1 . My father once told me some advice. “The advice,” he said, “was that if after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get
A reader, he suggested, needs a little
I like to think my father’s readerly advice can be
| A．tired | B．attracted | C．convinced | D．informed |
| A．try | B．copy | C．send | D．remember |
| A．patience | B．imagination | C．strength | D．courage |
| A．perfect | B．regular | C．obvious | D．particular |
| A．continue | B．enjoy | C．stop | D．practice |
| A．permit | B．beg | C．force | D．cheat |
| A．especially | B．objectively | C．fortunately | D．partly |
| A．characteristic | B．expression | C．prejudice | D．recognition |
| A．various | B．unreal | C．priceless | D．unchanging |
| A．used | B．told | C．assessed | D．hidden |
| A．idea | B．chance | C．stage | D．competition |
| A．meetings | B．operations | C．improvements | D．delays |
| A．attitude | B．urge | C．smile | D．struggle |
| A．appreciate | B．record | C．rescue | D．care |
| A．in brief | B．on earth | C．at least | D．in addition |
When I was seventy-one, my granddaughter Crystal’s husband Peter lost his job. Despite his efforts, he struggled to find a new job. He seemed to lose confidence in himself.
When I visited Australia, I aimed to support them through this challenging time, but Crystal wanted me to have some fun. She suggested snorkeling (用通气管潜泳)along the coral reef, convincing me that I would love the experience.
I had swum only in pools where my feet could touch the bottom. Previously in Hawaii, I had tried snorkeling and panicked in the deep water, but this time, I wanted to try again. My dream of exploring the coral reef and the desire to boost Peter’s spirits motivated me.
Crystal patiently taught me snorkeling in a pool. With great efforts, I finally mastered the skills, which excited me and amazed Peter. “We can overcome our challenges,” I smiled. Seeming to know I was encouraging him, Peter smiled back and said, “I guess so, Grandma.”
The big day came when I had to snorkel in the sea. Crystal and Peter both decided to come for security reasons. “You’ll be fine,” Crystal told me. “I’ll stay right by you. Even if you’re in trouble, I can help you out of it.”
On a sunny afternoon, we set off from the shore. When Peter stopped the boat, Crystal and I put on our equipment.
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My heart raced as I stared at the deep sea water.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I was not sure why my dad and my uncle always disagreed with each other in the beginning. They spent many Sundays sitting at opposite ends of the table, arguing about everything. I didn’t think they got along well.
When I was eighteen, I got a call in my college dorm that my dad was having a health problem. My mom picked me up at midnight, so I could be there the next day when my dad was scheduled to transfer(转移) to a better hospital. I didn’t sleep that night, not a while. I was nervous and almost crazy when we arrived at the hospital early the next morning before the transfer.
That morning, as my mom and I walked down the hallway of the hospital, we could see straight into my dad’s room. A tall man wearing a stylish suit stood beside my father’s bed with his back to us. In surprise, my mom said to me, “How nice it is for a doctor to come by to see your dad so early in the morning.” The man was quiet and still, looking down, but he was holding both of my dad’s hands in his own. It seemed not to be a typical doctor’s behavior.
“It’s not a doctor,” I whispered softly to my mom. When the man turned around, we found that it was my uncle. However, little did I know I would continue to reflect on that quiet moment for decades. And it would be the beginning of something truly wonderful.
The hours that followed were some of the most hardest time of my youth. My dad had a serious stomach problem and had to be in hospital for quite a long time. My uncle stayed with us the entire time. For one thing, my uncle tried every way to get my dad to eat something. For another thing, he brought me healthy snacks and made sure I actually ate them even though I had no appetite. When my mother and I were scared that my dad’s illness would get worse, my uncle was always by our side.
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Throughout those difficult days in the hospital, I watched my uncle in a new light.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________From then on, the relationship between my dad and my uncle became closer.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . During a 7-hour flight from New York to London, Jack noticed 88-year-old Violet heading to her seat in Virgin Atlantic’s economy class section. Violet’s particularly vulnerable (脆弱的) condition caught his eye. Jack approached Violet and engaged in a conversation with her learning she was a former nurse and was on her way back to London alone after visiting her daughter. She had only recently been able to visit her daughter because she spent so long recovering from a knee replacement.
Inspired by Violet’s story, the young man proposed an offer that left the elderly passenger speechless. Jack told Violet that he was traveling in first class, but he wanted to trade seats with her. If she agreed, she would receive all of the luxuries that come along with an upper-class ticket, including a leather recliner and bed, gourmet cuisine. and all the free drinks she desires.
At first, Violet couldn’t believe her ears. After the gentleman sitting next to Violet nudged her with his elbow, Violet reluctantly agreed. Jack helped collect her bags and luggage, then she followed him to the first-class cabin. Jack then sat on the row of seats directly next to the economy toilets and never made a peep or asked for anything the rest of the flight.
The good deed was exposed by flight attendant Leah, who had the pleasure of serving Violet during the flight. Violet told Leah her daughter won’t believe her. Her dream had always been to sit at the front, and Jack made that come true. The wonderment and gratitude in the elderly woman’s every expression were so heartwarming that Leah couldn’t stop sharing it on social media. Unsurprisingly, the post went viral (T), and Jack and Violet’s story brought a widespread attention.
Jack wasn’t trying to gain praise or attention with his act of charity. He simply wished to generously bless a complete stranger. It’s this sort of kindness that the world greatly needs.
1. Jack offered his first class seat to Violet when .| A．the plane was landing | B．he heard about her experience |
| C．they began their conversation | D．she was on her way to visit her daughter |
| A．Pushed gently. | B．Begged eagerly. | C．Promised happily. | D．Explained clearly. |
| A．Flying first class. | B．Putting love forward. |
| C．Going viral overnight. | D．Living with her daughter. |
| A．Outgoing and curious. | B．Generous and humble. |
| C．Creative and energetic. | D．Sociable and optimistic. |
5 . Raj Patel was 5, traveling with his family to India from England.A young girl, no older than 12, approached their car, carrying a crying baby, begging for money and food. “My parents embarrassingly pushed some money out to her from the window,”Patel says. “Since then, the journey has been to figure out why this stuff happens.”
Upon returning to England, Patel decided to rent out his toys and raise money to stop hunger. It didn’t take him long to realize his attempts would not fix the problem.While attending Oxford University, Patel had an idea to shift his major to mathematics, believing that mathematics could handle the crisis of hunger and poverty (贫困).But as he dived deeper into the topic, he learned the political and systemic side of the story. So he changed his undergraduate degree back to economics and added the study of philosophy and politics to his pursuits (事业).
After graduation, he worked for the World Bank and the United Nations. But even that, he says, didn’t lead to workable solutions (解决方案).
His first book, Stuffed and Starved, was a breakout work written for a general audience. While living in Africa, Patel created a number of documentaries but none gained much popularity until he met Anita Chitaya, an activist in Bwabwa, a remote village in Malawi. Anita works with a local organization that has fought hunger in Malawi for decades.She helps farmers to experiment with crops to grow more nutritious food. Her story evolved into an 11-year project -The Ants&the Grasshopper, which earned the Moving Mountains Award.
As the decade of research,filming and editing carries on, this drought-stricken village goes from being.self-sufficient through sustainable farming practices to struggling to grow enough nutritious food and access clean,drinkable water. Climate change ended up being another part of the story.
Patel knows that he needs to find other ways to reach audiences. He released a widely shared YouTube video about capitalism, chicken nuggets (鸡块) and the global hunger crisis. He’s given 20-minute TED Talks that summarize the intentions of his books. No matter what gets thrown his way, Patel seems to course-correct in order to continue pursuing his mission.
1. What excited Patel’s pursuit of his career?| A．A beggar-led crowd. |
| B．A fund-raising event. |
| C．A chance encounter with a needy girl. |
| D．A narrow escape from a car accident. |
| A．He felt he was good at it. |
| B．He disliked boring economic theories. |
| C．He was eager to learn its political and systemic side. |
| D．He considered it as a solution to the hunger and poverty crisis. |
| A．Anita’s journey to tackle food crisis. |
| B．Causes of climate change in Malawi. |
| C．Bwabwa’s remarkable transformation. |
| D．Patel’s personal experience in Bwabwa. |
| A．He shot funny videos. |
| B．He made presentations. |
| C．He cut the price of his books. |
| D．He conducted collaborative research. |
6 . In a heartwarming turn of events, a two-year-old girl who had gone lost in Newberry County was found safe and sound after a careful search. The young child had last been
What followed was a remarkable chain of events that led to her safe
Around 6:00 pm, the situation took a hopeful turn when a deer
Newberry County 911 operators sprang into action,
With the location data
| A．recognized | B．seen | C．checked | D．saved |
| A．safe | B．dead | C．missing | D．sick |
| A．rescue | B．arrival | C．journey | D．departure |
| A．lover | B．raiser | C．protector | D．hunter |
| A．Leaving | B．Adapting | C．Reacting | D．Writing |
| A．placed | B．forgot | C．answered | D．presented |
| A．progress | B．location | C．need | D．identity |
| A．introducing | B．providing | C．developing | D．using |
| A．creatively | B．mostly | C．accurately | D．likely |
| A．useless | B．crucial | C．wrong | D．cheap |
| A．in hand | B．in return | C．in secret | D．in order |
| A．parking | B．crowded | C．playing | D．wooded |
| A．uneducated | B．bored | C．unharmed | D．confused |
| A．purposes | B．efforts | C．words | D．stories |
| A．gift | B．movie | C．tradition | D．reunion |
It was a perfect day for the beach. My brother and I were meeting our friends on the northeast side of the island, a beach we seldom visited due to the strong currents.
Dad dropped us off an hour before everyone was to arrive. I watched my brother take off into the blue ocean. He was a body surfing enthusiast. I decided not to wait for our friends either because the water began to rise, forming a perfect wave.
I held my breath and dove through the wave. I was under the surf, with my eyes wide open, the water like silk flowing over my body. It was cold, like liquid ice waking up my senses. I pulled my body to the surface, allowing fresh air to fill my lungs, and then went back under. I pretended to be a fish, a dolphin, anything that lived under the sea.
After a while, I thought it might be a good idea to head back in and see if our friends had arrived. I looked toward the beach and realized I had gone farther out than I should have. I was the only one this far out.
I was not too worried though. I was a pretty good swimmer. But, as I tried to swim in, I realized I was making no progress. After what felt like a long while, my body began to feel heavy, and my arms grew tired. However hard I tried to swim, I was not moving any closer to the beach. Worn out, terrified and desperate, I cried for help loudly.
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I began to think I might drown out there.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Emily was a shy and quiet student in Greenfield High School. Emily was known for her quiet behavior and her love for literature, often found lost in the pages of a book during lunch breaks.
One day, as Emily walked through the hallway, she noticed a colorful poster announcing an upcoming English poetry competition. Her heart raced with excitement at the prospect of showcasing her talent, but her mind was immediately flooded with doubts. “What if my poem is not good enough? What if everyone laughs at me?”she thought to herself, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
As the days went by, Emily found herself caught between her desire to participate and her fear of failure. She talked with her best friend, Sarah, who had been by her side since they were little. She was known for her outgoing personality and her ability to make everyone feel included.
“You have a gift, Emily, ”Sarah said reassuringly, her blue eyes filled with encouragement. “Don’t let your fears hold you back. You never know what might happen unless you try. ”
With Sarah’s support, Emily decided to take a leap of faith and submit her poem for the competition. As the day of the event drew near, she felt a mix of nervousness and expectation. She spent hours perfecting her poem, carefully choosing each word and line to convey her emotions. She practiced her poem in front of the miror, trying to perfect her delivery and expression.
But despite her newfound confidence, Emily couldn’t shake off the feeling of doubt in her mind. These thoughts consumed her, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else.
It was during one of these moments of self-doubt that Sarah came to her rescue once again. “You’re an amazing writer, Emily, ”she said, her voice filled with warmth and sincerity. “Your poem is going to be incredible. Just believe in yourself. ”With Sarah’s words in her mind, Emily felt a renewed sense of determination.
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On the day of the competition, Emily took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
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In the end, Emily’s poem won first place.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Where is it? We’re going to be late!” Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. “Josh! Did you hide my wallet? We have to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party!” Josh, Janice’s four-year-old younger brother, smiled innocently at her, but his cunning (狡黠的) eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning (咧嘴笑) like a cat, Josh reached under the sofa, pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later, they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating, Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand, Janice boarded the train. She commanded, “The train’s really crowded, Josh. Behave yourself, stick close to me, and no monkey business!” Josh nodded, holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train, Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it!” Janice said, turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out, but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are closing,” then came the electronic voice. Soon, the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious face at the train window: Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s name, the train disappeared from view. “Josh!” Janice screamed.
Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were’ familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same bitter experience,” Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone, ready to call her mother. However, midway, she decided against it. Her mother, who was far away in France on business, could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
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Just then, Janice received a call from an unknown number.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Having waved goodbye to the lady, they headed for their destination.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . A Saturday morning, we noticed a handful of soft brown curly hairs on Rosie’s pillow. Was she
Having undergone a series of examinations, Rosie was diagnosed (诊断) with Alopecia, an immunity
The next few months were filled with ups and downs. When Rosie asked why other children were
Instead of focusing on
These days, if you happen to look in our direction, you’ll see a beautiful little bald girl who
| A．stressed | B．curious | C．excited | D．hopeful |
| A．compared | B．replaced | C．improved | D．promoted |
| A．colored | B．cut | C．gone | D．curled |
| A．disorder | B．development | C．test | D．system |
| A．caring | B．blank | C．unfamiliar | D．unwanted |
| A．objects | B．evidence | C．miracles | D．results |
| A．mattered | B．appeared | C．worked | D．stopped |
| A．speaking | B．staring | C．gesturing | D．nodding |
| A．In addition | B．By contrast | C．In a sudden | D．Over time |
| A．escaping from | B．relying on | C．bringing forth | D．approving of |
| A．rarely | B．instantly | C．gratefully | D．intimately |
| A．even | B．rather | C．just | D．still |
| A．protecting | B．reporting | C．understanding | D．tackling |
| A．funds | B．doubts | C．confidence | D．questions |
| A．finds out | B．takes up | C．holds out to | D．makes up for |
