1 . In the early hours of March 23, about 12 hours before our treasured 12-year-old son died of a rare form of brain cancer, I climbed into his hospital bed,
My child was no longer
My son had been
My son was also a passionate
Then it came — at 12:52 am on March 23, my son’s heart stopped beating forever. Despite my
It
A.fed | B.hid | C.wrapped | D.rocked |
A.ambitious | B.conscious | C.wise | D.sensitive |
A.win | B.stop | C.preserve | D.calm |
A.familiar | B.concerned | C.bored | D.satisfied |
A.leading to | B.listening to | C.taking to | D.agreeing to |
A.kindness | B.patience | C.courage | D.honesty |
A.reader | B.poet | C.fan | D.believer |
A.extending | B.valuing | C.wasting | D.occupying |
A.nearly | B.surely | C.hardly | D.finally |
A.refused | B.pretended | C.expected | D.offered |
A.anxiety | B.loneliness | C.illness | D.anger |
A.struggle | B.preparation | C.tolerance | D.power |
A.amused | B.comforted | C.shocked | D.confused |
A.forced | B.advised | C.convinced | D.promised |
A.admired | B.helped | C.encouraged | D.loved |
2 . Turning 13 can be painful. Sure, pimples (粉刺) are a problem.
These
Soto tells the story of two 13-year-old friends, Ronnie and Joey, who are self-conscious about their
It gets
The trouble is that Joey has no intention of
“This book is a call for mercy for young people
The moral of the story: You don’t need to be the best-looking chimp in the jungle. All you need is a loyal friend who will stick by you, even when the going gets a little, well, hairy.
1.A.And | B.But | C.So | D.Though |
A.benefits | B.offers | C.hurts | D.differ |
A.floor | B.toilet | C.mirror | D.water |
A.younger | B.older | C.taller | D.prettier |
A.what | B.where | C.why | D.how |
A.sadness | B.necessities | C.happiness | D.worries |
A.empty | B.available | C.priceless | D.invisible |
A.developing | B.growing | C.reforming | D.changing |
A.pimple | B.hair | C.wound | D.skin |
A.worse | B.better | C.darker | D.happier |
A.Excited | B.Warm-hearted | C.Teary-eyed | D.Frightened |
A.get away from | B.get into | C.get over | D.get through |
A.scene | B.world | C.coach | D.school |
A.leaving | B.entering | C.liking | D.avoiding |
A.in time | B.on time | C.right away | D.once again |
A.jumps | B.climbs | C.falls | D.escapes |
A.going for | B.going through | C.going into | D.going by |
A.loyalty | B.selfishness | C.glory | D.courage |
A.nothing | B.something | C.everything | D.anything |
A.which | B.that | C.those | D.what |
3 . One afternoon in late September, little Zhang Feng sat down with his school friends and read out a poem he had just written:
In the eyes of a frog,
Big and small,
Wherever they fall,
But me, too,
I see those seas.
It was a rainy day, and the children had been
As soon as he
It is raining.
Ordinary raindrops fall on the ground,
But the naughty(调皮的) ones slip off the wall,
Into my soul.
“You must be a naughty raindrop,” one boy joked, and they
The children are members of a poetry club
These young poets,
Liang Yawen, the poetry club’s
The teacher thinks that poetry is like a
A.Clouds | B.Raindrops | C.Waves | D.Oceans |
A.sheltering | B.planning | C.cleaning | D.arguing |
A.created | B.recalled | C.written | D.inspired |
A.finished | B.avoided | C.started | D.imagined |
A.easily | B.eagerly | C.secretly | D.gradually |
A.engaged in | B.gave off | C.burst into | D.joined in |
A.discovered | B.established | C.exposed | D.involved |
A.students | B.teachers | C.parents | D.players |
A.therefore | B.instead | C.moreover | D.however |
A.folded | B.translated | C.collected | D.poured |
A.applicant | B.member | C.fellow | D.tutor |
A.angry | B.happy | C.excited | D.lonely |
A.unwilling | B.proud | C.ready | D.ambitious |
A.outcomes | B.courage | C.emotions | D.confidence |
A.grey | B.cool | C.bright | D.natural |
4 . The Art of Poetry
Poetry is a form of expression that captivates the heart and mind. It is not just about rhyming lines or perfect meter, but about conveying deep, often unspoken emotions. A poet uses words to paint pictures, to tell stories, and to express ideas in a way that is unique and powerful.
In poetry, every word counts. It’s not just the meaning of the words, but how they sound together, how they flow. The rhythm of a poem can
But poetry is not always easy to understand. Sometimes, it requires
Poetry is a bridge between the
However, the true essence of poetry goes beyond its words and
Ultimately, poetry is a celebration of language and its power to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and connect us across time and space. It is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for creativity and expression, where words become more than mere sounds or letters. They become the
A.mimic | B.skip | C.match | D.break |
A.rustle | B.crash | C.scream | D.laughter |
A.painting | B.puzzle | C.mirror | D.window |
A.effort | B.fear | C.indifference | D.haste |
A.simplicity | B.complexity | C.monotony | D.clarity |
A.known | B.superficial | C.mundane | D.ordinary |
A.soul | B.mind | C.intellect | D.body |
A.entertainment | B.communication | C.isolation | D.conflict |
A.structure | B.chaos | C.tradition | D.silence |
A.vessels | B.barriers | C.echoes | D.reflections |
5 . Long ago, poems were recited loud instead of being written down. Back when the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry
Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition,
The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions.
It’s not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. It’s the tone of
Not only do the people hearing poems have a(n)
A.connections | B.contests | C.contacts | D.compositions |
A.performing | B.hearing | C.admiring | D.comprehending |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Finally | D.Therefore |
A.poet | B.performer | C.student | D.champion |
A.against | B.for | C.in | D.at |
A.finals | B.competitions | C.activities | D.ceremonies |
A.awarded | B.won | C.rewarded | D.achieved |
A.set off | B.set up | C.put off | D.put out |
A.acquiring | B.finding | C.hearing | D.reading |
A.drama | B.rhyme | C.voice | D.poetry |
A.literature | B.history | C.art | D.words |
A.fresh | B.innocent | C.amusing | D.confusing |
A.wonderful | B.pleasant | C.unforgettable | D.new |
A.learning | B.writing | C.memorizing | D.selecting |
A.feature | B.benefit | C.satisfaction | D.option |
6 . Bruno went into the kitchen and got the biggest surprise of his life. He could barely believe his eyes. “Shmuel!” he said. “What are you doing here in my kitchen?”
Shmuel looked up and his terrified face
He held his hand out and Bruno noticed that it was like the hand of the pretend skeleton. In reply, Bruno held his own hand out, which appeared
“Shmuel! Here!” said Bruno, stepping forward and putting some slices of chicken in his friend’s hand. “Just eat them.” The boy stared at the food in his hand for a moment and then looked up at Bruno with wide and
“Thank you, Bruno.” said Shmuel, giving a faint smile.
Bruno smiled back and was about to offer him more food, but just at that moment Lieutenant Kotler reappeared. Bruno stared at him, feeling the
“Answer me!” shouted Lieutenant Kotler.
“No, sir. He gave it to me,” said Shmuel, tears welling up in his eyes. “He’s my friend,” he added.
“Do you know this boy, Bruno?” he asked in a loud voice.
Bruno’s mouth
“Tell me, Bruno!” shouted Kotler, his face growing red. “I won’t ask you a third time.”
“I’ve
Hearing that, Shmuel wasn’t crying any more, merely staring at the floor and looking as if he was trying to
A.searched for | B.broke into | C.wiped out | D.held back |
A.mouths | B.wrists | C.figures | D.fingers |
A.healthy | B.flexible | C.rough | D.slim |
A.adventurous | B.straightforward | C.inspiring | D.different |
A.sharp | B.curious | C.grateful | D.regretful |
A.slice | B.glance | C.shadow | D.glass |
A.atmosphere | B.breathing | C.responsibility | D.schedule |
A.Comforting | B.Introducing | C.Ignoring | D.Avoiding |
A.collect | B.steal | C.clean | D.remove |
A.explanation | B.help | C.mercy | D.apology |
A.dropped open | B.shut up | C.felt dry | D.worked fast |
A.thrilled | B.guilty | C.awkward | D.terrified |
A.frequently | B.rarely | C.never | D.occasionally |
A.forbid | B.convince | C.warn | D.permit |
A.pull | B.pass | C.fell | D.escape |
7 . Entering the drama room I am immediately surrounded by the familiar sights, smells and sounds. Streaks (条纹;线条) of light cast by the blinds of the tall
Some of the best times of my life have been spent here. It’s ironic (讽刺的), but the
When I’m on stage, everything else vanishes (消失). All the worries and
I
High school is a difficult atmosphere, to put it
A.doors | B.windows | C.roofs | D.walls |
A.smells | B.tastes | C.sounds | D.looks |
A.hate | B.love | C.miss | D.forget |
A.room | B.office | C.building | D.stage |
A.pretend | B.expect | C.want | D.decide |
A.hardly | B.seriously | C.constantly | D.happily |
A.thought of | B.judged | C.taken care of | D.feeling |
A.happiness | B.anxieties | C.chances | D.pressures |
A.feeling | B.idea | C.hope | D.fact |
A.seldom | B.almost | C.relatively | D.absolutely |
A.hope | B.doubt | C.think | D.suspect |
A.up for | B.out of | C.up to | D.down to |
A.pride | B.duty | C.humor | D.sight |
A.cruelly | B.tensely | C.friendly | D.mildly |
A.fond of | B.afraid for | C.sure of | D.interested in |
8 . Recently while driving, I heard poet Robert Pinsky on the radio. He talked about poetry and said something that
However, when words on a page come into view, our brains
However, as Pinsky
A.explored | B.changed | C.proved | D.repeated |
A.excellent | B.special | C.simple | D.stupid |
A.hide | B.limit | C.convey | D.understand |
A.art | B.culture | C.literature | D.history |
A.mistake | B.consider | C.appoint | D.use |
A.yet | B.seldom | C.even | D.almost |
A.pause | B.recall | C.function | D.switch |
A.passages | B.pages | C.sections | D.lines |
A.failure | B.discontent | C.regret | D.carelessness |
A.unarguable | B.unappealing | C.unavoidable | D.undemanding |
A.speaker | B.adviser | C.performer | D.reader |
A.showed off | B.handed out | C.pointed out | D.reflected on |
A.allow | B.inspire | C.warn | D.forbid |
A.imagination | B.expectation | C.evidence | D.sign |
A.create | B.recite | C.publish | D.love |
9 . As a child, Robin Stevens loved reading murder mystery stories. She
This series is set in the Second World War (1939—45) and tells the story of May Wong,
Stevens tries to write 2,000 words every day when she’s first
“If you want to write, you have to
A.forced | B.limited | C.permitted | D.absorbed |
A.ensure | B.inspire | C.reflect | D.describe |
A.pile | B.plan | C.series | D.album |
A.who | B.that | C.when | D.which |
A.defend | B.uncover | C.identify | D.investigate |
A.joined to | B.provided with | C.separated into | D.made up of |
A.define | B.admire | C.ignore | D.memorize |
A.working on | B.handing on | C.impacting on | D.looking on |
A.horrible | B.puzzling | C.embarrassing | D.fascinating |
A.clicks | B.replans | C.rewrites | D.illustrates |
A.absolutely | B.immediately | C.gradually | D.unusually |
A.alarmed | B.energetic | C.effective | D.depressed |
A.try | B.read | C.check | D.copy |
A.stir up | B.take out | C.figure out | D.take in |
A.annoying | B.flexible | C.fictional | D.risky |
10 . I remember dreading (惧怕) having to sit through fifty-five whole minutes of a poetry class when I was in high school. But walking into that class
Before I took the
Through that high school poetry class, I found I was able to
Since high school, I have taken two more poetry classes.
My poetry classes helped me to view the world with a(n)
Critical thinking, writing and public speaking are
A.changed | B.ruined | C.simplified | D.threatened |
A.chance | B.job | C.test | D.class |
A.claimed | B.realized | C.considered | D.hoped |
A.expressing | B.praising | C.examining | D.proving |
A.Pain | B.Love | C.Poetry | D.Rhyme |
A.challenge | B.understand | C.adopt | D.control |
A.emotionally | B.wisely | C.initially | D.widely |
A.talk about | B.learn from | C.deal with | D.make up |
A.release | B.display | C.hide | D.experience |
A.Instead of | B.Apart from | C.Because of | D.Regardless of |
A.helped | B.appeared | C.remained | D.improved |
A.different | B.objective | C.complex | D.additional |
A.avoid | B.silence | C.accept | D.voice |
A.unnecessary | B.important | C.similar | D.missing |
A.measure | B.share | C.choose | D.sharpen |