1 . At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断)with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and their write on it, all within 45minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”
She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are not different from your classmates, young man. ”
I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it homie.
In the quietness of my bedroom; the ‘story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raise dots(点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn’t I the “blind”in my class; being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out(溢出)and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place: If Louis could find his “Way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?”
I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs.Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to ‘me the next day-. with an “A”on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words:. “See what you can do when you keep trying?”
1. The author didn’t finish the reading in class because .| A．He was new to the class |
| B．He was tried of literature |
| C．He had an attention disorder |
| D．He wanted to take the task home |
| A．He had good sight |
| B．He made a great invention. |
| C．He gave up reading |
| D．He learned a lot from school |
| A．Angry |
| B．Impatient |
| C．Sympathetic |
| D．Encouraging |
| A．The disabled should be treated with respect. |
| B．A teacher can open up a new world to students. |
| C．One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts. |
| D．Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges. |
2 . An 82-year-old Chinese female pilot has set a record in the country’s airline industry after flying a small plane for 40 minutes in Beijing. Miao Xiaohong, one of China’s second team of female pilots, controlled the Tecnam P2010 plane to take off, turn, climb, dive and land safety at the Shifosi Airport in Pinggu District of Beijing.
In 1956, Miao Xiaohong, who graduated from a high school in Jinan, won a position in the second team. She graduated from the flight school in 1958. in the following years, she flew many important missions. In 1963, she undertook a mission to airdrop materials for the flood-stricken areas in Hebei Province. Poor visibility prevented her locating the target areas as the clouds were about 100 meters above the ground, but she managed to finish the task.
In 1989, she retired and started her writing career. When she collected material for her books, she found that many aged pilots in other countries still flew, and she had the idea of returning to the sky. To prepare for the flight, she walked 3,000 steps every day and moved her arms to meet the requirements for the high-altitude flight. Different from past flights for missions, this time her goal was to enjoy the flight. She said that it was exciting and fresh. “Seeing the boundless blue sky unfold in front of me, I feel it is very open,” she said.
The trainer said that Miao Xiaohong could finish the 30-hour flight to get a license for commercial flights. She said, “My physical condition is good enough to finish the 30-hour flight but it is not so important for me to get such a license. After achieving my dream of returning to the sky, I hope to encourage young women to join the airline industry. I’m 82 years old and I can fly again. You, the young people, can fly and will fly better than me.
1. What can we learn from the airdrop mission carried out by Miao Xiaohong?| A．She was a very beautiful pilot. | B．She had excellent flying skills. |
| C．She suffered from poor eyesight. | D．She usually completed hard tasks. |
| A．Her deep love for flights. | B．Her wish to set a flying record. |
| C．The requirements of her books. | D．The influence of other aged pilots. |
| A．Faithful. | B．Energetic. | C．Determined. | D．Enthusiastic. |
| A．Returning to the blue sky | B．Coming to join in the flight |
| C．Managing to finish difficult tasks | D．Improving yourself to set a record |
3 . Derek Rabclo is not the only surfer to conquer Hawaii' s famous Pipeline big wave break, but while all others use their sight to do it, this young professional surfer must rely only on his other senses. That's because he is completely blind.
When Derek was born, over 24 years ago, he got his name from Derek Ho, the first Hawaiian surfing world champion. A surfing enthusiast himself, Emesto dreamed that his son would share the talent of his uncle, a professional surfer. Unfortunately, Derek was born completely blind, but this didn't slop his family from believing lhat he could do anything he wanted, even if that meant becoming a surfer.
At age 2, Derek received a bodyboard and the beaches of Guarapari, Brazil, became his backyard. He was always comfortable in the water and surfing was in his blood, but he didn’t actually try riding a wave until he turned 17, when his father bought him a surfboard. His father taught him the basics and encouraged him to keep practicing, but after successfully standing up on the surfboard, Derek knew he needed to become much better if he was going to achieve Emesto's dream and become a professional surfer. So he joined the Praia do Moroo surf school, where he studied under coach Fabio Maru.
Standing up on a surfboard and conquering small waves is one thing, while gathering the courage to take on Hawaii's board-breaking Pipeline is another. But that’s exactly what Derek Rabelo set out to do just months after learning how to surf. Everyone told him it was too dangerous, but he felt he could do it. And he did, earning the praise of famous professional surfers like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning. Now 24, Rabelo has been surfing the Pipeline every winter since.
1. What does the first paragraph tell us?| A．Good eyesight is necessary for becoming good suffers. |
| B．Nobody has ever conquered Hawaii’s big wave break. |
| C．Derek Rabelo dreams to conquer Hawaii's big wave break. |
| D．Derek Rabelo is the only blind professional surfer to conquer Hawaii’s big wave break. |
| A．He named him after his uncle. | B．He never lost confidence in him. |
| C．He sent him to a surfing champion. | D．He started his own interest in surfing. |
| A．began to try riding a wave | B．was no longer afraid of water |
| C．realized he still had a long way to go | D．knew his father’s dream had come true |
| A．Brave and confident. | B．Skillful but proud. |
| C．Thoughtful and modest. | D．Courageous but stubborn. |
Christopher Reeve,
The second year after his accident, Christopher returned to film making. He also raised a lot of money
Helen Keller was born in 1880 in Alabama.
When Helen was seven years old, her parents got
In 1900 Helen entered Radcliffe College. Miss Sulivan sat next
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6 . Adventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches ( 拐 杖 ) that she didn't move for three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day, ” says Emma.
She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run — a quarterly event that she hasn't missed since 2014. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each season, you get Alpha Wolf status,” explains Emma. “This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that I'd lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course — even with her injured ankle.
“I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel, and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept me going." Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again, which had a real impact on my mental well-being.”
On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going,” says Emma.
1. Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?| A．She was afraid of recovering slowly. | B．She was warned not to move around. |
| C．She just had an operation on her foot. | D．She often got injured when using one. |
| A．extremely sad. | B．a bit relieved. |
| C．very surprised. | D．pretty cheerful. |
| A．Her new hi-tech artificial leg. |
| B．Her fear of letting her friend down. |
| C．Her strong desire to achieve her ambition. |
| D．Her complete recovery from the operation. |
| A．A Brief Introduction to a Woman’s Life |
| B．A Strong Will Makes Miracles |
| C．A Way to Be a Great Adventurer |
| D．What Can Give You a Charming Life |
7 . His palms were sweating. He needed a towel to dry his palms. The sun was as hot as the
You couldn’t tell whether Michael Stone was surprised, excited or vain about clearing the bar at 17 feet. As soon as he
When Michael
He rolled over and found his pole, stood and stepped on the runway that
As he sprinted (冲刺) down the runway, something felt wonderfully different, yet familiar. When he took a deep breath, it happened. He began to
He later went on that day to clear 17 feet 6 inches: a new National and International Junior Olympics record.
With all the media attention and sponsorship possibilities, Michael’s life would never be
A challenge can sometimes make a
| A．weather | B．issue | C．audience | D．competition |
| A．tiring | B．inspiring | C．challenging | D．interesting |
| A．ran | B．landed | C．walked | D．climbed |
| A．caring | B．looking | C．accounting | D．preparing |
| A．afraid of | B．unaware of | C．ashamed of | D．terrified of |
| A．by | B．to | C．from | D．at |
| A．accident | B．event | C．project | D．ceremony |
| A．shot | B．threw | C．cleared | D．cleaned |
| A．emotion | B．affection | C．consideration | D．determination |
| A．saw | B．heard | C．observed | D．smelt |
| A．second | B．other | C．first | D．final |
| A．jump | B．clearing | C．miss | D．flight |
| A．but | B．so | C．while | D．and |
| A．award | B．make | C．allow | D．find |
| A．stuck to | B．devoted to | C．led to | D．referred to |
| A．fly | B．run | C．jog | D．rush |
| A．different | B．happy | C．in chaos | D．the same |
| A．set | B．held | C．kept | D．played |
| A．use | B．effort | C．progress | D．difference |
| A．in | B．out | C．down | D．forward |
8 . Soon, Laurent Simons, 9, of Belgium will become one of the youngest people in the world to graduate from a university. And now he is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) - a tough course even for students of an average graduate age.
Described by staff as “simply extraordinary” , Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December. He then plans to embark (从事)on a PhD program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father told CNN.
Laurent was given test after test as teachers tried to work out the extent of his talents. “ They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander, Laurent's father.
While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to why their child prodigy is capable of learning so quickly.
The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “ That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelors degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students who participate in top sport.” “Laurent is the fastest student we have ever had here,” he said. “Not only is he hyper intelligent but also a very sympathetic boy.”
His progress has not gone unnoticed and he is already being sought out by prestigious universities around the world, although Laurent's family wouldn't be drawn on naming which of them he is considering for his PhD .
While Laurent is evidently able to learn faster than most, his parents are being careful to let him enjoy himself too. “We don't want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents”
Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out what he wants to do with his life: develop artificial organs. He explained why he wanted to create artificial hearts in the future. The grandparents he grew up with have heart conditions. “I'd like to help people like them,” he said.
1. What is the reason for the child prodigy learning so quickly?| A．It hasn't been decided yet. |
| B．B. His parents are doctors. |
| C．His family's gene is very good. |
| D．His mother ate a lot of fish during pregnancy. |
| A．Laurent's parents would rather let him unnoticed. |
| B．TUE is proud of the progress Laurent has made. |
| C．Laurent is promised to name a university in his name. |
| D．Many top universities in the world maybe send invitations to Laurent. |
| A．His parents expect him to research it. |
| B．He hopes to earn a fame by doing so. |
| C．He wants to make contributions to his hometown. |
| D．He wants to help people who have heart disease like his grandparents. |
| A．A 9-year-old boy will be admitted by TUE. | B．A young genius creates artificial hearts. |
| C．A 9-year-old is about to get a university degree. | D．A little boy learns faster than others. |
9 . Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school senior in Pacific Grove, California, was in a car accident that put her in the hospital for 51 days and left her paralyzed from the waist down. For most people, that would have ruined any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier, her wheelchair emboldened her. "I wanted to prove to my community—and to myself—that I was still 'normal, ' " she told Teen Vogue.
"Half of my body was taken away from me, and I have to move it with my hands, " Hill told Today, "It definitely took a lot of learning and patience. " After graduation, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her. She met people online who had suffered various spinal cord injuries but shared her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she calls the Rollettes. "I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you' re walking or you 're rolling", she said.
Hill has attained what many of us never will: her childhood dream. She's a dancer. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. In 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.
For many, it was the first time they 'd felt they belonged. Steph Aiello told Teen Vogue that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. "My injury doesn’t stop so I can live my life, so why am I going to stop living my life because of my injury? " she said. Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the courage to get behind the wheel of a car, "I didn't know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me. "
1. What does the underlined word “emboldened” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．destroyed | B．encouraged |
| C．prevented | D．deserved |
| A．It took Hill nearly a month to recover in the hospital. |
| B．People from more than 20 countries joined the Rollettes. |
| C．Hill helped the dancers find their self-confidence. |
| D．Hill would expand her dance camp. |
| A．Ambitious and curious. | B．Honest and hardworking. |
| C．Humorous and brave. | D．Strong-willed and warm-hearted. |
| A．A way to achieve one's dream. |
| B．An inspiring story of dancers. |
| C．Chelsie Hill: a courageous dancer. |
| D．A dance camp for the disabled. |
10 . Many people, some even at a very young age, set the goal of graduating from college.
The woman is 84-year-old Janet Fein. Last week, she received her bachelor’s
Fein grew up in the Bronx area of New York City. After
Fein took part in a state program that
Fein’s
| A．Therefore | B．However | C．Instead | D．Otherwise |
| A．goal | B．destination | C．dream | D．idea |
| A．major | B．position | C．grade | D．degree |
| A．learning | B．graduating | C．separating | D．hearing |
| A．brought | B．gave | C．made | D．presented |
| A．free | B．dissatisfied | C．occupied | D．unhappy |
| A．retired | B．moved | C．left | D．quit |
| A．nothing | B．something | C．anything | D．everything |
| A．realized | B．noticed | C．decided | D．meant |
| A．allows | B．permits | C．enables | D．lets |
| A．taller | B．older | C．wealthier | D．superior |
| A．stopped | B．avoided | C．kept | D．risked |
| A．care | B．insurance | C．conditions | D．education |
| A．necessary | B．significant | C．unacceptable | D．challenging |
| A．required | B．ordered | C．produced | D．wanted |
| A．next | B．last | C．only | D．initial |
| A．puzzles | B．difficulties | C．doubts | D．questions |
| A．hopefully | B．simply | C．finally | D．hardly |
| A．example | B．sample | C．model | D．type |
| A．calm | B．appreciative | C．silent | D．active |
