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Monday 1 January
Today was a heartwarming start to the new year as my family gathered for a special hotpot dinner.
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2 . My grandmother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Seeing her condition worsen over time, and knowing I could do nothing, created a feeling of
As the years passed and my understanding of the disease grew, my frustration turned first to anger, then resignation (顺从), and finally
Gradually her counting became slower, and she would lose track of things more
Seeing my grandmother slip away
Nowadays, my grandmother cannot count beans anymore and doesn’t
| A．regret | B．dilemma | C．annoyance | D．hopelessness |
| A．pity | B．sympathy | C．tolerance | D．acceptance |
| A．stop | B．slow | C．change | D．accelerate |
| A．chat | B．sigh | C．think | D．complain |
| A．strong | B．sharp. | C．busy | D．fresh |
| A．easily | B．naturally | C．slowly | D．painfully |
| A．nursing | B．biology | C．companion | D．psychology |
| A．anxiety | B．calmness | C．optimism | D．indifference |
| A．excused | B．defended | C．prevented | D．separated |
| A．urged | B．forced | C．required | D．motivated |
| A．concern | B．sympathy | C．knowledge | D．experience |
| A．Instantly | B．Gradually | C．Temporarily | D．Accidentally |
| A．miss | B．expect | C．notice | D．recognize |
| A．listener | B．follower | C．stranger | D．watcher |
| A．time | B．beans | C．money | D．stories |
3 . My mom spent years as a stay-at-home mom so that my brothers and I could focus on our education. However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it. When I asked her about working again, she would tell me to focus on achieving my dream. I knew she had once dreamed for herself.
For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all. “Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian?” “It is too late for me, son,” she responded, laughing at the idea. I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.
Her birthday was coming up. Although I had already bought her a present, I knew what I actually wanted to give her. I placed little notes of encouragement inside the present. I asked my family and her friends to do the same. Eventually I had collected 146 notes, and each with the same sentiment: “You are humorous, full of life, and ready to take on the stage.”
On the day of her birthday, my mom unwrapped my present. She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.
Within two months, my mom gave her first performance in a New York comedy club. I have read the notes countless times with my mom. They are framed and line the walls of her new office space that she rented with the profits she made from working as a professional comedian. For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.
1. What was the attitude of the author’s mother to working women?| A．She was curious about their income. | B．She admired what work brought them. |
| C．She felt indifferent to working women. | D．She appreciated their ambitions in finance. |
| A．Her effort in making friends. | B．Her talent to bring people joy. |
| C．Her curiosity about working women. | D．Her desire for financial independence. |
| A．Amazed and hesitant. | B．Sad and disappointed. |
| C．Moved and encouraged. | D．Delighted and proud. |
| A．Supporting Mom’s dream. | B．Achieving his own dream. |
| C．Securing financial freedom. | D．Becoming a successful comedian. |
4 . I was never very neat. Yet, when I arrived at college, my roommate didn’t seem to appreciate my
I am not sure why they stuck us together. Kim was
However, it all came to an end one late evening and I didn’t even know why we had both returned to each other’s
Slowly, I began to clear up my side of the room. I took back the
| A．untidiness | B．dignity | C．privilege | D．capability |
| A．honored | B．organized | C．limited | D．exhausted |
| A．recognized | B．acquired | C．simplified | D．labeled |
| A．puzzle | B．learn | C．complain | D．joke |
| A．newly-furnished | B．neatly-arranged | C．fully-occupied | D．well-designed |
| A．annoyance | B．company | C．responsibility | D．absence |
| A．deadly | B．slightly | C．moderately | D．gradually |
| A．breathing | B．murmuring | C．warning | D．sobbing |
| A．forgiveness | B．anxiety | C．understanding | D．comfort |
| A．sort out | B．come across | C．switch off | D．go through |
| A．book | B．sock | C．clothing | D．pencil |
| A．absorbed | B．relieved | C．overwhelmed | D．deserted |
| A．knocked | B．reached | C．swept | D．got |
| A．Sadly | B．Unfortunately | C．Happily | D．Generally |
| A．aim | B．agreement | C．objection | D．key |
With a wide smile on her face, 15-year-old Sirin eagerly rushed to her mom to show off her new painting. But Mom raised her eyebrows with eyes wide open, and spoke impatiently, “No time, baby. Right now I am busy with an important talk. Just wait for some time, OK?”
Holding her oil painting, she frowned (皱眉),and then searched for her dad. “Dad, see what I have done,” Sirin exclaimed cheerfully. Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and showed his thumbs up!
Immediately, Sirin replied angrily, “Dad, you haven’t seen it yet.”
He smiled at her saying, “No time, baby. I will see it later.” He just patted her back lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.
She was not a kid to be pleased with simple gesture or smile. She stood there for a few seconds, and then stormed off to her own bedroom. Hot air was blowing from her nostrils (鼻孔) ; her face turned into apple red. She threw the painting on the table, slammed the door and threw herself on her bed.
“Why is everybody so busy?” She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even in high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some values to her thoughts, but they were no exception. Unconsciously, her eyes were filled with tears.
The knocking sound on the door put a sudden stop to her thought. Her mom was calling her for dinner. Sirin deliberately (故意地) came late to join them. She kept silent and didn’t look at anyone, scratching the table mat with her nail. Her mom was puzzled at the unusual behavior. Suddenly the morning incident came to mind. Softly, she asked, “ Honey, did I do anything wrong? ”
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At this very moment, Sirin could no longer resist her anger.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her beautifully-decorated paining on the wall.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________It was a Saturday. Whether it was sunny or cloudy, hot or cold, I cannot remember, but I do remember it was a Saturday because the mall was full of people.
I was with my mom. It is easy to miss her in a crowd simply because she is so ordinary. On that day we walked casually, taking quick looks at the store windows because we both knew we wouldn’t be buying much, like always.
I remember I was looking up at the people passing by — at first uninterestedly, but then more carefully. Ladies wore bright and elegant clothing. They had no wrinkles (皱纹) on their faces ——wiped away with expensive creams. An uneasy feeling started to settle in my chest. I tried to push it out, but failed. It got more unbearable with every second until I could deny it no longer: I was ashamed of my mother.
We were in a high-class neighborhood, living in a small, expensive apartment building that Mom chose to move to because she knew the schools were good. We were in a high-class neighborhood, but as I observed the passers-by and then turned my eyes on Mom, I realized for the first time that we didn’t belong there. I could see the wrinkles around Mom’s eyes and mouth, because she didn’t use any creams. She dressed in cheap, worn-out clothes. Her eyes were tired from working long hours to make a living and her hair too grey for her age.
I looked at her, feeling ashamed. My mom is nothing extraordinary, yet at that moment she stood out because she was just so plain. Telling her to wait for me around the corner, I hurried away to the bathroom and didn’t want to be seen with her. On the way to the bathroom, my eyes couldn’t help falling on beautiful dresses. Each dress seemed like a work of art with delicate patterns. However, my heart sank as I knew they were far beyond my reach, further reducing my desire to return.
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When I finally went back unwillingly, I found that Mom wasn’t there.
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Mike took the last bite of the chocolate ice cream and jumped into the car with his parents. They headed off to the Olympic sized pool for the big swim competition.
When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift and won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group.
One day, his mother sat down at the table with him and said, “Mike, we know you love ice cream, but maybe it’s not health y for your body to eat so much of it. Your father and I think it is making you gain weight. Is it OK for us to quit the sweet treats for a while, especially before you go for the final competition? In order to strengthen your muscles, your father will go running with you three days a week. We think it will help you feel better.”
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Mike unwillingly agreed.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Finally the big competition of the season came.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________As the afternoon sun bathed the local beach with its warm, golden rays, four-year-old William sat on the beach with a mix of expectation and confusion. His dad, Steven, sat by his side. They were waiting for William’s friends to arrive and celebrate his long-awaited birthday party. William’s wide eyes, filled with hope and happiness, stared at the shoreline, looking for familiar faces.
He kept asking his dad where everyone was, and Steven just told him “they’re coming soon, ”trying to ease his son’s growing impatience. But the longer they waited, the more hopeless William became. He was extremely disappointed when the two invited families called and said they couldn’t make it to the celebration because of unexpected situations.
Steven watched his son, who had been eagerly expecting his special day for what seemed like ages. This year, William had been more aware than ever of his upcoming birthday, asking throughout the month when his birthday was, eagerly expecting a good time.
Feeling a sense of guilt for his son’s disappointment, Steven decided to turn to social media for help. He posted a lovely picture of him and William on the beach. Their faces were filled with a mix of hope and disappointment. The sincere words with the picture read, “William would love some friends to play with on the beach. To celebrate his fourth birthday, he has Hot Wheels, sand toys, dinosaurs, and we have some snacks and drinks. Any and all welcome. ”
William’s wish for companionship produced a strong response from the local people. They flooded the post with messages of support, birthday wishes, and offers to join the celebration. They were determined to make William’s day special.
“Going there. See you soon, ”one warm-hearted local commented on the post, promising to bring her family along. The message aroused the same feeling from many others, who were quick to follow suit.
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Soon, the beach was filled with scenes of joy.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . If you have ever lost touch with old school friends, you may find yourself wanting to make contact again. Some teens find that certain school friends are worth keeping contact with and want to keep the friendship going strong.
Hang out at the same places
One way you can get together with old friends from your school is to go to the same places that they go to. If you still go to school together, you probably know where everyone goes on the weekends. If you are able to go there too, you may find that your relationships with your old school friends start up again.
Sports teams
If you are athletic and your former friends are too, joining school sports teams is a great way to catch up with old friends. This doesn’t mean that you should join a sport which you do not like just so you can see your old friends. However, if you like sports, wish to join a team and your former friends are on that team, and then playing the team sports is a great way to get to know them again.
Take part in school clubs
There are often a lot of school clubs in which teens participate. Depending on your interests and your former friends’ interests, you may just find a club at school. Sharing a common interest such as a club activity will help you to have something in common and something to talk about.
1. You can get together with old friends by .| A．joining the dance clubs |
| B．having dinner with them |
| C．going to the places where they go |
| D．going shopping with them every day |
| A．playing sports helps you get your old friends again |
| B．you have to play a sport to make more friends |
| C．team sports are interesting activities at school |
| D．you have to play the sport your friends like |
| A．To tell a hobby. |
| B．To share same interests. |
| C．To join clubs. |
| D．To contact old friends. |
10 . Never do I realize it has been so long since my father left us. I have often thought what a
My father was a very warm and
He was in a care center for years after suffering a series of diseases that impacted his ability to walk and caused his
Kelsey was only four years old when Dad died. I was
While we were preparing for Thanksgiving, I heard Kelsey talking to her daddy. They were chatting about Papa and how he had gone to
I sighed in relief, bursting into tears.
From that day on, my sadness
He would
| A．curious | B．disastrous | C．addictive | D．specific |
| A．experienced | B．teenaged | C．aged | D．young |
| A．caring | B．attractive | C．optimistic | D．outgoing |
| A．looked back on | B．looked down on | C．looked up to | D．looked out for |
| A．tongue | B．breath | C．strength | D．speech |
| A．pained | B．struck | C．frightened | D．cracked |
| A．words | B．stories | C．contents | D．imagination |
| A．heartbroken | B．frightened | C．annoyed | D．calm |
| A．grandfather | B．father | C．daughter | D．husband |
| A．hit | B．beat | C．pounded | D．ached |
| A．heaven | B．hospital | C．home | D．center |
| A．compare | B．impress | C．share | D．exchange |
| A．revived | B．eased | C．advanced | D．quit |
| A．admiration | B．concern | C．appreciation | D．behavior |
| A．rely on | B．reflect on | C．focus on | D．live on |
