I was an average student in my early elementary years. I came home with a steady flow of B’s, C’s and the occasional F’s in second language subjects. I was told that I wasn’t applying myself and, as every report card I ever brought home clearly stated, I talked too much.
I didn’t write when I was supposed to write. I talked to others while the teacher was giving instructions. That I could recite what she had said to the class while I was talking was not helpful because I had a negative effect on my classmates’ learning. So I regularly brought home disappointing report cards.
My parents and my teachers didn’t know what to do with me. Punishments didn’t seem to work. Rewards didn’t seem to either. And, frankly, I don’t think I knew what I could do to “apply myself”. And I certainly didn’t know how to not enjoy talking with my classmates! What I knew was that I talked too much. Until grade 5.
That autumn, we had a sudden change in teachers as our elderly teacher took a medical leave. In his place, a young substitute (代课老师) arrived — Mrs Royal. She looked like she was freshly out of university and seemed too young to be cast in the role of being responsible for a class of tween, but there she was, charged with a lively group, and me.
I don’t remember many details of that year except the afternoon when I got my first report card from her. She handed out the report cards right after the afternoon break and invited us to look them over. Then she let us know that we could all talk quietly amongst ourselves while she called each student up one at a time, in alphabetical order (按字母顺序), to discuss our report cards with her.
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I looked over my report card, expecting the usual result.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Driving lessons are quite normal for teenagers across the country. But for Jessica Parks, a young woman from North Branch, Mich, they mean another great
Jessica was born without arms, but was not
After
Jessica is driving a mid-size car that wasn't modified (改装) at all for her purposes. After seeing her ability to drive Klug decided that she didn't need any
One of Jessica's main
| A．breakthrough | B．challenge | C．achievement | D．desire |
| A．natural | B．excited | C．comfortable | D．brave |
| A．personal | B．practical | C．proper | D．amazing |
| A．question | B．method | C．hope | D．stress |
| A．throwing | B．forcing | C．pressing | D．pulling |
| A．follows | B．changes | C．describes | D．selects |
| A．arms | B．hands | C．legs | D．feet |
| A．open | B．check | C．develop | D．face |
| A．helpless | B．expensive | C．adaptive | D．impressive |
| A．plan | B．reason | C．word | D．surprise |
| A．pronounces | B．points | C．serves | D．reminds |
| A．concerns | B．projects | C．attempts | D．goals |
| A．unbelievable | B．relaxing | C．familiar | D．accessible |
| A．experience | B．test | C．inspiration | D．effect |
| A．work | B．decide | C．matter | D．sense |
Chinese food has taken the world by storm. Today, Chinese food has almost become a way of life, with fried rice, noodles, and so on making their way to the favorite food list of many people. Nowadays, there are many restaurants worldwide
You may wonder why Chinese food is so popular. The main root (根, 根源) of the answer first lies
Because of its popularity, Chinese food has become a
China’s tourism market is set to flourish during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday,
Travel bookings to Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province
As a time known for family reunions, the Spring Festival holiday will see more families
Tourists from Japan, the United States, South Korea and many other countries have chosen to visit Shanghai, Beijing and some renowned tourism attractions in China. Harbin, one of the
1. When is the report being broadcast?
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. | C．In the afternoon. |
| A．The road construction. | B．A car accident. | C．The bad weather. |
| A．Change trains at East River Station. |
| B．Get a free pass for the blue line train. |
| C．Avoid taking trains to DuPont Circle. |
| A．Weather updates. |
| B．News on a bridge. |
| C．An interview with the police. |
1. What does the woman thank the man for?
| A．Training the new staff. | B．Working an extra shift. | C．Providing a ride to work. |
| A．He felt sick. | B．He wet his training shoes. | C．He got caught in the rain. |
The instant my family boarded the plane, I felt like every head turned to us, looking at us with a fake politeness. I knew what they were thinking: “Oh! No. Please, don’t sit in the aisle next to me.” In my head I could even hear the flight attendant saying, “You can feel free to store your... child in the overhead compartment (隔层).”
We found our seats. My son sat by the window, my wife in the center, and I took the seat on the aisle. I saw a “cool guy” get onto the plane, a man about my age. He was wearing a concert T-shirt, ripped jeans, and I could hear that he’s listening to rock music on his iPhone. This guy represented who I was as a traveler before I had a child. He took the aisle seat directly across from me. We took off.
Planes are not designed with children in mind. There is no ball hole, no playground. To keep my child occupied, my wife and I took turns walking him from the pilot’s cabin to the tail. Suddenly, we hit turbulence (强气流) and needed to take our seats. The plane was shaking. My son’s ears began hurting from the drop in cabin pressure, and he had a meltdown. This is a child who has difficulty with crowded social situations and excessive stimulation. My wife and I could do nothing but held him to live through this moment.
I looked over at Cool Guy, and he was staring at me, trying to pour Coke. I wanted to say, “Look, Cool Guy, I am sorry if we are ruining your time on United Airlines, but we have a crisis here, and if anyone on this plane needs to drink, it’s me!”
Finally, my son fell asleep from exhaustion. And that wave of exhaustion flowed over my family. I just sat there, listening to the slight sound of the engine and hoping we would start our landing in Chicago soon.
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My son’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly grabbed the toy, delighted.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . At 102 years old, Jack Hemmings, a former Royal Air Forces pilot, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly a Spitfire, a World War II plane. His 20-minute flight, from an airfield in southern England, was to raise money for a charity he co-founded nearly 80 years ago.
The flight on Monday was the first time he flew a Spitfire. Speaking at the Biggin Hill airfield before his flight, Mr Hemmings said when offered a flight he seized it with both hands and could hardly wait to try it.
Following the flight, Jack Hemmings remarked that it was absolutely delightful being back behind the controls, though the ride was very shaky. “To be honest, I felt a bit out of practice. Not surprising I am not as sharp as before.” he said.
Hemmings was raising funds for Mission Aviation Fellowship, a humanitarian air service he helped launch after WWII alongside D-Day veteran (老兵) Stuart King. The organization has since grown into a Christian organization that uses planes to deliver relief, medicine and emergency supplies to countries in need. The flight marked 80 years since the D-Day landings and honored King, who died in 2020.
Hemmings previously performed aerobatic (特技飞行) on his 100th birthday and raised more than $50,000 for the charity.
Barry Hughes, a pilot who accompanied Hemmings in the aircraft, said the veteran had a natural touch. “He didn’t need any instruction really. He just took control, flew us around, and made some turnings and basic actions,” Hughes said. “I think he really enjoyed every single moment of the flight.”
1. What did Jack Hemmings accomplish at the age of 102?| A．He set a new record for the longest flight in a Spitfire. |
| B．He became the oldest person to pilot a World War II aircraft. |
| C．He completed a successful solo flight across southern England. |
| D．He raised a large amount of money for charity through his flight. |
| A．Delivering humanitarian aid to countries in need. |
| B．Offering military service and support in war zones. |
| C．Providing aviation assistance for scientific investigations. |
| D．Facilitating international travel for humanitarian workers. |
| A．His lack of skills behind the controls. |
| B．His clumsy operations during the flight. |
| C．His mastery of the aircraft during the flight. |
| D．His cautious approach to flying the Spitfire. |
| A．Committed and cautious. | B．Passionate and modest. |
| C．Determined and innovative. | D．Selfless and adventurous. |
9 . Why Be Kind?
We all know that being kind is something that’s good to do for others, right?
Scientists have learned that when a person does something nice for others, it can make the helper feel happier. It can also boost their well-being, which includes their sense of purpose and how satisfied they feel in their life. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a small act of kindness, such as sharing a snack, or a larger one, such as helping with a project.
While all acts of kindness are good, we feel the benefits most deeply when we help others in person and connect with them, human to human. We feel joy and satisfaction when we work hard and use our talents to help others, especially when we can sense their appreciation. And when we work with others to do kind things, we feel a sense of belonging and take pride in the work we did together.
We have many ways to be kind.
| A．In both cases, the giver gains benefits. |
| B．It also helps when we ourselves make the choice to act kindly. |
| C．For example, volunteering at a care center is an excellent way. |
| D．In short, we can feel that our life becomes richer when we help others. |
| E．Therefore, it is crucial to involve young people in community service early on. |
| F．And scientists have found that being kind can even improve our physical health. |
| G．But do you know that being kind brings many benefits to the giver and to the receiver? |
10 . This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, contributing to disasters across the wider region, recorded in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual Arctic Report Card. The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the global average as a result of human-caused climate change, driven primarily by burning fossil fuels. Researchers say changes in the Arctic can directly influence worldwide changes across ecosystems, from sea-level rise and new weather patterns, to altered wildlife migrations.
Another surprise in this year’s report card is salmon, the key to many of the region’s ecosystems, economies, and cultures. In western Alaska, chinook and chum salmon hit record low levels this year, but sockeye (红鲑鱼) salmon in Bristol Bay hit record highs. The abundance of sockeye had an unexpected downside for commercial fishermen —a price crash. “There’re so many salmon, and they can barely make a profit,” Thoman said. It’s unclear exactly why the salmon species are responding differently to climate change, but researchers say it’s likely linked to changing conditions in both the ocean and freshwater ecosystems central to the salmon life-cycle.
In order to address the issue, researchers started constantly monitoring these ecological changes across the Arctic, and the response of wildlife, founding a program aiming to draw upon the expertise of the region’s local residents: the Alaska Arctic Observatory and Knowledge Hub (AAOKH). The group works with a network of coastal local observers to document long-term environmental change and impacts in northern Alaska. Roberta Tuurraq Glenn-Borade, a community contact for AAOKH, said local observers often provide context beyond simple data collection that can better scientists’ understanding of the environmental factors driving animal behavior—like how shifting winds and sea-ice drew a surprising number of ringed seals and polar bears to Utqiaġvik in January.
Roberta expressed optimism that AAOKH can help communities adapt to the altered environment.
1. What can we learn about climate changes in Arctic?| A．They will be limited in Arctic. |
| B．They are caused by human activities. |
| C．They can hardly impact global ecosystems. |
| D．The Arctic is warming as fast as the global average. |
| A．The water pollution impacted salmon’s population. |
| B．The impact of climate change on salmon species varies. |
| C．Fishermen can gain profit because of abundant sockeye. |
| D．Salmon is important in almost every aspect of many regions. |
| A．By collecting and analyzing data from the locals. |
| B．By tracking climate changes and wildlife’s response. |
| C．By improving scientists’ grasp of the natural element. |
| D．By studying environmental changes and consequences. |
| A．Global Heatwaves: the Warmest Summer in a Century. |
| B．Local Wisdom: Arctic Residents’ Assistance in Arctic. |
| C．Arctic Report Card: Dramatic Impacts of Climate Change. |
| D．Salmon Surprises: Economic Impacts and Climate Change. |
