1. Who introduced Laura to the woman?
| A．The man. | B．Ian. | C．A singer. |
| A．She is tall and a little fat. |
| B．She is short with green eyes. |
| C．She is short with brown hair. |
| A．In September. | B．In July. | C．In January. |
1. What is the man’s job?
| A．A public speaker. | B．A DJ. | C．A music teacher. |
| A．The man’s education. | B．The man’s hairstyle. | C．The man’s dressing style. |
| A．He is always outgoing. |
| B．He will continue to study. |
| C．He is worried about the meeting. |
3 . Ausie Perine is not a typical superhero. Well, maybe he looks the part, with his signature cape (斗篷) flapping against his blue shirt. But two things set this caped fighter apart: His enemy is not an imaginary one from a comic book but hunger and homelessness. Also, he’s only four years old.
Our hero’s story started in the family living room. Ausie and his father, TJ Perine, were watching a program on Animal Planet about a mother tiger leaving her cubs. “I told him that the cubs would be homeless,” TJ says. “Ausie didn’t know what homelessness meant, but he was sad and wanted to know more.”
Seeing this as a teachable moment, TJ took Ausie to a local shelter, where they saw some homeless men. “Dad, they look sad,” Ausie said. “Can we take them some food and smiles?” That day, Ausie used his allowance to buy each man a sandwich. When they returned the next week, Ausie again dipped into his piggy bank to buy sandwiches, which he handed out along with his new catchphrase, “Don’t forget love!”
Days later, word of Ausie’s acts of kindness spread through social media. A local food chain jumped aboard, agreeing to donate $10,000 toward the cause. Soon, donations poured in continuously. Thanks to the collective support, now he can feed about 800 people at once.
But Ausie isn’t just filling bellies. He’s improving the lives of those he meets. In the shelter, Ausie talked to a man named Raymont with respect, which touched him deeply. He shared with TJ just how grateful he was to be treated so considerately by a young stranger. With the help of TJ, Raymont obtained a driver’s license, with which he found a job. All that was made possible because a little boy took the time to care.
Ausie’s passion has now become his family’s calling. They established the Show Love Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to offering medical and mental health care as preventive steps against homelessness. Young Ausie continues to give out food, smiles, and his inspirational message of love. “It makes me feel like I’m saving the day.”
1. What can we learn about Ausie from paragraph 1 and 2?| A．He is fond of animal programs. | B．He is nothing special as a fighter. |
| C．He felt upset about the homeless cubs. | D．He has imaginary enemies from books. |
| A．Offering him a job. | B．Giving him respect. |
| C．Donating food to him. | D．Keeping encouraging him. |
| A．Sympathetic. | B．Single-minded. | C．Confident. | D．Hardworking. |
| A．A Loving Family. | B．The Show Love Foundation. |
| C．A Young Kid Helping Others. | D．A Caped Fighter against Homelessness. |
4 . It is a truth universally acknowledged that statues of public figures are hated by everyone, except perhaps their creators and, hopefully, their subjects, if they’re still alive to see them. Jane Austen — the author of Pride and Prejudice — will of course not be around when, or if, the statue in memory of her 250th birthday is built at Winchester Cathedral next year, but according to Jane Austen Society vice president Elizabeth Proudman, the author would not have approved of the proposal anyway. “She is known to have been a modest woman who avoided publicity.”
Similar views were aired at a public meeting last week, in which local residents raised concerns that an Austen statue would lead to the “Disneyfication” of the sacred Cathedral. It is no disrespect to the statue’s creator — Martin Jennings to say that it’s difficult to imagine crowds of parents being woken up on the first day of the summer holidays by their screaming six-year-olds begging to be driven down the Cathedral to catch a glimpse of Austen in the bronze.
Winchester’s is not the first wrangling over a celebrity sculpture in recent years: when the sculpture of Mary Wollstonecraft, the greatest feminist thinker of the 18th century, was on show, it was laughed at as a tiny misshapen woman. The bust (半身像) of footballing Cristiano Ronaldo was revealed at Madeira airport in 2017, which some commentators observed looked more like the former F1 star David Coulthard. To his credit, the bust’s creator, Emanuel Santos, defended himself admirably, saying “Even Jesus did not please everyone.”
When Auguste Rodin’s ogreish (妖魔似的) Monument to Balzac went on display in Paris in 1898, it caused such dislike that it was rejected by the very group that had approved it in the first place. Yet by 1969 Kenneth Clark had declared it “the greatest piece of sculpture of the 19th century”. And you can still see it standing in the most visible place in the Musée Rodin’s gardens today. Perhaps there’s a lesson in that for all the maligned (诽谤) sculptors around the world: just wait 70 odd years and things will blow over. Perhaps by the year 2095, Austen, Wollstonecraft and Ronaldo will be standing toe to toe, bringing glory to some greatly-admired galleries. Or, as someone wisely remarks, “time will explain.”
1. Why did the local people worry about building the statue in the Cathedral?| A．Because no one likes statues of public figures. |
| B．Because it may show disrespect for the creator. |
| C．Because Jane Austen didn’t want to be exposed publicly. |
| D．Because it may turn the Cathedral into kids’ pleasure ground. |
| A．Arguing. | B．Avoiding. | C．Justifying. | D．Interrupting. |
| A．By listing statistics. | B．By offering examples. |
| C．By giving a definition. | D．By quoting someone’s words. |
| A．They are unworthy to be built. |
| B．They will possibly be popular in the future. |
| C．They will cause people’s hate to the subjects. |
| D．They are bound to bring honor to noted galleries. |
5 . Living a fulfilling life is far less complicated than you think.
Say “Yes!” more often.
“Yes” is a key that opens up doors to things you may have never known. Don’t define yourself by everything you think you know about. Take some risks! Say yes to opportunities when they come around! Life is a constant learning process where you will hopefully gain new perspectives.
Forgive easily and often.
Contribute to others’ happiness.
A fulfilling life requires abandoning patterns of self-absorption and selfishness.
You’ll hardly feel fulfilled if your energy goes in only one direction—out. Just as you pour love into others, you must do the same to yourself. Take time to nurture your own self with passions, self-care, or goal-oriented activities. It doesn’t have to be something grand or expensive. Taking a stroll in nature or curling up with a good book are excellent ways of experiencing personal happiness.
| A．Set aside “me” time. |
| B．Interact more with others. |
| C．It’s no easy thing to forgive others. |
| D．Instead, you should try to make others’ day. |
| E．Don’t cut yourself off from life by shaking your head. |
| F．The biggest obstacle people encounter is a lack of patience. |
| G．Many people look on others or themselves as either nice or evil. |
6 . The leather jacket is age-won and soft. I found it banging in the window of a shop in Brighton, England. I was there to deliver a talk on modem women’s writing at an international conference, a PhD student eager to make a name for herself and waiting for her life to start. I had just turned 28.
I’m still closely connected to that woman, her dreams and her ambition (雄心), although she also frightens me. She was always quite determined, this leather jacket woman — she had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! This was the woman who couldn’t find time to visit her grandmother, who regularly missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back.
She and I are one and the same, but we are also very different. There was a change that happened a few years into the five-year plan. Each time one goal post was reached, another took its place. This is the pattern of the overly ambitious. I started to doubt whether it would result in any real success other than an unwavering (坚定不移的) ability to give up everything else along the way. My determination wavered. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore. The jacket moved to the back of the wardrobe (衣橱).
Seven years later, as I stand in front of my wardrobe filled with useless clothes, I don’t know what to do with the jacket. When England’s cold spread to my bones years earlier, the jacket had felt like a practical thing I bought. Here in Australia’s sunshine, it always felt a little silly. I let it fall heavily on the bed alongside the other clothes I’ve decided to give away because they no longer make the cut.
Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it takes up, at the last moment I return the leather jacket to the wardrobe. I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever — that ambitious, motivated woman.
1. Why did the author go to Brighton?| A．To give a public lecture. | B．To go window shopping. |
| C．To study as a PhD student. | D．To start her new life. |
| A．Her taste in clothing. | B．Her original dreams. |
| C．Her character in her late 20. | D．Her family relationships. |
| A．She was proud of her success. | B．She started losing ambition. |
| C．She cared less about dressing. | D．She seldom doubted her plan. |
| A．To encourage other women. | B．To treasure her real self. |
| C．To help her keep warm. | D．To help her set goals. |
7 . What’s your favorite book? Think of all the books you have ever read. Now imagine if you had not read any of them, how would your life be different?
Out of 7.8 billion people in the world today, 12% are illiterate (文盲的). This means that 1 in 5 adults are incapable of writing their own name, let alone reading a line out of a book. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights expressly states under its 26th article the right to a free education “at least in the elementary and fundamental stages”, marginalized (边缘化的) populations are often denied this basic right.
September 8 is International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 to raise awareness on the issue by giving rise to support worldwide. In 1965, the World Conference of Ministers of Education (WCME) met in Tehran, Iran to discuss future plans which would involve the eradication (消除) of illiteracy. As a way to honor the opening of this meeting,the conference decided that September 8 would be announced as International Literacy Day.
This year’s theme for the day is “Literacy And Sustainable Societies”. But what exactly does that mean? Literacy has been associated with the reduction of poverty as it offers skills for gaining knowledge, values, and attitudes for expanding societies in a sustainable way. At the same time, the promotion of literacy boosts agriculture, health, and vocational skills, leading societies to become more efficient and environmentally literate.
So how can you raise awareness and promote literacy on this day? Host a reading competition at your school or simply exchange books with friends. You could create a book club or even start a writing competition. Be an active global citizen by commitment to raising awareness so that we can eradicate illiteracy.
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．7.8 billion people in the world are illiterate. |
| B．One’s life would be different without reading. |
| C．1/5 adults are capable of writing their own name. |
| D．Marginalized populations can also receive free education. |
| A．To raise money for the WCME. |
| B．To offer free education to all people. |
| C．To make people recognize the illiteracy issue. |
| D．To discuss future plans involving the end of illiteracy. |
| A．Literacy can make for poverty increase. |
| B．Literacy will thoroughly eradicate poverty. |
| C．Literacy may directly lead to sustainable societies. |
| D．Literacy has close connection with sustainable societies. |
| A．Do your part to help the eradication of illiteracy. |
| B．It is everyone’s duty to be an active global citizen. |
| C．Hosting a reading competition is the only way to improve literacy. |
| D．Only depending on UNESCO can not eradicate illiteracy. |
8 . When I was in my at 20s, I was living in Santa Barbara and wondering about the course of my life. I wanted something different, possibly even a new town. But I wasn’t sure
That’s when I
Doing this exercise at that time helped me a lot. It encouraged me to
Since that time, I’ve done this exercise many times over the years, often with good
I can’t promise it’ll work for you, too. But it might make a(n)
| A．obviously | B．exactly | C．extremely | D．wisely |
| A．came across | B．came up with | C．worked out | D．searched for |
| A．improve | B．explore | C．imagine | D．confirm |
| A．cases | B．means | C．walks | D．parts |
| A．Anyway | B．Somehow | C．Thus | D．Then |
| A．unique | B．adventurous | C．perfect | D．suitable |
| A．comment | B．depend | C．pass | D．reflect |
| A．Though | B．Because | C．Since | D．Once |
| A．example | B．intention | C．rule | D．alarm |
| A．reactions | B．results | C．additions | D．guidelines |
| A．practice | B．treatment | C．evidence | D．system |
| A．careful | B．curious | C．concerned | D．positive |
| A．identifying | B．admiring | C．achieving | D．defining |
| A．impression | B．living | C．difference | D．promise |
| A．ordinary | B．related | C．striking | D．advanced |
9 . Many people desire stronger,truer friendships as an adult.
Give yourself permission to bore people
We all know the safe topics to begin when first meeting someone. But this tendency to play it safe can put off knowing whether you are like-minded with a possible friend.
Often our friendships feel shallow because they are based on gossip (八卦，闲聊). It’s human nature to focus on a third person to relieve our stress. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or have a drink with colleagues and complained about the boss.But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and upset after they hang out.
If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?”
Be curious bout who people are, and who they want to be
| A．Cut back on the gossip |
| B．Take the gossip seriously |
| C．Then jump to the heart of things that you want to share |
| D．True friends try to know each other’s thinking about difficult subjects |
| E．But the process of building these relationships can prove slow and awkward |
| F．True friendships help us get through difficult situations and light up our lives |
| G．Rather than chat without risks but without any depth, go straight to what excites you |
10 . No matter how old you are, spending the night high up in the trees is an exciting idea. And with nature holidays becoming ever more popular, we’ve put together a list of some jaw-dropping reserves (度假区) from around the world to add to your travel wish list.
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve — Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Sitting high above the South African forest, this impressive reserve owns private decks with swimming pools overlooking the whole reserve. Every day, tourists can take trips on dirt roads to sec wild animals like lions and elephants in the area. Nighttime lets you catch a sight of nocturnal animals, which are active only at nights, coming right up to the reserve's doorsteps.
Tree House Lodge— Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Live your best Robinson Crusoe lift at the Tree House Lodge in Costa Rica. After a long day of swimming and having fun in the outdoor hot spring, following an instructor-led yoga class or simply lying lazily in your hammock (吊床), it’s time to hit the beach. It's no big deal, since the beautiful blue waves of the Caribbean are just a short walk away.
The Tree House Resort — Chandwaji, India
The Tree House Resort is a fancy place to stay, located in the trees and full of tropical joy. Here, nature is peaceful except for quiet moments. From the windows at night, you can sec the Aravalli mountains and hear only the sounds of crickets (蟋蟀).
1. Which tourists might be attracted to Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve?| A．Tourists who love wildlife. | B．Tourists who like the ocean. |
| C．Tourists who enjoy quietness. | D．Tourists who like sports. |
| A．The opportunity to go swimming | B．The chance to admire the mountains. |
| C．The convenience of enjoying beaches | D．The availability of outdoor activities. |
| A．To list some possible activities | B．To recommend some amazing reserves. |
| C．To compare these wonderful reserves. | D．To show the advantages of living in a tree. |
