One day I went to the local store. After I gathered up my goodies, I headed for the checkout counter only to be ______ in the narrow aisle by a young man that appeared to be about sixteen years old. I wasn't in a hurry, so I _______waited for the boy to realize that I was there…
This was when he_______ his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, “Mommy,I’m over here. ”It was _______now, he was, mentally challenged. As he ________ and saw me waiting to squeeze by, his eyes widened and______ exploded on his face as I said, “Hey Buddy, what's your name?”“My name is Denny and I'm _________with my mother. ” he responded proudly. “How old are you Denny? ” “How old am I now Mommy?” he_______ his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle.“You're fifteen-year-old Denny; now be a _______ boy and let the man pass by. ”I acknowledged her and ______ to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes_____with excitement _______he was the center of someone’s ______. He then abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.
Denny's mom had a puzzled look on her face and _______ me for taking the time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn't even ______him, much less talk to him. I told her that it was my _______ and then I said something I have no idea where it came from.
I told her that there are plenty of red, yellow and pink roses in God's garden, _______, "Blue Roses"are very ________ and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness(独特) . You see, Denny is a “Blue Rose” and if someone doesn''t_________ and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they've missed a ______ from God.
1.A. caught B. followed C. blocked D. served
2.A. patiently B. anxiously C. carefully D. naturally
3.A. put B. held C. crossed D. waved
4.A. impossible B. obvious C. strange D. funny
5.A. turned B. stood C. answered D. shouted
6.A. joy B. pride C. surprise D. terror
7.A. walking B. learning C. exercising D. shopping
8.A. reminded B. asked C. noticed D. passed
9.A. good B. clever C. normal D. quiet
10.A. tried B. failed C. planned D. continued
11.A. widen B. shut C. dance D. open
12.A. when B. because C. although D. once
13.A. attention B. laughter C. amusement D. sympathy
14.A. approached B. thanked C. rewarded D. praised
15.A. look at B. share hands with C. take care of D. learn about
16.A. job B. duty C. sense D. pleasure
17.A. besides B. therefore C. however D. still
18.A. common B. rare C. fresh D. expensive
19.A. act B. care C. know D. stop
20.A. warning B. message C. blessing D. sign
Much meaning can be conveyed clearly in our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.
1. On a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he senses that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.
The same is true in our dailylife.If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you.2.. Eyes do speak, right?
Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. 3..If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look away from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention, and let her know that he is admiring her.
However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listener’s eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking. 4.. If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if he’s trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. 5..
Actually, eye contact should be made based on a specific relationship and situation.
A. On the contrary, it will give him away.
B. Do you have such a kind of experience?
C. That's what normal eye contact is all about.
D. Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.
E. After all, everybody likes to be stared at for quite a long time.
F. But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.
G. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way
How to eat healthfully can be especially complex for working women who often have neither the desire nor the time to cook for themselves (or for anyone else).Registered dietitian(营养专家) Barbara Morrissey suggests that a few simple rules can help.
“Go for nutrient dense foods that contain a multiple of nutrients, ”she suggests, “For example, select whole wheat bread as a breakfast food, rather than coffee and cake.Or drink orange juice rather than orange drink, which contains only a small percentage of real juice------the rest is largely colored sugar water. You just can't compare the value of these foods, the nutrient dense ones are so superior,” she emphasizes.
Morrissey believes that variety is not only the spice of life; it's the foundation of a healthful diet. Diets which are based on one or two foods are not only virtually impossible to keep up the strength, they can be very harmful, she says, because nutrients aren’t supplied in sufficient amounts or balance.
According to Morrissey, trying to find a diet that can cure your illnesses, or make you a super woman is a fruitless search. As women, many of us are too concerned with staying thin, she says, and we believe that vitamins are some kind of magic cure to replace food.
“We need carbohydrates(碳水化合物) protein and fat---they are like the wood in the fireplace. The vitamins and minerals are like the match, the spark, for the fuel,”she explains, "We need them all, but in a very different proportion. And if the fuel isn’t there, the spark is useless.”
1.From the first paragraph we know that working women ______.
A. think cooking is especially complicated
B. are likely to eat healthfully
C. are busy and not interested in cooking
D. do not share the same views with registered dietitians
2.In Paragraph 4, the underlined phrase means ______.
A. a diet serving as medicine
B. a search for a diet without fruits
C. a research on a fruitless diet
D. an effort with no results
3.Many women take it for granted, according to the passage that ______.
A. lack of variety in diets leads to staying thin
B. staying thin and healthy are both possible
C. a balanced diet can result in being fat
D. vitamins are some kind of substitutes for food
4.By the sentence"if the fuel isn't there,the spark is useless"in Paragraph 5, the author means ______.
A. carbohydrates, protein and fat are enough to support a human life
B. vitamins and minerals are virtually of no value
C. carbohydrates, protein and fat are as important as vitamins and minerals
D. without carbohydrates, protein and fat,vitamins and minerals are of no use
Scientists have found evidence of a link between social and economic status and childhood attention deficit disorder(ADHD)(注意力缺陷多动障碍)in the UK. A team led by the University of Exeter Medical School analysed data from the Millennium Cohort Study, a database of more than 19, 500 UK children born between 2000 and 2002 .The study was published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Findings showed that more children with ADHD came from families below the poverty line than the UK population as a whole, with average family incomes for households whose study child was affected by ADHD at £324 per week, compared to £391 for those whose child was not. The study found the odds (机会)of parents in social housing having a child with ADHD was roughly three times greater than for those who owned their own homes.
The team also found that the odds of younger mothers having a child with ADHD were significantly higher than for other mothers. Mothers with no qualifications were more than twice as likely to have a child with ADHD than those with degrees, and lone (孤独的)parents were more likely to have a child with ADHD diagnosis than households with two live-in parents.
Information was gathered from surveys when the cohort children were nine months old, and at the ages of three, five, seven and eleven.
Dr Ginny, of the University of Exeter Medical School,who led the study, said, "There is a genetic element to ADHD,but this study provides strong evidence that ADHD is also associated with a disadvantaged social and economic background. Some people believe that ADHD in children causes disadvantage to the economic situation of their family, but we found no evidence to support that theory. It's important to discover more about the causes of this disorder so that we can look towards prevention, and so that we can target treatment and support effectively. "
1.We can infer from Paragraph 2 that _______.
A. family incomes of £391 per week are below the poverty line in the UK
B. children affected by ADHD consume family incomes of £324 per week
C. parents who rent houses are likely to have a child with ADHD
D. families who own their own houses are above the poverty line
2.Which of the following families are most likely to have a child with ADHD?
A. The households with two live-in parents.
B. Middle-aged mothers having no diploma.
C. Single younger mothers with no diploma.
D. Younger mothers living with their husbands.
3.What is Dr Ginny's attitude to the belief that ADHD in children causes disadvantage to the economic situation of their family?
A. He agrees with it.
B. He ignores it.
C. He hesitates to accept it.
D. He argues against it.
4.What message does the author most want to give us?
A. ADHD linked to social and economic disadvantage.
B. The cure of ADHD has been found by the UK's scientists.
C. New methods have been used to treat ADHD patients.
D. Causes and effects of ADHD have been found out completely.
A painter has just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted to know people's opinion about his talent and painting skills.
He put his creation at a busy street and just down below a board which read—“I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake.”
While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass(画板)was filled with crosses, they criticized the painter ruthlessly.
Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's and burst into tears.
This young artist complained, "I’m useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely."
Master smiled and suggested, “My son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It will work.”
Young artist agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica(复制品) of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.
“Come with me.”master said.
They reached the same street early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read—“Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I ’m new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it. ”
Then they walked back home.
They both visited the place the same evening. The young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!
1.The painter put his creation at a busy street to_______.
A. help him to assess his skills in painting
B. ask others to correct mistakes in the painting
C. show off his great talent and painting skills
D. make others help him finish the painting
2.When he saw the whole canvass was filled with crosses, _______.
A. he felt quite determined
B. he was very annoyed with the comments
C. he felt greatly discouraged
D. he was very grateful for their suggestions
3.After doing as the master suggested, the young painter found that people passing by the painting______.
A. had thought it was painted by a master painter
B. neglected his painting on purpose
C. didn't want to take the brush to correct it
D. were satisfied with his painting
4.Which saying can best show the theme of the passage?
A. All things are difficult before they are easy.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A bad workman always blames his tools.
D. It is easier said than done.
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1.What happened in India after World War I?
A. Rosalind's father might have lost life in the war.
B. Gandhi insisted on violence against Britain.
C. Rosalind saw the bright future in the country.
D. People there were suffering from the war.
2.What does Mary Oliver intend to share with readers?
A. Her luxurious life.
B. The high-paid job.
C. Her wonderful future.
D. The attractive scenes.
3.To buy two books with the least money you will choose_______.
A. Small Acts of Amazing Courage and I Am in Here
B. Small Acts of Amazing Courage and The Girl with A Brave Heart
C. The Girl with A Brave Heart and A Thousand Mornings
D. A Thousand Mornings and Small Acts of Amazing Courage
