This was my first Thanksgiving Day in Birming...

This was my first Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham. I wanted to express my _______ to a lot of people. They helped me a lot during my stay in this completely strange foreign country. What _______ me most was an Indian girl, Denise.

The day I was on Bus 35 from the city centre, and I _______ at Shanno Road. But I realized it was not my bus stop. It was nearly 9 o’clock in the evening so there was no one _______ I walked on and was lost at a very strange spot. _______, before my strength ran out, a bus finally arrived. I hurriedly got onto it without _______, explaining that I was lost and asked _______ who could help me. From the puzzled look on their faces, I felt _______. Just then, an Indian girl stopped calling, telling me she knew my _______. We left that bus and had a pleasant ________ on our way and I also learned from her the ________ for other passengers “puzzled” looks. It took her nearly an hour to ________ me to my house.

I would return to my country after Thanksgiving Day, so I prepared a beautiful Chinese knot for Denise and telephoned her many times, but I just didn’t ________ to her. On the morning of Thanksgiving Day, I had a very ________ breakfast because I couldn’t wait any longer to find Denise. I intended to take Bus 27, the one I took ________I was lost. While waiting for the bus, I heard someone ________ me. I turned around; it was Denise! What a(n) ________! I immediately presented her with the gift. When we waved goodbye to each other, tears ran down my cheeks, and I ________ we would meet again in the near future.

I learned a(n) ________ lesson from her —help others in need. Now, every Thanksgiving Day, I ________ my house with some Chinese knots. For the reason I know so does Denise.

1.A. concerns　　 B. opinions　　 C. appreciation　　 D. sympathy

2.A. benefited　　 B. influenced　　 C. touched　　 D. changed

3.A. went up　　 B. went off　　 C. went around　　 D. went on

4.A. in place　　 B. in charge　　 C. in need　　 D. in sight

5.A. Luckily　　 B. Astonishingly　　 C. Naturally　　 D. Suddenly

6.A. purpose　　 B. doubt　　 C. hesitation　　 D. ticket

7.A. happily　　 B. anxiously　　 C. clumsily　　 D. cautiously

8.A. curious　　 B. nervous　　 C. desperate　　 D. lonely

9.A. identity　　 B. address　　 C. school　　 D. position

10.A. walk　　 B. view　　 C. break　　 D. conversation

11.A. excuse　　 B. preference　　 C. desire　　 D. reason

12.A. accompany　　 B. drive　　 C. abandon　　 D. introduce

13.A. run into　　 B. get across　　 C. set aside　　 D. get through

14.A. delicious　　 B. hurried　　 C. wonderful　　 D. unforgettable

15.A. before　　 B. after　　 C. since　　 D. until

16.A. greeting　　 B. discussing　　 C. phoning　　 D. praising

17.A. pity　　 B. opportunity　　 C. coincidence　　 D. mystery

18.A. obeyed　　 B. prayed　　 C. declared　　 D. guessed

19.A. valuable　　 B. accessible　　 C. thoughtful　　 D. simple

20.A. fill　　 B. paint　　 C. furnish　　 D. decorate

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This was my first Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham. I wanted to express my _______ to a lot of people. They helped me a lot during my stay in this completely strange foreign country. Who________me most was an Indian girl, Denise.

That day I was on Bus 35 from the city center, and I ______at Shannon Road. But I realized it was not my bus stop. It was nearly 9 o’clock in the evening so there was no one _______. I walked on and was lost at a very strange spot. ______ , before my strength ran out, a bus finally arrived. I hurriedly got onto it without　　 ______,explaining that I was lost and asked ________ who could help me. From the puzzled look on their faces, I felt _______. Just then, an Indian girl stopped calling, telling me she knew my ______. We left that bus and had a pleasant ______ on our way and I also learned from her the ______ for other passengers “puzzled” looks. It took her nearly an hour to ______ to my house.

I would return to my country after Thanksgiving Day, so I prepared a beautiful Chinese knot(中国结) for Denise, but I just didn’t ______to her. On the morning of Thanksgiving Day, I had a very _____　 breakfast because I couldn’t wait any longer to find Denise. I intended to take Bus 27, the one I took _______I was lost. While waiting for the bus, I heard someone_______me. I turned around; it was Denise! What a(n)　　 ____! I immediately presented her with the gift. When we waved goodbye to each other, tears ran down my cheeks, and I ______ we would meet again in the near future.

I learned a(n) ______ lesson from her---help others in need. Now every Thanksgiving Day, I ______my house with some Chinese knots. So does Denise.

1.A. appreciation　　 B. opinions　　 C. concerns　　 D. sympathy

2.A. benefited　　 B. touched　　 C. influenced　　 D. changed

3.A. turned up　　 B. turned around　　 C. went off　　 D. went on

4.A. in place　　 B. in charge　　 C. in need　　 D. in sight

5.A. Luckily　　 B. Astonishingly　　 C. Naturally　　 D. Suddenly

6.A. purpose　　 B. hesitation　　 C. doubt　　 D. ticket

7.A. happily　　 B. slowly　　 C. anxiously　　 D. cautiously

8.A. curious　　 B. nervous　　 C. desperate　　 D. lonely

9.A. identity　　 B. address　　 C. school　　 D. position

10.A. walk　　 B. view　　 C. break　　 D. conversation

11.A. excuse　　 B. preference　　 C. desire　　 D. reason

12.A. accompany　　 B. drive　　 C. invite　　 D. introduce

13.A. run into　　 B. get across　　 C. set aside　　 D. get through

14.A. delicious　　 B. hurried　　 C. wonderful　　 D. unforgettable

15.A. before　　 B. after　　 C. since　　 D. until.

16.A. greeting　　 B. discussing　　 C. phoning　　 D. praising.

17.A. pity　　 B. opportunity　　 C. coincidence　　 D. mystery

18.A. swore　　 B. prayed　　 C. declared　　 D. guessed

19.A. valuable　　 B. interesting　　 C. thoughtful　　 D. simple

20.A. decorate　　 B. paint　　 C. furnish　　 D. fill

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Dear Betty,

My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.

Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late?  At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

Yours,

Knowing Nothing

Dear Knowing Nothing,

It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.

You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.

Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.

If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.

Yours,

Betty

1.Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A. tell Betty some good news　　 B. invite her to dinner

C. answer some questions　　 D. ask for some advice

2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

A. can only bring some flowers

B. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late

C. can’t bring wine

D. should arrive twenty minutes late

3.Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

A. keep silent at table

B. watch the other guests

C. ask the person beside him

D. relax at the dinner table

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Dear Betty,

My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.

Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late?　 At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

Yours,

Knowing Nothing

Dear Knowing Nothing,

It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.

You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.

Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.

If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.

Yours,

Betty

1.Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A. tell Betty some good news

B. invite her to dinner

C. answer some questions

D. ask for some advice

2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

A. can only bring some flowers

B. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late

C. can’t bring wine

D. should arrive twenty minutes late

3.Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

A. keep silent at table

B. watch the other guests

C. ask the person beside him

D. relax at the dinner table

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Dear Betty,

My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.

Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

Yours,

Knowing Nothing

Dear Knowing Nothing,

It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.

You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.

Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.

If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.

Yours,

Betty

1.Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A. tell Betty some good news          B. ask for some advice

C. answer some questions                      D. invite her to dinner

2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

A. can only bring some flowers

B. can’t bring wine

C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late

D. should arrive twenty minutes late

3.Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

A. relax at the dinner table                B. watch the other guests

C. ask the person beside him              D. keep silent at table

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My First Day

I was still shy in the presence of a crowd. And my first day at the new 36made me a laughing stock（笑柄） of the classroom .I was sent to the blackboard to write my 37 . I knew my name, and knew how to write it , but standing at the blackboard with the 38of so many pupils on my back made me39  inside and I was unable to write a single letter.

“Write your name,” the teacher called to me. I 40 the white chalk to the blackboard, as I was about to write, my mind went blank, I could not remember my name,41the first letter. Somebody laughed and I became 42 .

“Just forget us and write your name,” the teacher called and walked to my side,  43at me to give me confidence.

“What is your name?” she asked.

“Richard,” I 44

“Then write it.”

I turned to the blackboard and lifted my hand to write, but then I was45  again. I tried to 46  my senses but I could remember nothing. I realized how totally I was 47and I grew weak and leaned my hot forehead 48the cold blackboard. The room burst into a loud 49and my muscles froze. I sat and50  myself. Why did I always appear so dumb 51  I was called upon to perform in a crowd? I knew how to write as well as any other pupil in the classroom, and there was no52I could read better than any of them, and I could talk 53  when I was sure of myself. Then why did strange54  make me freeze? I sat with my ears and neck 55 , hearing the pupils around me whisper, hating myself.

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I was both excited and a little scared in my first day of kindergarten. The large classroom was full of books and 　　 　　 , two kinds of things that I loved. But it was also full of kids all　　 than me. Because my　 　　　 was in late September, I was 　　 in at only 4 years old, and this meant I was destined(注定的) to be smallest kid in my 　　 until the 7th grade.

I think my mom sensed I was a little 　　 . That was why she was always there to pick me up right after school when I could have　　　 ridden the bus. I would sit in the front seat　　　 her and tell her all about my　　　 . Sometimes we would even read a book and　　 　 　 until all the cars and the buses had left before we 　　 home. I felt so safe and peaceful when we sat in the car together. I 　　 those special times when I had my mom all to myself. Beginning the new challenge of school didn’t seem so 　　 when I knew I could talk about it with her. Being a tiny, little kid in a big scary 　　 wasn’t so bad either. I knew my mom loved me and that was all I　　　　 to be loving, joyful, and strong.

　　 　　 I look back on those happy times, I can see now that they also 　　 me for what I would find later in life. Even after she 　　 too soon, I could still feel her love flowing down from Heaven.

The next time this world seems too scary or hard, then don’t 　　 　　　 . Instead, invite love to the　　　　 of your soul, close the doors, and spend some time alone together.

1.A. tools　　　　　　　　 B. toys　　　　　　　　　　 C. animals　 D. fruits

2.A. politer　　　　　　　　 B. cleverer　　　　　　　　 C. bigger　　 D. richer

3.A. celebration　　　　　　 B. holiday　　　　　　　　 C. program　　　 D. birthday

4.A. allowed　　　　　　　　 B. shown　　　　　　　　 C. pushed　　　　　 D. guided

5.A. village　　　　　　　　 B. class　　　　　　　　　　 C. home　　 D. Neighborhood

6.A. afraid　　　　　　　　　 B. tired　　　　　　　　　　 C. hungry　 D. excited

7.A. faithfully　　　　　　　 B. easily　　　　　　　　　 C. luckily　 D. happily

8.A. under　　　　　　　　　 B. behind　　　　　　　　 C. next to　 D. in front of

9.A. trip　　　　　　　　　　 B. day　　　　　　　　　 C. plan　　　　　　 D. experiment

10.A. perform　　　　　　　 B. play　　　　　　　　 C. argue　　　　　　 D. wait

11.A.drove　　　　　　　　　 B. moved　　　　　　　 C. rushed　　　　　 D. stepped

12.A. imagined　　　　　　 B. ignored　　　　　　 C. valued　　　　　 D. forgot

13.A. clear　　　　　　　　　 B. dangerous　　　　　　 C. difficult　　　　 D. strange

14.A. community　　　　　　 B. factory　　　　　　　 C. city　　　　　　 D. world

15.A. afforded　　　　　　　　 B. offered　　　　　　 C. agreed　　　　　 D. needed

16.A. As　　　　　　　　　　 B. Until　　　　　　　　 C. Although　　　　 D. Since

17.A. forgave　　　　　　　　 B. prepared　　　　　　 C. praised　　　　　 D. rewarded

18.A. built up　　　　　　　 B. came back　　　　　　 C. set off　　　　　　 D. passed away

19.A. turn up　　　　　　　　 B. look around　　　　　 C. run away　　　　 D. break in

20.A. car　　　　　　　　　　 B. way　　　　　　　　 C. side　　　　　　　 D. part

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I still remember my first day at school in London and I was half-excited and half-frightened. On my way to school I wondered what sort of questions the other boys would ask me and practiced all the answers: “I am nine years old. I was born here but I haven’t lived here since I was two. I was living in Farley. It’s about thirty miles away. I came back to London two months ago.” I also wondered if it was the custom for boys to fight strangers like me, but I was tall for my age. I hoped they would decide not to risk it.

No one took any notice of me before school. I stood in the center of the playground, expecting someone to say “hello”, but no one spoke to me. When a teacher called my name and told me where my classroom was, one or two boys looked at me but that was all.

My teacher was called Mr. Jones. There were 42 boys in the class, so I didn’t stand out there, either, until the first lesson of the afternoon. Mr. Jones was very fond of Charles Dickens and he had decided to read aloud to us from David Copperfield, but first he asked several boys if they knew Dickens’ birthplace, but no one guessed right. A boy called Brian, the biggest in the class, said: “Timbuktu”, and Mr. Jones went red in the face. Then he asked me. I said: “Portsmouth”, and everyone stared at me because Mr. Jones said I was right. This didn’t make me very popular, of course.

“He thinks he’s clever,” I heard Brian say.

After that, we went out to the playground to play football. I was in Brian’s team, and he obviously had Dickens in mind because he told me to go in goal. No one ever wanted to be the goalkeeper.

“He’s big enough and useless enough.” Brian said when someone asked him why he had chosen me.

I suppose Mr. Jones, who served as the judge, remembered Dickens, too, because when the game was nearly over, Brian pushed one of the players on the other team, and he gave them a penalty (惩罚). As the boy kicked the ball to my right, I threw myself down instinctively (本能地) and saved it. All my team crowded round me. My bare knees were injured and bleeding. Brian took out a handkerchief and offered it to me.

“Do you want to join my gang (帮派)?” he said.

At the end of the day, I was no longer a stranger.

1.The writer prepared to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT “ ________”.

A. How old are you?

B. Where are you from?

C. Do you want to join my gang?

D. When did you come back to London?

2.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. boys were usually unfriendly to new students

B. the writer was not greeted as he expected

C. Brian praised the writer for his cleverness

D. the writer was glad to be a goalkeeper

3.The underlined part “I didn’t stand out” in paragraph 3 means that the writer was not ________.

A. noticeable                       B. welcome                          C. important                         D. foolish

4.The writer was offered a handkerchief because ________.

A. he threw himself down and saved the goal

B. he pushed a player on the other team

C. he was beginning to be accepted

D. he was no longer a newcomer

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It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant． My cap had gone away， and my feet_______． The loaded plates I carried_______to be heavier and heavier． Tired and discouraged， I didn't seem able to do anything_______． As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream_______a dozen times， I was ready to stop． Then the father_______at me as he handed my tip． "Well done，" he said， "you've_______us really well．" Suddenly my tiredness_______． I smiled back， and later， when the manager asked me how I'd like my first day， I said， "_______!" Those few words of praise had_______everything． Praise is like________to the human spirit； we cannot flower and grow without it． And________while most of us are only too________to apply to others the cold wind of criticism， we are________to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise． Why---when one word of praise can bring such________？

It's strange how chary we are about praising． Perhaps it's________few of us know how to accept it． It's ________rewarding to give praise in areas in which________generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned． An artist gets complimented （admired） for a glorious picture， a cook for a________meal． But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are________just right？ In fact， to give praise________the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort．

1.A.rested B.hurt C.broke D.slipped

2.A.remained B.looked C.seemed D.appeared

3.A.new B.special C.nervous D.right

4.A.order B.price C.material D.chair

5.A.stared B.smiled C.glanced D.nodded

6.A.called on B.looked after C.passed by D.thought of

7.A.arrived B.continued C.disappeared D.developed

8.A.Oh B.Well C.Fine D.Terrible

9.A.made B.changed C.found D.improved

10.A.heat B.warmth C.snowstorm D.sunlight

11.A.then B.thus C.therefore D.yet

12.A.ready B.doubtful C.satisfied D.disappointed

13.A.unable B.unwilling C.likely D.anxious

14.A.attention B.choice C.pleasure D.difficulty

15.A.because B.when C.what D.where

16.A.finally B.especially C.silly D.fortunately

17.A.effort B.attempt C.deed D.feeling

18.A.daily B.light C.perfect D.poor

19.A.done B.sold C.chosen D.given

20.A.adds B.leaves C.offers D.costs

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It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant． My cap had gone away， and my feet_______． The loaded plates I carried_______to be heavier and heavier． Tired and discouraged， I didn't seem able to do anything______． As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream_______a dozen times， I was ready to stop． Then the father_______at me as he handed my tip． "Well done，" he said， "you've_______us really well．" Suddenly my tiredness______． I smiled back， and later， when the manager asked me how I'd like my first day， I said， "______!" Those few words of praise had_______everything． Praise is like_______to the human spirit； we cannot flower and grow without it． And_______while most of us are only too_______to apply to others the cold wind of criticism， we are_______to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise． Why---when one word of praise can bring such______？

It's strange how chary we are about praising． Perhaps it's_______few of us know how to accept it． It's _______rewarding to give praise in areas in which_______generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned． An artist gets complimented （admired） for a glorious picture， a cook for a_______meal． But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are_______just right？ In fact， to give praise_______the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort．

1.A. rested B. hurt C. broke D. slipped

2.A. remained B. looked C. seemed D. appeared

3.A. new B. special C. nervous D. right

4.A. order B. price C. material D. chair

5.A. stared B. smiled C. glanced D. nodded

6.A. called on B. looked after C. passed by D. thought of

7.A. arrived B. continued C. disappeared D. developed

8.A. Oh B. Well C. Fine D. Terrible

9.A. made B. changed C. found D. improved

10.A. heat B. warmth C. snowstorm D. sunlight

11.A. then B. thus C. therefore D. yet

12.A. ready B. doubtful C. satisfied D. disappointed

13.A. unable B. unwilling C. likely D. anxious

14.A. attention B. choice C. pleasure D. difficulty

15.A. because B. when C. what D. where

16.A. finally B. especially C. silly D. fortunately

17.A. effort B. attempt C. deed D. feeling

18.A. daily B. light C. perfect D. poor

19.A. done B. sold C. chosen D. given

20.A. adds B. leaves C. offers D. costs

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