1 . 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。

Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes back to you.

One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!” Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it?” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”

Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.

Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”

Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.

The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these?” Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.” The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.

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Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.

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Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”

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2 . I entered this world with Poland syndrome, a disease that prevented the formation of my right arm and muscles. My parents believed playing with Lego could enhance my_______and gifted me my first kit when I was five. Initially I _______to piece the the components together but finally I crafted my first Lego work – a car. By the age of nine, I had _______my first prosthetic arm (义肢) using Lego– a simple box that perfectly accommodated my right arm.

This early creation sparked my drive for further _______. Years later, I developed another prosthetic arm called the MK-1, which had fingers, a motor, a pressure sensor, and a grabber capable of _______things. Before constructing it, I was against traditional prosthetics as they were too _______. My parents had looked into getting one years earlier, only to be discouraged by the prohibitive price. So, I concluded that I might not need one because I was managing well without.

As the years passed, my _______evolved from MK-1 to the more advanced and comfortable MK-V. One day, a couple with their eight-year-old son, who lost both_______in an accident, reached out to me after learning about my story. Short of money, they couldn’t afford well-functioning prosthetics. “Daniel,” the father_______asked, “we were wondering if you could help build a set of prosthetics for our son.”

It would be a _______task, but I responded with a “yes”. Without any delay, I _______ the task. The subsequent days witnessed how I carefully selected the Lego piece and intricately integrated practical components to enhance its dexterity(灵巧). Days _______into weeks, and the boy-customized prosthetics finally took shape. It’s time for them to fulfill their intended purpose.

I rushed to the boy’s home and _______the prosthetics onto him. They worked! The room erupted with cheers! The boy expressed his gratitude and sprinted to his parents to _______them in the biggest hug. Never had I imagined that my creations, born out of mere _______, would someday make such a difference.

1.

A．stability

B．mobility

C．flexibility

D．reliability

2.

A．learned

B．attempted

C．managed

D．struggled

3.

A．equipped

B．fashioned

C．decorated

D．upgraded

4.

A．effort

B．investment

C．application

D．exploration

5.

A．picking up

B．setting up

C．pulling up

D．rolling up

6.

A．unstable

B．expensive

C．inconvenient

D．clumsy

7.

A．passions

B．creations

C．thoughts

D．inspirations

8.

A．arms

B．legs

C．hands

D．fingers

9.

A．gratefully

B．desperately

C．hurriedly

D．earnestly

10.

A．frustrating

B．promising

C．challenging

D．embarrassing

11.

A．embarked on

B．set off

C．figured out

D．took on

12.

A．grew

B．followed

C．turned

D．developed

13.

A．secured

B．placed

C．guaranteed

D．stuck

14.

A．encounter

B．engrave

C．engage

D．envelop

15.

A．awe

B．dedication

C．fun

D．boredom

3 . On a warm morning last summer, California bus driver Tim Watson was about halfway through his daily express route from Milpitas to Fremont when an alert from the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) flashed across his dashboard screen. A toddler had been kidnapped in Milpitas, the message read, and it asked that drivers be on the lookout for the boy.

The victim was described as a three-year-old child in plaid shorts and red shoes; the suspect, a man in his 20s wearing jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt. Tim felt his stomach drop when he realized that a man with a toddler in plaid shorts had boarded the bus just ten minutes earlier.

Before alerting authorities, he wanted to confirm their identities. Pulling into a parking lot, he announced that he needed to look for a lost bag. He moved slowly down the aisle, peering under each seat, until he approached the last row. “I saw the red shoes,” says Tim. “But I knew I had to keep cool.”

Back behind the wheel, Tim apologized for the delay and pulled the bus onto the highway. Not wanting to arouse suspicion, he waited a few minutes, then radioed the bus dispatcher, who directed him to continue to his final stop, where police officers would be waiting.

Minutes later, after making the last turn, he stopped the bus and opened the doors. As the man got off the bus with the boy, a police officer grabbed the child out of his arms, threw the suspect to the ground, and handcuffed him behind his back.

The police officers told Tim that the man, David Edington, 23, had snatched the boy from the Milpitas library after he wandered away from his mother. Tim thought about his own sons, ages 17 and 21. “I went back in the bus alone and broke down,” he says. Then he climbed out again to check that the boy was OK. Tim found him sitting calmly in the front seat of a squad car, without a tear in sight. “I just smiled at him,” Tim says. “I knew he was safe.”

Now, Tim is still humble about his actions. “I try to teach my kids to look out for people who can’t defend themselves,” he says. “And that’s what I did.”

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To arouse the readers’ attention.	B．To introduce the reason for the story.
C．To state the setting of the incident             .	D．To describe an emergent situation.

2. Why did Tim feel his stomach drop when reading the message?

A．Because he had recognized the suspect on the bus.

B．Because he had spotted the suspect minutes earlier.

C．Because he desired to confirm the suspect’s identity.

D．Because he longed to get the suspect caught in time.

3. What words can best describe Tim?

A．Alert and cautious.	B．Intelligent and pitiful.
C．Tough and respectable.	D．Humble and warm-hearted.

4. What can be learned about Edington?

A．He closely resembled Tim’s sons.	B．He was in his 20s and was cool-headed.
C．He showed regret for what he did.	D．He kidnapped the boy to get more money.

4 . A Maryland couple stranded (滞留) without food in the freezing cold on a Virginia highway. They were getting ________ and more discouraged by the minute.

After almost 21 hours of being ________ on 95 South, Casey and her husband John slept there overnight and not ________ access to food or water. At that time, they ________ a Schmidt Baking Co. truck ahead of them in the standstill. “People around us were very much ________. Many of them had small children, some were elderly and hadn’t eaten in almost a whole day. ” In a desperate bid for a ________, they decided to call the Schmidt Bakery and see if it could help ________ some much-needed food for them, as well as their fellow highway captives.

“I didn’t think it would ________ work,” said Casey, who left a message with customer service. But to their ________, 20 minutes later, they actually got a ________ from Chuck Paterakis, the owner of the bakery. He told them to walk over to the truck driver, Ron, who was given the go-ahead to start handing out ________ to 50 motorists. Then, the couple joined the driver in making ________. Soon, others joined the effort, in which some 300 loaves were ________.

“It felt incredible just hearing people say thank you and hearing them so ________ to finally have food in their car. This was one of the ________ moments I have ever witnessed.” recalled Casey.

1.

A．farther

B．hungrier

C．poorer

D．angrier

2.

A．hit

B．rescued

C．stuck

D．fined

3.

A．seeking

B．having

C．limiting

D．allowing

4.

A．spotted

B．rented

C．searched

D．repaired

5.

A．cheering

B．begging

C．joking

D．struggling

6.

A．job

B．shelter

C．gift

D．bite

7.

A．provide

B．prepare

C．store

D．select

8.

A．occasionally

B．suddenly

C．actually

D．routinely

9.

A．credit

B．amusement

C．surprise

D．honor

10.

A．loan

B．call

C．request

D．visit

11.

A．bread

B．cash

C．flyers

D．permits

12.

A．bookings

B．comments

C．schedules

D．deliveries

13.

A．put away

B．given out

C．cut up

D．hunted for

14.

A．honored

B．concerned

C．generous

D．relieved

15.

A．hardest

B．kindest

C．proudest

D．longest

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。

My four-year-old son Jack had a vast collection of toy cars, his prized possessions. One day, I jokingly suggested, “Jack, how about giving away some of your toy cars to the children who don’t have any?” “No, these are mine,” he said angrily, holding on to his toy cars tightly. At that moment, I knew he didn’t grasp the importance of sharing. Therefore, I decided it was time for me to teach him a valuable lesson.

The next day, I planned a special day out with him with the aim of gently getting him to open his heart. Our special day began with a visit to the local park, a place where Jack always feels pleased. We found a tree coming into flower, bathed in the warm sunlight. Nearby, a group of children were playing together. “Look, Jack,” I pointed out. “See how they’re sharing their toys? Notice the smiles on their faces?” Those children attracted Jack’s attention. He watched carefully as one child passed a bright red toy truck to another, and he noticed how their faces lit up in a shared moment of happiness. It made him feel curious. I continued, “Sharing doesn’t just make others happy, it can make you feel good too.” Jack kept silent with his expression becoming thoughtful and a bit doubtful.

On the way home, we stopped by a small community center which was hosting a charity event. Volunteers, cheerful and warm, were collecting toys for the poor children. Tables in front of them were decorated with various kinds of toys. Jack observed some children of his age eagerly contributing toys, their faces shining with pride and happiness. “See, Jack,” I whispered. “A small act of kindness can bring great joy to you and others.” Jack made no reply but from his hesitant look I could see he was struggling with an internal conflict.

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Paragraph 1: As we were about to leave, a little girl arrived.

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Paragraph 2: Moved by the little girl, Jack urged me to take him home.

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6 . An ordinary day in 2008, first grade teacher Alvin Irby stopped by a Bronx barbershop after school for a haircut. Before long, one of his students came in.

“He is getting antsy; he’s kind of looking bored,” Irby recalled. “I’m looking at this student (thinking), ‘He should be practicing his reading.’ But I didn’t have a book.” That moment stayed with Irby, and five years later he started Barbershop Books. Since 2013, the nonprofit has brought more than 50,000 free children’s books to more than 200 barbershops in mainly Black neighborhoods across the country.

According to Irby, they are putting books in a male-centered space. “Less than 2% of teachers are Black males and many Black boys are raised by single moms. Black boys don’t see Black men reading.” So, Irby involves the barbers in his mission—training them to engage boys about reading.

“We want them to encourage kids to use the reading spaces,” he said. “Then they can talk to them about how they like reading, how funny a book was, or tell them about another book another kid was reading.” Irby believes that talking about books with a Black man can be powerful for the boys he serves. “Our goal is not to turn barbers into tutors,” he said. “This is an opportunity to provide boys with male role models.”

Denny Moe was the first barber to work with Irby. Moe had previously offered video games at his Harlem shop, to bring in extra income, but he was willing to forego that to help the community. “I decided to pay it forward by getting rid of the video games, putting books in here, just to get the kids’ minds going,” he said. “You want to make an impact.”

And that’s what keeps Irby motivated. “I’m just excited that we get to create a safe space for boys to do something that’s really life changing,” he said. “That’s what I really believe reading is. It unlocks potential.”

1. What inspired Irby to launch the project Barbershop Books?

A．His encounter with his student in the barber’s.

B．His childhood experience in his neighborhood.

C．His bad impression on Black men.

D．Barbers’ enthusiasm and generosity.

2. What does Irby intend the barbers to do in the project?

A．To collect books for Black boys.

B．To set a good example as a behaved citizen.

C．To help Black boys comprehend books.

D．To draw Black boys to reading.

3. What does the underlined word “forego” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Give up.

B．Build up.

C．Give away.

D．Open up.

4. What has contributed to the success of the project?

A．Black boys’ increased interest in reading.

B．New policies concerning barbers’ shops.

C．Irby’s firm belief in the power of reading.

D．Effective cooperation between Irby and Denny Moe.

7 . Many years ago, a teenage boy named David arrived at a children’s institution in England. He was referred to me, a(n) _______, by his head teacher. David had lost both his parents and was understandably sad and _______. I met with him twice, but he _______ silent.

I recognized the limitations of psychology in _______ his deep pain but found that empathetic listening and shared activities like chess provided a safe space for David to _______. So we played every Wednesday afternoon in _______ and without any eye contact . I _______ to ensure he won once or twice, providing a sense of _______ and success.

Gradually, David began to _______. He arrived early and ________ participated in setting up the chessboard. It seemed as if he enjoyed my ________. I thought David needed someone to share his pain with, and he sensed my respect for his ________. Months later, I watched David ________ over the chessboard. Suddenly, he looked up at me and said, “Your ________.” After that, he started talking and making friends. He wrote to me about his bike rides and plans to get into university. Later, he really started living his own life.

David showed me how one can reach out to another person without ________, just with a hug, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear that listens.

1.

A．doctor

B．tutor

C．adviser

D．psychologist

2.

A．ashamed

B．depressed

C．disappointed

D．annoyed

3.

A．remained

B．seemed

C．fell

D．became

4.

A．feeling

B．understanding

C．addressing

D．causing

5.

A．relax

B．heal

C．speak

D．play

6.

A．peace

B．chaos

C．silence

D．pain

7.

A．backed

B．expected

C．struggled

D．cheated

8.

A．comfort

B．security

C．direction

D．belief

9.

A．open up

B．show off

C．break down

D．fit in

10.

A．regularly

B．slowly

C．actively

D．curiously

11.

A．communication

B．company

C．contact

D．recognition

12.

A．suffering

B．loss

C．participation

D．progress

13.

A．thinking

B．turning

C．bending

D．tripping

14.

A．chance

B．favor

C．duty

D．turn

15.

A．limitation

B．hesitation

C．regret

D．words

8 . In October 2020, 71-year-old Bill Sumiel, battling kidney failure, found himself in an unlikely situation—a ride with Uber that would change his life. Little did he know that his ________ with Timothy Letts, the Uber driver, would lead to an extraordinary tie that went beyond the boundaries of mere ________.

Having lived with a(n) ________ that caused kidney issues for over two decades, Sumiel relied on Uber for transportation to his specialized center. During the journey, they ________ over their conversation. “Bill really lit up the car with positive energy,” says Letts. ________, he offered to donate his kidney after learning about Sumiel’s search for a donor. Despite being ________ by Letts’unforeseen generosity, Sumiel quickly ________ that Letts was genuinely sincere about his offer. Following months of screening and ________, it was confirmed that Letts was an ideal donor and a perfect ________ for Sumiel. On December 7, 2021, the successful surgeries changed Sumiel’s life for the better, ________ him from kidney treatment. Sumiel ________ the extraordinary nature of living donors like him and was ________ Letts’ selfless act.

Now, Sumiel cherishes precious moments with his family. Letts, although relocated to another country for work commitments, ________ a solid relationship with Sumiel, anxiously awaiting their ________. As fate would have it, their unexpected Uber ________ became a life-saving journey, showcasing the power of kindness, empathy (共情), and human connection in the face of adversity.

1.

A．experiment

B．encounter

C．competition

D．appointment

2.

A．passengers

B．travellers

C．friends

D．strangers

3.

A．failure

B．infection

C．condition

D．loss

4.

A．bonded

B．debated

C．reflected

D．observed

5.

A．Naturally

B．Eventually

C．Normally

D．Directly

6.

A．delighted

B．puzzled

C．surprised

D．embarrassed

7.

A．requested

B．realized

C．predicted

D．hesitated

8.

A．consulting

B．treating

C．admitting

D．testing

9.

A．match

B．candidate

C．partner

D．supporter

10.

A．relieving

B．enhancing

C．freeing

D．rescuing

11.

A．estimated

B．shared

C．recognized

D．recalled

12.

A．interested in

B．cautious about

C．sympathetic to

D．grateful for

13.

A．acknowledges

B．maintains

C．explores

D．ends

14.

A．reunion

B．commitment

C．conversation

D．memory

15.

A．participation

B．transportation

C．transformation

D．interaction

9 . At just 17, Lauren Schroeder has already made a significant impact on her community. Her voyage began at 14, volunteering at a food shelter. While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families, Lauren detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide initiative.

Lauren pictured transforming part of her family’s 150-acre farm into a garden committed to growing produce for local families. Her proposal was met with a hint of concern from her mother, Katie Schroeder. While supportive, she also foresaw the extensive labor involved. Despite the agricultural background—her family typically planted soybeans and corn—vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the nutritional deficiency she had uncovered.

The hard work began in earnest. Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant (拨款) from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs. Subsequently, she spent two to three hours daily watering her crops by hand through the hot Iowa summers, sandwiching this commitment between softball practices. Furthermore, she carefully tended to her garden, combating weeds and harvesting crops, with green beans proving particularly challenging.

Eventually, with assistance from her younger brothers and sisters, Lauren’s half-acre garden produced 15 varieties of vegetables. In its first year, the garden generated 40 pounds of produce, benefiting food banks, nursing homes, and soup kitchens.

Motivated by the early achievements, Lauren doubled the garden’s size. To date, she has donated over 7,000 pounds of produce, valued at approximately $15,000, commanding community respect. Her work has found a deep echo among others, notably a mother from a local shelter who was grateful for the fresh food that reminded her children of home.

Lauren’s inspiration is straightforward yet deep-seated. “I wanted to have something that would impact people,” she told KWQC. Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and the joy obtained from helping others—a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.

1. Why did Lauren initiate the community garden?

A．To pursue a new hobby.	B．To explore plant cultivation.
C．To fill a food shelter’s vegetable gap.	D．To gain recognition in her community.

2. How did Lauren overcome her lack of experience in vegetable farming?

A．By doing trial and error.	B．By conducting thorough research.
C．By engaging in fundraising activities.	D．By maintaining consistent hard work

3. What do we know about Lauren in the initial process of vegetable cultivation?

A．She was passionate and determined.	B．She was inexperienced but creative.
C．She was observant and popular.	D．She was concerned but hardworking.

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

A．Garden to Table: a Solo Effort	B．Local Garden: Hope for the Globe
C．Harvesting Hope: Community Growth	D．Farming Fundamentals: a Teen’s Journey

10 . 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。

My political career in the Student Union(SU)began by throwing frisbees (飞盘) on the campus lawn. I would throw a frisbee to someone I didn’t know and they would throw it to someone they didn’t know. Before long, we had built a community of people who met every day at lunch to throw frisbees.

Besides frisbees, the group decided to climb the mountain near our campus. When we reached the peak, it felt like we were at summer camp. We laughed, danced and told jokes.It was totally fun. While playing like little children in the cool mountain air, we all decided to do it again the following week. Our motto (座右铭) was “Bring a Friend” . We started out with a small group of hikers. But as the word spread, the number of participants increased.We made it a rule to climb the mountain every weekend. All of us were passionate about the fantastic experience, which we were looking forward to.

One day on campus, I decided to throw my frisbee to some strangers, run over and invite them to climb the mountain. Much to my surprise, a girl sitting in a wheelchair got hold of it. Her name was Grace. I asked her if she had ever been to the top of the mountain.She said she hadn’t. Holding the wheelchair tightly, she hung down her head in awkward silence. Then she told me that she had suffered from lung disease when she was young and depended on oxygen twenty-four hours a day. So, it was impossible for her to move without help. Fortunately, things got better.

With continuous efforts and treatment, she managed to live on her own with the assistance of the wheelchair: I told her that my friends and I would carry her if she were up for it. On hearing what I said, she refused without hesitation, adding that it would be a bother to carry her. But I tried my best to persuade her to come along with us by talking about the interesting experiences.

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Having thought for a while, Grace still refused my offer.

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On the downhilt path, Grace asked me why not run for the SU election.

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