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Terry Fox never thought he’d live a great life. He liked sports, but no one thought he was talented. However, Terry was ______ for one reason he had determination.
Terry was too short for basketball, but he worked harder at it. He also practiced cross-country running ______ he didn’t like it. Finally he made the ______ team and even won the Athlete of the Year Award later.
During his first year at university, he had a pain ______ his right knee, which was so bad that he ______ stand up. He went to the doctor for ______. They showed that he had cancer. He was going to lose one of
his ______ and be given an artificial one.
Terry’s family and friends all gave him support. “Knowing that all those people cared really helped me,” Terry said. He decided to face it with courage and ______.
One night Terry was ______ through an article. It was about Dick Traum, who also had an artificial leg and had ______ the New York Marathon. “If he can do it,” thought Terry, “I can, too. I’ll run across Canada and ______ money for cancer research. It will be a Marathon of ______!”
Terry did just that. He began to run a little every day. It is 5,300 miles across Canada. Terry hoped to run thirty to forty miles a day so that it would ______ him six months. Most of all, he hoped to raise $1 million for cancer research. Because Terry had an artificial leg, running wasn’t ______. People supported Terry. As he ran, they ______ and cheered. However, he had to give up the Marathon after 3,339 miles, with a ______ pain in his chest. He told the people before he left, “I won’t ______. I just hope people will ______ to give money.” And they did. Just under $25 million was given.
Terry ______ a lot of awards all his life. He passed away on June 28, 1981, almost a year after his Marathon of Hope. He was considered a ______ in all areas of his life.
1.A. special B. energetic C. powerful D. independent
2.A. because B. so C. though D. if
3.A. football B. basketball C. tennis D. volleyball
4.A. on B. at C. in D. to
5.A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
6.A. tests B. goals C. answers D. methods
7.A. feet B. knees C. legs D. bones
8.A. happiness B. patience C. curiosity D. determination
9.A. seeing B. getting C. making D. looking
10.A. run B. participated C. joined D. fled
11.A. give B. borrow C. raise D. provide
12.A. Hope B. Strength C. Love D. Courage
13.A. spend B. cost C. need D. take
14.A. difficult B. painful C. easy D. extra
15.A. performed B. waved C. admired D. screamed
16.A. sharp B. light C. mild D. hard
17.A. break down B. blow out C. go away D. give up
18.A. plan B. compete C. continue D. succeed
19.A. received B. admitted C. benefited D. gave
20.A. worker B. winner C. loser D. leader
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I lived with a rat. Possibly he was a mouse. I never ______ him. At night, when he thought I was ______, I heard him dragging things around and walking into things. Perhaps he was half blind. Whatever the case, he had ______ eating habits.
On the counter in the ______ were bags of croissants (羊角面包), nuts and fruit but he would only ______ himself to the Cheetos. He made a careful hole in the ______ and then ate from it. I had to ______ the snacks he touched.
This animal was ______. If he had gone after something other than Cheetos, perhaps we could have worked out a deal.
One day, I found out he had upgraded his technique. I discovered in a drawer in the kitchen that he had ______ a lot of food. Was my new drawer his new nest? I had to ask people how to ______ him. I didn’t like the suggestions - glue boxes and poison.
My neighbor had an idea about what to do with pest. ‘‘I’ll ______ this, he said one day. He took out a handful of Cheetos from the ______, coated them with dishwashing liquid and placed them carefully ______, in the shape of a scary face.
“Are you hoping to ______ him?” I asked. And when the next day the food was ______, not even orange crumbs (碎屑) remaining, I said: “Failure!”
After waiting for the greedy animal to ______ for over a week, as the days went by, it was ______ there would be no further sign of my nighttime ______. My neighbor’s plan ______ after all.
Now, I am the only one who ______ Cheetos in this house.
1.A. followed B. noticed C. saw D. kept
2.A. eating B. talking C. sleeping D. watching
3.A. bad B. good C. traditional D. normal
4.A. kitchen B. bedroom C. garage D. doorway
5.A. teach B. help C. protect D. enjoy
6.A. bag B. can C. pocket D. box
7.A. bring ou B. divide up C. put away D. throw out
8.A. clever B. greedy C. lucky D. reasonable
9.A. produced B. shared C. saved D. wasted
10.A. take hold of B. put up with C. go along with D. get rid of
11.A. discuss B. handle C. accept D. prepare
12.A. plate B. drawer C. refrigerator D. bottle
13.A. around B. back C. behind D. ahead
14.A. meet B. fool C. frighten D. touch
15.A. left B. mixed C. gone D. hidden
16.A. come back B. catch up C. move on D. give up
17.A. clear B. necessary C. funny D. strange
18.A. neighbor B. partner C. guest D. visitor
19.A. failed B. improved C. passed D. worked
20.A. buys B. eats C. makes D. dislikes
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—Won’t Terry be upset?
—_______? He never thinks about anyone but himself.
A. Guess what B. Now what
C. Who cares D. Who knows
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I never thought I would have a life-changing experience at Wal-Mart.
Although my thoughts were only on speed, the checkout line I was standing in wasn't moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier. There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought, well, he's an old guy! For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before scanning the items. Sure, his words were the usual, “How's it going？” But he did something different—he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in a brief conversation.
I thought it was odd. I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of robotic conversational habit. After a while, you don't give any thought to the question and just mumble something back. I could say, “I just found out I have six months to live，” and someone would reply, “Have a great day！” But that wasn't the end.
He gave them the change, walked around the counter, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. He looked the customers in the eyes. “I surely want to thank you for shopping here today，” he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye.”
The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless. There were smiles and some sheepish grins. All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected. They would gather their things and walk out, smiling.
Of course, he did the same to me and I got to know his name, Marty.
Who was that guy? It was as if Sam Walton had come back from the dead and invaded this old guy's body. I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.
1.According to the writer, when common people ask you “How's it going？”, ________.
A．they don't really care what you may answer
B．they are just practicing their conversation ability
C．they are inquiring about your private information
D．they don't expect to hear any negative answers
2.What was most customers' reaction to Marty's behaviors?
A．They thought it priceless. B．They were in some way moved.
C．They thought it awful and odd. D．They felt somewhat offended.
3.What can we infer about Sam Walton?
A．He might be Marty's father or grandfather.
B．He might be friendly and devoted to Wal-Mart.
C．He might have died while working in the market.
D．He might have come back from the dead once before.
4.What does the writer intend to express through the text?
A．Our everyday life is always full of surprises.
B．Most customers enjoy being treated this way.
C．Being different is a good way of doing business.
D．A little positive action can make a big difference.
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Disney movies are fun. But have you ever thought that each movie offers great life lessons about things like patience, willpower, kindness and tolerance?
To prove it , we have listed great quotes(引语) for kids from famous Disney characters:
It’s good to laugh at yourself when you make a mistake, which can help you feel more relieved. Next time you make a mistake, don’t worry, just do what Mickey Mouse does: “To laugh at yourself is to love yourself”.
---Mickey Mouse
Everyone experiences adversity, the trouble you might face in your life. Never allow yourself to become upset by adversity. It is a time for growth, and shaping who you are. “The flower blooming in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.”
---The Emperor, Mulan
The phrase, “Walk in someone else’s shoes,” ---Pocahontas, means trying to see things from someone else’s point of view, feeling how they feel, and understanding the struggles they face. This is what is known as empathy(同情)and having more of it would reduce things like bullying(欺凌), war and prejudice. Then the world would be a better place.
Have you noticed people put value on things because of their look? Sometimes, we might ignore a book because we dislike the cover, or not buy a toy because we don’t like the box it comes in. though the inside might be something amazing, we pass it by because the outside wasn’t what we were looking for. Often we judge people this way too. This is unfortunate because we could be missing out on a great friendship. Here’s what the movie Aladdin says about this: “Do not be fooled by its common appearance. Actually, it is the inside that counts.”
1.Why is it good to laugh at yourself when making mistakes?
A. Because it can cover your anxiety.
B. Because it is beneficial to your health.
C. Because it can help correct your mistake.
D. Because it can help others better understand you.
2.Whose quote means great social benefit?
A. Mulan’s.
B. Aladdin’s.
C. Pocahontas’s.
D. Mickey Mouse’s.
3.Who is the passage intended to be written for?
A. Children.
B. Parents.
C. Teachers.
D. Audiences.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The meaning of watching Disney movies.
B. The plots and characters of Disney movies.
C. Some famous and interesing Disney movies.
D. Life lessons and quotes from Disney characters.
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I have received many gifts in my life. I’ve never been the kind of person to say “it’s the thought that ______” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present that ______ me away.
For years, I’ve been wanting to ______ our house, the place where my husband and I ______ our kids. But to me, this house is much ______ just a building. In the front room, there’s a ______ that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the ______ of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date when they were ______. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would ______ leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the ______ marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.
So one day, while I was at work, my children ______ a professional photographer whose work is about ______ the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ball gowns. She came to our house and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings, ______ and little grey fingerprints. Somehow, she ______ to photograph all those years of memories ______. Afterwards, she put all the ______ together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful ______ of my family.
Three weeks later, my children’s ______ gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that ______ entire lifetimes of all my family members, especially of my children’s love and ______.
1.A.helps B.troubles C.counts D.improves
2.A.sent B.blew C.gave D.put
3.A.sell B.build C.afford D.return
4.A.fed B.comforted C.educated D.raised
5.A.less than B.more than C.better than D.worse than
6.A.board B.door C.wall D.window
7.A.memory B.progress C.influence D.story
8.A.described B.told C.found D.measured
9.A.imagine B.hate C.keep D.miss
10.A.last B.early C.unforgettable D.grey
11.A.found B.became C.hired D.went
12.A.taking B.covering C.enjoying D.recording
13.A.spots B.circles C.prints D.lines
14.A.managed B.meant C.remembered D.intended
15.A.happily B.fortunately C.eagerly D.perfectly
16.A.fingerprints B.marks C.photos D.drawings
17.A.history B.future C.difference D.experience
18.A.powerful B.encouraging C.wonderful D.hopeful
19.A.offers B.represents C.brings D.leaves
20.A.growth B.courage C.excitement D.need
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Your House Will Take Care of You In Old Age
Have you ever thought what your life would be like in old age?
Everyone talks about the “aging” society with large numbers of elderly people needing home care. Now German researchers have set up a “smart” house, programmed to help the elderly live at home with dignity. Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute say the house combines existing technology with future-oriented technology.
For example, the “smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror that can remind people to take their medicine, wash their hands or brush their teeth. The hardware behind Fraunhofer’s electronic bathroom is not new, and the software runs on a regular personal computer.
When the medicine cabinet is opened, a display in the middle of the mirror tells the person how many pills to take. The mirror is linked to a care provider, who can remotely check whether a patient at home is actually taking medicine and brushing his or her teeth. As many elderly people have arthritic(关节炎的) conditions that make it difficult to operate water taps, the mirror also has displays that turn the water tap on or off or control the water temperature.
The bathroom is only the start. Kitchens, bedrooms and all other parts of the intelligent” home will become “user-friendly” to meet all kinds of individual needs. Sensors in doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets detect every activity and record them electronically. Doctors or care staff can see from the computer records what personal hygiene tasks have been completed, how often the elderly person visits the bathroom or uses the toilet. In case of an emergency, the computer automatically alerts the chosen contact person or calls the care center.
1.The smart bathroom has a touch screen mirror ____.
A. that can remind people to do many things
B. which is linked to a nursing house
C. behind which is a medicine cabinet
D. that can help the elderly brush their teeth
2.The underlined word them in the last paragraph refers to ___.
A. sensors
B. doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets
C. individual needs
D. every activity
3.How is the passage mainly developed?
A. By inferring. B. By comparing.
C. By listing examples. D. By introducing a practical method.
4. The author of the text mainly ___.
A. calls on people to care for the old
B. introduces a new house
C. promotes a new house
D. encourages the old to live with dignity
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Buster Brown was a thief — and a good one, too, he thought. He’d never been caught by the police because he was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.
Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim and read the sign on the front gate of the house. “Don’t worry about the dog –be aware of the owner!” it said. Buster smiled and found his ways in.
The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very unusual with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. “Good boy,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are –trying to lick me to death.”
Satisfied he’d made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house, choosing items to put in his bag. His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques（古董）---a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea and coffee service, etc. His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening.
“Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do any more and I won’t be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag onto his shoulders, just then the lights came on, nearly blinding him. He protected his eyes with his hand.
“You’re a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said, his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn’t quite sure where he had seen him before.
“______________________________ the sign outside,” the man shouted angrily. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will be put behind bars. Imagine trying to rob the house of the world’s greatest fortune –teller!”
76. What would the best title of the story be? （Please answer within 10 words）
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77. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one？
I was given the information about this robbery last week and I know you will be in prison.
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78. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the
sentence. (Please answer within 10 words)
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79. What do you think of the owner of the house? Give your reasons. (Please answer within 30
words) ________________________________________________
80. Translate the underlined sentence in the third paragraph into Chinese
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Since tasting the excitement of ____ big city life, she never wants to live in ____ country again.
A. a, the B. 不填，不填 C. the, 不填 D. 不填，the
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I will think about how Stephen Hawking managed to live a normal life and made great achievements _______my life feels unbearable．
A. whenever B. however
C. whichever D. wherever
his ______ and be given an artificial one.