1 . I was born missing my left arm. And while there really wasn’t anything I couldn’t do, it felt like an obvious disadvantage in a world desiring perfection. In 1986, at 18 months, I was fitted with a prosthetic (假肢的) device, a decision made by my parents so that I would mix in and develop “normally”.
I spent my entire childhood trying to fit in. I did just about anything to ease the special pain of the stares and hurtful jokes from my classmates. I wore long sleeves and did whatever I needed to do to become invisible. By the time I was 8 years old, I had no self-confidence, and the hand I was wearing was making it harder and harder for me to fit in. So I decided I was better off without one. I didn’t need anyone to fix me, because I wasn’t broken.
One of the most obvious ways for me to prove that I wasn’t going to be limited by my disability was through movement. I developed a love for sports, in particular swimming. I felt free and excited when I powered through the water. I was selected to join my first Australian swimming team at age 13, and I successfully represented my country for eight years. I realized I’d made a name for myself because of my disability-not in spite of it.
I taught myself how to be comfortable in a society filled with insecurities. So when I was first contacted in 2021 by Simon Pollard, whose company Covvi was on a mission to create the world’s most advanced bionic (仿生) hand, I was a bit surprised. He asked me to try the hand and, if I was comfortable with the idea, to become a patient advocate. Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist.
1. What was the author’s early childhood probably like?A.He struggled to do well in study. | B.He did well with the prosthetic hand. |
C.He suffered a lot from unkind treatment. | D.He received acceptance among his classmates. |
A.To make him known. | B.To join his classmates for fun. |
C.To satisfy his parents’ expectations. | D.To boost confidence and gain happiness. |
A.Encouraging. | B.Surprising. | C.Successful. | D.Stressful. |
A.Embrace change and adaptability. | B.Communication and teamwork lead to success. |
C.Experience comes from having unstoppable trials. | D.Turn your uniqueness into your greatest strength. |
Zhang Guimei, who has dedicated her 40 years to education at China’s southwestern border,
Teaching at a middle school in Huaping county, she saw many girls drop
In 2007, Zhang went to Beijing for the 17th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress as a deputy. Her report,
The school,
Zhang suffers from 23 diseases, including heart disease and emphysema, but she is still working selflessly. She gets up at 5:00 am and is always the first one among all the stuff
3 . Changing the world may be impossible, but changing a world is realistic—that’s how Lorenzo Amani looks on the life. Amani’s journey from the football team to the
Growing up in a military family, Amani experienced frequent moves and
Following his graduation, Amani served as an academic coach to
Today, Amani has founded an athleisure clothing company, with a (n)
Amani’s experience proves that as long as we
A.science | B.business | C.fashion | D.sport |
A.regular | B.major | C.illegal | D.strict |
A.appreciated | B.enhanced | C.covered | D.restricted |
A.Additionally | B.Eventually | C.Nevertheless | D.Instead |
A.stopped | B.inspired | C.presented | D.interpreted |
A.recalled | B.removed | C.repeated | D.refocused |
A.referring to | B.summing up | C.competing in | D.contrasting with |
A.normal | B.fantastic | C.relevant | D.adventurous |
A.popular | B.attractive | C.familiar | D.different |
A.assist | B.satisfy | C.inform | D.ignore |
A.strategy | B.choice | C.structure | D.transformation |
A.convention | B.examination | C.challenge | D.attitude |
A.barrier | B.commitment | C.assumption | D.adaptation |
A.guiding | B.appreciating | C.persuading | D.reminding |
A.check | B.recognize | C.hug | D.observe |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. |
A.Angry. | B.Confused. | C.Determined. |
1. What are the speakers eating?
A.Chicken. | B.Turkey. | C.Duck. |
A.Dried. | B.Frozen. | C.Canned. |
A.Juice. | B.Wine. | C.Tea. |
1. What does the speaker say about competitions in the past years?
A.They were a little disappointing. |
B.They were successful and fun. |
C.They were rich in new experiences. |
A.A reading contest. |
B.A singing contest. |
C.A dancing contest. |
A.To help students select pets to take home. |
B.To inform students to treat animals properly. |
C.To give students chances to show their pets. |
A.Train dogs in their free time. |
B.Learn more theory about animals. |
C.Keep a record of the competition. |
8 . Four Top Ski Resorts (度假胜地) in Norway
Skeikampen
Skeikampen has been attracting cross-country skiers since 1895, although the resort’s first ski lift was built in 1959. While the 21 downhill slopes (斜坡) are mostly for beginners and middle-level skiers, there is a 3, 000-square-metre kids’ are a with two magic-carpet lifts and two barbecue sites to warm up around, If you love cross-country skiing, then Skeikampen is the spot for you. Plus, it’s the setting for the play Peer Gynt by famous Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen.
Geilo
As one of the country’s oldest ski resorts, Geilo is a great destination for families, Geilo has 37 slopes that range from beginner to black diamond (the toughest on the mountain). It stretches across a valley with views over two national parks. Geilo is constantly investing more money into this ski resort. Last year, they improved the snow park, upgraded the kids’ area and added new lifts.
Hafjell
Back in 1994, Norway successfully hosted the Winter Olympics in nearby Lillehammer. Many of the downhill ski races were held on the slopes of Hafjell. It’s now the third largest ski resort in Norway. Not only does it offer 47 kilometres of ski slopes and several parks, it also has something called SkiMovie, a slope that’s equipped with automatic timing and filming equipment to document your highlights.
Norefjell
Just one and a half hours’ drive from the capital city of Oslo, Norefj ell hosted the alpine skiing events at the 1952 Winter Olympics. With Northern Europe’s largest vertical descent (垂直下落) of 1, 010m, you may get lucky and enjoy the heights (when you are above the clouds) over the valley. Alongside a busy ski school, there are 6 restaurants, 30 slopes and 14 lifts.
1. What can you do at Skeikampen?A.Ski with Henrik Ibsen. | B.Participate in a play. |
C.Enjoy cross-country skiing. | D.Eat delicious food for free. |
A.It is lack of funds. | B.It is the oldest ski resort in the country. |
C.It stretches across two national parks. | D.It provides slopes for skiers of all levels. |
A.They can record your highlights. |
B.They hosted the Olympic skiing events. |
C.They have schools to teach beginners. |
D.They are located near the capital city. |
1. What are the speakers trying to find?
A.Gas. | B.Oil. | C.Water. |
A.In Africa. | B.In Europe. | C.In Asia. |
A.Volunteers. | B.Teachers. | C.Locals. |
10 . Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow down to lead an eco-friendly life. None of us felt that this could be
Before long we
When we first moved to the property, we did some
While living here for the past four months has been a big adjustment, there are many
Overall, going off the grid has been
A.accepted | B.achieved | C.abandoned | D.anticipated |
A.put forward | B.came across | C.set about | D.brought up |
A.complained | B.informed | C.worried | D.warned |
A.denied | B.adopted | C.promoted | D.changed |
A.chance | B.minute | C.imagination | D.thought |
A.demanded | B.desired | C.decided | D.advised |
A.remodeling | B.removing | C.reevaluating | D.recollecting |
A.depression | B.soul | C.courage | D.frustration |
A.differences | B.adjustments | C.benefits | D.disadvantages |
A.painful | B.educational | C.moral | D.bitter |
A.cooperation | B.conversation | C.devotion | D.conservation |
A.Therefore | B.Nevertheless | C.Besides | D.Otherwise |
A.recycling | B.classifying | C.cleaning | D.purchasing |
A.rarely | B.carelessly | C.normally | D.reluctantly |
A.familiar | B.convenient | C.terrible | D.beneficial |