Many people influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments (才艺), and values. I have been fortunate to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patienceand intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our future. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father.
As the youngest girl in my family, I always considered myself to be “Daddy’s little girl.” While growing up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friends and neighbours without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his children’s lives. In my early life my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could accomplish my work outstandingly among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or having a question or a concern, I know I can always call on him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others’ needs ahead of your own, but not to the point they will begin to take advantage of you. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on, no matter how tiny it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, enthusiasm for work and people around, and sense of understanding. He is a very reserved man, but to everybody’s surprise, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends.
Living in his affection and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are involved in.
【小题1】What is the best title for the passage?
| A.How my father loved me as “Daddy’s little girl”. |
| B.My father – the person I admire most. |
| C.I am the apple on my father’s palm. |
| D.My father – the person who loved me most. |
| A.Considerate and humourous. | B.Affectionate and open-minded. |
| C.Energetic and helpful. | D.Knowledgeable and sociable. |
| A.Be more powerful than others. | B.Be richer than others. |
| C.Do better than others. | D.Be more charming than others. |
| A.think for others and help them, but not to be made use of in negative ways |
| B.think for others and help them, so that you can make use of them to serve you |
| C.try to make use of those who want to do so to you |
| D.try to be good to those who are worth making friends with |
| A.She appreciated her father because he solved all the problems for her. |
| B.She was outstanding in work because her father pushed her too hard. |
| C.She considered her father silly and often laughed at him. |
| D.She has a strong sense of sympathy towards other people. |
Teresa was born in Yugoslavia on August 27,1910. Her parents were Albanians(阿尔巴尼亚人) and member of the Roman Catholic Church. When she was seven years old, her father was murdered. She decided not to be filled with hate because of this tragedy(悲剧). Instead, she would seek a life of love. This ambition led her to Ireland where she became a nun(修女) at the age of eighteen.
After only one year of training, she was sent to India to teach in a school called Loretto House, where the students were mostly from rich Indian families. After 15 years there, she left her duties as a teacher to “follow Christ into the slums(贫民窟).” Her heart led her away from the rich to the needs of the poor. She was then 36 years old.
Teresa no longer was affiliated(隶属) with the Irish nuns who sent her to Loreto House but worked independently. However, her work was recognised by the Pope in Rome for she still was a nun. He allowed her to set up her own group, which was called the Missionaries of Charity(仁爱传教修女会).
She no longer dressed as a nun in the European or Irish tradition. Instead, she put on a sari, the local dress of the Indian people. At first, people were sceptical(怀疑的) about her motives. Soon, they realised she was really interested in loving poor people, even those who were dying and had no chance of survival.
Soon, other Indian people began to spare time to help Mother Teresa. She had taught everyone that the poor and dying people need love most of all.
In 1979, she won the Nobel Peace Prize.
【小题1】Why did Mother Teresa become a nun?
| A.Her father was killed. | B.The hate of her father’s death. |
| C.She was looking for a life of love. | D.The poor life of her childhood. |
| A.To be a teacher was too tired | B.The students in Loretto House were rich. |
| C.She was tired of teaching. | D.The poor in the slums needed her care. |
| A.Mother Teresa was a Catholic. |
| B.“Sari” is an Indian word that means clothing. |
| C.At first people didn’t believe her motives. |
| D.She served poor people in the slums as a teacher. |
| A.regular assistance | B.food and shelter |
| C.to care for the poor of the earth | D.protection |