1 . Wonderful Movies
Hoop Dreams
It tells about the story of two African-American high school students in Chicago and their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. Originally intended to be a 30-minute fort film, it eventually led to five years of filming. It was premiered at the 1994 Sounce Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for Best Documentary.
The Karate Kid
12-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's test career move has landed him in China. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has no here to turn but a kind man, Mr. Han, who is a master of kung fu. He tells Dre that kung is not about fighting, but maturity and calm.
Raging Bull
It is an American sports film directed by Martin Scorsese and adapted by Paul Schrader d Mardik Martin from Jake LaMotta's autobiography Raging Bull: My Story. It stars Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta, an Italian-American middleweight boxer who destroyed relationship with his wife and family.
Moneyball
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Un fair Game, is a book by Michael Lewis, published in 2003, about the Oakland Athletics baseball team and its general manager Billy Beane. Its locus is the team's organizing a competitive baseball team. A film based on the book starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill was released in 2011.
1. Which movie is set in China?| A．Hoop Dreams. | B．Raging Bull. | C．The Karate Kid. | D．Moneyball. |
| A．It has won an award. | B．It is adapted from a true story. |
| C．Its topic is about sports. | D．It is directed by a foreigner. |
| A．Michael Lewis. | B．Brad Pitt. | C．Jonah Hill. | D．Billy Beane. |
A dragon boat is a boat driven by human power,
Dragon boat racing is a religious and entertaining activity. Moreover, dragon boat racing has a
Dragon boat racing nowadays uses professional dragon boats and has professional racing teams. Team for dragon boat racing
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4 . A 60-pound bird has been given a second life. His caretakers came up with a (n)
After Bill was
Not only that, the vet said the turkey would need to lose
The caretakers fitted the wheelchair with a sling (悬带) to
Since Bill began using the wheelchair for his daily
| A．expensive | B．innovative | C．delicate | D．ordinary |
| A．appearance | B．popularity | C．recovery | D．freedom |
| A．visitors | B．doctors | C．founders | D．residents |
| A．feeders | B．volunteers | C．animals | D．workers |
| A．exposed | B．admitted | C．compared | D．attached |
| A．sign | B．cut | C．object | D．shape |
| A．walk | B．play | C．speak | D．reach |
| A．leg | B．back | C．head | D．neck |
| A．interesting | B．strange | C．useful | D．difficult |
| A．faith | B．weight | C．sense | D．opportunity |
| A．running out of | B．looking up to | C．giving up on | D．getting out of |
| A．support | B．gain | C．measure | D．test |
| A．record | B．promise | C．law | D．sweat |
| A．emotional | B．psychological | C．physical | D．mental |
| A．improperly | B．instantly | C．illegally | D．independently |
5 . Ross Salvo, a 12-year-old boy from Newtown, CT, was very special, in the way he lived, served, cared about others and overcame challenges.
Born with serious health issues, Ross survived his first days of life, but the health problems continued. Shortly after birth, Ross had a brain injury. By the time Ross was two months old, he had already had one heart surgery and three brain surgeries. Despite many challenges, Ross made it through those early days. As one doctor said, “There is no reason for him to be alive right now, but he is still alive!”
But none of these stopped Ross from becoming the best version of himself and making a big impact on the people around him. The key was his amazing attitude, faith and spirit. His family never said “things Ross wanted to do”.
Ross wanted to be like everyone else. Where others saw differences ,he saw things they had in common. As he once said to a kid who was mean to him, “So I have crutches (拐杖). What’s the difference?” His family said he did not have a disability, but “different” ability.
Ross was willing to try anything! And he did! He played soccer and basketball. He was an active member the youth group at St. Rose of Lima church. He enjoyed serving others. His parents were both Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Ross trained to an EMT and helped his parents train others in CPR as a volunteer training assistant. Ross was also a great friend to many, genuinely cared about others and always tried to spread his great attitude to those around him. When people were struggling, he would encourage them.
Ross’s teacher, Amy, said, “Ross had his challenges, but he never complained whenever there were difficulties. I am a better teacher because I had the privilege (优惠待遇) of having him teach me.”
1. What do we know about Ross as a child ?| A．He was a sufferer. | B．He led a healthy life. |
| C．He had different abilities. | D．He struggled with others. |
| A．Ross’s poor life. | B．Ross’s education. |
| C．Ross’s health issues. | D．Ross’s attitude to life. |
| A．The care for him. | B．The inspiration from him. |
| C．The privilege of him. | D．The sympathy for him. |
| A．Ross Salvo Tried His Best to Be a volunteer |
| B．Ross Salvo’s Confidence Affected Others Greatly |
| C．Ross Salvo Fought against Health Issues Bravely |
| D．Ross Salvo’s Way to Grow Inspired His Teacher |
Nothing has come easy for Chris who faced many challenges in his childhood. His father, Nick, said that his son suffered from illnesses most of his life. Chris was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) and underwent many major surgeries. All through his illnesses, the little boy always had a strong will.
“When you have children with Down syndrome, they don't fit in, they are different and they don't get invited to parties. They don't get invited to anything. Everything you do is a challenge, it is a fight. It is a battle to just get them to be included,” Nick said.
Despite his life challenges, Chris tries hard to stay positive and work hard to overcome his difficulties. “Don't tell me that I'll fail,” the young man replies to those who tell him he can't do something.
Chris has always been athletic, so his father found a Special Olympics Marathon Triathlon program for him to participate in. His father viewed the program as a fun thing they could do together. He encouraged Chris to do something that no one had ever done before. He knew accomplishing a challenging event such as the Ironman Triathlon would make an incredibly powerful impact, not only on his son but on many others with disabilities. He asked Chris if he would be interested in participating in the most challenging race. “Yes, let's do it!” Chris enthusiastically replied.
Individuals with Down syndrome, like Chris, often struggle with poor balance and delayed reaction time. Therefore, it took him a little longer to complete training routines in the beginning. However, Chris is no quitter, he kept on practicing. With his courage, willpower and his family's encouragement, every day he grew better, faster and stronger.
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Chris and his father encountered many doubters at the beginning of his training.
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The day of the marathon finally arrived.
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If you think experiencing teeth-chattering cold is part of the fun when you travel, then the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the carnival for you.
The festival also plays host
First celebrated in 1985, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
The government has invested
8 . Volunteers in New York call on people to donate their used iPads to help poor patients keep in touch with their families online.
Some people with COVID-19 died alone in hospital, physically
By Friday morning, the volunteer group had
No one is an island.
| A．separated | B．prevented | C．protected | D．dismissed |
| A．depends | B．insists | C．concentrates | D．weighs |
| A．due to | B．instead of | C．regardless of | D．apart from |
| A．universities | B．clubs | C．hospitals | D．companies |
| A．unbelievable | B．pleasant | C．strange | D．urgent |
| A．recovered | B．died | C．escaped | D．learned |
| A．hope | B．touch | C．worry | D．advice |
| A．hire | B．provide | C．own | D．share |
| A．received | B．purchased | C．delivered | D．distributed |
| A．frequently | B．vividly | C．correctly | D．smoothly |
| A．generosity | B．friendship | C．responsibility | D．knowledge |
| A．get hold of | B．take charge of | C．make use of | D．keep track of |
| A．force | B．allow | C．advise | D．encourage |
| A．cost | B．moment | C．risk | D．right |
| A．Treated | B．United | C．Divided | D．Taught |
9 . The District of Columbia is a destination filled with sites of historic and current importance. During a visit, you can learn about the structure of the government, see monuments, museums and much more.
After exploring some of Washington, D. C.’s amazing monuments, the next stop should be to plan out a visit to some museums. With over 19 museums and the National Zoological Park, it’s unlikely that you will have the time to explore each of these museums on a single visit. For example, the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of American Art are the best choices.
Washington, D. C. doesn’t just have monuments and museums, and there are also chances to enjoy the great outdoors.
The arts and entertainment in Washington, D. C. are also an important part of any trip to the city.
| A．However, they are not the only museums in Washington, D. C. |
| B．Washington, D. C. is filled with important monuments |
| C．You will find art galleries, clubs and fantastic restaurants |
| D．The city has many parks and places to walk and enjoy |
| E．These important landmarks are open all day and into the evening |
| F．The District of Columbia is one of the great destinations you can visit |
| G．You can see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and many more |
10 . Range anxiety, the fear of running out of power before being able to recharge an electric vehicle, may be a thing of the past, according to a team of Penn State engineers who are looking at lithium iron phosphate batteries (磷酸铁锂电池) that have a range of 250 miles with the ability to charge in 10 minutes.
“We developed a pretty clever battery for mass-market electric vehicles,” said Chao-Yang Wang, a professor and director of the Electrochemical Engine Center at Penn State. “There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.” The researchers also say that the battery should be good for 2 million miles in its lifetime.
They report today in Nature Energy that the key to long-life and rapid recharging is the battery’s ability to quickly heat up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, for charge and discharge, and then cool down when the battery is not working.
The battery uses a self-heating approach previously developed in Wang’s center. The self-heating battery uses a thin nickel foil (镍箔) with one end attached to the negative terminal and the other extending outside the cell to create a third terminal. Once electrons flow, it rapidly heats up the nickel foil through resistance heating and warms the inside of the battery. Once the battery’s inner temperature is 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the switch opens and the battery is ready for rapid charge or discharge.
“This battery has reduced weight, volume and cost,” said Wang. “I am very happy that we finally found a battery that will benefit the mainstream consumer mass market.”
According to Wang, these smaller batteries can produce a large amount of power upon heating — 40 kilowatt hours and 300 kilowatts of power. An electric vehicle with this battery could go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds and would drive like a Porsche, he said. “This is how we are going to change the environment and not contribute to just the expensive cars,” said Wang. “Let everyone afford electric vehicles.”
1. Which of the following shows the range anxiety?| A．Fearing that the battery can’t be recharged. |
| B．Wondering if the battery can cover 250 miles. |
| C．Worrying about the power of the car running out. |
| D．Considering having no money to buy a new battery. |
| A．It can be environmentally friendly. |
| B．It can heat up and cool down rapidly. |
| C．It can help speed up the car instantly. |
| D．It can discharge when it doesn’t work. |
| A．How the battery works. | B．Advantages of the battery. |
| C．How the battery is produced. | D．Applications of the battery. |
| A．Cheap but heavy. | B．Costly but beneficial. |
| C．Expensive but small-sized. | D．Affordable and efficient. |
