1 . “Anybody has a bandage?” a voice echoed down the dorm hallway. It was our first week at college and we were all experiencing “forgot-it-itis.” I had forgotten to bring my favorite snacks. Some poor girl on the wing had obviously forgotten bandages. We all felt a little displaced.

Several months before, I sat at my high school graduation party admiring my gifts and battling waves of post-high school sadness. The usual and inspirational books were spread around my feet, silently offering the wealth of wisdom they wished to share. They would repeatedly show their givers’ thoughtfulness over and over during my college career.

But one gift struck me as strange. I frowned when I opened it. Medicine? A small packet of pills and creams lay within the wrappings. Who would give that as a gift? “You’ll need that once you’re at school,” Mom pointed out. “You won’t have to chase down the campus nurse for every cough.”

Not long after, in August, I packed my life into a borrowed truck and put the bag of medicine in with my toiletries (洗漱用品). I hardly thought about it once I reached campus, being busy unpacking, buying books, scheduling and meeting new friends.

When “anybody has a bandage?” rang out in the dormitory hall that day, I remembered my little medicinal package. “Actually,” I gave a little wave, “I have one.” “Great,” my new wing-mate replied. As I dug out the kit, we began to chat.

Soon, many of the other girls on the wing heard of my little kit and paid me a visit. One had bug bites and anti-itch cream popped out of my supply. The wing-mate with the headache nearly kissed my hands when I passed her simple painkillers. As cold season approached, many needed cough drops. Each girl stayed to chat for a few moments.

The little gift I had questioned led me toward new friendships. As it broke fevers, it also broke the ice, allowing me to meet and befriend many on the wing.

1. How did the author feel when opening the gift from her mother?

A．Excited.

B．Frightened.

C．Puzzled.

D．Satisfied.

2. Which word can best describe the author’s mother?

A．Considerate.

B．Generous.

C．Respectful.

D．Energetic.

3. How did the medical kit help the author?

A．She kept physically healthy.	B．She earned some pocket money.
C．She built connections with others.	D．She gained recognition from teachers.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To express gratitude to her mother.	B．To share her unexpected experience.
C．To describe her wonderful college life.	D．To give advice on how to make friends.

2 . Dreaming of photographing the world’s beauty, I wrote a travel wish list and hung it on my wall, not expecting to actually go anywhere. However, a local photo contest gave me a _________. I chose the Grand Canyon, one of my bucket list places to visit, since I got my first camera.

The journey was _________, with unique touches like aspen trees towering and lizards (蜥蜴)rushing about. After a day’s _________, I decided to have a good rest and start fresh the next day for the mission to _________ the Canyon’s grandeur.

The next morning, I woke up early to capture (拍摄) the _________. Reaching the overlook, I found an elderly man alone on a bench. After exchanging _________, he noticed my camera and _________if I’d captured any favorites. I _________ shared a couple of photos, not anticipating any further conversation that followed. He _________, revealing that he and his late wife, Betty, visited the Grand Canyon annually for their anniversary. Her __________the previous year marked his first return without her and he spent each sunrise reflecting on their treasured __________. His heartfelt tales __________ me deeply, as I, too, had experienced a recent loss, making the moment __________.

Returning home with numerous photos, I __________the best from my adventures for the contest. This journey taught me the value of chasing dreams, embracing challenges, and __________with others through shared moments, making it a truly enriching experience.

1.

A．favor

B．break

C．suggestion

D．push

2.

A．tiring

B．puzzling

C．refreshing

D．encouraging

3.

A．traveling

B．meeting

C．talking

D．picnicking

4.

A．shoot

B．paint

C．describe

D．video

5.

A．trees

B．sunrise

C．lizards

D．birds

6.

A．gifts

B．ideas

C．numbers

D．greetings

7.

A．doubted

B．inquired

C．considered

D．checked

8.

A．elegantly

B．purposefully

C．hesitantly

D．gratefully

9.

A．opened up

B．dressed up

C．hurried up

D．cheered up

10.

A．running away

B．passing away

C．breaking down

D．settling down

11.

A．possessions

B．collections

C．memories

D．qualities

12.

A．entertained

B．inspired

C．concerned

D．touched

13.

A．available

B．comfortable

C．admirable

D．unforgettable

14.

A．purchased

B．guaranteed

C．selected

D．made

15.

A．competing

B．connecting

C．discussing

D．cooperating

3 . When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”

But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says.

Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “As soon as I got on the water, I fell in love with it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”

It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出), she was only able to crawl out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”

After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately.

“In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on.” she says.

1. What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic?

A．She fell apart and abandoned the task.

B．She suffered a lot during the process.

C．She was the oldest woman to finish it.

D．She rowed along with six other women.

2. How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row?

A．Painful.	B．Frightened.
C．Confident.	D．Impressed.

3. What inspired Davies to row across an ocean?

A．A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat.

B．Support from a boat company.

C．Stories of some women adventurers.

D．Sufferings from her back pain.

4. Which of the following best describes Davies?

A．Caring and open-minded.	B．Humble and self-motivated.
C．Determined and easy-going.	D．Strong-willed and ambitious.

4 . I am a multisport athlete and seasoned coach. When I was growing up, school wasn’t really my thing, but sport very much was. Athletics connected me to my school community by giving me a sense of belonging and success even when I struggled in the classroom. When I entered education, I knew I wanted to be more than a coach on the field and court — I wanted to help students like me make meaningful connections to school through sports.

I designed a program around the concepts of comfort and stretch zones. On day one, I set up a range of equipment for different sports across a field. In groups, students discussed sports that they felt comfortable and safe playing. They then took turns selecting their comfort sport on the field, doing a brief share, and playing with their group. Afterward, we had a class discussion on the importance of doing things that bring joy and passion, and how sharing that passion with others motivates us and the people around us.

On day two, with the same field design and sporting equipment, I introduced the idea of stretch zones. Students formed the same groups as on day one and discussed which sports were out of their comfort zone and more challenging to them. Some of my students were shy and others slightly frustrated (沮丧) as they struggled to perform the skills in sports in which they were not comfortable. Then we discussed, as a class, how even when something is challenging, if we recognize the difficulty and intentionally practice, we give ourselves the opportunity to overcome it over time.

The program required more than just adjusting my curriculum (课程) — it also meant some changes to the way I taught. I found myself opening up to my students and sharing my own hardships and successes with them. As a result, my students felt freer to be their real selves.

1. What did the author think of sport when he was a student?

A．It appealed mainly to seniors.	B．It led to a decline in his grades.
C．It helped him get attached to school.	D．It made him struggle in the classroom.

2. Why did the author design the program?

A．To test some sports equipment.	B．To prepare students for a meet.
C．To push students to observe rules.	D．To bond students and the school.

3. What was a problem facing the author on the second day of the program?

A．Some students feared challenges.	B．It was difficult to group students.
C．Students wanted material rewards.	D．The sports field became crowded.

4. What can we infer about the author?

A．He loves telling jokes.	B．He is a creative teacher.
C．He used to be very shy.	D．He is fond of safe sports.

5 . Some people travel because they want to go to warm places for winter vacations or because they want to visit art museums in Europe. But other people travel simply because they have a passion for it.

Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old woman, fell in love with travel as a young girl in the province of Leyte in the Philippines when she watched movies. “I saw the beautiful scenery, the rivers and the mountains, and that fascinated me,” Yu said. “That’s why I always thought someday I would go to these places and travel.”

At 23, as an exchange student studying medical technologies in the US, Yu decided that she wanted to visit all of the countries in the world, but visa restrictions (限制) didn’t allow her to travel outside of the country.

It took Yu 15years to get her admission allowing her to travel internationally and there were times when she worked three jobs to save money to travel. She eventually took a part-time job as a travel agent, which gave her many more opportunities to travel to new places around the globe.

For the past 50 years, Yu has been visiting countries across the world, even some that are very difficult to get into. She has tried dog meat when she visited the DPRK, explored the beaches of Somalia, and even skydived in Dubai when she was 73. “Everyone said, ‘Don’t go to Somalia, that’s dangerous,’” Yu said. “If I want to go somewhere, nobody can stop me. I want to do everything.”

Yu achieved her goal to visit all of the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, in November 2023. To date, there have only been around 400 people who have set out to achieve this amazing cause.

Yu’s advice to people who love to travel is to just do it. “Don’t wait for anybody. If I keep on waiting, it will never happen, because the opportunity sometimes comes only once,” she said.

1. What inspired Luisa Yu’s passion for travel?

A．The wonderful settings of the movies.	B．The desire to take a winter vacation abroad.
C．The dream of visiting art museums in Europe.	D．The studying opportunities while taking trips.

2. What can we learn about Luisa Yu from paragraphs 4 and 5?

A．She searched for fortune through travel.	B．She longed to be a travel agent.
C．She shot to fame by accident.	D．She was fond of challenges.

3. Which of the following can best describe Luisa Yu?

A．Tough-minded and devoted.	B．Considerate and gifted.
C．Humorous and knowledgeable.	D．Responsible and powerful.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Meet Luisa Yu: One of 400 People Recognized by UN

B．Follow Luisa Yu’s Example: Seeking Adventure on Traveling

C．79-Year-Old Woman Has Traveled to 193 Countries Around the World

D．Travel Agent Surprises the World with the Longest of Travel Experience

7 . I grew up both a little frightened and excited by storms and tornadoes. Nearly 9 years ago, when the news reported that there would be _______ coming that night, I was well aware of the _______ of it.

While I was preparing for the storm, I heard the rumble（隆隆声）, saw power flashes and knew it was coming. After _______ the power for safety, I jumped into a bath that was right inside the door and closed the door and laid down and _______ my head and prayed for_______ and for my family.

My _______ was racing with a million thoughts, regrets, prayers, etc, but I still heard the storm_______ my house, then the sheetrock（石膏板）overhead _______ and it sounded like my roof lifted and came back down. I heard the _______ of nails being pulled out of wall, glass breaking, and then the most ________ sound I had ever heard.

I suddenly felt something ________ my head and everything went ________. When I opened my eyes again, I ________ blood on my wet head coming from a small________. I went out to check my car. I got blinded by a light as I exited the carport （车棚）. It was my neighborhood, coming to check on me. I stood there and tears poured down my face. Fortunately, we were________ that day.

1.

A．storms

B．thunder

C．clouds

D．lightning

2.

A．phenomenon

B．benefit

C．effort

D．threat

3.

A．turning up

B．keeping from

C．turning off

D．taking off

4.

A．shook

B．covered

C．raised

D．stretched

5.

A．healing

B．safety

C．happiness

D．forgiveness

6.

A．face

B．body

C．mouth

D．mind

7.

A．constructing

B．entering

C．destroying

D．cleaning

8.

A．fell down

B．broke up

C．put up

D．turned down

9.

A．sound

B．song

C．news

D．alarm

10.

A．harmful

B．passive

C．frightening

D．helpless

11.

A．touched

B．hit

C．affected

D．grabbed

12.

A．peaceful

B．noisy

C．depressing

D．exciting

13.

A．kept

B．felt

C．received

D．collected

14.

A．bar

B．cut

C．room

D．spot

15.

A．satisfied

B．unconcerned

C．blessed

D．unfortunate

9 . I signed up to volunteer at a local hospital last year. I knew the ________ would look good on my college applications.

On my first day, having been given a tour of the ________ and a tablet with maps and basic information, I was ________ to answer questions that came my way. I sent a few visitors in the wrong direction, but I did my best. It wasn’t a big ________ , and my second day there was much the same.

But on the third day, everything ________. I was in the middle of my ________ when I noticed a wheelchair speeding in my direction. The young boy sitting in it asked, “Who are you? You’re in my hospital and I don’t even ________ you!”

I introduced myself and ________ that I was new. David’s parents told me that he was there for his weekly check-up. David began to tell me about his medical ________, his favourite football player and other ________ of his life.

After David had gone to his ________ , one of the administrators ________ me and said, “That was ________. You were a different person when you were talking to him!” “We needed volunteers to work in the children’s department. And I think you’d be ________ at it,” she added.

This ________ my becoming a regular in the children’s department, and also to my decision to study medicine at university and become a paediatrician (儿科医生).

1.

A．presentation

B．grade

C．invitation

D．experience

2.

A．community

B．fair

C．hospital

D．college

3.

A．reminded

B．assigned

C．predicted

D．promised

4.

A．deal

B．fight

C．voice

D．influence

5.

A．occurred

B．changed

C．mattered

D．failed

6.

A．road

B．shift

C．surgery

D．interview

7.

A．recognize

B．doubt

C．join

D．know

8.

A．complained

B．realized

C．explained

D．pretended

9.

A．history

B．team

C．research

D．skill

10.

A．trends

B．details

C．signals

D．excuses

11.

A．appointment

B．celebration

C．achievement

D．gathering

12.

A．understood

B．blamed

C．approached

D．monitored

13.

A．amusing

B．disturbing

C．embarrassing

D．amazing

14.

A．great

B．shocked

C．busy

D．annoyed

15.

A．belonged to

B．lived up to

C．gave way to

D．led to

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“And that’s ‘The Ray of Hope’ for you!” Asta said as she ended her book review. She took a deep bow and was given thundering applause. I, too, gave applause. I was happy for my friend. Well, I was pretending to be happy for her. Deep down inside, I was rather feeling envious of Asta. She was always the one who makes speeches, debates and tells stories to others. Me? No! I had stage fright and was always the shy, quiet one who was never courageous to speak in front of others. I had never managed to do a presentation without stammering(结巴). Every time I saw someone making a speech, I would imagine myself in his or her place, receiving the applause and praise.

I was walking to the canteen with Asta. She, as usual, was looking at the script. She had been chosen to be the presenter for the National Day Celebration. I sighed to myself. Why could I not be like her, always loud and brave? If only there was a way to prove myself...

Just then, I caught a glimpse of a poster on the noticeboard.

“Minute to say it?” I read the poster out loud.

It was a competition where one has to prepare a speech about a particular topic and summarize it on the stage within one minute. This could be my big chance to overcome my stage fright! And the best part was, if I won the competition, I would receive a mini-trophy (小奖杯).

Without thinking twice, I grabbed a form and filled in it. I took a seat in the canteen with Asta and told her what I had done, after which she said that she had also signed up for the competition. Suddenly, regret hit me like a 20-pound hammer. I was competing against Asta who was the best speaker in the school! I was bound to lose! Why was I so ill-fated? I just wanted a chance to prove myself that I could overcome my stage fright.

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The big day finally arrived.

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Next, it was Asta’s turn.

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