1 . When Beverley Burdeyney turned seventy four last year, she started having problems with her
"I was simply
Ms. Burdeyney talked to some friends who had
Eventually, Ms. Burdeyney learned about plans for an eye research,
"I'm trying to get more and more people to
Ms. Burdeyney
A.throat | B.skin | C.lungs | D.eyes |
A.getting over | B.going through | C.holding on | D.passing down |
A.story | B.treatment | C.life | D.relationship |
A.similar | B.various | C.personal | D.special |
A.turn | B.peace | C.vain | D.silence |
A.unbearable | B.abnormal | C.insignificant | D.disturbing |
A.compromised | B.forgotten | C.substituted | D.separated |
A.course | B.program | C.paper | D.conference |
A.informed | B.doubted | C.included | D.dismissed |
A.part-time | B.controversial | C.voluntary | D.ground-breaking |
A.money | B.standards | C.awareness | D.questions |
A.As ever | B.So far | C.In return | D.Once again |
A.wasted | B.donated | C.expected | D.earned |
A.imagine | B.confirm | C.remember | D.understand |
A.retirement | B.childbirth | C.graduation | D.marriage |
A.time | B.rule | C.age | D.tale |
A.straight | B.still | C.firm | D.alone |
A.commented | B.learned | C.reminded | D.added |
A.light | B.joy | C.color | D.beauty |
A.future | B.beginning | C.truth | D.meaning |
2 . When I got my first smartphone, I loved it.It gave me instant
So I began to research studies on the mental health effects of smartphone use. I
I decided to try. Instead of going cold turkey — no
A.solution | B.response | C.access | D.reaction |
A.world | B.form | C.exchange | D.piece |
A.receive | B.write | C.answer | D.refresh |
A.skillfully | B.occasionally | C.hurriedly | D.constantly |
A.talk | B.complain | C.prove | D.return |
A.predicted | B.discovered | C.considered | D.claimed |
A.email | B.reply | C.smile | D.parent |
A.Hence | B.However | C.Then | D.Still |
A.take it back | B.give it up | C.break it down | D.sort it out |
A.charge | B.money | C.cellphone | D.plan |
A.heart-breaking | B.time-consuming | C.eye-opening | D.energy-saving |
A.easier | B.cooler | C.stricter | D.longer |
A.in | B.of | C.on | D.with |
A.face | B.bed | C.screen | D.book |
A.create | B.lighten | C.change | D.enjoy |
3 . I was once a painfully insecure teenage girl. I felt
One day, to my
That summer, I traveled to
After the
My
A.responsible | B.prepared | C.hopeless | D.confused |
A.only | B.new | C.extra | D.secret |
A.surprise | B.delight | C.curiosity | D.disappointment |
A.reliable | B.lucky | C.famous | D.generous |
A.interviewing | B.following | C.watching | D.assisting |
A.friendliness | B.eagerness | C.forgiveness | D.skillfulness |
A.temporarily | B.originally | C.probably | D.finally |
A.share | B.save | C.kill | D.find |
A.assess | B.see | C.advocate | D.polish |
A.memories | B.materials | C.strength | D.courage |
A.looked down | B.backed off | C.set out | D.stepped forward |
A.suggested | B.stopped | C.regretted | D.finished |
A.discussion | B.show | C.travel | D.introduction |
A.asked | B.reminded | C.informed | D.met |
A.gradually | B.normally | C.merely | D.really |
A.agreed | B.predicted | C.forgotten | D.realized |
A.contribution | B.confidence | C.competence | D.experience |
A.risk | B.chance | C.time | D.measure |
A.indicated | B.witnessed | C.expected | D.repeated |
A.As a result | B.In that case | C.As usual | D.in contrast |
Aram and Rossi’s Bakery
Walking along the narrow brick sidewalk, Aram took a deep breath. The air smelled of lemons and baked bread and coffee, coming from Rossi’s Italian Bakery. He was almost there.
Aram still couldn’t believe his luck. All his friends were working boring summer jobs—waiting tables and babysitting. And here he was, about to start as an actual baker’s assistant, doing what he loved. It was all thanks to his Aunt Rita. She knew Mrs Rossi and had arranged everything. It was the perfect experience for his future career. Rossi’s Bakery, he was sure, would one day be known as the place where he got his start.
Ah, here he was—the bakery. A faded wooden sign over the door read “Rossi’s Bakery.” Aram straightened his shoulders and entered. Mrs Rossi was sitting at the counter, looking old and wise. Aram greeted her and stuck out his hand. Mrs Rossi looked at it for a second before turning around and waving him inside. “I’m ready to learn everything,” Aram said.
“Great. Let’s start with the cash register,” Mrs Rossi said, “because that’s what you’ll be doing.” She showed him how to use the cash register. It wasn’t hard. The pastry trays were all marked by price, and there weren’t that many choices anyway. “That’s it?” Aram said, his heart sinking. “But when do we bake?”
“Bake? I order wholesale now. No more baking. I’m too old.” Then Mrs Rossi silently held up her hands. Aram took in her knotted, swollen fingers, and he understood. A wave of disappointment struck him. Sadness overwhelmed him so suddenly that he couldn’t think of a word to say.
He sighed, and Mrs Rossi sighed, too. “I used to bake it all. Bread and cakes. And no one did it better than me. But that was when these things worked,” said Mrs Rossi holding up her hands once more and glancing across the shelves filled with empty bottles labelled with names of the various ingredients (配料) she once used. Suddenly she came alive, waving her arthritic (关节炎的) hands. “People used to line up around the corner. Everyone wanted my baked bread.”
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Then a thought occurred to Aram that he could ask Mrs Rossi to teach him.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mrs Rossi finally said, “Let’s buy the ingredients first.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 . Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Towering mountain titans, a cozy valley and an infinite blue sky promised fantastic potential for exploration. For me, no newly discovered sights or foreign landscapes can compare with its beauty.
That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so.
During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens. Local elders still practice weaving with artful wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren.
My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, and in the mornings, Dad would cook us a basic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. I sat in a small boat in the middle of the lake, with fishing pole moving slowly in my impatient hands, and held my bored tongue while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to paddle on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst (喀斯特) mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing.
I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home.
1. What do we know about the author’s hometown?A.Situated in the north of US, it is home to Grand Canyon. |
B.It has varied landscapes, ranging from plateau to valley. |
C.Apparently, there’s no comparison in terms of beauty. |
D.The author spent his childhood and adulthood in his hometown. |
A.Experience. | B.Replacement. |
C.Objection. | D.Agreement. |
A.To express his regret not listening to his father attentively. |
B.To recall the most unforgettable experience with his family. |
C.To compare the trip on Wangfeng lake with his former fishing trips. |
D.To suggest that his trip in Guizhou takes him back to his childhood. |
A.Inevitable. | B.Favorable. |
C.Demanding. | D.Astonishing. |
6 . In 1999, Eve and Norman Fertig, a couple, saved a two-week-old shepherd (牧羊犬) named Shana.
One winter several years later, as the Fertigs, both then 81,
Around 9:30 pm, Shana , who was outside, began
When breaking through the snow and
Thanks to Shana’s
After five months, Shana’s feet recovered from the injuries she
A.fed | B.found | C.rescued | D.trained |
A.strange | B.unique | C.violent | D.normal |
A.covering | B.pushing | C.delivering | D.trapping |
A.rooms | B.buildings | C.tunnels | D.animals |
A.trunks | B.fences | C.leaves | D.roofs |
A.faith | B.warmth | C.freedom | D.sympathy |
A.in vain | B.in sight | C.in trouble | D.in place |
A.barking | B.checking | C.digging | D.scanning |
A.carefully | B.eventually | C.casually | D.hopelessly |
A.comparing | B.providing | C.equipping | D.connecting |
A.position | B.bedroom | C.tree | D.tent |
A.observing | B.reaching | C.returning | D.passing |
A.threw | B.controlled | C.fastened | D.guided |
A.lifted | B.turned | C.pressed | D.seized |
A.efforts | B.growth | C.habits | D.eagerness |
A.managed | B.planned | C.waited | D.afforded |
A.stressful | B.unprepared | C.tired | D.desperate |
A.focused on | B.knocked out | C.got over | D.kept off |
A.for | B.since | C.or | D.but |
A.discovered | B.predicted | C.received | D.remembered |
7 . A preschool teacher decided to add a very special person to her list of students: Her beloved dad!
When teaching kids how to read and write, Lucy Floreshas has given more
Lucy says her Spanish-speaking dad, Luciano, was a little
Her dad was born in Mexico and had a
“Overall, I’m so excited that he chose to
Lucy gives her dad writing lessons three days a week for two hours, and the hard work has
A.impression | B.sense | C.argument | D.thought |
A.potential | B.competence | C.opportunity | D.passion |
A.famous | B.perfect | C.necessary | D.mysterious |
A.hesitant | B.patient | C.voluntary | D.disappointed |
A.meanwhile | B.therefore | C.otherwise | D.however |
A.games | B.speeches | C.lessons | D.adventures |
A.practicing | B.teaching | C.proving | D.examining |
A.concerns | B.views | C.requests | D.answers |
A.admitted | B.created | C.shared | D.designed |
A.tough | B.different | C.happy | D.special |
A.inform | B.support | C.provide | D.follow |
A.construction | B.location | C.bank | D.school |
A.schedule | B.promise | C.recite | D.want |
A.kept on | B.came out | C.paid off | D.stopped over |
A.definitely | B.generally | C.hardly | D.specially |
8 . Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, but people in the streets
For those people, he is “Gloves” Greenberg. How did he get that
In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not
On winter days, Mr. Greenberg
Mr. Greenberg
It runs in the
A.know about | B.learn from | C.cheer for | D.look after |
A.old | B.busy | C.kind | D.poor |
A.job | B.name | C.chance | D.message |
A.calm | B.different | C.crazy | D.curious |
A.act | B.sound | C.feel | D.dress |
A.cross over | B.drive along | C.hurry down | D.keep off(不接近) |
A.cars | B.people | C.street numbers | D.traffic lights |
A.helps | B.chooses | C.greets | D.sees |
A.holds up | B.hangs out(闲逛) | C.moves on | D.turns around |
A.hands | B.ears | C.faces | D.eyes |
A.searches for | B.stores up(储存起来) | C.gives away(赠送、分发) | D.puts on |
A.borrows | B.sells | C.returns | D.buys |
A.call | B.send | C.lend | D.show |
A.delayed(推迟) | B.remembered | C.began | D.enjoyed |
A.understand | B.dislike | C.study | D.excuse |
A.sorry for | B.satisfied with | C.proud of | D.surprised by |
A.smart | B.rich | C.special | D.happy |
A.city | B.family | C.neighborhood | D.company |
A.honor | B.pain | C.same | D.cold |
A.small | B.useful | C.delightful(高兴的) | D.comforting |
Alex was very excited because the New Year Eve’s party was coming and as usual it was going to be held in his Uncle Peter’s home. Suddenly, he saw his grandfather sitting alone looking very unhappy.
Alex went to him and asked, “Grandpa, why are you sitting alone? Is there anything wrong with you?”
His grandfather replied, “No, I am fine. I just feel like sitting alone.”
“Grandpa, you know the New Year party is near, so are you preparing for it?” asked Alex excitedly.
“No dear, I am not. With the passage of time, the world has completely changed and I don’t see any point in celebrating the world I see today,” answered his grandpa disappointedly.
“I know something is wrong with you and you are not telling me. Please tell me what the problem is.” Alex said.
“I feel I am a stranger in the world I am living in. It is not the same as I have known. Now everyone is busy with their own work. Your father is busy with business, your brother is busy on the computer, your sisters are busy watching dramas and your mum is busy with housework. I don’t know how to pass my days,” said his grandfather sadly.
“Grandpa, you have me!”said Alex.
His grandfather smiled and said, “Yeah, you are here, but what about others? In our days, we had a fixed (固定的) time each day when the whole family sat together and talked, shared problems and laughed together.”
That night Alex thought about what his grandfather had said and an idea flashed his mind. He decided to have a surprise. New Year party at his own home and make everyone come together that day. As New Year’s Eve got nearer, Alex got busy preparing for the party. He kept it a secret from his grandfather and asked everyone not to let him know about it in order to surprise him.
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It was December 31 and everyone was busy with their own work.
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Alex saw his grandfather looking very happy while talking with the family members.
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10 . Fritz Sam was driving his Uber car when he picked up Jemimah Wei, who was on her way to LaGuardia Airport.
He asked Jemimah if she’d mind him pulling over to check it out. With Jemimah’s
Outside of the building a crowd had
Fritz chose the latter. He
A.Driving through | B.Looking for | C.Talking about | D.Moving around |
A.payment | B.direction | C.permission | D.urgency |
A.hesitated | B.gathered | C.passed | D.moved |
A.still | B.already | C.even | D.once |
A.comparison | B.comment | C.sacrifice | D.decision |
A.strange | B.crowded | C.dangerous | D.quiet |
A.randomly | B.quickly | C.finally | D.patiently |
A.leave | B.shout | C.return | D.relax |
A.extra | B.valuable | C.safe | D.large |
A.communicate with | B.depend on | C.agree with | D.check on |
A.remembered | B.stopped | C.saw | D.chose |
A.angry | B.embarrassed | C.regretful | D.frightened |
A.impress | B.support | C.convince | D.control |
A.previously | B.frequently | C.eventually | D.secretly |
A.center | B.space | C.front | D.entrance |
A.border | B.harbor | C.airport | D.station |
A.developed | B.posted | C.found | D.selected |
A.confirm | B.surprise | C.comfort | D.praise |
A.attention | B.attraction | C.adaptation | D.explanation |
A.desire | B.talent | C.bravery | D.responsibility |