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At the airport, I looked closely at the face of my son, Daniel, his backpack by his side. We were saying good-bye. In a few hours he would be flying to France to ________ a different life . It was a transitional（过渡期的）time in Daniel’s life. I wanted to leave him some words of ________. But nothing came from my ________ and this was not the first time I had let such a moment ________.
When Daniel was five, I took him to the school-bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He looked at me -- as he did now. “What is it going to be like, Dad? Will I be okay? ” And then he walked up the ________ of the bus and disappeared inside. And the bus ________. And I had said nothing.
A decade or so later, a similar ________ appeared. I drove him to college. I tried to think of something to say to give him________ and confidence as he started this new life. Again, words ________ me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those________ opportunities. How many times have we all let such moments pass?
My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always ________ never hearing him put his________ into words and never having the memory of that moment. Now, I could feel my hands sweat and my throat ________. Why is it so ________to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to speak out only a few words ________ . “Daniel," I said, "if I could have picked, I would have picked you." That’s all I could say. I wasn’t sure he understood what I ________ . Then he came toward me and threw his arms around me. For a moment, the world and all its people faded away, and there was just Daniel and me. He was saying something, ________ my tears rolled down, and I couldn’t understand what he was saying. All I was ________ of was the stubble（胡茬）on his chin as his face pressed ________ mine. And then, the moment ended. What I had said to Daniel was clumsy. It was nothing. And yet, it was ________ .
1.A. spendB. startC. enjoyD. shape
2.A. sorrowB. stressC. significanceD. resolve
3.A. headB. lipsC. thoughtsD. mind
4.A. flyB. remainC. passD. refresh
5.A. stepsB. chairsC. handlesD. windows
6.A. pulled upB. pulled downC. drove awayD. drove up
7.A. signB. sceneC. sceneryD. sight
8.A. interestB. opinionC. courageD. influence
9.A. failedB. discouragedC. struckD. troubled
10.A. valuableB. embarrassingC. obviousD. lost
11.A. wonderedB. regrettedC. triedD. minded
12.A. judgementsB. feelingsC. actionsD. effects
13.A. tightenB. hurtC. freezeD. enlarge
14.A. specificB. casualC. ridiculousD. hard
15.A. evidentlyB. obviouslyC. clearlyD. carefully
16.A. countedB. meantC. valuedD. care
17.A. butB. andC. insteadD. so
18.A. sensitiveB. convincedC. awareD. tired
19.A. byB. againstC. onD. with
20.A. noneB. allC. everythingD. anything
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Every day, in hundreds of ordinary situations, actions speak far louder than words. We talk with our mouth, but we communicate with our facial expressions, our tone of voice and our whole body.
1.6 When we can read what others are saying unconsciously, we can deal with things---at work and at home before they become problems.
By understanding how to use body language, you can communicate more effectively. Here is how:
2. Throughout the day, notice details about the way you speak, gesture and move. When standing, keep your shoulders straight, your body open and your weight balanced on both feet.
Work on your handshake. 3. The handshake most likely to show confidence is firm and dry, with strong but not too much pressure.
Use eye contact. Eye contact is very important in forming an impression of someone. You should have the ability to keep direct eye contact if you want to be taken seriously, But some people feel uncomfortable when it is too strong. 4.
Be yourself. Nonverbal（非言语的）messages come from deep inside you, from your own sense of self-respect. If you are comfortable with yourself, it shows. 5. They always give others a deep impression.
A. Use hand gestures carefully.
B. Pay attention to your body-talk.
C.A mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions.
D. People who know who they are have a relaxed way of talking and moving.
E. In the Business world, the handshake shows important messages about power.
F. Understanding body language is one of the most useful skills you can develop.
G. To avoid this problem, change your focus so that you look at somewhere between the eyes and the chin.
He may not have an "S" across his chest but this dog is most certainly a hero.
Harley, who was rescued from a puppy mill four years ago, was named the American Humane Association's 2015 American Hero Dog. Harley, who is missing an eye and has other medical issues from his time at the mill, is now a "spokes-dog" against puppy mills. He serves as the adorable furry face of the “Harley to the Rescue "campaign, which raises funds for the National Dog Mill Rescue, according to a press release.
The pup was rescued back in 2011 and adopted by Rudi and her husband, Dan. "It was just four years ago that he was pulled from the cage in the puppy mill and left to die," Har-ley's owner, Rudi, said during the awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles this past weekend, according to Today. com. "We never would have ever thought he would live thus long and make such a difference for so many puppies. "
The dog was one of eight finalists up for the American Hero Dog and was chosen as the winner through public votes. The finalists all won $ 1,500 to be donated to one of American Humane Association' s charity partners, with Harley receiving another $ 5 ,000 to go toward his charity partner, New Leash On Life.
According to the release, Harley spent 10 years at the puppy mill, and endured rough treatment there, which led to his many medical issues. He lost his eye as a result of his cage being power-washed with him inside.
The dog isn't just the face of his campaign, he also goes on rescue missions and makes public appearances at events and schools to raise awareness for puppy mills.
This incredible work is all due to the dog' s fighting spirit. That spirit is allowing him now to be the voice for dogs who cannot speak for themselves and give everybody hope that tomorrow's going to be a better day.
1.How did the "Harley to the Rescue" campaign function?
A. By saving dogs from a puppy mill.
B. By operating the American Humane Association.
C. By collecting money for the National Dog Mill Rescue.
D. By giving endangered dogs-enough medical treatment.
2.What was the author' s attitude to the puppy mill according to the text?
A. Unsatisfied. B. Sympathetic.
C. Doubtful. D. Tolerant.
3.Why was Harley blind in one eye？
A. She was bom with it.
B. Her owner treated her roughly .
C. It was caused by a medical issue.
D. She was washed heavily in a cage.
4.What can we infer albout the dog from the text?
A. It would be given to New Leash On Life.
B. It was kept by Rudi's family.
C. It would be taken away by its puppy mill.
D. It retumed to the National Dog Mill Rescue.
When I was in seventh grade, I was a candy striper (护士助手) at a local hospital in my town. I volunteered about 30 to 40 hours a week during the summer.
Most of the time I spent there was with Mr. Gillespie. He never has any visitors, and nobody seemed to care about his condition. I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him, helping with anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend of mine, even though he responded with only an occasional squeeze (紧握) of my hand. Mr. Gillespie was in a coma (昏迷).
I left for a week for a vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Gillespie was gone. I didn’t have the courage to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might tell me he had died. So with many questions unanswered, I continued to volunteer there through my eighth-grade year.
Several years later, when I was a junior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. When I realized who it was, my eyes filled with tears. He was alive! I got up the nerve to ask him if he was Mr. Gillespie，and if he had been in a coma about five years ago. With an uncertain look on his face, he replied yes. I explained how I knew him, and that I had spent many hours talking to him in the hospital. His eyes welled up with tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever received.
He began to tell me how, as he lay there comatose (昏睡的), he could hear me talking to him and could feel me holding his hand the whole time. He thought it was an angel, who was there with him. Mr. Gillespie firmly believed that it was my voice and touch that had kept him alive. Then he told me about his life. We exchanged a hug, said our good-byes and went our separate ways.
Although I haven’t seen him since, he fills my heart with joy every day. I know that I made a difference between his life and his death. As importantly, he has made a great difference in my life. I will never forget him and what he did for me: He made me an angel.
1.When the author volunteered at a local hospital, she .
A. mainly helped the nurses with their paper work
B. made up her mind to become a nurse herself one day
C. spent most of her time taking care of a man in a coma
D. became friends with Mr. Gillespie’s visitors
2.The author didn’t ask where Mr. Gillespie had gone because .
A. she knew for sure that he had recovered
B. she forgot all about him when she returned to the hospital
C. she had been concerned that he might stay in coma forever
D. she feared that he might have died
3.Judging from the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The author continued her volunteer work in the hospital until eighth-grade.
B. The author met Mr. Gillespie at a gas station several years later.
C. Mr. Gillespie recognized the author’s voice the moment he met her.
D. No one in the hospital believed that Mr. Gillespie would recover from his coma.
4.Which of the following statements best summarizes the point of the story?
A. Those with faith in themselves will succeed.
B. If you spread happiness you will be happy yourself.
C. Respect people and they will try hard to improve.
D. Kindness is loving people more than they deserve.
Dear Alcohol,
You've been around forever. I can remember all the pain you've caused for me.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father's life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He's addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn't the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. "I'm so embarrassed," they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit . "I'm sorry," they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. "This won't happen again," they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn't realize her orother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it's all your fault.
I wish you'd walk out of my life forever. I don't want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you've caused. Sure, you've made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you've caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
1.What is the author's purpose in writing to alcohol?
A. To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers.
B. To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.
C. To show how much alcohol can hurt people.
D. To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people's life.
2.What did alcohol do to the author's father?
A. It made him crash into two other cars and took his life.
B. It made him drink too much and he had to get his stomach pumped.
C. It made him kill two other people when driving.
D. It made him get into a car accident and badly injure himself.
3.The underlined phrase "were intrigued by" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. were familiar with B. were interested in
C. were disappointed with D. were satisfied with
4.What is the tone of the article?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Unconcerned. D. Humorous
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.
For complete information, visit http://finearts.wichita.edu.
Full Professor in Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of California at San Diego (http://www-theatre.uscd.edu) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st.
Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts
DeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.
Please email materials to john.bell@desales.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Director— Media Resources Center
Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division.
Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with photoshop and scanning.
A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months. They can send emails to jobs@mica.edu. The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.
1.What ad may an applicant pay close attention to if he/she has 9.5-month free time?
A. Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts.
B. Assistant Director— Media Resources Center.
C. Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance.
D. Full Professor in Theatre and Dance.
2.Which can you apply to if you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills?
A. Maryland Institute College of Art.
B. The University of California.
C. DeSales University.
D. Wichita State University.
3.What can we learn from the advertisements?
A. All the job announcements will remain open until the positions are filled.
B. All the reviews of applications will begin immediately.
C. All the jobs mentioned above promise a good salary.
D. All the jobs mentioned in the text require experience.
