It was last June. I entered a supermarket when a young man asked me, “Can you tell me where the milk counter (柜台) is?” “Well, it's in the right corner,” I replied. Picking up my things, I came to the milk counter and saw the same man_______almost 10 bottles of milk. I asked, “Do you need a trolley (手推车)?” “Sure, thank you." he answered. I was_______he was still picking and after a while his trolley had 24 bottles of milk. “Why so many bottles?”I asked. “Oh, these are for my street dogs. Today, I want to be a Santa for them.” He smiled. “Well, it's too_______for you to be a Santa. It is still June.” I said. He_______at me and walked a few steps. It seemed he wanted to say something but he left without a word._______, we met again at the bread counter. “So these bread and cakes are also for the street dogs, Mr. Santa.” He smiled, “Yes. These are also for them and I love to be Mr. Santa in June. Santa is a symbol of surprises and_______.He comes in December as we_______him around Christmas. But in real life there is a Santa in each one of us that shines through our personality at some point of time. Maybe when you offered me a trolley, there was a_______Santa in you. When we offer food to a hungry man or a(n)_______to someone caught in the rain, we are being Santa there.”
He left and I was happy that I had met him. Santa can come before Christmas. We just need to realize that he is around us by________happiness and unconditional love.
1.A.putting B.choosing C.holding
2.A.surprised B.excited C.sad
3.A.easy B.early C.helpful
4.A.turned B.laughed C.pointed
5.A.Suddenly B.Luckily C.Hopefully
6.A.love B.success C.friendship
7.A.call B.show C.expect
8.A.lost B.hidden C.forgotten
9.A.camera B.umbrella C.apple
10.A.storing B.increasing C.spreading
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In 20 years, I think I'll be a newspaper reporter. I will live in Shanghai, because there will be more jobs in that city. As a reporter, I think I will_______lots of interesting people, so I'll have more friends. I will have_______pets, though, because I'll have less free time. And my apartment will be no_______for pets because it'll be too small. So I will probably just keep a bird._______the week, I'll wear smart clothes. On the weekend, I'll look less smart_______I'll be more comfortable. In the future, people will work more so they will probably have fewer vacations, but I think I'll take a holiday in Hon Kong when possible. One day I'll even go to Australia.
1.A.invite B.meet C.thank
2.A.fewer B.more C.better
3.A.useful B.good C.harmful
4.A.Before B.After C.During
5.A.but B.so C.or
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Jesse and I went around our neighbourhood, looking at the stuff in yard sales. You wouldn't believe the great things we found and the great ______ we had!
The yard sale in our neighbourhood is one of the biggest in the region. It started with only a few families, ______ now all families within a few square kilometres participate. With more people ______ the environmental issues facing us, this event becomes very ______. People even come from out of our town.
Each family puts out things such as books, clothes, tools, furniture and even cookware. They ______ other people will find another use for the things that they no longer need.
The day was hot. We got up ______ and began walking. We stopped at Ms. Toss's house first. Her son was leaving for college this year. There were a lot of things he no longer needed. ______ had a whole bunch of video games and books. We went through his ______ and guess what? I found one of my favourite books. All I had to ______ was a quarter. What a deal!
We ______ to other houses. The street was packed with people. Everyone was ______. Think about it. It's really good for the environment and for ______, too. Instead of ______ the landfill (垃圾填埋场), many people found other uses for things that might be considered ______.
The next time you feel like an adventure, check out a yard sale. It's fun, and it's a great way to ______ things and reduce garbage.
1.A.effort B.interest C.fun D.progress
2.A.and B.so C.or D.but
3.A.realizing B.describing C.standing D.accepting
4.A.strict B.direct C.popular D.different
5.A.wonder B.hope C.train D.remind
6.A.slowly B.quickly C.quietly D.early
7.A.She B.Her C.He D.His
8.A.invitation B.collection C.achievement D.development
9.A.pay B.spend C.take D.buy
10.A.drove B.flew C.walked D.jumped
11.A.sad B.happy C.bored D.tired
12.A.people B.trees C.flowers D.animals
13.A.picking B.turning C.filling D.thinking
14.A.gift B.garbage C.prize D.toy
15.A.repair B.repeat C.reduce D.recycle
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[素材源自One Story A Day Book 3]
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Losing weight is not an easy thing for many people. Our neighbor, Mr. Jones, used to weigh over one hundred kilograms. His _____ told him to lose some weight. "You are not healthy," said his doctor. Mr. Jones worked as a guard, and he always worked at his desk. He _____ for many hours a day. It wasn't a surprise to see him overweight.
After getting this bad news, Mr. Jones was afraid. He really _____ to lose weight. He tried many ways. First, he tried to eat less, but soon after, he felt _____ again. He began to eat some snacks. After three months of trying really hard, he still _____ a little over one hundred kilograms. He was very _____. Then one day, after listening to a radio program, he had an idea that might solve his _____.
At the supper table, he announced to the whole family _____ he decided to walk to work, beginning the next day. He would walk about eight kilometers every day. Everyone, including his children, listened to him _____ surprise. But Mr. Jones's _____ was very strong. "Every day, I'll walk for one hour in the morning _____ for another hour in the evening." he said.
The whole family got _____ about his new plan. They all wanted to support him.
It did not happen right away. But _____, Mr. Jones lost some weight. At the end of one month, he _____ three kilograms, which was a big reward and encouragement to him. Everyone in his family _____ by the result, so his family members also joined him.
After one year, he lost about 35 kilograms. He felt a lot better. He began to feel healthy again.
1.A.wife B.boss C.manager D.doctor
2.A.walked B.sat C.ran D.slept
3.A.refused B.hated C.liked D.needed
4.A.thirsty B.tired C.hungry D.bored
5.A.weighed B.prevented C.guessed D.improved
6.A.crazy B.sleepy C.unhappy D.helpless
7.A.idea B.choice C.decision D.problem
8.A.what B.how C.that D.why
9.A.in B.on C.to D.from
10.A.opinion B.courage C.advice D.goal
11.A.but B.or C.and D.so
12.A.disappointed B.excited C.mad D.sad
13.A.slowly B.carefully C.generally D.clearly
14.A.added B.got C.lost D.found
15.A.encourages B.was encouraged C.is encouraged D.is encouraging
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. But they are amazing _______ because of their huge size, but their slow heartbeat.
For the first time , scientists have researched the _______ of a blue whale. They found _______ when blue whales dive (潜水) for food, their heart rates (心率) are as _______ as 2 beats per (每) minute (bpm). Scientists used to _______ that their diving heart rate was 15 bpm. When the whales go to the ocean’s _______ to breathe, their heart rate is between 25 and 37 bpm.
Usually, the larger an animal is, _______ its heart beats, since it takes more time to pump (输送) blood around _______ body. Shrews, the smallest mammals (哺乳动物), have a heart rate of up to 1,000 bpm. Humans usually stay between 60 and 100 bpm.
_______ slowing their heart rate, blue whales can send more blood to the muscles (肌肉) that they use ________. These muscles become stronger, allowing the whales to dive for longer periods of time.
1.A.neither B.either C.not only D.although
2.A.heartbeat B.body size C.diving D.food
3.A.it B.that C.once D.if
4.A.many B.little C.fast D.slow
5.A.regard B.expect C.think D.doubt
6.A.bottom B.surface C.center D.side
7.A.the slower B.slower C.the faster D.faster
8.A.it’s B.its C.his D.her
9.A.By B.In C.On D.At
10.A.to pump blood B.to eat C.to breathe D.to dive
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I was feeling a little blue because my mother had lost her job.
One day, while I was ______ on the street, I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people. I walked more slowly to ______ where it was coming from. Then I saw a young lady sitting at a piano.
She was singing songs about love, believing yourself and keeping on trying. The way she was singing made me a little comfortable. I stood there ______, watching her playing. I thought that she must be brave enough to perform in front of so many people.
She noticed me. I walked over and told her how good her ______ sounded. "I have been going through a hard time recently, ______ you've made me hopeful again." I said to her.
"I'm glad that I could help. " she replied. " Why are you so ______? "
" Well, my mom has lost her job, and I'm not sure what to do…"
"Did you notice the ______ you were walking? Your head was down." she said. "Don't be upset, because opportunity comes in different ways and if your head is down, you might not see it. You should ______ more and lift your head up. "
I looked at her, amazed at how she was encouraging me. ______ are you playing the piano here?" I asked her with a smile. She explained that she saw a lot of unhappy people in the world and she tried to cheer ______ up by playing.
I smiled, realizing that no difficulties could stop me from going on.
1.A.walking B.riding C.running
2.A.find out B.read out C.take out
3.A.nervously B.quietly C.angrily
4.A.advice B.interest C.music
5.A.or B.but C.so
6.A.dirty B.busy C.sad
7.A.way B.time C.reason
8.A.pay B.rest C.smile
9.A.How B.Why C.When
10.A.me B.them C.her
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When I was a little child, I learned many kinds of _________. I learned how to do chores around the house, some first aids(急救)and outdoor survival(生存)skills. There’s one skill that’s really _________ in everyday life—basic home repair (家庭基础维修).
Being able to take care of repairs around the house is very satisfying. It might be difficult _________, but when you know more about your tools, it becomes easier.
For example, I had some problems with the showerhead(淋浴喷头)in my _________ a few days ago. I didn’t call a repairman to replace(替换)it—who knows how much money the repairman would want me to _________ ? So I bought a new showerhead and replaced it _________.
The task was so simple that it only took me several _________. As I fixed the new showerhead on, I _________ a sense of achievement. Of course, there are lots of repairs that are more difficult. My brother, for example, has repaired the TV set in his house many times. With the help of online instructional videos, he has _________ thousands of dollars in repairman fee(费用)over the years. Skills like these not only save us money, but more importantly, make us more independent and confident.
Doing chores around your house is easier than you __________.
1.A.sports B.skills C.laws D.rules
2.A.awful B.careful C.harmful D.useful
3.A.at last B.at least C.at first D.at all
4.A.library B.office C.bedroom D.bathroom
5.A.pay for B.look for C.wait for D.care for
6.A.ourselves B.himself C.myself D.themselves
7.A.minutes B.months C.weeks D.years
8.A.smelt B.felt C.became D.tasted
9.A.wasted B.spent C.made D.saved
10.A.collect B.decide C.think D.choose
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Once upon a time, the colors of the world quarrelled(争吵). They all thought that they were the best and most beautiful.
Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of hope and of _______. I’m the color of grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”
_______ said, “What is the color of the sky and the sea? Is not water the most important thing for life?”
Yellow laughed, “You are all serious. I bring laughter, happiness and warmth into the world. Without me, there would be no _______.”
Orange said at the top of his _______, “I am the color of health and strength. I _______ the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges.”
Red could stand(忍受) it no longer, _______ he shouted, “I am the color of blood as well as danger and bravery.”
The colors went on _______. Their voices became louder and louder. The thunder(雷) got angry and the _______ started to pour. When the colors began to _______, the rain said, “You foolish colors! Don’t you know that each of you is unique(独一无二的)? Join ________ and follow me.”
They did what the rain told them and together made the most beautiful rainbow(彩虹).
1.A.sun B.happiness C.sadness D.life
2.A.Black B.Blue C.Pink D.White
3.A.music B.flower C.fun D.color
4.A.voice B.mind C.noise D.thought
5.A.eat B.carry C.like D.drink
6.A.while B.because C.so D.but
7.A.quarrelling B.speaking C.talking D.laughing
8.A.cloud B.wind C.snow D.rain
9.A.stop B.listen C.cry D.smile
10.A.heads B.hands C.eyes D.legs
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Lin Tao is 20 years old. He was brave enough to _______ his neighbour from a fire.
On 10 May, Lin Tao was at home. Suddenly, he heard someone shouting “Fire Fire! Help!” He ________ outside and saw a lot of smoke from next door. He went in and found his _______, the 79-year-old Mrs. Sun, in the kitchen. Her legs were ________ hurt and she could not stand up and get out.
Lin Tao quickly ran to Mrs. Sun's bathroom. He ________ water over his clothes to protect himself. Then he rushed into the kitchen again. There was heavy smoke and the fire was very hot. He put a ________ quilt over Mrs. Sun and helped her out. Later some firemen came and ________ the fire.
The fire burnt Lin Tao's arms, neck and face. He was in ________ for two weeks. Many people visited him and gave him flowers and presents. “How brave you are!” they said. “Were you afraid at that moment?” “Yes, little,” Lin Tao nodded, “but I didn't have ________ to think about it. Mrs. Sun needed my help.”
“Fire is very dangerous. We should be ________ with it,” he also said.
1.A.save B.stop C.meet
2.A.hurried B.walked C.stepped
3.A.aunt B.neighbour C.grandmother
4.A.hardly B.little C.badly
5.A.offered B.poured C.dropped
6.A.heavy B.nice C.wet
7.A.put off B.put down C.put out
8.A.kitchen B.hospital C.bathroom
9.A.time B.ability C.energy
10.A.bored B.happy C.careful
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It was Thanksgiving. Snow was falling when Bob_________ towards the city park. Bob was deserted(遗弃)by his parents and was raised(抚养)by a kind man. Two years ago, to be _____________, Bob built a tradition. That was to take his Thanksgiving dinner to the park to share with a homeless person.
The park was _________. Everyone was home enjoying their dinner. After arriving at the park, Bob saw an old woman sitting on a bench(长椅). Bob stopped his car in a parking place and got out. He took the _________from the front seat and began walking towards her. When he stood beside her, she jumped as if(好像)she had_______been woken up from sleeping. She looked up _________Bob, and then her eyes brightened.
“Good evening, madam,” Bob said, smiling. “I’ve brought you some Thanksgiving dinner. Would you like to share it with me?” The woman nodded and Bob served her the food and then watched her___________ she ate happily. When the woman finished, he___________ the table. Then he took twenty dollars out of his wallet.
He put the _________into her hand. Then he kissed her lightly on the forehead and said, “Thank you for__________my Thanksgiving dinner.” With that, he took his dishes from the table and returned to the car.
1.A.walked B.drove C.ran
2.A.thankful B.successful C.surprised
3.A.noisy B.crowded C.empty
4.A.flowers B.food C.books
5.A.suddenly B.quietly C.carefully
6.A.after B.to C.at
7.A.because B.as C.since
8.A.cleared B.broke C.covered
9.A.dishes B.money C.keys
10.A.bringing B.cooking C.sharing
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