阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。
As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter（陶工）with a wife and ______ fine sons. One night, his older son developed a ______ stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al ______ his wife took the condition very ______. But the boy died suddenly that night.
Knowing the death could have been avoided if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, he always felt he was ______. To make matters ______, his wife left him a short time later, ______ him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could stand, and he turned to ______ for help. Eventually, Al became an alcoholic.
As the alcoholism ______, Al began to lose everything he owned—his land, house, etc. Finally Al ______ alone in a small bar. Hearing of Al’s death, I thought, “What a totally ______ life! What a complete failure!”
As time went by, I began to ______ my earlier ______ judgment. I knew Al’s now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most ______, most loving men I have ever known. I saw the love between Ernie and his children, ______ that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.
I hadn’t heard Ernie talked much about his father. One day, I worked up my ______ to ask him what on earth his father had done ______ he became such a special person. Ernie said quietly, “As a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, ‘love you, son. ‘”
Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a ______. He had not left any ______ wealth behind. ______ he had been a kind loving father, and left behind his best love.
1.A.one B.two C.three D.four
2.A.common B.typical C.serious D.slight
3.A.and B.except C.or D.nor
4.A.highly B.seriously C.subjectively D.carefully
5.A.guilty B.afraid C.sensitive D.patient
6.A.better B.simpler C.sadder D.worse
7.A.sending B.allowing C.leaving D.advising
8.A.tea B.juice C.coffee D.alcohol
9.A.progressed B.rejected C.stopped D.stayed
10.A.sat B.died C.cried D.drank
11.A.agreed B.imagined C.forgotten D.wasted
12.A.form B.absorb C.revalue D.ignore
13.A.rough B.careful C.exact D.clear
14.A.astonishing B.caring C.embarrassing D.interesting
15.A.hoping B.dreaming C.thinking D.saying
16.A.courage B.curiosity C.dream D.decision
17.A.even if B.so that C.as if D.whether
18.A.failure B.success C.father D.husband
19.A.mental B.worthy C.rare D.material
20.A.So B.And C.But D.For
Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1. No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.
●Respect their belongings.
One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2.— And never borrow things without asking first.
●Punctuality .
3. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew （宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age is.
●4.
Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.
●Be kind.
Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 5.
A.Celebrate with them.
B.Be a good listener.
C.Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.
D.Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.
E.Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.
F.And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.
G.Lateness indicates a lack of respect.
It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but a good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough. Many drivers nowadaysdon’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship (公路驾车技能). Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
1.The most suitable title for this passage would be __________.
A.Traffic Jams. B.Good Manners.
C.Road Politeness. D.Modern Drivers.
2.Troubles on the road are often caused by __________.
A.traffic jams.
B.the behavior of the drivers.
C.the great speed of modern life.
D.terrible road conditions.
3.According to the writer, a good driver should __________.
A.encourage children to cross the road whenever they want to.
B.beat back when forced to face rude driving.
C.be able to recognize politeness when he sees it.
D.join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel.
4.It is not always right for drivers to __________.
A.master the roadmanship.
B.neglect politeness when they see it.
C.give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness.
D.encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to.
Tea, the most typical English drink, became famous in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles II. As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal, she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the 17th century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the noblemen to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the “tea break”. However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anne Maria, began the popular practice of “afternoon tea”, a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then, people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something like jam or cucumbers between them. Before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, had become part of the British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the 19th century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “high tea”. Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for over two-fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
1.What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?
A.Its development in Britain. B.Its traditional ways of drinking.
C.Its influence around the world. D.Its popularity in Europe.
2.What does the underlined words “the beverage” probably refer to?
A.Tea drinking. B.A small meal.
C.A way of eating bread. D.A choice of drinks.
3.Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?
A.It was merely served in London. B.It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
C.It was forbidden in business settings. D.It was too expensive for most people.
4.How is the text organized?
A.By cause and effect. B.By comparison.
C.In time order. D.In frequency order.
Born in 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, Robert Wyland began his career in painting at the age of three. With a few cans of house paint found under the kitchen sink, he painted his first mural（壁画），dinosaurs, on the headboard of his parents’ bed.
Today you never know where you might find Wyland, but chances are that you will have to look up. This painter, sculptor, and muralist now paints giant-sized murals of sea animals on much larger canvases（画布）: walls and ceilings of hotels and other buildings, and even the outside of a stadium.
His project, the Whaling Walls, began in 1981 when Wyland painted a life-sized mural of a gray whale（鲸） and her baby on the side of a hotel in Laguna Beach, California. His goal was to paint one hundred whaling walls, which has been achieved. Painting so many murals would be a huge project for any artist, but the size of these murals is what has really made this a giant task.
How does Wyland go about creating such huge lifelike murals? Wyland says he relies on what he calls his “mind’s eye”. He explains that through his mind’s eye he can look at a blank canvas and form a picture of the finished mural in his mind.
To cover such large areas, Wyland, who is afraid of heights, depends on scaffolding（脚手架） to help him move around and produce his murals. But unlike most artists who can step back to survey their work, Wyland has to rely mostly on his memory.
For accuracy in his artwork, Wyland spends as much time underwater as he does painting. He dives to study his subjects and learn more about them in their natural environment. Through his artwork, Wyland hopes to inspire people to care more about our oceans and to respect and protect the life within them. The whales he works so hard to protect may not know it , but Wyland might just be the best friend a whale could have.
1.Where did Wyland paint his first mural?
A.In a hotel. B.In the open air.
C.In his parents’ bedroom. D.In the kitchen of his home.
2.What is Wyland’s “mind’s eye”?
A.His eyesight. B.His memory.
C.His enthusiasm. D.His imagination.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Wyland may be whale’s best friend. B.Wyland is good at painting whales.
C.Wyland may know whales very well. D.Wyland tries his best to protect the ocean.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.100 Whaling Walls B.The Prince of Whale
C.Look up, Enjoy the Murals D.Never Stop, Follow Your Dream
Here are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment.
How to Raise Monarch Butterflies —By Carol Pasternak
Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar（毛虫）to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.
A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks —By Erin McHugh
This year, the US National Park Service’s National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book’s featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）.
Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? —By Sabbithry Persad
Tiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.
Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1 —By Brian Yanish
Meet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters（怪物） who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. They’ll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
1.Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?
A.Carol Pasternak. B.Erin McHugh.
C.Sabbithry Persad. D.Brian Yanish.
2.Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?
A.There is a famous statue in it. B.It is free for admission.
C.It has its specific animals. D.It lies south of the equator.
3.The common goal of the four books is to _________.
A.teach kids practical skills B.raise kids’ environment awareness
C.comment on kids’ behavior D.make kids interested in geography
