1 . In March 1975, my mother brought my younger sister Cissy and me back to our hometown.
Cissy and I were
Staying in a motel (汽车旅馆) for weeks, we
On Christmas Day, Mrs Hendrix knocked on the front door. Mom was out, so I
We lived over five years in our twenty-fourth home. The Hendrixes gave Cissy and me something we had never known in our
A.used | B.devoted | C.attached | D.opposed |
A.considered | B.attended | C.missed | D.recommended |
A.patient with | B.grateful for | C.uncertain about | D.tired of |
A.finally | B.hardly | C.gradually | D.easily |
A.dirty | B.modern | C.small | D.quiet |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Besides | D.Therefore |
A.insurance | B.damages | C.debts | D.rent |
A.instead | B.still | C.again | D.sometimes |
A.repaired | B.answered | C.interrupted | D.ignored |
A.decide | B.ask | C.save | D.expect |
A.notice | B.box | C.bag | D.key |
A.honesty | B.wisdom | C.courage | D.generosity |
A.packed up | B.dug through | C.focused on | D.took over |
A.happy | B.new | C.young | D.special |
A.stability | B.reputation | C.fortune | D.justice |
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3 . As my kids and I walked around a community garden the other week, I asked them what veggies they could identify. We were in Alberta, where many plants were still in their early stages of growth — I wasn’t optimistic about what the kids would be able to name by leaves alone. However, they called out, “Tomatoes! Potatoes! Carrots!” Their answers made me even prouder than if they’d just explained some knowledge of physics. All the time we’ve spent in our home garden is actually sinking in.
Although I’ve been gardening for years, this year feels different. Spending time in the garden has helped me with my own well-being at a trying time, and it has given me a new way to connect with my kids when I’m running out of steam.
My garden is wild, full of life, and a bit messy. Honestly, the same goes for my kids — and I don’t expect perfection from them either. Unless you’re relying on your yield for money or food, it’s a good idea to have your expectations for gardening as low as possible. My kids say they “love the garden” but “don’t like gardening” — I think they mean they don’t like the chores. If I have some weeding or potting to do, I’ll also have some entertainment for them, which can be as simple as “find these 10 rocks” or “wet this plot with your water gun”.
Involving the kids in every stage of the process can be powerful and fun, even if what you have are just a few containers on a balcony. “Gardening allows us to spend free, unscheduled outdoor time with our kids,” writes journalist and author Shannon Brescher Shea in her book Growing Sustainable Together. “Let your kids lead the way. Invite them to participate in every step, from planting to harvesting, but don’t force it.”
One of the best things about gardens is the food, but frankly, my kids are not going to be pushing greens into their mouths any time soon. Finding uses for garden goods that go beyond food production can spark interest and supply you with some unexpectedly good results.
1. What can the author infer from her kids’ answers?A.It’s worthwhile to spend time in her garden. |
B.It’s great to witness her kids’ academic progress. |
C.It’s necessary for kids to know common sense. |
D.It’s difficult for kids to learn plants in early stages. |
A.It is in a complete mess. | B.It has a rise in output. |
C.It has been abandoned for long. | D.It goes as nature takes its course. |
A.By giving rewards afterwards. | B.By giving more encouragement. |
C.By adding recreational activities. | D.By asking them to have short breaks. |
A.Teaching kids the power and fun of harvesting. |
B.Encouraging kids’ active participation. |
C.Allowing kids to observe every step carefully. |
D.Setting an example for kids in doing gardening. |
A.The woman’s babysitter. | B.The woman’s boss. | C.The woman’s child. |
5 . Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change.
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and
“Why are you in college at such a(n)
At the year’s end Rose finished the college
A.persuaded | B.challenged | C.questioned | D.required |
A.laugh | B.book | C.hand | D.hug |
A.actively | B.reluctantly | C.enthusiastically | D.passionately |
A.retired | B.old | C.young | D.senior |
A.jokingly | B.seriously | C.hurriedly | D.happily |
A.involved | B.engaged | C.married | D.touched |
A.forced | B.motivated | C.cheated | D.caught |
A.lacked of | B.thought of | C.consisted of | D.dreamed of |
A.made | B.bought | C.found | D.shared |
A.instant | B.strong | C.permanent | D.loyal |
A.join | B.have | C.leave | D.quiz |
A.nonstop | B.frankly | C.merrily | D.first |
A.lesson | B.memory | C.snack | D.wisdom |
A.course | B.school | C.state | D.exam |
A.secretly | B.shyly | C.closely | D.easily |
A.period | B.degree | C.campus | D.tour |
A.dinner | B.graduation | C.ceremony | D.congratulation |
A.at risk | B.in person | C.by example | D.with joy |
A.late | B.early | C.much | D.little |
A.efficient | B.natural | C.difficult | D.optional |
6 . Turkey is not my thing, but one dish I cannot live without on Thanksgiving is my mom’s Snowy Mashed Potatoes. I start
How and why is it that certain foods give us so much
Often, we love food because we have
The smell of food can
These
In addition to past memories, the
A.cutting down on | B.looking forward to | C.making for | D.putting away |
A.perspective | B.pleasure | C.space | D.transition |
A.emotionally | B.financially | C.physically | D.visually |
A.enjoy | B.memorize | C.order | D.recall |
A.company | B.menus | C.outlook | D.recipes |
A.cultural | B.fond | C.photographic | D.shared |
A.collective | B.creative | C.lost | D.parental |
A.awake | B.correct | C.preserve | D.record |
A.bitter-sweet | B.fresh | C.long-lasting | D.selective |
A.associations | B.experiences | C.foods | D.memories |
A.alert | B.amazed | C.disappointed | D.sad |
A.avoid | B.consume | C.store | D.swallow |
A.area | B.background | C.context | D.emotion |
A.enhanced | B.offered | C.reflected | D.weakened |
A.adapted | B.appreciated | C.copied | D.digested |
Green Thumb
All I did was show my little sister how to grow plants. Dig a hole. Put in a seed. Cover it with dirt. Water it. Wait. “See, Laynie,” I explained, “a whole plant will grow from this tiny seed. All we have to do is water it.”
Laynie had her own watering can so she could “help” me in the garden. One day, after everything was watered, she ran to the fence and started sprinkling water on another spot. I walked over and saw a fresh patch of dirt near the fence.
“Did you plant something there?” I asked.
“Yes,” she said. “I’m growing a pencil. My purple pencil got too small, so I planted it.”
“What? But, Laynie—”
I should have explained things right then, but I just muttered, “Uh…I never grew one before.”
Later I got what seemed like a great idea. I dug up Laynie’s pencil and “planted” a brand-new purple pencil. Laynie was really excited when she saw it. “My pencil grew!” she shouted.
A few days later, Laynie was watering on the same spot. Two days later, new crayons sticking their pointy little heads out, thanks to me. Laynie jumped up and down and yelled, “They look like flowers!” She “picked” them and ran into the house.
Next, Laynie grew an adult bear doll from a tiny one, a soup spoon from a teaspoon, and a hand mirror from a piece of glass. When she claimed that she had grown these things, I just kept my mouth shut! Actually, it was fun trying to think of what should grow from Laynie’s seeds. And it was cool to see her get excited.
One day I saw her patting down some dirt near the fence again, so I knew she’d just planted something. My heart dropped to my feet when she asked, “How long does it take to grow a goldfish, Brad?” I couldn’t speak.
“Not long, I bet!” said Laynie. She knelt down to whisper “Grow, Molly. Grow!” before she skipped back to the house.
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I sat down with my back to the fence and thought for a long time.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Parents often think that their kids should be good at studies and do well in sports. That’s usually the case because parents feel that could get their children admission to top colleges. However, Melissa and Mark Wimmer think differently.
Their 14-year-old son, Mike, is a prodigy. He is a member of Mensa, which is the world’s top IQ club. He completed his high school, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees all in three years. That’s not all. He also ran two tech companies, founded a third one that works towards controlling the population of lionfish, an invasive (入侵的) species.
But the parents are proud that they were able to help Mike with his social skills along with his intellectual skills. Melissa told CNBC that people expected “Young Sheldon” before they met her son. Young Sheldon is a television show about a child talent who is an indoor man and lacks social skills. “But once they talk to Mike, they understand that he’s just a normal 14-year-old that happens to be able to do amazing things,” said Melissa.
Mark and Melissa got to know about their child’s intelligence when he entered preschool. A child psychologist told them that their son would need a different course to support his fast-track development. Many parents aren’t comfortable with putting their children with 18-year-olds, but Mike’s parents saw the value in letting their child go through it. “I wanted him to be social and be able to deal with all the different personalities in the classrooms with older children,” said Melissa.
The parents shared that they were able to do this by letting Mike find his own voice and put it to use. “We let him order food when he’s 3 or 4 from the waiter or waitress and introduce himself to people. Those kinds of things are done to encourage him to engage with everyone else and be more comfortable talking to others outside of our environment,” said Melissa.
Thanks to his parents, Mike has learned to get along with young and old alike.
1. What do the underlined words “a prodigy” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.A gifted person. | B.A famous student. |
C.A brilliant biologist. | D.A successful businessman. |
A.He likes to make friends. | B.He is a well-rounded man. |
C.He is a popular child actor. | D.He is poor at dealing with people. |
A.Through a recommendation from a child psychologist. |
B.Through observing Mike’s behavior in preschool. |
C.Through participating in a special educational program. |
D.Through the information provided by Mike’s school teachers. |
A.Teach him some communication rules. | B.Encourage him to speak in class. |
C.Place him in social situations. | D.Let him go to school alone. |
9 . Going out for a walk with their sons is a simple task for most fathers. But for Martin Ralfe and his one-year-old boy Leo, it can be a real
The pair have shared their special bond on Tik Tok and gone viral after showing how they go out for the day. Martin says it was actually his wife who
He said, “Our favorite
Martin’s TikTok account has thousands of
A.pleasure | B.challenge | C.journey | D.misfortune |
A.make | B.imagine | C.plan | D.enjoy |
A.refuses | B.attempts | C.fails | D.decides |
A.running away | B.settling down | C.falling down | D.hanging out |
A.allowed | B.encouraged | C.taught | D.required |
A.admitted | B.argued | C.protested | D.regretted |
A.honest | B.generous | C.confident | D.ambitious |
A.workouts | B.games | C.experiments | D.activities |
A.catching | B.saving | C.feeding | D.raising |
A.fortunately | B.particularly | C.probably | D.suddenly |
A.followers | B.competitors | C.teammates | D.editors |
A.honour | B.appreciate | C.protect | D.educate |
A.keeping | B.playing | C.monitoring | D.making |
A.comments | B.orders | C.suggestions | D.memories |
A.different | B.normal | C.responsible | D.lucky |
The first of June, the King family was going on holiday tomorrow. The girls no longer had to do housework for the family, so there would be three months’ free time for them, and all the girls cheered up, jumping up and down with excitement. “Vacation, finally!” shouted Meg, coming home to find Jo already lying on the sofa. They started to plan what they would do on the vacation. All the girls reached an agreement that they would not do anything for a while, but play all the time and rest if their mother didn’t mind. “May we all try what we want to do, Mother?” asked Meg. Mrs March agreed to the plan and said they could try the experiment for a week. “It will be wonderful, I’m sure,” said Meg. “Fun forever, and no work!” cried Jo.
The next morning, Meg spent the morning with a friend and the afternoon reading in the apple tree. Jo pulled all her toys out of her closet but then left them to play some music. Amy put on her best dress and went outside to draw, hoping someone would notice the beautiful young artist. No one appeared, so she went for a walk, got caught in the rain, and came home dripping.
In the evening, they all assured their mother the experiment was going well. She smiled, said nothing, and did her work, keeping their home pleasant and running smoothly.
The week seemed to get longer and longer with nothing much to do, and it affected all three girls. Meg found time hanging heavily and read till her eyes hurt and she was sick of books. Jo sometimes suddenly shook her doll and shouted at it. Amy was quite bored, for she didn’t like dolls or reading, and she couldn’t draw all the time. By Friday the girls were glad that it was nearly over, but no one would admit that they were tired of the experiment.
On Saturday morning, the girls got up to find no breakfast and no mother to be seen.
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At this time, Mrs March returned and the girls rushed to their mother with a sense of achievement.
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