When I was growing up, I was ashamed to be seen with my father. He was severely crippled(跛的) and very short. And when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. If he was ever noticed or bothered, he never let on(流露).
It was difficult to coordinate our steps—his slow, mine impatient—and because of that, we didn't say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust(调整, 适应) to you.”
He never talked about himself as an object of sympathy(同情), nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart", and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him. I believe that is a proper standard by which we can judge people, even though I still don't know exactly what “a good heart" is.
Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way.
I now know he participated in some things indirectly through me, his only son. When I played ball, he “played” too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave, he saw to it that(确保) I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different.” Those words were never said aloud.
He has been gone many years. I often wonder if he sensed my unwillingness during our walks. If so, I just want to tell him how sorry I was and how I regretted it.
Now I think of him when I complain about small affairs, when I am envious(羡慕的, 嫉妒的) of others’ good fortune, when I don't have a "good heart."
At such times, I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.”
1.The author felt unhappy while walking with his father mainly because ________.
A.it was hard for them to walk at the same pace B.he felt pity for his father's physical disability
C.he didn't want others to know he had an ugly father D.it was not easy for his father to keep balance
2.The word “participate” probably means “________”.
A.join B.prevent C.fit D.avoid
3.It can be inferred from the text that ________.
A.the father was proud of his only son B.the father took part in all his son’s activities
C.the author was upset when asked to his father’s office D.the author was an outstanding player
4.In the last paragraph, the author tries to tell us that he________.
A.will follow his father's standards of being a good person
B.will learn from his father and try to be a good father himself
C.regrets his unwillingness to walk with his father
D.is now glad to help his father to walk
5.What's the best title of the passage?
A.Look for “Good” in Others B.This Is My Son
C.I'll Follow You D.Judge with Your Heart
Kite flying is a sport of sending up into the air by means of the wind, a light frame covered with paper, plastic or cloth.
People have been making and flying kites for about 2,000 years. But no one knows exactly when or how the first kite was made. In 478B.C., a Chinese philosopher, Mo Zi, spent three years making a wooden bird. Later, his student Lu Ban began to use bamboo to make kites. Another record of kite flying was in about 200B.C. when the Chinese General Han Xin flew a kite with a flute tied to it. The flute made some sounds along with the Chu song as the kite rose into the air, which crashed the morale(士气) of the enemy quickly. The ancient Chinese also used bird-kites—usually made of the traditional silk—to carry ropes across rivers and valleys.
In the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote about how the shipping businessmen flew the huge kite in the wind before the ship set sail. They predicted the voyage in this way. If the kite went high and straight, it meant a quick and successful voyage, but if it did not fly well, it was a bad omen(预兆).
Kites have also been used for scientific purposes in the western world. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm to find out that lighting was a form of electricity. In the 1890s. Lawrence Hargrave invented the box kite to test ideas about flight. From 1898 to 1933, the United States Weather Bureau used box kites to collect weather data. The Wright brothers also experimented with kites. What they learnt helped them make the first airplane in 1903.
Today, most people fly kites as a hobby. Kite festivals are organized in many cities in all parts of the world.
1.Which of the following was NOT be used to make kites in ancient times?
A.Wood B.Bamboo C.Plastic D.Silk
2.Prom Paragraph 2, we can know that ________.
A.the first kite was created by Mo Zi B.no one really knows who invented the kite
C.Han Xin was the first one to record kite flying D.the ancient Chinese once made kites out of birds
3.Why did the shipping businessmen fly a huge kite in the wind before the ship set sail?
A.To cut down wind resistance. B.To predict whether they would succeed in their trade.
C.To define wind speed during their voyage. D.To make sure whether their sailing would be smooth.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A.The United States Weather Bureau used box kites to predict the weather.
B.Benjamin Franklin invented electricity with the aid of a kite.
C.The first airplane was inspired by box kites to some degree.
D.Kites have promoted the development of scientific research.
5.The passage is mainly about ________.
A.the invention of kites B.different forms of kites
C.the history of kites D.some latest records about kites
1.Where can we read this material?
A.In a textbook. B.In a poster. C.On the web. D.In a magazine.
2.Which one is NOT the Kindle Paperwhite’s advantage?
A.Best-selling. B.Higher resolution display.
C.No screen glare. D.Longer battery life.
3.If one places the order now, he .
A.has to pay more than $119.99 B.can get it the next day
C.must go there to pay for it D.should answer some questions first
4.What can we know about the product?
A.The product is sent by ship only.
B.This product has seven characters.
C.15,003 customers have looked through this product.
D.This product is used for reading.
5.What can we learn from the material above?
A.It is an instruction book about Kindle Paperwhite.
B.It is an advertisement of Amazon.
C.It is used to help us know and buy an electrical product.
D.It is used to show how popular the product it.
Morris S. Schwartz, an American educator, is better known to millions of people throughout the world, simply as Morrie, This man is old in___yet young in spirit. He taught me____that I’d never thought about before: how to live a meaningful life and how to___with no regrets. Maybe it’s not just me who ever thought____this. With his story and 2.8 million copies of Tuesdays with Morrie in print, which has been on the best-seller list ___for two years and has been Translated into 22 languages, he made everyone realize that our life is___. Every little thing we do is Gold. Morrie___millions of people. He was never afraid to use that simple word with a big meaning.
Nowadays many people can’t say out loud LOVE. For him, love is the____of life.
One day a year ago, I was low-spirited, feeling every little thing I’d done was wrong , Even if it was an unimportant ___, I felt as If it was the biggest one I’d ever made in my life. Then I started blaming myself for what I’d done. ___in the same-day, I felt that my life was terrible, as though there was no __ for me anymore. But then I remembered Morrie had said that the most important thing in lift is to learn how to ___love and let it come in. Sometimes you can’t believe what you see; you have to believe what you___ .He said that happiness comes from understanding your life purpose and then do your best to ___ that purpose: Morrie made me think that I should forgive myself for not doing the things that I should have done. He taught me to appreciate every____I have by living in a loving way.
1.A.age B.help C.pity D.pride
2.A.nothing B.everything. C.something D.anything
3.A.stop B.die. C.fail. D.work
4.A.like. B.except. C.through D.without
5.A.waiting. B.running. C.appearing. D.happening
6.A.peaceful B.certain C.free D.valuable
7.A.influenced. B.admired C.trusted. D.remembered
8.A.beginning B.grade C.point D.lesson
9.A.project. B.purpose C.discovery. D.mistake
10.A.Perhaps B.Always C.Never. D.Later
11.A.love B.choice C.energy D.doubt
12.A.give B.share C.express D.find
13.A.hear B.feel C.receive D.guess
14.A.forget B.praise C.achieve D.reflect
15.A.minute B.step C.activity D.person
—I told you that your grandson would come to see you, Mr. Green.
—Actually, I never questioned ________.
A.whether was it true B.if it was true
C.that it was true D.how was it true
—What a big storm yesterday!
—Yes, we were having an English class in the classroom and suddenly all the lights ________.
A.cut off B.went off C.put off D.took off
