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wait for their 2 .
I 3 coffee in take-out cups and patiently waited on customers who"d point through the glass case
and say, "No, not that one, the one two rows over."
Every afternoon around four o"clock, a group of school children would 4 into the shop. Adults
would glance in, see the crowd and 5 on. I didn"t 6 if the kids waited for the bus in the shop.
I came to know them pretty well. The older girls would tell me about their boyfriends; the younger ones
would talk about school. The boys were quieter, choosing not to 7 their secrets, but still, they"d wait
every day in the store 8 their bus came.
Sometimes I"d hand out bus fare when a ticket went 9 --always repaid the next day. When it
snowed, the kids and I would wait anxiously for a very 10 bus. They"d call their parents to let them
know they were okay. At 11 time I"d lock the door, and the kids and I would wait in the warm store
until their bus finally arrived.
I 12 a lot of doughnuts on snowy days. I enjoyed my pals (伙伴), but it never 13 to me that I
played an important part in their lives until one Saturday afternoon when a serious -looking man entered
the store and asked if I was the girl who worked weekdays around four o"clock. I 14 it was true, and
he introduced himself 15 the father of two my favorites--a brother and sister team.
"I want you to know I appreciate what you do for my children. I 16 about them having to take two
buses to get home. It 17 a lot that they can wait here with you keeping an eye on them."
I told him it wasn"t a big 18 and that I enjoyed the kids.
"No, you don"t understand. When they"re with the doughnuts lady, I know they"re 19 . It is a big
deal. And I"m grateful."
So I was the Doughnuts lady. I not only had received a 20 , I had become a landmark.
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| 阅读理解。 | |||
| Sometimes you"ll hear people say that you can"t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you"ll hear people say that you can"t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you"ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we"re the apple of our parents" eyes, and that our Grandmas think we"re great talents and our Uncle Roberts thinks we will go to the Olympics, but sometimes it"s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself. Self-image is your own mind"s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different form the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and you whole world. The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don"t allow doubts to occur in it. It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can"t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you"re silly because you aren"t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you"re weak because you can"t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you"re dull because you don"t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn"t mean it"s true. The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far form objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat yourself on the back, you"ll know you"re well on your way. Good luck! | |||
| 1. You need to build a positive self-image when you ______. | |||
| A. dare to challenge yourself B. feel it hard to change yourself C. are unconfident about yourself D. have a high opinion of yourself | |||
| 2. According to the passage, our self-images ______. | |||
| A. have positive effects B. are often changeable C. are probably untrue D. have different functions | |||
| 3. How should you change your self-image according to the passage? | |||
| A. To keep a different image of others. B. To make your life successful. C. To understand your own world. D. To change the way you think. | |||
| 4. The passage is mainly about how to ______. | |||
| A. prepare for your success B. face challenges in your life C. build a positive self-image D. develop your good qualities | |||
| 简答题。 阅读下面短文，根据第1-3小题的具体要求，简要回答问题。 | |||
| A barn is where farmers keep animals and equipment. Over time as fewer and fewer people worked on the land, more and more barns were torn down to make way for developers. Others that remained might have fallen into poor condition. Or perhaps they just no longer satisfy the needs of modern farmers. Keeping an old barn in good condition might not be seen as worth the cost if it doesn"t serve much purpose. But Americans with historic barns are being urged to save them. The magazine Successful Farming and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are working together on a program called Barn Again! The National Trust is a non-profit organization that works to provide protection for places of historic importance in America. The Barn Again program advises hundreds of barn owners every year. Awards are given for the projects that best succeed in restoring a barn for continued farm use. Winning buildings are used to demonstrate methods of preservation. The organization suggests how problems with things like stone and concrete block foundations can be fixed. With many old barns, the foundation they are built on is falling apart. Barn Again also offers advice for other repairs, like how to replace siding and how to use a power washer to remove loose paint. And farmers are given suggestions about how to calculate costs. Leo Fitzpatrick of Beaverton, Michigan won the 2004 Barn Again Award. He made one improvement at a time. The work took more than nine years. He did it himself, even though for a while he held another job in addition to farming. He says it cost him fourteen thousand dollars, much less than a new barn of similar size. The improvements include strengthening the barn. There are no structural supports inside the building; instead, its sizes hold it up. | |||
| 1. Why were barns torn down? (回答词数不超过6个) 2. What does Barn Again program do? (回答词数不超过8个) 3. What is the best title for the passage? (回答词数不超过6个) | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." However, that"s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn"t matter if the words come from someone"s else or ourselves -the positive and negative effects are just as lasting. We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We"re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn"t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit. This "self-talk" helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying "Good job!" Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive. Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn"t pass this test, then it"s better left unsaid. Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊)and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours. | |||
| 1. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________. | |||
| A. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us B. inspiring words give us confidence C. negative words may let us down D. words have a lasting effect on us | |||
| 2. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______. | |||
| A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves B. we can benefit from talking to ourselves C. talking to ourselves always gives us courage D. it does no harm to have "self-talk" when we are alone | |||
| 2. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______ . | |||
| A. praise ourselves B. remind ourselves C. make ourselves relaxed D. give ourselves amusement | |||
| 3. The author would probably hold the view that ______. | |||
| A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers B. negative words may encourage us to make more progress C. people tend to remember friendly words D. it is better to think twice before talking to others | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| With the start of the new semester students around the country exchange their fun and fashionable clothes for boring school uniforms. "The uniform makes us look like a bunch of clones, especially when we are doing morning exercises in the playground, "said Qing, a Senior 2 from a high school in Shanghai. "But we are not exactly the same from the top to the bottom. The boys wear different sport shoes and girls have different decorations ( 装饰品 )in their hair. These are the areas where you can express yourself" said Qing. Although it might be strange for boys to talk about fashion, they do care about what they wear in school, especially shoes, according to Qing. "Nike and Adidas basketball shoes, although they are still the must for many of my friends ,are becoming out-of-date," added. He explained, "Since Liu Xiang ran so fast in Athens, running shoes are becoming popular in this autumn." "Still in fashion are the various baseball caps and American-style T-shirts with random English words printed on them, "said Qing. "The accuracy ( 准确性 )of the written message isn"t important. Often, the words are misspelt . Sometimes they do not even make sense " Qing said with a smile. Besides sports shoes and T-shirts, styles and colours of school bags are another opportunity for students to express their taste in fashion. Some bags are made more eye-catching by decorating them with small hanging dolls. Other fashionable items are the colourful drink contains which are now popular among girls this semester. As in China, the new semester in the US also brings new fashion trends: shirts printed with Chinese words, necklaces with Hebrew ( 希伯莱 )or Hindi ( 印度的 )characters, and Brazilian jewelry, are all common in schools in Florida, according to Carmen Domingues, a high school student. | |||
| 1. What does "a bunch of clones"( Paragraph 2)mean? | |||
| A. All of the clothes are the same. B. All of the exercises are the same. C. All of the clothes are different. D. All of the exercises are different. | |||
| 2. How do the students express themselves in school? | |||
| A. The girls wear different sport shoes. B. All the students wear school uniforms. C. The girls have different decorations in their hair. D. The boys drink water from colourful drinks containers. | |||
| 3.Why are Nike and Adidas basketball shoes becoming out-of-date? | |||
| A. Because the shoes are not eye-catching. B. Because running shoes become more popular. C. Because the shoes have been popular for a long time. D. Because they have changed their opinions for Liu Xiang. | |||
| 4. Which of the following is NOT the new fashion trends in the US? | |||
| A. Necklace with Hebrew or Hindi characters. B. Baseball caps and American-style T-shirts. C. Shirts printed with Chinese words. D. Brazilian jewelry. | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| Rumour( 谣言 )is the most primitive way of spreading stories-by passing them on from mouth to mouth. but civilized countries in normal times have better sources of news than rumour. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of confusion ( 混乱 ), however, rumour appears and becomes widespread. At such times the different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television, and radio against the grapevine. Especially do rumours spread when war requires control on many important matters. The normal news sources no longer give out enough information. Since the people can not learn through legal channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up "news" wherever they can and when this happens, rumour grows. Rumours are often repeated even by those who do not believe the tales. There is an interest about them. The reason is that the cleverly designed rumour gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the victims-the fears, doubts, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly. Pessimistic ( 悲观的 ) rumours about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are worried and anxious .Optimistic rumours about record production or peace soon coming point to self- satisfaction or confidence-and often to over- confidence. | |||
| 1. The author suggests that, in times of confusion, man often __________. | |||
| A. stops regular news services B .turns to primitive ways for support C. distrusts his fellow man D. loses complete control of himself | |||
| 2. The underlined word "grapevine" in Paragraph 1 probably means "__________". | |||
| A. rumour B. newspaper C. information D. time | |||
| 3. The author states that during wartime the regular sources of news provide only __________ . | |||
| A. false information B. optimistic reports C. limited information D. pessimistic reports | |||
| 4. Which of the following statements is mentioned as a reason for people to repeat a rumour? | |||
| A. They are too willing to believe. B. They take an interest in rumour. C. They have a strong desire to make a fool of other people. D. They find some rumours reflect their own unexpressed beliefs. |