When I was about 4 years old,I decided to go to Disney World.For most young kids,it's a normal request,but I had cerebral palsy(脑瘫).Walking into anywhere,let alone a crowded place like Disney World was,to put it lightly,a tall order.Luckily,I had people in my corner to help me.Over the next three years,I worked with physical doctors,acquired a walker,and practiced walking,standing,and balance—all skills that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.
I remember the feeling when my legs would protest doing any more work.Despite this,everyone else told me I could do it,so I kept it up.It was all because of people like my parents,brothers,teachers,and doctors that I was able to grow so much,both physically and mentally.Constantly pushing me to“walk on,”yet encouraging me whenever I needed it.
On June 9,2008,as I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street,My dad asked me if I wanted any help.I instantly replied,“No!”and situated myself facing the end of the tunnel,feet planted firmly,heart most likely beating out of my chest.Then I went,walking ever so slowly at first,then gradually speeding up.Step,step,step,step,bump.Holding fast onto the handlebars,I gathered up all my strength,picked up my walker and straightened out,picking up my pace once again.It wasn’t too long before the cheering increased because I had made it to the end,where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes and arms open wide ready to hug her son and tell him how proud she was.
Looking back on that experience,I realize something pretty thoughtful.Every once in a while,life will throw a few bumps in the road.Though it may set you back for a bit,don’t let it stop you.Pick yourself back up and finish.It’s worth it.Besides,there just might be someone there cheering you on along the way.
1.Which of the following best explains“a tall order”underlined in paragraph 1 ?
A. An easy decision. B. An available action.
C. A reasonable order. D. A challenging task.
2.Why does the author say he’s lucky?
A. He eventually has his brain disease well cured.
B. He constantly gets courage and support from others.
C. He is likely to do any kind of work in his later life.
D. He is naturally gifted in keeping balance on his own.
3.The author gives a vivid picture of himself in paragraph 3 to______.
A. explain he was terrified to take the first step
B. describe he took pride in his mother and friends
C. show how he managed to walk by himself
D. prove how he understood to respect others
4.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Where Dreams Come True B. When Bad Fortune Falls
C. How I Value Friendship D. Why I Look Back My Life
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When I was about 4 years old,I decided to go to Disney World.For most young kids,it's a normal request,but I had cerebral palsy(脑瘫).Walking into anywhere,let alone a crowded place like Disney World was,to put it lightly,a tall order.Luckily,I had people in my corner to help me.Over the next three years,I worked with physical doctors,acquired a walker,and practiced walking,standing,and balance—all skills that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.
I remember the feeling when my legs would protest doing any more work.Despite this,everyone else told me I could do it,so I kept it up.It was all because of people like my parents,brothers,teachers,and doctors that I was able to grow so much,both physically and mentally.Constantly pushing me to“walk on,”yet encouraging me whenever I needed it.
On June 9,2008,as I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street,My dad asked me if I wanted any help.I instantly replied,“No!”and situated myself facing the end of the tunnel,feet planted firmly,heart most likely beating out of my chest.Then I went,walking ever so slowly at first,then gradually speeding up.Step,step,step,step,bump.Holding fast onto the handlebars,I gathered up all my strength,picked up my walker and straightened out,picking up my pace once again.It wasn’t too long before the cheering increased because I had made it to the end,where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes and arms open wide ready to hug her son and tell him how proud she was.
Looking back on that experience,I realize something pretty thoughtful.Every once in a while,life will throw a few bumps in the road.Though it may set you back for a bit,don’t let it stop you.Pick yourself back up and finish.It’s worth it.Besides,there just might be someone there cheering you on along the way.
1.Which of the following best explains“a tall order”underlined in paragraph 1 ?
A. An easy decision. B. An available action.
C. A reasonable order. D. A challenging task.
2.Why does the author say he’s lucky?
A. He eventually has his brain disease well cured.
B. He constantly gets courage and support from others.
C. He is likely to do any kind of work in his later life.
D. He is naturally gifted in keeping balance on his own.
3.The author gives a vivid picture of himself in paragraph 3 to______.
A. explain he was terrified to take the first step
B. describe he took pride in his mother and friends
C. show how he managed to walk by himself
D. prove how he understood to respect others
4.What can be the best title of the text?
A. Where Dreams Come True B. When Bad Fortune Falls
C. How I Value Friendship D. Why I Look Back My Life
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A few years ago,I boarded a plane to Disney World with my 8-year -old kid Lucas.
Even before boarding,I was filled with_______. Lucas is an autistic (自闭症) boy.Traveling outside his comfort zone can sometimes be_______for Lucas. I was worried other passengers might not understand_______Lucas communicated with the world.
Worse sill,we were seated next to a man who_______to be hard boiled.As the plane_______ ,so did my boy's excitement level and my own worry.I could even_________ the unpleasant remarks this man might have for my excited son.
As Lucas began to play with an app on his iPad,he screamed with joy and _______his hands as loudly as he could.I began to_______,trying to quiet my son so that he wouldn't_______the other passengers. I noticed the hard-boiled man paying attention from the________ of my eye. He leaned closer to me and I even got________to begin a verbal fight.
However,the man________ said,“You know ,you don't have to keep him quiet for me. You can let him have fun.”It was the________thing I expected,and I didn't know what to say________“thank you”.
The kindness of that man will always be a(n)________to me that there are always people who want to enter our world and understand my wonderful boy.
1.A.confidence B.pride C.excitement D.anxiety
2.A.enjoyable B.tricky C.curious D.considerate
3.A.when B.how C.why D.where
4.A.appeared B.pretended C.preferred D.promised
5.A.broke down B.touched down C.took off D.pulled out
6.A.anticipate B.bear C.acknowledge D.witness
7.A.shook B.waved C.raised D.clapped
8.A.wonder B.complain C.sweat D.argue
9.A.disappoint B.motivate C.puzzle D.disturb
10.A.corner B.bottom C.top D.center
11.A.inspired B.prepared C.excited D.determined
12.A.simply B.rarely C.roughly D.totally
13.A.typical B.exact C.last D.first
14.A.or rather B.other than C.rather than D.more than
15.A.symbol B.experience C.warning D.reminder
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He was just 12 years old when he died. But he brought courage and hope to people around the world.
Nkosi Johnson, who died last June, is remembered today as an AIDS fighter. This young boy challenged his government’s AIDS policies and millions of South Africans in the fight against the disease.
Johnson was the longest survivor born HIV positive(艾滋病病毒携带者).He survived with this deadly disease for 12 years before it claimed his life.
At first, Johnson was expected to live for nine months when his foster mother, Gail Johnson took him in at the age of two. She now runs Nkosi’s Haven across town from her house in Melville. The Haven is home to 20 children living with HIV or AIDS, and 11 of their mothers.
Johnson attracted the world’s attention and stole the hearts of thousands of people across the world at the 13th International AIDS Conference in Durban in July 2000. He stood in front of a large audience including South African President Thabo Mbeki. He told them that he wanted AZT, a drug used to treat AIDS patients, to be given to HIV-positive pregnant(怀孕的) women to prevent the disease being passed on to their unborn babies. He received a loud cheer at the end of his speech.
Johnson’s speech was broadcast live across the world. With views beyond his age and even a sense of humor, Johnson soon became an international sign of the fight against AIDS and HIV.
1.The underlined words “claimed his life” (Paragraph 3) means _______.
A.did harm to Johnson’s life B.helped Johnson to survive
C.caused the death of Johnson D.made Johnson weak
2.The main idea in paragraphs 5 and 6 is ________.
A Johnson attracted the world’s attention
B.Johnson stood in front of South African President Thabo Mbeki
C.Johnson wanted AZT to treat AIDS pregnant women
D.Johnson helped prevent the disease being passed on to an unborn baby
3.The AIDS child gave the speech in order to _________.
A.steal the hearts of thousands of people
B.be an AIDS fighter
C.get more help from the world
D.fight against the government
4.From the passage we can infer that _______.
A.the government’s AIDS policies have to be improved
B.the government did nothing to help those with HIV positive
C.the boy’s speech changed the government’s policies
D.no one lived longer than the boy
5.The best title for this passage is ________.
A.The Sad Story of an AIDS Child. B.The Courage of an AIDS Child
C.AIDS, a Deadly Disease D.A Hero in South Africa
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36 everyone's spirits up to the ceiling, I 37 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, "Dad, I want to 38 people feel like that." My father asked me 39 I meant. "I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Ziglar. I replied A(An)40 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.41 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 42 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my43 . Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked45 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position after47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 50 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that51 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was52 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53 . One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 55 engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
1.A.rise B.blow C.put D.raise
2.A.left B.came C.arrived D.slipped
3.A.get B.hope C.make D.cheer
4.A.that B.what C.which D.if
5.A.dream B.idea C.girl D.speaker
6.A.After B.Before C.Because D.While
7.A.beginning B.working C.acting D.regarding
8.A.life B.love C.income D.career
9.A.disappointed B.moved C.surprised D.delighted
10.A.when B.why C.if D.how
11.A.plan B.promise C.decision D.mind
12.A.attending B.joining C.entering D.holding
13.A.newspaper B.book C.report D.speech
14.A.day B.second C.week D.moment
15.A.help B.job C.god D.company
16.A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something
17.A.alive B.dead C.missing D.born
18.A.examined B.searched C.checked D.tested
19.A.help B.harm C.income D.money
20.A.selling B.speaking C.writing D.listening
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 37there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38people feel like that.” My father asked me 39I meant. “I want to be a motivational (激励人的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”I replied. A 40was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.41 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 42as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43. Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked45I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46to start my own company and leave my secure position after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 50?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52.
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53 .One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no 54. But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job.And I was able to book several55engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
1. A.raise B.blow C.put D.rise
2.A slipped B.came C.arrived D.left
3. A.get B.make C.hope D.cheer
4. A.that B.which C.what D.if
5. A.speaker B.idea C.girl D.dream
6.A.Because B.Before C After D.While
7. A.regarding B.working C.acting D.beginning
8. A.life B.love C.income D.career
9. A.surprised B.moved C.disappointed D.delighted
10. A.when B.if C.why D.how
11. A.plan B.decision C.promise D.mind
12. A.entering B.joining C.attending D.holding
13. A.speech B.book C.report D.newspaper
14. A.day B.second C.week D.moment
15. A.help B.god C.job D.company
16. A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
17. A.alive B.born C.missing D.dead
18. A.tested B.searched C.checked D.examined
19. A.help B.harm C.income D.money
20. A.selling B.speaking C.writing D.listening
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 1 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I ___2___there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 3 people feel like that.” My father asked me 4 I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A(An)5 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 6 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 7 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 8. Many people were 9 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they wondered__10 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 11 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _12__ a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 13 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 14 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 15 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 16 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 17 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately18 ___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 19. But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 20 engagements(业务)with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
1. A.rise B.do C.put D.raise
2. A.left B.came C.arrived D.reached
3. A.get B.hope C.make D.cheer
4. A.that B.what C.which D.if
5. A.dream B.idea C.girl D.speaker
6. A.After B.Before C.Because D.While
7. A.beginning B.working C.acting D.regarding
8. A.life B.love C.money D.career
9. A.disappointed B.moved C.surprised D.delighted
10. A.when B.why C.if D.how
11. A.plan B.promise C.decision D.mind
12. A.attending B.joining C.entering D.holding
13. A.newspaper B.book C.report D.speech
14. A.day B.instant C.week D.moment
15. A.love B.worker C.god D.company
16. A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something
17. A.alive B.dead C.missing D.born
18. A.examined B.searched C.found D.tested
19. A.help B.harm C.income D.money
20. A.selling B.speaking C.writing D.listening
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I learned about life from an ant farm. When I was seven years old, my family tried to __1__ an ant farm at home. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we brought some ants from the backyard and placed them into the __2__ home.
Shortly after the new __3__ were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that each one knew __4__ what to do. After hours of staring, I realized that the ants had particular given jobs. With my mom’s help, I kept a journal of what happened each day and __5__ the ants. My favorite was the biggest, Cinderella. I drew a picture of her in my journal, which I still have.
On day five a disaster __6__ the ant farm. While I was __7__ the ants, I had put my face so close to the structure that I accidentally tipped it over, __8__ in all the tunnels. Although the ants __9__ their earthquake, one by one they began to die. I was __10__ as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were dying of “frustration”—feeling annoyed and impatient as they couldn’t control the situation. They simply could not __11__ the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed. Cinderella was the last to die; she did so while carrying a dead ant on her back.
Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, __12__ it taught me much more. __13__ the years, I came to realize the ants were a study in the benefits of __14__. Working together, they were able to create a(n) __15__ world for themselves. I also learned that they should be __16__ for their hard work. Day in and day out, each labored at their task. The ant farm demonstrated that teamwork and perseverance are indeed two key __17__ to success. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not __18__ until recently: Disaster is a natural part of life, and must be __19__. Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face __20__. Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel caves in, we just have to build another.
1. A.get B.buy C.run D.find
2. A.empty B.new C.strange D.distant
3. A.guests B.settlers C.friends D.members
4. A.probably B.roughly C.exactly D.normally
5. A.named B.trained C.compared D.measured
6. A.affected B.struck C.kicked D.beat
7. A.removing B.teaching C.observing D.collecting
8. A.turning B.rushing C.filling D.caving
9. A.experienced B.predicted C.faced D.survived
10. A.annoyed B.horrified C.moved D.thrilled
11. A.reflect B.ignore C.confirm D.stand
12. A.and B.but C.so D.or
13. A.In B.For C.From D.Over
14. A.teamwork B.devotion C.responsibility D.organization
15. A.relaxing B.amusing C.moving D.amazing
16. A.supported B.inspired C.admired D.admitted
17. A.certificates B.approaches C.ingredients D.circumstances
18. A.give B.realize C.take D.adopt
19. A.accepted B.suffered C.achieved D.managed
20. A.challenges B.barriers C.pressure D.disappointment
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I was about to go to bed _____ one of my old classmates made a call to me.
A.when | B.as | C.while | D.that |
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When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, ”Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because, “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes…The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.
When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like salespeople.” But it didn’t completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.
1.Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?
A.He could not catch a fish
B.His father was not patient with him
C.His father did not teach him fishing
D.He could not influence a fish as his father did
2.What did the author’s father really mean?
A.To read about fish
B.To learn fishing by oneself
C.To understand what fish think
D.To study fishing in many ways
3.According to the author, fish are most likely to be found .
A.in deep water on sunny days
B.in deep water on cloudy days
C.in shallow water under sunlight
D.in shallow water under waterside trees
4.After entering the business world,the author found .
A.it easy to think like a customer
B.his father’s fishing advice inspiring
C.his first boss’s sales ideas reasonable
D.it difficult to sell services to poor people
5.This passage most likely comes from .
A.a fishing guide
B.a popular sales book
C.a novel on childhood
D.a millionaire’s biography
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When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish”, I remember being even more upset then because, “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun huts their eyes… The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them..
When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like sales people.” But it didn’t completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.
1. Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?
A. He could not catch a fish.
B. His father was not patient with him.
C. His father did not teach him fishing.
D. He could not influence a fish as his father did.
2.What did the author’s father really mean?
A. To read about fish.
B. To learn fishing by oneself.
C. To understand what fish think.
D. To study fishing in many ways.
3.According to the author, fish are most likely to be found _________.
A. in deep water on sunny days
B. in deep water on cloudy days
C. in shallow water under sunlight
D. in shallow water under waterside trees.
4. After entering the business world, the author found _________.
A. it easy to think like a customer
B. his father’s fishing advice inspiring
C. his first boss’s sales ideas reasonable
D. it difficult to sell services to poor people
5. This passage most likely comes from _________.
A. a fishing guide
B. a popular sales book
C. a novel on childhood
D. a millionaire’s biography
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