1 . When Chase Bailey was found to have autism (自闭症) at 2, his mother Mary Bailey feared he’d never enjoy a typical life. Indeed, he hasn’t. Occupied with appearances with famous people and hosting his own cooking show, Chase’s life is anything but typical. During the past years, the teenager has cooked noodles with food master Roy Choi and baked cookies for guests at a celebration in Los Angeles.
The days when Chase would eat nothing but pizza, chicken, French fries, and chocolate chip cookies almost seem like a distant memory. For him to go from that to cooking and eating all kinds of different things is pretty astonishing.
After the diagnosis (诊断) of Chase’s disease, friends prepared Mary for the worst: He’d never be able to have a job, never learn to socialize, and never be independent. Like many autistic patients, the sight, smell, feel and taste of almost everything on Chase’s plate tipped him over the edge.
However, when he watched cooking shows with his grandfather, he became addicted to seeing people enjoy what they were eating and started asking to try some of the food on the shows. Two years later, he recorded the first episode (集) of “Chase N Yur Face” with the help of his mother, which they posted on social media. The show quickly caught the attention of autism groups. Chase started reaching out to chefs he admired by email to invite them to tape episodes with him.
In the show which has more than 30 episodes, a confident Chase cooks everything from cupcakes to roasted meats. It has harvested tens of thousands of views. He dreams of one day seeing his show on television and wants to open his own restaurant. He hopes his experience can help others with autism. “Don’t be afraid to be yourself,” he said.
1. How is Chase’s life?A.It is a typical one. | B.It is full of bitter experiences. |
C.It is like other autistic kids’. | D.It is beyond his mom’s expectations. |
A.Food was appealing to Chase. | B.Food on Chase’s plate tasted bad. |
C.Chase had no appetite for most food. | D.Chase wanted to cook himself. |
A.From autism groups. | B.From his grandfather. |
C.From food masters. | D.From cooking programs. |
A.Food Changed Chase’s Life |
B.Cooking Is a Treatment for Autism |
C.A Cooking Show Cures an Autistic Teenager |
D.Chase Turns Food Fear into Love of Cooking |
2 . While most people are doing their best to work multiple jobs in a day to earn honest money, some people still settle on scamming (诈骗) others just to have instant cash. However, one scammer called the wrong person when he dialed Jean Ebbert’s number. The 73-year-old woman from New York may be in her senior years, but she is surely one tough lady who used to be a 911 call operator.
Her previous line of work has trained her to be a fast thinker and quick on her toes. When she received that call from someone claiming to be her grandson, she knew instantly that she was talking to a scammer.
According to the caller who was even crying at the time, he was Jean’s grandson who had gotten arrested due to drunk driving and now needed money to get out of prison. Ridiculously, Jean had no grandson who drives. However, knowing that the man could easily find another person to trick if she dropped the call, Jean decided to play along so the person on the other end of the line could get what he deserves.
“So I played the game. And then I said to him, ‘Listen! Don’t call your mother, or she’s going to be mad. Let me handle this,’” Jean recalled.
Eventually, the scammer passed the phone to his “lawyer” who then told her that her grandson needed $8,000 to be set free. Jean knew better of the situation and continued with her act, instructing the caller to visit her home address to get the money he needed.
Moments later, the doorbell rang and Jean rose to her feet and opened the door. In front of her stood a tall young man, who claimed himself to be her grandson’s lawyer and asked for the cash that had been promised to him. Jean had already laid a trap for him. The instant the scammer came, he was greeted by the two policemen waiting inside Jean’s home.
1. Who called Jean Ebbert?A.Her lawyer. | B.Her grandson. | C.A complete stranger. | D.A 911 call operator. |
A.She wanted to get back her $8,000. | B.She hated seeing others being tricked. |
C.She enjoyed playing along with scammers. | D.She was concerned about her grandson’s safety. |
A.She went outside, ready to greet the man. |
B.She contacted her lawyer, consulting him for advice. |
C.She got the money the man needed ready, waiting inside for him. |
D.She contacted the police, informing them of the man’s potential visit. |
A.One is never too old to learn. | B.You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. |
C.Every dog has its day, and every man his hour. | D.Old horses know the way; old men know the world. |
3 . Ethan Reynolds of Columbus, Indiana, has always been a helper.
The 11-year-old loves to
When COVID-19 began, he
When the neighbors
But Ethan’s mower kept
What a great kid! We know he’s going to put that mower to good use.
1.A.play | B.volunteer | C.stay | D.exercise |
A.Regardless of | B.Instead of | C.In connection with | D.In harmony with |
A.research | B.adventure | C.business | D.schedule |
A.noticed | B.accepted | C.believed | D.avoided |
A.secretly | B.normally | C.nervously | D.immediately |
A.stressed | B.began | C.expected | D.saved |
A.Then | B.Even | C.Still | D.Also |
A.Convenient | B.Regular | C.Free | D.Delicious |
A.donated | B.repaired | C.set | D.spotted |
A.evaluating | B.calculating | C.adding | D.keeping |
A.task | B.story | C.dream | D.lesson |
A.neighbors | B.relatives | C.colleagues | D.strangers |
A.modest | B.calm | C.smart | D.selfish |
A.money | B.attention | C.curiosity | D.experience |
A.advise | B.persuade | C.train | D.hire |
A.going ahead | B.turning up | C.moving around | D.breaking down |
A.delight | B.relax | C.advertise | D.comfort |
A.courage | B.excitement | C.confusion | D.anxiety |
A.brave | B.busy | C.young | D.rich |
A.cause | B.difference | C.consequence | D.promise |
4 . It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up. I looked around and
What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched for the school’s
David had a brain
I came up to David and
A.gradually | B.temporarily | C.finally | D.quietly |
A.friends | B.partners | C.schoolmates | D.children |
A.walk | B.run | C.go | D.leave |
A.adviser | B.headmaster | C.doctor | D.coach |
A.care for | B.laugh at | C.worry about | D.take in |
A.wanted | B.agreed | C.decided | D.informed |
A.injury | B.disease | C.activity | D.image |
A.best | B.least | C.most | D.worst |
A.unnecessary | B.unusual | C.possible | D.natural |
A.hours | B.days | C.shorter | D.longer |
A.danger | B.threat | C.challenges | D.risks |
A.body | B.power | C.support | D.determination |
A.awarded | B.rewarded | C.encouraged | D.touched |
A.participate in | B.break off | C.take charge of | D.sign up for |
A.paused | B.stopped | C.delayed | D.started |
A.lay | B.sat | C.fell | D.dropped |
A.sank | B.beat | C.hurt | D.died |
A.board | B.call | C.sport | D.match |
A.finished | B.smiled | C.left | D.abandoned |
A.monitored | B.searched | C.crossed | D.observed |
5 . Ever since Jaden Hunter was a little boy growing up in South Los Angeles, he’s always been focused on his education. This year he graduated at the top of his class from Crenshaw Arts Tech Charter High with 4.7 grade point average and was named co-valedictorian (致告别辞的最优秀毕业生).
“I felt good because my hard work paid off. All the long sleepless nights I took in, stuff like that, it finally paid off,” Hunter said. His accolades (嘉奖) and achievements don’t stop there. The 18-year-old is one of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s scholarship recipients. Also, he was accepted not just into one, two or even three universities. He was accepted to 39 schools and received $3.5 million in scholarships. Eventually, he got accepted into his childhood dream school, USC.
After weighing his options, Hunter made a decision and is set to start college this week.”Math has been my favorite subject. So that’s why I’ll be studying mechanical engineering at Berkeley,” he said.
His mother, Rodkeisha Polian, said her son’s schedule was always filled with a variety of activities.” I kept him in sports, I kept him in church and I kept him in community events,” Polian said. “I always kept him busy, so he didn’t have time to wander out in the streets and get into any trouble.”
Although Hunter was busy enough, he’s also launched his own clothing brand called The Legit Way. The young entrepreneur said he’s most inspired by his community and wants to give back.
“In my community, just all low-income communities, we don’t know what it is to build credit, how to buy a home, how to obtain a loan from the bank, anything in that sort. So I just want to teach the community that and empower my community, promote them, help us get further than where we were,” Jaden said.
He said the success he’s been able to achieve is just the beginning. Once he graduates from college, he said he wants to work for NASA or Space X.
1. What can we know about Hunter from the first paragraph?A.He chose the major in education. |
B.He was a little boy interested in Art. |
C.He made a speech at the graduation ceremony. |
D.He graduated from Crenshaw Arts Tech Charter College. |
A.To keep away from quarrel. |
B.To avoid causing unnecessary loss. |
C.To prevent him making bad friends. |
D.To make him have no energy to hang out. |
A.His ambition. | B.His hobby. | C.His achievement. | D.His career. |
A.A short novel. | B.A report. |
C.A review. | D.A story introduction. |
6 . Last week my four-year-old son Basti and I went for a walk in a park.
That evening, I came across a community post from a (n)
The next morning, I had to break the
The lovely toy was returned. Feeling unhappy, yet I thought we had made a good
A.Climbing | B.Crashing | C.Noticing | D.Approaching |
A.found | B.bought | C.mentioned | D.recognized |
A.brief | B.shallow | C.amazing | D.familiar |
A.bed | B.dining-room | C.workshop | D.kitchen |
A.awkward | B.anxious | C.energetic | D.frightened |
A.damaged | B.lost | C.rented | D.stolen |
A.happy | B.angry | C.excited | D.concerned |
A.calmed | B.invited | C.contacted | D.comforted |
A.news | B.effect | C.cup | D.letter |
A.contributing | B.holding | C.painting | D.washing |
A.borrowed | B.hid | C.loved | D.needed |
A.accept | B.recover | C.return | D.keep |
A.plan | B.contribution | C.promise | D.decision |
A.quickly | B.slightly | C.fortunately | D.actually |
A.pulled up | B.cheered up | C.responded to | D.belonged to |
It was Saturday. My daughter was showing me something in the backyard when I heard my name called out. I turned around and saw a little boy. “William!” I cried in surprise. “What are you doing here?”
“I’m helping my daddy lay turf,” he answered proudly.
“I’m sure he appreciates that,” I said. “This is William,” I told my daughter. “One of my students. He’s a joy to have in class.”
It was true. Little William was a delight. And even though he struggled with his reading, he never once complained. There was a brightness he brought with him wherever he went.
I’d never forget the day in class when another student was having trouble understanding the lesson. “Don’t worry,” William had told her, “Sometimes, second grade is really hard.” He was a gentle soul, wise beyond his years.
Still, I couldn’t help but worry. Despite his firm determination, William’s grades were poor. Some days, I wondered if he’d be able to pass.
Back at school, William’s grades showed no sign of improvement until the last few weeks of the year. As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of those containers small plant beds came in. I did this every year, with varying results. Planting the seeds was exciting for many of the students, the growing part much less so. It took too long to see results from daily watering, and most kids had little patience for it. They lost interest and forgot to care for their sunflowers-to-be.
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were watered and nurtured (培育). By the last week of school, the shoots were about four inches tall. I was amazed. In years past, few seeds successfully sprouted (发芽). And those that did had never gotten so tall. But these were different. These were William’s sunflowers.
The head caretaker maintained the flower beds on the school grounds. Before summer, I asked if he’d mind planting our seedlings (幼苗). We picked out the perfect spot behind the library. It could clearly be seen from the street. We transferred (转移) all 20 seedlings and hoped for the best.
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William managed to enter third grade.
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A wise and wealthy man bought a beautiful house with a huge garden. However, not all people
One fine day, the wise man woke up in a good mood (情绪). He opened the gate and a big bag full of garbage
9 . Kelsie’s grandmother always encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and try new things. The two of them were especially
One
“I once tried to sing in church,” she said. “The music started playing and I just
Luckily, Kelsie didn’t
Taking this leap was no small courage for this
Kelsie chose to sing “Piece by Piece” by Kelly. All three judges were
At first, Kelsie’s
We can’t wait to see where Kelsie’s singing career takes her!
1.A.friendly | B.similar | C.close | D.helpful |
A.ability | B.way | C.choice | D.attempt |
A.encouraging | B.forbidding | C.aiding | D.forcing |
A.admitted | B.appreciated | C.hoped | D.demanded |
A.clapped | B.approved | C.survived | D.froze |
A.give up | B.turn around | C.settle down | D.get through |
A.promise | B.task | C.gift | D.suggestion |
A.singing | B.skating | C.painting | D.dancing |
A.shy | B.ambitious | C.creative | D.straightforward |
A.pains | B.firsts | C.problems | D.interviews |
A.respond | B.experience | C.perform | D.exercise |
A.engineers | B.champions | C.employers | D.judges |
A.influenced | B.promoted | C.impressed | D.represented |
A.curiosity | B.nervousness | C.desperation | D.annoyance |
A.recorded | B.adapted | C.prepared | D.composed |
A.talent | B.determination | C.desire | D.confidence |
A.magical | B.significant | C.amusing | D.mysterious |
A.hometown | B.shell | C.apartment | D.plane |
A.motivated | B.pushed | C.embarrassed | D.attracted |
A.peacefully | B.definitely | C.fortunately | D.comfortably |
10 . The community at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn recently suffered a tragic loss. Walters, a mother working as a secretary at the
“She
Senior Nyla was voted the homecoming queen.
While this kind act was surprising, people who
A.factory | B.school | C.government | D.company |
A.wishes | B.commands | C.suggestions | D.ideas |
A.forget | B.attend | C.miss | D.ignore |
A.busy | B.strict | C.right | D.present |
A.realized | B.decided | C.replied | D.imagined |
A.refuse | B.stop | C.choose | D.promise |
A.pass | B.ruin | C.spend | D.change |
A.achieve | B.hate | C.remember | D.expect |
A.stayed | B.agreed | C.died | D.insisted |
A.invited | B.accompanied | C.directed | D.sent |
A.staff | B.team | C.list | D.crowd |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Still | D.Besides |
A.permission | B.advice | C.recognition | D.leave |
A.Moved | B.Shocked | C.Excited | D.Thrilled |
A.turning back | B.showing up | C.backing away | D.breaking down |
A.hugged | B.called | C.praised | D.introduced |
A.place | B.chair | C.word | D.eye |
A.tired | B.anxious | C.sad | D.confused |
A.like | B.know | C.believe | D.meet |
A.brave | B.polite | C.quiet | D.gentle |