The sound of breaking glass was immediately recognizable. Hearing the sound, I turned around and froze. “Oh, no, not the vase,” Lisa said. “Why? What did I do?” My face turned red. “Abby, that glass vase is our family heirloom (传家宝),” Lisa replied nervously. “If you broke anything else in the apartment, I would gladly say ‘I did it’. But this time you have to tell my mom that it is your fault.” I was afraid and regretful. Why did I have to jump around like that?
We gathered up the pieces. I kept saying maybe it could be fixed but Lisa said gently it didn’t look possible and that her mom would be home soon. Would her mom shout at me or punish me? I couldn’t stop playing those seconds over in my mind. The only thing I could think of to say was “I’m sorry”.
Soon, we heard the key tun in the lock. Her mom was home. We could see she was in a good mood, “Hello! It’s hot today. I want to treat you two to ice cream. Let’s go!” her mom said. “Before that, I need to tell you something.” I said. “We can talk later.” “No, I need to tell you now. It’s important,” I insisted. I could feel my voice shaking. “What is it, dear?” Her mom walked closer to me. I could feel she studied my face thoughtfully. My heart beat faster.
“I’m sorry. I broke your vase by accident. I’ve leaned it is your family heirloom. We have save the pieces, and if it can be fixed, I will pay to fix it. I’m so sorry.” Her mom looked at me expressionless and saying nothing. This scared me even more. Then she let out laughter and hugged me, kissing me on both cheeks. “Oh, thank you! I always hated that ugly vase, but I had to keep it because it was passed down in my family. Now it’s gone! You’ve done me a huge favor!” she said and kissed me again.
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I was so relieved to have apologized, but I was also in shock.
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When I reached my adult years, I understood Lisa’s mom’s behavior and kindness.
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2 . In the August sun, it was unbearably hot in my car. I was in Vancouver,
Ahead of me was a heavily jammed road. I stared at the endless rows of
Just then, I heard a faint sound
But I was wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, moved to the side. Without thinking, I
Afterwards, every car moved back into formation (队形), and we continued our patient
How did we do that? Despite our exhaustion, we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more
| A．passing | B．constructing | C．approaching | D．guarding |
| A．Emergency | B．Growth | C．Progress | D．Traffic |
| A．stricken | B．prepared | C．stuck | D．involved |
| A．stars | B．vehicles | C．drivers | D．buildings |
| A．focused | B．positive | C．frustrated | D．alarmed |
| A．platform | B．ground | C．bridge | D．position |
| A．upward | B．downward | C．backward | D．forward |
| A．in the distance | B．in advance | C．at once | D．with case |
| A．represent | B．regard | C．recommend | D．identify |
| A．closed | B．packed | C．broken | D．shaky |
| A．followed suit | B．broke down | C．made up | D．slowed down |
| A．came | B．flashed | C．broke | D．fell |
| A．explanation | B．rescue | C．wait | D．attempt |
| A．desperately | B．cautiously | C．frequently | D．patiently |
| A．strength | B．attention | C．trust | D．instructions |
3 . When Emanuel received an email from Professor Richard English at Queen’s University, who encouraged him to apply for a PhD in Politics in Belfast, it was a pinch-me moment Emanuel never thought would be possible. After all, just a few short years ago, he was living on the streets, couch-surfing at friends’ houses and weeding gardens to make ends meet. Now, one of the world’s leading political academics was preparing to welcome him to Queen’s University over 4,000 miles away.
Emanuel never knew who his father was and his mom was mentally ill when she gave birth to him, so the hospital took him off her and he was unofficially adopted for the first few years of his life. What followed was a childhood with uncertainty as Emanuel was passed between the adoption system and family members.
Through his high school and community college years, he moved from house to house, living with friends at times and living on the streets at others.
Determined to change all that despite his rocky start in life, Emanuel involved himself in school — doing everything he could to earn extra tuition (学费) money in his spare time. But getting accepted into university was scarcely possible because a person like him couldn’t get a regular student loan.
Fortunately, the government backed him, having created a policy allowing disadvantaged persons to access funding for higher education. He graduated from the University of the West Indies with a 1st Class Honors degree and went on to do his Masters.
Emanuel knows that his story could have been very different.
“I discovered Professor Richard English online and sent him an email honestly, not thinking he would reply and to my surprise, he did. I applied for the highly competitive Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme in order to fund my research at Queen’s. When I was told I was successful, my whole world changed.”
1. What does the underlined word “pinch-me” in Paragraph I probably mean?| A．Imaginary. | B．Anticipated. |
| C．Unbelievable. | D．Embarrassing. |
| A．His father passed away early. |
| B．He received great parental care. |
| C．He was once adopted by his relatives. |
| D．He lived with his friends now and then. |
| A．Tough and strong-willed. |
| B．Determined and talented. |
| C．Enthusiastic and generous. |
| D．Hardworking and attractive. |
| A．Well begun is half done. |
| B．Never judge by appearances. |
| C．Many hands make light work. |
| D．You are the architect of your own life. |
4 . The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009 are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find.
Carrie’s husband, Matt, promised to make her one for her birthday in May 2020. In June, she was found to have breast cancer. Designing and planning the Little Free Library became a helpful distraction(分散注意力的事).
The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. The library took her husband almost a month to build and another few weeks to paint.
The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her -from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”
1. Why were Little Free Libraries set up in 2009?| A．To collect books to donate. |
| B．To help neighbors exchange books. |
| C．To serve needy people in communities. |
| D．To draw Carrie’s attention away from cancer。 |
| A．Her battle with cancer. |
| B．Posts about lovely dogs. |
| C．Experiences with her dogs. |
| D．Her teaching partner’s advice. |
| A．It helps her overcome physical pain. |
| B．It focuses on positive things. |
| C．It strengthens her bonds with others. |
| D．It inspires her to support neighbors. |
| A．Sociable and practical. | B．Caring and creative. |
| C．Adaptable and honest. | D．Brave and cautious. |
5 . If I have a goal in life, it isn’t to be driving a Rolls-Royce. It’s to be giving away more than $1,000,000 a year and having an impact on people’s lives. I have the success today because I always had to work for what I wanted. I grew up accustomed to risks and disappointments, so I was used to moving forward, no matter what.
In 2008, I went to Los Angeles where I tried to get hired as an agent, an analyst and a financial broker. Unfortunately, all these doors slammed in my face. The world’s economy was in a bad state, so I knew I would have to do a little spinning of my own.
Youth involves a certain innocence but also perseverance. The word “can’t” wasn’t in my vocabulary. I partnered with a friend buying distressed multifamily properties around Houston. Even though we were enthusiastic and backed with start-up sums, I didn’t make a deal work. My friend moved on to other projects. Alone, I put all my money into the next real-estate project. I put the time in, I dreamed it, but once again the deal fell through. Two months later, though, the deal came back around. That was when the path opened, luck changed, and I was ready to form my own company. I haven’t looked back. Only ahead.
I’m now able to give back to communities and causes. I donate about $500,000 a year, much of that going to research to cure rare diseases. We also support a lot of services for disadvantaged children in Houston and other places.
I have always been someone who can see the big picture and have never been distracted by things that get in the way. There are lessons to be learned, and the biggest of those is to keep going. You may have to change the path, but always keep that vision in front of you.
1. Which of the following about the author is true?| A．He donated a lot of money to improve his company’s image. |
| B．He often encountered difficulties in the process of growing up. |
| C．He started his own company together with a friend. |
| D．He changed jobs several times while in Los Angeles. |
| A．look for a part-time job independently | B．make his contributions to the economy |
| C．give in to the disappointing reality | D．be self-employed to develop his career |
| A．Perseverance. | B．Optimism. | C．Innocence. | D．Kindness. |
| A．Saying No to “Turning Back” | B．Tips for a Successful Business |
| C．Jumping over Economic Downturns | D．A Life-time Pursuit of Dream |
6 . I used to have a “dream job”. At least, that’s how many people saw it. It was a highly desirable government position that included a guaranteed
Instead, I thought about my side business. For a few years, I’d been
In 2019, one of my clients offered me an actual industrial space to upgrade my shop. I was
Then it dawned on me: The “dream job” had a guaranteed retirement plan for people who work there for 30 years—but after 30 year, would elderly me look back and
In 2020, I left the dream job to run my business full time. In 2021, I somehow kept the business afloat, and we
It is now proudly
| A．promise | B．freedom | C．retirement | D．profit |
| A．curious | B．painful | C．impatient | D．dynamic |
| A．adapted | B．involved | C．resigned | D．clocked |
| A．running | B．urging | C．designing | D．innovating |
| A．specialized | B．majored | C．offered | D．promoted |
| A．business | B．information | C．inspiration | D．imagination |
| A．tight | B．tender | C．flexible | D．devoted |
| A．hard | B．nervous | C．brave | D．determined |
| A．favor | B．doubt | C．respect | D．security |
| A．consider | B．regret | C．hesitate | D．miss |
| A．answer | B．puzzle | C．compromise | D．fear |
| A．rented | B．occupied | C．moved | D．transformed |
| A．stored | B．displayed | C．left | D．abandoned |
| A．Luckily | B．Jokingly | C．Surprisingly | D．Frankly |
| A．spend | B．save | C．make | D．love |
7 . It was a normal afternoon when Mom Araceli returned home from selling food along the roadside in Texas. While her back was turned, her 3-year-old son, Christopher, followed a neighbor’s dog into the
When they couldn’t find Christopher, the
When hearing the news, Christopher’s family
This is definitely an unexpected result. Even law officials believed that the child had a “guardian angel”
| A．room | B．woods | C．Park | D．barber’s |
| A．frightened | B．angry | C．panicked | D．patient |
| A．community | B．hotel | C．school | D．office |
| A．answered | B．looked | C．apologized | D．prayed |
| A．shortly | B．casually | C．finally | D．fortunately |
| A．recalled | B．believed | C．learned | D．required |
| A．volunteer | B．figure | C．friend | D．relative |
| A．ability | B．power | C．range | D．direction |
| A．amazing | B．amusing | C．risking | D．annoying |
| A．walked | B．rushed | C．toured | D．drove |
| A．freely | B．formally | C．slowly | D．tightly |
| A．examine | B．consult | C．thank | D．praise |
| A．respect | B．repay | C．encourage | D．contact |
| A．watching over | B．waiting for | C．looking through | D．calling on |
| A．reaction | B．connection | C．reality | D．rescue |
8 . I’m a mother of three and a psychologist. Recently, I come to understand what makes childhood valuable in its own right.
One day, when I went to get my 7-year-old son from soccer
The traditional view of such a moment is that it is
| A．appointment | B．display | C．practice | D．experience |
| A．served | B．greeted | C．witnessed | D．treated |
| A．envied | B．criticized | C．promoted | D．forgiven |
| A．hanging | B．settling | C．putting | D．turning |
| A．shyness | B．weakness | C．loneliness | D．sadness |
| A．pick up | B．look for | C．stare at | D．bring out |
| A．ears | B．hands | C．mouth | D．face |
| A．biggest | B．simplest | C．strangest | D．dullest |
| A．eyes | B．arms | C．legs | D．feet |
| A．entertainment | B．delight | C．satisfaction | D．confusion |
| A．gather | B．play | C．sit | D．stay |
| A．practical | B．impossible | C．accessible | D．unnecessary |
| A．capacity | B．respect | C．effort | D．responsibility |
| A．experienced | B．absorbed | C．rich | D．skillful |
| A．seeking | B．studying | C．missing | D．denying |
9 . Whenever photographer Casey Ryan heads into the wilderness, he brings along his drone (无人机) to capture photographs from a bird’s eye view. Having the
Casey was
Casey immediately assessed the
First, he attached his cell phone
Rescuers arrived and saved both Casey and the other driver. Who knows, maybe future drones will have built-in
| A．protecting | B．detecting | C．repairing | D．flying |
| A．lives | B．photos | C．strength | D．money |
| A．searching | B．driving | C．wandering | D．slipping |
| A．rang up | B．came across | C．got rid of | D．kept track of |
| A．managed | B．pretended | C．volunteered | D．failed |
| A．Unnaturally | B．Generally | C．Unfortunately | D．Gradually |
| A．peace | B．trouble | C．charge | D．silence |
| A．standard | B．damage | C．evidence | D．situation |
| A．bird | B．picture | C．signal | D．radiation |
| A．put aside | B．gave away | C．pulled out | D．broke up |
| A．securely | B．accidentally | C．freely | D．carelessly |
| A．picked off | B．picked out | C．picked on | D．picked up |
| A．typed | B．hidden | C．delayed | D．sent |
| A．emergency | B．camera | C．lighting | D．identifying |
| A．in line with | B．in case of | C．thanks to | D．depending on |
10 . I survey the pile of dirty dishes jamming the sink after the party. With no working
Hot water
My three daughters, now, are
The dishes are done, and the sink is
| A．dish-washer | B．hand-drier | C．rice-cooker | D．air-conditioner |
| A．washing | B．filling | C．heating | D．leaking |
| A．coldness | B．darkness | C．warmth | D．length |
| A．leave | B．stop | C．witness | D．recall |
| A．knife | B．dish | C．spoon | D．fork |
| A．settings | B．manners | C．patterns | D．arrangements |
| A．appetite | B．sense | C．weight | D．direction |
| A．chance | B．power | C．honor | D．struggle |
| A．born | B．gone | C．abandoned | D．married |
| A．sisters | B．daughters | C．children | D．friends |
| A．on good terms | B．on active duties | C．in great need | D．in big trouble |
| A．ride | B．find | C．steal | D．buy |
| A．fade away | B．flood back | C．go far | D．bury deep |
| A．clean | B．empty | C．dirty | D．sticky |
| A．saving | B．engaging | C．reminding | D．attracting |
