1 . An Urban Farmer’s Garden of Eden
Ivy Lawrence-Walls didn’t set out to choose farming. But it chose her. She grew up on a five-acre farm in Houston and credits many
She didn’t know then that many of those childhood lessons would be
The garden grows carrots, cabbage, pumpkin, peppers, and delivers for free to local residents. It also hosts various plant pop-up events at local schools to
“Starting the farm in the early stages of the pandemic was a leap of
Lawrence-Walls said her biggest challenge
A.distinct | B.essential | C.internal | D.enormous |
A.patience | B.obligation | C.devotion | D.passion |
A.committed | B.exposed | C.employed | D.adapted |
A.linked | B.persuaded | C.integrated | D.expanded |
A.engaged in | B.comprised of | C.gifted in | D.combined with |
A.tailor | B.motivate | C.pursue | D.encounter |
A.intention | B.hesitation | C.resistance | D.security |
A.operation | B.routine | C.exercise | D.supply |
A.Therefore | B.Afterwards | C.Nevertheless | D.Otherwise |
A.occupied | B.involved | C.permitted | D.stuck |
A.tackle | B.detect | C.clarify | D.distinguish |
A.ceasing | B.expanding | C.fleeing | D.switching |
A.distracting | B.evaluating | C.breaking | D.citing |
A.assumption | B.conclusion | C.forecast | D.assessment |
A.amusing | B.secure | C.rewarding | D.intense |
Armed with two over-packed suitcases,we arrived at the airport just in time for my flight. “Well, here we are, the airport,” my sister said with a sigh. As I watched her unload my luggage, I could see the sadness in her eyes. This was not easy on her either. We had both been dreading (害怕) this moment for the past week. One last hug and a final good-bye and I would be on my way to a new life abroad, leaving my beloved sister behind.
All my life I had loved airports. To me they were some kind of magic gateway to the world,a place from which to start great holidays and adventures. But today it seemed like a cold and heartless place. I looked at my sister and even though her eyes were filled with tears, she was trying to keep a brave face. “You’d better go or you’ll miss your flight,” she said.
“I’ll miss you,” I replied, and with those last words I was off. As promised, I did not look back, but by the time I reached the customs office I was sobbing (啜泣). “Cheer up, love,” the tall customs officer said with a smile. “It’s not the end of the world, you know.” But to me it was the end of the world, as I had known it.
While boarding the plane I was still crying. I did not have the energy to put my bag in the overhead locker, so I stuffed it on the empty seat next to mine. As I settled into my chair, a feeling of sadness overwhelmed me. I felt like my best friend had just been taken away from me.
Growing up, my sister and I would do everything together. Born barely fifteen months apart we not only looked alike, we were alike. Whenever one of us need something, the other one would come along. When the time came for us to go to college, we also went together. But now that our college days were over and I was off to a foreign country, all I had left were my memories.
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Suddenly the plane shook heavily and the bag next to me fell on the floor.
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I spent the rest of the flight reading about my sister’s diary.
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3 . Just before New Year, the principal (校长) called me into his office and asked me to read a poem written by me at the New Year party. “Sure,” I said with a smile, my dreams of being a famous
For weeks, I worked on my poem,
Well, I was confident until I looked around and realized how many people were there. And how big the hall was, and how
Suddenly, I was on stage with the bright white lights blinding my view of the audience and the feeling that my
The room was
The room was dead silent. Maybe no one liked it. I felt like I was going to faint. Then out of the silence there was
A.singer | B.performer | C.poet | D.speaker |
A.quickly | B.carefully | C.gently | D.intelligently |
A.relaxation | B.comfort | C.pleasure | D.inspiration |
A.ready | B.right | C.excited | D.tired |
A.strong | B.little | C.passive | D.shallow |
A.print | B.give | C.present | D.write |
A.see | B.feel | C.notice | D.hear |
A.audience | B.principal | C.poet | D.host |
A.throat | B.mind | C.dream | D.heart |
A.microphone | B.poem | C.voice | D.audience |
A.silent | B.clean | C.empty | D.noisy |
A.entertain | B.cheer | C.forget | D.observe |
A.gave out | B.ended up | C.spoke out | D.came out |
A.stress | B.translate | C.erase | D.choose |
A.whispering | B.clapping | C.crying | D.chatting |
4 . Francis Kere is the first African to win the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of architecture. However, his
His early reputation came in helping
The result of their hard work was a welcoming structure with a “floating” roof that
In this process, local people learned
Adopted by architects in dozens of countries, his
A.angle | B.welfare | C.journey | D.border |
A.perceived | B.crowded | C.estimated | D.reacted |
A.trick | B.infection | C.qualification | D.experience |
A.integrate | B.chart | C.oppose | D.design |
A.banned | B.encouraged | C.ordered | D.warned |
A.firm | B.soil | C.draft | D.gesture |
A.Moreover | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.blocks | B.delays | C.refuses | D.allows |
A.wind | B.fire | C.light | D.air |
A.subscribe to | B.deal with | C.participate in | D.depend on |
A.academic | B.urgent | C.severe | D.practical |
A.challenged | B.declared | C.attracted | D.agreed |
A.denied | B.suspected | C.imagined | D.demonstrated |
A.ignore | B.generate | C.miss | D.lose |
A.innovation | B.fantasy | C.patience | D.expense |
Just after finishing his work, Mr. Philips was going to the grocery shop to buy some bananas, but he saw a poor old lady
The old lady charged $7
She recognized him
Mr. Philips left the old lady speechless with gratitude, and also recommended many friends to buy bananas from the old lady, which they did. From that day on, she made
6 . In 2005, Rachel O’Neill, of Rockwood, Michigan, was working full-time as an assistant in an engineering company. While
She was struck by the heavy work done by girls to
Rachel
So far, more than 10 million dresses have been donated to children in 97 countries, including the United States, though Africa remains a focus. The nonprofit runs a distribution center in Malawi and works
“Nearly half of Malawi’s population is under age 14,” Rachel says, “We are
A.active | B.internal | C.elegant | D.primitive |
A.load | B.preserve | C.support | D.form |
A.interrupted | B.prevented | C.persuaded | D.warned |
A.dresses | B.cakes | C.books | D.trousers |
A.led | B.donated | C.floated | D.leaked |
A.set | B.achieved | C.lost | D.had |
A.flooded | B.froze | C.dived | D.took |
A.experiment | B.exposure | C.evidence | D.experience |
A.simple | B.harmonious | C.royal | D.poor |
A.customs | B.hairstyles | C.clothes | D.possessions |
A.violently | B.directly | C.severely | D.hurriedly |
A.apart from | B.far from | C.absent from | D.tired from |
A.cover | B.charge | C.shelter | D.remove |
A.Urgent | B.Distinct | C.Generous | D.General |
A.trouble | B.danger | C.faith | D.silence |
7 . No matter how many times Sandy has rescued an animal, she never gets over the casual cruelty some people display toward unwanted pets. When she lost her own “angel” dog, she started Logan’s Legacy to help other pets in need.
Sandy recently received a phone call about a small dog, possibly a puppy, that had been abandoned on a street. Since she was too far to help on, she called a friend who lives nearby to get there as soon as possible. When her friend Tom arrived, he found a tiny dog curled(蜷缩)in a tight ball with the chain firmly tied to a tree. Someone had left food and water for her, but the puppy was too frightened to eat or drink. Once gathered up in a blanket and placed into the back seat of the car, she began to get weak quickly from dehydration(脱水)and exhaustion.
The moment she got some water and food, the puppy made a rapid recovery, and her lovely and sweet personality could finally shine! “We have named her CiCi,” Sandy added, “She is feeling so much better. She has been observed at my place and she is doing great. This sweet baby girl will never feel fearful again, and won’t ever be abandoned again.” After winning hearts at Sandy’s office, CiCi has been approved for adopting and will soon leave for her new life. Sandy and her fellow rescuers are trying their best to find her the perfect family to love her and treat her with the respect all living creatures deserve!
1. What did Sandy feel it hard to overcome?A.The casual humanity. | B.The cruelty of humanity. |
C.The kind human nature. | D.The weakness of kindness. |
A.She suffered a serious illness. |
B.She had nothing to eat or drink. |
C.She got lost far away from home. |
D.She was scared and in poor health. |
A.She will stop taking medicine. |
B.She will continue further treatment. |
C.She will have a perfect match for home. |
D.She will get on well with Sandy forever. |
A.A Warm Home for CiCi |
B.Dog Saved Heart Fulfilled |
C.A Terrible Experience of CiCi |
D.Saving Dogs Saving Themselves |
8 . When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity(强度) of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because she is missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused.
Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks of one another. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently(猛烈地) outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action.
First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current (水流), and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies(自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay.
Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears!
“If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here,” Johnny said.“She’s never been happier to see me.”
Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections(感染) she got in the water. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here.
1. Why did Karen decide to stay in her house when Hurricane Ian came?A.She had nowhere to go. |
B.She was too old to move. |
C.She thought the storm was not violent. |
D.She lost her wheelchair and was unable to leave. |
A.To record his swimming trip. | B.To show off his swimming skills. |
C.To warn other rescuers of danger. | D.To report his safety to his family. |
A.By shouting. | B.Over the phone. |
C.Through e-mail. | D.With other’s help. |
A.Curious. | B.Frightened. | C.Confused. | D.Relieved. |
9 . Eddie McCarthy was watching the local TV news when he suddenly saw a
Roman’s kidney s were failing, and he would likely have to wait three to five years for a donor kidney,
Roman’s mother said, “Every birthday was bittersweet, knowing that Roman was getting closer to
Then in February, their
When the hospital
Roman’s transplant went smoothly, and he was pretty much back to being a
“Everyone in our family will forever be
A.familiar | B.precious | C.common | D.different |
A.comfortably | B.happily | C.anxiously | D.secretly |
A.strange | B.potential | C.regular | D.original |
A.if | B.until | C.because | D.although |
A.admiting | B.needing | C.improving | D.balancing |
A.search | B.responsibility | C.suggestion | D.excuse |
A.competition | B.challenge | C.pride | D.luck |
A.remembered | B.commented | C.learned | D.imagined |
A.ignored | B.spread | C.received | D.brought |
A.determined | B.blamed | C.pretended | D.praised |
A.perfect | B.generous | C.similar | D.normal |
A.stole | B.started | C.saved | D.sold |
A.thankful | B.patient | C.eager | D.concerned |
A.remark | B.target | C.title | D.gift |
A.showing off | B.going through | C.holding onto | D.getting over |
10 . Sumiel, a 71-year-old, was no stranger to the struggles of kidney (肾) disease. He was on the transplant list (移植名单), but no matches had yet
One day, he took a taxi home after his
Letts was
Fourteen months after they ended up in the same taxi by
A.happened | B.appeared | C.proved | D.showed |
A.argument | B.agreement | C.promise | D.appointment |
A.drive | B.walk | C.chance | D.march |
A.bargaining | B.complaining | C.chatting | D.reasoning |
A.struggling | B.volunteering | C.competing | D.wandering |
A.usually | B.basically | C.extremely | D.normally |
A.searching for | B.picking out | C.preparing for | D.getting through |
A.partner | B.game | C.pair | D.match |
A.predict | B.think | C.learn | D.work |
A.fair | B.strange | C.true | D.certain |
A.contacted | B.connected | C.abandoned | D.launched |
A.decision | B.operation | C.practice | D.process |
A.solutions | B.results | C.purposes | D.evidences |
A.arrangement | B.design | C.chance | D.invitation |
A.success | B.task | C.responsibility | D.glory |