Greg sat on the driveway of his home and rolled his papers for delivery on Monday afternoon. The shouts of his friends playing soccer in the schoolyard across the street caught his attention. He watched his neighbor, John, kick the ball into the goal and shouts of excitement came from his teammates.
Greg sighed and eagerly looked at the group. He would love to be able to play soccer too. But he had to deliver newspapers every afternoon. He didn’t have enough time to play soccer.
He thought about his paper route. It had been necessary after his father suddenly lost his job. Greg saw his parents struggling to meet their bills. His mother had to go to work while his father looked for another job. Greg knew there must be some small way he could help. His friend Mark had a paper route, and Greg decided that he could get a paper route to help his parents too.
One day, immediately he finished delivering papers to his subscribers (订户), he cycled home. He met John with his soccer ball in the Anderson’s driveway.
“Hi, Greg. We sure miss you on our team. Wish it were the good old days when you were our goalie (守门员),” said John. Greg shook his head and replied, “I just can’t do that now.”
On Tuesday, Greg stopped at the soccer field before he began his paper deliveries. John and his other friends were just beginning a game. John called out to him, “Hey, Greg. Come play a quick game with us.”
Just as Greg started to say no, the soccer ball went out of play and rolled to a stop by his feet. He picked it up and tossed (抛) it back to Tim who was playing goalie. Tim caught it and stepped aside. “I have to go home, Greg,” he said. “The goal is all yours.”
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Greg took the ball from Tim and stood in front of the goal.
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When Greg got home, he found the bag on his bike empty, and his mother’s car was gone.
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2 . After a lifetime watching football with my father, a cancer diagnosis means I will have to go alone. And this is my dad’s last match.
Out of the lift, we made directly for the seats. The atmosphere was pleasant, without any final-day tension.
The only goal came just after half an hour. That, I think, was the last goal Dad ever saw, but I can’t be certain he did see it. Several times I’d glanced at Dad; on each occasion his eyes had been gazing out of the stadium.
Half-time came and went. I spent it following him in and out of the toilets, making sure he remembered his way back and meanwhile showing the way to some elders. The second half passed without goals. Dad sat in his seat, waiting for the whistle to end the match.
As soon as the last of the players had passed us, the goodbyes began all around us, the air quickly filling with the usual “see you in August” and “have a great summer”. Dad had tried to hide his tears. But by the time Frank and Dave and all the other matchday friends he’d made over the years had started to say their goodbyes, he could no longer disguise them. The tears streamed from him like I’d never seen before. But it was the noise that accompanied them which was the worst part: a long loud high cry; the cry of a child, yet coming from a man in his seventies. Awkwardly, I put an arm around his shoulders to comfort him. He cupped his hands over his face and continued to sob.
He was trembling when he stood up and reached for my hand as we headed towards the top of the steps.
This was it: the end. 25 years after he’d led me into Old Trafford stadium by the hand for my first game, here I was, leading him by his as he left for a final time. At the top of the steps, he grasped the handrail and began to descend, giving no final glance back at the field as he went.
1. Why is it the author’s father’s last match?| A．Because he suffers from cancer. |
| B．Because football is no longer his favorite. |
| C．Because Old Trafford stadium will get closed. |
| D．Because he is too old to watch the matches alone. |
| A．Feel. | B．Enjoy. | C．Hide. | D．Ignore. |
| A．The loud cry of a child. |
| B．The unusual crying of his father. |
| C．The farewell made to all the friends. |
| D．The embarrassment of comforting his father. |
| A．Funny. | B．Creative. | C．Generous. | D．Caring. |
My mom is the greatest morn ever! As I grew up, I saw her as my hero for all the things she would do for me. I remember she would fix my baby dolls and help me color pretty pictures when I started elementary school. I remember in middle school, I would see her do things that fathers were supposed to do, like fixing the car without caring how greasy her hands would get. Now that I’m in high school, I see how she is strong but sensitive at the same time. She looks at life with a positive attitude no matter what the situation is.
One day I came home from school and saw papers on the kitchen table and my mom sitting with a worried face looking at my dad. My dad wasn’t working at the time because he had broken his leg. I had heard my parents talk about money issues a couple of times before, but I never asked about the situation.
“What’s going on?” I asked.
“We have to be out of the house in two weeks,” my morn said. She had her elbows (肘部) on the table and one hand over her forehead. Then I realized this was a serious problem. That very day, she made phone calls and started to look for a place to rent.
We had no money and no idea what we were going to do. I read the papers on the table, which said we had lost the house because we hadn’t been paying the rent. I was surprised that all this was going on. My dad seemed to be doing nothing about it and my mom never said anything about it. It seemed like everything was falling apart, but my mom seemed as if this was making her stronger.
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That whole week she tried her best to find a place for rent.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always
One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a
While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother
Realizing that the phone was
I’ve often thought about her
| A．tolerated | B．anticipated | C．maintained | D．expressed |
| A．patient | B．helpful | C．honest | D．polite |
| A．rest | B．stay | C．lift | D．visit |
| A．cut | B．shifted | C．looked | D．stuck |
| A．rush | B．way | C．relief | D．process |
| A．come along | B．keep in line | C．make up | D．get in touch |
| A．made | B．felt | C．picked | D．gave |
| A．found | B．returned | C．collected | D．charged |
| A．smart | B．ready | C．convenient | D．broken |
| A．different | B．ancient | C．extra | D．rare |
| A．luck | B．phones | C．change | D．chances |
| A．opportunity | B．decision | C．appointment | D．encounter |
| A．simply | B．suddenly | C．obviously | D．gradually |
| A．thoughtful | B．grateful | C．hopeful | D．successful |
| A．hard-won | B．newly-built | C．well-placed | D．deeply-rooted |
In Texas, a concerned father named Bradley learned that his 17-year-old son, Brad, was causing trouble at school. It wasn’t just a one-time occurrence; Brad’s physics teacher had complained multiple times about his constant talking during class. As a result, Bradley was faced with the challenge of finding an effective way to discipline his son and teach him a valuable lesson.
In a moment of inspiration, Bradley came up with an idea that parents around the world would later praise him for. He decided to teach his son a lesson. He declared, “If we receive another call from your physics teacher, I will go to your school and sit beside you in class.”
However, Brad didn’t take his father’s words seriously and continued his loose conduct in his physics class. And his father received another call from the teacher, and now it was time for the father to keep his promise.
Friday arrived, and Bradley, who normally had this day off from work, was awakened by his wife. He reluctantly got ready to go to his son’s school. Upon arriving at the school, he made his way to Brad’s physics classroom. The other students chatted joyfully, unaware of what was about to happen. Bra d entered the room as usual, and to his shock, he saw his father sitting by his desk. It hit him like a ton of bricks. His dad had actually come to school and was sitting right next to him in class. The once happy-go-lucky teenager was now filled with embarrassment and regret.
Throughout the class, Bradley silently observed his son’s behavior. He witnessed first-hand the disruptive comments and constant talking that had been causing so much trouble. It was clear that Brad was not taking his education seriously, and his father realized that something needed to be changed.
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After the class ended, Bradley apologized to the physics teacher for his son’s behavior.
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Later that day, when Bra d returned home, his father was already waiting for him.
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6 . With disastrous global warming already part of the climate system, today’s children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Unsurprisingly, children can have many feelings about climate change, such as being anxious, frightened, sad and angry. In a recent survey of American teenagers, 57 percent said that climate change made them feel scared and 52 percent said it made them feel angry.
The most important thing parents can give children is hope: there are solutions, and everyone has something to contribute, whatever their age. Parents can help them discover the facts, know that they are not alone and find ways to take action.
Coverage includes:
·The realities of the climate emergency, where we are, and how we got here. It casts light on the historical progression of climate change.
·Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis. These include advice from experienced parents.
·How to keep our own hope and that of our children.
·A list of practical actions.
| A．They tell families what they can do to deal with climate crisis |
| B．Use it as a chance to listen to their fears and hopes for the planet |
| C．Talking about climate change is key to preparing them for the future |
| D．Children can learn what a livable as well as green world looks like |
| E．These are very natural reactions to something uncertain and destructive |
| F．Parents needn’t be experts on climate science to explore the topic with children |
| G．This book offers both hope and practical ways to involve children in making a better world |
| A．The lady should stop being patient. | B．He can’t understand the lady’s feeling. |
| C．The lady should not blame others. | D．Nobody may be interested in her problem. |
I was not sure why my dad and my uncle always disagreed with each other in the beginning. They spent many Sundays sitting at opposite ends of the table, arguing about everything. I didn’t think they got along well.
When I was eighteen, I got a call in my college dorm that my dad was having a health problem. My mom picked me up at midnight, so I could be there the next day when my dad was scheduled to transfer(转移) to a better hospital. I didn’t sleep that night, not a while. I was nervous and almost crazy when we arrived at the hospital early the next morning before the transfer.
That morning, as my mom and I walked down the hallway of the hospital, we could see straight into my dad’s room. A tall man wearing a stylish suit stood beside my father’s bed with his back to us. In surprise, my mom said to me, “How nice it is for a doctor to come by to see your dad so early in the morning.” The man was quiet and still, looking down, but he was holding both of my dad’s hands in his own. It seemed not to be a typical doctor’s behavior.
“It’s not a doctor,” I whispered softly to my mom. When the man turned around, we found that it was my uncle. However, little did I know I would continue to reflect on that quiet moment for decades. And it would be the beginning of something truly wonderful.
The hours that followed were some of the most hardest time of my youth. My dad had a serious stomach problem and had to be in hospital for quite a long time. My uncle stayed with us the entire time. For one thing, my uncle tried every way to get my dad to eat something. For another thing, he brought me healthy snacks and made sure I actually ate them even though I had no appetite. When my mother and I were scared that my dad’s illness would get worse, my uncle was always by our side.
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Throughout those difficult days in the hospital, I watched my uncle in a new light.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . Do you often talk with your parents? Here is some advice on how to talk with them.
Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example, ask them questions about their day. How’s their work? They love this.
Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have an opinion, let them finish it and don’t stop their talking. Ask them to do the same for you.
Show them respect (尊敬). Listen to them carefully and look them in the eyes.
Be honest. Honesty builds trust (信任). Life is good when your parents trust you.
If your parents don’t understand you, that’s OK. It doesn’t mean they don’t love you. Sometimes you have to explain (解释) the things to them again.
When you finish the talk, thank them for listening. Say something like, “Thanks, that helped.” It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often.
1. The writer advises that we should be ________ if we hope our parents trust us.| A．fun | B．respectful | C．talented | D．honest |
| A．explain your idea to them | B．argue with them |
| C．look them in the eye | D．ask them to stop |
| A．By trusting them. | B．By talking to them. |
| C．By finishing the talk. | D．By saying “thanks” to them. |
| A．How to respect our parents. | B．How to trust our parents. |
| C．How to love our parents. | D．How to talk with our parents. |
10 . 12-year-old Ryan lives in a family with a tight budget. Despite their
With December’s cold
Sensing their unease, Ryan
Weeks passed, and Ryan’s pockets were filled with coins and bills. With a mix of
This deeply
| A．favorable | B．difficult | C．normal | D．unique |
| A．ensure | B．prove | C．stress | D．remember |
| A．honesty | B．understanding | C．generosity | D．appreciation |
| A．letting up | B．picking up | C．setting in | D．giving in |
| A．delight | B．concern | C．expectation | D．disappointment |
| A．affording | B．delivering | C．returning | D．collecting |
| A．refused | B．needed | C．resolved | D．agreed |
| A．credit | B．experience | C．recognition | D．cash |
| A．training | B．tending | C．keeping | D．seeking |
| A．gratefully | B．hesitantly | C．willingly | D．humbly |
| A．surprise | B．excitement | C．fear | D．confusion |
| A．handed | B．lent | C．awarded | D．paid |
| A．painful | B．brave | C．impressive | D．creative |
| A．ignoring | B．weighing | C．passing | D．sharing |
| A．power | B．right | C．thought | D．motivation |
