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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2 . Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
1. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?A.She argued with him. | B.She tried to find a way out. |
C.She paid no attention. | D.She chose to consult dentists. |
A.It is beneficial to dental health. | B.It is free of sweeteners. |
C.It is sweeter than other candies. | D.It is produced to a dentists’ recipe. |
A.To earn more money. | B.To help others find smiles. |
C.To make herself stand out. | D.To beat other candy companies. |
A.Fame is a great thirst of the young. |
B.A youth is to be regarded with respect. |
C.Positive thinking and action result in success. |
D.Success means getting personal desires satisfied |
3 . When Roosevelt was a kid, his doctors claimed that he was too weak to live a normal life like most children of his age. They strongly recommended him to avoid participation in any physical activities, fearing that it could worsen his health condition and potentially lead to his death. Their opinions implied that he would face up to a life full of all kinds of limitations. Instead of permitting their limiting beliefs about what he could do and achieve, he chose to live a meaningful life.
Despite his doctors’ strong suggestions that he remain inactive, he didn’t want to be a carefree observer of the world as it passed him by. He was determined to force himself to be active. Roosevelt had daily adventures in the woods as a boy.
He continued to play sports when he got to college. In fact, he didn’t just play, but he excelled in both boxing and rowing, both of which require astonishing levels of strength and endurance. When Roosevelt graduated from college, his doctors were still not completely sure about his health condition. They still believed that he would be putting himself in serious danger, because his heart problems had not improved. They firmly believed that it would be best to find a desk job for him after completing a college degree. Once again, Roosevelt decided to challenge himself to his physical limits by living an extremely energetic adult life. In about every field he took part, he would aim to push his physical limits. Impressively, he was excellent as an explorer, a hunter, an author, a soldier and a politician.
Eventually, Roosevelt went beyond the mistaken limitation upon him and lived an amazing life.
1. What would happen if Roosevelt followed his doctors’ suggestions?A.He would live a meaningful life. |
B.His life would be full of limitations. |
C.His parents would feel satisfied with him. |
D.He would become an extraordinary person. |
A.An explorer. | B.A boxing player. |
C.An office clerk. | D.A politician. |
A.By following time order. | B.By listing obvious reasons. |
C.By giving some examples. | D.By making necessary comparisons. |
A.Humorous. | B.Generous. | C.Considerate. | D.Ambitious. |
4 . Four years ago, Rome Leykin was on his way to work when he accidentally fell onto the tracks of Brooklyn's train as a subway was approaching. The incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs.
But surprisingly, with the loss of his legs, Leykin gained a new passion for racing. Before his accident, he wasn't really that athletic. He would just occasionally play basketball. But that all changed after he was introduced to hand cycling. “When I saw it, I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. You don't even need legs to use it. This is perfect.’” he said. “So, I got on it, I rode and fell in love with it right away.”
Within a few months, he completed the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, a 40-mile ride through New York City. After that, he did his first marathon in 2021. He fished that race in 2 hours and 11 minutes, placing 12th out of 38.
“I'm going to attend this year's marathon and take on challenges. My hands are on the wheel, my eyes are focused, and I think my time is going to speak for itself.” he said. He's made a significant commitment to training. He hand cycles at least 13.1 miles a couple times a week and spends a lot of time in the gym.
And he plans to keep pursuing his athlete goals. He wants to complete the Abbott Six-the world's six largest marathons. One day, he said, he'll maybe even make the Paralympics.
For those who might be following his journey, he hopes they will take some lessons from his story. “There will be ups and downs but the trend is what's important. Focus on the good,” he said. “And also, take your big problems and split them into small solutions. And then all of a sudden, your big problems turn into many small wins.”
1. What can we learn about Rome Leykin from paragraph 2?A.He once was an excellent basketball player. |
B.He considered hand cycling difficult in the beginning. |
C.He made hand cycling more popular among the disabled. |
D.He showed an interest in hand cycling the moment he saw it. |
A.Worried. | B.Curious. | C.Confident. | D.Nervous. |
A.Easy-going and reliable. | B.Kind-hearted and helpful. |
C.Open-minded and creative. | D.Strong-willed and ambitious. |
A.Stick to your dreams. | B.Break down your goals. |
C.Focus on your strengths. | D.Achieve success at all costs. |
5 . Born in Russia and living in an orphanage (孤儿院) for the first 13 months of her life, Jessica Long had no idea what her future would hold. The little girl born with Fibular Hemimelia would not only go on to be a 13-time gold medal-winning Paralympic champion, but she would inspire others to chase their dreams.
Long was born in Russia, where she lived in an orphanage until her parents adopted her in 1993. Soon after being adopted, she had to have her legs amputated (截肢) at only a year and a half. “It gave me a lot of freedom and movement,” Long said. “But growing up was definitely really hard. From a very early age, I just decided that I was going to be unstoppable and I wasn’t going to let my legs hold me back.” From that point forward, she didn’t let anyone tell her what she was or wasn’t capable of doing. She started doing gymnastics as a kid. Then, in 2002, Long found her sport for life: swimming!
“I was the only girl with no legs on the swim team, ” she said. “There were moments I struggled, but my teammates treated me like a friend. When I look back on my life and I think about anyone on that team, no one made fun of me for having no legs and they were so kind.” Long defied (顶住) all odds and surprised everyone when she qualified at age only 12 for the Paralympics in 2004 in Athens. After four Paralympics, Long has won 13 gold, six silver, and four bronze medals. She has dozens of World Championship medals and has broken numerous world records throughout her career so far. But she didn’t concentrate on winning awards or being famous. “I really just love swimming. It’s important for any athlete to remember just why you started,” she said.
As one of the most decorated athletes in history, Long’s goal is to just keep competing as long as her body allows. “Dream big,” she said. “There are so many possibilities out there, so find your passion, be consistent and work hard. You define your own success.”
1. How old was Long when she found her life sport?A.11 | B.10. | C.12. | D.13. |
A.Her experience of winning 13 gold medals. |
B.Her parents’ support and teachers’ help. |
C.Her teammates’ understanding and kindness. |
D.Her focus on winning awards and fame. |
A.A poor orphanage and her close friends. |
B.A happy girl and her confusing childhood. |
C.An amazing illness and its terrible influence. |
D.An inspiring story about an unlucky person. |
A.If you can dream it, you can make it. |
B.If you want to succeed, learn to swim. |
C.A man never reaches success until disabled. |
D.A sportsman’s goal is winning gold medals. |
6 . A craftsman living with a disability who makes clay figurines (泥雕) has recently made netizens amazed across the country.
In 2003, Mi
The learning process was
Mi is not only able to make a
Mi’s story tells us that we may have
A.cut | B.shook | C.lost | D.broke |
A.bow | B.turn | C.smile | D.agree |
A.visit | B.matter | C.operation | D.accident |
A.doubt | B.delay | C.argument | D.permission |
A.cheat | B.motivate | C.instruct | D.advocate |
A.promised | B.accepted | C.insisted | D.apologized |
A.smooth | B.pleasant | C.violent | D.challenging |
A.painful | B.relaxed | C.powerful | D.flexible |
A.approval | B.curiosity | C.performance | D.enthusiasm |
A.holding up | B.giving up | C.pulling up | D.looking up |
A.takes | B.wastes | C.spares | D.requires |
A.dividing | B.shaping | C.cutting | D.sticking |
A.brand | B.price-list | C.instructions | D.decorations |
A.living | B.change | C.difference | D.contribution |
A.free | B.joyful | C.curious | D.particular |
A.But for | B.As for | C.Instead of | D.Regardless of |
A.pick | B.pay | C.catch | D.collect |
A.similar | B.familiar | C.standard | D.traditional |
A.merely | B.calmly | C.absolutely | D.reasonably |
A.tutor | B.major | C.career | D.attitude |
7 . A mother of nine who started medical school when her youngest child was 4 years old graduated with her degree and plans to be a neurosurgeon (神经外科医生).
Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at age 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Certainly, it was a challenge. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill thought it was credited to her family largely. “When I was accepted at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.”
Merrill and her children often have “homework parties” where they study for their own courses. Merrill’s choice has given a stimulus to her children. Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really.
Merrill’s next step into a neurosurgery residency will take her into a male-dominated field where only 5% of board certified neurosurgeons are women. Dr. Michele Halyard at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine said Merrill was known as a focused student. Halyard said, “If you can deal with nine children and keep your reason, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail.”
Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly specialty, but, again, chose to dream big and follow her original pursuit. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal that is what you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your priorities are, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.”
1. Why does Merrill speak of their movements?A.To show the support of her family. |
B.To stress her determination to be a doctor. |
C.To reflect difficulties in attending college. |
D.To describe the process of pursuing her dream. |
A.Entertainment. | B.Inspiration. |
C.Commitment. | D.Confusion. |
A.Merrill will have more stress to handle. |
B.Staying focused and sensible is key to success. |
C.Being Mom makes Merrill a better doctor. |
D.She is confident of Merrill’s being a neurosurgeon. |
A.Starting with small things. |
B.Getting your priorities right. |
C.Being true to your passion. |
D.Having the courage to dream big. |
8 . A Virginia third-grader has won two national awards for her exceptional skill in handwriting. That’s pretty remarkable on its own. But what makes the girl’s
On April 26, 9-year-old Anaya Ellick was named the
Anaya was born without hands on either arm.
Tracy Cox, Anaya’s teacher, said Anaya is a role
Anaya was
A.progress | B.determination | C.achievement | D.knowledge |
A.except | B.despite | C.beyond | D.without |
A.winner | B.applicant | C.competitor | D.agent |
A.represents | B.reminds | C.recognizes | D.recommends |
A.consequence | B.depression | C.strength | D.disability |
A.Though | B.Since | C.Unless | D.Before |
A.flexible | B.normal | C.basic | D.natural |
A.sharpen | B.decorate | C.hold | D.design |
A.comments | B.headlines | C.decisions | D.contributions |
A.won | B.settled | C.struggled | D.volunteered |
A.monitor | B.soldier | C.model | D.actress |
A.direction | B.way | C.path | D.route |
A.painting | B.leadership | C.quality | D.handwriting |
A.same | B.strange | C.urgent | D.boring |
A.satisfied | B.disappointed | C.amazed | D.upset |
A.peaceful | B.confident | C.intelligent | D.considerate |
A.work out | B.get along | C.take over | D.pay off |
A.honored | B.trapped | C.valued | D.rescued |
A.challenge | B.contest | C.opportunity | D.victory |
A.best | B.next | C.last | D.first |
9 . Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That
Far from being an obstacle, her wheelchair
After graduation, Hill wanted to
Hill has
A.plan | B.ambition | C.career | D.life |
A.ruined | B.started | C.risked | D.changed |
A.depressed | B.comforted | C.encouraged | D.abandoned |
A.positive | B.hopeful | C.delighted | D.normal |
A.brought up | B.cut off | C.taken away | D.given back |
A.legs | B.hands | C.knees | D.feet |
A.kindness | B.courage | C.intelligence | D.patience |
A.expand | B.abandon | C.study | D.observe |
A.invited | B.allowed | C.forced | D.requested |
A.losses | B.injuries | C.defeat | D.consequences |
A.concerts | B.lectures | C.reports | D.performances |
A.removing | B.remaining | C.working | D.spreading |
A.shouted | B.made | C.commented | D.explained |
A.experienced | B.achieved | C.done | D.created |
A.continue | B.worsen | C.stop | D.improve |
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 |