It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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Once there lived a girl named Melanie. The little girl was living with a dream. She wanted to be a ballet dancer. Her body was very flexible and she had a strong will power. Melanie’s parents never knew of the great dancing skills their daughter had until one day, they saw the little girl dancing with the beautiful steps of a ballerina.
“Isn’t it strange? Melanie is dancing so well without any formal training!” the mother said.
“We must give her ballet lessons to help her improve her skills,” her father said.
The following day, Melanie’s parents took her to a local dance training school. The teacher asked Melanie to dance. The little girl was happy and showed some of her favorite dance steps. However, the teacher didn’t seem interested in her performance.
“That’s OK. You can leave now!”the teacher said.
Melanie was shocked to hear this. So were her parents. They couldn’t believe their ears.
“The girl is common. She does not have the possibility to become a ballerina, ”the dance teacher said. “Don’t let her waste her time dreaming of becoming a dancer.”
Disappointed, Melanie and her parents returned home. Tears rolled down Melanie’s face. Her dreams were broken within a matter of minutes. Without confidence, Melanie never attempted to dance again. She completed her studies and went on to become a teacher in school.Life was good and she kept herself busy with family and work. However, whenever she happened to pass the school’s ballet room, memories of childhood dreams danced before her eyes.
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One day, the ballet teacher in her school was late.
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“What a performance, Melanie! You are a true ballerina!” said the ballet teacher entering the classroom.
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3 . My 88-year-old grandfather and I are both starting 2022 as new college graduates. He was
Our higher
Over the past year, his health has continued to
My grandfather was worried he would steal the show from my graduation moment when I told him we were graduating together. I told him this is our moment and that I want to
I
| A．proud | B．eager | C．unhappy | D．unable |
| A．bank | B．family | C．company | D．business |
| A．compare | B．evaluate | C．balance | D．accept |
| A．education | B．survival | C．recovery | D．research |
| A．benefited | B．returned | C．graduated | D．heard |
| A．shocked | B．advised | C．forced | D．determined |
| A．reality | B．challenge | C．memory | D．question |
| A．checked | B．admitted | C．refused | D．invited |
| A．restore | B．change | C．decline | D．improve |
| A．involved | B．established | C．passed | D．approached |
| A．encouraged | B．persuaded | C．ordered | D．reminded |
| A．conclusion | B．achievement | C．excitement | D．expectation |
| A．share | B．regret | C．control | D．discuss |
| A．independent | B．helpful | C．grateful | D．polite |
| A．examine | B．appreciate | C．consider | D．understand |
6-year-old Jesse was playing in the field when he suffered an electric shock, leaving him unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital. When he opened his eyes, he found both his arms gone.
His mother was in deep concern. She was aware that Jesse couldn't depend on his parents all his life. So she guided Jesse to learn to use his feet. To her delight, within three months, Jesse could do many things with his feet, even write.
It was time for Jesse to start school. On the first day, he was laughed at by other kids. Then Jesse surprised everyone that he wrote much more beautifully than the normal kids.
While walking, Jesse often fell because it was hard for him to keep balance without arms. He practiced again and again until he made it to walk steadily. Then he could even run fast.
At the age of 10, Jesse became an athlete of the disabled track and field team of his city. He practiced very hard. At the age of 14, he was able to run 400 meters in 56 seconds. And it was hoped that he could compete for the national champion. However, the international track and field rules suddenly changed and his event was cancelled.
No one’s life is easy, especially for the disabled. But Jesse didn’t lose heart. He changed to swimming. He was talented and became a professional member at the age of 17 with the hope of winning the qualification of entering the Olympic Games. But just before the competition, his old injury returned and he only got the sixth place, which meant he could go no further in sports. He was at a great loss, wondering where his future was.
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His father encouraged him to go back to high school for academic study after so many years of sports life.
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Once making up his mind, Jesse threw himself into what he was seeking.
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5 . On September 2nd, BUAA (北京航空航天大学) welcomed its first 2021 student. His name is Xing Yifan, coming together with his parents ahead of time.
"Yifan is 18 years old, but he weighs only 18 kilograms. When 6 months old, he suffered from LAMA2 (渐冻症), a type of disease that no more than a hundred people have got in the country. However, with his strong will, he made one amazing achievement after another in learning. In this year's college entrance exam, he entered BUAA with a score of 645.
Because of the illness, Yifan can only sit alone for a while, unable to stand and walk like other children. In class, he could only put his head on the table and his eyes can only scan half the pages of the book. He couldn't turn over the book with one hand. And he could only sit and listen to a class for up to 30 minutes, with the remaining 15 minutes to lie down to listen to his teacher.
But these did not scare Yifan, with only a little muscle strength left in his hands, he finished one test paper after another, more than 20 a day, often till one or two o'clock in the morning. Finally, he successfully completed the 2021 college entrance examination.
To live is much more difficult than others. Why does he have to learn? The family said because of the serious disease, he was deprived (剥夺) of the right to walk, run, jump, but he can no longer be deprived of the right to education. Xing Yifan decided to let himself be Hawking of China, and change his life with knowledge.
He came to BUAA and stayed in the love dormitory on the first floor. Xing Yifan said he was feeling particularly warm with all the help. He was expecting new college life and hoped to know more students, and take part in lots of activities. Life kisses him with pain, but he sings.
1. What can Xing Yifan do according to the text?| A．Sit alone for 45 minutes at a time. |
| B．Walk and run faster than others. |
| C．Turn over the book with one hand. |
| D．Lie down to listen during the class. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Warm-hearted. |
| C．Hard-working. | D．Simple-minded. |
| A．His parents didn't support his learning. |
| B．He faced up to his difficulty positively. |
| C．He was forced to learn by his parents. |
| D．He was once refused to learn at school. |
| A．BUAA. a university filled with love and care |
| B．A disabled boy, being the first student of BUAA |
| C．LAMA2, attacking no more than a hundred people |
| D．A disabled boy, making a surprising achievement |
6 . After bringing up three children, Barthorpe decided to do something for herself. She planned to
Although Barthorpe preferred riding solo, she contacted the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) in the hope of
What attracts Barthorpe most to a motorcycle is the
| A．protect | B．express | C．challenge | D．educate |
| A．set out | B．caught up | C．calmed down | D．showed off |
| A．duty | B．excitement | C．risk | D．struggle |
| A．interviewing | B．encouraging | C．impressing | D．joining |
| A．lesson | B．record | C．adventure | D．experiment |
| A．teamwork | B．friendship | C．understanding | D．memory |
| A．slowly | B．strangely | C．purposely | D．accidentally |
| A．discouraging | B．common | C．practical | D．pleasant |
| A．honor | B．safety | C．experience | D．interest |
| A．doubtful | B．peaceful | C．stressful | D．meaningful |
| A．lost | B．expected | C．noticed | D．improved |
| A．fail | B．recover | C．wait | D．reply |
| A．performance | B．competition | C．freedom | D．independence |
| A．careful | B．friendly | C．serious | D．brave |
| A．choice | B．value | C．habit | D．effort |
7 . I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.
My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.
Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.
Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn’t find the right job.
One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.
However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn’t the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.
Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.
1. How did the author feel about his journey when he arrived?| A．Better. |
| B．Promising. |
| C．Tough. |
| D．Well-paid. |
| A．Company restructuring. |
| B．Financial problems. |
| C．Being short of skills. |
| D．Working attitude. |
| A．He wanted them not to give up. |
| B．He wanted to get support from them. |
| C．He wanted to be better than them. |
| D．He wanted to hold a meeting with them. |
| A．Perseverant. |
| B．Modest. |
| C．Imaginative. |
| D．Generous. |
Varatha Shanmuganathan is an 87-year-old woman in India. She has become the
This is not Shanmuganathan’s first Master’s degree. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, she returned to Sri Lanka
In 1990, she moved to London to teach English as a second language and received her first Master’s degree from the University of London.
When she found out the university offered free tuition
“She will act as a powerful role model for
Despite her achievements, Shanmuganathan said she is not quite finished yet in
“Find out what you really want to achieve and pursue it until the end. Think of something
9 . 71 years after starting college, a 90-year-old woman, Joyce Viola DeFauw, was graduating this year. She first entered college in 1951, studying early education, and later, home economics. She left school after three and a half years due to marriage.
The mom of nine, who is now also a grandmother to 17 and great-grandmother to 26, was busy through the years but never forgot about college.“I must have told the children that I wish I had finished back in the 1950s,” DeFauw recalled. “They suggested that I go back and I thought ‘Well, OK.’” Since the pandemic began in 2019, instead of walking to campus to attend classes, she did so behind a computer screen from her retirement home.“I needed a computer and they got one for me and so I’ve been able to use it and enjoy it.”
DeFauw re-entered Northern Illinois University (NIU) in August 2019 and began to take online courses toward a bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in general studies. Although there were times when she struggled with the courses and even thought about giving up, DeFauw kept doing schoolwork almost every day. “We get to exchange ideas and things through the computer and I’ve had wonderful instructors that guided me,” DeFauw said. “As far as the encouragement of everyone — my friends, my family and my teachers — I just can’t give up.”
Three years later, she put on the cap and gown and received a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the university. DeFauw felt very happy and thankful for being able to achieve her big milestone. NIU President Dr. Lisa Freeman praised DeFauw as an “inspiration” to others. “DeFauw is a pioneer and now a Northern Illinois University graduate,” Freeman said. “She has beautifully shown that earning a degree is never late at any age. For anyone still looking to realize your dreams, just go for it. There’s so much that life offers, and you will miss out on if you don’t take advantage of it.”
1. How many majors has DeFauw studied at college?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four, |
| A．She was too weak to go back to study at college. |
| B．She was a little regretful for restarting her college. |
| C．She was forced to continue college by her family. |
| D．She was supported by her family to continue studying. |
| A．Caring and patient. | B．Determined and hard-working. |
| C．Selfless and independent. | D．Friendly and easy-going. |
| A．All roads lead to Rome. | B．Great minds think alike. |
| C．There is no end to learning. | D．Experience is the best teacher. |
10 . Jen is a 39-year old community dancer with Down’s Syndrome(唐氏综合征). She is the founder of Dance Syndrome, a nonprofit organization that brings together
Dancing has always been in her veins. As a young girl, Jen seized every opportunity to dance with full
Life hasn’t been straightforward for Jen. She was
After leaving school at 18, Jen spent over 10 years searching
Despite the
Over the decade, Dance Syndrome has
| A．confusing | B．disabled | C．talented | D．clumsy |
| A．energy | B．fear | C．speed | D．courage |
| A．concentration | B．imagination | C．relaxation | D．celebration |
| A．exhausted | B．astonished | C．motivated | D．refreshed |
| A．held back | B．left alone | C．looked after | D．turned down |
| A．consequences | B．barriers | C．friends | D．experiences |
| A．discover | B．employ | C．engage | D．entertain |
| A．in particular | B．in return | C．in vain | D．in advance |
| A．frustration | B．progress | C．curiosity | D．uncertainty |
| A．possession | B．charge | C．advantage | D．control |
| A．supported | B．praised | C．paid | D．added |
| A．valued | B．envied | C．united | D．rewarded |
| A．regarded | B．listed | C．interviewed | D．expected |
| A．inspiration | B．friendship | C．teamwork | D．leadership |
| A．contribute to | B．adapt to | C．belong to | D．live up to |
