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Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually makes them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman’s shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique(独特的) about this shoe is where it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there is not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved outface? Or did she throw away goods that she didn’t need in order to travel lighter?
Over 100, 000 people with “gold fever” made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure to the cold weather.
The Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks(背包) each weighing up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must have been a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made it to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.
小题1:The ordinary woman’s leather shoe is considered unusual because ______. 
A.it was an important clue to life in the past
B.it was found on a famous trail
C.it at one time belonged to a VIP
D.it was a fashionable shoe at that time
小题2:According to this passage, many people who went to Alaska ______. 
A.eventually became millionaires B.brought with them many shoes
C.had conflicts with the Eskimos D.were not properly equipped
小题3: The Canadian government made gold seekers bring one year’s supplies with them so that ______.
A.they would not die of hunger and cold
B.the army would have enough food for fighting a war
C.they would change these goods with the Eskimos
D.the supplies would make Alaska rich
小题4:No matter what happened to the woman who owned the shoe, ______. 
A.she must have lived a happy life
B.she certainly dropped the shoe on purpose
C.her adventurous spirit is definitely admired
D.her other shoes were equally fashionable

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小题1:B          
小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
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In the early 1800’s, a boy named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) with several other children. Every day was   31   working and Christmas was the one day of the year   32   the children did not work and received a gift — an orange. The children valued it so much that they kept it for weeks, and even   33   — smelling it, touching it and loving it. Usually they tried to kept it for so   34   that it often went bad before they ate it.
This year John knew he would soon be   35   enough to leave. He would save the orange until his birthday in July. If he preserved it   36  , he might be able to eat it on his birthday. 
Christmas day finally came. The children were so   37   as they entered the dining hall. In his excitement, John knocked over something, causing a big   38  . Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you.” John’s heart   39  . He turned and ran back to the cold room so that the children wouldn’t see his tears. 
Then he heard the door open and the children entered. Little Elizabeth with a   40   on her face held out her small hands. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As John   41   his head, he saw a big juicy orange all peeled (剥皮) and quartered ……. Each child had sacrificed (舍弃) their own orange by   42   a quarter and had created a big, beautiful orange for him. 
John never forgot the sharing, love and personal sacrifice his friends had shown him that Christmas day.   43   that day, after he became rich, every year he   44   send oranges all over the world to children everywhere. His   45  was that no child would ever spend Christmas without a special Christmas fruit! 
小题1:
A.forcedB.passedC.takenD.spent
小题2:
A.asB.whenC.whileD.which
小题3:
A.monthsB.daysC.yearsD.seasons
小题4:
A.muchB.soonC.longD.far
小题5:
A.oldB.strongC.tallD.experienced
小题6:
A.seriouslyB.softlyC.secretlyD.carefully
小题7:
A.nervousB.excitedC.pleasantD.eager
小题8:
A.cryB.disappointmentC.surpriseD.noise
小题9:
A.jumpedB.stoppedC.brokeD.settled
小题10:
A.lookB.tearsC.comfortD.smile
小题11:.
A.shookB.liftedC.putD.turned
小题12:
A.sharingB.breakingC.eatingD.taking
小题13:
A.In return forB.In case ofC.In memory ofD.In search of
小题14:
A.mustB.wouldC.mightD.should
小题15:
A.desireB.ideaC.meaningD.thinking

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We all know that money can’t buy happiness. No matter how much we earn, or how nice our clothing or cars or toys are, none of it will make us happier. __小题1:_____ and the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury(奢侈) items before we realize this.
So what will bring us happiness? ___小题2:__ these three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they have, what their lives are like, and how happy they are.
_____小题3:_____ We have a human need to be close to other human beings. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy. So take time to stay with your loved ones, to tell them what they mean to you, to listen to them.
Positive thinking can lead to happiness too. In fact, optimism and self-confidence are some of the indicators(迹象)of people who lead happy lives. So remember to get into the habit of squashing(排除)all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones.___小题4:____
The state we enter when we are completely focused on the work or task before us will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. People find greatest enjoyment not when they are doing mindless work, but when they are absorbed in a mindful challenge.____小题5:_____ turn off the TV, get outside and do something that truly attract you.
You’ve been given the Three Secrets to Happiness. Don’t waste them.
A.Instead of “I can’t” think “I can”.
B.You will have good relationships with peoples around you.
C.But many times we act as if we’d be happier with a bit more money.
D.Luckily, it’s three things that don’t cost a thing.
E.  Find work and hobbies that you’re passionate about seriously.
F.  The first thing is good relationships.
Most people value their personal happiness above money.
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There was a terrible rainstorm unexpectedly. The rain caused the streets 36 and the subway system almost came to a stop.
Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were 37 to go home. Some struggled to __38  a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the ___39_ bravely, walking miles to get to work.
I  40 to be one of people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most _41_had stopped. After making my way __42__ crowds of people. I finally found a subway line that was __43_. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to __44 the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the  45 .So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switched back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train __46 my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I got to my office, I was _47_ through, exhausted and 48.
My co-workers and I spend most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm, I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer __49_I received an email from Garth, my Director:
I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and 50 reported to work. It is always relaxing, at times like these, when employees so clearly show their 51 to their jobs. Thank you.
Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that  52  message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of __53 can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic __54_ had made me tired and upset. But Garth’s words immediately __55__ me and put a smile back on my face.
小题1:
A.breakB.floodC.sinkD.crash
小题2:
A.forcedB.refusedC.adjustedD.gathered
小题3:
A.orderB.payC.callD.search
小题4:
A.climateB.sceneryC.stormD.burden
小题5:
A.usedB.promisedC.deservedD.happened
小题6:
A.practiceB.routineC.processD.service
小题7:
A.toB.throughC.overD.for
小题8:
A.operatingB.cyclingC.turningD.rushing
小题9:
A.checkB.carryC.findD.board
小题10:
A.streetB.groundC.floorD.platform
小题11:
A.pausedB.crossedC.reachedD.parked
小题12:
A.wetB.weakC.sickD.hurt
小题13:
A.ashamedB.discouragedC.surprisedD.puzzled
小题14: A, while                      B. when         C.where   D.after
小题15:
A.hardlyB.casuallyC.absolutelyD.eventually
小题16:
A.devotionB.donationC.connectionD.reaction
小题17:
A.accurateB.urgentC.briefD.humorous
小题18:
A.promiseB.appreciationC.adviceD.guidance
小题19:
A.troublesB.signalsC.rulesD.signs
小题20:
A.correctedB.supportedC.amazedD.refreshed

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When six the very best students from different cities in Guandong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best student of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsinghua University; when the highest enrollment (录取)rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.
Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.
It’s no doubt to call this HK craze(狂热),which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.
How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?
First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.
Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual(双语)education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.
Further more, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.
Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it.
The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.
At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees(学费)are among students’ top concern when they are choosing universities. It’s time to move.
小题1:What is the passage mainly talking about?
A.Some thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities.
B.Higher education in Hong Kong.
C.The competition between HK University and Peking University.
D.The fall of mainland universities.
小题2:Top students from mainland apply for HK universities because           .
A.many students now would love to study aboard to get a better experience.
B.they concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities.
C.HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for their further study.
D.Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation.
小题3:What is the author’s attitude toward the competition brought by HK universities?
A.The government should take relevant measures to stop this unfair competition.
B.Mainland universities had better lower their tuition fees and win back the top students.
C.Universities both in mainland and in HK would get an entire improvement during the competition.
D.It may probably cause a complete loss both sides in the end.
小题4:From the passage we can see HK universities           .
A.didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainland
B.didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular
C.have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there
D.are proud of their teaching staff and facilities
小题5:What does the author mean by saying “It’s time to move” in the last paragraph?
A.Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students.
B.The opportunities come for top students to study abroad.
C.Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge mainland universities.
D.Top students should be offered further education free of charge.

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I live in Albuquerque and I used to give much money to the homeless around, feeling sorry for their misfortune. But later I became a single mom with no home, a huge ---36--- and hardly any income. ---37---, I stopped giving and became very bitter.
Several years later, things started to ---38---. I became ---39--- enough to have a home, and ---40--- a backyard, and I started to pull myself out of debt. One day we saw a homeless person with the ---41---, “ Will work for food. ” I ---42---. My daughter asked why I no longer helped the people in ---43---. I replied, “ Honey, they just use that money for ---44--- or other bad things. ” She didn’t respond. But when I said that, it didn’t feel right.
Three days later, I was ---45--- to pick up my daughter from school. A man was standing on the corner and something deep inside ---46--- me to help him. So I stopped my car , and he ran over with enthusiasm. He said, “ God bless you, I only need 77 cents. ” I ---47--- into my ashtray and ---48--- enough, there sat three quarters and two pennies.
Greatly shocked by this ---49---, I gave him all the money in the ashtray. He ---50--- with joy and tears in his eyes, “ You just made it ---51--- for me to see my mom for Christmas ! The bus offering this great sale is ---52--- right away ! ” It was a moment I’ll never forget. I think that man won’t forget it either, but I was the one who got the best ---53--- in life_____giving. It also ---54--- me that nothing is a coincidence, ---55--- everything has meaning.
小题1:
A.
debt
B.
duty
C.
shadow
D.
pressure
小题2:
A.
In fact
B.
In a word
C.
As a result
D.
All in all
小题3:
A.
develop
B.
worsen
C.
vary
D.
change
小题4:
A.
fortunate
B.
wealthy
C.
generous
D.
successful
小题5:
A.
even
B.
still
C.
yet
D.
only
小题6:
A.
decoration
B.
expression
C.
sign
D.
announcement
小题7:
A.
got by
B.
pulled out
C.
passed on
D.
passed by
小题8:
A.
emergency
B.
danger
C.
need
D.
panic
小题9:
A.
food
B.
alcohol
C.
medicine
D.
entertainment
小题10:
A.
driving
B.
jogging
C.
wandering
D.
cycling
小题11:
A.
directed
B.
challenged
C.
permitted
D.
drove
小题12:
A.
reached
B.
turned
C.
broke
D.
searched
小题13:
A.
amusingly
B.
strangely
C.
awkwardly
D.
naturally
小题14:
A.
incident
B.
condition
C.
state
D.
coincidence
小题15:
A.
poured out
B.
turned out
C.
broke out
D.
burst out
小题16:
A.
necessary
B.
difficult
C.
possible
D.
suitable
小题17:
A.
queuing
B.
leaving
C.
setting
D.
operating
小题18:
A.
gift
B.
time
C.
favor
D.
honor
小题19:
A.
impresses
B.
informs
C.
persuades
D.
reminds
小题20:
A.
or
B.
and
C.
so
D.
however

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