I used to be really frustrated when I got "trapped" in the train station in New York. When this happened, I spent time "observing" people and found that the New York City trains formed "an underground NYC".
I met all kinds of people there. Sitting in trains coming from suburban boroughs (区) like Queens and Brooklyn, I saw babysitters and housekeepers, in white or pink uniforms, carrying a shopping bag with lunch and another prettier bag for their makeup. Some gentlemen in suits get squeezed (挤) in between ladies, reading the New York Times, holding Starbucks coffees and a piece of napkin.
The passengers' skin color would get lighter as the train went from suburban areas to uptown NYC. Clothes brands changed from "Nike" and "Babyphat" to "Armani" and "Prada".
Getting lost is not embarrassing at all. Even New Yorkers who have lived in the city for 20 years need to check out the map before going to a new place by train. People from other states are just as confused as foreigners when they are "thrown" underground.
It was funny when people carrying big backpacks and holding maps, asked me where they could transfer while I was trying to find an exit. "I'm sorry. I am trying to find my way out too." I felt really bad about not helping them. To my surprise, the two guys with blue eyes didn't look disappointed at all. They laughed and told me, "Oh, we are wondering if there's really an exit because we have been walking around here for 10 minutes and we still don't know where to transfer to the uptown train!"
NYC trains are just like doors rotating (旋转) on and on. If I hadn't got lost several times, I might not have had the chance to stop and see what was happening outside my block.
1.According to the article, what kind of people has the author seen in the subway?
a. babysitters and housekeepers in uniforms
b. people wearing "Armani" and "Prada"
c. gentlemen with newspapers and coffee
d. tourists with big backpacks and maps
e. foreign women carrying a shopping bag with lunch and their makeup
A.abcd B.abce
C.bcde D.acde
2.Which of the following statement is TRUE about the author according to the article?
A.She found observing people in NYC trains quite frustrating.
B.She came to be grateful for the time when she lost her way in the subway.
C.She realized that only foreigners like her got trapped in the subway.
D.She was embarrassed when getting lost in the station.
3.What is the main idea of the article?
A.One of the author's exciting experiences of taking the subway in NYC.
B.The author's observation of various people in the subway.
C.The author's feelings about the busy life in uptown NYC.
D.The author's complaint of the subway service in NYC.
My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.
It was a ______ day when my baby cousins moved away. My cousins were a fundamental part of my life; ______ they were not with me, they were on my mind. They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood, _____ games, adventures and silliness, but they also helped _____ me from an at-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.
My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen. They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was _____ to have our family, especially a baby girl, so close to us. Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters, but I knew the one that ______ between us was the strongest. As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences, I realized my great _____ upon her. I noticed that she’d ______ some of my unpleasant actions, ______ with her mother after I had done the same. Yasmeen made me realize what being a good _______ really was.
When Maya was born, Yasmeen had a hard time _______. She was jealous（妒忌）of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister, so I did my best to keep her company when she might have not been _____. Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy, she was able to ______ Maya’s presence, like we all did. I tried to take advantage of our times together, doing my best to _______ my schedule for my two favorite people.
My ______ with Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people. I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya ______, but “the babies” have had an even greater influence on my own life. They have shown me how to be a parent, a sister, a child, and most importantly, a friend. Our ______ has made me a better person—a more patient person, with the ability to _______endless questions and spilled（洒）juice; an _______ person, able to have fun and be happy with others; a role model, ________ the babies ideas about right and wrong, and a compassionate person, able to forgive and love.
1.A. relaxing B. busy C. fine D. sad
2.A. until B. before C. unless D. when
3.A. against B. besides C. through D. for
4.A. lead B. mature C. challenge D. encourage
5.A. afraid B. embarrassed C. surprised D. overjoyed
6.A. developed B. started C. survived D. ended
7.A. pressure B. dependence C. influence D. mercy
8.A. doubt B. copy C. regret D. guide
9.A. debating B. negotiating C. arguing D. checking
10.A. example B. partner C. friend D. leader
11.A. adjusting B. sharing C. recognizing D. struggling
12.A. admired B. noticed C. comforted D. protected
13.A. ignore B. enjoy C. sense D. mind
14.A. affect B. accept C. ruin D. free
15.A. experience B. experiment C. instruction D. interview
16.A. succeed B. grow C. think D. behave
17.A. relationship B. meeting C. responsibility D. respect
18.A. review B. avoid C. repeat D. tolerate
19.A. honest B. independent C. enthusiastic D. aggressive
20.A. awarding B. writing C. showing D. permitting
The long walk ________ him ________, so he said he couldn't come to the party.
A.ran; out B.was wearing; out C.was running; out D.wore; out
Shanghai is really a fascinating city and we’ve decided to stay for ______ two weeks.
A.another B.other C.the other D.other’s
Jim sold most of his things.He has hardly___left in the house.
A.anything B.everything
C.nothing D.something
- Mum, it's nice weather. I want to skate this afternoon.
- Don't you think the ice on the lake is too thin to ________ your weight？
A.carry B.take C.catch D.bear
