Tripod’s story started one spring morning as I was finishing a morning surgery at the veterinary clinic (兽医诊所) I owned. I was writing up medical records of the surgery patients when my receptionist (接待员) stuck her head into my office. She told me there was a big cat lying outside with a seriously injured front leg. What’s worse, nobody knew whom it belonged to.
Then I sent two of my pre-vet students to pick up the poor cat while I went back to my record-keeping. But it wasn’t long before I heard the students returning with this newest patient who seemed to be in pretty bad condition.
I carefully checked up the injuries which seemed to be caused by the pressing of a heavy object. With the extremely horrible smell, I knew from years of experience this cat didn’t have an owner. “Well, then,” I sighed, “I’m not sure whether we are able to bring this cat back to life, but let’s give him our best shot anyway. Afterwards, let’s see if we can find a home for him. ”
Just then, when one of the students began touching the cat’s head gently, somewhere deep in the cat’s throat, a weak purr (呼噜声) began. As the student continued to pet the cat, I noticed the cat’s breathing became less laboured (缓慢而困难的).
When I performed the complicated operation, I whispered, “You’re a fighter, aren’t you, boy? You deserve a chance to live.” However, after the surgery, he lost one leg, and still struggled with life and death. Over the next few weeks, Tripod, the cat, went through many ups and downs, but I was sure about his resilience (快速恢复的能力). News about Tripod spread. A number of customers stopped by regularly to check on the progress of his recovery, including Mrs Melson, a pet lover.
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The day finally came when I decided Tripod had really recovered.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Though unwilling to part with Tripod, we were happy to see Mrs Melson come for him.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . In the summer of 2005, Kathryn Fumie was living in an apartment by herself for the first time. She needed to
Because of lack of enough experience, there was too much water left on the floor. When Fumie was walking quickly on it, she suddenly slipped and twisted (扭伤) her right
Fumie
The nurse calmly
Today, she says she still feels
| A．compare | B．learn | C．expect | D．admit |
| A．refused | B．pretended | C．decided | D．regretted |
| A．hand | B．back | C．arm | D．foot |
| A．familiar | B．original | C．unbearable | D．pleasant |
| A．Honestly | B．Secretly | C．Surprisingly | D．Luckily |
| A．cared for | B．prepared for | C．searched for | D．paid for |
| A．ensured | B．proved | C．remembered | D．announced |
| A．cure | B．hospital | C．break | D．suggestion |
| A．complained | B．agreed | C．discussed | D．explained |
| A．save | B．allow | C．cause | D．replace |
| A．chance | B．mind | C．memory | D．dialogue |
| A．friendly | B．patient | C．accessible | D．grateful |
| A．beautiful | B．horrible | C．challenging | D．risky |
| A．avoid | B．mean | C．appreciate | D．escape |
| A．special | B．little | C．romantic | D．fancy |
3 . Lexi is just a little girl from Canada who found herself in a heart-stopping situation. It started off as a normal car trip. Angela Shymanski, Lexi’s mom, was at the wheel, navigating (导航) the tough roads of the Rockies with her daughter Lexi and her baby Peter in the car. An unexpected animal ran into the road. Angela swerved (突然转向) to avoid the animal. Unfortunately, their car was off the road, falling down a steep embankment (路堤).
The crash was nothing short of terrifying. Angela ended up with a broken back. She was unconscious, and unable to help her babies. Meanwhile, baby Peter’s cries rang in disorder. But Lexi, only five years old, didn’t freeze. Instead, she showed courage that would leave many grown-ups in surprise.
She quickly jumped into action. The little girl, without even shoes on her feet, struggled free from her seatbelt and climbed the 40-foot embankment. Once she reached the top, Lexi did everything she could to make a passing car stop in order to get help for her mom and brother.
Lexi’s insistence finally paid off. A car stopped, and the people inside didn’t hesitate to help her call for emergency services. When the paramedics (护理人员) arrived, they found Angela in an extremely bad state, and her heart had stopped. Thankfully, they managed to bring her back.
Lexi’s dad, reflecting on the incident, couldn’t help but be amazed by his daughter’s bravery. He stressed how important it is for kids to be prepared for emergencies, shocked at how Lexi remembered and acted on what she had been taught. It’s a powerful reminder of what kids can do in key moments.
And Lexi’s heroism didn’t go unnoticed. She was awarded a Bronze Medal for Bravery by the police. But for the Shymanskis, the real prize was being back in each other’s arms, safe and sound.
1. What caused the accident?| A．The tough road. | B．The children’s noise. |
| C．A car that suddenly swerved. | D．An animal appearing suddenly. |
| A．Putting on her shoes. | B．Managing to get out of the car. |
| C．Stopping a passing car. | D．Climbing up the 40-foot embankment. |
| A．Her heroic action deserved praise. | B．She had learned how to deal with emergencies. |
| C．Her dad knew her daughter well enough. | D．It was important for her to face some emergencies. |
| A．Brave and honest. | B．Thoughtful but mean. |
| C．Calm and courageous | D．Caring but impolite. |
1. Where did George park his car?
| A．At a square. | B．At a parking lot. | C．On a narrow street. |
| A．At 4:20 pm. | B．At 4:40 pm. | C．At 5:00 pm. |
| A．In his pocket. | B．In his car. | C．On the bench. |
| A．Someone stole it. | B．It was behind another car. | C．He went to a wrong place. |
5 . Jonathan Tiong came into the world with a rare disease that gradually damages muscles over time. A doctor
Yet, Tiong not only surpassed (超出) the doctor’s
Beginning his
Despite the
His goal is not to lower expectations for individuals with disabilities but to
| A．required | B．organized | C．delivered | D．explored |
| A．operation | B．prediction | C．dream | D．experience |
| A．proudly | B．sadly | C．creatively | D．secretly |
| A．joke | B．team | C．idea | D．position |
| A．fought against | B．come by | C．shown off | D．figured out |
| A．struggling | B．professional | C．unique | D．uncertain |
| A．beat | B．meant | C．reduced | D．ended |
| A．relief | B．fear | C．wisdom | D．anxiety |
| A．responsibility | B．comparison | C．burden | D．difference |
| A．loneliness | B．treatment | C．recognition | D．honesty |
| A．unexpected | B．inspiring | C．terrible | D．amazing |
| A．survive | B．overcome | C．observe | D．discover |
| A．quietly | B．obviously | C．originally | D．regularly |
| A．challenge | B．spread | C．define | D．confirm |
| A．advancing | B．contributing | C．battling | D．succeeding |
1. What does Robert do?
| A．A golfer. | B．A club organizer. | C．A coach. |
| A．She was a friend of his. |
| B．She admired him. |
| C．She wanted to get money from him. |
| A．He paid all hospital bills for her. |
| B．He gave his own prize to the woman. |
| C．He sent the woman’s son to the hospital. |
| A．Happy. | B．Angry. | C．Sad. |
It was after midnight last December and we were driving home from a party. The weather had been awful, with the rain pouring on our 40-minute journey there. Paul, my husband, was driving our Ford Ranger pick-up truck and my seven-year-old son, Silas, was in the back.
What was so frightening was the speed of water. One minute we were halfway home, the next there was water going up over the bonnet (汽车引擎盖). The rushing water lifted our car up and pushed it back against a hedge (树篱). I felt terrified of the power of the water, and Paul was trying to control the truck.
Water was instantly around my ankles. I reached my hand back and felt it around Silas’s too. Paul climbed out through a window, at which point Silas woke up, confused. I managed to pass him through the window to Paul, who was now on the truck’s roof.
Paul told me I needed to get out, but I couldn’t open my door. I attempted to push my body through the driver’s window and was left clinging on to the support between the windows. Paul grabbed my hood (兜帽) to help in vain and I could hear Silas crying, so I told him to let go—Silas needed him. He refused, but I insisted—I wanted to know Silas would be safe. As I saw his empty, outstretched hand, the water took me away. I was a strong swimmer but I had no option but to shoot down rapids. Shocked, I gasped for breath and tried to keep my head above water.
It was extremely dark but I could just make out trees. As I passed, I reached out and grabbed two slim branches, holding tightly. I hugged the tree with my knees. My plan was just to hold on. Not knowing if Paul and Silas were safe, I thought that if they did survive, they would try to save me. I wondered who would come to my rescue.
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After nearly 40 minutes, I saw a small boat spotlight.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________As I rose to my feet, I hugged my rescuers.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . I was at the North Pole. I was wearing a warm overcoat, a cotton hat, thick gloves and heavy boots. However, I still felt that my hands and feet were
I made my way back to the research camp. I had been out in the snow for three hours and I could not
Suddenly, I heard the sound of
| A．tired | B．injured | C．cold | D．soft |
| A．really | B．hardly | C．finally | D．probably |
| A．touch | B．see | C．shake | D．feel |
| A．strength | B．belief | C．time | D．confidence |
| A．fog | B．forest | C．snow | D．smoke |
| A．eat | B．smell | C．cook | D．order |
| A．answer | B．word | C．action | D．option |
| A．obvious | B．odd | C．unfortunate | D．impossible |
| A．footsteps | B．guns | C．fights | D．cheers |
| A．in store | B．in sight | C．in turn | D．in advance |
| A．stopped | B．tried | C．enjoyed | D．continued |
| A．escaping | B．changing | C．approaching | D．disappearing |
| A．curiosity | B．fear | C．anger | D．relief |
| A．still | B．quiet | C．afraid | D．flexible |
| A．story | B．man | C．report | D．alarm |
On the campus of Maplewood High School, Lily, Tom, and Sarah faced their own challenges but got through in the tight-knit community of their school.
Lily, a shy and reserved girl, struggled with her studies. She often felt stressed by the coursework and was too embarrassed to seek help. Meanwhile, Tom a talented athlete, faced difficulties in balancing his academics with his sports commitments. And Sarah, an ambitious musician, lacked the confidence to perform in front of others.
One fateful day, their lives intertwined (交织) in unexpected ways. It started when Lily found herself in need of a tutor (导师) to help her grasp the concepts in math. Feeling hesitant, she reached Sarah, who surprised her by offering to lend a helping hand.
As Sarah and Lily spent hours together studying, they formed a deep bond of friendship. Sarah’s patience and encouragement helped boost Lily’s confidence, and gradually, she began to stand out in her math glass. Grateful for Sarah’s support, Lily wanted to repay he favor in any way she could.
Around the same time, Tom faced a dilemma (窘境). He had an important basketball game coming up, but his grades were slipping down, putting his quality to play in jeopardy (麻烦). Feeling sad, he turned to Lily for help, knowing that she had made significant progress in math. “Let’s meet up after practice and go over the material together,” Lily offered.
Together, Lily and Tom began a journey of academic improvement. With Lily’s guidance, Tom managed to raise his grades and maintain his spot on the basketball team. As they worked side by side, they discovered the power of teamwork and perseverance (坚持).
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Meanwhile, Sarah got stuck in her fear of performing in front of an audience.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Her excellent performances impressed the audience.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . I worked from the time I was four and raised seven children, all of them college graduates.
Everywhere I went, I learned some hard
By 1948, I’d been
In 1968, one day my boss called me in. “George,” he said, “no one
A young fellow handed me a piece of paper. It’s information of adult education classes. Now I’m 98. After all these years, my
| A．Unexpectedly | B．Equally | C．Seemingly | D．Particularly |
| A．challenge | B．regret | C．choice | D．concern |
| A．direct | B．remind | C．force | D．spare |
| A．factory | B．field | C．bank | D．school |
| A．lessons | B．experiences | C．memories | D．suggestions |
| A．confidence | B．achievement | C．money | D．opportunity |
| A．reporting | B．performing | C．writing | D．wandering |
| A．returned | B．moved | C．drove | D．escaped |
| A．told | B．promised | C．ordered | D．comforted |
| A．needs | B．selects | C．knows | D．cleans |
| A．put off | B．left out | C．picked up | D．cut short |
| A．raise | B．position | C．prize | D．journey |
| A．remember | B．stay | C．care | D．change |
| A．learn | B．rule | C．apply | D．retire |
| A．career | B．life | C．secret | D．chance |
