1 . Boston University was always my dream，but when it came to making the decision，I had to be sure that I was confident in my choice. Boston University drew me in for several reasons—its perfect location in the heart of Boston，its strong education programs，and the comfortable community. One special thing that set Boston University apart from my other college options was that I could be placed in the classroom to experience teaching in my freshman year. I had wanted to be a teacher for as long as I could remember，after all.
After just six short weeks,I was absolutely confident that I made the right choice to attend Boston University. At Boston University,I attended an education program—ED 100. Each Wednesday，I went to Bowman Elementary School to help in a fifth grade classroom.
Although I was a secondary education major,working with fifth graders was very memorable. One of my weekly tasks was to lead a reading group of about five students. It was tiring，but I fully enjoyed getting to know their strengths (长处) and a little bit about each student apart from their studies.
As the weeks went on，I found myself further involved in (参与) more classroom activities，often helping students one by one or in small groups. The students never stopped amazing me—they were always ready to take part in class activities and share their ideas. For each class，I usually spent a long time preparing it. I also loved learning from other teachers，and taking note of their excellent teaching skills，some of which I hoped to use in my own classroom.
The program—ED 100 has even further confirmed (确认) my desire to become an educator. I have passion to work with children. I can’t wait to have my own classroom of students. I’m so happy that I’ve made the right decision to choose Boston University.
1. What attracted the author most about Boston University?| A．Being in the center of the city. |
| B．Having a comfortable community. |
| C．Allowing her to teach in the first year. |
| D．Offering strong education programs. |
| A．It was quite relaxing. |
| B．It was a bit disappointing. |
| C．It was full of difficulties. |
| D．It was a pleasant experience. |
| A．They were very active in class. |
| B．They always tried to surprise her. |
| C．They helped her gain new teaching skills. |
| D．They showed a talent for studying languages. |
| A．Courageous and clever. |
| B．Helpful and hardworking. |
| C．Creative and kind. |
| D．Strict and careful. |
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3 . When I was a boy, my parents owned a small grocery store. As I
I still remember the first time I saw him—or perhaps “experienced” him is a more
Nick had great enthusiasm for life. I really admired him for his ability to be completely himself and at
Countless times I’ve resisted expressing myself simply because I didn’t want to
Perhaps someday I, too, will have the courage and confidence to
| A．keep track of | B．make use of | C．think back to | D．come down to |
| A．academic | B．appropriate | C．abstract | D．advanced |
| A．wind | B．fear | C．smell | D．energy |
| A．entrance | B．exit | C．fortune | D．mistake |
| A．war | B．sea | C．odds | D．ease |
| A．appearance | B．credit | C．appeal | D．achievement |
| A．informs | B．relieves | C．reminds | D．warns |
| A．watching | B．singing | C．thinking | D．hearing |
| A．mean | B．risk | C．allow | D．avoid |
| A．display | B．hide | C．expose | D．enjoy |
| A．lack | B．have | C．exhibit | D．bear |
| A．idea | B．way | C．doubt | D．excuse |
| A．pay | B．give | C．take | D．hold |
| A．role | B．style | C．tune | D．way |
| A．recognize | B．learn | C．praise | D．remember |
| A．so; that | B．such; that | C．such; as | D．so; as |
5 . If you think you haven’t got what it takes to achieve your goals, you must remember that hard work beats talent every time!
According to a study by Angela Duckworth, a leading researcher, hard work and
Duckworth found that
However,
If you do not
| A．Extinction | B．Talent | C．Insight | D．Perseverance |
| A．possess | B．overcome | C．lack | D．enhance |
| A．learn | B．master | C．display | D．practise |
| A．rare | B．unique | C．extraordinary | D．raw |
| A．perseverance | B．skills | C．performance | D．efficiency |
| A．evidences | B．instruments | C．predictors | D．categories |
| A．intellectuals | B．individuals | C．creatures | D．managers |
| A．objectives | B．happiness | C．richness | D．functions |
| A．critical | B．necessary | C．optimistic | D．awkward |
| A．when | B．because | C．until | D．although |
| A．breaks up | B．steps in | C．pays off | D．leaves out |
| A．require | B．dream | C．seize | D．attain |
| A．drop | B．abandon | C．generate | D．perfect |
| A．take steps | B．back down | C．play tricks | D．give in |
| A．painstaking | B．knowledgeable | C．natural | D．overall |
6 . Officer Dallas Baldwin was on duty in Franklin County office. When an older resident
As it turned out, 96-year-old Mary Trent was not calling to
“I was recently
Dallas must have been
When they arrived, Mary
“Truth to be told, policemen
What a great reminder of how our heroes work
| A．dropped in | B．rang up | C．settled down | D．looked around |
| A．fun | B．curiosity | C．fear | D．embarrassment |
| A．complain | B．entertain | C．inspect | D．bargain |
| A．debt | B．control | C．focus | D．trouble |
| A．declaration | B．observation | C．recognition | D．reservation |
| A．walking | B．riding | C．playing | D．driving |
| A．satisfy | B．pick | C．assist | D．defend |
| A．damage | B．safety | C．shelter | D．relief |
| A．tricked | B．inspired | C．amused | D．disturbed |
| A．responded | B．released | C．changed | D．agreed |
| A．impress | B．convince | C．present | D．treat |
| A．just | B．only | C．ever | D．even |
| A．hopeful | B．grateful | C．careful | D．regretful |
| A．shortcoming | B．achievement | C．kindness | D．responsibility |
| A．publicly | B．casually | C．quietly | D．naturally |
| A．obviously | B．frequently | C．gradually | D．hardly |
| A．decided | B．promised | C．attempted | D．refused |
| A．comforting | B．forgiving | C．blessing | D．encouraging |
| A．behind the scenes | B．on the stage | C．in the back row | D．on the spot |
| A．consideration | B．appreciation | C．anxiety | D．sympathy |
7 . Teenagers whose non-cognitive (非认知的) skills are poorly developed are more likely to suffer from health problems later in life, according to a new research by a group of experts from the University of Manchester.
Rose Atkins of that university, along with her colleagues set out to investigate noncognitive skills as they are one of the least explored determining factors of health and well-being, despite the fact that evidence surrounding their importance is growing quickly.
These skills are conscientiousness (尽责性), which tells how hardworking, careful and stubborn an adolescent is, and neuroticism (神经质), which shows how worried, unhappy and fearful an adolescent is,
The researchers used data on a group of individuals who were followed throughout their life and carried out statistical analysis to study the relationship between adolescent non-cognitive skills and later-life health. The non-cognitive skills were reported by teachers, based on the behavior of students at age 16.
The study found that individuals whose adolescent conscientiousness is higher deal with stress in adulthood better, and are at a lower risk of some diseases. And individuals whose adolescent neuroticism is higher have a poorer, health related quality of life in adulthood and are at a greater risk of some diseases.
The researchers conclude that policies to improve adolescent conscientiousness and reduce adolescent neuroticism would offer the most long-term health benefits to those with the poo-rest health, “There is a growing body of evidence that suggests school-based interventions to improve non-cognitive skills can have lasting positive effects on important life outcomes,” said Rose. “Extra-curricular activities and work experience have also been shown to improve these skills. Having a greater focus on the improvement of non-cognitive skills at both primary and secondary school levels would be a positive policy decision, However, these skills are also determined by factors like family income, parental education, and parental investment. There-tore, more complex public policy is needed to reduce social inequality.”
1. What can be inferred about non-cognitive skills?| A．They can fall into three categories. |
| B．They are mainly developed in childhood. |
| C．Their importance has been totally ignored. |
| D．Their impact on health doesn’t get enough attention. |
| A．They carried out a large survey. |
| B．They collected data from individuals. |
| C．They followed 16-year-old individuals. |
| D．They compared data from other research. |
| A．Improving teens’ non- cognitive skills isn’t that challenging. |
| B．Schools should reduce the time for extra-curricular activities. |
| C．Measures should be taken to improve teens’ non-cognitive skills. |
| D．Social inequality is the major cause of poor non-cognitive skills. |
| A．Teens’ health in later life can be predicted. |
| B．Teachers can improve students’ non-cognitive skills, |
| C．The importance of non-cognitive skills is being recognized. |
| D．Non-cognitive skills in adolescents affect their health in later life. |
| A．that | B．what | C．which | D．how |
9 . When Amanda Lemay heard the story about a baker and her husband who were traveling around the United States in a van (厢式货车), learning from expert bakers, she wanted to do something similar. So she got rid of most of her possessions and made an old ambulance with her dad into a lovely home on wheels.
Lemay's ambulance is actually a former emergency response vehicle for the US Navy, built on a 2006 Ford E350 Cutaway. Renovations (改装) were mainly done by her and her dad. Now the dark blue vehicle has a lot of built-in cabinets on all sides, offering a lot of storage space, while the rooftop has 400-watt of solar power panels and a small roof deck where Lemay practices Yoga. The inside is tastefully done to suit Lemay’s work and hobbies. As Lemay mentions，not only did her father help, but also the rest of her family. Lemay’s mother helped sew the decorations on the removable cushions, and her sister crafted the leather pulls.
Her current nomadic (流浪式的) lifestyle fits well with her work doing audiobooks, voiceovers, and publishing work. In the end, this unexpected path has Lemay rethinking what it means to be truly sustainable, now that van life has gotten her to become minutely aware of the water, electricity, and other daily resources that she uses. But all these day-to-day trouble is balanced with a greater sense of freedom.
“It’s almost mind-blowing, it feels like a completely different life because I'm doing the work online, and I can do things on my own schedule. Most of my days are mine—so by living in the van, I can be where I want to be, and do the things I want to do, and spend time outside. ”
1. What inspired Amanda to make a change?| A．A couple’s travelling experience. | B．Some expert bakers’ suggestions. |
| C．Her own awful living conditions. | D．Her parents' continuous persuasion. |
| A．The history of the van. | B．The talents of Amanda’s parents. |
| C．The renovations of the van. | D．The attitudes of Amanda’s parents. |
| A．Selfless and kind-hearted. | B．Independent and determined. |
| C．Decisive and adventurous. | D．Playful and romantic. |
| A．Amanda is completely free from any worries |
| B．Amanda fully values her sense of freedom. |
| C．Amanda will return to her previous life soon. |
| D．Amanda will invite her family members to join her. |
Traditional Chinese tea-making techniques were
With the application started in March 2021, the list of world intangible cultural heritage has recognized the knowledge, skills, and practices
The result has been widely praised
“Chinese tea culture
