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In 1975, when I was fifteen, my grandmother suffered a terrible disease and died. ______ my memories of her are still vivid. I ______ her telling me stories, kissing me ______ and whispering just before I fell asleep: “Good night, darling.”

She ______ tell me many stories. I felt the sadness and ______ when she told about her only son being ______ missing in an action after D-day (诺曼底登陆). I felt the ______ a wife felt as throat cancer robbed her beloved husband of speech and ______ of life. Grandma never cried when telling these stories. She told them straight out, quietly and afterward, she always ______ a long, deep sigh and said, “Oh, kid, it’s a great life if you don’t weaken.”

A few years ago, my life took a stressful turn and ______ enough, I found my grandma and her stories frequently ______ my mind. I realized then ______ she had not left me any keepsake (纪念品), she had left me the greatest ______ —her strength, her perseverance, and her courage to face life head-on. She gave me the ______ I lacked. Grandma could ______ the difficulties of her life, and I knew I could, too.

Often at ______ now, I tell my daughter stories. We laugh and sigh, and occasionally a tear falls. Then just ______ my child’s eyelids begin to drop and her breathing becomes ______, I lean over and ______ my lips against her cheek. And I hear a ______ in the darkness whispering with me, “Good night, darling.”

1.A. Or　　 B. Then　　 C. But　　 D. So

2.A. remember　　 B. appreciate　　 C. enjoy　　 D. admire

3.A. carefully　　 B. gently　　 C. hardly　　 D. kindly

4.A. would　　 B. could　　 C. should　　 D. might

5.A. loneliness　　 B. silliness　　 C. tiredness　　 D. helplessness

6.A. declared　　 B. suspected　　 C. reminded　　 D. informed

7.A. anger　　 B. apology　　 C. sorrow　　 D. shame

8.A. reasonably　　 B. eventually　　 C. considerably　　 D. painfully

9.A. set out　　 B. set down　　 C. let down　　 D. let out

10.A. peacefully　　 B. hopefully　　 C. comfortably　　 D. curiously

11.A. occurring　　 B. reading　　 C. occupying　　 D. understanding

12.A. although　　 B. since　　 C. that　　 D. unless

13.A. item　　 B. gift　　 C. story　　 D. time

14.A. force　　 B. will　　 C. energy　　 D. freedom

15.A. look through　　 B. go through　　 C. sec through　　 D. gel through

16.A. mealtime　　 B. suppertime　　 C. bedtime　　 D. lunchtime

17.A. as　　 B. while　　 C. before　　 D. until

18.A. hard　　 B. rough　　 C. tough　　 D. soft

19.A. turn　　 B. pull　　 C. press　　 D. lift

20.A. sound　　 B. voice　　 C. figure　　 D. man

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier(收银台)in her general store. 　 1.　I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you”.

At first I was paid in candy. 　 2.　I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. . My father helped me set up a bank account. 　 3.________

By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear? ”I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆)ideas. 4.________

The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. 　 5.　Expect they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.

A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.

B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.

C. I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.

D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.

E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.

F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.

G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.

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I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier (收银台) in her general store.1. I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”

At first I was paid in candy.2.I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. My father helped me set up a bank account.3.

By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆) ideas.4.

The job taught me a valuable lesson: To be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a rocket scientist----you need to be a great listener.5.Except they are no longer woman purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.

A.Later I received 50 cents an hour.

B.Before long, she let me sit there by myself.

C.I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.

D.Today I still carry that lesson with me：I listen to customers.

E.My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.

F.Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.

G.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Her grandmother __________a lot of suffering when she was ill last autumn.

A. went through      B. went down                     C. went up                          D. went away

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since I'd always been 1. good child, this was temporary.

2. (fortunate), it was not to be so. I didn't have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my _3. (confident). Finally I refused to attend classes, 4.(shut) myself in my room for hours.

The examination was approaching, but I simply didn't care. My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad performance. One morning, 5. a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate, 6. (depress). Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next forty­five minutes was one 7. the most precious moments in my life. She said she 8. (notice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in 9. (she) and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I wept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.

No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster,_10. helped me out simply by listening and hugging.

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since I’d always been 1.　 good child, this was temporary.

2.　 (unfortunate), it was not to be so. I didn’t have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my　　 3.　 (confident). Finally I refused to attend classes, 　 4.　 (shut) myself in my room for hours.

The examination was approaching, but I simply didn’t care. My parents and teachers were surprised 　　 5.　　 my bad performance. One morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate,　　 6.　　 (depress). Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next forty-five minutes was one of 　　 7.　 (good) moments in my life. She said she 　　 8.　 ( notice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in 　 9.　　 (she) and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I wept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.

No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster,　　 10.　　 helped me out simply by listening and hugging.

高三英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students sneered（冷笑）, the  36  nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly, only   37  can become writers, ” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term. ” I was so  38   that I burst into tears.

That night I wrote a short  39  poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my  40  , they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and  41  writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They  42  . “Just plain dumb luck. ” the teacher said. I tasted  43  and I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck, that was  44  with me.

During the next two years I sold dozens of  45  , letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I   46  from high school, with a C minus average, I had scrapbooks（剪贴簿） filled with my published works. I  47   mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers and  48  people must choose between their friends and their dreams, they must always choose their   49  .

I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. I wrote what I felt. It  50  nine months, just like a pregnant woman. I mailed it without a self addressed stamped  51  and without making a copy of the manu script.

A month later I received a（n）  52  , and a request to start working on another book. The worst year I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36, 000 dollars.   53  years I earned between five thousand and ten thousand. No, it isn’t enough to live  54  , but it’s still more than I’d make working part time. People ask what college I   55  , what degrees I had and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is： “None. ” I just write. I’m not a genius.

1.A. whole                      B. other                               C. most                               D. rest

2.A. generals                      B. statesmen               C. geniuses                           D. spies

3.A. delighted           B. anxious                        C. ashamed                         D. upset

4.A. sad                                B. innocent           C. disappointing            D. puzzled

5.A. delight                         B. astonishment       C. comfort                       D. happiness

6.A. borrowed                    B. lent                               C. paid                                  D. cost

7.A. cried                       B. agreed                  C. swore                     D. laughed

8.A. failure                      B. success                 C. coldness                          D. squeeze

9.A. fine                                B. mixed                   C. compared                  D. full

10.A. books                         B. poets                         C. novels                            D. poems

11.A. dropped out             B. left              C. graduated                 D. laid off

12.A. ever                      B. never                      C. seldom                      D. even

13.A. if                                 B. unless              C. until                               D. before

14.A. teachers              B. family           C. friends                          D. dreams

15.A. spent                    B. cost             C. took                              D. wasted

16.A. letter                    B. envelope         C. writer                 D. cover

17.A. agreement                 B. edition                C. trade                               D. patent

18.A. Recent                  B. Memorable       C. Most                D. Several

19.A. with                            B. on                               C. by                    D. in

20.A. deserved          B. introduced        C. founded                  D. attended

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students smiled unkindly, 36  nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be 37 , only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term.” I was so ashamed I burst into 38 . That night I wrote a short sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my 39 , they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed, “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. I 40  success. I’d sold the first thing I’d 41  written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck that was fine with me.

During the next two years I sold dozens of poems and letters. By the time I graduated from high school, I had scrapbooks (剪贴簿) 42  my published works. I never 43  my writing to my teachers, friends or my family 44  because they were dream killers.

I had four children at the time. 45  the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months. I chose a 46  and mailed it. A month later I received a contract, an advance on payments, and a request to start 47  another book. Crying Wind, became a best seller, was translated into fifteen languages and sold worldwide. My first book also became 48  reading in native American schools in Canada.

The 49  year I ever had as a writer I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. People ask what college I 50 , what degrees I had and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius. I use an electric typewriter that I paid a hundred and twenty nine dollars 51  six years ago. I do all the housework and 52  my writing in a few minutes here and there. I’ve written eight books. To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t listen to them.” I don’t write right 53  I’ve succeeded. Writing is 54 , it’s fun and anyone can do it. 55 , a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students smiled, and even worse, the rest nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be ________. Only geniuses can become writers.” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term.” I was sothat I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my, they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed, “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. I tasted; I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck, that was fine with me.

During the next two years, I sold dozens of poems and letters. By the time I graduated from high school, I had scrapbooks (剪贴簿)with my published works. I nevermy writing to my teachers, friends or my family again  because they were dream ________.

I had four children at the time. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months. I chose aand mailed it. A month later I received a contract, an advance on payments, and a request to startanother book. Crying Wind, which became a best seller, was translated into fifteen languages and sold worldwide. My first book also became required in native American schools in Canada.

In theyear I ever had as a writer I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. People ask what college I, what degrees I have and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius. I use an electric typewriter that I paid a hundred and twenty nine dollars for six years ago. I do all the housework and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I’ve written eight books. To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t listen to them.” I don’t write right but I’ve succeeded. Writing is ________; it’s fun and anyone can do it. Of course, a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.

1.A. unkindly     B. happily C. willingly         D. crazily

2.A. curious       B. depressed     C. excited D. silly

3.A. unlucky      B. ashamed        C. moved  D. unconfident

4.A. sad     B. innocent        C. disappointing         D. puzzling

5.A. puzzlement         B. expectation  C. astonishment         D. disappointment

6.A. coldness    B. failure   C. success D. prejudice

7.A. furnished   B. linked   C. combined      D. filled

8.A. remembered     B. concluded     C. described      D. mentioned

9.A. killers         B. makers C. designers      D. creators

10.A. writer       B. reporter        C. publisher       D. manager

11.A. working on       B. going on        C. turning on     D. putting on

12.A. writing     B. reading C. selling   D. buying

13.A. busiest     B. unluckiest     C. worst    D. highest

14.A. worked    B. attended       C. admitted        D. participated

15.A. easy          B. hard      C. convenient   D. practical

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books．Half the students sneered（冷笑）, the（36）nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be silly, （37）geniuses（天才）can become writers,” the English teacher said ， “And you are getting a D this term,” I was so （38）that I burst into tears.

That night I wrote a short（39）poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my（40）, they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and（41）writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They （42）. “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. I tasted （43）. I’d sold the first thing I’d ever written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck, that was （44） with me.

During the next two years I sold dozens of （45）, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I （46） from high school, with a C minus average, I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I （47） mentioned my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again. They were dream killers and （48） people must choose between their friends and their dreams, they must always choose their （49）.

I had four children at the time, and the oldest was only four. I wrote what I felt. It （50） nine months, just like a pregnant woman. I mailed it without a sell addressed stamped （51） and without making a copy of the manuscript.

A month later I received a（n）（52）, and a request to start working on another book. The worst year I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. （53）years I earned between five thousand and ten thousand. No, it isn’t enough to live （54）, but it’s still more than I’d make working part time. People ask what college I（55）, what degrees I had and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius.

高三英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析