A Great Monday
Monday started out well. I woke up on time, ate breakfast and did some last minute studying for my math test later that morning. I was confident of getting good grades. I left my house and ten minutes later, I sat with my friends on the school bus. We were busy chatting about how we spent our weekend. At the next stop, a student named Ryan got on the bus. He was in a rush and tripped (绊倒) over someone’s foot. There was a loud noise as he fell to the floor.
Every one of us on the bus laughed. Ryan got up, brushed his jacket and went to an empty seat. He tried to laugh with us, but his face was red with embarrassment. The rest of the morning went by quickly. I did well in my math test. I read two more chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird in English class. Soon we heard the lunch bell. I met my friends from the cheerleading team in the dining hall. I noticed Ryan a few tables away, sitting by himself. He caught me looking at him. I smiled at him quickly and looked away.
When we finished eating, we went to the courtyard to practice a cheer we would do at that night’s football game. After much practice, we finally managed to do the cheer perfectly. We decided to practice it again one last time. Just like the rest of my day so far, the cheer was going great. I raised my leg for one last toe touch. That was when I felt my jeans (牛仔裤) split (裂开) down the middle of my backside.
I froze. I had no idea what to do. I heard people burst out laughing and I saw them pointing at my torn jeans. I tried to cover myself with my hands, I tried to laugh too, but I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes.
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Then I saw Ryan running towards me.
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For many years, I kept having the same dream. I was a little girl again, rushing about, trying to get ready for school.
Deep inside, I knew where the dream came from. It was about some unfinished business in my life. As a kid, I loved everything about school. I loved books, teachers, tests and homework. Most of all, I longed to someday march down the hallway to receive my diploma(毕业文凭).That seemed more appealing even than getting married. But at 15, I had to drop out because my parents couldn’t afford tuition. My hope of getting a diploma was dead, or so I thought.Years later, I married and had three children, and I thought,“There goes my diploma.”
Even so, I wanted my children to be educated. But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis(幼年型关节炎)in her hands and knees, which made it impossible for her to function in a normal classroom. I felt really sorry for her and I didn’t want her to live her life with regret. I didn’t give up hope of her going back to school in some way.
One day, I saw an ad. in the newspaper for evening courses. “That’s the answer,”I said to myself.Linda always feels better in the evening, so we went there to just sign her up for night school. Linda was busy filling out register forms-when the secretary knowing me well said, “Mrs.Schantz,why don’t you come back to school?”
I laughed ,“There’s no way. I’m 55.” But he insisted, and before I knew it, I was enrolled for classes in English and art.“This is only an experiment,”I warned the secretary, but he just smiled. So, I told myself to try for just a semester and to see if it would work. Anyway, my dream was still there in my heart.
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It was exciting to go to school again,but also tough.
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Linda and I helped each other through.
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3 . From two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour(LET)to Wales’ first ever Sondheim Cup player, there were many ways for onlookers to label Becky Brewer-ton in 2012, but none got close to the way she was describing herself.
In January 2012, Brewer-ton was enjoying a peaceful Sunday afternoon in Spain before deciding to venture out on a bike ride. One small stone on a corner later got the 29-year-old flying headfirst over the handlebars, cutting her head and tearing half the skin on her right hand. The crash was so severe that it left a cut around her hip joint (髋关节) big enough to fit her entire thumb into. Suddenly becoming near-disabled, she was always feeling genuinely scared on the golf course, but could do little to get rid of such feelings. After shooting 88 on the opening day at the Ladies European Masters in2016, she was told by officials that she could not return for the second round. Then, almost overnight, her game disappeared. In Brewer-ton’s own words, she had hit rock bottom.
As Brewer-ton’s ranking fell downwards, so too did her income. She worked for Amazon, Deliveroo, and then in the professional shop of a golf club. Without a place to live, she stayed with a friend and former physical trainer for two and a half years. Working other jobs acted as a “reality check”, offering a perspective of how lucky she felt to be a professional sportsperson. She began journaling and meditating. Despite her struggles, Brewer-ton never fell out of love with golf. After returning to LET qualifying school to regain her Tour card, by the end of 2021, Brewer-ton found herself again enjoying golf.
While she dreams of a return to silverware, the 39-year-old is targeting a success beyond wins. “I’ve absolutely, hand on heart, promised myself that I’m not going to interpret those days as bad things, because this is what we live for.” she said.
1. What did the cycling experience mean to Brewer-ton’s career?| A．A starting line. | B．A tough challenge. |
| C．A breakthrough. | D．A turning point. |
| A．To make ends meet. | B．To gain work experience. |
| C．To change her perspective. | D．To make golf her passion. |
| A．Consistent and positive. | B．Determined and reliable. |
| C．Inventive and independent. | D．Adventurous and responsible. |
| A．Constant dropping wears the stone. |
| B．Every man is his own worst enemy. |
| C．Difficult circumstances serve as a textbook of life. |
| D．When a man is going down-hill, everyone will give him a push. |
Only eight days until Thanksgiving and there wasn’t going to be enough money to grocery shop for the holiday. It was hard to put everyday food on the table for three growing teen boys with the little I earned from work. There was only a few small sweet potatoes, one can of green beans, and two chicken breasts.
The next day, I met my friend and neighbor, Aleta, at her home. Her four boys and my kids were good friends. Her husband had recently lost his job due to illness, and financial difficulties hovered (盘旋) over their household as well.
“Hey, I have an idea how we can put together a meal where everyone will have enough. ”I proposed.
“I have a few cans of green beans, about three pounds of chicken legs, and three apples. ”she said.
“Great. Let’s meet at my house at 2:00 in the afternoon. If you have some peanut butter, I have enough flour and ingredients to make cookies. ”
Four days before Thanksgiving, I had finished baking the cookies. My friend called with news about a family living in our community who needed help with food and bills. The father had been in an accident and unable to work for the last few months.
We didn’t know the family well, but my friend and I went to visit them with our holiday cookies, hoping to help in some way. While everyone chatted, I walked into their kitchen to see about the food situation. The cupboards were almost empty. No exaggeration. A single can of soup, and a box of cereal (麦片) sat alone in the cupboard. That’s it. I was shocked.
Aleta and I knew the life during hard times. We left the house, eagerly wanting to help. But what could we do? Our own finance sand food situation left nothing to spare.
Almost at the same time, our thoughts connected. Without a word, we looked at each other, asking ourselves the same question. Could we sacrifice a little more and give the family our holiday meal？
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“How can we help them?” I asked the kids.
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On Thanksgiving Day, we delivered two full bags of groceries to the family.
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5 . Despite an age gap of 80 years, a 13-year-old girl and a care home resident in Luton have become firm friends after becoming penpals during lockdown. It
Madge is
Her penpal is Ella, whose family are in Luton. Before Covid-19, Ella would always be involved in the voluntary activities at the care home.
Madge said, “I’ve got all her
Age is just a
| A．meant | B．took | C．saved | D．needed |
| A．found | B．consulted | C．sponsored | D．served |
| A．fond of | B．afraid of | C．strict with | D．tired of |
| A．necessary | B．possible | C．accessible | D．difficult |
| A．came up | B．came out | C．put up | D．picked up |
| A．surprised | B．delighted | C．reluctant | D．hesitant |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Meanwhile | D．Moreover |
| A．Confused | B．Concerned | C．Curious | D．Crazy |
| A．happened | B．occurred | C．beat | D．struck |
| A．gifts | B．messages | C．letters | D．calls |
| A．ancient | B．funny | C．energetic | D．serious |
| A．accustomed to | B．isolated from | C．interested in | D．connected with |
| A．Initially | B．Thankfully | C．Hopefully | D．Previously |
| A．gap | B．accelerator | C．number | D．obstacle |
| A．left | B．bridged | C．widened | D．identified |
6 . 28-year-old Luke Wesley, a restaurant manager, was tall, energetic and kind-hearted. One evening, he noticed an old man in a wheelchair enter the restaurant and
Since the restaurant should have closed an hour earlier, Luke had to remind the man it was
The next day, Luke carried Smith to the top of the mountain successfully. Seeing the old man
| A．stand | B．stop | C．sit | D．lie |
| A．mountain | B．house | C．lake | D．sight |
| A．within | B．nearly | C．beyond | D．behind |
| A．nodded | B．sighed | C．yelled | D．apologized |
| A．terrible | B．unforgettable | C．happy | D．shameful |
| A．clueless | B．anxious | C．curious | D．crazy |
| A．competitor | B．runner | C．visitor | D．composer |
| A．Gradually | B．Luckily | C．Suddenly | D．Amazingly |
| A．celebrate | B．perform | C．memorize | D．show |
| A．strength | B．energy | C．interest | D．ability |
| A．warn | B．comfort | C．inform | D．remind |
| A．trees | B．flowers | C．landscape | D．restaurant |
| A．purpose | B．trick | C．design | D．dream |
| A．kissed | B．threw | C．pounded | D．tore |
| A．disappointed | B．relieved | C．shocked | D．puzzled |
7 . I was having a hard time trying to find work. The economy in our area was in pretty
NEEDED: someone to cut and split (劈) wood.
I drove to the address and there on the front field was a huge
The old Elm was tougher than I had
I managed to finish the task at dusk. As she looked at the huge pile of wood on the lawn, an
Seeing her home was not
On the way home I thought to myself… “It Is What It Is”.
1.| A．rough | B．unique | C．different | D．active |
| A．at a time | B．at a loss | C．in a way | D．in the mood |
| A．course | B．platform | C．advertisement | D．activity |
| A．growing | B．upstanding | C．rotten | D．fallen |
| A．helplessly | B．happily | C．thoughtfully | D．leisurely |
| A．insisted | B．agreed | C．looked | D．depended |
| A．anticipated | B．mentioned | C．remembered | D．experienced |
| A．unusual | B．sharp | C．useless | D．faultless |
| A．astonished | B．annoyed | C．abstract | D．anxious |
| A．breath | B．dinner | C．shift | D．money |
| A．served | B．returned | C．owed | D．bought |
| A．fast | B．short | C．missing | D．shopping |
| A．extra | B．remaining | C．much | D．little |
| A．attractive | B．old-fashioned | C．decent | D．secure |
| A．piled | B．changed | C．backed | D．broke |
I’m smaller than everyone else my age. When I walk in the halls at school, I have to squeeze in between the bigger kids to get by. At the playground, sometimes even little kids try to boss me around. Mia, my best friend, is so tall that when she walks, I have to jog to keep up with her.
I used to try to make myself taller whenever I could. My posture was perfect, straight as an arrow. I hung from the tree in our backyard to stretch out my arms and legs. I even ate all my vegetables. Every day I measured myself, but I was the same height every time. Frustrating!
“Don’t worry,” Mom always said. “Being small has its advantages.” “Really? I could never notice any.”
One day, Mrs. Alvarez announced to the class that we’d be putting on a spring play. I practiced all the lines. But at the audition (试演), when I walked up to the stage, Mrs. Alvarez cried, “You’ll be perfect as the elf (小精灵)! You’re just the right size for the costume.” I even never got a chance to deliver the practiced lines. Back home I grumbled (咕哝) to mum that I was made an elf. But she bet I would be the best elf. To please her, I went to rehearsals (排练), though I only had two lines.
Mia got the lead role-a girl wandering through a magical fairy forest in search of her lost dog. In the last scene, she finds a box under a giant mushroom, and when she opens it, her dog jumps out. Mrs. Alvarez’s dog, Prince, played the dog role. She brought him to all the rehearsals, and when he wasn’t onstage, we got to play with him, but he seemed to like me best.
The night of the show, my first line came early, “Let’s ask the Fairy Queen!” Since my only other line was toward the end, I waited offstage, playing with Prince.
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Finally, the grand end came, and Prince was brought onstage inside the box.
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“How can we get Prince out from beneath the stage?” Mrs. Alvarez asked.
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Joe and I had been looking forward to our retirement. However, when he suffered a heart attack last spring, he was forced to leave his job as a truck driver earlier than we had planned. As the medical bills increased, we realized I would have to continue working full-time while Joe stayed home and took over the housework.
This new arrangement was a disaster. One night, when I dragged myself to bed, I was horrified to discover Joe had turned our white sheets blue. He told me he had found out how to save on water, soap and electricity. He patted his blue trousers and announced proudly washing everything together was the secret.
When I awoke to the deafening rain the next morning, all I wanted was a hot home-cooked meal. However, what greeted me at the table was a microwave package. I knew my husband had his faults, but I thought he at least knew how to cook! I knew if I didn’t leave the house soon I would lose my temper with him. As the heavy rain thundered down outside, Joe offered to drive me to work. I ignored him as I struggled into my jacket and seized my bag with my teaching plans inside.
He insisted that he would take me and reached for his boots. I looked at the piles of newspapers and the dirty dishes still on the table. “Don’t you have enough to do? I can take care of myself.” I stormed out, not even kissing him goodbye. Joe shouted after me not to take the shortcut (捷径).
Ten minutes later, I ignored Joe’s warning and turned off the main route to take the shortcut. I thought it hadn’t rained enough to flood the road, but as I rounded the corner, water rushed across my path. After a few feet, the car got stuck. I opened the door and water poured in. I hurriedly closed the door. I couldn’t risk walking in this. Almost 20 minutes passed. The car began to shake. 1 got the fright of my life when I heard three long honks (喇叭声).
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Looking over my shoulder, I stared into the flashing lights of a familiar truck.
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After getting to our warm home, Joe held my hand tight.
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10 . “Never give up! Never give up!” chanted (反复唱) my two young kids, Max and Charley, as they
Over the years, Mom taught me just how much one could achieve with a
They walked block after block. Not knowing which direction the truck had taken, they had to make a(an)
After about twenty minutes of walking, Max began to
Just two blocks later, they found it. Mimi threw a triumphant(展示胜利的) fist in the air, and Max and Chariey screamed with
| A．protested | B．marched | C．surfed | D．bargained |
| A．purchase | B．performance | C．adventure | D．escape |
| A．seeking | B．painting | C．fixing | D．running |
| A．carefree | B．positive | C．tolerant | D．flexible |
| A．responsibility | B．lesson | C．interest | D．approach |
| A．lit up | B．stood out | C．glared down | D．misted over |
| A．owner | B．customer | C．stop | D．shop |
| A．accurate | B．reasonable | C．safe | D．rough |
| A．restore | B．shake | C．express | D．spread |
| A．doubt | B．wonder | C．way | D．use |
| A．agreed | B．complained | C．declined | D．questioned |
| A．relief | B．ease | C．thrill | D．hope |
| A．Appealing | B．Simple | C．Crucial | D．Shallow |
| A．anticipate | B．overcome | C．abandon | D．encounter |
| A．limited | B．sensitive | C．grateful | D．transported |
