1 . It was a regular school day, and the air was filled with the usual sounds of chatter and laughter as students prepared for their lessons. Little did I know that this day would soon take a
As the bell rang, signaling the beginning of our English class, we entered the classroom, completely
Panic spread as we understood how
In all the chaos, I noticed my
As we reached the door, it felt hotter, and we knew we had to hurry. With hearts
Outside, we took a moment to catch our breath,
After everything happened, I couldn’t help but reflect on the events of that day.
| A．classic | B．dramatic | C．powerful | D．graceful |
| A．independent | B．tolerant | C．fluent | D．unaware |
| A．into | B．onto | C．behind | D．against |
| A．destroyed | B．interrupted | C．buried | D．sheltered |
| A．formal | B．unique | C．severe | D．awkward |
| A．hurried | B．delivered | C．jogged | D．hesitated |
| A．sister | B．mother | C．classmate | D．teammate |
| A．protested | B．reminded | C．stressed | D．realized |
| A．flight | B．step | C．wave | D．foot |
| A．racing | B．debating | C．suffering | D．begging |
| A．greeted | B．conducted | C．surrounded | D．attracted |
| A．stress | B．sadness | C．confidence | D．relief |
| A．Breaking through | B．Going through | C．Making out | D．Working out |
| A．tough | B．plain | C．various | D．specific |
| A．contribution | B．ambition | C．determination | D．addiction |
Jenny was a pretty little girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace, in which she was really interested. How eagerly she wanted it! But when she saw the price, her heart sank. She gathered up her courage and asked her mother if she would buy it for her. Her mother said, “Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs lot of money. I can buy you the necklace, but when we get home, we should make up a list of housework you can do to pay for the necklace.” Jenny agreed immediately, feeling a burst of joy. So her mother bought the pearl necklace for her. Jenny worked on her housework every day. Soon Jenny paid off the pearls. Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story. One night when he finished the story, he said, “Jenny, do you love me?” “Oh, yes, Daddy, you know I love you.” the little girl said delightedly, with a broad smile on her face. “Well, then, give me your pearls.” Hearing that, Jenny froze there, an anxious expression twisting her face. “Oh! Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll.Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay?” “Oh no, darling,that’s okay.” Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss, gently and calmly. “Good night!” A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story, “Do you love me?” “Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you.” the little girl murmured softly, trying to escape from her father’s eyes. “Well, then, give me your pearls.” “Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She is my favorite.” The little girl begged. “No, that’s okay,” her father said, smiling broadly and sweetly and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. “God bless you. Sweet dreams.”
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A few days later, Jenny waited anxiously for her father to come and read her story.
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Seeing the plastic pearls in his hand, the father pulled out a small box.
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3 . I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a
Mom loves to use this story as an
We are almost certain to get
| A．trip | B．race | C．tree | D．driver |
| A．incident | B．change | C．illness | D．problem |
| A．feared | B．refused | C．forgot | D．turned |
| A．delay | B．absence | C．freedom | D．rest |
| A．promised | B．encouraged | C．allowed | D．expected |
| A．woke | B．picked | C．warmed | D．gave |
| A．answer | B．example | C．excuse | D．order |
| A．afraid | B．ashamed | C．able | D．anxious |
| A．ask | B．share | C．fear | D．try |
| A．regretted | B．reviewed | C．made | D．explained |
| A．job | B．friend | C．fortune | D．house |
| A．memories | B．efforts | C．research | D．experience |
| A．mixed up | B．fed up | C．knocked down | D．settled down |
| A．play | B．relax | C．dream | D．cry |
| A．all at once | B．in the end | C．in either case | D．as a result |
4 . Last year, I spent my holiday with some of my children and grandchildren in a rented house in an unfamiliar neighborhood in Lakewood, New Jersey. Everyone in the area was super friendly and hospitable (好客的), offering to introduce themselves to us.
The home next door to us was particularly fascinating. In the yard, there was a trampoline (蹦床), a swing set and various toys and games that were particularly popular with young children. The owner was also very friendly and invited the kids to come over and play.
They played for hours on end. While we relaxed in our yard, perhaps feeling comfortable, perhaps enjoying each other’s company, perhaps forgetting that young children can’t be left too long without adults looking after them.
Unexpectedly, a small fight broke out. My 10-year-old grandson pushed the boy of the next door. At this point, the mother next door went to intervene (调停).
She came over to speak to us. Were I in that position, I would have been a very angry mother and complained about the bad behavior of these visiting children, and definitely sent them home.
What she did was quite the opposite. She spoke of their great pleasure in sharing the backyard, of a slight difficulty that had arisen and of the necessity of monitoring our children’s behavior. She told her children we were all their guests and that we should be respected and treated well. After that, these children got along well as before.
Honestly, I owed my thanks to the neighbor. Small as her actions may seem, they were big in our eyes. The neighbor not only kept the children happy but also taught me an unforgettable lesson in dealing with relationships. From her, I learned small and kind actions can bring warmth to people.
1. What is the purpose of this text?| A．To tell a story of warm friendship. |
| B．To describe an exciting trip experience. |
| C．To give advice on how to be a great mother. |
| D．To share a lesson the author learned from a neighbor. |
| A．The boy next door picked on the author’s grandson. |
| B．The children secretly went into the yard to play games. |
| C．The adults didn’t take good care of the children while relaxing. |
| D．The author’s family spent their holiday in her friend’s neighborhood. |
| A．Kind and calm. | B．Strict and tough. |
| C．Generous and curious. | D．Rude and narrow-minded. |
| A．She will leave without doing anything. |
| B．She will be patient and take kind actions. |
| C．She will teach her own children a good lesson. |
| D．She will stop troubling her hospitable neighbor. |
Once upon a time, there was a young athletic boy who is really hungry for success. For him, winning was everything and success was measured just by winning. He practised hard every day to win every race lying ahead of him.
One day, the boy was preparing himself for a running competition in his small village. A large crowd had gathered to witness the sporting event. A wise old man had travelled far to bear witness also. The race began. The boy with his determination, strength and power took the winning line and came to the first. The crowd were excited, cheering and waving at the boy. However, the wise man remained still and calm, expressing no excitement. The little boy, however, felt proud and important.
A second race was called and two new young fit challengers came forward to run with him. The race was started and sure enough the little boy came through and finished first. Once again the crowd was excited again, and cheered and waved at the boy. The wise man remained still and calm again, expressing no excitement. The little boy, however, felt proud and important.
Another race, the wise old man stepped forward and presented the little boy with two new challengers, an elderly weak lady and a blind man. “What is this?” the little boy was puzzled. “This is no race!” he claimed. “Race,” said the wise man.
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The race was started and the boy was the only finisher.
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“Race again,” replied the wise man, “this time finish together with all three of you.”
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6 . Never Too Old To Be Young Again
A winter storm threw inches of snow in the mountains of my home. Schools were
But when I looked on the
The sweet music of laughter brought back
May you always feel young no matter how
| A．called in | B．called for | C．called off | D．called on |
| A．moved | B．rushed | C．raced | D．marched |
| A．burning | B．warm | C．cool | D．freezing |
| A．weakened | B．hurt | C．straightened | D．strengthened |
| A．curtain | B．carpet | C．floor | D．scarf |
| A．wait | B．help | C．cry | D．control |
| A．troublesome | B．frightening | C．small | D．joyful |
| A．preparing | B．spending | C．enjoying | D．wasting |
| A．memories | B．imagination | C．bitterness | D．worries |
| A．running | B．jumping | C．sledding | D．rolling |
| A．raised | B．turned up | C．held | D．lowered |
| A．swallow | B．butterfly | C．raindrop | D．snowflake |
| A．youth | B．wisdom | C．courage | D．determination |
| A．strong | B．smart | C．old | D．late |
| A．send | B．pass | C．share | D．give |
7 . I’ve just read an interesting article. It says children of
When I was five, illness robbed me of my father. To support my family, my mum
Watching my mother work hard, I gradually developed a
| A．working | B．thinking | C．single | D．reliable |
| A．peacemakers | B．breadwinners | C．hosts | D．successes |
| A．obviously | B．constantly | C．probably | D．fortunately |
| A．landed | B．refused | C．offered | D．abandoned |
| A．dressed | B．raised | C．educated | D．influenced |
| A．independent | B．confident | C．intelligent | D．consistent |
| A．ignore | B．bear | C．attain | D．forget |
| A．got back | B．got through | C．took over | D．took on |
| A．secret | B．beauty | C．difficulty | D．seriousness |
| A．intended | B．struggled | C．managed | D．prepared |
| A．save | B．mind | C．follow | D．bother |
| A．complex | B．relaxed | C．general | D．positive |
| A．walk | B．put | C．carry | D．run |
| A．yet | B．still | C．even | D．again |
| A．faithful | B．close | C．subject | D．grateful |
Many of the stories that I read on HelpOthers are all about helping other people, doing actsof kindness for someone else. Often times it's easy to forget that no matter who you are, you're not always the giver. Sometimes it's we who receive that random act of kindness. When it happens, it almost feels odd(古怪的) to some extent that you are on the other end-receiving vs giving. In some way, it can be quite a humbling(使谦恭) experience.
My daughter and I had gone into Subway one evening to get sandwiches for the two of us, plus one for my wife. Before going to Subway, I had checked my bank account to make sure that I had money on my debit card. I had moved what I thought to be several hundred dollars to my card. Coming out in a hurry, I never confirmed the transaction and so I actually had no money in my account.
When I stepped up to cash register to pay for our sandwiches, my debit card got rejected. I stood there telling the cashier it had to be a mistake. So they ran it again. REJECTED!!! Well, I was sure most pecple have been in this isort of situation and how embarrassing it could be. Of course, there was a long line of people waiting, hearing this whole thing. Behind me, I noticed there was a young man in his mid-20's. I asked the cashier to hold the sandwiches and that I would come back for them. I went out to my car and called my son, asking him to check my account on line. Well, I learned I never actually moved the money.
I was explaining to my son what he needed to do to put money into my account when all of a sudden there was a knock at my car window. The young man who had been standing behind me in line was standing there holding a bag. I was surprised and wondered what was going on.
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Opening the door, he handed me the bag.
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As he drove away, my daughter and I just sat there in amazemient.
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9 . Ten years ago, I went on a vacation in Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.
Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.
Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn't want to mess with that. Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway.
Now when I look at the photo, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.
This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who "ruined" it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don't even know has been immortalized (使永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.
Perhaps we all live in each other's spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us. That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.
1. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?| A．Her camera stopped working. | B．A friend approached from behind. |
| C．Someone asked her to leave. | D．A woman blocked her view. |
| A．losing her patience | B．enjoying herself |
| C．waiting for the sunset | D．thinking about her past |
| A．The woman's existence in the photo. | B．The perfect positioning of the camera. |
| C．The rich color of the landscape. | D．The soft sunlight that summer day. |
| A．the need to be close to nature | B．the importance of private space |
| C．the shared passion for beauty | D．the joy of the vacation in Italy |
My father asked me to chat with him for a while. Actually, I was unwilling to listen to his talking endlessly as he always did. My father was a lawyer, but I never wanted to go to law school or follow his path through life.
As was expected, he cleared his throat and started to say, “Er... What... What do you really want to do in the gorgeous(灿烂的) future?”
I was silent for a moment playing with the cell phone. I kept thinking, “Should I tell him my true thoughts? What if he gets angry? What if I let him down?” later I replied, “Well, I want to be a writer.”
I guessed this may be not the answer he would expect. But surprisingly, “Interesting idea!” he answered. I was shocked, speaking in a low voice with hesitation.
“Are you serious, dad?”
“Well, you need confidence and good preparations, and you still have plenty of time. You need to find out what you really enjoy now. Look, it’s late. Let’s take the boat out tomorrow morning, just you and me. Maybe we can catch some crabs (螃蟹) for dinner, and we can talk more.”
Early next morning we packed up the equipment and set off for the coast. We didn’t talk much, but enjoyed the sound of the seabirds and the sight of the coastline.
There were no big waves and blinding sunlight at that time. “Let’s see if we are lucky,” he said, picked up a web basket with a rope tied and threw it into the sea. We waited a while, then my father stood up and said, “Give me a hand with this,” and we pulled up the crab cage onto the deck.
To our joy, the cage was filled with dozens of soft shell crabs. Squatting (蹲) down, we watched them for a moment. At first they fought against each other to climb out hard, trying to escape. Many were pulled back into the cage. Later, some gave up, but there were still some crabs trying to escape again and again.
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At that moment, my father pointed to the cage, “Look at that crab, there!”
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From that day on, I was determined to make my dream come true
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