My son starts school today. It's going to be and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him . You see, , he's been king of his own room. He’s been of the back yard. I have always been around to his wounds, and to comfort his feelings. But now things are going to be .
This morning, he is going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow. To live his life in the world he has to live in faith and love and courage. , World, I you would sort of take him by the hand and teach him that things he will have to know. Teach him, but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶棍) there is a hero; that for every dishonest politician, there is a leader; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of . Give him quiet time to the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hills. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to . Teach him to his own ideas, everyone else tells him he is wrong. Teach him to sell his strength and brains to the highest bidder（出价人）, but never to put a price on his . Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob（暴徒） and to stand and if he thinks he's right. Teach him gently, World, but don't him, because only the of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He is such a nice little fellow.
1.A. interesting B. frightening C. exciting D. strange
2.A. carefully B. gently C. strictly D. slowly
3.A. in the past B. from now on C. up to now D. now and then
4.A. boss B. child C. pupil D. caretaker
5.A. protect B. repair C. treat D. find
6.A. tough B. different C. difficult D. upset
7.A. march B. study C. adventure D. research
8.A. has to learn B. is full of C. means D. will require
9.A. So B. However C. And D. Or
10.A. wish B. request C. order D. hope
11.A. determined B. satisfying C. hardworking D. devoted
12.A. books B. families C. world D. friendship
13.A. deal with B. talk about C. think over D. absorb in
14.A. succeed B. defeat C. cheat D. compete
15.A. come up with B. put forward C. be proud of D. have faith in
16.A. as if B. even if C. in spite of D. the moment
17.A. heart and soul B. bad behavior C. expensive shoes D. high grades
18.A. argue B. express C. help D. fight
19.A. praise B. spoil C. criticize D. push
20.A. heat B. burn C. test D. exercise
Then professor walked onto the platform and seated himself in a chair, ______ for answering questions.
A. had prepared B. being prepared C. preparing D. prepared
— Did you know any French before you arrived in Washington?
— Never ______ it, actually.
A. had I learned B. have I learned C. I learned D. was I learning
She was such a proud person that she would die ______ she would admit she was wrong.
A. rather than B. until C. after D. before
— Did your sister pass the exam?
— She failed and is in low spirits.
— I'm sorry for her.
— ______.
A. Thank you B. You're welcome C. I would think so D. Never mind
He is only too ready to help others, seldom, ______, refusing them when they turn to him.
A. if never B. if ever C. if not D. if any
