1 . As a child, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather’s farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me.
Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never agree because the walls were so old that some stones were loose and falling. However, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.
“I want to climb the stone walls.” I said. “Heavens, no! You’ll hurt yourself!” The response was just as I’d expected. But before I left the room, I was stopped by my grandfather’s loud voice. “Now hold on just a minute.” I heard him say. “Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself.”
“Go,” he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back.” For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old walls — and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I’ll never forget what he said. “Fred,” he said, smiling, “you made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there’s only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”
Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. “There’s only one person in this whole world like you,” the kids will hear me say, “and people can like you exactly as you are.”
1. Why did the writer enjoy his visits to the farm?| A．There were old stone houses. | B．He was allowed to climb the walls. |
| C．He missed his grandfather a lot. | D．He could experience new fun there. |
| A．He was backed up by his grandfather to follow his heart. |
| B．He didn’t expect his parents’ disagreement on wall climbing. |
| C．He became a TV program host with his grandfather’s help. |
| D．He didn’t know the possible danger of the stone walls. |
| A．Unforgettable Childhood | B．Just Be Yourself |
| C．Do Whatever You Like | D．Like grandfather, like grandson |
When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse.
The lift lobby (电梯间) of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat’s lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled (蹒跚) in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride.
The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical (歇斯底里).
“We will never get out!” she cried with her face pale. It had become a colourless mask. I had no time to lose. I pressed the bell in the lift immediately. The sound was surely deafening, but what other choice did I have? Mrs Lim burst into tears. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar.
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But just two days before that day, a (n)
However, George took out the
George smiled and said. “You only
| A．Actually | B．Suddenly | C．Finally | D．Obviously |
| A．canceled | B．chosen | C．changed | D．forgotten |
| A．flood | B．sandstorm | C．typhoon | D．earthquake |
| A．hearing | B．spreading | C．breaking | D．editing |
| A．town | B．market | C．village | D．farm |
| A．respect | B．concern | C．thanks | D．wishes |
| A．impress | B．praise | C．comfort | D．accept |
| A．sweets | B．tools | C．coins | D．bricks |
| A．awkward | B．anxious | C．pleased | D．confused |
| A．confident | B．amazed | C．crazy | D．powerful |
| A．money | B．time | C．chance | D．profit |
| A．putting away | B．handing out | C．packing up | D．showing off |
| A．challenge | B．explore | C．fear | D．notice |
| A．positive | B．ugly | C．natural | D．caring |
| A．remembered | B．killed | C．found | D．sheltered |
Once upon a time, in the midst of a fine summer, Tom and his younger brother Jack went on an amazing trip to a picturesque beach with their family.
Excitement filled the air as Tom and Jack eagerly packed their buckets and shovels (铲子), ready to explore the sandy wonders that awaited them. The moment they arrived at the beach, they wasted no time and rushed directly towards the shoreline.
With the wind brushing gently over their cheeks, Tom and Jack dug their hands into the soft grains of sand, laughing happily as they felt grains of sand passing through their fingers. Their laughter was echoing along the coast.
Then the two little brothers decided to build a splendid sand castle that would leave everyone in awe. With the sound of seabirds singing in the background, they began their grand project. Side by side, they cupped their hands, dug into the soft beach, and started building their dream castle. With great care and precision, they sculpted and shaped the sand with their fingers, crafting each tower and wall. The boys were lost in their work, feeling the warmth of the sand beneath their fingers. They seemed to hear whispering tales of the distant, mysterious ocean.
Time seemed to stand still as the boys poured their hearts into every detail of their sandy creation. With each passing moment, the sand castle grew in both size and beauty and it began to take shape. Together, they patiently decorated their dream castle with seashells and twigs, imagining a world of soldiers, princesses, and magical creatures.
Seeing the castle stand proudly before them, the two little brothers breathed out a sigh of relief. Their eyes shone with excitement. They were like architects who were appreciating their masterpiece that expressed their extraordinary imagination.
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However, just before they knew it, the seawater began to rise.
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Jack nodded his head in agreement and they determined to rebuild it.
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5 . I’ve been having trouble concentrating on one thing. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it. ” She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.”
I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?
I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying?”
Inspired and touched, I began to keep trying hard in my study and struggled against attention problems. I believe one can find his way out of difficulty with determination (决心) and efforts.
1. Why didn’t the author finish his reading in class?| A．He missed several classes before. |
| B．He was not a bit interested in literature. |
| C．He was unable to concentrate on his task. |
| D．He was used to doing his homework at home. |
| A．Impatient. | B．Encouraging. |
| C．Disappointing. | D．Careless. |
| A．You can never be too old to learn. |
| B．Do not judge a book by its cover. |
| C．One good turn deserves another. |
| D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
6 . My mother worked as a housekeeper, and she often brought many leftover things home, including used
One December day, an old-model toy car
Our relatives from France came to visit that Christmas, and my young French cousin
By now, everyone
I still
Giving that gift away showed me that it is better to give than to receive. It was the first gift that I gave that keeps me
| A．candies | B．toys | C．clothes | D．books |
| A．arrived | B．returned | C．hid | D．parked |
| A．driving | B．packing | C．cleaning | D．studying |
| A．memory | B．magic | C．interest | D．beauty |
| A．ownership | B．membership | C．companionship | D．leadership |
| A．took pride in | B．got hold of | C．kept an eye on | D．fell in love with |
| A．indecisive | B．independent | C．unfriendly | D．unlucky |
| A．treating | B．hurting | C．finding | D．controlling |
| A．agreed | B．reflected | C．wondered | D．knew |
| A．final | B．safest | C．right | D．easiest |
| A．left | B．visited | C．waited | D．searched |
| A．raced | B．sang | C．opened | D．broke |
| A．play with | B．look for | C．think about | D．run into |
| A．repaid | B．preserved | C．recycled | D．improved |
| A．moving | B．giving | C．living | D．changing |
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2. 回顾与分享；
3. 临别祝愿。
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8 . Once upon a time, there was a small temple in a faraway mountain. One of the monks (僧人) in that temple had an interest in
Every day, he woke up early in the morning and began his
One day, he was informed that some
Delighted, the young monk stood near a tree and began to
That’s when the monk
| A．training | B．climbing | C．drawing | D．gardening |
| A．give back to | B．make room for | C．take care of | D．break away from |
| A．popular | B．beautiful | C．valuable | D．famous |
| A．routine | B．lesson | C．exercise | D．ceremony |
| A．touch | B．cover | C．sweep | D．measure |
| A．rejected | B．observed | C．supported | D．protested |
| A．important | B．strange | C．different | D．familiar |
| A．confidence | B．courage | C．kindness | D．carefulness |
| A．trees | B．bricks | C．leaves | D．pipes |
| A．perfect | B．simple | C．ordinary | D．creative |
| A．analyze | B．settle | C．appreciate | D．consider |
| A．Therefore | B．Moreover | C．Besides | D．However |
| A．shake | B．hug | C．cry | D．smile |
| A．argued | B．required | C．promised | D．realized |
| A．independent | B．unnatural | C．universal | D．classical |
9 . When I created a hiking course for my students, I added some tasks in it, such as writing, creating artwork, and presentations. In my mind, they would be impressed by nature and had a lot to share. But when we had the first trip, it was not what I had hoped for. My students weren’t into it. I went home feeling defeated.
Then I realized what my teens wanted was space to explore, observe, and enjoy. I needed to let go. So, I abandoned the tasks and gave my students freedom to hike and wander through the woods. Surprisingly, I witnessed more joy from them in return.
Living in northern Michigan sometimes meant we went outside in -10℃ weather, so I got a little pushback. But once I gave my students more freedom, something magical happened. They threw snowballs, searched for fallen bird feathers, observed changing leaves, and watched a frozen lake. One day when they were making land art with some rocks and fallen leaves, a random man appeared with a flute (长笛) and played music. My students gathered around him and listened. After the song was over, they clapped for him.
It turns out we did a version of forest bathing — spending time in nature to absorb our senses and be fully present. The teens didn’t need serious lesson plans or fancy art supplies. All they needed was simply being in nature. Nature gave them space to forget all their daily worries and just be kids again.
Does this mean that nature is a cure for all mental problems in the world? No. I’d never claim for it to be. But I will say that I’ve seen nature helps many, including myself. It boosts our mental health and overall state of mind. If you are having a hard time, just find a place where life feels less complicated and go.
1. How did the students think of the tasks?| A．They showed little interest in the tasks. |
| B．They thought the tasks too challenging. |
| C．They found the tasks were impressive and helpful. |
| D．They realized the tasks enabled them to be creative. |
| A．were pushed back by temperature | B．advocated people to protect nature |
| C．learned to play music in the woods | D．enjoyed nature to the fullest extent |
| A．Teens need freedom to explore the world. |
| B．Forest bathing rids us of mental problems. |
| C．Plan carefully before setting foot in nature. |
| D．Being out in nature is really mind-refreshing. |
10 . When I was in sixth grade, I joined the band program to learn to play the clarinet (单簧管). The beginning of the year had gone
From then on, I hated playing the clarinet and I kept getting
The avoidance of my lessons continued until my mum asked me about it. “I want to quit.” My tears started
The next day I met with my band teacher and told her I was having a problem and couldn’t
Looking back, I’m glad that I overcame my fear. Fear can
| A．badly | B．endlessly | C．randomly | D．smoothly |
| A．mess up | B．move on | C．set out | D．take off |
| A．impression | B．essay | C．story | D．factor |
| A．crashing | B．moving | C．selling | D．bending |
| A．stricter | B．worse | C．happier | D．smarter |
| A．joy | B．panic | C．doubt | D．sympathy |
| A．drying | B．disappearing | C．flowing | D．separating |
| A．had a point | B．made a change | C．reached a level | D．took a break |
| A．send | B．bring | C．pick | D．climb |
| A．balance | B．degree | C．position | D．solution |
| A．figure out | B．give away | C．think over | D．make up |
| A．anger | B．sorrow | C．disappointment | D．surprise |
| A．felt | B．shown | C．removed | D．voiced |
| A．consume | B．examine | C．reflect | D．rescue |
| A．unknown | B．unpunished | C．interested | D．trapped |
