In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.
With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village’s edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.
As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters. With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way. Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph. With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.
With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.
1. What does the underlined word “beckoned” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Cast doubt on her honesty. | B．Signaled for her to come closer. |
| C．Brought back her old memories. | D．Sounded a gentle warning to her. |
| A．Eventful. | B．Dull. |
| C．Predictable. | D．Relaxing. |
| A．Cautious and fearful. | B．Relieved and contented. |
| C．Hesitant and doubtful. | D．Confident and enthusiastic. |
| A．Amusing Melodies from Mountain Peaks. |
| B．The Village Diaries: Everyday Life of Eliza. |
| C．Inspirational Stories of Courageous Journeys. |
| D．A Girl’s Imaginary Adventure Beyond the Forest. |
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【推荐1】In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, a good story that has been discovered reminds us of the power of care and the effect it can have on someone’s life.
It all started with a “Kindness Week Challenge” given to Brennan by his 8th-grade teacher, Ms. Watkins. Little did he know that this challenge would lead to a wonderful friendship with 84-year-old Ms. Ann.
Brennan’s promise to send his little attractive things every day for a week developed a habit of checking up on Ms. Ann and sending gifts regularly(定期地), long after the challenge was over.
Their friendship has now lasted for over five years, and Brennan still visits Ms. Ann every month with flowers, cakes, chocolates, cards and more.
They talk about everything from his high school life to his college goals. The pair has found that they share a common love of chocolates. Ms. Ann always hopes to hear about what he’s doing and loves to share her own stories from a different time. They have become the best friends, with Brennan treating her as his great-grandmother.
Brennan’s mom, Traci, takes pride in her son. She said, “The best thing a teenager can do is to take care of the elderly. I’m so glad my son has added more sunshine to Ms. Ann’s life. I hope he always remembers the joy he’s brought her, and his fun talks with her, keeps his kind heart, and thinks of others.”
Ms. Ann’s daughter Emma, with her husband Gould, has a 2-year-old son. They are thankful for Brennan’s friendship as they cannot always be with Ms. Ann. Brennan’s kind heart has brought more sunshine into Ms. Ann’s life, and her encouraging words have helped to inspire(启发)him in return.
1. How did the task “Kindness Week Challenge” affect Brennan?| A．He discovered his love of chocolates. |
| B．He became a good friend of Ms. Ann. |
| C．He developed a habit of receiving gifts. |
| D．He learned how to choose attractive things. |
| A．Flowers. | B．Cakes. | C．Chocolates. | D．Cards. |
| A．His kindness to others. |
| B．His talent for telling stories. |
| C．His good performances at school. |
| D．His ability to earn money for the gifts. |
| A．Worried. | B．Sorry. | C．Thankful. | D．Surprised. |
【推荐2】It was the festive season. Mom had baked some delicious cookies. Jam tarts were always my favorite and I had enjoyed myself to excess. Moreover, the refrigerator was well-stocked with chocolates and ice-cream so I helped myself to all the goodies. That night I woke up with an unbearable toothache. No amount of aspirin could stop the paint.
When morning arrived, I had to do the unavoidable—making an appointment with the dentist. I arrived at the dental clinic an hour before the appointment.
After registering, I walked unenthusiastically towards a chair. I did not even bother to look at the other patients. Picking up a few magazines, I tried to read to get rid of my fear and pain, but I could not concentrate. All I was aware of was a terrible pain. The sight of patients coming out from the treatment room, with large pieces of gauze (纱布) sticking out from their mouths, only seemed to worsen my pain.
One of my New Year resolutions was made while I was shifting restlessly in my seat. I vowed never to taste another jam tart or take a chunky (大块的) bite of chocolate in the future.
When my name was finally called, I staggered into the treatment room. When the dentist asked me to take my seat and then open my mouth, I felt my heart pounding very fast. I was sure that I was going to get a heart attack..
The dentist informed me that it was best to extract the tooth. I nodded and opened my mouth and tried to think of other things. The next minute or so was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I grabbed the dentist’s hands more than once. At first, he was quite taken aback and eyed me suspiciously. Then he warned me that he would have my hands tied if I were to repeat my antics. I did not think that he was joking!
After paying for the extraction, I walked out of the clinic confidently and headed for the nearest bus stop. I swore that this would be the first and the last time I stepped into a dental clinic.
1. What might be the reason for my not feeling well that night?| A．Overuse of aspirin. | B．An upset stomach. |
| C．Unrestrained eating of goodies. | D．Too much fun during the day. |
| A．Making an appointment with the dentist. | B．Observing other patients. |
| C．Trying to read some magazines. | D．Making my New Year wishes. |
| A．Rude behavior. | B．Dangerous behavior. |
| C．Natural behavior. | D．Interesting behavior. |
| A．After a storm comes a calm. | B．Diet cures more than doctors. |
| C．Fear is often greater than the danger. | D．A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. |
【推荐3】I was said to be the worst student in my class and my family thought I was hopeless. I had to repeat the sixth grade. At that time a new teacher, Miss Sadia, came to our school.
One day after class? she noticed that I was staying alone during the lunch break. She came to me and began to talk to me. It was just a normal conversation. After that day, she gave me much attention and it made me feel special. I started to work hard because she gave me the feeling that someone believed me, and my grades started to improve in her subject.
Months later, she moved into a house near my home. We would walk home together after school. Her constant support helped me, especially in my studies, as I knew she would check my grades both in her subject and the other subjects. I finally came second in my class.
Then, after the sixth grade, she started to drift apart but still kept a check on me. By the time I was in the seventh grade, she hardly spoke to me, but by then I had become the best in my class. When I left school, I was out of touch with her as she never answered the phone when I called her.
Then I graduated and went to a good university. One fine day, our paths crossed again. I met her at a wedding. I could not help asking her, “Why did you stop talking to me?”
“You are a clever boy. I wanted you to be a tree standing on your own roots, not depending （依赖）on others. Now here you are and I feel proud of you. You are your inspiration and do not need to look for a shoulder," she said. I could not say anything, but I smiled. I'll always thank her.
1. What can we know about the author in his first sixth grade?| A．He did very badly in his studies. | B．He found his teacher the worst. |
| C．He didn't talk with his parents. | D．He was hopeful about his future. |
| A．Be more friendly. | B．Get angry. |
| C．Move away. | D．Become less close. |
| A．An unusual conversation. | B．His old teacher's support. |
| C．His parents' encouragement. | D．Miss Sadia's special attention. |
| A．She just disliked talking to him anymore. | B．She wanted him to grow independent. |
| C．She was too busy with her own wedding. | D．She had no way to get in touch with him. |
【推荐1】It was so dark. It was like being locked in a closet. It was almost cold enough to damage important plane parts. The flight on a small, overloaded bush plane to the South Pole was nine hours each way. So to the outside world, the Antarctic rescue flight of two sick Americans from a remote South Pole station sounded dangerous.
In an Associated Press interview on Tuesday, chief pilot Wallace Dobchuk and first officer Sebastien Trudel said they weren’t comfortable being called heroes and were just doing their jobs.
“This wasn’t as risky as it may seem because of proper training, planning and experience, as well as some good luck,” said Kelly Falkner, head of a polar program office. “The weather in Antarctica is fickle, but for the mission it had to be just perfect. And it was ideal at just the right time, changing to bad hours after the rescue,” Falkner said.
The U.S. National Science Foundation runs a station at the South Pole. But one person, and then a second, got sick. After much discussion, Twin bush planes were hired for the rescue.
The two planes arrived at a British base 1,500 miles away, rested and one flew to the South Pole and flew back with the two patients. The other took their two patients on to Chile, where they were treated before being sent home.
With 11 hours’ worth of fuel put in the plane, it’s no bigger than a delivery truck, along with survival and medical equipment. It got crowded and heavy. Dobchuk said that made it harder to take off and land. But they managed.
1. The Antarctic rescue flight was dangerous because .①the lack of survival tools ②the extreme low temperature
③the long distance of the journey ④the small and overloaded plane
| A．②③④ | B．①③④ | C．①②③ | D．①②④ |
| A．Ideal | B．Predictable | C．Comfortable | D．Changeable |
| A．One plane provided fuel to the other. | B．Each completed part of the journey. |
| C．The first plane failed to save the patients. | D．Both carried a large number of survival tools. |
| A．Two heroic Pilots. | B．An Impossible Mission. |
| C．A South Pole Rescue. | D．An Adventure in Antarctic |
【推荐2】Grand Canyon River Hike
July 28-30
The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming.
River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills. Climbing skills are not necessary. This activity is not recommended for those afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15.
TRIP SCHEDULE
Day I Friday
18:45 We’re going to get out of Los Angeles. I’m waiting for you at Griffith Park!
19:00 Everyone’s here, time to go!
23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let’s quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow.
Day 2 Saturday
07:00 Get up and have breakfast.
07:30 Pack all your belongings; we’ll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point.
09:30 We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking!
For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your bag lunch when you want.
16:30 Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We’re going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village.
18:30 Let’s have dinner and enjoy the night!
Day 3 Sunday
9:00 Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday’s exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing!
10:00 We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to the village where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax.
13:00 After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles.
19:30/20:00 Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles.
Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website.
1. Who is most suited for the activity?| A．A 14-year-old climbing talent. | B．A lifeguard fond of extreme sports. |
| C．A gym goer with balance disorder. | D．An outdoor type afraid of thrill rides. |
| A．7:30. | B．9:30. | C．9:45. | D．10:15. |
| A．It’s a weekend getaway. | B．Two lunches are provided. |
| C．It takes place in Los Angeles. | D．Hiking the whole trip is required. |
【推荐3】Field Trip
Minnewaska State Park
May 11
This field trip will allow senior students in Mr. Corzine’s Regents Biology class to experience the beautiful Minnewaska State Park, while learning about many concepts (概念) connected to our unit on ecosystems (生态系统). Students will be going on a two-mile walk from the Peterskill entrance to the park, down to the river and then back up to a lookout point. While there they will walk through different ecosystems and learn about the history of the park.
Students should be prepared to spend time outside:
·Wear comfortable shoes and waterproof (防水的) clothing, as there is a very small possibility of light rain. The possible rain date is May 12.
·We will be walking through grassy areas, so long trousers are recommended.
·Each person should bring enough water (at least 1 liter) , as well as lunch. Minnewaska is “carry in-carry out”, so be prepared to carry whatever rubbish is produced. A small backpack (book bag) is recommended.
·Also, the weather is pretty cool at the top of the Park, so please be sure to bring warm clothing.
We will meet at the entrance in the Gym Lobby at 7:50 and will set out at 8:00 am. We plan to return at 1:45 pm. There is no cost for this trip, as the Park will be supplying the bus for us.
1. What can students learn during the trip?| A．The history of biology. | B．Firsthand knowledge of nature. |
| C．The importance of state parks. | D．Different ways of physical exercise. |
| A．A set of sunglasses. | B．A pair of thin trousers. |
| C．Tickets for the park. | D．Plenty of water and food. |
| A．It is cost-free. | B．It is a two-day course. |
| C．It is for students of all ages. | D．It includes different parks. |
