1 . Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).
“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body is held up, everything is held up and I’ve made it to 104.”
She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.
All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4, 385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing ... This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”
1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?| A．She wanted to set a new record. |
| B．She intended to challenge herself. |
| C．She was driven by her interest. |
| D．She was inspired by people like her. |
| A．She didn’t get professional training. |
| B．She found it hard to keep her balance. |
| C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg. |
| D．She couldn’t use regular running blades. |
| A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. |
| B．Time works wonders. |
| C．A good beginning is half the battle. |
| D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
| A．Annoyed. | B．Sympathetic. |
| C．Admiring. | D．Humorous. |
2 . Over the weekend, a
The Switzerland County football coach drew up a plan telling his team to build a new bridge
As for Coach Jesop, he regarded this rescue as the biggest
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| A．separated | B．saved | C．frozen | D．hidden |
| A．agreed | B．anticipated | C．remembered | D．explained |
| A．elegant | B．ambitious | C．exceptional | D．modest |
| A．in honor of | B．in need of | C．in case of | D．in place of |
| A．invitation | B．message | C．opinion | D．report |
| A．touching | B．shocking | C．frightening | D．confusing |
| A．Fortunately | B．Suddenly | C．Surely | D．Personally |
| A．took in | B．took up | C．took off | D．took apart |
| A．slicing | B．exposing | C．creating | D．changing |
| A．reason | B．problem | C．trip | D．objective |
| A．designed | B．moved | C．researched | D．completed |
| A．bridge | B．door | C．watch | D．house |
| A．contrary to | B．regardless of | C．owing to | D．side with |
| A．risk | B．win | C．hope | D．task |
Drew and Tia sat at a picnic table in the park on a beautiful fall afternoon. The air around them was filled with the sounds of children playing, dogs barking, and people laughing or calling to one another. But Drew and Tia ignored the sounds around them and focused on the task they had set out to complete. They planned to start a school garden at Jefferson Middle School.
Initially, it had been Drew’s idea. He had first seen a school garden when he went to visit his cousin PJ. in Washington. He was amazed at the variety of fruits and vegetables the students at P. J. ‘s school grew. “It’s a lot of work,” PJ. had warned. “But it’s also my favorite part of the week. I love putting on my boots, getting outside, and seeing all the new things that have happened.” When Drew returned from his trip to Washington, he told Tia all about what he had seen.
Now, at the table, they were determined to come up with a plan to bring a school garden to Jefferson. Drew opened his notebook and prepared to record any ideas they had for convincing Ms. Milano, the school principal, that the garden was a good idea.
“We’re going to need an adult to guide the whole operation,” said Drew thoughtfully. “I know that Mr. Issac gardens at home. Just last week he brought in a whole basket of tomatoes and zucchini from his garden. He might be willing to help.” Drew wrote down Mr. Issac’s name in his notebook.
“We might need donations to get this project up and running,” added Tia. “We could tell Ms. Milano that we would be willing to organize a yard sale to raise funds.”
“That’s a great idea,” said Drew. “I think we need to be able to present her with a realistic plan. That way, Ms. Milano wouldn’t feel as though she agreed to something unknown.”
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Closing the notebook, they took action.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Actually, I was doubtful when you first came to me.” said Ms. Milano.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Wang Zhechun majored in Indonesian at college because of her love for Bali. Her sister told her that being able to speak the language would make traveling to the popular tourist destination easier. “I imagined having a relaxing vacation in Bali, and quickly decided to study Indonesian at college,” Wang, 28, said.
After graduating in 2020, she received an offer and joined the China Railway Beijing Group and was employed as a translator and interpreter for the railway. However, she faced a significant challenge, as she had little knowledge of railways, let alone the technical terms associated with them.
Wang immersed herself in textbooks, learning about equipment, including rail tracks, and signals. In January 2021, she joined a group tasked with preparing for the railway to open. Her work had a tight schedule, high standards, and involved numerous railway terminologies. “At that time, I began to understand the importance of acquiring railway knowledge. As a railway interpreter, technical expertise is essential,” Wang said.
In October 2021, Wang traveled to Indonesia to start work, and in addition to her desk duties, she served as an interpreter at conferences. Recalling her first international conference as an interpreter, she said her hands shook, and she struggled to hear herself speak. Afterward, she could barely recall what had taken place.
Determined to overcome such challenges, she devoted herself to becoming familiar with the material in advance. For meetings the following day, she stayed up late the previous night to learn words not commonly used in business discussions.
Now, Wang not only translates railway policies and other material, but also excels as an on-site interpreter at conferences. “As a translator and interpreter, I have witnessed many important moments for the railway,” she said. “I also feel extremely proud and happy when I see many passengers on the high-speed train applauding and cheering its smooth operation when it reaches a speed of 350 kilometers per hour.”
Although she still hasn’t had the chance to visit Bali, she hopes that day will come soon.
1. What inspired Wang Zhechun to learn Indonesian?| A．Her dream of becoming a translator | B．Her passion for foreign language |
| C．Her desire to go to Bali | D．Her travel experience to Bali |
| A．Wang Zhechun started working in Indonesia right after graduation |
| B．She participated in the task to prepare for a railway to open in 2020. |
| C．Her work is demanding and challenging. |
| D．She performed well when participating in the first conference as an interpreter. |
| A．diligent and brave. | B．ambitious and considerate. |
| C．adventurous and modest. | D．friendly and dedicated. |
| A．Time is money. | B．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. |
| C．It’s never too late to learn. | D．Dreams are lies. |
5 . At 59, Doctor Xiao Jiulin stands only 90 centimeters tall. He is the
Yet it was almost impossible to
No patient came to his
Today the clinic has provided primary care for at least 2,000 villagers, but as Xiao’s reputation grows, more patients from neighboring areas come to consult him.
1.| A．patient | B．victim | C．specialist | D．subject |
| A．development | B．transformation | C．flexibility | D．firmness |
| A．assigns | B．supervises | C．organizes | D．undertakes |
| A．achievable | B．tough | C．desirable | D．risky |
| A．give up | B．hold back | C．stick to | D．make up |
| A．training | B．practice | C．equipment | D．education |
| A．motivate | B．accept | C．challenge | D．support |
| A．proceeding | B．ceasing | C．desiring | D．hesitating |
| A．assessment | B．perseverance | C．attachment | D．tolerance |
| A．permanently | B．accidentally | C．eventually | D．barely |
| A．clinic | B．studio | C．hospital | D．laboratory |
| A．unconvinced | B．ignorant | C．unconscious | D．envious |
| A．recovery | B．consultation | C．operation | D．confirmation |
| A．cross | B．overwhelmed | C．dependent | D．frustrated |
| A．earn | B．maintain | C．enhance | D．restore |
As a journalist, I have had the chance to meet some remarkable people in different fields, but no one has impressed me more than Austin Riley.
Austin Riley is a race car driver. He has been attracting crowds to the race track for years. But his claim to fame isn’t just being fast on the speedway. He is overcoming difficulties on the track for those with disabilities. Riley has autism (自闭症). Simple tasks like tying his shoes are extremely complicated for him, but when put in a race car—a complex, delicate piece of machine —he will take you by surprise.
I first met Riley and his father Jason in 2014, in Uxbridge, Ontario, at the local go-cart track. I still remember how excited Riley was to have me and my cameraman there filming his every move. He was a go-cart racer then. He could barely talk to me, let alone look at me. No matter how quiet and shy he was, I knew this kid was going to be something big.
The go-cart track is where Riley’s racing career began. His dad, Jason, just wanted to give him something to focus his energy on. Riley has always loved cars. He has been crazy about them since he was a very young child. He also loves speed. The minute he hit the gas, his mind began to move fast and everything felt in sync(同步).
Riley’s journey on the track soon took him from fast go-carts to really fast cars. He became the first person with autism in Canada to get his race car licence. It opened up the track for Riley to drive in the big leagues — the Radical Motorsports circuit. Riley is now racing across North America, putting him on the podium(领奖台) almost every time.
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However, behind every success for Riley and his family is a story of hardship.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . I have been one of those men who set the same goals every year but rarely
At the end of 2016, I reached my
I said “enough”, and started at the beginning of 2017 in a place that
One of my biggest realizations was the
Self-prioritization (自我优先) has helped me create goals I can go hard on all year. Self-prioritized goals have led to a better me for everyone else in my life. Life is more
| A．tried | B．ignored | C．replaced | D．achieved |
| A．productive | B．joyful | C．colorful | D．novel |
| A．picked up | B．messed up | C．turned away | D．faded away |
| A．confused | B．defeated | C．frightened | D．unsatisfied |
| A．turning | B．starting | C．breaking | D．meeting |
| A．intending | B．promising | C．longing | D．struggling |
| A．boring | B．unhealthy | C．dangerous | D．direct |
| A．example | B．pride | C．disappointment | D．annoyance |
| A．impressed | B．tested | C．attracted | D．changed |
| A．enjoyed | B．connected | C．righted | D．dreamed |
| A．discussing | B．studying | C．choosing | D．judging |
| A．journey | B．approach | C．answer | D．solution |
| A．ability | B．definitions | C．importance | D．intention |
| A．rewarding | B．precious | C．beautiful | D．mysterious |
| A．imply | B．improve | C．contain | D．control |
In a remote and small mountain town, there lived a young woman named Lily. She was known for her kind heart and gentle nature. The townsfolk adored her very much and often sought her out for advice or a listening ear. Lily always showed her best passion in helping them, which made people in the town think highly of her.
One sunny afternoon, as Lily was walking through the town square, she noticed a small, shabby-looking man sitting alone on a park bench. His seemingly decent clothes were worn out, and his face bore the marks of a hard life, appearing helpless and being in low spirits. Feeling obliged to help, Lily approached him with a warm smile.
“Hello there, sir,” she greeted kindly. “Is there anything I can do for you?”
The man looked up, surprise flickering (闪烁) in his weary eyes. “I...I’ve lost my way,” he replied hesitantly. “I don’t have a home. I haven’t had anything to eat for several days, and I have no idea who I can turn to for help.”
Upon knowing his hardships, Lily decided to offer him some food and a place to stay. She introduced him to her family, who welcomed him with open arms and invited him to have dinner and stay with them. The man, who introduced himself as Samuel, began to regain his strength after gracefully filing himself with the delicious food provided by the warmhearted family. He expressed his sincere gratitude to them for the food and accommodation.
Months passed, and Samuel settled into a routine and became part of their household. He became skilled at various tasks and his genuine gratitude endeared him to everyone. He shared stories of his past adventures, in which he even had a narrow escape, and the family were surprised at his experience and admired his courage as well as wisdom.
One evening, as Lily and Samuels at on the porch, watching the sunset behind the hills, Samuel turned to her with a glimmer in his eye. “Lily,” he said softly, “I have a secret to share with you.”
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Lily’s curiosity seized her, and she leaned in closer.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . Jack, a clinical nurse specialist, retied on his 65th birthday. He told his wife, Sally, he would “start out as an adventure cyclist.”
Four months later, he set off on a 13, 000 km cycle ride from Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia to Edinburgh, much of it roughly shadowing Marco Polo’s Silk Road. No sooner had he started out than a snowstorm hit. He hid in his tent, wearing every item of clothing he had packed. At -18℃ it was too cold to go outside to cook. He survived the next 48 hours by eating a massive bag of chocolates. So it is a surprise to hear Jack say that he has never feared for his life. “Never. There’s always something to be curious about,” he says.
In 2018, hero de from Edinburgh to Istanbul to earn a place in Guinness World Records. “There are very few records a man over 60 can break,” he says. During the trip, he got a dozen punctures (轮胎上刺破的小孔). But he fixed each one. “I’ve always been serious about purpose. If something is to be done, it is to be done properly. People go forwards and people go backwards. The difficult bit is managing the times when people go backwards,” he says. “Don’t let the moment ruin the whole thing.”
He turns 71 this year. He is about to begin the 1, 407 km trip to John O’Groats. It sounds tough but he insists “it just a matter of spinning the wheels.” Still, they don’t spin on their own. His daughter, a yoga teacher, has suggested weights to maintain muscle mass. His son, a cyclist, keeps him up to speed on the latest technology.
Jack is planning new rides in France next year, and beyond that hopes “to spread my wings further. There is peace on a bicycle,” he says. “The joy is the actual doing of the activity. Going further means you’re just doing more of something you enjoy.”
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．The scenery Jack saw along the way. |
| B．The challenges Jack faced in the journey. |
| C．The lessons Jack learned from the journey. |
| D．The preparations Jack made for the journey. |
| A．It’s never too old to learn. | B．It’s never too late tom end. |
| C．Never do things by halves. | D．Time and tide wait no man. |
| A．A cyclist and a specialist. | B．His yoga teacher and Sally. |
| C．His daughter and son. | D．The doctors and nurses. |
| A．Generous and creative. | B．Ambitious and persistent. |
| C．Confident and considerate. | D．Imaginative and sympathetic. |
She was six years old when I met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sandcastle and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea. “Hello,” she said. I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child. I was depressed: my life seemed completely out of balance.
“What’s your name?” She wouldn't give up. “Ruth,” I answered. “Mine’s Wendy....I’m six.” She giggled, “Nice to meet you, Miss Ruth. Do you want to play? Maybe we can build something together. You’ll be happy!” She looked at me eagerly, waiting for my answer.
I just couldn’t refuse this lovely creature. I asked her: “Why don’t you go to school?” “I don’t go to school. Mommy says we’re on vacation.” She chattered little girl talk as we built the sandcastle. When I left for home, Wendy said it had been a happy day. Feeling surprisingly better, I smiled at her and agreed. She pointed toward a row of summer cottages and told me she lives there.
Three weeks later, I rushed to my beach in a state of near panic. I was in no mood to even greet Wendy when Wendy caught up with me, “I’d rather be alone today.” She seems unusually pale and out of breath. “Why?” she asked. I turned to her and shouted, “Because my mother died!” “Oh,” she said quietly, “then this is a bad day.” “Yes, go away!” “Did it hurt when she died?” “Of course!” I shouted. She didn’t say anything more, tears rolling down her face.
A month or so after that, when I went to the beach, she wasn’t there. Feeling guilty, ashamed and admitting to myself I missed her, I went up to the cottage and knocked at the door.
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A drawn-looking(憔悴的) young woman with red and swollen eyes opened the door.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“She left something for you,” her mum’s voice trembled and handed me an envelop.
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