Though not as much as in the past, grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo (纳瓦霍人) youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. The parents allow them the privilege of teaching the children, and the grandparents take great pride in raising them.
Young children often stay with their grandparents for years at a time, developing a close and trusting relationship. The grandparents teach them Navajo legends and the principle of life, emphasizing both new culture trends and the preservation of traditions.
The grandparents are also the leading figure in teaching the youth the arts of weaving, caring for the live stock, using herbal medicine, and other arts and crafts.
The children are taught to respect their elders, care for them, help them and learn from them. Young people are urged to listen with care to the words of their elders and keep as much wisdom as possible. Grandparents often go to social gatherings and traditional events, and young people have opportunities to learn more about their culture and traditions.
I lived with my grandmother for thirteen years, and she raised me in the old ways of our people. Although I was going to school, she taught me as much as she could about our traditions. If I had a chance, I would listen again to her wise teachings, expressed with kindness in a soft voice that touched my heart.
We used to plant corn and pumpkin every summer. They never grew big enough to feed us, but we planted them anyway. I asked my grandmother why. She said, “Grandson, our plants will be far more beautiful than the flowers outside the fence.” I didn’t understand until one day I saw their beauty as I was coming over the hill with her. She said, “Anything that is a part of you is always far more beautiful than the things which you pass by.” We had some beautiful years together. I’m glad she is a part of me and I’m apart of her.
Children used to be well disciplined, possessing more respect for culture, traditions and beliefs than they do now. The world of the Navajo has been influenced by the western world, and the grandparents have less control and influence than they used to. But the young people who have been touched by their teachings have glimpsed a way of life beyond what most people know today.
1.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. Grandparents are the source of traditional culture.
B. Parents hate to take the trouble to raise their children.
C. Early schooling isn’t very popular with the young Navajo.
D. Children learn about the meaning of life from their grandparents.
2.The underlined word “figure” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”.
A. persons B. pioneers
C. examples D. representatives
3.Why did the author’s grandmother plant corn and pumpkin?
A. She had to feed her family members.
B. She tried to make full use of her garden.
C. She wanted her grandson to learn a life lesson.
D. She expected her grandson to learn about farming.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To honor his beloved grandmother.
B. To stress the greatness of the Navajo.
C. To share with readers a Navajo culture.
D. To show the influence of Navajo traditions.
Where Is Spring Break
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South Africa: Discover the diverse culture and wildlife that makes up South Africa. Your tour planincludes a journey along the coast known as “Rainbow Nation.” Here you will enjoy beautiful scenery, ahunting travel through Addo Elephant National Park and the wildlife in Tsitsikarnma National Park. Ninedays tours for $230 / day.
1.Which destination costs tourists the most money?
A. Panama. B. Canada.
C. Iceland. D. South Africa.
2.What can be learned from the text?
A. Tourists can take a hot shower only in Iceland.
B. Tourists can hike glaciers in both Canada and Iceland.
C. Canada offers Rockies Tour for tourists to explore the East.
D. Tourists can enjoy a hunting travel through Tsitsikamma National Park.
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Last night a strong wind as well as a heavily rain struck our area. News came that the trees in the park two kilometers away from our school was blown down. This afternoon, they set off the park to do some cleaning. The head of the park met us or gave us some advice on how to clear away the falling trees, branches and leaves. Some times later, we were working hard when it begins to rain. Because few of us had taken along umbrellas or raincoats, so we were all wet. A rain lasted about an hour and it was a pity that they had to stop our work.
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On a cold evening with snow floating in the air, I got 1.(stick) on the road because of a flat tire(轮胎) .I attempted 2.（seek）help from the passing cars, but no one stopped. As I was about to give up hope, a man 3.（drive）an old dirty car came to my aid. To be honest, I was scared when he first approached me. Eying him up and down, I thought to myself, ‘There is a very good chance 4. he may rob me, ”He seemed to have sensed my discomfort so he tried to ease my 5.（anxious）by introducing himself. His act of kindness made me feel ashamed to have questioned his intentions. 6.was really considerate of him to stop to help a perfect stranger like me, especially in such terrible weather. Thus, after the spare tire was fitted, I asked 7. much I owed him. I wanted to pay him back. 8.(surprising), he did not take my offer but rather told me to pass the act of kindness forward and help more people 9. need. As he said those words, I noticed him wearing a smile of contentment. Helping others seemed a very 10.（nature）thing to him. I witnessed the true beauty of human nature in him.
When I was 8, a gentleman came to my orphanage（孤儿院）and taught us how to do woodworking projects.
I remember my first project—a small table. I was so ______ of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a(an) _______ . It was absolutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to ________it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Winters as a _______. She was the head mistress of our orphanage, who was always _______ with us.
As the tables were not dry from the clear coating, the man told us to wait a few days before taking them to our dormitories. But I was just so ______and happy that I couldn’t wait. I dashed out like a ________ , carrying my table, smiling from ear to ear.
When I reached the dormitory I placed the little table beside my bed. I was _______it when Mother Winters entered. She walked over to the table. Running her hand _______ it, she noticed that it was still wet.
“Were you ________to bring this home?” she asked.
“No, ma’am,” I _______ with my head down.
She ordered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I immediately opened the door to get it back. There was _______stuck all over. I brushed and cried, but it would not come off.
I hid the table in my closet and never _______it. A year later while cleaning up, I gave the table to Mother Henderson, my houseparent（宿管员）, thinking that she would _______it away.
Thirty years later at a reunion, I ______that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. We talked cheerfully for long. As I was about to leave, she asked me to come down to her_______ to get something important. I followed her _______ into a dark corner. She picked something up. _______she turned around, I could see that she was holding a little table.
Mother Henderson kept the little table that I had given up for lost so long ago.
Today, I look at that table with bittersweet memories but full of _______to Mother Henderson, who kept it for a young orphan who tried very hard to _______ .
1.A. tired B. ashamed C. proud D. aware
2.A. award B. wonder C. record D. product
3.A. design B. invent C. paint D. buy
4.A. gift B. reward C. prize D. souvenir（纪念碑）
5.A. satisfied B. strict C. patient D. angry
6.A. upset B. amazed C. confident D. excited
7.A. thief B. hero C. sword D. flash
8.A. drying B. observing C. admiring D. hiding
9.A. into B. across C. above D. after
10.A. supposed B. embarrassed C. encouraged D. determined
11.A. agreed B. sighed C. whispered D. argued
12.A. dirt B. glue C. paint D. wood
13.A. removed B. touched C. shook D. split
14.A. put B. give C. take D. throw
15.A. learned B. expected C. remembered D. recommended
16.A. bathroom B. balcony（阳台） C. basement D. bedroom
17.A. curiously B. unwillingly C. doubtfully D. worriedly
18.A. Before B. Since C. As D. Until
19.A. admiration B. gratitude C. sympathy D. regret
20.A. adapt B. study C. perform D. please
It was pouring outside. We all stood there________, some patiently；others annoyed________ nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens________ away the dirt and dust of the world.
“Mom, let’s run through the rain,” a girl’s voice_______ me.
“No, honey. We’ll wait until it_______ down a bit,” Mom replied.
The young girl waited about another minute and_________: “Mom, let’s run through the rain.”
“We’ll get wet if we do,” Mom said.
“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she_________her Mom’s arm.
“This morning? ______ did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”
“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ‘If God can get us through this, he can get us through_________.’”
The entire crowd turned__________. Mom paused and thought for a moment about_________she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. ______ then, we heard, “Honey, you are__________. Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need washing,” Mom said. Then _______ they ran.
We all stood_______, smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were________ by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the__________to their cars. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, and they can even take away your_________. But no one can take away your precious __________. So, don’t forget to make time and take the _______ to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.
1.A. talking B. waiting C. complaining D. expecting
2.A. as if B. even if C. because D. that
3.A. taking B. putting C. driving D. washing
4.A. caught B. broke C. impressed D. called
5.A. keeps B. comes C. pushes D. slows
6.A. asked B. repeated C. required D. added
7.A. pulled B. touched C. waved D. felt
8.A. Why B. How C. When D. Where
9.A. rain B. disease C. anything D. something
10.A. still B. angry C. serious D. silent
11.A. what B. how C. whether D. if
12.A. However B. But C. After D. Though
13.A. stupid B. wrong C. right D. clever
14.A. off B. along C. on D. over
15.A. sighing B. joking C. discussing D. watching
16.A. followed B. guided C. respected D. praised
17.A. time B. way C. same D. best
18.A. house B. money C. health D. time
19.A. children B. experience C. courage D. memories
20.A. possibilities B. opportunities C. risk D. challenge
