① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leave the hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayed together during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best.
Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We all waited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteen months old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. There was no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded.
Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be around people. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep against my body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms with her warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest.
This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I ever have. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad things seem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a stronger person, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten.
1.Kara often had trouble breathing because ________.
A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital
B. the doctors failed to discover the problem
C. she was born with an incomplete heart
D. her first operation was not successful
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Kara’s determination helped her get through.
B. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on.
C. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15.
D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation.
3.The writer wants to tell us that _______.
A. younger people often suffer more pain
B. strong-will helps defeat difficulties
C. experienced doctors can make miracles
D. medical technology is developing fast
4.Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1?
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I was also anxiously hoping the doctors would be able to make her life longer. |
A. After Sentence ①. B. After Sentence ③.
C. After Sentence ⑤. D. After Sentence ⑦.
While Christmas shopping in a jewelry store, I discovered a table of golden ornaments (饰品) on sale. So beautiful in 41 ,each had a personality of its own. I looked through hundreds of pieces, 42 a few and took them home.
I was afraid that they would disappear among other 43 gifts of a Christmas tree, 44 I used them to decorate wreaths (花环). When I stood back to 45 my work, a thought crossed my mind: Wouldn’t some of our family and friends like these, too?
I raced back to the jewelry store to discover that the piles of ornaments had been 46 even further. This time I bought dozens, as I 47 the many people who might enjoy one for the holidays.
I 48 began my creative project. While I tied lovely bows and glued golden ornaments, my mind 49 to Christmases past, how special each had been. I thought about others perhaps not so 50 . Some people in our community 51 had a family to share the joy of Christmas. Some didn’t 52 with holiday decorations.
I nodded my head in determined 53 . They would be at the top of my list to receive a little wreath. 54 the plan my husband showed great enthusiasm (热情) and we set out together to put it into 55 .
We visited the aged, the widowed (寡居的) and the lonely. Each one was 56 at our cheerful stop and 57 hung our small gifts — often the 58 signs of celebration in their homes.
After several days, I realized we had made and given almost two hundred wreaths. Decorated with 59 and delivered with delight, they filled many homes and hearts with the joy of Christmas. We were glad that our 60 did make sense and we found our Christmas spirit in doing and giving.
1.A. design B. concept C. condition D. form
2.A. checked B. selected C. transformed D. charged
3.A. huge B. fancy C. expensive D. valueless
4.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. still
5.A. envy B. polish C. admire D. undertake
6.A. reduced B. emptied C. sorted D. cleared
7.A. worried about B. thought of C. cared for D. watch over
8.A. bitterly B. naturally C. eagerly D. curiously
9.A. appealed B. opened C. crossed D. wandered
10.A. fortunate B. wealthy C. energetic D. comfortable
11.A. sometimes B. ever C. often D. never
12.A. bother B. serve C. compare D. play
13.A. surprise B. disappointment C. satisfaction D. shame
14.A. In B. At C. On D. About
15.A. effect B. action C. reality D. consideration
16.A. shocked B. scared C. embarrassed D. excited
17.A. without delay B. as usual C. on purpose D. in turn
18.A. common B. universal C. only D. standard
19.A. hope B. pardon C. luck D. love
20.A. devotion B. courage C. kindness D. support
— What do you think of their marriage?
— ______, if I were Kate, I would not marry him.
A. Generally speaking B. I have no idea
C. To be honest D. To my surprise
You promised me to go to the zoo on Sunday. You must keep ______, Mom.
A. a word B. your word C. your words D. the words
Many students_______ from the new library since it was open to all.
A. benefited B. were benefited
C. have been benefited D. have benefited
The doctor ______ him to give up smoking, but he refused.
A. advised B. insisted C. suggested D. persuaded
