1 . On a cold winter day, Don took his dogs, Milo and Duke, out for their usual morning walk at Bark Park. But this peaceful walk was interrupted by Mike, an anxious dog owner who was missing his best friend. His small gray dog, Jackson, had gotten lost somewhere in the park- and he'd already been gone for quite some time. Small dogs don't do very well in cold weather. Knowing that there was no time to waste, Don and his own dogs immediately started searching the park. Unfortunately, Jackson was nowhere to be found.
If Don hadn't had his own dogs with him, Jackson might never have been found in time. Don was about to give up on the search and was already heading back to his car. But as Don and his dogs were crossing the bridge, Milo suddenly noticed something in the water. Thinking that his dog had seen a duck or something else, Don tried to pull on the leash, but Milo wouldn't listen. Duke joined in, and the two dogs insisted that something was going on.
Don looked out across the bridge and saw a small, gray shape struggling in the icy river. The reality of the situation clicked, and Don immediately began running down to the water's edge. Don called 911, but he knew that help wouldn't arrive in time. Without even sparing a thought for himself, the brave man jumped into the water and moved straight towards the terrified dog. Jackson was trapped in ice and barely holding himself above water. Don used his arms to break the ice and quickly pulled the dog into his arms. The two swam out of the water and back onto dry land. Mike was waiting for Jackson and rushed him straight to a nearby vet clinic. It's reported that Jackson didn't suffer any harm from the incident and is as cheerful as ever.
1. What was Don doing when he met Mike?A.Swimming. | B.Playing games. | C.Taking exercise. | D.Walking his dogs. |
A.Don. | B.Mike. | C.Milo. | D.Duke. |
A.Jackson was his best friend. | B.He loved the dog very much. |
C.Milo and Duke asked him to do so. | D.There wasn't enough time waiting for the rescue. |
A.Brave dogs: Milo and Duke | B.Missing dog found in the river |
C.Brave man saves dog trapped in ice | D.A walk on a cold morning in the park |
2 . A song called Lonely Warrior (《孤勇者》) is always ringing in my ears. Six years ago, after hosting an annual ceremony for my school, I found that my left leg was a little swollen, and very soon I could barely walk. In fact, the swollen part became a fist-sized meatball that was so painful that I could barely sleep. Of course, I went to a local hospital, where I was given very bleak (不乐观的) news-osteosarcoma, which means bone cancer.
I underwent chemotherapy (化疗) for the next two years, and it was the worst time of my life. Physically, I felt that the side effects of chemotherapy were killing me. I lost all of the hair on my body and I became totally bald. I could barely eat anything, even if felt hungry. I no longer needed an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Instead, what woke me was my body telling me that I needed to vomit (呕吐).
I had no idea where all this treatment would leave me, and the dreams I had once nursed about the future were entirely wiped out. I wanted to feel the world and experience more, so I stuck to the course of treatment. As time went by, however, I became weaker and weaker. The side effects now were far worse than they had been earlier.
I eventually suggested that the leg be chopped off, and the doctor said that might be the best thing to do, as long as I could cope with the psychological and social pressures afterward. I made my decision very calmly, because I knew things could not be worse than they were at that moment, and I was determined that this was just one more battle I would win.
Now, six years later, I have weathered all these difficulties. I have been so lucky to be able to find the strength to deal with all of this, and what I have to tell anyone still struggling with difficulties is this: have faith in yourself, and do not let bad moments drag you down. Just hang on and you will come through.
1. What can we learn about the side effects of chemotherapy?A.They made the author suffer a lot. |
B.They destroyed the author’s faith. |
C.They were relieved after treatment. |
D.They were more obvious in the daytime |
A.Chopping off his leg. |
B.Turning down the doctor’s advice. |
C.Giving in to the cancer. |
D.Seeking psychological assistance. |
A.resisted | B.survived | C.escaped | D.produced |
A.A light heart lives long. |
B.A good medicine tastes bitter. |
C.Time works wonders. |
D.One with faith braves any hardship. |
3 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper
Despite our disappointment, we
The next morning, we set off with a local
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
1.A.answered | B.told | C.followed | D.favored |
A.news | B.matters | C.concerns | D.conclusions |
A.worked out | B.took in | C.set down | D.ruled out |
A.unwilling | B.surprised | C.calm | D.inspired |
A.forgotten | B.promoted | C.interpreted | D.noticed |
A.shortly | B.lately | C.eventually | D.suddenly |
A.taste | B.tone | C.smile | D.sigh |
A.botanist | B.keeper | C.farmer | D.guide |
A.managed | B.decided | C.planned | D.agreed |
A.visitor | B.mixture | C.log | D.stranger |
A.eagerness | B.mood | C.humor | D.pity |
A.contact | B.energy | C.activity | D.challenge |
A.prediction | B.line | C.deal | D.secret |
A.route | B.landmark | C.platform | D.rock |
A.guarantee | B.ignore | C.doubt | D.appreciate |
4 . It began in November 2016,when Hinton, then 17, got a text message from an
“Grandma? Can I have your
Hinton wrote back,“You’re not my grandma,”
Dench replied:“Of course you can. That’s what grandmas do. Feed everyone.”Hinton soon realized her
Every year since then, the two friends and their families have gathered together for an annual Thanksgiving meal, and this year will be no
Although Dench was
A.unusual | B.unknown | C.unlucky | D.official |
A.picture | B.name | C.address | D.number |
A.drawing | B.demanding | C.misusing | D.adding |
A.plate | B.message | C.smile | D.hand |
A.regular | B.generous | C.annual | D.mistaken |
A.interesting | B.formal | C.genuine | D.natural |
A.promise | B.tradition | C.offer | D.help |
A.evidently | B.plainly | C.seemingly | D.initially |
A.answer | B.exception | C.surprise | D.time |
A.updates | B.jobs | C.stories | D.dialogues |
A.explained | B.realized | C.confirmed | D.learned |
A.live on | B.come back | C.stand out | D.catch on |
A.anxious | B.embarrassed | C.disappointed | D.curious |
A.proud | B.thankful | C.moved | D.convinced |
A.company | B.care | C.support | D.blood |
5 . Dilys Price is not a typical 85-year-old grandmother. She might look like a
Known throughout Wales as “Daredevil Dilys”, the
Dilys has
She
Dilys says, “I’ve had a lovely
A.physical | B.retired | C.young | D.flight |
A.habit | B.promise | C.career | D.attempt |
A.generous | B.delicate | C.fearless | D.tender |
A.charity | B.exercise | C.living | D.pleasure |
A.Naturally | B.Typically | C.Fortunately | D.Incredibly |
A.holds | B.takes | C.equals | D.leaves |
A.earned | B.raised | C.donated | D.saved |
A.lost | B.lived | C.devoted | D.spared |
A.applied | B.named | C.invented | D.founded |
A.moved | B.joined | C.broke | D.grew |
A.thought | B.technique | C.finding | D.medicine |
A.stepped down | B.drove away | C.ran out | D.held back |
A.records | B.skills | C.memories | D.jumps |
A.job | B.business | C.life | D.centre |
A.peaceful | B.challenging | C.simple | D.difficult |
6 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in AdvanceDisney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph BookAn autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You ArriveBreakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special GroupsDisney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .A.Disneyland | B.department stores |
C.shopping centres | D.local grocery stores |
A.$7.95. | B.$19.95. | C.$5. | D.$30. |
A.You had better eat at Disneyland. |
B.You can eat at a local restaurant. |
C.You should prepare it well at home. |
D.You can ask the hotel to supply it for free. |
7 . It was a rainy, damp December day. I was headed to the store to pick up another week’s worth of food. I had put off shopping for Christmas presents until later in the month but wasn’t looking forward to the crowd of Christmas shoppers while I grabbed my groceries. I kept the CD player on while I drove to avoid the radio news. It only spoke of the world’s huge problems and how divided we all still were. And it usually just left me feeling helpless.
Still, I gave my son a dollar to put in the bell-ringer’s pot at the door to the store. We went in and soon filled our cart with food. Then we walked towards the self-checkout machines. I hated using them. I much preferred to chat with the friendly cashiers, but the line at them was five deep and I just didn’t have the time. As I pulled my cart up, I heard an old man at the machine next to mine grumbling (嘟囔) under his breath, trying his hardest not to curse(诅咒). He only had a few items but every time he put his wrinkled, well-worn, twenty-dollar bill into the machine, the money was returned. I quickly grabbed a newer twenty out of my purse and gave it to him. He thanked me with a warm smile and paid for his goods. I told him to keep his money but he insisted that I take his old, torn twenty. I nodded, put it in my coat pocket, and wished him a Merry Christmas.
After checking out, I remembered something Mother Teresa had once said about how we all can change the world. “Help one person at a time,” she said, “and always start with the person nearest you.” I reached into my pocket, smiled, and went outside. Then I dropped that torn twenty into the bell-ringer’s pot and walked to my car with my son happily.
1. Why did the author feel helpless?A.Radio provided unreliable news. |
B.There was always a Christmas rush. |
C.People were disconnected from each other. |
D.Christmas was ruined by the terrible weather. |
A.By paying for his shopping items. |
B.By exchanging a newer note with him. |
C.By teaching him how to use the machine. |
D.By calling out the friendly cashier in time. |
A.She wanted to pursue Mother Teresa’s ideas. |
B.She desired to spread Mother Teresa’s words. |
C.She expected to set a good example to her son. |
D.She hoped to have a meaningful day with her son. |
A.A Better World | B.The Person Nearest You |
C.The Christmas Spirit | D.A Twenty-Dollar Bill |
8 . Wang Yaping’s dream of becoming an astronaut was inspired by Yang Liwei’s 2003 space flight, which was China’s first manned space mission.
Born in a small village in Yantai, Shandong Province in 1980, Wang had been an enthusiastic long-distance runner since primary school, and competed in local sports meetings.
In 1997, Wang, a high school student, was encouraged to register for the pilot recruitment program by her classmates because she was good at sports and didn’t wear glasses. The 17-year-old had been considering applying to a teaching college, as her parents suggested.
Given her strong build and ability to stay calm under pressure, Wang passed all tests as well as physical examinations and became a female pilot in China. After four years of systemic education and tough training, Wang eventually learned to fly four different types of aircraft before graduation.
During her service as a military pilot, she accumulated 1,567 hours of flight time and was involved in major tasks such as the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake relief effort and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
In May 2010, Wang became a member of China’s first batch of female astronauts. The joy of being selected did not last long as the hard training quickly sank in.
In the first year, Wang could not get the top level in the high-G training, during which she had to endure eight times the force of gravity in a spinning centrifuge. The training imitates the environment when the spacecraft takes off, enters orbit and returns. Wang improved her performance by doing extra core-strength exercises every day to strengthen her back and abdominal muscles. She got the top level at the end of 2011. Wang realized her space dream in 2013 as part of the Shenzhou-10 mission.
Over the past two years, Wang has logged in over 6,000 hours of strict training. The most tiring exercise was the seven-hour underwater training session during which she had to wear a special suit that weighed over 100 kilograms to simulate extravehicular activities in a weightless environment.
Wang has become the first female taikonaut to work in China’s Tiangong space station as well as the first Chinese woman to perform a spacewalk.
1. Why did Wang want to become an astronaut?A.Because she was able to stay calm under pressure. |
B.Because she was good at sports and didn’t wear glasses. |
C.Because she was influenced by China’s first manned space flight. |
D.Because she was advised to register for the pilot program by her parents. |
A.Wang won a long-distance runner championship |
B.Wang was the first Chinese female to take a spacewalk |
C.Wang went to a teaching college encouraged by her classmates |
D.Wang thought the seven-hour underwater training session was easy |
A.She learned to fly four different types of aircraft. |
B.She participated in the Shenzhou-10 mission of China. |
C.She received four years of systemic education in university. |
D.She got involved in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake relief effort. |
A.Calm and friendly. | B.Warm-hearted and creative. |
C.Modest and honest. | D.Hardworking and determined. |
9 . Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition(认知)? What about our body? Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain? Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition(EC)ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs – they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats, and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors(比喻)that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it? If you’re having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
1. According to the author, what is the significance of EC?A.It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition. |
B.It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain. |
C.It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition. |
D.It facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology. |
A.Their personal looks. | B.Their mental needs. |
C.Their inner emotions. | D.Their physical feelings. |
A.Human speech is alive with metaphors. |
B.Human senses have effects on thinking. |
C.Human language is shaped by visual images. |
D.Human emotions are often compared to natural materials. |
A.To deepen the readers’ understanding of EC. |
B.To encourage the reader to put EC into practice. |
C.To guide the reader onto the path to career success. |
D.To share with the reader ways to release their emotions. |
10 . Secret codes (密码) keep messages private. Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.
People have used secret codes for thousands of years.
There are three main types of cryptography.
A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book.
A.It is very hard to break a code without the code book. |
B.In any language, some letters are used more than others. |
C.Only people who know the keyword can read the message. |
D.As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them. |
E.You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out. |
F.With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words. |
G.Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet. |