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   Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick,the aged,and children who have lost their parents,but also friends,workmates,relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.

Over 60 years ago,when a Cleveland man noticed that some people,such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed,too often felt forgotten and neglected,he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors,he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed,other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration,which came to be called "Sweetest Day". Over time,the Sweetest Day's idea of spreading cheer to the poor,the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened(扩大)to include everyone,and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.

Sweetest Day is not based on any single group's religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder(提醒人记忆之物)that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because of many people remembering to take the form of gift giving,Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care,in a positive way.

【小题1】What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.Sweetest Day is a day to bring happiness to others.
B.Sweetest Day is just an occasion for caring about disabled people.
C.Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.
D.Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.
【小题2】Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?
A.Visiting sick people in the hospital.
B.Visiting children who have lost their parents.
C.Giving friends small gifts.
D.Giving flowers to sweethearts.
【小题3】The underlined word "neglected" in the second paragraph means" __________".
A.rememberedB.hated
C.paid little or no attention toD.disappointed
【小题4】What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?
A.Give them some money.
B.Give them gifts.
C.Send them their regards.
D.Offer help directly.
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   I am a social worker. I wanted to tell everyone about my very dear friend who passed away a few months ago. I met him many years ago while doing my internship(实习期的工作)in the county prison. He was _____ a program he had designed to help prisoners with drug and alcohol problems. He was always _____ new ways to bring hope and help to these men and their _____. One of his favorite _____ was the Toy Drive he would run every Christmas for the children of the prisoners. He did this for twenty years _____ his sudden death. As the Christmas _____ ,I decided that this tradition had to be _____,for the children as well as in _____ of my friend.

But the file where he kept the names of the people who had helped him over the years had gone _____. I had to start anew(重新)and with very little ______ !I started making phone calls,explaining the project and my ____ . I prayed every night that the event would,______,be worthy of my friend. To my great ______,individuals,organizations and businesses began to come on board and,______,I had enough toys to give to all the children of the prisoners with some left over for the local community ______!

When Christmas Eve finally arrived,I felt very happy,thinking I had done all I could do and reflecting(认真思考)on what a(n)______ it had been for me. I was bagging up the remaining toys ______ if there was anyone left who might like them. Then my phone rang.

It was my daughter. She ______ to explain about a woman she knew in Kentucky who had five children,one seriously ill,no husband,no heating in the home,no toys!Ohh—how could we not help her?

My daughter and I drove all night,from New York to Kentucky,and those children woke up in a nice warm house with plenty of ______!My friend's ______ of kindness lived on that year,reaching all the way to Kentucky!

【小题1】A. recording B. directing C. attending D. improving
【小题2】A. coming up with B. catching up with C. keeping up with  D. puting up with
【小题3】A. company B. family    C. group     D. club
【小题4】A. hobbies   B. sports     C. events     D. games
【小题5】A. until B. after C. for D. since
【小题6】A. finished  B. arrived    C. followed D. approached
【小题7】A. lived on  B. relied on C. carried on D. carried out
【小题8】A. pleasure  B. memory C. benefit    D. favor
【小题9】A. extra B. hiding     C. Active    D. missing
【小题10】A. energy  B. time C. pressure D. confidence
【小题11】A. difficulties B. impressions C. fears    D. dreams
【小题12】A. however B. though    C. otherwise D. somehow
【小题13】A. disappointment B. curiosity C. puzzlement  D. relief
【小题14】A. absolutely B. eventually C. generally D. occasionally
【小题15】A. as well  B. at first    C. in particular     D. once more
【小题16】A. pity B. honor     C. burden    D. discovery
【小题17】A. wondering B. realizing C. predicting    D. evaluating
【小题18】A. came B. drove C. called     D. returned
【小题19】A. candies  B. flowers   C. chocolates D. toys
【小题20】A. courage B. spirit C. position D. attention

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   What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn’t a prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can (装罐) and preserve much of the food they consume.
Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what’s on their plate.
Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. “ got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs(香草)and foods for that fresh flavor,” she said. Engineer by day, Loe learned cooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.
“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,” Loe said. Through her website Loe emphasizes that ‘‘anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony (阳台)? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.” Just a little of the herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,” she added. “I think it’s a great place to start.” Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.
Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food, Loe noted, there’s a moment when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,” Loe said. “Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.”
In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,” she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no one will.”
【小题1】The underlined word “prerequisite” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to“ ”.
A.recipeB.substitute
C.requirementD.challenge
【小题2】Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?
A.They are used daily.B.They are easy to grow.
C.They can grow very tall.D.They can be eaten uncooked.
【小题3】According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?
A.It can preserve their best flavor.B.It can promote her online sales.
C.It can better her cooking skills.D.It can improve their nutrition.
【小题4】What is the “the bigger picture” (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?
A.The knowledge about good food.B.The way to live a grow-our-own life.
C.The joy of getting in touch with foods.D.The responsibility to protect our earth