One morning, Oral Lee Brown stopped by a local grocery store to make her usual purchases. A little girl approached Brown to ________ a quarter on this particular day. Because all she had was a $5 bill, Brown invited the little girl with her to the store to get some ________. Inside the store, Brown told the little girl she could ________ anything she wanted.
Instead of choosing candy or gums, which would have been the ________ choice for most kids, the little girl immediately ran for a loaf of bread. Brown asked the girl if she went to school. She ________ responded, “Sometimes,” as she shyly ________ Brown and quickly disappeared around the corner.
That night, Brown couldn’t sleep. She ________ she had to find the poor little girl. She went to the school the girl would most likely ________, but in vain. ________, she found many other similar children in less ideal conditions. Brown decided to “________” a class of 23 first-graders. She told them, “Stay in school, and I’ll ________ you to college.” To achieve this ________ goal, Brown began saving money, ________ $10,000 per year from her $45.000 salary.
From that day on, Brown did more than simply make a(n) ________ to the children; she became an active part of their lives, beginning with regular visits and parent meetings. Nineteen of the students were ________ to college and they all graduated from college in 2003 and 2004.
Brown is now working on her sixth ________ of “adopted” students. More than 125 young people have benefited from her ________. If it hadn’t been for Brown, they would never have been given such a ________ opportunity for college education.
With her life ambition found in the work of ________ others to achieve undreamed-of goals, Brown embodies the values of helping others and truly ________ how to pass the values on.
1.A. apply for B. look for C. pay for D. ask for
2.A. fruit B. food C. drink D. loan
3.A. point out B. give out C. pick out D. find out
4.A. right B. vital C. last D. first
5.A. quietly B. loudly C. proudly D. impatiently
6.A. pushed B. touched C. thanked D. greeted
7.A. supposed B. hoped C. knew D. expected
8.A. train B. instruct C. quit D. attend
9.A. Instead B. As a result C. Therefore D. In addition
10.A. follow B. start C. teach D. adopt
11.A. deliver B. send C. walk D. collect
12.A. great B. easy C. impossible D. simple
13.A. putting aside B. putting down C. putting off D. putting back
14.A. agreement B. decision C. appointment D. promise
15.A. accepted B. admitted C. taken D. brought
16.A. term B. grade C. class D. stage
17.A. generosity B. example C. wisdom D. honesty
18.A. ridiculous B. suitable C. valuable D. practical
19.A. leading B. persuading C. telling D. supporting
20.A. realizes B. shows C. learns D. understands
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One morning, Oral Lee Brown stopped by a local grocery store to make her usual purchases. A little girl approached Brown to ________ a quarter on this particular day. Because all she had was a $5 bill, Brown invited the little girl with her to the store to get some ________. Inside the store, Brown told the little girl she could ________ anything she wanted.
Instead of choosing candy or gums, which would have been the ________ choice for most kids, the little girl immediately ran for a loaf of bread. Brown asked the girl if she went to school. She ________ responded, “Sometimes,” as she shyly ________ Brown and quickly disappeared around the corner.
That night, Brown couldn’t sleep. She ________ she had to find the poor little girl. She went to the school the girl would most likely ________, but in vain. ________, she found many other similar children in less ideal conditions. Brown decided to “________” a class of 23 first-graders. She told them, “Stay in school, and I’ll ________ you to college.” To achieve this ________ goal, Brown began saving money, ________ $10,000 per year from her $45.000 salary.
From that day on, Brown did more than simply make a(n) ________ to the children; she became an active part of their lives, beginning with regular visits and parent meetings. Nineteen of the students were ________ to college and they all graduated from college in 2003 and 2004.
Brown is now working on her sixth ________ of “adopted” students. More than 125 young people have benefited from her ________. If it hadn’t been for Brown, they would never have been given such a ________ opportunity for college education.
With her life ambition found in the work of ________ others to achieve undreamed-of goals, Brown embodies the values of helping others and truly ________ how to pass the values on.
1.A. apply for B. look for C. pay for D. ask for
2.A. fruit B. food C. drink D. loan
3.A. point out B. give out C. pick out D. find out
4.A. right B. vital C. last D. first
5.A. quietly B. loudly C. proudly D. impatiently
6.A. pushed B. touched C. thanked D. greeted
7.A. supposed B. hoped C. knew D. expected
8.A. train B. instruct C. quit D. attend
9.A. Instead B. As a result C. Therefore D. In addition
10.A. follow B. start C. teach D. adopt
11.A. deliver B. send C. walk D. collect
12.A. great B. easy C. impossible D. simple
13.A. putting aside B. putting down C. putting off D. putting back
14.A. agreement B. decision C. appointment D. promise
15.A. accepted B. admitted C. taken D. brought
16.A. term B. grade C. class D. stage
17.A. generosity B. example C. wisdom D. honesty
18.A. ridiculous B. suitable C. valuable D. practical
19.A. leading B. persuading C. telling D. supporting
20.A. realizes B. shows C. learns D. understands
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The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. There was a line at the fish counter, but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers. Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on. At last I was the second in line. All I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time.
Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter, another staff person came over to help. I was ready to be served, but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snail (蜗牛). The customers in front of me, being served, turned around and looked at me sympathetically and the customer behind me called to the staff person, “You should start here,” pointing at me. He was, well, ignored.
If someone asked me, “What is the most important rule to follow in America?” I would reply without hesitation. “Wait your turn at all times.” Wherever you go here in this country, you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything: whether in the supermarkets, department stores, bus stops, or gas stations, it’s just a matter of waiting your turn. In a larger sense, “wait your turn” is more than just a guideline — it is a very basic rule that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures. But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line, just like my case at the store. Even though this did not often happen, it did make me feel upset.
1.What happened to the author at the store?
A.He was ill-treated by a customer. B.He wasn’t served upon his order.
C.He was asked to be served later. D.He was asked to do others a favor.
2.What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.His belief. B.His culture.
C.His experience. D.His rule.
3.Why did the author write the text?
A.To emphasize his kindness to others. B.To introduce some western cultures to us.
C.To express his belief and his feeling. D.To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule.
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The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store．There was a line at the fish counter，but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers． Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on． At last I was the second in line；all I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time．
Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter， another staff person came over to help． I was ready to be served， but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snails （蜗牛）．The customer in front of me， being served，turned around and looked at me sympathetically， and the customer behind me called to the staff person，"You should start her，"pointing at me．He was，well，ignored．
If someone asked me，"What is the most important rule to follow in America？"I would reply without hesitation，"Wait your turn at all times．"Wherever you go here in this country， you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything： whether in the supermarkets，department stores，bus stops，or gas stations， it's just a matter of waiting your turn．In a larger sense，"wait your turn"is more than just a guideline﹣it is a very basic norm （准则）that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures． But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line， just like my case at the store．Even though this did not often happen， it did make me feel upset．
1.What happened to the author at the store？
A. He wasn't served upon his order．
B. He was ill﹣treated by a customer．
C. He was asked to be served later．
D. He was asked to do others a favor．
2.What is the author's opinion about Queuing Rule？
A. Wait until being served．
B. Serve people as one likes．
C. Wait until your turn comes．
D. First come，later served．
3.What does the underlined word "this" in the last paragraph refer to？
A. His belief．
B. His experience．
C. His culture．
D. His rule．
4.Why did the author write the text？
A. To emphasize his kindness to others．
B. To introduce some western cultures to us．
C. To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule．
D. To express his belief and his feeling．
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We made a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up cupcakes for my daughter Norah’s fourth birthday. As an older gentleman walked by， Norah __________and waved， "Hi old person!
It’s my birthday today!" I apologized to him embarrassedly for her __________.
"Hello little lady! And how old are you today?" he asked. They _________ for a couple of minutes， with Norah __________him in on the details of her birthday， and we went our _________ways. But a few minutes later， Norah _________she really wanted a __________with him. Uh， my cutest baby!
We back found him at the __________. "Excuse me， sir? She’d like to know if you’d take a photo with her，" I asked， _________the man to be annoyed at my daughter’s strange request. _________， I got the completely opposite response!
He looked _________. "A photo? With me?" So they posed together and then they _______ each other like they were long lost friends. The precious scene _________other shoppers， but no one cared.
We _________ Mr. Dan (I knew his name later on) for his __________. His eyes filled with tears and he said， "No， thank YOU. It is YOU who made me __________ ."
Now， Norah and Mr. Dan are more than just friends. We make __________ visits to see him because she worries about his being _________. Mr. Dan says that his friendship with Norah helped to _________his broken heart for his wife’s sudden death.
Sometimes talking to __________ turns into the most beautiful thing in the world.
1.A. communicated B. responded C. smiled D. escaped
2.A. noise B. sorrow C. interruption D. impoliteness
3.A. chatted B. stood C. waited D. discussed
4.A. dropping B. filling C. calling D. putting
5.A. separate B. narrow C. long D. crowded
6.A. reminded B. predicted C. decided D. remembered
7.A. talk B. reunion C. moment D. picture
8.A. street B. store C. restaurant D. community
9.A. expecting B. allowing C. requiring D. causing
10.A. Lastly B. Besides C. Instead D. Suddenly
11.A. annoyed B. delighted C. disappointed D. prepared
12.A. greeted B. hugged C. supported D. encouraged
13.A. educated B. attracted C. delayed D. blocked
14.A. memorized B. paid C. thanked D. excited
15.A. time B. permission C. friendship D. experience
16.A. cheer up B. get along C. take off D. hold on
17.A. special B. new C. quick D. regular
18.A. tired B. busy C. lonely D. ill
19.A. attend B. sew C. open D. touch
20.A. shoppers B. friends C. passengers D. strangers
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I stopped at a grocery store the other day because I was about to go on a long drive and I wanted to buy my favorite beverage for the trip. It wasn’t the store I normally go to, just one I passed along the way.
As I walked up to the entrance, I noticed a man and a boy who was about 10 or 12 years old standing at the front of the store. Customers walked past, as the man handed them half-sheets of white paper. I walked up to them with curiosity, wondering what cause they were representing. As I got closer, I saw that they had two carts starting to fill with groceries.
I said hello and the man greeted me and handed me one of the pieces of paper, explaining that they were collecting donations for the local food pantry. On the paper was a simple list of food items: peanut butter, noodles, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables. It also included a short story about the boy and his efforts to collect food donations since the age of 8. I was really touched that someone so young would be so interested in helping others. I told him it was an awesome idea and that he should be proud of himself. He smiled.
Then, I went inside to get my drink. Unfortunately, the store didn’t have it in stock. But, I wasn’t upset, because by then I felt I had another mission. I went through the store, picking things from the list, then brought them back out to the boy and put them in the cart. I also gave the man the white sheet of paper back to reuse for another customer. They thanked me and offered me a treat (candy, I think) but I said to pass it on to someone else.
As I walked back to my car, the boy’s well-intentioned spirit stuck with me. How inspiring to encounter a young boy with a resolve to do good deeds, and the courage to act on it. It made my day!
1.What do we know from the passage?
A. The author wasn’t a regular customer to the store.
B. The store was owned by the man and the boy.
C. The store didn’t deal in drinks.
D. The author refused their treat because he didn’t need it.
2.What does the author mainly want to tell readers in paragraph 4?
A. He didn’t get his drink
B. He carried out another mission.
C. He got thanks and was offered a treat
D. He wasn’t upset though not getting his drink.
3.What’s the best title for the passage?
A. A Day for a Boy. B. A Young Boy’s Determination.
C. An Inspiring Boy. D. A Young Boy’s Groceries.
4.We can infer from the description of the author that the boy is _______.
A. noble-minded B. hard-working
C. well-educated D. open-minded
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Dear Mr.ing,
I’m Bob Watson, one of the customers in your grocery store. I’m writing to express my idea about your goods.
Your Supermart is outstanding in many ways. First I enjoy the selection of produce and fresh bakery items. Second your low prices and excellent customer service keep me coming back to Supermart. I have found, however, that I must make a separate shopping trip to one of your competitors because there are many items your store does not carry. This becomes inconvenient for me, as my time is valuable, and I don’t like to make two trips. I have been a long time Supermart shopper and hope to continue for many years. If I could find all the items I need in one place, I would be a more satisfied customer.
Specifically, I have never been able to purchase nacho cheese soup at your store. I can find other flavors (味道) of soup, but your store does not carry nacho cheese soup, a common ingredient (原料) in many of my recipes. In addition, I can only find large wonton wrappers, while many other stores carry both large and small and offer a more varied selection for their customers. Another example is Regent Brand Chili Seasoning. Though it is not a leading brand, it is still common on the shelves of other grocery stores in this area and is superior in flavor to its competitors.
I sincerely hope to continue a relationship with your store, and I hope that you will consider the possibility of expanding your goods to be more competitive.
Yours truly,
Bob Watson
1.From the letter, we can learn that the author is ________.
A.a very picky reporter
B.a regular customer of the store
C.a responsible nutritionist
D.a competitor of the store
2.How does the author present his point in Paragraph 2?
A.By comparing two different stores.
B.By analyzing the figures.
C.By providing scientific findings.
D.By giving examples.
3.According to Bob, the grocery store ________.
A.offers good customer service
B.is outstanding in every way
C.meets all his needs
D.lacks convenient transportation
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After receiving the news, immediate ______ was taken by the local government to stop the disease spreading.
A. measure B. adventure C. action D. activity
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Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a bottle of drink. The young woman at the checkout counter said, “ That’ll be five dollars______ please,” She then ______ down at the paper I was ______ and said, “I’m sick and ______ all this negative(消极) stuff on the front______ .I want to read some______ news for a change,” She then said, “In fact, I think someone should just ______ a Good News newspaper---a paper with wonderful, inspirational______about people overcoming difficulty and doing good things for______I’d buy one every day!” She then______ me for coming in and said, “Maybe we’ll get some good news,” and she laughed. She made my day.
The following day after my business appointments, I______ the same store gain to ______.bottled water and a piece of newspaper, but a______young lady was behind the counter. As I checked out I said, “Good afternoon” and handed her my ______.She said nothing-not a word, not a smile or not a gesture. She just handed me my change and______ a negative tone ordered… “Next！”
It hit me light between the eyes: “Two people, the same age;______ made me feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had inconvenienced her by______ .
Every morning, you should ask______this important question: “Why do I want to be today? ‘The Grouch(不高兴)’ or ‘The Good News Girl’ You answer will do great good to______the joy and happiness that you will experience in your_______
1.A. at all B. in all C. for all D. all for
2.A. stared B. glared C. glanced D. noticed
3.A. carrying B. taking C. reading D. buying
4.A. tired of B. interested in C. concerned about D. fond of
5.A. columns B. editions C. pages D. parts
6.A. bad B. good C. latest D. interesting
7.A. collect B. print C. sell D. publish
8.A. stories B. ideas C. concepts D. experiences
9.A. rewards B. the others C. others D. nothing
10.A. praised B. thanked C. appreciated D. criticized
11.A. dropped out B. dropped off C. dropped on D. dropped by
12.A. pick up B. take up C. bring up D. carry up
13.A. beautiful B. fantastic C. different D. stupid
14.A. card B. money C. dollar D. change
15.A. with B. at C. through D. in
16.A. one B. who C. what D. it
17.A. moving up B. going away C. showing up D. showing off
18.A. her B. them C. yourself D. themselves
19.A. creating B. determining C. enjoying D. guaranteeing
20.A. home B. work C. study D. life
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Tyler and I stopped by our corner store. A few police cars caught Tyler’s attention. “Mom, can I use my allowance money and buy the policemen some doughnuts to say ‘thank you’?” he asked.
“Certainly!” I said, feeling proud that I was achieving my aim to raise my children to be grateful, tender-hearted and caring.
After we left the store, Tyler asked a question that would change our lives and the lives of countless others forever.
“Why were the police so happy about the doughnuts?”
I explained some people are not always friendly to police officers. Tyler was very sad to hear this, and instead of shrugging it off, he said that he was going to thank every cop in America and buy them each a doughnut!
I was shocked, but it never occurred to me to say “no”. In fact, I thought it was an excellent but unachievable idea. I suggested many other options, but nothing was enough for him on the newfound mission (使命).
I didn’t know how to put this passion into action, but I knew one thing: Tyler had found his purpose, and it was my duty to help him. I e-mailed our local office and asked if Tyler could host a thank-you event for them. They were delighted. At the event, they called Tyler “The Donut Boy”, a name that has become known throughout the nation.
Then we kept planning thank-you events and many caring people joined in. We were invited to TV stations, and flew to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week. It has been three years since a simple act of kindness sparked a wonderful idea in an eight-year-old boy,
In forty-eight states, more than 90,000 doughnuts have been delivered so far, with no end in sight. We’re made memories that will last a lifetime, but most importantly, we have served those who serve us daily and made our mark on this world.
1.What quality of Tyler made the author feel proud?
A.Kindness. B.Honesty.
C.Confidence. D.Independence.
2.How did the author react to Tyler’s wish to thank all the police at first?
A.She tried to change his idea. B.She told him it was impossible.
C.She praised him for his ambition. D.She expressed her doubt about it.
3.What can we infer about Tyler?
A.He is eight years old. B.He has become world-famous.
C.He’s influenced many people. D.His mission has been completed.
4.What conclusion can we draw from the text?
A.Well begun, half done. B.Strike while the iron is hot.
C.God helps those who help themselves. D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
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Tyler and I stopped by our corner store. A few police cars caught Tyler's attention. ''Mom, can I use my allowance money and buy the policemen some doughnuts to say 'thank you'? '' he asked.
''Certainly! '' I said, feeling proud that I was achieving my aim to raise my children to be grateful, tender-hearted and caring.
After we left the store, Tyler asked a question that would change our lives and the lives of countless others forever.
''Why were the police so happy about the doughnuts? ''
I explained some people are not always friendly to police officers. Tyler was very sad to hear this, and instead of shrugging it off, he said that he was going to thank every cop in America and buy them each a doughnut!
I was shocked, but it never occurred to me to say ''no''. In fact, I thought it was an excellent but unachievable idea. I suggested many other options, but nothing was enough for him on the new found mission (使命)
I didn't know how to put this passion into action, but I knew one thing: Tyler had found his purpose, and it was my duty to help him. I e-mailed our local police office and asked if Tyler could host a thank-you event for them. They were delighted. At the event, they called Tyler ''The Donut Boy'', a name that has become known throughout the nation.
Then we kept planning thank- you events and many caring people joined. We were invited to TV stations, and flew to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week. It has been three years since a simple act of kindness sparked a wonderful idea in an eight-year-old boy.
In forty-eight states, more than 90,000 doughnuts have been delivered so far, with no end in sight. We've made memories that will last a lifetime, but most importantly, we have served those who serve us daily and made our mark on this world.
1.What quality of Tyler made the author feel proud?
A.Independence. B.Honesty.
C.Kindness. D.Cautiousness.
2.How did the author react to Tyler's wish to thank all the police at first?
A.She praised him for his ambition. B.She told him it was impossible.
C.She expressed her doubt about it. D.She tried to change his idea.
3.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.Tyler got the idea of buying the policemen doughnuts from the author.
B.The policemen were confused about Tyler's behavior.
C.Tyler has achieved his mission.
D.More people joined Tyler in doing Thank-you events.
4.What is the author trying to tell us?
A.A grateful heart can make a difference. B.Curiosity is the key to children growth.
C.It's never too old to learn. D.It's better to be famous at an early age.
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