Valentine's Day had arrived and like other days of the year, I was very busy.
My romantic husband, Roy, planned a date like we had never had before. A reservation at an expensive restaurant was made. A beautifully wrapped present had been sitting on my dresser for a few days before the heart-filled holiday.
After a hard day at work, I hurried home, ran into the house and jumped into the shower.
When my sweetheart arrived, I was dressed in my finest outfit and ready to go. He hugged me, just as the babysitter arrived. We were both excited.
Unfortunately, the youngest member in our household wasn't so happy.
"Daddy, you were going to take me to buy Mamma a present," Becky, my eight-year-old daughter said, as she sadly walked over to the sofa and sat down beside the babysitter.
Roy looked at his watch and realized that if we were to make our reservations, we had to leave right away. He didn't even have a few minutes to take her to the store to buy a heart-shaped box of chocolate candy. "I'm sorry, I was late getting home, honey," he said.
"That's OK," Becky replied. "I understand."
The entire evening was bittersweet. I couldn't help being concerned about the disappointment in Becky's eyes. I remembered how the joy of Valentine's Day had left her face just before the door closed behind us. She wanted me to know how much she loved me. She didn't realize it, but I already knew it very well.
Today, I can't remember what was wrapped in that beautiful box, which I was excited for sev- eral days, but I'll never forget the special gift, which I received when we arrived, back home.
Becky was asleep on the sofa., holding a box, which was sitting on her lap. When I kissed her cheek, she awoke. "I've made something for you, Mamma," she said, as a big smile covered her ti- ny face.
The little box was wrapped in newspaper. As I tore the paper off and opened the box, I found the sweetest Valentine gift that I have ever received. It was a heart-shaped pillow, filled with love, which I'll cherish forever.
My wonderful Valentine gift has a special place in my bedroom today, some thirteen years later. As she was growing up into a young woman, many times I held that pillow close to my heart. I don't know if a pillow can hold magic, but this pillow has surely held a great deal of joy for me over the years. It has helped me through several sleepless nights since she left home for college. I not only treasure the gift, but the memory, as well.
I know that I am a very lucky mother, indeed, to have such a wonderful little girl, who wanted so much to share her heart with me. As long as I live, there will never be another Valentine's Day, which will be any more special to me.
1.How did the writer plan to spend Valentine's Day?
A. To stay at work.
B. To have dinner with her husband.
C. To have a family dinner.
D. To celebrate the day alone.
2.How did Becky feel when she knew her father had no time to take her to buy mother a gift?
A. She was sad and cried.
B. She was lonely and frightened.
C. She was disappointed but understanding.
D. She was happy to be together with the babysitter.
3.What's the best title for this passage?
A. A Gift in Newspaper. B. Becky's Dream.
C. Valentine's Day. D. A Special Gift.
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Valentine's Day had arrived and like other days of the year, I was very busy.
My romantic husband, Roy, planned a date like we had never had before. A reservation at an expensive restaurant was made. A beautifully wrapped present had been sitting on my dresser for a few days before the heart-filled holiday.
After a hard day at work, I hurried home, ran into the house and jumped into the shower.
When my sweetheart arrived, I was dressed in my finest outfit and ready to go. He hugged me, just as the babysitter arrived. We were both excited.
Unfortunately, the youngest member in our household wasn't so happy.
"Daddy, you were going to take me to buy Mamma a present," Becky, my eight-year-old daughter said, as she sadly walked over to the sofa and sat down beside the babysitter.
Roy looked at his watch and realized that if we were to make our reservations, we had to leave right away. He didn't even have a few minutes to take her to the store to buy a heart-shaped box of chocolate candy. "I'm sorry, I was late getting home, honey," he said.
"That's OK," Becky replied. "I understand."
The entire evening was bittersweet. I couldn't help being concerned about the disappointment in Becky's eyes. I remembered how the joy of Valentine's Day had left her face just before the door closed behind us. She wanted me to know how much she loved me. She didn't realize it, but I already knew it very well.
Today, I can't remember what was wrapped in that beautiful box, which I was excited for sev- eral days, but I'll never forget the special gift, which I received when we arrived, back home.
Becky was asleep on the sofa., holding a box, which was sitting on her lap. When I kissed her cheek, she awoke. "I've made something for you, Mamma," she said, as a big smile covered her ti- ny face.
The little box was wrapped in newspaper. As I tore the paper off and opened the box, I found the sweetest Valentine gift that I have ever received. It was a heart-shaped pillow, filled with love, which I'll cherish forever.
My wonderful Valentine gift has a special place in my bedroom today, some thirteen years later. As she was growing up into a young woman, many times I held that pillow close to my heart. I don't know if a pillow can hold magic, but this pillow has surely held a great deal of joy for me over the years. It has helped me through several sleepless nights since she left home for college. I not only treasure the gift, but the memory, as well.
I know that I am a very lucky mother, indeed, to have such a wonderful little girl, who wanted so much to share her heart with me. As long as I live, there will never be another Valentine's Day, which will be any more special to me.
1.How did the writer plan to spend Valentine's Day?
A. To stay at work.
B. To have dinner with her husband.
C. To have a family dinner.
D. To celebrate the day alone.
2.How did Becky feel when she knew her father had no time to take her to buy mother a gift?
A. She was sad and cried.
B. She was lonely and frightened.
C. She was disappointed but understanding.
D. She was happy to be together with the babysitter.
3.What's the best title for this passage?
A. A Gift in Newspaper. B. Becky's Dream.
C. Valentine's Day. D. A Special Gift.
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Mid-February of 2018 brings us two key events: Valentine’s Day and the start of the Year of the Dog. Happiness and romance are in the air. Both at home and abroad various celebrations are held for the two western and Chinese festivals. Here are some activities recommended to you, which few people will miss the chance to participate in them.
Dog themed exhibition held in Beijing to greet the Spring Festival The Chinese Lunar New Year will start on Feb 16, making start of the Year of the Dog. To celebrate it, an exhibition entitled “Best Wishes from the Auspicious Dog” will be opened. The place: At the Capital Museum in Beijing. The exhibition time: From Feb 14, 2018 till March 18 9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm per day. The main theme: The relationship between dogs and humans, the exhibition has collected cultural relics, pictures, historical facts to show that dogs have accompanied us throughout history. Admission: 80 yuan for per adult, children under 15 free. Favorable items: Anyone with their sweetheart will enjoy free admission. |
A large celebration held by Boston Chinese community to celebrate the Year of the Dog Date: From February 14 to February 16, 2018. 9:30 am—5 pm. Place: In Copley Square Hotel, Boston. Programs: Dragon dance, lion dance, magic show, Beijing opera and ballet. Food: Many traditional Chinese foods such as hotpots, dumplings, rice cakes. Fare: Sponsored by a large Chinese Cooperation, all the fees are free. Highlights: Anyone whose birthday is in the Year of the dog will receive a mascot of the dog. Attention: Participants need to register in advance by visiting the website: http://www.chsb.com. |
The 2018 Dingsheng Royal Lantern Fair to welcome the coming Chinese lunar new year. With the theme of embracing the Year of the Dog, the 2018 Dingsheng Royal Lantern Fair kicks off in Chengde city, North China’s Hebei province. More than 50 groups of Lanterns in various shapes and sizes are illuminated during the festival to promote Chinese Spring Festival culture. In addition to the carved ice exhibition, visitors can also watch folk performances. Opening time: From February 14, Valentine’s Day till March 2. Highlights: An dating area will be set aside for the singles to find the other half of theirs. Admission: 1. 100 yuan for each adult, children under 15 free. 2. Anyone who married in the year of the dog will enjoy the half price. |
1.Which celebration will last longest according to the text?
A. The dog themed exhibition in Beijing.
B. The large celebration in Boston.
C. Dingsheng Royal Lantern Fair in Chengde.
D. The celebration in Copley Square Hotel.
2.In Boston celebration, a mascot of the dog will be received by anyone born in ________.
A. 2004 B. 1996
C. 2012 D. 1994
3.How much will a couple married in the year of dog pay for Dingsheng Lantern Fair admission?
A. 60 yuan. B. 100 yuan.
C. 200 yuan. D. 150 yuan.
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Feb. 29, or Leap Day, arrives on your calendar once every four years—and 2020 is one of them. The reason there are 366 days every four years instead of the standard 365 is that the calendar doesn't precisely line up since the Earth orbits the sun in approximately 365 days and 6 hours. Hence, every 4 years a leap day, February 29th, has to be added to correct for the difference.
It's not a federally recognized holiday, but Leap Day is a special occasion, so retailers typically offer many sales, deals and discounts. From food to travel deals, here are 29 Leap Day 2020 discounts.
●Hard Rock Café: Customers with a Leap Day birthday receive a free entrée from the restaurant's Leaplings Eat Free menu with a valid photo ID.
●Dog Hans: Enjoy a free upgrade from a single to a double burger on Feb. 29, which will save you $2.49.
●Legal Sea Foods: Get two 1-pound lobsters and two sides at any of the East Coast eatery's 30 non-airport locations for $29(over a $50 value) on Feb. 29.
●Big Frog Custom T-Shirts &More: Get a free Leap Year 2020 T-shirt at any of the retailers participating locations on Feb. 29—no purchase required.
●Foot Locker: Save 15 percent on purchases of $70 or more through Feb. 29.
●Expedia: Save up to 29 percent off select hotels worldwide with reservations made on the Expedia mobile app on or before Feb. 29. Some restrictions apply.
●Avis: Take $25 off the cost of a weekly car rental with code MUWA169 through March 30.
●Marriott: Enjoy up to 20 percent in savings when you use code ADP to book a room in advance through March 19.
1.Why is there an extra day in February 2020?
A.To remain in line with the true astronomical year.
B.To officially celebrate a special occasion.
C.To pass down a time-honored tradition.
D.To offer a business promotional opportunity.
2.How much will you pay for a pair of shoes priced at $100 on Feb. 29?
A.$15. B.$85.
C.$75. D.$70.
3.Which of the following offers discounts beyond Feb. 29?
A.Dog Hans. B.Legal Sea Foods.
C.Expedia. D.Marriott.
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It was Valentine's Day, my freshman year of college. I was so young, the romantic type. All I wanted was a rose. A single rose to __36__ up my Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day at school was over,and I had no rose to __37__ in my locker like I had hoped. I came home a little __38__. I sat in my room dreaming about next year's romantic Valentine's Day __39__ the doorbell rang. There at the front door was a deliveryman __40__ one single rose to my house. Surely this rose wasn't for me. I didn't have such __41__. I closed the front door with a single rose in my hand and gave it to my mother. “__42__ the card!” she insisted when I told her it must be for her. I unsealed the envelope as my hands were __43__. I slowly lifted the card and read what it said:
To Amanda
From someone who cares
I must have read it twenty times in a matter of seconds, __44__ my eyes weren't playing tricks on me. But they weren't. The rose was for me. I must have been __45__ for about five minutes, until I started __46__ the obvious people and __47__ them of sending me a rose and playing a joke on my __48__ romantic heart. No one knew who sent it to me. My friends, family and relatives were as __49__ to hear I got a rose from a __50__ someone as much as I was. I was on cloud nine(兴奋) for weeks.
I __51__ did figure out who was it who sent me that rose. __52__ I did figure something else out. It didn't __53__ if it was a guy who secretly __54__ me who sent me that rose. What mattered was that it was from someone who __55__ about me and wanted to brighten up my day.
1.A. brighten B. fill C. take D. decorate
2.A. hide B. hang C. plant D. stick
3.A. mad B. hungry C. angry D. sad
4.A. before B. until C. when D. once
5.A. posting B. carrying C. holding D. delivering
6.A. chance B. luck C. value D. confidence
7.A. Open B. Read C. Check D. Break
8.A. closing B. moving C. shaking D. spreading
9.A. praying B. expecting C. doubting D. believing
10.A. sorry B. curious C. happy D. nervous
11.A. realizing B. calling C. visiting D. questioning
12.A. informing B. reminding C. accusing D. telling
13.A. specially B. actually C. obviously D. hopelessly
14.A. surprised B. excited C. amused D. disappointed
15.A. considerate B. distant C. secret D. generous
16.A. anyhow B. still C. already D. never
17.A. For B. So C. Then D. But
18.A. happen B. matter C. appear D. mean
19.A. loved B. helped C. pitied D. cheated
20.A. asked B. worried C. cared D. talked
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I had the pleasure and honor of serving as Newport Beach ocean lifeguard(救生员)for five years. One day, I was working at Tower 15, Two_______ to my right was another guard named Mike, who was working at Tower 17. He called me over the phone and said, “I have noticed a couple of kids. I am going to give them a _______.Keep an eye on us."
I said. "Sure.” And he _______.
Anytime you got out of your tower, you were _______to let somebody else know, so as to avoid accidents. And _______enough, as soon as he hung up the phone ,a rip current(离岸流)snapped up under these two kids, and they were getting sucked down into the water. Mike saw it and he ran at full _______to the ocean.
I called for backup and said, "Two children _______ in water. Call for backup. 17 was _______.I'm going."
By then, the mother of The two kids had _______what was happening. She screamed. I started rushing toward the ocean, but __________ I was even halfway there, Mike had __________ the kids -a boy and a girl. Mike told me later that he got to the boy first, and when he turned to the girl, he had to __________ into the water and catch her by the hair to __________ her out.
When I reached the mother, Mike was __________ in waist-deep water. The kids were so__________that they couldn't walk, so Mike got one kid under each of his__________ and brought them onto the beach.
I __________the mother and said, "Hey, it's going to be OK. They're __________now." I saw that the __________ started to disappear from her.
What a frightening experience! What a __________ Mike is l
1.A. blocks B. oceans C. viewers D. phones
2.A. signal B. warming C. notice D. hand
3.A. held up B. showed up C. hung up D. made up
4.A. commanded B. supposed C. arranged D. clarified
5.A. sure B. brave C. swift D. determined
6.A. energy B. risk C. wall D. speed
7.A. drowned B. broke C. dropped D. jumped
8.A. ready B. injured C. lost D. cut
9.A. experienced B. realized C. shared D. confirmed
10.A. after B. until C. before D. although
11.A. reached B. saved C. abandoned D. directed
12.A. sink B. stare C. dive D. dip
13.A. push B. pull C. shake D. carry
14.A. also B. indeed C. just D. still
15.A. exhausted B. thrilled C. shocked D. excited
16.A. legs B. eyes C. shoulders D. arms
17.A. turned to B. appealed to C. cheered for D. glanced at
18.A. dead B. lucky C. safe D. rewarding
19.A. delight B. relief C. terror D. appreciation
20.A. judge B. hero C. coach D. model
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I had just arrived in this Asian country for a one-year teaching position. One day, I took the subway to visit some ancient palaces and temples in the downtown. The following account of what happened to me has taught me much about culture________.
Since all the _____were taken, I stood. Suddenly, I felt someone pulling on my bag.______I probably was in someone’s way, I moved over slightly. But in one quick motion(动作), I felt my bag removed from my back, and in a flash it was ______. I turned around to see who the thief was, I looked at the people standing behind me, but didn’t see my bag or anyone______. My heart sank and I began to______ .
I glanced around the car only to find directly across from me was an elderly lady, and sitting on her lap was my ____. I tired to get it back from her lap. But as I began to ______it up, she quickly grabbed(抓住)it back and held onto it. I looked around at the people standing beside me, and those sitting beside her, but no one took any_______of the situation. Trying not to cause a(an) _____ , I tried to negotiate through gestures. I used my hands as best as I could, but she ______my requests for my bag and pointed to my back. She picked up my bag, showing how_____ it was. I finally began to understand. She was holding my bag to______ me.
At the next stop, a middle-aged woman got on the crowded subway. Another elderly woman sitting down took her bag, ______ it on her lap. They didn’t talk; _____this older woman was more than pleased to sit with this stranger’s bag on her lap throughout her journey.
As the subway pulled into the main downtown station and I was getting ready to get off, the woman ______handed me back my bag. But______ I had a chance to thank her, she had disappeared into the crowd.
Sadly, this considerate custom was more _______to me than if I had been robbed. Everyone back home had heard of being robbed-that was______city behavior-but having a stranger hold onto someone’s bag out of _______, in a city of twelve million people—that was truly unusual.
1.A. loss B. difference C. cause D. aim
2.A. seats B. cars C. buses D. stations
3.A. Deciding B. Expecting C. Admitting D. Assuming
4.A. broken B. gone C. opened D. emptied
5.A. dangerous B. nervous C. cautious D. suspicious
6.A. scream B. panic C. leave D. regret
7.A. book B. money C. bag D. map
8.A. bring B. pull C. check D. wrap
9.A. advantage B. charge C. notice D. photo
10.A. scene B. attack C. accident D. change
11.A. received B. handled C. ignored D. considered
12.A. heavy B. useful C. small D. special
13.A. remind B. tease C. warm D. help
14.A. dropping B. tapping C. setting D. closing
15.A. or B. so C. because D. yet
16.A. gently B. gratefully C. angrily D. anxiously
17.A. before B. once C. until D. while
18.A. amusing B. surprising C. annoying D. disappointing
19.A. practical B. harmful C. usual D. suitable
20.A. curiosity B. pity C. desperation D. kindness
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A few summers ago my daughter and I were swimming in our pool. This day had been like most others,______ I had no way of knowing that this one would _____in our family history as a memory we ______and still talk about from time to time.
The sun was setting and the night was_______approaching. Fro the shallow end of our pool, my daughter ______it first. Right about eye level, a spider was spinning her______by the pool. It _____me that my daughter noticed this, and it surprised me even _______that she wasn’t afraid of the spider.
Instead, she delightfully ______ as the spider busied herself in the cycle of life. as we both gazed at this______of nature, a very simple thought_______me. I had lost track of time. I honestly didn’t know ______we had been just standing there and staring at that spider _______her web. But, regardless of what ever amount of time had past, the ______was that we were simply having fun. We were having fun_______ really doing anything really BIG or special. I thought. However, in contrast, I believe that by sharing this _______of the spider building her web we were______ just as fulfilled as if we had done something very important.
Remember that the _______things are the best things in life. spend time together appreciating the simple things in ______ , and even more importantly, ______time together talking about life. Do this and you’ll have special moments and special memories that will last a life time.
1.A. or B. and C. but D. so
2.A. go down B. get up C. take off D. lead to
3.A. deserve B. remind C. treasure D. exhibit
4.A. eventually B. frequently C. carefully D. quickly
5.A. invented B. noticed C. informed D. ruined
6.A. cloth B. craft C. pot D. web
7.A. surprised B. interested C. frightened D. excited
8.A. farther B. more C. longer D. better
9.A. noted B. watched C. followed D. changed
10.A. sight B. signal C. wonder D. advertisement
11.A. caught B. occurred C. knocked D. hit
12.A. how soon B. how often C. how long D. how far
13.A. removing B. building C. painting D. sending
14.A. truth B. message C. advice D. information
15.A. for B. without C. by D. in
16.A. ability B. knowledge C. happiness D. experience
17.A. all B. both C. either D. neither
18.A. simple B. expensive C. bright D. flexible
19.A. office B. earth C. life D. hope
20.A. kill B. waste C. cost D. spend
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I wondered if anyone had experienced such an unexpected trip as I had.
The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasn’t really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.
After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!
Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airline’s fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.
So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!
1.Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?
A. She missed her cousins very much.
B. She could hardly afford any better trip.
C. Her aunt begged her to go there.
D. Spain was her ideal destination.
2.In the text, the writer ended up _________.
A. flying to London immediately
B. heading for Spain from Jamaica
C. enjoying a free beach holiday
D. complaining to the authorities
3.Which of the following might be the best title of the text?
A. A Well-Planned Trip B. A Terrible Adventure
C. A Nice Dream D. A Lucky Mistake
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Valentine's Day is almost here: ________ time of year when some of us enjoy ________ company of a loved one, while others feel lonely being alone.
A.the;不填 B.a;a
C.a;the D.the;a
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I felt gloomy (沮丧的) the other day. The weather had been dark and rainy, and I just didn’t feel so _______.
As I was sitting at my desk I _______ it was the birthday of a dear long-time friend — a single middle-aged woman who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing and loves her _______. Knowing that she doesn’t have family in town I _______ to give her a call. Sure enough she was on B-shift, _______ to work late into the evening and wouldn’t have much of a birthday this year. As always, _______, she sounded cheerful and was happy that I _______.
After I hung up I couldn’t _______ the feeling that she would really appreciate a little attention on her special day. _______ feeling a little gloomy myself, I tried to put it out of my ________, but as the day passed I couldn’t shake the thought. I ________ gave in, and that evening set off to the hospital with a card, a cheese cake, and some balloons. My friend’s grateful smile and joyful surprise ________ me I’d done the right thing and were a generous ________ for the little effort it had taken.
When I got home I realized that not only had I cheered up a ________ friend on her birthday but my own gloomy feelings had also ________. Making her day had made my own!
That’s true ________ we take the time and make the effort to do something for someone else. It’s like the little saying “Loving kindness is twice blessed; it blesses him who gives, and him who ________.”
Cheering up people on their birthdays isn’t the only thing we can do to make their day. Life constantly presents us with ________ to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a ________ to someone. And the ________ thing is that as we do, it changes things for the better for us too.
1.A. special B. positive C. nervous D. proud
2.A. explained B. complained C. remembered D. informed
3.A. family B. study C. life D. work
4.A. decided B. continued C. failed D. refused
5.A. surprised B. disappointed C. bored D. prepared
6.A. though B. besides C. therefore D. otherwise
7.A. admitted B. called C. succeeded D. apologized
8.A. get on with B. put up with C. get rid of D. take hold of
9.A. Almost B. Even C. Never D. Still
10.A. opinion B. image C. mind D. expectation
11.A. luckily B. finally C. unhappily D. hardly
12.A. convinced B. advised C. promised D. reminded
13.A. demand B. desire C. reward D. share
14.A. guilty B. lonely C. weak D. curious
15.A. existed B. deepened C. wasted D. disappeared
16.A. when B. because C. though D. if
17.A. tries B. receives C. loves D. cares
18.A. experiences B. dreams C. choices D. opportunities
19.A. difference B. connection C. discovery D. decision
20.A. normal B. similar C. wonderful D. practical
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