1 . Benjamin Franklin said, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” That’s how Abreu practices.
During his years at Kellenberg Memorial High School in the US, Abreu made community service an important part of his life. “I don’t know where he finds the
Abreu took part in different
“My appreciation for service has guided me into
During his years at high school, Abreu
Abreu thanked his parents for
A.time | B.way | C.fund | D.power |
A.challenging | B.advanced | C.voluntary | D.official |
A.included | B.demanded | C.listed | D.accepted |
A.hosts | B.youths | C.audiences | D.customers |
A.going out | B.falling apart | C.checking in | D.giving back |
A.satisfaction | B.trust | C.curiosity | D.safety |
A.wasted | B.spent | C.used | D.chose |
A.speed | B.training | C.requirement | D.impression |
A.stressed | B.organized | C.applied | D.described |
A.guiding | B.forcing | C.preferring | D.recommending |
A.luckiest | B.kindest | C.wisest | D.busiest |
A.protested | B.wondered | C.imagined | D.remembered |
A.mastering | B.investigating | C.observing | D.exploring |
A.put | B.focus | C.depend | D.take |
A.remind | B.contact | C.arrange | D.help |
2 . I was sitting on a medical table. Beside me was a woman in scrubs (手术服) talking about the
It was the local blood drive and I had driven 12 miles across
There are so many
A.good | B.cold | C.dry | D.warm |
A.looked back on | B.looked down on | C.looked up at | D.looked around at |
A.card | B.needle | C.tube | D.thread |
A.filling | B.holding | C.containing | D.pouring |
A.distribute | B.donate | C.send | D.receive |
A.save | B.influence | C.change | D.start |
A.short | B.snowy | C.smooth | D.steady |
A.catch | B.ignore | C.miss | D.lose |
A.In addition to | B.With regard to | C.For the sake of | D.In spite of |
A.upset | B.surprised | C.confident | D.delighted |
A.blessed | B.given | C.perceived | D.got |
A.persistent | B.ambitious | C.faithful | D.mischievous |
A.identify | B.balance | C.match | D.meet |
A.otherwise | B.so | C.yet | D.for |
A.hope | B.happiness | C.challenge | D.courage |
A.absorb | B.cherish | C.devote | D.acknowledge |
A.return | B.reply | C.time | D.control |
A.prizes | B.gifts | C.donations | D.suggestions |
A.priceless | B.necessary | C.interesting | D.natural |
A.passion | B.luck | C.dreams | D.love |
3 . Ten years ago I adopted my dog Rudy from a shelter just days before they were going to euthanize(使安乐死) him. We’ve had a special
I’ve found his
I was considering taking him to obedience(驯服) school when I suddenly
I’m feeling much better now but the doctors said if I’d
A.exercise | B.connection | C.task | D.communication |
A.company | B.trust | C.support | D.comfort |
A.gave up | B.fell sick | C.left | D.changed |
A.happy | B.worried | C.mad | D.sad |
A.remembered | B.realized | C.guessed | D.imagined |
A.unusual | B.interesting | C.impossible | D.natural |
A.friend | B.dentist | C.doctor | D.manager |
A.experiments | B.tests | C.treatment | D.research |
A.waited | B.continued | C.refused | D.thought |
A.lost | B.fallen | C.failed | D.died |
4 . On a beautiful Wednesday morning, I awoke in a shared room in the hospital. Long curtains had been pulled around my bed,
On the other side of my bed curtain, I heard a patient cheerfully
That night I wept (哭泣). I thought about how my schoolwork would be
I awoke early the next morning,
The man must have heard my
This stranger became my cheerleader, as if it was his mission to lift me up from my
Days later when the curtain was drawn, I saw this
My discharge papers (出院证明) were finally signed and I waited
I often think of my exceptional roommate and of what a(n)
Thank you for being my ray of sunshine!
1.A.driving | B.separating | C.taking | D.rescuing |
A.next | B.back | C.over | D.here |
A.comforting | B.assisting | C.praising | D.greeting |
A.sincerely | B.hopefully | C.thankfully | D.confidently |
A.attitude | B.pain | C.threat | D.effort |
A.ignored | B.understood | C.recommended | D.affected |
A.ashamed | B.fond | C.scared | D.proud |
A.silence | B.agreement | C.connection | D.limit |
A.nodded | B.directed | C.laughed | D.recorded |
A.cheer | B.appeal | C.cry | D.comment |
A.conflict | B.adventure | C.operation | D.conversation |
A.get through | B.come across | C.care for | D.focus on |
A.astonishment | B.craziness | C.sadness | D.embarrassment |
A.promised | B.ordered | C.permitted | D.encouraged |
A.get away | B.carry on | C.check out | D.make up |
A.strict | B.ambitious | C.optimistic | D.honest |
A.Despite | B.Beyond | C.Besides | D.Until |
A.doubtfully | B.curiously | C.eagerly | D.politely |
A.opportunity | B.gift | C.dream | D.choice |
A.differs | B.spreads | C.occurs | D.stays |
5 . I was ready for bed when the phone rang. “This cannot be good,” I thought as I hurried to see why I was called so late at night. My mind quickly ran through the list of family members that might need my help.
“Lindy, this is Leslie,” she said. “I hope I didn’t disturb your sleeping.” I was confused that she should call me at 11 pm. We occasionally spoke with each other at some community events, but to say we were friends was a stretch.
I asked what she needed. She replied, “Do you have room for turkeys in your freezer?” We had lots of room in our freezer. My husband’s business had taken a downturn and we were pretty much at the bottom of our food supply. “Sure,” I responded. “Did your freezer break down?” “Not exactly,” Leslie replied. “But if you give me directions to your house, I will explain when I get there.”
Later a huge freezer truck pulled into the driveway. Leslie and her husband got off the truck. Leslie explained her husband owned a small grocery store that had just lost its lease(租约). They had to empty all the freezers before midnight that night. They thought it was a shame to just cast all this good food into garbage cans. So she began to go through her list of contacts, dropping off food to those who might be willing to take it. When Leslie put turkeys in our freezer, she asked, “Is it OK if we just fill this up?” She told me that ours was the last place they planned to stop at and anything left would have to be discarded.
At last, I asked her, “When will you come back for all this?” Leslie just laughed and replied, “We don’t want it back. It is yours. We have been delivering food since 5 pm and have exhausted our list of contacts. That’s the end of it. Thanks for helping out.”
Over the next several months we ate well and shared turkeys with friends, family and neighbors. When the food in our freezer finally ran out in May, we were back on our feet. Our income increased and buying groceries was no longer a problem.
1. How did the author respond to the call from Leslie according to Paragraph2?A.She felt excited about it. | B.She felt anxious about it. |
C.She felt indifferent to it. | D.She felt unexpected about it. |
A.Because they disliked storing much food. |
B.Because their freezer was out of order. |
C.Because they lacked money for groceries. |
D.Because they wanted Leslie to use it. |
A.Sorted out. | B.Handed out. |
C.Taken away. | D.Thrown away. |
A.Patient and cautious. | B.Thoughtful and selfless. |
C.Honest and humorous. | D.Optimistic and ambitious. |
A.The author’s family’s finance improved quite a lot. |
B.The author’s relationship with her husband was better. |
C.The author’s many friends came to her family’s help. |
D.The author’s generosity was recognized by Leslie and others. |
“Every life is a boat, the dream is the boat sail.” Every child has a dream of what they want to be. When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him. However, Renee’s story didn’t end there. She was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.
Now Renee is a member of the Carmel Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renee works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.
When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes people die in the accident, for which I am very sorry.” With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone can get a fair shot and do the same jobs.
I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything.
1. What’s Renee’s job in the Carmel Fire Department? (no more than 5 words)2. How does Renee feel about her job? (no more than 5 words)
3. Why does the author think Renee Butts is a true hero? (no more than 15 words)
4. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 3?(no more than 5 words)
5. What do you think of Renee? Please give your reasons. (no more than 25 words)
7 . On my way back home, I waited at the crosswalk for the traffic light to change colours. A man dressed in a UCLA shirt stood next to me. We exchanged friendly smiles. His friend came by and commented that he was excited that it was Friday. The man replied that he had to work on the weekend. He shared, “I have two little kids at home. I am thankful for any work that I can get. ”
I smiled, as the man's words made me happy in a dark week of midterm exams and job interviews. As we made our way across the street, he told me he had been shot and had seven surgeries in the past couple of years. He called getting better a “vacation” because in that kind of situation, that was the only way he could deal with what had happened.
At the end of the crosswalk, before we left each other, he said, “Through life's terrible moments, you find life's greatest gifts.” I took a left. He and his friend took a right to the parking lot. I looked back at him, thankful that our short conversation had made my day. He looked at my way. We exchanged nods and smiles, the same exchange we first made when we stood by the crosswalk moments ago.
Though we never shared names, I will forever remember his story and his inspiring life. When people ask me what I love most about my university, I tell them about the creative professors and excited students. UCLA supports its students to follow their dreams, whatever that path may be. As a college senior, I am incredibly grateful for my college experience.
What I remember most about my university life are memories of smiles and life lessons. There was that night when a group of us watched the waves and waited for the sunrise, the time my professor and I discussed equal rights, the class in which my group members and I danced to our textbook reading. These are life stories that make me smile and teach me lessons.
You never know who may inspire you next. It may be the person standing next to you at the crosswalk or the student sitting next to you in class. Simple life stories and beautiful exchanges come with just a nod, a smile, and a crosswalk. You never know what you can learn from them, from courage to positive attitudes towards life.
1. What can be learned about the author according to the text?A.The author was troubled by midterm exams and job interviews. |
B.The author and the man are familiar with each other. |
C.The author is married and has two children to raise. |
D.The author was wearing a UCLA shirt and met a friend. |
A.They exchanged their names and phone numbers. |
B.They shared opinions about studying and job hunting. |
C.The man told the author about his past experience. |
D.The man headed to the parking lot without looking back. |
A.He really wanted to take a rest at that time. |
B.He was thankful that he was getting better. |
C.He could do nothing but await recovery from his injury. |
D.He enjoyed the time when he didn't need to deal with exams. |
A.Serious and hardworking. | B.Friendly and optimistic. |
C.Honest and happy. | D.Talented and confident. |
A.Every moment of your life counts. | B.Do not ignore the people around you. |
C.Good manners bring about happiness. | D.Inspiring memories can be made at any time. |
Something happened when I
Even though I didn’t love adding a
On the first day, the teacher began class by
Ten minutes later, she asked us to begin
“Right now, I am happy,” I started to read. “I’m happy to be writing, and
A.Hearing | B.Giving | C.Choosing | D.Keeping |
A.saving | B.spending | C.fixing | D.wasting |
A.enjoyed | B.forgot | C.stopped | D.finished |
A.left | B.began | C.picked | D.avoided |
A.reason | B.meaning | C.word | D.letter |
A.idea | B.plan | C.connection | D.problem |
A.serve | B.help | C.fit | D.know |
A.wrong | B.missing | C.nervous | D.crazy |
A.got up | B.stood up | C.made up | D.signed up |
A.safety | B.childcare | C.health | D.business |
A.teaching | B.surprising | C.questioning | D.calling |
A.task | B.meeting | C.student | D.answer |
A.proves | B.develops | C.follows | D.joins |
A.preparing | B.sharing | C.exercising | D.discussing |
A.especially | B.usually | C.probably | D.generally |
9 . Many years ago, I was fresh out of school and working in Denver. One day, I drove to my parents’ home in Missouri for Thanksgiving Day. Suddenly, I found the gas was running out. I stopped, wondering what I was supposed to do. A car pulled up behind me and an old couple came out. They offered to pull my car to a gas station. When we said good- bye to each other. the husband gave me his business card.
When I arrived home, I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note. I soon received a note saying that helping me had made their holiday meaningful.
Years later, I drove to a nearby town for a meeting in the morning. In the late afternoon, I returned to my car and found that the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford Dealership — a shop selling cars — was right next door. I walked over and found a salesman waiting beside the door.
“Would you please do me a favor?” I asked and explained my trouble. He quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. He would accept no payment. When I got home, I wrote a note to thank him. I received a letter back from the salesman. He said no one had ever taken the time to write him a note of thanks and it meant a lot.
Although it is easy to say thanks to others, it means so much.
1. Why did the author drive to his parents’ home in Missouri?A.To repair his car. | B.To see a friend. |
C.For Thanksgiving Day. | D.For a meeting. |
A.An old couple helped him go to a gas station. |
B.He had a word with a policeman nearby. |
C.He pushed his car to a car dealership. |
D.He called up his best friend for help. |
A.The author got a gas from the old couple. |
B.The author’s car battery was dead. |
C.The author wrote a letter to the old couple. |
D.The author bought a car from the dealership. |
A.moved | B.worried | C.nervous | D.sad |
A.how to write a thank-you note | B.how to deal with car problems |
C.the kind-heartedness of old people | D.the importance of expressing thanks |
10 . It was Christmas morning. The ground was white with
Bessie looked out of the window and saw them jumping about the street. They were
Being
A.rain | B.water | C.snow | D.ash |
A.drink | B.eat | C.wear | D.make |
A.begging for | B.living on | C.cutting up | D.looking for |
A.sorry | B.weak | C.empty | D.cold |
A.Otherwise | B.Or | C.For | D.But |
A.cake | B.box | C.tree | D.card |
A.seeds | B.flowers | C.eggs | D.sandwiches |
A.At last | B.At first | C.After all | D.Before long |
A.in | B.out | C.away | D.past |
A.noodles | B.presents | C.medals | D.coats |
A.thanks | B.calls | C.congratulations | D.hopes |
A.nervous | B.honest | C.thankful | D.glad |
A.little | B.either | C.both | D.all |
A.if | B.before | C.unless | D.though |