a dream.
My dream was to be a4. When I was sixteen, I could crush a baseball, throw a ninety – mile – per – hour fastball. I was also5: my high – school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who6me the difference between having a dream and showing strong belief. One particular7with him changed my life forever.
It was a summer and a friend recommended me for a summer8. This meant a chance for my first income – cash for a new bike and new clothes, and the9of savings for a house for my mother. The opportunity was attracting, and I wanted to10at it.
Then I realized I would have to11summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn’t be playing. I was12about this.
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as13as I expected him to be. “You have your whole life to work,” he said. “Your14days are limited. You can’t afford to waste them.”
I stood before him with my head15, trying to think of how to explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth16his disappointment in me.
“How much are you going to make at this job?” he demanded.
“$ 3.25 an hour,” I replied.
“Well, is $ 3.25 an hour the price of a17?” he asked.
That18laid bare for me the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal. I devoted myself to19that summer, and within the year I was offered a $ 20,000 contract. I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $ 1.7 million, and bought my mother the20of my dreams.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      some
    2. B.
      little
    3. C.
      no
    4. D.
      much
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      happy
    2. B.
      lovely
    3. C.
      angry
    4. D.
      noisy
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      only
    2. B.
      ever
    3. C.
      still
    4. D.
      almost
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      teacher
    2. B.
      coach
    3. C.
      doctor
    4. D.
      sportsman
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      lucky
    2. B.
      satisfied
    3. C.
      hopeful
    4. D.
      surprised
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      taught
    2. B.
      asked
    3. C.
      told
    4. D.
      trained
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      match
    2. B.
      story
    3. C.
      moment
    4. D.
      incident
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      job
    2. B.
      camp
    3. C.
      holiday
    4. D.
      course
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      cause
    2. B.
      start
    3. C.
      need
    4. D.
      amount
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      stand
    2. B.
      call
    3. C.
      look
    4. D.
      jump
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      take out
    2. B.
      cut off
    3. C.
      put on
    4. D.
      give up
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      excited
    2. B.
      curious
    3. C.
      anxious
    4. D.
      disappointed
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      mad
    2. B.
      puzzled
    3. C.
      regretful
    4. D.
      discouraged
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      working
    2. B.
      playing
    3. C.
      learning
    4. D.
      shining
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      shaking
    2. B.
      hanging
    3. C.
      holding
    4. D.
      nodding
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      feeling
    2. B.
      suffering
    3. C.
      facing
    4. D.
      expressing
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      dream
    2. B.
      game
    3. C.
      chance
    4. D.
      life
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      offer
    2. B.
      price
    3. C.
      question
    4. D.
      order
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      study
    2. B.
      sports
    3. C.
      homework
    4. D.
      business
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      clothes
    2. B.
      bike
    3. C.
      house
    4. D.
      Goods

Four years ago,an accident took my wife away and I had to take care of our youny child . There was one particular night, when I had an1 at work. Therefore, I2 cooked an egg and left my sleepy child alone at home.
It was very late when I3. With just a brief hug and kiss for my child, I went stright into the room, without having dinner.4, when I jumped into my bed , all I heard and felt was broken sounds and5 liquid. I opened my blanket, and there6 the source of the “problem”—a broken bowl with noodels and a mess on the bed.
I was so7 that I rushed into Loe’s room and gave him a good spanking. He8 cried but didn’t ask for mercy, except a short explanation.
“Dad, I was9, but you were not back yet, so I wanted to cook some noodles.But I remembered that you10 me not to touch or use the kitchen without any11 around; therefore, I12 the shower and used the hot water to cook the noodles.However, I was13 that the noodles would turn cold, so I put it under the14 to keep it warm15 you return. But I forgot to remind you.”
I went towards my son to give him a(n)16 hug and asked him to sleep. Then I began to17 the mess on the bed. When everthing was done, I passed my son’s room, and saw that he was still18 while looking at his mother’s photo.He cried not for the19 on his little body. After this20, I have tried to give him both the love of dad and mum.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      accident
    2. B.
      emergency
    3. C.
      action
    4. D.
      excuse
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      easily
    2. B.
      slowly
    3. C.
      carefully
    4. D.
      hurriedly
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      returned
    2. B.
      left
    3. C.
      completed
    4. D.
      remembered
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      Otherwise
    2. B.
      Besides
    3. C.
      Therefore
    4. D.
      However
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      warm
    2. B.
      cold
    3. C.
      smelly
    4. D.
      boiling
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      found
    2. B.
      lay
    3. C.
      formed
    4. D.
      linked
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      excited
    2. B.
      sad
    3. C.
      moved
    4. D.
      angry
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      merely
    2. B.
      never
    3. C.
      hardly
    4. D.
      really
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      thirsty
    2. B.
      hungry
    3. C.
      curious
    4. D.
      anxious
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      threatened
    2. B.
      reminded
    3. C.
      astonished
    4. D.
      suggested
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      child
    2. B.
      partner
    3. C.
      adult
    4. D.
      friend
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      put on
    2. B.
      picked up
    3. C.
      set off
    4. D.
      turned on
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      afraid
    2. B.
      sad
    3. C.
      surprised
    4. D.
      sorry
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      desk
    2. B.
      blanket
    3. C.
      chair
    4. D.
      bed
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      after
    2. B.
      if
    3. C.
      till
    4. D.
      unless
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      brief
    2. B.
      abrupt
    3. C.
      tight
    4. D.
      friendly
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      clear up
    2. B.
      put down
    3. C.
      take on
    4. D.
      send off
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      sleeping
    2. B.
      writing
    3. C.
      reading
    4. D.
      crying
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      wound
    2. B.
      effect
    3. C.
      comfort
    4. D.
      pain
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      fight
    2. B.
      quarrel
    3. C.
      incident
    4. D.
      communication

For Senior 3 students, choosing which college to attend can be the most exciting and thrilling time in their entire school lives. This is also true for an American girl 1Melanie.
Melanie’s dad, James Porter, who is the chief of police for a Chicago suburb, wants Melanie to 2nearby Northwestern University, where she’s 3been accepted. But Melanie, 17, really wants to go to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, where she’s been wait-listed.
When she gets an unexpected 4from Georgetown University, she decides to 5a road trip with a few6 female friends. Melanie believes it is her first step 7adulthood. But 8the fact that this trip is “girls only”, James isn’t 9with the prospect(期望) of his little princess 10the world without him. He wants to protect her, so he joins the girls and hopes he can convince Melanie to go to Northwestern. 11Melanie’s father only has the best of 12, his presence 13an endless series of comic encounters(遭遇).
After following their faulty device 14into the backwoods (偏远地区), James and Melanie 15Melanie’s little brother and his pet pig have been hiding in the spare compartment (隔间). What should be a simple tyre change 16the expensive car rolling down a mountain, forcing them to hike to a nearby hotel…. All these disasters add spice(额外的趣味) to their trip while along the way a father and a daughter 17get the chance to really 18each other.
All parents, 19they have college students or not, can relate to the bittersweet realization that their kids are growing up. 20what Melanie and James have done, we all can find the delicate (脆弱的) balance between staying connected and letting go.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      named
    2. B.
      naming
    3. C.
      name
    4. D.
      names
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      join
    2. B.
      send
    3. C.
      attend
    4. D.
      pass
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      still
    2. B.
      always
    3. C.
      yet
    4. D.
      already
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      appointment
    2. B.
      interview
    3. C.
      visit
    4. D.
      meeting
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      provide
    2. B.
      offer
    3. C.
      take
    4. D.
      hold
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      closing
    2. B.
      close
    3. C.
      closed
    4. D.
      closely
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      toward
    2. B.
      for
    3. C.
      during
    4. D.
      with
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      though
    2. B.
      while
    3. C.
      once
    4. D.
      despite
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      satisfying
    2. B.
      successful
    3. C.
      comfortable
    4. D.
      meaningful
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      seeking
    2. B.
      examining
    3. C.
      searching
    4. D.
      exploring
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      Since
    2. B.
      Because
    3. C.
      While
    4. D.
      When
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      intentions
    2. B.
      attempts
    3. C.
      efforts
    4. D.
      planning
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      comes about
    2. B.
      leads to
    3. C.
      calls in
    4. D.
      turns out
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      lately
    2. B.
      late
    3. C.
      deeply
    4. D.
      deep
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      discover
    2. B.
      invent
    3. C.
      recognize
    4. D.
      realize
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      succeeds in
    2. B.
      brings in
    3. C.
      results from
    4. D.
      results in
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      hopefully
    2. B.
      finally
    3. C.
      firstly
    4. D.
      certainly
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      agree to
    2. B.
      speak to
    3. C.
      talk to
    4. D.
      turn to
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      whether
    2. B.
      if
    3. C.
      what
    4. D.
      why
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      As
    2. B.
      Like
    3. C.
      For
    4. D.
      Except
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