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Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year’s Day, when he was 15, his father asked him 36 on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was 37 with his father’s idea.“That isn’t my job. I have 38 school work to do.” Hearing this, his father said, “I promise to give you the best present if you 39 finish one year’s work.” Tom thought for a while and 40 .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked hard until evening, just like 41 farmer. Time passed quickly. Tom’s crops(莊稼) grew well. 42 the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. “I’m happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,” said the father. “Now, tell me 43 you want.”
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread 44 his wheat. I’ve already got the best present: No pain, no gain. I think this is what you wanted me to know.” His father was 45 to hear that.
36. A. works B. work C. to work D. working
37. A. happy B. excited C. exciting D. unhappy
38. A. much too B. too much C. a lot D. many
39. A. can B. need C. must D. should
40. A. said B. answered C. agreed D. asked
41. A. other B. the others C. any else D. any other
42. A. On B. At C. In D. From
43. A. where B. what C. which D. why
44. A. made by B. made of C. made in D. made from
45. A. pleased B. unpleased C. unsatisfied D. sad
Two brothers worked together on a farm. One was married and had a large 36 .The other had no wife yet. Although they lived in different houses, they shared everything they got from their farm.
One day, the single brother said to himself, “It’s not 37 that we share all the rice. I’m 38 and I need less than my brother.” So, every night he took a bag of rice from his store-room and 39 across the field 40 their houses, putting it into his brother’s store-room.
At the same time, the married brother thought, “It’s not fair to share all the rice. I’m married and I have my wife and children to 41 me when I am 42 . However, my brother has no one to take care of his 43 .” So, each night he also took a bag of rice and put it into his brother’s store-room.
Several months passed by. They found 44 strange that their rice never became less. Then, one dark night the two brothers ran into each other. Slowly they began to understand what was happening. Their bags fell onto the ground and tears 45 their eyes at once.
（ ）36. A. group B. family C. class D. team
（ ）37. A. right B. popular C. interesting D. wrong
（ ）38. A. poor B. happy C. alone D. rich
（ ）39. A. jumped B. played C. went D. rode
（ ）40. A. from B. through C. off D. between
（ ）41. A. look after B. look for C. look out D. look at
（ ）42. A. worried B. old C. healthy D. dead
（ ）43. A. hope B. children C. farm D. future
（ ）44. A. them B. this C. it D. that
（ ）45. A. appeared B. filled C. dropped D. rose
When I was 18 years old, one morning, my father told me to drive him into a town, about 40 miles away. I had just learned to 36 ，so I agreed with pleasure. When we came to the town, something was wrong with the car. Then I took the car to a nearby garage to have it 37 and promised to pick Dad up at 4 pm. Because I had a few hours to spend, I decided to go to the 38 .However I became 39 interested in the film that I forgot the time. When the last film finished, it was 6 o’clock.
I was afraid Dad would be 40 and never let me drive again, so I drove back quickly to meet Dad and made an excuse(借口) 41 my being late. I’ll never forget the cry he gave me: “I’m disappointed that I feel you have to tell a lie to me, Jack. I’m angry, not with 42 but with myself. I have failed 43 I’ve brought up a son who can not even tell the truth to his own father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about 44 I have done wrong all these years.”
Dad began 45 along the road. I begged(乞求)all the way, telling him how I drove behind him for 40 miles, at a speed of 5 miles an hour. It was the most unforgettable lesson. I have never told a lie to him ever since.
36. A. drive B. work C. live D. travel
37. A. made B. repaired C. waited D. parked
38. A. concert B. bookstore C. shop D. cinema
39. A. very B. too C. so D. fairly
40. A. excited B. angry C. disappointed D. sad
41. A. at B. to C. for D. with
42. A. me B. it C. you D. him
43. A. so B. because C. after D. before
44. A. where B. when C. why D. how
45. A. running B. driving C. crying D. walking
Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安）. 35 greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well. His simple “hello” made people feel 36 . His cheerful smile became a part of my day. When he was absent, many people noticed it, and I felt a little bit empty.
The first few times, I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me. I was 37 in my own world. On Monday the security guard asked me:“How was your weekend?” I told him about my visit to California, to see my mother, who had colon cancer. I 38 how I visited her each month. “The time with my mother is so precious(珍貴的), 39 I know that each time may be the last.”
He listened like a close friend I’d known for years. He felt my 40 and my love. He shared how he had lost his father to cancer two years before. He said, “I understand what you are going through. My father passed away while I was serving in Germany. Because of some reasons I was unable to fly back in time. I was unable to say goodbye to him. I wish I could have been with him, given him a hug, and told him I loved him. You are really lucky to have the gift of 41 .”
As I walked away, I realized I did not even know his name. The following day, on my way to work, I said: “After we spent all that time 42 yesterday, I still don’t know your name.” He answered, “Gary.” I responded back, “I’m Deborah.”
After that, we talked and shared stories about our weekends, dreams and families.
Later, Gary got 43 a new job and moved away. It’s been several years since I last spoke to him, yet the memory feels like yesterday. Gary reached out to me, 44 me and made my morning the best part of the day. I experienced the beauty of friendship and love.
In the business of life, we often forget to wish a stranger hello although how easy it is, and how great and lasting a 45 it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble(鵝卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波紋）you create, you spread love that continues to 46 . Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.
35. A. She B. They C. He D. I
36. A. nervous B. funny C. special D. surprised
37. A. lost B. left C. missed D. dropped
38. A. wondered B. shared C. realized D. found
39. A. because B. so C. and D. but
40. A. weakness B. illness C. sorriness D. sadness
41. A. god B. time C. nature D. friendship
42. A. thinking B. calling C. crying D. talking
43. A. offered B. afforded C. invited D. chosen
44. A. moved B. touched C. told D. helped
45. A. progress B. sense C. trouble D. difference
46. A. receive B. send C. give D. create
How do you usually get to school? Buy bus? On foot? Roby Burch, 16, a US student, gets to school a little 36__________---he goes by horse (馬).
Burch has been riding his white horse 4 miles to and from school 37 __________the beginning of the semester. “Every morning, wearing my blue jacket and jeans, I’m on my way at 6 am.” Burch says, “The streets are mostly 38__________ at this time of morning. It’s a nice way to start the day.”
The idea was his 39__________. His family were enjoying their vacation on their farm this summer, “My dad just said, ‘Roby, you 40__________ ride your horse to school every day.’” says Burch. He thought it really was a good idea.
When they got back home, Burch asked for permission from the headmaster (校長), Joe Cox, and surprisingly, he got the green light. Cox even 41__________ Burch to keep the horse next to the headmaster’s house. Then his dad helped Burch find the best route to school. It is along back streets and has 42__________cars than the others.
For the return trip every afternoon, Burch leaves school at 5:45 pm. Even now, as the days grow shorter and colder, he 43__________ to ride his horse. “ I will ride my horse even in the coldest weather.” he says.
Burch says the first time he sat on a horse as a four-year-old boy he was afraid. 44__________ now, “it’s what I do best.” It’s no surprise that he wants to be a cowboy (牛仔) when he grows up. “I love riding horses more than 45 __________ else.” He says, “It’s really a guy thing.”
36. A. normally B. casually C. differently D. actually
37. A. for B. since C. before D. after
38. A. empty B. crowded C. busy D. awful
39. A. sister’s B. brother’s C. mom’s D. dad’s
40. A. will B. won’t C. should D. shouldn’t
41. A. invited B. allowed C. taught D. urged
42. A. fewer B. few C. more D. many
43. A. begins B. stops C. continues D. refuses
44. A. so B. or C. and D. but
45. A. anything B. nothing C. everybody D. somebody
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