1 . For the past 17 years, Raquel Radford Baker has been a school bus driver for the Dallas Independent School District. Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a
The
Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick, but
Thanks to her
A.merry | B.honorable | C.guilty | D.scary |
A.incident | B.journey | C.attack | D.conflict |
A.deciding | B.imagining | C.realizing | D.explaining |
A.thrown off | B.turned into | C.torn off | D.slipped into |
A.leave | B.change | C.help | D.comfort |
A.eventually | B.temporarily | C.constantly | D.secretly |
A.panic | B.action | C.fame | D.doubt |
A.assessing | B.seeking | C.teaching | D.performing |
A.invented | B.learned | C.missed | D.forgotten |
A.Recalling | B.Ignoring | C.Recognizing | D.Repeating |
A.memory | B.challenge | C.thought | D.courage |
A.curiosity | B.effort | C.fortune | D.guidance |
A.deaf | B.weak | C.mad | D.impatient |
A.stand | B.move | C.listen | D.breathe |
A.relief | B.responsibility | C.respect | D.motivation |
I was the village bad boy because I had no interest in school or studies. I used bad language, hung around with other “bad” boys, skipped school and ran through the fields. When I wasn’t playing, I’d help my parents on our cashew farm. Our cashew farm was like a big forest garden.
Who’d want to go to school anyway? No one thought I would do anything worthwhile with my life. And I’d heard many people in our village talking, “Why bother (费心) going to school? These kids end up back on the farms anyway. He’ll never achieve anything.”
My mother saw a different future. She was illiterate (不识字的) but knew the value of education to create a better life. When I refused to go to school, she beat me until I dressed and put on my shoes. She’d follow me right up to the door of the classroom and watch me enter.
This bad boy image troubled me. I didn’t believe I was a bad boy, and I didn’t want to be a bad boy. My parents and teachers were disappointed at my average marks. I did not have any money. No one in the village gave me respect.
These realizations forced me to think that my mother was right — education was my only way out. I worked hard to graduate and decided to apply for higher studies in university. But this village bad boy faced too many challenges.
Firstly, I had very limited money, and my parents probably couldn’t afford the fees (学费). Besides that, my grades were poor. There was very little chance I’d enter a university. Still, I took a chance and applied. Days went by, and nothing. I checked to see if my name was there for admission (准许进入). No. I wasn’t admitted. Weeks went by. I continued to check. Still nothing. It looked like I would never lose my village bad boy image unless a miracle (奇迹) happened.
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The miracle did happen.
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A teacher of the university saw me sitting there sad and asked, “What is wrong?”
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3 . A little library was built in our neighborhood to encourage people to “take a book, leave a book”. While taking a walk, Ayla, my eight-year-old daughter, was
Long after we got home, I found her in her bedroom, seated on the floor, surrounded by her
I was
Once we got home, I asked Ayla why she put that book in the little library. She
A.patient | B.interested | C.determined | D.awkward |
A.toys | B.sweets | C.books | D.pictures |
A.creatively | B.seriously | C.hurriedly | D.curiously |
A.suitable | B.new | C.expensive | D.similar |
A.toothbrush | B.gift | C.photo | D.chair |
A.fixed | B.cleaned | C.made | D.used |
A.tree | B.bag | C.library | D.neighborhood |
A.nervous | B.anxious | C.sad | D.lucky |
A.climbed | B.gave | C.cheered | D.woke |
A.worry | B.pride | C.care | D.regret |
A.cheapest | B.last | C.favorite | D.worst |
A.showing off | B.searching for | C.coming across | D.passing down |
A.tested | B.noticed | C.ordered | D.wanted |
A.explained | B.added | C.agreed | D.remembered |
A.examine | B.take | C.buy | D.describe |
4 . It was a sunny afternoon. My husband Dave and I had just arrived home from hospital. I parked the car in front of the house. Dave was so tired that he leaned against the door and waited for me to open it for him. When I opened it, he
I turned to run into the house to make a
“Let me
As I
I’ve never seen that man again, but I’ll always
A.stepped | B.fell | C.rushed | D.stared |
A.weak | B.nervous | C.annoyed | D.ashamed |
A.desires | B.efforts | C.judgments | D.adventures |
A.in need | B.in place | C.in sight | D.in charge |
A.call | B.plan | C.wish | D.promise |
A.predict | B.demonstrate | C.understand | D.believe |
A.comfort | B.assistance | C.guidance | D.information |
A.unwilling | B.unsure | C.unsuitable | D.unable |
A.check | B.explain | C.know | D.try |
A.demanded | B.lost | C.matched | D.weighed |
A.awake | B.focused | C.balanced | D.silent |
A.led | B.found | C.marked | D.pushed |
A.glad | B.shy | C.qualified | D.prepared |
A.awkwardly | B.appropriately | C.independently | D.repeatedly |
A.choose | B.introduce | C.remember | D.recommend |
Freddie Forbes stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the packed school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Freddie watched enviously (羡慕地) as each was presented with an honors jacket for their contribution to the school’s sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Freddie knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing.
“I wish you all a happy summer holiday,” the headmaster announced. “Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up litter around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a litter picker, bags and heavy-duty gloves.”
Freddie knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with four other boys to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table.
“What is this all about?” she asked with a smile on her face. “Mum, I’m an average pupil and I’m not very good at sports,” he replied. “This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school.”
“Just as long as you don’t get fed up and stop half way through,” said Mum.
“I have made up my mind to stick this out through thick and thin,” Freddie said confidently.
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Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project.
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Michael and his wife, new residents in a San Francisco apartment, learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief, an organization that provides food, clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired, Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign. However, a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number, he was confused. Soon, it all made sense. Michael’s credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor (光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael’s heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. “The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause,” Michael said.
Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been stunned (震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
1. How did Michael make the large donation?A.He input an incorrect amount. | B.He encountered a system error. |
C.He was greatly inspired by Dunan. | D.He entered wrong credit card details. |
A.He saw people in despair. | B.He failed to offer enough money. |
C.He didn’t receive the full refund. | D.He realized the scale of his mistake. |
A.Dunan’s request for publicity. | B.A desire for personal recognition. |
C.The organization’s urgent need for funds. | D.Pressure from his family and friends. |
A.Actions speak louder than words. | B.Many hands make light work. |
C.Always prepare for a rainy day. | D.A good beginning is half of victory. |
1. Why was Misty worried about Matthew meeting Father Christmas?
A.He was too excited. |
B.He has health problems. |
C.He is afraid of strangers. |
A.That he had an accident. |
B.That he was born too early. |
C.That he had a terrible fever. |
A.That Matthew had learning difficulties. |
B.That Matthew was unable to walk. |
C.That Matthew couldn’t talk. |
A.Relieved. | B.Confused. | C.Excited. |
Fifteen years ago, Mark moved out of his mother’s house upon landing a well-paying job in another city. He planned to visit her monthly and he had stuck to his visiting schedule during the first three years. However, with the increasing workload, he couldn’t find time to visit her monthly. He only spoke to her on the phone, updating her about his life. Soon, his relationship with her came to a point where he rarely called her.
It was ten years since Mark has last seen his mother, and he didn’t remember the last timethey spoke on the phone. One day, the reminder on his phone read, “Mom’s 80th birthday!”
“Oh, God! How can I forget her birthday again?” Mark shook his head as he turned the reminder alarm off. “I can’t keep disappointing her like this. Let me see how quickly I can get to her place.” After looking at his work schedule, Mark realized he could make it to his mother’s house by the evening if he left the office in an hour. He quickly finished his work and left the office without wasting even a minute.
On his way, he stopped at a bakery and bought his mother’s favorite cheesecake. “My mother turned 80 today!” he cheered, telling the shop keep er how happy he was. He also bought her balloons and a few gifts.
Excited to see her after a decade, Mark drove towards his mother’s house. Although he wanted to call her, he thought it would be better to surprise her because he was sure she wasn’t expecting him to visit her. After all, this was the first time he had done something like this in years.
Mark finally arrived at his mother’s house after driving for hours across the country, but it did not look the same anymore. The lights inside were all off and the fence was covered in wild vines (藤). It seemed like no one had been living in the house.
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Mark realized the house was abandoned.
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Finally, Mark found his mother in a local retirement community.
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9 . In 1970, Alan Ayers was preparing for a skydiving competition in Gainesville, Florida. It wasn’t the first time he’d jumped out of a
Ayers would be jumping out of a Cessna 172, a small four-seat passenger plane. In
“I was
“And what happened next was
After landing, he wasn’t able to
A.window | B.tower | C.plane | D.train |
A.preparation | B.comparison | C.conclusion | D.reward |
A.repaired | B.checked | C.decorated | D.removed |
A.surviving | B.observing | C.remaining | D.practicing |
A.treat | B.honor | C.turn | D.right |
A.head | B.hand | C.chest | D.foot |
A.eventually | B.completely | C.deliberately | D.constantly |
A.visible | B.familiar | C.appealing | D.relevant |
A.ambitious | B.innocent | C.impressive | D.desperate |
A.complicated | B.incredible | C.reasonable | D.meaningless |
A.twisted | B.freed | C.raised | D.cured |
A.comfort | B.pay | C.find | D.aid |
A.empties | B.crosses | C.changes | D.records |
A.reaching out of | B.knocking at | C.breaking away from | D.lifting up |
A.simplest | B.gentlest | C.smartest | D.bravest |
10 . I grew up in a small city in Brazil, in a family where education—especially for women—was not a priority. The day I told my mom I got a job offer to do a postdoc (博士后) in the United States, she said, “Don’t forget the man is the leader of the house. When will you stop studying and get married and have children?” I love my family, and they love me. But my education has given me different dreams and created distance between us that we are trying to bridge.
My grandmother helped inspire my education and career ambitions by teaching me to buy and exchange books at secondhand bookshops. Books ignited (点燃) a hunger to learn about the world around me and become a scientist.
Throughout my bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate, I was told that was not an option. Professors and peers said my family background and the poor public schools I had attended put my dream of becoming a researcher out of reach. But I was addicted to learning and wouldn’t give up. Thankfully I succeeded.
My parents love me and are proud of me. But even pride create s distance between us. When I come home to visit, they feel nervous because they think their food and home are not good enough for me. Right before I started, my mom sent a gift—a novel about two scientists falling in love, which I had told her about. I was touched, knowing what she really meant. I asked her to write a dedication (献词). She asked my aunt to write on her behalf. “I don’t want to embarrass you,” she said, referring to her struggles with writing. It broke my heart.
Now I am still trying to figure out how to talk to my parents about my career and our differences, and our uncomfortable conversations about marriage continue. But I’ve come to realize that our love for each other gets rid of any distance.
1. How did Mom feel when told about the author’s postdoc job?A.Guilty. | B.Concerned. | C.Excited. | D.Relaxed. |
A.Reliable and easy-going. | B.Caring and humble. |
C.Ambitious and hardworking. | D.Talented and generous. |
A.They can’t persuade her to get married. |
B.They will come into conflict with each other. |
C.They might be looked down upon by others. |
D.They can’t take good care of their daughter. |
A.Distance can be bridged by love. | B.Education is always a priority. |
C.Knowledge can remove division. | D.Parents’ support is our driving force. |