1 . Several years ago, I was driving down a busy freeway in Portland, Oregon, when my tire blew out. I pulled over and made a (n) _________ that said I needed help.

Three hours later, a car finally _________. Out came a family of three. They were Latino, and their young daughter acted as a (n) _________ between her parents’ Spanish and my English, so that we could work together to _________ the car. The father found a _________ on the side of the road, and using it to lift the car to _________ the tire. An hour later, we finished.

I thanked them and tried to give them money as a (n) _________. Though I only had a $20 bill, and I thought it was the _________ I could do. They just wouldn’t _________ it. I insisted, and __________ put the money in the mom’s hand, and walked away.

Then I heard their small daughter call out, to ask if I was __________. Indeed I was, and she came over with a sealed (密封的) paper bag. We __________ thank-yous and she went back. As they were trying to get into traffic, I __________ the bag and found a hamburger with my money under it. I immediately __________ the car, which was leaving, to get the father’s __________. He rolled down his window and just __________ his head. With a big smile, he said, “Today you, tomorrow me.” They drove away.

I know the __________ is common in Mexico, where I __________ the family was from. But its value is __________. It just shows that everyone can be in __________ in a given situation, and that everyone needs help.

1.

A．deal

B．sign

C．attempt

D．promise

2.

A．pulled up

B．moved on

C．went off

D．dropped out

3.

A．coach

B．rescuer

C．advisor

D．interpreter

4.

A．wipe

B．unlock

C．fix

D．polish

5.

A．rope

B．hammer

C．nail

D．log

6.

A．replace

B．return

C．kick

D．blow

7.

A．reminder

B．reward

C．comfort

D．donation

8.

A．last

B．least

C．superior

D．minor

9.

A．refuse

B．notice

C．deserve

D．accept

10.

A．apparently

B．confidently

C．eventually

D．temporarily

11.

A．hungry

B．alone

C．nervous

D．thirsty

12.

A．displayed

B．exchanged

C．identified

D．demanded

13.

A．unwrapped

B．unloaded

C．emptied

D．gathered

14.

A．came across

B．got through

C．passed by

D．ran after

15.

A．sympathy

B．support

C．attention

D．confirmation

16.

A．shook

B．raised

C．covered

D．bent

17.

A．meaning

B．connection

C．expression

D．background

18.

A．claim

B．reveal

C．suppose

D．appreciate

19.

A．different

B．traditional

C．gradual

D．universal

20.

A．advance

B．trouble

C．question

D．action

2 . It was a busy morning and I had several things to do. As I was walking by the side of a busy _________, I saw an old lady in her 80s standing _________ close to the traffic. When I approached her, I _________ that she was trying to get the attention of passersby who were too busy to take _________ of her. She kept _________ to the middle of the road. When I tried to gently move her back further away from the _________of the busy road, she said that she had _________ her key in the middle of the road. I _________ and realized that no one seemed to be interested in us two. I knew I was getting _________ but decided to help.

The traffic was busy on the road. It was the __________ time of the day to cross a busy road without a traffic light. I asked the old lady to __________ at a safe distance and cautiously stepped onto the road __________ my hands.__________, the traffic on one lane stopped and then I moved further on to the middle of the road. Just then a school bus was __________ me and I boldly (大胆地)__________ in front of it to stop it. The school bus stopped so I __________ up the key right away, ran back to the old lady and __________ the key to her.

The school children who were watching my __________ from the bus let out a cheer and clapped. I felt so __________ to have helped this lady. I hope the school children watching me and cheering will do the same when their __________ comes in life.

1.

A．market

B．school

C．road

D．downtown

2.

A．dangerously

B．positively

C．gently

D．aimlessly

3.

A．announced

B．retold

C．meant

D．found

4.

A．charge

B．note

C．advantage

D．hold

5.

A．seeing

B．responding

C．sticking

D．pointing

6.

A．depth

B．edge

C．space

D．shadow

7.

A．forgotten

B．put

C．dropped

D．sold

8.

A．bent down

B．looked around

C．pulled up

D．moved on

9.

A．delayed

B．rewarded

C．caught

D．interviewed

10.

A．hottest

B．worst

C．happiest

D．fullest

11.

A．call

B．march

C．stay

D．run

12.

A．rubbing

B．clapping

C．shaking

D．waving

13.

A．At first

B．At times

C．By accident

D．In brief

14.

A．approaching

B．collecting

C．striking

D．attracting

15.

A．glared

B．cried

C．danced

D．stepped

16.

A．broke

B．added

C．picked

D．used

17.

A．owed

B．returned

C．mailed

D．lent

18.

A．actions

B．events

C．parts

D．accidents

19.

A．amazed

B．interested

C．embarrassed

D．pleased

20.

A．symbol

B．secret

C．turn

D．responsibility

3 . Nick Lee, also known as Magic Nick, tries to bring joy to seriously ill children and their families during a child’s time in hospital. As a magician, Lee works with the ________ Spread A Smile, which sends numerous artists, including magicians, into hospitals to entertain ________ patients who are being treated for life-threatening illnesses. The aim is to ________ lasting memories for families at the ________ of times.

Before Lee worked with the charity, two of his ________ had been in Great Ormond Street Hospital and had been ________ there by Spread A Smile magicians. ________ the joy his nephew experienced from magicians encouraged him to use his talents to ________ in the lives of others.

________ from common belief, Lee did not grow up in a family of magicians. ________, he is the first magician in his family. He got his first magic set when he was three, and at 16 he started doing shows ________ on the stage. Lee has dyslexia (阅读障碍), a condition that ________ the way a person learns. He admits that maths and English have always been a ________ for him, but he remains optimistic and admits, “Performing magic seems to be going quite well.”

Lee ________ significant insights from the children he meets in hospitals. He says seeing the children’s strength has given him ________ as well. “I might be having a bad day, but this person is ________ having a much worse day than I am and they’re still ________,” he reflects.

By means of his work with Spread A Smile, Lee has been able to bring a sense of magic and ________ to children and their families. His ________ to his career and his sympathy for others make him a ________ magician, both on and off the stage.

1.

A．school

B．charity

C．theatre

D．band

2.

A．young

B．anxious

C．disabled

D．lonely

3.

A．remind

B．create

C．describe

D．renew

4.

A．busiest

B．poorest

C．commonest

D．toughest

5.

A．family

B．team

C．class

D．audience

6.

A．invited

B．cured

C．visited

D．found

7.

A．Producing

B．Witnessing

C．Imagining

D．Showing

8.

A．take a stand

B．break a record

C．set a goal

D．make a difference

9.

A．Absent

B．Distinct

C．Beneficial

D．Tired

10.

A．Beyond doubt

B．By chance

C．In fact

D．At last

11.

A．freely

B．professionally

C．permanently

D．casually

12.

A．affects

B．reflects

C．controls

D．determines

13.

A．priority

B．limit

C．choice

D．struggle

14.

A．gains

B．shares

C．provides

D．analyzes

15.

A．challenge

B．shelter

C．excuse

D．courage

16.

A．hardly

B．naturally

C．probably

D．eventually

17.

A．shouting

B．studying

C．smiling

D．developing

18.

A．hope

B．service

C．duty

D．convenience

19.

A．attention

B．journey

C．key

D．devotion

20.

A．formal

B．skilled

C．true

D．familiar

4 . It’s often said that it’s better to give than to receive. You may feel too stressed and busy to help others with their burdens in your daily life. However, altruism (利他主义) is its own reward and can actually help you relieve stress.     1     Here are some ways that helping others helps you.

    2     More specifically, when people make altruistic personal sacrifices, they end up being repaid by what they have done in the form of favors from others. These individuals earn the reputation as altruistic people and end up receiving favors from others who they may not have even directly helped.

Altruism is good for emotional well-being. For example, one study on patients showed that those who offered other patients peer support actually experienced great benefits, including more pronounced improvement of confidence, self-awareness, self-esteem, depression and daily functioning.     3    

The positive effects of altruism often go beyond just you and that other person, influencing your whole community.     4     Your family and your friends may see your good example and behave in more altruistic ways as well and thus you can contribute to a more positive community. Helping others in need, especially those who are less fortunate than you, can provide you with a sense of perspective on how fortunate you are to have what you do in life.     5     As a result, you can improve your level of life satisfaction.

A．It can improve your quality of life in various ways.

B．It can help you gain a more positive view on your life.

C．Studies show acts of altruism can be a great form of stress relief.

D．Altruism can improve physical and mental health in a variety of ways.

E．When it comes to altruistic acts, what goes around generally comes around.

F．They generally found that their lives were dramatically changed for the better.

G．When you do nice things for others, they may do the same and the kindness grows.

5 . They don’t call Vusi Sindane “the crazy cyclist” for nothing. The software engineer _________ a 3, 000 km bicycle journey in June, all to _________ money for 10, 000 pairs of school shoes for children in need.

When he worked in Limpopo, he saw _________ the poverty faced by _________ kids. “My biggest cause is education, and when I saw barefoot children walking to school in Limpopo, I knew something had to be done,” he says. He _________ with a non-profit organization which supplies school shoes to children in _________ areas.

However, the pandemic _________ his plans to do his cross-country cycle in 2020 and 2021, and a(n)_________ injury last year meant he could only get going in April this year. Prior to his 13 April departure, he _________ his training with six weeks of __________ cycling with his mentor and training partner. But Vusi quickly discovered that nothing could’ve __________ him for what he would encounter and have to __________. “The first day was like a reality __________. Although I’d been planning and considering this for nearly six years, the reality is that there’s __________ on the road, there’s climbing, you must use your body physically, and it’s hot-especially in Limpopo. I was almost __________ by many high mountains. I tried to __________, but the bike isn’t moving. My hands were hurting, and my injured knee was constantly in pain. My muscles __________, and my mind was like, ‘This isn’t worth it’,” he said.

To __________ himself, he began thinking about the people who inspire him. He shared his __________ on social media, many people __________ to him and more encouragement came.

1.

A．completed

B．assigned

C．connected

D．admitted

2.

A．invest

B．borrow

C．raise

D．leave

3.

A．nowhere

B．overnight

C．firsthand

D．overhead

4.

A．disciplined

B．disadvantaged

C．appointed

D．abandoned

5.

A．kept up

B．raced up

C．put up

D．teamed up

6.

A．public

B．rural

C．wide

D．urban

7.

A．ceased

B．followed

C．assisted

D．designed

8.

A．hand

B．head

C．knee

D．arm

9.

A．quitted

B．left

C．drove

D．increased

10.

A．intense

B．subjective

C．responsible

D．logical

11.

A．asked

B．prepared

C．apologized

D．begged

12.

A．generate

B．acknowledge

C．operate

D．tolerate

13.

A．friend

B．gain

C．check

D．luck

14.

A．traffic

B．police

C．attack

D．hope

15.

A．returned

B．presented

C．recognized

D．defeated

16.

A．win

B．cycle

C．stand

D．bend

17.

A．ached

B．interrupted

C．reacted

D．stretched

18.

A．respect

B．test

C．cure

D．motivate

19.

A．exchange

B．struggle

C．confusion

D．benefit

20.

A．set off

B．lived up

C．reached out

D．gave way

6 . Hody Childress , a farmer from Geraldine, Alabama, lived the last 10 years of his life with a little secret.

In the small town where he lived his entire life, Childress wanted to help his community. He knew there were families in his hometown that were struggling financially. So one day he pulled his local pharmacist (药剂师), Brooke Walker, to the side and asked, “Do you ever meet anybody who can’t pay for their medicine? ” “Well, yeah, unfortunately , that happens a good bit,” Walker said. So Childress donated $100 to the local pharmacy for anyone who couldn’t afford to pay for medicine and said to Walker, “Next time that happens, you can use this. Don’t tell them where it came from, and don’t tell me who needed it.”

This act of generosity continued for nearly 10 years, up until his death in January 2023. And his story only came to light at his funeral, when his daughter, Tania Nix, wanted to show what kind of man her father was.

In fact, the 80-year-old only revealed his generosity to his daughter when he was unable to get to the pharmacy himself. He asked his daughter to take a $100 bill to the drugstore on the first day of the month. Nix continued to drop off the money to the pharmacy and didn’t tell anybody about what her dad was doing.

With her brother Doug, Nix shared, “It’s really hard for us to decide whether to allow this story out to the public, but I feel like a small deed (行为) can turn into a big deed—or it can turn into something that gives people hope. If it can encourage anyone to be a better person and want to help others, it’s worth it.”

According to the BBC, since the story was first published by the Washington Post, the pharmacy has received donations from all over the country.

1. What can be inferred from Walker’s words?

A．Childress often fell ill and needed to take medicine.

B．Childress donated money to the local drugstore.

C．All people in Geraldine lived a good life.

D．Many people couldn’t pay for their medicine.

2. Which of the following can best describe Childress?

A．Honest and brave.	B．Generous and noble.
C．Humorous and open-minded.	D．Independent and easy-going.

3. What can we know about Nix from the text?

A．She wanted to make his father famous.

B．She held a different opinion about her father’s donation.

C．She followed her father’s example and also donated money.

D．She hesitated about the decision to spread her father’s secret.

4. What lesson can we conclude from the last two paragraphs?

A．Actions speak louder than words.	B．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C．What goes around comes around.	D．One good deed may lead to another.

7 . In the late afternoon, fifteen-year-old Saanya Hasan Ali can often be found in the comfortable family room of her home. But she isn’t doing homework and she isn’t in front of a computer screen. She is cutting, drawing, measuring, gluing and folding. “I just love arts and crafts,” says Saanya. whose talent for designing and making greeting cards is matched by her dedication (奉献) to helping children and families in need. During the past six years, she has raised an astonishing $26,000 through the sale of her cards.

Saanya’s unexpected success began, when her family moved from Houston to Washington, DC. “My mother received an e-mail from friends who bad just founded the Pennies for Education and Health (PEH) organization. They were raising money for children in Gujarat, India to be able to go to school.” explains Saanya, who was nine at the time. Her mother, Salma, offered to donate $75 in Saanya’s name, a sum that would pay for one child’s schooling for a year. But Saanya decided she wanted to raise the money herself. “I was in the third grade then and I couldn’t even wrap my mind around the fact that kids couldn’t go to school over there” she says. Saanya and her mum unpacked one of the moving boxes filled with Saanya’s crafts supplies, and she made cards to sell at a family wedding that summer. To her surprise, she earned $600 — enough to send eight children to school for the year. “I kept on making cards and the following summer I was able to help support the kids for another year,” explains Saanya, who by then had established her own non-profit organization called Children Helping Children. One of her goals now, she says, is to support the schooling of these first eight children until they graduate from college.

“I would love to continue making cards,” says Saanya. “Now that I am in high school, I would also like to start giving talks in inner-city schools to try to inspire other kids to do their own projects. No matter who you are, there is always an opportunity to make a difference.”

1. What was Saanya’s reaction when she knew some kids couldn’t go to school?

A．She felt very surprised.	B．She emailed her mother’s friend.
C．She became worried about them.	D．She decided to go to India to help them.

2. How did Saanya first help the children in need?

A．By selling her cards at a wedding.	B．By founding the PEH organization.
C．By collecting money from her mother.	D．By donating money through a friend.

3. What did Saanya do in the second year after they moved to Washington?

A．She set up her own shop.	B．She donated $600 to PEH.
C．She created a non-profit organization.	D．She provided card-making supplies to others.

4. What does Saanya plan to do in the future?

A．Give talks on card-making.	B．Set up more projects.
C．Support more poor students in college.	D．Encourage more students to help kids in need.

8 . In our daily life, it’s the unexpected acts of kindness that often bring us the most joy. This is a story about one such act that occurred in the most unlikely of places — a crowded airplane. It’s a reminder that despite the chaos, there’s always time for sympathy, something Kelsey Zwick and her baby experienced in person.

The mom was traveling to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with her daughter, who required special medical attention due to her premature birth. The journey was filled with the extra luggage of medical equipment and the concerns of a caring mother. As they were settled into their economy seats, a flight attendant approached with the sweetest offer. Just at that time, a first — class passenger noticed them and wanted to offer his seat, hoping it would provide more comfort for them. On hearing that, Zwick was moved to tears by the gesture.

The flight proceeded smoothly with Zwick and her daughter enjoying the unexpected comfort of first class. However, upon landing, Zwick was unable to find the man, as they lost each other in the crowd. Determined to thank him appropriately, she detailed the encounter, from the struggles of traveling with a baby and medical equipment to the heartfelt exchange with the stranger. Then she posted online the message, expressing thanks and recognition of the man’s generosity.

The story, once shared, caught fire online, receiving over 579,000 shares. The viral nature of this post eventually led to the airline connecting Zwick with the benefactor, Jason Kunselman. In an interview, Kunselman humbly shared his perspective, stressing the importance of kindness. This encounter between Zwick and Kunselman serves as a powerful reminder of the impact a simple act of kindness can have. It’s a call to action for all of us to be more observant and considerate of those around us.

1. Why was Zwick moved on the plane?

A．Her baby was looked after on the plane.

B．Her problem was solved by a flight attendant.

C．A first-class passenger offered his seat to her.

D．The passengers on the plane told the story of kindness.

2. Why did Zwick want to find the man?

A．To give him the extra fee.	B．To express her gratitude.
C．To praise his generosity.	D．To make an apology to him.

3. What does the underlined word “benefactor” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Contributor.

B．Reporter.

C．Conductor.

D．Organizer.

4. What is implied in the story of Zwick?

A．Few people care about the persons around us.

B．The story posted online always attracts a lot of fans.

C．A near neighbor is better than a distant cousin.

D．Acts of kindness always start from our considerateness.

9 . In the small-town of Meadowville, where the sun painted golden colors on rolling hills, lived Lily, an ordinary girl with an________ heart. Lily’s best friend was Lucas, a stray (走失的) puppy she________ near the meadow.

Every day after school, Lily and Lucas explored the town, making________ adventures. Their laughter________ through the streets, drawing smiles from everyone they encountered. However, Lily noticed Lucas growing________ each day.

A visit to the________ brought a diagnosis Lucas had a rare illness, and the cure was beyond Lily’s ________. Determined to help her furry friend, Lily initiated a________ campaign. She crafted handmade posters, organized bake sales, and even ________ a small booth in the town square.

Word ________ like wildfire, and the townspeople supported Lily’s cause. Children donated their pocket money, neighbors contributed________ goods, and the once divided town________ for a common purpose. The community’s warmth ________ Lily like a comforting embrace. With tears in her eyes, Lily counted the ________, realizing that the love and support________ her wildest dreams. The town’s generosity made it ________ for Lucas to undergo the necessary treatment.

________ Lucas regained his strength, Lily felt a profound sense of________ for the kindness that surrounded her. The experience transformed not just her, but the entire_________.The once stray puppy became a symbol of hope, teaching the people of Meadowville that________ could heal wounds and unit hearts.

1.

A．broken

B．lonely

C．extraordinary

D．joyful

2.

A．found

B．lost

C．selected

D．knew

3.

A．complex

B．dull

C．dangerous

D．magical

4.

A．went

B．put

C．searched

D．echoed

5.

A．older

B．weaker

C．thinner

D．lonelier

6.

A．vet

B．expert

C．neighbor

D．owner

7.

A．hope

B．reach

C．belief

D．control

8.

A．town-wide

B．world-famous

C．self-interested

D．life-long

9.

A．took up

B．put up

C．set up

D．picked up

10.

A．last

B．shared

C．came

D．spread

11.

A．baked

B．used

C．boiled

D．steamed

12.

A．allowed

B．paid

C．lived

D．united

13.

A．greeted

B．enveloped

C．filled

D．covered

14.

A．money

B．goods

C．donations

D．booths

15.

A．realized

B．contained

C．exceeded

D．transformed

16.

A．necessary

B．possible

C．valuable

D．useful

17.

A．As

B．Although

C．If

D．Since

18.

A．gratitude

B．responsibility

C．achievement

D．relief

19.

A．city

B．world

C．town

D．country

20.

A．communication

B．participation

C．exploration

D．compassion

10 . Mrs. Smith knew something was wrong with Miguel, one of her best students. Lately, he looked so _________ that he even no longer _________ on his studies. As a result, he was always _________ in his tests recently. Mrs. Smith was very _________ but Miguel told her he was all right until she found the boy in the _________, sitting on the ground and studying. Miguel looked so pale on the public road with people coming and going, seeming to _________ energy.

Mrs. Smith was told that as immigrants, Miguel’s families had no flat and had to live in a _________, which was provided by a charity. Miguel even didn’t have a table to _________ on, and what’s worse, it was so _________ that he couldn’t focus on his study.

Mrs. Smith knew she needed to do something to __________ Miguel. She arranged a small desk in the back of her __________ for him, got him extra school supplies and permitted him to stay back after __________. Then Miguel could do his homework in her office __________ in the street.

Every time Miguel finished his assignments, Mrs. Smith would drove him home. One day, she met Miguel’s __________, only to find his parents were disabled and hadn’t a(n) __________. She decided to help them, so she __________ the school principal（校长） to __________ his parents. The principal allowed them to work at the school canteen. With his parents’ salaries increasing, Miguel lived better and became more __________.

With Mrs. Smith’s help, Miguel was able to study attentively again and get his __________ back on track. As years passed, Mrs. Smith remained Miguel’s instructor and __________, helping him achieve his goals.

1.

A．worn out

B．well off

C．high-headed

D．open-minded

2.

A．fed

B．concentrated

C．looked

D．depended

3.

A．checking

B．participating

C．failing

D．giving

4.

A．concerned

B．frustrated

C．devoted

D．amazed

5.

A．scene

B．march

C．bus

D．street

6.

A．lack

B．waste

C．spread

D．produce

7.

A．firm

B．car

C．shelter

D．hotel

8.

A．lie

B．stand

C．play

D．write

9.

A．risky

B．empty

C．noisy

D．dirty

10.

A．inquire

B．aid

C．motivate

D．infect

11.

A．bedroom

B．classroom

C．home

D．office

12.

A．work

B．school

C．dinner

D．payment

13.

A．rather than

B．less than

C．as well as

D．as much as

14.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．boss

D．family

15.

A．belief

B．job

C．identity

D．ability

16.

A．forced

B．allowed

C．persuaded

D．assigned

17.

A．praise

B．assess

C．understand

D．hire

18.

A．sleepy

B．casual

C．energetic

D．athletic

19.

A．grades

B．feelings.

C．duties

D．hobbies

20.

A．admirer

B．supporter

C．follower

D．celebrator