1 . After bringing up three children, Barthorpe decided to do something for herself. She planned to _________ herself by learning to ride a motorcycle at the age of 60. After passing her driving test, she soon _________ on her first solo (单独的) ride. She remembered the _________ of being on the road alone for the first time.

Although Barthorpe preferred riding solo, she contacted the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) in the hope of _________ it. It was the connection with the WIMA that led her to a(n) _________ — the Women Riders World Relay. The plan was to pass a baton (接力棒), rider to rider, all around the world. That was a test of the riders’ courage and _________. But just after Barthorpe took on the role, she _________ fell down and got injured. She spent several months in hospital. However, Barthorpe didn’t see it as a _________ experience. She knew that she must pay much attention to _________ first. Getting on a motoreycle again was ____________, but Barthorpe took extra training and ____________ a lot. And she pushed herself to take part in the race in Australia. Barthorpe then realized that it was normal to ____________ and rise to it, which offered an opportunity to grow.

What attracts Barthorpe most to a motorcycle is the ____________. “I can go anywhere I want and any time I like,” she said. “The kids said to me, ‘Mum, you seem to have turned into a ____________ teenager.’ I just told them, ‘No, I’ve just found the field where I can see my ____________.’”

1.

A．protect

B．express

C．challenge

D．educate

2.

A．set out

B．caught up

C．calmed down

D．showed off

3.

A．duty

B．excitement

C．risk

D．struggle

4.

A．interviewing

B．encouraging

C．impressing

D．joining

5.

A．lesson

B．record

C．adventure

D．experiment

6.

A．teamwork

B．friendship

C．understanding

D．memory

7.

A．slowly

B．strangely

C．purposely

D．accidentally

8.

A．discouraging

B．common

C．practical

D．pleasant

9.

A．honor

B．safety

C．experience

D．interest

10.

A．doubtful

B．peaceful

C．stressful

D．meaningful

11.

A．lost

B．expected

C．noticed

D．improved

12.

A．fail

B．recover

C．wait

D．reply

13.

A．performance

B．competition

C．freedom

D．independence

14.

A．careful

B．friendly

C．serious

D．brave

15.

A．choice

B．value

C．habit

D．effort

2 . Malat Leuth Wei, 25, loves being in the gym, flying across the court in a specialized wheelchair. The games are incredibly ______, with screeching (刺耳的) tires, crashing metal and the impressive teamwork and courage of the athletes ______.

Wei was born in what is now South Sudan and had polio (小儿麻痹症) at age 3. Worse still, his father went ______ during the civil wars leading to the country’s eventual independence in 2011. During those unsettled times, Wei and his mother ______ at a camp in Ethiopia, where Wei remembers crawling around on his arms on dirt roads before getting a ______. When he was 12, they moved to Houston.

He had a tough time ______ in the United States. It was quite late in his childhood to make such a huge move, and he was ______ in sixth grade despite knowing very little English. Some kids made fun of him, but a more ______ group introduced him to the ______ that would change the direction of his life.

Wei went to the park with all the children in the ______ to go play basketball with them. He was the only one ______ from a wheelchair. The fact that they actually treated him as equal and not somebody ______ turned out to be where everything started.

Wei ______ every opportunity to play and compete with them. “It means the world to me just to share my ______ with the world, of what I have accomplished in life, from where I came from, with ______, not knowing how to read or write English.” says Wei.

1.

A．easy

B．intense

C．complex

D．close

2.

A．in vain

B．in style

C．on display

D．on line

3.

A．missing

B．fighting

C．starving

D．begging

4.

A．wandered about

B．turned up

C．ended up

D．dropped by

5.

A．shelter

B．passport

C．walking-stick

D．wheelchair

6.

A．training

B．schooling

C．adjusting

D．travelling

7.

A．assigned

B．appointed

C．admitted

D．ranked

8.

A．inspiring

B．interesting

C．challenging

D．accepting

9.

A．legend

B．motto

C．sport

D．culture

10.

A．neighborhood

B．camp

C．city

D．country

11.

A．shooting

B．rising

C．chasing

D．kicking

12.

A．more

B．better

C．less

D．worse

13.

A．loses

B．treasures

C．deserts

D．doubts

14.

A．message

B．victory

C．emotion

D．failure

15.

A．everything

B．nothing

C．anything

D．something

4 . Have you seen the incredible guitar-playing of man born with no arms? The musician who was born without arms is being _________ for his greatest guitar-playing skills in a short documentary (纪实的) video which shows him playing the instrument with his _________.

Mark Goffeney, 46, of San Diego, who is _________ as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar, shows how he became a talented performer despite his _________ in the inspiring video, “I first _________ the instrument when I was nine, after my father brought home a beat-up _________ with only four strings. My first guitar came from some place like a landfill (垃圾场), ” says Mark, who adds that he became “_________” about becoming a musician at age 12.

Mark devoted every waking hour to searching his town and trying to join a _________, but ran into _________ because of his disability. Therefore, he started his own rock band, called Wicked Misfit, and began booking gigs (特约演奏) in California.

Things were _________ professionally for Mark because of his disability. But everything _________ when he started playing music from the heart.

“When I _________ chasing this fantasy dream of being a rock star and just started playing music to make money to support my family, everything started feeling good and _________ out for me, ” he shares.

Today, Mark _________ with his band, Big Toe, and also becomes a street-performer in California, where he makes quite good money _________ by passers-by.

1.

A．named

B．chosen

C．congratulated

D．recognized

2.

A．fingers

B．feet

C．hands

D．arms

3.

A．served

B．known

C．ignored

D．treated

4.

A．disability

B．courage

C．belief

D．pain

5.

A．picked out

B．set aside

C．took up

D．dealt with

6.

A．drum

B．violin

C．piano

D．guitar

7.

A．serious

B．curious

C．confident

D．particular

8.

A．family

B．party

C．band

D．society

9.

A．chances

B．difficulties

C．activities

D．comments

10.

A．tough

B．easy

C．interesting

D．encouraging

11.

A．formed

B．happened

C．changed

D．paused

12.

A．finished

B．enjoyed

C．began

D．stopped

13.

A．going

B．looking

C．working

D．spotting

14.

A．acts

B．performs

C．travels

D．moves

15.

A．raised

B．charged

C．thrown

D．donated

5 . The day I met Hani Irmawati, she stood alone in the parking lot of the International school, a shy seventeen-year-old in worn clothing. Despite the school’s policy against Indonesian students, she approached me, begging to improve her English. When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university.

Moved by her determination, I volunteered to help her after school. Each day, Hani woke at dawn, studying on the bus to her public high school, then joining me in the afternoon, exhausted but eager to learn. Despite her struggles with college-level English, her perseverance amazed me.

Hani’s family lived modestly, her parents working as a custodian and a maid. Their income couldn’t support her American university aspirations, dampening my initial optimism.

In December 1998, a scholarship opportunity arose, but upon reviewing the requirements, I despaired. Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants. Despite my discouragement, she remained resolute, asking me to submit her application. Unable to refuse, I completed the application, highlighting her courage and perseverance. I warned her of slim acceptance odds, but she remained steadfast.

In the following weeks, Hani intensified her English studies, and I arranged for her to take the Test of English Fluency. The computerized test posed a significant challenge for her. Just before departing for the test, she received a letter from the scholarship association. I began reading the letter with her, only to discover she’d been accepted.

Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.

1. What motivated Hani to improve her English?

A．Pressure from family members.	B．Curiosity about foreign languages.
C．Job prospects in the local community.	D．Ambition of entering an American university.

2. What can we infer about the difficulties that Hani had?

A．Hani’s parents were unsupportive of her dream.

B．Hani was uninterested in extracurricular activities.

C．Hani’s application form was not submitted on time.

D．Hani was not academically qualified for the scholarship.

3. How did the author likely feel upon discovering Hani’s acceptance to the scholarship?

A．Surprised and proud.	B．Relieved but envious.
C．Touched and honored.	D．Shocked but concerned.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．From Shyness to Success	B．A Scholar’s Journey
C．The Power of Perseverance	D．Hani’s Unrealistic Dream

7 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As an old saying goes, we make a living by what we get, but make a life by what we give.

I truly believe that a job is definitely not a job if you love what you are doing. Many years ago, I worked in an employment and insurance office, which helps people find jobs, apply for employment and insurance, and return to school for training. What could be more rewarding than to help someone find a job or change their career?

I have always said that people are at their worst when they are unemployed or sick. I must admit that some days were challenging. But I have one amazing story that I would like to share.

One day, a lady came to the office with a dream to become a registered nurse. According to my client, her family did not approve. She was a mother with young children, and her husband had returned to school for training. It was not economically practical for her to return to school.

It was clear that this lady had a passion for the nursing profession, so I encouraged her to realize her dream. I equipped her with the information necessary to apply for nursing school, and she left the office. She went on her way, and I never knew whether she followed her dream or not.

Many years later, I was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer of the stomach and was admitted to the hospital for an operation. I must admit I was scared. My mother had died of cancer at age forty. I had a husband and two beautiful children. I was only forty-eight years old. The surgery was successful. It was, however, very painful. Days flew smoothly as I recovered from the pain.

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1.续写词数应为150 词左右﹔2.请按如下格式作答。

But one night the pain began growing stronger.

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“You never know what impact your encouraging words had on me，”the nurse said.

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9 . 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.

2. What caused him to be laid off by the first company?

A．Company restructuring.

B．Financial problems.

C．Being short of skills.

D．Working attitude.

3. Why did the author keep in touch with his colleagues?

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.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Perseverant.

B．Modest.

C．Imaginative.

D．Generous.

10 . Mum-of-three Alli Smith ________ her heaviest weight of 125 kg after three difficult pregnancies caused her to rise to a size 20. She wasn’t ________ with herself, and she wasn’t living life to the fullest. She didn’t want to go to events because she didn’t have any clothes that would suit her.

Most of the time she was ________ herself with diets. However, snacking on nearly two blocks of ________ a night, the 27-year-old factory worker chewed doughnuts (甜甜圈), chips and biscuits throughout the day. Apart from that, she was ________ chocolate and was into it mainly for the taste.

She tried every diet under the sun and was spending all this money on all these ________ to just fail every time.

________ to change her ways, Alli saw her doctor, who recommended she conduct gastric (胃部的) sleeve surgery to prevent health complications (并发症) in the future ________ her size.

She soon ________ her nightly chocolate habit and has since dropped 35 kg in just seven months and ________ her sugar heavy diet for fresh fruits and salads.

Now, Alli also has more ________ to play with her children with Henry, four, Kate, two, and George, one. “I’m more energetic, I run around with my ________ and they’re enjoying it,” says Alli. She feels more ________ than ever in her new 90 kg frame, recently wearing shorts outside the house for the first time in six years. She delightedly says, “My son said to me, ‘Mum, you look so pretty.’ And now I wear what I want, not just what ________. I’ve finally ________ in losing weight and am on the road to where I want to be.”

1.

A．remained

B．reached

C．impressed

D．enjoyed

2.

A．satisfied

B．connected

C．careful

D．angry

3.

A．begging

B．restricting

C．tolerating

D．ignoring

4.

A．cake

B．chip

C．biscuit

D．chocolate

5.

A．addicted to

B．tired of

C．worried about

D．devoted to

6.

A．problems

B．theories

C．programs

D．circumstances

7.

A．Cruel

B．Incredible

C．Desperate

D．Unwilling

8.

A．contrary to

B．regardless of

C．instead of

D．due to

9.

A．relied on

B．gave up

C．responded to

D．made up

10.

A．exchanged

B．stuck

C．occupied

D．ruined

11.

A．life

B．time

C．energy

D．money

12.

A．friends

B．parents

C．sisters

D．kids

13.

A．confident

B．painful

C．lonely

D．shameful

14.

A．rises

B．matters

C．fits

D．exists

15.

A．involved

B．resulted

C．insisted

D．succeeded