1 . More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley lived in rural(农村)India. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up and found himself alone, the 4-year-old decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him-so he got on.
That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage(孤儿院). There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder about his hometown back in India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn't know his town's name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country proved to be impossible.
Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program's satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town's central business district from a bird's-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. "And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain"-and there it was. Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing in the entrance. "There's something about me, " he thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.
In an interview Brierley says, "My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was like a nuclear fusion(核聚变). I just didn't know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her. ”
1. Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago?A.He got on a train by mistake. |
B.He got lost while playing in the street. |
C.He was taken away by a foreigner. |
D.He was adopted by an Australian family. |
A.By analyzing old pictures. |
B.By travelling all around India. |
C.By studying digital maps. |
D.By spreading his story via his book. |
A.His love for his mother. |
B.His reunion with his mother. |
C.His long way back home. |
D.His memory of his hometown. |
2 . Recently,I took a trip home by train.I got a seat opposite a middle-aged man with sharp eyes,who kept
As the night wore on,people began to close their eyes,but the seats were so uncomfortable that only a very heavy sleeper could manage to get any
The train moved on.The little boy was
The
A.guiding | B.bothering | C.watching | D.monitoring |
A.adjusted | B.changed | C.packed | D.waved |
A.air | B.joy | C.space | D.rest |
A.nervous | B.embarrassed | C.angry | D.disappointed |
A.almost | B.still | C.hardly | D.even |
A.drag | B.climb | C.knock | D.push |
A.grabbed | B.rocked | C.touched | D.picked |
A.alarm | B.quarrel | C.risk | D.noise |
A.sorrow | B.relief | C.panic | D.pain |
A.astonished | B.confused | C.concerned | D.inspired |
3 . Growing up, I was fortunate to have dinner with my family almost every day. Sometimes, the family dinner circle
Apart from suffering from
I am aware that my sons are growing up quickly and will be out of the
A.widened | B.formed | C.lessened | D.closed |
A.missed | B.avoided | C.enjoyed | D.recorded |
A.wasted | B.treasured | C.limited | D.calculated |
A.shows | B.dishes | C.recipes | D.moments |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Besides |
A.sleep | B.dine | C.study | D.play |
A.suitable | B.flexible | C.satisfying | D.demanding |
A.maintains | B.disturbs | C.improves | D.strikes |
A.fear | B.anger | C.guilt | D.hunger |
A.predict | B.create | C.evaluate | D.accept |
A.work out | B.calm down | C.hold on | D.catch up |
A.unwillingly | B.casually | C.consciously | D.carelessly |
A.louder | B.shorter | C.simpler | D.sweeter |
A.assists | B.guides | C.allows | D.orders |
A.office | B.kitchen | C.house | D.park |
A.Working on a paper. |
B.Tidying up the office. |
C.Organizing a party. |
A.Book a flight for him. | B.Drive him to the airport. | C.Help him park the car. |
6 . Today's world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. Key skill set for success is persistence (毅力), a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.
BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time,the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.
"There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers,"Padilla-Walker said. "This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence-which can be taught-are key to a child's life success.”
Researchers determined that dads need to practice an "authoritative" parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian:rigid,demanding or controlling. Rather,an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics:children feel warmth and love from their father;responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed children are given an appropriate level of autonomy(自主权).
In the study,about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time,children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence,which leads to better outcomes in school.
This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence,which is an avenue of future research.
1. What is special about the BYU professors' study?A.It centered on fathers' role in parenting. |
B.It was based on a number of large families. |
C.It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles. |
D.It aimed to improve kids' achievement in school. |
A.Ignore their demands. | B.Make decisions for them. |
C.Control their behaviors. | D.Explain the rules to them. |
A.Single parents. |
B.Children aged from 11 to 14. |
C.Authoritarian fathers. |
D.Mothers in two-parent homes. |
A.Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers. |
B.Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future. |
C.Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father. |
D.Family Relationship Influences School Performance. |
7 . For the past ten years, my dad and I have attended the same school--- he as an administrator and I as a student. Our relationship, in and out of school, has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger, all that my dad said was doctrine (信条)and anything did I,
As I grew older, we were not as
However, the
This
I had needed someone else to show me what I
I feel
A.temporarily | B.naturally | C.originally | D.passively |
A.apply to | B.count on | C.see off | D.pick out |
A.gradually | B.previously | C.regularly | D.eventually |
A.close | B.reliable | C.generous | D.confident |
A.creative | B.familiar | C.horrible | D.live |
A.failures | B.coincidences | C.competitions | D.disasters |
A.dressed up | B.broken down | C.settled down | D.signed up |
A.debate | B.party | C.progress | D.struggle |
A.happen | B.change | C.grow | D.disappear |
A.issue | B.task | C.lesson | D.procedure |
A.participated | B.protested | C.hesitated | D.explored |
A.fled | B.investigated | C.pictured | D.made |
A.Instead | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.convinced | B.defeated | C.ignored | D.evaluated |
A.confusion | B.encouragement | C.embarrassment | D.fascination |
A.recommended | B.tolerated | C.doubted | D.appreciated |
A.recognize | B.demand | C.argue | D.estimate |
A.approach | B.limit | C.resist | D.believe |
A.puzzled | B.fortunate | C.concerned | D.awkward |
A.strategy | B.habit | C.relationship | D.potential |
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Edward walked slowly past the school blacktop where his older brother, Leon, was playing basketball with his friends. Leon didn’t notice Edward until he turned to shoot the ball. Leon really loved basketball and was good at it. But Edward was another story.
Edward would beg to play with them but Leon’s friends complained a lot. For some reason, in that last game, Edward’s playing was worse than ever. He couldn’t do anything right. He was completely unable to keep possession of the ball. He missed even the easy rebounds. His dribbling was useless, and none of his throws were anywhere near the basket. Leon had to turn his brother away.
Edward was always a whiz at math. He was so advanced that he already knew how to solve long division problems before he was taught in school. Word problems, even the complicated ones with several steps, were no problem.
One day, Leon’s math teacher, pulled him aside. “ You need to do better, a lot better, or you’re not going to pass this class. There’s a big test coming up. ”
Leon’s heart sank. When he got home, he talked with Edward about it. The boys agreed that over the next two weeks they intended to spend an hour each day after school working on math problems and then an hour playing basketball.
“Here is a good one,” Edward said and pointed to a word problem. “ Why don’t you read it?”
Leon looked at the book for several seconds. “ I’m dizzy already!” He exclaimed.
“Do you know what the first step is?” asked Edward, “The first step is to stay cool and focused.” Edward talked Leon through the problem. “Think about what you need to find out. Don’t let the problem trick you.” Step by step, together they figured it out and got the right answer. Leon soon discovered that Edward was really good at helping him.
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The morning of the math test came all too soon for Leon.
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