My husband and children think they are very lucky that they are living and that it's Christmas again. They can't see that we live on a dirty street in a dirty house among people who aren't much good. But Johnny and children can't see this. What a pity it is that our neighbors have to make happiness out of all this dirt. I decided that my children must get out of this. The money that we've saved isn't nearly enough.
The Me Garitys have money but they are so proud. They look down upon the poor. The Me Garity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of candy while a ring of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts; and when she couldn't eat any more she threw the rest down the sewer (下水道). Why, is it only because they have money? There is more to happiness than money in the world, isn't there?
Miss Jackson who teaches at the Settlement House isn't rich, but she knows things. She understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. She can read your mind. I'd like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grow up.
(1) This passage mainly suggests that the writer ________.
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A.is easy to get along with
B.is unhappy with the life they are living
C.is good at observing and understanding
D.is never pleased with her neighbors
(2) What do you think of Me Garity girl?
[ ]
A.She is proud and hungry.
B.She is selfish and cruel.
C.She is lonely and friendless.
D.She is unhappy and misunderstood.
(3) In this text, the writer tries to tell us that ________.
[ ]
A.money is the key to everything
B.the more money you have, the less happy you'll be
C.there is something more important than money
D.when talking to people we should look into their eyes
(4) Pick out the one that does NOT describe the writer's view on money.
[ ]
A.Why, is it only because they have money?
B.There is more to happiness than money.
C.Miss Jackson isn't rich, but she knows things.
D.The money we saved isn't nearly enough.
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第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
After my husband died suddenly from a heart attack,my world crashed around me.My six children were all under 10,and I was burdened with the responsibilities of earning a living,and caring for the children. I was fortunate to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week,but from Friday nights to Monday mornings,the children and I were alone.
One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big pretty German Shepherd(牧羊犬)on our doorstep. This dog seemed to intend to enter the house. The children liked“German”immediately and begged me to let him in. I agreed to let him sleep in the basement. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks.
The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German’s owner,but with no results.
On Sunday I had planned to take the children on a picnic. Since I thought it best to leave German behind in case his owner came by,we drove off without him. When we stopped to get gas,we were amazed to see German racing to the gas station after us. No way was he going to be left behind.
Monday morning I let him out for a run. He didn’t come back and we were all disappointed. We were convinced that we would never see him again. We were wrong. The next Friday evening,German was back on our doorstep. Again he stayed until Monday morning,when our housekeeper arrived.
This pattern repeated itself every weekend for almost 10 months. We grew more and more fond of German. We took comfort in his strong,warm presence,and we felt safe with him near us. As German became part of the family,he considered it his duty to check every bedroom to be sure each child was cozy in bed.
Each week,between German’s visits,I grew a little stronger,a little braver and more able to handle; every weekend we were no longer alone and enjoyed his company. Then one Monday morning we patted him on the head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. We never saw German again.
51.The dog first came to the family when _______________.
A.it was needed most
B.the writer became strong enough
C.the writer was away on a business trip
D.the writer was busy on the weekday
52.The family planned to go on a picnic without the German Shepherd because ____________.
A.it was too wild to control
B.it was too young to walk so far
C.the owner might come by to pick it up
D.it might spoil the trip
53.The writer was ____________ the German Shepherd.
A.afraid of B.grateful to
C.cruel to D.annoyed with
54.Which of the following can’t be used to describe the dog?
A.Loyal. B.Beautiful.
C.Lovely. D.Wild.
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I walked into the grocery store, not really wanting to buy anything. I just wanted to stay there quietly — the pain of losing my 11 was still too great. And this supermarket held so many sweet 12 . He often came with me, and always bought me yellow roses.
Standing 13 the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak 14 my husband used to love it. 15 a woman came up beside me. I watched as she picked up a large pack of T-bone steaks, dropped them in her basket, 16 , and then put them back. She turned to go and once again 17 for the pack of steaks. She saw me 18 her and she smiled. “My husband loves T-bone steaks, but they are so expensive.”
“My husband 19 away eight days ago,” I told her, and 20 to control the sadness in my voice, “Buy him the T-bone steaks. And 21 every moment you have together.”
22 by my words, she placed the steaks in her basket and walked away 23 . But several minutes later she came towards me again, 24 a package in her arms. She was 25 the brightest smile I had ever seen.
As she 26 , I saw what she held. “These are for you,” she placed three beautiful yellow roses in my hands. I wanted to tell her what the roses 27 for me, but, unable to speak, only watching her walking away.
Looking down at the roses, I wondered 28 she knew it. Suddenly the answer seemed so 29 . I wasn’t alone. There were 30 many people caring for me and willing to help me. Just be thankful for what you have and who you are.
11. A. father B. brother C. husband D. son
12. A. groceries B. memories C. flowers D. dreams
13. A. by B. for C. beyond D. against
14. A. even if B. in case C. until D. since
15. A. Actually B. Suddenly C. Instantly D. Hopefully
16. A. missed B. suffered C. doubted D. hesitated
17. A. reached B. searched C. sent D. paid
18. A. following B. helping C. watching D. stopping
19. A. broke B. cleared C. moved D. passed
20. A. decided B. fought C. offered D. pretended
21. A. forget B. recover C. treasure D. imagine
22. A. Surprised B. Embarrassed C. Panicked D. Frightened
23. A. softly B. violently C. silently D. wildly
24. A. fastening B. carrying C. picking D. opening
25. A. covering B. rolling C. spreading D. wearing
26. A. approached B. turned C. continued D. bent
27. A. smelled B. tasted C. collected D. meant
28. A. what B. how C. whether D. when
29. A. accidental B. strange C. obvious D. funny
30. A. still B. just C. even D. also
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阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
I first met Annie Mae, a maid (女仆), at my parents-in-laws’ in 1959. She prepared and 36 meals in her quiet, gentle way and then returned to the kitchen to read her Bible (《圣经》) while we 37 . She was a devoted Christian. I found this increasingly true 38 I came to know her more by observation than by conversation.
My husband and I 39 visited his parents. Each time I saw her eating 40 , reading her Bible, I wanted to sit down with her and just talk. 41 , whites didn’t do that with blacks then, and I had to 42 the practice.
In 1965, I decided to 43 the furniture and return to my home state with my two 44 when my husband wanted a divorce (离婚).
Annie Mae asked if she could buy the boys’ 45 . When I answered 46 , she asked the price. Then, she asked if she could 47 a little money each month. She was 48 , and I knew her well.
Then each month, an envelope 49 us from Annie Mae with 2 or 3 dollars. A year passed. Annie Mae’s 50 payment arrived along with the following note:
Dear Mrs. Holladay,
I am sending you my last payment of three dollars for the beds 51 . I told my two sons they could now put the beds 52 and sleep in them, for they are now paid for and rightfully 53 us.Thank you for your 54 .
Annie Mae
I read the note two or three times, my eyes filled with tears. Had I only known earlier, I would have said, “Use them now. Don’t 55 until you pay for them.”
36. A. offered B. served C. gave D. showed
37. A. talked B. quarreled C. ate D. watched
38. A. so that B. in case C. as if D. even though
39. A. often B. hardly C. never D. again
40. A. angrily B. wildly C. secretly D. alone
41. A. Instead B. However C. Still D. So
42. A. protect B. break C. follow D. stop
43. A. sell B. buy C. repair D. change
44. A. parents B. sons C. brothers D. friends
45. A. toys B. chairs C. desks D. beds
46. A. sorry B. thanks C. no D. yes
47. A. earn B. use C. send D. get
48. A. clever B. honest C. simple D. kind
49. A. separated B. disturbed C. reached D. kept
50. A. first B. only C. double D. last
51. A. in full B. in short C. in common D. in general
52. A. together B. away C. on D. down
53. A. depend on B. belong to C. lie in D. begin with
54. A. help B. friendship C. trust D. faith
55. A. wait B. leave C. return D. put
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