It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players. As much as she tried, though, Cali still had not scored one single goal.
“Don’t give up, “said her coach. He showed Cali and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Cali was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn’t kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit soccer for good.
“Don’t give up, “said Uncle George and Aunt Lisa. But it was half-time, and Cali was feeling upset. She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. Maybe she would try a different sport next summer.
The break was over and the referee (裁判) blew her whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Cali heard her aunt whisper in her ear. “Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it. “Cali took a deep breath. Even if she didn’t get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of.
The yellow team was pretty good, but Cali’s blue team was fast. Cali was off to the side when the ball headed her way. She ran over to it and kicked it. She watched it land right in front of a girl on the yellow team who expertly stopped it and sent it back in the other direction. Cali sighed (叹气) .
Cali decided she’d wait until the game was over and then she was going to hang up her soccer shoes for good. Cali started daydreaming about becoming a hip-hop dancer instead. She was woken from her daydream by some music that was definitely not hip-hop. It was the sweet, happy jingle of the ice cream truck.
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It was right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract customers and players as well.
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She ran fast to the ball.
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2 . In Washington DC, there is an entrepreneurial (创业的) teen, who owns and
Born with a (n)
“I knew that I wanted to start a (n)
Stephanie Gerstenblith, one of his
It is Michael’s faith that everyone should take the responsibility to take care of others. “When I see people lack foods, I want to give them something.” he says. “It’s my way of telling them that they haven’t been forgotten.”
1.| A．displays | B．increases | C．runs | D．evaluates |
| A．occasional | B．shocking | C．abnormal | D．incredible |
| A．interested | B．convinced | C．disappointed | D．tired |
| A．guided | B．limited | C．delayed | D．improved |
| A．baking | B．study | C．work | D．research |
| A．difficult | B．strange | C．special | D．ordinary |
| A．returns | B．shows | C．gives | D．lends |
| A．innovation | B．business | C．school | D．conversation |
| A．history | B．friends | C．money | D．mistakes |
| A．help | B．detect | C．teach | D．save |
| A．apparently | B．barely | C．potentially | D．constantly |
| A．simple | B．popular | C．official | D．meaningful |
| A．classmates | B．customers | C．relatives | D．colleagues |
| A．inspired | B．warned | C．forced | D．asked |
| A．Rather than | B．Such as | C．Due to | D．Apart from |
3 . Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie at 83 just became the oldest person in the world to complete a non-stop sailing alone across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Japan.
After
As he reached the harbor, Horie, standing in his boat,
The task of crossing the Pacific Ocean was expected to be finished in June. His preparation during the period of COVID-19 was full of
Soon after setting sail from San Francisco, he was faced with a storm, but after that the
He had a
| A．completing | B．suggesting | C．starting | D．avoiding |
| A．added | B．led | C．returned | D．stuck |
| A．supported | B．helped | C．cheered | D．understood |
| A．put on | B．took off | C．threw away | D．pointed at |
| A．strong | B．hard-working | C．successful | D．confident |
| A．challenge | B．excuse | C．result | D．difference |
| A．in need of | B．instead of | C．because of | D．in terms of |
| A．choices | B．uncertainties | C．chances | D．possibilities |
| A．speed | B．temperature | C．season | D．weather |
| A．moment | B．thought | C．schedule | D．sight |
| A．fight | B．surprise | C．joke | D．fear |
| A．message | B．story | C．method | D．journey |
| A．finally | B．quickly | C．easily | D．suddenly |
| A．efforts | B．communications | C．marks | D．surveys |
| A．dangerous | B．awful | C．tiring | D．fun |
One day, an old monk(和尚)
When the little monk reached the lake, a cart drawn by an ox(牛) started crossing the lake,
After a while, the same monk
It is also the same with your mind. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down on its own.
5 . A 24-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable achievement that many of us dream of − visiting every country on Earth.
Lexie Alford was born into a family of travel agents, which gave her the opportunity to
“I also loved visiting Northern Pakistan, for the natural beauty of the mountains and kindness of the locals were astonishing.” Lexie Alford said. “The most pleasant surprise about travelling to all these misunderstood areas of the world was that the countries that I had the
“My
| A．master | B．settle | C．tour | D．love |
| A．fund | B．quit | C．change | D．register |
| A．powerful | B．ideal | C．official | D．remaining |
| A．ranked | B．analyzed | C．followed | D．criticized |
| A．inspire | B．contact | C．understand | D．accompany |
| A．occasionally | B．simply | C．completely | D．obviously |
| A．dreams | B．buttons | C．families | D．comments |
| A．platform | B．event | C．process | D．country |
| A．awkward | B．official | C．natural | D．challenging |
| A．adult | B．youth | C．bosses | D．agents |
| A．most | B．least | C．greatest | D．worst |
| A．started with | B．showed off | C．ended up | D．searched for |
| A．advice | B．theory | C．belief | D．information |
| A．make up | B．cut up | C．clean up | D．give up |
| A．honor | B．career | C．time | D．energy |
I was moving as fast as I could, stepping from rock to rock along the uneven jetty(栈桥). Far ahead, I could see the back of my brother’s hair and the bright orange of his shorts.
“Too slow, sister!” I heard Sam yell as he jumped with ease.
“I’ll show him,” I thought, and attempted a double jump. What a mistake! “Ouch!” My shoe was stuck between two rocks. I bent down and that’s when I saw it: a shiny, square shaped stone, attached to a glittery gold chain. It was just lying there on the wet sand, and a few seconds later it was in my pocket.
Sam stopped waiting for me. Could he tell I was hiding the most perfect discovery of the summer? I kept turning the treasure around in my pocket. I was dizzy, but I didn’t want Sam to notice. He liked to tell everybody my business.
“Ryan saved the mini cola bottle from the carnival! ”
“Ryan wasted her pocket money on salt and pepper shakers from the yard sale!”
My family calls me their “little collector”. Some mean kids at school call me “trash girl”.
Sam and I walked along the main street. Through the window of the candy shop, I could see colorful jelly beans. A sign on the window caught my attention: Lost: Gold and blue necklace. Very special. If found, call Chrissy at 555-9924.
Chrissy had drawn a crayon version of the necklace at the bottom of the poster: The necklace looked different from the one in my pocket, I decided. Rounder, bluer. The poster appeared old and weathered. It must have been put up months ago. We continued to walk, and I noticed four more posters. Someone must have returned that necklace by now, I thought.
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Once home, I placed the necklace in my special spot for special things, lost in thought.
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Fifteen minutes later, I was sitting across from Chrissy in the candy shop.
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7 . My 11-year-old daughter Emerson has a serious letter-writing habit and enjoys writing to her favorite people, including our mail carrier, Doug. If you’ve been the receiver of her hand-decorated letters and envelopes, then I know they really make your day.
A letter from Emerson is likely to include some art, a joke and enough questions. But when she wrote to Doug, she put something new in it. “You may know me as the person living here who writes lots of letters…You’re very important to me, helping me stay in touch with friends. I cheer people up with my letters, and you do that too!” Emerson wrote.
The next day, a package arrived with two letters. One was from Doug and the other from his boss, Sara, who shared Emerson’s letter and believed many postmen wanted to thank Emerson. Emerson was overjoyed, but it perturbed me a lot --- if no reply from other mail carriers it would be a big blow to her.
Surprisingly, next day Doug come with two boxes of letters from around the country. These letters were so human, filled with stories about family, pets and kindness. But there was something more in them. People felt seen— some for the first time in a long time.“I work alone in a small rural post office…” “Not many people think about how hard we work…” Emerson wrote back seriously.
I’m sharing this not because I’m a proud dad, but because it’s relatively easy, if we take the time, to give others links they need to be good. We all want to be seen, known and loved. Send a letter. Give a call. Take a step of bravery, like Emerson.
1. Why did Emerson write Doug a letter?| A．To express her gratitude. | B．To make friends with him. |
| C．To cheer him up. | D．To share her daily life. |
| A．Astonished. | B．Touched. |
| C．Satisfied. | D．Concerned. |
| A．Energetic and successful. | B．Courageous and generous. |
| C．Caring and grateful. | D．Gifted and humorous. |
| A．The story of a proud father. | B．The magic of writing letters. |
| C．How to befriend mail carriers? | D．How to write letters to others? |
8 . In a classroom in rural Kenya’s Rift Valley, a student takes notes alongside her fellow classmates. She wears the same school uniform-a grey skirt and a green sweater. However, she is more than 80 years older than them. Priscilla Sitienei, who turned 99-years-old on February 11, said she went back to class to set a good example for her great-grandchildren and to start a new career. “I’d like to become a doctor because I used to be a midwife (助产士)” she said, adding that her children were supportive-of her decision.
Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began an education campaign to help to pay for the cost of primary schooling, allowing some older members of society who had missed out on education in their younger days to continue their dreams. This has given Sitienei more than an education. She’s also become a film star. She traveled to Paris last year for the first showing of a film about her journey titled “Gogo”, which means “grandmother” in her native Kalenjin language. She’ll also be heading to New York City soon for the launch of the film there.
Sitienei, who is in her sixth year of primary school, said her aims were far more practical than becoming a movie star. She had the idea when her great-granddaughter dropped out of school after getting pregnant, “I jokingly asked her if she had any money remaining on her school fee and she said yes, so I told her that I’d use it to attend school.” She said she had hoped that her great granddaughter would continue with her studies. But when she refused, Sitienei decided to go to school herself.
Sitienci also enjoys other school activities, including physical education classes. “It keeps me fit. I get to jump around, even though not as much as they can do, but I at least move my body. That’s my joy,” she said.
Her teachers use Sitienei’s wide experience to keep the peace during lessons. “I appoint Sitienei to help control the class. And it works. When I go outside, the class remains silent, “said Leonida Talaam, her class teacher.
1. How does Priscilla Sitienei differ from her classmates?| A．The learning approach. | B．The dressing style. |
| C．Study efficiency. | D．Physical age. |
| A．To show the daily routines of a film star. |
| B．To state Sitienei is really fond of traveling. |
| C．To indicate effects of the education campaign on Sitienei. |
| D．To explain the hard work it takes to make dreams come true. |
| A．Active. | B．Passive. | C．Independent. | D．Intelligent. |
| A．She hates noise in class very much. | B．She is a good helper to her class teacher. |
| C．She always enjoys staying in silence alone. | D．She often replaces her teacher to give lessons. |
It was Saturday. My daughter and I were chatting in the backyard when I heard someone calling me. I turned around. Standing in the yard was a little boy, strong, brown-haired and dusted with a fine layer of dirt. “William!” I cried in surprise, “What are you doing here?”
“I’m taking care of the lawn,” he answered proudly, sticking his chest out — William’s father owned a lawn sodding company. “I’m sure he appreciates that,” I said to my daughter, “This is William, one of my students. Grade 2. He’s a joy to have in class.”
It was true. Little William was a delight. He loved plants and animals and playing outside during break. And even though he struggled with his study, 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 comforted, eyes wide and sincere. “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. Sometimes, I wondered if he’d be able to pass.
“See you Monday, Ms. Woodall!” he said, running to his father’s side. My daughter and I waved, but William stayed on my mind for the rest of the weekend.
Back at school, William’s grades showed no sign of improvement until the last few weeks of the year. When we studied the life cycle of plants, William stood out. I’d never seen him se invested in the classroom. Though I was happy for him, the worry remained. Would he be able to enter Grade Three?
Every year, as a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of those containers. I did this every year but had never seen blossom. This year, I together with William, planted 20 seeds behind the library. Planting the seeds was exciting for many of the students, but not the growing part.
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Actually, it took too long to see results from daily watering, various results.
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About a month into the summer vacation, I happened to drive by the library.
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10 . Felicia thought she saw him standing up against a building across the street from the stop where she normally got off her streetcar, down the block from her apartment.
With her heart suddenly pounding in her ears, she turned away from the streetcar door as it opened. Excusing herself to the people lined up behind, she sat down on one of the side-facing seats just at the front across from the driver. As the car started up again, passing him, she felt a glimpse from him back behind her.
It looked very much like him. His hair may be a little longer than he’d worn it the last time she’d seen him, but the same attitude in the way he stood. Even in the freezing winter afternoon in San Francisco, he only wore a T-shirt.
She knew why he was there. He was waiting. Waiting for her.
The problem was that she used to see him everywhere, even when her mind had known that it was unlikely to the point of impossible that he could get out and find her. She’d been in witness protection. No one even knew where she’d lived back then. Hence there was no way that it could happen.
But today? Most of the other times, she came to realize, whoever she saw reminded her of him. But today was all him, not a collection of similar parts that, in her terror, she could imagine into the monster that he was.
At the next stop she stood again, deciding. She got off into the neighborhood and heard the streetcar door close behind her and then the brakes release and then the scraping sound as it moved ahead.
She did not like to spend extra money, but he might still be there hiding and if he saw her, he might…
She could not imagine.
No. She could imagine.
So she went into Starbucks and ordered a coffee. The first sip burned her tongue, and the pain seemed to break something within her.
How could he have found her?
Monster! She thought. The life-destroying monster.
In her mind, she was eighteen again.
1. What did Felicia do when she found the man standing up against a building?| A．She ran away at once. | B．She got off the streetcar. |
| C．She remained in the streetcar. | D．She lined up behind the people. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Amazed. | C．Guilty. | D．Alarmed. |
| A．He lived very close to Felicia. | B．He once committed a severe crime. |
| C．He wanted to get in touch with Felicia. | D．He has changed a lot since their first meeting. |
| A．What would become of the man. | B．Why Felicia recalled her teenage life. |
| C．How the man managed to find Felicia. | D．What happened between Felicia and the man. |
