Exactly five years ago, on New Year’s Eve, I was invited to a children’s ball by a man high up in the business world, who had his connections, his circle of acquaintances, and his close friends. So it seemed as though the children’s ball was merely an excuse for the parents to come together and discuss matters of interest to themselves, quite innocently and casually.
I was an outsider, and, as I had no special matters to air, I was able to spend the evening independently of the others. There was another gentleman present who like me had just stumbled upon (偶然发现) this affair of domestic happiness. He was the first to attract my attention. His appearance was not that of a man of noble birth. He was tall, rather thin, very serious, and well dressed. Obviously he had no heart for the family celebration. The instant he went off into a corner by himself the smile disappeared from his face, and his thick dark brows knitted into a frown(皱眉). He knew no one except the host and showed every sign of being bored to death, though bravely keeping the role of thorough enjoyment to the end. Later I learned that he was a provincial, had come to the capital on some important business, had brought a letter of recommendation to our host, and our host had taken him under his protection, not at all with love. It was merely out of politeness that he had invited him to the children’s ball.
They did not play cards with him. They did not offer him cigars. No one entered into conversation with him. Possibly they recognized the bird by its feathers from a distance. Thus, my gentleman, not knowing what to do with his hands, was compelled(迫使) to spend the evening stroking (抚摸) his whiskers(胡须). His whiskers were really fine, but he stroked them so eagerly that one got the feeling that the whiskers had come into the world first and afterwards the man in order to stroke them.
1.According to the author, the real purpose of the children ball was that ______.
A. the parents wanted to make their children happy
B. the parents had a chance to meet and socialize
C. the host hoped to make the guests happy
D. the host wanted to give a welcome to an important guest
2.The gentleman was unhappy because ______.
A. he was one of the poor relatives of the host
B. he was from the countryside
C. he was trying to do some business with the host
D. he was not really welcome in the ball
3.The gentleman touched his whiskers eagerly just because ______.
A. he liked his whiskers very much B. he had the habit of doing so
C. he was embarrassed in the ball D. he felt uneasy wearing whiskers
4.When the author was telling the story, he was ______.
A. humorous B. serious
C. joking D. doubtful
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Exactly five years ago, on New Year’s Eve, I was invited to a children’s ball by a man high up in the business world, who had his connections, his circle of acquaintances, and his close friends. So it seemed as though the children’s ball was merely an excuse for the parents to come together and discuss matters of interest to themselves, quite innocently and casually.
I was an outsider, and, as I had no special matters to air, I was able to spend the evening independently of the others. There was another gentleman present who like me had just stumbled upon (偶然发现) this affair of domestic happiness. He was the first to attract my attention. His appearance was not that of a man of noble birth. He was tall, rather thin, very serious, and well dressed. Obviously he had no heart for the family celebration. The instant he went off into a corner by himself the smile disappeared from his face, and his thick dark brows knitted into a frown(皱眉). He knew no one except the host and showed every sign of being bored to death, though bravely keeping the role of thorough enjoyment to the end. Later I learned that he was a provincial, had come to the capital on some important business, had brought a letter of recommendation to our host, and our host had taken him under his protection, not at all with love. It was merely out of politeness that he had invited him to the children’s ball.
They did not play cards with him. They did not offer him cigars. No one entered into conversation with him. Possibly they recognized the bird by its feathers from a distance. Thus, my gentleman, not knowing what to do with his hands, was compelled(迫使) to spend the evening stroking (抚摸) his whiskers(胡须). His whiskers were really fine, but he stroked them so eagerly that one got the feeling that the whiskers had come into the world first and afterwards the man in order to stroke them.
1.According to the author, the real purpose of the children ball was that ______.
A. the parents wanted to make their children happy
B. the parents had a chance to meet and socialize
C. the host hoped to make the guests happy
D. the host wanted to give a welcome to an important guest
2.The gentleman was unhappy because ______.
A. he was one of the poor relatives of the host
B. he was from the countryside
C. he was trying to do some business with the host
D. he was not really welcome in the ball
3.The gentleman touched his whiskers eagerly just because ______.
A. he liked his whiskers very much B. he had the habit of doing so
C. he was embarrassed in the ball D. he felt uneasy wearing whiskers
4.When the author was telling the story, he was ______.
A. humorous B. serious
C. joking D. doubtful
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A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Year's Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasn't feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said.
In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Year's Eve as an ending and a beginning. New Year's Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect.
New Year's Eve is full of possibility, and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months?
In many ways, New Year's Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. It's about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong （迅猛地）into the unfamiliar.
Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed（丧偶的）mom. I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead.
Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children and I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese.
I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing （热情洋溢的）heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness in this holiday season.
1.What made the author unhappy on New Year's Eve a decade before?
A.The pressure she faced in her work.
B.The health problem her husband faced.
C.The information received from her family.
D.The relationship between her and husband.
2.What does the underlined word "halt" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Stop. B.Beginning. C.Meaning. D.Tradition.
3.What does the author think people should do at a new year?
A.Set challenging goals for the next year.
B.Break with daily routines and form a new habit.
C.Spend more time with family members.
D.Think about the past and get ready for the future.
4.What is the author's attitude toward the future?
A.Calm. B.Indifferent. C.Doubtful. D.Expectant.
5.What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To memorialize her husband.
B.To show how she got through a hard time.
C.To share her view of New Year's Eve.
D.To remind us that uncertainty is part of life.
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A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Year's Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasn't feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said.
In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Year's Eve as an ending and a beginning. New Year's Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect.
New Year's Eve is full of possibility and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months?
In many ways, New Year's Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. It's about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong （迅猛地） into the unfamiliar.
Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed （丧偶的） mom. I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead.
Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children and I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese.
I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness this holiday season.
1.What does the underlined word “halt” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Stop. B.Beginning.
C.Meaning. D.Tradition.
2.What does the author think people should do at new year?
A.Set challenging goals for the next year.
B.Break with daily routines and form a new habit.
C.Spend more time with family members.
D.Think about the past and get ready for the future.
3.What is the author's attitude toward the future?
A.Calm. B.Indifferent.
C.Doubtful. D.Expectant.
4.What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To memorialize her husband.
B.To show how she got through a hard time.
C.To share her view of New Year's Eve.
D.To remind us that uncertainty is part of life.
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A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Year’s Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasn’t feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said.
In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect. New Year’s Eve is full of possibility and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months?
In many ways, New Year’s Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition (过渡) that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. It’s about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong (迅猛地) into the unfamiliar.
Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed mom, I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead.
Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness (沉静) and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese.
I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing (热情洋溢的) heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness in this holiday season.
1.What causes author’s unhappiness on New Year’s Eve a decade ago?
A.The pressure she faced in her work.
B.The health problem her husband faced.
C.The information received from her family.
D.The relationship between her and her husband.
2.What does the underlined word “halt” most probably mean?
A.End.
B.Start.
C.Change.
D.Meaning.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the thing people should do at New Year?
A.Set challenging goals for the next year.
B.Break with daily routines and form a new habit.
C.Spend more time with family members.
D.Think about the past and get ready for the future.
4.What’s the main purpose of writing the passage?
A.To memorialize her husband.
B.To show how she got through a hard time.
C.To share her view of New Year’s Eve.
D.To remind us that uncertainty is part of life.
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New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. When I was a kid ,the thing I enjoyed most about New Year’s Eve was trying to stay awake until midnight. My parents didn’t ______me to go to bed early, but my heave eyelids usually _______me well before the new year arrived. When I woke up the next morning, my mum would ask me if I wanted to make a New Year’s ______. I had no ______what it was. After she ______it to me, I said I would try to_______less with my older brother. This got me a(n)______and a pat on the head from my mum. _______, the resolution lasted only until dinnertime, when my brother and I got into a(n)______about who would set the ______.
A New Year’s resolution is a decision to do or not to do something in order to _______a personal goal or break a habit. It comes at a time when people_______the past year and make an effort to _________themselves as the new year begins.
Like many _______, New Year’s resolutions have a long and interesting________.
New Year’s Day was first celebrated 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. Although the Babylonians did not have a written calendar, historians determined that they ________the start of the new year in late March with the arrival of the spring season.
If you would like to make a New Year’s resolution this year, there are some _______to consider, for example, volunteer at a church or animal rescue organization.
Remember that it takes work to keep a New Year’s resolution. Don’t worry if you______once or twice. If you are_______to what you want to accomplish, you’ll be a ________person at the end of the year than at the beginning.
1.A. suggest B. force C. demand D. forbid
2.A. betrayed B. beat C. surprised D. disappointed
3.A. wish B. guess C. resolution D. comment
4.A. plan B. opinion C. thought D. idea
5.A. showed B. passed C. left D. explained
6.A. chat B. talk C. fight D. share
7.A. complaint B. blame C. smile D. honor
8.A. Luckily B. Unfortunately C. Amazingly D. Honestly
9.A. argument B. situation C. conversation D. agreement
10.A. firework B. bed C. table D. clock
11.A. accomplish B. design C. create D. abandon
12.A. look forward to B. look back on C. look down upon D. look out of
13.A. improve B. enjoy C. entertain D. relax
14.A. habits B. places C. countries D. traditions
15.A. story B. meaning C. history D. mystery
16.A. observed B. witnessed C. fixed D. established
17.A. requirements B. factors C. rules D. choices
18.A. slip up B. make up C. turn up D. draw up
19.A. calm B. devoted C. grateful D. enthusiastic
20.A. wealthier B. smarter C. healthier D. better
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A Michigan man, named Bob, was alone when he left his farmhouse on New Year’s Eve to collect firewood. Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was just ___________ long johns (秋裤), a shirt and slippers (拖鞋) when he went outside, ___________ the temperature being around -4℃. ___________, he fell down and broke his neck. He_______ for help but his nearest neighbor is about a quarter mile _________ and it was 10:30 pm.
_______ , Bob’s Kelsey, a five-year-old Golden Retriever (金毛寻回犬) came. She kept Bob warm by _______ on top of him, and kept him ___________ by licking (舔) his hands and face. She kept barking for ___________ but never left his side. Bob said: “With Kelsey keeping ____________ with me, I knew I had to ____________ this and that it was my choice to stay alive.”
By morning Bob’s voice was gone, but Kelsey didn’t ______________ shouting still. Bob’s neighbor ________ discovered him after hearing Kelsey’s shouts and called 911. When Bob arrived in hospital, his temperature was________ 21 ℃. Normal body temperature is 37 ℃, so Bob was ____________ to find out that he didn’t have any injury________ cold. “I’m sure it was because of Kelsey’s __________ to keep me warm and aware,” said Bob.
And to the surprise of doctors, Bob made a quick ____________ from his neck injury. “I think animals can help and his ____________ hero did keep Bob alive and really make a big ____________ ,” said Chaim Colen, MD, Neurosurgeon (神经外科医生) at McLaren.
1.A. removing B. decorating C. wearing D. collecting
2.A. in charge of B. in spite of C. in search of D. in case of
3.A. However B. Anyho C. Otherwise D. Instead
4.A. explained B. screamed C. ordered D. complained
5.A. around B. forward C. nearby D. away
6.A. Probably B. Generally C. Fortunately D. Especially
7.A. waiting B. lying C. laying D. watching
8.A. asleep B. alone C. alike D. awake
9.A. help B. comfort C. escape D. action
10.A. pace B. track C. promise D. company
11.A. give up B. live through C. find out D. turn down
12.A. stop B. imagine C. continu D. try
13.A. gradually B. immediately C. suddenly D. finally
14.A. beyond B. within C. below D. above
15.A. surprised B. serious C. satisfied D. nervous
16.A. as a means of B. as a kind of C. as a result of D. as a matter of
17.A. curiosity B. effort C. skill D. ambition
18.A. contribution B. development C. change D. recovery
19.A. little B. proud C. famous D. hopeful
20.A. requirement B. excuse C. difference D. expression
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Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.
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Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.
A. can B. must C. need D. may
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Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.
A. can B. must C. need D. may
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Some people ________ not have plans yet for New Year’s Eve, but others know exactly what they will be doing.
A. can B. must C. need D. may
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