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Heroes of Our Time
A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship(奖学金) to study medicine — but Coach(教练) John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. He built a new hospital in his old hometown in the Congo. Af friend has said of this good-hearted man: “Mutombo believes that God has given him this chance to do great things.”
Success and kindness
After her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some equipment, and began filming children’s videos(录像) in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born, and in just five years her business grew to more than $20 million in sales. And she is using her success to help others — producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program: “I believe it’s the most important thing that I have ever done. I believe that children have the right to live in a world that is safe.”
Bravery and courage
A few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two little girls when he saw a man fall into the path of a train. With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails(铁轨), and held him as the train passed right above their heads. He insists he’s not a hero. He says: “We have got to show each other some love.”
What was Mutombo praised for?
A. Being a star in the NBA. B. Being a student of medicine.
C. His work in the church. D. His willingness to help the needy.
Mutombo believes that building the new hospital is ______.
A. helpful to his personal development
B. something he should do for his homeland
C. a chance for his friends to share his money
D. a way of showing his respect to the NBA
What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?
A. Produce safety equipment for children.
B. Make videos to help protect children.
C. Sell children’s music and artwork.
D. Look for missing and exploited children.
Why was Wesley Autrey praised as a hero?
A. He helped a man get across the rails.
B. He stopped a man from destroying the rails.
C. He protected two little girls from getting hurt.
D. He saved a person without considering his own safety.
For any person who must speak in public, to business or pleasure groups, humor is a helpful, and necessary, tool for getting your message across. Why does humor work a lot? There are several reasons.
People will enjoy what you have to say if it is presented with humor. But, more importantly, if you are in a situation where important, and perhaps controversial（有争议的）, ideas must be presented to less than open minds, humor allows those ideas to be presented in a non-threatening (无威胁的) manner. Abraham Lincoln was famous for his ability to relate humorous stories to make a point. Humor used carefully throughout a presentation will also keep the listener’s interest high. In a word, individuals learning how to use humor in their speeches can strengthen arguments, support interesting presentations and, most of all, entertain their audience in a positive and comfortable way.
While popular culture may well hold many kinds of humor, some of it has no place in presentations that are designed to educate and encourage the audience. If you want to become a professional stand-up (单人表演的) comedian whose goal is 100% entertainment, then you may be able to use some of the reference materials like The Art of Using Humor in Public Speaking. They can help you develop your skills and sources of humor. To that end, your participation in this study of humor will become necessary. Hopefully, you will come to appreciate the special difficulty of entertaining the audience with good and clean humor.
【小题1】 How many reasons does the author give for using humor?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．To educate the audience. | B．To encourage the audience. |
| C．To entertain the audience. | D．To exchange with the audience. |
| A．It was good for training one’s skills of humor. |
| B．It helped the readers relax after work. |
| C．It gave some tips on how to live a positive life. |
| D．It was a textbook for professional stand-up comedians. |
| A．Finishing. | B．Conclusion. | C．Stop. | D．Result. |
| A．science researchers | B．public speakers |
| C．dress designers | D．sports players |
A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship(奖学金) to study medicine — but Coach(教练) John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. He built a new hospital in his old hometown in the Congo. A friend has said of this good-hearted man: “Mutombo believes that God has given him this chance to do great things.”
Success and kindness
After her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some equipment, and began filming children’s videos(录像) in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born, and in just five years her business grew to more than $20 million in sales. And she is using her success to help others — producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program: “I believe it’s the most important thing that I have ever done. I believe that children have the right to live in a world that is safe.”
Bravery and courage
A few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two little girls when he saw a man fall into the path of a train. With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails(铁轨), and held him as the train passed right above their heads. He insists he’s not a hero. He says: “We have got to show each other some love.”
1. Mutombo believes that building the new hospital is ______.
A. helpful to his personal development B. something he should do for his homeland
C. a chance for his friends to share his money D. a way of showing his respect to the NBA
2.What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?
A. Produce safety equipment for children. B. Make videos to help protect children.
C. Sell children’s music and artwork. D. Look for missing and exploited children.
3.Why was Wesley Autrey praised as a hero?
A. He helped a man get across the rails. B. He stopped a man from destroying the rails.
C. He protected two little girls from getting hurt. D. He saved a person without considering his own safety.
4.The title of the passage is most likely to be_______________.
A. Three Stories B. Heroes of Our Time
C. Be Ready to Help Others D. To Be a Kind Person
I live in a rural area but sometimes we go to the city to go shopping. One day, my daughter and I 21 we needed a day of it. We 22 made the most of it. Like anyone that likes going shopping, we of course had a 23 day.
After we bought all that we needed, it was time to go. On the way to the exit doors, there was a lady 24 the pay phone who wasn’t able to speak English very well. She 25 getting help from people but kept getting 26 all the time. Seeing the 27 in her face, I stopped to see if I could help her. I didn’t really 28 much of what she was saying but I finally got the idea 29 she wanted a 30 . She gave me the coins and I called one of the taxi companies. I 31 that the lady didn’t talk much English but 32 a taxi. They replied they would 33 one out right now. I tried my best to tell that to the lady. Soon she 34 happily. Obviously, she was very 35 to me.
When my kids were 36 , I would do an act of kindness and after we were away from the 37 , I would explain what I did and 38 . I wasn’t trying to 39 but just trying to teach them about acts of 40 . They learned that it was OK to help others and have gone on to do the same.
1. A. meant B. argued C. accepted D. decided
2. A. surely B. willingly C. legally D. sadly
3. A. hopeful B. pleasant C. lucky D. equal
4. A. by B. on C. with D. from
5.. A. considered B. managed C. begged D. tried
6. A. turned to B. turned up C. turned down D. turned off
7.. A. calmness B. sadness C. courage D. anger
8. A. think B. seize C. hear D. understand
9. A. that B. which C. what D. where
10.. A. company B. taxi C. telephone D. lift
11.. A. apologized B. explained C. repeated D. sentenced
12.. A. escaped B. voted C. needed D. rewarded
13.. A. send B. lend C. give D. leave
14.. A. listened B. smiled C. moved D. agreed
15. A. helpful B. satisfied C. thankful D. loyal
16.A. generous B. young C. unhappy D. unfair
17. A. exhibition B. position C. situation D. acceptance
18. A. where B. when C. how D. why
19.. A. show off B. show around C. blow up D. give up
20. A. guidance B. kindness C. principle D. willingness
阅读下面的短文，从短文后所给的四个选项中，选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项
The art of giving gifts is to give something that others cannot buy for themselves.
------A.A. Milne
I have spent most of my career as a traveling salesman. There’s 36 lonelier than having meals myself in a coffee shop. One year, my five-year-old daughter Jeanine gave me a 37 . It was a soft toy penguin with a hand –painted 38 saying “I love My Dad!” Tears came into my eyes and immediately, I gave it a 39 place on my desk.
Soon I had to leave on another business 40 . This time when I was 41 , I put the penguin in my suitcase. After that day, Jeanine always helped me pack with the penguin. Many years 42 by and that little penguin has traveled with me hundreds of thousands of miles all across America and over to Europe. We have also made many friends 43 the way.
44 one afternoon after leaving my hotel, I discovered that the penguin was 45 . Frantically, I phoned the hotel. The clerk 46 , saying it hadn’t been reported. But half an hour later, he called back to say that my penguin had been found. It was late, 47 I drove several hours to get my little 48 , arriving near midnight.
When I rushed to the hotel, I found that it was waiting at the front desk. In the lobby(大厅), some 49 business travelers looked at us, I think, with some 50 and envy(羡慕). Someone came out to shake my hand. One man told me that he had even volunteered to 51 it to me the very next day.
Jeannie is in college now and I don’t travel 52 much anymore. The penguin spends most of its time 53 on my dresser??????????--- a reminder that 54 is the best traveling companion. All those years on the road, it was the one thing I never left home 55 .
| A.nothing | B. anything | C. something | D. everything |
| A. surprise | B. gift | C. help | D. something |
| A. picture | B. book | C. card | D. postcard |
| A. special | B. lovely | C. flat | D. big |
| A. occasion | B. trip | C. meeting | D. day |
| A. leaving | B. unpacking | C. packing | D. working |
| A. passed | B. went | C. flew | D. crossed |
| A. in | B. by | C. at | D. along |
| A. Late | B. Early | C. On | D. With |
| A. broken | B. disappeared | C. gone | D. missed |
| A. worried | B. confused | C. wondered | D. laughed |
| A. and | B. but | C. so | D. for |
| A. friend | B. relative | C. pet | D. son |
| A. helpful | B. happy | C. tired | D. energetic |
| A.questions | B.misunderstanding | C. puzzle | D. problems |
| A. give | B. send | C. transport | D. provide |
| A. as | B. very | C. too | D. quite |
| A. playing | B. showing | C. standing | D. lying |
| A. toy | B. penguin | C. daughter | D. love |
| A. with | B. without | C. after | D. for |
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