Sim on was born deaf in his left ear. Despite this, he developed a profound love for street dancing. Growing up in a small town surrounded by urban landscapes, Simon spent his afternoons practicing his dance moves in parks and even garages, dreaming of one day becoming a successful street dancer.
However, Sim on faced various challenges, like the intricate footwork of a popular dance style. The precise (精准的) timing and coordination (协调) required in street dance posed a unique challenge for someone with a hearing condition. Unshakeable, Simon tirelessly practiced, facing countless missteps and stumbles. Other dancers, unaware of his condition, teased him when his attempts went wrong. But Simon’s determination shone brighter than any discouragement.
One day, Simon decided to seek the guidance of a legendary street dance mentor in the town, known as DJ Breaker. The experienced dancer, with a lifetime of street dance battles seen in his moves, agreed to help Simon. Together, they made a training routine that made full use of Simon’s heightened sharpness of sight and created a unique dance style that make up for his hearing limitation.
Days turned into weeks, and Simon’s progress was slow but steady. He stumbled and fell, dusted himself off, and tried again. DJ Breaker’s encouragement and Simon’s unwavering spirit formed an unbreakable bond. The small town, once skeptical of Simon’s dreams, began to be behind him as they witnessed his courage, strength and determination.
As Simon’s dance skills improved, word spread, and soon a talent spotter from prestigious (赫赫有名的) dance crews took notice. Against all difficulties, Simon secured a position in a well-known street dance group. His unique journey inspired many, proving that passion and perseverance could overcome any obstacle.
The street dance years were challenging, but Simon’s determination only grew stronger. His crew learned to communicate effectively with him, creating a bond beyond the dance itself. Simon’s story reached far beyond the urban streets, becoming a symbol of strength and success for the entire town.
Finally, the annual community street dance competition has arrived. Under the pressure, Simon took the stage.
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Unfortunately, a single misstep led to his failure.
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He decided to make peace with his failure and embrace the challenge.
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2 . In one’s lifetime, especially during adolescence when mental maturity is yet to be achieved, everyone is likely to make some foolish mistakes that will be remembered for a lifetime. The way parents
When I was ten years old, I got really angry one day and ended up breaking my favorite pen. Instead of scolding me, my parents chose a different
In the beginning, I couldn’t understand why they didn’t yell at me or punish me
The silence from my parents
Time
| A．put off | B．give in | C．lead to | D．deal with |
| A．approach | B．career | C．punishment | D．expectation |
| A．unique | B．expensive | C．damaged | D．magic |
| A．practical | B．powerful | C．well-organized | D．challenging |
| A．directly | B．gently | C．quietly | D．openly |
| A．secretly-promoted | B．newly-invented | C．highly-recommended | D．ill-considered |
| A．catch up with | B．in terms of | C．take control of | D．team up with |
| A．whispered | B．spoke | C．shouted | D．remained |
| A．essential | B．rough | C．average | D．satisfactory |
| A．reflect | B．fight | C．scream | D．dream |
| A．freezes | B．flies | C．talks | D．cures |
| A．happiness | B．imagination | C．regret | D．creativeness |
| A．planed | B．bought | C．set | D．taught |
| A．drew | B．compared | C．terrified | D．shaped |
| A．pens | B．consequences | C．parents | D．people |
3 . Every winter is the peak season for pneumonia (肺炎). Since the beginning of this winter, children in the northern regions, in particular, have faced an unprecedented rise in this situation.
Overview
Pneumonia makes your lungs sick. It happens when germs like bacteria or viruses go into your lungs, making them full of yucky stuff like pus. Going to the doctor quickly is extremely important to get the right treatment.
Recognizing Symptoms (症状)
When you have pneumonia caused by bacteria, the doctor might give you medicine called antibiotics (抗生素). It’s really important to finish all the medicine the doctor gives you, even if you feel better. Using it the wrong way can make them not work well in the future.
Supportive Care
Taking care of yourself is of equal importance. Drink enough water, and use medicine you can buy without a prescription (处方) for things like fever and pain.
| A．Proper Treatment |
| B．Or it could be deadly. |
| C．But, it could be expensive. |
| D．Make sure not to overwork yourself. |
| E．That is why there has seen a large number of severe cases this year. |
| F．When signs similar to the flu appear, you should be especially cautious. |
| G．So, it is essential for everyone to have some knowledge about pneumonia. |
4 . If you want to further improve your oral pronunciation or learn the language as used by real Americans, not the stiff, textbook-like content such as “Fine, thank you and you,” you need to watch more original movies and TV shows. Here are some.
The Walking Dead
Synopsis: “The Walking Dead” is about people surviving after the world becomes full of zombies(僵尸). Rick Grimes, the leader, and his group face dangers from both zombies and other people. The show looks at how they keep going and make tough choices to stay alive.
Desperate Housewives
Synopsis: “Desperate Housewives” revolves around the lives of four women living on Wisteria Lane. The show delves into their seemingly perfect suburban existence, unraveling (揭露) secrets, scandals, and unexpected twists. As friendships form and break, each character grapples with personal challenges. The series combines drama, humor, and mystery to explore the hidden struggles within a picturesque neighborhood.
This Is Us
Synopsis: Inspired by true figures, “This Is Us” tells the story of the Pearson family. The show explores their lives, joys, and challenges across different timelines. With relatable characters and heartfelt moments, it delves into love, loss, and the connections that bind us. Viewers witness the family’s journey through ordinary yet deeply emotional experiences, creating a touching portrayal of the ups and downs of life.
Prison Break
Synopsis: “Prison Break” tells the story of Michael Scofield, an engineer who intentionally gets himself imprisoned to aid his wrongly blamed brother, Lincoln Burrows, in avoiding execution (极刑). The plot focus on Michael’s detailed plans, tattoos (纹身) containing vital hints, and partnerships formed inside the prison, keeping viewers on the edge as they witness daring escapes and unexpected alliances (联盟) in the pursuit of freedom.
1. What do the four shows have in common?| A．They are all horror shows. | B．They can all be watched for free. |
| C．They are all about family lives. | D．They are all good materials to learn English. |
| A．The Walking Dead | B．Desperate Housewives | C．This Is Us | D．Prison Break |
| A．Michael Scofield went to prison on purpose. |
| B．Michael Scofield was sentenced to death. |
| C．Michael Scofield blamed his brother out of misunderstanding. |
| D．Michael Scofield is very willing to form an alliance with the viewers. |
Xiaomi’s founder and CEO, Lei Jun, marked the 130th anniversary of his alma mater (母校), Wuhan University, with an enormous donation of 1.3 billion yuan ($182.59 million). The contribution, the largest single donation ever received in the history of Chinese
In recognition of his
Lei’s story of
6 . As Christmas Eve approached, I found myself in New York City, far from my family and friends in Taiwan. I was feeling homesick and lonely, but my Jewish friend, Rachel, who, like me, doesn’t get connected with Christmas due to any religious things, invited me to join her for a dinner in a Chinese restaurant. She explained that it was a tradition for many Jewish people to celebrate this holiday by eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve.
We went to Jing Fong, a fancy restaurant in Chinatown. The place was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively and festive. We ordered a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious, and I felt grateful to be sharing this experience with Rachel. As we ate, we talked about our families and our cultures. We laughed and joked, and for a moment, I forgot about my homesickness.
A moment later, a group of carolers (唱圣诞歌的人) came into the restaurant, singing Christmas songs. At first, I was puzzled. Why were they singing in a Chinese restaurant? But then I realized that this was part of the magic of New York City. People from all different cultures and backgrounds could come together and celebrate the holidays in their own way. Rachel and I joined in the singing, and soon the whole restaurant was filled with music. It was a beautiful moment, and I felt blessed to be part of it.
What a night! I learned that even when you’re far from home, you can still find joy and connection with others. Rachel and I may come from different cultures, but we shared amazing food, joyful music, and most importantly heartfelt company. And that’s exactly what all the holidays are all about.
1. Why did Rachel invite the author to join her for dinner?| A．To show respect to God |
| B．To celebrate Christmas in the Jewish way |
| C．To share stories about their families |
| D．To forget about their homesickness |
| A．Fearful | B．Joyful |
| C．Disappointed | D．Confused |
| A．By focusing on religious traditions |
| B．By celebrating with family and friends |
| C．By enjoying a variety of festive dishes |
| D．By embracing diverse ways of celebration |
| A．A personal blog | B．A commercial promotion brochure |
| C．A travel guide of New York | D．An academic article |
7 . Do you sometimes put off doing your homework on a school night to watch TV？A new study says that middle school students who watch TV or play video games during the weekdays do worse in school.
The study also says that watching TV and playing video games on weekends don’t affect school performance that much.
“On weekdays, the more they watched, the worse they did,” said Dr. Iman Sharif of Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in New York. “They could watch a lot on weekends and it didn’t seem to connect with doing worse in school.”
The study appears in October issue of Pediatrics. Researchers drew their conclusions after surveying 4,500 students in New Hampshire and Vermont middle schools.
To reach their findings, researchers didn’t look at grades or test scores. Instead, they asked students to rate their own performance on a scale ranging from “excellent” to “below average”.
Other studies have found a connection between kids’ ability to learn and the amount of TV they watch. One study even found that kids with televisions in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on math and language arts tests than kids without. What should a kid do?The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids watch TV no more than two hours and that televisions be kept out of children’s rooms. Weekends viewing should be kept to four hours at most each day.
1. The passage mainly talks about the relationships between .| A．TV watching and students’ character training |
| B．TV watching and students’ school performance |
| C．students’ communicating skills and TV watching |
| D．kids’ mental development and TV watching |
| A．Kids can watch TV as long as they wish on the weekends. |
| B．Kids can watch TV longer on the weekends than on weekdays. |
| C．Kids should not be allowed to watch TV on the weekends. |
| D．Kids can watch TV during the weekdays in their rooms for a long time. |
| A．protect the TV sets from being broken by kids | B．prevent the kids from playing video games on TV |
| C．limit the time of TV the kids watch | D．provide the kids with the quietness they need to study |
| A．A student putting off doing homework on a school night to watch TV. |
| B．A student who watches TV 4 hours a day. |
| C．A kid who has TV set in his own room. |
| D．None of the above. |
Nowadays, we can see many people looking at their mobile phones in subways, restaurants, elevators, roads and so on. We call those who use their mobile phones too much phubbers/ smartphone addicts (低头族).
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9 . Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their father’s wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.
“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you’ve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”
“He won’t find out.” Mark said, “I’ll just have a quick look and shut it down.”
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father’s equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.
It was a strange-looking machine –one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “It’s an experimental model,” his father had explained, “so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”
“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It’s a computer game. I knew it! Dad’s only been pretending to work. He’s really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen:
ENTER NAMES
VOYAGER 1: … VOYAGER 2: …
Mark’s fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.
INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动）
The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.
“I think we’d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch. He was really frightened.
But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow (光芒), until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed.
TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL. DESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.
1. Why did Mark touch the computer against his father’s warning?| A．He wanted to take a voyage. | B．He wanted to practice his skill. |
| C．He was so much attracted by it. | D．He was eager to do an experiment. |
| A．a computer game | B．a company website |
| C．a software producer | D．an astronomy program |
| A．He was afraid of being scolded. |
| B．He didn’t like the loud noise and light. |
| C．He didn’t want to play games any more. |
| D．He was afraid something dangerous might happen. |
| A．They were blown into the air. |
| B．They were sent to another planet. |
| C．They were hidden in the strong light. |
| D．They were carried away to another country |
10 . People give gifts in almost all societies. Some gifts are expensive, as they may take months to create. Others are of less
Today presidents usually bring gifts when they
Gifts can also send special messages. For example, gifts can tell people that we are thinking of them and that we want them to feel
There is no doubt about the good side of gift giving. That is why some people don’t
| A．power | B．help | C．fun | D．value |
| A．works | B．stands | C．judges | D．ends |
| A．discover | B．like | C．trust | D．visit |
| A．countries | B．cities | C．villages | D．families |
| A．lucky | B．special | C．safe | D．strong |
| A．wealth | B．happiness | C．memory | D．growth |
| A．turn down | B．give up | C．think over | D．agree with |
| A．clear | B．strange | C．popular | D．serious |
