1 . My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation. Because of his
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this
| A．happiness | B．carelessness | C．selfishness | D．weakness |
| A．bridge | B．corner | C．track | D．house |
| A．Nervously | B．Immediately | C．Unwillingly | D．Unfortunately |
| A．unusual | B．hateful | C．hopeless | D．needless |
| A．repaired | B．noticed | C．struck | D．helped |
| A．phoning | B．reminding | C．greeting | D．recalling |
| A．restaurant | B．gas station | C．hotel | D．way |
| A．pulled together | B．pulled away | C．pulled over | D．pulled through |
| A．flat | B．empty | C．old | D．dirty |
| A．clean | B．change | C．fill | D．choose |
| A．supposed | B．forced | C．allowed | D．required |
| A．different | B．opposite | C．wrong | D．distant |
| A．wish | B．ability | C．belief | D．opportunity |
| A．progress | B．arrangement | C．process | D．mistake |
| A．dangerous | B．destructive | C．expensive | D．negative |
2 . Shannon St. Onge thought she could get home from work before the storm hit Pense, a town in Saskatchewan, Canada.
“Yesterday, the weather network was warning of a storm. Expected start time was at around 7 pm,” she wrote on social media.
“I grabbed takeout for the kids, filled my gas tank, replaced my broken phone charger and then hit the dirt roads at around 5:30 to head home before the storm hit.”
She took a dirt road because she thought it would be better for the winter driving conditions.
“Just as the pavement (路面) turned into gravel (石子路), the wind picked up and visibility became reduced. The wind whips the snow from the open fields across the roads and creates sometimes dangerous conditions,” she said.
“I found myself driving with my head out of the driver’s window, watching the edge of the gravel as my guide, while I crawled forward at 15km/hr, not actually looking forward at the road ahead. I did this for about 10 km, until I could no longer see and I had to stop, right where I was—12 km from home.”
She pulled over and called 911. The operator suggested she wait the storm out, but the storm was not projected to let up until dawn.
“What if I didn’t make it home at all?” she wondered.
She posted her location on the Pense community webpage in hopes someone might be able to find her.
That’s when 80-year-old Andre Bouvier Sr. got a call about St. Onge’s urgent request for help. He lived about half a mile away from where she was pulled over.
His tractor would not start so he decided to head out on foot with a flashlight. To his surprise, he found two other vehicles with people who also needed help stranded together with St. Onge.
He led all seven stranded people back to his home and welcomed them in for the evening.
“This family fed us and gave us a warm place to rest our eyes for a few hours,” she said. “When we all woke up at 5 am, he had already plowed the driveway for us, and at around 5:30, we headed to town. Visibility was better, but still very, very poor.”
“In the end, we all made it home safely and I have never hugged my kids tighter.”
As for Bouvier, he didn’t want much credit for his efforts.
“Everybody would have done the same thing,” he said. “You don’t think about it. You just do it.”
1. In spite of the warning, St. Onge still tried to drive back home mainly because she ________.| A．didn’t trust the weather forecast |
| B．was fully prepared for the storm |
| C．had thought she could get home before the storm began |
| D．took the dirt road that she thought would be safe enough |
| A．The wrong road. | B．The empty gas tank. |
| C．The poor visibility. | D．The serious accident. |
| A．He received a call for help from Shannon St. Onge. |
| B．He walked 12 km to rescue the people who were stuck. |
| C．He drove Shannon St. Onge to town himself the next morning. |
| D．He had cleared the driveway before Shannon St. Onge woke up. |
| A．Warm-hearted and considerate. | B．Responsible and talented. |
| C．Strong-willed and ambitious. | D．Independent and motivated. |
3 . Once a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. Because he couldn’t get a very old mirror, he convinced his parents to buy it from a mysterious old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. “What a terrible mirror! It’s the first time I’ve seen a mirror that didn’t work properly!” the boy jumped violently.
That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.
Together the two set off in search of the girl’s parents. As the little girl wouldn’t stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much worried and were looking for her everywhere.
The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realized that the light was coming from his own body, so radiant (闪亮的) with happiness he had become.
And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realized it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.
1. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?| A．Embarrassed. |
| B．Angry. |
| C．Worried. |
| D．Satisfied. |
| A．She couldn’t find her parents. |
| B．She couldn’t get the mysterious mirror. |
| C．Her parents couldn’t buy toys for her. |
| D．The boy refused to give his toys to her. |
| A．A shining toy. |
| B．A broken mirror. |
| C．A radiant light. |
| D．The lovely girl. |
| A．To tell us a horrible story. |
| B．To introduce to us a strange mirror. |
| C．To warn us not to be selfish. |
| D．To encourage us to help others. |
4 . Volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of others. Often, they perform with the intention of helping those in need.
Volunteering helps you meet others and develop new relationships. One of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to take part in a shared activity.
Volunteering helps you develop a feeling of gratitude. This social emotion isn’t always the easiest to express due to inherent vulnerability (固有的脆弱性), but it can strengthen relationships with those closest to you. Volunteering allows you to take a step back to look at the bigger picture, which can help you realize never take life for granted and always be appreciative of what you have.
Volunteering may reduce stress levels.
| A．What do you hope to get out of volunteering? |
| B．There are many organizations that actively seek volunteers. |
| C．It’s the little things you have that give you a sense of satisfaction. |
| D．Volunteering teaches valuable skills and gives a sense of purpose. |
| E．Volunteering may strengthen a person’s social networks to relieve stress. |
| F．But do you know that volunteering can benefit your own health as well? |
| G．Volunteering is a great way to meet new people who share common interests with you. |
5 . One of life’s challenging aspects is being in need of assistance and having no one to turn to. For many of us, asking for help is
I noticed that there were many opportunities to volunteer your time to help specific organizations.
Just recently a local resident, Helen, was asked to
Helen
Helping others gives you an opportunity to
| A．typical | B．difficult | C．informal | D．useless |
| A．admitting | B．creating | C．assuming | D．admiring |
| A．Besides | B．Otherwise | C．Therefore | D．However |
| A．job | B．base | C．gap | D．form |
| A．lock | B．count | C．gather | D．move |
| A．forced | B．trained | C．taught | D．inspired |
| A．along with | B．apart from | C．due to | D．instead of |
| A．deliver | B．replace | C．seek | D．lose |
| A．accounting | B．searching | C．applying | D．weeping |
| A．appeal | B．exposure | C．access | D．reference |
| A．mentioned | B．contacted | C．supported | D．joined |
| A．willing | B．grateful | C．afraid | D．responsible |
| A．appointment | B．performance | C．experience | D．achievement |
| A．judge | B．change | C．record | D．compare |
| A．learn from | B．wait for | C．smile at | D．depend on |
I had been working for a company in Australia for more than ten years. I had just found a better job and I knew that the manager would be disappointed when I was leaving. I recently became friends with a young man who had just migrated to Australia to escape war in his homeland. He was unskilled and was finding life difficult as he was unemployed.
The manager asked me to introduce someone who I thought could do the job just as well as me, so I took this opportunity to arrange an interview for my new friend. However, in the end, he was not offered the job after the interview.
Later, I asked the manager why my friend was turned down. The manager thought that his English was not good enough for the position, but I suggested that my friend will be a good choice for the company since I could train him. I believed that once given the time to learn, he could do the job. After a week’s training, he was employed and was happy with his position.
I knew how the terrible war had forced him to leave his homeland and what price he had paid for doing so. I appreciate being able to live in Australia and believe that this appreciation is best proved by offering acts of kindness to people in need of help. The smile of appreciation from this man continues to impel me to give, which is a very happy and enjoyable process, during which I also receive some unexpected things, such as help, prize, flowers, love and so on.
1. What’s the reason of the young man’s coming to Australia? (no more than 5 words)2. Why was the young man initially turned down for the job? (no more than 10 words)
3. How did the man get the job in the end? (no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably mean? (1 word)
5. What’s your opinion about “giving and receiving”? Give your reasons. (no more than 25 words)
原因 | |
赞成 | 帮助他人是美德； 帮助他人就是帮助自己； |
反对 | 怕陷入麻烦； 怕被误解； |
你的观点？（至少两点） |
1. 表达清楚，语法正确，上下文连贯；
2. 必须包括表格中所有的相关信息，并适当发挥；
3. 词数：100左右（正文的开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
4. 不得使用真实姓名、校名和地名等。
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8 . A week before Christmas, my grandmother passed away. My boss
Here, my string (一串) of bad luck began: my plan was
The woman is a stranger,
| A．suddenly | B．worriedly | C．kindly | D．proudly |
| A．in peace | B．in surprise | C．in secret | D．in time |
| A．sad | B．great | C．common | D．comfortable |
| A．attracted | B．supported | C．affected | D．recorded |
| A．borrow | B．check | C．find | D．book |
| A．flat | B．snowy | C．busy | D．narrow |
| A．came over | B．set out | C．broke down | D．showed up |
| A．spare | B．good | C．full | D．strong |
| A．pass | B．keep | C．take | D．change |
| A．left | B．laughed | C．cried | D．jumped |
| A．treatment | B．help | C．time | D．money |
| A．hurriedly | B．carefully | C．quietly | D．slowly |
| A．miss | B．lose | C．build | D．notice |
| A．notebook | B．bag | C．keys | D．tools |
| A．confusion | B．excitement | C．gratitude | D．amazement |
| A．happiness | B．kindness | C．excuse | D．answer |
| A．offering | B．saving | C．promising | D．sending |
| A．for | B．so | C．and | D．but |
| A．meet | B．forget | C．invite | D．remember |
| A．believe | B．imagine | C．decide | D．doubt |
9 . Rain was beating down on my car as I drove slowly down a less-traveled road. Suddenly the steering wheel jumped in my hands as one of the tires burst with a bang. It was impossible for me to change that tire! A thought that a passing motorist might stop disappeared at once. Why would anyone? I knew I wouldn’t. Then I remembered that a short distance up a little side road was a house. I started the engine and drove slowly until I came to that house.
I sounded the horn. Then the door opened and a little girl about eight stood there. I rolled down the window and called out that I needed someone to change the flat tire because I was disabled and couldn’t do it myself. A moment later, the girl came out with a raincoat and a hat, followed by a man who called a cheerful greeting. I sat there, comfortable and dry, and felt sorry for the man and the little girl working so hard in the storm. Well, I would pay them for it. The rain seemed to be little now, and I rolled down the window to watch. It seemed to me that they were awfully slow and I was beginning to become impatient. Finally, it was done and then they were standing at my car window.
He said, “This is a bad night for car trouble, but you’re all set now.” “Thanks,” I said. “How much do I owe you?” He shook his head. “Nothing, madam. Cynthia told me you are on crutches (腋杖). Glad to be of help. There’s no charge.” I held out a five-dollar bill, but he made no effort to take it and the little girl stepped closer to me and said, “Grandpa can’t see it.”
A blind old man and a child! They were just working with cold, wet fingers for tools in the dark — a darkness that for him would probably never end until death. I don’t remember how long I sat there after they said good night, but it was long enough for me to search deep within myself. I realized that I was filled with self-pity, selfishness, indifference to the needs of others.
Helping others is a way of life, one that I am trying to follow. It isn’t always easy, but the value is there. I am trying now not only to climb 14 steps each day, but in my small way to help others.
1. Why didn’t the writer expect passers-by to help her?| A．They wouldn’t notice her in the rain. | B．She knew someone in a house could help. |
| C．They were unlikely to travel on that road. | D．She thought they would ignore others’ needs. |
| A．Annoyed. | B．Nervous. | C．Concerned. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．He lost his sight. | B．He was old and lonely. |
| C．He was childless and poor. | D．He was a real professional. |
| A．God helps those who help others. |
| B．Practice can make the disabled skillful. |
| C．Money is not necessarily the most important. |
| D．The disabled should also try to offer helping hands. |
10 . Noah Rupp, the Providence High School ninth-grader, is only 15. But he's already started his own charity to help the
Noah's Ark Project began last fall when he and his father, Mark Rupp, were on
When they returned to Charlotte, Noah
They built website and
“It seems it will
Like other teenagers, Noah has homework, plays sports and spends time with friends. But he
His mother, Leslie Perez, is
| A．young | B．hungry | C．elderly | D．homeless |
| A．business | B．experiment | C．exercise | D．vacation |
| A．remembered | B．noticed | C．sought | D．researched |
| A．something | B．everything | C．anything | D．nothing |
| A．designed | B．improved | C．studied | D．discovered |
| A．healthy | B．rich | C．warm | D．full |
| A．shared | B．used | C．washed | D．developed |
| A．turned out | B．got back | C．looked forward | D．set out |
| A．dream | B．problem | C．project | D．demand |
| A．save | B．wait | C．waste | D．take |
| A．step | B．method | C．idea | D．requirement |
| A．combines | B．connects | C．provides | D．balances |
| A．terrified | B．hurt | C．amazed | D．amused |
| A．great | B．fun | C．serious | D．careless |
| A．mean | B．believe | C．assume | D．warn |
