语言朋友(79)in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season.
The first two__1__ there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves.We sang __2__ for them.They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them.As we were __3__ on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), __4__ off at the walls or floor.However, one lady__5__ my eye.She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself.They weren't the songs that we were singing, at least they didn't__6__ like that.As we got__7__ with each festive __8__， she did as well.The louder we got, the louder she got.As she was singing, she was also __9__ out to us with her hands and body.I knew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my __10__ were to my students.People who worked at the care center could __11__to her, I thought.Just when I stopped feeling __12__ about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about.Justin also__13__ the same lady.The difference between us is that he __14__ on her needs, but I didn't.During the last song, ?Silent Night，” Justin walked over to her and held her hand.He looked at this aged lady in her __15__ and with his actions said, “You are important, and I will take my __16__ to let you know that.” This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand.Then she touched his cheek with the other hand.Tears began to fall down her face.No__17__ can completely describe that touching moment ...
It __18__ a boy to teach me, a man, about kindness and love.Justin's example of a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a__19__that I will never forget.He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself __20__ to have witnessed his lesson.
解题导语：本文叙述了作者和他的学生们到敬老院帮助老人时一位学生给他上了一课：要真正地采取行动去帮助他人而不是仅仅浮于形式。根据下一段的“the third floor”可知选C。C
2．A.bravely
B．shyly
C．madly
D．beautifully
解析：此处选beautifully和下句的“sweet”形成呼应。其他选项不符合语境。D
3．A.dancing
B．meeting
C．gathering
D．singing
解析：根据上下文内容可知我们在三楼的活动还是给老人唱歌。D
4．A.stared
B．shut
C．paid
D．glared
解析：三楼的老人们是老人痴呆症患者因此此处选 stare指他们的目光不是看我们而是盯着墙壁或地板。A
5．A.looked
B．caught
C．escaped
D．hurt
解析：catch sb.'s eyes “吸引……的目光”。B
6．A.appear
B．hear
C．sound
D．feel
解析：句意：至少听起来不像是我们正在唱的歌。C
7．A.louder
B．nearer
C．faster
D．higher
解析：根据下文的“The louder we got, 可知选A。A
8．A.cake
B．song
C．flower
D．fruit
解析：文中涉及的活动主要是唱歌。故选B。B
9．A.moving
B．reaching
C．coming
D．spreading句意：当她唱歌的时候她会向我们伸出手。spread out“伸出”。B
10．A.interests
B．abilities
C．feelings
D．responsibilities
解析：句意：我认为我的责任是负责学生。即当时作者认为去回应那个老人不是他应做的事情。D
11．A.speak
B．object
C．attend
D．compare
解析：attend to sb.“照顾某人伺候某人”。C
12．A.afraid
B．sure
C．guilty
D．scary
解析：句意：当我刚刚停止因为没有给她应有的关注而产生的羞愧感时我其中一个学生用行动告诉了我这个假期的真正含义。C
13．A.feared
B．avoided
C．helped
D．noticed
解析：此处指“我”的学生也关注到这个老太太。故选D。D
14．A.called
B．acted
C．insisted
D．kept
解析：句意：但是我们之间的区别在于他采取了行动而我却没有。act on “对……付诸实施”。B
15．A.tears
B．hands
C．eyes
D．face
解析：in one's eyes“看着某人的眼睛”。C
16．A.time
B．flower
C．body
D．cheek
解析：take time“花费时间”。A
17．A.words
B．poems
C．expressions
D．songs
解析：句意：没有任何语言可以表达当时令人感动的场面。故选A。A
18．A.took
B．wasted
C．caused
D．made句意：一个男孩教会我一个成年人关于爱和善良。A
19．A.message
B．lesson
C．activity
D．class
解析：lesson 常用于指“人生课程”。B
20．A.clever
B．foolish
C．right
D．lucky句意：我能够亲眼目睹这个人生课程是非常幸运的。D
七选五
Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control－hard to find just when you want it most.__21__metimes requires extra energy, so don't spread yourself too thin.__22__
*Whatever your goal is, don't expect to achieve it overnight.__23__ If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again.Congratulate yourself on the small achievements.These successes help your willpower grow.
*__24__ Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help.If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses.Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant.Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings.You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.
*If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior.Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home.Quitting smoking? __25__
A．Real success takes time.
B．Focus on one goal at a time.
C．Change your environment to change your life.
D．Improve your willpower by a support network.
E．Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.
F．Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
G．Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.
答案：21～25 GBADF