It was at her company’s annual picnic that my...

It was at her company’s annual picnic that my mother met my father, and he walked her home. The next week, from his home in Chicago, he sent her a post card: Remember me please. Do be calling you one of these days.—David.

She still has that post card. I am not sure what made her save. Though he already had his heart set on her, she hadn't chosen him yet, at least not consciously.

My father, a salesman for a big electronics company, often told us while we were growing up, it was blind luck that he was at the picnic that day. He was in town to meet with clients and happened to stop by the branch office that Saturday morning to make a call. It was the manager of a local radio station where my mother worked as a writer. “Dave! Glad you’re in town!” he said, and invited him to come right over to their annual picnic. Later my mother dated him when he was in town. Eventually, one night a few months later, she woke her mother and told her she was going to marry Dave. A few months after the wedding, my father was transferred east. They settled in New York, in the house where I grew up.

Sometimes I think how time gets us together and puts us in a certain place where we’re faced with one option or another. We leave behind while others live by the choice we made. We could have lived full of different passions and joys, different problems and disappointments. Sometimes, particularly when I came home late to a sleeping house, my husband and daughter curled around each other. I think about the lives we would not have had if choices had brought us to a different place. And I tremble at the thought that I might have missed this life, this man, this child, this love.

1.According to the text, where did the author’s parents come across?

A. At the author’s home.　　 B. At a local radio station.

C. At her father’s company’s picnic.　　 D. At her mother’s company’s picnic.

2.It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A. the author’s father didn’t like her mother

B. the author’s mother always made right decisions

C. the author didn’t believe her mother

D. the author’s mother hadn’t decided to marry her father at first

3.Before meeting the author's father, her mother was ________.

A. a writer　　 B. a manager　　 C. a teacher　　 D. a saleswoman

4.What do we know about the author?

A. She values her life now.

B. Time makes her life now perfect.

C. She is tired of her life now.

D. Her life now faces problems and disappointments.

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All her life,my mother wanted busy children.It was very important that her house should remain at all times clean and tidy.

You could turn your back for a moment in my mother’s house,leave a half-written letter on the dining room table,a magazine open on the chair,and turn around to find that my mother had “put it back where it belonged,”as she explained.

My wife,one of her first visits to my mother’s house,placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink.When she returned,she found the packet had been removed.Confused(疑惑的),she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits,only to return to find that her drink had disappeared.Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks,so as not to make water rings on the end tables.Now she knows better.

These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family.We were all inclined to(有……的倾向) forgetfulness,and it was common for one of us,upon returning from the bathroom,to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly.“Do you remember what I was doing?”was a question frequently asked,but rarely answered.

Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of clean windows,and my brother does the cleaning in his house,perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet.I try not to think about it too much,but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.

We have all become busy persons.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?

A.She enjoyed removing others’ drinks.

B.She became more and more forgetful.

C.She preferred to do everything by herself.

D.She wanted to keep her house in good order.

2.My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother’s house because _______.

A.she had already finished them

B.my mother had taken them away

C.she forgot where she had left them

D.someone in my family was holding them

3.The underlined part in the fifth paragraph suggests that my sister _______.

A.is happy to clean windows

B.loves to clean used windows

C.is fond of clean used windows

D.likes clean windows as my mother did

4.This passage mainly tells us that _______.

A.my mother often made us confused

B.my family members had a poor memory

C.my mother helped us to form a good habit

D.my wife was surprised when she visited my mother

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All her life,my mother wanted busy children.It was very important that her house should remain at all times clean and tidy.

You could turn your back for a moment in my mother’s house,leave a half-written letter on the dining room table,a magazine open on the chair,and turn around to find that my mother had “put it back where it belonged,”as she explained.

My wife,one of her first visits to my mother’s house,placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink.When she returned,she found the packet had been removed.Confused(疑惑的),she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits,only to return to find that her drink had disappeared.Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks,so as not to make water rings on the end tables.Now she knows better.

These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family.We were all inclined to(有……的倾向) forgetfulness,and it was common for one of us,upon returning from the bathroom,to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly.“Do you remember what I was doing?”was a question frequently asked,but rarely answered.

Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of clean windows,and my brother does the cleaning in his house,perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet.I try not to think about it too much,but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.

We have all become busy persons.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?

2.My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother’s house because _______.

3.The underlined part in the fifth paragraph suggests that my sister _______.

4.This passage mainly tells us that _______.

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All her life, my mother wanted busy children. It was very important that her house should be clean and tidy all the time.

You could turn your back for a moment in my mother’s house, leave a half-written letter on the dinning room table, a magazine open on the chair, and turn around to find that my mother had “ put it back where it belonged,” as she explained.

My wife, on one of her first visits to my mother’s house, placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink. When she returned, she found the packet had been removed. Confused , she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits, only to return to find that her drink had disappeared. Up to then she had guessed that everybody in my family held onto their drinks so as not to make water rings on the end tables. Now she knows better.

These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family. It was common for one of us, upon returning from the bathroom, to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly.

Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of clean windows, and my brother does the cleaning in his house, perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet. I try not to think about it too much, but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.

We have all become busy persons.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?

A. She enjoyed removing others’ drinks.

B. She became more and more forgetful.

C. She preferred to do everything by herself.

D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.

2.My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother’s house because ________.

A. she had already finished them.

B. my mother had taken them away.

C. she forgot where she had left them.

D. someone in my family was holding them.

3.The underlined part in the fifth paragraph suggests that my sister ________.

A. is happy to clean windows.               B. loves to clean used windows.

C. has fallen in love with used windows.    D. likes to clean windows as my mother did.

4.This text mainly tells us that ________.

A. my mother often made us confused.

B. my family members had poor memories.

C. my mother helped us to form a good habit.

D. my wife was surprised when she visited my mother.

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At the last place Gary worked, they ______ an annual company picnic. All the employees _____ bring their families along and spend the day at a nearby park. It was great.

A. had to have; had to                 B. used to have; couldn’t

C. would have; didn’t have to           D. used to have; would

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He met her at a party. She was so outstanding that many guys were chasing after her, while he was so ordinary. At the end of the party, he invited her to have coffee with him. She was surprised but due to being being polite, she promised.

They sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything, and she felt uncomfortable, too. 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. It was 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 lived near the sea, I liked playing in the sea, 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, my hometown, and my parents who are still living there.” While saying that tears filled his eyes. She was deeply touched. Then she also started to speak, speaking about her faraway hometown, her childhood, and her family.

That was a really nice talk, also a beautiful beginning of their love. They continued to date. She found that actually he was a man who met all her demands. He had tolerance, kind-hearted, warm and careful. Thanks to his salty coffee! They married. And, every time she made coffee for him, she put some salt in the coffee, as she knew that was the way he liked it. After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said, “My dearest, please forgive my whole life’s lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time, actually I wanted some sugar, but said salt. It was hard for me to change so I just went ahead. I didn’t like the salty coffee then, what a strange bad taste! But I have had the salty coffee for my whole life, for it was prepared by you.”

1. The man was nervous at the coffee shop, because _______.

A. everybody stared at him at that time

B. many guys chased after the woman

C. he didn’t feel himself a match for the woman

D. he had the strange habit of drinking salty coffee

2. From this passage, we can infer that ________.

A. the man’s lie won the woman’s love

B. the man’s parents onced lived near the sea

C. the woman talked with the man, for they had the same experience

D. the woman realised what salty coffee had to do with a good man

3. What can be concluded about the man?

A. He had intended to give his wife a surprise at his death

B. He unwillingly developed a taste for salty coffee after marriage

C. He was so stubborn as to drink for a life what he didn’t like

D. He enjoyed his lifelong bitter salty coffee out of love

4. Which of the following could be the best title for this passage?

A. A Foolish Lie               B. Salty Coffee

C. A Sad Love Story        D. Love in a Coffee Shop

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When was _____ you last met Jennifer? I haven’t seen her for ages.

A. it that            B. it              C. it what              D. what

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How did Rebecca feel about her job at the big company?

A. It was meaningful.　　 B. It was not satisfying.　　 C. It was interesting.

2.Why did Rebecca open Dog Ma?

A. To adopt homeless dogs.

B. To have other dogs play with her dog.

C. To help dog owners take care of their pets.

3.How much should a dog owner pay for a day at Dog Ma?

A. About 25 dollars.　　 B. About 50 dollars.　　 C. About 75 dollars.

4.What service does Dog Ma offer?

A. Providing dogs with medical care.

B. Picking up dog owners.

C. Bathing the dogs.

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I was at the funeral of my dearest friend-my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so intense; I found it hard to breathe at times. Always supportive, Mother clapped loudest at my school plays, held the box of tissues while listening to my first heartbreak, comforted me at my father's death, and prayed for me my entire life

When mother's illness was diagnosed, my sister had a new baby and my brother had recently married his childhood sweetheart, so it fell on me the 27-year-old middle child, to take care of her. I counted it an honor. My place had been with our mother, preparing her. meals, taking her to the doctor, reading the Bible together. Now she was in heaven. My work was finished, but I was alone

Deep in sorrow, suddenly, I heard a door open and slam shut at the back of the church. Quick footsteps hurried along the carpeted floor. A young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. He folded his hands and placed them on his lap. His eyes started to be filled with tears.

"I’m late”, he explained, though no explanation was necessary."

After several eulogies(悼词), he leaned over and commented, "Why do they keep calling Mary by the name of Margaret?

"Because, that was her name, Margaret. Never Mary.” I whispered, wondering who the stranger was anyway.

"Isn't this the Lutheran church?"

"No, the Lutheran church is across the street."

"I believe you're at the wrong funeral, Sir."

The solemnness (庄重) of the occasion mixed with the realization of the man's mistake bubbled up inside me and came out as laughter: Sharp looks from other mourners(x # 4) only made the situation seem more stupid. I peeked at the confused, misguided man seated beside me. He was laughing too, as he glanced around, deciding it was too late for an uneventful exit. I imagined Mother laughing.

At the final 'Amen, we rushed out a door and into the parking lot. "I do believe we'll be the talk of the town. By the way, my name is Rick. he smiled

That afternoon began a lifelong journey for me with this man who attended the wrong funeral, but was in the right place. A year after our meeting, we were married at a country church. This time we both arrived at the same church, right on time.

In my time of sorrow, God gave me laughter. In place of loneliness, God gave me love. This past June, we celebrated our twenty-second wedding anniversary. whenever anyone asks us how we met Rick tells them, Her mother and my Aunt Mary introduced us, and it's truly a match made in heaven

1.Only author could take care of her mom mainly because________.

A.she was the only child in the family

B.a lovely baby came into her brother’s family

C.she was the only child without a new family’s burden

D.her mom loved her much more than other children

2.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The author and Rick met 22 years ago for the first time

B.The author was supposed to have been in Lutheran Church

C.Margaret should be the name of Rick’s aunt.

D.The mourners considered the author’s joy improper.

3.What could be the best title of the passage?

A.Hope Remaining at the Funeral

B.A Heavenly Encounter

C.Two Funerals at One Time

D.Seeking God's Everlasting Love

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It was on the beach near my house that I first met the 6-year-old girl. I was fired that day and I went there trying to ________ all the annoyance out of my mind, so when she looked ________ and told me she was building a sandcastle, I ________ nodded and continued my walk. Suddenly, a seagull flew by. “That’s courage,” said she, “My mom always says that seagulls can bring you courage.” I just responded ________ for my mind was still in a mess. “I’m Elizabeth. What’s your name?” She wouldn’t give up. “Hi, Elizabeth. I’m Chris Johnson.” I answered. “You’re ________,” she said, laughing, and despite my low ________, I laughed too. She followed me and talked all the way when I walked on. ________, I felt better accompanied by her. Finally, when it was time for us to ________, she smiled to me and said, “Come again, Mr. Johnson, and we’ll have another great day.” I smiled back and ________, watching her little ________ disappear into a cottage nearby.

The following days and weeks ________ the same thing, finding a job, but in vain. Facing the suffering life ________ at me, I felt so depressed and nearly lost heart. “I need a seagull,” I said to myself. Meanwhile, it occurred to me that I had a(n) ________ to make with Elizabeth. However, when I got there, she was not there. Therefore, I ________ for the cottage and knocked on the door. A young woman opened the door. “Hello, I’m Chris Johnson. Is Elizabeth here?” Hearing my words, she said ________ and her voice faltered, “Elizabeth died last week, Mr. Johnson. She had a heart disease. She did feel happy the first several weeks but she ________ rapidly last week…” Shocked by the terrible news, I felt dizzy and tears ________ in my eyes. Not for long, She handed me a(n) ________, with MR. J printed in ________ letters, inside which was a drawing in bright crayon of a yellow beach, a blue sea and a seagull. Underneath was a sentence, which ________ “A SEAGULL BRINGS YOU COURAGE”.

1.A. fade　　 B. clean　　 C. clear　　 D. kill

2.A. at　　 B. in　　 C. down　　 D. up

3.A. just　　 B. even　　 C. ever　　 D. right

4.A. rudely　　 B. actively　　 C. coldly　　 D. politely

5.A. kind　　 B. boring　　 C. depressed　　 D. funny

6.A. opinion　　 B. mood　　 C. feeling　　 D. heart

7.A. However　　 B. Somehow　　 C. Therefore　　 D. Instead

8.A. greet　　 B. end　　 C. part　　 D. break

9.A. promised　　 B. approved　　 C. protested　　 D. ensured

10.A. shadow　　 B. appearance　　 C. shape　　 　　 D. figure

11.A. belonged to　　 B. resulted in　　 C. accounted for　　 D. dealt with

12.A. came　　 B. dropped　　 C. threw　　 D. gave

13.A. appointment　　 B. acquaintance　　 C. conversation　　 D. point

14.A. set　　 B. headed　　 C. went　　 D. arrived

15.A. calmly　　 B. angrily　　 C. warmly　　 D. excitedly

16.A. died　　 B. decreased　　 C. declined　　 D. passed

17.A. welled up　　 B. rolled down　　 C. turned down　　 D. showed off

18.A. letter　　 B. envelope　　 C. note　　 D. message

19.A. small　　 B. childish　　 C. ugly　　 D. interesting

20.A. wrote　　 B. printed　　 C. meant　　 D. read

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