With Father’s Day on the way, I’d like to take a minute or two to express my never-ending gratitude for all that you do.
I can’t
You did those things because you loved me,
From teaching me how to walk or throw a ball, you showed me
As much as I want to thank you, I also want to
Even though we don’t always
I hope one day I can show you how
| A．discuss | B．forget | C．remember | D．regret |
| A．friend | B．neighbor | C．student | D．teacher |
| A．even | B．just | C．never | D．then |
| A．bite | B．play | C．grow | D．sell |
| A．asking | B．confusing | C．showing | D．warning |
| A．disappointed | B．happy | C．creative | D．worried |
| A．choices | B．memory | C．moments | D．ways |
| A．escape | B．drop | C．end | D．start |
| A．afraid | B．free | C．unpleasant | D．willing |
| A．apologize | B．admit | C．complain | D．receive |
| A．arguments | B．challenges | C．conversations | D．experiences |
| A．caused | B．delivered | C．lent | D．offered |
| A．expect | B．respect | C．understand | D．trust |
| A．hides | B．guides | C．surprises | D．replaces |
| A．difficult | B．important | C．interesting | D．meaningless |
2 . In my childhood, my mother spent her evening hours doing something for someone else. Sometimes she knitted hats for babies, and at other times, she cooked chicken soup for sick neighbors. Therefore, I wasn’t surprised when one evening my mother announced she had undertaken a new project.
“I am going to telephone seniors,” said my mother. “Every night? But you don’t even know these people.” “It doesn’t matter,” she said. “What’s important is that I listen.”
I was sixteen years old and couldn’t understand why my mother was willing to spend her evenings talking to strangers. She had friends and my two older sisters to call if she felt lonely. “They will talk your ear off. Some people didn’t even stop to catch breath,” I said.
My attitude didn’t stop my mother’s enthusiasm for the project. That evening, she settled on the sofa and dialed. When she finished the call, I said, “Why do you care whether she had cookies or rice pudding for dessert?” My mother grasped one of my hands and said in a proud tune, “I’m the only person she talked to today.”
It took me more than thirty years to fully understand the meaning of that statement. Now, as my mother is nearing eighty, I find myself thinking about those nightly calls she used to make. I am often the only person who telephones my mother, and sometimes I’m the only person she speaks to all day. I ask her what she cooked for dinner, but mostly I just listen as she describes a walk she took, or how her dog Lucky stole foods from the refrigerator. I realize that my mother’s calls were life lines that ensured housebound seniors remained connected to the world. Without her, their world would have been empty.
1. What is the mother’s purpose of calling the seniors?| A．To know what they eat. | B．To ask for some cookies and pudding. |
| C．To relieve their loneliness. | D．To teach them how to make dessert. |
| A．Hurt your hearing | B．Blame other’s behaviors |
| C．Miss important information | D．Speak all the time |
| A．The author started to telephone seniors as her mother |
| B．The author realized the value of her mother |
| C．The author’s mother preferred to live alone |
| D．The author’s mother still keeps connected with the seniors |
| A．Seniors blessing | B．A new project |
| C．Nightly calls, lifeline calls | D．Call your parents often |
3 . Recently, I have been struggling to connect with my dad because our conversations have seemed unimportant to him. In a half-hearted attempt to find something that
“Did mom tell you I got a bunny?” It was an unusual question. To my surprise, my dad’s
I shouldn’t be
A few months later, I came up with more photos and videos of Jay on my laptop so my dad could see them more
Our love for animals is the
| A．connects | B．comforts | C．inspires | D．interests |
| A．gifts | B．photos | C．videos | D．posters |
| A．spirits | B．feelings | C．perceptions | D．gestures |
| A．select | B．share | C．examine | D．obtain |
| A．unexpected | B．unfinished | C．undoubted | D．unlimited |
| A．disappointed | B．annoyed | C．satisfied | D．surprised |
| A．broke down | B．set out | C．wore out | D．broke through |
| A．Respecting | B．Loving | C．Adopting | D．Catching |
| A．topic | B．motive | C．appetite | D．thing |
| A．easily | B．frequently | C．patiently | D．distantly |
| A．pleased | B．ashamed | C．worried | D．persuaded |
| A．cheered up | B．straighten up | C．gave up | D．looked up |
| A．trick | B．passion | C．bond | D．routine |
| A．need | B．help | C．harm | D．chance |
| A．company | B．amusement | C．innovation | D．interpretation |
4 . If someone said they’d pay you $1,800 to stay off social media for six years, would you do it? Could you?
In 2016, Lorna
“It’s the
Sivert said it wasn’t that
Other parents have seemed
| A．acquired | B．challenged | C．tricked | D．sought |
| A．piano | B．money | C．cellphone | D．vehicle |
| A．pay | B．response | C．chance | D．prize |
| A．journey | B．option | C．deal | D．honor |
| A．cool | B．funny | C．tough | D．practical |
| A．most | B．easiest | C．best | D．hottest |
| A．free | B．healthy | C．wide | D．regular |
| A．wisely | B．directly | C．naturally | D．badly |
| A．social | B．political | C．outdoor | D．online |
| A．came across | B．took away | C．switched on | D．searched for |
| A．difficult | B．necessary | C．unusual | D．secure |
| A．depend upon | B．show off | C．focus on | D．smooth out |
| A．happy with | B．concerned about | C．interested in | D．responsible for |
| A．modeling | B．controlling | C．exchanging | D．balancing |
| A．blackboard | B．poster | C．screen | D．mirror |
“Where is it? We’re going to be late!” Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. “Josh! Did you hide my wallet? We have to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party!” Josh, Janice’s four-year-old younger brother, smiled innocently at her, but his cunning (狡黠的) eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning (咧嘴笑) like a cat, Josh reached under the sofa, pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later, they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating, Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand, Janice boarded the train. She commanded, “The train’s really crowded, Josh. Behave yourself, stick close to me, and no monkey business!” Josh nodded, holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train, Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it!” Janice said, turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out, but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are closing,” then came the electronic voice. Soon, the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious face at the train window: Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s name, the train disappeared from view. “Josh!” Janice screamed.
Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were’ familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same bitter experience,” Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone, ready to call her mother. However, midway, she decided against it. Her mother, who was far away in France on business, could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
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Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number.
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2. 具有该美德的人及事迹；
3. 对你的影响或启示。
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7 . Sometimes our friends’ behavior can offend (冒犯) us; sometimes we can see changes they need to make — but how do we tell them?
It’s important to have solid evidence that there is indeed a problem. Evidence that can be agreed upon makes it easier for other people to recognize issues.
Be realistic. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion and that it may be harder than you initially thought.
| A．Staying calm is vital. |
| B．Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier? |
| C．Some people like to gather evidence to support their concerns. |
| D．This will help you to set realistic goals for what you can achieve. |
| E．Once you have proof, it’s important to highlight how it impacts us and others. |
| F．Should we always be completely honest with our friends about their behavior? |
| G．We can lower the potential for conflict by listening to the other person and asking questions. |
There are times in life when we don’t have the energy or faith
Author Parker J. Palmer in his book, Let Your Life Speak, shares about the time he was battling depression. A guy
We are
By the age of sixteen years old, Ben had always been an outstanding student. He went to great lengths to achieve high grades and managed to keep his parents delighted and proud. Neither of his parents had the opportunity to attend university and it was their biggest ambition that Ben could land a well-paid and decent job as a lawyer. He knew that achieving this goal would make his parents walk on air, but he wasn’t certain whether he would feel the same.
Since he was only a child, Ben had been passionate about computer programming. He taught himself how to use a computer, and by the age of 12, he had been proficient in three difterent programming languages. He did all of this in his spare time. He was quite an introvert (内向的人), so he preferred staying in with his computer, rather than going out socializing with his fellow classmates or playing sports in the brilliant sunshine. It was acceptable with his parents, as long as he continued to focus on his studies.
One day, while reading an article online about a young technology billionaire called Tom, Ben was fascinated by the magical power of technology and the wisdom and imnovation of the young CEO. The inner voice told him that he longed to become a computer programmer. Everything changed for Ben. In the article, the CEO said that his company was trying to create a new and improved way of paying for goods online but that they were struggling with the security system. He said if they could overcome this, they could launch the biggest and best online payment system in the world. It occurred to Ben that he had an innovative idea on how to handle this problem. Thinking that it wouldn’t come to anything, he emailed the CEO, introducing himself and explaining his idea.
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He forgot all about it, but then a month later; the most amazing thing happened.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________There are many benefits of friendship.
The first fruit is the peace that
The second fruit is the better understanding and judgement that may be achieved through conversations with friends. We often find it easier
The third fruit is the help that a friend may offer in many different ways. Friends can help us achieve anything
Finally,
