1 . When the sun comes up over the castle of Rocca Calascio, a small mountain village high up in the Italian Apennines, it’s like a silent, magic wonderland. One such sunrise struck Franco Cagnoli with an inside calling that led him to go on a mission that affected both the village and him deeply.
Rocca Calascio has seen no resident since 1957. Depopulation of rural or mountain villages in Italy began in the early 20th century, accelerating (加速) after World War Two when people were attracted to urban jobs.
However, like many places, the area is enjoying a revival (复苏) and now home to some families. “To put it in romantic terms, there is a love story between me and the ancient building,” Cagnoli said as he showed visitors round the castle of Rocca Calascio. The castle, with foundations dating back about 1,000 years, is one of the highest in Europe. It was built as a tower in a line of connected structures to control and protect the land that stretched inland from the Adriatic Sea.
Cagnoli, now 39, first saw Rocca Calascio when he was 16. He was on a road trip to find himself. “I arrived here as the morning sun lit up the castle. I was blinded by the light and since that day something inside me has changed,” he said. “I thought it was the most beautiful place. I felt special energies, deciding to help its rebirth.” He’s now the castle’s caretaker and head of a cooperative whose members guide visitors.
“Besides temporary visitors, the complete revival has much to do with permanent residents. People of the previous generation didn’t appreciate the land they lived on,” Valeria Befani, a resident in the village, said. “Today’s teenagers, like my children, are proud of their land and are happy if they can stay here.”
1. What inspired Cagnolito help revive Rocca Calascio?| A．His trip to find himself. | B．The historical importance of the castle. |
| C．His love for ancient buildings. | D．The impressive scene of the village. |
| A．Its buildings were damaged. | B．It got left behind in economy. |
| C．Its population loss speeded up. | D．It was known by more people. |
| A．To strengthen coastal defense. | B．To reduce attack from waves. |
| C．To attract people to visit. | D．To protect the connected structures. |
| A．Views of different generations vary greatly. |
| B．The future of Rocca Calascio is full of promise. |
| C．Reviving Rocca Calascio has a long way to go. |
| D．Teenagers are not proud of their hometown. |
Almost all of my holidays were spent with my grandpa. My grandpa was a retired army officer and the years in the army had made him a very tough person, which helped him a lot in fighting with cancer for a long time. Silver and golden stars on his shoulders and medals on his chest in grandma’s old photo albums reflected the marks of his distinguished service and numerous adventures. Grandpa had fine qualities and was a real personality. He was strict with his family, me included, as well as himself.
In our ancestral house there was a big pond as was common in bygone Bengali homes with lots of trees and bushes. Both my grandparents were fond of our so-called garden. One morning our new neighbor saw my grandpa planting two trees on both sides of our main gate, which still stand tall today. Across the street our new neighbor also got the same kind of tree and planted the trees exactly on both sides of his gate too.
My grandpa didn’t often give enough amount of water to his plants and didn’t always give his full attention to them, while our neighbor gave a lot of water to his plants and looked after them too well. My grandpa’s plants were simple but looked good. But our neighbor’s plants were much fuller and greener.
Normally, during April and May, we have short but violent thunderstorms called “Kalboishakhi”. One late evening during a Kalboishakhi we had showers with strong winds, which continued right throughout that night. Next morning along with my grandparents I came out to inspect the damage to our garden. I saw our neighbor was there in his garden too, but looked upset as his plants were uprooted. But, our plants were not damaged and were standing firm on the ground.
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Seeing this, our neighbor was surprised and curious.
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Grandpa’s explanations not only convinced the neighbor, but made me realize something.
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Shama was sitting in the bedroom which she shared with her sister Dolly, watching the goldfish Peepy in the glass bowl. The goldfish swam round and round. For a while Shama did nothing except stare at it. The fish looked sad, Shama thought. It seemed unhappy being in the small bowl.
Just then she heard her mother call her and her sister Dolly for breakfast. Shama said to her mother. “It’s Sunday today.I want to go to the lake. We go there on every Sunday.”
“We can’t go today, dear. A storm is coming. It’s dangerous.” Mom was always like that, concerned about safety of her kids. Shama made a face. Breakfast was over. Shama watched her mother washing the dishes. She loved the rushing sound of water. That was why she loved the lake too.
Mom said she didn’t feel well and wanted to have a sleep. She had gone to her bedroom.
“Shama,” Dolly whispered, leaning as close to Shama as possible. “Let’s go.”
“Where?”
“To the lake, where else?” This was a surprise for Shama. It was a daring suggestion.
“Mom doesn’t want us. There’s a storm coming.” Shama said in a whisper.
“No, there isn’t. Mom just doesn’t want us to go. Let her be fast asleep; then we’ll tiptoe out.” Hearing that, Shama’s face broke into a smile.
“Are you sure? Mom will be mad if we get caught.”
“We’ll come back in time. Mom ‘sleeps tight.” Dolly, gave a naughty smile.
It would be an adventure that both of them would slip out. It was a really exciting idea. Shama had never done such a thing. before.
But the fact was that the door was locked by Mom. Dolly ran towards the window. The window wasn’t locked. She smiled and said,“That’s great!”
Dolly got back into her room and a few minutes later, she came out, holding a plastic bag filled with water. Peepy the goldfish was in it.
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“Why did you bring Peepy?” Shama asked with wonder.
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They took off their shoes and stood in the shallow water.
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I needed to do something in my community (社区) in order to complete the community service hours required to graduate from high school. Some of my friends had signed up to spend time at a soup kitchen, so I did, too. It seemed like a good thing to do.
I thought that we would just be passing out dinners to those in need, but I found out we would be doing everything from preparing to serving the dinner. We began preparing the food, from mixing salad dressing to separating frozen meat. Much still needed to be done before dinner was served, but already outside the building many homeless people were gathering. It wasn’t until a couple of hours later that we opened the doors and began serving dinner.
As the line of people came toward me, I got a little scared. I’d come face to face with the homeless: How should I act? How would they treat me? Would they hate me for having more than they did? While some of the people looked very friendly, some of them looked so dangerous. I didn’t have too much time to worry about it. I was assigned (分配) to serve the salad with the lady next to me. She smiled at me and said if I needed help, she’d be right there, which I found quite comforting.
I had never seen so many people wanting food. They were of all ages and nationalities. Most of them wore clothes that were torn and dirty. Some looked like they had tally given up on life, while others seemed to be making the best of the situation, smiling and joking. Some were better off than others, but they all needed a good meal and a warm place to eat. It saddened me to think of how many people there were who didn’t have a place to call home and the only food they got came from a soup kitchen.
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As they came in my direction, I put on my brightest and happiest smile.
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I was so happy that I had earned my service hours in this way.
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Our Garden and the Salad
“Christine, come and help me in the garden. I want to plant all of the seeds today.” My father was calling to me. “I'm busy...” I said. I didn't understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.
By the end of April, his plants had come up in neat rows. Unfortunately, in early May, my father was seriously injured in an accident. He was in hospital for about two months and during that time he often asked me about his garden. Even after he came home, he had to stay in bed for a while.
My mother had several business trips so I said that I would take care of his garden. I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water, and luckily it rained fairly often so I didn't think much about the garden.
One Saturday morning in July, my father said to me, “Christine, I think that the vegetables should be about ready to be picked. Let's have a salad today!” I took a bowl and went out to the garden. I looked at the leaves and was upset to see that many of the leaves had been half eaten. There were hundreds of bugs (虫子) all over them! I tried to get them off, but there were just too many. I looked at the carrots next, but they didn't look healthy.
I got in panic for a moment, but then thought of a good idea. I quietly went to the nearest store to buy some vegetables. I went back home and cut them up to make a salad for my father. When I gave it to him, he said, “Oh, Christine, what a beautiful salad! You must be taking very good care of my garden.” My father looked happy, but I felt a little bit guilty.
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I went back to the kitchen when my mother came home.
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I carefully made a salad and took it to my father.
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6 . A family in England rescued a baby hare and now receives daily visits from her after releasing her back into the wild. At the beginning of the lockdown, Natasha and her family
Natasha
| A．killed | B．found | C．hid | D．cured |
| A．suddenly | B．immediately | C．previously | D．eventually |
| A．family | B．cleaner | C．gardener | D．farmer |
| A．failed | B．refused | C．offered | D．tried |
| A．and | B．but | C．or | D．so |
| A．classroom | B．field | C．store | D．home |
| A．cared for | B．checked on | C．searched for | D．operated on |
| A．driving | B．trapping | C．releasing | D．abandoning |
| A．effect | B．charge | C．adventures | D．measurements |
| A．Curiously | B．Quietly | C．Seriously | D．Sadly |
| A．notice | B．greet | C．welcome | D．recognize |
| A．box | B．door | C．drawer | D．mirror |
| A．check | B．record | C．show | D．imagine |
| A．kick | B．hug | C．push | D．copy |
| A．avoided | B．minded | C．hated | D．fancied |
| A．leave | B．come | C．stop | D．rise |
| A．lap | B．shoulder | C．head | D．back |
| A．permits | B．considers | C．advises | D．refuses |
| A．realized | B．understood | C．thought | D．promised |
| A．weekly | B．yearly | C．monthly | D．daily |
7 . I was in my early 30s, seeking a creative outlet (出口) unrelated to boring housework and raising little kids. At 65, George had recently retired and was seeking a rewarding hobby for his golden years. For both of us, painting was “it” and we met at a local painting class. Thus we began a friendship that was to last for 25 years -until the day he died.
George took to painting with an awe-inspiring level of passion and commitment, even changing the spare bedroom of his home into a studio. How I envied him, as in my own home I had neither the space nor the funds for such a luxury. His painting equipment was comprehensive. George housed many of these items in a tool box-a red metal tool box. For about six years George and I studied together through various units until the completion of the course.
Fast-forward some years and George was about 80 years old. One day, he told me that he was giving up painting and giving away all his “stuff”. “I can’t paint. I don’t know why I ever thought I could,” he declared. He was mistaken about his painting ability because he had turned out some unique and wonderful works. However George had decided he was through with painting, and no amount of talking could persuade him otherwise.
And so that was why George bequeathed all his painting equipment to me. “You have the best talent and are most likely to use it,” he said.
I still use much of his equipment today. As I paint, I often remember George, his big personality, generous spirit and unfailing encouragement. The most treasured item is the red tool box, still in good shape. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has long since worn off. But that’s all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond price.
1. Why did the author envy George?| A．He had a talent for painting. | B．He could afford a home studio. |
| C．He lived a life of luxury. | D．He had a good personality. |
| A．George once created some fine paintings. |
| B．George didn’t like his painting equipment. |
| C．George always wanted to give up painting. |
| D．George misunderstood the author’s painting ability. |
| A．Described. | B．Rewarded. | C．Left. | D．Lent. |
| A．A Lesson from My Old Friend. |
| B．Inspiration for Art from My Partner. |
| C．Nice George: An Artist with Great Passion. |
| D．A Red Tool Box: A Bond Between Two Friends. |
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This morning I got an opportunity help an old gardener clean the field. It was a very beautifully way to begin the day for me. While I was walking near a farming field, and I saw this old man pulling out the grass and weeds. I entered the field and asked that I could help him. He agreed and gives me a grass cutter. I spent the whole morning cut the grass and cleaned up an area of 200m2. It was so a joy to work with him. He shared with me many interesting story from his life. He also offered me some fruits and vegetables, about which I was very thankful.
9 . If you’re like me, patience is a virtue that doesn’t come without effort. It takes a lot of practice, and I’m devoting a year to the pursuit. Patience is my word for 2022. Maybe you’ re still trying to settle on yours, and I’d love to hear about it.
I picked patience one Saturday after my daughter Evie had pressed the “Can I call you later?” auto reply instead of answering her cell phone. Twice. I’d waited a couple hours in between calls, and that was after having texted her first thing that morning just to say hi. Worry built while I cleaned the fish tank, slightly admiring the simple aquatic life.
Evie was a college student, living off campus with three roommates. They looked out for one another, all were smart and careful, and I had no reason to think Evie was in real trouble. But maybe she’d had a spat with one of her friends or was running low on money. Maybe she was drowning in schoolwork. I imagined a million what-ifs. Weren’t cell phones made to put a parent’s mind at ease? Evie was going to get a mouthful when she finally found a free minute to tell me that I didn’t need to worry.
I filled the aquarium with fresh water, and my impatience reached the top as well. The fish swam laps in the crystal-clear tank. I wished I were more like these peaceful angels living in the moment. Evie finally called late that night. She was at a party but wanted to catch me before I went to bed. “Sorry, Mom. Today was so busy and great!” I told her that was just what I had imagined. I didn’t mention that I was practicing a whole new way to wait.
1. Why did the author become worried at the beginning?| A．Evie’s roommates treated her unkindly. | B．Evie forgot to say hello to her as usual. |
| C．Something went wrong with her fish. | D．She couldn’t reach Evie on the phone. |
| A．Chatted. | B．Shopped. | C．Quarreled. | D．Played. |
| A．She spent that Saturday with her friends. | B．She lived with her classmates in the dorm. |
| C．She failed to ring back her mom in the end. | D．She had trouble returning to school timely. |
| A．A college student’s busy academic life. | B．The importance of patience in daily life. |
| C．The author’s favorite word for 2022. | D．A mother’s deep love for her daughter. |
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I was jogging in a park yesterday while I caught sight of a handbag on a bench. Obviously, someone had left it there careless. I opened the handbag to see what was inside. I found a wallet, some keys and a notebook in it. Luckily, there was a telephone number in notebook. I immediately dial the number and a lady answered the call. On hearing that I said, she told me she would come back at once. Ten minute later, she arrived by taxi. Having been confirmed she was the owner, I gave the handbag back for her. The owner expressed his gratitude to me repeatedly. I felt very delighting.
