My father was a self-taught mandolin player. He was one of the best string instrument players in our town. He could not __________ music, but if he heard a tune a few times, he could play it. I loved. to sing, but I never learned how to __________ the mandolin. This is something I __________ to this day.
Dad loved to play the mandolin for his __________, as he knew we enjoyed singing, and hearing him play. He was always there, __________ .his time and efforts to see that his family had enough in their life. I had to mature into a man and have children of my own __________ I realized how much he had sacrificed. __________ played the mandolin like my father. He could __________ your soul. with the tones. He seemed to shine when he was playing. You could see his __________ in his ability to play so well for his family.
One day, he was involved in an __________. On this particular day, Dad got the first finger of his left hand __________ by the machine. The doctor who operated on the finger could not __________ it, which did affect his __________ to play the mandolin.
After the accident, Dad felt that he could not play __________. When I came home and asked him to play, he would make __________ for why he couldn't play.
In August of 1993 my father was diagnosed with __________ lung cancer. About a week before his death, we asked Dad if he would play the mandolin for us. He said "__________". He knew it would probably be the last time he could play for us. When I looked around, there was not a __________ eye in the family. We saw before us a quiet man with an inner __________. Dad was always doing something he had done all his life, __________.
1.A. recognize B. appreciate C. read D. write
2.A. study B. play C. make D. observe
3.A. abandon B. discuss C. advocate D. regret
4.A. family B. colleagues C. audience D. friends
5.A. wasting B. saving C. valuing D. sacrificing
6.A. when B. before C. until D. once
7.A. Nobody B. Everybody C. Somebody D. Anybody
8.A. see B. feel C. touch D. contact
9.A. performance B. modesty C. preference D. pride
10.A. activity B. entertainment C. accident D. organization
11.A. broken B. held C. dirtied D. hurt
12.A. discover B. save C. understand D. examine
13.A. skill B. talent C. interest D. ability
14.A. once more B. for ever C. as well D. so far
15.A. preparations B. excuses C. mistakes D. commitments
16.A. inoperable B. curable C. cute D. irrelevant
17.A. absolutely not B. impossible C. never mind D. okay
18.A. bright B. dewy C. dry D. glazed
19.A. weakness B. strength C. dream D. motivation
20.A. giving B. seeking C. completing D. entertaining
For some people, choosing which sports to play throughout high school is hard because they have never really played an organized sport before and aren't sure what they'll enjoy most. 1..
2. If you're great at basketball but would rather play football because you think it's more fun, then give it a go (just make sure it's coot with morn and dad).
Sports are meant to be fun. 3. What's the worst that can happen? If you get cut, you can always try another sport. And sports like track don't typically cut participants from the team. You can still participate even if you're not in the team for the competition.
Some sports, like basketball or baseball, require every person on the field to be working well together. 4..
Sports like tennis, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling are all sports where individual performances are tallied(计分)into team scores. 5. However, for the most part it's possible to win a solo event in these sports and still have your team lose or vice-versa(反之亦然).
No one knows you better than you do. Maybe you enjoy the spotlight. Maybe you get annoyed by the way teammates act. Luckily, there are many individualized sports to choose from.
A．Many people are attracted to team sports.
B．Besides swimming, try fishing, sailing, skiing, and surfing.
C．Of course there are exceptions, like relays in track and swimming.
D．For others it's tough because their friends don't like to play the same sports.
E．No matter what your problem is, you have to make the decision that is best for you.
F．If there is a sport you really enjoy but you aren't sure if you can make the team, try out anyway.
G．Sure, certain people perform much better than others, but superstars don't necessarily make a good team!
Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate (迁徙) north.
Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.
According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake.
Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought. At this point, it doesn’t matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What’s more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.
However, other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.
1.What is the major function of paragraph 1?
A. To arouse the reader’s concern.
B. To introduce the theme of the whole passage.
C. To summarize the whole passage.
D. To state how climate changes.
2.What is the author’s purpose in using the examples of earthquakes?
A. To show major changes are taking place on the planet.
B. To remind people to prevent future earthquakes.
C. To show the damage earthquakes caused.
D. To tell us more earthquakes will happen in the future.
3.Which of the following is NOT true of climate changes’ effects ?
A. Animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.
B. It could lead to the spread of diseases.
C. Current world climate zones could shift and completely disappear.
D. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.
4.What can be inferred from the Passage?
A. Animals and plants won’t die out as long as climate changes slowly.
B. There’s enough data for us to predict the future of climate change.
C. The world is getting more unstable because of animal migration.
D. The earth is not the only planet that is experiencing climate change.
Beijing residents could be rewarded with up to 500,000 yuan if they can provide useful information on spies or related activities, according to a government policy that took effect on Monday.
Under the policy, informants will be offered rewards ranging, from 10,000 yuan to 500,000 yuan, depending on how useful the information is, according to the policy issued by the National Security Bureau(安全局) of Beijing. Informants can pass information to authorities by calling a hotline, sending letters or visiting the bureau.
Informants' privacy and information about spy-related messages will not be disclosed, while information providers can ask authorities for protection if they or their relatives are in danger due to the act of informing, according to the policy.
However, informants will face punishments if they slander (诽谤) others on purpose or invent and spread false information, the policy states clearly.
The bureau said that China is witnessing rapid increases in international exchanges and the number of people entering or exiting the country each year. "Meanwhile, overseas espionage agencies(间谍机构)and other unfriendly forces have also strengthened their disruptive(破坏的) activities in China, including political, economical and military information." it said.
Some Chinese individuals have also betrayed the nation to benefit their private interests, which offers overseas espionage agencies opportunities, the bureau said, adding that Beijing is the primary location for such activities. Therefore, it's necessary to take new measures in anti-espionage investigation, and to encourage the participation of the general public.
One of the most recent cases made public occurred in the eastern province of Jiangsu in January. Two residents in Lianyungang city, surnamed Zhang and Wan, called the national security authorities after they found a device with instructions in foreign languages while fishing in the Yellow Sea. The device was later found to be spying equipment made and used by overseas agencies to collect data, according to an official release.
China has strengthened Iegislation(立法) on State security in recent years. Facing a more complex State security situation, in 2014, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopted the Counterespionage Law.
1.From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. few citizens show an interest in the policy
B. informants are always offered rewards for their reports
C. informants will definitely make great fortunes
D. informants might come across a certain risk
2.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Information can be offered via different means.
B. It is more effective to get ordinary people involved.
C. No citizens have associated with overseas espionage agencies.
D. Whoever makes up false information will be punished.
3.Based on the passage, we can conclude that ________.
A. spies take advantage of our opening-up policy
B. the example mentioned is just a rare exception
C. with the Counterespionage Law, the security situation has improved a lot
D. overseas espionage agencies are only interested in Beijing
4.Where is the passage likely to be taken from?
A. A textbook. B. A newspaper.
C. A legal document. D. A story-book.
Dear World:
My son starts school today. It's going to be strange and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him gently.
You see, up to now, he's been king of the house. He's been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to ease his feelings.
But now things are going to be different.
This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow.
So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him but gently, if you can. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to ponder(思考) the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to sell his physical strength and brains to the person who offers the most money, but never to put a price on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a criminal gang (团伙) ...and to stand and fight if he thinks he's right. Teach him gently, World, but don't coddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel.
A Mother
1.Why does the mother write this letter?
A. Her son is afraid to go to school.
B. She hopes not to see his son fail in school.
C. Her son begins to touch a new world.
D. She thinks the world is really terrible
2.What can we know about the son?
A. He cannot adapt himself to the new world.
B. He is taken good care of by his family.
C. He has learnt a lot from difficulties.
D. He is very naughty at home.
3.What does the underlined word "coddle" mean in the last paragraph?
A. Love somebody and allow him to do whatever he wants.
B. Like to find fault with somebody.
C. Treat somebody with too much punishment.
D. Dislike somebody very much.
4.What does the author stress in the last paragraph?
A. How to acquire knowledge at school.
B. How to be an=excellent teacher.
C. How to succeed in learning.
D. How to train her son.
A young and successful manager was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar.
As his car passed a park, one child appeared, and a brick smashed into the Jaguar's side door. He stopped the car very suddenly and drove the Jag back to the spot from where the brick had been thrown. He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what on earth are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?"
"Please, sir, please, I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do!" begged the youngster. "It's my brother," he said. "He fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up."
Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump(隆起的肿块)in his throat．He lifted the young mail back into the wheelchair and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes(擦痕)and cuts, checking to see if everything was going to be okay.
"Thank you, sir. And God bless you, "the grateful child said to him. The man then watched the little boy push his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long walk back to his Jaguar... a long, slow walk. He never did repair the side door. He kept the dent(凹痕) to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.
Life whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes, when you don't have the time to listen... Life throws a brick at your head.
It's your choice: Listen to the whispers of your soul or wait for the brick!
1.What happened when the manager's car passed a park?
A. A boy ra
n out to ask for help.
B. A brick hit his car at the side door.
C. A boy's brother fell off his wheelchair.
D. A boy was playing with a brick by the roadside.
2.Why did the manager never repair the dent?
A. He forgot about it soon.
B. He couldn't afford to pay for the repairs.
C. He didn't care about his car as it was.
D. He wanted to keep it as a reminder.
3.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Life Throws a Brick at Your Head
B. Be Careful of the Brick on the Way.
C. A Misfortune Happened to a Manager
D. How a Boy Gave the Manager a Lesson
