Love, success, happiness, family and freedom—how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do your get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
1.In Misbah’s childhood, .
A. he was fond of getting close to nature B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was free from worry D. he often spent holidays with his family
2.What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?
A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.
C. Money for his family. D. Peace and freedom.
3.How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?
A. By chatting on the Internet.
B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By writing them letters.
D. By paying weekly visits.
4.If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?
A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your parents’ view of you?
C. What is your biggest achievement?
D. What was your hardest experience in the war?
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Unfriendly. B. Kind. C. Elegant. D. Untidy.
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A. he wanted to start a conversation
B. he thought the old man was poor
C. he intended to show his politeness
D. he would like to thank the old man
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Surprised. B. Pitiful. C. Proud. D. Regretful.
4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
D. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
It was raining. I went into a café and asked for a coffee. 36 I was waiting for my drink, I realized that there were other people in the place, but I sensed 37 . I saw their bodies, but I couldn't feel their souls 38 their souls belonged to the 39 .
I stood up and walked between the tables. When I came to the biggest computer, I saw a thin, small man 40 in front of it. "I'm Steve", he finally answered after I asked him a couple of times what his name was. "I can't talk with you. I'm 41 ", he said. He was chatting online with somebody--probably someone he didn't know--and, at the same time, he was playing a computer game--a war game. I was surprised. He was chatting online and, 42 , he was playing a computer game—a war game. I was 43 .
Why didn't Steve want to talk with me? I tried 44 to speak to that computer geek (怪人), 45 not a word came out of his mouth. I touched his shoulder, but no reaction（反应）. I was 46 . I put my hand in front of the monitor, and he started to shout, " 47 !"
I took a few steps back, wondering if all those people in the café were looking at me. I ___48 , and saw nobody showed any interest.
49 , I realized that the people there were having a nice conversation with their machines, not with people. They were more 50 having a relationship with the ___51 , particularly Steve. I wouldn't want to 52 the future of human beings if they preferred sharing their lives with machines 53 with people.
I was worried and I sank in my thoughts. I didn't even 54 that the coffee was bad, 55 Steve didn't notice there was a person next to him.
1.A．Before B．Since C．Although D．While
2.A．pain B．loneliness C．sadness D．fear
3.A．because B．when C．until D．unless
4.A．home B．world C．Net D．Cafe
5.A．sleeping B．laughing C．sitting D．learning
6.A．busy B．thirsty C．tired D．sick
7.A．first of all B．just then C．at the same time D．by that time
8.A．surprised B．delighted C．moved D．frightened
9.A．once B．again C．first D．even
10.A．but B．so C．if D．or
11.A．excited B．respected C．afraid D．unhappy
12.A．Shut up B．Enjoy yourself C．Leave me alone D．Help me out
13.A．walked about B．walked out C．raised my hand D．raised my head
14.A．From then on B．At that moment C．In all D．Above all
15.A．interested in B．tired of C．careful about D．troubled by
16.A．computer B．soul C．shop D．geek
17.A．tell B．plan C．imagine D．design
18.A．other than B．instead of C．except for D．as well as
19.A．pretend B．understand C．insist D．realize
20.A．as if B．just as C．just after D．even though
Please excuse my _________ in without _________.
A. come; asking B. coming; asking
C. to come; being asked D. coming; being asked
His ex-husband, whom she _________ last year, is now living in America.
A. divorced B. got divorced C. got married D. married to
Nobody likes Jim because he is hard to _________.
A. get along B. be got along C. get along with D. be got along with
