The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn’t easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that’s had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig. If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That’s him …that’s Daddy Pig.”
1. What can we learn about the author’s father?A.He was good at writing songs. |
B.He was attached to music in his soul. |
C.He encouraged her to play the guitar. |
D.He was passionate about watching TV series. |
A.By picking her up in a tight schedule. |
B.By doing a demanding job as an actor. |
C.By watching her musical performances. |
D.By giving live performances at the local bar. |
A.It’s her favourite childhood cartoon. |
B.She saw her father through Daddy Pig. |
C.She took pride in this world famous cartoon. |
D.It’s a cartoon about her hometown and motherland. |
A.Funny and honest. | B.Strict and hardworking. |
C.Famous and patient. | D.Supportive and influential. |
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【推荐1】My mom only had one eye. I hated her. She was an embarrassment for me. Once on our school sports day, my mom came. I was so upset. I wished she would just disappear from this world. So I said the worst words to her. However, my mom did not respond.
That night I woke up and found her crying. I took a look at her. I still hated my mom who was crying with her one eye. I told myself that I would grow up, become successful and leave her for the rest of my life, and I realized my dream.
One day, a letter about a school reunion (同学聚会) came to my house and I went back for it. After the reunion, I went where we used to live, just out of curiosity. There I found my mom fallen on the ground, still. But I did not have a single tear in my eyes. Then I found a piece of paper in her hand. It was a letter to me.
My son, I miss you so much. I was too glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion. But I decided not to go to the school for you. I’m so sorry that I have only one eye. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident and lost your eye. So I gave mine to you. I was so proud of my son to see a whole new world for me with that eye. I love you!
My world fell. I cried for Mother. I didn’t have any chance to make up for my worst words.
1. Why did the author feel embarrassed with his mom?A.She did not respond to him. | B.She came to school crying. |
C.She did not do very well in sports. | D.She was ugly with only one eye. |
A.To say the best words to his mother. | B.To win great honour for his mother. |
C.To leave his mother as soon as possible. | D.To make his mother’s life better. |
A.By attending the reunion. | B.By reading his mother’s letter. |
C.By getting into an accident. | D.By encouraging his mother. |
A.The author was greatly regretful. | B.The author became interested in his mother. |
C.The author still hates his mother. | D.The author is hard on his mother. |
【推荐2】When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade,she came to me with a problem.“Marcy hates me!” she cried.“Because Kathy is my friend,too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else’s. You talk to Marcy.You tell her that I want to be her friend,but I can have other friends,too!”
Oh!I looked at her for a few moments,wondering how I got into this mess,when suddenly an idea came to me.
Picking up two baskets from the living room,I explained,“When everyone is born,he or she has a little basket. This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow,so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born,there were too many things you couldn’t do for yourself. I did everything you couldn’t do on your own.”She nodded.
“Well,as you grew older and began to do some things on your own,I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes,that went in your basket.”
She said softly,“I can tie my own shoes.”
“Right. As you grow older,there will be more and more things you must do on your own.” As I spoke,I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her.“You will finally carry your own basket with things only you can do.”
She looked up at me and said,“I understand. There are some things that I have to do for myself because they are in my basket.”
1. What was Sara’s problem?A.She didn’t have a basket. | B.She didn’t want her own basket. |
C.Her mother was too hard on her. | D.She couldn’t deal with her friendship. |
A.Angry. | B.Crazy | C.Helpless. | D.Proud. |
A.wouldn’t make friends with Kathy | B.would talk to Marcy herself |
C.was too young to deal with anything | D.managed to persuade her mother to help her |
A.Wise. | B.Kind. | C.Hardworking. | D.Cruel. |
【推荐3】Some of my earliest memories of Mother come from the time we lived in Prairie Village. I was about 3 years old. Mother would take me on nature hikes along the small river’s banks.
In the bushes we found insects, cocoons (茧) and butterflies. She made a butterfly net for me. While running after a butterfly in our back yard, I put the net down. Mother and I built snowmen, much taller than I, and we laughed aloud after a snowball fight. In the season of rain and flowers, singing birds and sunny mornings, the cocoon broke open, and a brilliant white butterfly came out.
One of our favorite books was “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher.” I would sit at Mother's side as she read the story. I consider the years spent with Mother “On the River” a foundation to a lifelong interest in science, inspiring me, in part, to choose a career in medicine. I recall sitting with Mom on the front of the house in Baldwin late one June evening. Dad’s tail-lights were disappearing quickly as he drove off to see his Dad, who was dying in Garnett.
Mom said, “Oh, kids, we’re only here for such a short time....” Her words were also kind of scary to me at the time, because what I heard her say was that we are all destined (注定) to die, and she had told me once before that she was afraid to die. I guessed her message was more than “Our life on earth is short and we are all destined to die” She meant that “Make the most of life while you can, here on earth. Reach for the stars!” Mother also said “Oh, kids! We’ll have the stars!” She had 5 of the stars she’d brought onto this earth. In 1963, 6th star was added, named Kip.
All of us did well in our life. 1971 found me attending Baker University, and I found a star and married her in the middle of medical school. I have added four more stars: Dean, Christine, Dan, and Dave. Dean found a star and married her. He and Shakeena now have 3 stars: Demetrius, Olivia, and Maxwell. Mom loved babies, children, and youth so much... We have the stars!
1. When the writer was three years old, his mother ________.A.taught him a lot of knowledge | B.taught him how to enjoy himself |
C.took him to get close to nature | D.let him catch butterflies every day |
A.His mother’s words. | B.His grandfather’s death. |
C.The book his mom read. | D.His life in his childhood. |
A.Live a happy life and try your best. |
B.Make full use of your time and aim high. |
C.Enjoy yourself and be a star in the future. |
D.Enjoy your life to the full length and be happy. |
A.the writer’s mother was not afraid to die at all |
B.the writer’s grandpa died on that late night in June |
C.Shakeena is the writer’s daughter-in-law |
D.Olivia must be the writer’s mother’s grandchild |
【推荐1】Peter is a high school student and he lives in Suzhou. His family often take a trip to cities, such as Nanjing and Hangzhou. But Peter always hoped to visit Shanghai. This year, his dream finally came true.
On June 22nd, Peter’s family took the train to get to Shanghai. Their first destination was Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. After arriving there, they tasted many delicious foods first. Then they watched Kunqu Opera performances and hanfu shows.
On the second day, Peter’s family went to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. They not only watched many animals, but also joined in some traditional activities about the Dragon Boat Festival. For example, they made zongzi and joined in a boat race. Peter also played an ancient game — touhu. This was the first time he had tried the game. It was so interesting. They also went to At Life Hub@ Anting Square.
On the last day, Peter’s family enjoyed the old Shanghai songs and guofeng music at the concerts. They also went to Jiabei Country Park. They had fun at a music festival and took many photos at a Chinese art show.
“The three-day vacation was a great experience for me,” Peter said, “I learned a lot about Chinese traditional art and history.”
1. Which city did Peter always hope to visit?A.Suzhou. | B.Nanjing. | C.Shanghai. | D.Hangzhou. |
A.They visited some parks. | B.They took many photos. |
C.They watched hanfu shows. | D.They tasted many delicious foods. |
A.Watching animals. | B.Making zongzi. |
C.Enjoying a boat race. | D.Playing touhu. |
A.Jiabei Country Park. | B.At Life Hub@ Anting Square. |
C.Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. | D.Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. |
A.Tiring. | B.Great. | C.Boring. | D.Safe. |
【推荐2】Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, 17, remembers the question that took her from the life of a regular high school student to the center of Hollywood. “Why not me?” she asked herself when she saw an open casting call for Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age comedy series Never Have I Ever. It was a good question, and coincidentally, also the name of Kaling’s 2015 biography.
Despite having no professional acting experience, Ramakrishnan got the job. The young actress plays a character named Devi whose life story is inspired by Kaling’s own. Ramakrishnan credits her best friend for helping her stay confident throughout the audition process. She filmed an audition video and submitted it. About one month later, she got a phone call from Kaling and screenwriter Lang Fisher. “They told me that I got the role.” Ramakrishnan said. “I was in complete shock. I just kept saying, ‘My life is completely going to change.’”
As a woman of color starring in a Netflix series, Ramakrishnan was honored as a Groundbreaker for International Day of the Girl in 2019. Her personal role models, including her high school drama teacher as well as various women in Hollywood, have played a big role in creating her world view. “My high school drama teacher is always pushing me to try new things,” the teen said. “She encouraged me to try out for plays and take risks, which now I’m known for.”
The surreal experience taught her a life lesson she thinks applies to anyone. When asked how she hopes her role will influence others, she replied, “I hope it passes this on — the ‘why not me?’ Why can’t I just go out and do what makes me happy? Do what makes me feel great and confident?”
Clearly, it’s working.
1. What made Ramakrishnan successfully get the job?A.Her lasting confidence. | B.Influence of her friend. |
C.Her acting experience. | D.Inspiration from Kaling. |
A.Faithful. | B.Concerned. | C.Annoyed. | D.Grateful. |
A.Ordinary. | B.Fantastic. | C.Disturbing. | D.Entertaining. |
A.A comedy named Never Have I Ever. | B.A girl starring in a new Netflix show. |
C.A phone call that makes a superstar. | D.A question that changes a girl’s life. |
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At age 12, Keegan Sobilo of New Baltimore carefully tucks his legs and arms into a fire suit, pulls on a helmet and climbs into a race car that exceeds 80 mph. He has been doing this since age 8.
“ At first, I was scared to death. I was like, 'Let's do bowling or swimming. ' It's still very scary.But he knows what he's doing. Your heart goes out on that track every time he goes out there," said his mother Hillary Sobilo.
"The sixth-grader always wears pajamas to the track every night and takes them off when he puts his race clothes on. He's been doing that for the last four years. That's his trademark,” said Tim Phillips, his crew chief. The first time he wore his train pajamas to the track, Keegan went from last place to ninth place. He decided they brought luck. Since then, he has won a series of championships.
Passion for cars runs in the family. Keegan's father is a design mechanic at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He knows what it means to have seats and roll cages built to fit his son's body."What I see in Keegan is passion, like how I feel about car restoration. But for him, everything has to align itself. I tell my son you have to be the perfect package. Winning races every weekend is not the only key. More importantly, you have to have the right name, you have to look the correct way, speak the correct way, and act the correct way. Then the rest of it is really luck, like the stock market. If you don't put yourself out there,you'll never hit it big."
While Keegan's classmates play basketball and volleyball,Keegan is at the Birch Run track-practicing, qualifying and racing until 10 p.m. or 2 a.m. While many children spend time playing video games, Keegan runs race simulation training with his joystick after school.
"The kid is cool.It was like having a grandson. We showed respect to each other. And he takes it very seriously," said competitor Mike Todd, 69 , of Galesburg, Michigan." He's an older soul in a young man's body. I'd like to see him make it big. He's got the willpower."
1. Keegan enjoys ______A.swimming |
B.racing cars |
C.bowling |
D.playing games |
A.Victory. |
B.Safety. |
C.Good qualities. |
D.Real luck. |
A.Keegan spends a lot of time practicing |
B.the train pajamas bring Keegan success |
C.Keegan's mother worries about his studies |
D.Keegan picked up the hobby at the age of 4 |
【推荐1】I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mail box, because my mother never believed in email, or cell phones in general. I was literally waiting to get a letter to see how the weekend had gone, which was usually the warmest comfort for me.
So when I moved to New York and got sucker-punched in the face by depression, I did the only thing I could think of — writing letters like my mother for strangers. I blogged about those letters and crazily promised I would write you a hand-written letter if asked to.
Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak — a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied (恐吓) in rural Kansas…, all asking me to write them a letter and give them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how the act The World Needs More Love Letters was born, fueled by those trips to the mailbox. But the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people, who have grown up into a paperless world where some best conversations happen swiftly on a screen.
I’ve been carrying this mail crate (大木箱) with me these days, which is a magical icebreaker. So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) from war in Afghanistan, and how she left love letters throughout the house as a way to say, “Come back to me.” And the man, who had decided to take his life, tonight slept safely with letters just beneath his pillow, handwritten by strangers who were there for him.
These are the kinds of stories that convince me that letter-writing will always be needed, even in these days, because it is an art now.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.The efficiency of write letters. |
B.The author’s care for her family. |
C.The author’s attachment to letters. |
D.The author’s love for the college life. |
A.The letters’ comforting effect on people. |
B.Her intention of providing professional aid. |
C.The positive influence of modern technology. |
D.Her mother’s fear of modern communication. |
A.It is capable of doing magic tricks. |
B.It starts a conversation with passers-by. |
C.It helps people to recover from traumas. |
D.It is hot enough to melt ice on a cold day. |
A.Love for Writing |
B.Priceless Family Letters |
C.Love Letters to Strangers |
D.The Art of Writing Letters |
【推荐2】It was the first time I had noticed him properly. Before this, Jack had just been a friendly young man provided by the hotel to accompany me on trips to the wildlife park nearby. But then he caught my attention by asking me to shut up.
“It’s just a garden spider. Don’t cry!” he said, looking at the creature with more love than I could gather for most humans. I had indeed cried-I was in the front seat of a jeep and the spider was on my leg.
“I don’t care what it is. Make it go away!” I said. I wanted him to pick the thing up and throw it out of the jeep right at that moment. He did something quite else.
He pushed his leg towards mine and held out the cloth of his trousers to gently let the spider go onto his own leg. He then drove on, as if nothing had happened. The spider climbed a little bit and then just stopped on his knee. I sat there staring at the spider for any sudden movement.
I was frightened that the man was completely at ease with a spider dangerously quiet on his knee. About 15 minutes later, he pushed his knee forward to the dashboard and the spider immediately climbed off his knee and on to the jeep. “The poor thing had been trying to get off me,” he said. “I only noticed now that it was trying to reach the dashboard, so I helped it along.”
I wondered then about this man, who thought about the spider with such kindness... Where and when did I lose my empathy towards the unfamiliar? Now, when faced with a row of ants on the staircase, my first reaction is no longer to attack them. The ants were already wise, but thanks to Jack, I learnt to live with the not so beautiful bits of nature.
1. We can infer that the writer at first .A.invited Jack to go to the wildlife park | B.was excited to keep Jack company |
C.fell in love with Jack at the first sight | D.didn’t take seriously of Jack |
A.To let it alone. | B.To remove it off her leg. |
C.To get it off the jeep. | D.To observe it with love. |
A.Put it on his knee for a look. | B.Made it move onto his leg. |
C.Threw it out of the jeep. | D.Stared at it in case of a sudden attack. |
A.To avoid an attack from a wild creature. | B.To be friendly with people in need. |
C.To challenge dangerous creatures bravely. | D.To love those living creatures anywhere. |
【推荐3】One of the stories goes like this:in ancient times, there was a hero named Hou Yi who was excellent at shooting(射击).One year, there were ten suns in the sky, and the strong heat from them caused a lot of problems for people. Hou Yi shot down nine of the suns and left only one to provide light. After that, many people came to learn shooting from him. Hou Yi later got married to the kind and beautiful Chang’e.
An immortal(神仙) gave Hou Yi a kind of medicine that could make him live forever, but he didn’t want to leave Chang’e, so he let her keep the medicine.On the fifteenth of August, Feng Meng, one of Hou Yi’s students, wanted to take the medicine away when Hou Yi went out. Chang’e didn’t want to give it to him, so she had to take the medicine herself and flew up into the sky. Since she loved her husband very much and hoped to live nearby, she chose to stay on the moon.
When Hou Yi came back and learned about what had happened, he was very sad. He put the fruit and cakes that Chang’e liked in the yard to show her his love. People soon learned about this, and began to copy Hou Yi’s activities. From then on, the custom of enjoying the full moon during the MidAutumn Festival was kept.
1. What is NOT one of the names of the MidAutumn Festival?_________A.Zhongqiu Festival. | B.The Double Ninth Festival. |
C.Moon Festival. | D.Mooncake Festival. |
A.On the thirteenth of August in the lunar calendar. |
B.On the fourteenth of August in the lunar calendar. |
C.On the fifteenth of August in the lunar calendar. |
D.On the sixteenth of August in the lunar calendar. |
A.she didn’t love Hou Yi any more | B.she didn’t want to give it to Feng Meng |
C.she wanted to live on the moon | D.she wanted to live longer than her husband |
A.It was closer to her husband. | B.The moon was very beautiful. |
C.She had no other place to go. | D.The medicine was produced on the moon. |
A.What people eat on MidAutumn Festival. | B.Games and activities on MidAutumn Festival. |
C.How people celebrate the MidAutumn Festival. | D.The origin(由来) of MidAutumn Festival. |