1 . 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 |
2 . 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. |
3 . 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. |
4 . 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. |
5 . 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 |
6 . 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 |
7 . Sirine Jahangir has a rare condition that left her completely blind by the time she was 10 years old. While her parents and doctors have tried to find
So her parents focused on helping her
When she
Afterward, she said, “I can’t even say it’s a dream come true,
| A．destinations | B．examples | C．challenges | D．treatments |
| A．bring about | B．adapt to | C．give up | D．figure out |
| A．see | B．hear | C．guess | D．move |
| A．minded | B．considered | C．started | D．missed |
| A．recognition | B．power | C．fortune | D．happiness |
| A．value | B．talent | C．confidence | D．experience |
| A．easy | B．amazing | C．energetic | D．difficult |
| A．danced | B．appeared | C．lied | D．painted |
| A．achievement | B．misunderstanding | C．love | D．knowledge |
| A．headed | B．ran | C．pulled | D．changed |
| A．smiled | B．cried | C．sang | D．jumped |
| A．Painfully | B．Obviously | C．Unfortunately | D．Unsurprisingly |
| A．meeting | B．competition | C．experiment | D．funding |
| A．because | B．if | C．before | D．unless |
| A．frightening | B．formal | C．realistic | D．awkward |
8 . Although the road to your goal is always full of difficulties, everything is for your wish, as long as you are full of passion and determination.
My daughter, Alice
Two years ago, while watching the Olympics, a dream
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Alice didn’t expect any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach
It was the greatest
| A．looked into | B．died of | C．suffered from | D．got over |
| A．fit | B．concerned | C．confused | D．anxious |
| A．broke | B．backed | C．turned | D．came |
| A．made | B．found | C．created | D．struck |
| A．attend | B．start | C．ban | D．miss |
| A．rich | B．strong | C．weak | D．kind |
| A．trusted | B．determined | C．experienced | D．embarrassed |
| A．satisfaction | B．delight | C．excitement | D．disappointment |
| A．aware | B．calm | C．positive | D．amazed |
| A．preserve | B．protect | C．prevent | D．forgive |
| A．announcing | B．explaining | C．admitting | D．discussing |
| A．humor | B．will | C．honesty | D．wisdom |
| A．Because | B．Since | C．Once | D．Although |
| A．discovery | B．moment | C．influence | D．choice |
| A．across | B．under | C．through | D．around |
9 . You Life is What You Make It
Zhang Tian graduated from university and got a teacher’s certificate last year. His parents wanted him to get a good job in Shanghai. But he was inspired by the idea of living independently away from home. So he applied for and became a volunteer teacher in a village school. Bringing with him lots of books, clothes, and two pairs of trainers, Zhang Tian travelled to the village with an eager heart. He imagined all sorts of exciting things about living and teaching in a village.
However, not everything lived up to Zhang Tian’s hopes. The school was much smaller than he expected, with only three classrooms. In front of the classrooms, there was a playground which got dusty on windy days and muddy on rainy days. Living In the village was also more challenging than he had thought. The power and water supplies were unstable, so he could only shower every three or four days, and he had to learn how to cook. The thought of leaving once flashed through his mind, but he quickly gave up the idea and found ways to deal with the challenges.
The school had just three teachers and Zhang Tian was the only English teacher. The other two local teachers were responsible for maths and Chinese. To make school life healthier and livelier for his students, Zhang Tian introduced more subjects to the school — music, art and PE. It is not surprising that PE is the kids’ favourite subject! Their school lives are now more attractive and interesting, and they enjoy playing football in the playground, as well as singing songs they’ve learnt. The school is now full of laughter and music. Zhang Tian is planning to organise the first ever school concert! Everyone is very excited.
1. Why did Zhang Tian choose to be a volunteer teacher?| A．He wanted to live independently. |
| B．His parents wanted him to be a teacher. |
| C．He wanted a new lifestyle and was inspired by teachers he met. |
| D．He needed the experience to get a teacher’s certificate. |
| A．PE was the kid’s favourite subject. |
| B．Students were short of books and desks. |
| C．The school even didn’t have a playground. |
| D．Living conditions were worse than he had expected. |
| A．Tough but meaningful. | B．Dull but interesting. |
| C．Easy and comfortable. | D．Lonely and hopeless. |
10 . Actor Anthony Anderson has realized a dream 30 years in the making. The 51-year-old
Anderson finished his junior year at Howard 30 years ago.
“This spring I was
| A．took | B．received | C．deserved | D．held |
| A．cause | B．give | C．describe | D．hide |
| A．completion | B．identity | C．purpose | D．belonging |
| A．In terms of | B．With regard to | C．On account of | D．By comparison with |
| A．reward | B．favor | C．job | D．break |
| A．fortune | B．promotion | C．living | D．reputation |
| A．took off | B．started over | C．slowed down | D．pulled up |
| A．director | B．leader | C．singer | D．hit |
| A．confused | B．upset | C．anxious | D．regretful |
| A．assistance | B．admission | C．invitation | D．permission |
| A．willing | B．cautious | C．determined | D．satisfied |
| A．gradually | B．eventually | C．obviously | D．temporarily |
| A．milestone | B．award | C．dreamland | D．wonder |
| A．warned | B．begged | C．commanded | D．reminded |
| A．record | B．acquire | C．further | D．finish |
