1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A parent’s nightmare turned to relief in Florida as policemen swiftly rescued a missing five-year-old girl with autism. The local police launched a desperate search,     1     (use) air and ground efforts. Thermal imaging (热成像)    2     (lead) to the discovery of her in a swampy area. A body-worn camera captured the heroic moment of her rescue.     3     policemen’s quick response, she was found unharmed. The public praised the team’s efficiency in turning     4     could have been a tragedy into a heartwarming reunion.

2 .

My wife and I usually don’t keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. But after my diagnosis with a brain cancer, I loved the idea of having something green and ________ around us.

Last year, my friend Mitch gave me a lucky bamboo plant. Tending to the plant gave me a sense of ________ at a time when I sometimes felt useless because my ability to move was limited. As a physician, I was used to being the one who ________ care. Watering the plant ________ me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.

However, after several weeks growing in perfect condition, the plant ________ began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept ________ and dropping to the floor.

“I can’t even care for a simple plant!” I yelled. “If my lucky bamboo dies, I might die too!”

Identifying with the green and growing plant had offered me comfort. But when the tree was struggling, I felt increasingly uneasy and ________.

It was several months later when I recovered from surgery that I realized I had wrongly linked my careful nurturing of the plant—something over which I had at least some control—with my own ________—something over which I had no control.

As my ________ lessened, I began to study online tutorials to figure out how to care for the tree. I transplanted it to a larger pot, and when it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive (旺盛) again.

Now whenever I look at the tree in its new pot, I make a point to relax and think of the things I can ________.

1.

A．alive

B．primitive

C．delicate

D．mature

2.

A．warmth

B．relief

C．achievement

D．security

3.

A．valued

B．needed

C．provided

D．lacked

4.

A．added

B．connected

C．adapted

D．compared

5.

A．casually

B．interestingly

C．genuinely

D．mysteriously

6.

A．spreading

B．browning

C．waving

D．dancing

7.

A．fearful

B．innocent

C．faithful

D．dishonest

8.

A．dream

B．success

C．capability

D．survival

9.

A．discontent

B．anxiety

C．doubt

D．sympathy

10.

A．give

B．share

C．decide

D．preserve

3 . When the need for information technology service arises, it can be a stressful moment—the user is locked out of their computer, or a program isn’t working properly. But if you ask anyone in the MIT departments of Chemistry and Physics, or the News Office—the Institute divisions that are fortunate enough to have Greg Walton as their IT service provider, they’ll acknowledge that not only is Walton the best, but whatever the issue is, he will see it through until all involved are satisfied with the outcome. Walton usually arrives on the scene with endless positive energy that transforms a technical annoyance into an enjoyable interaction, regardless of how many other IT fires he has already put out that day.

The qualities that make him a star employee extend far beyond the campus. After spending his early years in foster care, Walton lived with his great-grandmother, but mostly, he was left to support himself. While many children might, understandably, lie flat under such unsupervised circumstances, Walton excelled academically and athletically at high school. He became the first person in his family to graduate from high school, and enrolled in college.

Walton seized the chance to enroll in Year Up, a program aiming to close the “opportunity divide” by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Walton remains an active ambassador for the organization.

In June of 2007,armed with shining recommendations, Walton was hired as a temp (临时工) at MIT.He eventually worked his way up to where he is today—an invaluable asset (不可或缺的人) to three departments.“I do feel lucky to work at MIT,” he says.“I’ve had the ability to tour the country sharing my story in hopes that some people may be inspired and employers may see young adults with tough backgrounds differently.”

In addition to Year Up, he is involved with a number of organizations committed to helping young adults overcome their troubled pasts. This desire to have a positive impact on people’s lives extends seamlessly into his work at MIT. “Giving back is very important to me,” Walton says. “So many people have invested their time and energy into helping me, so I feel it would be an injustice not to do so.”

1. Staff members in MIT sing high praise for Walton mainly because________.

A．he enjoys interacting with his clients

B．he knows how to put out fires for others

C．he solves problems with a positive attitude

D．he is good at developing computer programs

2. What do we know about Walton before he went to college?

A．He depended on his great-grandma for a living.

B．He stood out in study and sports in high school.

C．He lay flat just like other unsupervised children.

D．He was supported by foster care for better education.

3. Why did Walton get involved with a lot of organizations?

A．To share his troubled past with young adults.

B．To pay back to society by helping young adults.

C．To advise businesses to treat young adults fairly.

D．To promote education equality among young adults.

4. What can we conclude from Walton’s story?

A．One good turn deserves another.

B．Opportunities favor the prepared mind.

C．Education is a powerful weapon to change the world.

D．One’s future is defined by his efforts, not by his origin.

5 . My grandfather was a writer of many books. As a child and a teenager, I wrote _________, trying to be an author like him.When I _________ my first book, I was not sure if I should throw it out to the world or shelter it forever. That’s why I went to grandpa that night, my faithful reader, who once again gave me tremendous _________。

“Did you bring the book? I heard you talk about it and I can’t wait to see your _________.”

“Oh yeah, the book. I completed it yesterday,” I handed him the draft, “but I don’t think it’s that good...”

He turned to a random page and _________ more of the pages. “Why do you think this isn’t good? It looks fine to me.Very heart-warming.”

“Well, I’m not sure. It could be better than it is now.”

“You can’t expect for the book to be _________. Writing is a skill that takes time. You already finished the story, and now you have to _________ others what you’ve got.” he passed the book back to me. “If people don’t like it, then write again. Criticism is important, but you are going to have to keep on writing till you are _________ with your work.”

“Is that how you became a writer?”

“Yes, and every other writer before me. You have to start from the _________ and then reach the top.”

I finally broke out into a smile and he did too. I looked carefully at the book one more time. The pages bound together gave me hope for the future. That settled it. I was going to have to __________ myself and let others see my work. For me and for my grandpa.

1.

A．fast

B．well

C．nonstop

D．little

2.

A．polished

B．finished

C．deleted

D．published

3.

A．tasks

B．pressure

C．rewards

D．inspiration

4.

A．progress

B．style

C．comment

D．reaction

5.

A．copied

B．wrote

C．scanned

D．edited

6.

A．perfect

B．unique

C．complex

D．practical

7.

A．send

B．show

C．teach

D．sell

8.

A．content

B．strict

C．patient

D．exhausted

9.

A．end

B．failure

C．bottom

D．criticism

10.

A．give up

B．count on

C．look after

D．get over

6 . Aubrey is a FedEx driver who has made regular delivery stops in a rural neighborhood in Indiana. During her stops there, she would see an 11-year-old boy, Elijah, playing basketball with an old and rusty bent hoop.

"It was crazy to me how happy he was with the broken hoop. Every time I saw him, he was so joyful playing basketball. Seeing him so happy stuck with me," said Aubrey.

The FedEx driver thought about Elijah many times over the months, and decided that she wanted to bless him in a special way. "I just wouldn't stop thinking about it. I really wanted to get him a hoop. He deserves it."

Aubrey went out and bought a new basketball hoop and installed it when the family wasn't home. She left a note that read: "Just wanted you and your son to have the best hoop that'll grow with him and all his friends." She signed herself "just one of the FedEx drivers in the area".

"I read the note, and the moment I realized who it was from, I started to cry," said Coledo, Elijah's mom. "When Elijah came home and I showed it to him, he got really emotional. He got teary-eyed but he's an 11-year-old boy, so he really didn't want to admit he was crying," laughed Coledo. "He just sat there for 10 minutes staring at the hoop until it really touched him that she went out of her way to do something just for him."

Aubrey had no idea how much her surprise gift had impacted Elijah and his family. They all had gone through a difficult year with Coledo's husband suffering a serious injury, and Coledo crashing her car. "It's just been a hard year. We're so humbled and grateful she would do this for us. This has been a huge thing for us," said Coledo.

When Aubrey made another FedEx delivery to their neighborhood, Elijah saw her, ran to her and hugged her. Elijah also gave Aubrey a card he made for her. And he invited her to play a game of basketball with him and his younger brother.

"It was almost like we'd always known each other. I really bonded with the boys," said Aubrey. "I'm just really happy they know that someone is out there for them."

1. Aubrey bought Elijah a new basketball hoop because ________.

A．she wanted to make a friend using a surprise gift

B．she was eager to donate to children in the rural area

C．she was impressed by Elijah's passion for basketball

D．she thought Elijah was unhappy with the broken hoop

2. How did the family feel when they saw the new hoop?

A．Touched.

B．Satisfied.

C．Relaxed.

D．Honored.

3. What influence did Aubrey's gift have on Elijah and his family?

A．It helped Elijah achieve his dream.

B．It reduced the family's financial burden.

C．It gave the family warmth at a difficult time.

D．It encouraged Elijah to bond with the other boys.

7 . The last thing I wanted to hear when my government-sponsored scholarship was withdrawn during my final year of college was: "Things are working out for your own good. Just give them some time." Those words just stirred a lot of anger in me.

Then I read the story of the Chinese bamboo farmer, which gave me a different view on life. The seed of the Chinese bamboo is planted in the ground like every seed. It is watered, and fed with nutrients daily, but it shows no immediate physical response and doesn't appear to grow. The farmer continues to water and feed the seed in year one, year two, and year three. No growth is seen until the fourth year, when the seed finally breaks through the ground. Then, in the space of just five weeks, it grows ninety feet tall. The Chinese bamboo grows to its full capacity within 5 years.

Despite not seeing an immediate result, the farmer had trust in what he was doing. He continued to water and feed the plant for four years, because he believed that if he played his own role and did all that a farmer was supposed to do, then he would be given his reward at the right time. That trust and patience is what kept the farmer persistently feeding his seed for four years before enjoying the reward in the end.

Life is not always straightforward. Most often, it's not a matter of 5+5 =10 (Sum 1).

Life can be more like 2+1+2+0+0+0+1+2+0+0+1 + 1=10 (Sum 2).

Both sums lead to the same result, but through quite different paths and processes. To be mature is to accept that things might look rough right now but the story can still have a great ending.

We might live in a microwave generation where everything seems to happen instantly; but many things still obey the laws of nature. Just doing what you are supposed to be doing, having patience like the Chinese bamboo farmer, and trusting that things will work out for you can help you get through the toughest times.

1. What happened to the author in the final year of college?
2. How does the Chinese bamboo grow in the fourth year?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
To overcome difficulties, we need to trust that things will work out and simply wait patiently for the great ending to come.
4. Which is your life more like, Sum 1 or Sum 2? Explain why. (about 40 words)

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In 2016, I unpacked my luggage at a newly constructed New York hotel only to realize that I     1    (forget) my toothpaste. I called room service, and an     2     (energy) voice responded, "Someone will bring it right up." Two minutes later, I opened my door only to discover an object resembling a trash can on wheels,     3     (equip) with a lid, a large button and a small digital screen. I cautiously pushed the button and the lid opened, revealing a toothpaste tube. The digital display flashed "Thank you". The robotic visitor then turned around and rolled away. Before it disappeared, I snapped a photo, sending it to a friend,     4     later responded, "Wow, so cool!"

9 . Jeremy can no longer read, drive a car or even recognize faces. But the 20-year-old, who lost his central vision two years ago, can _________ hit a small white ball into a slightly larger hole from a considerable distance.

Jeremy was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called LHON. Faced with the onset of blindness, Jeremy admits he _________ into depression for a couple of months and feared he’d never play golf again.

One day on TV he saw a guy crying bitterly who had just lost his family when a plane crashed down on his house. Jeremy thought, “If this guy can make it through this, then I can _________ having no central vision.” That became his motto: “Things could be _________.”

So six months after losing his sight, Jeremy decided to _________ his golf club again. He had played every Sunday since the age of twelve with his Dad Lionel. Blind golf brought them even closer because, unlike the regular version of the sport, it’s a _________ game.

Lionel acts as his son’s sighted coach on the course. He _________ the hole and hazards（障碍）. Then he points in the direction, while Jeremy places his chin on his dad’s shoulder to get a _________ of the correct position.

They played together and won the World Blind Golf Championship. Besides, Jeremy has been collecting money and raising _________ of LHON with sponsored bike rides, half-marathons and even sky dives. “That’s the greater __________ of my doing anything,” he told CNN.

1.

A．casually

B．seriously

C．successfully

D．accidentally

2.

A．ran

B．looked

C．slipped

D．burst

3.

A．avoid

B．suffer

C．escape

D．survive

4.

A．funnier

B．worse

C．simpler

D．crazier

5.

A．look for

B．show off

C．pick up

D．deal with

6.

A．team

B．class

C．mind

D．strength

7.

A．clears

B．measures

C．discovers

D．describes

8.

A．sense

B．sign

C．view

D．mark

9.

A．levels

B．awareness

C．standards

D．spirit

10.

A．challenge

B．opportunity

C．potential

D．purpose