1 . Johnny Agar had always dreamed of competing in triathlons (铁人三项赛) as an athlete. Unfortunately, he’d been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪) shortly after he was born. This disorder makes it difficult for the now-28-year-old to get around. However, he and his father are proving that where there’s a will — and a lot of love — there’s a way!

Jeff Agar, 59, is helping Johnny experience life to the fullest by entering triathlons by his side. As a team, they’ve completed over 200 races, including a full ironman triathlon that required them to swim, bike and run 140 miles in just 17 hours.

“I’m not a fan of triathlon,” Jeff joked. “I’m doing it not because I love it. This is Johnny’s dream and I’m giving him the legs and the power to do it.” Although Jeff typically provides the majority of the manpower, it was important for Johnny to cross the finish line on his own legs. “Walking in races was my way of telling Dad, ‘Okay, I’m not just going to say thank-you anymore; I’m going to actually put words into action,’” Johnny said.

Johnny and his dad now form Team Agar, using their story and the power of motivational speaking to inspire others. “When we completed that 140-mile Ironman together, it had an amazing impact on many people who had seen our story. We began to see that competing isn’t just about us crossing the finish line; it’s about helping others leave uncertainty in the dust — even those facing greater obstacles than we did.”

Earlier this month, they received some incredible news. They were invited to compete in one of the toughest triathlons: the Ironman World Championship! What made the occasion even more special was a pre-recorded video message from Johnny’s idol, athlete Peyton Manning. “Rumor has it that you’re a big fan of mine,” Peyton said, “I’m a big fan of yours as well! You guys are incredible; you’re a true inspiration.”

1. What can we learn about Jeff from the text?

A．He has a great passion for triathlons.

B．He is upset about Johnny’s severe illness.

C．He goes all out to help his son achieve his ambition.

D．He crosses the finish line with his son in competitions.

2. Why did Jeff and Johnny set up Team Agar?

A．To give motivation to other people.	B．To encourage more people to join them.
C．To make themselves more competitive.	D．To participate in more competitions as a team.

3. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?

A．Peyton will record more videos of Johnny and Jeff.

B．Jeff and Johnny have influenced people positively.

C．Johnny and Jeff have been getting along well with Peyton.

D．Peyton has provided Johnny with material assistance.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．An Old Father’s Love for Triathlons

B．A Disabled Competitor Works Wonders

C．Dad Helps Son With Cerebral Palsy Achieve His Dream

D．Great Achievements Made by Dad and Son in Sports

2 . In March 1975, my mother brought my younger sister Cissy and me back to our hometown.

Cissy and I were ________ to moving. We had moved 23 times before I was 18. Altogether I ________ 19 schools. But at 13 and 11 years of age, we were ________ being the new kids in school.

Staying in a motel (汽车旅馆) for weeks, we ________ found a two-bedroom home for $80 a month, which was in the landlords (房东), Mr and Mrs Hendrix’s back yard. It was ________, but Cissy and I thought it was a palace. ________, in October my mother lost her job. November’s ________ went unpaid, so did December’s. Cissy and I knew we’d soon move ________.

On Christmas Day, Mrs Hendrix knocked on the front door. Mom was out, so I ________ it. I’d received eviction (驱逐) notices before, so I knew what to ________. Mrs Hendrix held out a ________ to me, smiling as she said,“I thought you girls might enjoy some bread. I bake it every Christmas.” Unprepared for such ________,I managed a “Thanks”. Closing the door, we ________ the box. There were bread, candy, and new socks and gloves for us three. No eviction notice!

We lived over five years in our twenty-fourth home. The Hendrixes gave Cissy and me something we had never known in our ________ lives: the comfort of belonging, and ________.

1.

A．used

B．devoted

C．attached

D．opposed

2.

A．considered

B．attended

C．missed

D．recommended

3.

A．patient with

B．grateful for

C．uncertain about

D．tired of

4.

A．finally

B．hardly

C．gradually

D．easily

5.

A．dirty

B．modern

C．small

D．quiet

6.

A．However

B．Otherwise

C．Besides

D．Therefore

7.

A．insurance

B．damages

C．debts

D．rent

8.

A．instead

B．still

C．again

D．sometimes

9.

A．repaired

B．answered

C．interrupted

D．ignored

10.

A．decide

B．ask

C．save

D．expect

11.

A．notice

B．box

C．bag

D．key

12.

A．honesty

B．wisdom

C．courage

D．generosity

13.

A．packed up

B．dug through

C．focused on

D．took over

14.

A．happy

B．new

C．young

D．special

15.

A．stability

B．reputation

C．fortune

D．justice

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.

2. What do we know about the author’s garden?

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.

3. How does the author attract the kids’ interest in gardening?

A．By giving rewards afterwards.	B．By giving more encouragement.
C．By adding recreational activities.	D．By asking them to have short breaks.

4. What is Shannon’s suggestion on parents’ involving kids in gardening?

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.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

At a neighbor’s pool the summer after sixth grade, Charley shouted out those famous last words, “Hey, watch this!” As he dove into the pool, Tad froze. It wasn’t the deep end!

Charley was hurt bad when he hit the bottom of the swimming pool. The doctor said he might have broken his back and could lose the use of his legs. His life would change forever. Tad didn’t see Charley for over a month after he was carried away in the screaming ambulance.

When Tad went to visit Charley in the hospital, his “Hey, dude, how’s it going?” was greeted by an annoyed grunt (嘟哝声) . Looking small and pale, Charley cried, “I can’t walk-how do you think I feel? I wish I was dead!”

“Bro, you’ll get well! You’re tough.”

“No, the doctor said I won’t.”

“Aw, man. That’s horrible!” And the conversation died right there.

Tad didn’t go back after that. He just didn’t know what to say. When Charley got out of the hospital, Tad went over to his house a few times and played video games, but it just wasn’t the same. Not only was his friend’s body damaged, so was his spirit. Tad had made friends with other boys who enjoyed all the things he and Charley used to do. Even if he felt sad and guilty, he wasn’t spending more time at Charley’s. Tad wanted to help and be a good friend but didn’t know how now.

Charley just became sadder and sadder, and Tad spent less and less time with him as the school year passed.

When summer break started again, Tad didn’t see much of Charley. He had made the baseball team and didn’t have time for video games. At least he told himself that was the reason. He was shocked right before eighth grade started when he saw Charley sailing down the sidewalk with a big black dog by his wheelchair. “Wow, what’s this?” Said Tad, running over to his friend.

“This is Rowdy! He helps me.”

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“Wow, what does he do?” Tad was interested.

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After that, Tad could sense something had changed.

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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 _________ us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I rose to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a _________?” I laughed and _________ responded “Why not!”

“Why are you in college at such a(n) _________, innocent age?” I asked. She _________ replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get _________, and have a couple of kids…” “No seriously,” I asked. I was curious what may have _________ her to be taking on this challenge at her age. “I always _________ having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. After class we walked to the student union building and _________ a chocolate milkshake. We became __________ friends. Every day for the next three months, we would __________ together after class and talk __________. I was always listening to this “time machine” as she shared her __________ and experience with me. Over the __________ of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she __________ made friends wherever she went.

At the year’s end Rose finished the college __________ she had begun all those years ago. One week after __________ Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute (致敬) to the wonderful woman who taught __________ that it’s never too __________ to be all you can possibly be. When you finish reading this, please remember, growing older is mandatory (强制性的). Growing up is __________.

1.

A．persuaded

B．challenged

C．questioned

D．required

2.

A．laugh

B．book

C．hand

D．hug

3.

A．actively

B．reluctantly

C．enthusiastically

D．passionately

4.

A．retired

B．old

C．young

D．senior

5.

A．jokingly

B．seriously

C．hurriedly

D．happily

6.

A．involved

B．engaged

C．married

D．touched

7.

A．forced

B．motivated

C．cheated

D．caught

8.

A．lacked of

B．thought of

C．consisted of

D．dreamed of

9.

A．made

B．bought

C．found

D．shared

10.

A．instant

B．strong

C．permanent

D．loyal

11.

A．join

B．have

C．leave

D．quiz

12.

A．nonstop

B．frankly

C．merrily

D．first

13.

A．lesson

B．memory

C．snack

D．wisdom

14.

A．course

B．school

C．state

D．exam

15.

A．secretly

B．shyly

C．closely

D．easily

16.

A．period

B．degree

C．campus

D．tour

17.

A．dinner

B．graduation

C．ceremony

D．congratulation

18.

A．at risk

B．in person

C．by example

D．with joy

19.

A．late

B．early

C．much

D．little

20.

A．efficient

B．natural

C．difficult

D．optional

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Mr. Mosop’s Chickens

Mr. Mosop had a lot of chickens. But Pili Pili was rare and precious. I remember the day he brought her back to the village. “Her name shall be Pepper — Pili Pili,” he said, gently stroking (抚摸) her black-and-white feathers. He promised me, “Next time I get a chicken, you may choose a greater name.” Pili Pili was the pride of our village. But now she was missing. Everyone in the village joined in the search for her.

After school the next day, I ran all the way home. “Did they find Pili Pili?” I was out of breath. Mama sighed. “Yes, on the other side of the fence.” She nodded at the low fence of bushes that surrounded our village. Grace, my little sister, opened her eyes wide.“Ahyena (鼠狗) ATE Pili Pili! Only her FEATHERS are left!”

I ducked into our house. I took my notebook out of my bag as well as my most treasured possession: a box of markers. On a piece of paper I made a rough picture of our village and the smooth, blue hills all around it. Then I drew Pili Pili, the famous black-and-white chicken, standing strong and elegant. I was so busy drawing that I didn’t notice Grace had joined me on the floor. She was drawing something, pressing the tip of my purple marker flat.

“No, Grace!” I yelled, grabbing my marker. “What is that?”

“A hyena,” Grace said, and then ran outside to show Mr. Mosop her drawing. I followed.

The old man was weeding. He looked sad. Grace ran over and threw her arms around his neck. “Did you cry?” Grace burst out. I rolled my eyes but Mr. Mosop laughed. “Me? An old man, cry over a chicken?” He smiled softly as we handed him our pictures. “Thank you, girls.”

The following day when I came home from school, Grace met me at the door of our house. “Mr. Mosop has gone to market to buy a new chicken!” She pulled at the sleeve (袖子) of my school uniform. “What do you think he will call it?”

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2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I suddenly remembered the promise Mr. Mosop had made.
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Mr. Mosop looked at me and asked, “Have you thought of a name?”
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7 . Turkey is not my thing, but one dish I cannot live without on Thanksgiving is my mom’s Snowy Mashed Potatoes. I start________these potatoes, my annual time release capsule of pure joy in early November. I’m pretty sure I’ve had them at every Thanksgiving since I was a kid, and bites often transport me back to different years and different dining rooms.

How and why is it that certain foods give us so much________ ? And what can be said about the kinds of foods we consider most comforting? Science tells us that taste and nutritional content affect how foods make us feel, but certain foods are especially________ satisfying for reasons that have little to do with their taste or nutritional content. Much of the happiness we get from our favorite foods comes from the memories they stimulate for us and the people we’re with while we________them. Past and present________shape the foods we find comforting.

Often, we love food because we have________ memories associated with it. My mom’s mashed potatoes (土豆泥) remind me of holiday joy and past reunions with extended family. We are also drawn to foods we were given early in life by people who cared for us, which can help explain our________ love for chicken noodle soup, which many parents feed their sick children to make them feel better.

The smell of food can________powerful memories, too. The part of the brain responsible for processing smell directly connects to the amygdala, a brain region that processes emotions, and the hippocampus, which handles memory. And our memory for smells is________and precise, especially when it comes to smell we were first exposed to in childhood. That’s why you might catch the smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven and be transported back to the first tine you baked it with your grandmother.

These________can go the other way, too. Sometimes you might feel________when you eat foods that remind you of loved ones you miss. We may also________foods that we associate with bad experiences.

In addition to past memories, the________in which we eat foods shapes how much we enjoy them in the moment, and our gustatory (味觉的) experiences can be________by a sense of community, a sense of warmth and enjoying it together.I________my mom’s Snowy Mashed Potatoes that much more today because I got to eat them with my husband and two children, the three people I love most in the world.

1.

A．cutting down on

B．looking forward to

C．making for

D．putting away

2.

A．perspective

B．pleasure

C．space

D．transition

3.

A．emotionally

B．financially

C．physically

D．visually

4.

A．enjoy

B．memorize

C．order

D．recall

5.

A．company

B．menus

C．outlook

D．recipes

6.

A．cultural

B．fond

C．photographic

D．shared

7.

A．collective

B．creative

C．lost

D．parental

8.

A．awake

B．correct

C．preserve

D．record

9.

A．bitter-sweet

B．fresh

C．long-lasting

D．selective

10.

A．associations

B．experiences

C．foods

D．memories

11.

A．alert

B．amazed

C．disappointed

D．sad

12.

A．avoid

B．consume

C．store

D．swallow

13.

A．area

B．background

C．context

D．emotion

14.

A．enhanced

B．offered

C．reflected

D．weakened

15.

A．adapted

B．appreciated

C．copied

D．digested

8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

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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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I sat down with my back to the fence and thought for a long time.

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Later I found Laynie sitting by the spot where Molly was buried.

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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 _______. That’s because Martin is blind and Leo is also visually impaired (受损), meaning they have to thoroughly _______ every trip they take outside of their home. The 29-year-old parent _______ to let his lack of sight stop him from _______ with his son and going exploring.

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 _______ him to take Leo out on walks. He _______ he initially had some worries about taking Leo out on his own but now he is _______ and spends most weekends exploring with his son.

He said, “Our favorite _______ to do together include going for walks and _______ the ducks. Currently, on our bucket list is to visit Disneyland but Leo is ________ interested in trains too, so we’d love to go to the National Railway Museum in York.”

Martin’s TikTok account has thousands of ________ and has a range of videos such as him walking Leo. He is using it to ________ other people with visual impairment. He said, “I love ________ these videos and I get so many amazing ________. Many people praise me but I’m just a ________ dad getting on with life.”

1.

A．pleasure

B．challenge

C．journey

D．misfortune

2.

A．make

B．imagine

C．plan

D．enjoy

3.

A．refuses

B．attempts

C．fails

D．decides

4.

A．running away

B．settling down

C．falling down

D．hanging out

5.

A．allowed

B．encouraged

C．taught

D．required

6.

A．admitted

B．argued

C．protested

D．regretted

7.

A．honest

B．generous

C．confident

D．ambitious

8.

A．workouts

B．games

C．experiments

D．activities

9.

A．catching

B．saving

C．feeding

D．raising

10.

A．fortunately

B．particularly

C．probably

D．suddenly

11.

A．followers

B．competitors

C．teammates

D．editors

12.

A．honour

B．appreciate

C．protect

D．educate

13.

A．keeping

B．playing

C．monitoring

D．making

14.

A．comments

B．orders

C．suggestions

D．memories

15.

A．different

B．normal

C．responsible

D．lucky

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the man come from?

A．Sweden.

B．Ghana.

C．Britain.

2. What do we know about old people in Ghana?

A．They are sent to nursing homes.

B．They live with their families.

C．They live in separate flats.

3. What does the woman say about nursing homes?

A．They’re mostly terrible.

B．They’re good in general.

C．They’re not allowed visitors.