1 . My mother is 92. Unless I have to be out of town, each week I take my mother to do her
Last week she walked up to the store, but when she went to pay for her groceries, she was
At this store, people
My mother was so
So, whoever you are, thank you for the random act of
A.exercise | B.housework | C.cooking | D.shopping |
A.reward | B.medicine | C.company | D.shelter |
A.return | B.collet | C.order | D.buy |
A.short | B.cautious | C.wrong | D.concerned |
A.aim | B.way | C.advice | D.reason |
A.weight | B.things | C.mask | D.glasses |
A.raise | B.add | C.bring | D.switch |
A.show up | B.call in | C.check out | D.sit down |
A.store | B.select | C.deliver | D.bag |
A.stranger | B.cashier | C.friend | D.doctor |
A.looked for | B.talked about | C.threw away | D.put back |
A.receipt | B.soap | C.cash | D.bottle |
A.asked | B.waited | C.cared | D.searched |
A.repay | B.trust | C.recognize | D.help |
A.luck | B.chance | C.gift | D.turn |
A.surprised | B.amused | C.touched | D.convinced |
A.in case | B.even if | C.as though | D.so that |
A.energy | B.money | C.space | D.time |
A.faith | B.courage | C.kindness | D.honor |
A.made her day | B.changed her mind | C.caught her eye | D.met her demand |
A.Generally | B.Originally |
C.Eventually | D.Unfortunately |
3 . I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a
This year, when a golden opportunity
One day when the kids were
That experience showed me the
A.first-rate | B.well-paid | C.labor-saving | D.full-time |
A.escaped | B.demanded | C.arose | D.arranged |
A.jumped at | B.thought about | C.waited for | D.dreamt of |
A.occupied | B.amused | C.concerned | D.contented |
A.familiar | B.positive | C.strict | D.consistent |
A.evaluating | B.supporting | C.instructing | D.congratulating |
A.graded | B.dismissed | C.tested | D.taught |
A.note | B.gift | C.parcel | D.book |
A.judged | B.indicated | C.emphasized | D.accompanied |
A.hardened | B.touched | C.broken | D.gladdened |
A.simply | B.casually | C.carefully | D.eagerly |
A.reminder | B.treasure | C.proof | D.secret |
A.comfort | B.fortune | C.fantasy | D.privilege |
A.target | B.application | C.power | D.principle |
A.clarify | B.find | C.feel | D.spread |
4 . In the summer of 2018, I decided to do a solo expedition (独自探险) across Antarctica. To get some
I only took
Then, I found the conditions to be much worse. There was more sastrugi (雪脊) and it felt colder. The last 40 hours were really hard. I
It took me a while to be
A.donation | B.experience | C.attention | D.rescue |
A.basics | B.risks | C.benefits | D.aids |
A.cooperative | B.romantic | C.unsupported | D.abnormal |
A.companions | B.necessities | C.cashes | D.credits |
A.pleasant | B.calm | C.tough | D.lucky |
A.talk | B.hear | C.feel | D.see |
A.fell over | B.dropped out | C.looked away | D.put up |
A.fundraising | B.supply | C.schedule | D.homework |
A.measured | B.designed | C.searched | D.covered |
A.burden | B.relief | C.pain | D.anxiety |
A.proud | B.skeptical | C.shy | D.ashamed |
A.insignificant | B.unbearable | C.disturbing | D.initial |
A.regrettable | B.unnecessary | C.acceptable | D.inappropriate |
A.respect | B.courage | C.carelessness | D.coldness |
A.narrow | B.safe | C.limited | D.challenging |
A.learn, come | B.have learning, came |
C.have been learning, come | D.have learned, came |
—It must be Jane. She usually ________ at this time every day.
A.sings; sings | B.is singing; is singing |
C.sings; is singing | D.is singing; sings |
7 . Kala has deep ties to her Hawaiian roots. Her ancestors navigated (航行) the oceans for centuries using their knowledge of the stars, the sun, the currents and the wind. It’s not that she does it in a canoe without technology, but rather uses the natural technology around her. It’s called Way finding, and was taught to her by her father.
“My father was my foundation, my rock.” she says of her first voyage with him from Oahu to Lahaina in a traditional canoe. He taught her how to read the stars, the ocean swells and how to use them to hold the course. “Over 200 stars have specific names and purposes when you are Way finding. You have to look at each and determine if they are rising or setting. You know this star and the direction it represents. If you can do that, you can use it as a tool to orient (确定方向).” Kala added.
Kala Tanaka sailed the canoe in the ocean for up to three weeks. During the day, Kala used the sun until it hit a certain height. When she got closer to land, she looked for certain species of land birds and clouds that indicated there was land below. When Kala sailed she felt “I feel very connected to the crew and the canoe. We’re a family.” The longer voyage required Kala to spend hours studying the day and the night skies. It was demanding physical work. But it also had its moments of awe. For Kala, the beauty was in tying together the past and the present to enjoy the moment. So when she was not sailing, she was teaching Way finding skills to school-aged children in hopes of preserving the skills her ancestors relied on.
It’s easy to be lost in the immediacy of the technology of our day, to be consumed by screens and miss the nature that unfolds around us. But if we will take the time to look up, to see the stars and the sun, the way the clouds move, the miracle of life beneath and above us, we will discover something deep inside us, something that will always lead to happiness.
1. How does Kala navigate the ocean in a canoe?A.By observing the natural elements around. |
B.By following the course of ocean currents. |
C.By using hi-technology navigation devices. |
D.By recalling the first voyage with her father. |
A.It was a heroic adventure. | B.It brought great joy to her life. |
C.It was school children’s favorite. | D.It represented a kind of innovation. |
A.Enjoy the screens. | B.Explore the universe. |
C.Get close to nature. | D.Keep the earth clean. |
A.Finding Our Way | B.Navigating the Ocean |
C.The Wisdom from Ancestors | D.An Unforgettable Journey |
8 . Travel is an important part of your life, and it will make a comeback soon. Here are the most powerful benefits of traveling, including health, happiness, and more!
Travel can contribute to your happiness.
Travel relieves stress and anxiety. According to a trial conducted by Austrian researchers and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, one of the great travel benefits is that it can reduce stress level and anxiety. Even just one short vacation has positive effects on your emotions.
Travel enables you to experience new things. When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing.
Travel can improve your creativity. Are you a student, artist, writer, photographer, advertising manager, or video game designer struggling with coming up with your next great idea?
A.Travel makes you healthy. |
B.Travel can improve brain activity. |
C.An outing enables you to get away from daily things. |
D.You are still experiencing new things, for another thing. |
E.And the good effects last quite a while after you get home. |
F.Don’t come up with new ideas on the journey to foreign countries. |
G.No matter who you are, travel can help you become more creative. |
9 . About a month ago I noticed something really amazing, which I must call a garden miracle(奇迹). It so happened that when I
How was this
I can’t help feeling
For one thing, I am moved by the happenstance(巧合) of the whole thing. If I had
But there’s something else that
When it comes to positivity, a little goes a long way. Just ask my little miracle plant.
1.A.approached | B.shut | C.opened | D.knocked |
A.need | B.provide | C.receive | D.keep |
A.sticks | B.branches | C.roots | D.flowers |
A.essential | B.possible | C.significant | D.different |
A.stepped aside | B.stepped away | C.looked down | D.looked around |
A.request | B.enable | C.instruct | D.intend |
A.excited | B.puzzled | C.amazed | D.amused |
A.put | B.found | C.measured | D.missed |
A.broad | B.soft | C.strong | D.narrow |
A.pulled out | B.cared for | C.thought about | D.brought in |
A.requires | B.cheers | C.inspires | D.changes |
A.attention | B.warmth | C.time | D.effort |
A.expecting | B.imagining | C.doubting | D.saying |
A.experience | B.do | C.accept | D.remember |
A.water | B.encouragement | C.sunshine | D.support |
Philip found himself at a crossroads. Although Mrs. Ford, his head teacher, appreciated his stories, the label of “nerd” (呆子) from his classmates cast a shadow over his passion for writing. Discouraged and feeling that his writing served no purpose in the eyes of others, he thought about giving it up.
One day, during recess (课间), as Philip was absentmindedly taking down some random events of the day, he heard an anxious voice calling out for help. He put down his pen, glanced out the window, and saw a gathering of people near the playground fence. With concern, he walked over and joined the crowd.
In the centre of the crowd was Robin, a sporty boy in the class, who was injured on the knee and bleeding heavily. Robin was playing kickball when the ball unexpectedly shot over the playground fence, landing in the old park next to the school. As he ran to get the ball, he tripped over the overgrown weeds, his left knee crashing into a broken bench. Robin’s face paled, perhaps from both pain of the bleeding knee and his panic. Concerned classmates surrounded him, and Mrs. Ford hurried to the scene, providing some initial care before sending him to see the doctor.
Amidst the lively discussion of the crowd, Philip absorbed the information that the park had been abandoned for ages. Turning his attention to the park, he was astonished at its awful state. Overrun with weeds, broken benches, rusty sports facilities, and scattered rubbish, the park was practically a dangerous place for students.
Philip was probably a nerd when involved in reading or writing, but he was never ignorant of the world around him. He felt a strong desire to do something, and the only way he could think of was to pick up his pen.
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The next day witnessed Philip getting down to work.
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