1 . Mary O’Connor and her husband Bobby Hughes had been in Letterkenny for a couple of days, when they decided they would spend the afternoon at Rathmullan beach.
Bobby is a diabetic (糖尿病患 者) and needs to take insulin (胰 岛素) regularly. On that morning, he had checked his blood sugar levels, which were fine. He ate breakfast without any difficulty. However, an unlucky incident happened. Mary said, “Ten minutes after we were there he just completely went down. It was just scary and it was so sudden. I think the really severe heat was a key factor, but it reflected how quickly things could change. ”
A few moments later, two women from Derry noticed that and rapidly came over. One called Sara who also was a similar patient recognized straight away what was going on. She said, “I had a bottle of glucose gel (葡萄糖凝胶) that I kept for emergencies and I was rubbing it onto Bobby’s gums,” Mary said, “Some young lifeguards were able to call an ambulance and another lady called Emma, who was a nurse, stopped by to help us as well. Eventually we got him into the ambulance and I started to shake from the shock of it all. A nice man, Liam McAteer, whose mum owns the pub in Rathmullan, offered to drive me to the hospital and even took me back again to get my car.” Mary said that the staff at the Letterkenny hospital were so brilliant in treating Bobby that he was able to be discharged later that day at 6: 30 pm.
She said that while there was much more drama in their holiday than she thought there would be, she was very touched by the kind strangers. Mary continued, “It is wonderful to know there are good people and we are both so grateful for all help that they gave us.”
1. What did Mary and Bobby go to Letterkenny for?| A．To visit Rathmullan beach. | B．To go on holiday. |
| C．To go to hospital. | D．To go on business. |
| A．Checked his blood sugar levels. | B．Not taking medicine irregularly. |
| C．The severe heat of that day. | D．Being on the beach too long. |
| A．Emma recognized straight away what was going on. |
| B．Sara was a diabetic (糖尿病患者). |
| C．Liam McAteer was an owner of a pub in Rathmullan. |
| D．The staff at the Letterkenny hospital were brilliant in treating Bobby. |
| A．An Awkward Holiday | B．A Medical Incident |
| C．The Powerful Aid | D．The Unusual Couple |
2 . Eight-year-old Kayzen Hunter has a routine, breakfast at his local Waffle House with his family. With these trips comes his meal
The family got more
One day, Kayzen learned that Gardner was in a(n).
The
“I will be moving in soon. We’re able to have a more stable life,” Gardner says,
“I think so many people
Kayzen’s father adds, “Kayzen’s middle name is
| A．prepared | B．delivered | C．served | D．enjoyed |
| A．satisfied | B．familiar | C．hopeful | D．confused |
| A．light | B．worker | C．trouble | D．manager |
| A．wander | B．look | C．enter | D．sit |
| A．comfortable | B．practical | C．puzzling | D．tough. |
| A．space | B．equipment | C．issues | D．owners |
| A．initial | B．creative | C．similar | D．interesting |
| A．adjusted | B．soared | C．sunk | D．set |
| A．designed | B．noticed | C．copied | D．signed |
| A．adding | B．promising | C．suggesting | D．claiming |
| A．gather | B．waste | C．reveal | D．disturb |
| A．action | B．time | C．employment | D．offence |
| A．turn up | B．step aside | C．set off | D．win out |
| A．surprisingly | B．actually | C．eventually | D．fortunately |
| A．getting used to | B．looking down on | C．living up to | D．holding on to |
Eight-year-old Kayzen Hunter visits Waffle House every weekend to have breakfast with his family. They always choose to sit in Devonte Gardner’s section, because they get the best care from their favorite waiter.
The family instantly felt close to Gardner, who would greet Kayzen with a high-five every time they entered the restaurant. Kayzen never needed to say his order again, because Gardner already knew it by heart. The family really believes he’s the nicest person ever, which is why they were eager to help him when they learned his story.
One day, while dining at the restaurant with his grandfather John Donofrio, Kayzen discovered that behind Gardner’s kindness and warmth were a lot of personal struggles. At the time, Gardner asked the pair if they knew where he could buy an affordable car to use to get to work. It turned out the waiter had been walking a long distance to and from work every day. He and his family, consisting of a wife and two young daughters, were living in a motel (汽车旅馆) room after their apartment became unsuitable to live in. They had been living in a motel for months.
Kayzen couldn’t erase his friend’s story from his mind, so he immediately told his mom about it when he got home. “We have to start a GoFundMe page and help Gardner get a car!” he kept saying. He didn’t give up on the idea until his mom Vittoria gave in. Their goal was to get $5,000 in donations so Gardner could purchase a car. Vittoria and her husband were eager to help their son achieve the goal, especially since they had the same experience years ago. It took a long time to rebuild their lives, but they were able to bounce back. Now, they wanted to help Devonte do the same.
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A local news station picked up the story, and before they knew it, more donations began pouring in.
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Upon discovering what Kayzen had done, Gardner wept.
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It was a rather crowded day at the subway station. Seeing the busy passers-by stopped by his performance, Eric, a music lover who just graduated from college, wore a big smile on his face. With deep passion for music, he showed up in the station in his spare time, singing and playing the guitar to people travelling to and from the subway station.
With the melodious (悦耳的) song coming to an end, hearty applause burst out. As usual, Eric expressed his gratitude, nodding his head with a smile. “Man, awesome! An outstanding performance!” Approached a man, holding the hand of a little girl in a ponytail (马尾辫), aged about four.
“Park, a producer of a record company.” The man introduced himself, holding out his hand. “Would you like to give it a try in my company?” Out of politeness, Eric shook hands with him in amazement.
“I haven’t seen somebody this good in a long time! You are a beautiful scenery of this city, with such a beautiful voice!” Park admired. Suddenly, a phone call interrupted their conversation. Park briefly invited Eric to meet later in the same place and walked away to answer the call. Seeing Park off, Eric did realize what had happened, with warm current flowing from his head to toes. It was the first time that he had earned such kind of recognition, which was totally out of his expectation.
“A beautiful scenery of the city, with a beautiful voice!” Eric repeated the words, cleaning his guitar and preparing for the next performance. At that time, he caught sight of a little girl in a ponytail standing in a corner, weeping and looking around. Carrying his guitar, Eric approached her and squatted (蹲) down, “What’s wrong with you, honey?”
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“I can’t find my daddy.” The girl burst out crying.
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The girl calmed down in Eric’s song when a man rushed into the office of the subway station.
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I looked around at the other patients waiting to see the doctor. Maybe they all had more romantic plans for the evening on this Valentine’s Day, but for now the group seemed anti-social. Three people had their heads down, staring at cell phones. Another was absorbed in a magazine. The receptionist tapped at her computer. Everyone was in their own little world.
But I couldn’t judge them for it. I would probably be buried in my cell phone too—if I hadn’t forgotten to charge it before I left home. It would have been nice to strike up a conversation to pass the time on this day, a day of love and friendship. Instead I sat patiently in my plastic chair as a couple of new people took distant seats.
“Roberta? The doctor’s ready for you,” the nurse called. At least I’ll have some kind of human connection, I thought.
My checkup went well, and I breezed out of the office to my little Honda in a space right out front. I got in and tured the key. Nothing. Oh, no. Not again. I’d sent the car to the garage several times already for this very problem and thought it had finally been fixed.
I reached for my cell phone to call AAA — then remembered. It was dead, like my car. I would have to use the phone inside. A few people glanced up when I came back into the waiting room, then quickly went back to what they were doing. I went straight to the reception desk, but the receptionist was not there. So I tured back to the people in the waiting room.
“I wouldn’t normally do this,” I said to the group, hoping that I sounded apologetic. Several people tured toward me to listen. “But my car won’t start …”
The nurse popped her head into the room. “You in trouble, Roberta?” she said. “I’ll go and take a look.” I followed the nurse outside. As I passed through the door, I felt someone was behind me.
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I turned to see all the other patients following me.
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I said a quick prayer and turned the key.
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6 . On a cold winter night, Andrew, a 22-year-old Canadian, suffered a heart attack and collapsed to the floor, unconscious.
Koda
The officer quickly realized that something was
Andrew said that he had
The story of Koda’s
| A．Besides | B．However | C．Therefore | D．Otherwise |
| A．panic | B．bite | C．care | D．escape |
| A．stored | B．remembered | C．dialed | D．chose |
| A．silence | B．sighs | C．screams | D．barks |
| A．negotiation | B．investigation | C．experiment | D．survey |
| A．pretending | B．refusing | C．trying | D．deciding |
| A．missing | B．different | C．wrong | D．strange |
| A．lying | B．sitting | C．resting | D．struggling |
| A．advice | B．information | C．support | D．treatment |
| A．trained | B．persuaded | C．allowed | D．warned |
| A．gradually | B．actually | C．occasionally | D．immediately |
| A．adventurous | B．selfless | C．considerate | D．heroic |
| A．honesty | B．creativity | C．patience | D．intelligence |
| A．reminder | B．explanation | C．test | D．prediction |
| A．spared | B．changed | C．saved | D．created |
“Watch out! You nearly broadsided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you do anything right?” Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me. A lump rose in my throat as I averted my eyes. I wasn’t prepared for another quarrel. “I saw the car, Dad. Please don’t yell at me when I’m driving.” My voice was measured and steady, sounding far calmer than I really felt. Dad glared at me, and then turned away and settled back.
That night I went outside to collect my thoughts. What could I do about him? Dad had been a lumberjack (伐木工人) in Washington and Oregon. He had enjoyed being outdoors using his strength against the forces of nature. The first time he couldn’t lift a heavy log, he joked about it; but later that same day I saw him outside alone, struggling to lift it. He became angry whenever anyone teased him about his advancing age, or when he couldn’t do something he had done as a younger man.
Four days after his sixty-seventh birthday, he had a heart attack. An ambulance sped him to the hospital. At the hospital, Dad was rushed into an operating room. He was lucky; he survived. But something inside Dad died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow the doctor’s orders. Suggestions and offers of help were turned down with bad words. The number of visitors thinned, and then finally stopped altogether. Dad was left alone.
My husband, Dick, and I asked Dad to come and live with us on our small farm. We hoped the fresh air and rustic atmosphere would help him adjust. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. It seemed that nothing was satisfactory. He criticized everything I did. I became upset. Soon I was taking my anger out on Dick. We began to argue. Luckily, Dick had a friend who was a mental health expert. After he listened to our story, he recommended that we should find a dog to accompany Dad. I thought maybe I should have a try.
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I drove to the animal shelter and was led to the kennels (狗舍) by a keeper.
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“Dad! Look what I got for you, Dad!” I said excitedly.
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8 . Each year, eight children in an average class in the UK are unable to read well when they leave primary school. Volunteers are welcome to join Bookmark, a non-profit organization to help
Sally joined Bookmark as a volunteer in 2021 when she had retired and wanted to
“Volunteering has made me feel more
| A．observe | B．protect | C．judge | D．change |
| A．write | B．unfold | C．invent | D．outline |
| A．lend | B．pass | C．show | D．take |
| A．books | B．children | C．readers | D．volunteers |
| A．friend | B．favorite | C．comfort | D．time |
| A．connection | B．thought | C．entrance | D．admission |
| A．keep on | B．pay off | C．work out | D．pick up |
| A．patient | B．curious | C．serious | D．content |
| A．fantastic | B．interesting | C．small | D．ordinary |
| A．joy | B．praise | C．respect | D．result |
| A．normal | B．funny | C．similar | D．awkward |
| A．honest | B．kind | C．enthusiastic | D．confused |
| A．focus on | B．distinguish | C．improve | D．discover |
| A．continued | B．minded | C．remembered | D．enjoyed |
| A．route | B．look | C．reason | D．search |
Tim had high respect for his father, Mike, who was also his teacher. With a burning sense of responsibility, Mike loved his job so much that he always went the extra mile.
In the very early morning, Tim could always see Mike busy with breakfast for him. Later on, they went to school together to accompany the students to greet a new day of learning. At table, Mike exchanged what he knew in school with Tim. Typically, Mike would always wear a shiny smile for the funny moments; frown for his students’ problems or challenges. At that moment, Tim did feel his father’s passion for the class.
Having finished the housework and said goodnight to Tim, Mike, eventually, sat at his desk peacefully and buried himself in what he enjoyed. In the delicate light of a lamp, he made preparations for the next day, trying to make what students found boring in the textbook come to life.
Sometimes, Mike worried Tim might be envious of the attention he gave to other children. However, Tim didn’t complain about it. Instead, he admired his dedication and love. It was one of the qualities that made Mike such a fantastic father.
Tim liked making videos of activities in daily life, and kept his camera handy in case there was any opportunity to capture footage (捕捉片段). Also, he captured some of Mike’s.
One weekend, Tim approached Mike’s room, hoping to get advice on making videos for the next class meeting themed Love, only to find Mike staring at the photos of his students on the wall, a little upset.
“What happened?” Tim asked as he stepped into Mike’s room.
“You know, some of your classmates recently have been rebellious (叛逆的). Despite discipline and heartfelt communications, they’re still breaking rules, skipping classes and complaining about my strictness. Though I could be demanding sometimes, I’m concerned about them. ” Mike sighed.
Thinking of his upsetting classmates who couldn’t sense Mike’s efforts, Tim decided to try to do his part in helping Mike out in secret. With an idea flashing into his mind, he knew what the video was about.
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Tim started working on the video.
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The students, along with Mike got surprised when the video came to an end.
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10 . Born with severe hearing loss, Li has found her way to communicate with the world — through painting. Drawing was not only her way of coping with a
After graduation, Li got a job as a typist.
From then on, in many parks and scenic spots in Hunan Province, the couple have
Now Li has apprentices (学徒) and
Although they are just a small number among the country’s 27 million hearing-impaired population, Li hopes that their stories can
According to Li, “Painting brushes can help me create a colorful world in my imagination, telling my thoughts on paper, instead of through
| A．unhappy | B．difficult | C．lonely | D．boring |
| A．expression | B．leisure | C．escape | D．entertainment |
| A．Easy | B．Busy | C．Tough | D．Decent |
| A．quit | B．got | C．deserted | D．lost |
| A．bought | B．created | C．donated | D．shared |
| A．bats | B．drills | C．strings | D．brushes |
| A．adaptable | B．appealing | C．attached | D．accessible |
| A．deal | B．compete | C．connect | D．cooperate |
| A．tells | B．invites | C．coaches | D．joins |
| A．await | B．seek | C．save | D．offer |
| A．inspire | B．teach | C．represent | D．invite |
| A．regardless of | B．according to | C．rather than | D．apart from |
| A．eyes | B．voices | C．ears | D．hands |
| A．sell | B．apply | C．introduce | D．emphasize |
| A．sympathy | B．prejudice | C．principle | D．awareness |
