—Not only Mr. and Mrs. Green but also their daughter abroad twice.
I loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it when mother sat doing letters. Looking at the ink bottle, pens and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother, “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”
I never saw her get angry, and never saw her cry. I knew she loved me, and she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.
They never happened and a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”, but she lived“on the surface”.
As years went by, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way that she did forgive (原谅) me.
I posted the letter and waited for her answer. It didn't come.
It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to her.
I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told me that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work, though she had never been able to. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside...a photo of my father and a one-paper letter. Folded(折叠) and refolded many times.
Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.
If you want to have dinner, you can go to the .
There are lots of places of interest Mount Huangshan in Anhui.
A. This book might be Mary's. B. It can't be hers. C. Whose soccer is this? D. She's the only little kid at the picnic. E. The magazine must belong to Anna. |
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B: It must be Bob's. He loves soccer.
A: How about this magazine?
B: She loves reading and collecting magazines very much.
A: And this book?
B: Mark Twain is her favorite author.
A: OK. . . Here is a hair band. Is it Mary's?
B: No. Her hair is too short. It could be Alice's. Alice has long hair.
A: Er... Look! That toy panda must belong to Mary's little sister.
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We aren't sure whether this .
Because of a medical error(过失) ,44-year-old Safiya became blind. She now feels helpless. And all she had to depend on was her husband Meraj .
Meraj loved Safiya with all his heart .He wanted to help his wife gain her confidence again.
Finally, Safiya felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there ?She used to take the bus ,but was now too frightened to get around the city by herself. Meraj promised that he would ride the bus with her .
For two weeks ,each morning they made the journey together and Meraj would take a cab back to his office. Finally ,Safiya decided to try the trip herself. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday….
Each day she went on her own .It went perfectly .
On Friday morning, Safiya took the bus to work as usual .As she was paying for her fare to get off the bus ,the driver said: “Lady, I surely envy you.”
“Why do you say that?” she asked the driver .
The driver answered :”You know ,every morning for the past week ,a gentleman stood across the corner watching you .He makes sure you cross the street safely and he watches you until you enter your office building .Then he blows you a kiss and walks away .’
Tears of happiness poured down Safiya’s cheeks(脸颊).Her husband had given her a gift more powerful than sight——the gift of love that can bring light .
1.Safiya became blind because __________.
A. she had a serious traffic accident B. she had a serious eye illness
C. she wanted to test her husband’s love D. she was treated wrongly by the doctors
2. Meraj encouraged Safiya to take the bus to_________.
A. help her become confident again B. avoid troubling him
C. keep healthy D. stay away from danger
3. Who does the underlined part a gentleman refer to ?
A. Safiya’s workmate B. Safiya’s husband C. The bus driver D. The doctor
4. How did Safiya feel after hearing the bus driver’s words?
A. Sad B. Worried C. Angry D. Moved
5.The story mainly tells us that_______________.
A. we should be strong in times of trouble B. a husband should take care of his wife
C. love can support us to get through difficulties D. couple’s love is the greatest love in the world
__Would you like _______tea?
___No , thank you.
A. some B. any C. a D. many
—How do you like this passage?
—There are so many new words in it that we can__________understand.
A.really B.nearly C.hardly