1、A Many books have been written about“the art of giving”.And we also know that its hard to give people a gift,_1 a personal one.1.A.specially B.especiallyC.commonly D.usuallyBIf we want to make it better,we should understand who we will give the gift to and their likes and _2.2.A.displays B.disadvant
2、agesC.disagreements D.dislikesDAs is often the case,some little kids think they dont get enough gifts,_3 some old people think they get too many gifts.3.A.while B.when C.as D.ifADifferent people like different kinds of gifts.Some presents are never too _4.For example,when a little child just gives h
3、is or her mother a leaf from a tree,it is enough to make her very happy.4.A.same B.similar C.small D.hugeCGift giving is different in different _5.Here are some of their likes.In Japan,people sometimes give special gifts.But they are not opened.5.A.cities B.townsC.provinces D.countriesDLater,the sam
4、e gift may be given away to someone _6,because many people have enough things and dont want too many gifts themselves.In Canada,a tree can help to remember a person.6.A.else B.other C.another D.elsesAIn the USA,some people ask their families and friends to give money to charity rather than buying th
5、em gifts.In Sweden,doing something for someone is the best gift.People dont need to _7 too much money.Instead,making a meal for him or her is enough.7.A.spend B.take C.cost D.makeATo make things easier,some people would rather just give money.In some cultures,however,_8 money can make people uncomfo
6、rtable.“When someone gives me money,it just makes me think theyre lazy,”says John Wilson.8.A.using B.buyingC.receiving D.fetchingC“In England,we have a saying:Its the thought that counts.When someone gives me money,I feel they dont think about it at all.I prefer to receive a gift _9 has some thought
7、s behind it.”9.A.who B.what C.where D.thatDDifferent people have very different thoughts _10 this subject!So maybe the art of giving is difficult!What do you think?10.A.to B.on C.up D.inBB We may have many difficulties in life,and sometimes its even unfair for someone.But it depends on how you face
8、them.Sally is a student from a university.She made a _1 last August.She decided to take her grandmother from their hometown and live with her in a rented room(出租房)near her school.1.A.promise B.decision C.living D.progressBSallys family have suffered a lot in the past few years.Her grandmother _2 her
9、 legs and she could walk only with a stick.Her father died because of illness.Sallys mother was plagued(受折磨)by these events.She lost the ability to take care of others.2.A.kicked B.tied C.broke D.lostC“This is the only choice.No one else could _3 my grandma,”Sally explained.3.A.look for B.wait forC.
10、search for D.care forDHer grandmother has also had a _4 life.The old womans three sons have all died,and Sally couldnt leave her alone where nobody could look after her.4.A.homeless B.boringC.hard D.meaninglessCA room with two beds,a desk and a table is their new home.The room _5 her several hundred
11、 yuan every month.5.A.pays B.takes C.costs D.spendsCIn order to make money,Sally works in a supermarket after class and spends the money _6 the family.6.A.supporting B.building C.finding D.makingA“I was brought up by my grandma,and now its my _7 to take care of her,”said Sally.7.A.hobby B.interest C
12、.dream D.turnDWhen she was young,her grandmother “magically”prepared every meal on time for her every day,even though she could not _8 a clock.8.A.read B.notice C.see D.watchAIn the eyes of Sallys teacher,the girl is an excellent student.“Though taking care of her grandmother takes her lots of _9,Sa
13、lly has tried to stay on top of all her courses.9.A.money B.spiritC.energy D.courageCShe is even preparing for an English singing contest,”her teacher said.Sally even _10 help from others.“Its kind of like only getting without giving,”she explained.At present,the girl is able to support the home wit
14、h her weak shoulders.10.A.accepted B.asked C.refused D.gotCC A young man introduced himself to the local expert on gems(宝石专家)and said he wanted to become a person like him.The expert _1 him because he feared that he would not have the patience to learn.1.A.refused B.encouragedC.accepted D.noticedATh
15、e young man asked for a _2.Finally the expert told him,“Be here tomorrow.”2.A.challenge B.chance C.change D.choiceBThe next morning the expert put a jade(玉)stone in the young mans hand and told him to hold it.He then went about his work,cutting,weighing,and setting gems.The young man sat _3 and wait
16、ed without a word.3.A.stupidly B.carelesslyC.comfortably D.quietlyDThe following morning,the expert again placed the jade stone in the young mans hand and told him to hold it.On the third,fourth,and fifth day,the expert _4 the exercise and the instructions.4.A.finished B.followed C.repeated D.tookCO
17、n the sixth day,the young man held the jade stone,_5 he could no longer stand the silence.He was not _6 enough to continue the exercise.5.A.as B.or C.so D.but6.A.lucky B.patient C.proud D.excitedDB“Master(师傅),”he asked,“when am I going to learn _7?”“Youll learn,”the expert replied and went about his
18、 business.7.A.something B.everythingC.nothing D.anythingASeveral days _8,the young mans anger doubled.One morning when the expert walked to him and asked him to reach out his hand,he was about to blurt out(脱口而出)that he could _9 no longer.8.A.ago B.before C.earlier D.later9.A.go away B.go on C.go out D.go offDBBut when the expert placed the stone in his hand,the young man exclaimed(惊叫)_10 looking at his hand,“This is not the same jade stone!”10.A.without B.with C.by D.throughA
