Last Saturday David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yelling: “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs. Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed.
But one day it all changed. That day, in an English writing class, Mrs. Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He had never expected to be praised. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote another short story and gave it to Mrs. Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short dories and asked Mrs. Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published, becoming famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs. Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
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Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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The mother was ashamed when she heard that.
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2 . As a little girl, Dr Emma dreamed of one day becoming an opera singer. Born to make beautiful music, the mum-of-two never
It was at the beginning of 2020 that the
Emma appealed to anyone who was
| A．imagined | B．denied | C．wondered | D．ignored |
| A．solution | B．story | C．idea | D．dream |
| A．opened | B．broke | C．warmed | D．lightened |
| A．moved | B．confused | C．amused | D．frightened |
| A．theaters | B．workshops | C．sickrooms | D．offices |
| A．changed | B．disappeared | C．faded | D．occurred |
| A．gradually | B．immediately | C．naturally | D．eventually |
| A．proud | B．hesitant | C．fortunate | D．anxious |
| A．expected | B．selected | C．contacted | D．combined |
| A．achievement | B．atmosphere | C．shock | D．scene |
| A．sign up | B．check in | C．come out | D．work out |
| A．impression | B．defence | C．determination | D．comfort |
| A．confirm | B．promise | C．predict | D．realize |
| A．lengthen | B．witness | C．make | D．occupy |
| A．confident | B．satisfied | C．depressed | D．aware |
I love to play the piano and I greatly enjoy performing my songs, so when the annual winter recital (音乐演奏会) was canceled, I was disappointed. I had looked forward to it for a long time and had already prepared two of my best songs.
My mom had a wonderful idea, however, to turn this disappointing thing into something worthwhile. “You can perform your songs at Carriage House Senior Living,” my mom suggested brightly. “I’m sure the seniors there who do not have families to visit them that often, would really appreciate the music and you could play more than just two songs.”
I immediately thought this was a great idea. One of the things I did not like about the recitals was that I was limited to playing just a couple of songs. Playing the piano at Carriage House seemed like a win-win situation because not only could I play more songs, but I would also have the chance to cheer up the residents there with some lively tunes.
My mom called Carriage House and made arrangements for me to perform. In the coming including many old classics.
When the exciting day finally arrived, my family and I drove to Carriage House. Walking through the enormous double doors, we stepped into an entryway that overlooked the spacious grand dining room. Right at the entrance to the dining room stood the piano as if it were just waiting to make some music to liven the place up a bit. At nearly every table several gray-haired women or men were seated enjoying their dinner and the company that the crowded room provided. Despite the conversations going on at various tables, isolation hung like a dark cloud in the room.
Almost immediately, we were greeted by an old woman with a walker who introduced herself as Phyllis in charge of Carriage House. She welcomed me and led me to the stage.
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As I sat down on the bench, I pressed a key on the piano and was surprised to hear no sound.
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Nervousness melted away and I started to enjoy the performance with the old.
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4 . Back in the summer of 2016, China’s Gobi Super Marathon, a 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert, officially
Dion Leonard, a seasoned British athlete, had been invited for that
On departure the next day, the puppy
On this long journey, one man and one dog silently
After being with Dion for 125 kilometers, Gobi finally ran out of
| A．paid off | B．kicked off | C．took off | D．broke off |
| A．ceremony | B．competition | C．interview | D．show |
| A．bothered | B．abandoned | C．bitten | D．attracted |
| A．watching | B．feeding | C．touching | D．following |
| A．quality | B．dream | C．budget | D．course |
| A．coughed | B．starved | C．appeared | D．barked |
| A．desperate | B．amusing | C．hopeful | D．ambitious |
| A．treasure | B．shelter | C．comfort | D．pressure |
| A．however | B．instead | C．otherwise | D．therefore |
| A．respected | B．accompanied | C．protected | D．wished |
| A．hardship | B．happiness | C．distance | D．destination |
| A．money | B．food | C．patience | D．energy |
| A．gradually | B．hesitantly | C．unwillingly | D．firmly |
| A．Thankfully | B．Fortunately | C．Eventually | D．Undoubtedly |
| A．regret | B．argument | C．surprise | D．desire |
5 . It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up the shop when I hurried into the flower shop. “Now, what is it you want? ” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower? ” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents, ” he said. “Aw, gee, ” I protested, “it looks like a weed (草)!” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boy-I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower,” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it.
It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mum was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed(踮起脚走) in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother’s Day.
The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through the kitchen window as I looked into Mum’s room and glanced over at the table where the plant was. My goodness! There were three big yellow trumpet(喇叭) shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said -the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious(传染性的) condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go.
My dear mum died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me.
1. The author didn’t like the plant at first sight because he thought ______.| A．it was too cheap to be a gift |
| B．the plant couldn’t bring out beautiful flowers |
| C．the plant was actually a weed |
| D．Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him |
| A．She was in great shock at the flower. |
| B．She was deeply moved by the precious gift. |
| C．She took it for granted on Mother’s Day. |
| D．She praised the author for the beautiful flower. |
| A．she appreciated what had been done for her |
| B．she liked being given gifts on holidays |
| C．she was aware of the arrival of Mother’s Day |
| D．she was happy about the growth of her children |
| A．Low Price, High Value | B．A Son and His Mother |
| C．Flower of Love | D．A Special Mother’s Day |
I believe in love. I believe in all the elements from which love is made. And I believe in their combined power.
Four years ago, when we decided to adopt Luke, the people from the orphanage dropped him off and turned to leave. “What are his favorite things?” I yelled. “Noodles,” they replied without even saying goodbye. The boy was nearly six years old, only 28 pounds and his face was crisscrossed with scars. Clearly, he was terrified.
Luke kicked and screamed. I stood between him and the door to keep him from leaving. His cries were painful, animal - like. He had never seen a mirror and tried to escape by running through one. I wound my arms around him so he could not hit or kick. After an hour and a half, he finally fell asleep, exhausted. I called room service. They delivered every noodle dish on the menu. Luke woke up, looked at me and started sobbing again. I handed him chopsticks and pointed at the food. He stopped crying and started to eat. He ate until I was sure he would be sick.
That night we went for a walk. Delighted at the moon, he signed, “What is it?” I said, “The moon. It's the moon.” He reached up and tried to touch it. He cried again when I tried to give him a bath until he started to play with the water. After the bath, I powdered him and clothed him in soft pajamas. Luke was a sad and shy boy for a long time. He always attempted to mask something by keeping his head down and not speaking unless spoken to.
“What should I do?” I repeated to myself until Luke noticed a photo on the wall, in which I was standing out of the orphanage.
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“Who is she?” Luke asked.
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Now, every little change Luke made has produced a combined power.
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7 . I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a(n)
Then, unexpectedly, a(n)
As I stared at the gifts through
| A．ordinary | B．happy | C．typical | D．rough |
| A．reminded | B．robbed | C．informed | D．convinced |
| A．disappoint | B．warn | C．push | D．control |
| A．asked | B．chosen | C．expected | D．forced |
| A．love | B．request | C．respect | D．pity |
| A．responsible | B．panic | C．guilty | D．pleased |
| A．idea | B．miracle | C．opportunity | D．failure |
| A．lost | B．collected | C．donated | D．won |
| A．gift | B．favor | C．surprise | D．lesson |
| A．wondering | B．doubting | C．remembering | D．thinking |
| A．lay out | B．set up | C．hand over | D．get together |
| A．hesitated | B．froze | C．waited | D．rested |
| A．thirsty | B．cool | C．bad | D．natural |
| A．tightly | B．carefully | C．slightly | D．nervously |
| A．burning | B．charming | C．watery | D．picky |
8 . Last week, Octavius who is deaf and his mother Shatika Dixon went to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate his fourth birthday. When Octavius and his mother were sitting there, a waitress named Kathryn Marasco watched from a distance and
When Kathryn Marasco
They
Later, Octavius’ mother said this was the first time he had
Dixon said the
| A．remarked | B．acknowledged | C．concluded | D．discovered |
| A．walking | B．reading | C．hearing | D．speaking |
| A．admitted | B．realized | C．expected | D．imagined |
| A．marked out | B．looked up | C．reflected on | D．glanced through |
| A．rules | B．ways | C．words | D．steps |
| A．show | B．lend | C．award | D．write |
| A．discussed | B．signed | C．talked | D．argued |
| A．example | B．gesture | C．suggestion | D．plan |
| A．generous | B．patient | C．kind | D．busy |
| A．work on | B．think about | C．enjoy | D．remember |
| A．surprise | B．support | C．care | D．explanation |
| A．noisy | B．crazy | C．uncomfortable | D．enthusiastic |
| A．normally | B．equally | C．probably | D．actually |
| A．noticed | B．admired | C．exposed | D．announced |
| A．special | B．formal | C．beneficial | D．essential |
9 . Driven by her passion for providing quality healthcare, a Latvian woman has won over the hearts of the elderly residing in the nursing home she oversees.
It is incredibly rare to find a Caucasian woman working as the director of a nursing home in Shanghai. But the fact that Anastasija Puzankova can even converse in Liantang, a Chinese dialect spoken only by residents in a small town in southwestern Shanghai, makes her one of a kind.
“I had always wondered how the elderly were getting along with others, or if they were well cared for. I realized that I could better serve them and understand their concerns if I spoke their dialect.” says the 35-year-old, who also speaks Russian, English, Latvian, French and Spanish.
Puzankova chose to study Sinology(汉学) out of her curiosity about China at the University of Latvia in 2003. The next year, she traveled to Shanghai as part of an exchange program and then she spent the next 10 years studying law at Fudan University, graduating with a master's degree in 2014.
Despite her qualifications, in 2018, Puzankova joined Haiyang Group, a Shanghai-based company that operates the nursing home, as an executive assistant. During that period, she performed so well in her nursing and management training that she was appointed the director of the home after just one year.
A caregiver, surnamed Cai, says the atmosphere at the home has changed since Puzankova took charge. “She makes life in the nursing home uplifting and purposeful.” says Cai.
“She throws monthly birthday parties for the elderly, creates a festive mood in the home for every traditional festival and frequently organizes handicrafts classes and activities to stimulate the minds of the residents.”
When family visits and group activities were delayed during the novel coronavirus outbreak, Puzankova came up with a similar idea at the home, purchasing vegetable seeds and growing them in the field near the nursing home so that the residents can observe the plants growing from their windows.
“Just watching the plants grow can lift their spirits. We can also serve these organic vegetables to them.” she explains.
Puzankova says, “I simply like communicating with people, understanding their personalities and offering help when they are in need. Making an elderly person happy isn't hard. It just takes a little time, love and thought.”
1. Why did Anastasija Puzankova learn the Chinese dialect Liantang?| A．To satisfy her superior. |
| B．To research its history and popularity. |
| C．To communicate with the elderly better. |
| D．To prove her language learning capacity. |
| A．forbade family visits forever. |
| B．created a festive mood in the home. |
| C．organized some outdoor activities for the elderly. |
| D．planted some vegetables for the elderly to watch indoors. |
| A．Time tests. |
| B．Hard work pays off. |
| C．Love breaks down barriers. |
| D．Education is the key to success. |
| A．A foreign face with a local soul |
| B．A language expert with a loving heart |
| C．A nursing home with a woman director |
| D．An executive assistant with a master’s degree |
