Traveling can be a very fun and exciting way to vacation with your family, but it does not always turn out as expected. I have traveled a lot with my family over the years, but some experiences are worth forgetting altogether. I remember a particular traveling experience which sticks out in my mind for the wrong reasons.
My dad and stepmom had decided to drive to California for our family vacation. This was supposed to provide educational value, since we would be able to stop along the way and look at various sites in each state. Everything was going as planned until we decided to take a break and stop at the Grand Canyon(大峡谷). I had always wanted to see this exciting place and had decided to write a report on it for my eight-grade English class. We got out of the car and were walking on one of the paths to get to a cliff(悬崖) so we could take a family photo when I slipped(滑倒) and fell down. I fell on a piece of rock, and felt great pain run up my leg at once. My dad took me to the nearest hospital and, after an eight-hour wait in the emergency room(急诊室), found out that I broke two bones in my foot.
Needless to say, our vacation was no fun for me because I was in pain during the whole two-week trip. I ended up making an appointment the day we got home to see a doctor for a check-up. That was definitely not what I consider fun or a great vacation, and it really put a dent in our sightseeing plans.
1. What is the author’s attitude towards traveling?| A．Curious | B．Positive | C．Satisfied | D．Objective(客观的) |
| A．It was full of adventures. (冒险) | B．It was an unpleasant experience. |
| C．It was terribly boring and tiring. | D．It was of educational value to him. |
| A．parking his car | B．walking on a path to a cliff |
| C．taking a photo of his family | D．standing on the edge of a cliff |
| A．the bones of the author’s two legs were broken. |
| B．the author waited for 8 hours before the treatment |
| C．the author was taken to the hospital near his home |
| D．the travel of the family lasted about half a month |
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【推荐1】I will always remember my mother's last few days in this world.
On February 14th, 2000 my class went on a field trip to the beach. I had so much fun. When we returned to school, my teacher told me to go to the headmaster's office. When I got into the office, I saw a police office. Suddenly I realized something was wrong. The police office told me what had happened and we went to pick my sister up. After that, we went to the hospital and waited. Time went slowly. Finally, we got to see our mother. It was terrible.
On the next day, the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened. I was taking a rest that day. I knew it had something to do with my mother. I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better. How I wished that she had gotten better. When my teacher took me outside, my sister ran up to me. She started crying, “She's gone. Teresa, mommy's gone. She's dead.” I couldn't believe it. We jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital. Most of my family were there. The silence was terrible. I knew I had to say goodbye.
Today when I look back, I still miss my mother very much, but I know that I will live. My mother was a strong mother, who had the biggest heart. My mother was an angel walking on the earth. I will always remember her as living. When someone is asked who their hero (英雄) is, they usually say someone famous, like Michael Jordan or Britney Spears, When someone asks me who my hero is, I tell them, my mother. My mother lives every day. That is what makes her a true hero.
1. Where was the writer when she learned her mother was very ill?| A．On the beach. | B．At the hospital. | C．At school. | D．At home. |
| A．Her sister. | B．The headmaster. | C．Her teacher. | D．The police officers. |
| A．Her mother had been very ill. | B．Her mother had been dead. |
| C．Her mother had gotten better, | D．Her sister came to see her. |
| A．the writer is afraid of her mother | B．the writer is proud of her mother |
| C．the writer feels sad about her mother | D．the writer feels sorry for her mother |
| A．famous | B．free | C．rich | D．great |
【推荐2】I was on one of my usual group bike rides on a quiet country road in Santa Barbara, riding with about 30 other road cyclists, when a car tried to change direction suddenly to avoid a runner. From what I’ve been told, the driver moved around us so fast that he lost country of his car and hit me.
I don’t remember any of this because I was thrown off my bike and directly into a tree. I had a serious brain bleed (出血) — despite the fact that I was wearing my helmet. I also broke a number of bones. Luckily, with good treatment I survived.
That accident happened four years ago. Because of my brain injury, I had to stay off my bike for a year because if I fell and again got my head hurt, it would be worse. To get back on my bike, I started running. I was still in a lot of pain, but I was determined. Nobody was going to hit me, change my life and then keep me from doing what I like at some point.
A year after my accident, I finally got back on my bike. But it had left an influence on me. If there are cars behind me, I will feel strained. However, I still ride.
Before my accident, I never raced. Now I’m faster than ever. One reason is that I have lost about 30 pounds. When I got hit, I weighed 205 pounds. After six weeks of being on a feeding tube (饲管), I walked out of the hospital at 175 pounds, and I’ve stayed around that number ever since. I also think I’m faster because my accident lifted my competitive spirit. Since my accident, I’ve loved bike racing.
At the end of the day, I wanted to prove to myself that I could get back to doing what I loved — and I did that.
1. What do we know about the accident?| A．It led to the driver’s heavy bleeding. | B．It caused several cyclists to hit trees. |
| C．It was worsened by the lack of a helmet. | D．It resulted in serious injuries to the author. |
| A．To reduce his pain. | B．To kill his leisure time. |
| C．To prepare for cycling. | D．To develop his determination. |
| A．Nervous. | B．Excited. | C．Curious. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．His competing in races. | B．His staying at the hospital. |
| C．His being on a no-dinner diet for long. | D．His running long distances every day. |
【推荐3】Though many artists specialize in cityscapes (城市风光), very few create masterpieces as detailed as those sketched (画素描) by Stephen Wiltshire. Even more impressive is that each landscape, which takes the British artist just a few days to complete, is drawn from memory, a talent that has earned him the name “The Human Camera”.
Though Stephen is now considered an artistic talent, his start in life was rocky. Suffering from autism (自闭症) at the age of three, he was unable to relate to people and refused to say a single word. His talent came to light when his kindergarten teachers noticed how much the young boy enjoyed drawing. To encourage him to speak, they began providing him with art supplies only if he orally requested them. It was not surprising what was Stephen’s first word, spoken at age five. As a child, Stephen was good at sketching wildlife along with drawings of his teachers and classmates. However, as he grew older, it became apparent that his real talent and passion lay in drawing city skylines.
His unbelievable work did not go unnoticed. Stephen sold his first painting for $1620 (£ 1150) at age seven, and was invited by the British Prime Minister to create a drawing of the Salisbury Cathedral at age eight. Five years later, his first book of art came out in London! In 2006, to honor his significant contribution to the art world, Stephen was presented with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles.
Stephen’s famous artwork includes skylines of Rome, Hong Kong, Dubai, and London. A career highlight remains his first visit to New York when he was 13, a city he loves and often visits. It was there where he met the late author Oliver Sacks. The two became lifelong friends. Sacks once wrote, “His limitations can serve as strengths, too. His vision is valuable, because it conveys a wonderfully direct, unconventional view of the world.”
1. Why is Stephen called “The Human Camerna”| A．He is able to copy cityscapes exactly. |
| B．He can draw cities entirely from memory. |
| C．He is able to sketch cityscapes quickly. |
| D．He has drawn many cities in a few days. |
| A．Mom. | B．Art. | C．Teacher. | D．Paper. |
| A．He sold his first painting. | B．He met the government head. |
| C．He published a book. | D．He received an MBE |
| A．It contributes to Stephen’s talent. | B．It has no limitations to Stephen. |
| C．It gives Stephen great inner strength. | D．It conveys a different view of the world. |
【推荐1】When she was just 9 years old, Hilde Lysiak became famous across the United States for reporting on different news stories.
Hilde Lysiak’s father was a reporter for New York Daily News. When she was young, he often took her to work with him, so she developed a strong interest in news reporting.
At age 8, Hilde Lysiak started her own newspaper, called Orange Street News (OSN). Her family lived on Orange Street at the time. Hilde Lysiak wanted to cover stories important to everyone in her town. Following the rules her father had taught her, she researched and reported stories in her monthly newspaper. She also set up her own website and reported on YouTube.
OSN suddenly became famous when a murder happened in town, and 9-year-old Hilde was the first person to report it. Soon, news organizations around the country were writing and reporting stories about Hilde. However, not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts. Some people criticized (批评) her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder. Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter”. Hilde was upset about the complaints (埋怨). She responded with a YouTube video, “I never began my newspaper so that people would think I was cute,” she said. “I want to be taken seriously. I am sure other kids do, too.”
That wasn’t the first time Hilde had found it hard for people to take her seriously, which was mainly because of her age. But she never let that stop her. Hilde continued reporting.
In 2019, Hilde wrote a book for young people, called Hilde Cracks the Case, which is based on stories that Hilde wrote. The book was then turned into a TV show called Home Before Dark. For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting. But her efforts have already inspired people around the world.
1. How did Hilde develop her passion for news reporting?| A．By going to work with her father. |
| B．By reading so many news reports herself. |
| C．By watching how other reporters perform their jobs. |
| D．By teaching herself the skills and knowledge about news reporting. |
a. The murder was first reported.
b. The book Hilde Cracks the Case came out.
c. The TV show Home Before Dark was shot.
d. The newspaper Orange Street News was started.
| A．d-a-b-c | B．b-c-a-d | C．d-c-b-a | D．a-d-c-b |
| A．She was too young as a reporter. |
| B．She frequently reported unpleasant news. |
| C．She often made up stories that were unreal. |
| D．She usually made mistakes in reporting news stories. |
| A．She turned to her father for help and comfort. |
| B．She posted a YouTube video to express herself. |
| C．She felt disappointed and gave up reporting immediately. |
| D．She published an article in New York Daily News to defend herself. |
【推荐2】It was a warm winter day in South Africa and I planned to go surfing. The area of beach I went to is famous among surfers for its powerful waves and it is also popular with Sharks.
After a while my wife and some of my friends got out of the water because they felt anxious. There was the smell of fish in the air, which can attract sharks. A few of us stayed. Finally, I saw my first big wave, but as I was about to hit it, two great white sharks attacked me.
It happened so quickly. One shark hit me, throwing me into the air; in a second, it dragged me under the water. The shock stopped me from feeling pain. Under the water, another shark went for my head and shoulders but missed.
Perhaps surprised by the competition, the first shark lost its grasp on me and the next thing I knew was that I was staring a shark straight in the face. It Stared back at me for a few moments. Its mouth was wide open; I could see huge teeth and dark black eyes. After it passed, I swam to the surface as fast as I could.
When I got there, I saw my surfboard lying in front of me. As I climbed on, I saw that my right hand was hanging off. I was losing blood quickly. When surfing, there is always the fear in the back of your mind of sharks. Now it was real. I was shaking, crying and panicking, realizing that I could die. I tried all my hardest to swim back to the shore.
Eventually, I made it to dry land. I felt relief. Someone tied my arm to slow the bleeding and my wife rushed me to the hospital. The doctor managed to save my fingers.
That day changed my life. but it hasn’t stopped me from surfing. I started a surfing school to teach the sport to others. I was more afraid of sharks before my attack. Now I’m just grateful to be alive.
1. What can be inferred about the shark incident?| A．The sharks arrived because they smelled fish. | B．It happened when the author was surfing alone. |
| C．The sharks attacked the author because he hit them. | D．The two sharks fought each other to win the competition. |
| A．With the help of his friends. | B．By surfing on his surfboard. |
| C．With the help of a rescue boat. | D．By swimming as fast as he could. |
| A．He valued life more. | B．He stopped surfing forever. |
| C．He was more afraid of sharks. | D．He started to learn surfing at a school. |
| A．Fighting with sharks | B．Starting a surfing school |
| C．Escaping the jaws of death | D．Going surfing with friends |
【推荐3】For as long as I can remember I have wanted to travel to Australia．As a little girl, I thought of the country as a faraway place where kangaroos wandered freely and things were a bit different from my home state of New Jersey．Anxious to spend a semester in Australia, my home college，Drew University，authorized(批准)me to do so．
The long flight to this far off country was definitely worth the experience that I had there．Although Macquarie University and Dunmore Lang College were different from my home university，those differences proved to help make my experience one I will never forget．With about 250 people living in Dunmore Lang College, both international students and Australians，the building provides a family atmosphere．Other Americans that stayed at MUC，apartments on campus that house mainly Americans，used to joke that we had “family dinners”．This was because everyone seemed to come down to dinner around the same time and to use that time to catch up with each other，make plans，and get to know one another．
The people that I met were amazing people. It was：amazing how well we all got to know one another in such a short period of time．This trip lived up to the high expectations that I had for it．I can think of no better ways to spend time in Australia than by going to school there on the AIFS program.
There is easy access to Sydney from Macquarie University by public transportation．Sydney itself is a great：city with amazing night life and plenty to do during the day．Although technically your main purpose is to study：while abroad, the teachers and staff are very understanding of the fact that you wish to travel and explore the country. Traveling is the main way you are going to get a sense of the Australia culture．
1. What made the author interested in Australia when she was young?| A．The famous university in her dream． |
| B．The wonderful life and culture in Sydney． |
| C．The famous and amazing people living there． |
| D．The cute kangaroos and other mysterious things． |
| A．They were international students loving making dinners． |
| B．The family atmosphere made them miss their home land． |
| C．They could have dinner and know others． |
| D．They could ask others to help them make plans about study． |
| A．It hardly lived up to her earlier expectation． |
| B．The amazing people there made her curious． |
| C．It was greater than expected． |
| D．She could find better ways to get more experience． |
| A．By making friends with more Australians． |
| B．By making tours to meet the people and scenery． |
| C．By reading as many books as possible in the library． |
| D．By talking with the teachers and staff in the university． |
If you are in the market looking for a new bike, maybe you would like to consider this bicycle. The brainchild of Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni, the fully functional bike that costs just $ 10 to make, is made entirely of cardboard (硬纸板).
Mr. Gafni came up with the idea after he heard about a working canoe that had been made of cardboard. However, when he suggested the idea to engineers, they all told him that it was impossible. Not ready to accept failure, Mr. Gafni decided to try to build one himself. However, the task turned out to be harder than he had thought. Considering that the cardboard is normally used to make just boxes, there was not much idea on how to even get started.
While being able to get the design right, his biggest difficulty was to create a bike strong enough to carry a rider of almost any size and weight. After experimenting with several choices he found out that by using the Japanese principals of origami (折纸) he could increase the weight the cardboard can bear. Therefore, he made the bike strong enough to carry a real rider. He then had to figure out a coating that would protect the bike in all kinds of weather conditions. While getting it right took a few models, the final result is a new bike coated with a finish ( 抛 光 ) that gives it the look and feel of lightweight plastic. It can carry as much as 485 pounds.
Mr. Gafni is now working with some businessmen to get his cardboard creation into stores by late 2018. Considering that it costs only $10 to make the entire bike, he believes that the finished product could be sold for at least $80- $90, which makes it the coolest, cheapest, most eco-friendly bike in the world!
1. What does the underlined word “brainchild” mean? (1 word)2. What made Mr. Gafni have the idea of making a bike of cardboard? (no more than 10 words)
3. Why did Mr. Gafni use the Japanese principals of origami to make his bike? (no more than 15 words)
4. What are the characteristics of Mr. Gafni’s bike? (no more than 15 words)
5. Please explain how you are encouraged by Izhar Gafni. (no more than 20 words)
【推荐2】Nate had spent most of his seventy years in the woods. As a young man, he had the alternative of working in the city with his brother. But he decided that urban life was not for him. He preferred to isolate himself from the crowds and noise of the city and find shelter in nature. He was more than willing to give up such advantages as flush toilets and electric blankets for the joy of watching a sunrise illuminate the frozen pines.
Because Nate had lived alone for so long, his behavior was unpredictable. For example, one minute he’d be very quiet, and the next he’d talk about his youth. His knowledge of nature was extensive, and so I learned much from him through the years.
I will tell you an interesting story that shows how wise he was about the woods and how miserly (吝啬的)he could be with words. One evening Nate, my cousin Arthur, and I were crossing a grassland. Arthur’s interest in some little white mushrooms that were growing there led to this dialogue:
“These mushrooms look so good ,“ said Arthur. ”Did you ever use them, Nate?”
“Yep ,“ said Nate, “My mom used to cook them up.”
“Great!” said Arthur. Nate’s words seemed to strengthen Arthur’s desire for those mushrooms. He gathered about a hundred of them. “How did she prepare them? he asked Nate.
”Cooked them up in sugar water.“
”Really? And then you ate them that way?”
“Ate them?“ Nate was horrified. ”You crazy? We used to put them in a bowl on the table to kill flies!”
1. Which can make Nate happier?| A．Working in the city. | B．Quitting flush toilets. |
| C．Using electric blankets. | D．Enjoying sunrises in the woods. |
| A．Ambitious. | B．Brave. |
| C．Knowledgeable. | D．Imaginative. |
| A．They were delicious. | B．Nate ate them very often. |
| C．They might be poisonous. | D．Arthur’s mother used to cook them. |
| A．Life far from nature | B．White mushrooms |
| C．Nate the woodsman | D．Advantages of urban life |
【推荐3】On Thursday morning, Cathy Brennan sat on a sofa at the Washington sailing Marina in Alexandria preparing to start her nine-and-a-half-foot kayak (皮艇) on day 25 of the journey. The Mississippi is on her wish list. What she had prepared were simple: sleeping bag, small tent, rain jacket, change of clothes, first aid kit. Apples, granola bars, cheese sticks. When she’s thirsty, she scoops water from the rivers and pumps it through a filter (过滤器). “I always drink the river,’’ she says.
Every few days Brennan will find a hotel for the night where she can get a shower and eat a cheeseburger. She’ll check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at their new Jersey home. “He’s my virtual Sherpa (牧羊人) with benefits,’’ Brennan says, laughing. But most of her time is paddling on the river or camping on its banks. She has a phone with her but hardly calls or texts anyone. Her husband and her grown children can keep track of her via the transponder (应答器) that sends them her location every 10 minutes or so.
Brennan knows that solo kayaking is not for everyone and she’s not careless. Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age. She moved around rough rapids and watches the weather carefully. Brennan is careful about where she camps and who is around her. She has packed up her equipment and headed back out on the river when she has felt unsafe.
However, she persists because she loves being on the rivers, seeing the bald eagles above, deer on the banks and a fascinating number of bugs and insects that never find their way into homes and offices. She wants others to see that, too, especially women. “Women, I think, are unreasonably afraid about being alone,” she said. “Sometimes people think kayaking alone is so dangerous. And I tell them in my imagination, that is far more dangerous than what I do.”
1. How can we describe Brennan’s kayak trip according to the passage?| A．easily-achieved | B．heavily-cost |
| C．widely-known | D．simply-prepared |
| A．Her husband keeps track of her |
| B．Her husband accompanies her on the river |
| C．Her husband provides a lot of support and help |
| D．Her husband always contacts her with calls and texts |
| A．It is acceptable of a woman to be afraid of being alone |
| B．It is hard to estimate how dangerous kayaking is |
| C．It is her hope that more women can enjoy the adventure of kayaking |
| D．Kayaking is suitable for everyone to take part in |
| A．generous and determined | B．dependent and careful |
| C．curious and warm-hearted | D．confident and outgoing |
