Jane was still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o’clock! Although Jane was still very sleepy, she knew she had to get up because her mother was working in her office and she couldn’t expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the Phone. She quickly put on a coat and ran to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, “Good morning!”
It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane’s sleepiness disappeared.
Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities. They were the pride of the family.
“Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend?” Jane said and pretended to be annoyed. “Tom and I have been very nice recently.” “My dear, today is your mother’s birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother.”
Hearing her father’s words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother’s birthday?!
While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn’t been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.
She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.
“Well, Dad, now I’m going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!” Jane said and hung up the telephone.
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Jane hurried to Tom’s room and shared her plan with him.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianna, a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环境卫生), have gone viral online.
The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province. With only a high school diploma, she had previously worked as a restaurant server and a store seller. In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. One morning, a foreigner came to her and spoke a long string of unfamiliar words to her. Zhang didn’t know how to react. The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English.
“I just want to help whenever someone is in need,” said Zhang. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases. With no fixed study hours, she used every free moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would note down new knowledge points and review them until thoroughly understood.
“Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,” Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning. She also downloaded over a dozen English learning apps on her computer and phone. “Learn step by step, learn every day.” Zhang said. To date, she has collected a vocabulary of around 3,000 English words, enabling her to talk fluently with foreigners. “Growing up without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly achievable.”
“To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.”
1. What do we know about Zhang Jianna from paragraph 2?| A．She graduated from a university. |
| B．She understood the foreigner’s words. |
| C．She wants to be an English teacher. |
| D．She works as a sanitation worker. |
| A．A college education. | B．A decade-long persistence. |
| C．A high school diploma. | D．A confident English teacher. |
| A．Persistence is key to learning English. |
| B．Devote any possible moment to learning. |
| C．Growing up in a village is looked down upon. |
| D．Her inspiring journey leads to a new goal. |
| A．Adventurous. | B．Generous. | C．Curious. | D．Determined. |
3 . Germany is a highly developed country. Many people think its people lead a luxurious (奢侈的) life.
One day, my friend and I
As we were hungry, my friend ordered more food for us. When we left, there was still about one third of the food we had ordered on the table.
When we were leaving, the young man spoke to us in English. We
After a while, an office r from the Social Security Organization (社会保障组织) arrived. Upon knowing what had happened, he gave us a 50 fine (罚款), which
The officer told us in a
Their attitude to eating put both of us to
| A．entered | B．opened | C．left | D．called |
| A．cheap | B．simple | C．expensive | D．common |
| A．gentle | B．rich | C．mean | D．friendly |
| A．disagreed | B．ignored | C．understood | D．doubted |
| A．ordering | B．eating | C．serving | D．wasting |
| A．business | B．power | C．action | D．concern |
| A．slowly | B．calmly | C．exactly | D．immediately |
| A．surprised | B．upset | C．worried | D．satisfied |
| A．relaxing | B．serious | C．grateful | D．boring |
| A．Money | B．Decision | C．Right | D．Freedom |
| A．thinking about | B．suffering from | C．bringing in | D．getting along with |
| A．interest | B．trouble | C．shame | D．joy |
| A．purpose | B．method | C．education | D．opinion |
| A．returns | B．shows | C．lends | D．passes |
| A．single | B．wealthy | C．important | D．special |
4 . Lots of kids like to talk about sports, but Joseph D’Avirro talks about sports like a professional host in a show called Sliders & Curveballs. The 9-year-old from Newington, Connecticut is a natural at sports talk and has been broadcasting the show—which is about baseball, basketball and other sports—with his dad, Mike D’Avirro, since September 2019.
The D’Avirro started the broadcast after two former college roommates of Mike died, which made Mike want to spend more time with his son. Then the idea came to him. So far, they have done about 50 programs. Joseph’s favorite is when the father-and-son team interviewed Jim Calhoun, the coach leading the Connecticut Huskies to three national titles. They have also interviewed important sports authors.
The father and son make about one 30- to 40-minute podcast each month. They prepare for the podcasts by deciding on the questions they want to ask the guest. Joseph asks half of the questions, and Mike handles the other half. Joseph reads his questions again and again to get them in his brain well. It is a lot of work, but Joseph says it is “a lot more fun than homework”. Joseph has also learned to speak up and speak clearly. He has to listen and to go with the flow of the conversation. For example, he said, “If the guest is talking about sports in the 1990s, you have to think about sports in the 1990s.”
When asked how long he and his dad will continue doing the show, he answered, “Until my dad starts growing gray hairs.” Joseph has other ambitions when he grows up—to be a sports player, a sports broadcaster or to own a basketball team. Those are big dreams, but Joseph is already living a dream: talking sports and spending time with his dad.
1. What is Joseph’s show about?| A．Some talk shows on sports. |
| B．Ways to get along with parents. |
| C．Stories about famous sports players. |
| D．Sports that his family loves playing. |
| A．His son’s talent for sports. |
| B．His wish to be a host since college. |
| C．The deaths of his college roommates. |
| D．The encouragement from his roommates. |
| A．It’s as boring as homework. |
| B．It’s challenging to his brain. |
| C．It takes a lot of time but means a lot. |
| D．It’s more interesting than homework. |
| A．A rising sports broadcaster |
| B．A long road to go to success |
| C．The father-and-son team hosts |
| D．Joseph D’Avirro’s big dream |
Looking over the top of the book, I glanced across at the new girl named Rochelle. She only joined our class at the beginning of the week. It must be hard starting a new school in the middle of the year.
At last, the bell went for the end of the day. I spotted Rochelle running towards a tall woman who must be her mum. Then I saw a surprising thing. Rochelle’s mum was waving her arms round and making shapes with her fingers, and Rochelle was doing the same with hers. It was like they were talking to each other with their hands. Oh, could her mother be deaf? My mind was filled with questions.
The next day, I was reading this week’s words when I felt a tap (轻拍) on my shoulder. I looked up and Rochelle was standing in front of me. “Shall we test each other?” she asked, pointing to my spelling book.
“Yes, of course,” I replied. But I was still wondering how to ask the questions that had been tumbling (翻腾) around in my head since yesterday.
“So, um, that hand thing you did with your mum…”
“Signing.”
“Yeah, signing. Is it because she’s, um, deaf?”
“Yes, both my parents are deaf, so I communicate with them through sign.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. That must be really difficult.” I could tell by the frown on Rochelle’s face that I’d said something wrong, but I didn’t know what. “So, did your parents need someone to help them look after you when you were a baby?”
“Of course not,” Rochelle got annoyed. “Why would being deaf mean they can’t look after me? Being deaf doesn’t mean they’re stupid,” she was almost shouting. “In fact, they’re much cleverer than most people I know.” Hearing that, I got bet all over. I didn’t say her parents were stupid. But before I could explain, the bell went and she strode (阔步行走) out of the classroom. I hurried after her, but when I tried to speak to her, she kept her back to me as if I were her enemy.
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After school, I saw Rochelle and her mother moving their hands quickly.
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All of a sudden, Rochelle was coming over to me, with her eyes watery and red.
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6 . The story of Oprah Winfrey’s life is one of overcoming incredible odds and achieving great success. Born into poverty in Mississippi, Winfrey faced numerous challenges throughout her childhood. She was raised by her grandmother, who installed in her a love of reading and a strong work ethic. However, Winfrey was also the victim of abuse and neglect, both at home and in her community.
Despite these obstacles, Winfrey showed great promise from a young age. At age 19 she became a news anchor(主播) for the local television station, and in 1976 she was made a reporter and co-anchor for the ABC news in Baltimore, Maryland. She found herself limited by the objectivity required of news reporting, and in 1977 she became co-host of the Baltimore morning show People Are Talking.
Winfrey excelled in the casual and personal talk-show format, and in 1984 she moved to Chicago to host the faltering(衰退的) talk show AM Chicago. Winfrey’s honest and engaging personality quickly turned the program into a success, and in 1985 it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey’s warmth, intelligence, and empathy made her a beloved figure to millions of viewers. She used her platform to address important social issues, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and poverty.
Despite her success, Winfrey faced many challenges along the way. She struggled with her weight, and was often criticized for her appearance. She also faced many personal and professional setbacks in her life and work. However, Winfrey refused to give up. She continued to work hard, launching her own production company, Harpo Productions, and starting her own cable network, OWN. She also became a philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Today, Winfrey is one of the most successful and influential people in the world. She has won lots of awards for her work. She is also a best-selling author and a respected public speaker. Winfrey’s story provés the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in oneself.
1. What did Oprah Winfrey start her career as?| A．A news anchor. | B．A talk show co-anchor. |
| C．A manager of a company. | D．A reporter of a TV station. |
| A．It was a TV program meant to help the local citizens. |
| B．Oprah Winfrey’s excellent qualities made it successful. |
| C．It called on viewers to fight against poverty and crimes. |
| D．It was a program designed only for Oprah Winfrey. |
| A．Winfrey faced many doubts about her hosting style. |
| B．Winfrey set up a company of her own. |
| C．Winfrey never gave up in face of difficulties. |
| D．Winfrey contributed lots of money to charities. |
| A．To tell us that our life has its ups and downs. |
| B．To share Winfrey’s life experience with us. |
| C．To encourage us to work hard in our careers. |
| D．To sing high praise for Winfrey’s success and qualities. |
When Emily was 16, she had a dream of becoming a professional singer, a dream that was as bright as the stars in the night sky. Emily’s parents, though supportive, often reminded her of the importance of her studies. This made Emily feel torn (为难) between her passion and her responsibilities
Each day, Emily trained herself for hours. She would sing in the mirror, imagining every audience was fully attracted by her singing. The sound of her voice filled the empty room, giving Emily a sense of purpose and fulfillment (成就感).
When she learned about the local singing competition, Emily felt a spark of excitement in her heart. She chose a song that reflected her emotional journey and practised it over and over again. The lyrics spoke to her heart, allowing her to relive (回味) moments of joy, heartbreak and growth.
Finally came the day of the competition. With butterflies in her stomach, Emily could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she walked onto the stage. As the music began, Emily closed her eyes and let her voice flow out. She could hear the audience gasp (倒吸气) as she hit the high notes, and she felt a sense of connection with them that she had never experienced before.
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As she sang, Emily’s emotions poured out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When the judges announced Emily as the winner, she felt a wave of joy washing over her.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Adam found a baby squirrel (松鼠) in his yard. He decided to
“He’d let anybody
That was the day Adam came home to obvious signs of a(n)
“Joey had run in the bedroom...and kind of
Ashley asked if Joey bites. “Not usually,” Adam explained, “but he is, after all, a
Hours later, Ashley returned with a remarkable story: She’d
“She asked him, ‘Did you get that from a
“The attack scared him, obviously, because he wasn’t
Adam’s family got their stuff back, and Joey got his favorite
| A．catch | B．take | C．throw | D．follow |
| A．helped | B．found | C．became | D．hurt |
| A．reward | B．comfort | C．challenge | D．pet |
| A．robbery | B．mistake | C．murder | D．accident |
| A．street | B．yard | C．office | D．bathroom |
| A．missing | B．shining | C．stored | D．abandoned |
| A．deal | B．request | C．decision | D．report |
| A．delighted | B．scared | C．annoyed | D．surprised |
| A．small | B．unique | C．strange | D．wild |
| A．questioned | B．charged | C．identified | D．recognized |
| A．kid | B．squirrel | C．police | D．dog |
| A．pulling | B．chasing | C．approaching | D．attacking |
| A．expecting | B．noticing | C．pretending | D．promising |
| A．checked | B．hid | C．cleaned | D．left |
| A．toy | B．target | C．treat | D．taste |
9 . It was a hot, sticky Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of us set together, side by side, in rows of wooden folding chairs on the main
Afterward, I found Morrie Schwartz, my
He told my parents how I took every class he taught, “You have a special boy here.”
“Mlitch, you are one of the good ones,” he said,
He asked if I would
| A．campus | B．park | C．track | D．court |
| A．excitedly | B．impatiently | C．alarmingly | D．mindfully |
| A．class | B．ceremony | C．conference | D．party |
| A．individually | B．bitterly | C．obviously | D．officially |
| A．career | B．opportunity | C．youth | D．mystery |
| A．previous | B．strict | C．unique | D．favorite |
| A．as if | B．even if | C．now that | D．so that |
| A．Inspired | B．Amazed | C．Embarrassed | D．Frightened |
| A．handed | B．acquired | C．selected | D．delivered |
| A．textbook | B．briefcase | C．medal | D．image |
| A．the present | B．the class | C．the ceremony | D．the student |
| A．admiring | B．seeking | C．measuring | D．searching |
| A．ignored | B．hugged | C．dragged | D．comforted |
| A．parent | B．graduate | C．headmaster | D．child |
| A．interact around | B．update on | C．catch up | D．pick up |
10 . Sarah, a Girl Guide (女童子军) from Wagga Wagga, dreams of being a medical scientist, inspired by Florence Nightingale’s
Meanwhile, Olivia, from Coogee, has taken
Girl Guides Australia promotes the
Natasha Hendrick is principal geophysicist at Santos Ltd and a Rhodes Scholar. She said that her time as a Guide showed girls could do anything. She
| A．pioneering | B．tiring | C．demanding | D．exciting |
| A．fortune | B．arrangement | C．effort | D．impact |
| A．in debt | B．in total | C．in need | D．in brief |
| A．appreciation | B．inspiration | C．construction | D．description |
| A．mail | B．deliver | C．sell | D．offer |
| A．look up | B．give back | C．give in | D．date back |
| A．attitudes | B．jokes | C．wills | D．doubts |
| A．simply | B．finally | C．extremely | D．initially |
| A．canceled | B．organized | C．postponed | D．addressed |
| A．released | B．argued | C．communicated | D．shared |
| A．volunteers | B．signs | C．desires | D．competes |
| A．stopping | B．entertaining | C．saving | D．directing |
| A．uninterested | B．involved | C．limited | D．embarrassed |
| A．planned | B．hated | C．dared | D．pretended |
| A．effective | B．proud | C．common | D．sensitive |
