John, a famous musician, took his priceless antique violin and played it in the crowded subway station. The music from the violin was delicately streaming throughout the whole station. However, during the one-hour play, only six or seven people were truly appreciating the charming music. A three-year-old kid was so fascinated by the music that he forgot everything around. John only got 52 dollars for his work that day.
However, in normal days, when John is about to hold a concert, one ticket can be sold at more than 100 dollars and it is extremely hard to buy a ticket even at such a high price. Therefore, later, many passers-by in the station that day felt deeply regretful for not recognizing the famous musician and missing such a valuable but cheap music feast.
I have a very busy friend who had totally changed after knowing that his wife came down with incurable illness. He cooked by himself for the family and took a walk with his wife every day. Nonetheless, his wife still did not manage to conquer the illness and passed away after three months. After that, he often sighed miserably that due to his past busy life, he had missed a lot of beautiful time with his wife. But now, it is impossible to make up for it.
It is no use crying over spilt milk. We have missed a lot of precious things in our life without knowing to cherish them.
Actually, I also missed something precious before. The reason why we would have missed those precious things is less than simple: we had thought that we could still own them tomorrow.
Nevertheless, tomorrow is actually by no means reliable. There was a famous Buddhist monk saying that in many people’s lives, they have only done two things: waiting and regretting. The result is that they were always too late to cherish what they had before they lost it. We would often claim to do something when we grow up, or when we have money or when we become old, etc. However, when we reach the condition we have expected, we could no longer realize our wish, because we have lost it by then.
小题1:The reason why people often regret may be that _______.| A．they are too busy to notice the beautiful things | | B．they are too careless to cherish precious things | | C．they are lazy to observe the surroundings | | D．they think that it’s none of their business |
小题2:The idea the author would like to get across to us seems that _______.| A．actions speak louder than words | | B．a bad beginning makes a bad ending | | C．the lost will never come back | | D．each day brings its own bread |
小题3:What method does the author employ to support his opinion？| A．By listing data. | B．By comparing the details . | | C．By explaining the procedures . | D．By taking examples. |
小题4:How do we understand the underlined parts “waiting and regretting”?| A．Many people will not cherish what they have until they lost them. | | B．Many people cannot do well until they get older. | | C．Many people know what they are doing. | | D．Many people regret for what they don’t possess. |
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小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:A |
试题分析：文章通过音乐家约翰的故事，作者朋友的经历，和医生儿子的信说明：很多美好的事，往往简简单单就被轻易错过了，所以我们要珍惜眼下，不再错过。
小题1:细节题:从第四段的内容：It is no use crying over spilt milk. We have missed a lot of precious things in our life without knowing to cherish them很多美好的事，被轻易错过了。没有珍惜它们，选B
小题2:细节题：从文章最后一段的句子：However, when we reach the condition we have expected, we could no longer realize our wish, because we have lost it by then.可知我们到了期望的条件的时候，不能实现自己的愿望，因为我们已经失去了，也就是失去的永远不能再回来，选C
小题3:文章通过音乐家约翰的故事，作者朋友的经历，和医生儿子的信说明我们要珍惜现在的道理，所以是通过举例来说明文章主旨的，选D
小题4:猜词题：从后面的句子：The result is that they were always too late to cherish what they had before they lost it. 可知waiting and regretting 是人们直到失去了它才珍惜曾经拥有的东西，选A |
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For most of my 15 years, my father usually said very little to my mother and me. He preferred reading the newspaper or watching football matches on television to talking to his family.
Everything changed one morning. As soon as I came downstairs to breakfast, I could see that he wasn’t his usual reserved (缄默的) self. “Can’t wait! FIFA World Cup! Big match! Must see!” I quickly figured out what all the excitement was about: Dad is a big football fan.
I had never been interested in football, but Dad’s excitement that morning made me more and more curious. I had to find out why this sport was making my normally reserved father act like a five-year-old on his first trip to Disneyland.
Dad decided that we should all eat at a little German restaurant so that we could watch the World Cup while eating. Secretly, I think he was hoping to turn Mum and me into football fans.
The match started a few minutes after we entered the restaurant. As I was eating my meal, a loud noise came from the television. Surprised, I looked up at the TV: “Why is that man jumping up and down?” Dad patiently explained: “That’s Papa Bouba Diop, my son. It’s normal for them to jump up and down after they’ve scored.”
Dad explained almost everything to me. His monosyllabic (单音节的) answers were a thing of the past. I loved the new Dad! I watched the rest of the match, becoming more and more interested. When I told my father that I planned to watch more matches with him, he smiled and gave me a wink (眨眼). At long last we had something in common.
Football has really helped Dad and me get closer and form a stronger relationship with each other. Who says football is only about 22 men running after a silly ball?
小题1:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s father? | A．A talkative football player. | B．A parent busy at work. | | C．An encouraging father. | D．A man of few words. |
小题2:What made the author curious about his father one morning? | A．His unusual excitement. | | B．His unexpressed eagerness. | | C．His great interest in the newspaper. | | D．His high expectation of the winner. |
小题3:The author’s growing interest in watching the match mainly came from________. | A．his and his father’s common love of German food | | B．watching a top level performance of the players | | C．his father’s love of football and his explanation | | D．eating in a restaurant with the excited fans |
小题4:What can we learn from the passage? | A．Sharing is the foundation of good relationship. | | B．Family members should be fans together. | | C．Interest is the mother of success. | | D．Personality decides everything. |
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A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, " If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Within a few seconds Laiq 31 confidently, " Four!"
The confused teacher was expecting a（n） 32 correct answer, three．She was disappointed． "Maybe the child did not listen 33 " she thought． She 34 , "Laiq, listen carefully． If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Laiq had seen the 35 on his teacher" s face． He 36 again on his fingers． But within him he was also 37 the answer that would make the teacher happy． This time hesitatingly he replied, "Four． "
The disappointment stayed on the teacher" s face． Suddenly she 38 that Laiq liked strawberries．She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question．This time with an excitement in her 39 she asked, " If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?"
Seeing the teacher 40 , young Laiq calculated on his fingers again． There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher． She wanted her new 41 to succeed． 42 a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, "Three?"
The teacher now had a 43 smile． Her approach had succeeded． She wanted to 44 herself．But one last thing remained． 45 she asked him, "Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?"
Confidently Laiq answered, "Four!" The teacher was 46 "How Laiq, how?" she demanded in a little annoyed voice．
In a voice that was 47 and hesitating young Laiq replied, " Because I already have one 48 in my bag． "
The story tells us: 49 someone gives you an answer that is 50 from what you expect, don" t think they are wrong． There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet．
| 小题1: | | A．told | B．added | C．replied | D．wrote |
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| 小题2: | | A．worthless | B．effortless | C．careless | D．selfless |
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| 小题3: | | A．possibly | B．actively | C．properly | D．strictly |
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| 小题4: | | A．repeated | B．ordered | C．whispered | D．complained |
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| 小题5: | | A．satisfaction | B．disappointment | C．punishment | D．determination |
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| 小题6: | | A．recognized | B．discovered | C．calculated | D．insisted |
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| 小题7: | | A．searching for | B．waiting for | C．arguing about | D．talking about |
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| 小题8: | | A．decided | B．noticed | C．expressed | D．remembered |
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| 小题9: | | A．eyes | B．hands | C．mouth | D．nose |
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| 小题10: | | A．sad | B．happy | C．pitiful | D．lovely |
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| 小题11: | | A．invention | B．system | C．reform | D．approach |
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| 小题13: | | A．victorious | B．precious | C．lasting | D．appealing |
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| 小题14: | | A．thank | B．congratulate | C．help | D．enjoy |
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| 小题15: | | A．Above all | B．In vain | C．On purpose | D．Once again |
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| 小题16: | | A．astonished | B．concerned | C．amused | D．relaxed |
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| 小题18: | | A．strawberry | B．apple | C．coin | D．box |
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| 小题19: | | A．Before | B．After | C．Until | D．When |
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| 小题20: | | A．absent | B．free | C．different | D．safe |
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It"s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don"t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child"s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It"s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child"s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you"ve unpacked the car and looked around your child"s new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you"ll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you"ve invested in being a parent, the more you"ll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you"ve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It"s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don"t expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you"ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn"t respond immediately – remember, they"re starting a new and busy life.
小题1:Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?| A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely. | | B．Because their children will start a new life in college. | | C．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child. | | D．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life. |
小题2:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.| A．sorrow | B．regret | C．anger | D．love |
小题3:What does good parenting consist of?| A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. | | B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college. | | C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future. | | D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. |
小题4:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?| A．Developing a new hobby or sport | | B．Learning a new language. | | C．Spending more time with close friends | | D．Staying in touch with your child. |
小题5:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?| A．Staying in Touch with Your Child | | B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child | | C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University | | D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University |
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As a young girl growing up in rural Alabama, I never understood why my mom spent so much time baking. And she always made my brother and me 36 her. A whole day every other week was devoted to making bread. It always made our small arms tired.
Despite our best efforts, the flour dust always went everywhere. I 37 to be outside with my playmates, and never 38 my mom’s desire for quality family time with her children, at least when it came to spending it in the 39 . Years have gone by, and I have become a mother myself. I prefer to leave most of the cooking to my husband and he loves it. He’s quite 40 at doing it, too.
On one occasion my husband was 41 dinner, and I was at the kitchen table going through the day’s mail when our little son, Cody, asked if he could help 42 . My husband said yes, and I sat there amused, watching them.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Helping dad cook.” he replied with a big 43 on his face. I thought back to those 44 when my mom asked me to help her bake bread, and I was 45 , but obeyed. Perhaps she was trying to create something more than just fresh bread—maybe a few lasting 46 .
As I watched Cody do it with all his attention, I realized that he had 47 a lasting moment for me, a moment filled with a deep sense of family. I wanted to hold the moment and make it longer, and appreciate the memories my mom had given me years ago in her kitchen.
| 小题1: | | A．copy | B．help | C．notice | D．admire |
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| 小题2: | | A．improved | B．encouraged | C．longed | D．blamed |
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| 小题3: | | A．wondered | B．appreciat | C．judged | D．challenged |
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| 小题4: | | A．kitchen | B．restaurant | C．bedroom | D．school |
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| 小题5: | | A．unhappy | B．weak | C．astonished | D．skilled |
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| 小题6: | | A．preparing | B．choosing | C．making | D．having |
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| 小题7: | | A．play | B．work | C．cook | D．make |
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| 小题8: | | A．get uptear | B．surprise | C．smile | D．mark |
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| 小题9: | | A．dreams | B．time | C．mysteries | D．accidents |
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| 小题10: | | A．excited | B．regretful | C．confident | D．unwilling |
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| 小题11: | | A．memories | B．choices | C．opportunities | D．goals |
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| 小题12: | | A．continued | B．created | C．failed | D．served |
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
You probably heard those lines in grammar school, but do you really agree that harsh (严厉的) or negative words do not harm us? Words have power. Surely we all have had our feelings hurt by something someone said.
We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret (解释) them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here’s an example:
An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him: the dream means that all your relatives will die and you will be left alone!
The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into prison. He then sent for another interpreter who said, "Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will survive all your relatives. Long Live the King!"
Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it.
Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or appreciation. Which would you rather receive?
People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are around this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.
小题1:The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that _____.| A．one dream sometimes has different explanations | | B．good words can bring good luck to people | | C．people should be careful when talking to a king | | D．different ways of saying things have different effects |
小题2:The underlined word "naysayer" in the last paragraph refers to a person who always _____.| A．has a negative attitude | B．likes to be praised | | C．talks big | D．likes to repeat what others say |
小题3:According to the text, how can people understand each other better?| A．By sharing different life experiences | | B．By accepting different habits. | | C．By properly using words | | D．By recognizing different values. |
小题4:The author wrote the last paragraph to ______.| A．show how the dark sides of things affect people | | B．advise people to see and say things positively | | C．show how harsh and negative words hurt people | | D．advise people to stay away from negative people |
小题5:The passage mainly talks about ______.| A．the power of words | B．the cruelty of the king | | C．how to understand others | D．how to build good relationships |
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