1 . In a crowded migrant (移民) camp in Tijuana, Mexico, a three-year-old girl wandered ________ toward the exit. She was steps from a busy road. Estefanía Rebellón was the only person who ________ her. The writer had just driven from Los Angeles with a group of friends to drop off food and clothing to a(n) ________ organization.

It was December 2018, a time when the US-Mexico border was seeing migrants from Central America ________ violence and poverty. Rebellón rushed over to the child and took her ________. “Where are your parents?” she asked anxiously. Eventually, she and her friends found the girl’s ________ father, who had stepped away to ________ for food.

Back at home, Rebellón gathered a group of volunteer ________ via social media, and using a thousand dollars from her ________, set up a school at the Tijuana border. In five years, the pilot program has grown into the non-profit Yes We Can World Foundation, which has ________ three school buses into classrooms and established two schools.

________ by donations, the foundation’s teachers have provided a bilingual education to more than 3,000 kids. The schools ________ an official curriculum (课程) from Mexico’s education ministry. They also offer ________ courses, which help kids understand more about migration.

Rebellón has received numerous ________ for her work, including Outstanding American by Choice. As more than 6.6 million people still live in refugee camps around the world, she says she’d like to ________ the foundation’s influence and support migrant children globally.

1.

A．leisurely

B．alone

C．freely

D．abroad

2.

A．tended

B．recognized

C．invited

D．noticed

3.

A．relief

B．health

C．business

D．education

4.

A．fighting

B．preventing

C．escaping

D．worsening

5.

A．side

B．place

C．hand

D．heart

6.

A．determined

B．annoyed

C．disappointed

D．panicked

7.

A．line up

B．make up

C．stand up

D．look up

8.

A．soldiers

B．doctors

C．writers

D．teachers

9.

A．expenses

B．savings

C．bills

D．charges

10.

A．integrated

B．forced

C．transformed

D．translated

11.

A．Limited

B．Funded

C．Motivated

D．Influenced

12.

A．create

B．adjust

C．reject

D．follow

13.

A．special

B．strange

C．common

D．major

14.

A．opportunities

B．honours

C．blessings

D．messages

15.

A．display

B．possess

C．maintain

D．expand

3 . Good news came from Killington. In a challenging ______ that unfolded in 2024, the police department, along with the search and rescue team, ______ rescued 23 lost skiers and snowboarders. It was a remarkable ______ of teamwork and commitment.

The police department received a call at 2: 30 pm informing them of 7-9 lost individuals in the woods. However, as the officers, ______ with the search and rescue team, dug into the investigation, they ______ a more extensive situation involving a total of 21 last individuals. They set off instantly.

______ frosty temperatures, the rescuers hiked and snowshoed about 5 miles to reach the trapped skiers and snowboarders. They tripped and ______ their knees. But their goal was ______ : find everyone and bring them to safety. Finally, they did it.

Just when the rescuers thought their mission was ______, an additional call came in for two more lost skiers. Without any ______, six of the rescuers reentered the woods. They ______ and accompanied the lost to safety, ______ the highly organized activity at about 7: 30 pm.

The rescuers went to great ______ to ensure the safety and well-being of others. The ______ of these selfless individuals illustrated the true spirit of community. The police department ______ special thanks to all involved.

1.

A．investigation

B．operation

C．examination

D．discussion

2.

A．successfully

B．fortunately

C．apparently

D．accidentally

3.

A．celebration

B．adventure

C．exchange

D．display

4.

A．breaking up

B．putting up

C．teaming up

D．catching up

5.

A．changed

B．evaluated

C．controlled

D．uncovered

6.

A．Braving

B．Avoiding

C．Checking

D．Measuring

7.

A．touched

B．skinned

C．hugged

D．bent

8.

A．distant

B．common

C．clear

D．high

9.

A．complete

B．significant

C．temporary

D．challenging

10.

A．doubt

B．difficulty

C．hesitation

D．anxiety

11.

A．visited

B．located

C．persuaded

D．encouraged

12.

A．concluding

B．choosing

C．attending

D．recording

13.

A．tasks

B．lengths

C．ranges

D．choices

14.

A．beliefs

B．tests

C．efforts

D．dreams

15.

A．deserved

B．received

C．expected

D．extended

4 . A dog named Kobe became a hero by finding a gas leak in his owner’s front yard. The dog’s action underlined the importance of paying attention to the _______ of our companions.

The story began when Kobe, owned by Chanell Bell, was _______ digging a sizable hole in the yard. Initially _______ it as typical dog behavior, Bell grew _______ as the hole expanded. _______ that Kobe’s action was unusual, she _______ the dog’s judgment, given his normally well-behaved nature.

Following the _______ and repair of a recent gas leak in her home, Bell _______ her house with a gas detection device. She assessed Kobe’s _______ dug hole using the device. The device detected gas coming from the hole, so Bell contacted the authorities about the ________ .

“If the gas had continued to leak into our homes,” said Bell, “something as ________ as a light switch turning on could have caused an explosion!”

Workers discovered three main leaks in Bell’s neighborhood caused by aging pipes. It took the workers over three days to repair the leaks and ________ new pipes. Bell said, “Kobe ________ them as an exceptionally outstanding dog. It feels amazing to know Kobe went to that kind of ________ to save our block. Humans and animals can, should and must enjoy each other’s ________ . I am very thankful to have Kobe.”

1.

A．attitude

B．health

C．behavior

D．performance

2.

A．delayed

B．suggested

C．spotted

D．finished

3.

A．regarding

B．studying

C．doubting

D．accepting

4.

A．astonished

B．concerned

C．annoyed

D．determined

5.

A．Declaring

B．Assuming

C．Recognizing

D．Remembering

6.

A．trusted

B．respected

C．used

D．admired

7.

A．description

B．association

C．instruction

D．identification

8.

A．decorated

B．equipped

C．restored

D．protected

9.

A．secretly

B．originally

C．freshly

D．carefully

10.

A．plan

B．reaction

C．device

D．issue

11.

A．simple

B．typical

C．sudden

D．dangerous

12.

A．check on

B．set up

C．put aside

D．take over

13.

A．served

B．defined

C．reminded

D．struck

14.

A．place

B．trouble

C．extreme

D．change

15.

A．company

B．diversity

C．achievement

D．gratitude

5 . Lobb and Jafri were doing workout on Pier (码头) 15, overlooking the East River, when Lobb froze. What he’d seen was a person _________ , lifeless.

“Somebody’s in the water,” he said. Before Jafri could respond, Lobb climbed over the rail at the edge of the pier and _________ into the cold water without taking the time to _________ his shoes. Approaching the unconscious victim, Lobb saw that it was a man who was _________, around 200 pounds and sinking fast. He was 3 feet below the _________ by the time Lobb reached him. The rescuer grasped the man and kicked up desperately until they both resurfaced. Jafri looped his arms around the man’s shoulders and Lobb _________ the hips and knees. When at last they reached Pier 15, they faced a new _________. How to get out? The pier stood an unreachable 10 feet above.

On the pier, a crowd had gathered. From somewhere, the _________ produced a rope and a life preserver. With the two men pushing from below and the crowd _________ from above, the man’s body slowly __________.

Lobb and Jafri never learned who he was, what became of him or how he’d __________ the river. They say, they were the fittest people there and, so, had a(n)__________ responsibility. “If I know I’m __________ ,” Lobb says, “why wouldn’t I help?” Jafri adds,__________, “People always say ‘The friendship of a gentleman is insipid (淡而无味的) as water.’ I think my story __________ that one.”

1.

A．freezing

B．floating

C．approaching

D．sailing

2.

A．leaped

B．fell

C．released

D．slipped

3.

A．fetch

B．polish

C．remove

D．match

4.

A．dead

B．heavy

C．weak

D．pale

5.

A．level

B．average

C．ground

D．surface

6.

A．bent

B．supported

C．extended

D．tied

7.

A．crisis

B．threat

C．problem

D．reality

8.

A．onlookers

B．families

C．groups

D．leaders

9.

A．slipping

B．protecting

C．separating

D．pulling

10.

A．rose

B．appeared

C．recovered

D．refreshed

11.

A．slid into

B．crossed through

C．dived through

D．fallen into

12.

A．moral

B．financial

C．legal

D．essential

13.

A．proud

B．capable

C．concerned

D．grateful

14.

A．sneezing

B．stretching

C．laughing

D．pointing

15.

A．stated

B．found

C．noted

D．proved

6 . Ghanim Al-Muftah was born on 5th May 2002 in Qatar. Due to a rare disease, he was born without legs. He has to go through many operations every year.

At a young age, the boy became a(n) ________ for not just kids but even for adults. In medical cases as serious as his, there are few chances of ________. He showed extraordinary strength and willpower, which not only helped him live a ________ life but helped him go beyond majority of the children of his age.

He is not just a boy who survived a terrible physical disability, but he ________ difficulties and behaved excellently in his life. Ghanim ________ millions of people through his Twitter and Instagram. According to him, social media is a very ________ platform. Social media is what helps him spread his message and ________ the world that disability is simply an excuse for not performing to the full potential.

He is an example for the world and especially for those ________ with physical disabilities. Ghanim did not make his disability an excuse to ________. Rather, he used his weakness to develop a strong ________. A surprising fact about Ghanim is that he is fond of sports and actively ________ in swimming, skateboarding, and ice hockey.

The world can learn a great deal from the young boy. At his young age, he was able to ________

what physically fit individuals fail to achieve in their ________ lives. He is an epitome (典范) of strength and ________ who teaches the world that nothing is big enough to ________ someone from living the life of their dreams.1.

A．defence

B．trick

C．inspiration

D．riddle

2.

A．death

B．survival

C．growth

D．injury

3.

A．busy

B．tough

C．painful

D．normal

4.

A．took out

B．built up

C．got over

D．broke down

5.

A．influences

B．defeats

C．confuses

D．hurts

6.

A．traditional

B．remote

C．important

D．boring

7.

A．shows

B．cheats

C．awakens

D．promotes

8.

A．working

B．struggling

C．cooperating

D．communicating

9.

A．pull up

B．hold on

C．give up

D．move on

10.

A．feeling

B．desire

C．feature

D．personality

11.

A．takes

B．breaks

C．participates

D．throws

12.

A．achieve

B．understand

C．doubt

D．enjoy

13.

A．previous

B．future

C．particular

D．entire

14.

A．health

B．courage

C．strategy

D．image

15.

A．prevent

B．save

C．protect

D．tell

7 . Watering my plants and watching my grandkids run around my vegetable garden, I was filled with joy. They are my _________ to save the earth, I thought.

Six years ago, though, I _________ gave the environment a second thought. Busily working in family day care, and a mum of three, I _________ products without hesitation. Things like throwing out leftover vegetables without care and shopping for fast fashion were part of my everyday _________. Then, one day in January, I _________ an article online about palm oil (棕榈油) , and its _________ effects on our rainforests and wildlife.

My husband and I had just changed our _________ then, becoming grandparents. “We need to _________the world,” I told him. It was not going to be easy, but we _________ to start somewhere. So while doing the shopping, I __________ every label to make sure the product was __________ from palm oil, a leading cause of deforestation. I even started my own vegetable garden and raised chicks. Soon, I became known as Eco Granny!

I love walking through my garden, with my little __________ closely following me. It is also __________ to teach my grandkids to do what I do. They all offer to help pick vegetables. And __________ one lady’s message of “Your post motivated me to make a change”, I more firmly believe if I can go __________ and be an inspiration, anyone can!

1.

A．way

B．chance

C．reason

D．attempt

2.

A．specifically

B．barely

C．carefully

D．seriously

3.

A．wasted

B．stored

C．selected

D．consumed

4.

A．practices

B．struggles

C．preferences

D．tasks

5.

A．wrote down

B．came across

C．went over

D．figured out

6.

A．decisive

B．immediate

C．potential

D．destructive

7.

A．mind

B．focus

C．identity

D．position

8.

A．rebuild

B．better

C．understand

D．refresh

9.

A．arranged

B．applied

C．determined

D．demanded

10.

A．checked

B．translated

C．recorded

D．attached

11.

A．distinct

B．safe

C．free

D．separate

12.

A．customers

B．tracks

C．servants

D．shadows

13.

A．rewarding

B．necessary

C．challenging

D．reasonable

14.

A．regardless of

B．apart from

C．but for

D．thanks to

15.

A．green

B．healthy

C．well

D．forward

8 . Travel always gives me much energy. As a new travel writer, I was _________ for a solo (单独的) visit. When I was going to leave finally, my three-year-old Maia didn’t _________ her sadness. I tried to comfort her and told her someday she’d understand the _________ of travel. Returning home after a few days away, I was _________ and inspired. Maia told me I could keep going on trips for work, but I needed to take her with me.

Then, a year after that trip, an _________ came to experience the train Rocky Mountaineer on a parent-child journey. The trip sounded too good to pass up. _________ me taking notes about the local scenery, Mai a wanted to _________ her worth as an assistant. She began _________ a local couple across the row from us, who chatted with her happily. Too young and _________ to spell more than a few words, she got their answers drawn. I was surprised when Maia ended up being such an easy traveling __________ .

When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how __________ she was when we swam in deep underground caves in water. On the __________ home, my sticking-to-me-like-glue kid said it was okay that the air line didn’t __________ us together. It was then that I realized how much travel was __________ her and helping her become more independent and __________.

1.

A．suitable

B．grateful

C．concerned

D．anxious

2.

A．give up

B．hold back

C．talk about

D．fall into

3.

A．appeal

B．popularity

C．nature

D．necessity

4.

A．prepared

B．convinced

C．promoted

D．energized

5.

A．advertisement

B．effort

C．invitation

D．order

6.

A．Stopping

B．Keeping

C．Watching

D．Leaving

7.

A．appreciate

B．prove

C．estimate

D．applaud

8.

A．interviewing

B．challenging

C．testing

D．entertaining

9.

A．eager

B．ready

C．likely

D．unable

10.

A．agent

B．companion

C．manager

D．guide

11.

A．hopeless

B．selfless

C．fearless

D．aimless

12.

A．flight

B．train

C．ship

D．taxi

13.

A．lead

B．bring

C．greet

D．seat

14.

A．confirming

B．presenting

C．shaping

D．reminding

15.

A．adaptable

B．innovative

C．knowledgeable

D．sensitive

9 . A 10-year-old Texas boy is working hard to bring animals joy, one musical tune at a time. He has found a way to combine his ________ for music and dogs while ________ his community.

Yuvi Agarwal plays the piano to ________ dogs at Houston Pets Alive!, a shelter in Houston. Yuvi said he got the ________ to play for dogs after attending a reading program. “Seeing how the dogs relaxed, I realized music has a much stronger impact. So I ________ to basically play music for the animals,” Yuvi said. “________ not deafening drums, but melodious (悦耳的) instruments such as the piano that will reduce their ________.”

“When Yuvi plays the piano, the dogs’ reaction is always ________ — they just all stop and stare, seeming to be so ________ in what he is doing,” Delgado, a worker at the animal shelter, said.“It is a wild ________, actually much better than we have ever ________. Helpful as it has been to play classical music for the animals through the radio, nothing got the animals relaxed like Yuvi’s ________performances.”

The fifth grader has ________ a few months to the work. He is showing there is no age requirement to ________ pleasant change and go after what we love. “We are hopeful of more people getting creative about animal ________ and joining us,” Delgado said.

1.

A．desire

B．affection

C．respect

D．talent

2.

A．giving back to

B．taking advantage of

C．keeping up with

D．throwing light on

3.

A．attract

B．train

C．direct

D．calm

4.

A．opportunity

B．permission

C．inspiration

D．invitation

5.

A．promised

B．afforded

C．managed

D．decided

6.

A．Certainly

B．Initially

C．Occasionally

D．Fortunately

7.

A．pain

B．death

C．anxiety

D．loss

8.

A．slow

B．normal

C．appropriate

D．positive

9.

A．concerned

B．absorbed

C．experienced

D．occupied

10.

A．success

B．honor

C．discovery

D．challenge

11.

A．evaluated

B．recognized

C．expected

D．informed

12.

A．consistent

B．distinctive

C．professional

D．live

13.

A．related

B．devoted

C．applied

D．secured

14.

A．reflect

B．seek

C．drive

D．demand

15.

A．behavior

B．welfare

C．right

D．adoption

10 . The 11-year-old Freddy was chasing a rabbit on Monday when he got trapped down a narrow hole in Blackroot Pool, West Midlands. His ________ Richard Hill said he could hear Freddy’s whimpers (呜咽) underground but was unable to ________ him. The 55-year-old man ________ gave up searching for him when it got dark. “I really thought I had ________ Freddy for the very last time,” said Hill.

But Hill ________ on Tuesday morning and decided to call 999 after he could hear Freddy’s cries for help. Freddy had already been ________ for 24 hours by that time. The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service found them after Hill used an app on his phone to help firefighters find Freddy’s exact ________. Crews used cameras and listening equipment on their mission to find the ________ dog, and eventually dug a 6-ft by 9-ft hole.

________, after two hours’ digging, firefighters ________ the exhausted Freddy, who “ran out of the hole as they got closer to him”. “I have to say a huge thank-you to the firefighters.” says Hill. “It was just ________ when he ran out of the hole after the ________, it was just like nothing had happened.” Freddy is still showing an orange color after being ________ with the clay soil.

According to the ________ owner the 4-legged adventurer will “definitely be staying on the ________ the next time we go out for a walk.”

1.

A．owner

B．coach

C．relative

D．neighbor

2.

A．call

B．check

C．reach

D．control

3.

A．hesitantly

B．naturally

C．unfortunately

D．unwillingly

4.

A．fed

B．seen

C．contacted

D．accompanied

5.

A．approved

B．departed

C．returned

D．attempted

6.

A．deserted

B．trapped

C．transported

D．forgotten

7.

A．origin

B．appearance

C．location

D．identity

8.

A．disabled

B．dependable

C．cute

D．upset

9.

A．Accidentally

B．Precisely

C．Immediately

D．Thankfully

10.

A．noticed

B．freed

C．dominated

D．discovered

11.

A．awful

B．impossible

C．incredible

D．harmonious

12.

A．rescue

B．discovery

C．adventure

D．operation

13.

A．buried

B．covered

C．rewarded

D．compared

14.

A．relieved

B．devoted

C．confused

D．embarrassed

15.

A．line

B．spot

C．path

D．lead