13．　　I'm sure many great people think about how they can make a difference in the world. In fact, sometimes little things can make a really big difference. I learned this (1)       one day five years ago with my father, when I was just acting like myself — a nine-year-old kid.
　　Papa came home late from work after 9 p.m. and he looked even more tired than usual. His eyes were already half-closed. I followed him to his bedroom. Papa (2)       up the stairs, slowly lifting his feet one after the other. I was afraid that I would have to start pushing him. Fortunately, he (3)       it to the bedroom on his own.
　　Papa sat down on the bed and started removing his shoes and socks.
　　"How was work?" I asked cheerfully.
　　"Oh, it was OK," he replied. "It's just that I'm tired."
　　"Oh, um. You want me to leave?"
　　Papa gave me a tired (4)       that made me more comfortable. It made me feel like he wasn't going to scold me, as he often did when I made some (5)      .
　　"No," he said kindly, "of course I don't want you to leave."
　　I opened my mouth and started (6)       out the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. Papa always loved it when I did that, and he started laughing loudly. I was happy that I had made my father laugh so much.
　　"Did you like it?" I asked. "Of course I did." he said. "Did you know that (7)       you make me laugh, you make me feel a lot better?"
　　I was (8)       that I could really do a thing like that.

16．　　As usual, Betty was sitting alone during break. As she sat, she heard a quiet "meow" nearby and found a little cat with a band showing the name "Lucky".
　　She picked up the cat and went to ask her teacher if she could help the cat find his home as a class project.
　　"Are you willing to organize this project?" Mrs. Smith asked. She had tried for months to get Betty to speak up in class, but Betty had stayed quiet. Maybe this was her chance to shine!
　　Betty thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, we need to put up signs around the neighborhood and call the local newspaper." Tony also suggested that they call the Animals' Home. Soon students were busy drawing posters. Two students were making phone calls. Mrs. Smith was surprised to find Betty was so confident and really showed an ability to lead.
　　Betty, however, was not thinking about being a leader or being shy. Her mind was on finding this lost cat's home.
　　The two students making phone calls came back and announced, "The Animals' Home said that a family reported a lost cat named Lucky! They said they'd call the family to come and get him!" The class cheered. Ten minutes later, a woman showed up and said with joy, "Thank you for returning Lucky! He was very lucky to have been found by such a caring group of students!"
　　The class celebrated their success. Mrs. Smith celebrated, too. Betty sat comfortably with her classmates for the first time, laughing and joking. Mrs. Smith believed it was indeed lucky that Betty had found the cat—lucky for both of them!

17．　　A learning style is a way of learning. Your preferred learning style is the way in which YOU learn best. Three learning styles that are often discovered in students are Type 1 — the Auditory Learning Style, Type 2 — the Tactile Learning Style, and Type 3 — the Visual Learning Style. Read about each of these learning styles to find out YOUR preferred learning style.
　　Type 1: Auditory Learners learn best when information is presented in an auditory language form. Does listening to audio tapes help you learn better? Do you seem to learn best in classes in which special importance is given to teacher lectures and class discussions? Do you find yourself reading aloud or talking things out to get a better understanding? If YES, you are probably an Auditory Learner.
　　Type 2: Tactile Learners learn best in hands-on learning settings in which they can physically control something in order to learn about it. Do you learn best when you can move about and handle things? Do you do well in classes in which there is a lab part? Do you learn better when you have a real object in your hands rather than a picture of the object or a spoken or written description of it? If YES, you are probably a Tactile Learner.
　　Type 3: Visual Learners learn best when information is presented in a written language form or in another visual form such as pictures or maps. Do you do best in classes in which teachers do a lot of writing on the blackboard, provide clear handouts, and make wide use of an overhead projector (投影)? Do you try to remember information by creating pictures in your mind? Do you take detailed written notes from your textbooks and in class? If YES, you are probably a Visual Learner.
　　Your learning style is your strength. Go with it whenever you can. When you can choose a class, try to choose one that draws heaviest on your learning style. When you can choose a teacher, try to choose one whose teaching method best matches your learning style. When you choose a major and future career, keep your learning style firmly in mind.

18．　　Studies have shown it takes a doctor about 18 seconds to stop a patient after he begins talking.
　　It was Sunday. I had one last patient to see. I came close to her room in a hurry and stood at the doorway. She was an older woman, sitting at the edge of the bed, trying to put socks on her swollen feet. I spoke quickly to the nurse, and saw her chart saying she was in stable condition. I was almost in the clear.
　　She asked if I could help put on her socks. Instead, I began a long speech that went something like this: "How are you feeling? Your blood sugar and blood pressure were high but they're better today. The nurse said you can't wait to see your son who's visiting you today. It's nice to have family visit from far away. I'm sure you really look forward to seeing him."
　　She stopped me with a serious voice. "Sit down, doctor. This is my story, not your story."
　　I was surprised and ashamed. I sat down. I helped her with the socks. She began to tell me that her only son lived around the corner from her, but she had not seen him in five years. She believed that the pressure of this caused greatly to her health problems. After hearing her story and putting on her socks, I asked if there was anything else I could do for her. She shook her head and smiled. All she wanted me to do was to listen.
　　Listening to someone's story costs less than expensive diagnostic testing but is key to healing. I often thought of what that woman taught me — the importance of stopping, sitting down and truly listening. And, not long after, unexpectedly, I became the patient, with a diagnosis of sclerosis at age 31. Now, 20 years later, I sit all the time — in a wheelchair.
　　For as long as I could, I continued to see patients from my chair, but I had to give up my job when my hands were influenced. I still teach medical students and other health care professionals, but now from the view of doctor and patient. I tell them I believe in the power of listening. I tell them I know firsthand that huge healing takes place within me when someone stops, sits down and listens to my story.

19．　　Can you remember a time when somebody was kind to you? Maybe a stranger allowed you to go in front of him in a queue. Or perhaps a friend helped you in a much deeper way. There are a million ways to offer kindness.
　　Why should we be kind?
　　Being kind is a win-win situation. It brings happiness to both the receiver and the doer of this kind action. Let's imagine you have a workmate who always does a very good job. How about taking a moment to mention this to him? Your workmate will be happy to receive some praise, and you will probably feel good about yourself for having spread a little joy.
　　What are "random acts of kindness"?
　　Many organizations encourage people to do kind acts whenever and wherever possible. Their idea is that it doesn't take any plan to be kind, just a little bit of effort. Perhaps the strongest supporters of this idea are the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation, who work with schools and companies to teach people kindness skills. They believe that kindness can be taught.
　　How can I be kind?
　　The RAK website suggests some ways to show kindness. Generally, they fall into three categories (类别). The first is interpersonal kindness, like donating old clothes to charity or writing a positive online comment about a restaurant. The second is environmental kindness, which could mean recycling or cleaning a local park. The third category is personal kindness, which means treating yourself kindly, such as taking a walk in nature or treating yourself to a big meal. By being kind to yourself, you will be kinder to the world around you.
　　What is World Kindness Day?
　　World Kindness Day takes place on 13 November. People in many countries celebrate this day by being kind and having lots of fun. One typical event is to use "kindness cards". You hand a kindness card to somebody when you do a kind act for him. Then it is his turn to pass on the card by doing a kind act for another person.
　　Being kind has a sort of ripple (涟漪) effect. This means that one kind action leads to more and more. So don't wait for kindness to find you, go and start a new ripple!
(1)Why is being kind a win-win situation?
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(2)What do many organizations encourage people to do?
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(3)What does personal kindness mean?
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(4)How does a person pass on a kindness card?
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(5)What's the writer's purpose of writing this passage?
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38．根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实姓名。
假如你是李华，下周你们家将迎来一位寄宿的交换生Sophia。在她即将出发前, 她非常想了解未来寄宿家庭的基本情况。请你以寄宿家庭成员的身份，写信向她做简要介绍。内容包括你的家庭成员情况、Sophia的房间布置等。
提示词语：parents, lamp (台灯), curtain (窗帘)
提示内容：
1. Introduce your family members (name, job, hobby, appearance, personality…)
2. Introduce Sophia's room (things, positions…)

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