Monty Roberts was the son of an itinerant(流动的) horse trainer who would go from farm to farm and ranch to ranch (大牧场), training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
That night Monty wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of some day owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location.of all the buildings. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on the 200-acre dream ranch.
He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read,“See me after class.”
Monty felt puzzled, so he went to see the teacher after class immediately and asked,“Ms, why did I receive an F?”
“Monty, this is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you.”Ms Green, his literature eacher, said gently,“You come from an itinerant family. You have no money. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding(繁殖) horse and later you’ll have to pay kinds of fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.”Then the teacher added,“If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.”
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After thinking about it long and hard, the boy went home and asked his father what he should do.
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Twenty years passed and last summer; Ms green brought 30 kids to camp out on Monty’s ranch for a week.
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4 . Shirley Raines is the CNN Hero of the Year! She makes the homeless community in Los Angeles feel
In 1990, Raines’2-year-old son passed away from an accident. This
Shirley started to volunteer each Saturday. As she got to know the homeless, they often
Raines started sharing her
Shirley’s courage and desire to take action is making a real impact on people’s lives, and serving as a role model and
A.active | B.free | C.human | D.energetic |
A.ordinary | B.young | C.rich | D.homeless |
A.event | B.moment | C.adventure | D.problem |
A.kept | B.lasted | C.stayed | D.wandered |
A.difficulty | B.demand | C.secret | D.goal |
A.relax | B.volunteer | C.determine | D.travel |
A.help | B.experience | C.honor | D.challenge |
A.humor | B.privacy | C.beauty | D.wisdom |
A.managed | B.checked | C.doubted | D.praised |
A.look into | B.make up | C.settle down | D.bring in |
A.serve | B.inform | C.employ | D.entrust |
A.complaint | B.requirement | C.suffering | D.effort |
A.fell apart | B.took off | C.got out of hand | D.came to an end |
A.regularly | B.originally | C.slowly | D.unwillingly |
A.memory | B.sign | C.inspiration | D.warning |
5 . All of us are afraid of something in life: moving to a new school, thunderstorms, or even a trip to the dentist. There are many scary things out there, and we should know how to overcome them.Here are some necessary steps which will help you overcome your fear and anxiety.
Notice How You Feel
You need to be able to talk about your emotions, no matter how hard it is.
When your fear and anxiety kick in, you often hear people say,“Take a deep breath”. Although you may not want to hear it, this strategy actually works. Mindfulness, meditation, breathing, and any other relaxation techniques help us calm down.
Challenge Your Negative Thoughts
You need to be able to challenge your negative thoughts. Ask yourself:“What am I afraid of really?” Make time to talk about your negative thoughts and write about what happened.
Find Value In Pain
Pain is the most effective teacher that you will come across.
A.Breathe Properly |
B.Own Your Fears |
C.No one likes it but pain is necessary. |
D.Being afraid is totally okay but we must learn to overcome it. |
E.After all this, you need to develop a response that will make you feel better. |
F.You need to be able to identify the feelings that clue you into your emotional state. |
G.Once you do this, you will know whether you are creating a goal for yourself or not. |
6 . In 1991, the American band The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy called television “the drug (毒品) of the nation.” But more than 30 years later, more and more people are turning away from their televisions. So, has the world kicked the TV habit?
Well, many of us might not be watching regular TV, but instead we’re relaxing ourselves from streaming services and mobile devices (设备). In February 2023, Insider Intelligence foretold that in the US in 2023, for the first time ever, people will spend more time watching digital video than traditional TV. So how did we get here?
It was the Scotsman John Logie Baird who built the first of all televisions in 1925. Progress was quietly being made. Just after World War II, around 8,000 homes in the US had a TV. By 1960, this number had risen to more than 45 million - and the television had overtaken the radio as the device to gather around. TV watching became part of the family habit. And when choice was limited in its early days, millions of people watched the same shows together - something we might now call “event television ” Cable (电缆) and digital TV, with hundreds of programs, began to change that, and event television is now hard to find.
While the popularity of streaming and short online videos comes recently, perhaps the move away from shared TV began when television sets became cheaper and families could afford to buy an extra one for the bedroom or the kitchen. There was no more fighting about what to watch - but also less watching together. Now, with younger generations used to immediate access to content, television as we knew it shows little sign of making a return.
Will it die? No, but it will certainly change. Experts say TV has a future with sports and news. But scripted (有剧本的) shows like talk shows and TV series will be seen more on streaming services, and less on TV.
1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A.Digital videos will be more popular. |
B.People are addicted to TV programs. |
C.People have quitted the habit of watching TV. |
D.Streaming services have taken the place of TV. |
A.Programs that attract much attention. |
B.Programs that are not limited in number. |
C.Television that broadcasts the same shows. |
D.Television that is watched by many people together. |
A.It will revive gradually. |
B.It will focus more on certain programs. |
C.It will disappear from people’s lives soon. |
D.It will show more talk shows and TV series. |
A.Television: Harming the Generation. |
B.Television: Gathering Families Around. |
C.The Coming of an Age: Streaming Services Rise. |
D.The End of an Age: Traditional TV Viewing Drops. |
7 . Mars is truly a fascinating planet for those of us here on Earth. It is about half of the size of Earth and is often referred to as the “Red Planet” because of its red surface.
Mars has seasons like Earth, but the seasons there are twice as long as the seasons on Earth. Mars also has an atmosphere, but it is very thin and made up mostly of carbon dioxide. Because of its thin atmosphere and greater distance from the Sun, Mars is much colder than Earth. However, Mars does have weather, with clouds and winds. The poles on Mars are a lot like Antarctica, capped by ice, but much of Mars’s ice is made from carbon dioxide, not water.
Many scientists believe that studying Mars can help us answer some of the key questions about our planet Earth, or even the universe. But missions to Mars have never been easy. Facing great challenges, many countries will still continue their explorations. Launching the first Mars probe (探测器) from Wenchang around 2020 is China’s first step to explore the “Red Planet”
The Chinese Mars probe is made up of three parts: the orbiter, the lander, and the rover. Entering the Earth-Mars transfer orbit, the Mars probe separates from the launch vehicle. Then the space-to-ground communications link is created. Controllers on Earth guide it into the orbit around Mars. After collecting detailed information about the landing area, the probe is ready for the landing. The orbiter and the lander separate. The orbiter stays in the orbit for at least a year to photograph key areas and monitor the planet’s environment, while the lander heads down to the surface of Mars.
Nine kilometres above the planet, a large parachute(降落伞) opens to slow the landing craft as it falls. After removing the parachute, the lander chooses a safe place to land, where the Martian rover can start operations, collecting and transmitting data back to Earth. After receiving its orders from Earth, the rover leaves the landing point and begins to explore the surface of Mars.
1. How does the writer develop paragraph 2?A.By making a list. | B.By giving examples. |
C.By making comparisons. | D.By analyzing cause and effect. |
A.China has been exploring Mars for many years. |
B.Mars exploration is not so difficult for some countries. |
C.Some countries will stop Mars exploration due to great difficulties. |
D.Mars exploration can help us better understand the earth and universe. |
① The probe is ready for the landing.
② The Mars probe separates from the launch vehicle.
③ Controllers on Earth guide it into the orbit around Mars.
④ The probe collects detailed information about the landing area.
A.①②③④ | B.④③①② | C.②③④① | D.②③①④ |
A.It slows the landing craft as it falls. |
B.It collects and transmits data back to Earth. |
C.It helps the lander to find a safe place to land. |
D.It guides the probe into the orbit around Mars. |
8 . Kayzen Hunter, an eight-year-old second-grader, has breakfast at the local Waffle House with his family every weekend. For about a year, they have requested to sit in the section of their favorite waiter, Devonte Gardner.
“He’s the nicest person ever,” said Kayzen. He gets a high-five from Gardner when they walk into the door, and the two joke around a lot. Kayzen is always impressed when Gardner remembers his order, which is the same every weekend.
A few months ago, Kayzen learned a little more information about Gardner’s life.“Devonte said he wondered if anyone might know where he could buy a cheap car- he’d been having a hard time saving for one,”Kayzen said. He also learned that Gardner had been walking several miles a day to and from work and was living in a small hotel room with his wife and two daughters. About eight months earlier, they had to move out of an apartment that was badly damaged by mice.
On February 18, 2023, with mom’s help, Kayzen set up a GoFundMe page, with the goal of raising $5,000 toward new wheels for Gardner. When a local news station found out, donations began to pour in.and the fund quickly soared to more than $30,000-enough for a car and to pay for an apartment for Gardner’s family for the next year.
Gardner said he was shocked when he learned what his young customer had done. But many of Gardner’s other customers were not as amazed. Instead, they were quick to jump in and help.“This guy is ALWAYS in a good mood and a hard worker!” one man commented. He donated $25.“I’ve experienced what Devonte is experiencing and I love it that he continues to spread joy despite his struggles,” added a woman who donated $20.“This is the definition of community.” one person wrote on the GoFundMe page.
1. What often impresses Kayzen about Gardner?A.He serves Kayzen’s family. | B.He knows what Kayzen wants. |
C.He gives Kayzen a high-five. | D.He always plays jokes with Kayzen. |
A.He was unwilling to save for a car. |
B.He enjoyed walking to and from work. |
C.He was struggling to support the family. |
D.He intended to move back to the apartment. |
A.Dropped. | B.Jumped. |
C.Continued. | D.Arrived. |
A.He has a positive personality. | B.He is always helping others. |
C.He is an experienced waiter. | D.He is an outgoing and hard worker. |
9 . Stopovers (中途停留) can be one of the big unpleasant things of travel. But what if you could actually enjoy your stopover? Here are the top airports in the world for 2022 chosen by readers of the magazine.
Istanbul Airport, Turkey
As the world’s second busiest airport for international travel- after Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)- there are many things at Turkey’s Istanbul Airport to keep travelers from getting bored. Passengers can shop and watch musical performances while waiting for a flight. The airport was also popular among readers for its modern and environmentally-friendly design.
Changi Airport, Singapore
Home to one of the world’s highest-rated airlines - Singapore Airlines - Changi Airport in Singapore shows that the positive experience doesn’t end when you get off the plane. Passengers who find themselves at Changi can spend their time exploring Jewel, a shopping and relaxation center that includes a 22,000-square-meter park that has the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, as well as huge play areas for kids and adults.
Inchon Airport, South Korea
As the main international aitrport in Seoul, South Korea, Inchon Airport has much more to offer than just its ability to contain 72 million passengers a year. This airport was popular among readers for its relaxation facilities, including an indoor skating area and a “Korean Cultural Street” offering traditional buildings, local food and dance performances.
1. Which is the busiest international airport in the world?A.Istanbul Airport. | B.Changi Airport. |
C.Incheon Airport. | D.Dubai International Airport. |
A.They provide skating areas. | B.They include modern buildings. |
C.They feature relaxation facilities. | D.They offer musical performances. |
A.Travel. | B.Culture. | C.Business. | D.Transport. |
10 . You may not know a lot of people when you start senior high school. Maybe your friends from junior high school are going to a different senior high school. Even if you know other freshmen (一年级学生), you still feel jittery that you don’t know any upperclassmen. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces?
Most senior high schools hold the freshman orientation (迎新会) before school actually starts. It is helpful because you not only learn your way around the building but also get to meet some of your teachers and fellow freshmen. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognize a few familiar faces.
When you talk to people at orientation, you’ll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They’re all new to the school and don’t know what to expect. Talking about a common concern with your classmates can help you develop friendships.
The work in senior high school is something freshmen are probably worried about. It builds on what you learned in junior high school, giving you a more advanced (高深的) knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it’s a bit more challenging. If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
Senior high school also has more after-school activities than junior high school, such as clubs, music and theater groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
Junior high school taught you the basics of time management and social skills while providing you with a little extra support and guidance. Senior high school gives you the chance to learn how to be more independent and responsible.
1. What does the underlined word “jittery” mean in Paragraph 1?A.Proud. | B.Confident. | C.Anxious. | D.Bored. |
A.The learning task. | B.The freshman orientation. |
C.The ability to make friends. | D.The relationship with teachers. |
A.Develop friendships. | B.Develop their interests. |
C.Build up their strength. | D.Improve their learning ability. |
A.What you learned in junior high school. |
B.The importance of being more independent. |
C.How to improve yourself in senior high school. |
D.The difference between junior high school and senior high school. |