My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.
After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.
Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.
To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.
Stand straight and stand tall.
In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.
I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.
56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?
a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.
b. World War II broke out in Europe.
c. My grandfather went to America.
d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.
e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.
A．b, c, a ,d, e          B．b, c,d ,e ,a           C．b, c ,e , a ,d        D．c, b ,e ,d ,a
57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.
B．My grandfather went to America by sea.
C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.
D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.
58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “    ”.
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed
B．God help those who help themselves
C．Stand straight ,stand tall
D．Practice makes perfect
59．It can be concluded that    .
A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships
B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate
C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman
D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.

After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.

Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.

To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.

Stand straight and stand tall.

In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.

I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.

56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?

a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.

b. World War II broke out in Europe.

c. My grandfather went to America.

d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.

e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.

A．b, c, a ,d, e          B．b, c,d ,e ,a           C．b, c ,e , a ,d        D．c, b ,e ,d ,a

57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.

B．My grandfather went to America by sea.

C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.

D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.

58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “    ”.

A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

B．God help those who help themselves

C．Stand straight ,stand tall

D．Practice makes perfect

59．It can be concluded that    .

A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships

B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate

C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman

D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.

       After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.

       Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.

       To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.

       Stand straight and stand tall.

       In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.

       I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.

56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?

       a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.

       b. World War II broke out in Europe.

       c. My grandfather went to America.

       d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.

       e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.

       A．b, c, a ,d, e      B．b, c,d ,e ,a       C．b, c ,e , a ,d     D．c, b ,e ,d ,a

57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.

       B．My grandfather went to America by sea.

       C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.

       D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.

58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “     ”.

       A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

       B．God help those who help themselves

       C．Stand straight ,stand tall

       D．Practice makes perfect

59．It can be concluded that     .

       A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships

       B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate

       C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman

       D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.
After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.
Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.
To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.
Stand straight and stand tall.
In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.
I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.

1. 1.

   Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?
   a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.
   b. World War II broke out in Europe.
   c. My grandfather went to America.
   d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.
   e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.
   

   1. A.
      b, c, a ,d, e         
   2. B.
      b, c,d ,e ,a          
   3. C.
      b, c ,e , a ,d       
   4. D.
      c, b ,e ,d ,a
2. 2.

   Which is NOT true according to the passage?
   

   1. A.
      My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.
   2. B.
      My grandfather went to America by sea.
   3. C.
      My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.
   4. D.
      My grandfather ran his business successfully.
3. 3.

   Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “    ”.
   

   1. A.
      A friend in need is a friend indeed
   2. B.
      God help those who help themselves
   3. C.
      Stand straight ,stand tall
   4. D.
      Practice makes perfect
4. 4.

   It can be concluded that    .
   

   1. A.
      Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships
   2. B.
      Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate
   3. C.
      Grandpa was born to be a businessman
   4. D.
      Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

My grandfather grew up in war torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown, the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom. “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.

After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it ,why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.

Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.

To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths―who could have taken advantage of him―offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.

Stand straight and stand tall.

In later years , my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.

I am so proud to be one of those children . Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.

56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?

       a．My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.

       b．World War II broke out in Europe.

       c．My grandfather went to America.

       d．My grandfather began to run his diamond business.

       e．The men in neighboring booths helped him.

       A．b, c, a ,d, e          B．b, c, d ,e ,a          C．b, c ,e , a ,d        D．c, b ,e ,d ,a

57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.

       B．My grandfather went to America by sea.

       C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.

       D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.

58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “         ”.

       A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

       B．God help those who help themselves

       C．Stand straight, stand tall

       D．Practice makes perfect

59．It can be concluded that         .

       A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships

       B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate

       C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman

       D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

 (2007年北京海淀区高三年级第一学期期末A篇)

My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.

       After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.

       Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.

       To his surprise, the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.

       Stand straight and stand tall.

       In later years, my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.

       I am so proud to be one of those children. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.

56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?

       a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.

       b. World War II broke out in Europe.

       c. My grandfather went to America.

       d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.

       e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.

       A．b, c, a ,d, e             B．b, c,d ,e ,a              C．b, c ,e , a ,d        D．c, b ,e ,d ,a

57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.

       B．My grandfather went to America by sea.

       C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.

       D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.

58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “     ”.

       A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

       B．God help those who help themselves

       C．Stand straight ,stand tall

       D．Practice makes perfect

59．It can be concluded that     .

       A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships

       B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate

       C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman

       D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations

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It was no wonder I was not looking forward to entering ninth grade. High school is well-known for being a battleground, where everyone seems to be  36  through physical changes, emotional mood swings, and low self-respect. For me,  37  was my punishment.
I had always felt insecure and out of 38 as one of the  39  members of my class, standing a head above the other girls and bending at the  40  of the line to avoid sticking  41 .
I especially hate being around large groups of people, like during the social hour after services at my church.  42  the prayers were finished, I would leave as quickly as possible so I could  43  other well-meaning congratulations, "Ruthie! Look how tall you' re getting!"
My grandfather would watch me  44  increasingly uncomfortable, but he did not  45  at my self--consciousness or try to comfort me.  46 , he would remind me. "Stand straight and tall," he would say, as I unsuccessfully tried to shrink (使缩小) myself. Moreover, each time, I would embarrassedly obey. Even at age 15, I understood that his advice was about  47  than just feet and inches.
My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers  48  his hometown, he wound up joining the Soviet army to fight  49  his country's freedom. "Stand straight, stand tall," meant something else back then.
_50  the war, he boarded a boat for  51  , and on January 27, 1947, he stepped onto the dock in Manhattan. He was hungry and  52  from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was  53  about his future. Still, he marched head-on into the streets of New York. Soon he met  54  European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way. If they could do it, why couldn't he? "Stand straight, stand tall," he would remind himself. He felt his faith  55 . When he walked into the church that first time, he walked in proudly.
36. A. going                     B. getting            C. looking               D. putting
37. A. age                        B. sex                    C. height               D. face
38. A. place                    B. order              C. control              D. date
39. A. younger                    B. shorter                    C. fatter              D. taller
40. A. head                  B. bottom            C. back                D. side
41. A. to                    B. out                C. with                D. off
42. A. Until                  B. Unless             C. Once               D. Before
43. A. avoid                 B. receive               C. accept             D. refuse
44. A. change                B. grow                C. sense              D. make
45. A. look                   B. stare             C. stay                 D. laugh
46. A. Instead               B. Besides       C. However              D. Therefore
47. A. other                  B. more          C. less               D. rather
48. A. fought                 B. developed    C. occupied                D. marched
49. A. against                          B. for              C. with                D. to
50. A. Before                 B. During               C. Without              D. After
51. A. German                B. Australia             C. America             D. Canada
52. A. coming                B. learning            C. suffering             D. differing
53. A. frightened              B. excited              C. serious              D. sorrowful
54. A. few                   B. more               C. most               D. other
55. A. increasing              B. returning              C. gaining               D. disappearing