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Twelve years ago, I arrived in Central Florida from Puerto Rico. I had heard of a job opportunity and decided to pursue it. But it never became a reality. I quickly learned that being alone without resources in an unfamiliar city was not a comfortable situation to be in.
Once my limited funds ran out I became homeless and spent a year and a half living on the streets of Orlando. Apart from feeling not being noticed and missing my family, I had to face another challenge — hunger.
For the first time in my life, I, as a foreign man, who had lived my life in the relative comfort of the middle class, understood the desperation someone feels when they don’t get enough to eat. I clearly remembered having run a distance of more than 7 miles on many occasions just to make it to a local feeding program before they closed at 7 pm.
Once the need for food was met, the next challenge would arise — where to find a place to sleep for the night. Fortunately, local programs like the Coalition for the Homeless, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Wayne Densch Center were an important part of my ability to survive my painful experience.
With the assistance of these programs, I was accepted by a college scholarship program through the Coalition and obtained two degrees from Valencia.
My experience has helped me understand that devoting my life to helping others offers lasting rewards. Today, I am employed as Childhood Hunger Programs Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank and oversee the summer feeding, Hi-Five Kids Pack, and Kids Café programs. I am so proud to be able to distribute food resources to those wonderful programs and help hundreds more like me.
1.What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?
A.The author rejected many chances to get a job in Florida.
B.Florida was not a good place for people living there.
C.It was impossible for the author to get a job then.
D.Many local people were out of work in Florida.
2.Before being accepted by a college scholarship program, the author_____.
A.had been struggling financially
B.had won his degree in a university
C.had lived with his relatives happily
D.had lost hope of facing the future
3.From his experience, the author learns that ______.
A.a friend in need is a friend indeed
B.one good turn deserves another
C.misfortune may be an actual blessing
D.where there is a will there is a way
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When I arrived in Sydney two years ago from Brazil to study, I struggled to find work to support myself. My savings soon became dangerously ________ and I was upset that I might have to ________ my overseas dream.
One day, I was at the park, worrying about the future and ________ with my own thoughts. A lady sitting next to me noticed the ________ expression on my face and gave me a sincere smile. She asked if something ________ had happened and if I needed any ________. I didn’t want to bother someone I had just ________ with my problems, so I ________ that everything was fine. But we ________ chatting nearly two hours later about life in Brazil and what I thought about Australia. This lady gave me lots of tips about places to visit in that country.
_____ we knew it, it was almost five o’clock. She said she had to go to work and ________ invited me to accompany her. Why not? I ________ although I felt a little surprised.
We arrived at a restaurant and the most ________ thing happened. She said that she ________ the place and needed some help in the ________ as one of her chefs was leaving soon. She asked if I wanted to take a part-time job there. I ________, of course, and started the next day.
I spent almost one year ________ in her restaurant, improving my English, and ________ my skills. And most importantly, I built a good ________ with my boss. Even now living in different cities, we are ________ close friends and enjoy sharing long chats about life.
1.A. normal B. small C. unbalanced D. different
2.A. give up B. put up C. take up D. keep up
3.A. comparing B. connecting C. combining D. arguing
4.A. curious B. angry C. worried D. shocked
5.A. exciting B. special C. new D. bad
6.A. help B. change C. information D. money
7.A. called B. met C. mentioned D. recognized
8.A. believed B. decided C. pretended D. intended
9.A. felt like B. insisted on C. put off D. ended up
10.A. While B. After C. Before D. Since
11.A. anxiously B. unexpectedly C. positively D. practically
12.A. agreed B. explained C. promised D. hesitated
13.A. convincing B. amazing C. encouraging D. embarrassing
14.A. owned B. won C. saved D. knew
15.A. hall B. washroom C. counter D. kitchen
16.A. ignored B. admitted C. accepted D. understood
17.A. studying B. working C. travelling D. playing
18.A. developing B. sharing C. showing D. requiring
19.A. reputation B. future C. culture D. relationship
20.A. only B. already C. still D. even
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I have learned something about myself since I moved from Long Island to Florida three years ago. Even though I own a home in Port St. Lucie just minutes from the ocean, an uncontrollable urge wells up to return to Long Island even as others make their way south. I guess I am a snowbird stuck in reverse. Instead of enjoying Florida’s mild winters, I willingly endure the severe weather on Long Island, the place I called home for 65 years.
I’m like a migratory bird (候鸟) that has lost its sense of timing and direction, my wings flapping against season.
So what makes me fly against the tide of snowbirds? The answer has a lot to do with my reluctance to give up the things that define who I am. Once I hear that the temperature on Long Island has dipped into the range of 40 to 50 degrees, I begin to long for the sight and crackling sound of a wood fire. I also long for the bright display of colors -- first in the fall trees, and then in the lights around homes and at Rockefeller Center. Floridians decorate too, but can’t create the special feel of a New England winter.
I suppose the biggest reason why I return is to celebrate the holidays with people I haven’t seen in months. What could be better than sitting with family and friends for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, or watching neighbors children excitedly open gifts on Christmas? Even the first snowfall seems special. I especially enjoy seeing a bright red bird settling on a snow-covered branch. (My wife and I spend winters at a retirement community in Ridge, and I’m grateful that I don’t have to shovel.)
While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island, they are some of the reasons why I come back. Who says you can’t go home?
1.What does the underlined word “reluctance” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Coincidence. B.Expectation. C.Unwillingness. D.Motivation.
2.Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A.Imaginative and outspoken. B.Hard-working and serious.
C.Homesick and easy-going. D.Anxious and painful.
3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To describe his dream to be a free bird.
B.To explain the reasons for moving from his hometown.
C.To praise the beauty and warmth of his hometown.
D.To express his feeling of missing his hometown.
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Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming lake behind his house.
In a hurry to____into the cool water, he ran out the back door, ____ behind his shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator (鳄鱼) was swimming toward the ______.
His mother in the house was looking out the _____ and saw the two as they got closer and closer. In _____ fear, she ran toward the water, ______ to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became _____ and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too ______. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.
From the dock (码头)，the mother grabbed her little boy by the _____ just as the alligator snatched (夺取) his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-water (拔河). The alligator was much stronger ____ the mother, but the mother was much too ______. A farmer happened to drive by, took aim and shot the alligator.
After weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy ______. The newspaper reporter asked if he would show him his scars. The boy ______ his legs, then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “but look at my arms. I have great ________on my arms, too. I have them ______ my mum wouldn’t let go. ”
Some scars have caused us deep regret, but some scars are because of love.
1.A.brought B.dive C.made D.grew
2.A.leaving B.patting C.touching D.striking
3.A.counter B.shelf C.door D.shore
4.A.wall B.door C.window D.sea
5.A.curious B.anxious C.friendly D.extreme
6.A.yelling B.talking C.calling D.crying
7.A.surprised B.shocked C.alarmed D.confused
8.A.late B.similar C.grateful D.familiar
9.A.legs B.fingers C.arms D.shoulders
10.A.while B.when C.than D.because
11.A.hardworking B.passionate C.painful D.strict
12.A.suffered B.lived C.attacked D.survived
13.A.lifted B.felt C.returned D.turned
14.A.scars B.holes C.note D.letter
15.A.once B.because C.if D.unless
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The Scar of Love
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house.In a hurry to dive into the cool water,he ran out of the back door,leaving behind shoes,socks and shirt as he went.He flew into the water,not realizing that as he swam toward the middle or the lake,an alligator（短嘴鳄）was getting close.The mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together.In great fear,she ran toward the water,yelling to her son as loudly as she could.Hearing her voice,the little boy became alarmed and made a U—turn to swim to his mother.It was too late.Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.From the dock,the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched（抓住）his legs.That began an unbelievable tug-of-war（拔河比赛）between the two.The alligator was much stronger than the mother,but the mother was much too passionate to let go.A farmer happened to drive by,heard their screams;rushed from his truck,took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably,after weeks and weeks in the hospital,the little boy survived.His legs were extremely scarred by the terrible attack of the animal.And on his arms,were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter,who interviewed the boy after the trauma（外伤）,asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted the pant legs.And then,with obvious pride,he said to the reporter,"Look at my arms.I have great scars on my arms,too.I have them because my mum wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with（认同）that little boy.We have scars,too.Not from an alligator,but the scars of a painful past.Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret.But,some wounds,my friends,are because we have refused to let go.
1.The underlined part "the two" in the second paragraph refers to_______.
A. the son and the alligator B. the mother and the son
C. the driver and the alligator D. the alligator and the mother
2.From the passage we can infer_______.
A. The mother was unwilling to let the alligator go
B. The mother was actually stronger than the alligator
C. The son was proud of his scars on his arms
D. The son was ashamed of his scars on his legs
3.According to the last paragraph,what is the writer's real meaning?
A. To forget the past is to betray. B. We should forget the scars.
C. Wounds are different from scars. D. We should learn to.let go sometimes.
4.What type does the author develop the passage?
A. Comparison. B. Narration with comments.
C. Classification. D. Analysis.
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Willard Franklin came to my class half a year ago. But from his first arriving here, he _______ himself in his own world and he never spoke to others. As his teacher, I tried to start a talk with him but ________ .It seemed as if he just didn’t want to break his _________.
After the Thanksgiving holiday, we received the news of the_______ Christmas collection of money for the _______ in our school. “Christmas is a season of _______,” I told my students. “Some poor students in our school might not have a ________ holiday. By giving a little money, you will help ________ some toys, food, and clothing for these needy students. We will ___________the collection tomorrow.”
The next morning, __________, I found out that almost everyone had __________this matter except Willard Franklin. He came up to my desk with his head down. _________, he dropped two coins into the small box. “I don’t need milk for lunch,” he said in a __________voice.
After school I couldn’t help sharing what had ________ in the morning with our headmaster. “I may be wrong, but I _________ Willard might be ready to become a part of our class.” “I am _________ to hear that,” he nodded.” And I just received a __________ of the poor families in our school who most need help. Here, take a look at it.”
As I sat down to ___________, I found Willard Franklin was at the top of the list. At that moment, I felt really ___________Willard for the first time: a cold face with a warm heart. From this __________, I also learnt that whether rich or poor, every child has a kind heart.
1.A. tied B. shut C. seated D. taught
2.A. failed B. stopped C. misunderstood D. left
3.A. imagination B. pleasure C. sadness D. silence
4.A. weekly B. daily C. monthly D. yearly
5.A. young B. sick C. poor D. honest
6.A. giving B. enjoying C. receiving D. saving
7.A. true B. happy C. usual D. long
8.A. find B. make C. buy D. collect
9.A. prepare B. finish C. start D. continue
10.A. so B. however C. otherwise D. because
11.A. forgotten B. discussed C. learnt D. remembered
12.A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Certainly D. Carefully
13.A. soft B. loud C. low D. deep
14.A. appeared B. arrived C. happened D. remained
15.A. hope B. wish C. wonder D. believe
16.A. glad B. sorry C. surprised D. lucky
17.A. message B. report C. list D. research
18.A. rest B. read C. work D. study
19.A. knew B. liked C. met D. accepted
20.A. result B. experience C. conversation D. Success
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When the first European arrived in the land now called Canada, around 400 years ago, there were about 350,000 native people living there. Most of these people were later forced to live in separate places, called reserves, away from the cities where the Europeans settled.
The French and the British both settled in Canada and fought for the control of it. Finally in 1763 Britain defeated France and Canada became a British colony. Today both English and French are the official languages of Canada. Most French-speakers live in Quebec Province.
Canada became a separate country from Britain in 1867. At that time it had a population of 3.4 million. Today Canada’s population is 30 million as a result of immigration（移民）.
The first Chinese immigrated to Canada in the late 1800s. More have recently arrived and like to live in either Toronto, Canada’s largest city, or in Vancouver on the Pacific coast.
Canada is a cold, northern country with long winters, so winter sports are popular. Ice hockey is known as Canada’s national sport. However, Canadians also like to make the most of the short summer and enjoy picnics by the lakes or hiking in the mountains.
Canadians love to travel across their huge country and usually do so by car. But to get to some places you need to take a ferry. Really long journeys from the east to the west coast are taken by train or by plane.
Canadians celebrate many different holidays. One of the most important is Canada Day on July 1st which recalls when Canada became united. Another important day honors Britain’s Queen Victoria. It is called Victoria Day and is held on the last Monday in May. Like the USA, Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving.
59. We can infer from the first paragraph that _________________.
A. Canada has a history of about 400 years long
B. Europeans are the first people to arrive in Canada
C. Native Americans were not treated equally in Canada
D. Europeans and Native Americans always lived peacefully together
60. The first Chinese immigrants to Canada _______________.
A. came in 1867 B. lived in Toronto and Vancouver
C. added up to 30 million D. arrived in the late nineteenth century
61. The underlined part in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. to make full use of B. to offer the best of
C. to give up the biggest joy of D. to work through most of
62. The passage is mainly about ______________.
A. the history of Canada B. transport in Canada
C. basic knowledge about Canada D. the geography of Canada
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Fifty-two years ago in the USA, a little black girl named Ruby Bridges arrived at her new primary school. The school was in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As she walked toward the school’s front door, an angry crowd of people shouted at her. United States marshals walked with her. A marshal is a police officer. They were there to protect the first grader. That’s because the people didn’t want Ruby to go inside the school. But the 6-year-old walked into the school anyway. As she did, she marched into history books.
The day was Nov. 14, 1960. On that morning, little Ruby became one of the first African Americans to attend an all-white primary school in the South.
Before then, the law in many states said that black children could not attend the same schools as white children. People of different races also had to use separate public restrooms. It was called segregation. That is when people of different races are kept separate.
U.S. leaders worked to end segregation. They helped bring civil rights to all Americans. Those are the rights mean that all people should be treated equally. A few months before Ruby started school, a federal court (联邦法庭) had just ordered an end to school segregation in New Orleans.
By the time Ruby started the second grade, there were no more angry people outside her school. There were other African American students in her class. Today, children of all races go to school together.
Bridges said she was never scared to go to school during the first grade. She wasn’t really afraid and she didn’t really know what was going on at the time.
1.Why was Ruby Bridges famous in the American history?
A．She served on the U.S. federal court.
B．She got along well with the U.S. marshals.
C．She helped end school segregation in New Orleans.
D．She brought all rights to the Americans with U.S. leaders.
2.Which of the following is about “segregation” (in Paragraph 4)?
A．White and black children couldn’t study in the same school.
B．All people should have the right to be treated equally.
C．Different races can use the same public convenience.
D．Students of all races should be able to attend school together.
3.What do you think of the U.S. leaders’ work to end segregation?
A．Disappointing. B．Acceptable.
C．Successful. D．Confusing.
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Florida is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Five hundred years ago, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce arrived on the east coast of what is now Florida. Native Americans had been living there for centuries, but Ponce was the first European to set foot in what would become the
United States.According to legend, Ponce may have landed in Florida by mistake. He is said to have been looking for an island called Bimini and its Fountain(喷泉) of Youth. The magical fountain could supposedly make old people young again. Instead, Ponce landed on Florida and claimed it for Spain. He named it La Florida, or “flowery place”.
Ponce explored more of Florida’s coasts over the next few m
onths. He later returned to Spain but went back to Florida in 1521 to attempt to set up a colony. However, native Americans attacked him and his friends, and Ponce was killed. It wasn’t until 1565 that Spain set up a successful colony at St. Augustine on Florida’s east coast. It is the oldest European settlement in the U.S.Florida didn’t belong to the U.S. until Spain lost control. It was admitted to the U.S. as the 27th state in 1845.
Today, Florida has one of the fastest-growing populations of any state. More than 19 million people call it home
.It’s also popular with tourists. Last year, 89 million people visited the Sunshine State. These days, most visitors come in search of fun in the sun on its sandy beaches and its theme parks, such as Disney World and Sea World.
1. Five hundred years ago,_____.
A. the United States was founded
B. the first European came to Florida
C. Florida was discovered by human beings
D. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce was born
2. What can we learn about Ponce from Paragraph 2?
A. He hated Florida
B. He discovered Florida by accident
C. He finally found Fountain of Youth
D. He could make old people young again.
3. Ponce was killed_____.
A. by his friends
B. on his way to Florida
C. during his second stay in Florida
D. after he set up a colony
4. Which of the following is TRUE about Florida?
A. Tourists are losing interest in it.
B. Its beaches are not well protected.
C. There are 89 million people in Florida at present.
D. Its population has been increasing in recent years.
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Years ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The next building was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman living there, and I had never met her, yet I could see she sat by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading.
After several months had gone by, I began to notice that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself. “I wonder why that woman doesn’t wash her window. It really looks terrible.”
One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside.
Late in the afternoon when I finished the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! Across the way, the woman sitting by her window was clearly visible (看见). Her window was clean!
Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing (批评) her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own dirty window.
That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings?
Since then, whenever I wanted to judge (评判) someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?” I try to clean the window of my own world so that I may see the world about me more clearly.
1.The writer couldn’t see everything clearly through the window because _______.
A. the writer’s window was dirty
B. the woman’s window was dirty
C. the woman lived nearby
D. the writer was near-sighted
2. “It dawned on me” in paragraph5 probably means “_______”.
A. it began to get dark
B. it cheered me up
C. I began to understand it
D. I knew it grew light
3. It’s clear that ________.
A. they lived in a small town
B. the writer often washed the window
C. they both worked as cleaners
D. the writer had never met the woman before
4.From the passage, we can learn _______.
A. one shouldn’t criticize others very often
B. one should often make his windows clean
C. one must judge himself before he judges others
D. one must look at others through his dirty windows
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United States.
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