1 . I suffered a stroke (中风) in March 2013, then mostly recovered (康复) and realized I had been very
I learned slowly with my first teacher. Then after two years, I started with a man. He seemed
“I won’t be doing that,” he said. “I expect you to learn the
Our class lasted three months. However, in our last lesson before Christmas, he strongly criticized (批评) me, saying that I played with the
When I saw him again, I played the same
There was silence. Then, surprisingly, he said he could see I had put
From that day, he changed. He became kind and warm. He
It is the piano that helps me get over the stroke and find my confidence again.
1.A.free | B.tired | C.lucky | D.cold |
A.young | B.clever | C.famous | D.healthy |
A.feeling | B.chance | C.worry | D.trouble |
A.surprise | B.attract | C.save | D.discourage |
A.strict | B.mad | C.satisfied | D.funny |
A.asked | B.described | C.learned | D.considered |
A.benefits | B.stories | C.notes | D.letters |
A.teacher | B.student | C.doctor | D.family |
A.strong | B.common | C.different | D.wrong |
A.fear | B.peace | C.sadness | D.excitement |
A.song | B.trick | C.match | D.sport |
A.interest | B.pressure | C.money | D.effort |
A.angrily | B.patiently | C.secretly | D.probably |
A.challenge | B.limit | C.develop | D.copy |
A.painting | B.literature | C.running | D.music |
2 . Seven-year-old Everett Botwright is a bright, imaginative kid. Like many children on the autism spectrum (自闭症), he also
There was only one
The
Kraft Heinz Canada donated $10,000 to autism charities,
The
A.starts | B.deals | C.struggles | D.agrees |
A.thrilled | B.annoyed | C.satisfied | D.worried |
A.engaged | B.interested | C.disappointed | D.involved |
A.food | B.idea | C.book | D.movie |
A.goal | B.reason | C.solution | D.problem |
A.toys | B.boxes | C.cards | D.packages |
A.still | B.obviously | C.actually | D.probably |
A.denied | B.received | C.answered | D.issued |
A.help | B.treatment | C.advice | D.permission |
A.advertisement | B.photo | C.request | D.video |
A.local | B.traditional | C.social | D.technical |
A.broke in | B.took off | C.came off | D.flooded in |
A.sharing | B.broadcasting | C.composing | D.printing |
A.sold | B.packed | C.collected | D.delivered |
A.next | B.classical | C.regular | D.special |
A.bought | B.designed | C.chose | D.released |
A.heavy | B.other | C.limited | D.beautiful |
A.daily | B.final | C.monthly | D.official |
A.paying | B.translating | C.printing | D.signing |
A.luck | B.Internet | C.good | D.dream |
3 . Those in the food industry understand the difficulty that comes from working with people. No matter how much you try, some customers are never
A customer approached the drive-through window
Bryanna was the
The
When Feroza approached the drive-through window, she
Through this, Feroza and Bryanna have become friends. It’s just
A.confused | B.frightened | C.troubled | D.satisfied |
A.temper | B.passion | C.sight | D.temperature |
A.sadly | B.angrily | C.happily | D.patiently |
A.posted | B.handed | C.returned | D.introduced |
A.convinced | B.embarrassed | C.justified | D.misunderstood |
A.imagined | B.missed | C.brought | D.wanted |
A.interviewer | B.victim | C.looker-on | D.witness |
A.unpleasant | B.reliable | C.responsible | D.unavoidable |
A.figure out | B.set down | C.take over | D.put aside |
A.warning | B.weeping | C.begging | D.checking |
A.journalist | B.manager | C.customer | D.worker |
A.heard of | B.thought of | C.spoke of | D.dreamed of |
A.admit | B.behave | C.follow | D.approve |
A.wonderful | B.funny | C.necessary | D.terrible |
A.paid | B.charged | C.offered | D.afforded |
A.principle | B.program | C.destination | D.idea |
A.assumed | B.realized | C.recognized | D.recalled |
A.left | B.earned | C.donated | D.saved |
A.regret | B.relief | C.reward | D.joy |
A.encouraging | B.demanding | C.amusing | D.puzzling |
4 . Hannah, an adventurous girl, lived in a small village on a land far away. All of the villagers were used to their
One afternoon, she
From that day on, Hannah
With the good in heart, Hannah started to
Hannah’s passion and
A.robotic | B.challenging | C.fruitless | D.urgent |
A.camp | B.detect | C.explore | D.relax |
A.came across | B.cycled around | C.dropped by | D.stepped into |
A.confused | B.amazed | C.disappointed | D.relieved |
A.claimed | B.clarified | C.predicted | D.realized |
A.bought | B.brought | C.picked | D.searched |
A.eagerly | B.cautiously | C.patiently | D.roughly |
A.accidents | B.perseverance | C.patience | D.adversity |
A.called | B.prepared | C.struggled | D.waited |
A.body | B.brain | C.head | D.heart |
A.adapt | B.share | C.read | D.tell |
A.ambition | B.benefit | C.evidence | D.word |
A.Convinced | B.Entertained | C.Inspired | D.Shocked |
A.pride | B.dedication | C.integrity | D.patience |
A.hope | B.misery | C.sympathy | D.tolerance |
5 . When it comes to adopting a dog from a shelter, senior dogs are often overlooked favor of puppies. And while younger animals are often seen as cute, older pets have great charm, too—and they still have a lot of love to give!
In order to help get its elderly residents the attention they deserve, Florida-based Flagler Humane Society came up with a funny idea-dressing the older dogs in senior citizen clothes. The scarf dressed up their senior dogs as if they’re senior citizens for an adorable photoshoot. They worked together with their adoption specialist, who is a photographer, and carried out the great adoption promotion, to find a warm home for the senior dogs.
The final photos showed the adorable residents dressed in hats, wigs, and glasses. One dog, named Bambi, wore a wig, a beautiful scarf, and a purse. “She was so scared when she first came to us. It didn’t take her too long to get used to the staff, and we’d love to get her into a loving home as soon as possible,” said the Flagler Humane Society. “Don’t let her age impede you. Bambi is ready for walks, play, hug, and rolling in the grass wherever you are!” There’s also Kale, who was styled in a hat, glasses, and a baby blue sweater. “This sweet senior boy is looking for a second chance at the life he deserves,” said the shelter. “While he has some limits to his vision, it doesn’t stop him from being right next to his people and asking for all the love and affection he can get!”
All in all, the photoshoot was a success! All but three of the senior dogs have already been adopted.
1. What problem did old dogs in the shelter face?A.They received little care from people. |
B.They were ignored by adopters. |
C.They were afraid of human contact. |
D.They couldn’t play with other dogs. |
A.To get senior dogs adopted. |
B.To advertise for the shelter. |
C.To catch the residents’ attention. |
D.To take pictures of old dogs. |
A.Attract. | B.Stop. | C.Inspire. | D.Impress. |
①Successful. ②Influential. ③Creative. ④Moving.
A.①④ | B.②④ | C.③④ | D.①③ |
6 . I was on the train one afternoon. Our carriage was almost empty, just a few people. At one station, a drunk man suddenly entered the train. He shouted and swung his fists (拳头) at a woman holding a baby. Luckily the baby wasn’t hurt. Then he tried to kick an old woman. Everyone was scared.
I’d been learning aikido (合气道,功夫的一种) for the past three years. But I’d never fought in real life. As students of aikido, we are not allowed to start a fight. “Aikido,” my teacher always told us, “is about solving conflict, not starting it.”
I decided that this was my moment. If I didn’t do something fast, somebody might get hurt. So I stood up, ready to fight.
Just then, someone shouted, “Hey!” It was an old man. He was smiling at the drunk man. “What have you been drinking?” he asked.
“I’ve been drinking wine , but it’s none of your business!” said the drunk man angrily. “Oh, that’s wonderful,” said the old man. Then he told how he loved drinking wine with his wife and eating watermelon.
“I also love watermelon,” said the drunk man.
“And I’m sure you have a wonderful wife, too,” said the old man.
“No,” replied the drunk man. “My wife died,” Then he began to sob (啜泣), “I have no wife, no home, no job. I’m so ashamed of myself.”
“Oh, that is so difficult. Sit down here and tell me about it,” said the old man.
As I got off the train, I realized I’d just seen real aikido in action. This was the spirit of how to solve conflict.
1. What happened on the train?A.A man was drinking wine. | B.A drunk man was acting wildly. |
C.A baby was hurt by a man’s fists. | D.An old woman was knocked down. |
A.Students shouldn’t learn aikido. | B.Aikido is not used to start fights. |
C.Aikido can’t actually solve conflicts. | D.Using aikido may start conflicts. |
A.His business went broke. | B.He had a wonderful wife. |
C.He was living a great life. | D.He had no place to live. |
A.There are real and fake (假的) forms of aikido. |
B.The real spirit of aikido is to start conflict. |
C.Fighting is not the only way to solve conflicts. |
D.Everyone should learn aikido to protect themselves. |
In a small community located at a suburb of Exeter, a disheartening issue had been troubling the neighborhood for years. The once pleasant surroundings were ruined by piles of waste that seemed to multiply with each passing day. Residents were growing tired of the worsening environment, leading many to abandon their homes in search of cleaner neighborhoods. It was in this terrible situation that two young students, Emma and Mia, decided to take matters into their own hands.
Emma and Mia were classmates and best friends from Phillips Exeter Academy, both passionate about environmental preservation and deeply concerned about the pollution crisis their community was facing. Witnessing more and more neighbors’ leaving, they knew they couldn’t stand by any longer. Determined to bring about a change, they undertook a mission that would soon catch the attention of the entire community.
Their journey began with thorough research and planning. The two girls searched carefully on the Internet for information on environmental initiatives and connected with local environmentalists. They organized meetings with residents to understand the issues at hand, collecting data on the types of waste, the sources, and the areas most affected. Armed with this knowledge, Emma and Mia worked out a comprehensive plan and announced it to ask for opinions from the residents. Surprisingly it was strongly supported.
Their strategy was twofold. First, they initiated a waste classification and recycling program. They distributed recycling bins(回收箱) to every household and educated the community about the importance of responsible waste management. Soon, the streets began to show signs of improvement as the volume of garbage inappropriately thrown away decreased gradually.
The second part of their plan was more ambitious. Emma and Mia gathered volunteers from their school and the neighborhood to take part in a massive clean-up campaign. Armed with gloves and trash(垃圾)bags, they began systematically clearing the waste from the streets, parks, and even the local bodies of water. Their firm commitment and hard work inspired others to join the cause.
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Half a year later, the changes were significant.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Emma and Mia received recognition and honors for their work.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In an art class my friend Mareya and I took, we had to look at art made by lots of different artists and then try creating our own. We made pencil drawings and paintings using only small dots of paint.
For our very last task, our teacher asked us to paint a portrait of a friend or family member. Mareya and I looked at each other and nodded. We both had the same idea.
“You’ll each get one of these art sets,” said Ms. Williams. “Every set contains a small canvas (画布), some tempera paints (蛋彩画颜料), and two foam brushes (泡沫刷). You can paint in any style you choose.”Mareya and I put our sets into our art bags. Then we headed over to her house.
And then our friend Jasmine stopped us. “I was so excited to tell you my amazing news. My family just got the cutest dog named Ginger, and if you want to come over, you can meet her!” Jasmine's house is only a couple of blocks from Mareya’s, so after checking in with Mareya’s mom, of course we had to go. Ginger was the cutest dog imaginable. “Whenever she’s not running around, she’s sound asleep in dreamland,” said Jasmine. She led the way to the kitchen. “Do you have time for a snack?” “Sure!” we said.
After we ate some cookies at the kitchen table, Mareya and I stood up to leave. But when we went to pick up our art bags by the front door, we found a big surprise! Mareya pointed at our torn-open art sets. “Something tells me Ginger might not have been sleeping this whole time.” “Oh no!” I said. “Our foam brushes are now foam shreds (碎片)!” “Bad Ginger!” Jasmine shouted. “It’s OK,” said Mareya. “She’s way too little to know any better.”
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On the walk to Mareya’s house, I said, “I hope Ms. Williams will understand why we couldn’t do our portrait task.”
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We ended up having a great time making our portraits with our fingers.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . This wasn’t the way I wanted to see Rome.
I was supposed to go to Rome with my mom back in 2019; however, life had
So, when she eventually passed away, I booked a trip to Rome. Sure, it wasn’t the trip I had
So, I
And that’s when it
And after my trip to Rome, I finally knew that my mom would
A.different | B.serious | C.special | D.detailed |
A.doubtful | B.wrong | C.heartbreaking | D.breathtaking |
A.secretly | B.eagerly | C.unwillingly | D.carelessly |
A.However | B.Instead | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
A.losing | B.easy | C.ongoing | D.important |
A.saved | B.changed | C.hoped | D.left |
A.knocked down | B.brought back | C.used up | D.ate away |
A.went | B.quit | C.escaped | D.relaxed |
A.troubled | B.shaped | C.hurt | D.hit |
A.naturally | B.typically | C.physically | D.constantly |
A.mentioned | B.reminded | C.prepared | D.challenged |
A.give | B.waste | C.have | D.want |
A.memories | B.comments | C.decisions | D.suggestions |
A.already | B.always | C.luckily | D.cheerfully |
A.fastest | B.newest | C.strangest | D.best |
10 . One Sunday morning my mother walked into my room. “
I
Too small you can’t wear it, I thought. But I knew Mom had spent a lot of time on the dress. Only the world’s most
All through church I prayed, Lord, let me get out of here
At the end of the service I
I started gabbing(闲聊) a mile a minute, hoping if I kept it up he wouldn’t
“That’s great,” Dennis replied. “I got admitted to the police academy.” Somehow I kept the conversation going. Soon we were walking to the parking lot together. The next thing I remembered was that Dennis asked me
“You bet I do,” he said. “You were always
A.Strange | B.Surprise | C.Interesting | D.Puzzled |
A.dress | B.coat | C.skirt | D.hat |
A.beat | B.cut | C.held | D.caught |
A.party | B.church | C.school | D.sport |
A.unreasonable | B.ungrateful | C.unwise | D.uncertain |
A.beyond | B.against | C.on | D.without |
A.never | B.sometimes | C.once | D.ever |
A.headed | B.hid | C.escaped | D.walked |
A.Until | B.After | C.Not until | D.Before |
A.dislike | B.judge | C.overlook | D.notice |
A.my number | B.my address | C.out | D.in |
A.succeeded | B.married | C.graduated | D.persevered |
A.quiet | B.calm | C.silent | D.still |
A.sincerity | B.necessity | C.curiosity | D.hospitality |
A.lace-trimmed | B.yellow-spotted | C.zebra-striped | D.heart-shaped |