I was twelve, dependent on Mom. She raised me...

I was twelve, dependent on Mom. She raised me alone and except when I was at school, we were almost always together.

As a _______ she left at 5:45 a.m, leaving me _______ for waking myself up, fixing breakfast, and walking to the 7: 30 a.m. bus.

I _______ being left home alone in the mornings, especially having to take the bus. Once I _______ it, and I wasn't only late to school, but _______ Mom to struggle to find someone to drive me. After that I was so worried that I left _______ every day to make the half-mile walk. Before the other kids arrived, 1 _______ by myself in painful pre-teen _______ as commuters (通勤者) drove by.

One day as we walked through town, an older man _______ us. He suddenly broke into a wide smile, calling my mother's name. But l didn't ________ him.

“Hello," she responded.“How are you feeling?"

"Couldn't be better! This must be your daughter, right?"

"Yes." She replied.

“Nice to meet you. How ________ you are!"

I looked at him ________ with no idea what he was talking about.

"You have the most wonderful mother. When I was in the ________, she took the best care of me. I shall never ________ her."

I watched this stranger’s ________ in Mom. He kept thanking her.

Right then it dawned on me what it all ________ for Mom to do her job--serving and loving strangers often during their ________ times. I constantly witnessed someone ________ Mom, but it was the first time I had ________ why l stood at he bus stop every morning. My mom was a nurse; she ________ other people and me, too. I am not lucky. I am blessed.

1.A.nurse B.driver C.saleswoman D.policewoman

2.A.ready B.grateful C.responsible D.eager

3.A.hated B.escaped C.imagined D.appreciated

4.A.noticed B.missed C.boarded D.hired

5.A.helped B.advised C.caused D.urged

6.A.secretly B.freely C.safely D.early

7.A.trained B.stood C.read D.sang

8.A.shame B.regret C.astonishment D.embarrassment

9.A.caught B.guided C.approached D.welcomed

10.A.prevent B.condemn C.trust D.recognize

11.A.adorable B.lucky C.healthy D.intelligent

12.A.uncertainly B.closely C.impatiently D.nervously

13.A.organization B.neighborhood C.company D.hospital

14.A.forget B.hurt C.cross D.abandon

15.A.strength B.curiosity C.delight D.control

16.A.saved B.meant C.arranged D.felt

17.A.scariest B.happiest C.busiest D.wildest

18.A.inviting B.consulting C.influencing D.thanking

19.A.wondered B.explained C.understood D.recalled

20.A.took to B.cared for C.got round D.fixed on

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My mother got divorced when I was 5 and was left to raise me and my two younger brothers. She didn’t have a formal education, so she had to work two full-time jobs to make ends meet.

One day several years later, I was determined to help. I told the manager of the Don Carlos Motel in Nana Point that I was 15, so I could get a work permit to work as a maid.

Since then, I’ve started to work alongside some of America’s top leaders, written books, and achieved financial independence. It took a lot of hard work and sacrifices.

But what if I was 15 years old today? Would I be able to accomplish the same things in this new, highly competitive world with so many global challenges? It seems hard work and sacrifices aren’t enough anymore.

Today, you need to be extremely adaptable. To progress in your career, it’s not enough to know one thing well. As my friend Sean Harvey, product manager at Google put it when we were speaking to students, “Today, companies aren’t hiring people for a specific position but rather people who are smart and flexible. The way you prove that is by showing you can do multiple things well.”

People need to take more risks to succeed now than ever. The combination of unemployment and slow wage growth means that we are not only at greater financial risk, but we have to take more risks to succeed.

Luckily, the new Internet world of all-the-time connectedness means that anyone with a hot idea, product or service can create a business out of almost nothing. And success can be quick and big. But that success demands more “out of the box” thinking.

And what about our kids? It makes me think a lot about the future that my 3-years-old daughter faces. But no matter what the future brings, I think the best message I’ll give her is to believe in herself. Life won’t get any easier, but the opportunities will come — as they always have — to those who work hard, adapt as they need to, and trust their abilities.

1.We can infer that the author had _________.

A. a difficult childhood　　　　　　 　　 B. a lonely childhood

C. a normal childhood　　　　　　　　　　 D. a happy childhood

2.The author achieved financial independence when she was 15 largely due to ______.

A. her strong leadership

B. her boss’s help

C. her hard work

D. her competitive spirit

3. Compared to the past, people who want to succeed now need __________.

A. more time　　 　　 B. more money

C. to work harder　　 D. to be more creative

4. The author writes the text mainly to __________.

A. describe her childhood

B. give some suggestions about success

C. tell a story about her mother

D. share some useful parenting skills

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I was afraid to fly alone，but Dad put me on board anyway and a steward was keeping an eye on me through the flight．

___ came to land．

As we broke through the clouds，I could see lights below and knew we were getting close to the ____ ．When we came to the runway(跑道)，however，I realized we were going too　 __ ! I turned and looked back：no one seemed to be acting　 __—it seemed to be fine．The lights were gone when suddenly someone shouted，“Look，the runway’s　 __　 !”

I looked up ahead and saw a busy road．There were lots of ___　 that must have seen us became some of them　 __　 their cars．We crossed the road，and I felt ____ ，not knowing whether we were going to ran over or be hit by the cars ! ____ was with us，but not for long．

We ____ nose down onto some ground．The steward came，“Have to ____ !”I didn’t　 __　 and immediately unfastened my seat belt．Through the window I saw ____ sign．A　 __　 thought crossed my mind that the plane could be sitting on gas tanks and it might　 __　 ！

The exits were opend and crow crew　 __　 to help get people down out．When I did touch the grotmd．I wanted to ___　 ，still fearing the explosion．The gas tanks were ____ and the flight attent passed me my cell phone by which I called my grandparents，Who were waiting for ____ from me．Although they knew no one was dead，they were still glad I was ___ !

1.A. Order　　 B. The plane　　 C. Time　　 D. The place

2.A. cloud　　 B. ground　　 C. sky　　 D. home

3.A. slow　　 B. far　　 C. high　　 D. fast

4.A. carefully　　 B. differently　　 C. calmly　　 D. positively

5.A. moving　　 B. working　　 C. ending　　 D. closing

6.A. passers-by　　 B. passengers　　 C. onlookers　　 D. drivers

7.A. stopped　　 B. observed　　 C. 1ocked　　 D. checked

8.A. puzzled　　 B. scared　　 C. discouraged　　 D. ashamed

9.A. Hope　　 B. Care　　 C. Luck　　 D. Fear

10.A. 1anded　　 B. jurnped　　 C. settled　　 D. crashed

11.A. get off　　 B. sit still　　 C. run away　　 D. stay behind

12.A. wonder　　 B. reply　　 C. hesitate　　 D. hurry

13.A. a gas station　　 B. an emergency　　 C. a keep-off　　 D. a no-crossing

14.A. curious　　 B. powerful　　 C. cautious　　 D. bitter

15.A. slide　　 B. explode　　 C. accelerate　　 D. disappear

16.A. decided　　 B. waited　　 C. started　　 D. agreed

17.A. 1ie down　　 B. rush away　　 C. ring up　　 D. break away

18.A. unharmed　　 B. protected　　 C. removed　　 D. equipped

19.A. a gift　　 B. word　　 C. a story　　 D. evidence

20.A. polite　　 B. patient　　 C. healthy　　 D. alive

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When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn't yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around. "Hello?" she called. "Celia? Marie?" There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it "Forgotten Island" because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn't know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the l river, was a secret between the three friends—her, Celia, and Marie. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

"Come on, Lina, let Marie row the born." Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That's why Linn refused and rowed the boat to the island.

The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie's side, as she always did. Lina exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina's mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn't become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie's dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie's dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn't seem to mind becoming wet.

1.What do we know about the island?

A.It is very near the ocean.

B.It is a popular place for boating.

C.It is surrounded by thick forest.

D.It has never been reached by others.

2.Why did Lina get angry?

A.Lina was left alone on the island.

B.Marie would not help row the boat.

C.Marie didn't know how to row the boat.

D.Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.

3.What caused Lina to feel scared?

A.Her shame about the unnecessary argument,

B.The first raindrop of the approaching storm.

C.The idea that no one would come to save her.

D.The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

4.Which is true statement according to the passage?

A.Lina didn't want to forget the island.

B.When Lina saw the boat, she fell relieved.

C.Marie rescued Lina when she fell into the water.

D.Marie was poor in rowing.

5.What can we infer about the three girls?

A.All of them could swim well.

B.They had an adventurous spirit.

C.They lived far away from the island.

D.They quarreled with one another badly.

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When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn't yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around.

“Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie”

There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn’t on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends — her, Celia, and Marie.

But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

“Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side, as she always did. Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill (寒意) down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie's dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie’s dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn’t seem to mind becoming wet.

1.What can be inferred about the island?

A.It is very near the ocean.

B.It is a popular place for boating.

C.It is surrounded by thick forest.

D.It has never been reached by others.

2.Why did Lina get angry?

A.Marie would not help row the boat.

B.Lina was left alone on the island.

C.Marie didn't know how to row the boat.

D.Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.

3.What caused Lina to feel a chill?

A.Her shame about the unnecessary argument.

B.The first raindrops of the approaching storm.

C.The idea that no one would come to save her.

D.The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

4.Who pulled Lina out of the water?

A.Marie’s father.

B.Lina herself.

C.Marie.

D.CeliA.

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When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn’t yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around. “Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie?” There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn’t on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends---her, Celia, and Marie. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

“Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side, as she always did. Lina exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie’s dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie’s dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn’t seem to mind becoming wet.

1.What is special about the island?

A.It is very near the ocean. B.It is a popular place for boating.

C.It is surrounded by thick forest. D.It has never been reached by others.

2.Why did Lina get angry?

A.Lina was left alone on the island. B.Marie would not help row the boat.

C.Marie didn’t know how to row the boat. D.Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.

3.What caused Lina to feel scared?

A.Her shame about the unnecessary argument.

B.The first raindrop of the approaching storm.

C.The idea that no one would come to save her.

D.The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

4.What can we infer about the three girls?

A.All of them could swim well. B.They had an adventurous spirit.

C.They lived far away from the island. D.They didn’t make up in the end.

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When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn’t yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around. “Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie?” There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island “because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends-her, Celia, and Marie. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

“Come on, Lina,let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side, as she always did. Lina exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie’s dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie’s dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn’t seem to mind becoming wet.

1.What is special about the island?

A.It is very near the ocean.

B.It is a popular place for boating.

C.It is surrounded by thick forest.

D.It has never been reached by others.

2.Why did Lina get angry？

A.Lina was left alone on the island.

B.Marie would not help row the boat.

C.Marie didn't know how to row the boat.

D.Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.

3.What caused Lina to feel scared?

A.Her shame about the unnecessary argument.

B.The first raindrop of the approaching storm.

C.The idea that no one would come to save her.

D.The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

4.What can we infer about the three girls?

A.All of them could swim well.

B.They had an adventurous spirit.

C.They lived far away from the island.

D.They quarreled with one another badly.

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When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn't yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around.

"Hello?" she called."Celia? Marie?"

There was no response.

The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it "Forgotten Island" because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn't know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends -her, Celia, and Marie.

But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.

"Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat." Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That's why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island.The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form.Celia took Marie's side, as she always did.Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave.So they got back in the boat and left.

A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap.The storm was here.As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina's mind returned to her current problem.She was stuck here by herself.She just hoped she didn't become as forgotten as the island.The thought of it sent a chill（寒意）down her back.

Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water.It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie's dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters.As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.

In her excitement Lina jumped into the river.Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving.Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out.She smiled weakly at Marie's dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie.They didn't seem to mind becoming wet.

1.What can be inferred about the island？

A. It is very near the ocean.

B. It is a popular place for boating.

C. It is surrounded by thick forest.

D. It has never been reached by others.

2.Why did Lina get angry？

A. Marie would not help row the boat.

B. Lina was left alone on the island.

C. Marie didn't know how to row the boat.

D. Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.

3.What caused Lina to feel a chill?

A. Her shame about the unnecessary argument.

B. The first raindrops of the approaching storm.

C. The idea that no one would come to save her.

D. The drop in temperature as the sun went down.

4.Who pulled Lina out of the water?

A. Marie's father.

B. Lina herself.

C. Marie.

D. Celia.

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We were depressed and things were tough．Mom had a_____time raising us on her own because Dad died five years ago．We relied on social assistance for_____．

Looking back，I_____remember what Mom went through to send us to school．I studied hard then．Every morning，she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes because our shoes were_____．Constant moving was typical for my family in these times．Rent was 25 dollars a month but Mom couldn't_____it．Though it was hard，we never_____．

Christmas was approaching．We were given 25 dollars for social services．Instead of buying food，Mom would use the money to pay the_____，ensuring us all of a_____over our head．_____we had nothing for Christmas．

Unknown to Mom，I had been selling Christmas trees to earn enough money for a new pair of_____．On the afternoon of Christmas Eve，I was_____to go to catch the bus．

As I reached the stop，I began to feel_____．I was going to buy a new pair of boots_____Mom was at home in tears．My mind was_____and I realized what I had to do．I didn't get on the_____．

I went in a grocery store and bought the Christmas treats．I_____home and put them quietly against the door．I knocked on the door．When Mom opened the door，_____rolled into the house．She just stood there_____．I managed to hold back the_____，saying，"Merry Christmas，Mom!There really is a Santa Claus!"

That day I got many_____and kisses from Mom．It was a Merry Christmas for us after all!

1.A. good B. short C. hard D. funny

2.A. life B. travel C. nursery D. movement

3.A. hardly B. still C. yet D. then

4.A. handed over B. picked up C. turned over D. worn out

5.A. store B. afford C. make D. get

6.A. complained B. glanced C. envied D. calculated

7.A. decoration B. gifts C. rent D. clothes

8.A. cloud B. light C. roof D. window

9.A. And B. But C. Or D. So

10.A. glasses B. jeans C. boots D. socks

11.A. lucky B. concerned C. fearful D. excited

12.A. frightened B. guilty C. proud D. content

13.A. while B. because C. whether D. unless

14.A. woken up B. made up C. given away D. turned down

15.A. platform B. train C. bus D. plane

16.A. drove B. rang C. left D. rushed

17.A. balls B. shoes C. dollars D. things

18.A. surprised B. nervous C. disappointed D. painful

19.A. words B. trouble C. tears D. sweat

20.A. candies B. hugs C. awards D. creams

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Nelle Harper Lee was born on April 28,1926. Since Lee’s mother was mentally ill, she was raised by her father. She became very close to her father.

The naughty Lee loved reading, and would make up stories with Truman, her neighbour who was two years older than her. Seeing her daughter’s imagination, Lee’s father gave her a typewriter.

Before her final year in the university of Alabama, Lee dropped out to become a writer. She moved to New York City where her childhood friend Truman was already established as a famous writer. While there, she worked on her first book---To Kill a Mockingbird. It won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was made into an Academy Award winning movie the following year.To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of six-year-old Scout and her brother who lived in the town of Maycomb Alabama with their single father Attics. Attics is a lawyer who defends the blacks . At a young age, Scout is exposed to the terrors of segregation(宗族隔离)。Then, in 2014, the first draft of a new book---Go Set a Watchman was discovered among Lee’s papers. It is the story of 26-year-old Scout who returns to Maycomb to visit her father. She is shocked to find her father a changed man. Attics has turned into a segregationists! The story shows the mixed feelings Scout has for the changes that have taken place in her hometown and father.

A loner for most of her life, Lee stayed unmarried, preferring to lead a small town life. On February 19,2015, Lee passed away at the age of 89.

1.What can we learn about Lee?

A. She became a professional writer at college.

B. She developed a gift for writing in childhood.

C. She was persuaded to become a writer by Truman

D. She got interested in writing after getting a typewriter.

2.What did the characters Lee described show?

A. Her love for writing stories.

B. The effect of having an ill mother

C. Her experience of living in a small town

D. Her childhood relationship with her father

3.What happened to Scout’s father in Go Set a Watchman?

A. He had complex feelings towards the black.

B. He struggled for the equal right of the black

C. He supported segregating the blacks and the whites.

D. He failed to get used to the changes of his hometown

4.What can we infer about Lee?

A. She has no taste for social life.

B. She write only a book in her life.

C. She feels lonely for most of her life.

D. She enjoys the fame for her successful book.

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