I always carry at least $3 in my car and also in my pocket. I save it for the person who asks if I can “spare some 36 ”. Smiling and making eye contact, I always 37 very cheerfully with a comment like, “Yes, I would love to” 38 “It would be my pleasure”. And I give them the 39 .
Then I 40 it with my next $3 for the next person. I 41 spend this money myself. I honor the idea that it belongs to the 42 of the next person who asks for it. Three dollars is a small 43 , yet it means a lot to the person who might only expect 25 cents, 44 when delivered with respect to them.
I have also formed the habit of carrying 45 I think the needy may be able to use. I carry hats, socks, gloves, and an umbrella. Recently I 46 some care packages for the homeless. It 47 to me that things like band-aids, toothpaste, aspirin, combs, as well as food would be of use. I imagined that they would need things that are not easy to 48 , so I chose plastic or paper containers. The folks who 49 them were delighted.
But I think it’s not just that I give them things that 50 . It’s that I see them for the beautiful ray of lights that they are. I know that they are 51 expressions of God and that this is how they are at the current time, not who they are. I am 52 to also give a hug and a smile with the money. And I always remember it is they who bless me with the 53 to be kind! What a joy! I felt 54 good and proud of what I had done. See, that’s the added 55 about completing acts of kindness —you feel fantastic.
| 小题1: | | A．change | B．energy | C．time | D．spare |
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| 小题2: | | A．represent | B．respond | C．show | D．explain |
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| 小题3: | | A．and | B．nor | C．or | D．otherwise |
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| 小题4: | | A．bill | B．$3 | C．cheque | D．chance |
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| 小题5: | | A．select | B．provide | C．recall | D．replace |
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| 小题6: | | A．ever | B．almost | C．never | D．always |
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| 小题7: | | A．possession | B．business | C．account | D．position |
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| 小题8: | | A．amount | B．price | C．count | D．total |
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| 小题9: | | A．seriously | B．specially | C．especially | D．slightly |
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| 小题10: | | A．tools | B．clothes | C．pictures | D．items |
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| 小题11: | | A．sold out | B．put together | C．divided into | D．looked for |
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| 小题12: | | A．appealed | B．referred | C．pointed | D．occurred |
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| 小题13: | | A．pull | B．combine | C．break | D．find |
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| 小题14: | | A．received | B．accepted | C．gave | D．bought |
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| 小题15: | | A．uses | B．minds | C．cares | D．matters |
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| 小题16: | | A．strange | B．unique | C．rare | D．curious |
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| 小题17: | | A．sad | B．regretful | C．glad | D．sure |
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| 小题18: | | A．opportunity | B．trial | C．possibility | D．convenience |
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| 小题20: | | A．disadvantage | B．bonus | C．dream | D．voice |
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小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:D
小题6:C
小题7:A
小题8:A
小题9:C
小题10:D
小题11:B
小题12:D
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小题14:A
小题15:D
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小题18:A
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试题分析：文章讲述作者总是随身携带一些零钱或东西给需要的人，作者为自己做的事情感到如此自豪，而且感谢这些能让他做善事的人。
小题1:考查名词：A.change零钱B.energy精力C.time时间D.spare空间，从前面的句子I always carry at least $3 in my car and also in my pocket.可知口袋里的3美元是留给问他有没有零钱的人。选A
小题2:考查动词：A.represent代表B.respond回答C.show展示D.explain解释，和前面的asks对应的是responds回应。选B
小题3:考查连词：A.and并且B.nor也不C.or或者D.otherwise要不然，我会回答： I would love to” 或者“It would be my pleasure”选C
小题4:考查名词：A.bill账单B.$3 C.cheque支票D.chance机会，从第一句话的I always carry at least $3 in my car and also in my pocket. 可知选B
小题5:考查动词：A.select挑选B. provide提供C.recall回忆D.replace代替，然后我用另外的3美元代替给下个人。选D
小题6:考查副词：A.ever曾经B.almost几乎C.never从不D.always总是，我从不自己花这个钱。选C
小题7:考查名词：A.possession财产B.business商业C.account账户D.position位置，我一直很荣幸的认为这是属于需要的人的财产。选A
小题8:考查名词：A.amount数量B.price价格C.count数D.total总共，3美元是很少的数量。选A
小题9:考查副词：A.seriously严肃地B.specially专门地C.especially特别地D.slightly稍微地，对只希望有25分的人来说3美元意味着很多，特别是别人带着敬意给他们的时候。选C
小题10:考查名词：A.tools工具B.clothes衣服C.pictures图画D.items物品，从下文的I carry hats, socks, gloves, and an umbrella. 可知是随身带一些物品。选D
小题11:考查词组：A.sold out卖完B.put together组合C.divided into 分成D.looked for寻找，最近我为无家可归的人组合一些护理包裹。选B
小题12:考查动词：A.appealed吸引B.referred提及C.pointed指D.occurred发生，It occurred to me that…我突然想起…，选D
小题13:考查动词：A.pull推B.combine结合C.break 打破D.find发现，从后面的句子：so I chose plastic or paper containers.他们需要一些不容易坏的东西。可知C
小题14:考查动词：A.received收到B.accepted接受C.gave给D.bought买，收到的人高兴，选A
小题15:考查动词：A.uses使用B.minds介意C.cares关心D.matters重要，但是我觉得不仅仅是我给他们的东西重要。选D
小题16:考查形容词：A.strange奇怪B.unique独特C.rare罕见D.curious好奇，他们是上帝的独一无二的表达。选B
小题17:考查形容词：A.sad难过的B.regretful后悔的C.glad高兴的D.sure确定的，我很高兴能用钱给他们一个拥抱和微笑。选C
小题18:考查名词：A.opportunity机会B.trial尝试C.possibility 可能D.convenience方便，我知道是他们保佑我有善良的机会。选A
小题19:考查词义辨析：我为自己做的事情感到如此自豪，用so修饰good和proud，选D
小题20:考查名词：A.disadvantage不利因素B.bonus奖金C.dream梦想D.voice声音，这是做善事的额外的奖金。选B
点评：文章讲述作者总是随身携带一些零钱或东西给需要的人，作者为自己做的事情感到如此自豪，而且感谢这些能让他做善事的人。答题前一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系。答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯。 |
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When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your grudge. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite （胃口） and better sleep patterns. "People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness," says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear, and allow people to feel more energetic."
So when someone has hurt you, calm yourself first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology. "Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing," says Dr. Luskin. "They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don"t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who upset you. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person" s perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance(无知), fear even love. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.
小题1:The word “grudge” in the first paragraph most probably means _________.| A．understanding | B．forgiveness | C．anger | D．pity |
小题2:What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?| A．Forgiveness keeps yourself from being hurt. | B．Forgiveness helps stay mentally healthy. | | C．Forgiving others does good to your health. | D．Forgiving yourself is the biggest challenge. |
小题3:According to the writer, what is the best way to calm down after being hurt?| A．Try to figure out why you get hurt. | | B．Writer a letter to person who hurt you. | | C．Persuade yourself to accept what others have done to you. | | D．Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt. |
小题4:Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because ______.| A．people seldom want to apologize | B．we’d feel worse accepting others" apology | | C．we are not patient enough | D．people don’t mean it when they apologize |
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In this modern world, we rush around all day, doing things, talking, sending and reading messages. We are always on ,always conected, always thinking, always talking. There is no 36 for stillness.
And when we are 37 to be still because we’re in line for something, or waiting at a doctor’s appointment, or on a bus or train, we often 38 something to do. Some will play with mobile devices, other will read something. Being still isn’t something we’re 39 .
This comes at a 40 : we lose that time for 41 , for observing and listening. We lose peace.
And 42 yet: sometimes too much action is worse than no action at all. You can run around crarily, but get 43 done.
Take a moment to think about 44 you spend your days. Are you constantly rushing around? Are you constantly reading and answering 45 checking on the news and the latest tream of information? Are you always 46 through your schedule?
Is this how you want to spend your 47 ? If so, peace be with you. If not, take a moment to be 48 . Don’t think about what you have to do, or what you’ve done already. 49 be in the moment.
Then after a minute or two of doing that, consider your life, and how you’d 50 it to be. See your life with less moveanent, less doing, less rushing. See it with more stillness, more consideration, more 51 .
Then be that vision.
It’s prerty simple: all you have to do is sit still for a little bit each day. 52 you’re gotten used to that, try doing less each day. Breathe when you feel yourself moving too 53 . slow down. Be present. Find happiness now, in this moment, instead of 54 for it.
| 小题1: | | A．place | B．chance | C．freedom | D．time |
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| 小题2: | | A．forced | B．ordered | C．invited | D．told |
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| 小题4: | | A．familiar with | B．curious about | C．used to | D．interested in |
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| 小题5: | | A．cost | B．risk | C．moment | D．danger |
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| 小题6: | | A．play | B．food | C．sleep | D．consideration |
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| 小题7: | | A．further | B．worse | C．farther | D．deeper |
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| 小题8: | | A．everything | B．anything | C．nothing | D．something |
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| 小题9: | | A．how | B．where | C．why | D．whether |
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| 小题10: | | A．questions | B．problems | C．phones | D．messages |
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| 小题11: | | A．walking | B．rushing | C．stepping | D．going |
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| 小题12: | | A．school | B．youth | C．work | D．life |
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| 小题13: | | A．silent | B．patient | C．still | D．quiet |
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| 小题14: | | A．Nearly | B．Ever | C．Just | D．Already |
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| 小题15: | | A．like | B．decide | C．choose | D．need |
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| 小题16: | | A．activity | B．research | C．study | D．peace |
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| 小题17: | | A．Because | B．Until | C．Once | D．Unless |
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| 小题18: | | A．frequently | B．slowly | C．fast | D．quickly |
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| 小题19: | | A．asking | B．sending | C．calling | D．waiting |
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When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.
A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open . second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships . My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .
小题1:What would be the best title for the text?| A．Easy Ways to Make Friends | | B．Ups and Downs in Friendship | | C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship | | D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends |
小题2:The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person .| A．who has been mistaken for another | | B．who has been blamed unfairly | | C．who has treated friends badly | | D．who has admitted his mistakes |
小题3:According to the text a friendship can last long only if ．| A．we have much in common | | B．we know our friends’ mistakes | | C．we treat our disagreements wisely | | D．we have know one another for long |
小题4:What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?| A．Stick to our own prints of view | | B．Avoid making mistakes | | C．Make an apology first | | D．Change our lifestyles |
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Life is difficult.
This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend (超越) it. Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly understand and accept it — then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.
Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness, or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.
Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, those things that hurt, instruct. It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.
小题1:The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to ________.| A．save space | B．persuade readers | C．make readers laugh | D．get readers’ attention |
小题2:According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to________.| A．encourage them to learn | B．teach them to fear the pain of solving the problem | | C．help them learn to deal with pain | D．teach them how to respect for problems |
小题3:From the passage, it can be inferred that _________.| A．everybody has problems | | B．we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of life | | C．life is difficult because our problems bring us pain | | D．people like to complain about their problems |
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If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___36___reason, such as your job or your studies?___37____ perhaps you’re interested in the ___38____ , films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ___39____ of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of ___40____, but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They___41__an environment where you can practice under the __42___ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___43___ lives and learning a language takes __44___. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___45___. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __46__.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __47___, ” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __48___ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___49___. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___50___ about the mistakes they make when ___51___. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __52____ you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never ___53___. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be __54___ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___55___ own language. Good luck!
| 小题1: | | A．technical | B．political | C．practical | D．physical |
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| 小题3: | | A．literature | B．transport | C．agriculture | D．medicine |
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| 小题4: | | A．view | B．knowledge | C．form | D．database |
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| 小题5: | | A．paintings | B．regulations | C．methods | D．computers |
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| 小题6: | | A．protect | B．change | C．respect | D．provide |
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| 小题7: | | A．control | B．command | C．guidance | D．pressure |
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| 小题8: | | A．busy | B．happy | C．simple | D．normal |
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| 小题9: | | A．courage | B．time | C．energy | D．place |
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| 小题10: | | A．theory | B．business | C．routine | D．project |
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| 小题11: | | A．some risks | B．a lot less | C．some notes | D．a lot more |
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| 小题12: | | A．old | B．nervous | C．weak | D．tired |
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| 小题13: | | A．closely | B．quickly | C．privately | D．quietly |
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| 小题14: | | A．age | B．speed | C．distance | D．school |
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| 小题15: | | A．worry | B．hesitate | C．think | D．quarrel |
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| 小题16: | | A．singing | B．working | C．bargaining | D．learning |
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| 小题18: | | A．tiresome | B．hard | C．interesting | D．easy |
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| 小题19: | | A．blamed | B．amazed | C．interrupted | D．informed |
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