I stole your dog today. No, I didn’t set a foot on your house, but from the condition of your dog, I can imagine what it looks like…the word “rubbish” comes to mind.
I found her along a road, with a heavy chain wrapped around her neck, still attached to rotten boards from her doghouse. Not only did I know that most of the town people had already ignored her, judging by where I found her, but I knew that if she had gotten into the Woods, the "cross" that she dragged behind her would have wrapped around a tree until starvation or thirst killed her. She has a beautiful name now. Already in the first week she has come to look more like she should. Her eyes sparkle and she has learned to wag her tail in greeting. She has stopped flinching (畏縮) when I make a sudden movement, because she knows now that I won’t beat her, in fact, she rarely leaves my side. She’s even become brave enough to bark at a cat and today I watched from the window as she attempted to play with the other dogs. No, it’s clear she does not miss you or her former life on a chain.
It’s not clear yet whether she'll remain here or whether I’ll find her a loving home where she can count on more individual attention than I can give her, but one thing is certain, this is one bit of stolen “property” who is never returning to you. So sue me, accuse me, plead with the courts that she is rightfully yours ... I'm convinced this is the best “crime” I’ve ever committed. Hardly anything has pleased me more than the day I stole your dog. I need only look into her beautiful brown eyes to know that she’d defend my decision with her life. If we have one prayer, it is that you will not replace her, and if we have one special day to celebrate together, it is the day I stole your dog and the day she stole my heart.
1. What's the author's attitude towards the former owner of the dog?
A. Puzzled. B. Angry. C. Shocked. D. Satisfied.
2.It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. the dog is not lovely
B. the dog tried to find a kind master
C. the dog was treated badly by its former master
D. the author will be charged with stealing a dog
3.All the following statements showed us the dog's recovery from her nature except _______.
A. playing with other dogs
B. barking at a cat
C. not missing her former master
D. waving her tail to make greetings
4.What did the author think of his theft?
A. He was afraid of being punished.
B. He thought he had to do it.
C. He believed that the law would allow him to do so.
D. He did it with pride.
5. What’s the purpose did the author write the passage?
A. To warn the people in the town not to keep dogs.
B. To prove his love to the dog to her former owner.
C. To explain to the police why the dog were in the Woods.
D. To ask people to find the dog a loving home and a owner who loves dogs.
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請閱讀下面短文, 從短文后各題所給的 A、B、C、D 四個選項中, 選出最佳選項, 并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Grandfather was a wise man. No matter how badly-behaved I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything and my secrets were _________ . He loved me and would never give them away.
I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and …slam! It ended up breaking Mrs. Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all _________ !
After I got home, I told Grandpa about it. He knew we had been _________ many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t. _________ he just listened.
“I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. “I hate myself for what I did. Is there a way _________ ?”
“Well,” he said, “Mrs. Ferguson has a problem, just like you. If she knew you _________ and you were afraid of her, she would be sad. I’ll bet she wishes you would give her a chance to be _________ . It’s your decision. Are you planning to _________ nothing happened? Just keep quiet and hide what you’re not proud of?”
“I don’t know,” I _________ . “Things might get worse…”
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“Well,” I said, taking a deep breath, “One solution is to tell Mrs. Ferguson I’m sorry and offer to fix her _________ .”
“If you call her,” asked Grandpa, “What’s the _________ that can happen?” I had to think for a moment. I realized that even if she did not accept my _________ , it could not be any worse than seeing the _________ on Mom and Dad’s faces.
Grandpa smiled when he knew I had _________ it out.
“Doing what’s right is not always _________ ,” he said, handing me the _________ . “I’m proud of you.” Grandpa did not make me do it. It was always my _________ . As it turned out, Mrs. Ferguson was very kind and we even became really close friends.
“Admitting what you’re not proud of is the hardest thing of all,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others _________ you and respect you.”
Grandpa passed away a year ago and I miss him so much. He gave me the tools to fix many problems and most of all he showed me I was _________ .
1.A. safe B. open C. little D. special
2.A. jumped B. ran C. cheered D. hesitated
3.A. consulted B. questioned C. warned D. bothered
4.A. And B. So C. Or D. But
5.A. back B. out C. around D. off
6.A. cared B. changed C. quit D. Finished
7.A. outgoing B. confident C. polite D. understanding
8.A. complain B. admit C. pretend D. agree
9.A. sighed B. laughed C. insisted D. begged
10.A. confused B. afraid C. angry D. shocked
11.A. fence B. door C. roof D. window
12.A. strangest B. worst C. fairest D. rudest
13.A. blame B. excuse C. apology D. advice
14.A. tiredness B. fear C. surprise D. disappointment
15.A. checked B. put C. figured D. took
16.A. easy B. great C. useful D. suitable
17.A. baseball B. phone C. tool D. paper
18.A. problem B. duty C. dream D. choice
19.A. trust B. reward C. follow D. remember
20.A. modest B. active C. brave D. Friendly
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完形填空
閱讀下面短文掌握其大意,然后從各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項,在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
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The next stage of the research was looking at the__________ to which poetry could affect __________ and provide therapeutic(治療的) benefit. Volunteers’ brains were scanned while reading four lines by Wordsworth, and four “translated” lines were also provided.
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“Poetry is not just a __________ of style. It is also about deep versions of experience that __________ the emotional to the cognitive(認(rèn)知的),” said Prof Davis, who will present the findings at the North of England education conference in Sheffield this week.
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2.A. the way B. the like C. the likely D. the kind
3.A. break B. focus C. catch D. fix
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6.A. attractive B. beneficial C. challenging D. emotional
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8.A. for example B. on occasion C. in particular D. in contrast
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11.A. average B. modern C. classic D. academic
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13.A. moods B. manners C. forms D. times
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15.A. adjective B. noun C. adverb D. verb
16.A. extension B. degree C. amount D. scale
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Hi, Janice,
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Wise Man
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Here's one very simple but lifechanging piece of advice that I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour. Instead, use that hour to read books that could improve your life.
If you're a salesman, google for the best and most useful books on improving your sales.
This applies to all fields, not just the work-related ones. Maybe you want to improve your health, become a more energetic person. Or maybe you want to improve your study, your relations or perhaps do some personal development.
One hour a day is not much. But if you read for one hour a day on weekdays, that's about 260 hours a year. That's a large number of books and a lot of useful advice.
If you follow the ideas, who knows what great things and feelings could come into your life. Also, all that information and advice will start to open up your mind. You will start to see more chances in your life.
Now, you might think something like this:
1. I really don't have the money...
Answer: Visit your public library or search the database. Or look for books that are used in places like amazon.com.
2. I really don't have the time...
Answer: Buy audiobooks and listen to them in the car while driving to and from work. Or copy them to your MP3-player and listen while riding your bike /bus to work or school. Recently selling audiobooks through MP3-downloads has become popular...
Shut off the TV a little earlier and start reading.
1.What is Brian Tracy's lifechanging advice about?
A. Watching TV.
B. Listening to MP3.
C. Surfing the internet.
D. Reading helpful books.
2.Which is NOT true about reading an hour a day?
A. It will open up your mind.
B. You will have about 260 hours a year to read.
C. You will read lots of books and get much useful advice.
D. It will probably bring great things and feelings into your life.
3.What should you do if you really don't have the money to read?
A. To buy some books from amazon.com.
B. To download MP3 free.
C. To visit the public library.
D. To borrow audiobooks and listen to them.
4.What is the writer's idea about audiobooks?
A. They are more useful.
B. Listening to audiobooks is easier than reading books.
C. It's dangerous to listen to audiobooks while driving or riding.
D. Audiobooks are a good solution to the problem of having no time to read.
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