I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later,during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk”, she said, “is for Elizabeth”.
I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me, she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. However, they never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional”. But she lived “on the surface”.
As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. But none came.
My hope turned to disappointment, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I stopped trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told me, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased with that writing which was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside----a photo of my father and a one-page letter folded and refolded many times.
1.The writer began to love her mother’s desk_______.
A. after Mother died
B. before she became a writer
C. when she was a child
D. when mother gave it to her
2.The passage shows that_______.
A. mother wrote her daughter in careful words
B. mother cared much about her daughter in words
C. mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done
D. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter
3.The word “gulf” in the passage means________.
A. part of the sea going far in land
B. free talks between mother and daughter
C. different ideas between mother and daughter
D. deep understanding between the old and the young
4.What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking for forgiveness?
A. She had never received the letter.
B. She read the letter again and again till she died.
C. For years, she often talked about the letter.
D. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in her life.
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. My letter to Mother
B. Mother and Me
C. My Mother’s Desk
D. Talks between Mother and Me
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I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later,during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk”, she said, “is for Elizabeth”.
I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me, she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. However, they never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional”. But she lived “on the surface”.
As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. But none came.
My hope turned to disappointment, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I stopped trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told me, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased with that writing which was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside----a photo of my father and a one-page letter folded and refolded many times.
1.The writer began to love her mother’s desk_______.
A. after Mother died
B. before she became a writer
C. when she was a child
D. when mother gave it to her
2.The passage shows that_______.
A. mother wrote her daughter in careful words
B. mother cared much about her daughter in words
C. mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done
D. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter
3.The word “gulf” in the passage means________.
A. part of the sea going far in land
B. free talks between mother and daughter
C. different ideas between mother and daughter
D. deep understanding between the old and the young
4.What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking for forgiveness?
A. She had never received the letter.
B. She read the letter again and again till she died.
C. For years, she often talked about the letter.
D. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in her life.
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. My letter to Mother
B. Mother and Me
C. My Mother’s Desk
D. Talks between Mother and Me
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Ironing has been my love since my mother taught me how to use it. I was delighted at seeing the _________. Ironing was also a great thing to do while I was _________ my favorite TV programs. My mother had the ironing board _________ in our TV room. When I went to college, my mother ensured that I had an iron _________ for a college dormitory room. _________ I began to work, I could _________ spend time in ironing, for I was always busy. However, I found it relaxing, and still _________.
I’ve now retired and started to _________ other passions. My parents have passed away, and I’ve been _________ their home and things. Throughout the house, I’ve found closet after closet of __________ironed bed covers, table cloths, and clothes — all done by my mother.
After almost a lifetime of ironing, I now realize that my __________ is grounded in much more than delighting in neatness. Ironing was central to my mother’s __________: She was lovely, thoughtful, and careful. Her approach to caring for our family and home __________ those personalities. I even still __________ playing happily at my mother’s feet while she was doing the ironing. Until now I come to realize that my __________ in ironing was deeply __________ by my mother. For my mother, ironing was a good way to __________ her enormous gratitude for her life.
Recently, I have been ironing my mother’s __________ of old table cloths, clothes...
I think it is really a good way to show my __________ for her. It is also an important task to iron them. __________, it’s also become a good way for me to show my gratitude for life!
1.A.simplicity B.greatness C.elegance D.tidiness
2.A.searching B.viewing C.designing D.reviewing
3.A.set up B.set off C.set down D.set apart
4.A.famous B.suitable C.responsible D.enough
5.A.If B.Before C.After D.Though
6.A.frequently B.casually C.hardly D.merely
7.A.attractive B.typical C.routine D.unusual
8.A.occupy B.seek C.forget D.challenge
9.A.calling at B.passing by C.breaking into D.clearing out
10.A.formally B.roughly C.beautifully D.swiftly
11.A.talent B.enjoyment C.confidence D.determination
12.A.character B.identity C.ambition D.ability
13.A.shaped B.improved C.reflected D.ensured
14.A.avoid B.remember C.permit D.appreciate
15.A.faith B.pride C.trust D.interest
16.A.touched B.favored C.influenced D.sponsored
17.A.advertise B.express C.support D.distribute
18.A.decoration B.luggage C.artwork D.collection
19.A.love B.care C.preference D.dependence
20.A.Therefore B.However C.Anyway D.Somewhat
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I remember my' mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12-old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say "wolves" correctly.
It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time l was born,1 was read to. 1 would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents' voices, whether it was my dad's softly accented, or my mother's clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English , the stream of communication flowed through our house.
One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city ,I left the house for the bus stop. 1 was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer ,I saw my mother lying on the ground.
In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke had created a wall between my mother's mind and mouth: her mind was not any less clear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant.
The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing any-thing about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence.
1.From the second paragraph, we can know____.
A. the author was taught to read since she was born
B. the author's father spoke English poorly
C. the author couldn't fall asleep without being read to
D. the author's parents taught her language by talking a lot
2.According to the last two paragraphs, the author's mom was unable to
A. think clearly
B. express herself well
C. speak
D. open her mouth
3.This passage is mainly about ______.
A. a strong mother
B. the importance of language
C. a family disaster
D. the significance of teaching language
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I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12—old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly.
It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’ voices, whether it was my dad’s softly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house.
One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground.
In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke had created a wall between my mother’s mind and mouth: her mind was not any less clear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant.
The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence.
1. From where might the author’s mom come to America?
A. China B. England C. Russia D. Canada
2.From the second paragraph, we can know ________.
A. the author was taught to read since she was born
B. the author’s father spoke English poorly
C. the author couldn’t fall asleep without being read to
D. the author’s parents taught her language by talking a lot
3.According to the last two paragraphs, the author’s mom was unable to _______.
A. think clearly B. express herself well
C. speak D. open her mouth
4.The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to ______.
A. an accident B. a hit C. an illness D. a robbery
5.This passage is mainly about _________.
A. a strong mother
B. the importance of language
C. a family disaster
D. the significance of teaching language
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Photography has been my interest ever since I was old enough to pick up a camera, but today I want to share with you the 15 most treasured photos of mine, and I didn’t take any of them. There were no art directors, no stylists, no chance for reshoots, not even any regard for lighting. In fact, most of them were taken by random tourists.
My story begins when I was in New York City for a speech, and my wife took a picture of me holding my daughter on her first birthday. We’re on the corner of the 57th and 5th avenue. We happened to be back in New York exactly a year later, so we decided to take the same picture.
Well you can see where this is going. Approaching my daughter’s third birthday, my wife said, “Hey, why don’t you take Sabina back to New York and make it a father-daughter trip, and continue the ceremony?” This is when we started asking passing tourists to take the picture.
So these photos are far more than representatives for a single moment, or even a specific trip. They’re also ways for us to freeze time for one week in October and reflect on our times and how we change from year to year, and nor just physically, but in every way. Because while we take the same photo, our viewpoints change, and she reaches new milestones and I get to see life through her eyes, and how she communicates with and sees everything. This very focused time we get to spend together is something we value and expect the entire year.
1.What can we know about the author from the first paragraph?
A. He is fond of being photographed alone.
B. He hardly ever asks strangers to take pictures of him.
C. He has been interested in photography since childhood.
D. He’s proud of the 15 most treasured photos taken by himself.
2.Who came up with the idea of having a father-daughter trip when Sabina was 3 years old?
A. Her mother. B. Her father.
C. Sabina herself D. An unknown tourist.
3.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .
A. children usually get to see life through adults’ eyes
B. the 15 photos are meaningful to the author’s family
C. it takes the author a whole week to have a family photo taken
D. the viewpoints of the author’s family never change with the time.
4.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Believe it or not; photos do change
B. Photos help a family become rich
C. Even strangers can help take photographs
D. A father-daughter bond, one photo at a time
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The simplest way to say it is this: I believe in my mother. My belief began when I was just a kid, who dreamed of becoming a doctor.
My mother was a . Through her work, she observed that people spent a lot more time reading than they watching television. She announced that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV during the week. With our time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and written book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks and highlights. Years later we realized her marks were a . My mother was illiterate(文盲).
When I entered high school I was a(n) student, but not for long. I began to like the fancy clothes. I wanted to the guys. I went from being an A-student to a B-student to a C-student. One night my mother came home from her various jobs and I about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said, "Okay, I'll give you all the money I have this week scrubbing floors and cleaning bathrooms, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With the money , you can have all the Italian knit shirts you want." I was very pleased with that but once I got through allocating(分配)money, there was left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep the roof over our heads and any kind of food on the table, let alone buy . I also realized that my wasn't going to get me anywhere. Success required intellectual preparation. I went back to my and became an A-student again, and I realized my dream and I became a doctor.
My story is really my mother's story--a woman with formal education or property who used her position as a parent to change the lives of many people around, especially her children. There is no job more important than . This I believe.
1.A. nurse B. teacher C. servant D. doctor
2.A. honest B. hardworking C. reliable D. successful
3.A. spent B. paid C. did D. took
4.A. programmes B. plays C. films D. games
5.A. weekend B. free C. evening D. play
6.A. read B. present C. teach D. translate
7.A. trick B. means C. tool D. joke
8.A. extreme B. normal C. immoral D. top
9.A. get rid of B. break away from C. hang out with D. keep in touch with
10.A. complained B. forgot C. worried D. argued
11.A. deposited B. exchanged C. earned D. won
12.A. left over B. paid off C. used up D. carried out
13.A. proposal B. command C. requirement D. arrangement
14.A. much B. none C. something D. nothing
15.A. garments B. shirts C. houses D. books
16.A. television B. money C. desire D. dream
17.A. guys B. mother C. school D. studies
18.A. happily B. eventually C. immediately D. exactly
19.A. little B. low C. strict D. high
20.A. persuading B. educating C. parenting D. working
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I just had two lovely conversations with my long-term friends. First, I was pleased to have an_______meeting with Bryan. He’s CEO of a government agency and one of the first people I _____when I moved to Medicine Hat. I_______to work that morning eighteen years ago and he quickly began introducing me to other employees. His_______was appreciated and we began a close friendship right then as he gave me a comfortable______in my new workplace. Over the next few years Bryan would______me at the office. There were many times when we ______together. We didn’t see each other very_______after I moved on with other career paths. Late this afternoon, we unexpectedly met at a store and stood in the cold beside our________in the parking lot for an hour. We ______memories and inspired each other with tales of our experiences.
One day I saw the light on my phone flashing and then saw the _____message left for me by another_______Chris, who has been in my life since 1973. He’s returned to retire and ______in his hometown of Whitewood, where we first met. _______not having lived in the same town or city since then, we’ve held each other in our ______for the past four decades. Even when we’re all______and don’t make contact with each other for months, it always feels like time hasn’t passed since our last______. We understand and care about each other and that’s all that______ .
Most dictionaries________a friend is someone you “know, like and trust”. I’m grateful that many of my friendships go well _______that.
1.A. unfair B. unlucky C. unplanned D. unpleasant
2.A. met B. hated C. taught D. hurt
3.A. forgot B. refused C. wanted D. reported
4.A. experience B. kindness C. courage D. praise
5.A. end B. bed C. past D. start
6.A. visit B. notice C. attract D. punish
7.A. cried B. sang C. laughed D. danced
8.A. secretly B. rarely C. nervously D. frequently
9.A. taxis B. cars C. buses D. houses
10.A. stored B. cleared C. shared D. lost
11.A. sweet B. anxious C. terrible D. ordinary
12.A. leader B. friend C. brother D. employee
13.A. hid B. worked C. died D. lived
14.A. If B. When C. Though D. Because
15.A. rooms B. hearts C. offices D. families
16.A. busy B. patient C. regretful D. tired
17.A. practice B. success C. talk D. show
18.A. lies B. works C. differs D. matters
19.A. require B. state C. contain D. know
20.A. beyond B. against C. beneath D. without
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The simplest way to say it is this:I believe in my mother.My31began when 1 was just a kid . I 32 be coming a doctor.
My mother was a domestic.Through her work,she observed that 33people spent a lot more time reading than they 34 watching television.She announced that my brother and I 35 watch two to three pre—selected TV programs during the week. With our free time,we each had to read two books from the Detroit Public Library and36written book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks and highlights.Years later we realized her marks were a 37 .My mother was a domestic
When I entered high school I was a(n)38 ,but not for long.I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to 39the guys.I went from being an A -student to a B-student to a C-student. One night my mother came home from 40her various jobs and I complained about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said ,“Okay,I’ll give you all the money I make this week by scrubbing floors and cleaning bathrooms, and you can buy 41 food and pay the bills.With everything 42,you can have all the Italian knit shirts you want.”I was very 43 with that arrangement,but once I got through allocating money,there was 44 left.I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to 45 our heads and any kind of food on the table, 46buy clothes.I also realized that immediate satisfaction wasn’t going to get me anywhere. Success required intellectual preparation.I went back to my 47 and became an A-student again,and eventually I 48 my dream and became a doctor.
My story is really my mother’s story — a woman with 49 formal education or property who used her position as a parent to change the lives of many people around the globe. There is no job 50 than parenting.This I believe .
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The simplest way to say it is this: I believe in my mother. My __1__ began when I was just a kid.I __2__ becoming a doctor.
My mother was a domestic.Through her work, she observed that __3__ people spent a lot more time reading than they __4_ watching television. She announced that my brother and I __5__ watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and __6__ to her written book reports. She would mark them up with check marks and highlights. Years later we realized her marks were a __7__. My mother was illiterate.
When I entered high school I was a(n) __8__, but not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to __9__ with the guys. I went from being an A-student to a B-student to a C-student. One night my mother came home from __10__ her various jobs and I complained about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said, "Okay, I'll give you all the money I make this week scrubbing floors and cleaning bathrooms, and you can buy __11__ food and pay the bills. With everything __12__, you can have all the Italian knit shirts you want." I was very __13__ with that arrangement but once I got through allocating money, there was __14__ left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to __15__ a roof over our heads and any kind of food on the table, __16__ buy clothes. I also realized that immediate satisfaction wasn't going to get me anywhere. Success required intellectual preparation. I went back to my _17__ and became an A-student again, and eventually I __18__ my dream and I became a doctor.
My story is really my mother's story-a woman with __19__ formal education or property who used her position as a parent to change the lives of many people around the globe. There is no job __20__ than parenting. This I believe.
1. A.belief B.work C.education D.promise
2. A.majored in B.got used to C.dreamed of D.got tired of
3. A.lazy B.easy-going C.successful D.reliable
4. A.cost B.paid C.took D.did
5. A.could only B.could not C.must not D.should often
6. A.read B.present C.teach D.explain
7. A.joke B.means C.tool D.trick
8. A.A-student B.B-student C.C-student D.D-student
9. A.get along B.hang out C.break away D.keep in touch
10. A.making B.stopping C.working D.getting
11. A.your brother B.yourself C.your sister D.the family
12. A.left over B.paid off C.used up D.carried out
13. A.angry B.pleased C.disappointed D.bored
14. A.anything B.everything C.something D.nothing
15. A.take B.give C.keep D.get
16. A.let alone B.let out C.let in D.leave alone
17. A.guys B.mother C.studies D.play
18. A.made B.fulfilled C.changed D.tried
19. A.little B.much C.few D.high
20. A.more interesting B.less important C.more important D.less interesting
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When my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being nice. “Never underestimate(低估)the power of a smile,” she would say. I fear she would be very disappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don’t smile and when it comes to service today, they’re just not nice. Now don’t give me wrong, not all service workers but a good many.
I was on the phone the other day with a computer help desk. First a man, then later a woman, who couldn’t have been ruder. And this to a customer, who didn’t know his way around a PC. But no matter, I could tell they thought I was a bother, The woman, in fact, seemed to be chewing gum as she unemotionally clicked off a series of commands for me to perform.
The next day I heard from a friend of mine who got a performance review without his boss once looking up at him. Not once.
You see it everywhere. Gone are the days when people cared about you. It’s a sign of the time, I suspect. But that makes me sad — for them and for us all. People who aren’t happy, who don’t smile, who don’t kid, who don’t joke or make light of even bad situations, make for an even worse situation.
And it spreads like a cancer. Someone’s rude to you, you’re rude to them and to the next fellow you meet, and on and on. Smiles are contagious(易感染的)but so annoyances. The boss who can’t be bothered with his workers. The celebrity who can’t be bothered with her annoying fans.
You know, my mom used to judge presidential candidates by how they smiled. I would say, “But mom, you don’t know if that smile is real.”
“Oh, yes I do,” she would tell me. “I can feel it.”
It’s in their eyes, she would say. And it’s in their smile. The rest just kind of falls into place.
1.Why did the writer mention his phone call?
A. To prove his mother is wrong.
B. To show many people aren’t nice.
C. To tell us he knows little about computer.
D. To share his funny experience with us.
2.What is the author’s attitude towards the boss of his friend?
A. Opposed. B. Doubtful.
C. Respectful. D. Supportive.
3.When someone is rude to you, you’re advised to ________.
A. be rude to the next person
B. be nice to the people you meet
C. become one just like him or her
D. make for a worse situation
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. The power of a smile
B. Don’t judge a person by his look
C. The effect of rudeness
D. Feel a person in his eyes
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