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“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s one of the best-known old 【小题1】（say） in English. It means other places often look beer, more interesting than the place 【小题2】 you live.

Troubles in life are sure 【小题3】（appear）if we always think that way. We will not be able to see the goodness of our own lives, 【小题4】（believe）that we have nothing good to work with. We’ll lose focus, self-confidence, and even hope. We might feel sad and 【小题5】（anxiety）, feeling that what we have cannot ever be enough. 【小题6】（bad）still, it leads us to turn away from the main task of life — to make the most of what we have.

In fact the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. It only appears that way. The grass is the greenest where it 【小题7】（water）. When crossing over fences, carry water 【小题8】 you and take good care of the grass. The way to happiness is 【小题9】（actual）quite simple — the secret is to learn to value what you have 【小题10】 not to envy what you don’t have.

Children have their own rules in playing games. They seldom need a referee and rarely trouble to keep scores. They don't care much about who wins or loses, and it doesn't seem to worry them if the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck, so that their personal abilities cannot be directly compared. They also enjoy games that move in stages, in which each stage, the choosing of leaders, the picking-up of sides, or the determining of which side shall start, is almost a game in itself.
Grown-ups can hardly find children's games exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple games again and again. However, it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinarily afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to his turn. He can be confident, too, in particular games, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he has caught.
It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation under their control. Everyone knows the rules, and more importantly, everyone plays according to the rules. Those rules may be childish, but they make sure that every child has a chance to win.
【小题1】What is true about children when they play games?

A．They can stop playing any time they like.

B．They can test their personal abilities.

C．They want to pick up a better team.

D．They don't need rules.

【小题2】To become a leader in a game, the child has to ___________.

A．play well	B．wait for his turn
C．be confident in himself	D．be popular among his playmates

【小题3】What do we know about grown-ups?

A．They are not interested in games.

B．They find children's games too easy.

C．They don't need a reason to play games.

D．They don't understand children's games.

【小题4】Why does a child like playing games?

A．Because he can be someone other than himself.

B．Because he can become popular among friends.

C．Because he finds he is always lucky in games.

D．Because he likes the place where he plays a game.

   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.

   Mary Verdi-Fletcher was born with spina bifida (脊柱裂), a disease that causes weakness in the legs and spine. Undiscouraged, she was not about to be told what she could or could not do. She believes that someone who is an artist is an artist from the day he or she is born. She dreamed of dancing and made up her mind to make her dream a reality. While still young, Verdi-Fletcher — dancing in her wheelchair — entered a dance competition with a friend. They won first prize. Later she won more competitions, refusing to listen to people who said to her “ You can’t dance if you’re in a wheelchair” or “ Dancing in a chair is not really dancing”.

However, Verdi-Fletcher was not pleased with personal success alone. She wanted to make dance available to others with disabilities. In 1980, she founded a dance company called Dancing Wheels Company. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Dancing Wheels Company performs all over the world. In productions like “ The Snowman”, sit-down dancers perform with stand-up dancers. Modern lighting designs, attractive sets (布景), wonderful music, and festive costuming draw audience into fairy tales and other stories.

In one show, a young stand-up dancer named Devin played “The Brother Who Cannot See” while a young sit-down dancer named Jenny performed the role of “ The Sister Who Cannot Walk” . It was a lovely way to express a theme Verdi-Fletcher has represented all through her life: We all have disabilities. Some disabilities may be more noticeable, but hard work and devotion to our dreams can make the seemingly impossible become a reality.

【小题1】The author uses what people said to Verdi-Fletcher to show that ___________.

A．Verdi-Fletcher had made up her mind to become a dancer

B．the people who said that were of great wisdom

C．wheelchair dancing is not real dancing

D．no one can dance in a wheelchair

【小题2】What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Verdi-Fletcher’s contribution to dancing.

B．The Dancing Wheels Company.

C．The cooperation between Verdi-Fletcher and the disabled.

D．Verdi-Fletcher’s success in learning productions.

【小题3】What can we learn from Verdi-Fletcher’s story?

A．Disability can destroy one’s life.

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C．Dancing is the best form of art for most people.

D．With great devotion one’s dream can become a reality.

【小题4】What is the purpose of the text?

A．To provide details about spina bifida.

B．To teach people how to dance in wheelchairs.

C．To encourage readers to work hard to realize their dreams.

D．To entertain readers with the story of “The Snowman”.

   Marvin, a friend of mine, was the kind of guy who was always happy and had something positive to say. Being a natural motivator, Marvin was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation whenever he or she was having a bad day.

Several months ago in his restaurant, Marvin was held at gunpoint by four armed robbers. They panicked and shot him. Luckily, Marvin was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of the operation and weeks of medical care, Marvin recovered with pieces of the bullets（子弹）still in his body.

It is really a miracle（奇迹）for Marvin's surviving the robbery. When I met Marvin after the terrifying accident, I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. Marvin replied,“As I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices:I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I refused to choose to die. ”Marvin continued,“The nurses kept telling me that I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and from the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses,I read,‘He's a dead man. 'I knew I needed to take action. ”“What did you do?”I asked. “Well,there was a big nurse shouting questions at me ,”said Marvin. “She asked if I was allergic（过敏的）to anything. ‘Yes,’I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled,‘Bullets. ’Over their laughter I told them,‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as  if I am alive,not dead. ?’”

“Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining,I can choose to accept their complaining or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life,”Marvin concluded.

【小题1】What happened to Marvin several months ago?

A．He was attacked by terrorists.

B．He got shots in a gun battle.

C．He met with a car accident.

D．He was badly wounded by robbers.

【小题2】Why did Marvin think he needed to take action in hospital?

A．He couldn't bear the rudeness of a big nurse.

B．The medical staff was not skilled enough to save him.

C．He had to encourage the doctors and nurses for the operation.

D．He was in danger and had to follow the nurses instructions.

【小题3】Which of the following can best describe Marvin according to the text?

A．Humorous and optimistic.

B．Unique and selfless.

C．Positive and cautious.

D．Outstanding and ambitious.

【小题4】We can infer from the text that ______________ .

A．Marvin was allergic to bullets

B．Marvin's survival depends on luck

C．Choices mean success

D．attitude is important in life.