One cold day in winter, my wife and I were walking back home from the grocery store as usual when we suddenly decided to walk into a coffee shop.
My wife ordered a coffee at the counter. Just then, I saw a young woman in her thirties helping with a rather weak Mexican woman into the shop. Maybe it was the gentleness of their difficult experiences or an unclear familiarity (熟悉) with the situation that drew my full attention. I immediately had a strong wish to do something for them. Unfortunately, before I could think of anything reasonable to say, they left the coffee shop without ordering anything!
When my wife returned, I told her about the two women and said, “I missed the chance to do something for them.” Strangely enough, though, they came back into the same coffee shop five minutes later. Unbelievable! “This is my chance,” I thought out loud as my wife shared some creative possibilities. The two women ordered, took their place card and left the counter.
After quickly finishing our coffee, we walked up to the counter and asked the smiling cashier (出纳员), “What is your most popular dessert (甜点)?” Chocolate Cake,” she answered. With a childlike feeling of happiness, my wife made an unusual order. “Can I buy a chocolate cake for the two women who were here just before us? But don’t tell them it is from us. Just give them this card,” she said while taking out a smile card. The cashier couldn’t believe it. “ Do you do this all the time?” she asked. “ Not all the time, but just whenever the heart calls for it,” I answered with a natural smile.
We, my wife and I, are people of middle income (收入). That night, we had planned to have our once-in-a-while dinner at a restaurant. But walking out of that coffee shop, both of us stood upright and said, “Let’s eat at home today.” It’s more filling (能填饱肚子的) to give a chocolate cake than to eat it.
1.How did the author feel when he first saw the two women?
A. Proud. B. Frightened.
C. Interested. D. Upset.
2.The author missed the first chance to help the two women because__________.
A. they refused to receive the author’s help
B. the author didn’t bring too much money
C. the author’s wife took away his wallet
D. they left the coffee shop immediately
3.What did the author’s wife do for the two women?
A. She shared some good ideas.
B. She ordered a cake for them.
C. She made a usual order for them.
D. She bought them a smile card.
4.Why did the author and his wife decide to eat at home?
A. They had no money left.
B. They had drunk enough coffee.
C. They were full of happiness from giving.
D. They wanted to go home to take a rest earlier.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题
One cold day in winter, my wife and I were walking back home from the grocery store as usual when we suddenly decided to walk into a coffee shop.
My wife ordered a coffee at the counter. Just then, I saw a young woman in her thirties helping with a rather weak Mexican woman into the shop. Maybe it was the gentleness of their difficult experiences or an unclear familiarity (熟悉) with the situation that drew my full attention. I immediately had a strong wish to do something for them. Unfortunately, before I could think of anything reasonable to say, they left the coffee shop without ordering anything!
When my wife returned, I told her about the two women and said, “I missed the chance to do something for them.” Strangely enough, though, they came back into the same coffee shop five minutes later. Unbelievable! “This is my chance,” I thought out loud as my wife shared some creative possibilities. The two women ordered, took their place card and left the counter.
After quickly finishing our coffee, we walked up to the counter and asked the smiling cashier (出纳员), “What is your most popular dessert (甜点)?” Chocolate Cake,” she answered. With a childlike feeling of happiness, my wife made an unusual order. “Can I buy a chocolate cake for the two women who were here just before us? But don’t tell them it is from us. Just give them this card,” she said while taking out a smile card. The cashier couldn’t believe it. “ Do you do this all the time?” she asked. “ Not all the time, but just whenever the heart calls for it,” I answered with a natural smile.
We, my wife and I, are people of middle income (收入). That night, we had planned to have our once-in-a-while dinner at a restaurant. But walking out of that coffee shop, both of us stood upright and said, “Let’s eat at home today.” It’s more filling (能填饱肚子的) to give a chocolate cake than to eat it.
1.How did the author feel when he first saw the two women?
A. Proud. B. Frightened.
C. Interested. D. Upset.
2.The author missed the first chance to help the two women because__________.
A. they refused to receive the author’s help
B. the author didn’t bring too much money
C. the author’s wife took away his wallet
D. they left the coffee shop immediately
3.What did the author’s wife do for the two women?
A. She shared some good ideas.
B. She ordered a cake for them.
C. She made a usual order for them.
D. She bought them a smile card.
4.Why did the author and his wife decide to eat at home?
A. They had no money left.
B. They had drunk enough coffee.
C. They were full of happiness from giving.
D. They wanted to go home to take a rest earlier.
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One cold day last November, my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night. Problem was, we had two tickets to see Miranda July, the performance artist, being interviewed at the Herbst Theatre. We decided to sell them online for $50. One hour before the event, a guy named Peter called me and said he wanted to buy the tickets. Since the time was limited, I told Peter to pay me the next day. Peter seemed touched and we said a fond goodbye.
However, a month later, Peter still didn’t pay me back. A few more weeks passed. Another month. There’d been one e-mail promising to mail the check, then silence.
Maybe he was having a hard time, I thought. But truth was, Peter seemed to be having a pretty normal time. According to the pictures and messages on his Facebook, he had been playing golf, dancing happily with his friends, and traveling on a boat. But he just refused to answer my calls, or reply to my e-mails or messages. So I tried reaching him with my wife’s phone one night. And he didn’t pick up when I called,but texted right back, playfully wondering who might be calling him.
“You should go to his office,”my wife said, “He would have to give you the money if all his coworkers were watching.”
But I didn’t want to become a debt collector. My efforts to reach Peter over these months had been light and I wanted to keep it that way. My initial exchange with Peter had been just two regular people agreeing to handle things humanly. There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.
1.For what reason did the author and his wife decide to sell the ticket?
A. They thought it was too cold that night.
B. They needed to look after their daughter.
C. They wanted to save some money.
D. They were going to be interviewed.
2.On the night the author sold his tickets to Peter, he________.
A. knew he might not get the $50. B. felt a little hesitant.
C. thought he could trust Peter. D. was moved by Peter’s kindness.
3.Why didn’t Peter pay the author back?
A. Because he didn’t remember it. B. Because he was too busy to pay.
C. Because he didn’t want to pay. D. Because he was having a tough time.
4.What can we infer about the author?
A. He would never trust strangers.
B. He might call the police for help.
C. He would go to Peter’s office to talk to him.
D. He still hoped Peter would pay him back.
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One very cold and rainy night in the winter of 2012, my husband and I were in a fast food restaurant. We were about to begin our meal36 a man walked in. He was completely 37from the rain and went into the men's room.
I watched him go by, then I said to my husband, "That man must have had nothing to eat in a long time." When the man came out of the men's room, he just 38himself in a chair, not going anywhere near the food counter. I 39that he didn't have any money for food and 40wanted to dry off for a while.
I just couldn't eat my food knowing that someone else was sitting 41only a few tables away. So, I42 a $20.00 bill from my shopping money to my husband. "Please get him dinner," I said. "We can do with less money this week."
My husband43the man and quietly asked if he needed some food. The man 44 at us. "A small cup of coffee would be great," he said. "Thank you so much!" He 45 wasn't going to take advantage of us, but we46 that he should have a full meal, which he gratefully(感激地)47.
After he 48the food, he thanked my husband and my husband said, "No. Thank my49. She noticed that you were 50."
The man asked me, " 51 did you know I haven't eaten in a long time?" I smiled at him and said nothing , just asking him to 52the change(零钱) from the $20.00.
Giving others a 53 whenever they’re in trouble not only brings happiness to the ones who 54it but also to the ones who give it. I am so grateful that I was able to 55with someone truly in need. It is a little bit of extra warmth on a rainy day.
1. A.while B.when C.after D.as
2. A.angry B.cold C.wet D.energetic
3. A.devoted B.found C.helped D.seated
4. A.doubted B.guessed C.imagined D.hoped
5. A.only B.completely C.occasionally D.hardly
6. A.sad B.quiet C.hungry D.silent
7. A.handed B.took C.borrowed D.saved
8. A.respected B.approached C.begged D.invited
9. A.shouted B.laughed C.smiled D.cried
10. A.rarely B.easily C.clearly D.immediately
11. A.instructed B.insisted C.admitted D.observed
12. A.accepted B.expressed C.refused D.expected
13. A.ordered B.revised C.booked D.fetched
14. A.friend B.children C.wife D.boss
15. A.in surprise B.in shock C.in danger D.in need
16. A.Why B.When C.What D.How
17. A.return B.lend C.keep D.give
18. A.gift B.face C.heart D.hand
19. A.take B.bring C.refuse D.receive
20. A.connect B.share C.talk D.communicate
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One very cold and rainy night in the winter of 2012, my husband and I were in a fast food restaurant. We were about to begin our meal a man walked in. He was completely ________ from the rain and went into the men's room.
I watched him go by, then I said to my husband, "That man must have had nothing to eat in a long time." When the man came out of the men's room, he just ________ himself in a chair, not going anywhere near the food counter. I ________ that he didn't have any money for food and ________ wanted to dry off for a while.
I just couldn't eat my food knowing that someone else was sitting ________ only a few tables away. So, I ________ a $20.00 bill from my shopping money to my husband. "Please get him dinner," I said. "We can do with less money this week."
My husband ________ the man and quietly asked if he needed some food. The man ________ at us. "A small cup of coffee would be great," he said. "Thank you so much!" He ________ wasn't going to take advantage of us, but we ________ that he should have a full meal, which he gratefully(感激地) ________ .
After he ________ the food, he thanked my husband and my husband said, "No. Thank my ________ . She noticed that you were ________ ."
The man asked me, " ________ did you know I haven't eaten in a long time?" I smiled at him and said nothing , just asking him to ________ the change(零钱) from the $20.00.
Giving others a ________whenever they’re in trouble not only brings happiness to the ones who ________it but also to the ones who give it. I am so grateful that I was able to ________ with someone truly in need. It is a little bit of extra warmth on a rainy day.
1.A. while B. when C. after D. as
2.A. angry B. cold C. wet D. energetic
3.A. devoted B. found C. helped D. seated
4.A. doubted B. guessed C. imagined D. hoped
5.A. only B. completely C. occasionally D. hardly
6.A. sad B. quiet C. hungry D. silent
7.A. handed B. took C. borrowed D. saved
8.A. respected B. approached C. begged D. invited
9.A. shouted B. laughed C. smiled D. cried
10.A. rarely B. easily C. clearly D. immediately
11.A. instructed B. insisted C. admitted D. observed
12.A. accepted B. expressed C. refused D. expected
13.A. ordered B. revised C. booked D. fetched
14.A. friend B. children C. wife D. boss
15.A. in surprise B. in shock C. in danger D. in need
16.A. Why B. When C. What D. How
17.A. return B. lend C. keep D. give
18.A. gift B. face C. heart D. hand
19.A. take B. bring C. refuse D. receive
20.A. connect B. share C. talk D. communicate
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I was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day. It was _____and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scarf. You can imagine my cheeks were rosy _____ and my hands were as numb as they can be.
All of a sudden, an old lady _____ up beside me and asked if I would like a ride _____. At first, I said it was OK and her _____smile melted(融化) away the thought that I should never talk to _____! We had an amazing chat and she was just _____ a good woman. She told me her ________and she dropped me off.
I didn’t see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I_____ her kind gesture, I decided to return the favor. So, I made a lot of _____ and walked down to her house with my friend. At first I was a bit _____she wouldn’t remember me or think that I was a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily, I was _____ wrong. She was so happy, and she hugged me and kissed me and seemed so _____ that someone would do something like that!
When I got home my mom told me that she _____and told my mom on the phone that she _______because she was so touched. She said she would never _____ the kindness that was given to her! That filled me with such _____! There really is nothing else joyful like helping _____and making someone’s day _____!
Let us never forget the joy we get ______ giving others a hand!
1.A. blowing B. freezing C. flowing D. flying
2.A. red B. pure C. white D. pale
3.A. picked B. turned C. drove D. took
4.A. hospital B. family C. school D. home
5.A. warm B. easy C. simple D. strange
6.A. women B. drivers C. strangers D. neighbors
7.A. so B. such C. that D. as
8.A. numbers B. car C. family D. address
9.A. remembered B. forgot C. repeated D. regretted
10.A. bread B. salad C. cookies D. sweets
11.A. nervous B. disappointed C. confused D. worried
12.A. generally B. completely C. hardly D. usually
13.A. puzzled B. surprised C. satisfied D. fearful
14.A. visited B. came C. drove D. called
15.A. cried B. slept C. left D. laughed
16.A. permit B. pardon C. forget D. imagine
17.A. sadness B. interest C. puzzle D. happiness
18.A. others B. the other C. another D. other
19.A. busier B. brighter C. easier D. harder
20.A. for B. in C. by D. on
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One cold winter evening, some young families and young couples were eating in a McDonald’s when an old couple walked slowly into McDonald’s hand in hand.
Some of the customers looked admiringly at them .You could tell what the admirers were thinking. Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more.” The little old man walked right up to the cash register, placed his order with no hesitation(迟疑) and then paid for their meal. The couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The little old man unwrapped(打开) the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the French fries, divided them in two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip(吸) of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them.
When the man began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the crowd began to get restless. Again you could tell what they were thinking. “That poor old couple. All they can afford is one meal for the two of them.” Then, the man began to eat his French fries, when one young man stood and came over to the old couple’s table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple to eat. But the old man replied that they were just fine and they were used to sharing everything.
Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She just sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. When the little old man finished eating and was wiping his face neatly, the young man could stand it no longer. Again he came over to their table and offered to buy some food.
After being politely refused again, he finally asked a question of the little old lady. “Ma’am, why aren’t you eating? You said that you shared everything. What is it that you are waiting for?”
She answered, “The false teeth”.
1.According to the first paragraph, the old couple _____.
A.enjoyed the scene outside the McDonald’s
B.didn’t look suitable(合适的) for the environment
C.loved being with young families and couples
D.liked the food in McDonald’s
2.The little old man cut the plain hamburger in half because _____.
A.he couldn’t finish eating it with one bite
B.he was very careful with his food
C.he ordered more than he could eat
D.he wanted to share it with his wife
3.The young man who offered to buy the old couple food was _____.
A.impolite B.stubborn C.sympathetic(有同情心的) D.doubtful
4.From the old lady’s answer, we know that _____.
A.she was not interested in the food
B.the couple suffered a terrible toothache
C.the couple were using the same false teeth
D.actually she didn’t answer the young man’s question
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One cold December morning, my dad and I were walking along the road to a store to buy Christmas presents. Suddenly a car ran to us out of _____. Pushed away by my dad, I was _____ while he was unable to escape and injured. My dad _____ unconditional love to me when faced with the accident. Since that day, I have _____ the power of love and the _____it can teach to those who take anything for granted, as I did everything before.
People wander into our lives for various reasons, but each one has something to _____, even the driver who caused the _____. He helped me a lot. Whether our _____ is entirely good or not, there remains something to be gained from every person we _____. I have come to view _____ in this way. Sometimes, when schoolwork gets tough and I lack _____, I remind myself that I am here to make use of every lesson that I have been given. What a _____ it is to be able to acquire knowledge!
This unconditional love I have for _____ allows me to see the world through what some may call rose-colored glasses, which helps me to love and be loved in complete confidence as well. _____, it offers me the power to see things clearly in the _____ changing world and _____ myself to overcome difficulties in my life. I am _____ to learn, and because of my ability to love, I _____ the challenges that will help me grow. I approach everything with interests, and _____ an opportunity for education on every page of my books, and even with difficulties and _____.
1.A. sight B. reach C. control D. date
2.A. safe B. disappointed C. cautious D. painful
3.A. brought B. showed C. explained D. introduced
4.A. announced B. changed C. known D. missed
5.A. lessons B. differences C. methods D. instructions
6.A. hide B. teach C. follow D. accomplish
7.A. accident B. problem C. concern D. conflict
8.A. task B. result C. attitude D. relationship
9.A. refuse B. come across C. admire D. depend on
10.A. power B. wealth C. research D. study
11.A. awareness B. movement C. ability D. motivation
12.A. wonder B. mystery C. relief D. day
13.A. sharing B. judging C. learning D. exercising
14.A. Thus B. Instead C. For example D. In addition
15.A. slowly B. suddenly C. constantly D. gradually
16.A. encourage B. behave C. expect D. equip
17.A. proud B. uncomfortable C. eager D. surprised
18.A. put away B. take up C. care about D. keep off
19.A. see B. receive C. face D. provide
20.A. successes B. failures C. chances D. responsibilities
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last Saturday, my friend and I were walking back home after a nice evening. I 1. (ask) my friend if we could walk through the town instead of taking our usual shortcut. So we did. 2. (sudden), a few 3. (step) ahead, we saw a woman, 4. was sitting on the edge of the sidewalk. She looked bad and when we asked her if she felt all right, we realized she was badly injured 5. covered with blood. While my friend can back to our closest friend’s place to get a thick cover, a young fellow joined 6. (we) and called an ambulance. All along I sat next 7. her, talking and 8. (listen) to keep her awake until the ambulance arrived. She was badly 9. (shock) and started to fall asleep. I knew that it was of great 10. (dangerous) and she might have lost consciousness(意识). We hope she is safe and sound now.
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A lesson in caring
It was a cold evening. My daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora 36 . She wasn’t even four, but she 37 at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, can we take him home?”
I don’t remember my 38 . But I do remember a sudden 39 feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her 40 , whether it was 41 flying or children playing. But now she was noticing 42 and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and 43 it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was 44 about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how 45 our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to 46 myself to leave the house to fetch the food package. On my way to the school, I fought an urge (强烈愿望) to turn 47 . The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home. Why do this? 48 , we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She 49 us right over.
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. 50 inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged. I walked home 51 .
Professionals call such a(n) 52 “a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities and I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something 53 that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and 54 clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve 55 her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has benefited more?
1.A. did B. was C. has D. had
2.A. pulled B. replaced C. waved D. aimed
3.A. debate B. reply C. explanation D. expression
4.A. general B. funny C. heavy D. magical
5.A. web B. dream C. castle D. world
6.A. insects B. animals C. plants D. birds
7.A. coldness B. illness C. suffering D. appearance
8.A. sent B. returned C. devoted D. posted
9.A. concerned B. sorry C. worried D. excited
10.A. creative B. valuable C. shocking D. simple
11.A. warn B. stop C. allow D. push
12.A. back B. away C. up D. out
13.A. Therefore B. But C. Anyhow D. Also
14.A. requested B. promised C. invited D. helped
15.A. Although B. Once C. Because D. Though
16.A. in tears B. in surprise C. in reality D. in disappointment
17.A. stay B. visit C. reception D. challenge
18.A. fair B. famous C. difficult D. enjoyable
19.A. collect B. make C. order D. design
20.A. let B. made C. watched D. affected
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A lesson in caring
It was a cold evening. My daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora 36 . She wasn’t even four, but she37 at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, can we take him home?”
I don’t remember my38 . But I do remember a sudden39 feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her40 , whether it was 41 flying or children playing. But now she was noticing42 and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and43 it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was44 about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how45 our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to 46 myself to leave the house to fetch the food package. On my way to the school, I fought an urge (强烈愿望) to turn 47 . The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home. Why do this?48 , we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She49 us right over.
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed.50 inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged. I walked home 51 .
Professionals call such a(n)52 “a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities and I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something 53 ________that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and54 clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve 55 her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has benefited more?
1.A. did B. was C. has D. had
2.A. pulled B. replaced C. waved D. aimed
3.A. debate B. reply C. explanation D. expression
4.A. general B. funny C. heavy D. magical
5.A. web B. dream C. castle D. world
6.A. insects B. animals C. plants D. birds
7.A. coldness B. illness C. suffering D. appearance
8.A. sent B. returned C. devoted D. posted
9.A. concerned B. sorry C. worried D. excited
10.A. creative B. valuable C. shocking D. simple
11.A. warn B. stop C. allow D. push
12.A. back B. away C. up D. out
13.A. Therefore B. But C. Anyhow D. Also
14.A. requested B. promised C. invited D. helped
15.A. Although B. Once C. Because D. Though
16.A. in tears B. in surprise C. in reality D.in disappointment
17.A. stay B. visit C. reception D. challenge
18.A. fair B. famous C. difficult D. enjoyable
19.A. collect B. make C. order D. design
20.A. let B. made C. watched D. affected
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