1 . I worked in a small company with about thirty-five employees (雇员). We had a good-sized kitchen with a fridge that several employees used. But people would often go to the fridge to surprisingly find either their whole lunch missing, or in my case, my can of Cherry Coke gone. I usually kept it in my lunch bag. At times when I bought takeaway food, I would get two—one for lunch and one for dinner—so I didn’t have my lunch bag. Even so, I often couldn’t find the food. It was a shock to everyone.
We doubted who was stealing, but could never prove (证明) it. One day, a good idea came to my mind, and I couldn’t wait to try it.
It was break time at noon. I headed down to the kitchen about five minutes early and gave my Coke such a hard shake that I feared it may actually go off in my hands. I placed it back in the fridge. Then, I hid into a cupboard in the kitchen, waiting for the right moment.
BINGO! A lady came in and took the Coke. I put my hand over my mouth for her to open it, but she took it with her and left. I thought she would open it in the hall. No!
As I left the kitchen, I heard her yell (叫喊). I passed her office, and Coke was everywhere: the walls, the floor, all over her desk, computer, her work, and all over her—everywhere!
Well, food has never gone missing again since then because the lady got fired.
1. Why did the employees feel surprised?A.Their lunch was often lost. |
B.The fridge was full of free food. |
C.The kitchen was never clean. |
D.The company was small-sized. |
A.To play a joke on the lady. |
B.To carry out some repairs inside. |
C.To find out who was stealing. |
D.To prove who was the best worker. |
A.The kitchen. | B.The drink | C.The hand. | D.The fridge. |
A.A small company. | B.An honest lady. |
C.A special lunch. | D.An office story. |
2 . Hannah Taylor is a schoolgirl from Manitoba, Canada. One day, when she was five years old, she was walking with her mother in downtown Winnipeg. They saw a man
Later, when Hannah attended school, she saw another homeless person. It was a woman,
Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manitoba and then in other provinces. She hoped to
There is an emergency shelter in Winnipeg called “Hannah`s Place”, something that Hannah is very
Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a
A.jumping | B.eating | C.crying | D.waving |
A.annoyed | B.nervous | C.ashamed | D.upset |
A.behave | B.manage | C.help | D.work |
A.pushing | B.carrying | C.buying | D.holding |
A.goods | B.bottles | C.foods | D.bags |
A.excited | B.determined | C.energetic | D.grateful |
A.since | B.unless | C.although | D.as |
A.sound | B.get | C.feel | D.look |
A.exchange | B.leave | C.keep | D.spread |
A.sell | B.deliver | C.host | D.pack |
A.contribute | B.lead | C.apply | D.agree |
A.campaign | B.trip | C.procedure | D.trial |
A.elderly | B.hungry | C.lonely | D.sick |
A.aware | B.afraid | C.proud | D.sure |
A.going | B.sleeping | C.traveling | D.playing |
A.praises | B.invitations | C.replies | D.appointments |
A.needs | B.interests | C.dreams | D.efforts |
A.for | B.through | C.besides | D.along |
A.healthy | B.public | C.normal | D.tough |
A.choice | B.profit | C.judgment | D.difference |
3 . On Nov. 29, 2011, my little sister Lily was born. The whole family welcomed her arrival with open arms. We were excited to have a new
As she grew, her
My family were heartbroken to learn that our loved one would probably be unable to live a
Raising a child with a developmental disability is a(n)
For those normal people, my story might make you more
A.pressure | B.satisfaction | C.addition | D.responsibility |
A.happiness | B.carelessness | C.kindness | D.uniqueness |
A.reported | B.expected | C.noticed | D.proved |
A.fight | B.communicate | C.move | D.debate |
A.repeat | B.treat | C.share | D.discover |
A.skills | B.trouble | C.desire | D.belief |
A.normal | B.different | C.simple | D.relaxing |
A.medal | B.test | C.punishment | D.gift |
A.respect | B.anxiety | C.appreciation | D.regret |
A.encouraging | B.learning | C.touching | D.thinking |
A.scheduling | B.providing | C.exploring | D.containing |
A.kept off | B.depended on | C.looked after | D.helped out |
A.condition | B.intention | C.progress | D.profession |
A.careful with | B.curious about | C.aware of | D.interested in |
A.experience | B.imagine | C.change | D.explain |
In the spare time, Mrs Green always asked her sons, Alan and John to help their neighbor, Ms Maud, to clean her house because she was too old to do it herself. They helped Ms Maud throughout the spring.
Summer vacation just began. The two brothers planned to play tennis with friends every day, so they could make the freshman team. However, Alan’s racket (球拍) was lost, which disappointed him a lot.
As usual, Alan and John came to Ms Maud’s house to help her. They went down the block to the Ms Maud’s and got started. Before cleaning, John put boxes that were thrown around the garage (车库) floor on shelves. When John put a big box on a shelf, he found a tennis racket in the box. It was a new racket, which was exactly what Alan wanted.
“You’ve got to see this.” John took out the tennis racket and showed it to Alan.
“Whoa, where did you get that?” Alan asked. John pointed to the shelf, “It was just in the box over there.” Alan continued to say, “It is so beautiful. My tennis racket was missing. If we take it, I believe no one will ever know.” He looked at the garage door, which was closed.
But John didn’t think it’s a good idea, “Well, we do a lot of things for Ms Maud and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s a kind of payment for our hard work,” said Alan. Without hesitation (犹豫), John looked at the racket, took it from Alan’s hand and put it back in the box.
“Hello, boys.” At that time, Ms Maud walked into the garage, surprising them. “I’ve made a cake. Can you come in for a piece? I really appreciate all the things you do for me.” “Ugh... sure, Ms Maud,” said John. “Let us finish up and we’ll be right in.” Ms Maud went back to her house.
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Then, John told Alan that Ms Maud always rewarded (奖励) them for helping her.
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After Alan and John finished the cake, Ms Maud walked in and handed Alan a new tennis racket.
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5 . On the day the tornado hit, there was no indication that severe weather was on its way—the sky was blue and the sun had been out. The first alert my husband, Jimmy, 67, and I, 65, got came around 9 p. m. , from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. He ran upstairs to find me in our thirdfloor bedroom, and we changed the channel from the presidential primary debate I had been watching to our local Pensacola, Florida, station.
No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. It was the loudest thing I have ever heard. The bones of the house shook, and the power went out. The wind began to roar through the house, most likely through blownout windows and the door to our garage. We had three flights of steps to navigate to get to the relative safety of the first floor, because the cupboard down there is underneath a brick staircase.
I didn’t know how or if we would make it down the steps. It felt as if there were no floor underneath me as the wind lifted me off my feet. I tried to move forward, but this intense pressure held me in place.
As we reached the last flight of steps, our front door blew out. Pieces of glass that looked like crushed ice flew everywhere. Suddenly, a threefootlong tree branch crashed into the door frame. It flew over our heads, missing us by inches. Had we been one step up, it would have hit us.
By the time I reached the cupboard, the tornado had been over us for about a minute. Jimmy pushed me down to the cupboard floor, but he couldn’t get inside himself because of the wind. I held Jimmy’s arm and tried to bring Jimmy with it. My knees were full of glass, but at that moment, I felt no pain. If I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay.
All of a sudden, Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tornadoes do in the movies. I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldn't believe it was over, Jimmy said he'd go outside to check. “No,” I said. “Don’t leave me. Don’t leave me. ”
Our neighbor said the storm lasted four minutes. In that time, four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely destroyed. Of the houses left standing, ours suffered the most damage. Amazingly, none of us were severely injured.
1. Where did the husband first get the warning information about the tornado?A.From the weather forecast. |
B.From a movie he was watching. |
C.From the local broadcast station. |
D.From the moving words on a TV programme. |
A.Power. | B.Description. | C.Arrival. | D.Delay. |
A.Because she didn't get any hurt when the storm hit. |
B.Because she was too scared to feel pain. |
C.Because she used all her strength to hold on to her husband. |
D.Because she had reached the cupboard and she was safe. |
A.To share with us her experience of surviving a tornado. |
B.To warn us of the danger caused by tornadoes. |
C.To show us how to fight against a tornado. |
D.To tell us how to protect us from dangerous tornadoes. |
6 . The earthquake was over and the city was in ruins.
I had no choice but to walk home as all the
My friend,
Then the next day I drove to have my car
At the escape center I saw a man
A.life | B.business | C.rescue | D.traffic |
A.noticed | B.missed | C.ignored | D.caught |
A.kind | B.broken | C.warm | D.empty |
A.hotel | B.toilet | C.hospital | D.school |
A.opening | B.selling | C.repairing | D.building |
A.who | B.whom | C.which | D.he |
A.buy | B.care | C.matter | D.mind |
A.used up | B.taken up | C.filled up | D.washed away |
A.gas | B.information | C.food | D.water |
A.direct | B.fine | C.long | D.thin |
A.behind | B.between | C.among | D.beneath |
A.time | B.turn | C.duty | D.decision |
A.Except for | B.Together with | C.Instead of | D.Because of |
A.Not at all | B.Of course | C.No way | D.Never mind |
A.share | B.offer | C.learn | D.choose |
A.crying | B.eating | C.smiling | D.singing |
A.ways | B.roles | C.words | D.promises |
A.sure | B.grateful | C.surprised | D.proud |
A.bought | B.wasted | C.prepared | D.received |
A.disaster | B.chance | C.city | D.center |
7 . Dominick Vandenberge was raised in the Bronx.He was forced to repeat first grade and already felt like a
By high school Dominick weighed 220 pounds and he found it
Then Dominick moved to a new school and when he arrived that first day his teacher
At that point in his life, he said,“I can remember me wanting to
He
Dominick
Then he added a little more
A.star | B.kid | C.failure | D.bird |
A.speed | B.anger | C.knowledge | D.weight |
A.difficult | B.boring | C.interesting | D.helpful |
A.clearer | B.worse | C.stranger | D.easier |
A.laughed at | B.depended on | C.cared about | D.heard of |
A.play | B.appear | C.speak | D.hide |
A.came | B.studied | C.missed | D.waited |
A.change | B.smile | C.work | D.sleep |
A.agreeing | B.doubting | C.regretting | D.hoping |
A.alone | B.hungry | C.social | D.late |
A.reported | B.forgot | C.decided | D.guessed |
A.avoided | B.started | C.stopped | D.suggested |
A.break down | B.give up | C.set off | D.show up |
A.food | B.trust | C.exercise | D.fun |
A.left | B.relaxed | C.refused | D.succeeded |
In a small village called Brightville, there lived three friends: Kimberley, John and Alicia. They were all students at Brightville High School. Kimberley was a hardworking and determined girl; John was a curious and creative boy; and Alicia was a kind and helpful girl. They shared a common dream of achieving their goals through education.
On a sunny day, the three friends gathered at their favorite spot near the village river. They often met there to discuss their dreams and motivate each other. Kimberley always emphasized (强调) the importance of studying and setting goals. John loved exploring new things and finding creative ways to learn. Alicia, with her caring nature, always supported and encouraged her friends.
One day, they came across an old abandoned library in the heart of Brightville. The library was filled with dust-covered books. Kimberley saw this as an opportunity for their dreams to come true. She suggested turning the library into a learning center for the village.
The three friends spent months cleaning, organizing and renewing the library. They reached out to the villagers, and soon, volunteers joined them to set up the learning center. They created a friendly and welcome environment where students could come to study, read books, and seek help.
Word about the learning center spread throughout the village. Students from all ages and backgrounds started attending. Kimberley, John and Alicia devoted their after-school hours to tutoring (指导) the students. They understood that education was not just about memorizing facts but also about nurturing curiosity and passion for learning.
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As days turned into months, they saw the effect of their hard work.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. He ’d hiked the park near his home in Southern California many times. But after exploring along a new path last April, the 45-year-old mechanic was lost.
As the day faded into dusk,following several hours of aimless wandering, his concern turned to fear. The place was remote and rough. With no flashlight, only a liter of water and a power bar in his backpack, and less than ten percent battery remaining on his cell phone,
Compean was unprepared for anything more than the two-hour hike he ’d planned. Compean climbed to a spot, some 7,000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of signal. “SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost,” he texted a friend, attaching a photo showing where he was. The picture showed his legs surrounded by an endless landscape of rocks and plants.
All Compean could do then was wait and hope. The temperature was dropping fast, and the wind was blowing violently. Not wearing too much, the hiker was shaking with cold. He hugged himself into a tight ball, using his backpack to protect his legs from the cold wind. But he wouldn’t sleep. After spotting two mountain lions and a bear, he spent the night awake, keeping a big stick and some sharp rocks beside him in case an animal came close.
The rescue teams had spent the previous night unsuccessfully looking for Compean, so they posted the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.
Ben, a worker in a tech industry, who has an unusual hobby of exploring where photos are ta ken, happened to see the photo. So he immediately pulled up a satellite map on his laptop. Based on the information that Compean’s car was parked near Buckhorn Campground, he narrowed his search to the surrounding area.
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Fortunately, through his constant efforts, Ben finally identified where Compean was.
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Days later, knowing Ben helped locate him, Compean decided to thank him in person.
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10 . I was cycling and noticed a person, about a quarter of a kilometer in front of me. I could tell he was cycling a little slower than me and decided to try to
So I
After I passed him, I
Isn't that what happens in life when we
The
Therefore, just take what life has given you, your height, weight and personality. Stay focused and live a healthy life. There's no
A.follow | B.catch | C.remind | D.grasp |
A.before | B.after | C.unless | D.when |
A.stopped | B.enjoyed | C.started | D.regretted |
A.way | B.block | C.step | D.time |
A.apart from | B.above | C.ahead of | D.behind |
A.protected | B.pushed | C.supported | D.comforted |
A.thought | B.remembered | C.dreamt | D.hoped |
A.Fortunately | B.Finally | C.Surprisingly | D.Apparently |
A.calm | B.lucky | C.astonished | D.good |
A.racing | B.exercising | C.celebrating | D.cycling |
A.believed | B.expected | C.realized | D.understood |
A.escaped | B.missed | C.made | D.lost |
A.worry about | B.care for | C.depend on | D.focus on |
A.prove | B.declare | C.explain | D.inform |
A.tears | B.money | C.energy | D.pain |
A.paths | B.entrances | C.plans | D.barriers |
A.task | B.difficulty | C.problem | D.goal |
A.movement | B.cycle | C.event | D.routine |
A.never | B.often | C.sometimes | D.always |
A.mistake | B.competition | C.pressure | D.challenge |