Yeva Klingbeil’s high school track career was cut suddenly when she was diagnosed (诊断) with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects muscle tissue. Klingbeil, 18, had to go through months of chemotherapy (化疗) and radiation treatments after her diagnosis, which left her too weak to compete.
The COVID-19 left Klingbeil away from her teammates as school went virtual and track meets were canceled. She faced another challenge recently when doctors discovered her cancer had returned, leading to more chemotherapy.
Despite the challenges, Klingbeil’s track coach, Rob Cloutier, reached out to her to see if she would like to join her teammates in a tradition in which seniors run the 4x100 race at the last home track meet of the season. “I told her to run the anchor leg, which is the final leg of the race,” said Cloutier. “I wanted her to be able to do it one last time.”
Hearing the news, Klingbeil was excited. Meanwhile, Klingbeil was just starting to walk again after using a wheelchair due to complications (并发症) from chemotherapy, but she was committed to running her high school track one last time with her teammates.
Klingbeil had a chemotherapy treatment on the day of the last track meet, May 24, and then put on her team uniform for the first time in over a year. When it was her turn, her three race teammates came to her side and walked the track with her. The entire Shen High School track team also walked along with Klingbeil from the field and then rushed and cheered for her when she crossed the finish line. “That was a great surprise,” Klingbeil said, “I feel accomplished because crossing the line was a perfect end of my high school track career.”
Cloutier said he had watched Klingbeil go through her cancer battle with that same level of determination, saying “She’s worked through this challenge in her life without a single complaint and with a smile on her face. Everyone who has witnessed her can learn a little bit from that.”
1. Why couldn’t Klingbeil continue her track career?| A．She hurt her muscle badly. | B．She must focus on her study. |
| C．She had little time for running. | D．She suffered from a severe disease. |
| A．He made a wheelchair for her. | B．He asked her to join a special team. |
| C．He made her run her track one last time. | D．He organized her teammates to help her. |
| A．She had a treatment after it. | B．She didn’t make it to the finish line. |
| C．She had a sense of achievement after it. | D．She walked the track with all her teammates. |
| A．Caring and optimistic. | B．Determined and positive. |
| C．Responsible and sensitive. | D．Powerful and independent. |
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【推荐1】Kobe Bryant, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1978, was a professional basketball player, nicknamed "Black Mamba" or "Little Flying Man ". He played for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his NBA career from 1996 to 2016.
In 1996, Kobe Bryant entered the high school and then began his legendary NBA career. On behalf of his school, Kobe Bryant won many basketball games and got a very high total score. He broke the record of the southeast of Pennsylvania that Chamberlain had created and maintained for 38 years, which made Jerry West, the Lakers vice president, think highly of him. After Kobe Bryant became the dunk（扣篮）champion in the All-Star Game in 1997, his career took off. From 2000 to 2002, he and his team won the NBA championships for three years in a row.
Kobe Bryant maintained a lot of NBA personal records. He once got 81 scores in a game, the second highest single-game scoring in the NBA history. In the 2007-2008 season, he received the title of Most Valuable Player, which is the highest honor for NBA players. After that, he and his team continued to attain lots of remarkable achievements, including two NBA championships from 2009 to 2010.
Unfortunately, on January 27, 2020, this great man and other eight persons were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Kobe Bryant was then only 41 years old. Those who loved him all mourned the death of him. Though we have lost a superstar, his mamba spirit will live on. We will always remember his immortal（不朽的）words, "I know the appearance of Los Angeles at four o'clock in the morning every day."
1. How did Kobe Bryant catch Jerry West's attention?| A．He was recommended to Jerry West. |
| B．He created a new basketball total score record and maintained it for 38 years. |
| C．He broke the basketball total score record of the southeast of Pennsylvania. |
| D．He became the dunk champion in the 2007-2008 season. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Kobe deeply loved Los Angeles. | B．Kobe enjoyed the sunrise of Los Angeles. |
| C．Kobe practiced very hard every day. | D．Kobe didn't want to be noticed. |
| A．Sport. | B．Science. | C．Education. | D．Health. |
One country received its second-place medals with visible anger after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, as the losers disagreed with the final decisions. They believed that one of their goals should have been allowed and that their opponents’ victory was unfair. Their manager was in great anger when he said: “This isn’t hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished.” The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension(停赛) of the team for at least three years.
The American basketball team announced that they would not yield first place to Russia, after a disputable(有争议的) end to their contest. The game had ended in disorder. It was thought at first that the United States had won by a single point, but it was announced that there were three seconds still to play. A Russian player then threw the ball from one end of the court to the other, and another player popped it into the basket. It was the first time the US had ever lost an Olympic basketball match. An appeal jury(评审委员会) debated the matter for four and a half hours before announcing that the result would stand. The American players then voted not to receive the silver medals.
Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much that encourages aggressive patriotism(爱国主义).
1. According to the author, recent Olympic Games have _______.
| A．created goodwill between the nations |
| B．hardly showed any international friendship |
| C．caused only false national pride |
| D．led to more and more misunderstanding and hatred |
| A．Hockey and the Federation are ruined by the unfair decisions. |
| B．His team would no longer take part in international games. |
| C．There should be no more hockey matches organized by the Federation. |
| D．The Federation should be ended. |
| A．too much patriotism was displayed in the incident |
| B．the announcement to make the match last longer was wrong |
| C．the appeal jury was too hesitant in making the decision |
| D．the American team was right in receiving the silver medals |
| A．Athletes should compete as individuals. |
| B．Different teams often have disputes when fighting for the first place. |
| C．Any team that has disrespectful behavior should be suspended. |
| D．The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved. |
We will drive to the home of the Church of England—Canterbury, the county town of Kent, and enjoy a tour of the ancient Cathedral and its walled city.
We’ll travel on through some of the country roads of Kent only in mini tourist coaches(长途汽车) and arrive in Dover at the coast just 32 miles across the sea from France and mainland Europe. We can enjoy the wonderful view of White Cliffs and Dover Castle before returning to the most beautiful castle（城堡）in England—Leeds Castle.
The Leeds Castle is surrounded by a lake with its history dating back as far as the Doomsday Book. We can explore its inside part and grounds before we return to London whenever we like.
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1. What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Tourists can enjoy all of the best sights in England |
| B．Leeds Castle is the oldest and most beautiful castle in England |
| C．The country roads of Kent can’t be reached by large tourist coaches |
| D．Tourists can be picked up and sent to wherever they choose in England |
| A．£ 115 | B．£144 | C．£160 | D．£155 |
| A．at 8:00 a.m., Sunday | B．at 19:00, Friday |
| C．at 13:00, Saturday | D．at 17:00, Wednesday |
| A．To attract more tourists to join them. |
| B．To introduce some culture in England. |
| C．To show tourists more beautiful sights. |
| D．To ask more tourists to ride their mini coaches. |
【推荐1】China’s National Day holiday, otherwise known as National Day golden week, is an annual seven-day public holiday, the longest public holiday other than Chinese New Year, which typically falls around February.
Beijing is the biggest city to host celebrations, particularly at Tiananmen Square, which features a special flag-raising ceremony around sunrise. Other common nationwide activities include flag raisings, song and dance performances, and firework displays.
People typically like to travel domestically during the October holiday, with many visiting their hometown. During the holiday period, offices, embassies, factories and restaurants will likely close for at least a day or two—making it the perfect occasion to catch up with family and friends.
Falling in autumn, the weather during the holiday is generally pleasant and sunny, with a cool breeze and low humidity—creating perfect travel conditions.
In 2019, as a Briton living in China, I faced the same dilemma local citizens did—with pretty much everyone in the country wanting to enjoy a week off work and wondering, “where can I go to enjoy myself without getting stuck in crowds?” I did plenty of research to find a hidden gem in China, somewhere I could avoid the flocks of tourists. It seems there were plenty of options, but I left it to the last moment and discovered flight and train tickets were all sold out, so I decided to just spend some time in the city I was living in: Shanghai. After my first National Day holiday as a foreigner in China, I learned what not to do over this period, that is, try to avoid traveling to popular destinations during the golden week.
Allow me to recall my trip to The Bund in 2017. I first took the metro to East Nanjing Road; I was floored as the queue for the security check was almost 100 people long. On my normal commute to work, I went straight through, scanning my bag in less than 10 seconds, so naturally, I was shocked. Once I finally reached the metro, the doors opened and people swarmed off in the hundreds, while just as many piled on. Once I exited the metro, what would normally be a 10-minute walk took around an hour, as I slowly walked down East Nanjing Road, shoulder to shoulder with other tourists all looking to catch a glimpse as the impressive Bund lit up at night.
Being from a small town in England, I had never before seen so many people gather in one space. I found it fascinating to hear all the different dialects, accents, and people seemingly unphased by so much noise and such a large crowd.
Once I finally reached the front of The Bund, I managed to squeeze through the selfie sticks and tour group flags to gaze in amazement at the buildings that appeared to touch the sky.
1. What sentence best describes the author’s feeling about China’s National Holiday?| A．It is a time when people enjoy travelling abroad. |
| B．It is a time when people can have family reunions. |
| C．It is a holiday as important and long as the Spring Festival. |
| D．It is a holiday falling in very pleasant weather conditions. |
| A．Because he was stuck in the crowd during his first National Day Holiday. |
| B．Because he experienced being trapped in the crowded metro in 2017. |
| C．Because he discovered no flight and train tickets left during the holiday. |
| D．Because he had unpleasant experiences on his first National Day holiday and sometime in 2017. |
| A．remain in the city he lives in |
| B．travel to a famous place |
| C．return home to visit his family |
| D．enjoy being alone at home |
【推荐2】It was my first day of sixth grade. I looked at my schedule and saw that I had Mrs. Foxwell's classes and this made me happy. Over the next three years, Mrs. Foxwell taught me many important things that I will never forget. Of all of the teachers and coaches I have had in my life, Mrs. Foxwell has been my favorite leader.
Mrs. Foxwell is one of the most respected people I know. She is always kind to everyone and she treats others the way that she wants to be treated. She taught me respect in many different ways, but mainly how to be respectful in the business world. She told me that I needed to have a firm handshake and that I should always look people in the eye when I talked to them. Mrs. Foxwell also taught me that I could earn someone's respect by working hard to achieve my goals.
In addition to working at Brandywine Springs School, Mrs. Foxwell once worked at a bank as a manager but she gave that up to teach kids how to be successful. Mrs. Foxwell told our class that she would cry because of the amount of work she had to do in very little time. She told our class that working all night at something we don't love is very stressful, so we should try and do something we love. In the end, she taught me that I have to keep my head high and pull through difficulties. I don't think I have ever worked as hard in any class as I did in her class. I created my own 28-page business plan to share with her, my parents, other teachers and my classmates. Although creating a business from nothing was a lot of hard work, I really enjoyed it and learned several lessons that will help me throughout life.
I have had a lot of role models in my life, but one of the greatest ones is Eva Foxwell. She taught me leadership qualities, how to be respectful and why I should work hard. She changes my life for the better and I desire to be like her.
1. How did the author show respect according to Mrs. Foxwell?| A．By working hard to achieve goals. |
| B．By looking at people's hands. |
| C．By shaking people's hands firmly. |
| D．By greeting people with joy. |
| A．She used to be a bank manager. |
| B．She was a business planner. |
| C．She never cried while facing difficulties. |
| D．She insisted on doing everything well. |
| A．Rude. | B．Kind. | C．Humorous. | D．Confident. |
| A．teacher and coworker | B．educator and role model |
| C．friend and leader | D．coach and manager |
【推荐3】Fifteen years ago, Crystal Wang’s father took a photo of her in the arms of a Harvard University police officer Charles Marren during a campus visit. It turns out that the photo was prophetic. Wang is now a member of Harvard’s Class of 2023. So, of course, she had to recreate the original image with Officer Charles Marren during move-in.
Sure, Wang, now 18, looks a lot different. But Marren? He hasn’t aged a day.
Wang had just turned 3 years old when her father, Jin, took the original photo while in the area for a business trip. She said she didn’t even know the photo existed until her dad showed her after she was accepted into Harvard’s dual degree program with Berklee College of Music.
Her dad told her she should try and see if Marren still worked there, but not even knowing his name at the time, Wang was not sure. She pushed the idea to the back of her mind.
But destiny had other plans. When she posted the original photo on Instagram announcing her college decision, a reporter working for the Harvard Gazette saw it and recognized Marren. She got in touch and set a date for the two to meet again.
When the two reunited, Wang said the connection was true. Marren even gave her his personal cell phone number and told her to call if she ever needed anything.
“It was just a really, really good time,” she said. “I really connected with him.”
1. Where did Crystal Wang meet Charles Marren when she was 3?| A．On campus. | B．On the street. | C．At the airport. | D．At the police station. |
| A．Marren looks as old as before. |
| B．Marren wears the same uniform. |
| C．Marren seems the same as fifteen years ago. |
| D．Marren hasn’t changed in his body and mind. |
| A．A reporter. | B．Jin. | C．A police officer. | D．Marren’s father. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Unwilling. | C．Sure. | D．Curious. |
| A．Wang’s father didn’t want to meet Marren again. |
| B．Wang left her phone number on Instagram. |
| C．Marren found Wang’s information and got in touch with her. |
| D．Wang finally met Marren with the help of a reporter. |
【推荐1】Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer.
After graduation from high school, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her.
Every year Hill holds a dance camp called the Rollettes Experience for wheelchair users to help them bring out their acting talent. In 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.
Chelsie Hill attained what many of us never will: her childhood dream. She has been chasing her dream in the wheelchair. She’s a dancer. The Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling.
| A．That nearly ended |
| B．Normal for her meant dancing |
| C．It was bravery that let her make it |
| D．It took much learning and patience |
| E．People with disabilities wanted to dance with her |
| F．For many, it was the first time they’d felt they belonged |
| G．She met people online and invited them to dance with her. |
【推荐2】When asking for money, teens usually spend money in eating and having fun. But Garland Benson, a 14-year-old in Austin, Texas, asks for money to help his sister, Christiane.
Garland is trying to raise $l million to help cover the cost of starting a clinical trial (临床试验) to develop a treatment for Batten discase that can cause blindness. Christiane was found having Batten disease at age 5, and she was 15 in 2018.
“It’s $1 million that I’m going to raise by myself,” Garland told KXAN. “My first goal was to get 100,000 people to give $10 each, and I can do that by spreading it on social media, getting people to donate $10 until 10 people and then keep going like that and finally I’ll get there.”
Garland’s $1 million plan, called “Be a Hero!”, started in February, 2017. He has nearly reached his goal and he has raised $869,525. He has used school projects and even at school-based group of brothers called “Brothers for Batten” who do things like garage sales to raise the money.
Christiane hasn’t allowed Batten disease to keep her from experiencing life. She still goes skiing with her family, rides horses and is a part of her school’s cheerleading squad (啦啦队).
Garland and Christiane’s parents, Charlotte and Craig, started the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation in 2008 in the hope of funding a clinical trial for treatments that may slow the progress of Batten disease. Mom Charlotte is proud of both her kids for doing what they can to help each other and others with Batten disease.
1. Why does Garland Benson want to raise $1 million?| A．To collect money for his daily fun. |
| B．To pay for his and his sister’s schooling. |
| C．To help fight his sister’s disease. |
| D．To fund a research into a deadly disease. |
| A．It has nearly succeeded. |
| B．It is a school-based group of brothers. |
| C．It helps slow the progress of Batten disease. |
| D．It is a website designed for people with Batten disease. |
| A．Cheerful and brave. | B．Clever but depressed. |
| C．Active and hard-working | D．Unfortunate but positive. |
| A．She takes pride in her children. |
| B．Her efforts to fund a clinical trial failed. |
| C．She is proud of her children’s achievement in study. |
| D．She once turned to the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation. |
【推荐3】Age is just a number, and for Alan Camsell that couldn’t be more true. At 89, the Penrhyn Bay Strollers’ goalkeeper, and his teammates, believe he’s the oldest shot-stopper in the football league.
And now he’s been nominated(提名) in Sky Bet’s search for Real Football No. 1s. The UK’s No. 1 betting app is on the hunt for those at grassroots level who have made a special contribution to the beautiful game.
Alan says, “My wife told me when we had our first grandchild in our forties, ‘It’s alright being old, but don’t look old and don’t behave old.’ I’ve taken that to heart. Problems are there to overcome. I’ve had hip and knee replacements, cataract operations, and had a pacemaker put in just a few months ago. I’ve also got a hernia, but I just play on.”
The golden-age goalkeeper’s exploits on the football field have attracted TV coverage worldwide, and his record of the oldest shot-stopper remains unmatched. But incredibly, Alan didn’t have the chance to be a goalkeeper until he was 39.
“I’ve always followed the game, but the family business meant working weekends. So when evening five-a-side came around, I jumped at the chance to play,” he says.
While most players wear shin pads(护腿) and the occasional knee support, Alan has to go the extra mile to ensure he can play pain free during the football matches for his Welsh-based club.
Despite his health problems, Alan insists he’s got no intention of hanging up his boots any time soon. He adds, “I’ll play on forever and I’ve got no other plans. As long as the team’s prepared to put up with me, I’ll keep going.”
1. What do we know about Alan?| A．He took over the family business at a very young age. |
| B．He stepped over physical barriers to be a footballer. |
| C．He gave up his career owing to his various diseases. |
| D．He became a skilled goalkeeper when he was a teenager. |
| A．Achievements. | B．Arrangements. | C．Strengths. | D．Strategies. |
| A．Warm-hearted but mean. | B．Talented but careless. |
| C．Determined and devoted. | D．Flexible and caring. |
| A．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. | B．A candle lights others and consumes itself. |
| C．Genius is nothing but labor and diligence. | D．The longest journey begins with the first step. |
