At dawn, Taylor opened her sleepy eyes and looked out of the window at the foggy field below. “NO!” she cried, now fully awake. Buttermilk the cow was in Mama's daisy patch (雏菊地）.
I must have forgotten to lock the gate last night, Taylor thought as she pulled a sweater over her head. Mama was planning to sell daisy bouquets (花束） at the fair next week, but Buttermilk was eating the flowers.
Taylor hurried outside and grabbed the lead rope on the wall. “Why can't you stay in the field?” she called to Buttermilk as she headed across the yard to the daisy patch.
Buttermilk still stood there chewing flowers. Annoyed, Taylor thought to herself, “When I grew up, I'll be an artist and paint pictures all day. I'll never own a cow. Too much trouble.”
Just as Taylor was about to throw the lead rope onto Buttermilk's collar, the family dog, Red, rounded the corner of the house. Startled, Buttermilk took off, tearing through the daisies and across the yard. She finally ran through the open gate and into the field.
“Thank goodness!” Taylor said as she closed the gate and secured the lock.
She turned to look at the flower garden, where most of the daisies were either eaten or trampled (踩踏).
Mama came out of the house. “What's going on?” she asked. She looked sadly at her garden.
“I forgot to lock the gate,” Taylor said. “I'm so sorry.”
“I know you are.” Mama sighed and gave Taylor a hug. “You learned an important lesson today.”
Taylor's heart was heavy as she went back into the house. She had to think of a way to make it up to her mother.
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Suddenly, a painting on the wall caught Taylor's eye.
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The morning of the fair, Taylor came downstairs to invite Mama to see the surprise.
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Last week I
One was a cousin,
With one of them, I reached out at a great time for him. He had forgotten my name
I think
3 . When I was young, each morning I woke up and would find my father nowhere around the house. He usually got up early before
Now, I have tried different jobs and finally
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| A．even | B．equally | C．less | D．extremely |
| A．remove | B．throw | C．drop | D．forbid |
| A．whenever | B．before | C．since | D．until |
| A．endless | B．changeable | C．faraway | D．boring |
| A．open | B．away | C．flat | D．aside |
| A．embarrassed | B．hopeless | C．disappointed | D．angry |
| A．disturbed | B．read | C．spoken | D．seen |
| A．pains | B．determination | C．courage | D．patience |
| A．winter | B．spring | C．summer | D．fall |
| A．strength | B．cost | C．effort | D．risk |
| A．followed | B．smiled | C．sighed | D．regretted |
| A．day | B．month | C．second | D．year |
| A．worked | B．discouraged | C．dealt | D．faced |
| A．good | B．various | C．small | D．large |
| A．result | B．failure | C．achievement | D．change |
| A．puzzled | B．shocked | C．delighted | D．inspired |
| A．managed | B．succeeded | C．failed | D．avoided |
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| A．around | B．to | C．with | D．through |
4 . She was the 19th-century founder of modern nursing, known for her continuous care of wounded soldiers in the Crimean War. In an earlier age of contagion (接触性传染),she was far ahead of her time in realizing that cleanliness, fresh air and open-air exercise helped patients recover from injury and disease.
Now an unpublished letter that Florence Nightingale received as a teenager from her father shows that he was a major inspiration in shaping her approach to a healthy mind and body.
In 1835, William Nightingale wrote to his daughter setting out a routine for keeping fit. "Exercise for 10 minutes every day before breakfast. Before you dress do the exercise of the arms 20 times. In the course of the day, 20 minutes' exercise must be done and if not done well, another 10 minutes should be added ... Some new poetry to be learned and two things prepared for this evening. If any of these things aren't finished, you will work them up the next day."
The letter will feature in a book, Florence Nightingale at Home, to be published in November. The letter is among the unpublished materials on which the book's four authors have drawn and it offers new insights into her pioneering work.
Nightingale had a happy childhood at a time of widespread child labor and high baby death rates when most people lived in small, unclean houses and hospitals were dirty and badly run with many patients having little hope of coming out alive. When Nightingale first became famous, people were amazed at the idea that someone used to living in a country house would give that up in order to nurse the poor. Her own parents were also shocked to learn that she wanted to become a nurse in an age when nurses were thought of as morally wrong.
William Nightingale's 1835 letter was among the unpublished materials unearthed from piles of boxes at Claydon House where Nightingale's sister lived, now a National Trust property.
1. Why did Florence Nightingale's father write the letter to her?| A．To ensure her a happy childhood. |
| B．To plan a road to success for her. |
| C．To inspire her to build a healthy mind and body. |
| D．To make her the founder of the modern nursing. |
| A．Florence Nightingale was a soldier in the Crimean War. |
| B．Florence Nightingale disliked his father's way of education. |
| C．Most people in Florence Nightingale's time suffered a lot. |
| D．Florence Nightingale's parents were amazed at her decision. |
| A．Curious and patient. | B．Determined and caring. |
| C．Attractive and honest. | D．Humorous and hardworking. |
| A．The strictness of a great father. | B．The founder of modern nursing. |
| C．A review of Florence Nightingale at Home. | D．A significant letter to Nightingale. |
A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
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As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
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It became a somewhat monthly
They took my offer so
Arlene died in 2013. After the funeral, Bill gave me the ring he'd
| A．absorbed | B．engaged | C．interested | D．experienced |
| A．form | B．woods | C．house | D．garden |
| A．led | B．drew | C．stuck | D．pushed |
| A．angry | B．satisfied | C．bored | D．mixed |
| A．in | B．on | C．at | D．from |
| A．conclusion | B．connection | C．communication | D．contradiction |
| A．occasion | B．operation | C．occurrence | D．opportunity |
| A．respect | B．assume | C．adapt | D．adopt |
| A．promised | B．responded | C．admitted | D．accepted |
| A．hung | B．waved | C．stood | D．hid |
| A．excitedly | B．patiently | C．carefully | D．seriously |
| A．put | B．broken | C．laughed | D．shown |
| A．splendid | B．abstract | C．ignorant | D．ridiculous |
| A．sent | B．lent | C．gifted | D．passed |
| A．sign | B．reminder | C．symbol | D．review |
7 . In the fall of 2017, when Paula Aldridge needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasn’t sure she would ever work again, due to health issues.
But Aldridge’s life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Goodwill of Central Iowa’s skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get and keep a job, through a combination of detailed instruction and hands-on experience.
When Aldridge first connected with Goodwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didn’t have a driver’s license or own a car. Aldridge also had a limited work history with long employment gaps (间断) , meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physical health issues were also a problem.
According to Kayleigh Duff, a career specialist at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Aldridge had to overcome was from within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I don’t think she truly believed it herself.”
Thankfully, Aldridge had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service training program but was eager to enter the retail (零售) skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Aldridge mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program.
The seven-week retail skills training is a systematic program combining classroom instruction with on- the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Aldridge progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities.
Duff said it was great to see how Aldridge grew into the devoted, driven worker she is today. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that she’s able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.”
1. What can be learned about Goodwill’s training programs?| A．They combine theory with practice. |
| B．They guarantee a good job for participants. |
| C．They are designed mainly for the unemployed. |
| D．They were established in the autumn of 2017. |
| A．Poor health. | B．Poor working skills. |
| C．A lack of confidence. | D．A lack of a driver’s license. |
| A．She wanted to attend a more systematic program. |
| B．She wanted to gain some hands-on experience. |
| C．She was more interested in retail. |
| D．She followed Duff’s advice. |
| A．A 50-year-old devotes herself to Goodwill. |
| B．Goodwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around. |
| C．Goodwill training programs spring up around the world. |
| D．Success is closely linked to appropriate training programs. |
8 . There is an old suitcase in my house which represents the dreams and hopes of my family.
I’m always taking photos of the little
That suitcase is the very one my dad brought with him when he
As a kid, I was
That’s when I
| A．secrets | B．numbers | C．wonders | D．suitcases |
| A．artist | B．architect | C．author | D．engineer |
| A．see | B．act | C．use | D．serve |
| A．thought | B．time | C．light | D．sight |
| A．lovely | B．common | C．special | D．strange |
| A．hardly | B．exactly | C．normally | D．quickly |
| A．turned | B．wrote | C．moved | D．returned |
| A．word | B．name | C．card | D．sign |
| A．left | B．missed | C．refused | D．called |
| A．fearing | B．hoping | C．speaking | D．learning |
| A．achievements | B．prizes | C．things | D．lessons |
| A．unsuitable | B．unhappy | C．uncomfortable | D．unclear |
| A．cared | B．read | C．described | D．talked |
| A．stronger | B．thinner | C．older | D．braver |
| A．books | B．letters | C．papers | D．reports |
| A．showed | B．praised | C．admitted | D．realized |
| A．reminder | B．source | C．result | D．cause |
| A．got | B．suffered | C．won | D．deserved |
| A．wanted | B．lost | C．expressed | D．experienced |
| A．turned out | B．ended up | C．came true | D．woke up |
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破)one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pat her. Of course she’d let anyone pat her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. she never barked(吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us.
1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
| A．Look at them sadly. | B．Keep them company. |
| C．Play games with them. | D．Touch them gently. |
| A．would eat anything when hungry |
| B．felt sorry for her mistake |
| C．loved playing hide-and-seek |
| D．disliked the author’s dad |
| A．She was treated as a member of the family. |
| B．She played games with anyone she liked. |
| C．She was loved by everybody she met. |
| D．She went everywhere with the family. |
| A．smiled | B．barked. |
| C．rushed to them | D．tried to be funny |
| A．Shy. | B．Polite. | C．Brave. | D．Caring. |
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. Kind and caring, she always seemed to make people comfortable in her presence. For years she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home to help with her until I hit my preteen years. Suddenly, I was too caught up in my adolescent world to worry about helping others.
One particular summer day when I was twelve, Mom came into my room and told me to get up and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? Eventually, I made my way outside. I imagined the lake water cooling my skin. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. I sat in silence, too upset to make a conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mom asked calmly.
“I guess…,” I murmured under my breath.
“Sweetheart, we are going to a children’s shelter, I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
I felt a knot slowly form in my stomach. How was I supposed to help there?
When we reached the shelter, I was rather surprised. It was a large white Victorian home. As we approached the large front porch, wind bells played a calming tune while trees and blossoms welcomed us. Maybe this wasn’t going to be so bad.
Mom rang the doorbell. The door flew open and we were led to the front room, where all of the children were playing. Toys were spread out across the floor. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with wounds. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars（伤疤） such as cuts, scratches and burns. What a terrible life they had before they moved here! My heart sank.
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I returned to the shelter with Mom several times._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
