As I unzipped my lunchbox, the whole place was turned into a spicy curry (咖喱) dream. I immediately hid it under my seat, hoping no one would take notice.
Mom had really outdone herself with masala — our family’s all-time favorite dish back in India. But today, it wasn’t just about me and my lunch. A warm smile on his face, Ricky invited me, a new transfer student from India to New York city, for lunch.
“Ava, come sit here!” Ricky called out, gesturing towards a vacant seat.
As I made my way over, memories of those awkward lunchtimes when I studied in Kansas, one of the most conservative states, flooded back. I could still recall how everyone would wrinkle their noses and stare curiously when I unpacked my Indian food. It always made me feel like an outsider, like I didn’t belong.
Therefore, before my first day in this school, I had demanded my mom pack “normal” western-style food for me. I still remembered the look on her face upon hearing it, as she signed in disappointment and confusion, “Isn’t there a moment when you feel proud of your origin?” That was hurting, but not more hurting than others’ giggles and whispers. Honestly, long queues were common in Indian restaurants in New York city, a cultural melting pot, but I wouldn’t take that risk.
Unfortunately, this morning, Mom had forgotten to make sandwich or any “normal” food, so I had to bring leftovers from our dinner. At the thought of the possible oh-no-second (社死), I felt like being thrown into darkness.
However, before I came back to reality, Ricky noticed my sneaking (躲躲藏藏). “What do you have for lunch?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with interest. I tried to brush it off (搪塞), claiming I wasn’t hungry. But Ricky wouldn’t let it go, and before I could protest, he had the lid of my lunchbox open and I prepared myself for such familiar responses as “Ew” or “What is that?”
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However, I did not get what I was expecting.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. What can tourists do tomorrow evening?
| A．Watch Hollywood films. | B．Enjoy the beautiful pool. | C．See a theatre play. |
| A．The theatre is only available then. |
| B．The weather may be unpleasant then. |
| C．Tourists can relax before going home. |
| A．In the dining hall. | B．In the reading room. | C．On the deck. |
| A．To discuss an issue. | B．To do a promotion. | C．To introduce trip activities. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．The style of furniture. |
| B．The design of the apartment. |
| C．The kind of apartment to buy. |
| A．It features darker walls. | B．It emphasizes simplicity. | C．It creates a homely atmosphere. |
| A．Particular. | B．Updated. | C．Old-fashioned. |
1. How much was Pigcasso’s record-breaking painting?
| A．£14,000. | B．£20,000. | C．£40,000. |
| A．The Blue Elephant. | B．The Queen. | C．Wild and Free. |
| A．A German farmer. | B．A talented painter. | C．An animal rescuer. |
1. How does the woman feel about office jobs?
| A．Excited. | B．Interested. | C．Disappointed. |
| A．He is a lawyer. | B．He is a dancer. | C．He is an officer. |
1. Why did Cleaver’s design win a prize in the 2024 competition?
| A．It well represents the Chinese dragon. |
| B．It symbolically shows Chinese New Year. |
| C．It truly displays what the dragon looks like. |
| A．Power and leadership. | B．Kindness and courage. | C．Knowledge and wisdom. |
| A．More fearful. | B．More positive. | C．More realistic. |
| A．He has a special love of Chinese animals. |
| B．He has excellent skills of Chinese painting. |
| C．He has a good understanding of Chinese culture. |
7 . Three young American men were on a crowded train when they encountered a heavily armed terrorist. With little regard for their personal safety, they rushed the terrorist and controlled him. Only some people seem capable of this split-second form of heroism. Why some men rise to the occasion—and others don’t—has been a bit tricky to explain. Psychologists have explored this question through biological and personality psychology.
Of course, heroism and courage can appear in many forms, and men and women risk their reputations, health, and social standing to do what they think is right. When it comes to physically risky bravery, people assume that men will take the lead. There are sound biological reasons for this fixed image. One of the most common fears in men is that they’ll be outed as a coward (懦夫), and a man who fails to display physical courage will suffer damage to his reputation in a way that a woman will not. Throughout human history, attaining a position of high status or dominance among one’s peers (同龄人) has been the ticket that needs to get punched for men to attract mates and father children.
People tend to have an idea of what heroes are like. When rating the personalities of movie heroes, participants expected them to be more careful and hard-working, open to experience, agreeable, and emotionally stable than the average person. But some studies indicate that people who exhibit heroic behavior score high on personality usually associated with madmen: risk-taking, sensation seeking, coolness under stress, and a tendency to take over in social situations.
The study of the relationship between personality and heroism is at an early stage. Psychologists are still at a loss to predict in advance who will heroically step up when needed. Often, the hero is an otherwise ordinary person who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances. Meanwhile, some individuals trained to behave heroically might hesitate during a crisis. Future disasters will cry out for further acts of true heroism. Hopefully, the right mix of circumstances and personalities enable courage to carry the day.
1. How is the topic introduced in the first paragraph?| A．By giving an example. | B．By presenting a concept. |
| C．By making a comparison. | D．By drawing a conclusion. |
| A．Be bought. | B．Be gifted. | C．Be obtained. | D．Be abandoned. |
| A．Heroes and ordinary people are always difficult to tell apart. |
| B．Heroism is a phenomenon influenced by numerous factors. |
| C．Unknown circumstances play a crucial role in heroic acts. |
| D．Individual personality is not a reliable indicator of heroism. |
| A．How Are Heroes Trained? | B．Why Are Heroes Important? |
| C．Who Are the True Heroes? | D．What Makes a Person Heroic? |
1. Why do they need caps and gowns?
| A．For a campus show. | B．For the graduation ceremony. | C．For a grand party. |
| A．They rent them. | B．The school provides them. | C．They buy them. |
| A．They keep them as reminders. | B．They can use them again. | C．They can be more beautiful. |
| A．To take a picture for her. | B．To have a picture taken together. | C．To take a picture with the man. |
1. What is the lady’s main goal?
| A．To keep a good figure. | B．To get more exercise. | C．To have a physical examination. |
| A．Effective for everyone. | B．Very personal. | C．Hard to carry out. |
| A．To save money. | B．To achieve her goal. | C．To have a try. |
1. Who did the man learn the trade from?
| A．From his friend. | B．From himself. | C．From his mother. |
| A．$45. | B．$40. | C．$35. |
