Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand (货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock: she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”
On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________It was a Friday. Once the school bus dropped me off at my home, I ran quickly into the house. “Dad, I’m here. I’m ready!” I called out. He would drive me to the supermarket and then I would continue taking my driving courses. On the way to the supermarket, I told my dad I needed to get two pairs of shoes. “One pair is enough,” Dad replied.
Unhappy, I felt our car slow down, as he pulled up. “Dad, why are we stopping?” I asked. Dad said, “The lady back there looks like she’s in trouble.” I turned around, seeing a little, old truck pulled to the side of the highway. Dad told me there was a lady inside and that she was having trouble with the truck and needed some help. “Dad, why do we have to stop and help her? Let somebody else do it,” I said, wanting to reach the supermarket quickly.
“Look, girl. Don’t be selfish (自私的),” he said seriously. “By helping this lady, there’s a great possibility that if you ever get stuck or need help, someone just might stop and help you. Sit here. I’ll be right back!”
Then, he walked through the rain back towards the woman’s truck. Minutes later he was back, saying she had run out of gas. Then, he drove to a gas station and bought gas for the lady without asking her to pay. I felt unhappy because helping her took us much time.
Days later, I had my learner’s permit (许可证) and then my driver’s license (驾照). I drove everywhere during the summer, and I was excited when school started because I drove myself to school: no more bus for me. Autumn turned quickly into winter, and I still loved the freedom my second-hand car gave me.
But my first winter of driving in the snow was a challenge. Not knowing it would have an unexpected snowstorm that day and that I would have a big problem, I started my car on that clear winter morning.
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I just gladly left home and drove to school.
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“I’ll push while you give it a little gas,” the stranger instructed, looking at my car stuck in the snow.
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What’s honesty? Being honest is being open and worth
If someone seems friendly, honesty means they are
Honesty is telling the truth even when the truth could make someone
Why should we practice honesty? When someone lies, cheats, or steals, people around him can’t trust him. If someone makes up lots of
4 . As my dad got a new job in southern Florida, we moved here from our old home, school, friends and everything. There were so many
Being shy and quiet, I read a lot. Loving books and reading helped me get excellent results. Teachers
Then one day, a tall strong boy in English class walked right over to me. He
“Hey,” he said. “Do you think you could.
I taught the guys about grammar. They taught me how to dribble (运球) a basketball. More importantly, they gave me the
| A．chances | B．activities | C．challenges | D．experiences |
| A．move in | B．fit in | C．come along | D．calm down |
| A．dreams | B．ideas | C．lies | D．worries |
| A．chose | B．thanked | C．praised | D．impressed |
| A．seats | B．grades | C．prizes | D．honors |
| A．star | B．child | C．expert | D．failure |
| A．excused | B．enjoyed | C．introduced | D．reminded |
| A．expected | B．knew | C．imagined | D．doubted |
| A．confuse | B．recognise | C．beat | D．help |
| A．interestingly | B．hopefully | C．certainly | D．usually |
| A．changed | B．began | C．continued | D．stopped |
| A．frightened | B．circled | C．annoyed | D．avoided |
| A．troubled | B．invited | C．amazed | D．blocked |
| A．kind | B．active | C．strong | D．knowledgeable |
| A．confidence | B．hope | C．ability | D．space |
5 . Pillows (枕头) have been around since the days of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. In the beginning, they were used by the wealthy.
By the 16th century, pillows were used by those who were not rich. During the 19th century, pillows began to be produced in large numbers using machinery.
Today, the pillow is an object found in bedrooms throughout the world.
A reading pillow can help people who suffer from back pain.
| A．Most early pillows were made of wood. |
| B．Reading pillows are useful gifts for many people. |
| C．Your sitting style can help you choose the best design. |
| D．However, not all pillows can be used for reading in bed. |
| E．This type of pillow can help reduce stress in people’s body. |
| F．Using a too soft pillow may lead to aches and pains over time. |
| G．As a result, the average person could buy pillows for their homes |
6 . Whether shyness is part of your child’s personality or just something they feel when they are in front of a group of strangers, it is a typical (典型的) experience. “Shyness isn’t always as socially valued as more outgoing personalities. However, we should step back and think about different personalities and their unique advantages,” said Pérez-Edgar, professor of psychology (心理学) at The Pennsylvania State University. “Everyone can feel shy at times. And those who are especially shy often have happy social lives—they just aren’t likely to be the liveliest person in a crowded room.”
But there are things to watch out for. “If your children are avoiding situations that are important or could be enjoyable for them because they’re feeling nervous, it might be time to take action,” said Chiappini, a child expert. “That could mean not speaking in class, trouble making friends, or not joining in activities they like,” she said.
Chiappini recommended first saying something like: “You seem a little nervous or unsure about who everyone is/what to say. We haven’t met them before and that can feel a little uncomfortable.” From there, you can encourage them to join someone or say something when they are ready—with the promise that you will be there to support them, she added.
The more we avoid situations where kids may feel shy, the more anxiety (担心) we will have about them in the future. But that doesn’t mean to push your child into the deep end.
“We may have to deal with the situation step by step. For example, you may have to encourage your child just to make eye contact during an outing before expecting them to ask someone a question,” Chiappini said.
1. What may Pérez-Edgar agree with?| A．Shyness is not as bad as people have thought. | B．Children are more likely to feel shy than adults. |
| C．Shy people like to stay with lively people. | D．It’s difficult for people to get over shyness. |
| A．When they ask for instructions from others. | B．When they feel nervous in school activities. |
| C．When they try hard to mix with other children. | D．When they are absent from important situations. |
| A．Tell their kids what they should say. | B．Ask their kids how they are feeling. |
| C．Help their kids stay away from some situations. | D．Show their kids they understand how they feel. |
| A．Honestly. | B．Strictly. | C．Patiently. | D．Confidently. |
7 . A 54-year-old homeless man Ernest McPherson goes around the small town of Meadow Lake to check up on homeless people sleeping in cars or abandoned (废弃的) buildings. He stays awake at night to make sure that other homeless people in his community survive (幸存) the cold winter nights.
As Meadow Lake doesn’t have any shelters (避难所) for the homeless, these people have nowhere to warm up at night. So McPherson tries to help them out by giving them some warm clothes, or taking them to the local convenience store to warm up a little.
The reason behind McPherson’s new-found role as a watch guard came after he nearly froze to death in a -38℃ snowstorm last year. “I lost direction and time, so I sat down for a minute, and thought I’d rest for a minute. I fell asleep. I had a guardian angel that night. She came and kicked me in the foot.”
Well, that kick is helping McPherson keep others alive. While last year he found shelter in an abandoned hotel, along with other homeless people, this year he has managed to raise $300 from his friends and has bought a truck camper. However, he describes the camper as an “ice box” so he says “until there’s a shelter, I’ll be here, patrolling (巡逻) every night.”
Thanks to his efforts, McPherson received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for his public service. And the community is helping those living on the streets. Businesses have donated money, and the Door of Hope has been opened by The Meadow Outreach Ministries, giving 20-hour access (进入) to warmth each day.
For McPherson, he is happy to be recognised for everything that he’s done to help the homeless. McPherson continues to help those in need. His story reminds us of the importance of always looking for ways to help others, even if we’re faced with our own difficulties.
1. How does McPherson help homeless people at the winter nights?| A．He invites them to his shelter. | B．He buys new clothes for them. |
| C．He brings warmth to them. | D．He gives money to them. |
| A．A similar experience in the past. | B．Responsibilities as a watch guard. |
| C．His interest in a challenging job. | D．Encouragement from his friends. |
| A．Homeless population reduces. | B．The homeless get more help. |
| C．McPherson finds more ways to help others. | D．More homeless people help with public services. |
| A．A homeless man helps other homeless people | B．McPherson calls on people to do charity |
| C．A man survived a cold winter night | D．Difficulties make one strong |
1.了解到Alex的问题；
2.为他提出至少两条建议；
3.希望能够帮助他。
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9 . “My goal is that the City of Atlanta becomes the best place in the United States to raise a family,” says Mayor (市长) Andre Dickens about the capital of Georgia.
Dickens grew up in Atlanta. Recently, he was asked about his main goals for this city of nearly 500,000 people. His focus, he said, is on the youth. For that reason, he told the public officially 2023 is the Year of the Youth.
“Whatever we do, we have to think about young people,” Dickens said. “Atlanta’s young people are our future. Continuing to invest (投资) in future generations puts them on pathways to success that will help us move Atlanta forward together.”
Dickens said that after he put forward the idea of the Year of the Youth, businesses, nonprofits, and other community members all said, “I want to be in on that.”
Businesses offer summer internship (实习) programs. They allow students in Atlanta to get valuable experience in the workplace. Dickens explained that several businesses in the city even made their working environments suitable for young people to join in internships.
Improving education is another key goal. Schools and city leaders have been working together to make their partnership in the service of young people stronger. Toward this end, the city is working to improve educational opportunities, create safe ways to school, and offer after-school activities for free or at little cost.
Dickens also believes that it’s important to invest in early education. Investing in early education, he explained, means that more young people will be able to develop basic skills, stopping them from falling behind later in life.
Dickens is looking forward to positive results. “Everyone’s getting ready to serve the young people over the summer,” he said.
1. Why does Dickens invest in future generations?| A．To encourage the development of the city. |
| B．To draw more attention to young people. |
| C．To attract more youths to Atlanta. |
| D．To make Atlanta more famous. |
| A．Worried. | B．Supportive. | C．Doubtful. | D．Uncaring. |
| A．The importance of internship for the youth. |
| B．Dickens’ suggestions to businesses. |
| C．How businesses help the youth. |
| D．Why businesses offer help. |
| A．It builds more schools for early education. |
| B．It cooperates with schools and businesses. |
| C．It asks more young people for their support. |
| D．It helps young people with personal problems. |
10 . Chinese traditional painting and dance are two vital parts of the art world. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’ Spring Festival Gala and went viral.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance programme was inspired by the about 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at the age of 18, the painting is amazing in its marvellous size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling water.
When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only dance but also an ‘exhibition’. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” An Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review, “About a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still wow people as they did long ago.
Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows highlight Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for why, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it. ”Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
1. What is the function of Paragraph 1 in the text?| A．To present a common phenomenon. | B．To compare painting with dance. |
| C．To describe the art world. | D．To introduce the topic. |
| A．It was painted in several bright colors. |
| B．It shows natural beauty vividly. |
| C．It was created over thousand years ago. |
| D．It is of small size but includes great details. |
| A．People are more open to traditional culture. |
| B．People are happy to see new forms of art. |
| C．Chinese culture has been spreading around the world. |
| D．People have gained more access to traditional culture. |
| A．Passion for Chinese Traditional Painting |
| B．Art Coming Alive Through Poetic Dance |
| C．Connection Between Painting and Dance |
| D．Highlights in Traditional Chinese Culture |
