Sandy and Donald are talking about what they know about zhalong with their uncle. Complete their conversation with the words from the box and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

all year round   wetlands  cheerfully　　short stay  kinds

environment　　quietly　　 unwelcome freely

　

Ben Lambert, the famous French singer, is taking a long vacation this summer！He thought about 1 to Greece or Spain, but decided on Canada. “I always take 2 in Europe,” he said, “This time I want to do 3 different. I heard that Canada is beautiful, and I know there are many people there who 4 French.” Ben is going to Canada’s Great Lakes. He is leaving the first week in June and staying until September. He plans to have a very relaxing vacation. “I’m taking walks, going fishing, and bike riding. I’m planning to spend time in the beautiful countryside. I love 5 . I hope I can forget all my problems!”

1．A．go                            B．going                 C．goes                     D．to go

2．A．vacations                  B．trains                 C．exercise                D．my family

3．A．anything                   B．everything          C．nothing                 D．something

4．A．talk                          B．say                    C．speak                   D．tell

5．A．planting                    B．nature                C．cities                    D．fishing

Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安）.  1  greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well. His simple “hello” made people feel   2 . 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   3  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  4 how I visited her each month. “The time with my mother is so precious(珍贵的),   5  I know that each time may be the last.”

He listened like a close friend I’d known for years. He felt my   6 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   7 .”

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   8 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   9  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,   10  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   11  it can make. When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波纹）you create, you spread love that continues to   12 . Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today. You will give the gift that keeps on giving.

1.                A．She            B．They           C．He  D．I

 

2.                A．nervous        B．funny          C．special   D．surprised

 

3.                A．lost            B．left            C．missed   D．dropped

 

4.                A．wondered      B．shared         C．realized  D．found

 

5.                A．because        B．so             C．and  D．but

 

6.                A．weakness       B．illness          C．sorriness  D．sadness

 

7.                A．god            B．time           C．nature   D．friendship

 

8.                A．thinking        B．calling          C．crying    D．talking

 

9.                A．offered         B．afforded        C．invited   D．chosen

 

10.               A．moved         B．touched        C．told  D． helped

 

11.               A．progress        B．sense          C．trouble    D．difference

 

12.               A．receive        B．send           C．give  D．create

 

 

　 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(珍贵的), 　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(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond. With each ripple (波纹）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

The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old.
As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery outside. He said in a high voice, “See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!” It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man’s son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the open window. Seeing the rain, the old man’s son said happily, “See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!” Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn’t help shouting at the noisy son and his father.
“Can’t you see it is raining? You! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital quickly and please don’t disturb us any more!” The old man’s face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, “We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him.” All the other people became quiet.
【小题1】How old was the old man’s son?

A．About 7 years old.	B．About 20 years old.
C．About 50 years old.	D．About 30 years old.

【小题2】What did people think of the son’s behavior（行为）? They thought he was _________.

A．lovely

B．funny

C．strange

D．clever

【小题3】What was wrong with the son when he was born?

A．He had mental illness.	B．He couldn’t see.
C．He couldn’t hear.	D．He couldn’t talk.

【小题4】What do you think of the young lady?

A．She was friendly to the man.

B．She was rude to the old man.

C．She was clever.

D．She was too noisy.

【小题5】According to the passage, what does the writer want to tell us?

A．We should be friendly to sick people.

B．We should learn to enjoy the nature.

C．We should respect the elder people.

D．We should know the truth before complaining.