1 . The client crises in my social-work job always multiplied during the holidays. As I drove through the darkness that rainy December night, I shelved my worry and focused on our December events.

The parking lot was full. Everyone in our small Arkansas town must have turned out for the Christmas program. Our second grader son Jon should have joined his class inside the gym by now, but I was running late. Jim and Michael, our fifth graders, were warm and dry inside.

While Jon played with a toy in the back seat, I drove once more through the parking lot. Then I saw, through the downpour, the narrow area of grass between two cars perfect for our small car. I pulled into the spot, nosing forward to line up beside my neighbor.

With a loud noise, the front of our new car ran over some hard stones and hung over a foot above a pool. Shaking, I held the wheel and couldn’t decide whether to drive forward or backward. Either would do damage to my car.

Suddenly, someone tapped on the driver-side window. A man stood there in the cold rain. Without greeting he gave me instructions. “When I walk to the front of your car and lift, put it in reverse (倒挡) and back up.”

He moved unhurriedly around to the front of the car into my headlights. With apparent strain, he lifted and held the car’s front end. I remember staring a moment, and then I put the car in reverse and looked over my shoulder until the front tires rested on the ground again. Before I could thank him, he was gone. I never saw him again.

Much later, I realized our car-lifting angel marked a turning point in our family’s direction. In the decades since that evening, life has thrown plenty of difficulties in our way. But I recall that night and know confidently that there’s someone ready to help.

1. What was the author’s task that December night?

A．Attending a Christmas event.

B．Sending Jon to his gym lessons.

C．Taking the car to the garage.

D．Solving one of the client crises.

2. How did the man help the author?

A．He raised the front of the car in the rain.

B．He backed out the author’s Car skillfully.

C．He picked up the author’s children from the gym.

D．He saved the author from the pool of water.

3. Which of the following best describes the impact of the author’s experience?

A．Unidentifiable.

B．Predictable.

C．Life-threatening.

D．Far-reaching.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．I Learned a Lesson That Night.

B．The Heavy Lifter Saved Me.

C．I Was Coached to Back My Car.

D．The Act Eased Client Crisis.

2 . I was 3 years into my Ph.D. Yet I still felt in the ______ because I did not know how or when I would graduate. To be ______, I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Worse still, Erika was ______, the only other woman in the lab. This added to my ______. As she cleared out her lab space, she offered a ______: her old but big computer monitor (显示器). This kind, seemingly minute ______ turned out to be exactly the lifeline (救命稻草) I ______.

To me, this monitor was a ______ that my community supports me even when they aren’t ______ with me. After years of using only a small laptop, I was ______ by how much my work benefited from having an additional screen. With this ______ perspective, I started to like writing. I handed in my graduation paper, and the light at the end of the tunnel shined brightly.

Then I graduated. My ______ with the monitor came to an end, and I wanted to ______ the chain of care and sisterhood. So, I offered it to another woman engineer, who told me the monitor allowed her to have focused writing time. It also helped solidify her ______ that she is in community with people who support her — just as it did for me.

And just like that, a ripple (涟漪) effect from an ______ monitor.

1.

A．end

B．air

C．past

D．dark

2.

A．fair

B．famous

C．frank

D．independent

3.

A．volunteering

B．progressing

C．applying

D．leaving

4.

A．anxiety

B．surprise

C．annoyance

D．embarrassment

5.

A．suggestion

B．gift

C．ride

D．choice

6.

A．response

B．change

C．gesture

D．contribution

7.

A．shared

B．needed

C．provided

D．experienced

8.

A．reminder

B．result

C．form

D．proposal

9.

A．eventually

B．fortunately

C．acceptably

D．physically

10.

A．kept back

B．looked into

C．turned down

D．blown away

11.

A．slower

B．emptier

C．broader

D．heavier

12.

A．comparison

B．time

C．communication

D．satisfaction

13.

A．continue

B．found

C．restore

D．check

14.

A．sense

B．achievement

C．dream

D．character

15.

A．expensive

B．artificial

C．ordinary

D．adjustable

3 . On September 16, 2023, just weeks into the school year, two groups of boys fought across the courtyard at Southwood High School in Louisiana. In a _________two days, 23 students were in police station, one of whom was _________ with threatening an assistant principal.

When gang violence _______, concerned dads at this high school said “Not on our _______.”That’s how Dads on Duty was born and they began patrolling the campus every day.

Around 40 men organized into six-person _________. Some are fathers who sacrifice their own schedules and _________, while others are men who don’t have a _________but wants the youth to know they have an entire community behind them.

Now, anyone who wants to enter the school with rage (狂怒) and a closed _________ have to face tough papa bears. They are _________ Southwood, making sure every student feels as if someone __________a lot of time and energy in their safety and has an adult to turn to in times of crisis.

Besides, their presence is meant to be more __________ than reactionary. For instance, one day after school, Morgan noticed an odd student __________ outside without friends. Morgan suspected he was lying in wait for an attack so this cautious father got the student out of the area, likely avoiding a violent incident. It was a situation requiring more delicacy than law enforcement (执法部门) and security __________ have offered.

Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus, gang battles have stopped completely. The Louisiana dads have already __________ with fathers in other parts of the country, who have followed their example. They’d like to start new __________ of the campaign throughout the country.

1.

A．bare

B．mere

C．definite

D．rare

2.

A．arrested

B．justified

C．scolded

D．charged

3.

A．declined

B．bounced

C．dragged

D．rocketed

4.

A．watch

B．mercy

C．basis

D．guidance

5.

A．board

B．session

C．shift

D．duty

6.

A．ambitions

B．commitments

C．welfare

D．strengths

7.

A．job

B．child

C．neighbor

D．house

8.

A．fist

B．palm

C．lap

D．wrist

9.

A．accompanying

B．resisting

C．healing

D．warning

10.

A．occupies

B．stretches

C．cherishes

D．invests

11.

A．preventive

B．inspiring

C．powerful

D．amusing

12.

A．hanging around

B．putting forward

C．taking over

D．turning out

13.

A．firm

B．measure

C．might

D．uniform

14.

A．behaved

B．partnered

C．disbanded

D．coped

15.

A．episodes

B．forms

C．chapters

D．plots

4 . When Rony Rolando Herrera was a young boy, he was abandoned by his father, and his mother gave everything she had to raise Rony and his three brothers. Thankfully, Rony’s support did not end with his mother. Through a nonprofit, Rony was enrolled in a child protection program that redetermined his life path. Now, Rony is dedicated to doing the same for the children in his school.

Rony is a science teacher and director of a primary school in San Jose del Cacao, a rural community where hardship, tradition and poverty prevent education from being a priority. “The customs of these communities are from past civilizations and focus on working the land,not developing psychologically or intellectually,” Rony explained.

The barriers to education are most harmful to the most vulnerable, including young girls. As a teacher, it was not uncommon to see his female students, as young as 13 years old, drop   out of school. “They are not empowered to know their rights or to continue with their education. They don’t know that they can change the failed system in their communities that believe women’s only purpose is to reproduce, do laundry and cook,” Rony said.

By joining the program PREVENIR, students at Rony’s school are given the opportunity to receive a more comprehensive education that aims to reduce the risks outside of the classroom. Rony elaborates that, “the educational process must be comprehensive. In addition to learning about things like science or biology, children need to know their rights and basic life skills.”

Rony calls himself a “dreamer” and now carries the love he received from both his mother and the humanitarian workers who supported him. He stated, “This type of support changes lives,” and added that even if out of 140 students, only one is impacted, he knows this impact will carry over to future generations, just as it did for him.

1. What really changed Rony’s life?

A．His miserable childhood.	B．His joining in a program.
C．His living circumstances.	D．His mother’s expectations.

2. What can we learn about San Jose del Cacao?

A．The people are intelligent.

B．Traditions are not well-received.

C．Education there is a priority.

D．People there live a conservative life.

3. Which can best describe Rony?

A．Reliable and determined.	B．Humble and supportive.
C．Sympathetic and grateful.	D．Generous and responsible.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Education Provide Chances for Girls

B．A Teacher’s Big Dream Changes Lives

C．Nonprofits Play a Vital Role in Education

D．Protecting Children Requires Intervention

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jackson Merle was exhausted. He was in need of money because his wife was in hospital. He had been knocking on door after door, looking for work, but no one would even listen to what he had to say. No one wanted to talk to an old man. He stood in front of the biggest house on the block. This was his last chance for the day. Every homeowner on the street had run Jackson off, without even listening to his proposal, and maybe this one would be different? Jackson rang the doorbell. Within minutes a pretty young woman opened the door.

“Good morning,” she said cheerfully, “What can I do for you?” Jackson was heartened by her sunny smile and friendly attitude. “Good morning, miss,” he said, “I’m a handyman, and I’m here to offer you and your family my services.” “What kind of work do you do?” she asked.

“I do anything you might need, miss,” Jackson said, “I do some woodwork, painting, cabinet making; I fix small appliances, some gardening, anything you need and my rates are very reasonable.” “Come on in,” the woman smiled, “I have a table with a wobbly (摇摆的) leg that needs fixing, and maybe you can paint my guest room?” Jackson couldn’t believe his ears. He walked into the woman’s beautiful house, toolbox in hand.

First, he fixed the table, while the woman—who introduced herself as Ruth—sat watching him work and chatting to him. Then he looked at the guest room. Ruth gave him money to buy paint so he could fix it up the next day. She also paid him twice what he’d asked for the table. “But, miss,” Jackson protested, “You’ve given me too much money!” “No, I haven’t, Jackson.” Ruth told him firmly, “My daddy always told me to pay a fair price for a job well done, and that’s what I’m doing!”

Over the next few weeks, Ruth’s neighbor Jolene was surprised to see the elderly man coming in and out of Ruth’s house with his toolbox in hand. Everything in Ruth’s home looking perfect, Jolene didn’t see why she needed a handyman five days a week.

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Ruth smiled and explained she was actually helping Jackson.

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Jolene was moved by Ruth’s kindness and thoughtfulness and spread her deeds.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Alicia, a high school student known for her artistic talents and compassionate nature, was working on a painting in the school courtyard when she noticed a new student named Leo sitting nearby, looking curious yet lonely. Curious, Alicia approached Leo and carried on a conversation.

“Hi, I’m Alicia. What brings you to the courtyard today?”

“I’m Leo. I like to sit here and observe. It helps me feel a bit more connected to this new place.”

Alicia listened intently (专心地), her heart going out to him. She knew first hand how challenging it could be to adjust to a new place. After learning that Leo had a passion for art, Alicia smiled warmly, “Well, if you’re interested, I’m part of the art club. It’s a really welcoming group, and we’re always looking for new members.”

“But I’m not sure. I’m a bit shy when it comes to sharing my art.”

“There’s no pressure to share if you’re not comfortable. But, I think you’d really enjoy it.It’s a safe space where creativity is celebrated.”

He agreed to come to the next art club meeting, his heart filled with hope.

At the art club meeting, Alicia introduced Leo to the other members, a diverse group of students who shared a love for art and creativity. They welcomed Leo with open arms, and soon he felt like he had found a second home.

Inspired by Alicia’s kindness, Leo started to share his art work with the group. His pieces were a reflection of his innermost thoughts and feelings, touching everyone who saw them.

One day, as Alicia and Leo were walking home from school, they came across a mural (壁画) that had been ruined by graffiti (涂鸦).

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Alicia felt saddened by the sight, but Leo saw an opportunity.

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The community art project was a huge success.

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7 . Biar Kon, a 17-year-old student, whose parents were working in neighboring Sudan, moved to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to attend school. Once he _______, he needed to get some documents from the Sudanese embassy(大使馆). But when he went to look for the embassy, he couldn’t find it. He asked a few people for _______, and no one knew where it was. Then an older woman tapped him on the back.

The woman told Kon that she had seen him asking questions of multiple people as they _______, and she wondered if he needed money for food, or a place to stay. Then Kon realized that the woman thought he was _______.

They cleared up the _______, and the woman was able to offer her help. The woman’s _______ left a deep impression on Kon. And it inspired him to _______ five years later, when he moved to Boston, Massachusetts. One day, outside a coffee shop, he _______ a man who was begging for change. Kon _______ that moment five years earlier, when the woman in Nairobi had ________ him for a homeless person. So he went up to the man to see what he could do. “He told me why he was on the street—because he made a（n） ________ mistake when he was in high school, and he couldn’t get a ________ now,” Kon recalled. Kon bought the man some breakfast, and gave him a little bit of money.

Today, it’s an encounter he ________. For him, it is a ________ that you never know what people are going through unless you talk to them ________ — the way the woman in Nairobi made an effort to talk to him.

1.

A．worked

B．arrived

C．changed

D．graduated

2.

A．permission

B．comments

C．explanation

D．directions

3.

A．passed

B．watched

C．struggled

D．hesitated

4.

A．awkward

B．homeless

C．careful

D．shy

5.

A．evidence

B．difficulty

C．confusion

D．conflict

6.

A．generosity

B．wisdom

C．responsibility

D．confidence

7.

A．put it aside

B．take it easy

C．kick it off

D．pay it forward

8.

A．persuaded

B．spotted

C．questioned

D．inspired

9.

A．witnessed

B．reported

C．recalled

D．shared

10.

A．praised

B．thanked

C．blamed

D．mistaken

11.

A．common

B．unintended

C．serious

D．similar

12.

A．clue

B．rise

C．job

D．solution

13.

A．creates

B．expects

C．deserves

D．values

14.

A．reminder

B．protector

C．challenge

D．practice

15.

A．secretly

B．actively

C．loudly

D．anxiously

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Louisa Cantoni became aware of a young man leaning against the side of her house, a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He looked to be 13 or 14 years old with threatening, dark brown eyes.

When she was younger, the little ones would flock around her. They loved her Italian accent and flowers and always stayed nearby when it was tomato season, popping her sweet tomatoes into their mouths. Those sweet memories were just that. So much had changed in the neighborhood. The Italian section of the downtown area had been turned into low-rent housing and overgrown yards. New renters had just moved in and worn her out with all the rudeness, the shouting, and the sad faces of the grannies.

One day, Louisa was harvesting the last of her vegetables when a shadow appeared from behind her. She knew it was the boy. “What, what do you want from me?” She asked in a tired tone. The boy stood silent for a while. “My momma, she likes flowers, show me how?” he offered. “Show you what, how to be a nice person?” Louisa had no interest in showing this boy anything. “Show me how to grow those.” He pointed to the flowers. Louisa sighed. “Just go on away and leave me alone.”

“You ain’t gotta be so mean,” Jevon murmured and left.

The next day, the boy came as usual, but she noticed he was different, younger, innocent and beautiful with smooth brown skin and broad shoulders.

“What is your name, young man?” She asked.

“My name Jevon.”

“Thank you, I am Louisa. Miss Louisa to you.” She stuck out her hand which he reluctantly shook. “What is it you want from me? You stare at me; you steal my zinnias（百日菊）. That’s not nice, Jevon.”

“I want to learn how to grow a flower for my momma.” He sounded like a little boy.

“I have rules, Jevon. No rudeness, no hoodie（连帽衫）, pull your pants up, and no cigarettes, ever.”

“You’re not my momma. I don’t have to do any of that,” he responded.

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Five days later, Jevon showed up in a clean T-shirt and belted pants.

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Time flying, Jevon became a Harvard freshman, eager to see Miss Louisa.

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9 . The rain was sudden and heavy on a cold night over ten years ago. My bus had stopped at the depot （总站） because of flooding. With 2 kms still to go, I was running out of _________ to pick up my then four-year-old daughter from her childcare centre. I took off my shoes and ran. I _________ the day care wet through but I was _________ to be only a few minutes late. Now I could face the next _________.

I had no way of getting home. There were no buses and I couldn’t afford a taxi. Home was too far to _________ in the rain with a young child. We stood outside staring at the _________ rain, with it showing no _________ of stopping. Caught up in my thoughts, I just barely noticed another parent _________ up and race inside to _________ his child ten minutes later. I did not recognize him and my thoughts turned back to my __________ situation.

I was at a loss what to do, when a voice asked, “Can I give you a __________?”

I moved around to face the man who’d arrived late to fetch his child. I nervously informed him that I didn’t know how I’d __________ getting the car seat wet. But he didn’t seem to __________, and was simply happy to do us a favour.

To this day, I am still __________ when I think about the evening that my daughter and I were stranded （滞留） __________ the kindness of this stranger.

1.

A．cash

B．energy

C．fuel

D．time

2.

A．arrived at

B．broke into

C．escaped from

D．tore down

3.

A．eager

B．glad

C．guilty

D．sad

4.

A．day

B．generation

C．problem

D．storm

5.

A．drive

B．fly

C．ride

D．walk

6.

A．gentle

B．freezing

C．pouring

D．cool

7.

A．admission

B．concern

C．sign

D．fear

8.

A．cheer

B．give

C．stay

D．pull

9.

A．adopt

B．collect

C．punish

D．teach

10.

A．current

B．economic

C．ideal

D．stable

11.

A．call

B．lift

C．hug

D．tip

12.

A．avoid

B．consider

C．enjoy

D．practice

13.

A．disagree

B．matter

C．mind

D．object

14.

A．generous

B．grateful

C．proud

D．sorry

15.

A．but for

B．as for

C．because of

D．regardless of

10 . On a hot afternoon Rhiannon was driving her old van down the highway. As she ________ her window to let in some fresh air, her car registration paper blew off the sun visor (防晒板) and onto the floor inside. When leaning down to ________ it, she accidentally drifted into oncoming traffic. In panic, she over-corrected and pulled the ________ sharply in the other direction. ________, the van rolled over three times, and Rhiannon was thrown onto the road, lying in the middle of the road and bleeding, nearly ________.

A medical student witnessed the accident and came to her ________. He covered Rhiannon with his coat and gave her emergency first aid, including ________ the wound on her left arm before the ambulance arrived.

________, Rhiannon was rushed to a hospital where an emergency room doctor spent hours ________ all the pieces of windshield (挡风玻璃) from her arm, and gave her three dozen stitches (缝针).

Luckily, Rhiannon was saved. Not for the bandage, she would not have ________long enough for the emergency personnel to arrive. Though Rhiannon didn’t know him, she was grateful to the medical student who saved her life. So she ________ the words online, “It’s a pity that I don’t know your name. If you happen to see or hear this story and recognize yourself, thank you for your kind ________.”

Rhiannon also had a message for the other ________ heroes, “Please consider this a pay-it-forward letter of ________— a letter from the ________ you helped who, for whatever reason, couldn’t thank you themselves.”

1.

A．rolled down

B．broke off

C．turned down

D．switched off

2.

A．stick

B．grab

C．touch

D．possess

3.

A．handle

B．engine

C．window

D．wheel

4.

A．Consequently

B．Automatically

C．Frequently

D．Slowly

5.

A．awake

B．astonished

C．unconscious

D．crazy

6.

A．vision

B．action

C．rescue

D．mind

7.

A．bandaging

B．curing

C．pressing

D．uncovering

8.

A．Without delay

B．Out of sympathy

C．For certainty

D．In despair

9.

A．tidying

B．removing

C．collecting

D．checking

10.

A．suffered

B．struggled

C．stayed

D．survived

11.

A．searched

B．browsed

C．received

D．posted

12.

A．guidance

B．gesture

C．expression

D．encouragement

13.

A．tireless

B．faultless

C．nameless

D．speechless

14.

A．apology

B．application

C．invitation

D．appreciation

15.

A．peers

B．strangers

C．relatives

D．fellows