Fear started taking over. I was walking into my first school in Peru. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping Peru would help my future. My father decided that I would be better off going to school here, so I enrolled(登记)in the local high school in my new town.
I was afraid how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second period class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly: Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a sol voice he answered. “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India wo had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector. In Indian schools, we didn’t use the technology we had. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.
It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, “It’s still fourth period.”
“But the bell just rang,” I said.
Changing from a gentle tone to a harsher(刺耳的)one, she said, “That is the lunch bell, young man.”
I apologized. Without another word 1 headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didn’t have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I spotted my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn`t so bad.
1. The author attended a Peru’s high school because________.| A．his father preferred Peru’s schools |
| B．his family wanted him to have a bright future |
| C．his mother had worked in it for 3 years |
| D．he had been longing to leave his homeland |
| A．He went to the wrong class for the second period. |
| B．He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates. |
| C．He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate. |
| D．He experienced differences from the Indian schools in many ways. |
| A．Worried | B．Puzzled | C．Relieved | D．Excited |
| A．I Began to Go to School | B．My First Day of School |
| C．To Stan a School Day Isn’t Easy | D．My Work at School |
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【推荐1】I woke up to the sound of my mother waking me up, “Maddie, get up. You don’t want to be late on your first day of school,” my mom said, pulling the covers off my warm body. I looked over to my bedside clock, which read 6:30. “I don’t want to go to school,” I thought to myself. But I forced myself to get up. After a ten-minute breakfast, I jumped into the car, then Mom started the car.
Mom pulled over (靠边停车) in front of Beaumont High School, “Bye sweetie! See you at 3:00!”, my mom yelled, waving goodbye. I walked into the building, noticing that a lot of kids were already there.
After what felt like forever to find my locker in the endless hallways, I finally found mine. Reading my schedule for the day, my first class was Algebra (代数) with Mrs Robinson. I pulled out my algebra books and shut my locker door, when suddenly, a pile of books dropped on the ground. A girl got down on her knees to collect her belongings. I kneeled down to help her pick up the books. “Thank you,” she said. “No problem.” I replied. “I’m Hannah,” she announced. “I’m Maddie,” I smiled. Then we walked to class together and sat next to each other.
A group of boys were sitting at the back of the room, laughing, making paper airplanes out of their note paper, and throwing them across the room. Moments later, a woman with an algebra book walked into the classroom. “Hey boys, the airplanes must stay at the airport.” The class laughed, and then the atmosphere (气氛) calmed.
Three hours later, the bell rang throughout the school. I took my lunch and headed straight to the cafeteria. Hannah already had her lunch in her hand and saved me a seat. We talked about all sorts of things and found out we had a lot of things in common. I thought I had just made a new friend.
It was three o’clock and school was over. I wished this day hadn’t ended. I actually enjoyed my first day. Thinking about everything that happened today, I thought there was going to be a pretty good school year.
1. When did Maddie get up?| A．Before 6:30. | B．At 6:30. | C．At 6:40. | D．After 6:40. |
| A．Hannah saved a seat for Maddie in the cafeteria. |
| B．They talked during lunch and shared interests in common. |
| C．Maddie and Hannah sat next to each other in Algebra class. |
| D．Maddie helped Hannah pick up some books which had fallen to the ground. |
| A．Students should speak in a low voice in the classroom. |
| B．Students couldn’t fly paper airplanes in the classroom. |
| C．Students shouldn’t talk about airplanes in Algebra class. |
| D．Students couldn’t carry anything that bad nothing to do with their studies. |
| A．Hannah was Maddie’s first friend in her new school. |
| B．It didn’t take Maddie very long to find her locker. |
| C．Maddie didn’t like her new school until she met Hannah. |
| D．Maddie was among the students who arrived at the school early on the first day. |
【推荐2】Jason and Henry have been “wagon (四轮车) pullers” since the second day of kindergarten (幼儿园). They are very good at taking turns pulling or pushing the wagon. Today, a pair of twins would join my class. I asked Jason if he could be a “trainer” to train one of the twins, Bradley, to pull the wagon, if he didn’t cry in the morning so that he could be accepted by the other kids quickly.
Jason was so cute and said, “He isn’t very strong. How about if he’s a pusher, not a puller?”Very great idea by Jason! The kids took the job very seriously, and they became close friends in no time, which brought a comforting smile to my face. Jason is one of the youngest kids in my class but very kind, helpful and thoughtful!
Another student, Henry, took Nolan (Bradley’s twin) under his wing. We have our line leader and Henry is our “second in command” who helps the line leader stay focused and in line. I had Nolan be “third in command” behind Henry. From that moment on, Henry took Nolan under his wing, guiding him patiently.
After lunch, Henry told me, “I want to sit by Nolan in the wagon.” I helped seat the kids at once. Later in the day, Henry told me, “I hope Nolan gets to be the wagon puller tomorrow.” What a sweet idea! It’s so sweet to have a four-year-old boy cheering on a friend―when kids of all ages fight to be the one to pull the wagon.
It’s a kind, sweet group, and I especially loved these moments today. I emailed all the parents the sweet stories.
1. Why did the author ask Jason to train Bradley?| A．To teach Bradley a new skill. |
| B．To help Bradley fit in the class. |
| C．To prevent Bradley from crying. |
| D．To find more kids to pull the wagon. |
| A．He enjoys following his own heart. |
| B．He always makes decisions by himself. |
| C．He is very good at making suggestions. |
| D．He thinks Bradley fitter to be a pusher. |
| A．Honest. | B．Friendly. | C．Confident. | D．Proud. |
| A．A pair of twins brings happiness to class. |
| B．Kids show leadership through playing. |
| C．A teacher shares her students’ stories. |
| D．A teacher reports kids’ life to parents. |
【推荐3】You may not know a lot of people when you start high school. Even if you know some freshmen (新生) , you still feel nervous that you don't know any upperclassmen or teachers. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces?
Most high schools hold a freshman orientation before school actually starts, which is helpful not only because you can know your way around the building and get to meet some of your teachers, but also because you get to meet fellow freshmen. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognise a few familiar faces. When you talk to your new classmates, you'll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They're all new to the school and don't know what to expect. Talking about a common concern with them can help you develop friendships.
The work in high school is something that freshmen are probably worried about. The work in high school builds on what you learnt in middle school, giving you a more advanced knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it's a bit more challenging. If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
High school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school does such as clubs, music and theatre groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
High school gives you the chance to learn how to manage your time, to develop your social skills and interests, and more importantly to be more independent and responsible.
1. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Training. | B．Game. |
| C．Discussion. | D．Examination. |
| A．The learning task. | B．The ability to make friends. |
| C．The relationship with teachers. | D．The freshman orientation. |
| A．build up healthy bodies | B．develop friendships |
| C．develop the interests | D．improve their learning ability |
| A．Freshmen at high school. | B．Freshmen's parents. |
| C．Middle school students. | D．Upperclassmen in high school. |
【推荐1】Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them .Take my family’s last vacation .It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked ,and Delta , the airline ,offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day .I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is some-time thing few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks .I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
1. Why did Delta give the author's family credits?| A．Their flight had been delayed. | B．They had early bookings. |
| C．They took a later flight. | D．Their flight had been cancelled. |
| A．She rarely misses a good deal. |
| B．She seldom makes a compromise. |
| C．She is very strict with her children. |
| D．She is interested in cheap products. |
| A．She's a teacher. | B．She's a housewife. |
| C．She's a media person. | D．She's a businesswoman. |
【推荐2】Many families are ditching cars for a sweatier morning ride with friends, biking miles in organized clusters led by grown-up volunteers. The effort is a call to fight climate change, encourage exercise and drive less.
Devin Olson organized a bike bus for his local school zone. So far, Olson has led 11 semi-annual bike buses that have grown from about 60 participants to nearly 150. “We meet at 8 am to play soccer and football and eat donuts,” Olson said. “Then we review safety measures and start riding. There’s nothing but laughing, yelling and pure joy.”
The group makes about eight stops along the way to pick up children, many of whom are accompanied by parents or older siblings. “We want kids to celebrate going to school,” explained Olson, adding that cycling can create connectivity between all walks of people.
According to Olson, a successful bike bus takes place on a “slow street”(a shared road for bicyclists and motorists). The bike bus experience has reassured parents who were otherwise nervous about their children biking around traffic.
Bike buses are also popular in other countries, like Spain and Canada. Tom Barnes and Rebecca Mudge, educators in Canada, joined a bike bus to transport their daughters Clara, 6, and Lily,4, to school in London, Ontario. “Clara and Rebecca have their bikes and Lily rides in my bike in a bicycle seat,” Barnes said. Clara said, “I like it that I get to ride with friends from school and that everyone is welcome. We have people who ride scooters too.” Lily said, “I like it that I get to see all the kids from school and that I don’t have to pedal. My dad does it all for me .”
In Portland, Oregon, Sam Balto says, “Bike buses unlocked something I wasn’t prepared for. Parents love seeing their kids connect and it’s become a social hour for parents who linger and talk after the ride. I think we underestimate how much kids enjoy socializing and the freedom and independence that bikes provide.”
1. What is the bike bus?| A．The adult-led group riding to school. | B．The bus for picking up students at schools. |
| C．The bike-friendly bus for school children. | D．Riding bikes on a shared road for buses. |
| A．It helps fight against climate change. | B．It increases the school grades of children. |
| C．It brings people closer to each other. | D．It teaches children about driving rules. |
| A．Cycling with school friends. | B．Riding a scooter. |
| C．Welcoming kids from school. | D．Pedalling a bike. |
| A．Bike buses catch on to commute to school. |
| B．Bike buses ensure the safety of children. |
| C．Bike buses offer children a chance to play. |
| D．Bike buses help adults to do more exercise. |
【推荐3】He was driving home one evening, on a country road. Work, in this small community, was as slow as his broken Pontiac.
But he never quit looking. Since the factory closed, he’d been unemployed. And with winter approaching, the cold days had finally hit home. It was a lonely road. Very few people had a reason to be on it, unless they were leaving. Most of his friends had left. But he stayed on. After all, he had his root here.
It was getting dark, and snow was coming down. He’d better get a move on. Suddenly he saw an old lady on the roadside and obviously needed help.
So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. She was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He looked poor, hungry, and ... dangerous.
He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He said, “I’m here to help you, Ma’am. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is Joe.” The car had a flat tire. Joe crawled under the car and soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.
As he was turning the screws (螺丝), she rolled down her window and began talking to him and said she couldn’t thank him enough for coming to her aid.
She asked him how much she owed him. Any amount would have been alright with her. She had already imagined all the terrible things that could have happened had he not stopped. Joe never thought twice about the money. This was simply helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty who had lent him a hand before.
He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Joe added “… and think of me.”
A few miles down the road the lady saw a small café. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off. It was a dirty-looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.
She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn’t erase. The lady noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude.
The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Joe. After the lady finished her meal, she handed the waitress a $100 bill. When the waitress came back with the change, she found the lady was gone and something written on a napkin.
Reading the note, there were tears in her eyes. It said, “You owe me nothing. I’ve been there too. Someone once helped me out, like I’m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, don’t let the chain of love end with you.
That night when she got home from work, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written.
With the baby due soon, life would be harder. She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft, “Everything’s gonna be alright; I love you, Joe.”
1. We can know from the first four paragraphs that Joe ______.| A．was living a tough life without a job |
| B．was hopeless about his job and future |
| C．was eager to leave where he lived now |
| D．usually gave a bad impression on others |
| A．expected to be remembered for his kindness |
| B．struggled for a living, depending a lot on other people |
| C．was always changing tires for strangers free of charge |
| D．often offered a helping hand without expecting anything in return |
| A．impress the waitress with her generosity |
| B．show pity to the woman expecting a baby |
| C．bring love forward by helping those in need |
| D．express thanks for the waitress’ quality service |
【推荐1】I had no idea that the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) existed (存在) until I went to the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder club fair with my best friend in September. There was a stand that was run to find volunteers for the festival in the spring, and I signed up. I wasn't quite passionate (狂热的) about films but just wanted to do some volunteer work.
The first volunteer shift I had was before the festival started, and I got to organize all of the passes needed for the festival, including those of all the volunteers, sponsors, filmmakers, and VIP members. I even managed to get a picture of myself and Ale c Baldwin's pass.
During the festival, I worked as a vaccine (疫苗) checker, checking people's vaccination cards and giving out wristbands since BIFF required everyone to be vaccinated to enter the many halls. This job-wasn't terrible, except for the fact that we were outside most of the time and it was snowing. By the end, I could hardly feel my feet, but I kept in high spirits.
After finishing my volunteer work, I was able to see a few films for free. Besides some short films, I really enjoyed “The Last Mountain,” a documentary about the life and death on a mountain in 2019 of the British climber, Tom Ballard, and the mountaineering history of his family. While I was crying throughout most of the movie, it was an inspiring story about love and passion.
I really enjoyed my time at BIFF. It was well-organized and everyone working for the festival was passionate about making it a great experience for everyone alike. Next year, I hope to invite some of my friends to volunteer with me, or at least encourage them to watch a couple of amazing films!
1. Where did the author find out about BIFF?| A．At a volunteer event he had attended. | B．At the CU Boulder club fair. |
| C．From a volunteer of BIFF. | D．From his best friend. |
| A．He guided people to different places at the festival. |
| B．He made wristbands for people who asked for them. |
| C．He gave out passes to filmmakers and VIP members. |
| D．He made sure everyone attending the festival was vaccinated. |
| A．It is about a wealthy British family. | B．It is difficult to understand. |
| C．It is a sad story. | D．It is really short. |
| A．To introduce a special film festival. |
| B．To share his experiences at a film festival. |
| C．To show how he developed an interest in films. |
| D．To discuss the benefits of volunteering at film festivals. |
However, in my beautiful hometown, there are also very poor neighborhoods. These areas are crowded and have a lot of crime. Life is terrible for many of the children in these areas. Some don’t really have a childhood because they’re homeless and live on the streets. They don’t have education. They don’t have enough food. Many use drugs or have diseases or mental problems.
Last year, I came back to Puerto Vallarta from my university in Mexico City. I spent one year as a volunteer with an organization called Outreach International. They have several programs. I volunteered for one program to help street children.
I worked in a home for street children (all boys, at this one). At this home, the boys have a place to sleep and three meals daily. The home keeps the boys off the streets. It shows them another way of life. As a volunteer, I helped to prepare meals. I taught games---such as basketball, football and art. I helped the kids with their homework. These kids can be fun. They have a lot of energy, but they’re also really tough. Their hardships on the streets make them strong and not always “sweet little children.”
At this boys’ home, I met two other volunteers---Brian from Canada and Greg from Australia. In many ways, we were very similar. We were the same age, came from good homes and had a good education. They were both college students, like me. We became very good friends. Now, we email each other.
It was the best---and most difficult---year of my life. I learned a lot that year.
1. What do we learn about the author?
| A．He loves travelling. |
| B．He enjoys his work as a volunteer. |
| C．He is now working for Outreach International. |
| D．He has made friends with the homeless children. |
| A．Street Crime. |
| B．The author’s childhood experience. |
| C．The author’s hometown. |
| D．The terrible life of the homeless children. |
| A．Drugs. | B．Too much energy. |
| C．Hard life. | D．Pressure from school. |
| A．My Special Year | B．A Sweet Home |
| C．Outreach International | D．Street Children |
【推荐3】John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead a poor life being a mathematician, so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph. D in mathematics. From then on, mathematics provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.
In 1930, von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others).
World War II hugely converted von Neumann’s areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions. After the war, von Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards. He was the president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died of cancer in 1957.
Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history. He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving ability is a part of his legend. He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”
1. John von Neumann also learned chemistry because ________.| A．his father didn’t trust his talent in learning mathematics |
| B．he believed he could live a wealthy life learning chemistry |
| C．he had the gift for solving problems at a high speed |
| D．his father worried about his income as a mathematician |
| A．In 1926. | B．In 1930. | C．In 1932. | D．In 1933. |
| A．Ban. | B．Change. | C．Delay. | D．Break. |
| A．Intelligent and humorous. | B．Smart but careless. |
| C．Brave and calm. | D．Kind and easy-going. |
