1 . I was never very neat while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but my always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Overtime, Kate got neater and I got my merriser. She moved to push my dirty clothing over and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
Who broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! why under my bed!” Suddenly I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up. She quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, crying. Obviously. that was something she could not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy (同情) rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bad. Cleaned the suckers and swept the floor even on her side. I got so absorbed into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching. Her tears dried and her expression was such disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
1. What made Kate so angry one evening?| A．She couldn’t find her books. |
| B．She heard the writer shouting loud. |
| C．She got the news that her grandma was ill. |
| D．She saw the writer’s shoes beneath her bed. |
| A．Because she was scared by Kate’s anger. |
| B．Because she hated herself for being so messy. |
| C．Because she wanted to show her care. |
| D．Because she was asked by Kate to do so. |
| A．By analyzing courses. |
| B．By showing differences. |
| C．By describing a process. |
| D．By following time order. |
| A．My Friend Kate. |
| B．Hard Work Pays off. |
| C．How to Be Organized? |
| D．Learning to Be Roommates. |
2 . Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers（开拓者）of grape growing and wine-making in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting," Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin（花青素）content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which are in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble（水溶性的）.
In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farrming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life." After working in the vineyards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.
1. What did the couple do after their retirement?| A．They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa. |
| B．They made friends with a French expert. |
| C．They moved to another city from Lhasa. |
| D．They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’ S grandmother. |
| A．They donated grapes to local schools. |
| B．They provided free wine for villagers. |
| C．They employed local residents as workers. |
| D．They expanded the project with the local government. |
| A．They make grapes more delicious. |
| B．They can accelerate the growth of grapes. |
| C．They make grapes宣bit sour and sweet. |
| D．They provide rich color’s for wine. |
| A．appreciative |
| B．cautious |
| C．indifferent |
| D．hesitate |
3 . Having worked for more than a decade in finance in the oil industry in Canada, Tori Fahey found herself wanting more from life. But it wasn't through desperation that her circumstances changed: “I didn't get fed up and storm off, nothing like that; it was curiosity about other interests and wanting to experience something new.”
Fahey left her job and completed an MBA before setting up a move to New York to begin a degree. However, the opportunity of an open year between the MBA and the degree came up, and as a keen touring cyclist, Fahey realised that a much dreamed-about adventure was now becoming a possibility: "The ride in Africa had been on my fantasy list. It was a moment when I realised that I could do anything, so I should."
Fahey rode across Africa, a 7,500-mile trip that took four months. The whole experience had a life-changing impact. Fahey said: “Bicycles provide a literal freedom. You don't allow yourself to feel like that in everyday life because there are so many distractions. But when you' re out on the bike and there's nothing else, you' re really free to experience what life is.”
Post-degree, Fahey worked on projects with the UNDP(United Nations Development Project) in Montenegro with the aim of bringing investment to rural communities.
It was while working on these projects that the seeds were sown for the next new investment. “It was through my trip across Africa that I discovered pannier and rack systems inconvenient and I was never going to use them again.” Little did she know this would lead her to start up her own company.
In 2013, Apidura was born, producing storage solutions for people looking to travel the world by bike, race across continents and carry all they need to do so. It's now a successful global brand, but Fahey remains reflective about what else the company can do for people.
1. Why did Fahey leave her job in Canada?| A．She was bored with the job. | B．She was disappointed with life. |
| C．She wanted to add new dimensions to her life. | D．She found it hard to adjust to the circumstances. |
| A．Demanding. | B．Liberating. | C．Eventful. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．To encourage bicycle traveling. | B．To make her investment profitable. |
| C．To help cyclists carry traveling stuff. | D．To increase the pleasure of riding bikes. |
| A．A tough path to fame. | B．An adventure across Africa. |
| C．The benefits of green travelling. | D．The story behind the birth of Apidura. |
Several years ago, after a long morning of touring in New York, my children and I
“Look!” my son said excitedly, pointing to a nearby rubbish bin. That’s when we saw
Seemingly satisfied, he jumped down and walked slowly to a spot not a meter from where we sat. The children were
He had
5 . The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history. It came at graduation，several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.
I was rather shy back then，content to
But my good record soon became a
I was
Graduation day soon arrived and，as
Now I still have the
I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But I am glad I did. I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.
1.| A．hang | B．look | C．turn | D．run |
| A．characters | B．interests | C．games | D．subjects |
| A．money | B．credits | C．effort | D．standards |
| A．luck | B．benefit | C．fear | D．solution |
| A．burning | B．breaking | C．aching | D．beating |
| A．punishment | B．reward | C．arrangement | D．sympathy |
| A．doubtful | B．optimistic | C．generous | D．hesitant |
| A．share | B．bring | C．spare | D．supply |
| A．about | B．for | C．upon | D．beyond |
| A．known | B．hoped | C．expected | D．planned |
| A．thrown | B．printed | C．memorized | D．completed |
| A．interested | B．terrified | C．excited | D．disappointed |
| A．moment | B．clay | C．chance | D．decision |
| A．passing | B．handing | C．heading | D．returning |
| A．picture | B．tape | C．paper | D．word |
| A．partially | B．immediately | C．frankly | D．mostly |
| A．dreamed of | B．suffered | C．decided | D．requested |
| A．Because | B．When | C．Although | D．Unless |
| A．respect | B．confidence | C．freedom | D．excuse |
| A．shyness | B．pride | C．stupidity | D．courage |
6 . “A blue whale's heart is as big as a Volkswagen Beetle(大众甲壳虫),” I told a group of wide-eyed, open-mouthed second-graders. “It is so big that you could walk around inside of it.” Then I asked a big question-“Why does a blue whale have such a big heart?”—and let the adventure begin.
I was bringing SOLE to my classroom-the Self-Organized Learning Environment.
My students began their investigations and, after 40 minutes, they shared their discoveries.
“Blue whales can call to each other over almost a thousand miles.” said Heavenly. “They need a big heart to talk to each other.”
“They swim all over the world,” said Ki'ara. “So they need a big heart to be their motor.”
“They swim together in pairs.” said Amare. “So they need huge hearts to care for each other.”
“Yeah,” said Isaac. “That's true. It takes a huge heart to care for somebody.”
“Hmmm,” I said. “How can we have big hearts for each other instead of small hearts?”
Then the students made a list of it.
I was teaching compassion—to model ways we can care for each other and other living things. This SOLE lesson took a beautiful turn when Amaze connected the heart of the blue whale to community and to caring.
Perri Klass, in a brief essay for the New York Times titled “Understanding How Children Develop Compassion”, writes about the importance of modeling compassion to children so those things are part of their experience long before they know the word.
Around my school, however, nine out of 10 families live in a destructive poverty that makes it difficult to model compassion, to nurture community and caring. My students often come to school knowing more about the survival of the fittest than the survival of the kindest. Yet here were my 7 and 8-year-olds working together in a community, talking about caring for each other and exploring ways we can have big hearts instead of small hearts for each other.
On that day, the blue whale and the second-graders modeled compassion for all of us. This SOLE lesson brought heart to my classroom.
1. How did the students get the answer in the SOLE class?| A．By looking at a blue whale. | B．By finding the answer themselves. |
| C．By questioning each other. | D．By taking a dangerous a trip. |
| A．The ways to care for each other. | B．The ways to learn from each other. |
| C．The disadvantages of having small hearts. | D．The importance of having big hearts. |
| A．The students were used to SOLE lessons. | B．The students were mostly from poor families. |
| C．The students had too much to do at school. | D．The students were fond of working together. |
| A．SOLE Lessons-a Way to Care for Each Other |
| B．Discoveries about a Blue Whale's Heart |
| C．How Blue Whales Taught Children about Compassion |
| D．How Children Learned Science in SOLE Lessons |
7 . A man asked why an old lady was all alone on a cruise ship. He
As he left the dining room one evening the man
He said, ”I don’t understand.” And she replied, without a pause, “It’s
I can have as many as ten meals a day of fantastic food or room
I get to
| A．wondered | B．noticed | C．searched | D．guessed |
| A．familiar | B．serious | C．isolated | D．cautious |
| A．whispering | B．continuing | C．pretending | D．expecting |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．caught | B．avoided | C．missed | D．scared |
| A．excitedly | B．anxiously | C．seriously | D．curiously |
| A．wrong | B．strange | C．true | D．funny |
| A．easier | B．nearer | C．fresher | D．cheaper |
| A．staying | B．hanging | C．playing | D．working |
| A．discount | B．salary | C．bargain | D．cost |
| A．full-time | B．long-term | C．large-scale | D．first-rate |
| A．leaves | B．remains | C．spends | D．loses |
| A．service | B．cleaning | C．inspection | D．charge |
| A．cure | B．treat | C．please | D．admire |
| A．passenger | B．visitor | C．guest | D．patient |
| A．serve | B．save | C．meet | D．help |
| A．completed | B．located | C．replaced | D．cut |
| A．trouble | B．answer | C．prepare | D．apologize |
| A．ask | B．recommend | C．encourage | D．forbid |
| A．what | B．why | C．how | D．when |
8 . Judy Wright and her husband decided to move closer to their son, Chris, who lived in Georgia. About a month after the move, Judy fell ill, suffering from her ongoing (不间断的) battle against Parkinson disease.
Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home. The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last minute. Instead, a woman named TunDe Hector showed up in her place.
One day, TunDe shared a story with Judy and her family. She remembered a particularly difficult day in 2014, when a stranger had helped her with a kind gesture. She had run out of gas, and with only $5 in her pocket, was walking to a gas station. A man saw her walking and turned his car around. He paid for her gas and gave her all the cash left in his wallet. Upon hearing the story, Judy’s son, Chris, took off his hat and said ,“That was me!” He was the stranger that had helped TunDe on that difficult day.
During the care of Judy, the Wright family learned about TunDe’s family and her own dream. The nursing aid, TunDe hoped that one day she could become an OB-GYN nurse. Her tuition was past due (逾期) and she had a family to care for, but she was determined to achieve that goal for herself and her family.
Judy died on July 9,2017. Instead of flowers, her family asked mourners (悼念者) to donate to TunDe’s education, to assist her in paying for her nursing school. In less than a week, they raised more than $8,000 and presented her with the surprise check.
1. Why did Judy’s family choose TunDe in the end?| A．To help her with a kind gesture. | B．To look after Judy in the hospital. |
| C．To replace another nursing aid. | D．To give Judy the best medical care. |
| A．Thrilled | B．Shocked |
| C．Puzzled | D．Delighted |
| A．They paid for her education. | B．They helped care for her family. |
| C．They bought her a surprise present. | D．They helped her realize her dream. |
| A．Kindness comes full circle. | B．Constant dropping wears stone. |
| C．The truth never fears investigation. | D．Actions speak louder than words. |
9 . When my father married my mother in 1943 he gave my mother a 1937 crown coin and told her to keep it in the back of her purse and not spend it. This would mean that she always felt that she was protected and would always have money if she really needed it.
When I was married in 1970 my husband who had heard this story obtained a 1937 crown for me and I have always kept it in my wallet and I have always had enough for my needs.
A friend recently fell on hard times partly through external (外部的) circumstances and partly through poor planning. Friends and I have loaned her money, paid her bills, even given her food and tried to teach her budget techniques, but none of them has been a solution. She has just slipped deeper and deeper into financial trouble and depression.
Last week she looked pale and unwell, very depressed and hopeless. I then thought about how the crown, a reminder of another’s care and love, had protected me so I went to the bank for a $100 dollar bill. I told my friend the story and asked her to keep the $100 in the back of her wallet. It turned out that she didn’t have a wallet so she put the money in a little pencil case where she kept her coins. She immediately felt better. “I feel rich and thank you for being a good friend” she said and we were both a bit teary.
The reason for passing this on is not to praise any generosity on my part but to show the power of “random acts of kindness”. I went home and remembered a little wallet I had that I’d never used and thought “I’ll give that to my friend.” I opened it and inside found $100. The universe is very just and if your heart is open the reward always comes.
1. What did the 1937 crown coin from the author’s father mean to her mother?| A．His concern for her. | B．His pity and protection for her. |
| C．His care and love for her. | D．His pride and respect for her. |
| A．In the back of her wallet. | B．In a little pencil case. |
| C．In the pocket of her raincoat. | D．In the layer of her suitcase. |
| A．The author became rich all of a sudden. |
| B．The author’s friend would receive a wallet as a gift. |
| C．The author’s friend was not touched by her story. |
| D．The author felt uncomfortable when receiving the bill. |
| A．A hard life | B．The help to a friend |
| C．A crown coin | D．A gift from my father |
10 . The Homeless Hero
For many, finding an unattended wallet filled with £400 in cash would be a source（来源）of temptation（诱惑）. But the
After spotting a
After hours in the cold and wet, he
He then took the wallet to a nearby police station after
The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his
Mr. Anderson said：＂I couldn’t believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight
Mr. Smith’s act
Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to
For Mr. Smith, this is a possible life-changing
| A．hope | B．aim | C．urge | D．effort |
| A．still | B．even | C．ever | D．once |
| A．wallet | B．bag | C．box | D．parcel |
| A．partner | B．colleague | C．owner | D．policeman |
| A．turned | B．hid | C．stepped | D．reached |
| A．discover | B．collect | C．check | D．believe |
| A．taking | B．leaving | C．reading | D．writing |
| A．satisfied | B．excited | C．amused | D．shocked |
| A．safe | B．missing | C．found | D．seen |
| A．service | B．support | C．kindness | D．encouragement |
| A．when | B．if | C．where | D．because |
| A．rather | B．yet | C．already | D．just |
| A．too | B．though | C．again | D．instead |
| A．honest | B．polite | C．rich | D．generous |
| A．gave | B．paid | C．cast | D．drew |
| A．learned | B．posted | C．cared | D．heard |
| A．borrow | B．raise | C．save | D．earn |
| A．of | B．at | C．for | D．in |
| A．details | B．changes | C．offers | D．applications |
| A．lesson | B．adventure | C．chance | D．challenge |
