“Anybody have a bandage (绷带)?” a voice echoed down the dorm hallway. That was a common scene frequently happening in our first week at college when we were all experiencing “forgot-this-or-that.” I had forgot to bring snacks for late-night hunger. Some poor girl in the dorm had apparently forgotten bandages. We all felt a little displaced.
Several months before, I sat at my high school graduation party admiring my gifts and battling waves of post-high school emotions. The usual and beloved inspirational books were lying in disorder around my feet, silently announcing the wealth of wisdom they wished to share. A small pile of personal checks lay nearby. Laundry items, desk supplies, sewing things - all well-intentioned and well-received. They would demonstrate their givers’ thoughtfulness over and over during my college career.
But one gift struck me as strange. I frowned when I opened it. A first aid kit? Inside it were a small packet of pills, pain-killers, creams, ointments (药膏), an insect sprayer (喷雾), a tape, pads of gauze (纱布)and bandages. Who would give that as a gift? “You’ll need that once you’re at school,” Mom pointed out. “You won’t have to chase down the campus nurse for every cough. ”I shrugged at this thought.
Not long after, in August, I packed my life into a borrowed truck and slipped the first-aid kit in with my luggage. I barely thought about it once I reached campus, busy unpacking, book-buying, scheduling and meeting new friends.
One day, I was peacefully sitting in my room, absorbed in preparing my studies. The quiet atmosphere was suddenly broken by a sharp scream, “Anybody have a bandage? Emily got her arm burnt!” The voice echoed through the dormitory hall, instantly throwing residents into a state of confusion and alarm.
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I remembered my little first-aid kit.
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Years later, I received a party invitation from a young friend who was graduating from high school.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . One day, hundreds of people were stuck in traffic on the highway in below-freezing temperatures due to a snowstorm. With the conditions making it
But one stuck driver found a
The simple loaves of bread were surely a ray of
| A．stressful | B．effortless | C．practical | D．difficult |
| A．water | B．necessities | C．bread | D．blankets |
| A．new | B．familiar | C．bright | D．strange |
| A．least | B．best | C．most | D．worst |
| A．spotted | B．realized | C．stared | D．knew |
| A．number | B．message | C．note | D．clue |
| A．lend | B．sell | C． distribute | D．send |
| A．upset | B．optimistic | C．excited | D．anxious |
| A．relief | B．regret | C．surprise | D．credit |
| A．consulting | B．guiding | C．begging | D．instructing |
| A．kept up with | B．teamed up with | C．met up with | D．put up with |
| A．hope | B．truth | C．inspiration | D．faith |
| A．happiest | B．bravest | C．kindest | D．friendliest |
| A．profit | B．difference | C．living | D．contribution |
| A．welfare | B．fame | C．award | D．humanity |
3 . 18 years ago, a 14-year-old boy from Kasungu district in Malawi was forced to drop out of school for lack of fees. At the same time, a severe famine was destroying his village, claiming people’s lives and leaving desperation in its wake.
This was a situation to break the strongest of minds but William Kamkwamba did not give up. Young as he was, he knew that education was where his future lay. He found hope in the library and feasted on the knowledge that he harvested from its books. It was there that he came across a science textbook entitled Using Energy. He learned that he could generate electricity using wind. The youngster realized that, if mastered, this power could help his village in exceptional ways.
Armed with determination and an iron will, the teenager set out to build a windmill out of random materials from a scrapyard (垃圾场). Though his outside world was collapsing to dust, the youngster did not hesitate about his purpose. He defended himself from all doubt and criticism. He worked tirelessly until his dream of bringing electricity to his village became reality. Soon, he was caught in the center of media attention that took him to new places that he would never have stepped on without his invention.
In his village, the dust has not settled yet and the winds of change continue to blow across the land. Windmills pump water to irrigate crops, sweeping away another period of hunger. William’s former primary school boasts new and stronger buildings, thanks to the help of well-wishers and the villagers’ united efforts.
What seemed like a hopeless situation has been turned into an inspirational story that motivates each and every one of us, persuading us that no misfortune is set in stone. William refused to be a school drop-out forever. He sought solutions for his problems and continued fighting even when the going got tough. He was able to rise above poverty to become a graduate from one of America’s best universities, Dartmouth College.
1. What inspired William to bring electricity to his village?| A．His realization of the impact of electricity. | B．His awareness of the role of education. |
| C．The science textbook entitled Using Energy. | D．The severe famine destroying his village. |
| A．All people didn’t support William’s dream at first. |
| B．The public had little interest in William’s invention. |
| C．The invention enabled William to make a big fortune. |
| D．The windmill is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. |
| A．Visible. | B．Avoidable. | C．Unchangeable. | D．Unpredictable. |
| A．Knowledge feasts mind and education promises wealth. |
| B．Necessity inspires invention and hardship makes heroes. |
| C．Criticism promotes success and doubt facilitates creation. |
| D．Adversity motivates inspiration and support pushes solutions. |
4 . Believe it or not, I hate birthdays. First of all you keep getting
One day, my Aunt Gloria called me.
“Hello, Shelley,” she said. “We’re having a surprise birthday party for Cousin Stove. Will you be able to come on Thursday the 29th at 2p.m.?”
“One minute, while I look at my
“Too
To Aunt Gloria, I said, “Yes, that day looks O.K. to me. I’ll be there. Should I bring anything for the party?”
“No,” answered Aunt Gloria, “just bring yourself.”
The morning for the party arrived. After some thought, I
My
I plowed my way through the crowd to Aunt Gloria. “Here,” I said cheerfully,
“Oh, that’s very kind of you,” said my aunt. She began to
“Dear Shelley,” she read, “hope you enjoy these
| A．taller | B．older | C．smarter | D．fatter |
| A．stand | B．buy | C．use | D．eat |
| A．frequent | B．rare | C．essential | D．precious |
| A．watch | B．book | C．gift | D．calendar |
| A．bad | B．interesting | C．good | D．important |
| A．hesitated | B．promised | C．decided | D．proposed |
| A．brother | B．friend | C．cousin | D．aunt |
| A．desk | B．box | C．closet | D．cake |
| A．grabbed | B．selected | C．stole | D．dug |
| A．friends | B．classmates | C．neighbours | D．relatives |
| A．grown up | B．arrived late | C．lost weight | D．shown off |
| A．holding out | B．sending up | C．dropping off | D．leaving behind |
| A．admire | B．unwrap | C．receive | D．enjoy |
| A．book | B．letter | C．sign | D．card |
| A．gifts | B．cakes | C．gloves | D．ties |
5 . Every Christmas, my mom would fill our stockings with small toys and candies. At the very tip of the stocking, the very
When I was thirteen, I
When my mom finished telling the story, I felt
| A．best | B．last | C．first | D．fast |
| A．disappointing | B．amazing | C．appealing | D．frightening |
| A．room | B．bag | C．stocking | D．pocket |
| A．blowing up | B．building up | C．taking up | D．holding up |
| A．initially | B．joyfully | C．casually | D．eventually |
| A．commented | B．described | C．explained | D．imagined |
| A．unwilling | B．unable | C．qualified | D．ambitious |
| A．contributions | B．inventions | C．pensions | D．donations |
| A．tasted | B．looked | C．touched | D．felt |
| A．settled down | B．spoke up | C．made sure | D．turned up |
| A．share | B．exchange | C．appreciate | D．discuss |
| A．anxious | B．ashamed | C．delighted | D．excited |
| A．forgotten | B．expected | C．continued | D．agreed |
| A．ceremony | B．tradition | C．reminder | D．memory |
| A．party | B．festival | C．gift | D．orange |
6 . Diana was out shopping in a busy department store after work one evening. Just five minutes before closing time, she heard a staff member saying, “someone is having a seizure (癫痫)”: Walking quickly towards the staff member, Diana saw a fellow shopper on the ground. She had fallen and was lying on the floor, jerking uncontrollably. A small group of people had gathered to help the woman and a staff member called an ambulance. Dian a knew that she could use what she had learned on her first aid course to help as well.
Knowing it was important to keep the woman safe, one of the employees brought over a staff jacket and they put it under the woman’s head so she wouldn’t injure herself. “The seizure probably lasted only a few minutes, but it seemed much longer while it was going on,” Diana said. “When the jerking stopped, a man helped turn the woman on to her side. I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing. After the seizure, the woman seemed not to be able to understand what we were saying and couldn’t speak. Luckily, I had learned that this can happen after a seizure and it may take some time for people to get back to normal.”
“It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK. By this time, the ambulance was on its way, the store had closed for the night and the other shoppers who had helped at first had left.” “We all a-greed that the woman was in safe hands with the first aider and a nurse who had also stopped to help, so I started to make my way out of the store.”
“As I was leaving, one of the store’s employees said, ‘thank you for your kindness’”. “I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had. Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.”
1. What did Diana do to help the woman suffering from a seizure?| A．She called an ambulance for her. | B．She helped turn the woman to one side. |
| C．She brought over a staff jacket to keep her warm. | D．She made sure the woman could breathe easily. |
| A．Grateful. | B．Relieved. | C．Anxious. | D．Regretful. |
| A．Diana stayed to help when the ambulance arrived. |
| B．The woman could not answer their questions because of pain. |
| C．It was essential to learn some knowledge of first aid. |
| D．The employee was too frightened to offer a helping hand. |
| A．Actions speak louder than words. | B．Constant dropping water wears the stone. |
| C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
7 . My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always
One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a
While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother
Realizing that the phone was
I’ve often thought about her
| A．tolerated | B．anticipated | C．maintained | D．expressed |
| A．patient | B．helpful | C．honest | D．polite |
| A．rest | B．stay | C．lift | D．visit |
| A．cut | B．shifted | C．looked | D．stuck |
| A．rush | B．way | C．relief | D．process |
| A．come along | B．keep in line | C．make up | D．get in touch |
| A．made | B．felt | C．picked | D．gave |
| A．found | B．returned | C．collected | D．charged |
| A．smart | B．ready | C．convenient | D．broken |
| A．different | B．ancient | C．extra | D．rare |
| A．luck | B．phones | C．change | D．chances |
| A．opportunity | B．decision | C．appointment | D．encounter |
| A．simply | B．suddenly | C．obviously | D．gradually |
| A．thoughtful | B．grateful | C．hopeful | D．successful |
| A．hard-won | B．newly-built | C．well-placed | D．deeply-rooted |
Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done.
I'm the only procrastination in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s…or so I thought.
At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety-but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks.
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Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . A Maryland couple stranded (滞留) without food in the freezing cold on a Virginia highway. They were getting
After almost 21 hours of being
“I didn’t think it would
“It felt incredible just hearing people say thank you and hearing them so
| A．farther | B．hungrier | C．poorer | D．angrier |
| A．hit | B．rescued | C．stuck | D．fined |
| A．seeking | B．having | C．limiting | D．allowing |
| A．spotted | B．rented | C．searched | D．repaired |
| A．cheering | B．begging | C．joking | D．struggling |
| A．job | B．shelter | C．gift | D．bite |
| A．provide | B．prepare | C．store | D．select |
| A．occasionally | B．suddenly | C．actually | D．routinely |
| A．credit | B．amusement | C．surprise | D．honor |
| A．loan | B．call | C．request | D．visit |
| A．bread | B．cash | C．flyers | D．permits |
| A．bookings | B．comments | C．schedules | D．deliveries |
| A．put away | B．given out | C．cut up | D．hunted for |
| A．honored | B．concerned | C．generous | D．relieved |
| A．hardest | B．kindest | C．proudest | D．longest |
10 . I found a brown bag outside after our move. “Grass Seed,” it said in big letters. My husband and I
Near our new house sat a charming cottage, which was
While we waited for our grass to grow — or not — we
But after a monsoon (季风) swept through, I woke up to a beautiful morning and looked out the window. There was no grass growing in the sunlight.
| A．sought | B．spread | C．collected | D．removed |
| A．remain | B．last | C．dry | D．root |
| A．need | B．intention | C．decision | D．agreement |
| A．rented | B．given | C．sold | D．introduced |
| A．green | B．advertise | C．fill up | D．look after |
| A．help | B．chance | C．service | D．accommodation |
| A．pretended | B．decided | C．understood | D．prayed |
| A．naturally | B．hardly | C．gradually | D．temporarily |
| A．uncertainty | B．potential | C．danger | D．untidiness |
| A．locals | B．employers | C．regulars | D．gardeners |
| A．proud | B．grateful | C．curious | D．stressed |
| A．house renting | B．yard cleaning | C．keeping house | D．growing grass |
| A．Otherwise | B．Instead | C．Besides | D．Therefore |
| A．imagined | B．designed | C．remembered | D．appreciated |
| A．test | B．memory | C．reminder | D．choice |
