When I was 10 years old, I tried out for the cheerleading squad. I had taken gymnastics classes for two years to prepare for these tryouts. However, I didn't make the team. It was a heavy blow to me. I cried all night.
Kids today won’t experience that kind of rejection. They’re growing up in “everybody gets a turn” world where every child gets a chance to kick the ball, sing the song, and win the award. But that’s not always such a good thing.
Parents have become fearful of letting kids fail, thinking that our children are easily hurt and will never recover from anything—that’s a serious problem. Last week, my 7-year-old daughter didn’t get into the school play. At first, I was upset by it. How would she react? When I gave her the news, I was ready to hug her and cry with her. She looked at me, made a slight face and said, “That’s too bad. What’s for dinner?”
It clearly wasn’t the end of her world. Maybe if we let our kids experience rejection once in a while, we’d realize they are much stronger than we think. Kids need to be able to handle disappointments; doing so helps them to prepare for real life. Most importantly, rejection carries the possibility not only for growth and can also motivate kids to try harder the next time.
Rejection is pain. There is no way around that. How will our kids ever discover their true talents if we don’t let them? Instead of complaining, maybe we should consider rejection an opportunity.
1.The author shared her childhood story with readers to ________.
A. introduce the topic of how to let kids face rejection in life
B. suggest how difficult it was for her to join a cheerleader squad
C. show how her parents attached importance to her education
D. explain why children are easily hurt in the process of their growth
2.When failing to get into the school play, the author’s 7-year-old daughter ________.
A. felt greatly disappointed B. was upset about it
C. cried all night D. thought nothing of it
3.In the author’s opinion, rejection ________.
A. is something that can be avoided in life
B. is good for the growth of the children
C. discourages children from learning new things
D. causes children to lose their confidence
4.What is important when we face rejection according to the last paragraph?
A. Health. B. Interest.
C. Attitude. D. Memory.
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When I was 10 years old, I tried out for the cheerleading squad. I had taken gymnastics classes for two years to prepare for these tryouts. However, I didn't make the team. It was a heavy blow to me. I cried all night.
Kids today won’t experience that kind of rejection. They’re growing up in “everybody gets a turn” world where every child gets a chance to kick the ball, sing the song, and win the award. But that’s not always such a good thing.
Parents have become fearful of letting kids fail, thinking that our children are easily hurt and will never recover from anything—that’s a serious problem. Last week, my 7-year-old daughter didn’t get into the school play. At first, I was upset by it. How would she react? When I gave her the news, I was ready to hug her and cry with her. She looked at me, made a slight face and said, “That’s too bad. What’s for dinner?”
It clearly wasn’t the end of her world. Maybe if we let our kids experience rejection once in a while, we’d realize they are much stronger than we think. Kids need to be able to handle disappointments; doing so helps them to prepare for real life. Most importantly, rejection carries the possibility not only for growth and can also motivate kids to try harder the next time.
Rejection is pain. There is no way around that. How will our kids ever discover their true talents if we don’t let them? Instead of complaining, maybe we should consider rejection an opportunity.
1.The author shared her childhood story with readers to ________.
A. introduce the topic of how to let kids face rejection in life
B. suggest how difficult it was for her to join a cheerleader squad
C. show how her parents attached importance to her education
D. explain why children are easily hurt in the process of their growth
2.When failing to get into the school play, the author’s 7-year-old daughter ________.
A. felt greatly disappointed B. was upset about it
C. cried all night D. thought nothing of it
3.In the author’s opinion, rejection ________.
A. is something that can be avoided in life
B. is good for the growth of the children
C. discourages children from learning new things
D. causes children to lose their confidence
4.What is important when we face rejection according to the last paragraph?
A. Health. B. Interest.
C. Attitude. D. Memory.
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When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer. For this type of cancer the survival rate was low. My family was extremely upset and shocked. I was too young to understand. I had no idea that everyday with my mom had to be the absolute best because we didn’t know if it would be our last. I didn’t understand why everyone was suddenly taking time out of their busy lives to come over and sit on our couch.
The doctors told us my mom might survive with surgery(外科手术). But it could also kill her. She agreed to have it. The surgery was scheduled for the day after the Columbus Day. The day before the surgery I had off from school, and my mom planned the best day of my life. The day began with her waking me up saying, “Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come see.” The surprise was a doll I had wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that she thought I would need to know to grow up and be a good person; she told me to be the best I could be and that I would always make her proud. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was happy. Really happy.
The day passed and the next day, it was time for the surgery. There were no tears; I think I understood that I could lose my mom, because they did tell me she could die. We waited all day for news from the doctor. Everyone jumped when a door opened or anyone walked into the waiting room. Finally the doctor came in, and the news was what we had prayed (祈祷) for.
The experience that my family went through was truly a roller coaster. I will never forget that day together, and how her illness pulled our family closer. I understand now how lucky we were. I truly appreciate life and honor my mom for being so strong.
1.After the author’s mother fell ill, people _____.
A．took turns to look after the author
B．tried to spend more time on their work
C．spared more time to stay with the mother
D．asked the doctors to operate on the mother at once
2.It can be inferred that the author’s mother ______.
A．tried to show her love to her daughter before the operation
B．didn’t agree to have the operation
C．had always been happy before the operation
D．was very nervous the day before the operation
3.What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A．How the doctors operated on the mother.
B．How the family prayed for the mother.
C．How the mother struggled against cancer.
D．How the family waited for the operation result.
4.What does the author mean by the underlined sentence in the text?
A．Life is always full of hardships.
B．Life is full of both pain and happiness.
C．Life is always filled with pleasure.
D．Life is fair for everyone all the time.
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 16 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 17 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 18 people feel like that.” My father asked me 19 __ I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An）20 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 21__a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 22 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 23 _. Many people were __ 24 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they asked __25__ I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 26 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _27__a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 28 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 29 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 30 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 31 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 32 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately33___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 34. But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 35 engagements（业务）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
1. A．rise B．do C．put D．raise
2. A．left B．came C．arrived D．reached
3. A．get B．hope C．make D．cheer
4. A．that B．what C．which D．if
5. A．dream B．idea C．girl D．speaker
6. A．After B．Before C．Because D．While
7. A．beginning B．working C．acting D．regarding
8. A．life B．love C．money D．career
9. A．disappointed B．moved C．surprised D．delighted
10. A．when B．why C．if D．how
11. A．plan B．promise C．decision D．mind
12. A．attending B．joining C．entering D．holding
13. A．newspaper B．book C．report D．speech
14. A．day B．second C．week D．moment
15. A．love B．worker C．god D．company
16. A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
17. A．alive B．dead C．missing D．born
18. A．examined B．searched C．found D．tested
19. A．help B．harm C．income D．money
20. A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening
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It was 3:21 a.m. when nine-year-old Glenn Kreamer awoke to the smell of burning. Except for the cracking(爆裂声) of flames somewhere below there was not a sound in the two-storey house at Baldwin Long Island.
With his father away on night duty at a local factory, Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother, his sister Karen, 14 and his 12-year-old brother Todd. He ran downstairs through the smoke-filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up. Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden. There, his sister and brother, taking short and quick breaths and coughing, fell down onto the lawn.
The nine-year-old boy raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother's room. He found it impossible to wake her up. Mrs. Kreamer, a victim of the smoke, was unconscious(昏厥的), and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden. But the boy remained calm and, as a fireman said later, "acted with all the self-control of a trained adult."
On the bedroom telephone, luckily still working, Glenn called his father and, leaving Mr. Kreamer to telephone the fire brigade and ambulance service, got on with the task of saving his mother.
First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed. Then, with a wet cloth around his head he went back to the garden.
He could hear the fire engine coming up, but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the ground floor?
Grasping firmly a ball of string(线) from the garage, Glenn raced back into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother's room. Tying one end of the string to her hand, he ran back, laying out the string as he went, through the hall and back out into the garden.
Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan, "The string will lead you to mother." Mrs. Kreamer was carried to safety as the flames were breaking through her bedroom floor.
1.Why did Glenn run downstairs first?
A.He wanted to find out what was happening.
B.He was worried about his mother's safety.
C.He wanted to save his sister and brother.
D.He went to see if his father had come back from work.
2.Who called the fire brigade and ambulance service?
A.Glenn. B.Glenn's father.
C.Glenn's sister. D.Glenn's neighbor.
3.Glenn saved his family because _______.
A.his father had taught him to do so on the phone
B.he had learned something about first aid
C.he had dealt with the emergency (突发事件) calmly and wisely
D.he had followed his mother's instruction
4.This passage is likely to appear in________.
A.a native newspaper B.a scientific report
C.a travel journal D.a fashion magazine
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It was 3:21 a.m. when nine-year-old Glenn Kreamer awoke to the smell of burning. Except for the cracking (爆烈声) of flames somewhere below there was not a sound in the two-storey house at Baldwin Long Island.
With his father away on night duty at a local factory, Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother, his sister Karen, 14 and his 12-year-old brother Todd. He ran downstairs through the smoke-filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up. Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden. There, his sister and brother, taking short and quick breaths and coughing, fell down onto the lawn.
The nine-year-old boy raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother’s room. He found it impossible to wake her up. Mrs. Kreamer, a victim of the smoke, was unconscious, and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden. But the boy stayed calm and, as a fireman said later, "acted with all the self-control of a trained adult."
On the bedroom telephone, luckily still working, Glenn called his father and, leaving Mr. Kreamer to telephone the fire brigade and ambulance service, got on with the task of saving his mother.
First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed. Then, with a wet cloth around his head he went back to the garden.
He could hear the fire engine coming up, but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the ground floor?
Grasping firmly a ball of string (线) from the garage, Glenn raced back into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother’s room. Tying one end of the string to her hand, he ran back, laying out the string as he went, through the hall and back out into the garden.
Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan, "The string will lead you to mother." Mrs. Kreamer was carried to safety as the flames were breaking through her bedroom floor.
1.Why did Glenn run downstairs first?
A.He wanted to find out what was happening.
B.He was worried about his mother’s safety.
C.He wanted to save his sister and brother.
D.He went to see if his father had come back from work.
2.Who called the fire brigade and ambulance service?
A.Glenn. B.Glenn’s father.
C.Glenn’s sister. D.Glenn’s neighbor.
3.Which of the following can replace “unconscious” in Paragraph 3?
A.unfortunate B.confuse
C.terrified D.senseless
4.Glenn saved his family because ______.
A.his father had taught him to do so on the phone
B.he had learned something about first aid
C.he had dealt with the emergency calmly and wisely
D.he had followed his mother’s instructions
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It was 3:21 a.m. when nine-year-old Glenn Kreamer awoke to the smell of burning. Except for the cracking(爆烈声) of flames somewhere below there was not a sound in the two-storey house at Baldwin Long Island.
With his father away on night duty at a local factory, Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother, his sister Karen, 14 and his 12-year-old brother Todd. He ran downstairs through the smoke-filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up. Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden. There, his sister and brother, taking short and quick breaths and coughing, fell down onto the lawn.
The nine-year-old boy raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother's room. He found it impossible to wake her up. Mrs. Kreamer, a victim of the smoke, was unconscious(昏厥的), and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden. But the boy remained calm and, as a fireman said later, "acted with all the self-control of a trained adult."
On the bedroom telephone, luckily still working, Glenn called his father and, leaving Mr. Kreamer to telephone the fire brigade and ambulance service, got on with the task of saving his mother.
First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed. Then, with a wet cloth around his head he went back to the garden.
He could hear the fire engine coming up, but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the ground floor?
Grasping firmly a ball of string(线) from the garage, Glenn raced back into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother's room. Tying one end of the string to her hand, he ran back, laying out the string as he went, through the hall and back out into the garden.
Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan, "The string will lead you to mother." Mrs. Kreamer was carried to safety as the flames were breaking through her bedroom floor.
1.Why did Glenn run downstairs first?
A. He wanted to find out what was happening.
B. He was worried about his mother's safety.
C. He wanted to save his sister and brother.
D. He went to see if his father had come back from work.
2.Who called the fire brigade and ambulance service?
A. Glenn. B. Glenn's father.
C. Glenn's sister. D. Glenn's neighbor.
3.Glenn saved his family because _______.
A. his father had taught him to do so on the phone
B. he had learned something about first aid
C. he had dealt with the emergency(突发事件) calmly and wisely
D. he had followed his mother's instructions
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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
The world always makes way for the dreamer !
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I 37 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38 people feel like that.” My father asked me 39 I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An）40 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 42 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43. Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they asked 45 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 48 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 50 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51 I had accomplished(完成；实现) in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 55 engagements（业务）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
1. A．rise B．do C．put D．raise
2. A．left B．came C．arrived D．reached
3. A．get B．hope C．make D．cheer
4. A．that B．what C．which D．if
5. A．dream B．idea C．girl D．speaker
6. A．After B．Before C．Because D．While
7. A．beginning B．working C．acting D．regarding
8. A．life B．love C．money D．career(事业)
9. A．disappointed B．moved C．surprised D．delighted
10. A．when B．why C．if D．how
11. A．plan B．promise C．decision D．mind
12. A．attending B．joining C．entering D．holding
13. A．newspaper B．book C．report D．speech
14. A．day B．second C．week D．moment
15. A．love B．worker C．god D．company
16. A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
17. A．alive B．dead C．missing D．born
18. A．examined B．searched C．found D．tested
19. A．help B．harm C．income D．money
20. A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening
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When I was nine years old I lived in a small town. I found an ad for selling greeting cards in the back of a children’s magazine. I thought to myself I could do this. I begged my mother to let me send for the kit (配件). Two weeks later the kit arrived. The next three hours later, I returned home with no card and a pocket full of money shouting, “Mama, all the people couldn’t wait to buy my cards!” A salesperson was born.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziegler. I remember sitting in the dark hall listening to Mr. Ziegler raise everyone’s spirits up to ceiling. I left there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to make people feel like that.” My father asked me what I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Ziegler,” I replied. A dream was born.
Recently, I began pursuing（追求） my dream of motivating others. I realized that everything I had accomplished — the graduate degree, the successful sales career, speaking appointments, training and managing for a major fortune 100 company as a senior manager— had prepared me for this moment. I told my boss who was a great leader I would leave the company though I might not reach such a height in career. He told me to proceed（进行） and he believed I would succeed.
Having made that decision, I was immediately tested. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job. We had recently bought a new home and needed both incomes to make the monthly mortgage (抵押) payment and now we were done to no income. I even planned to turn back to my former company, knowing they wanted me to stay but I was certain that if I went back, I would never leave. I decided I still wanted to move forward rather than end up with a mouth full of “if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I held fast to my dream, even during the tough times, the miracles（奇迹） really began to happen. In a short time period my husband found a better job. We didn’t miss a mortgage payment. And I was able to book several speaking appointments with new clients (客户). I discovered the incredible power of dreams. I loved my old job, my workmates and the company I left, but it was time to get on with my dream. To celebrate my success I had a local artist paint my new office as a garden. At the top of one wall she marked, “The world always makes way for the dreamer.”
1.Why was the kit sent for?
A. Selling greeting cards. B. Collecting greeting cards.
C. Buying greeting cards. D. Sending greeting cards.
2. When did the author decide to become a motivational speaker?
A. After buying a new home by mortgage.
B. After giving notice to leave her safe position in the company.
C. After finding a job in a major fortune 100 company.
D. After listening to Mr. Ziegler’s inspiring speech.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. She was once an excellent manager.
B. She left her post at the height of her career.
C. She was not sure whether the former company could accept her.
D. She didn’t miss paying the monthly mortgage payment.
4. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?
A. Carry on with your dreams and you will be successful.
B. Risk everything you have for a dream and you will succeed.
C. The world belongs to dreamers.
D. Everyone will find their dreams.
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My father once worked for a big company. However, when I was a year old he _________ his job and then our family got into a difficult station. We were _________, so we sold our house. Then we had to live with my grandmother, _________ she didn’t like kids at all. She never _________. But I was very happy with my parents. My father was _________ at making things. I was also _________ and had a talent for designing.
We didn’t have money to buy. _________ so we made our own. I put two tyres together to make a horse. I learned a lot about gravity（重力）because I _________ many times.
By 10, I knew I wanted to become a(n) _________, but they didn’t take women in engineering school, so I went to another school and __________ in 1945. Then I was very __________ to be accepted by the army’s training programme. I learned a lot there. In 1966, I __________ serving the army. I began to work with children with learning problems. I wanted to __________ something that would help them. Luckily, I __________.
I tried to retire five times but it __________ worked. In 1997, I went back to school to learn drawing, which was __________ for my inventions. On a TV program in 2015, I __________ David Kelley the founder of the design firm IDEO. When I realized he __________ people from different backgrounds, I thought, “I have special life experiences and designing skills. I could be of __________ to his firm.”
I typed a letter to Kelley and quickly, I got a __________ that I was accepted. I was 85.
1.A. lost B. took C. missed D. changed
2.A. in order B. in peace C. in danger D. in debt
3.A. though B. or C. as D. so
4.A. apologized B. performed C. smiled D. worked
5.A. mad B. skilled C. amazed D. disappointed
6.A. sensitive B. strict C. pretty D. creative
7.A. clothes B. books C. toys D. foods
8.A. fell off B. gave in C. looked up D. turned back
9.A. doctor B. soldier C. dancer D. inventor
10.A. started B. returned C. graduated D. arrived
11.A. afraid B. lucky C. brave D. clever
12.A. finished B. enjoyed C. escaped D. kept
13.A. remember B. gather C. say D. develop
14.A. left B. agreed C. succeeded D. stopped
15.A. already B. always C. nearly D. never
16.A. famous B. helpful C. fit D. ready
17.A. invited B. called C. discovered D. saw
18.A. persuaded B. recognized C. accepted D. doubted
19.A. value B. importance C. interest D. health
20.A. choice B. reply C. gift D. reward
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I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember my mother's words as if it were yesterday: “Kerrel, I don't want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him.”
AIDS wasn't something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on, I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore, and my dad lived alone. For a while, he could take care of himself. But when I was 12, his condition worsened. My father's other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him.
We couldn't afford all the necessary medication for him, and because Dad was unable to work, I had no money for school supplies and often couldn't even buy food for dinner. I would sit in class feeling completely lost, the teacher's words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.
I did not share my burden (负担) with anyone. I had seen how people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease. And even adults could be cold. When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside table even though he was too weak to feed himself.
I had known that he was going to die, but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret, I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day, she kept me on the phone for hours. I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life.
I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him, having never spoken about AIDS to anyone, even me. He didn't want to call attention to AIDS. I do.
1.Which of the following statements about Kerrel’s father is true?
A．He had stayed in the hospital since he fell ill.
B．He depended on the nurses in his final days.
C．He told no one about his disease.
D．He worked hard to pay for his medication.
2.What can we learn from the underlined sentence?
A．Kerrel couldn't understand her teacher.
B．Kerrel had special difficulty in hearing.
C．Kerrel was too troubled to focus on the lesson.
D．Kerrel was too tired to hear her teacher's words.
3.Why did Kerrel keep her father's disease a secret?
A．She was afraid of being looked down upon.
B．She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.
C．She found no one willing to listen to her.
D．She wanted to obey her mother.
4.The purpose of the passage is ________.
A．To tell people about the sufferings of her father.
B．To show how little people knew about AIDS.
C．To remember her father.
D．To draw people's attention to AIDS.
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