As I held my father"s hands one night，I couldn"t help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness.His hands tell the story of his life as a ___，including all his struggles.
One summer，I remember，a drought(旱灾)hit Ontario，turning it into a____desert.On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last ___from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed，which____took twenty minutes. That morning，however，the process didn"t____ quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field，we____ needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and ____.Dropping the basket heavily，I declared，“If the store wants its last twenty dozen，they can pick it themselves！”Dad____，“Just think，my little girl，only ten dozen left for each of us and then we"re____.”Such is Dad—whatever problem he ____，he never gives up.
____，the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country.It was a challenging time for everyone，____Dad remained optimistic.He____to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates.Only then did I truly begin to____Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real____.From dawn to dusk，he works countless hours to ___our family.He always puts our happiness ____his own，and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games___his exhaustion after long days.His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and____，putting others first.
Dad，the life____I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father，teacher，friend and，most importantly，my hero.
| 小题1: | | A．teacher | B．gardener | C．farmer | D．grocer |
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| 小题2: | | A．stormy | B．lively | | C．disappearing | D．burning |
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| 小题3: | | A．order | B．form | C．gap | D．position |
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| 小题4: | | A．repeatedly | B．normally | | C．finally | D．really |
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| 小题5: | | A．go | B．begin | C．occur | D．change |
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| 小题6: | | A．yet | B．still | C．even | D．nearly |
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| 小题7: | | A．surprised | B．nervous | | C．angry | D．frightened |
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| 小题8: | | A．apologized | B．cried | | C．complained | D．laughed |
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| 小题9: | | A．lost | B．done | C．gone | D．touched |
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| 小题10: | | A．meets with | B．brings up | | C．works out | D．thinks about |
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| 小题11: | | A．Thankfully | B．Hopefully | | C．Unfortunately | D．Strangely |
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| 小题13: | | A．happened | B．seemed | | C．continued | D．aimed |
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| 小题14: | | A．face | B．appreciate | C．examine | D．question |
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| 小题15: | | A．love | B．pride | C．friendship | D．honesty |
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| 小题16: | | A．support | B．settle | C．start | D．impress |
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| 小题17: | | A．after | B．before | C．beside | D．under |
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| 小题18: | | A．in spite of | B．in terms of | | C．in control of | D．in place of |
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| 小题19: | | A．careful | B．regretful | | C．considerate | D．humorous |
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| 小题20: | | A．history | B．motto | C．patterns | D．lessons |
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小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:B
小题5:A
小题6:B
小题7:C
小题8:D
小题9:B
小题10:A
小题11:C
小题12:D
小题13:C
小题14:B
小题15:A
小题16:A
小题17:B
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小题1:根据下文叙述的旱灾及在田间散步等信息可确定答案。
答案 C
小题2:上文提到旱灾，炎热的夏天，可判断选burning“炙热的”。
答案 D
小题3:作者与爸爸一起摘sweet corn送到the grocery store，说明是蔬菜瓜果商店预定的，所以是完成最后的订单。
答案 A
小题4:正常情况下采摘600个需要20分钟。repeatedly“反复地”；normally“正常地”；finally“最终”；really“其实”。
答案 B
小题5:句意：然而那天上午这一进程没能顺利完成。go“进展”；begin“开始”；occur“突然想到”；change“改变”。
答案 A
小题6: 句意：在田间漫无目标地走了40分钟以后，我们仍然需要240个。yet可用在句首，同时一般用于否定句中；still“仍然”；even“甚至”，表递进关系；nearly“几乎”。
答案 B
小题7:根据下文作者把篮子重重地摔在地上可知是绝望和愤怒，故选angry。
答案 C
小题8:根据下文爸爸劝慰女儿可判断选laughed。
答案 D
小题9:done在此表示完成。be lost“迷路，陷入”；be gone“没了，走了”；be touched“被感动”。
答案 B
小题10:句意：爸爸就是这样，无论他遇到什么困难，他永远也不放弃。meet with意为“遇到”，符合题意。
答案 A
小题11:概括全国都感到旱灾的影响可判断用unfortunately“不幸地”。thankfully“感激地”；hopefully“有希望地”；strangely“奇怪地”。
答案 C
小题12:根据上下文可知应是转折关系，所以选but。
答案 D
小题13:上句说爸爸仍然保持乐观，可判断选continue。
答案 C
小题14:句意：只有那时我才真正开始感激爸爸和他的信仰，那引导我们渡过难关。face“面对”；appreciate“感激，欣赏”；examine“检查”；question“提问，质问”。
答案 B
小题15:根据下文内容可知选love。
答案 A
小题16:句意：从早到晚，他无休止地工作来养家糊口。support our family意为“养家”。
答案 A
小题17:put our happiness before his own意为“把我们的快乐放在他自己的快乐前”。
答案 B
小题18:根据空格前后的让步关系可判断用in spite of。
答案 A
小题19:根据putting others first可判断为“更加有同情心，考虑周到”。considerate意为“善解人意的，考虑周到的”。
答案 C
小题20:根据learned from you可判断选lessons。
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核心考点
试题【As I held my father"s hands one night，I couldn"t help but notice their calluses(】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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Born in America，I spoke English，not Chinese，the language of my ancestors.When I was three，my parents flashed cards with Chinese ____ at my face，but I pushed them ____.My mom believed I would learn ___ I was ready.But the ____ never came.
On a Chinese New Year"s Eve，my uncle spoke to me in Chinese，but all I could do was ____ at him，confused，scratching my head.“ Still can"t speak Chinese？”He____ me，“You can"t even buy a fish in Chinatown.”
“Hey，this is America，not China.I"ll get some ____ with or without Chinese.”I replied and turned to my mom for ____.
“Remember to ask for fresh fish，Xin Xian Yu，”she said，handing over a $20 bill.I ____ the words，running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.
I found the fish ____ surrounded in a sea of customers.“I"d like to buy some fresh fish，”I shouted to the fishman.But he ____ my English words and turned to serve the next customer.The laugh of the people behind increased ____ their impatience.With every ____，the breath of the dragons(龙)on my back grew stronger—my blood boiling—____ me to cry out，“Xian Sheng Yu，please.”“Very Xian Sheng，”I repeated.The crowd erupted into laughter.My face turned ____ and I ran back home ____，except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.
Should I laugh or cry？They"re Chinese.I"m Chinese. I should feel right at ____.Instead，I was the joke，a disgrace(丢脸)to the language.
Sometimes，I laugh at my fish ____，but，in the end.the joke is on ____.Every laugh is a culture ____；every laugh is my heritage(传统)fading away.
| 小题1: | | A．custom | B．games | C．characters | D．language |
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| 小题2: | | A．ahead | B．around | C．along | D．aside |
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| 小题3: | | A．when | B．before | C．unless | D．until |
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| 小题4: | | A．success | B．study | C．time | D．attempt |
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| 小题6: | | A．cared about | B．laughed at | | C．argued with | D．asked after |
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| 小题7: | | A．right now | B．from now | | C．at times | D．in time |
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| 小题8: | | A．decision | B．permission | | C．information | D．preparation |
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| 小题9: | | A．repeated | B．reviewed | C．spelled | D．kept |
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| 小题10: | | A．farm | B．stand | C．pond | D．market |
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| 小题11: | | A．guessed | B．forgot | C．doubted | D．ignored |
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| 小题13: | | A．second | B．effort | C．desire | D．movement |
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| 小题14: | | A．forcing | B．allowing | | C．persuading | D．leading |
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| 小题15: | | A．bright | B．blank | C．pale | D．red |
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| 小题16: | | A．thrown | B．lost | C．divided | D．reflected |
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| 小题17: | | A．service | B．home | C．risk | D．root |
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| 小题18: | | A．trade | B．deed | C．challenge | D．incident |
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| 小题20: | | A．openmouthed | B．tonguetied | | C．emptyhanded | D．brokenhearted |
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He was driving home one cold evening on a country road when he saw an old lady，stranded on the side of the road.He stopped to give her a ____.“Why don’t you wait in the car where it is warm，Madam？It won’t take me long.” he said.“____，my name is Joe.”
She had a flat tire.Joe crawled under the car and changed the tire.But he got dirty and his hands hurt.She couldn’t thank him ___ and asked him how much she ____ him.He told her that if she really wanted to ____ him back，the next time she saw someone in ____ of help，she could give that person the ____ they needed，and Joe added，“And think of me.”
She drove off with gratefulness.A few miles ____ the road the lady saw a small ____.She went in.The waitress who was nearly eight months pregnant，____ her with a sweet smile.The old lady ____ how someone like her who seemed so poor could be so genuinely happy and how she could ____ her enthusiasm in her work in such inconvenient conditions.Then Joe’s words ____ her.After the lady finished her meal，the waitress went to get her ____ from a hundreddollar bill.____，the lady stepped right out the door.
When the waitress came back，she noticed a note on the table，___ “I’m helping you because someone once helped me.If you really want to pay me back，here is ___ you can do—Do not let the chain of love ____ with you.”
The waitress went home that night with the ____ tip and what the lady had written.With the baby ___ next month，she and her husband needed money.She knew how worried her husband was and as he lay sleeping next to her，she whispered，“Everything’s going to be all right.I love you，Joe.”
| 小题1: | | A．surprise | B．hand | | C．sympathy | D．glance |
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| 小题2: | | A．Just in case | B．As you wish | | C．For one thing | D．By the way |
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| 小题3: | | A．enough | B．right | | C．straight | D．extra |
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| 小题4: | | A．charged | B．provided | | C．owed | D．offered |
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| 小题6: | | A．honor | B．favor | | C．need | D．possession |
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| 小题7: | | A．guidance | B．assistance | | C．acquaintance | D．consequence |
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| 小题8: | | A．down | B．off | | C．beside | D．beyond |
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| 小题9: | | A．bank | B．grocery | | C．gas station | D．restaurant |
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| 小题10: | | A．introduced | B．greeted | | C．identified | D．spotted |
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| 小题11: | | A．thought | B．suspected | | C．wondered | D．questioned |
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| 小题12: | | A．taste | B．measure | | C．remain | D．maintain |
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| 小题13: | | A．struck | B．moved | | C．obtained | D．reminded |
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| 小题14: | | A．tip | B．change | | C．order | D．service |
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| 小题15: | | A．Moreover | B．Otherwise | | C．However | D．Eventually |
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| 小题16: | | A．writing | B．showing | | C．going | D．saying |
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| 小题17: | | A．how | B．which | C．what | D．whether |
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| 小题18: | | A．combine | B．end | | C．disagree | D．deal |
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| 小题19: | | A．honest | B．generous | | C．modest | D．graceful |
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| 小题20: | | A．due | B．ready | | C．born | D．likely |
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I never thought I would have a lifechanging experience at WalMart.
Although my thoughts were only on speed，the checkout line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted，and I glanced toward the cashier.
There stood a man in his seventies，wearing glasses and a nice smile.I thought，well，he’s an old guy!
For the next few minutes I watched him.He greeted every customer before scanning the items.Sure，his words were the usual，“How’s it going？” But he did something different—he actually listened to people.Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in brief conversation.
I thought it was odd.I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of robotic conversational habit.After a while，you don’t give any thought to the question and just mumble something back.I could say，“I just found out I have six months to live，” and someone would reply，“Have a great day！”
But that wasn’t the end.
He gave them the change，walked around the counter，and extended his right hand in an act of friendship.He looked the customers in the eyes.“I sure want to thank you for shopping here today，” he told them.“You have a great day.Byebye.”
The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless.There were smiles and some sheepish grins.All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected.They would gather their things and walk out，smiling.
Of course，he did the same to me and I got to know his name，Marty.
Who was that guy？It was as if Sam Walton had come back from the dead and invaded this old guy’s body.
I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.
小题1:The checkout line the writer was standing in moved slower than expected because ________.| A．the cashier couldn’t work as fast as others | | B．there were some big purchases | | C．the cashier did more than scanning the items | | D．the writer was not patient enough |
小题2:According to the writer，when common people ask you “How’s it going？” ________.| A．they don’t really care what you may answer | | B．they are just practicing their conversation ability | | C．they are inquiring about your private information | | D．they don’t expect to hear any negative answers |
小题3:What was most customers’ reaction to Marty’s behaviors?| A．They thought it priceless. | | B．They were in some way moved. | | C．They thought it awful and odd. | | D．They felt somewhat offended. |
小题4:What does the writer intend to express through the text?| A．Our everyday life is always full of surprises. | | B．Most customers enjoy being treated this way. | | C．Being different is a good way of doing business. | | D．A little positive action can make a big difference. |
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Could the Internet be totally free and should it be？Should the Internet be regulated？The recent disorder in the Arab world ____ by a disputed(有争议的) video damaging the image of Prophet(先知) Muhammad shows the United States，which is busy ____ global Internet freedom，has paid a huge price ____ the lives of its diplomats.
In an unregulated Internet world，cheating，violence or rumors can ____ serious consequences.Many countries across the world are periodically suffering from “rumors” ___ by the Internet and social media.
The USled West always promotes Internet freedom and ____ any regulation as investigation，but it should think twice if it calculates the heavy price that has been and has to be paid for “____ Internet”．Moreover，____ the Internet in the West __9__ to be free，with no obvious ____ and no limited sites，isn’t the structure of the main pages already handcontrolled，with selected press agencies and ____ occupying clearly dominating(显著的) positions?
The Internet has helped fight injustice，____ corruption in places so far apart as Indonesia，India and Latin America.But the Internet could be extremely ____ as well.Various racist or separatist organizations are using their Internet sites to ____ strong feelings.Those who are spreading hate are frequently using the Internet as their tool.No country can ____ to make the Internet absolutely free.
The question is how to keep free flow of information ___ while protecting children from unhealthy works，common citizens from ____ rumors and countries from unfair and damaging propaganda(宣传) attacks.And who sets the limits?
The ____ is that there will never be a perfect system.Every country will have to ____ its own system，based on its culture，social ____ and the degree of danger it’s facing.
| 小题1: | | A．led | B．caused | | C．damaged | D．attacked |
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| 小题2: | | A．helping | B．processing | | C．promoting | D．improving |
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| 小题4: | | A．bring | B．reach | | C．fetch | D．take |
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| 小题5: | | A．spread | B．exposed | | C．delivered | D．passed |
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| 小题6: | | A．supports | B．follows | | C．opposes | D．dislikes |
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| 小题7: | | A．free | B．accessible | | C．available | D．healthy |
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| 小题8: | | A．as if | B．even if | | C．so that | D．in that |
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| 小题9: | | A．happens | B．intends | | C．offers | D．appears |
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| 小题10: | | A．interruption | B．interference | | C．defense | D．preference |
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| 小题11: | | A．programs | B．substances | | C．channels | D．sources |
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| 小题12: | | A．uncover | B．strike | | C．prevent | D．avoid |
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| 小题13: | | A．beneficial | B．useful | | C．sensitive | D．destructive |
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| 小题14: | | A．increase | B．decrease | | C．upset | D．strengthen |
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| 小题15: | | A．refuse | B．afford | | C．fail | D．attempt |
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| 小题16: | | A．unpolluted | B．unskilled | | C．unoccupied | D．uninterrupted |
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| 小题17: | | A．evil | B．meaningful | | C．untrue | D．effective |
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| 小题18: | | A．importance | B．conclusion | | C．description | D．possibility |
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| 小题19: | | A．develop | B．invent | | C．change | D．study |
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| 小题20: | | A．trends | B．structures | | C．surroundings | D．factors |
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Among professional basketball players，Jeremy Lin’s background is not typical.He graduated from Harvard University，which sends few players to the NBA，and he is the only ChineseAmerican NBA player.But when you watch him on the court，there is no doubt that he belongs there.He moves with speed and grace(魅力) that show years of faithful practice，which is fueled by a love for basketball.
The Family Effect
Lin’s enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan，where his father started watching it.Lin’s father moved to U．S.，and his interest in the sport only grew.He passed on this love of basketball to his son，introducing him to the game at the age of five.The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.After each game，his parents would discuss not only his score but also his conduct toward other players.This taught Lin that character was more important than playing well，a lesson he still remembers.
Rise of a Star
In high school，Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA but did not really expect to do so.When he applied for college，he was not offered a single sports scholarship.However，after his admission to Harvard，he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lin’s time at Harvard，his basketball career began to take off.He scored 1,482 points，making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.Eventually，the recognition he received led him to suspect that his NBA dream could come true.
When he first graduated，no professional teams offered Lin a contract(合约)，but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
Life in the NBA
His journey in NBA did not go very well at first.He spent most of his time on the bench during the past two seasons.He constantly compared himself to other players and gave himself no time to rest up.For the first time in his life，he no longer enjoyed playing basketball.After a few very difficult months，he realized that much of his anxiety and stress came from selfcentered desires like wanting to be famous.So he transformed his attitude.He never stopped practicing and never gave up any slim chance.
Now he has become the NBA’s latest phenomenon after leading the New York Knicks to seven straight wins.He stays_humble and thinks that the credit for the winning goes to everyone in his team.Knicks fans developed nicknames for him，such as “Linsanity”，“Lincredible”，and “Linderella”．The Associated Press called Lin “the most surprising story in the NBA”．
小题1:Which of the following is TRUE of Jeremy Lin?
A．He was born in U．S.
B．He was sure of his NBA dream in high school.
C．He loves playing basketball all the time.
D．He was coldly received when he first came to NBA.
小题2:The underlined phrase “stays humble” in the last paragraph means ________.| A．tries his best | B．is modest | | C．keeps working hard | D．faces the difficulties |
小题3:What can we learn from Jeremy Lin?| A．Hard work brings success. | | B．We must have a father like Jeremy’s. | | C．A good university can help us realize our dreams. | | D．Team honour is more important than our own success. |
小题4:What is the best title for the text?| A．What Is Next for Jeremy Lin? | | B．Jeremy Lin’s Tips for Success | | C．Following Dreams and Finding Joy | | D．Six NBA Teams Eyeing Jeremy Lin |
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