1 . A decade ago, I was engaged in pet therapy work. As I dug deeper into the job, I had a desire to
Clark is 12 now and still works every week. As a(an)
We have seen some very special things through our
A.record | B.change | C.search | D.arrange |
A.donations | B.contributions | C.appearance | D.sufferings |
A.In all | B.After all | C.As a result | D.In addition |
A.satisfied | B.strict | C.familiar | D.disappointed |
A.left | B.regretted | C.sponsored | D.matured |
A.rule | B.exercise | C.phenomenon | D.arrangement |
A.poor | B.young | C.injured | D.elderly |
A.appropriate | B.particular | C.special | D.normal |
A.recognize | B.comment | C.consult | D.contact |
A.volunteer | B.therapy | C.recovery | D.safety |
A.occasionally | B.randomly | C.totally | D.hardly |
A.nodded | B.declined | C.hesitated | D.doubted |
A.nervously | B.willingly | C.anxiously | D.gently |
A.petting | B.nursing | C.changing | D.beating |
A.hid | B.moved | C.reached | D.cured |
A.Somewhat | B.Somehow | C.Anyway | D.Anyhow |
A.performs | B.allows | C.reminds | D.features |
A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.lay down | D.fled away |
A.still | B.calm | C.quiet | D.silent |
A.sets off | B.gets through | C.looks up to | D.comes across |
2 . Occasionally, misfortune will happen in our life and no one can avoid it. If you choose only to complain and escape from the misfortune, it will constantly follow you no matter where you go.
A girl, called Selina, lost her arms in a traffic accident that caused her father’s death — who was the main source of support for the whole family.
One day, the girl and the boy were both interviewed on a television program. The girl complained to the TV host about her uncertain future at being left on her own, but the boy was full of enthusiasm for his life.
A.A similar misfortune happened to a boy named Jerry, too. |
B.Since then, she had had to depend on her elder brother’s arms. |
C.So his father went out looking for his mother, leaving him alone at home. |
D.One night her mother, who suffered from chronic mental illness disappeared. |
E.They both were invited to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. |
F.They had both encountered the same misfortune, but had completely different attitudes towards lives. |
G.But if you decide to be will-powered, the sufferings will turn out to be a fortune where new hopes will arise. |
3 . Maria and her parents moved to the US from Brazil one year before the pandemic (流行病). Better education opportunities lay ahead, and they were excited to get Maria into an American high school to prepare for college.
Each parent got a job, and Maria started studying. She also signed up for a service club because she wanted to meet people, practice her English and be a part of the community. “I love to serve,” Maria says. “I think it is my thank-you for the opportunities I have.”
She worked at the local food bank with other kids of her age, organizing bags for families who were having a hard time making ends meet. But when the pandemic hit, she found herself at the food bank for another reason: to bring home groceries to her parents. “We were all shocked when my mother lost her job. My friends at the food bank got me through it,” Maria said.
Luckily, her father kept his job. And with classes moving online, Maria was able to secure a full-time job and do her class work at night. Three of her courses were college prep classes that demanded a lot of work. During her senior year, Maria worked 40-hour weeks and studied even more. Yet, in her spare time, she packed food bags for others before taking hers home.
Just before graduation, Maria came into the food bank. One of the volunteers started getting a bag ready for her. “I don’t need one today,” Maria said. “My mother got a job. I’m here to help.”
Maria supported her family for eight months. She graduated on time and got scholarship offers from three different colleges. She moved to part-time work and has completed her first semester of college.
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A.When Maria decided to go to the US. | B.How Maria managed to get a job. |
C.Why Maria joined the service club. | D.What Maria did to help her family. |
A.Leaving the food bank. | B.The help from her friends. |
C.Taking courses online. | D.The support from her parents. |
A.Maria’s great efforts paid off. | B.Maria does very well in college. |
C.Maria likes doing part-time jobs. | D.Maria’s family gave her lots of help. |
A.Loyal and reliable. | B.Diligent and dedicated. |
C.Ambitious and creative. | D.Just and knowledgeable. |
4 . I wanted to share the story of someone in my community. Alex and I have been pretty good friends for years. He was raised in a pretty abusive home, and grew up with major depression and anxiety. He talks about his story all the time to help other teens. Alex has truly changed his life around to help other people and we are all so glad for that.
He started an organization to help homeless people. He has teens from across the world mail him stories of hope or funny pictures that they drew and he goes around and gives homeless people those things along with food or something. They love receiving drawings and letters because they feel great knowing that someone took time to do that for them.
Alex also wrote a book to inspire teens. He wants other teenagers to see what he’s gone through so they feel inspired to make a change in their lives. Alex is an extremely inspirational person and this book will help teens in similar situations as Alex was in.
Alex has won three awards for everything he did. He won an inspirational people’s award through a local organization; he won the Youth Service America’s everyday hero award and he won a Canadian awesome award. He’s changing lives and he really deserves these awards. Alex’s latest accomplishment is the start of the National Youth Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying Task Force. I can’t believe how many families he’s affected. It’s so much work just to help people he doesn’t know but Alex loves it.
I believe that young stars are not just singers and actors. I believe they are also the youth changing our world. There are not many teens that choose to change the world around, but Alex is definitely one of them.
1. What can we learn about Alex’s childhood?A.Alex had many friends. | B.Alex was badly treated. |
C.Alex was cheerful. | D.Alex changed his life with other’s help. |
A.He draws funny pictures. |
B.He writes inspiring books. |
C.He goes around to ask for donation. |
D.He provides mental support as well as food. |
A.Ambitious and successful. | B.Patient and amazing. |
C.Encouraging and selfless. | D.Outgoing and generous. |
A.Your Voice. | B.Campus Life. |
C.News Express. | D.Magic World. |