My Teacher in the School of Life

I spent the opening day of school this year at DeMatha Catholic High School in much the same way I spent the first day of classes ___1___ 30 years ago; I sat in Dr Charles E. Offutt's British literature class, listening to him __2___ what his seniors would learn and get them excited about the journey they would __3__.I'm the principal(校長) of the school now, but for a few minutes I was back in 1975, __4__ what the future held.

I have been learning from Dr Offutt for 30 of the 51 years he has been teaching at DeMatha.He not only taught me to think, he __5__ me, as much by example as___6__， that it was my moral duty to do so and to serve __7__.

Neither of us could know how our __8__ would develop over the years. When I first came back to DeMatha to teach English, I worked for Dr Offutt, then the department chair. After several years, I was __9__ department chair, and our relationship changed __10__. I thought that it might be __11__chairing the department, since all of my former English teachers were still there, but Dr Offutt __12__ me throughout. He knew when to give me __13__ about curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me design my own course.

In 1997, I needed his advice about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school. If he had asked me to stay at DeMatha, I might have. __14__， he encouraged me to seize the new __15__.

Five years ago, I became the __16__ of DeMatha.Once again, Dr Offutt was there for me, letting me know that I could__17__ on him as I tried to fill such big shoes, I've learned from him that great teachers have a(n) __18__ wealth of lessons to teach. __19__ his students don't know it yet, I know how __20__ they are; I'm still one of them.

1．A.mostly　　　B．exactly　　　C．only　　　D．simply

2．A.explain     B．predict       C．speak     D．teach

3．A.keep       B．achieve       C．choose   D．take

4．A.preparing   B．discovering   C．wondering  D．realizing

5．A.assisted    B．reminded      C．advised   D．convinced

6．A.words     B．action        C．explanation  D．models

7．A.the others  B．everyone       C．others   D．anyone

8．A.relationship  B．position      C．situation  D．condition

9．A.pointed    B．named         C．given    D．taken

10．A.already      B．yet       C．still  D．again

11．A.foolish      B．surprising  C．uncertain  D．challenging

12．A.promoted    B．accepted  C．supported  D．welcomed

13．A.advice      B．information  C．notice   D．thought

14．A.Otherwise  B．Therefore  C．Furthermore  D．Instead

15．A.choice     B．opportunity  C．occupation  D．possibility

16．A.teacher     B．principal  C．officer      D．clerk

17．A.live       B．look     C．depend       D．take

18．A.rich      B．little     C．valuable       D．endless

19．A.Once     B．Even if  C．Unless       D．Until

20．A.fortunate  B．curious  C．innocent      D．satisfied

What is a yawn(哈欠) and why do people yawn? A yawn is often associated with a person being tired. __1__ People yawn for many reasons including stress, boredom, emotion and overwork.

Have you noticed that yawning seems to be contagious(會傳染的)? If one person yawns, this appears to cause another person to yawn. Researchers have found that 40－60% of people who see a picture of someone yawning will yawn themselves.__2__

Some people think that yawning is rude and suggests that you are bored or uninterested. Maybe a yawn is a signal to a group that it's time to go to sleep, or if someone yawns when they're bored, it may be a sign to change the topic of conversation. __3__ Animals of all types yawn. If you have a dog or cat, you've probably seen your pet yawn several times. Even some birds yawn such as cockatiel parrots, Adelie penguins and Emperor penguins.

Some of the scientific explanations of why we yawn claim it is caused by physical needs. One likely explanation is that the yawning reflex happens when our blood needs more oxygen. The deep breath helps supply the levels of oxygen in our blood. __4__ It is also thought that the same chemicals in our brain that affect our moods and emotions cause us to yawn.

Superstitions about yawning have been around for hundreds of years and can date back to the ancient Greeks. A common superstition says that a person must cover his or her mouth when yawning so that the soul does not escape through the mouth. __5__ Today most people do not believe these superstitions and know that a yawn is a physical reflex.

A. Did you yawn while reading this article?

B. Yawning is not limited to humans.

C. It will make you lose interest in your work.

D. But this is not always the cause for a yawn.

E. Even reading the word YAWN can make people yawn.

F. However, it doesn't mean that you need rest or relaxation.

G. Other people believe that yawning is a sign that danger is near.

1. ________　2. ________　3. ________　4. ________

5. ________

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As we all known, we are what we eat. Therefore, it's very important for us to form health eating habits. However, bad eating habits still very common among us students. Some of us often go to school haven't breakfast; some like to have snacks; some other are particular about food; and still some eat or drink too more. All these bad habits will surely do harm to our health. To keep our fit, we should have various healthy diets, which generally including proper amount of the fish, meat, vegetables, fruit as well as main food. Beside, we'd better have meals regularly.

How to eat healthfully can be especially complex for working women who often have neither the desire nor the time to cook for themselves (or for anyone else). Registered dietitian(營養(yǎng)專家)Barhara Morrissey suggests that a few simple rules can help.

“Go for nutrient dense foods，” she suggests, “foods that contain a multiple of nutrients. For example, select whole wheat bread as a breakfast food, rather than coffee cake. Or drink orange juice rather than orange drink, which contains only a small percentage of real juice —the rest is largely coloured sugar water. You just can't compare the value of these foods, the nutrient dense ones are so superior，” she emphasizes.

Morrissey believes that variety is not only the spice of life—it's the foundation of a healthful diet. Diets which are based on one or two foods are not only virtually impossible to keep up the strength, they can be very harmful, she says, because nutrients aren't supplied in sufficient amounts or balance.

According to Morrissey, trying to find a diet that can cure your illnesses, or making you superwoman is a_fruitless_search. As women, many of us are too concerned with staying thin, she says, and we believe that vitamins are some kind of magic cure to replace food.

“We need carbohydrates, protein and fat — they are like the wood in the fireplace. The vitamins and minerals are like the match, the spark, for the fuel，” she explains. “We need them all, but in a very different proportions. And if the fuel isn't there, the spark is useless.”

6. From the paragraph we know that working women________.

A. think cooking is especially complicated

B. do not share the same views with registered dietitians

C. are busy and not interested in cooking

D. are likely to eat healthfully

7．Orange juice is different from orange drink in that ________.

A. it contains only a small percentage of real juice

B. it is natural, nutritious and prepared from real oranges

C. it is largely orange－colored sugar water

D. it produces nothing but calories

8．In Paragraph 4, “a fruitless search” means “________”．

A. an effort with no results

B. a search for a diet without fruits

C. a research on fruitless diet

D. a diet serving as medicine

9．Many women take it for granted, according to passage that ________.

A. a balanced diet can result in being fat

B. staying thin and healthy are both possible

C. lack of variety in diets leads to staying thin

D. vitamins are some kind of substitutions (替代品) for food

10．By “if the fuel isn't there, the spark is useless”， the author means ______.

A. carbohydrates, protein and fat are enough to support a human life

B. vitamins and minerals are virtually of no value

C. carbohydrates, protein and fat are as important as vitamins and minerals

D. without carbohydrates, protein and fat, vitamins and minerals are of no use

If there is something that appears most frequently on Chinese dining tables, it is doufu—bean curd. Bean curd looks like soft cakes and it's made from dried soybeans. Bean curd used to be considered a favourite of the poor because of its low cost. Beans have high yields(產量) every year with their short growing period and suitability for various(各種各樣) soil both dry and wet.

Historical records show bean curd was invented by Liu An, Prince of Huainan and uncle of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty(206BC—220AD). He had a dream of finding the pill for longevity(長壽). He travelled all over the country and found soybeans, which looked much the same as gold in terms of colour. He collected soybeans, put them in the water and crushed them into pulp(漿). It got solidified and became known as doufu. Although it's not able to keep longevity, it's really good for one's health with high protein and low fat.

With a long history, bean curd is rooted deep in Chinese culture. People eat more meat and fish than bean curd. But they are encouraged to have bean curd every once in a while for it's really good for health. Most Chinese people still keep bean curd as one of their favourite dishes.

1．Why was bean curd considered to be liked by the poor?

 A. It's easy to make.       B. It's easy to cook.

 C. It's cheap.            D. It's good for health.

2．Where can beans grow well?

 A. Only in wet soil.     B. In dry soil.

 C. In soft soil.         D. In any soil.

3．What appears more often on the dining table in poor areas?

 A. Meat.        B. Fish.        C. Eggs.      D. Bean curd.

4．Why did Liu An travel all over the country?

 A．He had a dream.

 B．He wanted to find something that could make people live longer.

 C．He wanted to invent bean curd.

 D．He wanted to find gold.

5．How long has bean curd been invented?

 A. It's about 1,700 years.

 B. It's less than 2,000 years.

 C. It's 500 years.

 D. It's more than 2,000 years.

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to __1__ for a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his nerve __2__ a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked __3__ so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it __4__， and then asked, “How much do I owe you？”

“You don't owe me anything，” she __5__. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __6__.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger __7__， but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.

Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called __8__ to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now __9__， was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light __10__ his eyes. Immediately, he __11__ and went down through the hospital hall into her room.

 __12__ in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He __13__ her at once. He went back to the consultation room and __14__ to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave __15__attention to her case.

After a long __16__ the battle was won. Dr. Kelly __17__ the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was __18__ that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her __19__. She read these_words...

“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she __20__ silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

1．A.call　　　　B．make　　　　C．beg　　　D．prepare

2．A.while      B．when        C．though   D．unless

3．A.thirsty      B．lazy        C．tired     D．hungry

4．A.slowly      B．unexpectedly  C．steadily  D．hurried

5．A.announced  B．shook       C．replied   D．doubtful

6．A.reward    B．kindness      C．hand    D．value

7．A.physically     B．mentally     C．normally    D．properly

8．A.up                       B．for                 C．on                 D．in

9．A.rich              B．famous          C．observant    D．vivid

10．A.fixed           B．consulted        C．filled            D．concentrated

11．A.rose            B．raised           C．got                       D．left

12．A.Worn          B．Having  C．putting           D．Dressed

13．A.recognized  B．knew            C．spared            D．regained

14．A.desired      B．declared     C．determined    D．declined

15．A.special    B．ordinary      C．normal       D．no

16．A.decision   B．preparation   C．struggle      D．debate

17．A.ordered   B．requested     C．confused      D．compressed

18．A.negative   B．uncertain     C．positive     D．obvious

19．A.presentation  B．preference  C．attention     D．arrangement

20．A.praised     B．pretended   C．pressed      D．prayed

Is there anything more important than health? I don't think so. “Health is the greatest wealth，” wise people say. __1__

If you have a headache, toothache, backache, or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you go to the doctor.

The doctor will examine your throat, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, check your teeth or have your chest X－rayed. __2__ The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice.

__3__

An old gentleman came to see the doctor. The man was very ill. He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease. He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest. __4__ In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat at pleasure, drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn't smoke more than one cigarette a day.

A month later the gentleman came into the doctor's office. __5__ He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.

“But you know, doctor，” he said, “it's not easy to begin smoking at my age”．

A. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.

B. You can't be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.

C. After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine.

D. All these will cost a lot of money.

E. He looked cheerful and happy.

F. He was more worried about his illness.

G. Speaking about doctor's advice, I can't help telling you a funny story.

1. ________　2. ________　3. ________　4. ________

5. ________

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The Mid－autumn Festival, that is one important traditional festival in China，falls in August 15th of the lunar calendar every year.It was celebrated both in China and many Asian country.People believe that a full of moon is a symbol of reunion and good luck.This is also a custom to express best wishes to their beloved ones at this particularly time.On that day they usually go back home to have a family get－together，so they appreciate the beautiful full moon, enjoyed the typical food—the moon cake.All Chinese have wonderful time at the festival.

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June.

Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915.Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers.She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation.

In 1909, Mrs.Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers.She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart.After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter.In 1910, the first Father's Day was observed in Spokane.Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father's Day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.

These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents.They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens.They give love and care.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways.On Mother's Day people wear carnations.A red one symbolizes a living mother.A white one shows that the mother is dead.Many people attend religious services to honor parents.It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery.On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants.They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.

6．According to the passage, which of the followings about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?

A．It is a day to show love to mothers.

B．It is a day to wear carnations.

C．It is a day for people to visit the cemetery.

D．It is a day for many people to attend religious services.

7．Choose the right time order of the following events.

a．The first Father's Day was observed.

b．Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.

c．Father's Day became a day for national observance.

d．The idea of honoring fathers was brought up.

A．a，b，c，d         B．d，a，b，c

C．b，a，c，d         D．d，a，c，b

8．Who plays the most important role in Father's Day becoming a national commemorative day?

A．Mrs.Dodd.          B．Margaret Chase Smith.   

C．Ann Jarvis.          D．Woodrow Wilson.

9．From the passage, we know in the U．S. ________.

A．one should wear a red carnation if one's mother pass away

B．on Mother's Day, families often go out to have barbecues

C．on Father's Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day

D．the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents

10．The author's purpose of writing this passage is to ________.

A．call on people to love and respect their parents

B．introduce Mother's Day and Father's Day

C．tell the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day

D．show how important fathers and mothers are

The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.The celebration usually lasts for 15 days.There is a lot to do.

 On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals.Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.

 Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes.People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck.It makes the house ready for good luck.

 The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival.People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future.People wear red, too.They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper.Kids get a lot of “hong bao”．It is a red paper bag with money in it.Usually, older people give younger ones “hong bao”．They think it brings good luck.

 The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy.So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.

 For instance, you'd better not say any bad words like “death”．Don't break anything.People think that it means your luck is running_out.

 Also, don't borrow or lend money on these days.If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.

1．How long does the celebration of the Spring Festival last?

A. Only one day.           B．Two days.

C．15 days.              D．One week.

2．What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?

A．Family members gather for a big meal.

B．Friends eat dumplings together.

C．They borrow money from friends.

D．They give each other “hong bao”．

3．Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival?

A．Returning money before the Spring Festival.

B．Saying words that have to do with death.

C．Wearing red clothes. 

D．Decorating houses with red paper.

4．The underlined phrase “running out” in the sixth paragraph probably means “______”．

A．跑出去  B．打碎  C．耗盡  D．離開

5．We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is ______.

A．a time of harvest and fun

B．celebrated for one whole month

C．only celebrated in China

D．a time for families to get together