It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thi...

It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ihan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the strange’s over-spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU’s with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in　 a variety of ways if he needs it.

I think the idea isn’t that the trade is “equal” so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don’t buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don’t give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other’s company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to　　 .

A. have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B. trade for something of equal value in return

C. make people aware of their over spending

D. buy nothing that day to save some money

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan　　 .

A. some promises　　 B. a book

C. some paintings　　 D. work in different ways

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “transaction”?

A. transport　　 B. trade

C. meal　　 D. giving

4.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A. Disagreeable　　 B. Meaningless.

C. Doubtful.　　 D. Supportive.

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It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ihan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the strange’s over-spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU’s with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in　 a variety of ways if he needs it.

I think the idea isn’t that the trade is “equal” so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don’t buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don’t give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other’s company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to　　 .

A.have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B.trade for something of equal value in return

C.make people aware of their over spending

D.buy nothing that day to save some money

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan　　 .

A.some promises B.a book

C.some paintings D.work in different ways

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “transaction”?

A.transport B.trade

C.meal D.giving

4.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A.Disagreeable B.Meaningless.

C.Doubtful. D.Supportive.

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It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ilan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the stranger’s over-spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade（交易）for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair(公平的) to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU’s with promises in a lot of ways if he needs it, such as a book, some paintings and the offer of work. I think the idea isn’t that the trade is “equal” so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don’t buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don’t give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other’s company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible（明智的）.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to______.

A.to increase awareness of people’s over spending

B.have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

C.trade for something for nothing

D.buy nothing that day to save some money

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan______.

A.some promises B.a book

C.some paintings D.work in different ways

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “transaction”?

A.transport B.trade C.meal D.giving

4.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A.Disagreeable B.Meaningless. C.Doubtful. D.Supportive.

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It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ihan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness of the strange over spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU's with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in a variety of ways if he needs it.

I think the idea isn't that the trade is "equal" so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don't buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don't give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other's company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to_________.

A. have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B. buy nothing that day to save some money

C. make people aware of their over spending

D. trade for something of equal value in return

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan ________.

A. some promises　　 B. a book

C. some paintings　　 D. work in different ways

3.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A. Disagreeable　　 B. Meaningless.

C. Supportive.　　 D. Doubtful.

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It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ihan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the strange over spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.

At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!

We ended up writing our IOU's with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in　 a variety of ways if he needs it.

I think the idea isn't that the trade is "equal" so much as the importance of the kind of <u>transaction</u>. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

We don't buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don't give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other's company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

1.Ilan did not take any money that day in order to_________.

A. have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B. buy nothing that day to save some money

C. make people aware of their over spending

D. trade for something of equal value in return

2.For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan ________.

A. some promises　　 B. a book

C. some paintings　　 D. work in different ways

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “transaction”?

A. transport　　 B. trade

C. meal　　 D. giving

4.What is the author’s attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A. Disagreeable　　 B. Meaningless.

C. Supportive.　　 D. Doubtful.

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As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black shoes. I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. Before I tried the great escape, the door opened. “We’ve been waiting for you!” Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher, said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.

Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she’d not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.

One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I got a bad grade? Had I hurt anyone’s feelings? “Are you enjoying your new school?” She sat comfortably behind her desk. “I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others , and the kindness you show－I think you have great potential (潜力) to be something important.” I listened carefully to every word. “I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far,” she said.

Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her office, not staring at my shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me! Years later, her words still remain inside of me.

1.The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she______.

A. didn’t like the school at all.

B. often got low grades at school.

C. was treated badly by her classmates.

D. wasn’t used to the new environment.

2.When the author was asked to stay after class, she felt______.

A. annoyed.　　 B. embarrassed.　　 C. tired.　　 D. nervous.

3.Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a good talk with the author?

A. To tell the author her potential.

B. To encourage the author to believe in herself.

C. To help the author to realize her mistakes.

D. To make the author feel cared and loved.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. The author came from a poor family.

B. The teacher sang a song to the author.

C. The author never forgets what the teacher said.

D. The author no longer cared for anybody but herself.

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B

When I was about 10 one day, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee anytime around the neighborhood, so I just stood there. After we passed him, my mother stopped and said something unforgettable, “You let that be the last time you ever walk by somebody you know without opening your mouth to speak, because even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street.” That sentence sounds simple but it made me become who I am.

At work, I used to say hello to the president of the company and ask him how our business was doing. But I also spoke to the people in the café and people who cleaned the buildings, and asked them how their children were doing, for every single person deserves to be accepted, no matter how humble(低微的) they are. I remember that after a few years of passing by the president, I had the courage to ask him for a chat. We had a great talk. At some point, when I asked him how far he thought I could go in his company, he said that if I wanted to, I could get all the way to his seat.

I’ve become vice-president, but that hasn’t changed how I treat people. I speak to people wherever I am. Speaking to people creates a pathway into their world, and it lets them come into mine, too.

The day you speak to someone who has his head down and then see him lift it up and smile, you will realize how powerful it is just to open your mouth and say hello.

1.What is the best title for this passage?

A．The Power of Being Talkative

B．My Mother’s Influence on Me

C．The Power of Saying hello

D．My Way to Become Vice-President

2. It is implied in the first paragraph that____.

A．the writer didn’t know Mr. Lee

B．the writer didn’t say hello to Mr. Lee on that occasion

C．the writer didn’t get along well with his mother

D．the writer’s mother stopped to say hello to everyone she met

3. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．The writer didn’t say hello to everyone in the company.

B．The writer made a very good impression on the president of the company.

C．The president of the company thought the writer was much better than him.

D．The president of the company actually didn’t like the writer at all.

4. For the writer, saying hello to others_______.

A．is a way to get what he wants

B．has become a habit and a way of life.

C．is a way to show respect for his mother

D．is important in making him remembered.

5. According to paragraph 3, in the writer’s opinion, speaking to others can______.

A．make our world much better

B．make people much happier every day.

C．help people understand each other better

D．help people work much better

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I had a good day today. It ___with a morning walk with my dogs under the moonlight before daybreak. It was so beautiful. After the ___it was time for a warm breakfast ___by some exercise and prayer.Then I ___to the office.The warm sunlight made me ___and since I was alone with nobody else to be disturbed，I ___along with the CD playing in my car with a loud voice and a happy heart.

My good day was just beginning，____. I helped it along by giving cheerful ___to everyone I met. I shared smiles and was happy to have them ___. I offered a helping hand to one friend and a pat on the back to another. Later at the store I ___the door for a lady with her arms full of packages. I told a ___cashier what a good job she was doing and watched her whole face ___.

When I got home I gave my daughter a hug, kissed my oldest son on the head, and ___with my youngest son before doing some work on the computer.Then I answered letters ___to share a loving thought or two with my friends around the world. Later in the evening I spent some ___time reading a good book, petting my dogs on the head. ___I ended the day the way I started it:walking my dogs ___, and thanking God for this world, my life, and the ___to live for one more good day.

Perhaps the key to having a great life is to live it one good day ___. Perhaps the key to being ___in this world is to love all we have today and let God take care of our tomorrow.

1.A. started out　　 B. got along　　 C. took over　　 D. broke out

2.A. class　　 B. walk　　 C. talk　　 D. experiment

3.A. contacted　　 B. impressed　　 C. abandoned　　 D. followed

4.A. drove　　 B. flew　　 C. ran　　 D. rushed

5.A. cough　　 B. smile　　 C. progress　　 D. shake

6.A. jumped　　 B. practiced　　 C. danced　　 D. sang

7.A. anyhow　　 B. besides　　 C. however　　 D. instead

8.A. congratulations　　 B. reactions　　 C. greetings　　 D. thanks

9.A. afforded　　 B. returned　　 C. ignored　　 D. accepted

10.A. held　　 B. closed　　 C. repaired　　 D. knocked

11.A. sleepy　　 B. selfish　　 C. tired　　 D. proud

12.A. show up　　 B. calm down　　 C. pass away　　 D. light up

13.A. played　　 B. drank　　 C. competed　　 D. argued

14.A. offering　　 B. agreeing　　 C. trying　　 D. remembering

15.A. quiet　　 B. rainy　　 C. dark　　 D. freezing

16.A. Frequently　　 B. Actually　　 C. Suddenly　　 D. Finally

17.A. under the moonlight　　 B. around the house　　 C. on the grass　　 D. in the park

18.A. goal　　 B. household　　 C. chance　　 D. schedule

19.A. right now　　 B. at a time　　 C. now and then　　 D. at the same time

20.A. healthy　　 B. happy　　 C. energetic　　 D. successful

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When I was about 10, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr Lee. I knew I could see Mr Lee anytime around the neighborhood, so I just stood there. After we passed him, my mother stopped and said something unforgettable, "You let that be the last time you ever walk by somebody you know without opening your mouth to speak, because even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street." That sentence sounds simple but it made me become who I am.

At work, I used to say hello to the president of the company and ask him how our business was doing. But I also spoke to the people in the cafe? and people who cleaned the buildings, and asked them how their children were doing, for every single person deserves to be accepted, no mater how humble (卑微的)they are. I remember that after a few years of passing by the president, I had the courage to ask him for a chat. We had a great talk. At some point, when I asked him how far he thought I could go in his company, he said that if I wanted to, I could get all the way to his seat.

I've become vice president, but that hasn't changed how I treat people. I speak to people wherever I am. Speaking to people creates a pathway into their world, and it lets them come into mine, too. The day you speak to someone who has his head down and then see him lift it up and smile, you will realize how powerful it is just to open your mouth and say hello.

1.What is the best title of this passage?

A. The Power of Being Talkative

B. My Mother's Influence on Me

C. The Power of Saying Hello

D. My Way to Become Vice-president

2.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. The writer didn't say hello to everyone in the company.

B. The writer made a very good impression on the president of the company.

C. The president of the company thought the writer was much better than him.

D. The president of the company actually didn't like the writer at all.

3.For the writer, saying hello to others ________.

A. is a way to get what he wants

B. has become a habit and a way of life

C. is a way to show respect for his mother

D. is important in making him remembered

4.According to Paragraph 3, in the writer's opinion, speaking to others can ________.

A. make our world much better

B. make people much happier every day

C. help people understand each other better

D. help people work much better

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I was walking down the road one day when my cell phone rang. A strange 　　 on the other end spoke to me, “Dad, please come back soon. I miss you so much!” I judged that it was a 　　 　　 number. A little while later, the call came once again, so I rudely 　　 , “You’ve dialed the wrong number!” and then 　　 .

During the following days, I got the same 　　 　 now and then. But I didn’t care much about it.

Then one day she constantly called me 　　 I didn't answer. Finally I answered the phone and heard a weak voice, “Dad, please come back. I miss you so much! Dad, I’m 　　 　 so much pain! Mom said you were too busy to take 　 　　 of me. But, dad, please 　　 　 me again, OK?” The innocent(天真) 　　 was difficult to refuse. I made a 　　 　 kiss on the phone and heard the weak voice say, “Thank you．．．Dad, I am so…happy, so…happy…”

Shortly after this, I became 　　 　 about who had been on the other end of my phone. So I called back, and a woman answered, “Sorry, sir. I am really sorry to have 　 　　 　 you. My daughter has suffered from bone cancer 　　 she was born. And her father… died in an 　　 a short while ago. I dare not tell her this sad 　　 . Poor baby．When she couldn’t bear (忍受) the painful chemotherapy (化疗), she would cry for her dad, who had always 　 　　 her. I really couldn't bear it, so I gave her a random(随意的) phone number…”

“How is your daughter now?” I couldn't 　　 　 to ask.

“She’s 　　 . You must have kissed her on the phone, because she passed away with a smile, tightly holding the cell phone…”

　　 filled my eyes and I was so sad to hear that.

1.A. sound　　 B. noise　　　　 C. voice　　　 D. shout

2.A. bad　　 　　 B. different　　 C. unlucky　 D. wrong

3.A. refused 　 B. explained　　 C. returned　　　 D. answered

4.A. hung off　 B. turned off　　 C. got off　　　　 D. took off

5.A. number　　　　 B. call　　 C. telephone　　 D. result

6.A. as if　　　　 B. so that　　　　 C. in order that　　 D. even though

7.A. of　　 B. on　　 C. in　　　　　　 D. at

8.A. care　　 　　 B. control　　　　 C. attention　　　 D. interest

9.A. support　　 　　 B. kiss　　 C. treat　　　　 D. encourage

10.A. condition　　 　　 B. suggestion　　 C. request　　　 D. advice

11.A. soft　　 　　 B. sweet　　　　 C. low　　　　 D. loud

12.A. surprised　 B. curious　　 C. cruel　　　　　　 D. amazed

13.A. bothered　 B. warned　　 C. interrupted　　　 D. calmed

14.A. when　　 B. since　　　　 C. as　　　　 D. after

15.A. invitation　 B. event　　　　 C. accident　　　 D. experiment

16.A. experience　　 B. reason　　 C. story　　　　 D. news

17.A. encouraged　　 B. supported　　 C. satisfied　　　 D. praised

18.A. help　　 B. wait　　 C. expect　　 D. want

19.A. survived　 B. passed　　 C. gone　　　　　　 D. escaped

20.A. Tears　　 B. Cries　　 C. Anger　　　　　　 D. Disappointment

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