Jack,
But one day Jack said
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean?”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me?” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.
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Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . A 17-year-old boy nicknamed Tao Tao with cerebral palsy(脑瘫) has made positive attempts to achieve greater self-reliance through selling self-made popcorn on the street on his own, touching the hearts of netizens and winning him an education opportunity.
According to Tao Tao’s mother: Yao Chuanhua, her son was born with the disabling condition. Over the years, she has continuously tried to train him to adapt and live as normally as possible.
As Tao Tao grew up, the idea of fostering his independence by selling homemade popcorn has brewed in the mother’s mind. She taught Tao Tao how to make popcorn at home and helped set up a stall in Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou city of East China’s Zhejiang province.
“Tao Tao, don’t worry. Take it easy even if no one comes to buy,” after a few words of encouragement, Yao stepped aside and let his son take charge.
Initially reserved and unaccustomed to street vending, Tao Tao struggled to attract buyers. To boost his confidence, the mother even paid some passers-by to buy popcorn from her son’s stall.
Gradually, despite shyness and physical difficulties, Tao Tao has become more active and confident, managing the business smoothly without relying on a megaphone to peddle the product.
“The moment you stood here, you were already a success,” Being proud of Tao Tao’s progress, Yao shared videos of her son’s popcorn selling story online, receiving immense care and support from netizens.
Some traveled specifically to buy popcorn from Tao Tao, and one viewer even ordered thousands of buckets. Many expressed a desire to donate, but Yao declined any form of donations.
“My goal is to encourage him to make a brave step forward and connect with the outside world. I hope that one day he could live independently through his own efforts.”
“Tao Tao is a persevering child. He insists on making and packaging the popcorn all by himself, trying his best his best to prove that he can make it,” Yao added.
The online video sensation has drawn the attention of the local education authority to Tao Tao’s situation. After learning that the teen failed to receive proper school education due to health conditions, they have arranged for local special education teachers to offer him door-to-door teaching.
1. What can we learn about Tao Tao from Paragraph 1?A.He is a student who likes studying. |
B.He suffered from cerebral palsy at 17. |
C.He made a lot of money by selling popcorn. |
D.He is a boy with a positive attitude towards life. |
A.To boost his confidence. | B.To gain people’s sympathy. |
C.To foster his independence. | D.To improve his popcorn-making skills. |
A.To get the support from netizens. |
B.To get him to sell more popcorn on his own. |
C.To draw the attention of the local education authority. |
D.To encourage him to boldly connect with the outside world. |
A.His spirit of perseverance. | B.The donations he accepted. |
C.The help given by netizens. | D.The good education he received. |
4 . He man Bekele was not atypical high school student.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa, He man
Skin cancer does have cures and it is
His
A.Due to | B.As for | C.Rather than | D.Regardless of |
A.website | B.product | C.hospital | D.school |
A.invests | B.promotes | C.approves | D.needs |
A.constantly | B.rarely | C.objectively | D.fortunately |
A.lose | B.think | C.use | D.report |
A.walked in | B.turned up | C.grew up | D.gave in |
A.preventable | B.complex | C.deadly | D.treatable |
A.price | B.speed | C.wage | D.life |
A.news | B.figure | C.secret | D.sound |
A.temporary | B.peaceful | C.affordable | D.possible |
A.speech | B.honesty | C.plan | D.work |
A.reminds | B.encourages | C.warns | D.orders |
A.overjoyed | B.embarrassed | C.frightened | D.annoyed |
A.puzzling | B.disappointing | C.inspiring | D.tiring |
A.protected | B.permitted | C.guided | D.recognized |
Tripod’s story started one spring morning as I finished morning surgery at the veterinary clinic (兽医诊所) I owned. I was writing up medical records of the surgery patients when my receptionist stuck her head into my office, saying that a lady phoned that she’d just found a cat in her back yard with a badly injured leg.
I immediately sent my two pre-vet students in the clinic right out to pick up the cat. They eagerly accepted the challenge and soon returned with my newest patient. We gently removed the large gray tabby (斑猫) from the carrier and placed him on a warm towel on the exam table. He lay very still, his breathing rapid and shallow. His right front leg was mutilated (残废的) from just below the shoulder. The students hadn’t exaggerated; the odor (气味) coming from what remained of the leg was overpowering. This guy was in pretty bad shape, with a mangled (轧平的) front leg, some scars on his head and no collar or tag on him. The poor thing…We were close to tears, especially those two students.
“Looks like he was caught in a trap. See those ragged wound edges?” I felt the ice-cold toes and foot pads, recognizing there was little, if any, chance of saving the leg. The only way I could save him was to amputate (截肢) that leg. The students watched in somber silence as I carefully cleaned the wound. I knew from years of experience this guy didn’t have an owner. “Well, then,” I sighed, “Either remove the leg and see if we can find a home for him or put him to sleep.” Just then, one of the students stroked the cat’s head. Somewhere deep in the cat’s throat, a faint purr began. As the student continued to pet the tabby, I noticed the cat’s breathing became less labored.
“You’re a fighter, aren’t you, boy?” I whispered. “You deserve a chance.” After stabilizing the cat’s vital signs, I performed the amputation in the hope of saving his life.
Over the next few weeks, Tripod, who the students had named, went through many ups and downs. I was cautiously optimistic about his recovery. Word got around about the three-legged “miracle cat” and many clients stopped by on a regular basis to check on his progress.
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The day finally came when I decided Tripod had truly survived.
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One day, one of our regular and favorite clients came in the door.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . On a freezing cold day last winter, I rushed to the local market for a few items, deciding not to use a cart (推车). As I approached the checkout area with my hands full, it was clear that the self-checkout tills (收银机) had momentarily stopped working. Three cashiers faced long lines, and chaos
Like most, I surveyed the checkout lines,
In a(n)
The cashier thanked me for my patience,
Leaving the store, I felt
A.distracted | B.prevented | C.extended | D.disturbed |
A.constantly | B.nobly | C.confidently | D.curiously |
A.dissatisfaction | B.information | C.awareness | D.news |
A.setting off | B.merging into | C.dropping off | D.breaking into |
A.begging | B.declaring | C.explaining | D.informing |
A.Surrounded | B.Managed | C.Controlled | D.Directed |
A.accomplish | B.conclude | C.quicken | D.perform |
A.suffered | B.sensed | C.expressed | D.experienced |
A.in spite of | B.on account of | C.in view of | D.in terms of |
A.effortless | B.depressed | C.formal | D.easy-going |
A.confused | B.friendly | C.embarrassing | D.wrinkled |
A.correcting | B.revealing | C.arguing | D.shouting |
A.forced | B.earned | C.shared | D.heard |
A.wisdom | B.knowledge | C.judgment | D.appreciation |
A.continuous | B.sudden | C.forbidden | D.serious |
7 . Bethany Meilani Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Raised in a surfing family, along with older brothers Noah and Tim, Bethany learned to surf at the age of 7. She began competitive surfing at age 8, and by age 9 she had got her first sponsorship(赞助) .
In October 2003, after having placed 3rd in the Open Women’s Division earlier that year, Bethany’s life changed forever. Bethany went out to surf at Tunnels Beach in Ha’ena with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, and Blanchard’s father and brother. While lying on her board, Bethany suddenly felt huge pressure on her left arm and was pulled back and forth for a few seconds. Feeling no pain at first, she noticed the water around her had turned red, and her shocked friend first realized that she was attacked by a shark. Hamilton lost her left arm just below the shoulder.
As she recovered, she made two promises to herself. The first was that she would not moan(抱怨) about her terrible accident and the second was that she would get back on the surfboard. After only 26 days, she was surfing again! She is now one of the top 50 female surfers in the world. She also won first prize in the Explorer Women’s Division of the NSSA National Championships.
Bethany’s story has been turned into many books, including a few written by herself. She has appeared on many TV shows, magazine articles and in 2004 was named the Best Comeback Athlete and also received the Courage Teen Choice Award.
The last two books written by Bethany were based around the theme of being unstoppable. One of her books is named Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up and has guided readers to be brave, enjoy life and never give up.
1. When did Bethany start to take part in surfing competitions?A.In 1990. | B.In 1997. | C.In 1998. | D.In 2003. |
A.It happened during a competition. |
B.Bethany lost her arms in the accident. |
C.Alana was the first to find out Bethany was attacked. |
D.It was so painful that Bethany passed out immediately. |
A.The popularity of Bethany. | B.The promises of Bethany. |
C.The books written by Bethany. | D.The prizes Bethany won. |
A.Knowledgable. | B.Encouraging. | C.Outgoing. | D.Sociable. |
8 . When my father was a teenager, he had been declared a genius by his art teacher. He
I remembered my father’s
He gave no
We began to draw cartoons. The process of creating gave him
It never
A.went on | B.agreed on | C.took up | D.put off |
A.records | B.copies | C.exhibits | D.celebrations |
A.choice | B.love | C.skill | D.idea |
A.talker | B.teacher | C.painter | D.thinker |
A.give off | B.push through | C.look into | D.focus on |
A.careful | B.silent | C.impatient | D.polite |
A.definite | B.relevant | C.simple | D.clever |
A.channel | B.response | C.news | D.way |
A.dropped | B.failed | C.forgot | D.regretted |
A.list | B.present | C.theme | D.attachment |
A.freedom | B.safety | C.purpose | D.trust |
A.grew | B.returned | C.appeared | D.mixed |
A.occurred | B.happened | C.exposed | D.adjusted |
A.escape | B.reduce | C.match | D.shock |
A.The cartoon | B.You | C.Neither | D.Both |
Along a beautiful river lived a young and beautiful bird named Hamsa. Besides, he was unique from all other birds that lived in the area. He had two heads and a single body.
One day, Hamsa was walking along the river bank. He saw a beautiful golden-reddish fruit lying on the sand. As soon as the first head saw the fruit, he cried, “Oh, my Lord... this is the most beautiful fruit I have ever seen. God has sent this fruit for me.”The second head replied, “Oh, you cheap fellow. Let me have it; I wanna taste it!”
The first head did not want to share the fruit. He said to the second head, “We both share the same stomach, so whether you eat or I eat, it really does not matter. So I will have it.” The first head picked up the fruit and gave it to their wife, who liked the fruit a lot. The second head was very disappointed with the artfulness(狡猾)of the first head. He kept quiet and did not say anything.
A few days later, Hamsa was again wandering along the banks of the river. The second head noticed a bluish and whitish fruit lying on the sands of the river. The second head immediately picked it up. When the first head saw the fruit, he understood what it actually was! He cried, “Oh, my dear partner, please throw away this fruit. Do not eat it. It’s actually a poisonous(有毒的)fruit. Both of us share the same stomach. If you eat it, we both will die. So save both of us.”
The second head was not in a mood(心情)to listen to the first head’s speech. He replied, “Oh, you double-dealing(口是心非)one! You are jealous(嫉妒的)now that I have been rewarded(回报)with a beautiful fruit. Now keep quiet and let me have it.”
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The first head kept warning him.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The wife served medicine to Hamsa.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . This is a talk by a London taxi driver.
“I’ve been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.” “It’s a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.”
“I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.”
“Some very strange things happened late at night. The other day I was taking a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.” “I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on. I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came.” They thought I was a thief.
“Luckily, the woman came downstairs. She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!”
1. The driver always worked at night because it was easier to ______.A.drive | B.make money |
C.climb in through the window | D.meet a lot of people |
A.she wanted to have a sleep | B.her husband didn’t open the door for her |
C.she didn’t want to pay the driver | D.she couldn’t find her key |
A.early in the morning | B.late at night |
C.20 miles outside London | D.near the police station |
A.The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning. |
B.The police made a mistake. |
C.The woman had no money to pay the driver. |
D.The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog. |