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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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My wife, Megan, and I went out to dinner with an old friend who we had not seen for a while. There had been some talk of COVID-19 on the news, but it was early in the outbreak and people were still going about their daily routines. Even though everyone in group felt perfectly, we took precautions (预防): we washed our hands with soap and used hand sanitizer (洗手液), did not share food, and had no significantly close contact.
A few days later, our friend called and told us that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. She had felt some mild symptoms for a day or so after that dinner and was able to be tested because she is a doctor. On the following day, I started to feel a little tired and my head was a bit cloudy. I decided to stay in the master bedroom away from the rest of my family. The next morning, I woke up with a 39-degree fever. That was when we realized that I might have caught the virus from our friend.
At once, Megan called our state’s coronavirus hotline, who then called in our primary care doctor and the head of our local hospital system’s coronavirus team. We explained that we had been in contact with someone who had been tested positive, and I was having symptoms. They quickly approved me to receive a test at an urgent care center located 5 kilometer’s drive from my house. The result made my heart sink-I was also tested positive, and the local hospital didn’t have the facilities for my disease. As a mild case, I was recommended to stay home and quarantine (隔离) myself.
Following the doctor’s advice, Megan and I quarantined ourselves and our kids. With my symptoms developing, I started isolation in the bedroom, and the only interaction I had with Megan was when she brought in food. She slept on a small couch in our home office away from the kids’ rooms. She also minimized her contact with our kids in case she was carrying the virus.
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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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We decided to call everyone we had contacted over the course of the past week.
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Though worried about the seriousness of the virus, I knew I had to be brave
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“Number 7, Jobie Nymble, takes the lead,” cried the announcer. “Just one more hurdle and…”Cheers erupted.
“Jobie Nymble from Riverside Middle School takes first place in the girl's 100-meter hurdles!”
“County championships, here we come,” screamed Jobie, patting her worn neon-green track shoes. They were bursting at the seams, but she didn't care. They were her lucky shoes and she loved them. “Next Saturday, we're taking home the gold,” Jobie whispered to her lucky track shoes, excitedly retying them. Pop! She sighed as she stared at the broken-off piece of shoelaces dangling between her fingers.
“Don't forget, guys,” chirped Marisol, one of her teammates. “My birthday party is next Friday at Hidden Park.”
“Beep. Party recorded in calendar,” joked Jobie in her best robot voice.
Next weekend couldn't come soon enough. Jobie was excited all week long. At track practice, she leaped over those hurdles faster than she'd ever leaped before.
The day of Marisol's party, Jobie put on her favorite outfit and her lucky track shoes. "Perfect." She smiled at herself in the mirror.
The party was in full swing when Jobie arrived. She saw two of her teammates rushing toward her, breathless and barefoot. “Come on,” they said excitedly, “You have to try the slide”. “Slide? What sli…” Suddenly, she saw it. The BIGGEST inflatable slide she had ever seen was on the far side of the park. Without thinking twice, Jobie threw aside her shoes and run toward the slide. Its ladder stretched to the sky but she reached the top in no time. She slid down, and closed her eyes as she let go. “Woo-hoo!”
Jobie couldn't get enough. When it was finally time to go home, she reluctantly made her way back to the track where she'd left her shoes. As she eyed the area from a distance, panic set in.
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She picked up her pace. When she reached the place she'd left them, her heart stopped.
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The next day, all the teams gathered for the championships. Jobie felt uncomfortable in her brand-new shoes.
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4 . When life hands you lemons（柠檬）—well, don't even bother. Sixth-grader Jamaria Crump has already set an example. It took her one year to perfect her
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| A．complex | B．unique | C．expensive | D．familiar |
| A．hit | B．reality | C．record | D．test |
| A．mom | B．dad | C．friends | D．classmates |
| A．applied | B．looked | C．begged | D．acted |
| A．challenge | B．phenomenon | C．achievement | D．opportunity |
| A．in spite of | B．rather than | C．in addition to | D．in place of |
| A．selling | B．wandering | C．exhibiting | D．advertising |
| A．when | B．after | C．unless | D．until |
| A．praised | B．paid | C．pleased | D．persuaded |
| A．study | B．succeed | C．play | D．work |
| A．fill in | B．show up | C．turn out | D．come along |
| A．Therefore | B．Otherwise | C．However | D．Besides |
| A．appeal for | B．deal with | C．come up with | D．take over |
| A．choice | B．responsibility | C．wish | D．expectation |
| A．fond | B．ashamed | C．aware | D．proud |
5 . The first time my grandma came to visit us in Canada, she was a little upset. She
Before my grandma arrived, I used to tend the flowers in our garden. But while I was at school and my parents were at work, my grandma, feeling
Grandma was
Different times
| A．believed | B．confirmed | C．complained | D．agreed |
| A．bored | B．curious | C．amused | D．delighted |
| A．removed | B．surrounded | C．decorated | D．replaced |
| A．trees | B．flowers | C．grasses | D．vegetables |
| A．useless | B．complicated | C．expensive | D．natural |
| A．picked up | B．let down | C．brought up | D．reached out |
| A．Thus | B．Otherwise | C．However | D．Instead |
| A．create | B．inform | C．combine | D．explain |
| A．loss | B．experience | C．blessing | D．love |
| A．gradually | B．naturally | C．rarely | D．immediately |
| A．achievement | B．independence | C．guideline | D．gentleness |
| A．attach | B．break | C．threaten | D．help |
| A．direct | B．accurate | C．essential | D．impressive |
| A．escaped | B．battled | C．folded | D．adapted |
| A．provide | B．contribute | C．influence | D．gain |
6 . Our tiny boat was ploughing through (费力穿过) the waves across the Indian Ocean and I was absolutely freezing.The further we got from the shelter of the land, the more I thought how foolish I'd been to come along on this trip.
The pilot of the boat looked almost 60 but, perhaps because of a lifetime on the open sea in the hot sun, was very fit and strong.I was wondering how he managed to find his way.To me, it seemed difficult enough to navigate a boat without any electronic equipment even on a sunny day.
So at least we were safe.But this was not what we had come along for.A look at the other divers' faces suggested that now they were also doubtful that we'd ever get the chance to see a whale shark — these weather conditions were totally unsuitable for diving! None of us spoke.It seemed too much of an effort.Then suddenly the boatman stopped the engine.He said a few words in his own language to the diving instructor, who immediately jumped up from his seat and told us to get ready to dive.
When I jumped into the grey sea, I was sure I wouldn't see anything.But then ...there it was! An enormous whale shark, slowly swimming through the water.I couldn't believe my eyes — my first whale shark! I hardly dared breathe — I was afraid my streams of bubbles (气泡) might scare the huge creature away.And the other divers were equally awed.Slowly we approached this huge animal.It was swimming quite slowly and we were able to swim with it, looking at the beautiful markings on its back.I was still holding my breath, telling myself that this huge fish was harmless! Then I reached out and touched it, stroking (轻抚) its thick skin.It was amazing how this giant suddenly gained speed — we watched it as it swam away from us, and a few moments later it was gone.
1. While riding a tiny boat across the Indian Ocean, the author _____.| A．volunteered to act as a pilot |
| B．felt regret about his decision |
| C．enjoyed the beautiful sunshine |
| D．talked with other people happily |
| A．kept fit in his spare time |
| B．spent his life on the boat |
| C．navigated his boat at sea |
| D．communicated with others |
| A．To see a whale shark. |
| B．To learn how to dive. |
| C．To swim the Indian Ocean. |
| D．To save underwater creatures. |
| A．Rather anxious and angry. |
| B．A little scared but excited. |
| C．Doubtful and disappointed. |
| D．A bit tired but later relaxed. |
I was an impatient mother and frustration always kept me from enjoying life, until some strange insects came to my family.
It was Friday. We were having friends over for dinner, but Mike had to stay late at work. I was now on my own to get everything ready for the night. I could feel my frustration increasing as I drove to pick up Haydn and Michael from school. I rushed them into the car and told them that we were making a few stops before heading home, and that they needed to help me tidy the house. Both of them started complaining immediately. I turned and gave them fair warning that I was not in the mood to listen. For the next hour, I dragged the boys from one place to the next…
Just as we finished our last task, the boys reminded me that we needed to stop at the pet store to pick up crickets for their lizards. Fifteen minutes later, I pulled into the driveway with only forty-five minutes left to unpack the car, clean the house, and set the table before my guests arrived. How would I make it?
I started barking orders at the boys, but they were focused on pouring the crickets from the plastic bag into the top of their little cricket container. I just let off steam and yelled at them to hurry up.
I don’t really know how it happened, but the next time I looked up, one hundred crickets were jumping all over my kitchen…
My frustration exploded. I could feel myself about to start yelling in a way I rarely do. I watched my two sweet boys try anxiously to chase the crickets, screaming with laughter. Strangely, I felt something different.
In that split second, I realized I had two choices. Could I continue feeling annoyed and angry, or could I let go and enjoy this silly moment?
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I jumped off the chair and started chasing crickets with my boys.
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Our guests arrived and we had a wonderful dinner party.
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