My brother suggested he and I be taken to an ...

My brother suggested he and I be taken to an amusement park this weekend, and we were glad to know that our busy parents did not ___ to the plan.

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My brother’s pale face suggested that he ______ ill, and my parents suggested that he ______ some medicine .

A. be; should have　

B. was; should have

C. should be; had

D. was; has

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Disney World, Not To Be Missed!

Are you still looking for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A single-day admission ticket to any of these four theme parks is $67 for adults and $56 for young children above three years. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. You’ll surely have a fantastic and memorable experience!

Magic Kingdom

This is the original Disney park from which the entire Disney World has expanded. Once you get here, you can pose for pictures with the Disney characters at the entrance. But if you want to save time, go straight to the Main Street. The children would almost certainly desire to see the Dumbo and Winnie. Just remember the parking lot is usually packed. You will need to walk to the entrance gate.

Epcot

Epcot is divided into two sections: World Showcase and Future World. Future World is all about futuristic rides and high-tech attractions like Test Track and Turtle Talk with Crush. World Showcase, which lies along a lake, shows international styles from different parts of the globe, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China and a lot more.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you’re an animal lover, you’ll really like the Animal Kingdom. The newest addition to this part of Disney World is the Expedition Everest ride plus the Finding Nemo stage show. It’s very best to come here in the morning when animals are more active. The safari(游猎) is open but the opening hours depend on the animals, and how active they are during the day.

1.You think Epcot is worth visiting probably because you can __________.

A.see the most popular movies nowadays

B.go hunting wherever you like

C.take pictures with the Disney characters

D.enjoy the foreign styles along the lake

2.If your parents bring your 2-year-old little brother to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the cost is ____.

A.$190 B.$255

C.$134 D.$179

3.Which theme park can you go if you want to take photos with Mickey Mouse and Winnie?

A.Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

B.Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

C.Magic Kingdom

D.Epcot.

4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A.To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the four theme parks.

B.To explain the reasons of traveling to Disney World.

C.To attract more people to pay a visit to Disney World.

D.To express his opinions about the popularity of Disney World.

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The site ________ now is an amusement park, which will be open to thepublic at the end of this year.

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My brother is always on medicine, so he has ___ table tennis to keep fit.

A. taken up       B. built up             C. made up          D. held up

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Last winter, I visited my sister and brother-in-law’s house and had to park in a nearby parking lot because they didn’t have accessible parking. The snow was extremely heavy and there was lots of ice on the ground — not many people had ventured out that evening!

When I returned to my car around 11pm, I noticed that only my car was left there. Nervously, I quickly got into the car and let it warm up a bit. When I finally tried to drive away, my wheels began to spin. I was stuck! I spun and spun and wondered what to do.

All of a sudden, in my rear view mirror (后视镜), I saw four teen-aged boys approaching my car. They were walking side by side in a line and dressed a bit like gang members — at least I thought that’s what they looked like. My car was in a very isolated area and I began to panic. I was certain they were coming to my car to harm me. Terrified, I just froze. One of the young men tapped on my window and said “Excuse me, Ma’am, can we help you? You seem stuck.” Still afraid and fearing the worst, I said “I am stuck.” And the young man said “It’s okay, stay in your car and we’ll push you out of the snow.” And they did!

When they finally got me out of the snow, they smiled and waved. I rolled down my window and thanked them, embarrassed to have judged them so poorly.

1.What happened to the author when she wanted to drive home?

A.Her car wouldn’t start up.

B.Her car was stuck in the icy snow.

C.She was lost in the darkness.

D.She was too cold to drive away.

2.Why did the author just freeze when seeing four boys walking toward her?

A.She was afraid of being harmed.

B.She sat in her car for too long.

C.She was cold on that freezing evening.

D.She knew they would rob her of the car.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the young men?

A.One of the four teenagers was a gang member.

B.They were all from a military school.

C.They wanted to give the author a hand.

D.They enjoyed pushing cars out of the snow.

4.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s feeling at last?

A.Terrified and upset.

B.Worried and hopeless.

C.Happy but sorry.

D.Thankful but ashamed.

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Sports and games should not be _____ only _____ amusements

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When I met Larry, my husband-to-be, he came with an eighteen-month-old daughter, Mckenna, and a four-year-old son, Lorin. I quickly1.(fall) in love with Lorin and Mckenna, 2.the children’s mother, Dia, was a different story.

There was a feeling of hostility（敌意）between us. Sometimes I wished that she would simply disappear. Then the children could stay with us—3.(true) be mine—and we could be a “real” family.

Years4. (pass) by, something changed. I began to enjoy talking to Dia about the Kids. And she realized that there were very few people in the world5.were as interested in her children 6.I was. One year, Dia sent me a Mother’s Day card thanking me for “co-mothering” her children.

Thank you, Dia, for being kind enough7. (share) your children with me. Thank you for making Christmas morning8.exciting and warm time, so the children never had to feel sad on these important days. We all could sit around the tree. There9.were, you and your husband, Larry and me, the kids ... and10.(surprise), I felt at home.

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My professor brother and I have an argument about head and heart, about whether he overvalues IQ while I lean more toward EQ. We commonly have this debate about people—can you be friends with a really smart jerk（怪物）?---but that also applies to animals as well .I’d love it if our dog could fetch the morning paper and then read it to me over coffee, but I actually care much more about her loyal and innocent heart. There’s already enough thinking going on in our house, and we probably spend too much time in our heads. Where we need some role modeling is in instinct, and that’s where a dog is a vivid example.

I did not grow up with dogs, which meant that my older daughter's respectful but firm determination to get one required some adjustment on my part. I often felt she was training me: from ages of 6 to 9, she gently schooled me in various breeds and their personalities, whispered to the dogs we met with so they would charm and persuade me, demonstrated by her self-discipline that she was ready for the responsibility. And thus came our dog Twist, whom I sometimes mistake for a third daughter.

At first I thought the challenge would be to train her to sit, to follow, to walk calmly beside us and not go wildly chasing the neighborhood rabbits. But I soon discovered how much more we had to learn from her than she from us.

If it is true, for example, that the secret to a child's success is less rare genius than raw persistence, Twist’s ability to stay on task is a model for us all, especially if the task is trying to capture the sunbeam that touches softly around the living room as the wind blows through the branches outside. She never succeeds, and she never gives up. This includes when she runs straight into walls.

Then there is her unfailing patience, which breaks down only when she senses that dinnertime was 15 minutes ago and we have somehow failed to notice. Even then she is more eager than annoyed, and her refusal to complain shows a self control of which I’m not always capable when hungry.

But the lesson I value most is the one in forgiveness, and Twist first offered this when she was still very young. When she was about 7 months old, we took her to the vet to be spayed（切除卵巢）. We turned her over to a stranger, who was to perform a procedure that was probably not pleasant. But when the vet returned her to us, weak and tender, there was no accusation, no How could you do that to me? It was as though she already knew that we would not intentionally cause her pain, and while she did not understand, she forgave and curled up with her head on my daughter’s lap.

I suppose we could have concluded that she was just blindly loyal and obedient. But eventually we knew better. She is entirely capable of disobedience, as she has proved many times. She will ignore us when there are more interesting things to look at, scold us when we are careless, bark into the twilight when she has urgent messages to send. But her patience with our failings and carelessness and her willingness to give us a second chance are a daily lesson in gratitude.

My friends who grow up with dogs tell me how when they were teenagers and trusted no one in the world, they could tell their dog all their secrets. It was the one friend who would not gossip or betray, could provide in the middle of the night the soft, unselfish comfort and peace that adolescence plots to disturb. An age that is all about growth and risk needs some anchors and weights, a stable model when all else is changing. Sometimes I think Twist’s devotion keeps my girls on a benevolent leash, one that hangs quietly at their side as they walk fast along but occasionally pulls them back to safety and solid ground.

We’ve weighed so many decisions so carefully in raising our daughters---what school to send them to and what church to attend, when to give them cell phones and with what precautions. But when it comes to what really shapes their character and binds our family, I never would have thought we would owe so much to its smallest member.

1.In the first paragraph, the author suggests that ________.

A. her professor brother cares too much about IQ

B. a dog is more than a pet and companion

C. a person can either have a high IQ or a low EQ

D. she prefers dogs that are clever and loyal

2.Why did the author’s family finally keep Twist?

A. The author thought it easy to train a dog to follow master's instructions.

B. The author agreed to keep a dog immediately her daughter asked for one.

C. The daughter decided to adopt a dog because of her sense of responsibility.

D. The daughter spare no efforts to persuade the author to raise a dog at home.

3.According to the passage, all the following are Twist's characteristics EXCEPT ________.

A. obedience　　 B. patience　　 C. forgiveness　　 D. determination

4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 8 mean?

A. Twist and the girls have become friends.

B. Twist knows how to follow the girls.

C. Twist’s loyalty helps the girls grow up.

D. Twist is capable of looking after the girls.

5.What does the author try to express in the passage?

A. Desires for having cute pets.　　 B. Attitudes to schooling and religion.

C. Thanks to Twist for her role.　　 D. Values in raising her hila.

6.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A. The bond of dogs and Man　　 B. An model example--Twist

C. The growth of the dog-Twist　　 D. Another daughter of my family

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Reader: For six years, I’ve run an office that has two employees: me and my boss. He used to be so appreciative that I didn’t mind doing a little extra, but about two months ago, he started being rude and demanding. Now he even yells when I don’t have time to bring his favorite wine to his home after work.

This change started when we met a wealthy new customer, who is a huge jerk (古怪的人) — my boss’s new behavior is just like his.

My boss is a good man; he and his family have treated me like a little sister. Is there a good way to discuss this with him?

Karla: Sounds like your new customer has set a bad example to your boss. You need to remind your boss that you’re in his corner— but you’re not his slave. My suggestions are as follows.

Start with a simple question in a calm moment: “Is everything okay?”

State the truth: “Until recently, I’ve felt like a valued teammate. But our relationship has become tense. Your expectations of me seem to have changed. Although I used to do occasional personal businesses for you as a favor, now it seems expected.”

Draw your lines: “If you think my job description needs to change or my performance is not good enough, let’s discuss that. Otherwise, I need you to stop yelling at me and to respect my personal time.”

Ideally, you’ll get an apology and a promise to do better. After that, it’s a matter of reinforcement (加强) . If he starts yelling, look at him with a calm expression. After he cools down, restate his request and add, “Is that correct?” For the unreasonable request, such as fetching his favorite wine after work: “I’m afraid I can’t take care of that for you.” If he keeps acting like a jerk, there are bosses out there who will better respect your time and talent.

Karla L. Miller is ready to hear your work dramas. Send your questions to wpmagazine@washpost.com.

1.We can infer that the reader’s boss used to be　　 .

A. grateful and friendly　　 B. rich but strange

C. proud and hard-working　　 D. honest but self-centered

2.What does the underlined word “demanding” mean in Paragraph One?

A. appreciating too much　　 B. scolding too much

C. apologizing too much　　 D. expecting too much

3.When the reader’s boss asks her to do something unreasonable next time, she is advised to　　 .

A. quit her job　　 B. look at her boss calmly

C. refuse the request　　 D. discuss the job description

4.What sort of problem can be solved by Karla L. Miller?

A. How do I make a friend?

B. How can I get rid of wine?

C. How do I kill my personal time?

D. How can I get along well with my workmates?

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