By the age of almost four, Elijah Edney has never had a haircut in his life. But now he can " t wait to visit the barber"s - for two reasons: losing his two - foot - long golden hair will mean that strangers stop mistaking him for a girl; the hair will be donated to charity to provide a wig (假发) for a child with cancer.
Mrs. Edney, who works in a restaurant, says, "Elijah has always had beautiful hair, so I let him grow it as he w8nted. It" s like silk. But now it is at a stage where people mistake him for a girl and he wants it cut into a boy"s haircut. "
Mrs. Edney and her husband want to collect enough money-£350-to process Elijah"s hair for a sick child. She says, "I couldn"t bear to see all Elijah"s beautiful hair go to waste and my mum mentioned charities that have human hair made into wigs. "
Mrs. Edney says, "If we can raise the amount we want, it will mean a family will not have to pay for the wig and can receive it for free. When you"ve got children yourself, you hope that if they lost their hair someone would do the same for them by donating their hair. "
The two-foot-long hair will be donated to the Little Princess Trust (小公主信托基金) to make a wig for children suffering cancer. Elijah keeps telling people he is giving his hair to poor princesses and he is so excited about it.
A spokesman for the Little Princess Trust says, "We"re very grateful to anyone who decides to have their hair cut to donate it to the Little Princess Trust. As a result of hair donations like this, the charity receives real-hair wigs for free to pass on to families whose children have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment. "
小题1:Why has Mrs. Edney let Elijah"s hair grow so long?| A．Because Elijah has beautiful hair. | | B．Because she likes long hair. | | C．Because Elijah looks nice with long hair. | | D．Because she wants to donate his hair to charity. |
小题2:Who first thought of charities that use human hair?| A． Elijah"s father. | B． Elijah"s mother. | | C． Elijah himself. | D． Elijah"s grandmother. |
小题3:Elijah"s parents try to raise money to _________.| A．pay the barber for his work | | B．process his hair into a wig | | C．give the Little Princess Trust along with a wig | | D．give a child who lost his hair through cancer treatment |
小题4:What does Elijah think of his hair being given to a charity?| A．He doesn"t care about it. | B．He wants to keep it a secret. | | C．He is excited about it. | D．He feels sad for poor children. |
小题5:According to the last paragraph, the Little Princess Trust________.| A．encourages people to cut their hair to donate it | | B．welcomes and gives thanks for such donations | | C．gives free wigs to children who have lost their hair | | D．provides treatment for children with cancer |
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小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:B |
试题分析：文章介绍Elijah长着一头漂亮的金发，现在父母决定剪掉并捐给小公主信托基金，而且他们还筹集资金把头发做成假发，这样得到的人就可以完全免费的获得假发了，这个假发将捐给因为癌症失去头发的孩子。
小题1:细节题：从第二段的句子："Elijah has always had beautiful hair, so I let him grow it as he w8nted. It" s like silk. 可知Mrs. Edney让Elijah的头发长的很长，因为他的头发很漂亮，选A
小题2:细节题：从第三段的句子："I couldn"t bear to see all Elijah"s beautiful hair go to waste and my mum mentioned charities that have human hair made into wigs. "可知是奶奶先想起使用人的头发的慈善机构的，选D
小题3:细节题：从第三段的句子：Mrs. Edney and her husband want to collect enough money-£350-to process Elijah"s hair for a sick child. 可知Elijah的父母要筹集资金把头发加工成假发，选B
小题4:细节题：从倒数第二段的句子：Elijah keeps telling people he is giving his hair to poor princesses and he is so excited about it.可知Elijah对这件事很兴奋，选C
小题5:细节题：从最后一段的句子："We"re very grateful to anyone who decides to have their hair cut to donate it to the Little Princess Trust. 可知小公主信托基金欢迎和感谢这样的捐赠，选B |
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试题【By the age of almost four, Elijah Edney has never had a haircut in his life. B】；主要考察你对
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There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校). ____ being sent away, this boy was the ____ student in his class. He was at the top in every ____ always with high marks.
But the boy changed after ____ home and attending the boarding school. His grades started ___. He hated being in a ____. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he ____ committing suicide (自***). All of this was because he felt ____ and no one loved him.
His parents started ___about the boy. But they even did not know what was __50with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and ____ him.
They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some casual questions about his classes, teachers and ____. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”
The boy answered back, “To ___- my grades?”
“No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most ___ person for me. I want to see you ____. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”
These words ____ the boy’s eyes to be filled with tears. He ____ his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.
Now the boy had ____ he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He ___ the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him ____!
| 小题1: | | A．After | B．Before | C．When | D．While |
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| 小题2: | | A．hardest | B．naughtiest | C．brightest | D．dullest |
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| 小题3: | | A．exam | B．activity | C．game | D．class |
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| 小题4: | | A．coming | B．returning | C．leaving | D．reaching |
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| 小题5: | | A．rising | B．increasing | C．reducing | D．dropping |
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| 小题6: | | A．group | B．term | C．company | D．party |
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| 小题7: | | A．led to | B．felt like | C．thought back | D．looked for |
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| 小题8: | | A．worthless | B．careless | C．concerned | D．annoyed |
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| 小题9: | | A．caring | B．turning | C．worrying | D．speaking |
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| 小题10: | | A．crazy | B．true | C．possible | D．wrong |
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| 小题11: | | A．talk with | B．listen to | C．tell to | D．care about |
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| 小题12: | | A．family | B．friends | C．study | D．grades |
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| 小题13: | | A．realize | B．analyze | C．check | D．test |
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| 小题14: | | A．outstanding | B．important | C．famous | D．familiar |
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| 小题15: | | A．happy | B．excellent | C．interested | D．satisfied |
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| 小题16: | | A．caused | B．wanted | C．encouraged | D．forced |
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| 小题17: | | A．answered | B．ignored | C．hated | D．hugged |
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| 小题18: | | A．nothing | B．something | C．everything | D．anything |
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| 小题19: | | A．showed | B．meant | C．intended | D．expressed |
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| 小题20: | | A．sad | B．angry | C．pleasant | D．joyful |
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When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad’s office.
“What are you doing at home?” I asked casually.
“Andrew, I was today,” he answered quietly.
I was sure he was joking. “No, you weren"t. Why are you at home?”
Then I noticed his and realized he was telling me the truth. My father has always been a hard worker and prided himself on his career. our family has been his joy, and I guess I have his work for granted.
My father’s unemployment many changes in our lives. For starters, he was at home all the time, which meant my bed had to be , my room cleaned up, and my done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer jobs. I began to notice how he seemed, and how losing his job affected his self-esteem, though he tried to be . For the first time, I my dad as vulnerable (易受伤的). He asked my brother and me to less. I gave up my pocket money, it wasn’t much. I felt I was doing the right. I also found a part-time job.
After several difficult months of searching, my dad to go in a totally different direction. He that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him it, and I admired how much time and he expended. I knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action really affected me.
Although this was one of the experiences for our family, it taught me a lot about dealing with adversity (逆境), and will be my foundations for success.
| 小题1: | | A．taken off | B．put off | C．laid off | D．called off |
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| 小题2: | | A．finally | B．really | C．frequently | D．especially |
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| 小题3: | | A．happiness | B．kindness | C．loneliness | D．seriousness |
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| 小题4: | | A．Supporting | B．Providing | C．Offering | D．Shooting |
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| 小题5: | | A．regarded | B．taken | C．viewed | D．looked |
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| 小题6: | | A．came out | B．brought about | C．gave off | D．let out |
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| 小题7: | | A．made | B．sold | C．banned | D．applied |
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| 小题8: | | A．job | B．homework | C．fun | D．time |
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| 小题9: | | A．falling into | B．putting up | C．keeping on | D．searching for |
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| 小题10: | | A．depressed | B．patient | C．smart | D．honest |
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| 小题11: | | A．disappointed | B．optimistic | C．anxious | D．appropriate |
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| 小题12: | | A．considered | B．remembered | C．refused | D．predicted |
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| 小题13: | | A．earn | B．enjoy | C．spend | D．find |
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| 小题14: | | A．even so | B．if only | C．even though | D．as if |
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| 小题15: | | A．hoped | B．decided | C．dreamed | D．expected |
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| 小题16: | | A．advised | B．informed | C．explained | D．insisted |
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| 小题18: | | A．strength | B．power | C．force | D．energy |
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| 小题19: | | A．never | B．seldom | C．always | D．hardly |
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| 小题20: | | A．worst | B．best | C．most | D．least |
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There was a Greek shopkeeper in a small corner shop in London. She taught me about the of an act of kindness, which has motivated me to give.
On the day I went to that shop, I was with a very high fever. I had been off work for days and I had out of food. Because I had been working so hard since I had to town, I also had no friends who could help.
So I went out to get some food. , I would have gone to the supermarket, but on this , I went into the Greek shop because it was closer. I a few things, which revealed the that I lived alone. Then I them to the shopkeeper, who told me, “You are unwell.” I rather shyly. She pointed at the things I was buying and “I can make you a sandwich, so you don’t have to do it yourself.”
So, she made the sandwich and asked me to a moment. She went in the back room and reappeared with a container of hot soup.” It will you up,” she said with a smile.
What really warmed me up, , was not the soup. It was her that told me she cared. Her kindness made me feel cared for when I was particularly .
And it me. It made me want to be as as the shopkeeper. I had been quite shy, but, from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from random acts of kindness.
I was determined to the joy… and I haven’t felt lonely since!
| 小题1: | | A．power | B．method | C．lesson | D．cause |
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| 小题2: | | A．sick | B．angry | C．satisfied | D．nervous |
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| 小题4: | | A．arrived | B．turned | C．moved | D．saved |
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| 小题5: | | A．Normally | B．Officially | C．Formally | D．Probably |
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| 小题6: | | A．chance | B．occasion | C．point | D．reason |
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| 小题7: | | A．picked up | B．took in | C．gave off | D．made out |
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| 小题8: | | A．news | B．fact | C．secret | D．idea |
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| 小题9: | | A．handed | B．lent | C．returned | D．threw |
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| 小题10: | | A．paid | B．listened | C．nodded | D．followed |
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| 小题11: | | A．promised | B．wondered | C．introduced | D．offered |
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| 小题12: | | A．leave | B．stop | C．wait | D．last |
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| 小题14: | | A．thus | B．even | C．still | D．though |
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| 小题15: | | A．permission | B．choice | C．smile | D．view |
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| 小题16: | | A．bored | B．curious | C．guilty | D．lonely |
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| 小题17: | | A．surprised | B．inspired | C．developed | D．punished |
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| 小题18: | | A．patient | B．lovely | C．kind | D．pure |
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| 小题19: | | A．performing | B．judging | C．accepting | D．helping |
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| 小题20: | | A．hold | B．spread | C．enjoy | D．value |
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Earning a black belt in martial arts and being issued a pilot’s license are both impressive accomplishments that take year of effort to achieve, but 30-year-old Jessica Cox has done both despite being born without arms.
In spite of all difficulties , but with strong faith and the help of her family ,Cox put herself through high school and then college, typing papers with her toes, She became the first armless black belt in American Taekwondo （跆拳道）Association and now has two black belts, She got her driver’s license and then, astonishingly, her pilot’s license in 2008, The achievement earned her a place in the Guinness Would Records, which recognized her for becoming the first person without arms to fly an airplane.
Now Cox is the subject of a new documentary, Rightfooted, Which Cox says the hopes will inspire disabled young people around the world, “Had I watched a film similar to this one earlier, in my life ,I know it would have make a difference.” Cox says in a trailer (预告片) for the documentary.
The young woman says her current goal is to become a motivational speaker, particularly for chileren born without arms , She says she believes her message can reach millions of people working to overcome a variety of disabilities.
As the next step, she has been invited by non-governmental organization Handicap International to work with disabled children in Ethiopia Cox is extremely excited for the opportunity, She hopes that sharing her story will inspire children with disabilities and encourage Ethiopians to include all children in school because in Ethiopia only one percent of children with disabilities are educated and their parents do not think they can benefit from going to school, She also hopes to meet with government officials to inspire change.
小题1:What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?| A．Cox earned a place in the Guinness World Record | | B．Cox can type papers as a common person does | | C．Cox has little difficulty in doing things by herself | | D．Cox has made some great achievements |
小题2:What’s the purpose of the documentary Rightfooted?| A．To inspire all young people with disabilities | | B．To tell the story of Cox’s life and her desire | | C．To show how important one’s foot is | | D．To show how Cox works in Ethiopia |
小题3:Why does Cox want to be a speaker?| A．To give her message | | B．To prevent children born without arms | | C．To help people overcome disabilities | | D．To prove she can also be a successful speaker |
小题4:The goal of Handicap International in Ethiopia is to .| A．meet the government officials | | B．help disabled children find jobs | | C．run education projects for children with disabilities | | D．help Cox realize her dream of becoming a speaker |
小题5:What is true of Jessica Cox?| A．She is the first woman pilot | | B．She is a disabled Taekwondo champion | | C．She is the director of a documentary | | D．She is an armless woman with strong faith |
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Debbie Macomber decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. She rented a typewriter, put it on the ____ table and began typing each morning after the kids went to school. ____ the kids came home, she moved it and made them dinner. When they were ____ she got it back and typed some more.
Debbie followed this ____ for two years. She had become a struggling writer and she loved every minute of it. One night, ____, her husband, Wayne, said, “Honey, I’m sorry, but you’re not ____ any income. We can’t do this anymore. We can’t survive on just what I make.” That night, her heart was ____. Debbie knew, with all of the ____ of keeping up a house, working 40 hours a week would ____ her no time to write.
Seeing her ____, her husband asked, “What’s wrong?” “I really think I can make it as a ____.” “All right, honey, go for it,” Wayne ____ for a long time and then said.
So Debbie returned to her ____ and her typewriter on the kitchen table, writing for another two years. Wayne worked harder and their kids went without vacations and wore hand-me-downs. But the sacrifice finally ____.
Debbie sold her first book after five years of ____. Then another. And another. Until today, Debbie has ____ more than 100 books, many of ____ have become New York Times best-sellers. Over 60 million copies of her books are in print.
And Wayne? His selfless ____ of his wife paid off. He got to retire at 50 and now spends his free time building a private airplane in the basement of their 7,000 square-foot mansion. ____, Debbie’s kids also got a gift more important than several summer camps. As adults, they ____ what Debbie gave them was far more important — persistence and encouragement to pursue their own dreams.
| 小题1: | | A．coffee | B．bedside | C．kitchen | D．dressing |
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| 小题2: | | A．Unless | B．When | C．Though | D．Wherever |
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| 小题3: | | A．asleep | B．awake | C．free | D．convenient |
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| 小题4: | | A．standard | B．suggestion | C．tradition | D．routine |
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| 小题5: | | A．therefore | B．however | C．somehow | D．anyway |
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| 小题6: | | A．making up | B．cutting down | C．finding out | D．bringing in |
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| 小题7: | | A．broken | B．warm | C．touched | D．cold |
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| 小题8: | | A．abilities | B．balances | C．duties | D．problems |
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| 小题9: | | A．stop | B．leave | C．ensure | D．permit |
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| 小题10: | | A．achievements | B．behavior | C．efforts | D．sadness |
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| 小题11: | | A．typist | B．housewife | C．writer | D．designer |
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| 小题12: | | A．doubted | B．compared | C．delayed | D．hesitated |
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| 小题13: | | A．office | B．dream | C．state | D．home |
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| 小题14: | | A．paid off | B．broke up | C．came back | D．cleared up |
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| 小题15: | | A．challenging | B．struggling | C．thinking | D．arguing |
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| 小题16: | | A．collected | B．published | C．prepared | D．translated |
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| 小题17: | | A．them | B．that | C．it | D．which |
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| 小题18: | | A．support | B．respect | C．trust | D．protection |
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| 小题19: | | A．Surprisingly | B．Gratefully | C．Gradually | D．Similarly |
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| 小题20: | | A．admit | B．realize | C．wonder | D．prove |
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