When I was growing up, I was ashamed to be seen with my father. He was severely disabled and very short, and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let it on.
It was difficult to coordinate(协调)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 to you.”
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, 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.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know accurately what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate(参加) in some way. I now know he participated in some things indirectly through me, his only son. When I played ball(poorly),he “played” too. When I joined the navy ,he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave ,he saw to it that 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 now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my unwillingness to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about small affairs, when I am envious of another’s 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 walking with his father because___.
A. he was pitiful for his father’s physical disability
B. it was hard for them to walk at the same pace
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.In the father’s view, the most important quality a good person should have is___.
A. beautiful appearance B. excellent health
C. a smart head D. a good heart
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 a good ball player and outstanding soldier
4.According to the last paragraph, by saying “You set the pace, I will try to adjust to you.”, the author means that____.
A .he is now glad to help his father to walk
B. he regrets his unwillingness to walk with his father
C. he will follow father’s standards of being a good man
D. he will never forget how mentally strong his father was
书面表达
假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华,母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动,特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提纲准备一份英语发言稿。
1.学会学习:方法、习惯等;
2.学会做人:真诚、友善等;
3.其他方面:考生自拟。
注意:1.词数120个左右;
2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school._____________________________________
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Thank you!
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除
或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My grandfather and I enjoy fishing. One Sunday morning we go fishing at a lake. We took ours fishing poles and headed for the lake. As soon as we arrived, so we dropped the lines into the water. Before waiting for about half an hour, I was beginning to get impatiently. I wanted to give up, and my grandfather told me to wait a little longer. Finally, there were a sudden pull at the pole and fish was caught. Within the next few minute, my grandfather also caught a fish.
Felt hungry, we built a fire by the lake and barbecued the fish. It was delicious.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said 1. was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months 2. (early),but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We 3. (tell)that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week, 4. for the week after. I didn’t understand 5. this would happen and my credit card had already been charged 6. the reservation. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was 7. (surprise)helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 8. top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room, and we weren’t charged extra.
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach 9. we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little 10.(sunburn),but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.
完形填空,阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B, C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son,Tenyson.As we were ________,we realized that only minutes earlier an ________woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground. ________was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. ________,a lot of people stopped to help out.
________ we were walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very ________ about what had happened to the elderly couple. He________ to me,“Mom, it’s not much fun falling over in front of ________.”Seeing that there was a flower stall(摊位)at the front of the supermarket, he added, “Why shouldn’t we ________ the lady a flower? It will make her feel better.”I was ________ that he’d come up with this________ idea. So we went over and told the flower seller________ we wanted.“Just take it,”she replied.“I ________ take your money for such a wonderful ________ .”
By now medical staff had arrived, and were ________ the injured woman. We gave the flower to the woman’s husband and I told him it was________ my son. At that, the old man started crying and said,“Thank you very much.”He then turned to me,“You have a ________ son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
The man bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. ________being badly hurt,the old lady looked up at Tenyson with ________ in her eyes and gave him a little ________ .
1.A.leaving B.driving C.moving D.stopping
2.A.injured B.awkward C.honest D.elderly
3.A.Her husband B.My son C.The crowd D.The seller
4.A.Specifically B.Particularly C.Interestingly D.Fortunately
5.A.If B.Since C.While D.Unless
6.A.guilty B.curious C.angry D.worried
7.A.complained B.said C.lied D.responded
8.A.no one B.someone C.everyone D.anyone
9.A.lend B.bring C.leave D.buy
10.A.amazed B.shocked C.puzzled D.concerned
11.A.wise B.sweet C.innocent D.crazy
12.A.which B.when C.what D.whether
13.A.must not B.can’t C.may not D.needn’t
14.A.scene B.habit C.flower D.deed
15.A.checking with B.looking after C.operating on D.praying for
16.A.from B.to C.with D.about
17.A.respectful B.cheerful C.successful D.wonderful
18.A.Out of B.Regardless of C.Thanks to D.As to
19.A.love B.hope C.pity D.pain
20.A.idea B.money C.smile D.comfort
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. 1. So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
1. The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). 2. When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more ways of using money.
2. Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 3. If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have to make a choice between this and that toy.”
3. 4.
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product –a name-brand butter and a generic(无商标产品), for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 5. If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
A. Wise decision
B. The value of money
C. Permit the child to choose between them.
D. Tell your child why he can –or cannot –have certain things.
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.
