1 . It was February 24, 2017, and my husband, David, and I were both at work. It was a day like any other. Our 15-year-old son, Justin, his sister and his friend Mike were playing with a ball in our backyard. Completely a common day!
What happened next was exactly a storm. Justin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest (心脏停搏) caused by a hit to the chest, and his heart just stopped. No pulse, no heartbeat. There are only about 10 to 20 cases a year. And it was almost always deadly until recently, when CPR (心肺复苏) has worked in up to one-third of cases.
Thankfully, the other children acted immediately instead of freezing in fear. Mike called 911 while my daughter called my husband. That second call proved vitally important, as my husband was able to get in touch with a neighbor who ran over and started CPR. And later, the doctors arrived and quickly shocked Justin’s heartbeat rhythm (节奏) back to normal.
Since then, I’ve found myself changed as a parent. There is more worry now. This unexpected incident has made me realize that anything can happen to my children. So, we’re doing what we can to be prepared. Earlier this year, Justin took part in a community education event with our fire department teaching Hands-Only CPR to the public. At least 100 participants showed up, and Justin shared his story to show why CPR is so important. At a local university where I work as a nurse lecturer, I’ve volunteered to join the CPR and AED first aid training for incoming freshmen.
David and I feel very fortunate to still have our son with us. If the kids hadn’t known to call 911, he wouldn’t be here. If our neighbor hadn’t known CPR, Justin wouldn’t be here. I think everyone should take the time to learn CPR. You could save a life — maybe the life of someone you love. Cardiac arrest often comes without warning. Everything will be normal right up until the point it isn’t. You have to know what to do.
1. Why does the author say the incident was a storm?| A．Her son played dangerous sports. | B．Her son had a close encounter with death. |
| C．Her children made a real mess when playing. | D．Her neighbor complained of the children's noise. |
| A．Curious. | B．Grateful. | C．Surprised. | D．Puzzled. |
| A．They worked as medical workers. | B．They shared their stories on speaking tours. |
| C．They trained others in first aid skills. | D．They introduced first aid courses to schools. |
| A．The theory behind CPR. | B．The ways of ensuring child safety. |
| C．The causes of cardiac arrest. | D．The importance of learning first aid. |
2 . Every weekend my parents give me $100. I bet you think I’m really spoiled (宠坏的). Think again!
It all started when I wanted a really cool
They
My parents’ clever plan has turned me into a
| A．bar | B．slide | C．bicycle | D．band |
| A．complained | B．apologized | C．confirmed | D．informed |
| A．indicated | B．proposed | C．announced | D．admitted |
| A．arranged | B．concluded | C．attended | D．opened |
| A．freedom | B．say | C．trust | D．support |
| A．cook | B．pay | C．care | D．shop |
| A．list | B．basket | C．center | D．guide |
| A．brought up | B．passed down | C．left over | D．handed over |
| A．exchange | B．spend | C．donate | D．save |
| A．excuse | B．challenge | C．motivation | D．advantage |
| A．compare | B．charge | C．reduce | D．recall |
| A．agree | B．decide | C．explain | D．recognize |
| A．modest | B．wise | C．creative | D．mean |
| A．represent | B．relieve | C．request | D．replace |
| A．ready-made | B．last-minute | C．short-term | D．hard-earned |
3 . About eight years ago, Li Jinglong and Guan Dian visited the Palace Museum in Beijing. The cloisonne (景泰蓝瓷器) objects on display attracted them in particular. They spent hours looking at those beautiful objects. They just couldn’t take their eyes off them.
Born and raised in Beijing, 35-year-old Li is no stranger to cloisonne, since there were a pair of cloisonne vases in his grandparents’ home. His wife, 34-year-old Guan, who learned to paint as a child and later became a designer after graduating from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, is also familiar with cloisonne, as it appears in her art books. As a result of their visit, the couple made the daring decision to open a workshop.
“We learned cloisonne after seeing the pieces displayed in the Palace Museum. We wanted to turn our hobby into a career, so that people could enjoy and learn to make the craft themselves,” said Li, who worked in a finance company before quitting his job to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop where participants can make cloisonne. Since 2018, they have opened three workshops in Beijing. They are happy to give people a glimpse of the traditional techniques of cloisonne as part of a DIY experience.
Instead of focusing on making traditional cloisonne objects , such as plates and vases, the workshop allows participants to create the designs they want on surface of glass, resin (树脂) or wood. Although the process has been simplified, it is still not easy for people trying cloisonne for the first time to succeed. Participants spend months making one piece, which they take home or give friends as presents. It’s a luxury for people to spend time alone and fully focus on one thing nowadays because of the fast pace of life. Participants come to the workshop not only to create art, but also to take a break from their busy lives.
1. What can we learn about the couple?| A．They both grew up in Beijing. | B．They both majored in cloisonne art. |
| C．They both quit their previous jobs. | D．They are both familiar with cloisonne. |
| A．Their grandparents’ cloisonne vases. | B．Their hobby in handcraft techniques. |
| C．Cloisonne objects in Guan’s art books. | D．Cloisonne on exhibition in the Palace Museum. |
| A．the first attempt is often simple |
| B．participants relax themselves while creating art |
| C．the couple make cloisonne objects by themselves |
| D．it is a luxury to make traditional cloisonne objects |
| A．Modest. | B．Generous. | C．Creative. | D．Outgoing. |
Mrs. Johnson was an elderly woman who loved nothing more than sitting by the window and watching the world go by. She had lived in the same house for over 50 years and knew almost everyone in the neighborhood. She especially liked the teenagers who lived next door, a group of kids who always seemed to be up to something.
One day, Mrs. Johnson noticed that the kids seemed to be going through a tough time. They were skipping school, getting into trouble, and seemed lost and directionless. Mrs. Johnson knew that something needed to be done to help these kids, so she decided to take action.
The first thing she did was to invite the kids over for cookies and drinks. They were hesitant at first, but Mrs. Johnson’s warm smile and kind words quickly put them at ease. Over the course of the afternoon, she listened carefully as the kids shared their hopes and dreams, their fears and frustrations. She didn’t judge them or lecture them, but simply offered a listening ea r and a shoulder to lean on.
As the weeks went by, Mrs. Johnson continued to reach out to the kids. She would invite them over for dinner or take them on outings to the park, the library, or the movies. She would encourage them to talk about their interests and talents, and help them find their passions, set goals, and pursue their dreams. Mrs. Johnson became a guiding light for the neighborhood kids.
One of the kids, a boy named David, was particularly talented in music. He had a natural gift for playing the guitar and writing songs, but had never been given the chance to pursue his passion. Mrs. Johnson knew that David’s genius for music was too great to go unnoticed, so she took it upon herself to help David find a way to share his talent with the world.
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Mrs. Johnson contacted the community center and arranged for David to perform at a show.
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After the show, David was full of joy and excitement.
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5 . Every Saturday, Grandpa and I walked to a nursing home. “Whoever visits the sick gives them life,” Grandpa
One day Grandpa was suddenly
Saturday came. I had not
For days, neither could Grandpa sit up, nor would he speak or eat. The atmosphere was awfully
They all showcased their best to the fullest, thus making grandpa’s day. Visiting hours went so fast that they had to
That evening, Grandpa sat up and asked the
| A．easily | B．firmly | C．warmly | D．hardly |
| A．rushed | B．invited | C．delivered | D．led |
| A．unlikely | B．sure | C．natural | D．proud |
| A．pretended | B．refused | C．intended | D．regretted |
| A．interested | B．pleased | C．excited | D．surprised |
| A．purpose | B．result | C．condition | D．income |
| A．work | B．fight | C．speak | D．pray |
| A．friendly | B．heavy | C．touching | D．calm |
| A．turned up | B．came up | C．stayed up | D．looked up |
| A．sleep | B．stop | C．leave | D．rest |
| A．moved | B．scared | C．choked | D．bored |
| A．nurse | B．manager | C．teacher | D．cook |
| A．searched | B．changed | C．functioned | D．studied |
| A．task | B．report | C．wonder | D．research |
| A．letters | B．requests | C．praise | D．visit |
6 . A lonely elderly man has left people feeling moved after he wrote his neighbour a thank you letter for changing his life.
The letter reads, “Good afternoon. This letter is regarding your vocation two weeks ago and how you let me take care of your dogs. I’d just like to give you a letter of thanks. As you know, I’m a lonely old man without a wife or a kid. To add to that, two years ago, my dad died of cancer. After his death, I was left alone in my home. You don’t see me outside often anymore. Every day was spent just sitting around and wondering what I have done for this world until I met Smokey, Oreo and Jennifer. Your pets are the cutest, funniest and most troublesome (in a good way, don’t worry) individuals. They gave me the motivation to restart my life again. I started waking up early in the mornings. I began to take walks outside with your pets for the first time in years. Whenever I felt sad, they would bark or rub against my leg and make me laugh. The highlight of their stay was when I took them to the park. It was the longest time I’ve spent outside in a while. It didn’t just bring back pet interaction; I also met other people, started talking and made some friends. I was so happy to finally be able to interact with others again, and feel like I’m part of the human race. Anyway, thank you so much. You brought back meaning to my life. That’s all that matters.”
Many Reddit users felt emotional reading the letter and shared their responses online. One commented, “We all get busy with our lives and don’t realize the power a small act of kindness can do.”
1. How was the old man’s life before he met the dogs?| A．Busy. | B．Tiring. | C．Meaningful. | D．Lifeless. |
| A．Not getting up late. | B．Living a regular life. |
| C．Starting to stay up. | D．Loving to stay with animals. |
| A．It’s wise to lead a busy life. |
| B．Humans should live in peace with animals. |
| C．We should interact with others as much as possible. |
| D．Some small acts of kindness can make a difference. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．On a website. | D．On a message board. |
7 . Stephen Lee is one of the many people in Hong Kong who enjoy mountain-bike riding. He has always
One Sunday afternoon, Stephen came to Silvermine Bay. A
Stephen rode up the hill behind Silvermine Bay until he
Stephen found Lilian, a young woman, sitting at the side of the road. Lilian had fallen and
The next day, the newspapers got the
| A．minded | B．doubted | C．loved |
| A．bike | B．house | C．map |
| A．wind | B．storm | C．fire |
| A．gathering | B．shining | C．falling |
| A．dried | B．missed | C．reached |
| A．unless | B．when | C．where |
| A．waiting for | B．concentrating on | C．dreaming of |
| A．help | B．food | C．rest |
| A．lost | B．hurt | C．burnt |
| A．rolled | B．jumped | C．walked |
| A．sport | B．voice | C．rain |
| A．exciting | B．familiar | C．ordinary |
| A．hospital | B．school | C．hill |
| A．joke | B．rain | C．story |
| A．shyly | B．sadly | C．angrily |
8 . The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn’t easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that’s had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig. If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That’s him …that’s Daddy Pig.”
1. What can we learn about the author’s father?| A．He was good at writing songs. |
| B．He was attached to music in his soul. |
| C．He encouraged her to play the guitar. |
| D．He was passionate about watching TV series. |
| A．By picking her up in a tight schedule. |
| B．By doing a demanding job as an actor. |
| C．By watching her musical performances. |
| D．By giving live performances at the local bar. |
| A．It’s her favourite childhood cartoon. |
| B．She saw her father through Daddy Pig. |
| C．She took pride in this world famous cartoon. |
| D．It’s a cartoon about her hometown and motherland. |
| A．Funny and honest. | B．Strict and hardworking. |
| C．Famous and patient. | D．Supportive and influential. |
9 . Matt Goldsmith first heard about metal detecting from watching videos online. The32-year-old decided to buy his own metal detector and joined the Sussex Metal Detecting Club and Peaky Finders Group.
Glen Darrell lost two rings — his wedding ring and another ring made in memory of his late mother — while going boating. After Goldsmith saw Darrell’s post, he reached out to offer help.
When we met up, the first thing he said was “You’re not going to find them”, but I said “ You’d be surprised ”, Goldsmith recalled.
Goldsmith said he came to the place where Darrell said he’d lost them, put his metal detector on the ground and took a few steps when the signal got stronger.
Goldsmith then reached down into the sand and pulled the two rings out. “I was really surprised that I found them and as soon as he saw them, he started crying,” Goldsmith said. “I welled up myself because I felt so much joy for him”.
Two days later, Goldsmith helped Robin Hallett find his missing ring on the beach. According to SWNS, Hallett lost a ring made for his mother who passed away last year. Just like Goldsmith’s first rescue, he was able to find Hallett’s lost ring within minutes.
“We all gridded (布置成网格结构) out an area and then within 15 minutes I couldn’t believe it. I found it,” Goldsmith said, “He was so excited and happy. You could see he was about to cry at once.”
“I couldn’t believe it. I was over the moon,” Hallett said. He’s a superhero.
1. How did Matt Goldsmith know metal detecting?| A．He read the newspaper. |
| B．One of his friends told him |
| C．He watched videos online. |
| A．Darrell was suspicious of Goldsmith. |
| B．Darrell had complete trust in Goldsmith. |
| C．Darrell thought Goldsmith was mysterious. |
| A．Cried. | B．Laughed. | C．Shouted. |
| A．Brave. | B．Funny. | C．Warm-hearted. |
10 . Waiting for the bus every morning and going to school has never been better for Ryder Killam, a 5-year-old boy in a wheelchair. He no longer has to wait for the school bus in the open air thanks to Westerly High School students
The goal of the boy’s father, Tim Killam, was to keep his little kid protected from the bad weather while waiting for the bus every morning. He asked for an unused bus shelter on Facebook. After not being able to find a suitable one, he decided to contact the high school which had already performed several building projects for the community.
The students from Westerly High School construction class quickly put their hands to work. The bus stop was designed by pupil Mason Heald. The construction class, led by Dan McKenna, teaches its members basic building skills and is part of the high school Career and Technical Education program. More people from the local community helped make the project happen. Dillon Helbig transported the shelter from the high school to the Killams’address with his truck. And another neighbor lent his backhoe (反铲挖机) to properly position the shelter by the bus stop.
Not only did Ryder’s daily life improve, but the students also learnt an unforgettable life lesson. They saw that with their skills and knowledge they can make a real difference in someone else’s life
1. What once made Tim Killam concerned?| A．Ryder's disability. | B．Transportation. | C．Bad weather. |
| A．A pupil. | B．A teacher. | C．A neighbor. |
| A．Kind-hearted. | B．Easy-going. | C．Hard-working. |
| A．A Cosy Bus Stop | B．An Amazing Shelter | C．A Dream Comes True |
