It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora did. She wasn’t even four, but she  36  at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy,  37  we take him home?”

I don’t remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden  38  feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her  39 , whether it was  40  in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing  41  and beggary.

A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and  42  it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I  43  us up. Nora was  44  about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how  45  our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to  46  myself to leave the house. On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn  47 . The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home. Why do this?  48 , we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She  49  us right over.

The building was in a sad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. 50  inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears.

Professionals call such a(n)  51  “a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities, I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have opportunity to do something  52  that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve to needy people and  53  clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve  54  her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has  55  more?

1.                A.pulled          B.glanced         C.waved    D.aimed

 

2.                A.would          B.can            C.need D.must

 

3.                A.general         B.true           C.heavy    D.curious

 

4.                A.area           B.part            C.eyesight  D.world

 

5.                A.insects         B.dogs           C.animals   D.birds

 

6.                A.coldness        B.illness          C.suffering  D.ignorance

 

7.                A.delivered       B.returned        C.devoted  D.posted

 

8.                A.held           B.hurried         C.signed    D.lined

 

9.                A.casual          B.sorry           C.astonished D.excited

 

10.               A.creative        B.valuable        C.shocking   D.simple

 

11.               A.warn           B.stop           C.allow D.push

 

12.               A.back           B.away           C.up   D.out

 

13.               A.Therefore      B.Obviously       C.Still   D.Also

 

14.               A.called          B.promised       C.invited    D.helped

 

15.               A.As            B.Once          C.Because   D.Though

 

16.               A.stay           B.visit           C.adventure D.challenge

 

17.               A.fair            B.famous         C.difficult   D.enjoyable

 

18.               A.collect         B.make          C.order D.wear

 

19.               A.let            B.made          C.watched   D.noticed

 

20.               A.improved       B.benefited       C.tried  D.seized

 

 

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations. ”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial(财政的)package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition(学费), room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus (校园)including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

1.How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?

A.He was lost in his dream.

B.He was full of joy.

C.He was worried about the money.

D.He was uncertain which school to go to.

2.We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.

A.honest           B.supportive         C.strict             D.decisive

3.In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride”can be replaced by “_______”.

A.would charge me nothing for tuition

B.would pay for transport to the school

C.would show me around the campus

D.would offer free meals at all events

4.What does the author mainly want to say?

A.You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

B.You should try your best to attend your dream school.

C.Your second-choice college may actually by your best fit.

D.Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

 

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