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   In my generation, most people assume (假设) a lot. We assume that after getting a driver’s license, we should see a brand new car sitting in our driveway. We assume that the latest iPhone product should be in our hands as soon as something goes wrong with our old one. We also assume that college, being as expensive as it is, should be given. However, what we don’t realize is that all of these things are very special privileges (特权).

New cars, the latest technology and college fees are something that most people have in the place where I live. I’m not necessarily complaining about this. I live in a very fortunate area, and I try to remind myself of that every day.

Getting nice things is great, but sometimes, the competition that rules our lives gets too fierce. When someone else gets something great, you begin to think, “Why can’t I have that?” When everyone around you goes to college, you think that one day you will obviously do the same, because who doesn’t?

Even now, having almost done with my first year of college, I constantly see people who forget why we’re here, and how lucky we are to be on this campus. All of the distractions can surely keep you from doing your best, and they can easily make you forget your real purpose at college. The parties, friends, events, and overall social life can move you into a never-ending whirlpool (旋涡) of not doing schoolwork. Having fun is a part of life, but balance is the key when it comes to college.

Appreciation nowadays is slowly changing into a distant thought. We constantly forget how lucky we are to have the things and the life that we live. Surely, who doesn’t dream of a new car waiting for them, or that brand new iPhone that you see in all of the commercials? But wanting something is different from expecting it. Setting yourself up with an “ I should get this” attitude will only push appreciation further away.

Appreciate what you have, but don’t expect what you don’t have. Say thank you to those who help and support you, and realize that whoever you are, you’re lucky in a great way.

【小题1】Which of the following may the author agree with?
A.Assuming is beneficial to our life.B.People of his generation are lazy.
C.We should appreciate what we have.D.College education shouldn’t be expensive.
【小题2】What do we know about the author?
A.He is too poor to afford a new car.B.He is sure that everyone can go to college.
C.He is a fortunate second-year student.D.He is grateful for his college education.
【小题3】What does the author think of the social activities at college?
A.They should be balanced in students’ life.
B.They are totally a waste of time and money.
C.They make students confused about their life.
D.They are useful for students after graduation.
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   When I was about 12, I had an enemy. A girl liked to point out my _____ Week by week her _____ grew: I was very thin; I wasn’t a good student; I talked too much; I was too _____ , always feeling superior to others, and so on. I tried to hear all these as long as I could. _____ , I became very angry. I ran to my father with _____ in my eyes.

He listened to me _____ , and then he asked, “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever _____ what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s _____. Go and _____ a list of everything she said and mark the points that are ______. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”

I did ______ he told me. To my great ______, I discovered that about half the things were true. I couldn’t ______ some of them, but a good number I could — and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I had a fairly ______ picture of myself.

I brought the list back to Daddy. He ______ to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know the truth about yourself ______ than anyone else. But you have to learn to ______, not just close your ears in ______, feeling hurt when something said about you is true, and you’ll find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t ______ your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”

Daddy’s advice has always ______ me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.

【小题1】
A.qualitiesB.shortcomingsC.advantagesD.marks
【小题2】
A.listB.bodyC.fearD.trouble
【小题3】
A.sillyB.friendlyC.dullD.proud
【小题4】
A.In other wordsB.Above allC.As a resultD.At last
【小题5】
A.tearsB.painsC.promisesD.wishes
【小题6】
A.gratefullyB.unwillinglyC.quietlyD.hopefully
【小题7】
A.wonderB.stressC.imagineD.doubt
【小题8】
A.excuseB.adviceC.talkD.opinion
【小题9】
A.takeB.makeC.createD.receive
【小题10】
A.wrongB.correctC.bigD.true
【小题11】
A.asB.soC.beforeD.till
【小题12】
A.surpriseB.delightC.reliefD.sorrow
【小题13】
A.seekB.confirmC.admitD.change
【小题14】
A.wonderfulB.clearC.interestingD.beautiful
【小题15】
A.decidedB.refusedC.expectedD.agreed
【小题16】
A.widerB.higherC.betterD.worse
【小题17】
A.listenB.standC.speakD.share
【小题18】
A.peaceB.angerC.shynessD.silence
【小题19】
A.openB.keepC.shutD.turn
【小题20】
A.remindedB.warnedC.disappointedD.excited

同类题3

   My aunt came to my home with her six-year-old daughter Alice this morning. While my aunt was talking with my mom at home,my cousin felt a bit __________. So I suggested that I go out with her. My aunt happily __________. So we went to the park near my home together. There we bought two __________ and started flying them. While we were doing that,Alice couldn't help __________. She jumped up and down and I __________ she was truly having great fun. And I must __________ that I haven't enjoyed myself like that for a long time.

Afterwards,we sat down on a bench,looking at the garden. As we were __________ there,Alice looked up at me and said,"What a __________ day today!"I smiled at her and agreed. I then started __________ what we had done today. We did something quite ___________,yet we were very happy.

Many people wait for their "best days". But I think today is our ___________ day. That's a lesson I ___________ today. As adults,we often make plans ___________in order to have a great day. Some people think that they can have a nice day through spending a lot of ___________. I think we should be more like ___________.They don't think about money or what will happen tomorrow. They really live in the moment and enjoy the ___________!

We often hear the expression that we should live in the ___________. How do we do that?We're not doing such a good job. ___________ today is important as we are exchanging(交换)a day of our life for it. Yesterday is ___________. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present, ___________ seize(抓住)the day!

【小题1】
A.tiredB.boredC.hungryD.stressful
【小题2】
A.explainedB.followedC.repliedD.agreed
【小题3】
A.birdsB.balloonsC.kitesD.toys
【小题4】
A.cyclingB.cryingC.complainingD.running
【小题5】
A.preferredB.knewC.orderedD.doubted
【小题6】
A.wonderB.suggestC.realizeD.admit
【小题7】
A.eatingB.watchingC.sittingD.lying
【小题8】
A.sunnyB.greatC.warmD.long
【小题9】
A.thinking aboutB.looking forC.arguing withD.dreaming about
【小题10】
A.braveB.strangeC.commonD.interesting
【小题11】
A.lastB.differentC.ordinaryD.perfect
【小题12】
A.neededB.taughtC.learnedD.gave
【小题13】
A.quicklyB.carefullyC.worriedlyD.sadly
【小题14】
A.moneyB.energyC.timeD.experience
【小题15】
A.parentsB.teachersC.friendsD.children
【小题16】
A.momentB.processC.expressionD.journey
【小题17】
A.dayB.presentC.pastD.future
【小题18】
A.RememberB.GuessC.HopeD.Decide
【小题19】
A.successB.failureC.dreamD.history
【小题20】
A.butB.orC.soD.for

同类题5

   When I was 17, I paid a long visit to Iowa to see a college I was thinking of attending. While the _______ was fun for the most part, I was feeling depressed and _______. I was realizing that I wouldn't be seeing my family _______ if I went to school here. I was also _______ the forests in Appalachian mountains of my home. I loved how the leaves turned a thousand _______ of green in spring and then became a sea of colors in autumn. I loved the _______ of the forget-me-nots and countless wild flowers that grew on the hillsides.

Here in Iowa everything was _______. The grass looked brown and _______. All that I could smell was a_______ of corn, mud, and pigs. One day I lay down on the ground. Eyes closed, I ________ being back home over and over again. When I ________ opened them, however, I saw something that ________ my soul: a prairie (草原) sunset. It seemed to fill the whole sky from the________. Gold, red, purple and pink clouds all flowed together and________ an amazing picture. It was so huge that I was________. In comparison with it, our mountain sunsets ________. I was filled with wonder and a sense of ________. I realized too that I had been picky and________. This place too had its own special ________

Over the years to come I learned something else. Each of us has a special beauty too —everyone has their own________talents and abilities to share.

【小题1】
A.storyB.processC.tripD.performance
【小题2】
A.ashamedB.separatedC.embarrassedD.shocked
【小题3】
A.very muchB.any moreC.long beforeD.ever since
【小题4】
A.crossingB.countingC.memorizingD.missing
【小题5】
A.mannersB.shadesC.picturesD.scenes
【小题6】
A.appearanceB.colorC.smellD.strength
【小题7】
A.flatB.tiringC.tinyD.certain
【小题8】
A.thickB.easyC.cozyD.burnt
【小题9】
A.varietyB.pileC.mixtureD.group
【小题10】
A.dreamed ofB.gave upC.applied toD.insisted on
【小题11】
A.patientlyB.secretlyC.gentlyD.finally
【小题12】
A.baredB.touchedC.freedD.sold
【小题13】
A.altitudeB.seaC.horizonD.top
【小题14】
A.formedB.developedC.representedD.praised
【小题15】
A.worn outB.carried awayC.put offD.taken in
【小题16】
A.landedB.variedC.arrivedD.paled
【小题17】
A.harmonyB.honorC.dutyD.direction
【小题18】
A.guiltyB.sensitiveC.foolishD.selfless
【小题19】
A.meaningB.beautyC.cardD.gift
【小题20】
A.strangeB.reliableC.flexibleD.unique