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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised, so as not to appear rude, she went along.
As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee."
They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why salt with coffee?" He explained, "When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea.I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there."
She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible
. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. I never thought that we would hit it off. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would ruin everything.
Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
1.Why the man asked for some salt?
A. Because he missed his hometown and his family.
B. Because he want to catch the attention of the lady.
C. Because he was nervous.
D. Because he liked the taste of salty coffee.
2.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The man liked to drink a cup of salty coffee.
B. The man was good at making a lie.
C. The man missed his family very much.
D. The man loved the lady very much.
3.The best title for the passage might be _____.
A. a life-long lie B. salty coffee
C. a mistake for love D. a homesick man
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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised, so as not to appear rude, she went along.
As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee."
They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why salt with coffee?" He explained, "When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there."
She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. I never thought that we would hit it off. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would ruin everything. Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
1.She accepted his invitation for coffee because ________.
A. she fell in love with him
B. she didn’t want to be impolite
C. no one paid attention to him
D. no one else was interested in her
2.Why the man asked for some salt was because ________.
A. salty coffee made him miss his parents.
B. he want to catch the attention of the lady
C. he was so nervous that he made a mistake
D. he was telling a lie on purpose
3.What might be the women’s feeling after she read the letter?
A. moved B. cheated C. hurt D. angry
4.The best title for the passage might be ________.
A. A Life-long Lie B. Salty Coffee
C. A Mistake for Love D. A Homesick Man
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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised! In order not to appear rude, she went along.
As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”
They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he’s homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her far away hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was kind, warm and careful. She thought she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please forgive me my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. Sweetheart, I don’t exactly like salty coffee. But as it means so much to you, I’ve learned to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
1.Why did the man ask for salt instead of sugar?
A. Because he missed his hometown and his family.
B. Because he wanted to catch the attention of the lady.
C. Because he was very nervous and made a mistake.
D. Because he liked salty coffee instead of coffee with sugar.
2.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The man was outstanding at the party.
B. The man was good at telling a lie.
C. The man was once a fisherman.
D. The man loved the lady very much.
3.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A Life-long Lie B. Salty Coffee
C. A Mistake for love D. A Homesick Man
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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were 41 her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he 42 her for coffee. She was 43 . In order not to appear rude, she went 44 .
As they sat in a nice 45 shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt 46 .
Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some 47 ? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”
They stared at him. He turned red; but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. 48 , she asked. “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea, I liked playing on the sea… I could 49 its salty taste, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I 50 my childhood and my hometown. I miss 51 and my parents, who are still there.”
She was 52 touched. A man who can admit that he’s homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be 53 .
So they dated, 54 and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she would put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he 55 and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please 56 my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt 57 sugar.
Sweetheart, I don’t exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so 58 to you, I’ve 59
to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, 60 , it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
1.A. before B. beyond C. after D. near
2.A. invited B. paid C. forced D. asked
3.A. interested B. frightened C. moved D. surprised
4.A. away B. along C. over D. down
5.A. coffee B. tea C. beer D. wine
6.A. comfortable B. different C. uncomfortable D. indifferent
7.A. sugar B. pepper C. candy D. salt
8.A. Angrily B. Curiously C. Worriedly D. Happily
9.A. feel B. see C. notice D. find
10.A. think over B. bring up C. think of D. remind of
11.A. this B. it C. him D. her
12.A. highly B. specially C. hardly D. deeply
13.A. responsible B. reasonable C. sensible D. representative
14.A. married B. engaged C. separated D. split
15.A. walked away B. left away C. passed away D. got away
16.A. forget B. forgive C. imagine D. value
17.A. instead B. instead of C. in spite of D. other than
18.A. many B. more C. any D. much
19.A. studied B. learnt C. adapted D. used
20.A. however B. as it C. when D. even if
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He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many boys were after her, but nobody paid any to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. In order not to rude, she went along.
they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too to say anything. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”
The girl stared at him. His face turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. , she asked, “Why salt with coffee?”He ,“When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea…I could its taste—salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply . A man who can admit that he’s homesick must love his home and about his family. He must be .
She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood and her . That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date( 约会) each other. She found that he met all her . He was kind, warm, and careful. And to think she would have missed the if it had not been for the salty coffee.
So they and lived happily together. Every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the he liked it.
After 40 years, he away and left her a letter which said, “My dearest, please forgive my life-long . Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.”
1.A. money B. attention C. visit D. respect
2.A. show B. suggest C. present D. appear
3.A. As B. Because C. Since D. Though
4.A. eager B. proud C. nervous D. anxious
5.A. lift B. take C. carry D. bring
6.A. Mysterious B. Moved C. Curious D. Excited
7.A. explained B. argued C. stated D. claimed
8.A. taste B. feel C. smell D. touch
9.A. boat B. friend C. playmate D. childhood
10.A. touched B. hurt C. pressed D. interested
11.A. mind B. care C. know D. attend
12.A. smart B. intelligent C. responsible D. honest
13.A. family B. school C. relatives D. house
14.A. bills B. requirements C. fares D. situations
15.A. sight B. train C. man D. home
16.A. settled B. married C. harvested D. gathered
17.A. memory B. belief C. trick D. way
18.A. moved B. passed C. died D. walked
19.A. benefit B. debt C. lie D. scene
20.A. as if B. now that C. even if D. so that
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He met his wife at a party. At that time she was so outstanding while he was so normal .At the end of the party, he invited her to have coffee 1. him. She was surprised but in order to be polite, she agreed. He was too nervous 2. (say) anything . As a result, she felt so 3. (comfortable) that she wanted to go home . Suddenly he asked the waiter, “Would you please give me some salt? I’d like to put 4. in my coffee.” Everybody stared at him. It was so strange! His face turned red, yet still he put the salt in his coffee and 5. (drink) it . She asked him curiously, “ Why do you have this hobby?” He replied, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing in the sea, and I could feel the taste of the sea, just like the taste of the 6. (salt) coffee.” She was deeply touched because she thought a man 7. could tell out his homesickness must be a man who loves his family. After 40 years, he passed away, 8. (leave) her a letter which said, “My dearest, please forgive me, forgive my whole life lie. That was 9. only lie I said to you ---the coffee with salt. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time. Actually I wanted some sugar, 10. I said salt.”
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---I am sure you met Alice at the party last week.
---I don’t remember her. What ______ she ______?
A．was; wearing
B．had; worn
C．did; wear
D．would; wear
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The star said that she was lucky _____ there were so many kind-hearted people in her life who were ready to help her.
A. in which B. in that
C. so that D. now that
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At the end of a party，he invited her to have coffee with him．In a nice coffee shop，he was too nervous to say anything，and she felt uncomfortable，thinking，“Please let me go home．’’
Suddenly he asked the waiter，“Would you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee．’’
Everybody，stared at him—so strange! His face turned red，but，still，he put the salt in his coffee and drank it．
She asked him curiously，“Why do you have this hobby?”
He replied，“When I was a little boy，I was living near the sea．I liked playing in the sea，and I could feel the taste of the sea，just like the taste of the salty coffee．Now every time I have the salty coffee，I always think of my childhood．I miss my hometown and my parents so much．’’
She was deeply touched．A man who can tell out his-homesickness must be a man who loves home，cares about home，and has responsibility for home．
They continued to date．She found that actually he was such a good person，but she almost missed him!
Thanks to his salty coffee! Then the story went just like every beautiful love story．．．And，every time she made coffee for him，she put some salt in the coffee．
After 40 years，he passed away，leaving her a letter which said，“My dearest，please forgive my whole life lie．This was the only lie I told to you—the salty coffee．
“Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time．Actually I wanted some sugar，but I said salt．It was hard for me to change，so I just went ahead．
“I tried to tell you the truth many times in my life，but I was too afraid to do that，as I have promised not to lie to you for anything．
“Now I'm dying，I'm afraid of nothing so I tell you the truth：I don’t like the salty coffee．What a strange bad taste! But I have had the salty coffee in my whole life!…”
Her tears made the letter totally wet．Someday，someone asked her，“What’s the taste of salty coffee?” “It’s sweet.” she replied．
1.After ordering some salt for his coffee，the young man must have felt________．
A．excited B．satisfied C．embarrassed D．displeased
2.Why did the man have salty coffee all his life?
A．To change lifestyle． B．To please his wife．
C．To keep his word． D．To remember the past．
3.What did the writer mean by saying “she almost missed him” in Paragraph7 ?
A．She meant to leave him on their first date。
B．She thought of him every now and then．
C．She nearly misunderstood his explanation．
D．She could hardly believe this simple fact．
4.It is implied in the passage that the woman________when reading the letter left by her husband．
A．was confused about his behavior B．was touched by his white lie
C．felt sorry to know the truth too Late D．felt angry about his dishonesty
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where was Biggi when she realized her things were gone?
A. At the police station. B. In the souvenir shop. C. At the bus station.
2.What was in Biggi’s purse?
A. Lots of cash. B. A credit card. C. A bus card.
3.What could Biggi do now?
A. Call the local police. B. Go to the German Embassy. C. Wait for her new passport.
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. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.