1 . Skateboarder Robert Glover’s skills are seriously impressive, but his style isn’t what you’d expect. Born with sacral agenesis(骶骨发育不全),
The Namibian born skateboarder, sailor, boxer and entrepreneur speaks regularly about the
He regular shares images of his
“Since I was young, I’ve
“It’s pretty sick because everyone has a
A.adjusting | B.controlling | C.limiting | D.keeping |
A.lower | B.frozen | C.upper | D.whole |
A.arms | B.head | C.knees | D.feet |
A.conflict | B.patience | C.power | D.pressure |
A.curious | B.passionate | C.upset | D.worried |
A.leave | B.motivate | C.stop | D.warn |
A.doubts | B.opportunities | C.troubles | D.wishes |
A.athletic | B.artistic | C.interpersonal | D.medical |
A.puzzle | B.program | C.report | D.story |
A.limitation | B.possibility | C.purpose | D.truth |
A.directly | B.normally | C.quickly | D.surprisingly |
A.enjoyed | B.hated | C.learned | D.imagined |
A.bought | B.gave | C.owed | D.told |
A.help | B.medicine | C.transform | D.transport |
A.facilities | B.grass | C.scenery | D.trees |
A.abandoned | B.disabled | C.familiar | D.independent |
A.different | B.natural | C.perfect | D.vivid |
A.carry on | B.give up | C.set off | D.stand out |
A.complex | B.dull | C.good | D.poor |
A.find | B.make | C.share | D.try |
2 . Earlier this summer, my Ph.D. graduation finally came. I was
I grew up with the dream of becoming a scientist. When I finished my master’s degree, I wanted to try something even more
I worked as a research assistant to earn a
I realized that by trying again and again, I have
A.hesitant | B.upset | C.content | D.anxious |
A.banned | B.canceled | C.suspended | D.interrupted |
A.placed | B.examined | C.sighted | D.monitored |
A.note | B.message | C.saying | D.chart |
A.think up | B.speak of | C.reflect on | D.get across |
A.inspiring | B.unique | C.advantageous | D.challenging |
A.blow | B.objection | C.conflict | D.emergency |
A.reminded | B.advised | C.expected | D.instructed |
A.certificate | B.position | C.reward | D.reality |
A.worried | B.nervous | C.upset | D.confused |
A.admiration | B.desire | C.reply | D.supply |
A.fortune | B.reputation | C.promotion | D.living |
A.forgot | B.resigned | C.regretted | D.relaxed |
A.obviously | B.previously | C.surprisingly | D.eventually |
A.challenges | B.tests | C.alternatives | D.programs |
A.quality | B.promise | C.attitude | D.goal |
A.for sure | B.beyond imagination | C.by choice | D.on track |
A.unlocked | B.seen | C.showed | D.understood |
A.appreciated | B.achieved | C.deserved | D.transformed |
A.result | B.process | C.motivation | D.desires |
3 . Every Thursday afternoon, the food pantry (食品储藏室) at the local high school opens up to provide fresh food bags for families who can hardly make both ends meet to get their meals to last through the weekend. Nearly a hundred families rely on the extra food. Some are between jobs, some got hit hard with medical bills for a few months, and some are new to the neighborhood, placed there by refugee services.
On one breezy afternoon, two young mothers walked in together, each accompanied by a young child. There was nothing different about their dress, but their manner revealed a shyness that they struggled to overcome. When they spoke, it was clear why: Their accents were thick, even though they were trying hard to make their English sound American. They were uncertain of being understood. But the pantry is run by grandmothers who are never pressed for time when it comes to conversations. So they sat for a moment and told their story while the little ones were held in arms so very familiar with children.
The two lived in apartments in the basement of the Methodist Church. They had been in the United States for one month. Their husbands were well-educated but working labor jobs to pay for food and save for more typical apartments.
Both had fled the war in Eastern Europe, one family from Ukraine and one from Russia. They ended up in the same church basement and discovered that they needed each other. They became fast friends. Their children played together. They shared meals and navigated their new world together.
There were no bombs or soldiers or rations in their new neighborhood, only a chance to start over. Friendships are sometimes hard to come by, yet matter so much to each of us. A good friend gives us strength, love, laughter and the courage to keep trying.
These two families — worn down by uncertainty and war, thrown together in a new country, a new community with a new language — found so much in common. And isn’t that what we all need? A friend who faces the same life challenges, even if the forces above them have different political views. We are, after all, just mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors.
1. In the article, who primarily benefits from the services provided by the food pantry?A.High school students. | B.People with disabilities. |
C.Families with tight budgets. | D.Underpaid individuals. |
A.Their clothing. | B.Their language. |
C.Their children. | D.Their ID documents. |
A.They both live in the basement of the same church. |
B.They met at the same restaurant. |
C.They are from the same country. |
D.They both have similar professions. |
A.Challenges of Life and New Friendship | B.The Story of the Food Pantry |
C.New Life in America | D.From War to Peace |
4 . On the morning of Jan. 21st, 2023, I was taking the subway to work as usual. A quiet subway ride felt like a mini
One day, I put down my phone and started writing
In July, my “
Part of the
A.activity | B.carriage | C.adventure | D.vacation |
A.nervous | B.temporary | C.precious | D.unforgettable |
A.apology | B.invitation | C.cheer-up | D.thank-you |
A.hosted | B.witnessed | C.attended | D.missed |
A.better | B.calmer | C.funnier | D.heavier |
A.resource | B.shortage | C.idea | D.awareness |
A.person | B.colour | C.theme | D.letter |
A.seven | B.twelve | C.thirty | D.thirty-one |
A.neighbour | B.family | C.trip | D.food |
A.requiring | B.identifying | C.encouraging | D.contacting |
A.gentle | B.responsible | C.considerate | D.honest |
A.shaped | B.filled | C.drawn | D.developed |
A.Luckily | B.Surprisingly | C.Finally | D.Hopefully |
A.writing | B.addressing | C.printing | D.reading |
A.out of | B.owing to | C.free from | D.up to |
A.struggling | B.thinking | C.hesitating | D.progressing |
A.moving | B.calling | C.stepping | D.looking |
A.task | B.magic | C.concept | D.praise |
A.reuniting | B.fighting | C.reconnecting | D.exchanging |
A.useful | B.important | C.frequent | D.necessary |
5 . We always celebrated my Dad’s November birthday on Thanksgiving Day, even after he entered a nursing home. As years went on, these events took on a(n)
When we knew that it might be Dad’s
Dad was a wonderful
During a quiet moment, I announced that it was now Dad’s turn to
A few months later, at Dad’s memorial service, we fully realized what we had given Dad that night. Those were the stories people normally tell at a
Words do
A.double | B.original | C.complex | D.modern |
A.congratulation | B.gratitude | C.wish | D.apology |
A.late | B.last | C.living | D.lost |
A.by | B.as | C.though | D.with |
A.writer | B.listener | C.storyteller | D.reader |
A.listen to | B.hear of | C.make up | D.talk about |
A.whether | B.where | C.who | D.what |
A.flashing | B.darkening | C.concerned | D.blank |
A.regretted | B.recorded | C.recovered | D.remembered |
A.thoughts | B.possessions | C.tales | D.treasures |
A.afford | B.wait | C.offer | D.help |
A.task | B.duty | C.chance | D.decision |
A.burial | B.party | C.meeting | D.wedding |
A.Or | B.And | C.So | D.But |
A.kindness | B.memories | C.care | D.hugs |
A.healthy | B.old | C.young | D.alive |
A.rolled | B.went | C.flew | D.came |
A.benefit | B.work | C.matter | D.mean |
A.properly | B.publicly | C.clearly | D.correctly. |
A.give back | B.search for | C.hand over | D.fall in |
As a game of
Appearing over 4,000 years ago in ancient China, Go was first introduced into Japan during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and into Europe in the 19th century. To date, it
The traditional game of Go also boasts a number of legends about its origin. It’s said that Emperor Yao became very disheartened when his son behaved
It is
Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese Go legend,
Go can take
7 . Li Jing, 29, currently serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of Maotianping Village Committee in Cuijiaba, a town in Hubei province. Li is a native of this village and was one of the first from her community to achieve higher education. She studied hotel management and tourism. After graduation, she started a career in the hotel industry in Wuhan. However, she made a decision last year to return to her village. She wants to be an essential part of her hometown’s development, realizing her own personal value.
When Li returned to her hometown, she received unconditional support from her family, despite some villagers’ questioning her decision. She resolved to prove herself through determination and action.
Her job involves extensive communication with the villagers, with over half of her workload about promoting potato production, the main business of the village. Li and the villagers regularly hold meetings in the village square, where they share insights on potato planting techniques, sales channels, market trends, and more. These gatherings provide her with opportunities to equip the villagers with planting tools and offer a window for them to voice their concerns and experiences.
In her spare time, Li remains closely connected with the villagers through regular conversations. She admits that it demands a considerable investment of time and energy, but it’s all worthwhile.
Li has very fond memories of an incident from last year when one villager had a poor potato crop. Although her potatoes were unimpressive in terms of size and quality, she held faith in Li and worked tirelessly and enthusiastically. Li never forgets the smiles on the villagers’ faces at harvest time, which is the ultimate reward for her.
In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping her fellow villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. Her long-term vision is to promote urban-rural integration (整合).
1. Why did Li Jing desire to start a career in her hometown?A.She received higher education. | B.What she has learned could help her. |
C.She intended to live her dream. | D.She failed to start her own business in Wuhan. |
A.Passionate and hardworking. | B.Strong-willed and competent. |
C.Warm-hearted and easy-going. | D.Selfless and thoughtful. |
A.To show Li Jing’s inability in potato planting. |
B.To prove Li Jing’s success in gaining villagers trust. |
C.To put emphasis on the hardship of potato planting. |
D.To give evidence of Li Jing’s efforts. |
A.No Pain, No Gain | B.East or West, Home Is Best |
C.Graduates, Welcome Home | D.From the Village, for the Village |
8 . In the late 19th century, there was a poor farmer in Scotland named Fleming. He was
This story tells us that the simple and kind Scottish farmer’s
A.determined | B.kind | C.anxious | D.disappointed |
A.working | B.drinking | C.regretting | D.weeping |
A.figured out | B.pointed out | C.worked out | D.turned out |
A.leg | B.ankle | C.chest | D.foot |
A.managed | B.tried | C.decided | D.hoped |
A.bicycle | B.car | C.carriage | D.truck |
A.recommended | B.introduced | C.treated | D.served |
A.in honor of | B.in favor of | C.in exchange for | D.in return for |
A.felt | B.announced | C.declared | D.sworn |
A.happened | B.seemed | C.followed | D.appeared |
A.son | B.farmer | C.parent | D.witness |
A.demand | B.suggestion | C.decision | D.plan |
A.spread | B.promote | C.obtain | D.continue |
A.clearly | B.eventually | C.interestingly | D.unexpectedly |
A.world-famous | B.good-looking | C.easy-going | D.hard-working |
A.energetic | B.extraordinary | C.countless | D.unbelievable |
A.approach | B.behavior | C.anecdote | D.manner |
A.receiving | B.sending | C.reporting | D.seeking |
A.defeated | B.recognized | C.cured | D.adopted |
A.commonly | B.necessarily | C.especially | D.actually |
9 . Katie Ortman Doble suffered from a rare form of cancer. Doctors said she had 16 months to
So Katie flew to New York to see if she would
As she
“It was just one of those moments in life when somebody
A.cry | B.stop | C.live | D.rest |
A.nervous | B.able | C.curious | D.proud |
A.save | B.ruin | C.end | D.cost |
A.pay | B.work | C.stay | D.qualify |
A.Actually | B.Finally | C.Obviously | D.Unfortunately |
A.job | B.contest | C.school | D.treatment |
A.discouraging | B.missing | C.astonishing | D.confusing |
A.hard | B.boring | C.pleasant | D.hot |
A.drink | B.crisis | C.hug | D.field |
A.ran | B.wrote | C.slept | D.sat |
A.adapted to | B.gave up | C.longed for | D.got through |
A.saw | B.remembered | C.accompanied | D.believed |
A.shaking | B.laying | C.raising | D.nodding |
A.forbade | B.begged | C.asked | D.warned |
A.doctor | B.father | C.girl | D.mom |
A.tears | B.stars | C.fear | D.pity |
A.no | B.yes | C.goodbye | D.hello |
A.spoke up | B.checked in | C.showed up | D.went away |
A.disliked | B.owned | C.afforded | D.needed |
A.cancer | B.debt | C.duty | D.admission |
10 . The New Year was heartbreaking for Melanie Lee. A few weeks earlier, her 33-year-old son had
“When it
Eliot Middleton, 38, the owner of a barbecue restaurant and a former auto mechanic who, in his free time,
“I had no idea what was going on,” said Lee. “He
The
It’s a list of names that grow daily.
“People think Middleton is a good man,” Lee’s nephew said. “And I do too.”
1.A.survived | B.lost | C.won | D.faced |
A.kept | B.finished | C.began | D.stopped |
A.broke down | B.broke away | C.broke up | D.broke off |
A.daughter | B.nephew | C.son | D.grandchild |
A.calm | B.generous | C.brilliant | D.active |
A.repairs | B.rents | C.paints | D.decorates |
A.surroundings | B.position | C.situation | D.factors |
A.prize | B.gift | C.honor | D.souvenir |
A.bought | B.showed | C.fetched | D.handed |
A.pick up | B.pick out | C.take up | D.take out |
A.belief | B.property | C.investment | D.freedom |
A.rule | B.suggestion | C.idea | D.theory |
A.food | B.clothing | C.medicine | D.music |
A.drove | B.walked | C.climbed | D.orbited |
A.Appointments | B.Cars | C.Jobs | D.Supplies |
A.restaurant | B.hospital | C.transportation | D.security |
A.posted | B.received | C.withdrew | D.refused |
A.tools | B.devices | C.machines | D.vehicles |
A.various | B.excellent | C.changeable | D.steady |
A.lent | B.donated | C.sold | D.returned |