1 . Last week my four-year-old son Basti and I went for a walk in a park. _________ a beautiful tree off the road, he _________ a lovely toy dugong (儒艮) on the ground. Basti was so excited by this _________ discovery that he held it all day, and even took it to the _________ with him that night.

That evening, I came across a community post from a (n) _________ mum trying to find a _________ dugong, her son’s favourite toy. Although _________ about my son’s sadness, I immediately _________ her and told her we had found it!

The next morning, I had to break the _________ to Basti, who was still __________ the lovely toy. I told him it was another little boy’s. Tears ran down his face. However, he gave me the dugong and cried, “I’m just so sad. I __________ the dugong, Mum. But it’s the right thing to __________ it”.

The lovely toy was returned. Feeling unhappy, yet I thought we had made a good __________ . A week later, on my door hung a card and a new dugong as a big thank-you from that mum. It’s __________ a wonderful surprise! It was the kindest of kind things, which not only __________ my son but also made our week!

1.

A．Climbing

B．Crashing

C．Noticing

D．Approaching

2.

A．found

B．bought

C．mentioned

D．recognized

3.

A．brief

B．shallow

C．amazing

D．familiar

4.

A．bed

B．dining-room

C．workshop

D．kitchen

5.

A．awkward

B．anxious

C．energetic

D．frightened

6.

A．damaged

B．lost

C．rented

D．stolen

7.

A．happy

B．angry

C．excited

D．concerned

8.

A．calmed

B．invited

C．contacted

D．comforted

9.

A．news

B．effect

C．cup

D．letter

10.

A．contributing

B．holding

C．painting

D．washing

11.

A．borrowed

B．hid

C．loved

D．needed

12.

A．accept

B．recover

C．return

D．keep

13.

A．plan

B．contribution

C．promise

D．decision

14.

A．quickly

B．slightly

C．fortunately

D．actually

15.

A．pulled up

B．cheered up

C．responded to

D．belonged to

3 . Once there was a small boy named Bob. He came from a ____ family, struggling with life every day. One day, he was crossing the forest carrying some _____. He saw an old man who was very ______. Bob wanted to give the old man some food, but he did not have any. So he ____ walking. A few minutes later, he saw a deer who was very thirsty. He was eager to ____ him, but he did not have water. So he went on his way ahead.

Then he saw a man who wanted to make a ____ to keep warm, but he did not have wood. Bob ____ some wood to him. In return, he gave Bob some food and water. Then Bob went back to help the old man and the deer, who were very ____ .

One day Bob fell down from the ____ . He couldn’t move because he was ____, but no one was there to help him. ____ , the old man whom he had helped before saw him. He quickly came and pulled him up the hill. Bob had many ____ on his legs. The deer whom Bob had helped saw them and ____ to the forest and brought some herbs(草药). Soon Bob _____. All of them were very ____ that they could help each other.

1.

A．cheerful

B．traditional

C．poor

D．single

2.

A．wood

B．food

C．water

D．medicine

3.

A．thirsty

B．hungry

C．sad

D．angry

4.

A．preferred

B．stopped

C．began

D．kept

5.

A．help

B．leave

C．cure

D．hug

6.

A．cage

B．box

C．fire

D．flat

7.

A．threw

B．sold

C．lent

D．offered

8.

A．helpful

B．kind

C．brave

D．thankful

9.

A．hill

B．roof

C．bed

D．rope

10.

A．annoyed

B．injured

C．tired

D．frightened

11.

A．Obviously

B．Gradually

C．Strangely

D．Fortunately

12.

A．insects

B．leaves

C．wounds

D．hairs

13.

A．climbed

B．dropped

C．flew

D．hurried

14.

A．recovered

B．cried

C．slept

D．regretted

15.

A．doubtful

B．happy

C．anxious

D．curious

5 . A man was driving home when he saw a car stuck on the side of the road. So he _______ behind the car and got out. Even with a smile on his face, the lady was still _______ . He said, “I’m here to help you. By the way, my name is Bryan.”

All the problem she had was a _______ tire, which was bad enough for a lady. Bryan helped change the _______ , making hands dirty and hurt. She couldn’t thank him enough for coming to her _______ . She asked him how much she owed him. He never thought twice about the _______ . This was helping someone in _______ .

He waited until she _______ her car and drove off. It was a cold day, but he felt _______ as he headed for home.

Halfway the lady stopped to grab a bite to______at a small cafe. A waitress came over with a sweet smile. She ______ that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant. After the meal, when the waitress went to get the _____ for her hundred dollar bill, she left __________ . The waitress found the words on the napkin under which was four $100 bills—“Somebody once helped me out, and I won’t let this __________ of love end with me.”

That night when the waitress got home, she shared the story with her husband and whispered, “With the __________ due next month, it may be hard, but everything’s gonna be all right, Bryan.”

1.

A．took over

B．pulled up

C．turned around

D．broke down

2.

A．worried

B．embarrassed

C．disappointed

D．annoyed

3.

A．round

B．spare

C．flat

D．thick

4.

A．engine

B．tire

C．car

D．route

5.

A．link

B．chat

C．event

D．aid

6.

A．money

B．idea

C．problem

D．fact

7.

A．disaster

B．panic

C．need

D．danger

8.

A．processed

B．polished

C．struck

D．started

9.

A．nervous

B．good

C．touched

D．puzzled

10.

A．eat

B．work

C．sing

D．appoint

11.

A．wished

B．admitted

C．introduced

D．noticed

12.

A．product

B．treasure

C．change

D．income

13.

A．quietly

B．patiently

C．sincerely

D．excitedly

14.

A．target

B．chain

C．wisdom

D．reward

15.

A．holiday

B．plan

C．success

D．baby

7 . A public welfare initiative calling for volunteers from all over the country to donate hair to make wigs (假发) for children with cancer, has brought a lot of comfort.

The program, the Black Ribbon Initiative, was initiated by Chongqing University Cancer Hospital in April. Twenty-three students joined in the first round of hair donations to help children who had lost their hair as a result of chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

In January 2020, 3-year-old Liu Lizi from Guizhou province was diagnosed with blastoma, a type of cancer. The girl, who received radiation therapy at the hospital, was depressed after losing her beautiful natural hair and being teased by other children.

“For cancer patients, especially those little cancer patients, hair is hope,” said Lai Yun, a volunteer at the hospital.

Before the end of last year, Lizi, who is nearly at the final period of her current radiation treatment, had received 30 treatments. But she is no longer melancholy. In December, not long after a head measurement, she received her first wig made of real hair and found that it suited her well.

One of the hair donors, Li Chaoyang, explained why she got involved, “That day happened to be my 23rd birthday, and I finally made up my mind to sign up for the initiative and donate my long hair as a special gift. I feel like the children’s wearing wigs and dancing with joy has cured me mentally. They shed light in my life, and I hope my hair will be a light that brings them happiness.”

1. What do we know about the girl Liu Lizi?

A．She was born with disability.	B．Her treatments have finished.
C．She was encouraged by other kids.	D．Her first wig was made of human hair.

2. Why is hair important for cancer patients according to the text?

A．It can protect them from radiation.	B．It can be made into a birthday gift.
C．It brings them comfort and hope.	D．It offers them chances for communication.

3. What does “melancholy” underlined in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Sad.

B．Angry.

C．Puzzled.

D．Frightened.

4. What message might Li Chaoyang’s words convey?

A．Many hands make light work.	B．Roses given, fragrance in hand.
C．Actions speak louder than words.	D．God helps those who help themselves.

9 . Dr. Paul Farmer, who died unexpectedly at the age of 62 in Rwanda, was one of the most extraordinary people I have ever known. As co-founder of the global health organization Partners in Health, Paul spent more than 30 years changing the way health care is delivered in the poorest places on earth.

Along the way, his fine mind, big heart, and continuous drive to do good inspired countless others to follow his example.

While still a student at Harvard Medical School in the 1980s, Paul and his colleagues opened a one-room clinic in remote Cange, Haiti, where they not only cared for locals, but trained a team of health workers to serve the surrounding areas. He lived there in a simple home with concrete floors, and no hot water, not so different from the adapted bus he grew up in with his parents in Florida.

Within a few years, the clinic’s work gained worldwide notice for bringing tuberculosis (肺结核) under control in the area. Today, Partners in Health operates 16 health institutions in Haiti, and employs a local staff of nearly 7,000. They also operate in 11 other countries, including Rwanda, where they partnered with the government to rebuild the nation’s health system. Millions of people are served every year, most of whom live on less than a few dollars a day.

I’m honored to have worked closely with Paul. For 20 years, I watched him make a difference in the poorest places, even in the face of dysfunctional (功能失调的) politics and violence.

Paul’s passing is a huge loss to the world. But his voice still rings in our ears. All our lives are passing, but the purpose of living lasts: to lift others and enable them to live and work just as he did — with love, gratitude, and joy.

1. What can we know about the clinic?

A．It catches immediate worldwide attention.	B．It is located in Paul’s hometown.
C．It is co-founded by Paul and the locals.	D．It treats patients and trains health workers.

2. Why does the author mention the figures in paragraph 4?

A．To advocate cross-border cooperation.

B．To indicate the difficulties Paul faces.

C．To raise public concern about global health.

D．To highlight Paul’s contributions to global health.

3. Which of the following best describes Paul?

A．Careful and graceful.	B．Kind and influential.
C．Stubborn and sympathetic.	D．Aggressive and adventurous.

4. What does Paul’s story teach us?

A．Well begun is half done.	B．To live in the moment counts.
C．Life is limited, yet kindness lasts.	D．Health matters more than wealth.