One day I was driven by a rain-storm to take ...

One day I was driven by a rain-storm to take shelter in a little hut by the road-side, which was_______by a shoemaker as his workshop. The man and his son were_______at their work, and_______saying, “Good-day,” we began to talk together.

Before I had been with them long, the old man_______his son out to get something that he_______for his work. The boy was only five minutes_______, but it was too_______for the active old shoemaker to be idle(懒惰的). He became_______, moved about the room, and_______took up a piece of leather and fell to________it, saying, “You know, sir, it will never do to be idle.”

As soon as the rain was over, I went on my way home, ________what I had heard—“It will never do to be idle.” Some people are ________idle; others are idle only now and then I was one of the latter class. I could work only________. So the old man’s words came home to me. They awakened my________, and I began to feel how wrong it was to ________ so much of my life in idleness.

I had often heard and read that________is a very great evil, but now I began to see that it________far more sorrow than people are________. It is the man who is doing nothing that is drawn into disaster, while the busy man is________. It is only the idle that are unhappy. So I made up my mind to________the shoemaker’s rule for the rest of my life.

1.A. regarded　　 B. treated　　 C. used　　 D. counted

2.A. strict　　 B. nervous　　 C. awkward　　 D. busy

3.A. before　　 B. while　　 C. after　　 D. when

4.A. sent　　 B. took　　 C. picked　　 D. gave

5.A. treasured　　 B. needed　　 C. registered　　 D. delivered

6.A. far　　 B. outwards　　 C. forwards　　 D. away

7.A. short　　 B. chose　　 C. long　　 D. loose

8.A. relaxed　　 B. uneasy　　 C. eager　　 D. hopeless

9.A. at last　　 B. at present　　 C. at first　　 D. at once

10.A. cut up　　 B. work upon　　 C. put on　　 D. carry on

11.A. working out　　 B. going after　　 C. dating from　　 D. thinking over

12.A. always　　 B. sometimes　　 C. once　　 D. nowadays

13.A. in particular　　 B. at length　　 C. at times　　 D. in advance

14.A. enthusiasm　　 B. conscience　　 C. hope　　 D. energy

15.A. waste　　 B. complete　　 C. achieve　　 D. deserve

16.A. patience　　 B. pleasure　　 C. comfort　　 D. idleness

17.A. shrinks　　 B. leads　　 C. causes　　 D. reduces

18.A. aware of　　 B. fond of　　 C. confident of　　 D. crazy about

19.A. tired　　 B. safe　　 C. worried　　 D. anxious

20.A. receive　　 B. promise　　 C. explore　　 D. follow

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________ by the heavy rain, we had to take shelter under a big tree.

A. Drive            B. Driven            C. Driving            D. To drive

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One day, I was taking a nap in the red chair in my office when I woke up to the sound of a car crash. I sat up and looked, immediately, out my window. Across the street, in a parking lot, a car had just backed into a chain-link fence. The car must have been moving fast, because it was in bad shape: Its hood had popped up. The fence was damaged, bent out in exactly the shape of the car’s back end.

I watched the driver get out of the car. He was strong with a shaved head; he wore cargo shorts and a flannel (法兰绒) shirt unbuttoned to expose his chest hair. I disliked him immediately. After a few seconds of assessing the damage, he attempted to pull the ruined fence back into place, but it wouldn’t move. He tried to push the fallen piece of bumper back onto his car, but that only made the rest of his bumper fall off too.

I sat in my red chair, looking out my window, silently cheering. I think I laughed out loud. This was a ridiculous masterpiece. He climbed out from under the collapsed fence and limped back to the apartment building above the lot, rubbing his elbow. The man—that disgusting man—was going to leave all the chaos behind for someone else to clean up.

But the man appeared a few minutes later with some tools. He got to work immediately, removing one of the fence’s bent support bars and hammering it straight on the asphalt (沥青). For the next hour, I watched out my window as he doggedly(固执地) fixed the fence, even improved it. Now the fence would be extra secure, stronger than before, impossible to damage.

This strange man was actually a hero. I was the lazy one, with my kneejerk (应激反应) judgments, my superiority (优越感) from three stories up. My ugly assumptions, I realized, were all about myself. I would never have fixed that fence; I would have panicked and run away.

Years later, I still look out my window at that fence almost every day. It still looks brand new, It makes me wonder what else that man has improved, and how I can make myself more like him.

1.Why did the driver leave a bad first impression on the writer?

A.Because he badly damaged the fence.

B.Because he acted rudely and impolitely.

C.Because he escaped and left the mess to others.

D.Because he had a strange appearance and dressed casually.

2.The last two paragraphs tell us that ________.

A.if the writer were the driver, he thought he would do better

B.the writer gave a quick judgment from his previous experiences

C.the driver acted like a hero and had a great influence on the writer

D.the writer looks out his window often and expects to see the driver again

3.Which of the following words can best describe the driver?

A.Rude but honest. B.Lazy but strong-minded.

C.Impatient but generous. D.Ordinary-looking but responsible.

4.What can be the best title of the text?

A.Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

B.One’s Thinking Directs One’s Actions

C.Treat Other People As You Hope They Will Treat You

D.The Environment Depends on What You Think in You Mind

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One day Mr. Kerry was walking along the Strand in London, killing time, when his eye was caught by an enormous picture displayed upon the wall of a house. It represented a human figure covered with long, dark hair, with huge nails upon his hands and a most fearful expression. On coming nearer, he heard a man call out 'Walk in, ladies and gentlemen, the most wonderful curiosity ever exhibited-only five pence-the wild man from Africa-he eats raw food, and many other pleasing and surprising performances. Mr. Kerry paid his money and was admitted. At first the crowd prevented his seeing anything, for the place was full of suffocation(窒息), and the noise was awful. At last, Mr. Kerry obtained, by dint of squeezing and pushing, a place in the front, when to his horror, he saw a figure that was far worse than the portrait outside.

It was a man, nearly naked, covered with long, shaggy hair, that grew even over his nose and cheekbones. He sprang about, sometimes his feet, sometimes on all-fours, but always uttering the most fearful yells, and glaring upon the crowd in a manner that was really dangerous. Mr. Kerry did not feel exactly happy at the whole proceeding, and began heartily to wish himself outside. Suddenly, thc savage gave a more frantic scream than before and seized a morsel(小块) of raw beef which a keeper extended to him on a long fork. This he tore to pieces eagerly, and devoured in the most voracious(贪婪的) manner, amid great clapping of hands and other evidence of satisfaction from the audience: 'I'll go now', thought Mr. Kerry, 'for who knows whether, in his hungry moods, he might not fancy finishing his dinner with me.' Just at this instant, some sounds struck his ear that surprised him. He listened more attentively and, to his amazement, found that amid the most fearful cries and wild yells, the savage was talking Irish. Now, Mr. Kerry had never heard of an African Irishman so he listened very closely, and, by degrees, not only thc words were known to him, but the very voice was familiar, so turning to the savage he addressed him in Irish, at the same time fixing him with a severe look.

'Who are you?' said Mr. Kerry.

'Billy McCabe, sir.'

'And what do you mean by playing your tricks here, instead of earning your living like an honest man?'

'Well,' said Billy, 'I'm earning the rent to pay you. One must do many strange things to pay the kind of rent you charge.'

1.Mr. Kerry was walking along the Strand because _____

A .he had nothing else to do.

B. he was late for an appointment.

C. he was looking for something to do.

D. he was reluctant to go home.

2.Inside the house, at first, Mr. Kerry____

A. was nearly suffocated.

B. could see nothing.

C. was pushed about.

D .couldn't hear anything

3.The wild man gave the impression of being dangerous by_______

A. the way he moved    B.    the way he dressed

C. the looks he gave     D.  the cries he made

4.Mr Kerry decided to leave the house because _______

A. he felt extremely frightened         B.   he was worried what might happen

C. he didn’t wish to eat with the savage  D.    he feared he might have a heart attack

5.The wild man surprised Mr Kerry by speaking Irish since____

A. he was on show in London       B. he was a primitive savage.

C. he previously spoke nonsense     D. he was thought to be African.

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One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw

lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day’s word.

The student turned to the professor, saying, “ Let us play the man a trick: we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his confusion when he cannot find them”.

“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the expense of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure by tricking on the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery affects him.”

The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes. After he slipped his foot into one of his shoes, he felt something hard. He bent down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen on his face.

He fixed his eyes on the coin, turned it round, and looked at it again and again. He then looked around him on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was doubled on finding the other coin. His feelings overcame him. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and cried a sincere thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread, Whom the timely help, from some unknown hand, would save from dying．

The student stood there, deeply affected, and his eyes filled with tears．“Now,”said the professor,“are you not much better pleased than if you had played your intended trick？”

The youth replied,“You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget．

1.The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to _________________．

A．find the truth B．show his wisdom

C．amuse himself D．teach him a lesson

2.After finding the two coins, the man felt_____________．

A．helpless B．interested

C．peaceful D．thankful

3.We can know from the passage that the professor is ___________．

A．wise B．rich C．humorous D．serious

4.What dose the story intend to tell us？

A．A small act of kindness brings great joy．

B．God helps those who help themselves．

C．Where there is a will, there is a way．

D．Actions speak louder than words．

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One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day’s work.

The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a trick: we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his confusion when he cannot find them.”

“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the expense of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure by tricking on the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery affects him.”

The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes. While putting on his coat he slipped his foot into one of his shoes, but feeling something hard, he bent down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen on his face.

He fixed his eyes on the coin, turned it round, and looked at it again and again. He then looked around him on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was doubled on finding the other coin. His feelings overcame him. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and cried a sincere thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread, whom the timely help, from some unknown hand, would save from dying.

The student stood there, deeply affected, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now,” said the professor, “are you not much better pleased than if you had played your intended trick?”

The youth replied, “You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget.”

1.The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to ________.

A. find the truth　　 B. show his wisdom

C. amuse himself　　 D. teach him a lesson

2.After finding the two coins, the man felt ________.

A. helpless　　 B. interested　　 C. peaceful　　 D. thankful

3.What does the story intend to tell us?

A. A small act of kindness brings great joy.

B. God helps those who help themselves.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. Actions speak louder than words.

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One day, an old monk named Wisdom, followed by two young monks, was walking from one town to another_1.__ they caught sight of a lake. Tired and thirsty, they stopped to have a rest. _2.__old monk, pointing to the lake, asked the _3.__ (young) one to get him some water.

When the little monk reached the lake, a cart__4.__(draw)　 by an ox started crossing the lake, ___5.___made the water very muddy. The little monk thought, “How can I give this muddy water to my master to drink!” So he came back_6.___ any water, saying, “The water is very muddy. I don’t think __7.__is suitable to drink.”

After a while, the same monk __8.___to get water again. When he went back to the lake, he found that the mud __9._(settle) down already, so he collected back a pot of water. Wisdom looked at the water happily and then up at the monk, “To make the water clean, __10.__ you need to do is just to let it be and the mud would settle down on its own.”

It is also the same with your mind. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down itself.

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One day, an old monk named Wisdom, followed by two young monks, was walking from one town to another__1.__ they caught sight of a lake. Tired and thirsty, they stopped to have a rest. __2._old monk, pointing to the lake, asked the __3.__ (young) one to get him some water.

When the little monk reached the lake, a cart_4._ (draw) by an ox started crossing the lake, __5.___made the water very muddy. The little monk thought, “How can I give this muddy water to my master to drink!” So he came back_6.___ any water, saying, “The water is very muddy. I don’t think __7.__is suitable to drink.”

After a while, the same monk ___8.___to get water again. When he went back to the lake, he found that the mud _9.__ (settle) down already, so he collected back a pot of water. Wisdom looked at the water happily and then up at the monk, “To make the water clean, __10.__ you need to do is just to let it be and the mud would settle down on its own.”

It is also the same with your mind. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down itself.

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One day I was taking a bus. The driver didn't　　　　 to start the bus soon because it was not yet　　 .A middle-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story　　 , not to anyone particular. On her way to the station, half of her　 　 was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she　　 still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked　 　 .

When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect the fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he　　 that he had spent all his money as he accidentally got on a wrong bus and now was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to　　 the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he　　　 her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductor's side and repeated the conductor's 　　 .

The woman was watching the incident. 　　 the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered.

“Stop　　 him! Can't you see he's only trying to get home。He doesn't have any money!” the driver　 　 .

“Well, that's no　　 to throw him off the bus.” She insisted.

Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her　　 money, and handed it to the conductor. “Here's his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a　　 time.

All heads turned to the woman. “It's only money,” she shrugged.

She rode the rest of her way home　　 a happy smile, with the money she'd lost earlier　　　　 .

On the road of life, the help of strangers can　　 our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the　　 will be when we make it a little smoother for others!

1.A. try　 B. intend　 C. decide　 D. care

2.A. empty　 B. ready　 C. crowded　 D. full

3.A. carefully　 B. seriously　 C. tearfully　 D. calmly

4.A. money　 B. possession　 C. fare　 D. wealth

5.A. strangely　 B. happily　 C. fortunately　 D. secretly

6.A. unsatisfied　 B. weak　 C. excited　 D. unhappy

7.A. explained　 B. declared　 C. admitted　 D. found

8.A. get off　 B. get over　 C. get on　 D. get into

9.A. thanked　 B. scolded　 C. praised　 D. begged

10.A. command　 B. action　 C. suggestion　 D. request

11.A. Unless　 B. When　 C. Until　 D. Although

12.A. attacking　 B. wronging　 C. blaming　 D. bothering

13.A. warned　 B. whispered　 C. repeated　 D. shouted

14.A. problem　 B. need　 C. reason　 D. matter

15.A. spending　 B. lost　 C. remaining　 D. borrowed

16.A. busy　 B. hard　 C. cold　 D. fearful

17.A. giving　 B. taking　 C. wearing　 D. forcing

18.A. forgotten　 B. used　 C. earned　 D. returned

19.A. move　 B. Increase　 C. lighten　 D. carry

20.A. world　 B. journey　 C. smile　 D. friendship

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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角硬币) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.

However, when a lovely woman opened the door, he asked for a drink of water. She brought him a large glass of 　 　 . He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I 　 　 you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for 　 　 .”　 He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

　 Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to 　 　 and quit before this point.

Years later the woman became seriously ill. The 　 doctors could do nothing. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be gathered to study her 　 　 disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a 　 light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down 　 　 　 the hospital hall into her room.

Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He 　 her at once. He went back to the consultation room and 　 　　 to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special 　 　 to her ease.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly 　 the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote 　 　 　 　 on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was 　 　 　 to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. 　 　 she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:

“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

1.A. young　　　　　　     B. old　　　　　　　         C. rich　　　　　　　     D. poor

2.A. juice　　　　     　　 B. water　　　　　　　　     C. milk　　　　　　     D. coffee

3.A. pay　　　　　　　     B. owe　　　　　　　     C. give　　　　　　　     D. offer

4.A. thought　　　　　     B. laughed　　　　         C. refused　　　　　     D. replied

5.A. a kindness　　　     B. a poor man　　　　     C. being rich　　　　     D. such a thing

6.A. Before　　　　　　     B. As　　　　　　         C. Until　　　　　　         D. Since

7.A. excited　　　     　　 B. moved　　　　　　     C. strong　　　　　　     D. happy

8.A. give up　　　     　　 B. go on　　　　　　     C. keep up　　　　　     D. move on

9.A. famous　　　　　     B. experienced　　　     C. stupid　　　　　         D. local

10.A. hopeless　　　     B. rare　　　　　         C. violent　　             D. painful

11.A. checked in　　　     B. led in　　　　　         C. called in　　　         D. let in

12.A. pleasant　　　　     B. worried　　　　　     C. familiar　　　　　     D. strange

13.A. into　　　　　　     B. through　　　　　     C. across　　　　         D. along

14.A. realized　　　     B. understood　　         C. sensed　　　　　         D. recognized

15.A. determined　　     B. tried　　　　　　　     C. begged　　　　         D. won

16.A. charge　　　　　     B. love　　　　　　         C. attention　　　         D. view

17.A. ordered　　　　     B. wanted　　　　         C. expected　　　　         D. requested

18.A. anything　　         B. everything　　　　     C. something　　         D. nothing

19.A. shy　　　　　     　　 B. afraid　　　　         C. thoughtful　　　         D. ashamed

20.A. Finally　　　 　     B. Carefully　             C. Immediately　　         D. Gradually

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