II. Cloze test: 30% (共20小題, 每小題1.5分，滿分30分。)

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，其后從所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

Several years ago, my parents, my wife, my son and I ate at one of those  16  where the menu was written on a blackboard. After a wonderful dinner, the waiter set the check in the middle of the table. That was when it  17  : my father did not reach for the check.

 18  continued. Finally I realized that I should pick up check! After hundreds of restaurant meals with my parents, and after a lifetime of thinking of my father as the one with dollars, it had all  19 . I picked up the check, and my view of myself  20  changed. I was an adult. I was no longer a kid.

Some people mark off their lives in years, and I measure  21  in small events. I did not become a young man at a particular age, like 16, but rather when a kid who  22  in the streets called me “Mister”. These events in my life are called “milestones”.

There have been other milestones. The policemen of my youth always seemed big, even  23 , and of course they were older than I was. Then one day they were suddenly  24 . Then the day came when I  25  that all the football players in the game I was  26  were younger than I was. With that milestone  27  was the dream that  __28__ , maybe I, too, could be a football player. Without ever having reached the hill, I was over it.

I never thought that I would  29  in front of the TV set as my father did. Now it is what I do best. I never thought that I would  30  opera, but now the combination of  31  and orchestra attract me. I never thought that I would prefer to stay home in the evenings, but now I find myself passing up parties. I feel a strong  32  for a religious belief that I never thought I would want, feel  33  my ancestors long gone, and echo my father in  34  with my son. I still lose…

One day I bought a house. One day --- what a day! I became a  35 , and not long after that I picked up the check for my own father. I thought then it was a milestone for me. One day, when I was a little older, I realized it was one for him too, another milestone.

16. A. restaurants        B. laundries             C. stadiums               D. markets

17. A. came           B. happened                    C. finished               D. arrived

18. A. Memory         B. Work                C. Nothing                D. Conversation

19. A. remained        B. collapsed              C. changed                     D. broken

20. A. suddenly        B slowly                 C. quickly              D. gradually

21. A. theirs           B. yours                 C. mine                D. ours

22. A. stopped         B. smoked                C. fainted              D. wandered

23. A. huge            B. tiny                 C. handsome            D. ugly

24. A. none            B. both                        C. either                       D. neither

25. A. understood       B. imagined                    C. realized              D. recognized

26. A. noticing         B. watching             C. talking with                  D. learning from

27. A. gone            B. missed                      C. appeared             D. changed

28. A. tomorrow        B. someday             C. immediately          D. accidentally

29. A. turn over        B. stand up            C. fall asleep            D. lie down

30. A. hate            B. remember            C. forget               D. appreciate

31. A. voice           B. joy                         C. music               D. art

32. A. sense           B. desire              C. emotion             D. love

33. A. away from     B. sorry for             C. close to              D. fond of

34. A. touch           B. fights                       C. games               D. arguments

35. A. son             B. father                       C. businessman          D. Scientist

Several years ago, my parents, my wife, my son and I ate at a restaurant. After a wonderful dinner, the waiter set the check in the middle of the table. That’s when it happened: my father did not reach for the check. Conversation continued. Finally I realized that I should pick up the check! After hundreds of restaurant meals with my parents, after a lifetime of thinking of my father as the one with dollars, it had all changed. I paid the meal, and my view of myself suddenly changed. I was an adult. I was no longer a kid.
　　Some people mark off（區(qū)分）their lives in years, I measure mine in small events. I didn’t become a young man at a particular age, like 16, but rather when a kid who wandered in the streets called me “mister.” These events in my life are called “milestones”（里程碑）.
    There have been other milestones .The policemen of my youth always seemed huge, and of course they were older than I was. Then one day they were suddenly neither. The day came when I suddenly realized that all the football players in the game I was watching were younger than I was. They were just big kids. With that milestone gone was the dream that someday, maybe I, too, could be a football player. Without ever having reached the hill ,I was over it.
　    I never thought that I would fall asleep in front of the TV set as my father did. Now it’s what I do best. I never thought that I would appreciate opera, but now the combination of voice and orchestra（樂隊）attracts me. I used to think that people who watched birds were strange, but this summer I found myself watching them, and maybe I’ll get a book on the subject. I feel a strong desire for a religious belief that I never thought I’d want, and echo (模仿) my father in arguments with my son. I still lose …
　　One day I bought a house. One day ―what a day！― I became a father, and not too long after that I picked up the check for my own father. I thought then it was a milestone for me. One day, when I was a little older, I realized it was one for him too, another milestone.
60. The tone established in the passage is one of .         
    A. sad regret                B. amusement              C. deep feeling             D. happiness
61. “Then they were suddenly neither .” suggests that           .
　    A. suddenly I found myself no longer a kid.
　    B. suddenly I knew that they were neither bigger nor older than I was.
　    C. suddenly I realized that I made a mistake.
　    D. suddenly they became older than I was.

62. Which of the following best expresses the author’s thinking ？
　    A. One day is worth two tomorrows.
　    B. To save time is to lengthen life.
　    C. When an opportunity is lost ,it never comes back to you .
　    D. Time and tide wait for no man .

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

56．Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

C．She saved it till she grew up.

D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

57．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

A．Treasure.  B．Waste.      C．Own. D．Save

58．From his experience, the author learns that_______.

A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

59．What does the author write this passage for?

A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.

C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

60．What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Every Day IS a Gift      

B．My Sister Jan

C．What Is the Meaningful Life like   

D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

1.Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

2.What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

3.From his experience, the author learns that_______.

4.What’s the best title for this passage?

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.
On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.
He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”
I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.
Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.
56．Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?
A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.
B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.
C．She saved it till she grew up.
D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.
57．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?
A．Treasure.  B．Waste.      C．Own. D．Save
58．From his experience, the author learns that_______.
A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts
B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing
C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives
D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death
59．What does the author write this passage for?
A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.
B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.
C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.
D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.
60．What’s the best title for this passage?
A．Every Day IS a Gift      
B．My Sister Jan
C．What Is the Meaningful Life like   
D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.
On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.
He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”
I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.
Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.
【小題1】Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life．This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened．
On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt．"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago．She never wore it．She was saving it for a special occasion．" he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral (葬禮) of my sister, after her unexpected death．
He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral．Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion．Every day you're alive is a special occasion．"
I'm thinking about his words, and they've changed the way I live my life．I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings．Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer．"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their importance on my vocabulary．If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing,I want to see and hear and do it now．
Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold hack or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives．Every morning when I open my eyes．I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift．So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life．
【小題1】Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

56．Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

       A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

       B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

       C．She saved it till she grew up.

       D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

57．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

       A．Treasure.  B．Waste.      C．Own. D．Save

58．From his experience, the author learns that_______.

       A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

       B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

       C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

       D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

59．What does the author write this passage for?

       A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

       B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.

       C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

       D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

60．What’s the best title for this passage?

       A．Every Day IS a Gift      

B．My Sister Jan

       C．What Is the Meaningful Life like   

D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

1.Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

       A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

       B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

       C．She saved it till she grew up.

       D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

2.What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

       A．Treasure.            B．Waste.                 C．Own.                  D．Save

3.From his experience, the author learns that_______.

       A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

       B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

       C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

       D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

4.What does the author write this passage for?

       A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

       B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.

       C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

       D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

5.What’s the best title for this passage?

       A．Every Day IS a Gift                             B．My Sister Jan

       C．What Is the Meaningful Life like            D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance  on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

56．Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

       A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

       B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

       C．She saved it till she grew up.

       D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

57．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

       A．Treasure.  B．Waste.      C．Own. D．Save

58．From his experience, the author learns that_______.

       A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

       B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

       C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

       D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

59．What does the author write this passage for?

       A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

       B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.

       C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

       D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

60．What’s the best title for this passage?

       A．Every Day IS a Gift       B．My Sister Jan

       C．What Is the Meaningful Life like    D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

       Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life．This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened．

       On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt．"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago．She never wore it．She was saving it for a special occasion．" he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral (葬禮) of my sister, after her unexpected death．

       He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral．Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion．Every day you're alive is a special occasion．"

       I'm thinking about his words, and they've changed the way I live my life．I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings．Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer．"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their importance on my vocabulary．If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, ! want to see．a(chǎn)nd hear and do it now．

       Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold hack or save anything that would ad<l laughter and color to our lives．Every morning when 1 open my eyes．1 tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift．So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life．

1.Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?

       A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on．

       B．She wanted to keep it for someone else．

       C．She saved it till she grew up．

       D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day．

2.What does the underlined word "cherish" mean?

       A．Treasure．     B．Waste．          C．Own．               D．Save．

3.From his experience, the author learns that _______．

       A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

       B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

       C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

       D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

4.What does the author write this passage for?

       A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life．

       B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law's words．

       C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life．

       D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life．

5.What's the best title for this passage?

       A．Every Day Is a Gift

       B．My Sister Jan

       C．What Is the Meaningful Life Like

       D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life．This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened．
On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt．"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago．She never wore it．She was saving it for a special occasion．" he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral (葬禮) of my sister, after her unexpected death．
He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral．Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special occasion．Every day you're alive is a special occasion．"
I'm thinking about his words, and they've changed the way I live my life．I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings．Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer．"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their importance on my vocabulary．If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing,I want to see and hear and do it now．
Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold hack or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives．Every morning when I open my eyes．I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift．So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life．

1. 1.

   Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?

   1. A.
      She waited for a special occasion to wear it on．
   2. B.
      She wanted to keep it for someone else．
   3. C.
      She saved it till she grew up．
   4. D.
      She would give it to herself as a gift some day．
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word "cherish" mean?

   1. A.
      Treasure．
   2. B.
      Waste．
   3. C.
      Own．
   4. D.
      Save．
3. 3.

   From his experience, the author learns that _______．

   1. A.
      everybody can have a happy life through efforts
   2. B.
      every day in our lives is worth cherishing
   3. C.
      enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives
   4. D.
      everybody will have some things left to do after his death
4. 4.

   What does the author write this passage for?

   1. A.
      To show how to make good use of every day in life．
   2. B.
      To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law's words．
   3. C.
      To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life．
   4. D.
      To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life．
5. 5.

   What's the best title for this passage?

   1. A.
      Every Day Is a Gift
   2. B.
      My Sister Jan
   3. C.
      What Is the Meaningful Life Like
   4. D.
      The Most Important Time in Your Life

　　 Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “ Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said．I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”

I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday ”and “one of these days ”are losing their importance on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.

66．Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

　　　 A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

　　　 B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

　　　 C．She saved it till she grew up.

　　　 D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

67．What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

　　　 A．Treasure. B．Waste.　　 C．Own.　　　 D．Save

68．From his experience, the author learns that_______.

　　　 A．everybody can have a happy life through efforts

　　　 B．every day in our lives is worth cherishing

　　　 C．enjoying ourselves is the most important thing in our lives

　　　 D．everybody will have some things left to do after his death

69．What’s the best title for this passage?

　　　 A．Every Day IS a Gift

　　　 B．My Sister Jan

　　　 C．What Is the Meaningful Life like　　

　　　 D．The Most Important Time in Your Life