Jay Wilson was my English teacher at Lake Forest High School. It was him          realized my potential in writing, and his          made me a writer eventually.
He was kind to me, but I had no          that he took particular notice of me. There were other         kids in the class, and soon I fell back into my usual         and thought that I was just a little over average in most things. Near the end of the term, we began to read the play--Macbeth. Believe me, this is not an easy play for high school students to understand,        I spent a lot of time reading it. After working till the night before it was due, I wrote a paper about the          — the first paper I typed on a typewriter — and turned it          the next day.
I got a good          on it, and below the grade Mr. Wilson wrote, “Sure          you become a writer.” That was it. Those six words were written in his clear and neat handwriting. It was the first time he or anyone had          in any way that writing was a         option for me. We’d never had any writers in our family line, and we didn’t know any writers personally, even         , so writing for a living didn’t seem something          to me. But then, just like that, Jay Wilson tapped my hidden           and let me see a wider world.
Over the next 10 years, I often          about Mr. Wilson’s six words. Whenever I felt discouraged, it was those six words that came back to me and gave me         . When a few instructors in college gently and not-so-gently tried to tell me I had no talent, I held Mr. Wilson’s          before me to protect myself. I didn’t         what anyone else thought. Mr. Wilson, head of the whole English department at Lake Forest High,          I could be a writer. So I put my head down and struggled forward.  396

小题1:	A．when B．who C．how D．where

小题2:	A．knowledge B．confidence C．influence D．assignment

小题3:	A．intention B．concern C．doubt D．sense

小题4:	A．older B．smarter C．richer D．luckier

小题5:	A．location B．position C．motivation D．qualification

小题6:	A．so B．but C．or D．for

小题7:	A．work B．term C．class D．play

小题8:	A．on B．off C．in D．up

小题9:	A．grade B．praise C．idea D．start

小题10:

A．wonder B．hope C．make D．help

小题11:

A．arranged B．persuaded C．announced D．indicated

小题12:

A．career B．study C．hobby D．method

小题13:

A．distantly B．frequently C．actually D．obviously

小题14:

A．necessary B．precious C．different D．available

小题15:

A．talent B．memory C．secret D．opinion

小题16:

A．worried B．thought C．heard D．wrote

小题17:

A．impression B．improvement C．imagination D．strength

小题18:

A．actions B．wisdom C．words D．duty

小题19:

A．care B．predict C．ignore D．learn

小题20:

A．proved B．said C．promised D．answered

This was my grandmother's first Christmas without grandfather, and before he passed away we had promised grandfather that we would make this her best Christmas ever. When my parents and I             at her house, we found she had waited up all night for us. The house did seem a little           without grandfather.
Grandfather had always said that the Christmas           was the most important decoration of all. So we immediately set to work on the beautiful artificial tree that was stored in grandfather's closet (壁橱). Through our efforts, we finally stepped back to             our handiwork. It looked beautiful.           something was missing.
"Where' s your star?" I asked.
The star was my grandmother' s favorite part of the tree.
"Why, it           be here somewhere," she said, starting to sort through the boxes again. "Your grandfather always           everything so carefully when he took the tree down."
As we emptied the boxes and          no star, my grandmother's eyes filled with tears. Grandfather had given it to grandmother some fifty years ago on their first Christmas together. It brought them great happiness. Now, on her first Christmas without him, the star was          , too.
"Don' t worry, Grandmother," I           her. "We'll find it for you."
My mother and I formed a search          . "Let' s start in on the closet where the ornaments (装饰品) were," Mother said. "Maybe the star just fell out of the box. "
That sounded         , so I began to search the closet. I thought I tried every        , but no star. I could see grandmother was          , although she tried not to show it.
"What's in this wrapped box?" Mother suddenly called out. "It was at the bottom of father's closet. "
Grandmother took the box in           and opened it. Her face           when she unfolded the paper and pulled out a golden star. There was a(n)           attached.
Don' t be angry with me, dear. I broke your star while packing the decorations, and I couldn't           to tell you. Thought it was time for a new one. I hope it brings you as much         as the first one. Merry Christmas!
Love,
Bryant
So grandmother's tree had a star after all, a star that expressed their everlasting love for one another. And we were glad we were able to make this Christmas           for her.

小题1:	A．arrived B．looked C．stayed D．worked

小题2:	A．noisy B．empty C．safe D．clean

小题3:	A．flower B．bell C．stocking D．tree

小题4:	A．admire B．repair C．paint D．design

小题5:	A．Or B．So C．But D．And

小题6:	A．might B．must C．need D．will

小题7:	A．packed B．decided C．covered D．searched

小题8:	A．made B．left C．found D．felt

小题9:	A．gone B．hidden C．broken D．forgotten

小题10:

A．warned B．persuaded C．reminded D．comforted

小题11:

A．game B．class C．company D．party

小题12:

A．challenging B．reasonable C．pleasant D．difficult

小题13:

A．suggestion B．direction C．possibility D．method

小题14:

A．ashamed B．annoyed C．disappointed D．frightened

小题15:

A．fear B．relief C．anger D．surprise

小题16:

A．cleared B．brightened C．darkened D．tightened

小题17:

A．article B．note C．receipt D．poem

小题18:

A．bear B．afford C．wait D．agree

小题19:

A．peace B．change C．luck D．joy

小题20:

A．special B．funny C．relaxing D．favorite

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. The airline had announced her        and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, “I love you. I wish you enough.” She        said, “Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.” They kissed and she left.
He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to       . I tried not to interrupt him, but he        me in by asking, “Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?”
“Yes, I have,” I replied. “Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?” “I am        and she lives much too far away. I have        ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral” he said.
“When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, ‘I wish you enough’. May I ask what that means?”
He began to smile. “That’s a wish that has been        for many generations within my family. My parents        say it to everyone.”
He paused for a moment, looking up as if trying to remember it       , and then he smiled and        the following:
　　“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
　　I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
　　I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
　　I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much       .
　　I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
　　I wish you enough        to appreciate all that you possess.
　　I wish you enough ‘Hellos’ to get you enough the final ‘Good-byes’.”
　　Then he walked away, leaving me lost in thought.

小题1:	A．arrival B．regret C．departure D．joy

小题2:	A．in general B．in public C．in particular D．in turn

小题3:	A．cry B．rest C．sit down D．talk

小题4:	A．showed B．led C．took D．welcomed

小题5:	A．ill B．strong C．old D．brave

小题6:	A．stories B．challenges C．trips D．jobs

小题7:	A．handed over B．handed down C．handed in D．handed out

小题8:	A．ought to B．had to C．used to D．were able to

小题9:	A．in detail B．in heart C．in memory D．in general

小题10:

A．talked B．shared C．cried D．declared

小题11:

A．bigger B．worse C．sweeter D．better

小题12:

A．success B．gain C．sorrow D．loss

It was a perfect day, just the right kind of day to go fishing
My 13-year-old son Jonathan and I had been 　   this trip for weeks, and now we were sitting on the shore of a beautiful lake.
We 　   and talked, and then, suddenly, I saw small waves 　   my float(浮子）had been. I waited, thinking it would pop right back up again, but the float stayed 　   the water and my heart started to beat 　  ．After a few more seconds, my fishing rod was suddenly pulled off the stick it was leaning on 　  me and it was being 　   towards the water.
I firmly caught hold of the fishing rod and lifted it up. This fish was 　  ! Slowly, my son balanced on two rocks and leaned down to get the giant off the fishhook.
For just one second, he lost his 　  　and reached up with his right hand to steady　  . At that moment, our huge fish got off the fishing line and started to swim 　  
I saw teas streaming down Jonathan's face. "Dad, I'm sorry. I'll never be able to　  this up to you." I reached out and put my hands on his shoulders. I said the following 　   almost without thinking. "Jon, how did you feel 　  I was reeling(往卷轴上绕起）that fish in? Were you excited?" He nodded and said，"Dad，I've never been so　  in my whole life!”I repied,
"Jon, wasn’t that about the most fun we've ever had together?" He nodded his head in 　  ．
Then I said, "So, why should we let a fish getting away 　   possibly the best experience we've ever had? Let’s be happy about the fun we did have."
My son, 　   his arms around me, said,"Dad, I love you so much!”1 　   him back and said softly into his ear, "I love you too, Jon."
We 　   did catch that big fish. But I've known ever since that I didn't let the most important thing get away that day.

小题1:	A．promoting B．planning C．appreciating D．setting

小题2:	A．ran B．listened C．lay D．fished

小题3:	A．where B．which C．in which D．that

小题4:	A．over B．on C．under D．by

小题5:	A．heavily B．quietly C．curiously D．regularly

小题6:	A．on top of B．in front of C．behind D．against

小题7:	A．taken B．dragged C．carried D．pushed

小题8:	A．alive B．white C．huge D．beautiful

小题9:	A．health B．temper C．balance D．bucket

小题10:

A．him B．it C．himself D．itself

小题11:

A．away B．beyond C．along D．up

小题12:

A．pick B．build C．make D．speed

小题13:

A．comments B．words C．songs D．apologies

小题14:

A．although B．since C．unless D．while

小题15:

A．excited B．angry C．forgetful D．puzzled

小题16:

A．happiness B．surprise C．guilt D．agreement

小题17:

A．bring B．mend C．shake D．ruin

小题18:

A．throwing B．getting C．showing D．folding

小题19:

A．held B．hugged C．followed D．pushed

小题20:

A．really B．once C．never D．merely

I always remembered the first time I took part in an English composition competition. “Right! Dean would be the        of our class to participate in the English composition competition,” my classmates said. (Applauding)
I was too       to speak when I heard what my classmates said. In order not to    short of my classmates’      , I trained myself very hard for the hope of being the      of the competition, which would take place a month later. I     a lot of vocabulary, sentence structures and        rules and read many good or renowned articles. Not having I       pretty well, the day came. Every candidate     me looked so well – prepared and       . “Only 1.5 hours. Start,” a supervisor suddenly said. Seeing the      “What do most teenagers concern nowadays?” I was nervous and got     block. What’s worse, other candidates had begun writing. Moments later, I        myself, took a deep breath, and began brainstorming ideas      the topic. I quickly wrote down the composition structure, central theme, and     necessary elements. As the finishing time was     , I tried my best to accelerate my writing. Unfortunately,       my failure of time management, I left my composition incomplete. My final draft looked like a robot      legs were broken.
The result came out two weeks later. To my surprise, I got the second prize! All my classmates cheered for me. This encouraged me a lot.       I was not the first prize winner, I could still      the scent of pride and happiness spreading around me.

小题1:	A．player B．choice C．representative D．person

小题2:	A．proud B．delighted C．nervous D．surprised

小题3:	A．get B．be C．lose D．fall

小题4:	A．promises B．expectations C．dreams D．words

小题5:	A．success B．beater C．winner D．victory

小题6:	A．memorized B．copied C．read D．wrote

小题7:	A．grammar B．phrase C．pattern D．term

小题8:	A．remembered B．prepared C．started D．completed

小题9:	A．besides B．except C．except for D．as well as

小题10:

A．easy B．nervous C．interested D．unconfident

小题11:

A．problem B．idea C．topic D．theme

小题12:

A．writer’s B．teacher’s C．thinker’s D．composer’s

小题13:

A．persuaded B．told C．encouraged D．calmed

小题14:

A．with B．towards C．at D．for

小题15:

A．another B．the other C．other D．others

小题16:

A．approaching B．accessing C．finishing D．ending

小题17:

A．thanks for B．due to C．as a result D．on account

小题18:

A．of which B．which C．whose D．that

小题19:

A．However B．As a result C．Worse still D．Although

小题20:

A．smell B．touch C．sense D．realise

“How lucky you are to be a doctor…” Anyone who’s a doctor is right out of luck, I thought. Anyone who’s studying medicine should have his head examined.
You may think I want to change my job. Well, at the moment I do. As one of my friends says－even doctors have a few friends－it’s all experience. Experience! I don’t need such experience. I need a warm, comfortable, undisturbed bed of my own. I need it badly. I need all telephones to be thrown down the nearest well, that’s what I need.
All these thoughts fly round my head as I drive my Mini(微型汽车) through the foggy streets of East London at 3:45 a.m. on a December morning. I am a ministering angel in a Mini with a heavy coat and a bag of medicines. As I speed down Lea Bridge in the dark at this horrible morning hour, the heater first blowing hot then cold, my back aching from the car-seat, I do not feel like a ministering angel. I wish I were on the beach in southern France. Call me a bad doctor if you like. Call me what you will. But don’t call me at half past three on a December morning for an ear-ache that you have had for two weeks.
Of course, being a doctor isn’t really all bad. We do have our moments. Once in a while people are ill, once in a while you can help, once in a while you get given a cup of tea and rock-hard cake at two o’clock in the morning－then you worry if you have done everything. But all too often ‘everything’ is a repetitious rule: look, listen, feel, tap, pills, injection, phone, ambulance, away to the next.
And then there is always the cool, warm voice of the girl on the switchboard of the emergency bed service who will get your patient into hospital for you－the pleasant voice that comes to you as you stand in the cold, dark, smelly, dirty telephone box somewhere in a dangerous section of town. Oh, it has its moments, this life does.
小题1:According to the sentence “Anyone who’s studying medicine should have his head examined,” we know that ___________.

A．a medical student should have a very good memory

B．a doctor must be mentally strong so that he can meet any difficult situation

C．the writer thinks that those who want to be doctors are crazy

D．to be a doctor is a challenge for people’s mental health

小题2:Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The writer wishes he could have a quiet, undisturbed night in bed at home.

B．One of his friends says that being a doctor helps one gain all sorts of experience.

C．He hates the telephone as a modern means of communication.

D．He is not happy with the small and uncomfortable car he is driving.

小题3:The statement “We do have our moments” could best be replaced by “___________”.

A．we doctors are called at a moment’s notice to see people who need medical treatment

B．usually we are glad that we can do something to help the sick

C．sometimes we find people are thankful for our help

D．there are chances that doctors find their work rewarding and satisfying

小题4:From the whole passage we know that the writer _____________.

A．is a bad doctor, unwilling to make a house call during the night-time

B．is so dissatisfied with his job that he wishes to find a new one

C．is satisfied with his job but he hates to be called out unnecessarily

D．thinks a doctor can enjoy certain special rights whether he felt lucky or not

小题5:We can conclude that        .

A．the author is worried about his patient when he is driving through the foggy streets of East London

B．the author is annoyed to be called out at such an horrible morning hour for an ear – ache patient

C．the author is now heading for the beach in Southern France for his holidays

D．as the author speeds down Lea Bridge in the dark on a December morning, his Mini breaks down half way

He was driving home one cold evening on a country road when he saw an old lady，stranded on the side of the road.He stopped to give her a ____.“Why don’t you wait in the car where it is warm，Madam？It won’t take me long.” he said.“____，my name is Joe.”
She had a flat tire.Joe crawled under the car and changed the tire.But he got dirty and his hands hurt.She couldn’t thank him ___ and asked him how much she ____ him.He told her that if she really wanted to ____ him back，the next time she saw someone in ____ of help，she could give that person the ____ they needed，and Joe added，“And think of me.”
She drove off with gratefulness.A few miles ____ the road the lady saw a small ____.She went in.The waitress who was nearly eight months pregnant，____ her with a sweet smile.The old lady ____ how someone like her who seemed so poor could be so genuinely happy and how she could ____ her enthusiasm in her work in such inconvenient conditions.Then Joe’s words ____ her.After the lady finished her meal，the waitress went to get her ____ from a hundred­dollar bill.____，the lady stepped right out the door.
When the waitress came back，she noticed a note on the table，___ “I’m helping you because someone once helped me.If you really want to pay me back，here is ___ you can do—Do not let the chain of love ____ with you.”
The waitress went home that night with the ____ tip and what the lady had written.With the baby ___ next month，she and her husband needed money.She knew how worried her husband was and as he lay sleeping next to her，she whispered，“Everything’s going to be all right.I love you，Joe.”

小题1:	A．surprise B．hand C．sympathy D．glance

小题2:	A．Just in case B．As you wish C．For one thing D．By the way

小题3:	A．enough B．right C．straight D．extra

小题4:	A．charged B．provided C．owed D．offered

小题5:	A．pay B．bring C．put D．hold

小题6:	A．honor B．favor C．need D．possession

小题7:	A．guidance B．assistance C．acquaintance D．consequence

小题8:	A．down B．off C．beside D．beyond

小题9:	A．bank B．grocery C．gas station D．restaurant

小题10:

A．introduced B．greeted C．identified D．spotted

小题11:

A．thought B．suspected C．wondered D．questioned

小题12:

A．taste B．measure C．remain D．maintain

小题13:

A．struck B．moved C．obtained D．reminded

小题14:

A．tip B．change C．order D．service

小题15:

A．Moreover B．Otherwise C．However D．Eventually

小题16:

A．writing B．showing C．going D．saying

小题17:

A．how B．which C．what D．whether

小题18:

A．combine B．end C．disagree D．deal

小题19:

A．honest B．generous C．modest D．graceful

小题20:

A．due B．ready C．born D．likely

I never thought I would have a life­changing experience at Wal­Mart.
Although my thoughts were only on speed，the checkout line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted，and I glanced toward the cashier.
There stood a man in his seventies，wearing glasses and a nice smile.I thought，well，he’s an old guy!
For the next few minutes I watched him.He greeted every customer before scanning the items.Sure，his words were the usual，“How’s it going？” But he did something different—he actually listened to people.Then he would respond to what they had said and engage them in brief conversation.
I thought it was odd.I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of robotic conversational habit.After a while，you don’t give any thought to the question and just mumble something back.I could say，“I just found out I have six months to live，” and someone would reply，“Have a great day！”
But that wasn’t the end.
He gave them the change，walked around the counter，and extended his right hand in an act of friendship.He looked the customers in the eyes.“I sure want to thank you for shopping here today，” he told them.“You have a great day.Bye­bye.”
The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless.There were smiles and some sheepish grins.All had been touched by his simple gesture—and in a place they never expected.They would gather their things and walk out，smiling.
Of course，he did the same to me and I got to know his name，Marty.
Who was that guy？It was as if Sam Walton had come back from the dead and invaded this old guy’s body.
I had never walked away from that shop feeling like that.
小题1:The checkout line the writer was standing in moved slower than expected because ________.

A．the cashier couldn’t work as fast as others

B．there were some big purchases

C．the cashier did more than scanning the items

D．the writer was not patient enough

小题2:According to the writer，when common people ask you “How’s it going？” ________.

A．they don’t really care what you may answer

B．they are just practicing their conversation ability

C．they are inquiring about your private information

D．they don’t expect to hear any negative answers

小题3:What was most customers’ reaction to Marty’s behaviors?

A．They thought it priceless.

B．They were in some way moved.

C．They thought it awful and odd.

D．They felt somewhat offended.

小题4:What does the writer intend to express through the text?

A．Our everyday life is always full of surprises.

B．Most customers enjoy being treated this way.

C．Being different is a good way of doing business.

D．A little positive action can make a big difference.

Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another      was on the way, she did what she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael,        for a new life. They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl, and every day Michael sang to his        in Mommy’s tummy.
The days went by. The little girl got        after the birth. The doctor told the parents, “There is very        hope. Be prepared for the worst.” They had fixed up a special         in their home for the new baby, but now they        a funeral.
Michael kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to        to her,” he said. If he didn’t see sister now, he might never see her     . She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into ICU, but the head nurse        him as a child and shouted. “Get the kid out of here now! No children are     .” The mother rose up strong, and the       mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face. “He is not leaving     he sings to his sister!” Karen towed Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazed at the tiny infant         the battle to live, and he began to sing. In the pure        voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang:
“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray....”
Instantly the baby girl        . The pulse rate became calm and steady.
“You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my        away.”
“The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I        I held you in my arms.....”
Michael’s little sister relaxed.
The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God’s       !
NEVER GIVE UP ON THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE. LOVE IS SO        POWERFUL.

小题1:	A．baby B．relative C．boy D．girl

小题2:	A．delight B．play C．prepare D．study

小题3:	A．mother B．sister C．parents D．father

小题4:	A．worse B．well C．better D．terrible

小题5:	A．much B．big C．some D．little

小题6:	A．bed B．room C．chair D．toy

小题7:	A．planned B．attended C．held D．expected

小题8:	A．talk B．smile C．sing D．dance

小题9:	A．afraid B．asleep C．awake D．alive

小题10:

A．treated B．viewed C．promised D．recognized

小题11:

A．refused B．allowed C．attended D．forbidden

小题12:

A．seldom B．usually C．rarely D．constantly

小题13:

A．when B．after C．if D．until

小题14:

A．winning B．getting C．losing D．fighting

小题15:

A．hearted B．broken C．wonderful D．frightened

小题16:

A．cried B．laughed C．responded D．answered

小题17:

A．sunshine B．sister C．happiness D．gift

小题18:

A．knew B．saw C．hoped D．dreamed

小题19:

A．song B．voice C．love D．smile

小题20:

A．SIMPLY B．UNBELIEVABLY C．STRANGELY D．EASILY

Could the Internet be totally free and should it be？Should the Internet be regulated？The recent disorder in the Arab world ____ by a disputed(有争议的) video damaging the image of Prophet(先知) Muhammad shows the United States，which is busy ____ global Internet freedom，has paid a huge price ____ the lives of its diplomats.
In an unregulated Internet world，cheating，violence or rumors can ____ serious consequences.Many countries across the world are periodically suffering from “rumors” ___ by the Internet and social media.
The US­led West always promotes Internet freedom and ____ any regulation as investigation，but it should think twice if it calculates the heavy price that has been and has to be paid for “____ Internet”．Moreover，____ the Internet in the West __9__ to be free，with no obvious ____ and no limited sites，isn’t the structure of the main pages already hand­controlled，with selected press agencies and ____ occupying clearly dominating(显著的) positions?
The Internet has helped fight injustice，____ corruption in places so far apart as Indonesia，India and Latin America.But the Internet could be extremely ____ as well.Various racist or separatist organizations are using their Internet sites to ____ strong feelings.Those who are spreading hate are frequently using the Internet as their tool.No country can ____ to make the Internet absolutely free.
The question is how to keep free flow of information ___ while protecting children from unhealthy works，common citizens from ____ rumors and countries from unfair and damaging propaganda(宣传) attacks.And who sets the limits?
The ____ is that there will never be a perfect system.Every country will have to ____ its own system，based on its culture，social ____ and the degree of danger it’s facing.

小题1:	A．led B．caused C．damaged D．attacked

小题2:	A．helping B．processing C．promoting D．improving

小题3:	A．for B．at C．with D．off

小题4:	A．bring B．reach C．fetch D．take

小题5:	A．spread B．exposed C．delivered D．passed

小题6:	A．supports B．follows C．opposes D．dislikes

小题7:	A．free B．accessible C．available D．healthy

小题8:	A．as if B．even if C．so that D．in that

小题9:	A．happens B．intends C．offers D．appears

小题10:

A．interruption B．interference C．defense D．preference

小题11:

A．programs B．substances C．channels D．sources

小题12:

A．uncover B．strike C．prevent D．avoid

小题13:

A．beneficial B．useful C．sensitive D．destructive

小题14:

A．increase B．decrease C．upset D．strengthen

小题15:

A．refuse B．afford C．fail D．attempt

小题16:

A．unpolluted B．unskilled C．unoccupied D．uninterrupted

小题17:

A．evil B．meaningful C．untrue D．effective

小题18:

A．importance B．conclusion C．description D．possibility

小题19:

A．develop B．invent C．change D．study

小题20:

A．trends B．structures C．surroundings D．factors