1 . Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).
“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body’s held up, everything’s held up and I’ve made it to 104.”
She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.
All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4,385 kilometers. During that time she’s had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It’s taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing. . . This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”
1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?A.She wanted to set a new record. |
B.She intended to challenge herself. |
C.She was driven by her interest. |
D.She was inspired by people like her. |
A.She didn’t get professional training. |
B.She found it hard to keep her balance. |
C.She suffered discomfort in her left leg |
D.She couldn’t use regular running blades. |
A.Rome wasn’t built in a day. | B.Time works wonders. |
C.A good beginning is half the battle. | D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
2 . Daniel has been feeding the students of a state university for years. As a canteen worker, he tries to make a connection with all his customers in a truly
Daniel’s struggles began on his birthday in 2023, when an electrical fire
When the students heard of this sad story, they decided to give back to this
Daniel was extremely
When you lead with your heart, goodness comes
A.common | B.unique | C.humorous | D.generous |
A.days | B.weeks | C.times | D.months |
A.curious | B.hard-working | C.inspiring | D.famous |
A.burst | B.ran | C.looked | D.crashed |
A.Worse still | B.After all | C.In short | D.In contrast |
A.by | B.on | C.down | D.away |
A.eager | B.nice | C.determined | D.persistent |
A.race | B.game | C.page | D.parade |
A.in return | B.in turn | C.in surprise | D.in trouble |
A.frightens | B.brightens | C.shortens | D.broadens |
A.shameful | B.regretful | C.hopeful | D.grateful |
A.seriously | B.highly | C.lightly | D.totally |
A.astonished | B.disturbed | C.ignored | D.connected |
A.eating | B.donating | C.expecting | D.valuing |
A.back | B.up | C.across | D.out |
A.Based on the research findings, it looks like the mere presence of our phones might be triggering (触发) a system in students’ brain called automatic attention. That’ s a brain system that unconsciously monitors (无意中监测) the environment for signs of vital importance, which makes students focus less on their study. |
B.In 2017, researchers were aware of the effect of cell phone presence on students. To prove this, the students were asked to complete math problems with their cellphones put on their desks, hidden in nearby bags or clothing. |
C.Taken together, there ’s increasing evidence that the presence and usage of the cellphone in the classroom should be monitored, and even not allowed in some cases. |
D.Although the students were required to turn off ring tones, the researchers found that the phone continued to have a great influence, occupying the students’ mental space even though they paid no attention to it. The students performed worse when the phone was nearby on the desk, and it didn’t matter if they turned it facedown. They didn’t do much better when the phone was hidden in a bag or a pocket. Why? |
E.The researchers concluded that intuitive (本能的) fixes like putting the phone facedown or turning it off were useless. Also, they pointed out that the only effective solution was actual physical separation from the phone. That’s important when students are taking tests, of course, but the research says that physical separation is even more important when they’ re trying to learn something. |
4 . Jonathan Tiong came into the world with a rare disease that gradually damages muscles over time. A doctor
Yet, Tiong not only surpassed (超出) the doctor’s
Beginning his
Despite the
His goal is not to lower expectations for individuals with disabilities but to
A.required | B.organized | C.delivered | D.explored |
A.operation | B.prediction | C.dream | D.experience |
A.proudly | B.sadly | C.creatively | D.secretly |
A.joke | B.team | C.idea | D.position |
A.fought against | B.come by | C.shown off | D.figured out |
A.struggling | B.professional | C.unique | D.uncertain |
A.beat | B.meant | C.reduced | D.ended |
A.relief | B.fear | C.wisdom | D.anxiety |
A.responsibility | B.comparison | C.burden | D.difference |
A.loneliness | B.treatment | C.recognition | D.honesty |
A.unexpected | B.inspiring | C.terrible | D.amazing |
A.survive | B.overcome | C.observe | D.discover |
A.quietly | B.obviously | C.originally | D.regularly |
A.challenge | B.spread | C.define | D.confirm |
A.advancing | B.contributing | C.battling | D.succeeding |
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However, in the 17th century when Francis Bacon (1561-1626) suggested that this type of thinking was the way to gain knowledge, he was going against the views of the day. Although Bacon held an important rank in King James’ royal court of England, his true interest was not the day-to-day, slow and inefficient working style of the government, but the worthy search for knowledge. This was certainly not the interest of most people in his days. At that time, people believed more in the church than in facts, and people like Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), who proved the idea that “the Earth is not the centre of the universe”, were often punished by the church with no one coming to their defence. The church and many people tended to ignore the facts and didn’t want to challenge what they had always comfortably believed. In fact, when Galilei proved that the Earth was not the centre of the universe, instead of believing him, people chose to believe views that were almost 2, 000 years old!
It is not surprising that people wanted to believe these primitive ideas as they had been put forward by the great philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE). He said that the Earth must be the centre of the universe because it felt like the Earth was standing still. Galilei disagreed. At first, people approved of his studies and urged him to continue, but later when he proved Aristotle wrong, they grew angry and put him in prison. They didn’t want to abandon what they’d always thought as true. And this is still often true today. People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right, then it must be so. But even though Aristotle was a great man who inspired many great scientists and philosophers after him, he was wrong at times. And Galilei also made mistakes. He is now known as the father of astronomy but he believed that the Earth moved round the sun in a perfect circle. He was wrong.
1. What was Bacon’s true interest?A.The worthy search for knowledge. | B.The interest of most people in his days. |
C.The important rank in royal court of England. | D.The efficient working style of the government. |
A.Because they believed more in church than in facts. |
B.Because they didn’t want to challenge what they had always believed. |
C.Because they didn’t want to give up what they’d always thought as true. |
D.Because they chose to believe the views put forward by great philosophers. |
April Fool’s Day,
On this day, people engage in jokes with friends, family and even co-workers, It is a chance for everyone to show off their sense of humor and bring smiles to others’
One popular prank on April Fool’s Day is the “fake news” joke. People come up
The joy and laughter shared on April Fool’s Day help strengthen relationships. It is a time for people to come together and enjoy the light side of life. Laughter
In a word, April Fool’s Day is a reminder of the
10 . At graduation ceremonies, it’s common to see parents proudly cheering and clapping for their kids. But have you ever seen it
The video shows Shivaee’s dad, Aashish, walking up to the stage to
The dad,
“This ceremony would have been
Shivaee was barely 3 years old when the video was taken in 2022. That makes the
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A.secretly | B.patiently | C.shyly | D.loudly |
A.pick up | B.show off | C.apply for | D.hand out |
A.observes | B.decorates | C.occupies | D.approaches |
A.laughter | B.encouragement | C.suspicion | D.opposition |
A.confused | B.embarrassed | C.relieved | D.touched |
A.share | B.imagine | C.choose | D.recollect |
A.news | B.name | C.plan | D.prize |
A.professors | B.audiences | C.graduates | D.kids |
A.heartwarming | B.special | C.incomplete | D.unbearable |
A.words | B.story | C.ideas | D.optimism |
A.Thanks to | B.Regardless of | C.Rather than | D.As for |
A.challenge | B.achievement | C.opportunity | D.contribution |
A.father | B.dream | C.girl | D.scene |
A.popular | B.awake | C.alive | D.hopeful |