1 . Rehan Staton was close to giving up on his dreams. His father, who was his family’s mere provider, struggled to make
His education suffered because of all the
The young boy was
At the company, he finally found people that saw his great
The 24-year-old’s success story now
A.harvest | B.ends | C.share | D.drops |
A.preparing | B.purchasing | C.begging | D.missing |
A.progress | B.changes | C.struggles | D.reforms |
A.worsened | B.developed | C.advanced | D.escaped |
A.taught | B.scheduled | C.encouraged | D.permitted |
A.enthusiastic | B.curious | C.concerned | D.particular |
A.serve | B.tutor | C.measure | D.record |
A.turn down | B.hold back | C.pay off | D.line up |
A.destroyed | B.refreshed | C.followed | D.postponed |
A.distinguished | B.celebrated | C.rejected | D.selected |
A.scholarship | B.job | C.deal | D.rise |
A.ceiling | B.curtain | C.roof | D.balcony |
A.turned out | B.kept away | C.showed off | D.broke out |
A.relief | B.fortune | C.privilege | D.potential. |
A.introduction | B.education | C.organization | D.invention |
A.Consequently | B.Obviously | C.Eventually | D.Hopefully |
A.promises | B.predicts | C.trains | D.inspires |
A.guiding | B.interviewing | C.targeting | D.understanding |
A.load | B.bid | C.range | D.kick |
A.on account of | B.instead of | C.in case of | D.regardless of |
2 . The Savitzs who move to Newton had found themselves welcomed into the neighborhood with truly open arms. Glenda was pregnant before the move and within three months, they gave birth to Samantha. About a week after Glenda and RaphiSavitz welcomed their daughter Samantha to the world, they learned that she was deaf. “We knew right away that we had to get involved in the deaf community, learn about the culture, and start getting fully lost in American Sign Language,” Glenda says. What the new parents didn’t know was that their neighbors in Newton, Mass., would decide they needed to start learning sign language, too.
“We really wanted to communicate with her and play with her,” says McNeil, who lives across the street from the Savitzs. “And since she couldn’t learn our language, we thought we wanted to learn hers.” McNeil and three other neighbors quietly signed up for local adult education classes in American Sign Language. “We met a teacher there that we really loved, and we asked him if he would come here and teach more neighbors,” McNeil explains. “So that’s how it started.” About 20 neighbors immediately signed up for the class. With the help of their instructor, Rhys McGovern, the neighbors are able to help Samantha feel like she belongs.
“We know how to say, ‘Are you riding your bike?’ or ‘You have pretty new pink sneakers.’ There’s a dog across the street that she loves to play with. So we all know the sign for ‘dog.’” McNeil adds, “Her parents translate for us because her fingers are very small right now and she signs very fast, so we’re trying and we’re getting better. ... Her first sign to all of us is ‘friend,’ which feels very good.”
The classes have been such a hit that there are now two offerings, on two different weeknights, bringing the number of neighbors learning the language to about 40. As a result of that neighborly effort, Samantha moves with ease where her family lives. She’ll stop in at neighbors’ homes just to draw pictures and chat.
1. When did Glenda and RaphiSavitz find Samantha deaf?A.Within three months of her pregnancy. |
B.About a week after their learning ASL. |
C.When Samantha was about one week old. |
D.Three months before their move to Newton. |
A.A teacher who instructs Savitz’s neighbors to learn ASL. |
B.A neighbor who helps Savitzinteract with her neighbors. |
C.A neighbor hired an instructor for Savitz’s neighbors. |
D.An organizer who calls on Savitz’s neighbors to help her. |
A.Bike. | B.Sneakers. | C.Dog. | D.Friend. |
A.Good neighbors, a piece of treasure. |
B.Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. |
C.Better to be friendly with a neighbor than to wear a fur jacket. |
D.Communication is one of the most efficient ways to understand. |
3 . DerlinNewey, an 89-year-old man from Weber County, Utah, has already reached an impressive age, but his Social Security checks aren’t covering his expenses. He works for a local Papa John’s as a delivery man, and despite being forced to work at his advanced age, he hasn’t let that affect his attitude — something the Valdez family recognized and honored.
Fans of pizza, the Valdezes order Papa John’s quite often. And when they do, they specifically request Newey, who always shows up with his signature greeting: “Hello, are you looking for some pizza?” The Valdezes, who have over 60,000 followers on TikTok, have featured Newey in the past, and their viewers have fallen in love with the elderly gentleman. “Everybody loves him,” Dad Carlos Valdez said.
The family has grown so fond of him that they decided to do something wonderful for the man. After they started a fundraiser for Newey, it wasn’t long before generous donors had given to the tune of $12,000 — a sizable amount by any standard, but especially so for someone in Newey’s shoes. “Collectively as a community, we all came together, and we were able to raise $12,000 for this amazing person,” CarlosValdez explained. “Somebody at that age should not be working that much.”
All that was left was to surprise Newey in his own home, making a special delivery to their special delivery man. “Good morning, dude! How are you doing?” CarlosValdez greeted Newey. The “TikTok famous” delivery man thought he was going to bring him a shirt with his signature saying (which he did), but he got far more than he had expected when CarlosValdez handed him a fat envelope stuffed with cash.
Newey didn’t even know what TikTok was, asking “Is that an online group you communicate with each other through the telephone?” “This couldn’t have gone any better,” CarlosValdez said. “He needed this. I’m just glad we could help him. We just need to treat people with kindness and respect the way he does. He stole our hearts.”
1. Why does Newey still work in his later years?A.At his fans’ request. | B.For his love for the job. |
C.Out of financial necessity. | D.For experiencing a new lifestyle. |
A.Starred. | B.Surprised. | C.Sponsored. | D.Employed. |
A.Ask him for his signature. | B.Bring him a special shirt. |
C.Deliver him a large fortune. | D.Offer him a pizza for free. |
A.They’re ambitious and selfless. | B.They’re determined and creative. |
C.They’re serious and intelligent. | D.They’re friendly and considerate. |
Murphy
Once, during a trip, Murphy was moved by the way tiny courtesies (礼貌) like a smile made her feel more comfortable in an
One day, while walking on the beach, she suddenly came up with an idea of writing some encouraging
Murphy became hooked on the idea that she could spread happiness through something as simple as a rock with a message on it. She started leaving rocks in other places. With these rocks, she left a small sign encouraging others
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.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A funny thing happened to Arthur when he was on the way to work one day. As he walked along Park Avenue near the First National Bank, he heard the sound of someone trying to start a car. He tried again and again but couldn’t get the car moving. Arthur turned and looked inside at the face of a young man who looked worried.
Arthur stopped and said, “It looks like you’ve got a problem.”
“I’m afraid so. I’m in a big hurry but I can’t start my car.”
“Is there something I can do to help?” Arthur asked. The young man looked at the two suitcases in the back seat and then said, “Thanks. If you’re sure it wouldn’t be too much trouble, you could help me get these suitcases into a taxi.”
“No trouble at all. I’d be glad to help.”
The young man got out and took one of the suitcases from the back seat. After placing it on the ground, he turned to get the other one. Just as Arthur picked up the first suitcase and started walking, he heard the long loud noise of an alarm.
It was from the bank. There had been a robbery (抢劫)!
Park Avenue had been quiet a moment before. Now the air was filled with the sound of the alarm and the shouts of people running from all directions. Cars stopped and the passengers joined the crowd in front of the bank. People asked each other, “What happened?” But everyone had a different answer.
Arthur still carrying the suitcase, turned to look at the bank and walked right into a young woman in front of him.
She looked at the suitcase and then at him. Arthur was surprised. “Why is she looking at me like that?” he thought. “The suitcase! She thinks I’m the bank thief!”
Arthur looked around at the crowd of people. He became frightened, and without another thought, he started to run.
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7 . Nong Jiagui has taught at this elementary school for 37 years.
He was the only teacher here until 2020 when another one
Over the decades, Nong has
The county is part of Wenshan Prefecture (州) on the border with Vietnam. It’s home to a large number of ethnic Zhuang people. Following the poverty alleviation (缓和) drive, the place has experienced
Nong says he needs to learn more to perform his duty
A.convinced | B.joined | C.evaluated | D.consulted |
A.special | B.vast | C.dynamic | D.influential |
A.monitor | B.bother | C.comfort | D.house |
A.shocked | B.annoyed | C.scared | D.confused |
A.freedom | B.knowledge | C.power | D.competence |
A.chose | B.hoped | C.prayed | D.intended |
A.provided | B.shifted | C.established | D.restored |
A.forbidden | B.hidden | C.broken | D.forgotten |
A.selected | B.elected | C.adopted | D.assigned |
A.responsibility | B.reputation | C.expectation | D.ability |
A.add | B.announce | C.voice | D.explain |
A.slow | B.fast | C.mild | D.sustainable |
A.economy | B.politics | C.medicine | D.education |
A.bring forward | B.bring up | C.bring about | D.bring back |
A.violently | B.extensively | C.faithfully | D.incredibly |
1. How long did the two men spend at sea?
A.One week. | B.About 20 days. | C.About one month. |
A.Positive. | B.Ambiguous. | C.Negative. |
A.Fish. | B.Seabirds. | C.Oranges. |
A.A fisherman |
B.The local government. |
C.A search and rescue team. |
9 . It was a freezing cold winter night. Eric, a ten-year-old boy,
But over the next week Eric couldn’t
The fifth grader didn’t want to
“My mission is to show people that someone
A.helped | B.forced | C.raced | D.showed |
A.dark | B.cold | C.boring | D.frightening |
A.remembered | B.noticed | C.shocked | D.saved |
A.beg | B.work | C.sleep | D.study |
A.safe | B.sad | C.shy | D.strong |
A.borrow | B.buy | C.make | D.return |
A.share | B.express | C.understand | D.shake |
A.warm | B.big | C.single | D.solid |
A.car | B.hamburger | C.house | D.backpack |
A.stop | B.complain | C.search | D.avoid |
A.tools | B.goods | C.presents | D.necessities |
A.sold | B.lent | C.donated | D.advertised |
A.spent | B.earned | C.borrowed | D.raised |
A.connects with | B.cares about | C.looks for | D.depends on |
A.loved | B.satisfied | C.generous | D.popular |
Sacrificing Hair for a Friend
My seven-year-old daughter Sue looked frightened with tears in her eyes. In front of her was a bowl of medicine, which tasted so bitter. “Sue, why don’t you take the medicine? Just for Dad’s sake, dear.” Sue softened a bit. “Dad, if I take the medicine, will you give me whatever I ask for?” “Oh sure, darling.” I replied. “Promise?” “Promise.”
Slowly and painfully, she finished taking the medicine and then looked at me with her eyes wide with expectation. “Dad, I want to have my head shaved off, this Sunday!”
“A girl child having her head shaved off? Why don’t you ask for something else? We will be sad seeing you with a clean-shaven head,” I said. “I do not want anything else,” Sue said with finality. “Dad, you promised to give me whatever I ask for. Was it not you who told me a story yesterday, and its moral that we should honor our promises no matter what?”
I had to give in.
On Monday morning, I dropped her at her school. It was a sight to watch my daughter walking towards her classroom with her head clean-shaven. She turned around and waved. I waved back with a smile. Just then, a boy got out of a car, and shouted, “Sue, please wait for me!”
What struck me was the hairless head of that boy. Then a lady got out of the car, and said to me, “Sir, that boy is my son Mike, and your daughter visited him last week. Mike is suffering from leukemia. He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the chemotherapy. He refused to come back to school for fear that he would be made fun of by the schoolmates.”
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“Your daughter is great indeed!” the lady continued.
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Sue’s story spread quickly and soon many other children showed their care for Mike in various ways.
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