Mearl Jacobs’ body was at the funeral home. T...

Mearl Jacobs’ body was at the funeral home. The memorial service was 31  for the next day. We 32  in the family room to tell stories, sharing   33 of her. She had lived a life 34 with stories. Most people didn’t know that she had worked for thirty years at Rockwall International to help the homeless, or that 35  she really didn’t care much for baseball, she loved listening to the 36  because her son loved baseball.

Before long the 37 turned from stories about Mearl to stories of how she changed and 38  the lives in the room.

Her daughter Carol, said, “Just a few hours before Mom died she said she wanted to go home. I asked her if she 39 back to her apartment. She said, ‘NO!’ I asked, ‘Home in Heaven?’ ‘YES!’”

A series of love and 40  was realized that night. Mearl had lived a life that affected the young and old 41 . When she did so, you became a different person, a 42  and reformed person. She was 43 that way. She knew how to show the things that really 44  in the life. She   45 for values that she held dear and she always seemed to know how to influence people and to accept them “as is”. He grandkids talked of her 46 acceptance of them, no matter what.

Some things have to be seen to be understood, such as love, forgiveness and acceptance. Mearl knew how to help you 47 . She had always shown total 48  to the family and friends – to people.

The next day Mearl was 49 the topic. We buried the body, but she lives in all those, present and 50 . She is always there, giving and loving.

1.A．canceled           B．ordered          C．set              D．left

2.A．gathered           B．waited           C．cried            D．consulted

3.A．dinner             B．memories         C．possessions      D．success

4.A．mixed              B．combined         C．compared         D．filled

5.A．unless             B．until            C．if               D．although

6.A．games              B．songs            C．operas           D．stories

7.A．argument           B．comment          C．background      D．conversation

8.A．rescued            B．shaped           C．lost             D．prevented

9.A．meant              B．moved            C．dated            D．went

10.A．curiosity         B．envy             C．kindness         D．sympathy

11.A．equally           B．hopefully        C．eventually       D．properly

12.A．happier           B．better           C．milder           D．ruder

13.A．interested        B．shocked          C．puzzled          D．gifted

14.A．lacked            B．troubled         C．mattered         D．admitted

15.A．made up           B．stood up         C．watched out      D．reached out

16.A．unnecessary       B．unusual          C．unconditional    D．unfamiliar

17.A．see               B．improve          C．explain          D．remove

18.A．appreciation B．devotion        C．determination          D．operation

19.A．almost            B．still            C．ever             D．even

20.A．beyond    B．behind   C．within   D．outside

高三英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析

The police discovered the witness at the funeral, but it was not an _____ to talk at length about the case．

A．appointment                                    B．event

C．incident                                       D．occasion

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I was at the funeral of my dearest friend-my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so intense; I found it hard to breathe at times. Always supportive, Mother clapped loudest at my school plays, held the box of tissues while listening to my first heartbreak, comforted me at my father's death, and prayed for me my entire life

When mother's illness was diagnosed, my sister had a new baby and my brother had recently married his childhood sweetheart, so it fell on me the 27-year-old middle child, to take care of her. I counted it an honor. My place had been with our mother, preparing her. meals, taking her to the doctor, reading the Bible together. Now she was in heaven. My work was finished, but I was alone

Deep in sorrow, suddenly, I heard a door open and slam shut at the back of the church. Quick footsteps hurried along the carpeted floor. A young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. He folded his hands and placed them on his lap. His eyes started to be filled with tears.

"I’m late”, he explained, though no explanation was necessary."

After several eulogies(悼词), he leaned over and commented, "Why do they keep calling Mary by the name of Margaret?

"Because, that was her name, Margaret. Never Mary.” I whispered, wondering who the stranger was anyway.

"Isn't this the Lutheran church?"

"No, the Lutheran church is across the street."

"I believe you're at the wrong funeral, Sir."

The solemnness (庄重) of the occasion mixed with the realization of the man's mistake bubbled up inside me and came out as laughter: Sharp looks from other mourners(x # 4) only made the situation seem more stupid. I peeked at the confused, misguided man seated beside me. He was laughing too, as he glanced around, deciding it was too late for an uneventful exit. I imagined Mother laughing.

At the final 'Amen, we rushed out a door and into the parking lot. "I do believe we'll be the talk of the town. By the way, my name is Rick. he smiled

That afternoon began a lifelong journey for me with this man who attended the wrong funeral, but was in the right place. A year after our meeting, we were married at a country church. This time we both arrived at the same church, right on time.

In my time of sorrow, God gave me laughter. In place of loneliness, God gave me love. This past June, we celebrated our twenty-second wedding anniversary. whenever anyone asks us how we met Rick tells them, Her mother and my Aunt Mary introduced us, and it's truly a match made in heaven

1.Only author could take care of her mom mainly because________.

A.she was the only child in the family

B.a lovely baby came into her brother’s family

C.she was the only child without a new family’s burden

D.her mom loved her much more than other children

2.What can we infer from the passage?

A.The author and Rick met 22 years ago for the first time

B.The author was supposed to have been in Lutheran Church

C.Margaret should be the name of Rick’s aunt.

D.The mourners considered the author’s joy improper.

3.What could be the best title of the passage?

A.Hope Remaining at the Funeral

B.A Heavenly Encounter

C.Two Funerals at One Time

D.Seeking God's Everlasting Love

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Jenny was very sad over the loss of the photos she had shot at Canada, ________ this was a memory she especially treasured.

A. as             B. if          C. when            D. where

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As I looked at the memorial, I thought about ____ terrible disaster it was for the people in Nanjing then and ____ they were to fight the Japanese invaders.

A. how, how       B. what a, how          C. what, what         D. how, what

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As I looked at the memorial, I thought about ____ terrible disaster it was for the people in Nanjing then and ____ they were to fight the Japanese invaders.

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As I looked at the memorial，I thought about ________ terrible disaster it was for the people in Nanjing then and ________ they were to fight the Japanese invaders.

A．how；how　                     B．what a；how

C．what；what　                     D．how；what

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Mike Jacobs broke up with a girlfriend 30 years ago. He wrote a song to describe his_________　　 at the end of the relationship. I focus on the memories to make me __________ the day. But I don't want your sympathy, I just want you back with me to___________. He kept the words of the song he called Stay close to his heart, but never had the____________to sing them out loud, let alone turn them into a potential____________single.

But after being diagnosed(诊断) with lung cancer and given just nine months to live, Mike,　　　 _______by his family, recorded the song. And it could now become a(n) __________ No. 1 so that the public took interest in Mike and the story of how Stay came to be recorded has　　　 _______

Just 16 days after Mike’s death at the age of 61, his　 _________ wish to have a chart-topping hit is on course to ___________ On Monday night a dip (剪辑) was played on the BBC's The One Show to a studio____________

Mike’s son Josh,37, was the ___________force behind the production of the single. “ The idea of getting him to make a(n) ___________came from me. I wanted the last few months of his life to be the___________ they could be.''

As the song now　 __________on the Internet, there has been enthusiastic __________ all over. One post on social media___________:44 We have downloaded Stay. That's because it would____________the best award for Mike Jacobs and all the___________ from the single will go to the charity. As Josh says: "I got married last October so my dad could be there. That was impressive but this is even___________”.

1.A.sadness B.ambition C.joy D.outcome

2.A.care about B.reflect on C.get through D.dream of

3.A.record B.love C.perform D.stay

4.A.freedom B.confidence C.energy D.privilege

5.A.hit B.value C.fancy D.guide

6.A.raised B.deserted C.honored D.supported

7.A.informal B.unlikely C.irregular D.disagreeable

8.A.completed B.substituted C.mushroomed D.occupied

9.A.leading B.concerning C.dying D.referring

10.A.achieve B.recognize C.guarantee D.search

11.A.team B.audience C.family D.staff

12.A.rolling B.cutting C.grasping D.driving

13.A.record B.clip C.single D.wonder

14.A.happiest B.newest C.wildest D.longest

15.A.exists B.spreads C.inserts D.picks

16.A.production B.survival C.permission D.approval

17.A.exposed B.broadcast C.announced D.read

18.A.represent B.favor C.possess D.deserve

19.A.advantages B.wealth C.profits D.impression

20.A.farther B.better C.cleaner D.surer

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析

Like our body, our memory needs regular exercise to be in good condition. Like the sportsman who must train to allow the body to respond to difficult times, the memory needs its own special training in order to stay in “shape” and improve.

There are many factors that can cause poor memory like insomnia (失眠), depression and alcohol. However, there are simple ways which you can follow to keep your memory in shape and actually help you to improve your memory’s condition and performance.

Never stop learning. Look for topics that interest you and really get involved in learning new information about them. Reading and attending lectures or programs are sources of continuous education of your brain with beneficial results to your memory.

Develop your social and family relationships. The more social you are, the better it is for your brain. Studies have shown that the brain and heart have a lot to gain from good family and social relationships.

Exercise your mind with games. The more you use your brain, the more you help your memory stay in shape. There are many games that can make you an intelligent person as well as entertain you such as chess, puzzles and board games.

Exercise physically can improve your memory. This type of exercise improves the circulatory （血液循环的） system. Even the simple but regular daily exercise such as fast walking can improve the heart and oxygenation（供氧） of the brain. The benefits of exercise affect positively many body systems, as well as our memory and other cognitive（认知的） capabilities.

Eat more fruit and vegetables. What we eat every day affects the performance and long-term condition of our memory. Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants（抗氧化剂） and vitamins that can help and benefit the nervous system.

So our memory is like a sportsman. The more we practice our brains and memory, the better their performance will be.

Title: How to improve memory

高三英语其他题中等难度题查看答案及解析

__________at the gate of the theater, Susan found the ticket for the play was left at home.

A. To arrive         B. On arriving       C. As arriving     D. While arrived

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