Now let me tell you about the work I have been doing with the UN. My job with the UN is not paid but voluntary, and 1. I said before, I visit countries where the UN has programmes to help people. So, 2.do I help by visiting these countries? Well, 3. I visit these countries, the television and press will follow and record my visits. This will increase people’s knowledge of the work of the UN. In addition, my visits will encourage people 4. are working on the projects and draw local people’s attention 5. the situation.
I have visited many countries in Africa. Recently, I was fortunate 6. to travel to South Africa, where I met some women who have organized themselves into a group. They collect approximately 1.35 yuan per day from each member and add 7. to some money contributed by the government. With this, the women have enough money to acquire materials to make baskets. They then sell these at the market for 8. profit. With luck their group will be able to expand and maybe set up a shop. Such programmes can transform people’s lives by giving them the ability to provide for themselevs and their families.
For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!
Lydia M. Child
When I was a little girl, my father had a time-honored tradition. Following my bedtime story, he would give me a nose 36 , and whisper the most wonderful words into my ear. “Michelle, of all the little girls in the whole wide world . . .” he would pause.
“ Yes, Daddy?”
“ How did your mommy and I get so 37 to get the best one?”
38 he had time to finish, I would say, “You got me!” And then he would continue , “The best little girl in the whole wide world, and we got you.” He would end with a bear hug and 39 kiss to my forehead.
Years passed and my father never missed a night, even when I thought he should have. After my basketball team was 40 , he came into my room.
“ Michelle, of all the basketball players in the whole wide world,” he paused.
“ Yes, Daddy?” I stared at the floor.
“ How did your mom and I get so lucky to get the best one?”
“ You didn’t.”
“ Of course we did, Michelle. We have you.”
After I 41 from college, I became engaged. My father never missed a night to call or leave a message 42 me how special I was to him. I even wondered if he would continue calling after I got 43 , but he didn’t. The daily calls I had taken for granted all my life ended the day he died from cancer, only weeks before my wedding. I deeply missed 44 the days with my father.
Standing behind the white church doors, I waited for the wedding march to begin. Before we walking down the aisle, my brother 45 inside his pocket and handed me an ivory napkin. Inscribed (题写) were the words:
Of all the precious 46 in the whole wide world, how did Mark get so lucky to marry the best one? He married you, Michelle, and he is so lucky! I am so proud of you, my little girl.
Love,
Dad
Without doubt , it was the best wedding gift I 47 , One I would never forget. My father showered me with his gifts every day of his life. How did I get so lucky?
1. A.bite B.kiss C.touch D.beat
2. A.fortunate B.unlucky C.angry D.calm
3. A.Since B.After C.When D.Before
4. A.other B.either C.another D.each
5. A.won B.lost C.gained D.defeated
6. A.entered B.graduated C.drove D.returned
7. A.criticizing B.warning C.reminding D.encouraging
8. A.excited B.depressed C.divorced D.married
9. A.washing B.sharing C.forgetting D.cutting
10. A.reached B.went C.jumped D.fell
11. A.wives B.daughters C.mothers D.kids
12. A.bought B.sold C.received D.sent
People often have this belief _______economic development is bad for the environment, but this does not have to be true.
A.what B.which C.that D.when
I don’t think Susan will be sad but I’ll go and comfort her ______ she is.
A.in case B.even though C.as if D.unless
China Business Daily reported the 60% discounts on some Beijing-shanghai flights have now slipped back to 20% _______ one day in advance.
A.when books B.when to book C.when booking D.when booked
With so many people ______ around her, the girl felt very nervous and grasped her mother’s hand tightly.
A.standing B.having stood C.stood D.stand