I don’t talk with passengers on airplanes. My...

I don’t talk with passengers on airplanes. My flight time is ______ for turning the pages of a good book. That changed, ______, on a flight from Tampa to Newark when I sat next to her ---the lady in Seat 26B.

After ______ my seat, I opened my book.

Then she ______me. “And where are you traveling to? Home or on vacation?”

“Heading home,” I closed my book. “You?”

“Oh, home, too,” she began, “I come from a(n) ______ family. Nine kids! I’m the oldest ______ alive---eighty-nine!” And then she laughed, joyfully. I wouldn’t have ______ she was nearly ninety, though.

“Good book?” she asked, pointing to my paperback.

“Yes. Do you read?”

“Oh, I don’t have ______ to read,” she replied.

I’m sixty years younger than 26B, yet she’s the one who’s too busy to read? What on earth could she be doing with her ______?

“Well,” she began, “I work at Costco. There are ______ nice people. There are also the ______ ones, but I enjoy them, too!” She laughed again, and I ______ her ability to not let negative energies affect her ______. I wondered how I could ______ that, too.

“What’s your secret,” I asked, “to sounding so ______ and healthy?”

“My husband died ten years ago,” she said, ______. “I thought to myself, I’m not going to just ______! That’s when I got my Costco job. I believe in being active.”

“Life is so good,” she ______, “I’m just excited every day to live it!”

I wanted that plane ride to reroute to California so I would have more time to learn about her energy for life. I became more ______ with each mile we flew.

I told myself, if someone who is eighty-nine years old can choose to live her life with such ______ and passion, I can, too. If you have the drive!

1.A. reserved B. adjusted C. squeezed D. limited

2.A. thus B. instead C. though D. rather

3.A. slipping into B. searching for C. clearing up D. settling into

4.A. came to B. bent to C. turned to D. pointed to

5.A. complex B. nuclear C. wealthy D. extended

6.A. yet B. even C. still D. ever

7.A. predicted B. admitted C. guessed D. doubted

8.A. time B. patience C. abilities D. chances

9.A. days B. talent C. books D. interest

10.A. really B. actually C. seemingly D. probably

11.A. learned B. weird C. ambitious D. innocent

12.A. weighed B. admired C. realized D. identified

13.A. aim B. fate C. taste D. mood

14.A. obtain B. manage C. control D. imagine

15.A. academic B. realistic C. positive D. creative

16.A. sadly B. coldly C. seriously D. peacefully

17.A. hang out B. sit around C. step back D. get away

18.A. responded B. continued C. recalled D. declared

19.A. astonished B. satisfied C. delighted D. inspired

20.A. desire B. wisdom C. courage D. confidence

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---Let’s have a further talk.

---Sorry, I don’t have time. My report is due on Friday and I am in a race ________ time.

A. over           B. in            C. on             D. against

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Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone　　 Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other．In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times．That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking．

Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book．New technology has replaced quiet habits．Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.

Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人)．Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps”（programs downloaded for the iPhone）have been designed．Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-killers．One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks(坦克)．Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination．ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone．You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.

For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice．It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.

And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied, then perhaps you would prefer a film．The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work．With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because ______.

A．they are busy reading books

B．they are not very polite

C．thinking about their private things

D．they are busy playing with their electronic equipment

2.Those who like war games can download _____ to their iPhones.

A．iShoot

B．iPod

C．Isteam

D．Tube Exits

3.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means _____.

A．delighted

B．busy

C．controlled

D．amused

4.The article tells us that _____.

A．London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

B．with all the new time-killers, London commuters often forget to get off the train

C．technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time

D．Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones

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When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ___ up, her voice had been full of life.

A. were hanging

B. had hung

C. hung

D. would hang

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When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ___ up, her voice had been full of life.

A. were hanging B. had hung C. hung D. would hang

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When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ______ up , her voice had been full of life.

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When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ____ up, he voice had been full of life．

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When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we ________up, her voice had been full of life.

A．were hanging　                         B．had hung

C．hung　                                 D．would hang

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—Starting a conversation is a good way to kill time on the train.

—_______. I also like to talk with strangers.

A. That is true B. It sounds like fun

C. I don’t think so D. You are kidding

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Little Etiquette(礼貌）Rules for Flying on an Airplane

Being a polite passenger on an airplane starts with just a few easy steps.

Don’t hold up the security line

1..Have your boarding pass and ID ready as you approach airport security. If you’re waiting in line, start thinking ahead； you can speed up the process by removing your watch and belt, pulling out your laptop，and separating your liquids before you reach the conveyor. This will get you and everyone behind you to the gates faster.

2.

As airlines squeeze in more and more people per flight, passengers fight for the same compartment(隔层）.3.，place your bag vertically (垂直地）rather than horizontally on the shelf. And only put one carry-on bag in the bin； the other one can fit in the open space under the seat in front of you.

Help your fellow traveler

While you’re loading your carry-on bags into the overhead compartment, offer to lift a fellow passenger’s up there，too.4. .

Be willing to swap seats with a family

Airlines sometimes block out certain seats or charge extra fees for adjacent (毗连的） ones，making it tough for family members to buy seats together. If you’re traveling alone, offer to switch seats so that a family can sit beside each other.5.. But be sure to delay　 swapping until the plane has reached cruising altitude, as switching seats while everyone is boarding can be an inconvenience for those standing in the walkways.

A. Board and pack politely

B. Fill your limited space

C. If you do，strike up a conversation

D. It’s a kind gesture that they won’t forget

E. Proper flying etiquette begins before you even board the plane F.To maximize room in the overhead compartment for other travelers

G. Not only is it kind, but it could make the boarding process more efficient for everyone else

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