One day I was having a hearty lunch at a fast-food restaurant when an old couple entered slowly. They (36) a meal at the counter. And then they took a seat and began to (37) food out of the dish. On the table there was one small hamburger, one pair of chicken wings and one orange juice. The elderly man (38) what they had into two halves and put (39) in front of his wife with great care.He tasted the juice. His wife tasted one as well and set the paper cup (40) them. "What a(n) (41) couple! What they can (42) is just one meal for both of them," thought I. (43) the man started eating his chicken wings, I (44) to my feet, went towards them and told them that I was (45) to buy another meal for them. To my surprise, he (46) refused me and said that they considered it a good (47) to share everything they had. (48) . the woman stopped eating. Instead she just sat there and (49) him eat, and taking turns to drink the juice. Once again I (50) to buy them something to eat but they said "No". After a moment, when he was (51) his mouth with a napkin, I (52) not bear it any longer. Therefore, I made an offer a third time.(53) being refused again, I asked the old lady (54) , "Could you tell me why you aren’t eating You said that you both shared everything. (55) are you waiting for on earth" "The teeth," she answered. 42().
A. afford
B. choose
C. require
D. give
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One day I was having a hearty lunch at a fast-food restaurant when an old couple entered slowly. They (36) a meal at the counter. And then they took a seat and began to (37) food out of the dish. On the table there was one small hamburger, one pair of chicken wings and one orange juice. The elderly man (38) what they had into two halves and put (39) in front of his wife with great care.He tasted the juice. His wife tasted one as well and set the paper cup (40) them. "What a(n) (41) couple! What they can (42) is just one meal for both of them," thought I. (43) the man started eating his chicken wings, I (44) to my feet, went towards them and told them that I was (45) to buy another meal for them. To my surprise, he (46) refused me and said that they considered it a good (47) to share everything they had. (48) . the woman stopped eating. Instead she just sat there and (49) him eat, and taking turns to drink the juice. Once again I (50) to buy them something to eat but they said "No". After a moment, when he was (51) his mouth with a napkin, I (52) not bear it any longer. Therefore, I made an offer a third time.(53) being refused again, I asked the old lady (54) , "Could you tell me why you aren’t eating You said that you both shared everything. (55) are you waiting for on earth" "The teeth," she answered. 47().
A. way
B. habit
C. case
D. model
Where do people want to spend Christmas().
A. In the park.
B. At home.
C. In a store.
In almost every big university (大学) in the U.S.A, football is a favourite sport. American football is not like soccer. Players sometimes kick the ball, but they also throw the ball and run with it. They try to take it to the other end of the field(场地). They have four chances(机会)to move the ball ten yards(码). They can carry it or throw it. If they move it to other end of the field, they receive six points(分). This is called a touchdown(底线得分)It is difficult to move the ball. Eleven men on the team try to stop the man who has the ball. If the man does not move the ball ten yards, his team kicks the ball to the other team.Each university wants its team to win. Thousands of people come to watch. They all yell (喊加油) for their favourite team. Young men and women called cheerleaders (啦啦队长) come to help the people yell more.Each team plays ten or eleven games. Each season begins in September and ends(结束) in November. If a team is very good, it may play another game after the season ends. The best teams play again on January 1, the first day of the New Year. Many people go to see these games and many others watch them on TV. Most teams play games in ().
A. spring
B. summer
C. autumn
D. winter
Conversation begins almost the moment we come into contact with another and continues throughout the day (56) the aid of cell phones and computers. However, we are so often absorbed in conversation that we (57) sight of its true purpose and value.One important (58) of a good conversation is that the words are (59) used to express thoughts and feelings. We are (60) deep thoughts and strong emotions, yet our vocabularies are not (61) for this expression, and many (62) little effort to expand that. Perhaps you see a movie that (63) you deeply, yet you have the following conversation: “So, what did you think of the film” “Oh, my God, it was so sad, I swear. I went through (64) a box of tissues (面巾纸). I was in tears.” This dialogue is (65) an effective way of expressing feelings. It gives no (66) of how or why the movie truly (67) you. Such commonly-used phrases are certainly not enough to describe a deeply moving experience. However, not only (68) try to avoid overused words, you must (69) be careful in your selection. The purpose of expanding vocabulary is not to use the (70) or most impressive words, but to find those best suited. What is lacking in many conversations is the ability to talk to another rather than just talking with that person. A (71) person will find that even in the most ordinary conversations. There are a thousand questions (72) to be asked if you have courage and a desire for exchange. Good conversations should not be (73) nonsense, but of a meeting of two (74) the human condition. It should bring a better understanding of others and offer a release of emotions more than drive away (75) thoughts or kill time.
A. short
B. enough
C. much
D. bad