It was a bright sunny day, and the terrible experience happened when I was studying in Bangalore. One day, I got a call from my mom that my brother’s __ was fixed and they were arranging the wedding ceremony in the next few days. My __ was pretty far. So the next thing I was __ to do was to book my __ ticket as there was no direct flight to my hometown. The __ was done by an agent in my neighborhood. I paid the whole amount ___ But when the day approached the __ disappeared，leaving me without the train ticket, and thus __ all my travel plan.
But as it is said, once you face such __ situations, you realize your inner strength. I __ decided I would complete my whole journey by bus. Without further __, I took a bus to the first city stop. The next bus was again not __ —it was 8 hours to a city near my hometown, where my aunt lived. They were also going to __ my brother's wedding ceremony. So I called them and __ them to accommodate me. They__. Half the battle was won.
Then next day, I was just a few hours from my hometown. When my aunts family and I were boarding our car, my __ asked me to switch places with her.
The journey continued. We were trying to overtake(超越) another car when __ a truck appeared in front of us and we went directly head on in front of it. We ___with the truck. In this accident, almost everyone in our car was __. Fortunately, I didn’t have any injury, __ my cousin who switched places with me was seriously injured!
1.A. trip B. position C. marriage D. graduation
2.A. school B. station C. dormitory D. hometown
3.A. supposed B. forced C. persuaded D. convinced
4.A. ship B. train C. flight D. bus
5.A. booking B. learning C. calculating D. driving
6.A. by accident B. at random C. in advance D. on purpose
7.A. passenger B. guard C. customer D. agent
8.A. ruining B. finishing C. forgetting D. dropping
9.A. common B. tough C. funny D. hopeful
10.A. fortunately B. immediately C. patiently D. occasionally
11.A. explanation B. discussion C. notice D. delay
12.A. busy B. available C. direct D. free
13.A. watch B. visit C. design D. attend
14.A. permitted B. asked C. assisted D. guided
15.A. prepared B. arrived C. agreed D. ignored
16.A. aunt B. mother C. daughter D. cousin
17.A. closely B. suddenly C. eventually D. gradually
18.A. crashed B. practiced C. combined D. met
19.A. saved B. beaten C. injured D. punished
20.A. but B. and C. if D. so
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot. 1.
The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India. 2.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain-the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. 3. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over, the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn’t distinguish from the European culture a lot.
4. Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race difference counts as well. But what's more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no-interference (干扰)from the other.
The differences are everywhere. 5. But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural gap should not be the obstacle to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.
A. Let us work together to keep a variety of culture.
B. One important thing is to learn about other cultures.
C. And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture.
D. At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences.
E. This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.
F. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
G. They are obvious and affect people's ways of thinking and their views of the world.
My mom only had one eye. I hated her... she was such an embarrassment. My mom ran a small shop at a flea market. She collected little weeds and such to sell... anything for the money we needed she was such an embarrassment. There was this one day during elementary school.
I remember that it was field day, and my mom came. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I threw her a hateful look and ran out. The next day at school... “Your mom only has one eye?!” and they taunted me.
I wished that my mom would just disappear from this world so I said to my mom. “Why don’t you just die?” My mom did not respond. I guess I felt a little bad, but at the same time, it felt good to think that I had said what I’d wanted to say all this time. Maybe it was because my mom hadn’t punished me, but I didn’t think that I had hurt her feelings very badly.
That night... I woke up, and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. My mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she was afraid that she might wake me. I hated my mother who was crying out of her one eye. So I told myself that I would grow up and become successful, because I hated my one-eyed mom and our desperate poverty.
Then I studied really hard. I left my mother and came to Seoul and studied, and got accepted in the Seoul University with all the confidence I had. Then, I got married. I bought a house of my own. Then I had kids, too. Now I’m living happily as a successful man. I like it here because it’s a place that doesn’t remind me of my mom.
This happiness was getting bigger and bigger, when someone unexpected came to see me “What?! Who’s this?!” It was my mother... Still wither one eye. It felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on me. My little girl ran away, scared of my mom’s eye.
And I asked her, “Who are you? I don’t know you!!” as if I tried to make that real. I screamed at her “How dare you come to my house and scare my daughter! Get out of here now!!” And to this, my mother quietly answered, “oh, I’m so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address,” and she disappeared. Thank goodness... she doesn’t recognize me. I was quite relieved. I told myself that I wasn’t going to care, or think about this for the rest of my life.
Then a wave of relief came upon me... one day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house. I lied to my wife saying that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went down to the old shack, that I used to call a house, just out of curiosity there, I found my mother fallen on the cold ground. She had a piece of paper in her hand. It was a letter to me.
She wrote:
My son, I think my life has been long enough now. For you... I’m sorry that I only have one eye, and I was an embarrassment for you. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with only one eye… so I gave you mine... I was so proud of my son that was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye. I was never upset at you for anything you did. The couple times that you were angry with me I thought to myself, ‘it’s because he loves me.’ I miss you so much. I love you. You mean the world to me. So I gave you mine. With all my love to you! Your mom.
My World Shattered. I hated the person who only lived for me. I cried for My Mother, I didn’t know of any way that will make up for my worst deeds...
1.What did the writer's mother do when he was young?
A. A cook. B. A worker.
C. A businesswoman D. A cleaner.
2.The writer wished his mom to die, which made his mom .
A. sad B. happy C. calm D. quiet
3.The writer studied very hard in order to .
A. go to a famous university B. become a successful man
C. live far away from his mother D. make his mother live happily
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The writer’s mother gave him one of her eyes.
B. The writer got married after he had finished school in another city.
C. The writer’s classmate laughed at him because of his mother.
D. The writer’s mother got a wrong address, and couldn’t find her son.
5.The writer lived in Seoul happily because .
A. he got a good job here
B. he had a good wife
C. the place was beautiful
D. the place didn't make him think of his mother
If Confucius (孔子) were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their national heroes.
But this doesn't mean that Americans don't care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy (哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.
As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
1.The opening paragraph is mainly intended to .
A. provide some key facts about Confucius
B. attract the readers' interest in the subject
C. show great respect for the ancient thinker
D. prove the popularity of modem birthday celebrations
2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students .
A. have a great interest in studying Chinese
B. take an active part in Chinese competitions
C. try to get high scores in Chinese exams
D. fight for a chance to learn Chinese
3.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Forgotten Wisdom in America
B. Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
C. Chinese Culture for Westerners
D. Old Thinker with a Big Future
4.The passage is likely to appear in .
A. a biography B. a history paper
C. a newspaper D. a philosophy textbook
Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, has drawn extensive attention from people both at home and abroad for her charisma and grace. Accompanying her husband on his first overseas trip after becoming president, Peng Liyuan exhibited graceful demeanor, a pleasant personality and well-chosen dress, prompting people to coin the term “Liyuan style”.
Peng Liyuan, as one of China’s best-known singers, was popular among Chinese people long before her husband became the president. Loved by her fans, she has been in touch with the people for years.
“Liyuan style” is not only representative of a fashion idol, but also overpass cultural and diplomatic barriers. The beautiful handbags Peng has carried, and the plain but elegant and delicate dresses she has worn have become popular. Her choice of clothing, made-in-China instead of luxurious foreign brands, shows her belief in domestic dress designs.
But “Liyuan style” is not only about clothing and a woman’s paraphernalia. It is also about diplomacy and promoting China’s soft power. In Moscow, Peng visited a boarding school for orphans and children estranged (疏远) from their parents, encouraging them to strive for a better life, which brought out the maternal side of her character. In Tanzania, she donated sewing machines and school bags to women and children. And as a World Health Organization ambassador in the fight against AIDS, Peng is devoted to many public causes, including those relating to charity and healthcare.
Some observers have already started saying that Peng* s activities have become part of public diplomacy in China.
Also, “Liyuan style” has boosted the confidence of the Chinese people. Modem but not flashy, elegant but not arrogant, Peng has all the virtues of a Chinese woman and carries them to the international stage.
Since the 18th Party Congress and the annual sessions of the NPC and CPPCC, the country’s new leadership has vowed to adopt a down-to-earth work style to connect with the people. Peng’s plain but elegant style shows that thriftiness and an earthy style need not be drab and boring.
So it can be said that Peng’s first appearance on the international stage has kicked off well.
1.What s the meaning of the underlined word “paraphernalia”?
A. Her attitudes towards life B. Things she carried with
C. Her diplomatic measures D. Her support to her husband
2.This passage is mainly about .
A. President Xi’s wife and his family
B. Peng Liyuan’s charming character
C. the achievements of Peng on charity and healthcare.
D. a cultural phenomenon named as “Liyuan style”
3.Which of the following statements is TRUR?
A. “Liyuan style” is only a fashion idol.
B. Peng Liyuan, as the wife of President Xi, admires lots of luxurious brands.
C. Peng Liyuan is willing to fight against AIDS and become an an ambassador of WHO.
D. Peng firstly appears in the public as the “First Lady” in Moscow.
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1.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that .
A. tourists can stay in the sky for about half an hour
B. the helicopter aerial tour is common in the world
C. the helicopter tour offers a special view
D. people can book very cheap tickets by phone
2.How much should a couple pay for a helicopter-boat tour?
A. 150 dollars. B. 165 dollars.
C. 300 dollars. D. 330 dollars.
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A. Helicopter Aerial Tour. B. Las Vegas Adventure Tour.
C. Champagne Helicopter Tour. D. Helicopter-Boat Tour.
