Sim on was born deaf in his left ear. Despite this, he developed a profound love for street dancing. Growing up in a small town surrounded by urban landscapes, Simon spent his afternoons practicing his dance moves in parks and even garages, dreaming of one day becoming a successful street dancer.
However, Sim on faced various challenges, like the intricate footwork of a popular dance style. The precise (精准的) timing and coordination (协调) required in street dance posed a unique challenge for someone with a hearing condition. Unshakeable, Simon tirelessly practiced, facing countless missteps and stumbles. Other dancers, unaware of his condition, teased him when his attempts went wrong. But Simon’s determination shone brighter than any discouragement.
One day, Simon decided to seek the guidance of a legendary street dance mentor in the town, known as DJ Breaker. The experienced dancer, with a lifetime of street dance battles seen in his moves, agreed to help Simon. Together, they made a training routine that made full use of Simon’s heightened sharpness of sight and created a unique dance style that make up for his hearing limitation.
Days turned into weeks, and Simon’s progress was slow but steady. He stumbled and fell, dusted himself off, and tried again. DJ Breaker’s encouragement and Simon’s unwavering spirit formed an unbreakable bond. The small town, once skeptical of Simon’s dreams, began to be behind him as they witnessed his courage, strength and determination.
As Simon’s dance skills improved, word spread, and soon a talent spotter from prestigious (赫赫有名的) dance crews took notice. Against all difficulties, Simon secured a position in a well-known street dance group. His unique journey inspired many, proving that passion and perseverance could overcome any obstacle.
The street dance years were challenging, but Simon’s determination only grew stronger. His crew learned to communicate effectively with him, creating a bond beyond the dance itself. Simon’s story reached far beyond the urban streets, becoming a symbol of strength and success for the entire town.
Finally, the annual community street dance competition has arrived. Under the pressure, Simon took the stage.
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Unfortunately, a single misstep led to his failure.
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He decided to make peace with his failure and embrace the challenge.
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Mark was a 11-year-old boy. One day he was selling magazines for his school fees, walking up to a house that people rarely visited. The house was very old and shabby and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out, he would not say hello to his neighbors or passers-by but simply just glared at(怒视) them. It was said that the old man’s name was Henry.
Mark knocked on the door and waited, sweating due to fear of the old man. Mark’s parents told him to stay away from the house, and a lot of other neighborhood children were told the same thing by their parents.
Dusk found Mark wandering and hesitating(犹豫) what to do. As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened: “Why are you standing here?” the old man Henry said impatiently. Mark was very afraid but he had to sell a certain number of magazines for his school fees... So he got up the courage and said, “Uh, sir, I am selling these magazines and, uh, I was wondering if you would like to buy one from me.”
Henry just stared at Mark without saying a word. Mark could see that Henry had dog figurines(小雕像) on the shelves inside his house. “Do you collect dog figurines?” Mark asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here and they are all I have.” Mark then felt sorry for Henry, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul.
“Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much.” Henry was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No, boy. I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”
Mark was sad that he was not going to achieve his goal of selling a certain number of magazines. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the house that he owned. Mark went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he had got some years before from an aunt. The figurine did not mean so much to him since he had a real living dog and a large family.
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Mark held the dog figurine and ran out of his house.
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Then came Ms. Lung, Kochai’s second-grade teacher, who quickly realized that Kochai was
Sadly, Kochai
In the meantime, Kochai was starting to go after a successful career in writing. He has received many writing
Two years ago, Lung’s husband, Allen Lung, happened to read an article Kochai wrote for a literary magazine that
Kochai cried when he heard his teacher’s voice. He told Ms. Lung everything he had achieved was all thanks to her. They planned to meet
However, that moment didn’t come until August 13, 2023, when Kochai was doing a book signing event for his new novel. Allen approached Kochai, introduced himself, and brought him over to reunite with Ms. Lung. “I didn’t know why I didn’t see her
“My father used to say that every child is a rocket filled with
| A．hardly | B．gradually | C．possibly | D．completely |
| A．playing | B．preparing | C．struggling | D．exercising |
| A．extra | B．difficult | C．boring | D．simple |
| A．hid | B．won | C．sold | D．packed |
| A．lost touch with | B．lived up to | C．kept up with | D．got close to |
| A．correct | B．practical | C．fruitless | D．risky |
| A．instruments | B．tips | C．materials | D．prizes |
| A．caring for | B．searching for | C．turning to | D．cheering up. |
| A．blamed | B．examined | C．amused | D．mentioned |
| A．trained | B．admired | C．charged | D．contacted |
| A．wife | B．cousin | C．niece | D．daughter |
| A．receive | B．call | C．consult | D．teach |
| A．in order | B．in general | C．in person | D．in case |
| A．earlier | B．later | C．closer | D．farther |
| A．air | B．water | C．fuel | D．paper |
Jose was a devoted teacher for a local high school in California. Unfortunately, with the money he carned, he couldn’t support his family and extended family in Mexico and rent an apartment in California at the same time. Therefore, having failed to afford the rental of even a shoe-box apartment, he had no choice but to live in his old car occasionally to make ends meet until he could find another place to live.
To make matters worse, he found himself living this unfortunate lifestyle after the pandemic swept the world when California schools closed their doors following the outbreak. This left Jose with little means for making money. So at age 77, Jose ended up living inside of his car. For about two years he was homeless. Home was his car, and his car sat in a grocery store parking lot. During daytime he drove to different locations, looking for job opportunities while he spent most of his nights at the same parking lot, which gave him a sense of belonging.
At daytime, he would lean his seat all the way back, so no one would see him because he knew he wasn’t supposed to be there and worried that the manager of the grocery store would drive him away. He was a man of self-respect and didn’t want to turn to charity.
When Maggie, the manager of the grocery store, did see Jose, she felt he looked familiar because she used to be in his class many years ago. She could still remember how Jose encouraged her to finish her education when she was struggling with her learning. She noticed Jose spent a considerable amount of time in his car, she suspected her teacher had fallen on hard times. She became determined to help her former teacher in his time of need. So, the former student decided to repay the favor and help her homeless teacher.
One morning, Maggie knocked at the window of the car. Jose rolled down the window and apologized to the lady standing by his car. He said he would drive away soon to make room for other customers. Tears in eyes, Maggie asked him whether he still remembered her. Jose was puzzled at first but soon recognized her. Embarrassed, he told Maggie about his situation. Maggie took out an envelope which contained $ 500. Hardly had Maggie uttered a word and handed it the envelope to Jose when the teacher rolled up the car window.
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Seeing Jose refused the money, Maggie wanted to help him without hurting his feelings.
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I flew back to New York from a spring break. My flight landed lately in the evening. I decided to taking an airport bus to the downtown area so that I could find a faster and cheap taxi to get home. It turned out that a bus was full of passengers but I was chatting with a few of them. I told that it was unsafe to be waiting for in the street to catch a taxi at midnight. One of the woman in the bus said that her car was parked near the station. So she offered me a ride to my home, drop me safely and did not accept a penny in return. I was so thankful for his kindness.
In our village, there’s a special spot where you can hitch (免费搭车) a ride if you wait. One day, as we drove past, a local man from Cyprus nodded at us. We stopped for him and he got into the backseat of our car, carrying two full shopping bags. His face looked tired, but his bright smile and kind eyes lifted our spirits.
A few minutes later, he leaned forward and said, “Here, you drop me here.” We looked around and saw only an empty street with no homes or people in sight. John asked him, “Do you live here?”
The man replied, “No, but I can walk the rest of the way. It’s too far for you to take me up the mountain.”
“No, no. We’ll take you,” we insisted.
So we drove up the winding mountain road, one kilometer, two kilometers, three… I couldn’t imagine how he would have walked it, but he did it on many days. Along the way, he made a phone call, “Mother, get the coffee ready. I have two English people (he thought we were English) who are giving me a ride home. Yes, all the way. Five minutes.”
Seven kilometers later, we arrived at his home, a traditional villa (别墅) framed in magenta bougainvillea with the Mediterranean Sea in the background. A beautiful Cypriot woman stood in front of the house, ready to welcome us. She reminded me of my husband’s dear mother, Yia Yia. Even her little black slippers (拖鞋) were the same as Yia Yia’s.
The kind lady sat with us and shared stories about life in her village, the miracles at her local church, and memories of her late husband. Her lined face and hands spoke of hardship and the hard work of her younger years. I felt deep respect and love for her.
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I looked around the house, seeing a beautiful garden filled with color and light.
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As we left, she handed me the bag full of what she had picked in the garden and said, “For you. You can come back for coffee anytime.”
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7 . It all started with a simple question: “Can I paint your portrait?”
One day in the summer of 2015, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in action, when his quiet was disturbed by a homeless man outside his apartment. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made a decision; He was going to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursue a career in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, because his story, the life inside of him, inspired me,” Peterson recalled. Therefore, Peterson asked if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris agreed.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the paintings for money, splitting the proceeds and putting half into a “love account” for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet.
Many of Peterson’s new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities — medical care, hotel rooms, food. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, fulfilling his musical dreams. Another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, had never been able to financially support her daughter. She asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent?” When the check was delivered, “They both wept in my arms,” Peterson recalls.
Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. But there’s more to the finished products than the money they bring to someone who’s down and out. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked or stereotyped.
“People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street, but I see homeless people differently now,’” Peterson says. “I didn’t know that would happen.”
1. What made Peterson start a conversation?| A．The curiosity about strangers. | B．The touching story of Matt Faris. |
| C．The disturbance by a homeless man. | D．The sympathetic message in Love Does. |
| A．It pays the homeless salaries. |
| B．It is an official nonprofit organization. |
| C．It tries to restore the lives of Peterson’s models. |
| D．It spends all the money on helping the unhoused. |
| A．lazy and poor | B．odd but inspiring |
| C．disturbing and untidy | D．pitiful but respectable |
| A．Art with Purpose: Love Account Matters |
| B．Hope in Paintings: Help Knows No Race |
| C．Faces of Compassion: Painting a New Perspective |
| D．Encounter with Strangers: Embracing New Friends |
8 . In June 1985, two British mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates made the first-ever climb of the West Face of the 21,000 foot snow-covered Siula Grande mountain in Peru. It was exceptionally tough — but nothing compared to what was to come. Early in the descent (斜坡), Simpson fell and broke his right knee. Yates could have abandoned him but managed to find a way of lowering him down the mountain in a series of difficult drops blinded by snow and cold. Then Simpson fell into a crevasse (冰隙) and Yates eventually had no choice but to cut the rope, utterly convinced that his friend was now dead.
In his subsequent book on the climb entitled “Touching The Void”, Joe Simpson wrote: “As I gazed at the distant moraines (冰碛石), I knew that I must at least try. I would probably die out there amid those rocks. The thought didn’t alarm me. It seemed reasonable, matter-of-fact. That was how it was. I could aim for something. If I died, well, that wasn’t so surprising, but I wouldn’t have just waited for it to happen. The horror of dying no longer affected me as it had in the crevasse. I now had the chance to confront it and struggle against it. My leg would hurt when I fell and when I couldn’t get up I would die.”
The survival of Simpson himself was extraordinary. That somehow found a way of climbing out of the crevasse after 12 hours and then dragged himself six miles back to camp, going three days and nights without food or drink, would be the stuff of heroic fiction if it was not so true. Indeed, six operations and two years later, he was even back climbing. All because, against all the odds, he tried.
1. What happened to Simpson?| A．He went blind in the accident. | B．He was hurt for lack of the rope. |
| C．He had his knee injured in the descent. | D．He was deserted into a crevasse on purpose. |
| A．He tried to remove the rocks. | B．He struggled for food and drink. |
| C．He thought about his dead friend. | D．He stayed calm to rescue himself. |
| A．Face up to. | B．Give way to. | C．Get away with. | D．Come up with. |
| A．No way is impossible to wisdom. | B．Nothing is hard to the man who will try. |
| C．The good seaman is known in bad weather. | D．Good company on the road is the shortest cut. |
9 . I started my cycling adventure early. The morning ride was
Of course, this journey was also a challenge. Each time I endured a lengthy uphill climb, I
I passed by a woman selling oranges. I wanted to buy some. However, the woman
After eating two, I crouched (蹲) by the roadside, gazing at the uphill stretch ahead. A young couple in a car
My mood was
| A．admirable | B．enjoyable | C．affordable | D．energetic |
| A．cycling | B．driving | C．running | D．jogging |
| A．imagined | B．produced | C．noticed | D．confirmed |
| A．beauty | B．harvest | C．coolness | D．change |
| A．warned | B．taught | C．reminded | D．cheated |
| A．effortless | B．meaningless | C．useless | D．hopeless |
| A．assessed | B．refused | C．valued | D．took |
| A．arguing | B．debating | C．complaining | D．adding |
| A．disappointed | B．excited | C．touched | D．astonished |
| A．took down | B．took over | C．pulled down | D．pulled over |
| A．failed | B．agreed | C．promised | D．answered |
| A．recommended | B．ordered | C．persuaded | D．doubted |
| A．privately | B．frequently | C．completely | D．hardly |
| A．hope | B．challenge | C．honor | D．memory |
| A．generosity | B．honesty | C．curiosity | D．gratitude |
A scavenger(拾荒者) in Foshan city, Guangdong province, found a
His good deed was pictured Sept. 11 on a video, in
According to the note
Thanks to this man, local police
