New Way to Experience Dentistry
Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics（模仿） the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, you're looking for Dr. Licking's office in Sunnyvale.
Officer manager Judy, who has worked with Dr. Licking for 38 years, speaks highly of his kindness. She believes that the office is “the Disneyland of dentistry”. Everyone from children to their grandparents loves the environment and care they receive from this welcoming office.
Dr. Licking is known as the best dental care provider for anyone who fears facing appointments with the dental office. The staff goes out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Licking and Judy set the standard with their saying, “when someone comes to your home, you stand up and welcome them, like an old family friend.”
Dr. Licking's office has all. They recently relocated to put the new equipment into their practice. The office is equipped with an intra-oral video camera, and as a patient you can get pictures of your teeth as you're walking out the door.
Setting himself apart from other dentists. Dr. Licking continues his education beyond what is required. For this reason, he is one of few dentists in the country who offers ozone treatment. Ozone can naturally stop decay (蛀蚀) in its tracks. For more information on this new technology, visit their website at www.drjohnlicking.com.
Dr. Licking's office is Diamond Certified, an honor given only to companies with the higher quality after extensive and continual research. Dr. Licking's office extends an invitation to you to meet their gentle staff and offers you a free office visit, including x-rays and an exam.
The office holds extended hours ranging from 7 a. m. to 8 p, m., Monday through Thursday. Don't worry if you have an emergency. Dr, Licking’s office responds to all emergencies and urgent calls.
JOHN LICKING, D.D.S.
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry since 1970
408—736—6235
drjohnlicking.com
877 W.Fremont Ave. Suite C3, Sunnyvale
1.What is special about the dental office?
A. It has a caring environment.
B. It is decorated like Disneyland.
C. It uses the most advanced equipment.
D. It provides service for both kids and old people.
2.What do we know about Dr. Licking?
A. He has developed ozone treatment.
B. He is the best dentist all over the country.
C. He has been studying dentistry continuously.
D. He has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years.
3.The passage is written to ______.
A. introduce a famous dentist
B. show a new treatment for tooth decay
C. advise people to have their teeth examined
D. invite people to visit Dr. Licking's office
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Running for a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the ____ my father and I had waited so long for, because we had been working towards this race for three years. Dozens of familiar faces from church and school flashed across my view. They had come ____ me. I saw worry and ____ on my father’s face. Then the race began!
For the first two and a half miles. I felt ____. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with controlled ____ and a strict diet. My friends hadn’t seen me in weeks, but they understood the ____ required to make my dream a reality. As in all of my races，I didn't ____ out in the front，I loved the pleasure of passing people as my strength overtook their premature speed.
Then without warning，my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I ____ see the finish line. I had begun the final dash into ____ when my knees became weak and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would make them ____ weight.
I watched as runners rushed by me. ____ I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed. I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the ____ left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled (爬), inch by inch, across the finish line. Voices, both ____ and familiar, cheered me on. They gave me the courage to keep ____ until the very end.
The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to ____ to. I whispered, “I’m so sorry , Dad, I'm so sorry I ____ you.” He looked at me, saying, “You could never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just ____. All that matters is that you did your best.”
“But we worked so ____. What about our dream?” He reached over for my hand and said, “Don't you know that you are my dream and it has come true?”
It wasn't long before my running shoes were back on, marking a ____ path for my journey, I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a ____. What I realized, though, was that to him, I was the greatest prize he had ever won.
1.A. dream B. weather C. result D. day
2.A. for B. to C. across D. over
3.A. coldness B. astonishment C. excitement D. amusement
4.A. proud B. great C. nervous D. afraid
5.A. programs B. studies C. instructions D. practices
6.A. sacrifice B. potential C. patience D. attention
7.A. look B. move C. start D. come
8.A. should B. could C. must D. need
9.A. relief B. spirit C. pleasure D. glory
10.A. give B. feel C. hold D. add
11.A. Where B. Because C. If D. Although
12.A. trust B. emotion C. strength D. confidence
13.A. loud B. foreign C. soft D. firm
14.A. going B. running C. fighting D. training
15.A. refer B. talk C. listen D. agree
16.A. frightened B. disturbed C. disappointed D. bored
17.A. develop B. change C. follow D. happen
18.A. late B. hard C. closely D. quickly
19.A. new B. near C. rough D. narrow
20.A. wish B. duty C. rank D. race
Muir succeeds ______ other designers have failed—her clothes are Original, yet stylish.
A. that B. what C. which D. where
The use of computers has made ______ possible for more people to work at home.
A. it B. that C. which D. what
Having pictures to color will keep children ______ for hours.
A. amused B. amusing C. amuse D. to amuse
We strongly advise you ______ eating your meal so late. It’s not healthy.
A. on B. against C. from D. over
