Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more __36__, waiting for the final school bell. Upon its _37____everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David.
David was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often _38___what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so __39_ for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David __40_. I can still remember he was always __41____a smile and willing to help. He always _42__after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much. He__43___just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly__44___home.
Weeks passed and the __45___over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of__46__before the holiday break. I smiled in ___47 __as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David ___48___standing by my desk..
“I have something for you ”he said and ____49____from behind his back a small box .__50___it to me, he said anxiously, “Open it ”I took the box from him ,thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my __51__, I saw nothing. I looked at David’s smiling face and back into the box and said,“The box is nice ,David ,but it’s__52__”.
“Oh no, it isn’t”said David.“It’s full of love. My mum told me before she died that love was something you couldn’t see or touch unless you know it’s there.”.
Tears filled my eyes ___53___I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given____54___to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning ___55___the little empty box set on my desk .
| 小题1: | | A．anxious | B．courageous | C．serious | D．cautious |
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| 小题2: | | A．warning | B．ringing | C．calling | D．yelling |
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| 小题3: | | A．scolded | B．wondered | C．realized | D．learned |
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| 小题4: | | A．modestly | B．naturally | C．inaccurately | D．improperly |
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| 小题5: | | A．popular | B．upset | C．special | D．funny |
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| 小题6: | | A．expressing | B．delivering | C．wearing | D．sharing |
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| 小题7: | | A．practiced | B．wandered | C．studied | D．stayed |
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| 小题8: | | A．would | B．should | C．might | D．could |
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| 小题9: | | A．aim at | B．turn to | C．put off | D．head for |
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| 小题10: | | A．argument | B．excitement | C．movement | D．judgment |
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| 小题11: | | A．school | B．year | C．education | D．program |
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| 小题12: | | A．relief | B．return | C．vain | D．control |
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| 小题13: | | A．weakly | B．sadly | C．quietly | D．helplessly |
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| 小题14: | | A．searched | B．found | C．raised | D．pulled |
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| 小题15: | | A．Holding | B．Handing | C．Sending | D．Leaving |
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| 小题16: | | A．delight | B．expectation | C．appreciation | D．surprise |
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| 小题17: | | A．cheap | B．empty | C．useless | D．special |
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| 小题18: | | A．as | B．until | C．because | D．though |
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| 小题19: | | A．advice | B．support | C．attention | D．command |
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| 小题20: | | A．from | B．behind | C．over | D．towards |
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小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:D
小题5:C
小题6:C
小题7:D
小题8:A
小题9:D
小题10:B
小题11:A
小题12:A
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试题分析：本文是关于学生准备圣诞节，而David的穿着不好，给了老师一个空的盒子.文章中充满了浓浓的师生之情。
小题1:A 本题考查学生对文章的理解和对词义的辨析，A. anxious焦急的；急切的。 B. courageous有勇气的，C. serious 严肃的，D. cautious谨慎的，从后面的waiting for the final school bell.可知每个人都很焦虑。选A。
小题2:B 考查动词：A. warning警告B. ringing响起C. calling打电话D. yelling叫喊，本题中its指的是school bell 所以只能和ring搭配。选B。
小题3:B 本题考查动词词义的辨析，A. scolded责备，B. wondered想知道C. realized 意识到，D. learned学习，后面用的是what kind of home life David had, 所以用wondered。
小题4:D 本题考查副词词义的辨析，A. modestly谦虚地B. naturally自然地C. inaccurately不准确的，D. improperly不适当地，根据下文中的without a coat, boots, or gloves可知David穿得不合适。选D。
小题5:C 本题考查形容词的词义辨析，special特殊的；特别的，上文中说到David穿得不好，下文中说到作者能记得的是David 脸上一直挂着微笑，总是乐于助人，说明他与众不同。A. popular流行的，B. upset不安的D. funny滑稽的，选C。
小题6:C本题考查动词的辨析，A. expressing表达B. delivering发表C. wearing呈现，显现， D. sharing分享， wear在这儿意思是面笑容。选C。
小题7:D本题考查动词的辨析，A. practiced练习B. wandered漫步C. studied学习D. stayed留下，David在放学后待在学校摆齐凳子，拖地，故选D。
小题8:A本题考查情态动词的辨析，A. would老是，总是，B. should应该C. might可以，D. could能力，他总是会笑笑。选A。
小题9:D本题考查动词词组的区别：A. aim at旨在B. turn to求助于，转向C. put off 推迟，D. head for朝……进发，前进。在这儿是说David打扫完教室后回家。选D。
小题10:B本题考查名词的辨析，A. argument争论，B. excitement兴奋C. movement 运动， D. judgment判断， excitement指学生期待已久的圣诞到来的兴奋之情。选B。
小题11:A 本题考查名词的辨析，A. school学校B. year年C. education教育D. program，课程，before the holiday break显然是school day.选A。
小题12:A本题考查名词的辨析，A. relief轻松，宽慰，B. return回来C. vain徒劳D. control控制，最后一个人匆匆走出教室，我宽慰的笑了。选A。
小题13:C本题考查副词的辨析：A. weakly虚弱地，B. sadly难过地C. quietly安静地，D. helplessly无助地，由上下文可知，这儿应是David静静地站在讲桌旁。选C。
小题14:D本题考查动词的辨析，A. searched搜索B. found发现C. raised举起D. pulled拉，此处应是David从身后把那个盒子拉出来。选D。
小题15:B本题考查动词的辨析，A. Holding拿B. Handing递C. Sending送D. Leaving 留下，hand sth. to sb. 把……交给某人，选B。
小题16:D 本题考查名词的辨析，A. delight高兴B. expectation期待C. appreciation欣赏， D. surprise惊讶，既然是送给老师的礼物，盒子里应该有东西，而老师打开后盒子是空的，所以感到惊奇。选D。
小题17:B本题考查形容词的辨析，A. cheap便宜的B. empty空的，C. useless无用的， D. special特殊的，由上文中的saw nothing和下文中的It’s full of love。知选B。
小题18:A本题考查连词的用法，A. as在这儿引导时间状语从句，B. until直到C. because 因为，D. though虽然，当我看着他骄傲的脏兮兮的脸，我流泪了。选A。
小题19:C本题考查句词的辨析，A. advice建议 B. support支持C. attention注意， D. command命令，由前文中的We never talked much可知，作者并没对David注意太多。选C。
小题20:B本题考查介词的辨析，A. from来自B. behind 在…后面C. over越过，D. towards朝着，由整篇文章可知，这儿是空盒子背后的意义。选B。
点评：本文是关于学生准备圣诞节，而David的穿着不好，给了老师一个空的盒子.文章中充满了浓浓的师生之情。整个完形填空大题，设空科学合理，考生很容易从中领会大意，从而下手会比较顺利，从选项中可以看出，本大题主要还是考查了词汇的辨析与运用，但更加注重综合语言能力的运用，需要根据故事情节，了解词汇用法的同时，结合语境，做出准确的判断。 |
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试题【Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Chris】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
[详细]举一反三
Bad behavior is something that most people don’t want to tolerate. However, we have had to tolerate it more and more with each passing year. There seems to be no concern for other people’s feelings; nor do we seem to care about other people’s property. We live in an age where saying what is on our minds has priority over any harm that it might do.
There are ways to deal with bad behavior in modern times, though. Too many of us let bad behavior go because we don’t want to rock the boat. This is the time that you should rock the boat and rock it hard. Let people know that you expect it to change. That is the key to dealing with bad behavior. If it continues, take the proper action for the situation you are in. If you have developed the habit of bad behavior, take a hard look at it and then change it. You can’t expect others to behave well if you aren’t willing to look at your own bad behavior and change it.
If you don’t have control over anything in a situation, just walk away from it and move on to something that you do have control over. You needn’t feel ashamed of that. Besides, you must stand firm in what you believe. You can’t control what other people do, but you can control what you do about it. You can’t go wrong if you stand firm in what you believe. Understanding your responsibility is also important. Don’t try to take on the responsibility for other people’s behavior. Take care of what you have to and do it in the way you know it should be done. The rest will take care of itself.
Bad behavior is on the rise with more and more people behaving badly without having to pay any consequences. Worry about how you behave rather than how others behave. Pretty soon, it just may catch on.
小题1:It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that _____________.| A．bad behavior is common today | | B．bad behavior is sure to hurt people deeply | | C．people behave badly because of carelessness | | D．people are more understanding than before |
小题2:When dealing with people’s bad behavior, you are advised to ____________.| A．fight it bravely whenever it happens | | B．ignore it if it is beyond your control | | C．let it go to avoid trouble | | D．make people feel ashamed of their bad behavior |
小题3:Why do many people behave badly according to the passage?| A．Because bad behavior is often ignored. | | B．Because people are often influenced by others. | | C．Because people aren’t punished for their bad behavior. | | D．Because people haven’t realized its consequences. |
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It was blazing hot, just like most July days. I stepped into a tiny ice-cream shop to cool off with a
chocolate ice-cream. It was an old woman bent over a table near the door. Her back was so badly twisted that her face nearly touched the tabletop. I sat down facing her a couple of tables away.
“Poor woman,” I thought, “What does she get out of life? Why God let people live so long past their prime?”
As I thought, another aged lady entered the shop and sat down with her. Soon the two of them were talking about childhood days. They talked of how little the shop had changed in 70 years... In minutes, the two of them were trembling with laughter.
I looked again at the first woman, then in the mirror on a nearby wall, catching a picture of myself. I was wearing a dirty shirt. She was well dressed in white, her hands sparking with gold rings. I was sad. She was laughing, smiling. I was putting the pieces of my life together. She had millions of wonderful memories to recall. I sat alone. She was sharing the day with a good friend. I was secretly worried about getting old. She was old, but it wasn’t hurting her.
As I left the shop, I thought of my foolish question about God letting people live past their prime. Why, that woman was more alive, more sensitive to life than I was. Age has not bent her spirit.
小题1:From the passage we know that the ice-shop _________.| A．changed a lot in the past | B．had only a couple of tables | | C．started its business 70 years ago. | D．had only women shoppers. |
小题2:What is the meaning of the underlined word “prime” in this passage?| A．miserable life | | B．wonderful experience | | C．long career | | D．time of great strength, beauty, vigor(活力) |
小题3: The writer implies all of the following except that _________.| A．the old lady had lived a full and satisfying life | | B．the writer had more problems than the old lady | | C．the old lady was very lonely and sad | | D．the old lady had learned to enjoy the simple things in life |
小题4: Which of the following is the conclusion the writer made about the old lady?| A．She was more alive and sensitive to life than the writer. | | B．She considered the young man pitiable. | | C．She was to be pitied for her old age. | | D．People should not be allowed to live when they are too old. |
小题5:Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?| A．To tell us the life of old people | | B．To show that old age does not mean being short of spirit. | | C．To show the difference between the old and the young. | | D．To make the reader have a pity on the old people. |
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项选项的标号涂黑。
A young student was one day taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw 21 in the path a pair of old shoes, which they 22 belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by.
The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a 23 : we will hide his shoes and wait to see his 24 when he cannot find them.”
“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the 25 of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure 26 the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch 27 the discovery affects him.”
The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by.
The poor man soon finished his work, and came 28 the field to the path where he had left his shoes. While 29 his foot into one of his shoes, he 30 something hard, 31 he bent down and found the coin. Astonishment and 32 were seen upon his face. He then looked around himself on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and went on to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was 33 on finding the other coin. His feelings 34 him; he fell upon his 35 , looked up to heaven and thanked God aloud.
The student stood there 36 affected, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now,” said the professor, “are you not much better 37 than if you had played your 38 trick?” The youth replied, “You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget. I feel now the 39 of those words, which I never understood before: It is more blessed to 40 than to receive.”
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| 小题2: | | A．imagined | B．expected | C．supposed | D．recognized |
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| 小题3: | | A．trick | B．role | C．part | D．game |
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| 小题4: | | A．impatience | B．puzzlement | C．pity | D．disappointment |
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| 小题5: | | A．expense | B．risk | C．need | D．poverty |
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| 小题6: | | A．in reply to | B．in response to | C．by means of | D．by way of |
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| 小题8: | | A．across | B．around | C．through | D．towards |
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| 小题9: | | A．rising | B．rushing | C．slipping | D．sliding |
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| 小题10: | | A．found | B．noticed | C．kicked | D．felt |
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| 小题12: | | A．wonder | B．admiration | C．guilt | D．anxiety |
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| 小题13: | | A．advanced | B．improved | C．progressed | D．doubled |
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| 小题14: | | A．grasped | B．overcame | C．inspired | D．sank |
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| 小题15: | | A．knees | B．hands | C．feet | D．legs |
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| 小题16: | | A．generally | B．fairly | C．deeply | D．naturally |
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| 小题17: | | A．excited | B．satisfied | C．touched | D．pleased |
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| 小题18: | | A．intended | B．required | C．wanted | D．interested |
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| 小题19: | | A．fact | B．truth | C．reality | D．faith |
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| 小题20: | | A．reward | B．win | C．give | D．send |
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However, fear can be a good thing. It is a natural, healthy reaction to danger. In fact, sometimes we are afraid of things that aren’t dangerous, such as public speaking, failing a test, or being rejected. These unhealthy fears can keep us from fulfilling our dreams. So how can we successfully face our fears?
First, admit what you fear and then share it with someone you trust. Perhaps you worry that others would look down on you if they know what you fear, but you might be surprised at how many other people share the same fears. Learning you are not the only one who fears something will give you self-esteem(自尊心) a push. Second, ask yourself,“What is the worst-case scenario（最坏的情况）?”This question can help you gain perspective（洞察力）.If you think about it, the worst might not be that bad, after all. Compared with the fear of losing a contest or being turned down, the regret of having missed opportunities can be even harder to bear. Even worse, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Finally, take small steps toward conquering your fears. If you fear public speaking, start by giving a small talk to a few people. If your talk doesn’t go well, try again. Each small success will increase your confidence and persistence is one of the keys to success.
You might never completely conquer your fear of certain things, but what is important is that you can bring yourself to do what you fear. True bravery is feeling afraid but doing what you have to do anyway. It’s also true that you struggle with fear and don’t let your fears stop you from getting the most out of life.
小题1:This passage mainly discusses .| A．the harm of fear to success | B．varieties of fear | | C．ways to handle fear | D．necessity of fear |
小题2:In the writer’s opinion, what might be even worse than losing a contest?| A．Being turned down by others. | | B．Forgetting what to say in public speaking. | | C．Sharing ideas with others. | | D．Missing an opportunity. |
小题3:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?| A．Not everything we are afraid of is dangerous. | | B．It’s encouraged to share your fear with others. | | C．It’s difficult to overcome some fears. | | D．What you fear should be worse than what you think. |
小题4:It can be learned from the passage that a really courageous person .| A．does what is necessary to do | | B．always achieves what he or she wants | | C．has no fear in his or her life | | D．never loses a contest |
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I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3rd graders writing, language, and literature, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders public speaking, 9th and 10th graders basketball, and piano lessons. I found teaching the children was the most rewarding experience of my life. They are really fast learners and really have an interest in knowledge. It was easy to get on with such polite, well-mannered, and hard-working students. They dream big and I only hope that I can continue to be a part of helping them achieve their goals.
As far as my day-to-day living went, I was perfectly comfortable here and came to consider it as a second home. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff could not have been nicer.
In addition, I really appreciated the support of all the teachers. They were so welcoming and kind that it truly cleared away my fears and culture shock. They often gave me advice and befriended me and I owe much to them for their warmth.
I honestly feel that Shanti Bhavan is the most beautiful place on earth. It has love and learning, and I am very sad to be leaving. I am looking forward to my return to this newly found family as soon as possible. Thank you so much Miss Beena and Mrs. Law for all of your love and support. The experience that I worked with them will always come into my mind. This has been the greatest experience of my life.
小题1:What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．Kids liked basketball lessons best. | | B．Kids at Shanti Bhavan helped the author a lot. | | C．The author is a fast learner and dreams big. | | D．The author taught different lessons at the same time. |
小题2:What does the author think of the students at Shanti Bhavan?| A．Generous | B．Clever | C．Brave | D．Funny |
小题3:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s day-to-day living at Shanti Bhavan?| A．Lonely | B．Simple | C．Disappointed | D．Comfortable |
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?| A．The author will come back soon. | | B．The author has decided to settle at Shanti Bhavan. | | C．The author once felt uneasy at Shanti Bhavan. | | D．The author was forced to come to Shanti Bhavan at first. |
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