Last month, a common graduation ceremony(毕业典礼) was held in Tianjin University, but it received much attention. Xue Minxiu, born in 1937, graduated with excellent grades after working hard for 4 years.
Going to a university has always been a dream for Xue. But_for_some_reasons,_she_didn't_have_the_chance_when_she_was_young. Even so, she never forgot her dream. In 2014, she was accepted by Tianjin University and finally her dream came true. Since then, Xue has been a model for the people around her. She got up at 5 o'clock every morning. Then she studied for a while before brushing teeth and having breakfast. Her room was filled with books and newspapers. Wherever she went, she would take books with her.
In fact, for her age, Xue had many difficulties during the four years. But nothing could stop her. Whenever she had problems, she would either solve them by herself or ask teachers for help. Through her hard work, she passed the exams and was named “a star student” during the first period of her college life.
“I think the true meaning of our lives is to challenge and improve ourselves whether we are old or young.” Xue said at the graduation ceremony. “For me, learning something I enjoy is a lifelong journey. I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me the chance to achieve my dream. Our lifetime is short, so we should make good use of it.”
1、2题完成句子； 3题简略回答问题； 4题用英语简要概括出本文的主旨大意； 5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.Xue's dream of ________________ finally came true through her hard work.
2.Xue was named “a start student” during________________ of her college life.
3.What is the true meaning of our lives in Xue's opinion?
________________________________________________
4.This passage is mainly about _________________________
5._________________________________________________
For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children's Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement：Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lin's artistic side would shine through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin's parents would let him decide.
Lin's eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at “Photography”. He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin's family weren't poor, they weren't rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was“Language Art”. He didn't even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. “Cooking”sounded like something he'd like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin's hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents' surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.
1.Lin didn't choose to study photography because ________.
A.it was too expensive
B.he had no interest in it
C.he was not very creative
D.it was not offered that term
2.Which of the following best describes Lin's interest in cooking?
A.It only lasted for a short time.
B.It seemed to match his character.
C.It was forced on him by his parents.
D.It developed slowly over many months.
3.Why did the father have doubts about Lin's choice of cooking?
A.Lin wasn't good at cooking.
B.Cooking wasn't very convenient.
C.He didn't think Lin would continue.
D.Cooking wasn't a good hobby for a boy.
4.The best title for the passage is________.
A.A Strict Father B.A Changeable Boy
C.The Fun of Cooking D.The Birthday Gift
Walk ________ that small woods and you will find a beautiful big garden.
A.across B.over C.under D.through
Do you have something to drink? I'm a little________.
A.hungry B.thirsty C.angry D.sleepy
My mother is going to ________ her friend's wedding. So she plans to buy a dress.
A.attend B.show C.bring D.achieve
The new TV show Trust in China can bring back people's ________ of writing to each other in the past.
A.problems B.systems C.victories D.memories
