Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it a secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Morgan Hartman was born with
“It left Morgan with a painful experience. All she wanted was to
Morgan’s Wonderland is a
Gordon is clear that Morgan’s Wonderland supplies an opportunity for the children who have special needs with the kind of interactions he saw his daughter
| A．movable | B．private | C．accessible | D．clean |
| A．calm | B．happy | C．strong | D．proud |
| A．dreams | B．talents | C．disabilities | D．addictions |
| A．taken in | B．cared for | C．watched over | D．left out |
| A．participate | B．challenge | C．escape | D．adapt |
| A．hesitated | B．begged | C．agreed | D．determined |
| A．designed | B．donated | C．completed | D．repaired |
| A．rents | B．features | C．discovers | D．explores |
| A．model | B．plan | C．chance | D．record |
| A．likely | B．perfectly | C．partly | D．basically |
| A．brand | B．quality | C．structure | D．existence |
| A．object | B．adventure | C．experience | D．invention |
| A．assistive | B．educational | C．military | D．medical |
| A．suspected | B．denied | C．warned | D．reminded |
| A．future | B．culture | C．belief | D．condition |
It was a chilly Friday night, and I had just returned from climbing one of the red rocks of Sedona. My father telephoned me as I walked through the arches to my dorm room and told me that my mother had been in a terrible car crash and had been taken to the intensive care unit (重症监护病房) of a nearby hospital.
When I got to the hospital, my father led me down a wide hallway with machines all around. A strong smell of medicine brought a sick feeling to my already tuning stomach. As I turned into my mother’s ward, the cadaverous (形容枯槁的) condition of her body shocked me. Her face had swollen, her eyes had huge dark bruise, and she had tubes down her throat and in her arms. Gently holding her cold swollen hands, I said “hi” in a calm voice, controlling my urge to cry out.
She kept looking at me as she pounded her hand against the bed, looking painful. I turned my face away from her, trying to hide the tears that were rolling down my face. That was when it struck me that I really might lose my mother.
From that night on, my life completely changed. Up to that point, I’d had the luxury of just being a kid, having to deal with only the exaggerated melodramas of teenage life. As my mother struggled first to stay alive and then to relearn to walk, my sense of priorities changed sharply. My mother needed me. The trials and trouble of my daily life at school, which had seemed so important before, now appeared insignificant. My mother and I had faced death together, and life took on a new meaning for both of us.
After a week of treatment in intensive care, my mother’s condition improved enough to be moved to a regular hospital ward. She was finally out of danger but, because her legs had been crushed, there was doubt whether she would be able to walk again. I was just grateful that she was alive. Two months later, a sort of hospital suite was set up in our family room, and she was allowed to come home.
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My mother’s return home was a blessing for us all, but it meant some unaccustomed responsibilities for me.
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My mother’s reliance on me changed our relationship.
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The two kids were whispering. Their dad, Jason, could hear them, but they didn’t know that. Jason listened intently.
”…and now I can’t sleep,” he heard his daughter say. “It’s okay, Ashley. Mom and Dad are sleeping. I’ll help you,” Todd said. “Thanks,” said Ashley.
Jason silently opened his bedroom door. His wife was asleep, and he decided not to wake her up. He watched as the two slinked (溜) down the stairs. He followed, unseen, unheard. The kids went to the living room. He watched as his son, Todd, put a blanket on the floor. He watched as Todd arranged the couch pillows on the blanket, against the couch. Ashley sat on the blanket and held her favorite teddy bear.
“I’ll be right back,” whispered Todd. Jason held still as Todd went to the kitchen. He quietly watched as Todd carefully made two peanut butter and jelly-sandwiches. And he watched as Todd went back to the living room and sweetly handed his sister a sandwich. Ashley gave Todd a smile. Jason wondered what show the kids would watch on television so late at night. He decided to find out before making his presence known. He did not expect to see what he saw next.
Ashley turned on a small flashlight. Todd picked up a book that Jason hadn’t noticed before. One of the two had carried it downstairs. “Okay Ashley, this was one of my favorites when I was little,” said Todd. Jason smiled in his hiding place in the dark. Todd was only nine. He watched, unable and not wanting to look away, Todd read in a voice just above a whisper while Ashley sat and listened and very quietly chewed. Her head rested on her brother’s shoulder, and she looked so peaceful. Could these really be the same children who had been fighting only a few hours earlier?
Todd read another book, which Jason had also not seen earlier. Then Todd said, “That’s all we can do, Ashley. My teacher said we have to get at least eight hours of sleep. Give me a second to eat my sandwich, okay?”
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Jason saw the brother was making sure that he did what his teacher said.
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Jason went quietly into his room and opened his journal.
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Missy was absolutely my best friend in the whole world. We had known each other since first grade, and we literally did everything together. We frequently visited each other’s homes, we knew each other’s families like they were our own. The interesting thing about our relationship, however the fact was that the older we got, the more our values seemed to differ. We still enjoyed a lot of the same things, but I was a bit more settled while she loved being associated with popular people and things. Although she was basically a good person, she had no problem with forcing things to go her way.
Perhaps this is why it seemed that her family actually trusted me more than they trusted her. So, on the day when Missy showed up at my house with a huge dent (凹痕) in her father’s car, I knew that we were in for a troublesome time.
She had banged the car into a tree while out that day, and she knew her father was going to have an explanation. So she stopped by my house in order to make up a story that would lessen her father’s rage. Missy decided to tell him that while in a parking lot, someone must have backed into the car and dented it. Looking at the dent with some crashed leaves and bark still sticking there, I attempted to perish (打消) her thought. “I don’t think your father will buy it.” “ Don’t worry,” she insisted,“even if my dad doesn’t trust me, he’ll trust you.” My role was to confirm for her. Now keep in mind that I had strong objections to lying and I wanted absolutely nothing to do with the situation. I loved her parents just like my own, and I did not want to be a party to this lie that Missy was creating. Nevertheless, after much request and a general questioning of my loyalty to our friendship, I decided that the least I could do was to act as a silent witness. That way, I wasn’t actually lying; I just wasn’t telling the full truth.
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Paragraph 2: Her father looked at me with great disbelief.
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Ryan lost his parents in an accident when he was only two. Since then, his grandma,Elsa, raised him alone, and tried to provide him with everything he needed.
When Ryan was 15, his grandma retired from her company. She had prepared much of her savings for Ryan’s college education, so she just took on a part-time job to cover the daily bills. However, Ryan disliked his grandma’s part-time job. She worked as a cleaning lady at a nearby park and he was afraid one of his classmates would see his grandma and think lowly of them.
One day,Ryan was chosen to act the lead role in a school play. All others acting in the play invited their families to the big opening night, but Ryan was too ashamed to invite his grandma. Unfortunately for him,EIsa saw the flyer (宣传单) of the play while she was cleaning Ryan’s room. That night, when having the dinner in the living room, she talked to Ryan about the flyer, saying she would love to attend.
“You won’t be attending, grandma,” he shouted. Hearing that, Elsa wanted to know why. Finally, Ryan broke, “It’s because I don’t want my friends to find out you’re a cleaning lady!“ Elsa was shocked. She was hurt, and couldn’t find the words to respond to her grandson. Instead, she silently went to her room and cried all night long.
Little did Ryan know — his grandma kept working because of him. If she had the choice, she would rather stay at home and enjoy her retirement, but she knew she had to make money so that Ryan could continue living comfortably. And although Elsa was sad about Ryan’s behavior, she continued working.
Elsa’s legs and back had been experiencing bad pains for long because of her work. And she just secretly took painkillers (止痛药)without telling Ryan about her illness. However, the terrible thing happened.One Sunday morning at home, she found herself unable to stand up.
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Soon, Ryan found it and rushed her to the hospital.
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Ryan decided to say sorry to grandma.
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7 . My father passed away because of brain cancer. For my mum, Claudia, it was a(n)
Although she was in her seventies, I was sure there’d be plenty of roles
Three months had passed since we lost Dad, but when I watched her perform, I got
At 79, my mother was about to be a star! Bump has been hugely
| A．difficult | B．unusual | C．common | D．sensible |
| A．satisfied | B．consumed | C．bored | D．replaced |
| A．acting | B．writing | C．directing | D．traveling |
| A．expose | B．return | C．shine | D．reflect |
| A．reliable | B．imaginable | C．changeable | D．available |
| A．turn to | B．look for | C．take up | D．put off |
| A．improve | B．continue | C．appear | D．follow |
| A．creator | B．teacher | C．volunteer | D．grandmother |
| A．shocked | B．depressed | C．scared | D．embarrassed |
| A．anxious | B．serious | C．confident | D．careful |
| A．journey | B．stage | C．game | D．adventure |
| A．affected | B．confused | C．amused | D．impressed |
| A．eventually | B．frequently | C．generally | D．regularly |
| A．challenging | B．successful | C．promising | D．different |
| A．lucky | B．grateful | C．pleased | D．curious |
8 . Eleven days ago my brother was in an accident. We do not really know the full story, only knowing ha he was on electric scoter (电瓶车) an flew off, landing on his
My partner and I went to the hospital to join my stepmother at my brother’s bedside. My brother looked much better than I feared, so I started feeling
He was awake the next day but his personality was off,
He was
He needs to rest and to not work for a few months, but he is going to be fine. He has learned a few life lessons and the
| A．face | B．bottom | C．feet | D．knees |
| A．leave | B．succeed | C．hurt | D．survive |
| A．awkward | B．impressive | C．frightening | D．confusing |
| A．regretful | B．delightful | C．hopeful | D．stressful |
| A．transported | B．fought | C．pleased | D．controlled |
| A．advance | B．case | C．memory | D．consideration |
| A．meaning | B．causing | C．preventing | D．demanding |
| A．decided | B．continued | C．expected | D．offered |
| A．fortunately | B．calmly | C．normally | D．cautiously |
| A．fame | B．future | C．luck | D．health |
| A．discharged | B．delivered | C．fired | D．accepted |
| A．order | B．appointment | C．wish | D．forgiveness |
| A．looked through | B．held up | C．learned about | D．picked out |
| A．confidence | B．spirit | C．energy | D．personality |
| A．matter | B．responsibility | C．significance | D．business |
Aminah was sad every day. Her mother had run off with a man she met at her workplace last year. Her father was depressed (沮丧的). He nearly broke down. Many a night he would come back crying out, “Why, why did she leave me?” So depressed was he that he lost himself in wine and Aminah often became the unfortunate victim (受害者) of his anger and depression. While at school, her classmates often made fun of her failing grades.
One day, her patience ran out, and she decided to leave home. “Where?” she wondered. She did not know. All she knew was that she had to get away from it all: a horrible father and school. Packing some necessary items and a few precious personal belongings, she ran away. She would leave her future to the gods.
There was confusion (困惑), uncertainty, and suffering. In her heart, she knew that running away would not solve her problems, but she had to do something. That night she walked aimlessly alone down a street away from her home, feeling a little comfort from the freedom she finally gained and being away from those mean eyes around her.
The night seemed to pass very slowly. Feeling tired and hungry, Aminah laid herself down on a chair at a bus stop beside the street. Curiously enough, staring at the stars twinkling in the sky, Aminah couldn’t help thinking of her father - the heartbroken man and the only breadwinner of the family. “What is the poor man doing now? Does my running away secretly result in his deeper sorrow or worry?” she wondered. She was at a loss what to do when a policeman spotted her and asked about her condition.
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Meanwhile, Mr. Ahmad, Aminah’s father, had realized her absence.
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Mr. Ahmad rushed to the police station where his daughter was held.
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“Is this allIgot?” asked my daughter, Allison. “I asked for a new cellphone!”
“What kind of birthday is this?” asked my son, Blake.
Blake and Allison are twins. Every year, I gave them birthday presents. But they always felt unhappy about not receiving something on their wish list.
I knew I had somewhat spoiled(宠坏)them, but I had no idea it was this bad . I was in shock. How self-centered and unappreciative could my children be?
I was determined to do something.
I found a family living on a farm that badly needed help. There were four children in the family aged from three to eight. I began to visit them every two months.
Soon, Allison and Blake’s birthday was drawing near. I decided to introduce them to the new friends. One day, I woke the kids early and drove them to the farm.
When we arrived, I told my children to take two bags off the car, of which one was filled with food and the other with many boxes full of presents my children would never be satisfied with.
We were welcomed inside with smiles and appreciation. Obviously, Alison and Blake were shocked by what they saw. I could guess they had never expected people would live such a difficult life.
“Look! Presents for you. ”Allison was trying to make the kids happier.
With their parents’ permission(允许), the kids began to pick the boxes up, shake them, and guess what was inside. They were so excited. Allison and Blake encouraged the kids to open the boxes. They did. And there were shouts of surprise and joy: a model car, chocolate …then laughter. Then grateful hugs(拥抱)and sincere “thank-yous” .
At first Alison and Blake looked confused but soon joined the children. Before long, they were laughing, too, proud that they brought happiness there.
On the way home, Alison and Blake were a little quiet. When it was time to go to bed that day, my kids hugged me and said, “Thank you, Mum. ”
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The next year, with their birthday nearing, I asked Alison and Blake what presents they wanted.
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