1 . The annual marathon in my town usually occurs during a heat wave. My job was to
As the athletes began to
I watched in
I do not know this woman’s
A.follow | B.run | C.walk | D.drive |
A.march | B.wander | C.pace | D.walk |
A.last | B.front | C.back | D.disabled |
A.occurred to | B.held to | C.drawn to | D.taken to |
A.eye | B.knee | C.hand | D.arm |
A.likely | B.probable | C.impossible | D.unfair |
A.silence | B.practice | C.theory | D.public |
A.manage | B.struggle | C.mean | D.tend |
A.urging | B.shouting | C.discouraging | D.pushing |
A.Immediately | B.Instantly | C.Firstly | D.Finally |
A.flood | B.pour | C.put | D.stream |
A.seat | B.desk | C.stand | D.stadium |
A.weak | B.firm | C.tender | D.fixed |
A.finish | B.bottom | C.starting | D.dead |
A.runners | B.judges | C.coaches | D.crowds |
A.age | B.height | C.name | D.hobby |
A.defending | B.beating | C.winning | D.awarding |
A.set in | B.set off | C.set out | D.set about |
A.different | B.simple | C.painless | D.difficult |
A.realize | B.occur | C.imagine | D.reflect |
2 . When I was about 4 years old, I decided to go to Disney World. For most young kids, it’s a normal request, but I had cerebral palsy (脑瘫). Walking into anywhere, let alone a crowded place like Disney World was, to put it lightly, a tall order. Luckily, I had people in my corner to help me. Over the next three years, I worked with physical doctors, acquired a walker, and practiced walking, standing, and balance — all skills that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.
I remember the feeling when my legs would protest doing any more work. Despite this, everyone else told me I could do it, so I kept it up. It was all because of people like my parents, brothers, teachers, and doctors that I was able to grow so much, both physically and mentally. Constantly pushing me to “walk on,” yet encouraging me whenever I needed it.
On June 9, 2008, as I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street, my dad asked me if I wanted any help. I instantly replied, “No!” and situated myself facing the end of the tunnel, feet planted firmly, heart most likely beating out of my chest. Then I went, walking ever so slowly at first, then gradually speeding up. Step, step, step, step, bump. Holding fast onto the handlebars, I gathered up all my strength, picked up my walker and straightened out, picking up my pace once again. It wasn’t too long before the cheering increased because I had made it to the end, where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes and arms open wide ready to hug her son and tell him how proud she was.
Looking back on that experience, I realize something pretty thoughtful. Every once in a while, life will throw a few bumps in the road. Though it may set you back for a bit, don’t let it stop you. Pick yourself back up and finish. It’s worth it. Besides, there just might be someone there cheering you on along the way.
1. Which of the following best explains “a tall order” underlined in paragraph 1?A.An easy decision. | B.An available action. |
C.A reasonable order. | D.A challenging task. |
A.He eventually has his brain disease well cured. |
B.He constantly gets courage and support from others. |
C.He is likely to do any kind of work in his later life. |
D.He is naturally gifted in keeping balance on his own. |
A.explain he was terrified to take the first step |
B.describe he took pride in his mother and friends |
C.show how he managed to walk by himself |
D.prove how he understood to respect others |
A.Where Dreams Come True | B.When Bad Fortune Falls |
C.How I Value Friendship | D.Why I Look Back My Life |
3 . 某英文报社组织题为“我喜欢的英语谚语”征文活动,你有意参加。请从下面两句谚语中任选一句作为标题写一篇英语作文,内容须包括:1.该谚语的含义;2.体现该谚语含义的个人经历。
①A friend in need is a friend indeed.
②Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
注意:
1.词数:120-150;
2.文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。
参考词汇:谚语 proverb
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4 . After giving a talk at a high school,I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.
During the nine-mile drive to his home, I found out something about Matthew. He had muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症).When he was born, the doctor told his parents that he would not live to five, and then they were told he would not make it to ten. Now he was thirteen.He wanted to meet me because I was a Gold-medal power lifter, and I knew about overcoming obstacles and going for my dreams.
I spent over an hour talking to Matthew. Never once did he complain or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams.Obviously, he knew what he was talking about. He didn’t mention that his classmates had made fun of him because he was different. He just talked about his hopes for the future, and how one day he wanted to lift weights with me. When we had finished talking, I went to my briefcase (公文包) and pulled out the first gold medal I had won and put it around his neck. I told him he was more of a winner and knew more about success and overcoming obstacles than I ever would. He looked at it for a moment, then took it off and handed it back to me. He said, “You are a champion.You earned that medal. Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to you.”
Last summer I received a letter from Matthew’s parents telling me that Matthew had passed away. They wanted me to have a letter he had written to me a few days before:
Dear Dick,
My mum said I should send you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me. I also want to let you know that the doctors tell me that I don’t have long to live any more, but I still smile as much as I can.I told you someday that I would go to the Olympics and win a gold medal, but I know now I will never get to do that.However, I know I’m a champion,and God knows that too. When I get to Heaven,God will give me my medal and when you get there,I will show it to you. Thank you for loving me.
Your friend,
Matthew
1. The boy looked forward to meeting the author because .
A.he was also good at weight lifting |
B.he wanted to get to the Olympics and win a medal |
C.he was one of the author’s fans |
D.he admired the author very much |
A.the boy never complained about how unlucky he was to have this disease |
B.the boy never complained about not being able to go to school |
C.the boy never complained why the author had never come to see him before |
D.the boy never complained about not getting a medal |
A.he thought it was too expensive |
B.he was sure that he could win one in the future |
C.he thought it was of no use to him as he would die soon |
D.he would not be pitied by others |
A.A sick boy. | B.A special friend. |
C.A real champion. | D.A famous athlete. |