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The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.Cathy suffered some terrible 16 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she17became healthy.Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head— to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to18our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally19it. The team practice,20 ，was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly21 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to22her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit23to go! I told her she shouldn’swimt after a whole night’coughing,s but she refused to24 and insisted she go .From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn ’ t 25 a single practice. She had a 26intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this27 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of28of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn29---ever. But that’didnta’ t stop her from trying.Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’ t expect any award but was stil 30 her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the headcoach31 ,“ The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued,“ Cathy has inspired32 us and enthusiasm.33skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富 )one can hold is the heart.”It was the greatest34of my da ughter’ s life. With all she hadbeen35in her ten years, this was the hour oftrue triumph( 成功 ).16.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness17.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently18.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact19.A. increased B. found C. created D. made20.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead21.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste22.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire23.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free24.A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up25.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start26.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind27.A. trusted B.determined C.experienced D. embarrassed28.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise29.A. beginner B.learner C. partner D. winner30.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after31.A. admitting B.explaining C.announcing D. whispering32.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom33.A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because34.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment35.A. through B. under C. across D. aroundMy fiance (未婚夫) and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds were 16 , and none of thehouses in our price range seemed satisfactory.One agent 17 a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was18our range, so we declined. But she kept urging us to have a look 19.We finally did and it was20at first sight. It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake.Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the warmth and21of theDays later, we made a(n)23—far below the asking price. Surprisingly, they didn24us. They’renewedt their offer25 . It was also much more than we could afford, but far26than the original asking price.The next day, we got a 27 message that another buyer had offered a much higher price. Even so, we decided to talk with the 28 directly. We made our final offer, which29 was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer’ s bid30.Weweknewhadit,to try.“ Sold! ” said the owner. Then he31 : He ’ d seen us sitting by the lake all those times; he knew how much we loved the place and that we32 ’d theyears of work they had put into their home; he realized he would take a33 by selling it to us, but it was worthwhile; we were the people they wanted to live there. He told us to consider the34in the price“ an early wedding present.”That ’hows we found our home and how I learned that when people are 35they are not strangers, only friends we haven’ t yet met.16.A. needed B. limited C. enough D. large17.A. recommended B. decorated C. sold D. rented18.A. below B. within C. beyond D. between19.A. at least B. at most C. at times D. at hand20.A. relief B. concern C. love D. curiosity21.A. pride B. happiness C. challenge D. desire22.A. which B. why C. that D. what23.A. effort B. offer C. promise D. profit24.A. come across B. look after C. depend on D. laugh at25.A. instead B. indeed C. aside D. apart26.A. worse B. better C. less D. higher27.A. relaxing B. disappointing C. pleasant D. regular28.A. agents B. buyers C. managers D. owners29.A. already B. still C. generally D. ever30.A. so B. or C. for D. but31.A. apologized B. complained C. criticized D. explained32.A. check B. analyze C. appreciate D. ignore33.A. loss B. risk C. chance D. lead34.A. increase B. difference C. interest D. average35.A. kind B. polite C. smart D. energeticOne night ，when I was eight，my mother gently asked me a question I would never forget. "Sweetie ，my company wants to16me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling you that you've done17 and allowing you to skip a grade（跳级），but you'll have to18your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?" She gave me a hug and asked me to think about it. I was puzzled. The question kept me19for the rest of the night. I had said "yes" but for the first time，I realized the20decisions adults had to make.For almost four years ， my mother would call us from Brazil every day.Every evening I’d21wait for the phone to ring and then tell her every detail of my day. A phone call ，however，could never replace her22and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times．During my fourth-grade Christmas break ，we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large23apartment，I became24how lonely my mother must have been in Brazil herself. It was then25I started to appreciate the tough choices she had to make on26family and work.27 difficult decisions ，she used to tell me，you wouldn't know whether you made the right choice ，but you could always make the best out of the situation，with passion and a28attitude.Back home，I29myself that what my mother could do ，I could ，too. If she __30to live in Rio all by herself，I，too，could learn to be31．I learnt how to take care of myself and set high but achievable32．16． A ．attract B．promote C．surprise D．praise 17． A ．little B． much C． well D．wrong 18． A ．leave B． refuse C． contact D．forgive 19． A ．explaining B． sleeping C． wondering D．regretting 20． A ．poor B． timely C． final D． tough 21． A ．eagerly B．politely C．nervously D．curiously 22． A ．patience B． presence C．intelligence D． influence 23． A ．comfortable B． expensive C．empty D． modern 24． A ．interested in B． aware of C． doubtful about D．satisfied with 25． A ．when B． where C． which D． that26． A ．abandoning B． balancing C． comparing D． mixing 27． A ．Depending on B．Supplied with C． Faced with D． Insisting on 28． A ．different B． friendly C． positive D．general 29． A ．criticized B． informed C．warned D． reminded 30． A ．managed B．offered C．attempted D．expected 31． A ．grateful B．energetic C．independent D． practical 32． A ．examples B． limits C．rules D． goals 33． A ．question B．experience C． history D． occasion 34． A ．payoff B． come back C． run out D． turn up 35． A ．blessing B． gathering C．failure D． pleasureAs I held my f ather ’ s hands one night, I couldn ’ t help but notice 老their茧）calluses(androughness. His hands tell thestoryof his life as a16,including all his struggles.One summer, I remember, a drought ( 旱灾）hit Ontario,turning it into a17desert.On one og those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last18from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 19took twenty minutes.That morning,however,the process didn20 quickly’t.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking inthe field,we21needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and22.Dropping the basket heavily, I declared,“ Ifthe store wants its last twenty dozen,they can pick it themselves1” Dad 23.“ Justhink,my little girl,on ly ten dozen left for each of us and then we’ re24. ”Such is Dad----whatever problem he25,he never gives up.26, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county.It was a challenging time for everyone, 27Dad remained optimistic.He28to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated.Only then did I truly begin to29Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad is also a living example of real30.From dawn to dusk,he warks countless hours to31our family.He always puts our happiness32his own,and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games33his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and34 putting others first.Dad， the life35I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father,teacher,friend and,most importantly,my hero.16. A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.grocer17. A.stormy B.lively C.disappearing D.burning18. A.order B.form C.gap D.position19. A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really20. A.go B.begin C.occur D.change24.A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched25.A.meets with B.brings up C.works out D.thinks about26.A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C. Unfortunately D.Strangely27.A.or B.for C.so D.but28.A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed29.A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question30.A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty31.A.support B.settle C.start D.impress32.A.after B.before C.beside D.under33.A.in spite of B.in terms of C.in control of D.in place of34.A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous35.A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessonsI fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping.On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a ___16___ rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew ___17___ I wanted to climb it.That has been my life ’s passion ( 钟爱 ) ever since--- ___18___ the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. I ’ve long made Yosemite my ___19___.About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of ___20___, like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area.It ’s ___21___ me why visitors started respecting the place ___22___ and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way.I tried ___23___ trash( 垃圾 )myself, but the job was too big. I would ___24___an hour or two on the job, only to findthe area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so ___25__ it that I decided something had to change.As a rock-climbing guide, I knew ___26___about organizing any big event. But in 2004, together with some climbers,I set a date for a ___27___. On that day, more than 300 people ___28___. Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to ___29___. I couldn ’tbelieve the ___30___ we made ---the park looked clean!Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash and ___31___ 132 miles of roadway.I often hear people ___32___ about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by ___33___ rather than complaining. We need to teach by ___34___. You can’tblame others ___35___ you start with yourself.16.A. distant B. huge C. narrow D. loose17.A. immediately B. finally C. gradually D. recently18.A. imagining B. painting C. describing D. climbing19.A. garden B. home C. lab D. palace20.A. material B. resources C. waste D. goods21.A. beyond B. against C. over D. within22.A. more B. most C. less D. least23.A. throwing away B. picking up C. breaking down D. digging out24.A. kill B. save C. wait D. spend25.A. satisfied with B. delighted in C. tired of D. used to26.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing27.A. cleanup B. party C. picnic D. concert28.A. dropped out B. showed up C. looked around D. called back29.A. demand B. receive C. accomplish D. overcome30.A. plan B. visit C. contact D. difference31.A. crossed B. measured C. covered D. designed34.A. method B. explanation C. example D. research35.A. although B. if C. when D. uselessA Love Note to My MomWhen I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later thatI finally understood what role modeling16in your life. Little did I know you were17every penny you earned to go to18school.I cannot thank you enough for19you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried20piles of law books, I was21. Why were you doing what I do -- memorizing textbooks and studying for22? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn't know Moms23be lawyers too. You smile and said, "In life, you can do anything you want to do."As young as I was, that statement kept24in my ears. I watched as you faced the25of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a26and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you27. With your words of wisdom in my28mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world29. I set out to live my life filled with30, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.Your words became my motto. I31found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctorin Maryland Rotary)32one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, "Yes, I'll try that."Encouraged by your33, I have forged ahead ( 毅然前行 ) with my life's journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and34meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I'm35it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.16.A. found B. played C. kept D. provided17.A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving18.A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical19.A. what B. that C. which D. where20.A. at B. to C. upon D. under21.A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed22.A. roles B. tests C. positions D. shows23.A. must B. ought to C. need D. could24.A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating25.A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes26.A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model27.A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge28.A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty29.A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up30.A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness31.A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly32.A. and B. but C. or D. for33.A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction34.A. secretly B. curiously C. careless D. eagerly35.A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. readingRobert Moody, 52, is an experienced police officer. Much of his work involves dealing with16an gang (团伙 )problems in the schools of his community. Knowing that many kids often17trouble, he decided to do something about it. So in 1991 he began to invite small groups of kids to go fishing with him on his day18.school basketball game, Moody noticed two young guys21.He sensed trouble between them. 22one of themheaded toward Moody and gave him a hug. 23you”I. You took me24when I was in fifth grade. That was oneof the 25days of my life .”Deeply touched by the boy’ s word, Moody decided to create a foundation（基金会）that26teenagers to the basicsof fishing in camping programs.“ As a policeman,27 I sawthere was violence, drugs were always behind it. They havea damaging 28 on the kids,” says Moody.By turning kids on to fishing, he29 to present an alternative way of life,“ When you’ re sitting there waiting for a 30 , ” he says,“ you can’ t help but talk to each other, and31 suchcan be pretty deep.”“ Talking about drugs helped prepare me for the peer（同龄人） pressures in high school,” says Michelle,o 1732 whthe first program.“ And I was able to help my little brother33drugs.”Moody faces 34 in three years, when he hopes to run the foundation full- time.” I’ m living a happy life and I have a responsibility to my35 to give back,” Moody says. ch”a IfkidI teatofish today, he can teach his brother to fishtomorrow.”16.A. drinking B ．drug C． security D． smoking17.A. ran into B ． got over C． left behind D ． looked into18.A ． ahead B． away C．off D ．out19.A ． immediate B ． damaging C． limited D ． lasting20.A ． once B ． while C． since D． until21.A ． quarreling B． complaining C． talking D ． cheering22.A ． Slowly B． Suddenly C． Finally D ． Secretly23.A ． understand B ．hear C. see D ． remember24.A ． fishing B ． sailing C． boating D. swimming ．25.A ． quietest B． longest C． best D． busiest26.A ． connects B ．introduces C． reduces D． commits27.A ． where B． unless C． as D． whether28.A ． impression B ． burden C． decision D． impact29.A ． asked B． intended C． pretended D． agreed30.A ． solution B ． change C． bite D． surprise31.A ． concerns B． interests C． conversations D ． emotions32.A. participated in B. worked out C. approved ofD. made up33.A. misuse B. avoid C. tolerate D. test35. A. team B. school C. family D. communityThe first time I remember noticing the crossing guard was when he waved to me as I drove my son to school. He 16me with a puzzle ---- all because he waved to me like someone does 17 seeing a close friend. A big, 18 smile accompanied his wave. For the next few days I tried to 19 his face to see if I knew him. I didn’ t. Perhaps20meforhesomeonehad else. By the time I contented myself with the 21 that he and I were strangers, we were greeting each other warmly everymorning like old friends.Then one day the 22 was solved. As I 23 the school he was standing in the middle of the road 24 his stop sign. I was in live behind four cars. 25 the kids had reached the safety of the sidewalk, he lowered his sign and let the cars 26. To the first he waved and 27 in just the same way he had done to me over the last few days. The kids already had the window down andwere happily waving their reply. The second car got the same 28 from the crossing guard, and the driver, a stiff-looking （表情刻板的） businessman, gave a brief, almost 29 wave back. Each following car of kids on their way to school 30 moreheartily.Every morning I continued to watch the man with 31. So far I haven’ t seen anyone32towave back. I find it interesting that one person can make such a （n） 33 to so many people ’ s lives by doing one simple thing like waving and smiling warmly. His 34 armed the start of my day. With a friendly wave and smiling face he had changed the 35 of the whole neighbourhood.16.A. hit B. disappointed C. presented D. bored17.A. on B. from C. during D. about18.A. false B. shy C. apologetic D. bright19.A. research B. study C. recognize D. explore20.A. praised B. blamed C. mistaken D. respected21.A. conclusion B. description C. evaluation D. introduction22.A. argument B. disagreement C. mystery D. task23.A. visited B. approached C. passed D. left24.A. drawing back B. putting on C. handing in D. holding out25.A. Once B. Before C. Unless D. While26.A. in B. through C. out D. down27.A. cried B. cheered C. smiled D. gestured28.A. idea B. reply C. notice D. greeting29.A. awkward B. angry C. elegant D. patient30.A. came B. responded C. hurried D. appeared参考答案2016 16--20DBCDA 21--25BACCB 26--30CBADA31--35CBADA201516.B17.A18.C19.A20.C 21.B22.D23.B24.D25.A26.C27.B28.D29.B30.D31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. 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