Sean was a single father of three kids who had just lost their mother to cancer. Shortly afterwards, he had to sell his house to pay the medical bills. Worse still, he had to quit his job as a regional manager due to too many absences he acquired in taking care of his wife while she was sick. Their lives sank into extreme poverty. He had to do part-time work to pay off his debts. He never imagined what his life would become. Everything felt hopeless. Anyway, he continued with his life, earning barely enough money to feed his kids.
Today was a bit different.He went to the nearest gas station after work.He had an extra $2 with which he could buy himself a cheap hot dog. It was a little treat he would give himself. As he walked toward the gas station, he saw a man panicking, saying something to a woman in the car. Not knowing why they were so worried,he continued walking until the man called out to him.
“Sir, I’m so sorry to ask, but my wife is in labor(临产), and we’re out of gas. I left my wallet and phone at home as we were rushing out of the house. Is there any way you can help me?” the man said. His desperate eyes pulled at Sean’s heartstrings.
“Well, sir. I only have 2 dollars, but you can have it!” Sean said, reaching into his pocket and producing the 2 dollars. “Thank you! That works. I have a few coins in the car, but I can get a gallon and reach the hospital with that.” The man took the bills gratefully.
“I’m Matthew. Please give me your contact information so I can pay you back.” “No need. I only hope you and your wife get to the hospital safely,” Sean smiled. But Matthew insisted. Finally, Sean gave him his number.
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The following morning, Sean received a video call from Matthew.
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Knowing Sean’s experience, Matthew invited him to be a regional manager in his company.
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2 . I was in the back seat of a yellow taxi grabbing my mother’s hand like a 5-year-old. But in fact, I was 28 years old, still
We were coming home from the
I was about to open my mouth to shout at the driver or at least
In the mirror, I could see the driver
In that moment of
| A．scared | B．tired | C．upset | D．confused |
| A．shelter | B．hospital | C．college | D．countryside |
| A．bounced | B．blocked | C．interrupted | D．trapped |
| A．out of shape | B．out of reach | C．out of control | D．out of place |
| A．whisper | B．explain | C．warn | D．complain |
| A．especially | B．doubtfully | C．properly | D．personally |
| A．interesting | B．hard | C．easy | D．familiar |
| A．grateful | B．hopeful | C．great | D．guilty |
| A．proud | B．patient | C．weak | D．soft |
| A．shaking | B．smiling | C．joking | D．applauding |
| A．embarrassment | B．pity | C．satisfaction | D．anger |
| A．receive | B．forgive | C．contradict | D．recognize |
| A．expect | B．experience | C．delay | D．ensure |
| A．crisis | B．account | C．guidance | D．recognition |
| A．Praise | B．Love | C．Trust | D．Communication |
1.对申请者的相关要求；
2.课程的相关事宜；
3.住宿和吃饭的条件；
4.需要做的相关准备。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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4 . Whether you’re searching for a relaxing beach break, a cultural journey, or an active adventure, there are several must-see destinations offered to content you in 2024.
Cyprus
Cyprus is an attractive island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and has been noted since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wine and produce, and natural beauty. Cyprus is home to a number of ancient archaeological (考古的) sites, peaceful beaches and lively cities. With a diverse range of experiences, Cyprus invites you to uncover its cultural treasures.
Huludao
Located in the southwest coastal area of Liaoning Province, China, Huludao neighbors the Bohai Bay to the south, and is bounded on the west by Shanhaiguan Pass. The continuous coastline provides not only rich seafood but also many sun-kissed beaches. There are many cultural landscapes, including Xingcheng Ancient City and Jiumenkou Great Wall. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty with many ancient buildings.
Maldives
In the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a dream destination with greenish-blue waters and pure white sands. Whether you’re in search of relaxation or romance, the Maldives has it all and more. Be sure to explore the colourful coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and the amazing surroundings, or simply just relax on the sands.
Dubai
On the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai has grown to become a global centre for tourism, business, and cultural experiences. Home to a typical skyline with the tallest building in the world, Dubai has world-class attractions and inviting shopping malls. Head to the untouched beaches to relax or be shocked at futuristic architecture and design. You could even take a bit of a risk in the desert.
1. What do Cyprus and Huludao commonly share?| A．Ancient culture. | B．Lively cities. |
| C．Research sites. | D．Superb wine. |
| A．Cyprus. | B．Huludao. | C．Maldives. | D．Dubai. |
| A．In a history book. | B．On an adventure poster. |
| C．On a travel website. | D．In a scientific journal. |
5 . 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览，正在招募活动志愿者。请写一封信申请信。
要点包括：1. 写信目的；
2. 个人具备的条件；
3. 表达态度，期盼回复。
注意:1. 词数80～120；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇:recruit 招募 Chinese painting exhibition中国画展览 participate in 参加
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a Chinese student who is taking a summer course in London now.
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . It’s known that reading is good for a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills, teaching them math or science concepts and helping them learn history. Apart from those, reading has another benefit. Have you read a story and felt tears well up because of a character’s suffering? If so, that is because you have empathy (共鸣) for the character — and empathy can be learned through various fictions. “It’s a magic eye that sees into other people’s hearts,” explains author Cressida Cowell.
Research shows that human brains react differently to stories and facts. “Many more areas of your brain light up when you’re enjoying a story,” explains Miranda McKearney from EmpathyLab, an organization that builds empathy through reading. “Your brain thinks you are in the story… This means you experience the characters’ thoughts as if they are real.”
Empathy helps you to read people’s emotions and work out the best way to respond. This skill, called emotional intelligence, can make it easier to communicate and connect with people. Research has shown that building empathy can lead to greater kindness and tolerance. One study found that children who read the Harry Potter novels — which tell stories about humans fighting against the evil — were less likely to behave unfairly towards powerless groups including refugees (难民).
This theory has been put into practice by St Michael’s Primary School. After reading The Boy at the Back of the Class — a story about a boy who is a refugee escaping from the war — students in that school were inspired to do a 10-mile walk for the non-profit organization Refugee Action. Their empathy also spurred them to raise £1,000 for people who were forced to leave their homes because of war.
Reading encourages children to empathise with others, which could potentially lead to several beneficial learning outcomes, new research suggests. For society to develop, creative, communicative and empathetic individuals really matter.
1. Why do readers cry about a character’s experience?| A．They have magic eyes. | B．They want to show empathy. |
| C．They understand his feelings | D．They have the same experience. |
| A．The process of building empathy. |
| B．The benefits of developing empathy. |
| C．The definition of emotional intelligence. |
| D．The results of the school’s activity. |
| A．Reminded. | B．Permitted. | C．Persuaded. | D．Encouraged. |
| A．Read to learn empathy. |
| B．Become empathetic to others. |
| C．Put themselves in others’ shoes. |
| D．Read as many books as possible. |
7 . For the first time, scientists have grown plants in the moon soil collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts. The scientists had no idea if anything would grow in the moon dirt. They wanted to see if it could be used to grow food by the next generation of moon explorers. The results surprised them. Plants actually can grow in lunar (月球的) soil.
The researchers planted thale cress (芥蓝), a small flowering plant, in moon soil returned from the Apollo missions. The good news was that all of the seeds grew. The bad news was that after the first week the lunar soil stressed the plants so much that they grew slowly. Most of the moon plants ended up stunted—meaning small or not fully developed.
The longer the soil was exposed to radiation and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The soil collected by the Apollo 11 mission was the least helpful for growth. It was exposed a couple billion years longer to the elements.
Scientists said, “This is a big step forward to know that we can grow plants. The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
Moon dirt is full of glass particles from micrometeorite (微小陨石) impacts. One solution might be to use younger geologic spots on the moon, like lava flows, for digging up soil. The environment also could be changed by adding special nutrient (营养物) mixtures or artificial lighting.
Only 382 kilograms of moon rocks and soil were brought back by the six Apollo erews that landed on the moon. Most of them are still locked away, forcing researchers to experiment with soil made of volcanic ash on Earth.
Early last year NASA finally gave out 12 grams of soil to the University of Florida researchers for the planting experiment. NASA said the timing for such an experiment was finally right with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon in a few years.
1. What is the result of the planting experiment with lunar soil?| A．The plants couldn’t grow normally. | B．It was difficult for the seeds to grow. |
| C．They were struck by some diseases. | D．The soil was too stressed for the plants to grow. |
| A．To create a new crop. | B．To improve lunar soil. |
| C．To plant on the moon. | D．To find the right amount of light. |
| A．Lunar soil cannot be brought back by humans. | B．Lunar soil was difficult to obtain for testing. |
| C．Lunar soil is not suitable for planting. | D．Lunar soil is the same as volcanic ash. |
| A．Future Astronauts Will Grow Food on the Moon |
| B．It’s Time to Study Growing Crops on the Moon |
| C．Lunar Soil Consists of Tiny Glass Particles |
| D．Scientists Grow Plants in Dirt from the Moon |
8 . As I walked to a convenience store to get a snack last month, there was another customer ahead of me. And he opened the door for himself without bothering to look back. How rude, I thought. Didn’t he see me? Did he do that on purpose?
To help answer the question, I turned to Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head. He shares ways to slow down when things feel personal.
If you find yourself in a situation that offends (冒犯) you, pause before reacting, says Kross. Acknowledge your feelings and think about how your response might affect the other person.
Look at the problem from another perspective (视角)
If you still can’t let the personal comment go, you can try distancing yourself from it mentally.
It might seem like an unusual approach, but Kross’ research has shown that it can help people get out of their heads and promote wise reasoning. In a 2014 study, he found that people displayed more wisdom when trying to figure out their own problem if they thought about it in the third person.
Build up your confidence
Self-confidence can go a long way in protecting us from taking things too personally. If we’re grounded in the fact that we’re unconditionally worthy, Kross says, then we’re less likely to take offense when somebody doesn’t treat us that way.
Kross suggests spending time around people who remind us of care and respect we deserve, like close friends and family members.
| A．Pause and take a moment |
| B．Never get stuck in a bad mood |
| C．Then you don’t want to say anything hurtful |
| D．What we do will enable us to put our trust in others |
| E．The practice can help truly strengthen our feelings of self-worth |
| F．One way to do that is by. reflecting on the incident in the third person |
| G．The thoughts consumed me and even continued over the next few days |
This year, September 15 took on a whole new meaning for me. I met Bill two years ago, as a freshman in high school when we were in the same drama class. Bill was very popular — it seemed like everyone knew him. He had a way of finding joy in every detail of life.
This is all the more remarkable because Bill is in a wheelchair. He doesn’t let a tragedy stop him from making the most of every opportunity. Whereas most teens in his place take special classes separate from the rest of the school, Bill instead has chosen to attend the normal high school, in an effort to be just like every other ordinary teenager. But I knew from the moment I met him that Bill was anything but ordinary. Indeed, he was extraordinary.
Bill was a hit in drama class. Everyone wanted to act in a scene with him, because he was so fun to be around. He never failed to entrance the audience with his expressive face and bright smile. Bill also took part in our school’s annual student art event, skillfully building a “race car” around his wheelchair. No greater applause was heard than the cheers that erupted from the student body when Bill was wheeled past, sounding the horn (鸣笛) and dramatically turning the steering wheel of his “car”.
I am a member of the Interact club at my school, which is committed to bringing students together in positive ways and breaking down barriers. We hold a special party on September 15 annually, which is especially for students like Bill who have special needs. As the party organizer, I went to the party, but last party things changed. Many had found their dancing partners and wanted to use the extended lunch period to practise new dance steps. So I, alone in my “single status” attended the dance solo (独舞).
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I was ashamed to admit that I was feeling a bit left out.
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At the dance, I saw Bill immediately in his wheelchair.
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1. 介绍“摩托骑士”的英雄事迹；
2. 发出号召。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：摩托骑士motorcycle knights
Dear schoolmates,
Chongqing witnessed several forest wildfires this summer due to the continuous heat wave and drought, which attracted extensive attention at home and abroad.
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