On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings (秋千) and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin. There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city took the other trash cans away and the remaining one never got emptied often.
As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they encountered Mrs. Evans, their kind-hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the City Hall to voice their concerns.
The next day, Isabel and Peter went into the building of the City Hall but were met with an impatient officer. They were informed that the city couldn’t help with their problem due to a tight budget. Discouraged, they left and turned to Mrs. Evans for help.
Under her guidance, they decided to ask Go Green, a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours, ” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to arrange them to present their ideas to Go Green. Hearing this, their face lit up.
Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing presentation. As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they cooperated quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his presentation over and over again.
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A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . “Anyone knows single parents who can’t afford to get their child’s hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!”Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. “At the time, I didn’t have anything for my kids to start school,” said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. “It meant so much to me.”
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. “The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style,” Stacks explained. “But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings.”
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out,but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
“There’s a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important,” said Stacks. “What got me the most was seeing the kids smile.” Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
1. What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?| A．A post on Facebook. | B．Her friend’s timely help. |
| C．Her mother’s advice. | D．A trip to her kids’ school. |
| A．It’s a bit dear. | B．It’s time-wasting. |
| C．It’s an easy job. | D．It’s a mother’s duty. |
| A．Rather disturbing. | B．Beyond expectation. |
| C．Far from satisfactory. | D．Very disappointing. |
| A．She is single with one child. | B．She is ambitious and arbitrary. |
| C．She is in need of helping hands. | D．She is free from financial worries. |
3 . Jonathan Jones, 12, was overcome with emotion after his principal, who is also color blind, let him
As soon as Jones put the glasses on, he appeared to be immediately
“I was feeling joy that I could
The boy’s mother posted a(n)
She wrote “After posting the video, we’ve been touched by how many
For Jonathan, with the new glasses comes a new
| A．borrow | B．polish | C．remove | D．adjust |
| A．disappointed | B．annoyed | C．surprised | D．embarrassed |
| A．calmed down | B．broke down | C．cheered up | D．woke up |
| A．mixing | B．painting | C．changing | D．exploring |
| A．finally | B．rarely | C．constantly | D．occasionally |
| A．tension | B．sadness | C．relief | D．shame |
| A．picture | B．article | C．video | D．introduction |
| A．moved | B．shocked | C．confused | D．entertained |
| A．loaning | B．costing | C．saving | D．collecting |
| A．wealthy | B．generous | C．competent | D．ambitious |
| A．limited | B．cheap | C．multiple | D．fashionable |
| A．find | B．produce | C．fix | D．afford |
| A．match | B．equip | C．replace | D．compare |
| A．treat | B．instruct | C．help | D．accompany |
| A．future | B．view | C．situation | D．record |
Almost all the possessions had been sold to buy food and clothing for the family. At last, nothing was left but the pet lamb, Daisy. At the thought of parting with the little creature, Mrs. Grant’s felt sad because the children loved it very much. Having struggled hard, she had to make up her mind to sell the lamb. But she could not ask any child to go for the butcher. Finally, she went herself with a heavy heart, dragging her leaden feet, and bargained with the butcher for the sale of Daisy.
While the children were all playing with the lamb, the butcher and his boy came to the door. “ You see I am here for the lamb, ” said the butcher in a loud voice. Hearing this, one child ran to her mother’s side, and asked what was happening in alarm. Mrs. Grant gently pushed the child aside, bent down and was about to tell the truth.
“That’s my lamb now, Charlie! ” said the butcher’s boy in a playful tone, going up to Daisy with a rope in his hand.
“No, it is not your lamb. It is ours! ” said Charlie, placing himself in front of it.
But the boy, pushing him aside, threw a rope round Daisy’s neck, and began to drag the little creature away. The poor lamb bleated (咩咩叫) very sadly. The cry of grief which fell upon the mother’s ears was too much for her, and her heart sank within her. In a moment, begging with tearful eyes, the children were all around their mother with voices choking with sobs for their little pet.
“Please tell your boy to stop a moment, ” she said in husky tones to the butcher. The boy, at a word from the butcher, stopped dragging the lamb, and the little creature stopped its bleating.
In a trembling voice, Mrs. Grant explained to them how badly off they were after their father died. She also added that the kind butcher had given the money for Daisy. With this money, she could buy her children bread to eat.
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But the more she explained, the stronger her children begged for Daisy.
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The butcher, who had been watching all, was touched in his heart.
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5 . Every community has an ice cream store, but not all of them have a mission. When Charles Foreman opened his store, Everyday Sundae, he had a goal in mind, “My objective is to make a positive impact in my community by treating people like family and remembering them,” he said.
With his business slogan,“A place for community,” Foreman’s store has quickly gained a devoted following. Customers visit to enjoy their favorite flavors; artwork and cards from them decorate the walls; and some purchase their paper napkins there to support the store. Foreman has also organized events like storybook readings accompanied by sweet treats for children. What truly sets this business apart is the free ice cream that Foreman generously gives out.
“You know when they come in, you can see it. It was natural to notice some of the kids have it and others don’t. So I’m going to sponsor them.” Foreman said as he talked about how he can tell when a visitor wants a treat they can’t afford.“I just want to do some positive things. I believe my community is missing a family-friendly ice cream shop.”
One day, Nicole Harkin, one of his regular customers, noticed Foreman give a free ice cream to children without money. For Foreman, this was a constant gesture that had just gone unnoticed, but Harkin reacted with surprise. She came back and handed him an envelope containing 100 dollars. Foreman was so touched by Harkin’s gift that he posted it on Instagram. Foreman and Harkin’s kind behaviors also moved other customers to cover Foreman’s free ice creams for people they didn’t know. Foreman’s ice cream fund has received many donations since then.
“When you see people doing their best, you want to do your best,” Foreman said. “Everything is contagious, whether you do something negative or positive. We’re supposed to do all we can to help each other.”
1. Why was Charles Foreman’s store so special?| A．It provides free goods to the community. | B．It offers children ice cream for free. |
| C．It is a place to show creativity. | D．It collects donations from others. |
| A．The motive for his generous action. | B．The sympathy for those poor children. |
| C．The urge for an ice cream shop. | D．The methods to help those in need. |
| A．A report on his unnoticed gesture. | B．An envelope with a letter in it. |
| C．A post of someone’s generous action. | D．A game between him and his customer. |
| A．Critical. | B．Influential. | C．Precious. | D．Optimistic. |
6 . In December, an adult day center nurse in New York came to the rescue of her patient after deciding to adopt the dog he could no longer look after.
John Burley, 60, was a daily
Jennifer Smith knew
Now John Burley is a rehabilitation patient at the center. He is able to
“Once John was
“When he saw Jennifer and Boomer come around the corner, he just burst into tears and
| A．patient | B．victim | C．prisoner | D．shopper |
| A．studies | B．works | C．recovers | D．hides |
| A．terrifed | B．arrested | C．accused | D．hospitalized |
| A．unclearly | B．publicly | C．exactly | D．hurriedly |
| A．assessed | B．charged | C．received | D．paid |
| A．grabbing | B．shopping | C．searching | D．begging |
| A．spoiled | B．lazy | C．comfortable | D．frightened |
| A．make | B．receive | C．deny | D．pay |
| A．designed | B．shaped | C．become | D．considered |
| A．trapped | B．stationed | C．settled | D．recorded |
| A．harm | B．sight | C．service | D．touch |
| A．up to | B．far from | C．back to | D．up against |
| A．worked | B．looked | C．voted | D．reached |
| A．sharp | B．big | C．dry | D．teary |
| A．apologetic | B．sympathetic | C．loyal | D．grateful |
7 . My mom enjoyed inviting people for Thanksgiving. After my family moved far away from all our
I missed our big family gatherings before moving here, but Mom had a(n)
Our first guests arrived: three foreign exchange students. Mom’s original plan was to
After dinner, Mom suggested sharing something we were thankful for—another annual
Suddenly something
| A．colleagues | B．relatives | C．neighbours | D．strangers |
| A．close | B．random | C．specific | D．favorite |
| A．generous | B．energetic | C．curious | D．powerful |
| A．applicants | B．beggars | C．population | D．volunteers |
| A．shelter | B．award | C．repay | D．host |
| A．set out | B．took over | C．broke down | D．showed up |
| A．burst | B．dropped | C．pulled | D．fell |
| A．recovered | B．declined | C．rose | D．stretched |
| A．exploded | B．suffered | C．slid | D．withdrew |
| A．impressive | B．unlucky | C．unusual | D．awesome |
| A．contest | B．opportunity | C．anticipation | D．tradition |
| A．grateful | B．sympathetic | C．familiar | D．addicted |
| A．cost | B．worked | C．remained | D．meant |
| A．inspired | B．convinced | C．struck | D．drilled |
| A．welfare | B．community | C．friendship | D．future |
8 . In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, a good story that has been discovered reminds us of the power of care and the effect it can have on someone’s life.
It all started with a “Kindness Week Challenge” given to Brennan by his 8th-grade teacher, Ms. Watkins. Little did he know that this challenge would lead to a wonderful friendship with 84-year-old Ms. Ann.
Brennan’s promise to send his little attractive things every day for a week developed a habit of checking up on Ms. Ann and sending gifts regularly(定期地), long after the challenge was over.
Their friendship has now lasted for over five years, and Brennan still visits Ms. Ann every month with flowers, cakes, chocolates, cards and more.
They talk about everything from his high school life to his college goals. The pair has found that they share a common love of chocolates. Ms. Ann always hopes to hear about what he’s doing and loves to share her own stories from a different time. They have become the best friends, with Brennan treating her as his great-grandmother.
Brennan’s mom, Traci, takes pride in her son. She said, “The best thing a teenager can do is to take care of the elderly. I’m so glad my son has added more sunshine to Ms. Ann’s life. I hope he always remembers the joy he’s brought her, and his fun talks with her, keeps his kind heart, and thinks of others.”
Ms. Ann’s daughter Emma, with her husband Gould, has a 2-year-old son. They are thankful for Brennan’s friendship as they cannot always be with Ms. Ann. Brennan’s kind heart has brought more sunshine into Ms. Ann’s life, and her encouraging words have helped to inspire(启发)him in return.
1. How did the task “Kindness Week Challenge” affect Brennan?| A．He discovered his love of chocolates. |
| B．He became a good friend of Ms. Ann. |
| C．He developed a habit of receiving gifts. |
| D．He learned how to choose attractive things. |
| A．Flowers. | B．Cakes. | C．Chocolates. | D．Cards. |
| A．His kindness to others. |
| B．His talent for telling stories. |
| C．His good performances at school. |
| D．His ability to earn money for the gifts. |
| A．Worried. | B．Sorry. | C．Thankful. | D．Surprised. |
9 . Auri Katarina used to be a service manager at a cleaning company in Finland. In 2021,
Auri has always
Since then, Auri has gone as far as the USA and UK to help people in desperate need of cleaning. She gets
Now, Auri goes to clean homes of
| A．importantly | B．obviously | C．surprisingly | D．unfortunately |
| A．refused | B．considered | C．respected | D．enjoyed |
| A．struggling | B．earning | C．wondering | D．paying |
| A．ashamed | B．excited | C．hesitant | D．grateful |
| A．painted | B．decorated | C．searched | D．cleaned |
| A．reward | B．evidence | C．permission | D．assistance |
| A．humor | B．furniture | C．change | D．space |
| A．results | B．requests | C．comments | D．instructions |
| A．oldest | B．biggest | C．closest | D．dirtiest |
| A．covered | B．approved | C．invested | D．avoided |
| A．In spite of | B．Thanks to | C．Ahead of | D．In addition to |
| A．loses | B．keeps | C．spends | D．charges |
| A．customers | B．employers | C．strangers | D．servants |
| A．content | B．wealth | C．image | D．opportunity |
| A．plans | B．loves | C．delivers | D．manages |
At a restaurant in scenic Augsburg, Germany, waiter Paul Blachut was busy at work. It was a warm Sunday afternoon in May 2021 and many people had come for relaxation at this pretty place beside the Lech river.
From behind the bar, Paul, 24, had a good view of the river; there were stone steps that stretched some 20 meters down from the restaurant to the riverbank. He could see that, along the S-shaped shore, people were picnicking and children were playing. Many were cooling their feet in the river. The melt water from the Alps meant the water was very cold at that time of year, and it flowed quickly.
Among those enjoying the cooling water were a mother and her two teenage daughters. They were standing on the edge of the riverbank, playing with an inflatable tube(充气船)when, suddenly, the girls lost their footing and were caught in the river’s current.
It all happened so fast. The girls desperately grabbed on to the tube, which their mother was sitting in, pulling her into the river, too. Then all three were being carried away by the current.
A bystander raced up the steps to the restaurant, and Paul looked up from his work when he heard the shout: “I think three people are drowning in the Lech!”
Paul could only see a tube moving up and down in the river. Then he spotted the three women a short distance away, waving their arms, trying to grasp anything they could. Paul’s mind raced. Why wasn’t anyone helping them? Frightened, he saw that one of the them kept sinking.
Despite having no lifesaving training, he rushed down to the riverbank, quickly taking his cell phone, wallet and keys from his pockets and pulling off his T-shirt. Then he jumped into the river. He didn’t care about the cold; all he could think about was saving the women. It was obvious that they were helpless.
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As Paul got closer, he could tell that the mother seemed to be in the most trouble.
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Paul knew he needed to rescue the two daughters further down the river.
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