Tabichi’s father,uncle,and cousins have all worked as teachers. He could see that his relatives were making a real difference to people’s lives and wanted to do the same. So for the past 12 years,Tabichi has worked as a math and science teacher in the hope that his lessons will give students a chance to improve their situations.
However,working at a remote village school in Kenya hasn’t been easy. The unique challenges and obstacles have forced Tabichi to find unique solutions for his students. The school only has one computer and unreliable Internet access.The school also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse, there are not enough books for all the students and the school is desperately in need of more teachers. Most of the students are not able to concentrate because they haven’t had enough meals at home.
One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is keeping kids in school as long as possible. So Tabichi spends most of his time outside of the classroom working on ways to keep kids in school. When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to persuade families to put more value in education. To help those in poverty afford food,uniforms, and books, Tabichi also gives away 80 percent of his salary. Despite all the obstacles he faces,Tabichi is credited for improving the school and keeping much of the village’s youth in school. He has also managed to set up science clubs and addressed food insecurity issues.
Thanks to his tireless work, his students have excelled. In recent years,students have won national and international science competitions. In March of 2019,Tabichi was voted the best teacher in the world and won the prize of $1 million.
1. What inspired Tabichi to be a teacher?| A．The high salary of teachers. |
| B．His father’s demand on him. |
| C．The significance of a teacher’s job. |
| D．His relatives’ encouragement. |
| A．The difficulties Tabichi’s school faced. |
| B．The life of a remote village in Kenya. |
| C．Tabichi’s unique teaching ways for his students. |
| D．Most of the students’ distraction on their learning. |
| A．Giving students the best lessons. |
| B．Helping students get rid of poverty. |
| C．Persuading students not to drop out. |
| D．Getting students away from any risk. |
| A．Pitiful. | B．Lucky. | C．Outgoing. | D．Selfless. |
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【推荐1】Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn’t shy at all. He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.
We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.
The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn’t touch them.
“Why aren’t you eating Christopher?” I asked. He replied firmly, “I can’t.”
I begged him and then he got mad and said, “I told you I couldn’t eat it! Stop it! Stop!” I sat there puzzled.
I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that was the reason why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else.
After spring break when we got back, I asked Mrs, Rose if I could share with the class about Christopher’s medical condition and she agreed. I told them about his diabetes and suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class be appropriate for Christopher to eat. Surprisingly, all of them agreed.
Months went by and Christopher was happier than ever. He had even more friends now and he didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat.
1. When the writer found Christopher was very confident, he____| A．became confident about himself | B．realized his weaknesses |
| C．had the same interest as Christopher | D．treated Christopher as his best tren |
| A．Christopher was forbidden to eat by his mother. |
| B．Christopher refused his offer of sweets rudely |
| C．Christopher had to get his fingers pricked. |
| D．Christopher went mad at eating sugary sweets |
| A．dressed himself differently from others |
| B．made fun of his classmates in class |
| C．was left out by his classmates at school |
| D．wore a lot of bandages after causing trouble |
| A．To war them of the danger of diabetes |
| B．To expect them to bring sweets for Christopher |
| C．To ask them to donate money for Christopher. |
| D．To expect them to accept Christopher actively |
My main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. I’ve always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.
VladimirI love maths. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I needn’t have worried because in the end I didn’t have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.
OsvaldoOne of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organising the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview (概述) of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus (校园), the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.
MariaWhen the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.
1. What job has Kazumi made up her mind to do?| A．A doctor. | B．A lawyer. |
| C．A maths teacher. | D．A lecturer on Human Rights. |
| A．Kazumi. | B．Vladimir. | C．Osvaldo. | D．Maria. |
| A．He found the courses affordable. |
| B．His university sold itself more convincingly. |
| C．He was won over by the university’s reputation. |
| D．His university offered excellent accommodation. |
| A．She takes great interest in community service. |
| B．She made her choice from the very beginning. |
| C．She feels a sense of belonging at her university. |
| D．She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others. |
| A．Choosing your favorite subject | B．How to make friends |
| C．How to choose a community | D．Choosing a university |
【推荐3】A Teacher’s Lesson
When Mrs. Thompson stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same.
But that was impossible, because there in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn’t play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X’s and then putting a big “F” at the top of his papers.
One day Mrs. Thompson was reviewing each child’s past records and she put Teddy’s off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy’s first grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh...he is a joy to be around.”
His second grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a serious illness and life at home must be a struggle.”
His third grade teacher wrote, “His mother’s death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best but his father doesn’t show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren’t taken.”
Teddy’s fourth grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is withdrawn and doesn’t show much interest in school.”
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddy’s. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag.
Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone(人造钻石) necklace with some of the stones missing. But she stopped the children’s laughter when she said aloud how pretty the necklace was and put it on.
Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, “Mrs. Thompson, today you looked just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried. From that very day, Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the children the same, Teddy became one her “teacher’s pets.”
1. When Mrs. Thompson started teaching her 5th grade class, she thought Teddy was _______.| A．bright and smart | B．dirty and unpleasant |
| C．quiet and shy | D．sensitive and pitiful |
| A．Teddy had difficulty in learning. | B．Teddy was not interested in school. |
| C．Teddy changed for a reason. | D．Teddy was born in a poor family. |
| A．gracefully(优雅地，温和地) | B．carefully |
| C．especially | D．awkwardly |
| A．Warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. |
| B．A life without love is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. |
| C．It is the art of the teacher to awaken joy in difficult situation. |
| D．The best teachers are those who don’t stop teaching when the bell rings. |
【推荐1】When I was seven years old. My friend had gotten a computer for his birthday. He invited me to play a simple game, and we loved it! We played for hours. We would meet after school every day to play it. My addiction to computer games started then.
At first I played games over the Internet after I had done my homework and eaten dinner. Then I started playing as soon as I got home each day. My parents stopped me, so I started playing in the middle of the night. I often fell asleep in class. My teacher would scold me but I would often do the same thing the next day! Shortly after that I began to skip meals and play through the night. My parents found out and took away my computer and smartphone. I knew I had gone too far. My love of computer games had become an addiction. It was affecting my schoolwork and my health, and I felt quite depressed.
Playing was fun, but I felt even more worn out afterwards! We can spoil good things by doing them too much. I realized that it was very important to adjust my lifestyle. I decided to take control of my life and find other ways to relax.
To succeed in quitting, I had to replace it with something else. So I thought about what to try. Rock climbing bowling, watching comedies, and playing basketball were the things I thought of doing instead. I get refreshed through climbing, spend more time with my dad, and get to meet new friends. The more we get together and laugh, the more relaxed I feel. Besides, I can eat a little more food, sleep soundly, and Pm almost in high spirits.
After six months of trying out new ways of relaxing, I feel much more energetic. I feel that I can change myself for the better. And if that’s true for me, then it might truly be possible to change the world for others. Just as the saying goes,” Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.“
1. When did the writer play computer games at first?| A．In the morning. | B．In the middle of the night. |
| C．When he got home. | D．After school work and dinner. |
| A．It does more good than harm. | B．It does much more harm than good. |
| C．It has no effect on students. | D．It does little more harm than good.. |
| A．Give up playing completely. | B．Learn more advanced games. |
| C．Try out other new ways to relax in reality. | D．Do a lot of hard labour . |
| A．A bit energetic. | B．A little stubborn. |
| C．Kind of self-disciplined. | D．Much clever. |
【推荐2】Since I was born and brought up in a rural (乡村的) town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there. So after I finished the study abroad program, I went to Yellowknife in the North West Territories.
I clearly remember the sixth night in the Yellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p. m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.
The “northern lights” were flickering in the sky! I was astonished and just stood there with my mouth open. I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.
I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep at all that night. Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that I lost all feelings in my hands and feet. Actually, the time of my being able to be out was limited. I had to bring her camera back to house in one hour at the most, for the camera was going to be broken because of the cold temperature.
As I took the pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south part of the sky. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.
The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they occur from the collisions between atmospheric gases and solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, which leads to the best northern lights. And the colours of the northern lights depend on the height of the collisions and kinds of gases.
1. Why did the author forget to take pictures?| A．It was very cold outside. |
| B．He was shocked by the wonderful sights. |
| C．The lights were flickering in the sky. |
| D．He lost all feelings in his hands and feet. |
| A．the author could stay as long as he liked outside |
| B．the “northern lights” came out every night |
| C．the author took a lot of pictures with his camera |
| D．cameras will be damaged if exposed too long in very cold weather |
| A．They appear in the north part of the sky. |
| B．They come down to the south part of the sky. |
| C．They are in the middle of the north and south. |
| D．They rise in the east part of the sky. |
| A．the lights stayed in the middle for a very short time |
| B．the lights of the sun affected the “northern lights” |
| C．the lights were caused by the collisions of gases |
| D．the colours of the lights are determined by the height |
【推荐3】This is new to me and I don’t know what I will say really so I’m just giving it a try. I was always a runner and in pretty good shape for most of my life. Then I hit a bad patch and each day just couldn’t get myself out there to run. I put on weight, which just made me feel worse about myself.
I finally got the running back again after a few years but it was much harder than it used to be and I struggled to get through even the shortest, slowest jog.
I was out in a run the other day and I had almost convinced (说服) myself to give up when I heard someone say, “You can do it! It’s hard, but you can do it!” There was a lady walking the other way and had the biggest smile on her face.
Those words of encouragement at a time when I was ready to give up were like a perfect intervention (干预). I finished my run and now every time I feel like quitting I will hear her words in my head and they give me motivation (动力) and encouragement.
I’ve never seen her again so I’ve never been able to thank her and let her know the effect something as simple as a few words of encouragement from a stranger had and still has on me. It always encourages me in my life and has great influence on my life. I will never forget it and place it in my heart. I will tell it to others and make others believe encouragement is very important to us.
1. What was the author like before putting on weight?| A．He was very tall. | B．He was in good shape. |
| C．He was very thin. | D．He was in poor health. |
| A．The author had trouble in life. | B．The author’s clothes were worn out. |
| C．The author was very lucky. | D．The author was in good spirits. |
| A．His own hard work. | B．A strange lady’s encouraging words. |
| C．His friends’ encouragement. | D．His parents’ encouragement. |
| A．An exciting experience. | B．A story about losing weight. |
| C．Kind words from a stranger. | D．The importance of determination. |
【推荐1】Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn’t give them hugs one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents (才能) to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a programme that provides newborn baby items for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organisation that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
“I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them,” Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. “I think it’s just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy,” said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realised that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities, asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project, she named “Hannah’s Warm Hugs”. She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to pour in.
“It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door,” said Levine’s mother, Laura Levine. “We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating.”
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organisations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
“It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mum said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”
1. Hannah Levine knitted hats, scarves and blankets ________.| A．to earn some pocket money |
| B．to raise money for cancer patients |
| C．for children and families in difficulty |
| D．for the homeless in her neighbourhood |
| A．Take off. | B．Go out. | C．Flood in. | D．Break in. |
| A．Optimistic but worried. | B．Proud and supportive. |
| C．Worried but doubtful. | D．Unsatisfied and uncaring. |
| A．Be Ready to Lend a Helping Hand |
| B．Start a Project to Show Your Support |
| C．A 13-year-old Girl Becomes the Best Knitter |
| D．A Teen Turns Knitting Hobby into Heartwarming Project |
【推荐2】There are human angels that appear in my life for small incidents that leave a lasting memory in my mind. One of them was a durian(榴莲)seller in a local supermarket. I couldn’t even remember how he looked like and I didn’t even know his name.
I started part-time work after junior college. I was paid a small sum of $5 an hour ac a part time fashion assistant. Having earned the money the hard way, I definitely learned to treasure every cent.
On Father’s Day, I decided to buy some durian for my father. I went to the local supermarket and looked around at the durian seller’s booth(小隔间)to pick a few packets of durian within my limited budget(预算). I focused all my attention on the cheapest range, which cost $5 a packet, equal to one hour of work standing around as a part-time fashion assistant. I wanted to get 3 packets for my family.
The durian seller appeared and asked me what I wanted. I told him that I would like to get 3 boxes of $5 durian for my father on this special day. He asked me to consider the more expensive choices. I told him I couldn’t afford them. I was ready to pick 3 boxes of $5 durian. The durian seller told me he would sell the durians to me at a discounted price. He took out his marker, adjusted the price, passed me 3 boxes and wished me well. My mind went blank, as I paid only $15 for 3 boxes of durian originally priced at $8 each. Many years later, I still remember his kindness.
1. How did the author earn his money?| A．He worked as a tutor. | B．He worked as a fashion assistant. |
| C．He worked as a shop assistant. | D．He worked as a fashion designer. |
| A．The durians were sold at a discount. |
| B．The durians were delicious and cheap. |
| C．He was paid that day and had money. |
| D．He bought them for his father on Father’s Day. |
| A．Kind. | B．Creative. | C．Brave. | D．Humorous. |
| A．A Valuable Father’s Day Gift |
| B．My First Working Experience |
| C．Kindness Received on Father’s Day |
| D．An Unforgettable Shopping Experience |
【推荐3】Life can change in the blink of an eye. For Bridgette Ponson, one of those moments took place in the parking lot at her workplace, Layton Christian Academy. While she was in the parking lot, her 2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl in tow, a car hit them. This left the mother and her kids trapped beneath the car. Thankfully, the woman driver wasn’t driving very fast. At that moment, she was blinded by the sun. However, she got out of the car to help as soon as possible. Plus, she wasn’t the only one who stopped what they were doing to save Bridgette and her kids.
Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, became aware of the accident. Without delay, he united a group of students to help. “It was split second,” Chris recalled. “I immediately just ran into the building because I knew I had to get a lot of people to lift this car. The students just heard me shout. All students from different countries just ran out and lifted it up.”
Still, this wasn’t an easy task. The car was heavy. But the whole group of students worked together to lift the car enough for Bridgette and her kids to get free. Finally, one kid was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital while Bridgette and the other kid were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Although Bridgette took the brunt of the injuries, all three of them were expected to make complete recoveries within a few days. The heroic students who helped out certainly got their well-deserved praise.
“I’m very proud of our kids. They ran out without hesitation, and they just knew what to do without even being told what to do. I’m even surprised by the driver who was behind the wheel. She immediately ran to help,” said Chris.
1. Which of the following caused the accident in the parking lot?| A．The car was speeding. | B．The driver was trapped in the car. |
| C．Bridgette ignored the surroundings. | D．The sunlight blocked the driver’s sight. |
| A．To meet foreign students. | B．To avoid the car accident. |
| C．To provide emergency aid. | D．To lift the kids out of the car. |
| A．Many hands make light work. | B．The hospital is no place to be sick. |
| C．Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. | D．Praise makes good men better and bad men worse. |
| A．Passive. | B．Hesitant. | C．Timely. | D．Expected. |
