1 . When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say "sorry,
On March 19, Dennis got a group text
"Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken," Dennis
Much to the family’s surprise, Dennis stuck to his
Teresa
A.unlucky | B.secret | C.new | D.wrong |
A.received | B.translated | C.copied | D.printed |
A.reasonable | B.special | C.necessary | D.practical |
A.convincing | B.reminding | C.informing | D.warning |
A.wake-up | B.recovery | C.growth | D.arrival |
A.responded | B.interrupted | C.predicted | D.repeated |
A.coming in | B.setting out | C.passing down | D.moving around |
A.opinion | B.anxiety | C.excitement | D.effort |
A.comparing | B.exchanging | C.discussing | D.sharing |
A.accept | B.know | C.believe | D.bother |
A.parents | B.doctors | C.patients | D.visitors |
A.dream | B.promise | C.agenda | D.principle |
A.bearing | B.collecting | C.opening | D.making |
A.discouraged | B.relaxed | C.astonished | D.defeated |
A.admit | B.need | C.appreciate | D.expect |
A.found | B.selected | C.developed | D.posted |
A.confirmed | B.simplified | C.clarified | D.accompanied |
A.pity | B.blessing | C.relief | D.problem |
A.smart | B.calm | C.sweet | D.fair |
A.sympathy | B.attention | C.control | D.trust |
2 . My First Marathon(马拉松)
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was "not athletic".
The idea that I was "not athletic" stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: "GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!"
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a "marathon winner".
1. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.A.was well trained | B.felt scared |
C.made up his mind to run | D.lost hope |
A.To acknowledge the support of his teacher. |
B.To amuse the readers with a funny story. |
C.To show he was not talented in sports. |
D.To share a precious memory. |
A.He made it. | B.He quit halfway. |
C.He got the first prize. | D.He walked to the end. |
A.A man owes his success to his family support. |
B.A winner is one with a great effort of will. |
C.Failure is the mother of success. |
D.One is never too old to learn. |
3 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own
I learned this lesson from a(n)
It was a tradition for the school’s old team to play against the
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little
Six months after suffering our
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
Winners are made, but born.
1.A.luck | B.tests | C.efforts | D.nature |
A.experiment | B.experience | C.visit | D.show |
A.operating | B.editing | C.consulting | D.coaching |
A.successful | B.excellent | C.strong | D.new |
A.cheer for | B.prepare for | C.help with | D.finish with |
A.believe | B.agree | C.describe | D.regret |
A.realize | B.claim | C.permit | D.demand |
A.reacting to | B.looking for | C.depending on | D.caring about |
A.decision | B.attitude | C.conclusion | D.intention |
A.pride | B.culture | C.fortune | D.relationship |
A.leaders | B.partners | C.winners | D.learners |
A.rewards | B.vacations | C.health | D.honor |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.defeat | B.decline | C.accident | D.mistake |
A.relax | B.improve | C.expand | D.defend |
A.shame | B.burden | C.victory | D.favor |
A.chances | B.thrills | C.concerns | D.offers |
A.surprise | B.serve | C.interest | D.affect |
A.encouraged | B.observed | C.protected | D.impressed |
A.honestly | B.individually | C.calmly | D.differently |
4 . Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
1. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?A.She argued with him. | B.She tried to find a way out. |
C.She paid no attention. | D.She chose to consult dentists. |
A.It is beneficial to dental health. | B.It is free of sweeteners. |
C.It is sweeter than other candies. | D.It is produced to a dentists’ recipe. |
A.To earn more money. | B.To help others find smiles. |
C.To make herself stand out. | D.To beat other candy companies. |
A.Fame is a great thirst of the young. |
B.A youth is to be regarded with respect. |
C.Positive thinking and action result in success. |
D.Success means getting personal desires satisfied |
One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about
When the last customer left KFC, it was already 10:30 pm. Adam, an 18-year-old college student, dragged himself home. He had been working at KFC for over a month that summer vacation.
Entering his room, Adam found his younger brother Bill sitting on the edge of his bed with an uneasy expression on his face.
“Sorry, Adam. I … I did something wrong,” Bill sprang up and said nervously.
“What is it?”
“This afternoon I sneaked (溜) out for a ride on your motorcycle and accidentally hit our neighbor Osman Brook’s car. I was so scared and I … I hurried home in panic.”
“Is the car seriously damaged?”
“The left headlight got broken.”
“It’s truly your fault and it’s really dangerous to ride a motorcycle at your age. Besides, it’s illegal,” Adam raised his voice, obviously annoyed. Hearing this, Bill lowered his head and bit his lips hard.
“Anyway, it’s no use crying over spilt milk. I will deal with it tomorrow. Now you go to bed and have a good sleep.”
The next morning when Adam got up, Bill was still sleeping soundly. Adam was more determined about what he ought to do as an elder brother.
After breakfast, Adam took out all the money he had earned and went out of the house with it. In the yard he saw his motorcycle, on whose side the scratches (划痕) were clearly visible. Adam shook his head and sighed slightly. Then he squared his shoulders and quickened his pace to Osman’s house.
When he arrived, he was welcomed by Osman’s wife Mary, who told him that Osman had gone to the garage to have his car repaired.
“I have something important to tell him. Can I wait until he comes back?” Adam requested eagerly.
“Of course. He should be home soon,” Mary invited Adam in, served him a cup of coffee and began chatting with him.
After half an hour, the door opened and in came Osman. Having said hello to each other, Osman and Adam both sat down on the sofa.
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Adam cleared his throat and began to speak.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Steve grabbed his bat and glove. “See you later, Mom. I’m going to Paul’s.” He raced out the door and slammed it behind him. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day so they could make the freshman team.
Paul was waiting outside for Steve. “What are you doing? Where’s your stuff?” Steve lifted his bat onto his shoulder when catching sight of Paul.
Paul shook his head unhappily. “I have to clean Mr Thompson’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Thompson’s. They’re kind of old.”
“OK” said Steve. “I’ll help you. We’ll get done quicker working together.”
The boys went down the block to the Thompson’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms and shovels(铲). Before they swept, they put boxes that were strewn(遍布) around the garage floor on shelves. As Paul put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. There were lots of one-hundred-dollar bills.
“You’ve got to see this.” He pulled out a handful of bills and showed Steve with his eyes lit up. “Where did you get that?” said Steve. Paul pointed to the shelf. “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be a couple of thousand box fell. There’s got to be a couple of thousand dollars here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.”
Steve furrowed his brow(皱眉) and shook his head. “Are you crazy? That’s stealing.” “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing; it’s a kind of payment for my hard work,” Paul insisted. At that time, Steve was about to grab the money from Paul’s hand when they heard a sound.
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“Boys, I baked a chocolate cake,” Mrs Thompson walked into the garage.
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When they were about to leave, Mrs Thompson handed Paul a brand-new bat and glove.
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8 . Lots of people have trees to look at from their bedrooms, but my perspective(视角)is different. My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been living at the top of a tree
Stretching out below me is one of Tasmania's last areas of ancient forest---in an area that was proposed for World Heritage protection, yet remains under the
People often ask me what I do up here all day. It's busier than you would imagine. Like an office job, but with a splendid
Life in the treetops can be
A.lengthening | B.measuring | C.weighing | D.topping |
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.where |
A.danger | B.alarm | C.threat | D.pressure |
A.keep | B.help | C.bear | D.lose |
A.sold | B.protected | C.hunted | D.gone |
A.grew out | B.fell short | C.ran out | D.let go |
A.sight | B.view | C.scenery | D.landscape |
A.extinction | B.preservation | C.creation | D.harmony |
A.refreshing | B.alarming | C.challenging | D.rewarding |
A.get around | B.get away | C.give in | D.give up |
A.confused | B.upset | C.lonely | D.sorry |
A.Despite | B.Without | C.Beyond | D.Unlike |
A.return | B.stop | C.stay | D.hide |
A.long | B.soon | C.distant | D.nearby |
A.particularly | B.finally | C.immediately | D.safely |
9 . Cody Wilkins sat on the bench, while his soccer teammates were scoring goals on the field. It had been a(n)
“My confidence was shot. I thought maybe I wasn’t as good as my coaches thought I was during tryout. I thought maybe I should
Cody suffered once he discovered he wasn’t a good soccer player. But he
Then Cody took advantage of his
If you base your
No one is
A.tough | B.different | C.common | D.intense |
A.genius | B.failure | C.fool | D.coach |
A.wait | B.proceed | C.try | D.quit |
A.decided | B.pretended | C.promised | D.hesitated |
A.carried on | B.took up | C.went through | D.got over |
A.change | B.improve | C.lose | D.participate |
A.schedule | B.patience | C.time | D.position |
A.called | B.considered | C.recognized | D.named |
A.selected | B.persuaded | C.inspired | D.required |
A.attitude | B.interest | C.honor | D.value |
A.temporary | B.rewarding | C.significant | D.challenging |
A.option | B.competition | C.chance | D.surprise |
A.useless | B.generous | C.unique | D.perfect |
A.judge | B.benefit | C.release | D.withdraw |
A.possible | B.practical | C.invaluable | D.invisible |
10 . Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However ,the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me around at the carnival. He did not let me down.
Well, the carnival is all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its origins in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being conquered, so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals(和声).It’s the kind of music that you couldn’t help dancing to. And I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, I couldn’t help moving my hips and shoulders.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come.
So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade? Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
1. How did the author feel once she arrived at the carnival?A.Disappointed. |
B.Anxious. |
C.Excited. |
D.Annoyed. |
A.It has a strong mixed culture. |
B.Its music is always fast but soft. |
C.It is not to the taste of the author. |
D.It has its origins in South America. |
A.She met some amazing local people. |
B.She gave her own parties in the street. |
C.She celebrated the festival in a local way. |
D.She didn’t have the tickets for the parade. |
A.To recommend a helpful guide. |
B.To encourage people to learn samba. |
C.To share an unforgettable experience. |
D.To tell a cruel history of Rio de Janeiro. |