One day, a well-known speaker was invited to give a lecture to an audience of 200. He started his lecture by ____ a $ 20 bill. He looked around the room, and asked , “Who would like this $20 bill ? ”
___ started going up.
He said, “I am going to ____ this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He crumpled up (揉皱) the 20-dollar bill. He then asked, “Who ____ wants it?” Still the hands were ____ in the air.
“Well”, he replied,“____ I do this ?” And he dropped it on the ____ and started to step on it with his shoes. He picked it up. Now it was crumpled and ____ .
“Now, who wants it?” Still the hands went into the air.
“My friends, we have all learned a very ____ lesson. No matter what I did to the ____ , you still want it because it doesn’t decrease in ____. It is still worth $20 , with ____ we can buy what we need.
Many times in our lives, we are ____ and trampled underfoot by the decision we ____ and the circumstances that come our way. We feel ____ we were worthless. But no matter what has happened or what may happen to us, you will never ____ your value. Dirty or clean, you are still priceless to those who do love you. The worth of our lives is determined not by ____ we do or who we know, but by who we are. You are ____ . Don’t ever forget it.”
If you ____ this lesson in mind, it will help you to ____ again when you fall. Each time it makes you grow much stronger.
1.A. keeping up B. picking up C. holding up D. bringing up
2.A. Chats B. Voices C. Talks D. Hands
3.A. pass B. show C. give D. lend
4.A. ever B. still C. also D. even
5.A. up B. off C. on D. out
6.A. What if B. How come C. What about D. What for
7.A. desk B. floor C. shelf D. dustbin
8.A. usable B. small C. old D. dirty
9.A. valuable B. amazing C. rare D. meaningless
10.A. book B. paper C. money D. card
11.A. shape B. size C. quality D. value
12.A. what B. which C. that D. whose
13.A. warned B. pushed C. reminded D. dropped
14.A. make B. receive C. face D. prefer
15.A. if only B. even though C. as though D. only if
16.A. lose B. take C. miss D. win
17.A. how B. who C. where D. what
18.A. honest B. wise C. special D. young
19.A. forget B. keep C. impress D. leave
20.A. put up B. stand up C. take up D. jump up
Do you want to be at the top of your class? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!
1. I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.
Taking notes is important. You don't need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he/she writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test. 2. This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.
Don't skip school. You will be missing out on stuff . 3. However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures and in-class movies. Also, try not to be late for class. It's most likely that your teacher won't appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.
4. If you have an "I don't care about school or this class" attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or offer you extra credit. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.
Always ask questions.5.. If you don't understand,ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails,seek help. Ask a teacher,friend,classmate,parent,etc. Get a tutor if you need one.
A. There is no shame in needing some help.
B. Staying organized will be helpful.
C. Be prepared.
D. Pay attention to everything the teacher says.
E. Write in your own words.
F. Keep a good attitude towards things.
G. It is true that you could make up the work.
Life affects friendships.As we grow,marry,fight in wars,move across the country or change jobs,old friendships fall away and new ones form. As long as we live,the things around us change,and as long as things change, friendships are affected.
When we were children,we had best friends.No matter what happened we were still friends.We live our lives, however,and do what life calls for us to do,and as we got older,memories fade,faces blur(变得模糊),and even friend’s names from childhood are forgotten.
Do you have a question about friendship?Do you wonder what to do with a friend who is no longer friendly? Perhaps you will see that you can't control others.If someone wants to be your friend,it is their choice.All you can do is treat them well and do the best for them when you are with them.Then you wish them well when they leave.
You can talk to old timers and they will tell you that life is full of incredible(令人难以置信的)joy and incredible sorrow,and that what bothers you today will one day becomes a memory and the pain will be gone.Seniors might tell you that you will learn more as you get older.They will tell you that friendships come and friendships go. Sometimes when they go it will hurt,but you will be okay with it.It's the way life works,after all.
1.What can we learn about friendship,according to the text?
A. Friendship can not be easily affected by one's family.
B. Friends are always around us and will never go away.
C. Friends in childhood are sometimes forgotten by us.
D. Friends in childhood are the best no matter what happens.
2.What should we do with friends who are no longer friendly in the author's opinion?
A. Care about them and do the best for them when we are together.
B. Forget them and make new friends who have a lot in common with us.
C. Find the reason why our friendship has changed.
D. Do our best to control them and make them listen to us.
3.What the old timers and seniors in the last paragraph tell you about friendship will .
A. make you have no good friends B. help you have healthy understanding of friendship
C. remind you to always help your friends D. lead you to be a powerful man
4.The best title of the passage could be .
A. How to share happiness with friends. B. How to deal with unfriendly people
C. How to make good friends D. How to face the changes in friendship
When I was a little girl,I remember that when my dad was repairing something,he would ask me to hold the hammer,so we would have time for a conversation with each other.I never saw my dad drinking or taking a night out. All he did after work was taking care of his family.
I grew up and left home for college and since then,my dad had been calling me every Sunday morning.And when I bought a house several years later,my dad painted it by himself in the fierce summer heat.All he asked was to talk to him,but I was too busy in those days.
Four years ago,my dad visited me.He spent many hours putting together a swing for my daughter.He asked me to have a talk with him,but I had to prepare for a trip that weekend.
One Sunday morning we had a telephone talk as usual.I noticed that my dad had forgotten some things that we discussed lately.I was in a hurry,so our conversation was short.Several hours later that day I received a call.My father was in the hospital.Immediately I bought a plane ticket and on my way I was thinking about all the occasions I missed to have a talk with my dad.By the time I arrived at the hospital,my father had passed away.Now it was he who did not have time for a conversation with me.I realized how little I knew about my dad,his deepest thoughts and his dreams.
After his death I learned much more about him and even more about myself.All he ever wanted was my time. And now he has all my attention every single day.
1.When the author was a little girl,she .
A. often talked with her father. B. liked playing on the swing.
C. was good at repairing things. D. learned to take care of her family.
2.When at college,the author .
A. phoned her father every Sunday morning.
B. received a call from her father every Sunday morning.
C. asked her father to call her every Sunday.
D. asked her father to talk with her.
3.Why did the author fail to have a talk with her father four years ago?
A. She had got tired of talking with him. B. She was busy planning a trip.
C. Her daughter asked her to play. D. She was busy painting her house.
4.When did the author begin to regret missing the talks with her father?
A. As soon as she got the news that her father was ill. B. After her father's sudden death.
C. Many years after her father's death. D. On her way to the hospital to see her father.
Tonya, Elsa and Mark are students at LaGuardia High School in New York City. It’s a school with regular academic (学术的) classes, but it also gives special attention to the performing arts. Tonya likes dancing, Elsa wants to be an artist and Mark is a singer.
The students are all 15, and they’re in 10th grade. They study subjects like English, math, social studies, science and PE. They also choose a foreign language: French, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. Students have many academic classes, but during the school day they also take classes in the arts, like theater, art, dance and music. Mark says, “I get the basic classes, but I also take a voice class and a music history class.”
There is even more for LaGuardia students after school. There are more than 40 clubs for students. For example, there’s a movie club, a music club and an environment club. “We have so many choices here,” says Tonya. “My favorite club is the camera club. I like taking photos. It’s also a great way to meet people with common interests.”
Students at LaGuardia can also do many sports. For example, they can play basketball, tennis, volleyball and soccer. Elsa is on the gymnastics team. She says, “I like being on a team. It makes me work hard and do my best.” Students practice after school. They compete against other high schools. Mark says, “At school, I study by myself. I’m a singer, and I do that alone, too. That’s why I like playing on the basketball team. We work together and compete against other teams.”
LaGuardia offers many great classes, clubs and sports for students. Students at LaGuardia get a good education and they also develop their own interests. Many LaGuardia students become dancers, singers and actors!
1.What do we know about LaGuardia High School?
A. Students take art classes at night. B. Students have few subjects to choose from.
C. It places great importance on arts. D. It aims to develop students’ language skills.
2.Which club does Tonya like most?
A. The camera club. B. The music club. C. The movie club. D. The environment club.
3.Why does Mark enjoy playing on the basketball team?
A. It helps him make more friends. B. It makes him try his best.
C. He hopes to build up his health. D. He likes teamwork.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Education in New York. B. Top Students at LaGuardia.
C. School Life at LaGuardia. D. LaGuardia’s After-school Activities.
In box-office terms, Steven Spielberg is the most successful movie director in the world. Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List ... his movies are cinema classics.
Q: What were you afraid of when you were a child?
A: I was my own monster (怪物). My fancy was unbelievable, so I was afraid of everything. A chair could very quickly change into a mouse. I remember looking up at the sky when I was five. One of the clouds up there looked like a beautiful bird, then suddenly it was a tiger. I ran home crying.
Q: What did your parents feel about that?
A: For my parents my imagination was a real problem, so much so that they seriously considered having me examined by a doctor. After all I was always seeing things that didn’t exist (存在) except in my head. My mother and father thought I had something wrong with my mind. I probably did — but it is the gateway to a great career!
Q: What do you consider your greatest career achievement so far?
A: The right to decide my own programs. That was always my only dream, telling my stories without anyone else interfering (干预). It was also why I built my own company.
Q: Which movie did you enjoy making most?
A: That was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, because it was the first time I realized I wanted to be a father. Three years later I had my first son.
Q: Do you make home movies?
A: Yes, I always have a video camera with me. At Christmas it’s traditional for my family to see a movie about the family that lasts one hour. We all watch the film together and everyone gets a DVD of it.
1.What did Spielberg’s parents think about his imagination?
A. They were worried about it. B. It was quite acceptable.
C. They paid no attention to it. D. It was the gateway to his success.
2.What is most important to Spielberg?
A. Creation. B. His family. C. Artistic freedom. D. His company.
3.Where is the text most likely to have been taken from?
A. A news report. B. A movie review. C. A lesson plan. D. An interview.
