Frances McGlannan grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to Miami in the early 1950s with her husband. The couple had two children, Michael and Genevieve, and by the time Michael entered elementary school it was clear that he had difficulty reading.
She decided to tackle it and find out what it was herself because she wasn’t getting any answers to the questions she was asking. McGlannan searched the library for information and started working at the University of Miami Reading Clinic, where she tutored children and helped conduct research. She also founded the Dade Reading Foundation, a volunteer group that shared information about dyslexia (阅读障碍) with teachers, parents and the local school board.
In the early 1960s, McGlannan traveled to Europe, where she learned new techniques to help children overcome learning disabilities. She also adapted multi-sensory techniques to help dyslexic children learn to read. In 1964, MeGlannan founded the McGlannan School for children with dyslexia and related learning difficulties.
McGlannan did all of this while raising two children and often worked past midnight to get everything done. However, balancing work and family wasn’t the only challenge McGlannan faced. She was also ridiculed by educators and doctors who believed children with dyslexia couldn’t be taught. But McGlannan was not discouraged. In addition to running the school, she convinced a publisher to start a scientific journal devoted to the study of learning disabilities, where she served as one of the editors. She also helped pass the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which established the rights of children with disabilities. And in the 1980s, McGlannan reached out to teachers and publications in Latin America to share information about dyslexia and teaching techniques in Spanish.
McGlannan’s tireless efforts affected thousands of children in South Florida. Her legacy (遗产) continues through her family and through her school. Her daughter Genevieve is an educator, and Michael and his wife help run the McGlannan School. One of her grandchildren, who has dyslexia, even attended the school as a child.
1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?| A．McGlannan found a way to help her son out. |
| B．People knew little about dyslexia in the 1950s. |
| C．McGlannan was the first to study learning disabilities. |
| D．The Dade Reading Foundation funded research on dyslexia. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Dismissive. | C．Tolerant. | D．Uncaring. |
| A．The challenges that McGlannan had to face in her research. |
| B．McGlannan’s plans to change people’s attitude to education. |
| C．McGlannan’s efforts to help children with learning disabilities. |
| D．The measures that McGlannan took to teach children with dyslexia. |
| A．To introduce a special school. | B．To raise awareness of dyslexia. |
| C．To show the power of teamwork. | D．To remember an education pioneer. |
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【推荐1】A few years ago, a friend sent me a restaurant gift card for New Year, and I picked a pretty, sunny Sunday afternoon to use it. It felt good taking my grown son and daughter to a nice restaurant instead of the fast food places we usually ate at. The meal was delicious, and we all had a good time just being together. The gift card covered almost all of the check. I reached into my wallet to get enough cash to cover the rest. I saw two bills (钞票) in it. The first would cover the rest of the check. The second would cover the check and give the waiter a nice tip. I reached down to pick out the first one.
At that moment, my mind flashed back to 30 years ago. I was working as a busboy (餐厅勤杂工) in a restaurant much like the one we were in. It was long hours of hard work for low pay. I went home just barely (勉强) making enough to feed my young family. I also remembered how more than once I saw the waiters counting their small tips while worrying about how they were going to pay the rent and buy their kids the things they needed. I remembered the pain in their eyes and saw the sadness in their faces at the end of the day.
I blinked (眨眼睛) and was back in the present again, with my fingers touching the smaller bill in my wallet. I smiled, pushed it back down and picked out the larger bill. As we all got up from the table, I handed the bill and gift card to the hardworking waiter. “You keep the change,”I said with a smile and a happy heart.
We are all one family in this world. We live together, rejoice (高兴) together and suffer together. Do your best to be kind. Do your best to be a good person and replace the suffering with joy.
1. Why did the author go to the nice restaurant?| A．He made big money. | B．His friends invited him. |
| C．He could pay with a gift card. | D．His children preferred to go there. |
| A．got generous tips | B．earned a poor living |
| C．had a hopeful future | D．brought free food home |
| A．He gave a tip to the waiter. | B．He ordered some takeout. |
| C．He paid with the small bill. | D．He refused to use the gift card. |
| A．Calm. | B．Honest. | C．Patient. | D．Caring. |
【推荐2】Lots of students know what a marathon (马拉松赛跑) is, but perhaps they don’t know what triathlon (铁人三项) is. The triathlon is a sport that has three parts swimming, bicycling and running. It is not an easy sport, but a man named Joe Salter is very good at it. A few months ago, he finished a special triathlon—he juggled (抛起接住) three balls all the time during the triathlon. That is to say, he kept on throwing and catching three balls while he was swimming, riding a bicycle and running.
31-year-old Joe is from Florida, the USA. He loves juggling and he started at the age of 8. Joe did well in juggling. Later, he got the idea to do a triathlon and juggle at the same time to make it more fun. Many juggling fans laughed at his idea and thought it was just a joke. But Joe didn’t give up and he kept practicing it. Because of his hard work, he made it at last.
Talking about his triathlon, Joe said swimming was the hardest part. “It was difficult and complex,” he said. “I basically only used my legs, so it took quite a lot of work. Also, swimming in open water made it a little harder. It was not like in a pool.”
1. According to the writer, the common (普通的) triathlon ________.| A．is a difficult sport |
| B．is more famous than the marathon |
| C．includes the three parts and juggling |
| D．includes the marathon and swimming |
| A．he picked up three balls |
| B．he played juggling |
| C．he carried his bicycle on his shoulder |
| D．he threw away all his balls |
| A．could not be realized |
| B．should not be laughed at |
| C．should be realized as soon as possible |
| D．could make triathlon more exciting |
| A．forgot | B．failed |
| C．succeeded | D．left |
| A．he swam in open water |
| B．his swimming skills were bad |
| C．he was very tired when swimming |
| D．he almost could only swim with his legs |
【推荐3】Dr. Elsa Olivetti has always been interested in how materials science can change the way we store energy. When she started her work at MIT, she was excited about discovering the secrets of sustainable battery production.
During her research, her main focus was on a special kind of battery, called solid-state batteries, and a material named LLZO. She discovered a big challenge: finding and getting a special material called tantalum, which is not easy to find but necessary for the production of LLZO. This inspired her to look at the whole process of making batteries beyond the laboratory, from getting the materials to producing the final product.
Dr. Olivetti and her team looked into how these materials are mined, processed, and turned into batteries. They found that if we want to use more electric cars in the future, we need to get much better at producing and delivering materials like tantalum. Then, Dr. Olivetti aims to figure out a creative solution to the challenge. She worked with industry leaders to develop sustainable mining practices and called on policy changes to support a better supply chain, which proves effective.
Dr. Olivetti stresses that her work is not meant to replace traditional methods. Instead, it’s meant to help make the battery production better by looking broadly at the things that could make energy storage efficient. Looking ahead, Dr. Olivetti remains committed to improving sustainable energy storage. She wants to make the production process less wasteful and more cost-effective, creating a future where energy storage is not only good but also kind to our planet.
Reflecting on her work, Dr. Olivetti often says that what she does is more than just science. “Each step we take towards more efficient and environmentally-friendly battery technology is a step towards a better world,” stressing the importance of curiosity and perseverance in the pursuit of scientific exploration.
1. What was Dr. Olivetti’s interest in her work at MIT?| A．Making electric cars cheaper. | B．Making batteries more sustainable. |
| C．Figuring out ways to mine materials. | D．Dealing with challenges of production. |
| A．It reduces production costs. | B．It helps sustainable mining. |
| C．It is a common battery material. | D．It is important for LLZO production. |
| A．She focused on lab experiments. |
| B．She worked with industry leaders. |
| C．She developed a new type of electric car. |
| D．She replaced old methods with modern ones. |
| A．The Science of Battery. | B．The Future of Electric Cars. |
| C．The Importance of Tantalum. | D．The Work on Better Batteries. |
【推荐1】As birds awaken the early risers at dawn on the farm, one person is already up.
“My insomnia started many years ago after I got a fever.
Phan Ngoc Ha, director of the Hoa Khanh Mental Hospital in Danang, said that a long-term lack of sleep often causes diseases such as anorexia, lethargy, and irritability.
| A．In fact, he hasn't even been to bed. |
| B．Generally, all insomniacs suffer from them. |
| C．I have tried all varieties of medicines for insomnia. |
| D．He has to wake up early in the morning for work although he is sleepy. |
| E．Fortunately, the insomnia doesn't seem to have had a negative effect on my health. |
| F．But, in special cases, a small number of insomniacs can still live and work normally. |
| G．Ngoc has spent his sleepless time doing useful work for his community and co-villagers. |
【推荐2】No fashion event attracts the world quite like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In November 2017, more than 55 models descended upon Shanghai for the lingerie(内衣)maker’s first show in Asia. Victoria’s Secret cast eight Chinese models for the show, including Liu Wen, double the number that walked in 2016.
Liu Wen, a Chinese fashion model, started her modeline career in 2005 after competing in the reality TV show New Silk Road World Model Contest. Although she did not win the competition, Liu soon began working full-time as a model, eventually becoming a national success story after working with fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar that are popular in China. In 2007, she was signed to the Marilyn agency, and has since walked for Burberry. Givenchy, Chanel, Tom Ford, Proenza Schooler and Tommy Hilfiger.
Liu walked a record 74 shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris for the autumn/ winter 2009 season, followed by 70 for spring/summer 2010, making her the second most-booked catwalk model that year. She has also achieved 15 international Vogue covers to date.
In 2009, Liu became the first woman of Chinese origin to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Liu also participated in the 2010—2012 shows. She returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway again in 2016.
In the past, Liu has said that after modeling she might enjoy working as a stylist or, were the opportunity to arise, as an actress-she feels that modeling and acting have much in common, but for now she enjoys modeling and working in the fashion industry. She has stated that she knows that, as a career choice, working as a fashion designer or stylist would be “very hard work”, but she is now more seriously considering becoming a stylist because she would like “to share her fashion style -tomboyish, vintage, and comfortable-with the world”.
1. How many times has Liu appeared in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?| A．4. | B．5. |
| C．6. | D．7. |
| A．Liu created a record of 15 international Vogue covers. |
| B．Liu walked 70 shows for the autumn/winter 2010 season. |
| C．Liu returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show again in 2016. |
| D．Liu didn't win the New Silk Road World Model Contest in 2005. |
| A．beautiful and patient | B．successful and kind |
| C．determined and smart | D．hardworking and ambitious |
| A．In a poster. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a fashion show. | D．In a book review. |
【推荐3】On the track for the 400-meter dash at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Mikha Singh shot from the start as fast as possible, but then, in a second, sensed Malcolm Spence of South Africa over his shoulder. At the line, with six inches between them, Singh won the gold. The audience broke into applause. To them, however, he was just a village boy who ran with his arms gracefully waving. They did not know that, for him, running was not a sport. It was everything, his religion, his beloved, and his life.
As a child, Singh ran to get an education outside his home village. The school was ten kilometers away. But at the age of 18, Singh ran to save his very life. In 1947, the village was being split between India and Pakistan. Crowds of Muslim outsiders suddenly arrived in his village, ordering his family to convert to Islam or die. His father, dying, shouted, “Run, Milkha, run!” He raced for the forest, crying.
There followed a time when Singh hopped trains as a refugee, shoeless and starving. Eventually the army took him on. There he discovered running of a new kind, with coaching, races over set lengths, and prizes. The first race he won rewarded him with a daily glass of milk.
As a result, Singh began the hard, necessary work, six hours a day. He pushed his body to the limit out of pride—and for India. His iron discipline finally paid off. In 1960, he was invited to compete against Pakistan’s champion runner. At first, Singh refused to go since his childhood home was there and now he was still covered in his mind with the blood of his family. However, the moment Singh crossed the border, to his surprise, he was welcomed with flags and flowers. When he won his race, the then Pakistani prime minister said, “Pakistan bestows on (授予) you the title of The Flying Sikh.” Despite everything that had happened, Singh had two countries.
1. Milkha Singh _________ at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.| A．narrowly won the 400-meter dash |
| B．broke the world record for the 400 meters |
| C．was already a household name before the 400-meter dash |
| D．had little confidence in himself before the 400-meter dash |
① milk as a prize ② gold medal ③ school education ④ the title of The Flying Sikh
| A．①②③④ | B．①③②④ | C．③①②④ | D．③①④② |
| A．good luck | B．rare talent | C．constant effort | D．patient coaches |
| A．War and Peace | B．Lifelong Running |
| C．A Fierce Competition | D．Running for Education |
