Accept life as it is. I learned how to do it from my father. ___, he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was______and ill.
My father was _______a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness
____ all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day.
Even talking is _____ . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started ______about life, and I told them about one of my ____ . I said that we must very often give things up_________we grow --- our youth, our beauty, our friends --- but it always_______ that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father _______ up. He said, “But, Peter, I gave up ________! What did I gain?” I thought and thought, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. ________ , he answered his own question: “I _______ the love of my family,” I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.
I was also_________by his words. After that, when I began to feel angry at someone, I _____remember his words and become _____ . If he could _____ his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be _______ to give up my small anger. In this _____ , I learned the power of acceptance from my father.
Sometimes I _____ what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am ashamed(惭愧的) for this one word.
1.A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. However D. Afterward
2.A. poor B. weak C. slow D. tired
3.A. already B. once C. still D. only
4.A. took B. sent C. threw D. put
5.A. stressful B. hopeless C. impossible D. difficult
6.A. asking B. worrying C. talking D. caring
7.A. experiences B. beliefs C. ambitions D. decisions
8.A. as B. till C. before D. since
9.A. promises B. suggests C. seems D. requires
10.A. opened B. summed C. spoke D. turned
11.A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything
12.A. Immediately B. Surprisingly C. Naturally D. Certainly
13.A. accepted B. had C. gained D. enjoyed
14.A. attracted B. warned C. astonished D. touched
15.A. should B. could C. would D. might
16.A. quiet B. relaxed C. calm D. happy
17.A. remove B. combine C. share D. replace
18.A. likely B. free C. ready D. able
19.A. way B. place C. case D. time
20.A. wonder B. doubt C. guess D. know
If you ever want to invite your foreign friend to dine out but are not sure what dish to order, 1.,
better known as Kung Pao Chicken. It is a safe bet.
In fact, the dish was named one of the top 10 most popular Chinese dishes in the world by the ABC News Point website in April. And at the Beijing premiere (首映) of The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 2,2. , the leading actress Jennifer Lawrence said Kung Pao Chicken was her favorite Chinese dish.
Kung Pao Chicken is beautiful to look at: It’s a mixture of chicken, golden peanuts and bright red chilies. The chicken should be cooked just right, so that it is wonderfully juicy (多汁的). 3..
The tasty dish is not only easy to find in many Chinese restaurants but is also one of the most popular foods on Chinese restaurants’ menus in other countries. Why is that?
“Breast ( 胸脯 ) meat is the most popular part of a chicken. This helps explain the success of Kung Pao Chicken among foreigners,” Corrado Michelazzo, an Italian chef (厨师) who also enjoys Chinese food, told CNN. 4. Michelazzo explained that Westerners enjoy the balanced taste of the dish’s sauce. Thus, 5., “Kung Pao Chicken won the hearts of generations of
Westerners who grew up with Chinese restaurants down the street.”
A. I’d like to eat chicken
B. try fried diced（切成粒的）chicken with peanuts and chili (辣椒)
C. which came out in China on Nov 20
D. when you met
E. Another important feature of Kung Pao Chicken is its sweet and spicy sauce
F.The nuts are added at the last minute so they taste fresh
G. it should come as no surprise that CNN wrote
A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms( 习语 ), though my teacher emphasized(强调) the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate(合适的) topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him. “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent(宏伟的).” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his words “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say?’” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really!’. It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions(习语表达). Remember -- what the English teachers said is always right to us students.
1.The underlined word “amusing” in the first paragraph probably means______.
A. interesting B. important C. terrible D. unlucky
2.At first, on hearing “You don’t say!” I thought the foreigner meant _______.
A. he was not interested in the topic B. he was only interested in the Great Wall
C. I had talked too much D. I had to stop talking
3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.
B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.
C. The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.
D. The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting.
4.After the Englishman explained the idiom, _______.
A. I thought the Englishman had made me a fool
B. the Englishman became a real fool
C. I felt very silly
D. I became more careful in everything
I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives( 观点 ) by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in.
With this belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.
Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read books. Reading reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn’t necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.
1.What can be inferred about the author as a child?
A. He never watched TV.
B. He found reading unbelievable.
C. He considered reading part of his life.
D. He read what he had to.
2.The underlined word “voice” in the second paragraph most probably means “________”.
A. a belief B. a way of writing C. a sound quality D. a world to write about
3.What effect does reading have on the author?
A. It opens up a wider world for him.
B. It helps him to realize his dream.
C. It makes his college life more interesting.
D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.
4.Which of the following can be the best title of this text?
A. How do I read? B. What do I read? C. Why do I read? D. When do I read?
Winter-swimming has become popular in Beijing. Three years ago, few people would go swimming in the city waters. But now there is a Winter-swimming Enthusiasts’ Club(冬泳爱好者协会)and it has more than 2,000 members. The oldest is 84 years of age and the youngest is only 7. The members are from all ways of life__They may be workers, peasants, soldiers, teachers, students...
Though it is now the coldest part of the season and the water temperature in the city’s lakes is around 0°C, many winter-swimmers still swim in the icy waters, even when it is snowing. They enjoy themselves in the lake, while the people by the side of the lake are wearing heavy clothes.
Why are so many people interested in winter-swimming? Because winter-swimming can be good for one’s health.
Bei Sha is a good example. He is 69 years old, and he once suffered from heart trouble for 26 years. After ten years of winter-swimming he is now in good health.
Scientists are now studying the effects of winter-swimming on health.
1.Among the winter-swimmers the oldest man is ____ years older than the youngest one.
A. 84 B. 77 C. 69 D. 7
2.What does the underlined sentence “the members are from all ways of life” mean?
A. The members are persons of different ages.
B. The members come from different parts of Beijing.
C. The members do different jobs at different places.
D. The members are men and women, old and young.
3.Winter-swimming has become popular in Beijing because _______.
A. more and more people like to swim in winter
B. it is more interesting than swimming in summer
C. winter-swimmers are brave and healthy men
D. winter-swimming does good to one’s health
King’s College Summer School is an annual( 每年的 ) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:
Application (申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2017. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2017. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2017. | Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours |
Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ＊ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ＊You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com | |
1.You can most probably read the text in ________.
A. a newspaper B. a travel guide C. a textbook D. a telephone book
2.Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C. King’s College Summer School is run every two years.
D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.
3.you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _______.
A. $200 B. $500 C. $900 D. $400
4.What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last two months.
B. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2017.
C. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
D. You can write to Thompson only in English.
