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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。
Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and _________ the boy pick up the scattered (散落的) articles. _________ they were going the same way, he helped to carry part of the _________ . As they walked, Mark _________ the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball and history, that he was having lots of _________ with his other subjects and that he had just _________ with his girlfriend.
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was _________in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed _________ with a few laughs and some shared small talk, and then Mark went home. They _________ to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, and then both _________ from junior high school. They ended up in the same high school where they had brief contacts over the years. Finally the long-awaited senior year _________ and three weeks before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could _________.
Bill _________ him of the day years before when they had first met. “Did you ever _________ why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill. “You see, I cleaned out my locker because I didn’t want to leave a mess for anyone else. I had _________ some of my mother’s sleeping pills and I was going home to commit suicide (自杀). _________ after we spent some time together talking and _________ , I realized that if I had killed myself, I would have _________ that time and so many others that might follow. So you see, Mark, when you _________ those books that day, you did a lot more. You _________ my life.”
1.A. showedB. orderedC. controlledD. helped
2.A. UnlessB. AlthoughC. SinceD. If
3.A. strengthB. burdenC. backpackD. weight
4.A. guessedB. askedC. learnedD. discussed
5.A. secretB. troubleC. funD. enthusiasm
6.A. kept upB. ended upC. made upD. split up
7.A. ledB. invitedC. sentD. taken
8.A. extraordinarilyB. slowlyC. delightfullyD. fortunately
9.A. continuedB. insistedC. promisedD. decided
10.A. jumpedB. leftC. cameD. graduated
11.A. leftB. cameC. wentD. lost
12.A. contactB. playC. travelD. talk
13.A. warnedB. informedC. guidedD. reminded
14.A. doubtB. wonderC. imagineD. know
15.A. storedB. eatenC. boughtD. adopted
16.A. SoB. AsC. BecauseD. But
17.A. eatingB. playingC. laughingD. studying
18.A. killedB. sparedC. cutD. missed
19.A. took upB. picked upC. brought upD. looked up
20.A. savedB. correctedC. madeD. prepared
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When a friend is sad about the loss of a loved one, it’s easy to feel helpless. Sometimes we think we’re doing the right thing by trying to cheer them up, or letting them know that they should try to move on. 1. So here are some ways to help you support your friend in time of need.
1. Recognize the stages of sadness.
Most people suffering a loss will go through these stages, often in no particular order: denial (拒绝), bargaining, anger, depression and acceptance. 2. The more familiar you are with these stages, the better you’ll be to support your friend.
2. 3.
We are often ready to praise the person who appears to be dealing strongly with a loss. The problem is that we need to allow them to be human and vulnerable (脆弱的) sometimes too. After all, there’s strength in letting out your feelings from time to time.
3. Ask them what they need.
It’s normal to feel you can guess what your friend needs. Because we’re all different, it is best to ask them what it is that you can do for them. If they say “I don’t know” or “nothing”, don’t walk away or worry. 4. And let them know that you will be there when they think of something.
Finally, keep in mind that loss is not just felt through death. It can be the loss of a job, the loss of hope or expectation and so much more. 5. And your role as a supporter is very important and helpful.
A. Be the person who follows up.
B. Each one is healthy and necessary.
C. Loss is a difficult thing to work through.
D. Don’t always tell them how strong they are.
E. Just offer your support in whatever way you can.
F. Your caring will be appreciated and provide much comfort.
G. But those efforts often put pressure on them and leave them feeling useless.
Repeated cases of child abuse (虐待) in China have shocked the country. They also have led to more protection of children’s rights. But rights activists say the government and private groups need to do more to help children in need.
A small child protection service in Shanghai is trying to stop neglect and violence against children.
Gege is seven years old. She has been homeless for almost half her life. Her mother suffers from a mental condition. They lived on the streets in Shenzhen for more than three years. A man named Xiao Xudong learned about Gege. He told her story to the local media (媒体) earlier this year. Government officials heard the story and found help for Gege and her mother. The mother began to receive treatment for her mental problems. Gege was sent to a centre for children who had lost both parents. She was later re-united with her father.
Her story has a happy ending. But social workers are not yet celebrating.
Xiao Xudong spoke on Skype: “We have many child protection organizations, but why do we still have so many children being abused and neglected?”
Recently, Chinese newspapers and magazines reported on repeated cases of child abuse in the country. The reports shocked many people and led the government to strengthen measures to protect children’s rights.
Xie Chang’e is a lawyer. She offers legal assistance at a child protection service called Hope Home. Ms. Xie said that China has laws to protect children’s rights. But the laws are often unclear, she added, and difficult to put into effect.
However, the government is starting to recognize the problems in the child welfare system. New rules state that parents or legal guardians who sexually abuse, sell, abandon or violently hurt children will lose their legal right to care for them.
Ms. Xie supports the new regulations. She says they are a good way to help protect children. But she says police and other officials do not know about the regulations or do not always follow them. She also notes that the new regulations have the force of law, but they have not yet been written into laws.
1.The example of Gege’s life experience given in the third paragraph is to .
A. show that child abuse has attracted the attention of society
B. indicate the seriousness of child abuse in China
C. prove that every abused child that receives help will have a happy ending
D. show that using the press is the best way to help abused children
2.What causes the laws to protect children’s rights to be ineffective?
A. The laws are so complicated that people don’t understand them.
B. The laws are so general that they are hard to put into effect.
C. The laws are often ignored by the government.
D. The laws are not practical.
3.According to Xie Chang’e, new regulations aimed at protecting children .
A. are more reasonable than before
B. have got the best results
C. don’t have the force of law
D. should be written into laws
4.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the bad need to solve child abuse in China.
B. To call on people to have pity on abused children.
C. To help abused children find a happy ending.
D. To raise the government’s concerns(关注) to protect children.
When it comes to film, people usually favor good over evil, focus on the main characters and ignore the supporting characters. But when it comes to the Minions (小黄人), these conventions go right out of the window.
Originally comedic background characters in the Despicable Me series, these yellow pill-shaped screwballs(怪人) have totally stolen the show.
This summer the characters appeared in their own self-titled movie in theaters abroad, having the second biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film, according to USA Today. Recently, McDonald’s has been including Minion toys with kids’ meals in some regions, causing loyal fans to go to the restaurant to collect them all. Related video games, clothing, toys and other merchandise are sweeping the world.
The movie’s huge popularity even surprised its writers. “We never knew the Minions were going to be so popular. It just became a force of nature,” the film’s co-writer, Cinco Paul, told the Los Angeles Times.
So, what makes the banana-loving Minions a big hit? For many, the most attractive is obviously their cuteness. Their simple, graphic (图形的) nature can easily transcend cultures and age groups. “Even children can draw them”, Los Angeles Times reporter, Rebecca Keegan, wrote.
But there’s more than just cuteness. US entertainment website, HitFix, explains that their way of communicating makes the creatures infectious (有感染力的) as well. They largely speak in nonsense words. But it seems everyone can understand them through their exaggerated movements and expressions.
They desire nothing more than to serve their most despicable master, Felonious Gru. And this evil characteristic strikes a chord (引起共鸣) with humans.
“Perhaps we love Minions because they remind us of ourselves,” Huffington Post associate Web editor, Sara Boboltz, wrote.
1.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. People usually like the supporting players instead of the main characters.
B. People like the Minions who are the supporting players in the movie.
C. The Minions are the main characters in the film, Despicable Me.
D. People prefer the main characters to the Minions in Despicable Me.
2.What has McDonald’s done to attract customers?
A. It has made its food look like Minions.
B. It has made Minion video games to show to customers.
C. It is giving some Minion clothes to customers as gifts.
D. It is offering Minion toys to attract fans.
3.Which of the following is NOT the reason why the Minions are so popular?
A. Their cuteness.
B. Their exaggerated movements and expressions.
C. Their way of communicating.
D. Their bad behavior.
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. HitFix explains that Minions gained popularity by striking a chord with humans.
B. While Minions can’t be understood sometimes, their way of communicating is infectious.
C. Minions are eager to take on whatever task their despicable master gives them.
D. The opening weekend of Minions was the second biggest of all time.
In a mango orchard (芒果林) outside a village there lived a mischievous (淘气的) monkey. He kept on eating the ripe mangoes. The orchard keeper tried to trap the monkey. But every time, the monkey escaped from the trap.
One day, the monkey walked about and went into the nearby town. “The town people are so busy. It is so crowded here,” the monkey thought. Soon, the monkey was sneaking into houses and running away with food. By evening, he had made life quite different for the town people. “The town is more fun than the orchard. I will stay here,” he thought. Days went by, and the monkey was considered by the town people as something very frightening. “Here he comes again!” they screamed when they saw the monkey.
One day, a juggler (玩杂耍的人) came to the town. The people of the town went to him. “We want you to help us get rid of the monkey,” they said to the juggler. The juggler said in return, “Do not worry. Get me some jars (罐子) with narrow necks.” When the jars were brought to him, he put some peanuts into them and placed them out of a field. The monkey became curious when he saw the peanuts. “Yummy! Let me quickly get the peanuts and run,” he thought. He put his hand inside a jar and grabbed a big handful of peanuts. But he could not pull out of his clenched fist (紧握的拳头), as the neck of the jar was so narrow. If the monkey had dropped some of the peanuts back into the jar, he could have pulled his hand out. But he was greedy. So he didn’t drop any of the peanuts. The town people trapped the monkey with his hand inside the jar. They got hold of a rope and tied him to a post. Then the monkey was sold to a zoo. That was the end of the greedy monkey.
1.What part does the first paragraph play in the passage?
A. It summarizes the whole story.
B. It explains the background.
C. It attracts the readers.
D. It states the main idea.
2.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase, “sneaking into houses”?
A. Going into houses secretly without permission.
B. Going into houses peacefully.
C. Going into houses in a group.
D. Going into houses with delight.
3.Why did the town people regard the monkey as something frightening?
A. He was smart and always escaped from the people’s traps.
B. The orchard keeper told the town people to get rid of him.
C. He did something that upset the people’s lives.
D. He disturbed the town people while they were sleeping.
4.What did the juggler do to catch the monkey?
A. He put some mangoes in a field.
B. He used a rope to tie the monkey.
C. He called the zookeeper to catch the monkey.
D. He put some peanuts into jars with narrow necks.
International Students Club (ISC) is a friendship club organized by the American Student Union (ASU) for all international students. Visit the ISC table on the Tempe Main Campus (坦佩主校区) from 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday — Thursday to get information, practice speaking English, meet new friends and sign up for ISC activities.
Our goal is to help all international students during their time here in the USA through practical help, social activities, trips, conversational English classes and Bible studies.
International Graduates & Scholars
A free dinner is held weekly on Friday nights at the Peterson home at 6:30pm. Transportation is provided from the ASU Bookstore at 6:10pm on Friday nights for free. Every year in June we have special activities — summer camps. Want to make new friends or practice your English? Join us! For more information on activities for graduates and scholars, contact Nancy Peterson at 480-540-1518 or nancyp 310@cox.net.
International Undergraduates
If you’re an international undergraduate hoping to meet new friends, join us at the Rita House on Friday nights, 7:00pm for a free meal, fellowship (联谊会) and Bible discussion. On Friday nights we offer free transportation from the ASU Bookstore at 6:45pm. Join our Facebook page at “ISC Undergraduates” for more specific information or you can contact Charles Boyle at 480-686-0561 or charles.boyle@asu.edu.
African Students
All African students are invited to join us in our monthly activities designed for them to encourage one another and some club members also participate in the activities. This month we’re meeting on April 18th at 4:00pm. Some of our club leaders will join them for student interaction and cultural exchange. For more information, contact Emmanuel Chijindu (from Nigeria) at 480-248-5121 or echijindu@isionline.org.
ISC Leaders & Staff
If you want to become our club member, contact one of our student leaders or campus staff members.
Caroline Tao
wtao6@asu.edu | 480-326-5135
Nigel Pinto
nigel.pinto791@gmail.com
Nancy Peterson
Charles Boyle (staff)
Emmanuel Chijindu (staff)
1.What can we learn about ISC?
A. The ISC table can be visited at weekends.
B. It mainly offers help to American students.
C. It is related to the American Student Union.
D. It’s a club focusing on academic research.
2.What can both international graduates and undergraduates get from the club?
A. A free meal at the Rita House.
B. Friday night free transportation.
C. Special activities in June.
D. Bible studies.
3.Which is NOT true about activities for African students?
A. They are held every month.
B. African students are not the only participants.
C. Their purpose is to encourage each other.
D. They are held at 4:00pm each time.
