1 . A stand-up comedian is, supposed to be, a fluent communicator who is also good at using body language to _________ jokes.

However, for 27-year-old comedian Zhang Jiaxin, it takes a great effort to _________ pronounce the sounds of each character and sentence and be _________ on the stage. At birth, the oxygen _________ to his brain was curtailed (限制，削减), which _________ later problems with speaking and walking. The other long-term impairment is the loss of full use of his right hand.

It was two years ago when Zhang first performed stand-up comed yon the stage. At the time, he worked for the new media operation department of a company _________ in Xiamen, Fujian province, and had to prepare for a performance at the company’s year-end party.

He didn’t know much about stand-up performance. _________, as someone who likes to watch and be amused by entertainment shows from a very young age, he decided to give a humorous monologue at the party to amuse and _________ his colleagues.

It opened Zhang’s door to a colorful world of stand-up comedy.

He started to pay attention to the stand-up comedy live shows in Xiamen and got the _________ of a woman who worked at a local stand-up club.

“She sent me some videos of Drew Lynch (an American stand-up comic who developed a(an)__________ stutter (结巴) due to a sports injury earlier in his life) and told me that my defects are what make my appeal special,” he says. “That __________ me to have a go.”

After he read through a manual for writing and performing stand-up comedy, he started to __________his daily life to identify humorous __________ that could be used as jumping-off points to launch into stories.

Once he walked onto the stage, the audience __________ noticed his differences.

“__________, they were kind of walking on eggshells to spare my feelings. As I gradually opened myself to them, the atmosphere turned to be relaxing,” he says.

Wows and claps resounded. His jokes went down well as he worked the room with his humor.

1.

A．appoint

B．accompany

C．play

D．accomplish

2.

A．likely

B．especially

C．necessarily

D．clearly

3.

A．special

B．significant

C．flexible

D．obvious

4.

A．supply

B．turn

C．addition

D．reserve

5.

A．applied to

B．led to

C．lived up to

D．held on to

6.

A．based

B．settled

C．discovered

D．explored

7.

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Moreover

8.

A．amaze

B．entertain

C．experiment

D．greet

9.

A．contract

B．concept

C．conduct

D．contact

10.

A．artificial

B．little

C．permanent

D．consequent

11.

A．attracted

B．instructed

C．inspected

D．inspired

12.

A．examine

B．select

C．consider

D．expect

13.

A．facts

B．insights

C．moments

D．opinions

14.

A．frequently

B．immediately

C．subsequently

D．literally

15.

A．Initially

B．Finally

C．Completely

D．Precisely

2 . It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was five when she and her mother were trapped on the ledge（窗台）of a burning building.

“Throw the_________down!” said one of the firemen below, and little Andrea leaped into lifesaving arms, which motivated a life-long ambition: She wanted to_________fires as her rescuers did. She told that to the men who had_______her, and they laughed good-naturedly the way_________do when a kid says she wants to be an astronaut or a sports star. “You'll be a good mommy, “the_________told her. “But you can never be a firefighter.”

And then, as it tends to do, life doesn't___________her dreams. Pressured by her parents, she studied in an aviation school to become a flight attendant-and that's where she met her husband, Dennis. Unfortunately, Dennis was diagnosed with cancer. Peterson___________thirty-one years caring for the man she loved.

It wasn't until four years ago, after her_________passed away, that she felt that long-ago childhood dream calling. She _________volunteering at a local fire station. She spent a year lifting weights and watching her__________to keep fit. Later she began____________alongside men in their teens and 20s until she was____________.

Finally, Peterson became the only woman of the department's staff of twenty-seven firefighters. She has now       ________ more than 350 emergency calls, helping so many people beat back fires. She says, “I've always known that this is my____________.It doesn't matter how____________ I had to work or how long I had to wait.”

1.

A．fire

B．kid

C．tool

D．rope

2.

A．make

B．light

C．fight

D．cease

3.

A．saved

B．trapped

C．accepted

D．defeated

4.

A．heroes

B．scientists

C．sportsmen

D．grown-ups

5.

A．neighbors

B．firemen

C．passers-by

D．volunteers

6.

A．complete

B．abandon

C．stop

D．follow

7.

A．spent

B．wasted

C．needed

D．spared

8.

A．patient

B．husband

C．teacher

D．rescuer

9.

A．advised

B．missed

C．started

D．denied

10.

A．job

B．safety

C．life

D．diet

11.

A．training

B．working

C．waiting

D．reading

12.

A．disappointed

B．mature

C．practical

D．ready

13.

A．renewed

B．made

C．answered

D．rejected

14.

A．honor

B．dream

C．reward

D．pleasure

15.

A．hard

B．helpfully

C．well

D．attentively

4 . Age is just a number, and for Alan Camsell that couldn’t be more true. At 89, the Penrhyn Bay Strollers’ goalkeeper, and his teammates, believe he’s the oldest shot-stopper in the football league.

And now he’s been nominated(提名) in Sky Bet’s search for Real Football No. 1s. The UK’s No. 1 betting app is on the hunt for those at grassroots level who have made a special contribution to the beautiful game.

Alan says, “My wife told me when we had our first grandchild in our forties, ‘It’s alright being old, but don’t look old and don’t behave old.’ I’ve taken that to heart. Problems are there to overcome. I’ve had hip and knee replacements, cataract operations, and had a pacemaker put in just a few months ago. I’ve also got a hernia, but I just play on.”

The golden-age goalkeeper’s exploits on the football field have attracted TV coverage worldwide, and his record of the oldest shot-stopper remains unmatched. But incredibly, Alan didn’t have the chance to be a goalkeeper until he was 39.

“I’ve always followed the game, but the family business meant working weekends. So when evening five-a-side came around, I jumped at the chance to play,” he says.

While most players wear shin pads(护腿) and the occasional knee support, Alan has to go the extra mile to ensure he can play pain free during the football matches for his Welsh-based club.

Despite his health problems, Alan insists he’s got no intention of hanging up his boots any time soon. He adds, “I’ll play on forever and I’ve got no other plans. As long as the team’s prepared to put up with me, I’ll keep going.”

1. What do we know about Alan?

A．He took over the family business at a very young age.

B．He stepped over physical barriers to be a footballer.

C．He gave up his career owing to his various diseases.

D．He became a skilled goalkeeper when he was a teenager.

2. What does the underlined word “exploits” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Achievements.

B．Arrangements.

C．Strengths.

D．Strategies.

3. Which words can best describe Alan?

A．Warm-hearted but mean.	B．Talented but careless.
C．Determined and devoted.	D．Flexible and caring.

4. What does the author want to convey in the text?

A．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.	B．A candle lights others and consumes itself.
C．Genius is nothing but labor and diligence.	D．The longest journey begins with the first step.

6 . The promise was a long time keeping. And so was the dream.

In the early 1950s in a small Southern California town, a little girl left yet another load of books onto the tiny library’s counter. The girl was a reader. She’d make her weekly long journey to the yellow library with the brown decorations, the little one-room building where the children’s area actually was just a corner. Frequently, she walked out of that corner in search of mental food for the mind.

As the white-haired librarian hand-stamped the due dates in the ten-year-old’s choices, the little girl looked longingly at “The New Book” obviously displayed on the counter. She amazed again at the wonder of writing a book and having it honored like that, right there for the world to see.

That particular day, she spoke out her goal. “When I grow up,” she said, “I`m going to be a writer. I’m going to write books. ”

The librarian looked up from her stamping and smiled, not with the condescension (傲慢) so many children received, but with encouragement.

“When you do write a book,” she replied, “bring it into our library and we’ll put it on display, right here on the counter.”

The little girl promised she would. As she grew, so did her dream.

Years passed. Inside, the librarian welcomed her warmly. She introduced a reporter from the local newspaper, which she’d begged a chance to write for long ago.

Then she presented her books to the librarian, who placed them on the counter with a sign of explanation. Tears rolled down the woman’s cheeks.

Then she hugged the librarian and left, pausing for a picture outside, which proved that dreams can come true and promises can be kept, even if it takes thirty-eight years.

The ten-year-old girl and the writer she’d become posed by the library sign, right next to the reader board, which said:

WELCOME BACK, JANN MITCHELL.

1. Why did the girl rarely stay in the children’s area?

A．Because she had to help load the books.

B．Because she failed to stand the noisy corner.

C．Because she’d like to eat snacks occasionally.

D．Because she felt like obtaining more knowledge.

2. What did the librarian think about the girl’s dream?

A．Achievable.

B．Touching.

C．Unrealistic.

D．Absurd.

3. How old was the woman when returning to the library?

A．Thirty-eight years old.	B．Fifty years old.
C．Forty-eight years old.	D．Seventy-three years old.

4. Which might be the best title of the text?

A．A Novel Dream	B．A Dream with Promise
C．The Birth of a Great Writer	D．The Promise without Guarantee

7 . Rain or shine, Tsering Chopa treks for long hours to deliver mail. For 18 years, the Tibetan mailman has been a vital link between the remote town and the rest of the world.

At 5,373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in Nakarze county of the Tibet autonomous region is China’s highest township. The oxygen level is less than 40 percent, the annual average temperature -7°C and the average life expectancy only 49.5 years. The area of the township is about 1,500 square kilometers. The distance from the county town is some 70 km and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 km.

In 2005, Tsering Chopa became the first mailman of his hometown. In nearly two decades since his first mission, he has delivered over a million newspapers, more than 20,000 letters and 10,000-plus parcels in Pumachangthang, and has never been accused of failing or mixing up mail.

One night, a local resident Nyima Tsering’s daughter had fainted and desperately needed help. Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital. He also gave some cash to the family for the girl’s treatment. Nyima Tsering’s daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village.

The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities. He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away. He had to ask neighbors several times to find the new address. It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain. He trekked for more than 20 km and struggled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter.

In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal. “It is an acknowledgment of what I do and a token of encouragement as well,” he says. “And I want to help more people living in remote areas. I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world.”

1. What does the data in paragraph 2 imply?

A．The achievements Tsering Chopa has gotten as a postman.

B．The disasters Tsering Chopa experienced in his childhood.

C．The contributions Tsering Chopa has made for his hometown.

D．The challenges for Tsering Chopa to deliver mail in Pumachangthang.

2. How did Tsering Chopa help Nyima Tsering’s daughter?

A．By donating a car to her family.	B．By making her hospitalized in time.
C．By lending money to her family.	D．By performing an operation for her.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Tsering Chopa?

A．Selfless and determined.	B．Brave and confident.
C．Optimistic and humorous.	D．Creative and generous.

4. Why did Tsering Chopa devote himself to delivering mail?

A．To win respect and admiration form the villagers.

B．To improve the living conditions of his hometown.

C．To further link his hometown to the rest of the world.

D．To encourage more poor students to go to universities.

8 . At 59, Doctor Xiao Jiulin stands only 90 centimeters tall. He is the _______ of a childhood disease that severely influences his bone _______. As the only doctor at the clinic, he _______ all the work. However, nothing seems too _______ for Xiao.

Yet it was almost impossible to _______ his dream of becoming a doctor. His parents couldn’t afford his _______ beyond high school, and he desperately needed to _______ himself. He learned palm-reading, always _______ to study medicine and save lives, though. His _______ paid off. He got the chance to apprentice at a clinic ________ for two years and studied at a local medical school for another three years. He then returned to his home village to be a doctor.

No patient came to his ________ at first. The villagers, who were ________ of his competence, would rather go to the neighboring villages for ________. “I refused to be ________, knowing I needed to improve myself to ________ their trust,” said Xiao. He read medical books whenever he had time.

Today the clinic has provided primary care for at least 2,000 villagers, but as Xiao’s reputation grows, more patients from neighboring areas come to consult him.

1.

A．patient

B．victim

C．specialist

D．subject

2.

A．development

B．transformation

C．flexibility

D．firmness

3.

A．assigns

B．supervises

C．organizes

D．undertakes

4.

A．achievable

B．tough

C．desirable

D．risky

5.

A．give up

B．hold back

C．stick to

D．make up

6.

A．training

B．practice

C．equipment

D．education

7.

A．motivate

B．accept

C．challenge

D．support

8.

A．proceeding

B．ceasing

C．desiring

D．hesitating

9.

A．assessment

B．perseverance

C．attachment

D．tolerance

10.

A．permanently

B．accidentally

C．eventually

D．barely

11.

A．clinic

B．studio

C．hospital

D．laboratory

12.

A．unconvinced

B．ignorant

C．unconscious

D．envious

13.

A．recovery

B．consultation

C．operation

D．confirmation

14.

A．cross

B．overwhelmed

C．dependent

D．frustrated

15.

A．earn

B．maintain

C．enhance

D．restore

9 . Greenwood has been playing ball games since five years old. She is a catcher (接球手) for UR Baseball Team, and has recently been _________ by the USA Baseball National Team Development Program.

As a college girl, her goal is to _________ to the top 20 for USA Baseball Team, which will allow her to participate in worldwide _________ like the Baseball World Cup.

Greenwood described the _________ she feels when playing baseball. For many, she may be the first _________ player they see at a high level game, so each time she _________ on the field, she admits definitely feeling high expectations, knowing that if she makes a mistake, it may influence people’s _________ on how women in baseball look like. So she _______ hard, trying to get to an advanced level.

Besides playing and training, Greenwood also travels across the country,_________ with other women in baseball, and shares her stories and experiences with them. At one of the first camps she went to, 30 girls attended, which was a ________ experience for her. Before that point, she had __________ seen girls play baseball. Now, Greenwood is __________ to see a growing number of girls __________ involved in the game and trying to walk on to the UR Baseball Team.

“It’s been cool to know that I’m having lasting __________ and greatly changing these girls’ lives for the better and showing them that they can __________ their dreams and passions.”

1.

A．accepted

B．educated

C．praised

D．rewarded

2.

A．get it

B．keep it

C．make it

D．take it

3.

A．conferences

B．competitions

C．performances

D．organizations

4.

A．comfort

B．depression

C．enjoyment

D．pressure

5.

A．female

B．local

C．professional

D．young

6.

A．climbs

B．jumps

C．steps

D．wanders

7.

A．advice

B．opinion

C．lecture

D．research

8.

A．calls

B．beats

C．rides

D．trains

9.

A．arguing

B．connecting

C．fighting

D．joking

10.

A．complex

B．tough

C．significant

D．vivid

11.

A．hardly

B．mostly

C．nearly

D．really

12.

A．amused

B．disappointed

C．excited

D．panicked

13.

A．actively

B．peacefully

C．randomly

D．unwillingly

14.

A．functions

B．impacts

C．prospects

D．insights

15.

A．afford

B．balance

C．control

D．pursue

10 . 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 a journalist, I have had the chance to meet some remarkable people in different fields, but no one has impressed me more than Austin Riley.

Austin Riley is a race car driver. He has been attracting crowds to the race track for years. But his claim to fame isn’t just being fast on the speedway. He is overcoming difficulties on the track for those with disabilities. Riley has autism (自闭症). Simple tasks like tying his shoes are extremely complicated for him, but when put in a race car—a complex, delicate piece of machine —he will take you by surprise.

I first met Riley and his father Jason in 2014, in Uxbridge, Ontario, at the local go-cart track. I still remember how excited Riley was to have me and my cameraman there filming his every move. He was a go-cart racer then. He could barely talk to me, let alone look at me. No matter how quiet and shy he was, I knew this kid was going to be something big.

The go-cart track is where Riley’s racing career began. His dad, Jason, just wanted to give him something to focus his energy on. Riley has always loved cars. He has been crazy about them since he was a very young child. He also loves speed. The minute he hit the gas, his mind began to move fast and everything felt in sync(同步).

Riley’s journey on the track soon took him from fast go-carts to really fast cars. He became the first person with autism in Canada to get his race car licence. It opened up the track for Riley to drive in the big leagues — the Radical Motorsports circuit. Riley is now racing across North America, putting him on the podium(领奖台) almost every time.

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

However, behind every success for Riley and his family is a story of hardship.

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Riley has also made a difference off the track.

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