1 . Last Sunday,Mark invited me to help serve dinner at Tent City.A number of
My husband was not available to
“Why don’t they buy food
We talked about the
I was
After diner, I saw Tony sit together with several elderly men. He was
A.houses | B.shops | C.tents | D.schools |
A.look up | B.look after | C.look into | D.look for |
A.raised | B.served | C.saved | D.admired |
A.good | B.different | C.strange | D.common |
A.like | B.from | C.for | D.with |
A.excuses | B.wishes | C.interests | D.reasons |
A.explained | B.agreed | C.realized | D.suggested |
A.angry | B.worried | C.mad | D.crazy |
A.sadness | B.regret | C.surprise | D.excitement |
A.polite | B.active | C.intelligent | D.hard-working |
A.agreeing with | B.running after | C.depending on | D.listening to |
A.never | B.always | C.ever | D.usually |
A.If | B.Although | C.As | D.Because |
A.touched | B.disappointed | C.hurt | D.shocked |
A.power | B.smile | C.respect | D.encouragement |
2 . Five-year-old Willard Wigan struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9. Unfortunately, his schoolteacher knew nothing about dyslexia (阅读障碍症), a learning disability that can make letters and numbers
Not
Willard
Willard constructed a small house for ants. At school, Willard still
His artistic skill
With her
Because of their beauty and rarity, Willard’s sculptures have made him a(n)
A.disappointing | B.unclear | C.confusing | D.invisible |
A.help | B.warn | C.question | D.rescue |
A.hurriedly | B.expectedly | C.suddenly | D.surprisingly |
A.ants | B.bees | C.cats | D.worms |
A.confident | B.curious | C.particular | D.doubtful |
A.small | B.smart | C.pretty | D.lazy |
A.imagined | B.noticed | C.realized | D.thought |
A.kitchen | B.tent | C.house | D.road |
A.waited | B.escaped | C.disappeared | D.struggled |
A.special | B.great | C.hopeful | D.wrong |
A.gained | B.increased | C.shared | D.ended |
A.plans | B.progress | C.preparations | D.effort |
A.comfort | B.concern | C.instruction | D.encouragement |
A.working | B.carving | C.reading | D.studying |
A.wealthy | B.reliable | C.independent | D.open |
3 . When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a
It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community
Fortunately, I went to college. That’s where my reading difficulties really
I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who
A.admirable | B.published | C.respected | D.distinguished |
A.literacy | B.learning | C.insight | D.work |
A.Just | B.Even | C.Since | D.Until |
A.confirmed | B.acquired | C.promoted | D.pursued |
A.natural | B.independent | C.precious | D.privileged |
A.physical | B.psychological | C.academic | D.material |
A.belonged to | B.applied to | C.contrary to | D.consistent with |
A.declined | B.changed | C.surfaced | D.vanished |
A.hidden | B.involved | C.implied | D.encountered |
A.items | B.bags | C.categories | D.instructions |
A.chewed up | B.set aside | C.picked up | D.glared at |
A.fault | B.inability | C.instinct | D.weakness |
A.decision | B.motivation | C.ambition | D.announcement |
A.deal with | B.connect with | C.struggle with | D.argue with |
A.lead | B.direct | C.brighten | D.transform |
4 . Five-year-old Ryder Killam started using a wheelchair at age two. After attending preschool Dunn’s Corner Elementary in June 2019, he had to be
In September this year, when Ryder started kindergarten, Tim put up a patio (露天) umbrella at the end of his driveway to provide some
After the post, someone advised Tim to
Tim said, “He responded with an ‘
A.driven | B.shot | C.kept | D.pushed |
A.rush | B.wait | C.wish | D.have |
A.tell | B.prove | C.mean | D.ensure |
A.comfort | B.forum | C.warmth | D.shelter |
A.help | B.require | C.realize | D.enable |
A.proposed | B.missed | C.posted | D.designed |
A.contribute to | B.turn to | C.stand out | D.turn out |
A.reward | B.schedule | C.design | D.project |
A.interested | B.surprised | C.relaxed | D.delighted |
A.extremely | B.unexpectedly | C.absolutely | D.amazingly |
A.associations | B.classes | C.programs | D.employees |
A.hardly | B.suddenly | C.roughly | D.finally |
A.reaction | B.generally | C.speech | D.fortunately |
A.encouraged | B.caught | C.joined | D.thanked |
A.touched | B.delighted | C.amazed | D.annoyed |
I knew this dreaded day would come sooner or later. It came too fast and there I was, in the waiting room of the dental clinic, miserable with butterflies in my stomach.
My parents told me to sit up, stop wringing(拧) my hands, and take deep breaths to keep calm. It worked. I was calm for maybe two seconds when I heard my name being called. I pretended to be deaf but my mother touched me to get up. I forced myself to step forward and immediately stumbled (绊) over a toy and the boy who was playing with it. My clumsiness got me the attention of everyone in the room. Being stared at by so many pairs of eyes was too much and I hurried to the consultation room as fast as I could, leaving the boy crying for his broken toy.
I had refused my parents’ offer to accompany me. I meant to show them that I was brave enough to face the treatment on my own. I regretted it right now. Thankfully, I forgot my anxiety as I looked around the dentist’s room. Tools of different sizes were arranged neatly in a plate on the tiny table which was connected to a chair with buttons and a light hanging right over it. I avoided looking at my dentist in the eye as I took my seat on the chair shakily.
I tried to calm myself down, imaging how brave I would be. After a while, I was taken by great surprise when all of a sudden the chair moved and I was lying down facing the bright yellow light. When I caught sight of the dental drill on the plate, panic related to a bad childhood experience involving the drill kicked into me.
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I cried out and almost jumped out of the seat.
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My parents were waiting at the door anxiously when I ran out excitedly.
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On the first day of fourth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Brown, told my class a story about her husband Rob, who is a brain cancer survivor. She became emotional as she talked about their journey through his treatment and recovery. After what Mrs. Brown experienced with Rob’s illness, she decided to devote part of her life to helping people in similar situations. She told us about a local organization she was a part of called Be Head Strong, which works to support and comfort families with a member suffering from brain cancer.
Mrs. Brown never showed any sadness about the disease. She instead spoke only with words of determination to find a cure. Through her positive spirit she showed us how strong hope could be.
My parents taught me form a very young age that making wise choices with my money is important. I would always set aside most of my $2.50-a-week allowance. By the end of the school year, I had saved over one hundred dollars, $131.30 to be exact. One day I was wondering what to do with it. I thought about the stories Mrs. Brown told us. I decided that was where I wanted my money to go.
As the last day of school approached, I told my parents about my gift for Mrs. Brown. My mom helped me wrap the heart-shaped box full of dollars and coins. After all the other kids had left on the last day of school, I handed Mrs. Brown the present. As she opened it, I told her that I wanted the money to go to Be Head Strong to help people like Rob. She broke into tears and hugged me tightly. At last, she invited me to Be Head Strong’s annual fundraiser and auction.
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The night’s theme was hope and giving and many stories were shared.
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At the end of the night’s auction, people were asked to donate what they could.
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I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn't be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile—warm and reassuring(安慰的)-and I returned her gift by smiling back.
''Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers," she said.
''Yes, she's special," I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. ''It's only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she's the one'' jokingly, I added, ''The only problem is that I can't figure out why she'd want to date a guy like me. ''
''Well, I think she's very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her," the woman said. ''My husband used to bring me flowers every week-even when times were tough and we didn't have much money. Those were incredible (难以置信的)days; he was very romantic and-of course-I miss him since he's passed away. ''
Para. 1 There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her.
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Para. 2 It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased.
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