This is a story that happened 15 years ago but it has always stayed with me since then.On the way back from work every evening,more often than not there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.He always waved at every car,he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing.Every day after work when I got there,I would quickly roll down my window and give him the coins.Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day.His answer would always be the same,“I’m blessed!”.
It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive,and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was.A single mother of four amazing kids,with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids.Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy.Needless to say that on my was home that day I was very sad and upset.I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did.I wasn’t feeling the joy as I got off the ramp where the homeless man would be.Yet there he was as alway,as l turned the ramp.He set his eyes on me,while still smiling and waving at others.
While I was waiting for the red light to turn,he strolled over to my car.He had a big smile he looked me straight in the eyes and said “today I will give you a dollar”.He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.I was blown away.I burst into tears.I wanted to jump out of my car and hug him!
You see that day he gave me more than a dollar bill,he taught me a valuable lesson.No matter what material things are taken from you,no one can take away your choice to be joyful.
1.What is the passage mainly concerned?
A.A dollar bill from a homeless person.
B.A blessing coming from a homeless person.
C.A woman who lost her job due to the economy.
D.A homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.
2.From the lst paragraph,we know the homeless man is ________.
A.optimistic B.brave C.Iazy D.kind-hearted
3.After leaving the boss’s office,the author ________.
A.felt relaxed to get rid of the tiring job
B.still felt joyful when coming off the ramp
C.took it for granted that she was fit for her job
D.didn’t put some change aside to give to the man
4.The underlined phrase“blown away”in the 3rd paragraph most probably means
________.
A.completely defeated B.wholly blown down
C.really amazed D.murdered by gunfire
5.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.material things are the most important in life
B.people should be encouraged to beg by smiling
C.the author’s ride home that dog was smooth sailing
D.we should wait others’help when faced with challenges
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This is a story that happened 15 years ago but it has always stayed with me since then.On the way back from work every evening,more often than not there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.He always waved at every car,he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing.Every day after work when I got there,I would quickly roll down my window and give him the coins.Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day.His answer would always be the same,“I’m blessed!”.
It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive,and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was.A single mother of four amazing kids,with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids.Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy.Needless to say that on my was home that day I was very sad and upset.I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did.I wasn’t feeling the joy as I got off the ramp where the homeless man would be.Yet there he was as alway,as l turned the ramp.He set his eyes on me,while still smiling and waving at others.
While I was waiting for the red light to turn,he strolled over to my car.He had a big smile he looked me straight in the eyes and said “today I will give you a dollar”.He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.I was blown away.I burst into tears.I wanted to jump out of my car and hug him!
You see that day he gave me more than a dollar bill,he taught me a valuable lesson.No matter what material things are taken from you,no one can take away your choice to be joyful.
1.What is the passage mainly concerned?
A.A dollar bill from a homeless person.
B.A blessing coming from a homeless person.
C.A woman who lost her job due to the economy.
D.A homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway.
2.From the lst paragraph,we know the homeless man is ________.
A.optimistic B.brave C.Iazy D.kind-hearted
3.After leaving the boss’s office,the author ________.
A.felt relaxed to get rid of the tiring job
B.still felt joyful when coming off the ramp
C.took it for granted that she was fit for her job
D.didn’t put some change aside to give to the man
4.The underlined phrase“blown away”in the 3rd paragraph most probably means
________.
A.completely defeated B.wholly blown down
C.really amazed D.murdered by gunfire
5.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.material things are the most important in life
B.people should be encouraged to beg by smiling
C.the author’s ride home that dog was smooth sailing
D.we should wait others’help when faced with challenges
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This story_______ in a faraway village in Europe many years ago.
A.is happened | B.was happened | C.happened | D.has been happened |
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This was an unforgettable and wonderful experience.It happened about three years ago and it has had a 26 effect on me.I would like to show respect here for the two men I do not know 27 but whose actions gave a new 28 to the words — kind and generous.
I was walking down a busy street on a cold, windy day in early 29 , A homeless man, probably about 60 and without wearing any shoes, was 30 for change on a street corner.
A BMW car 31 on the other side of the street and an executive(主管)who was perfectly dressed stepped out of the car.He was probably about 32 years old.He was wearing a blue business suit with a deep red silk tie.He walked33across the street and over to the homeless man.Without saying anything, he first gave him a lot of 34 and then he sat down and took off his leather gloves(手套), beautiful black leather shoes and his black dress socks.Then he 35 them to the homeless man.The homeless man took them and stared with a/an 36 mouth.
As he drove off, I couldn’t 37 thinking that it was probably the first time he had 38 the pedal( 踏板)of that top-brand BMW car with a 39 foot! I stood there and the looks of 40 appeared on my face and the homeless man’s.
Two men of about the same age 41 very different lives had met and the one who was42 in materials had offered 43 than his shoes.He had left this BMW car and 44 down from his high position.He lifted up the other man when he offered respect, 45 and real generosity.
1.A.strong B.bad C.light D.slow
2.A.officially B.Personally C.similarly D.generally
3.A.benefit B.attitude C.meaning D.award
4.A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
5.A.searching B.making C.blaming D.begging
6.A.called up B.broke up C.pulled up D.sped up
7.A.40 B.50 C. 60 D.70
8.A.directly B.usually C.unwillingly D.fluently
9.A.money B.water C.sand D.oil
10.A.posted B.handed C.kicked D.threw
11.A.closed B.full C.open D.empty
12.A.stand B.delay C.forget D.help
13.A.bended B.cut C.repaired D.pressed
14.A.relaxed B.large C.bare D.single
15.A.excitement B.astonishment C.sadness D.pride
16.A.but B.or C.and D.before
17.A.successful B.careful C.useful D.helpful
18.A.rather B.more C.other D.better
19.A.broken B.fell C.stepped D.rolled
20.A.surprise B.disappointment C.anxiety D.kindness
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.So often ______ in recent years that it has almost become a rule.
A. has this happened B. this has happened
C. is this happening D. for this to happen
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I have always wanted to share this story because it is one of the things that I will remember for my entire life. And I’m sure ________ person feels the same.
We had a new teacher in my high school World History class. She was very nice and excited to see us. She told a story about her ________ fighting in a war and brought a picture of him. After about fifteen ________ of her talking, the class started talking softly to each other ________ they were getting bored. Looking ________, she asked “So, you guys don’t really want to hear any more?” No one dared to actually say “no” to her out loud ________ one kid. He said, “No, not really!” in a disrespectful way. Some kids were a little ________ and thought that it was rather rude.
I felt extremely bad for this teacher. No one deserves to be ________ in such a disrespectful manner. ________, a little before class let out, I went up to her and ________ for the guy’s rude behavior. I told her I had been ________, and even though I may not entirely like ________, I did appreciate her sharing her story. I asked her ________ about her father and asked to see the picture of him. We had a very nice, genuine conversation about her father.
The teacher was ________. She really appreciated me coming up and actually treating her with the ________ that she deserved. I felt at full peace with myself knowing that I did the right thing and I was super happy that I actually ________. Even though I didn’t really care for history, I ________ listened, and I hope that others in different situations will do the same. Listening means a lot to the people sharing; it really ________. If I had just left the class without saying a word, I would have felt extremely ________ and would have a constant reminder, probably to this day, that ________ was not served and I had left a person in their time of need.
1.A. neither B. no C. a certain D. the other
2.A. father B. nephew C. uncle D. brother
3.A. hours B. minutes C. seconds D. days
4.A. even if B. as if C. because D. so
5.A. hurt B. funny C. proud D. amused
6.A. besides B. except C. as well as D. along with
7.A. interested B. excited C. disappointed D. shocked
8.A. treated B. considered C. scolded D. taught
9.A. Therefore B. However C. Personally D. Naturally
10.A. thanked B. prepared C. apologized D. argued
11.A. talking B. listening C. laughing D. wondering
12.A. geography B. literature C. architecture D. history
13.A. nothing B. little C. less D. more
14.A. amazed B. touched C. embarrassed D. bored
15.A. gift B. reward C. respect D. praise
16.A. made her day B. made my day C. made her way D. made my way
17.A. ever B. even C. still D. seldom
18.A. means B. makes C. is D. does
19.A. happy B. guilty C. lucky D. empty
20.A. justice B. right C. purpose D. interest
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Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars: Cinderella.
In Hollywood and in today’s economy, it is more like $70 million and that is just a start. “Cinderella” made that amount in ticket sales when it opened last weekend. But the merchandising deals linked to the movie are also hugely valuable.
So the artistic success of the film is open to debate. What is clear, however, is the movie’s business success. It is a hit in the theaters but it is also a hit in retail (零售). And Disney widened its usual market for “Cinderella” products.
There are products connected to the Disney film targeted not only at little girls, but women, too. For example, the famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo partnered with Disney to create a version of Cinderella’s “glass slippers” or shoes. You can buy them for about $5,000. At that price, you would not want to lose one at the ball, even if that is the way you get your prince. Several other shoemakers also accepted Disney deals to design versions of the famous footwear.
The makeup company MAC quickly sold all its products with official links to “Cinderella.” But lucky buyers were soon selling the products on the online marketplace eBay for many times the original price.
HSN is a popular television and online retailer (零售商) of jewelry, clothing and objects for the home. The marketer is now an exclusive seller of “Cinderella” products.
So, is there anything left for the children, those people we think of as the traditional audience for the age-old fairy tale? Yes, you can find toys and other children’s products at the American retailer JC Penney. Of course, you can also visit a Disney store.
Disney also produced an animated version of “Cinderella.” It came out in 1950 and is considered a classic. Which do you think the Disney company does better: live action (实景真人) or animated films? Post your thoughts in the comments section.
1.Products connected to the film “Cinderella” are generally aimed at ________.
A. toy retailers B. shoe designers
C. female consumers D. make-up producers
2.The film “Cinderella” is also a hit in retail because ________.
A. it has always been warmly welcomed by successful businessmen
B. huge profits were made in the sales of various “Cinderella” products
C. box-office profit is much larger than the derivatives (衍生产品) of the film
D. Disney produced both a live action and an animated version of the film
3.What could be the best title for this passage?
A. “Cinderella” Is a Big Hit in the Theaters.
B. Two Different Versions of “Cinderella”.
C. Debates on the Artistic Success of “Cinderella”.
D. “Cinderella” Is More than Just a Movie for Kids.
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They say that "seeing is believing", but when it comes to TV commercials, this is not always the case.
The world's leading mobile phone maker, Nokia, released its latest model Lumia 920 on Sept. 5. The smart phone was supposed to possess an advanced camera, which let customers shoot better pictures at night and record stabilized videos. To show how well these features work, the Finnish company released an ad showing a man and a woman riding bicycles side by side, with the man taking a video of the woman on the phone. However, several hours later, technology website The Verge uncovered that the video was neither shot with the new product, nor shot from someone riding a bicycle. Instead, someone in a lorry next to the woman took the video using a professional video camera.
The next day Nokia apologized, "In an effort to demonstrate the benefits of visual image stabilization, we produced a video that simulates(看起来像)what we will be able to deliver." Indeed, what we have seen in ads is more or less a simulation——a practice called "advertising photography".
McDonald's video in June explained the "art". It showed how its burgers get dolled up(装扮)before going on camera. Like models preparing for a magazine cover shoot, burgers also get designed in a photography studio. They are prepared for hours and put together with absolute precision so they look their best before photo shoots. Each ingredient, such as onions and sauce, is carefully put into place to make the burger look much juicier, bigger and tastier. Computer software Photoshop is also used to add visual effects.
So don't feel ____________________when you get a burger that never looks like what you see in ads.
1. What do the underlined words "the case" in Paragraph l refer to? (within 5 words)
2. For what purpose did Nokia create the video? (within 8 words)
3.Why did Nokia apologize based on the text? (within 10 words)
4.Why does the author give the example of McDonald's video in Paragraph 4? (within 10 words)
5.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words.(within 2 words)
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This is the house in _______ I was born thirty years ago.
A.it | B.there | C.which | D.that |
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Tim, my seven-year-old son, is learning to play the drums. It is an___ that has always caught his attentipn ___he hears them played. Before I____his first lessons, drums were all he wanted. At the age of 3 he___ his mini drum set during a show. Using that same drum set he perfected the timing and rhythm of a popular church song____ enough for his mom to sing along to. My son had found his passion at a young age and had a natural____to catch on quickly.
Wanting to act quickly to __ his talent, I immediately signed him up for drum lessons. No sooner had my first payment cleared than his passion __. He did not want to take instructions. He wanted to play the drums_______, To him the drums were a way of ___. Ian wanted to “play the beat of his own drum.”
The challenge was that music has more than one __ Rock doesn’t sound like smooth jazz and smooth jazz doesn’t sound like___ You can’t play every __ that exists to the same beat. If ___were a series of songs, the melodies __ could be calming and peacefiil, or violent and chaotic. Each event we face has its____own sound, so we have to learn __ to play the tune of the moment. You should understand that even with all the natural talent in the world there is always___ for improvement.
You can't do it all without ___.
You won’t know how to play every beat life throws at you without practice.
You can’t____talent forever.
1.A. arrangement B. enjoyment C. instrument D. advertisement
2.A. anyway B. however C. whatever D. anytime
3.A. paid for B. waited on C. took off D. burst into
4.A. founded B. played C. lost D. learned
5.A. similar B. horrible C. good D. strange
6.A. taste B. talent C. tendency D. habit
7.A. improve B. decrease C. discover D. admit
8.A. rose B. strengthened C. progressed D. disappeared
9.A. by himself B. in his way C. in person D. with others
10.A. expression B. possession C. permission D. impression
11.A. form B. sound C. beat D. advantage
12.A. nature B. culture C. view D. folk
13.A. poem B. song C. sport D. game
14.A. luck B. life C. truth D. music
15.A. at times B. as usual C. in general D. on average
16.A. quite B. well C. fast D. very
17.A. when B. where C. how D. why
18.A. place B. spot C. scenery D. room
19.A. instructions B. efforts C. contributions D. experiences
20.A. figure out B. put off C. rely on D. take in
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Mark is always engaged in his work. But this time he felt that it was time for him to take part in his community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work. The area city council woman was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was on the decline. The neighborhood faced many problems. Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There were charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in empty buildings. Mark read from the charts, “Police patrols cut back, illegal parking up 20%”. People were supposed to suggest solutions to the council woman. It was too much for Mark. “The problems are too big”, he thought. He turned to the man next to him and said, “I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I can do would make a difference here.”
As he neared the bus stop on his way home, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag, and a baby. As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly ran into the street. The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted, and groceries started to fall out. Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother. “You gotta stay with mom,” he said. Then he picked up the stray groceries while and the woman smiled in relief. “Thanks,” she said, “You’ve got great timing.” “Just being neighborly,” Mark said. As he rode home, he glanced at the walls of bus. On one of them was “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “Maybe that’s a good place to start.”
1.What was being discussed when Mark arrived at the neighborhood meeting?
A. The high price of grocery.
B. The education problem of children.
C. The worsening of quality of life.
D. The housing conditions in the community.
2.What’s Mark’s opinion about the community problems according to the first paragraph?
A. People could solve the problems by themselves.
B. He didn’t have the ability to solve such problems.
C. He didn’t have enough time to solve the problems.
D. People were too selfish to help others solve the problems.
3.What does the underlined words “Small acts of kindness add up” mean in the last paragraph?
A. All small acts will add up to kindness.
B. Everyone should try his best to do good deeds.
C. All small kind acts can make people grow up quickly.
D. Everyone can play his own part to make things better.
4.What can we learn from this passage?
A. Mark always played an active part in community activities.
B. Visual aids were used to display the seriousness of problems.
C. Many people were discouraged by the problems facing them.
D. The city council woman was responsible for the falling of life quality.
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