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假设你在某本杂志中“我爱读书”系列漫画里看到了下面这幅漫画(如何解开粽子),请在日记中描述这幅漫画，并谈谈你所受到的启迪。 注意：1. 字数要求：不少于120字。 2. 文中除了粽子可用汉语拼音外，其余词必须用英语描述。
I was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice boom from across the aisle. “Mom, come here! There’s this lady here my size!” The mother rushed to a boy she called Mickey; then she turned to me to apologize. I smiled and told her, “It’s okay.” Then I talked to the boy, “Hi, Mickey, I’m Darry Kramer. How are you?” He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?” “Yes, I have a son.”I answered. “Why are you so little?” he asked. “. . . It is the way I was born. ” I said. “ Some people are little. Some are tall. I’m just not going to grow any bigger. ” After about five more minutes of answering questions, I shook Mickey’s hand, and say doodbye to them. My life as a little person is filled with stories like that. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents. It has taken many years to develop my confidence to be able to do that. It takes only one glance to see my uniqueness. I stand three feet, nine inches tall. I was born an achondroplasia dwarf（侏儒）. Despite this, my parents encouraged me to do all the things the kids around me did when I was growing up. When my neighbors got two-wheel bikes, I got a two- wheel bike. When they roller-skated, I roller-skated. I didn’t realize how short I was until I started school. There, a few kids picked on me, calling me names. Then I knew. After that, I began to hate the first day of school each year. I didn’t know who was new and would stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs. As time went on, I just tried to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I was determined to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. What I lacked in height, I made up for in personality. I’m 47 now, and the stares have not diminished as I’ve grown older. People look in disbelief when they see me get out of my car off the driver’s side. During those times, I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have—a great family. Nice friends. ” And it’s the children’s questions that make my life special. When I talk with children, they leave content that their questions have been answered. My hope is that in taking time with them, I will encourage them to accept their peers whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect. 81. How was the author brought up? （no more than 9 words）(2 marks) 82. Why does the author enjoy talking to children? （no more than 12 words）(3marks) 83. When did the author realize that she was short? （no more than 4 words）(2 marks) 84.Please use several words to describe the author’s personalities. (no more than 6 words(3marks)
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Why must we pay taxes（税收）? The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example, to pay its soldiers, sailors and airmen, to build roads, bridges, offices, schools, etc, and to buy goods from abroad; and only the people of the country can supply the money. One of the most important taxes is income-tax which a person pays according to the amount of his income, whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner or anything else. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money directly to the government. Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, new clothes, tobacco, wine, etc, when they are brought into a country. Such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are late sold in shops. We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeepers. People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, to see that men obey the laws, to direct traffic, etc, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies, and we can’t have an army without paying for it. Besides, if a country wants to develop, there are many other things to do. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided. We buy our food and clothes and pay for our amusements; but, there are several things that the State finds the money for, and that is necessary for us if our society is to continue. We have no real reason to complain, therefore, when we are asked to supply money to be spent for the good of ourselves and for our fellow-citizens. Tax is a 71 part of our life Why must we pay taxes? ⊕The State need the money for our society to 72 . ⊕We supply money for the good of ourselves and 73 . How do we pay taxes? ⊕ 74 The tax is paid according to one’s 75 . The tax is paid to the government. ⊕ 76 The tax is paid through 77 . The tax is paid as part of the price of goods. Where does tax money go? ⊕To 78 —to keep us safe ⊕To teachers—to 79 ⊕To cleaners—to 80 ⊕To the army—to defend our country
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make a choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress is, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it. 1.People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____. A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves B. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health C. they are travelling fast all the time D. they are becoming busier with their work 2.According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________. A. not fearing stress B. knowing the art of relaxation C. high sense of responsibility D. having control over performance 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. We can find some ways to avoid stress. B. Stress is always harmful to people. C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work. D. Different people can withstand different amounts of stress. 4.In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______. A. "making a choice between 'flight' or 'fight'" B. "reaction to stress both chemically and physically" C. "responding to crises quickly" D. "losing heart at the signs of difficulties" 5.In the last sentence of the passage, "do so " refers to ______. A. "expose ourselves to stress" B. "find ways to deal with stress" C. "remove stress from our lives" D. "established links between diseases and stress"
Surprisingly, no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals, still less the content or quality of that education. Proper records are just not kept. We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year, and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive education while in hospital. We also know there is only one hospital teacher to every 1,000 children in hospital. Little wonder the latest survey concludes that the extent and type of hospital teaching available differ a great deal across the country. It is found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teacher. A further quarter have only a part-time teacher. The special children’s hospitals in major cities do best; general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off. From this survey, one can estimate that fewer than one in five children have some contact with a hospital teacher—and that contact may be as little as two hours a day. Most children interviewed were surprised to find a teacher in hospital at all. They had not been prepared for it by parents or their own school. If there was a teacher they were much more likely to read books and do math or number work; without a teacher they would only play games. Reasons for hospital teaching range from preventing a child falling behind and maintaining the habit of school to keeping a child occupied, and the latter is often all the teacher can do. The position and influence of many teachers was summed up when parents referred to them as “the library lady” or just “the helper”. Children tend to rely on concerned school friends to keep in touch with school work. Several parents spoke of requests for work being ignored or refused by the school. Once back at school children rarely get extra teaching, and are told to catch up as best as they can. Many short-stay child-patients catch up quickly. But schools do very little to ease the anxiety about falling behind expressed by many of the children interviewed. 1.Which of the following statements is true? A. Every child in hospital receives some teaching. B. Not enough is known about hospital teaching. C. Hospital teaching is of poor quality. D. The special children's hospitals are worst off. 2.It can be inferred from the latest survey that________. A. hospital teaching across the country is similar B. each hospital has at least one part-time teacher C. all hospitals surveyed offer education to children D. only one-fourth of the hospitals have a full-time teacher 3.Hospital teachers are found________. A. not welcomed by the children and their parents B. necessary C. not welcomed by the hospitals D. capable 4.In order to catch up with their school work, children in hospital usually turn to________. A. hospital teachers B. schoolmates C. parents D. school teachers 5.We can conclude from the passage that the author is________. A. unfavorable towards children receiving education in hospitals B. in favor of the present state of teaching in hospitals C. unsatisfied with the present state of hospital teaching D. satisfied with the results of the latest survey
“Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well. “Have a nice day. Next!” this version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out of the door. The words come out in the same tone (腔调)with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business. The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say. “oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day.” The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day!” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you. Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like. 1.How does the author understand Maxie’s word? A. Maxie shows her anxiety to the author. B. Maxie really wishes the author a good day. C. Maxie encourages the author to stay happy. D. Maxie really worries about the author’s security. 2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A. The salesgirl is rude. B. The salesgirl is bored. C. The salesgirl cares about me. D. The salesgirl says the words as a routine. 3.By saying “Have a nice day,” a stranger may______. A. try to be polite to you B. express respects to you C. give his blessing to you D. share his pleasure with you. 4.According to the last paragraph, people say “Have a good day” __________ A. sincerely B. as thanks C. as a habit D. encouragingly 5.What is the best title of the passage? A. Have a Nice Day---- a Social Custom B. Have a Nice Day----- a pleasant Gesture C. Have a Nice Day----- a heart-warming Greeting D. Have a Nice Day----- a polite ending of a Conversation
It was getting dark and snow was coming down．Joe was driving home．He’d been unemployed since the factory 36._____．Most of his friends had left, but he stayed on . 37.____, he was born here． Suddenly he saw a lady standing on the side of the road and pulled up．She was worried．No one had stopped to help for the last hour．Joe knew 38._______ she felt and said, “My name is Joe and I’m here to help you．” All she had was a flat tyre, 39.______ for an old lady, that was bad enough．Joe changed the 40.______, but he got dirty and his hands hurt．She wanted to pay Joe and said any 41.______ would have been all right．Joe never thought twice about the money and there were many people who had 42._______ him a hand in the past．He had lived his life that way．He told her that if she really wanted to pay him 43._______, the next time if she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance that he 44._______． Later the lady went in a poorly decorated restaurant to eat in a hurry．The cashier(出纳员) was like the telephone of an out-of-work actor -- it didn’t ring much．However, the waitress, who was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕的), brought a clean towel to her with a 45.___ __smile. The old lady remembered Joe．After the waitress brought the change from a 100-dollar bill, she found the lady 46.______and something written on a napkin, “47. _____once helped me out, the way I’m helping you．If you really want to pay him back, don’t let the chain of love end with you．” That night the waitress gave her sleeping husband a soft kiss and whispered, “ Everything’s going to be all right, Joe．” 1.A．opened B．invited C．refused D．closed 2.A．In all B．After all C．For all D．At all 3.A．how B．what C．when D．that 4.A．however B．but C．and D．so 5.A．car B．seat C．tyre D．type 6.A．amount B．money C．time D．change 7.A．got B．won C．given D．awarded 8.A off B．out C．down D．back 9.A．asked B．needed C．gave D．hoped 10.A．excited B．satisfied C．sweet D．cold 11.A．gone B disappear C．left D．lost 12.A．Anyone B．Everyone C．Someone D．Anybody
By the end of this year, a new library ________ in our school. A would be completed B will have been completed C had been completed D was being completed
Never in my wildest dream _________ these people are living in such poor conditions. A I could imagine B could I imagine C I couldn't imagine D couldn't I imagine
I have got to the point _______ I must adjust myself to the new life. A what B which C where D that
He speaks English well indeed, but of course not __________ a native speaker. A as fluent as B more fluent than C so fluently as D much fluently than
There is a possibility _________ Mr Smith will have to go to hospital next week. A that B which C if D what
He said that he _______ to Shanghai the next day. A would go B went C had gone D would have gone
The next thing he saw was smoke ________ from behind the house. A rose B to rise C rising D risen
________ the website of the Fire Department in your city, and you will learn a lot about firefighting. A Having searched B To search C Searching D Search
_________ that government can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country. A Convincing B Convinced C To convince D Having convinced
_______ the Internet is of great help, I don't think it's a good idea to spend too much time on it. A If B While C Because D As
How I wish every family _______ a large house with a beautiful garden. A has B had C will have D had had
It was not until I came here _______I realized this place was famous for not only its beauty but also its weather. A who B that C where D before
__________hard you try, it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat. A Whatever B Whichever C However D Whenever
请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，写一篇英语短文。 “Good health is the foundation of a happy life．" “Health is wealth （财富）!” ①无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语； ②内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例； ③文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称； ④词数为1 20左右。
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 This morning on my way to school I was deep moved by what I saw outside a bank. An old man was counting his money in the front of the bank. Suddenly a young man came running and knocked him down. To make things bad, his money was lying in all direction. At once the people around rush to pick the money up, while the old man stood there, not know what to do. Surprisingly, everyone gave back the money they had just picked. The old man counted the money again and found that not a single bill was missed. To my great joy, there are now a lot of nice people in your life. It’s true what honesty is more important than money!
下面文章中有5处（第81~85题）需要添加小标题，请从以下选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑,选项中一项为多余选项.
E. Develop Healthy Relationships F. Learn to Listen and Speak Healthy Relationship Tips Healthy relationships are effortless, if both the people involved take equal effort to maintain it. Here are a few healthy relationship tips to help you build the dream of your life. 81. ________________ Communication is an art of putting your thoughts into words, so that they are exactly understood by the opposite person. Communication does not mean going on talking unnecessarily. This is the first mistake that couples make. One person in the relationship assumes the role of talker and the other becomes the listener. Their roles remain so forever. The talker forgets to listen and the listener becomes used to listening and not reacting. If your partner takes time to open up, help them out by asking questions. So hear them out and give proper reactions. You will obtain the benefits of a healthy relationship through increased confidence in both of you to open up and hear things out. 82. ________________ Regular conversations take the form of heated arguments amongst many couples. Understand that not every statement needs a reaction. Maybe a certain reaction may lead to an argument with your partner. Just agree with whatever it is and there will be no harm done. Try and reach a mutual (相互的) agreement. If that’s not possible leave the topic for later. If you give it time, maybe both of you will be able to think about it rationally. 83. ________________ Every single day is a blessing. Each moment with your partner is a moment to learn something new and discover the finer nuances (细微差别) of your relationships. Each one of us keep changing everyday, the circumstances around us change everyday and with that our attitude also needs to change. The same applies when you are living with a person. Learning everyday and taking everyday as a challenge will help you perfect healthy relationship tips. 84. ________________ This tip is especially meant for couples with children to maintain healthy relationships. After a certain period, couples complain about romance being lost. To keep your relationship healthy, take some time out from your day-to-day routines to spend some quality time with your partner. This can be done as dinners, indulging in outdoor activities or just hanging out at a coffee shop like old times. 85. ________________ Respect has to be earned. It can only be earned only if you learn to respect. Often, one of the partners plays the role of a dictator to give orders, while the other simply follows. Both sides involved are equally responsible for this mistake. Learn to respect each other and understand that both of you are equally responsible for the relationship. Creating a healthy relationship takes equal effort from both sides. Sharing, caring, being apologetic, forgiving and having realistic expectations are some of the important ingredients to the recipe of a healthy relationship.
In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition which she won last year. As a writer, I know about winning contests – and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection letter from the publisher. I also know the pressure of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and destroyed hopes can resurface in our children. A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?” “No,” she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.” I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it. Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting my daughter’s experience. While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices. 1.What do we learn from the first paragraph?
2.What did the author say about her own writing experience?
3.Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?
4.The author took great pains to improve her daughter’s stories because _______.
5.The underlined sentence probably means that the author was _______.
6.What’s the author’s advice for parents?
It’s good to make mistakes, and here is why. First of all, mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. It’s always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing. If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? The simple answer is “You can’t”. Look around you. With very few exceptions (例外), either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new. Another good thing about mistakes is this: When you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb. When asked how it felt to fail that many times, he said that he hadn’t failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work. Finally, when you make a mistake you are much closer to success. Why? Because when all is said and done, you will have tried some number of things before you succeeded. Every time you make a mistake you eliminate one of those things and are one step closer. But this all doesn’t mean that you should go ahead without considering the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that in the event that it doesn’t work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again. We all have limited resources in the form of time and money so don’t blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won’t be perfect the first time and allocate (分配) these resources appropriately so you can learn, make corrections, and try it again. Only by accepting and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career. There is an old saying that goes, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.” So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And prosper(成功). 1.From the second paragraph, we can conclude that _______.
2.The underlined word “eliminate” means _______.
3.According to the article, one thing you should pay attention to about making mistakes is _______.
4.The article is mainly about _______.
5.What would the writer probably suggest we say to ourselves when we make a mistake?
Searching for airfares (飞机票价) often seems like a game that passengers are bound to lose. Prices change from day to day, even minute to minute. Looking through multiple websites for the best deal can be a big challenge. Even when you do book, there’s no guarantee that you are going to get the best price. “You just don’t know when to pull the trigger. It’s not like buying anything else I can think of,” said George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com. Harriet Levy paid $179 for a recent round-trip flight on American Airlines between New York and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sitting just one row behind her, Shirley Harrison paid $215. A few rows back, Ellis and Dianne Traub paid $317 each. There were at least 12 fares on the flight, ranging from $169 to $360. There’s no reason for it, Harrison said. Fares can fluctuate significantly in just a few hours. One Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles jumped from $755 to $1,143 from a Friday to Saturday in late April, then fell to $718 on Sunday. The flight was one of a dozen the Associated Press followed over three months for a vacation between July 16 and 22. The number one finding: avoid booking tickets on weekends. It’s the most expensive time to buy. There’s no way to guarantee the best fare. But before booking, travelers should pay attention to this additional advice: ? Book on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. That’s when airlines most often offer sales. ? Buy in advance, but not too early. The best time is four to six weeks before traveling. In general, prices for any given flight are highest eight to 10 weeks and two to three weeks in advance. ? Make use of social media. Airlines are giving more benefits like exclusive (独家) sales to travelers who interact (互动) with them on Twitter and Facebook. Those specials are often gone within hours. ? The so-called discount (折扣) airlines – JetBlue, Air-Tran, Southwest and Frontier – adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident that the price will stay the same. But their prices aren’t always the lowest. Researching multiple airlines’ fares is the only way to get a good deal. 1.What can we infer from the first sentence of the text?
2.The underlined phrase “pull the trigger” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.
3.By using a lot of figures, the author intends to _______.
4.Passengers are advised to book flights _______.
A few months ago as I wandered through my parents’ house, the same house I grew up in, I had a sudden, scary realization. When my parents bought the house, in 1982, they were only two years older than I am now. I tried to imagine myself in two years, ready to settle down and buy the house I’d still be living in almost 30 years later. It seemed ridiculous. On a practical level, there’s no way I could afford to buy a house anytime soon. More importantly, I wouldn’t want to. I’m not sure where I’ll be living in two years, or what kind of job I’ll have. And I don’t think I’ll be ready to settle down and stay in one place. So this is probably the generation gap that divides my friends and me from our parents. When our parents were our age, they’d gotten their education, chosen a career, and were starting to settle into responsible adult lives. My friends and I – “Generation Y” – still aren’t sure what we want to do with our lives. Whatever we end up doing, we want to make sure we’re happy doing it. We’d rather take risks first, try out different jobs, and move from one city to another until we find our favorite place. We’d rather spend our money on travel than put it in a savings account. This casual attitude toward responsibility has caused some critics to call my generation “arrogant”, “impatient”, and “overprotected”. Some of these complaints have a point. As children we were encouraged to succeed in school, but also to have fun. We grew up in a world full of technological innovation: cellphones, the Internet, instant messaging, and video games. Our parents looked to rise vertically(垂直的)--starting at the bottom of the ladder and slowly making their way to the top, on the same track, often for the same company. That doesn’t apply to my generation. Because of that, it may take us longer than our parents to arrive at responsible, stable adulthood. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In our desire to find satisfaction, we will work harder, strive for ways to keep life interesting, and gain a broader set of experiences and knowledge than our parents’ generation did. By Ariel Lewiton 1.When the author walked through her parents’ house, she _______.
2.What is the main “generation gap” between the author and her friends and their parents according to the article?
3.Which of the following might the author agree with?
4.What can we conclude from the article?
5.What is the main theme of the article?
I believe that families are not only blood relatives, but sometimes people who show up and love you when no one else will. In May 1977, I was living in a Howard Johnson’s motel off Interstate 10 in Houston. My dad and I 41 a room with two double beds and a bathroom was too 42 for a 15-year-old girl and her father. Dad’s second marriage was 43 and my stepmother had 44 us both out of the house the previous week. Dad had no 45_ what to do with me. And that’s when my other family 46 . Barbara and Roland Beach took me into their home 47 their only daughter, Su, my best friend, asked them to. I 48 with them for the next seven years. Barb washed my skirts the same as Su’s. She 49 I had lunch money, doctors’ appointments, help with homework and nightly hugs. Barbara and Roland attended every football game where Su and I were being cheerleaders. 50 I could tell, for the Beaches there was no 51 between Su and me; I was their daughter, too. When Su and I 52 college they kept my room the same for the entire four years I attended school. Recently, Barb presented me with an insurance policy they bought when I first moved in with them and had continued to pay on for 23 years. The Beaches knew 53 about me when they took me in – they had heard the whole story from Su. When I was seven, my mother died and from then on my father relied on other people to _54 his kids. Before I went to live with the Beaches I had believed that life was entirely 55__ and that love was shaky and untrustworthy. I had believed that the only person who would take care of me was me. 56 the Beaches, I would have become a bitter, cynical (愤世嫉俗的) woman. They gave me a(n) 57 that allowed me to grow and change. They kept me from being paralyzed by my _58 , and they gave me the confidence to open my heart. I 59 family. For me, it wasn’t the family that was there on the day I was 60 , but the one that was there for me when I was living in a Howard Johnson’s on Interstate 10.
---A stranger gave me an umbrella when I was caught in the rain. ---________.
________ more energy to my study instead of being crazy about Internet games, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.
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参考词汇：解开（包装纸等）unwrap