2 . When my son was eleven years old, he came home from school in tears one day. A couple of the older kids bullied (欺负) him at the bus stop. Rob wanted to stay home from school, so he wouldn’t have to meet the boys.

We called the school. “We’ll be happy to call the boys’ parents,” We were told, “And you should call the police.” “We don’t know what we will do yet.” I said. I felt that calling the police was a choice to be used when everything else failed, and I wanted first to consider other ways of dealing with the situation, I asked him to hold off calling the boys’ parents.

The next day was Saturday. Rob happened to look our of the window and said in fer, “There are the boys who beat me up!” Two older boys were standing in front of our house, as if they were waiting for Rob to step outside.

My wife Bev opened the door and said with a smile, “Hi guys. Would you like some ice cream?” They looked at each other in puzzlement. But they were teenagers, after all, so one of them said, “Sure. Why not?”

Bev quickly introduced herself, Rob’s younger brothers and me. She even introduced Rusty, the dog. “And I think you already know Rob,” She said. Her idea was to help them to see that Rob was a person, not a target. He had a family and even owned a family pet.

Bev drew the boys into chat while we ate ice cream. After a few minutes, she said, “I know there’s been some trouble at the bus stop. I think there may be a misunderstanding.” They nodded that there had indeed been trouble at the bus stop. She continued, “Maybe we can talk about the misunderstanding, so you can be friends.” We talked until the ice cream was finished. Finally the boys apologized.

Understanding is a difficult task. It may be easier to control conflict by force than to find a way to cooperate. Force can calm a situation. But understanding leads to peace.

1. Why didn’t the writer call the police?

A．He feared his son would be bullied again.

B．He meant to try some other ways to solve it first.

C．The police wouldn’t take the bullying seriously.

D．The school promised to call the boys’ parents.

2. What does “But they were teenagers, after all” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．They couldn’t refuse the attraction of ice cream.

B．They could be cheated into telling the truth.

C．They dared to face any challenges bravely.

D．They were too young to understand the invitation.

3. Why did Bev introduce her family and their dog?

A．To give the dog to the boys as a gift.

B．To advise the boys to have a family pet.

C．To expect the boys to treat Rob kindly.

D．To show off the wealth of the family.

4. From the text we can infer Bev was ________.

A．fond of children

B．angry with the boys

C．skilled at making ice cream

D．good at making peace

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之成为一篇完整的短文。

My little sister, Meg, said that she wasn’t afraid of the dark anymore and she’d be OK staying with Aunt Lily in the country. “As long as you’re there, Mike,” she had said. Still, Mum was worried. Meg had never slept away from home, away from the city. So I told Mum I could handle everything.

Even though we were only staying overnight, Meg had brought six books-all about fairies (仙女). After we unpacked, Aunt Lily invited us to pick some flowers. As we followed her through the forest, Meg held my hand tightly. But once we reached the sunlit grassland, she let go. “Butterflies!” whispered Meg. She screamed with delight when one flew near her.

Maybe I had nothing to worry about, I thought. I still remembered when I was here last summer, I found some amazing insects, like fireflies (萤火虫) and walking sticks which I’d never seen in the city.

“Fairies are magical. See these beautiful flowers they grow!” she kept telling absolutely everything she knew about fairies. I was glad that if she kept it up until bedtime, then maybe she’d fall right to sleep.

Meg did keep chatting, right through supper. Then the sun began to set. “Does it get really dark out here at night?” she asked. Her eyes were fixed on the window.

“Sure, but we’ve got plenty of lights inside,” said Aunt Lily. She leaned over and gave Meg a warm smile. But I could tell she was still worried. “I could read to you.”

I hadn’t even finished a page when her bottom lip started shaking slightly. “Mike,” she said, her eyes starting to fill. “I want to go home.” I quickly searched through her book for something to keep her from crying.

The book fell open to a page that was dog-eared from use, a page that was obviously one of Meg’s favorites.

The text read: “Among the trees deep in the forest, the lights of fairies gleam(闪烁).” Aha! How could I forget those “tiny fairies” out there?

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“Meg, there’s something outside I want to show you,” I whispered.

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“Tiny fairies, Mike!” she said, pressing her forehead against the window, “Everywhere!” They weren’t fairies, of course. But the winking light s really existed and were, in my opinion, better than magic. I wanted to tell Meg about these incredible insects that flashed in the dark, signaling to each other. Then I looked down into Meg’s shining eyes, and I decided she could learn about fireflies some other time. Meg was so absorbed in the breathtaking scene that she completely forgot her homesickness and soon fell asleep against my shoulder. I guess it turned out that I could handle everything-with a little help from the magic al fairies.

5 . While so many birds visit our leafy garden every year, it’s the pair of tawny frogmouths (茶色夜鹰) that have been returning for years to _________ their young that bring the most excitement. It’s been wonderful to observe how both parents take on the _________ duty of caring for their young.

Last summer the frogmouth family, parents and two babies, was _________ sitting in a tree close to our back deck _________ the late afternoon sunshine. With little _________, dark clouds emerged, and _________ rain began to fall.

At first the birds seemed to enjoy the rain and moved out along the branch, fluffing up (抖开) their feathers to _________ the wet weather. But within minutes, day turned to night. Dark clouds brought a _________ heavy storm; crashing thunder and blinding lightning, wild winds and driving rain turned the garden into a(n) _________ place for the little family.

Through the flashes of lightning, we watched in __________ as the parents guided their young back along the branch until they were all gathered close to the tree trunk, both parents spreading their wings over their young to __________ them from the rain. When the storm passed, the family walked __________ out along the branch and spread their wings to enjoy the sunshine.

When I look up at the pair of tawny frogmouths who continue to __________ our garden, I know I’m not just looking at __________ parents, but very __________ ones.

1.

A．monitor

B．save

C．raise

D．teach

2.

A．painful

B．risky

C．simple

D．serious

3.

A．happily

B．nervously

C．hungrily

D．bravely

4.

A．avoiding

B．enjoying

C．expecting

D．following

5.

A．chance

B．hope

C．reporting

D．warning

6.

A．light

B．heavy

C．freezing

D．seasonal

7.

A．pay attention to

B．keep track of

C．get rid of

D．take advantage of

8.

A．late

B．slow

C．sudden

D．perfect

9.

A．attractive

B．unsafe

C．hiding

D．unimportant

10.

A．amazement

B．horror

C．embarrassment

D．regret

11.

A．remove

B．distract

C．protect

D．separate

12.

A．quietly

B．away

C．back

D．sleepily

13.

A．visit

B．decorate

C．approach

D．clean

14.

A．restless

B．devoted

C．shy

D．determined

15.

A．proud

B．lucky

C．demanding

D．wise

7 . Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢).

“Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body’s held up, everything’s held up and I’ve made it to 104.”

She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued.

All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4,385 kilometers. During that time she’s had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It’s taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing. . . This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.”

1. Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons?

A．She wanted to set a new record.

B．She intended to challenge herself.

C．She was driven by her interest.

D．She was inspired by people like her.

2. What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma come across?

A．She didn’t get professional training.

B．She found it hard to keep her balance.

C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg

D．She couldn’t use regular running blades.

3. What message does the author convey through the story?

A．Rome wasn’t built in a day.	B．Time works wonders.
C．A good beginning is half the battle.	D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

8 . Daniel has been feeding the students of a state university for years. As a canteen worker, he tries to make a connection with all his customers in a truly _______ way: remembering all students’ names, with a smile, even if he has only met them a few _______. This amazing ability has made Daniel a (n) _______ person among students at the university.

Daniel’s struggles began on his birthday in 2023, when an electrical fire _______ into life in the house he shared with his mom. Their place was almost destroyed, even though he got himself and his mom to safety. _______, shortly after the worker lost his home, his old father passed _______. Since then he and his mom have been struggling.

When the students heard of this sad story, they decided to give back to this _______ worker by starting a fund-raising (筹款) _______. “Daniel has gone above and beyond to care for students without expecting anything _______: now we have the opportunity to help out a man in need”, according to the fund-raising page. “The fundraiser is the least that students can do to help the man that always ________ our day,” said a student.

Daniel was extremely ________ to the helping hand. “I do not take any of these beautiful acts of kindness ________ or for granted” he wrote. “Working in food industry isn’t easy, sometimes you feel completely ________ as a person. Thank you all so much for loving me and for ________ all that I do.”

When you lead with your heart, goodness comes ________ to you.

1.

A．common

B．unique

C．humorous

D．generous

2.

A．days

B．weeks

C．times

D．months

3.

A．curious

B．hard-working

C．inspiring

D．famous

4.

A．burst

B．ran

C．looked

D．crashed

5.

A．Worse still

B．After all

C．In short

D．In contrast

6.

A．by

B．on

C．down

D．away

7.

A．eager

B．nice

C．determined

D．persistent

8.

A．race

B．game

C．page

D．parade

9.

A．in return

B．in turn

C．in surprise

D．in trouble

10.

A．frightens

B．brightens

C．shortens

D．broadens

11.

A．shameful

B．regretful

C．hopeful

D．grateful

12.

A．seriously

B．highly

C．lightly

D．totally

13.

A．astonished

B．disturbed

C．ignored

D．connected

14.

A．eating

B．donating

C．expecting

D．valuing

15.

A．back

B．up

C．across

D．out

9 . Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a flexible (灵活的) schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the _______ public transport was incredibly _______ . The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of _______ .

However, the _______ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best _______ , promising myself quick breaks and regular stretches (伸展) . But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings _______ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to _______ . Gone were the short walks to a coworker’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was _______ to the walls of my home, my steps _______ in meters only rather than kilometers.

One day, I tried ________ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist (腰) at all. Looking at myself in the mirror, I saw a ________ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ________ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never-ending motion machine.

This incident (事件) marked the ________ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a (n) ________ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a promise that I could ________ control over my life and my body.

1.

A．dramatic

B．severe

C．previous

D．crowded

2.

A．appealing

B．annoying

C．challenging

D．confusing

3.

A．direction

B．safety

C．freedom

D．responsibility

4.

A．duties

B．awards

C．problems

D．expectations

5.

A．concerns

B．reliefs

C．updates

D．intentions

6.

A．tied

B．inspired

C．guide

D．introduced

7.

A．reply

B．relax

C．react

D．read

8.

A．adapted

B．limited

C．related

D．addicted

9.

A．counted

B．repeated

C．watched

D．followed

10.

A．tidying up

B．putting aside

C．fitting into

D．getting back

11.

A．lazy

B．tired

C．rude

D．mad

12.

A．mix

B．success

C．balance

D．value

13.

A．distance

B．memory

C．beginning

D．training

14.

A．promise

B．excuse

C．answer

D．change

15.

A．maintain

B．ease

C．remove

D．regain