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Dear daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are. Your academic, artistic, and social skills have truly blossomed in the last few years. You have become a talented and accomplished young woman.
College will be the most important years in your life. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about. You often question "what good is this course". I encourage you to be inquisitive, but I also want to tell you: "Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten." What I mean by that is the materials taught isn't as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject, and the ability to analyze a new problem. That is really what learning in college is about – this will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn't critical for your life, the skills of learning will be something you cherish forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don't be trapped in what others think or say. Steve Jobs says when you are in college, your passion will create many dots, and later in your life you will connect them. In his great speech given at Stanford commencement, he gave the great example where he took calligraphy, and a decade later, it became the basis of the beautiful Macintosh fonts, which later ignited desktop publishing, and brought wonderful tools like Microsoft Word to our lives. His expedition into calligraphy was a dot, and the Macintosh became the connecting line. Enjoy picking your dots, and be assured one day you will find your calling, and connect a beautiful curve through the dots of yourself .
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life, because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. Also, going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding experience.
So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, evolve yourself into a bi-cultural talent, be bold to experiment, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.
When I faced the greatest challenge and opportunity in my life in 2005, you gave me a big hug and said "bonne chance", which means "good luck" and "good courage". Now I do the same for you. Bonne chance, my angel and princess. May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.
Love,
Dad (& Mom)
1.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The daughter is a well-rounded college student.
B. The father faced the greatest challenge in 2006.
C. The daughter is a freshman in college.
D. Steve Jobs gave the great example where he took calligraphy at Columbia commencement.
2.The father may agree that _____.
A. you will be well-educated if you forget all is taught
B. there are only master-inspired students in college
C. the daughter will be thinner if she goes on a diet
D. the skills of learning is very important for his daughter’s life
3.The example of Steve Jobs in Paragraph 4 is to show _____.
A. how Steve Jobs invented the basis of the Macintosh fonts
B. it is important for the daughter to follow her passion in college
C. Steve Jobs made great contributions to Microsoft Word
D. the father wishes his daughter to be as successful as Steve Jobs
4.College friends are often the best to you because_____.
A. your family are far away while college friends are around you within an easy reach
B. they are closer to you psychologically than to your family
C. they are better than your family
D. going through independence and adulthood is unusual bonding experience
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Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real proof of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn’t critical for your life, the learning skills you acquire will be something you will treasure forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be trapped by what others think or say, but make up your own mind.
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. Pick a few friends and become really close to them – pick the ones who are genuine to you. Don’t worry about their grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early. I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses.
Whether it is coursework planning or picking a major, you should take control of your life. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great.
So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny fate, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.
Love,
Dad (& Mom)
1.According to the letter the author’s daughter is ______.
A. scared to be leaving home B. a well-rounded student
C. the pride of her university D. learning to drive a car
2. Which advice below is given to his daughter by the author?
A. Party with friends in her free time.
B. Ignore what others think or say.
C. choose friends with similar personalities.
D. Treasure and make the best of her college years.
3. From the passage, we can conclude the father is ______.
A. worried about his daughter B. strict with his daughter
C. positive about his daughter’s future D. sad about his daughter’s leaving home
4.From the letter we can draw a conclusion that_________.
A. the daughter will no longer need her father’s help
B. the father will also gives the daughter advice on everything
C. the father will help the daughter when she meets with trouble
D. the daughter will not accept her father’s help in college.
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第四部分 阅读理解（满分 30分）
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is real testament (证明) of what a great well – rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become self – learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you’d like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in corral. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!
So please treasure your college years – make the best use of your free time, become an in depended ticker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challengers.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be .
Love,
Dad (& Mom)
(Excerpt from Kai – Fu Lee’s letter to his daughter)
1．We can read between the lined that .
A．Dad has s strong love for his daughter
B．Dad is very strict with his daughter
C．Dad always worries about his daughter
D．Dad is much concerned about his daughter’s health
2．The underlined word “destiny” in the passage is the closest in meaning to “_______”.
A．weight B．life C．position D．time
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Plan thing – before you do them.
B．Self – learning as very important in college.
C．Follow your passion and what other people say.
D．Leading a life is just like driving a car.
4．The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to_________.
A．smile to her trouble in life B．fight till she succeeds
C．be confident and happy D．make the most of the college
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Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament(证明) of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don’t worry abut their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you’d like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat--this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!
So please treasure your college years--make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be.
Love
Dad & Mom
1.We can read between the lines that________.
A. Dad is very strict with his daughter
B. Dad has a strong love for his daughter
C. Dad always worries about his daughter
D. Dad is much concerned about his daughter's health
2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Plan things before you do them.
B. Self-learning is very important in college.
C. Follow your passion and what other people say.
D. Leading a life is just like driving a car.
3.The underlined word “destiny” in the passage is the closest in meaning to____________.
A. weight B. Time C. position D. life
4.The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to____________.
A. make the most of her college B. fight till she succeeds
C. be confident and happy D. smile to her trouble in 1ife
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Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament (证明) of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy, don't be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don't worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you'd like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver's seat-this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you'll love it!
So please treasure your college years - make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be.
Love
Dad & Mom
1.We can read between the lines that ________.
A．Dad has a strong love for his daughter
B．Dad is very strict with his daughter
C．Dad always worries about his daughter
D．Dad is much concerned about his daughter's health
2.The underlined word "destiny" in the passage is the closest in meaning to "_______".
A．weight B．life C．position D．time
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Plan things before you do them.
B．Self－learning is very important in college.
C．Follow your passion and what other people say.
D．Leading a life is just like driving a car.
4.The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to ________.
A．smile to her trouble in life
B．fight till she succeeds
C．be confident and happy
D．make the most of her college
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Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament(证明) of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don’t worry abut their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you’d like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat--this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!
So please treasure your college years--make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be.
Love
Dad & Mom
1.We can read between the lines that________.
A. Dad is very strict with his daughter
B. Dad has a strong love for his daughter
C. Dad always worries about his daughter
D. Dad is much concerned about his daughter's health
2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Plan things before you do them.
B. Self-learning is very important in college.
C. Follow your passion and what other people say.
D. Leading a life is just like driving a car.
3. The underlined word “destiny” in the passage is the closest in meaning to____________.
A. weight B. Time C. position D. life
4.The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to____________.
A．make the most of her college B．fight till she succeeds
C．be confident and happy D．smile to her trouble in 1ife
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Dear XXX,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
Do your best in classes, but don’t let pressure get to you. If you graduate and learn something in your four years, we would feel happy. Your Columbia degree will take you far, even if you don’t graduate with honors. So please don't give yourself pressure. The only thing that matters is that you learned. The only measurement you should use is that you tried.
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life, because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. Also, going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding (结合的) experience. Pick a few friends and become really close to them — pick the ones who are genuine and sincere to you. Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities. If you think you like someone, tell her. You have very little to lose. People are not perfect, so as long as they are genuine and sincere, trust them and be good to them. They will give back. This is my secret of success — that I am genuine with people and trust them (unless they do something to lose my trust).
College is the four years where you have:
•the greatest amount of free time
•the first chance to be independent
•the most flexibility to change
•the lowest risk for making mistakes
So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny. May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.
Love,
XXX
1.What is the most probable relationship between the writer and the receiver of the letter?
A. Friends. B. A parent and his or her daughter.
C. A teacher and a student. D. Sisters.
2.Which of the following suggestions is not given to the receiver in the letter?
A. How to adapt to the college life quickly.
B. To make new friends.
C. To learn to be independent in thinking.
D. Not to make herself under much pressure in grades.
3.According to the writer of the letter, college is a time _______.
A. during which one may make mistakes
B. during which one has little free time
C. during which it is hard for one to change
D. during which one needs to learn to be independent
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287. The thief drove as fast as he could in an effort to the pursuing police car.
| A．shake off | B．shake with | C．show off | D．show up |
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Many years ago，I drove my seven-six-old daughter to school in our car．This ___day，we passed by many ___people who were begging．She asked why the same people were ___help every day and why no one was ___．
I really didn't have a（n） ___answer to this question．So I decided to ask her how she thought she could help．
My little girl always had ___ideas flowing out of her which I couldn't keep ___．The next day on the morning ___to school，my daughter asked me to stop at each ___where a homeless person stood．I asked why，but was quickly ___to wait and see．
I ___my window and asked the gentleman to ___．My daughter handed him 50 cents ___told him she would see him every morning．This went on for three blocks．I asked her where all of the money came ___and she immediately informed me that her class -mates took up a ___of coins and love for her to pass on to the“ people on the corner”.
Every school day for two more wonderful years we stopped and ___coins or a good morning wish to the “people on the corner”．She could always get everyone to ___ even if just for a quick second．
Times have changed，and many people ___of giving money to homeless people on the corner but everyone deserve to be ___，so my “people on the corner” get a "good morning and a smile" every day．I get the same ___--every day．
1.A. particular B. curious C. anxious D. enthusiastic
2.A. hopeless B. aimless C. homeless D. friendless
3.A. apologizing for B. standing for C. working for D. asking for
4.A. helping B. sparing C. observing D. paying
5.A. difficult B. easy C. possible D. abstract
6.A. such many B. such much C. so many D. so much
7.A. out of B. away from C. in touch D. up with
8.A. breakfast B. trip C. sun D. rain
9.A. house B. corner C. highway D. garage
10.A. identified B. confirmed C. informed D. proved
11.A. rolled down B. put down C. broken down D. cut down
12.A. fall over B. go over C. turn over D. come over
13.A. but B. so C. or D. and
14.A. out B. from C. down D. about
15.A. collection B. fund C. action D. account
16.A. awarded B. rewarded C. afforded D. offered
17.A. laugh B. cry C. smile D. sob
18.A. dislike B. support C. disapprove D. agree
19.A. permitted B. acknowledged C. abandoned D. embarrassed
20.A. in return B. by turns C. in case D. by accident
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Many years ago, I drove my seven-six-old daughter to school in our car. This _______day, we passed by many_______people who were begging. She asked why the same people were_______help every day and why no one was_______.
I really didn’t have a(n)_______answer to this question. So I decided to ask her how she thought she could help.
My little girl always had _______ideas flowing out of her which I couldn’t keep_______. The next day on the morning _______to school, my daughter asked me to stop at each_______where a homeless person stood. I asked why, but was quickly________to wait and see.
I ________my window and asked the gentleman to________. My daughter handed him 50 cents ________told him she would see him every morning. This went on for three blocks. I asked her where all of the money came________and she immediately informed me that her classmates took up a ________of coins and love for her to pass on to the “people on the corner.”
Every school day for two more wonderful years we stopped and ________ coins or a good morning wish to the “people on the corner”. She could always get everyone to ________ even if just for a quick second.
Times have changed, and many people________of giving money to homeless people on the corner but everyone deserve to be________, so my “people on the corner” get a “good morning and a smile” every day. I get the same________ every day.
1.A. particular B. curious C. anxious D. enthusiastic
2.A. hopeless B. aimless C. homeless D. friendless
3.A. apologizing for B. standing for C. working for D. asking for
4.A. helping B. sparing C. observing D. paying
5.A. difficult B. easy C. possible D. abstract
6.A. such many B. such much C. so many D. so much
7.A. out of B. away from C. in touch D. up with
8.A. breakfast B. trip C. sun D. rain
9.A. house B. corner C. highway D. garage
10.A. identified B. confirmed C. informed D. proved
11.A. rolled down B. put down C. broken down D. cut down
12.A. fall over B. go over C. turn over D. come over
13.A. but B. so C. or D. and
14.A. out B. from C. down D. about
15.A. collection B. fund C. action D. account
16.A. awarded B. rewarded C. afforded D. offered
17.A. laugh B. cry C. smile D. sob
18.A. dislike B. support C. disapprove D. agree
19.A. permitted B. acknowledged C. abandoned D. embarrassed
20.A. in return B. by turns C. in case D. by accident