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任务型阅读(三)
Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus(马戏团).Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.
This family made a big impression on me.There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12.You could tell they didn’t have a lot of money.Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean.The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands.They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they would see that night.
One could sense they had never been to the circus before.It promised to be a highlight of their young lives.The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as could be.The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him as if to say, “You’re my knight(骑士) in shining armor(盔甲).” He was smiling, looking back at her as if to reply, “You got that right.”
The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted.He proudly responded,“Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.” The ticket lady quoted the price.The man’s wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, and her lips began to shake.The father leaned a little closer and asked, “How much did you say?” The ticket lady again quoted the price.The man didn’t have enough money.
How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus? Actually we were not wealthy in any sense.So I understand how the kids would feel.I feel sorry for them.
第一节:根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中,每词限用一次,有两词为多余选项(每小题1分,共10分)
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behaved
exciting
proudly
response
quotation
leaning
sensing
affordable
dropping
effective
delighted
A Warm Act of Kindness
Setting
When the author and his father were waiting in line for circus tickets, the family in front made a deep 1. ______ on him.
Family Description
The eight children were well-2. ______ and talked 3. ______ about the performance. The parents stood at the front, looking 4. ______.
Conflict
The father wanted to buy tickets but couldn't 5. ______ them after hearing the price 6. ______.
Turning Point
Seeing this, the author's father took out a $20 bill and 7. ______ it on the ground.
Ending
He picked it up and returned it to the man. This kind act had a profound 8. ______ on the author.
第二节:根据文本内容回答下列问题(共 10 分)
1. What impression did the family leave on the author? (3 points)
2. How did the author's father help the family? (3 points)
3. What did the author learn from this experience? (4 points)
高频词块
1. make an impression 留下印象
2. under the age of 在……岁以下
3. let go of 放开
4. have a profound effect on 对……产生深远影响
5. in any sense 在任何意义上
精彩好句
1. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands.
孩子们都很有教养,全部排着队,两人一组站在父母身后,手牵着手。
2. The mother was holding her husband's hand, looking up at him as if to say, "You're my knight in shining armor."
母亲拉着丈夫的手,抬头看着他,仿佛在说:"你是我的白衣骑士。"
3. Giving a helping hand to the one in need was really great, which had a profound effect on my life forever.
向需要帮助的人伸出援手真的很棒,这对我的一生产生了深远的影响。
Key:
Setting
When the author and his father were waiting in line for circus tickets, the family in front made a deep 1. impression on him.
Family Description
The eight children were well-2. behaved and talked 3. excitedly about the performance. The parents stood at the front, looking 4. proud.
Conflict
The father wanted to buy tickets but couldn't 5. afford them after hearing the price 6. quoted.
Turning Point
Seeing this, the author's father took out a $20 bill and 7. dropped it on the ground.
Ending
He picked it up and returned it to the man. This kind act had a profound 8. effect on the author.
1. The family was poor but well-behaved, cleanly dressed, and full of love.
2. He dropped $20 on the ground and pretended it was the man's money.
3. Helping others in need is meaningful and can have a lifelong impact.
任务型阅读(四)
As Christmas was coming, girls were seen huddling (聚集) in the classroom and cheerfully whispering about what gifts to give to their friends.Giving and sharing is always the topic at this time of year.Everyone’s face glowed with hope, expecting surprises.At lunchtime, Lisa and her friend Jasmine were talking about where they were going to spend the holiday.Jasmine blurted out, “Lisa, I’ve got a great idea.When I come back from New York, I am going to bring you the best chocolate in the world.” Lisa was greatly moved but embarrassed, “Um, I will just stay at home because my family cannot afford to go anywhere.But I promise I will give you the best gift I have ever had.”
Lisa went back home for Christmas and told her mother about the talk with her best friend at school.“But I can’t give you extra money because the Christmas food has already cost us a lot.You can buy a gift with the coins in your piggy bank,” Mom suggested.Lisa thought it was a great idea and went to a gift shop and bought a pair of gloves with roses and golden silk with all the money she had.She had never worn such beautiful gloves.All she had was a pair of old ones knitted by her mother.She admired the glistening new gloves with smiley eyes, believing Jasmine would be very happy when she handed them to her.
When the holiday was over, Lisa happily went back to school and waited at the table for Jasmine to join her for lunch.
whisper
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suggest
admire
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embarrassed
beautiful
expensive
expect
buy
happily
expensive
A Precious Gift
Setting
As Christmas approached, girls were excitedly 1. ______ about gifts for friends in the classroom.
Characters & Conflict
Lisa felt 2. ______ because her family couldn't 3. ______ to travel, but she 4. ______ to give her friend the best gift.
Preparing the Gift
Her mother 5. ______ using piggy bank savings. Lisa bought 6. ______ gloves with all her money.
Expectation & Turn
After the holiday, Lisa waited 7. ______ for Jasmine, who came empty-handed.
Ending
Though Jasmine forgot the chocolate, both girls laughed and understood true friendship.
第二节:根据文本内容回答下列问题(共 10 分)
Why did Lisa feel embarrassed during her conversation with Jasmine? (3 points)
How did Lisa manage to prepare the gift for her friend? (3 points)
What does the story teach us about true friendship? (4 points)
高频词块
1. huddle together 聚集在一起
2. cannot afford to do 负担不起
3. piggy bank 储钱罐
4. at the sight of 一看到
5. burst out laughing 突然大笑起来
精彩好句
1. Everyone's face glowed with hope, expecting surprises.
每个人的脸上都洋溢着期待的光芒,期盼着惊喜。
2. She admired the glistening new gloves with smiley eyes, believing Jasmine would be very happy when she handed them to her.
她笑眼盈盈地欣赏着闪闪发光的新手套,相信Jasmine收到礼物时会非常开心。
3. A short silence followed until both lovely girls burst out laughing.
短暂的沉默之后,两个可爱的女孩都突然大笑起来
Key
Setting
As Christmas approached, girls were excitedly 1. whispering about gifts for friends in the classroom.
Characters & Conflict
Lisa felt 2. embarrassed because her family couldn't 3. afford to travel, but she 4. promised to give her friend the best gift.
Preparing the Gift
Her mother 5. suggested using piggy bank savings. Lisa bought 6. beautiful gloves with all her money.
Expectation & Turn
After the holiday, Lisa waited 7. happily for Jasmine, who came empty-handed.
Ending
Though Jasmine forgot the chocolate, both girls laughed and understood true friendship.
1. Because her family couldn't afford to travel during the holidays.
2. She used all her savings from the piggy bank to buy beautiful gloves.
3. True friendship values sincerity over material gifts. Understanding and forgiveness matter more than expensive presents.
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