Although I love my life, it hasn"t been a lot of fun as I"ve been ill for 28 years.
Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my__1__ was more manageable,
I __2__ ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs.__3__ that was
years ago and times have changed.__4__I live with my mother on a country farm.
Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to__5__ my disability
pension (残疾抚恤金). __6__ I needed to sleep in the afternoons, I was limited in my __7__.I decided
that I would consider __8__to singing in restaurants.
My family are all musicians, so I was__9__ when I went into our local music store.I explained that I
wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music.I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didn"t have a lot of __10__ to get started.And__11__ you find only three to four songs out of ten on a
disc that you can __12__use.
When I told the owner of the shop about my __13__, he gave me a long, thoughtful __14__."This
means a lot to you, doesn"t it?" he said."Come with me."
He led me __15__the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it.He
placed his large hand __16__ on his treasure and said, "I have 800 karaoke songs in here.You can take
your __17__and I"ll record them for you.That should get you started."
I __18__.Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose__19__ that I
could sing.I have come full circle with his help.
His __20__ still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance. |
( )1. A. loneliness
( )2. A. set
( )3. A. Gladly
( )4. A. Now
( )5. A. add up to
( )6. A. If
( )7. A. movement
( )8. A. reaching out
( )9. A. recognized
( )10. A. money
( )11. A. thus
( )12. A. actually
( )13. A. job
( )14. A. face
( )15. A. over
( )16. A. unhappily
( )17. A. pick
( )18. A. had to cry
( )19. A. more
( )20. A. courage | B. sadness
B. enjoyed
B. Eventually
B. Then
B. make up for
B. As
B. condition
B. living up
B. interviewed
B. time
B. once
B. hardly
B. family
B. view
B. along
B. lovingly
B. turn
B. ought to cry
B. the ones
B. devotion | C. tiredness
C. kept
C. Unfortunately
C. Sometime
C. get rid of
C. Though
C. choices
C. getting on
C. found
C. energy
C. seldom
C. nearly
C. idea
C. look
C. towards
C. pitifully
C. role
C. should have cried
C. few
C. kindness | D. sickness
D. shared
D. Surprisingly
D. Meanwhile
D. take advantage of
D. Before
D. positions
D. going back
D. invited
D. knowledge
D. often
D. formerly
D. offer
D. sight
D. through
D. gratefully
D. step
D. could have cried
D. the rest
D. trust |
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| 完形填空 | Dash of Hope
"Dash" is a symbol which represents ev ery day we"ve spent alive on earth.Therefore, how you spend
your "dash" is important.
Recently I __1__ about a little girl named Hope.Af ter learning more about her life, I couldn"t help but
feel it was not by __2__, nor happenstance, that she had been named "Hope". The strong feeling of
sympathy and generosity __3__ in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others.
__4__ I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had.It seems as though she was wise beyond her
tender years and very, very special.
Ho pe was a twelveyearold girl who was __5__ a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "MakeA
Wish" Foundation after being __6__ that she had a rare type of bone cancer.However, when she found
out that more than 150 __7__ in her area were waiting for their wishes to be granted (实现), she
unselfishly used her wish to __8__ that those children have their wishes granted.She also asked it to be
done __9__ January 16, 2011.Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her __10__
request could not be granted as the funds (资金) were simply __11__.They calculated that they would
need to raise more than one __12__ dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish.__13__, but not
discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring __14__ to take up
helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually __15__ as well.Newspaper columnists and
reporters for radio and TV stations __16__ the story of this caring young girl who had __17__ the
hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged.Committees were fanned and
schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in __18__ money to help make Hope"s dream
come true.
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only __19__, but spiritually and
emotionally as well.At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011,
the __20__ was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars.
Her wish had been granted! | ( )1. A. heard
( )2. A. coincidence
( )3. A. lost
( )4. A. Until
( )5. A. expressed
( )6. A. recognized
( )7. A. children
( )8. A. suggest
( )9. A. for
( )10. A. final
( )11. A. unbearable
( )12. A. thousand
( )13. A. Disappointed
( )14. A. committees
( )15. A. theirs
( )16. A. wrote
( )17. A. touched
( )18. A. finding
( )19. A. perfectly
( )20. A. proposal | B. thought
B. independence
B. carried
B. Unless
B. offered
B. informed
B. citizens
B. request
B. to
B. formal
B. unbelievable
B. hundred
B. Surprised
B. individuals
B. ours
B. read
B. examined
B. spending
B. physically
B. decision | C. cared
C. convenience
C. expected
C. Though
C. made
C. reminded
C. villagers
C. arrange
C. on
C. simple
C. unavailable
C. million
C. Worried
C. corporations
C. hers
C. broadcast
C. won
C. raising
C. healthily
C. conclusion | D. talked
D. intelligence
D. housed
D. If
D. sent
D. understood
D. relatives
D. order
D. by
D. noble
D. uncomfortable
D. billion
D. Embarrassed
D. organizations
D. yours
D. shared
D. opened
D. borrowing
D. thankfully
D. announcement | | 阅读理解 | There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes
and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up
as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as
if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.
I had always travele d to Malaysia by plane or car,so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not
particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I
looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia.Johore Baru was just
another city like Singapore,so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we
went beyond the city, I watched the straight row s of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the
first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive；I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and
decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even
the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and
was surprised that it was 3:00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all
around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to
give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weatherbeaten face
warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
1. The author expected the train trip to be________.
A. adventurous
B. pleasant
C. exciting
D. dull
2. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?
A. The friendly country people.
B. The mountains along the way.
C. The crowds of people in the streets.
D. The simple lunch served on the train.
3. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word "relish" in the second paragraph?
A. choose
B. enjoy
C. prepare for
D. carry on
4. Where was the writer going?
A. Johore Baru.
B. The Causeway.
C. Butterworth.
D. Singapore. | | 完形填空 | A Love Note to My Mom
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers.It
was years later that I finally understood what role modeling __1__ in your life.Little did I know you wer e __2__ every penny you earned to go to __3__ school.
I cannot thank you enough for __4__ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine.After
finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried __5__ piles of law
books.I was __6__.Why were you doing what I do-memorizing textbooks and studying for __7__ ?
When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled.I didn"t know Moms __8__ be lawyers too.
You smiled and said, "In life, you can do anything you want to do."
As young as I was, that statement kept __9__ in my ears.I watched as you faced the __10__ of
completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a __11__ and a Mom of five kids.
I was exhausted just watching you __12__.With your words of wisdom in my __13__mind, I suddenly
felt unlimited freedom to dream.My whole world __14__.I set out to live my life filled with __15__,
seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto.I __16__ found myself in the unique position of being either the first
(woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) __17__ one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field.
I gained strength every time I said, "Yes, I"ll try that."
Encouraged by your __18__, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life"s journey, less afraid to
make mistakes, and __19__ meeting each challenge.You did it, and now I"m __20__ it.Sorry, got to run.
So much to do, so many dreams to live. | ( )1. A.found
( )2. A.saving
( )3. A.business
( )4. A.what
( )5. A.at
( )6. A.amused
( )7. A.roles
( )8. A.must
( )9. A.ringing
( )10. A.choices
( )11. A.professor
( )12. A.in danger
( )13. A.weak
( )14. A.came back
( )15. A.hope
( )16. A.constantly
( )17. A.and
( )18. A.description
( )19. A.secretly
( )20. A.doing | B. played
B. making
B. fashion
B. that
B. to
B. worried
B. tests
B. ought to
B. blowing
B. chances
B. doctor
B. in action
B. powerful
B. closed down
B. hardship
B. shortly
B. but
B. statement
B. curiously
B. considering | C. kept
C. donating
C. law
C. which
C. upon
C. puzzled
C. positions
C. need
C. falling
C. challenges
C. reporter
C. in trouble
C. youthful
C. went by
C. harmony
C. hardly
C. or
C. praise
C. carelessly
C. correcting | D. provided
D. receiving
D. medical
D. where
D. under
D. disappointed
D. shows
D. could
D. beating
D. changes
D. model
D. in charge
D. empty
D. opened up
D. sadness
D. nearly
D. for
D. introduction
D. eagerly
D. reading | | 阅读理解 | Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides.Following the rules...planning your
next move...acting as a team member...these are all"game"ideas that you will come across throughout
your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as ropejumping and hideandseek.
Such games are entertaining and fun.But perhaps more importantly, they_translate_life_into_ exciting_
dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives,
such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).
Many children"s games have a practical side.Children around the world play games that prepare them 
for work they will do as grownups.For instance,some Saudi Arabian children play a  game called bones,
which sharpens the handeye coordination(协调) needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride.The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games,
bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition.People who watch the
event wave flags,knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned
it.For  countries experiencing natural disasters or war,an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people.Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.People on
all continents play it-some for fun and some for a living.Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player,has
discovered a way to spread hope through soccer.He created a foundation to provide poor children with
not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed,
and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
1. Through playing hideandseek, children are expected to learn to________.
A. be a team leader
B. obey the basic rules
C. act as a grownup
D. predict possible danger
2. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can________.
A. describe life in an exciting way
B. turn reallife experiences into a play
C. make learning life skills more interesting
D. change people"s views of sporting events
3. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
A. It inspires people"s deep love for the country.
B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.
C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.
D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.
4. Iribarne"s goal of forming the foundation is to________.
A. bring fun to poor kids
B. provide soccer balls for children
C. give poor kids a chance for a better life
D. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids | | 阅读理解 | One evening in February 2007,  a student named Paula Ceely brought her car to a stop on a remote
road in Wales.She got out to open a metal gate that blocked her path.That"s when she heard the whistle
sounded by the driver of a train.Her Renault Clio was parked across a railway line.Seconds later, she
watched the train drag her car almost a kilometer down the railway tracks.
Ceely"s near_miss made the news because she blamed it on her GPS device(导航仪). She had never
driven the route before.It was dark and raining heavily.Ceely was relying on her GPS, but it made no
mention of the crossing."I put my complete trust in the device and it led me right into the path of a
speeding train," she told the BBC.
Who is to blame here? Rick Stevenson, who tells Ceely"s story in his book When Machines Fail Us,
points the finger at the limitations of technology.We put our faith in digital devices, he says, but our digital
helpers are too often not up to the job.They are filled with small problems.And it"s not just GPS devices:
Stevenson takes us on a tour of digital disasters involving everything from mobile phones to wireless
keyboards.
The problem with his argument in the book is that it"s not clear why he only focuses on digital
technology, while there may be a number of other possible causes.A mapmaker might have left the
crossing off a paper map.Maybe we should blame Ceely for not paying attention.Perhaps the railway
authorities are at fault for poor signalling system.Or maybe someone has studied the relative dangers and
worked out that there really is something specific wrong with the GPS equipment.But Stevenson
doesn"t say.
It"s a problem that runs through the book.In a section on cars, Stevenson gives an account of the
advanced techniques that criminals use to defeat computerbased locking systems for cars.He offers two
independent sets of figures on car theft; both show a small rise in some parts of the country.He says that
once again not all new locks have proved reliable.Perhaps, but maybe it"s also due to the shortage of
policemen on the streets.Or changing social circumstances.Or some combination of these factors.
The game between humans and their smart devices is amusing and complex.It is shaped by economics and psychology and the cultures we live in.Somewhere in the mix of those forces there may be a way for
a wiser use of technology.
If there is such a way, it should involve more than just an awareness of the shortcomings of our
machines.After all, we have lived with them for thousands of years.They have probably been fooling us
for just as long.
1. What did Paula Ceely think was the cause of her accident?
A. She was not familiar with the road.
B. It was dark and raining heavily then.
C. The railway workers failed to give the signal.
D. Her GPS device didn"t tell her about the crossing.
2. The phrase"near miss" (Paragraph 2 ) can best be replaced by ________.
A. close hit
B. heavy loss
C. narrow escape
D. big mistake
3. Which of the following would Rick Stevenson most probably agree with?
A. Modern technology is what we can"t live without.
B. Digital technology often falls short of our expectatio n.
C. Digital devices are more reliable than they used to be.
D. GPS error is not the only cause for Ceely"s accident.
4. In the writer"s opinion, Stevenson"s argument is ________.
A. onesided
B. reasonable
C. puzzling
D. wellbased |
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