It is just past five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve, and Luo Yan lifts the cover of a large bowl to breathe in the rich smell of the soup
Luo Yan and his wife and son have settled in the big city far away from their hometown. Their journey from the city where they live and work back to their hometown was a
2 . My father was the kind of guy who could walk into a room full of strangers and leave with new best friends for life! He was a hard worker and was known as “Mr Fix-It” to everyone. He was also one of the most cheerful, affable (和葛可亲的) and gentle people you would ever meet, which made us, his beloved daughters feel proud.
But when Dad was in his fifties, my family began to notice him struggling. His work and skills began to become worse and worse, and he became depressed and withdrawn. This was not the man I knew. At the age of fifty-eight, Dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As for our family, it was the worst.
Our first step was to attend a meeting hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more about the disease and programs that might help us. That meeting inspired me to start a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® team. But I still wanted to do more. In 2017, I became a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
The loss from this disease is gradual. My father’s decline continued for several years. Losing my father more and more each day was leaving a big hole in my heart and my life. I decided to fill that hole with action to honor my father.
That’s why I recently decided to leave a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association by naming it as a beneficiary of my retirement plan. My future gift will provide money to support research because I don’t want another person in my family or someone in other families to have to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.
I am so proud to be able to honor my father and other family members who lost their fights to Alzheimer’s in this way. My dad was an inspiration to me, and I hope, through my gift, I can inspire others to join in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
1. What can we infer about the author’s father before having Alzheimer’s?A.He was an outgoing man. | B.He hiked with strangers. |
C.He made a living by sales. | D.He was a popular repairer of cars. |
A.She consulted many experts. | B.She established a research team. |
C.She gained more relevant information. | D.She funded the Alzheimer’s Association. |
A.Research funds for the disease. | B.A record of her father’s mental state. |
C.Her research papers on families like hers. | D.Experts’ suggestions on her father’s disease. |
A.Her precious gift. | B.Her father’s firm confidence. |
C.Her future expectation. | D.Her father’s original motivation. |
3 . When Guo Xiaoyu was born just days ahead of the Opening Ceremony in August, his grandpa Tao Zhenguo was very busy with his volunteer work for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The grandpa was very happy to
Fourteen years later, the 77-year-old Tao is even
Guo says he learned a lot from his
Tao doesn’t speak English, but he is
A.greet | B.find | C.get | D.raise |
A.luckier | B.happier | C.busier | D.easier |
A.just | B.only | C.ever | D.indeed |
A.containing | B.throwing | C.sorting | D.covering |
A.friends | B.sisters | C.parents | D.grandpa |
A.experience | B.lesson | C.comment | D.education |
A.giving | B.learning | C.working | D.playing |
A.excited | B.calm | C.curious | D.clear |
A.believe | B.expect | C.predict | D.claim |
A.knock down | B.get over | C.meet with | D.pick up |
4 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon (铁人三项) Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair had to choose brotherly love, or a chance to win the race.
For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, who had been rushed to the medical area.
The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children. “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,” says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train. Though there are arguments over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees that having a brother is an advantage. “Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has different opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified (取消资格) or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, his decision was easy to explain:“Mun wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a medal——he was just a brother.
1. Why did Alistair get third place only?A.He fell onto the track accidentally. | B.He was overtaken by another athlete. |
C.He stopped to give his brother a hand. | D.He struggled with the burning heat. |
A.An inspiration. | B.An authority. | C.A competitor. | D.A follower. |
A.Unfavorable. | B.Supportive. | C.Uninterested. | D.Varied. |
A.The Finish Line | B.Just a Brother | C.To Win or Not | D.Life Is a Race |
A.Life. | B.Health. | C.Sports. | D.Community. |
5 . On my first day in America, I was excited, but nervous as well. It was my dear neighbor Susan who helped me
There was a knock at the door. When I
With a big smile, she
To be honest, I was greatly surprised by this welcome from a
Susan was very helpful to me.
When I was thinking about the clothes to wear on Halloween, she suggested I
My first Thanksgiving was another highlight (亮点).
I saw that the spirit of the Chinese saying, that “Neighbors carry more
A.look forward to | B.get away from | C.look up to | D.get used to |
A.opened | B.dosed | C.locked | D.got |
A.must | B.can | C.need | D.got |
A.stopped | B.continued | C.paused | D.broke |
A.love | B.hate | C.eat | D.take |
A.friend | B.stranger | C.relative | D.partner |
A.lonely | B.moved | C.free | D.sad |
A.look up | B.pick up | C.dress up | D.take up |
A.when | B.that | C.what | D.whom |
A.door | B.mirror | C.hospital | D.window |
A.thankful | B.angry | C.tired | D.satisfied |
A.In | B.At | C.On | D.For |
A.box | B.note | C.dinner | D.gift |
A.heard | B.looked | C.caught | D.fooled |
A.look | B.see | C.do | D.read |
A.crying | B.laughing | C.shouting | D.walking |
A.It | B.That | C.This | D.She |
A.naughty | B.strange | C.boring | D.lovely |
A.trouble | B.difficulty | C.weight | D.matter |
A.coldness | B.sorrow | C.happiness | D.warmth |
6 . Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced when she was just a young child. Even though he didn’t move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he looked like and what he was doing. All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa grew up she became a nurse at a hospital where she would help provide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days. A few weeks ago she received a new patient whose name was Jeff White.
When Jeff came into his room Lisa asked him if he had any children. Jeff told her that he had two daughters, Lisa and Emily. Lisa couldn’t hold her tears back. She told him, “I am Lisa, your daughter.”
Jeff embraced her, saying that he was not a good father. And the daughter held his hand and kissed him. Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.
Jeff could have just weeks left to live, so Lisa wanted to make the most of the time she had with him. Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet their grandfather. The kid made cards for him with the words, “I love you.”
Forgiveness is also a kind of love.
1. What happened to Lisa when she was young?A.Her father lost his job. | B.Her mother died. |
C.Her family moved to another country. | D.Her father left the family. |
A.Her father’s looks. | B.Her father’s name. |
C.Her father’s hobby. | D.Her father’s job. |
A.Doctor. | B.Sick people. | C.Family. | D.Operation. |
A.Lisa has a brother | B.Lisa hates his father |
C.Lisa has a sister | D.Lisa’s father hates her daughter |
A.kids should love their father | B.the father should love his kids |
C.forgiveness is also a kind of love | D.fathers shouldn’t leave their families |
1. 出发时间和集合地点;
2. 骑行路线;
3. 必要装备。
注意:
1. 词数 100 左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 文中不能出现考生的真实个人信息。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
I have a fifteen-year-old son. He
Last summer he worked to earn money for his new bicycle instead of
On November 10, my birthday, when I went to the kitchen to start the milk and bread in the morning, I
9 . Most kids have nothing to worry about except homework and basketball matches. But things are
A few years ago, Milly’s father
Sadly, Milly’s father
“Although I’m still sad and often think of Daddy, it
A.the same | B.different | C.difficult | D.possible |
A.With | B.Inside | C.Between | D.Among |
A.a bit | B.a few | C.a little of | D.a bit of |
A.had | B.have | C.has | D.has had |
A.there are | B.there is | C.there were | D.there was |
A.What | B.How | C.Who | D.Why |
A.died | B.has died | C.is dead | D.has been dead |
A.called | B.calling | C.is called | D.has called |
A.become | B.became | C.has become | D.becomes |
A.usually | B.especially | C.suddenly | D.recently |
Everybody wants a healthy relationship with their dad. When your dad is happy with you, you’ll get the best treatment from him and most likely be happy too. It can be difficult to please your dad but it’s important to do so for a healthy family. By focusing on the way you interact with your dad, you can achieve a happy family relationship.
It can be difficult to spend time with your dad, especially during school days as your schedule is busy and your dad is at work. Making that extra effort to spend time with him and share your opinions and thoughts will strengthen the bond between you.
Take time to ask your dad about his youth, his dreams, his career, and his favourite memories. These are stories to cherish as you grow older. They might also help you understand his values.
Consider asking your dad for advice on school work or friendships or matters of finance (经济) if you have or are seeking a job. This will show him his opinion matters. Even if your dad doesn’t have experience with a certain situation, he can still give you advice on how to approach it or where you can best learn how to approach it.
Show affection (关爱).
Show your dad that you love him. Speak to him in caring words, in a warm tone of voice, or show him affection through hugs and kisses. Some dads don’t like being too affectionate and even you might find it strange to be physically affectionate. Know that caring human touch is a basic need.
A. Spend time with him
B. Ask him for advice
C. Show respect for him
D. Learn about his life