When Marco was a boy, he tried everything to get his father’s love and attention. He worked hard to earn exceptional marks and always tried to behave well. But he was so sensitive and shy that he always hid behind his hair, which he wore long around his face. To make it worse, Marco was naturally shorter than the other kids. This added to his already low self-confidence.
At 14, he and his younger sister Sandra moved in with their dad and his new wife. His father was busy and their communication was nonexistent. The only time his dad ever spoke to him was to be demanding or critical. He began to fear coming home from school every day, feeling desperately alone and isolated.
One day his father, tripped over Marco’s bike in the garage. The angry reaction left Marco in despair, thus crying out, “That’s it! I’m going to kill myself.”
“You don’t even have the guts!” replied his father.
For two days, all Marco could think of was wanting to die, but he didn’t want to prove his father was right. Angry and sad, Marco was stuck.
Two days later, his aunt called him. This seemed like a miracle. Aunt Ginette usually only called on his birthday. She said she had just seen some young teenagers participate in a public speaking contest and she thought about him. She told him she firmly believed he could perform on stage like those kids, since she had seen him do skits (幽默短剧) for the family at Christmas.
Marco was shocked. Him? In a public speaking contest, which was contrary to his shy personality? But Aunt Ginette was sure it was something he could do. Feeling her strong belief, Marco agreed.
All that winter, twice a week after dinner, he took three different buses in each direction for the three-hour round-trip to practice in the place where the competition would take place. Marco was taken by a feeling he never felt before. The hours and the obstacles no longer counted. The criticism from his father around his absence for after-dinner chores didn’t matter.
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Four months later, the big night arrived.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________With the championship, Marco’s new life started.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A Little Boy
A little boy selling magazines for school walked 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 them.
The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house, and a lot of other neighborhood children were told the same thing from their parents.
Dusk found the boy lingering on and hesitating what to do. As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. “What do you want?” the old man said impatiently. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota (定额) to meet for school with selling the magazines. 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.”
The old man just stared at the boy without a word. The boy could see inside the old man’s house and saw that he had dog figurines (小雕像) on the fireplace mantle. “Do you collect dogs?” The little boy asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here and they are all I have.” The boy then felt sorry for the man, 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.” The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No, boy. I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”
The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the house that he owned. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.
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The little boy headed back down to the old man’s house.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________From that day on something changed inside the old man.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . Once there was a poor farmer and his farm belonged to (属于) a rich man. One day he brought a basket of apples to the rich man’s house. On the doorsteps, he met two monkeys dressed like children. They jumped onto the basket to eat the apples and threw some on the ground. The farmer politely took off his hat and asked the monkeys to get off. They obeyed (服从) and the farmer went into the house. He asked to see the rich man. A servant (仆人) took him to the room where the rich man was sitting. “I have brought you the basket of apples you asked for,” he said. “But why have you brought a half-empty basket?” the rich man asked. “I met your children outside, and they stole (偷) some of the apples.”
1. Why did the farmer bring apples to the rich man? Because .A.he was poor | B.he liked the rich man |
C.his farm belonged to the rich man | D.the rich man’s children liked apples |
A.They jumped and jumped. | B.They played. |
C.They ran away. | D.They ate some of the apples. |
A.they had thrown apples on the ground |
B.the farmer had politely asked them to get off |
C.they were afraid of the hat |
D.the farmer was angry with them |
A.pleased | B.unhappy | C.excited | D.moved |
A.The monkeys. | B.The servant | C.The children | D.the rich man |
4 . For the past 15 years, Denise has taught at a community school where students face significant economic and language challenges. In 2016, Denise met Dr. Jane Goodall at an event in the Bronx. Like Dr. Jane, Denise, who has a background in forestry, is always connected with nature and animals. Soon after, she started a Roots &Shoots program at her school. “I love to inspire that same connection in my students, ”said Denise.
To kick off their project, Denise introduced her group (19 first graders and 8 fifth-graders) to community mapping. “Where do you live?What’s the name of your county?What’s the name of your state?”she asked. “So it starts in your own backyard, ”she explains, “and it progresses across the street to the park, where you see urban wildlife, and finally you start to look at the bigger picture. ”Students then observed homeless cats outside their school, and together, they took action to return them to where they were found.
The students led the entire project. “I was just a guide, "says Denise. “But that’s the point:They are going to love science and animals. They know they are the future and that they are the people who are the keepers of this planet. ”She also notes that students come to understand what positive choices can have: They discover their own strengths and even weaknesses. They identify partners’ efforts and they form friendships and bonds.
But ultimately, says Denise, “my goal was to try to teach compassion, namely sympathy. That’s the biggest payoff she tries to convey to her students.” For other educators with a willing heart, she offers a few words of advice: Get students outside—even just to walk around the school grounds, guide them to build trust and put themselves in other’s shoes, and never give up!
1. What does the underlined phrase “that same connection” probably refer to?A.Love for nature and animals. |
B.Desire for a higher social status. |
C.Denise and Goodall’s relationship. |
D.Courage to explore the unknown. |
A.There are many homeless cats to handle. |
B.A bigger picture is built on urban wildlife. |
C.Change may start from small things around. |
D.Every kid should know their own county. |
A.Ways to brave hardships in life. |
B.The project’s impact on students. |
C.Links between human and nature. |
D.Challenges to face in the future. |
A.Being sympathetic. | B.Remaining responsible. |
C.Staying determined. | D.Keeping sharp-minded. |
5 . It was graduation day at Desoto Central Middle School. Brandy, a single mom, wanted her daughter, Aria Thomas, to feel loved and
Brandy posted her
The video moved millions of viewers. They loved it, praising Pop Pop for his incredible response and infectious energy. Even Brandy herself commented on the
Thanks to the kindness of a literal
A.Relieved | B.celebrated | C.respected | D.connected |
A.remind | B.represent | C.force | D.hire |
A.search for | B.stand for | C.cheer for | D.wait for |
A.request | B.concern | C.experience | D.doubt |
A.eventually | B.immediately | C.unwillingly | D.secretly |
A.noises | B.demands | C.protests | D.complaints |
A.approached | B.passed | C.ended | D.arrived |
A.award | B.issue | C.receive | D.display |
A.shyly | B.excitedly | C.anxiously | D.silently |
A.ashamed | B.scared | C.annoyed | D.astonished |
A.heart-warming | B.face-saving | C.risk-taking | D.record-breaking |
A.speaking up | B.dressing up | C.showing up | D.making up |
A.relative | B.colleague | C.neighbor | D.stranger |
A.strong | B.brave | C.patient | D.modest |
A.free | B.lost | C.alone | D.sick |
6 . Six years ago, Libby and Joseph Lombardo gave birth to their first daughter Isabella. To the new parents, Isabella was surely perfect and they went home
A.secretly | B.excitedly | C.worriedly | D.hurriedly |
A.checking | B.moving | C.touching | D.training |
A.misunderstood | B.expected | C.feared | D.dreamed |
A.puzzled | B.amazed | C.angry | D.glad |
A.exit | B.solution | C.suggestion | D.aim |
A.remembered | B.realized | C.ignored | D.believed |
A.unfortunately | B.luckily | C.similarly | D.unexpectedly |
A.heard | B.predicted | C.promised | D.discovered |
A.live | B.walk | C.speak | D.sleep |
A.opportunity | B.point | C.possibility | D.rule |
A.strength | B.independence | C.responsibility | D.confidence |
A.discuss | B.report | C.observe | D.compare |
A.admitted | B.requested | C.complained | D.warned |
A.traditional | B.hopeful | C.popular | D.normal |
A.results | B.problems | C.disappointment | D.failure |
7 . A professor entered the classroom and told the students about a surprise test. All students were
Students were confused (迷惑) to see that there was just a black
Now, professor began to explain, “Here everyone concentrated on the black dot and wrote about it
Our life is a gift given to us by God, with love and care, and we always have reasons to celebrate -- our friends around us, the job that provides us with everything we need.
We should try to take eyes off our problems and enjoy each moment
A.disappointed | B.seated | C.pleased | D.devoted |
A.Once | B.If | C.Before | D.Unless |
A.open | B.read | C.defend | D.turn |
A.space | B.word | C.dot | D.sentence |
A.bring | B.speak | C.write | D.talk |
A.By | B.At | C.In | D.On |
A.Most | B.All | C.None | D.Few |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.with | B.of | C.as | D.to |
A.likes | B.means | C.prefers | D.deserves |
A.So | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.However |
A.properly | B.anyhow | C.usually | D.seldom |
A.big | B.small | C.serious | D.difficult |
A.what | B.who | C.that | D.when |
A.dream | B.earn | C.gain | D.live |
8 . The sky began to show red in the early morning as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.
Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She’d respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria (细菌)?” It helped us both learn.
After I graduated, I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long- term bad impacts on my kids. So, I made a rule to never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.
Over the past year, though, I’ve started to let go of some of this worry. I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”
Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard, but it’s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose.
1. How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A.It was fruitful but boring. | B.It was hopeful but challenging. |
C.It was the last thing she would do. | D.It was promising for the whole family. |
A.Advocate. | B.Escape. | C.Evaluate. | D.Prioritize. |
A.She is proud of her mother. | B.She is interested in biology. |
C.Her mother takes her job seriously. | D.She is ready to help patients with cancer. |
A.Ups and Downs in Life | B.Like Mother Like Daughter |
C.Double Gains of Mom’s Pursuit | D.Generation Gap Narrowed by Love |
9 . Kim and I decided to go to see a new movie. We
The young girl seemed mature beyond her years. She
It became clear to us that they had
A.arrived | B.left | C.started | D.ended |
A.father | B.uncle | C.brother | D.cousin |
A.wrong | B.clear | C.uncertain | D.strange |
A.proved | B.advised | C.explained | D.encouraged |
A.skin | B.face | C.eyes | D.heart |
A.support | B.agreement | C.protection | D.prediction |
A.warned | B.reminded | C.cheated | D.persuaded |
A.hoped | B.regretted | C.missed | D.accepted |
A.as usual | B.as well | C.as a result | D.in return |
A.happily | B.briefly | C.fully | D.straight |
A.lost | B.chosen | C.enjoyed | D.remembered |
A.fewer | B.more | C.better | D.cheaper |
A.festival | B.date | C.party | D.journey |
A.begging | B.requesting | C.supposing | D.promising |
A.forever | B.greatly | C.soon | D.easily |
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Mark Twain, like you know, was famous in his days as the public speaker. He always liked to play joke on his friends. One day, the one of his friends lost their wallet and asked him to buy a train ticket for him. “But I don’t have enough money to pay both your ticket and mine,” Mark Twain said. The friend didn’t know what to do. “Let’s do this,” Mark Twain saying, “You can get off the train and when the conductor comes to check the ticket you can hide under my seat.” Later, however, when the conductor comes to check the ticket, Mark Twain gave him two tickets— one for him and the other for his friend.