1 . Kala has deep ties to her Hawaiian roots. Her ancestors navigated (航行) the oceans for centuries using their knowledge of the stars, the sun, the currents and the wind. It’s not that she does it in a canoe without technology, but rather uses the natural technology around her. It’s called Way finding, and was taught to her by her father.
“My father was my foundation, my rock.” she says of her first voyage with him from Oahu to Lahaina in a traditional canoe. He taught her how to read the stars, the ocean swells and how to use them to hold the course. “Over 200 stars have specific names and purposes when you are Way finding. You have to look at each and determine if they are rising or setting. You know this star and the direction it represents. If you can do that, you can use it as a tool to orient (确定方向).” Kala added.
Kala Tanaka sailed the canoe in the ocean for up to three weeks. During the day, Kala used the sun until it hit a certain height. When she got closer to land, she looked for certain species of land birds and clouds that indicated there was land below. When Kala sailed she felt “I feel very connected to the crew and the canoe. We’re a family.” The longer voyage required Kala to spend hours studying the day and the night skies. It was demanding physical work. But it also had its moments of awe. For Kala, the beauty was in tying together the past and the present to enjoy the moment. So when she was not sailing, she was teaching Way finding skills to school-aged children in hopes of preserving the skills her ancestors relied on.
It’s easy to be lost in the immediacy of the technology of our day, to be consumed by screens and miss the nature that unfolds around us. But if we will take the time to look up, to see the stars and the sun, the way the clouds move, the miracle of life beneath and above us, we will discover something deep inside us, something that will always lead to happiness.
1. How does Kala navigate the ocean in a canoe?| A．By observing the natural elements around. |
| B．By following the course of ocean currents. |
| C．By using hi-technology navigation devices. |
| D．By recalling the first voyage with her father. |
| A．It was a heroic adventure. | B．It brought great joy to her life. |
| C．It was school children’s favorite. | D．It represented a kind of innovation. |
| A．Enjoy the screens. | B．Explore the universe. |
| C．Get close to nature. | D．Keep the earth clean. |
| A．Finding Our Way | B．Navigating the Ocean |
| C．The Wisdom from Ancestors | D．An Unforgettable Journey |
2 . Amazing and perfectly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything you’d expect from the genius storyteller, Matt Haig. I picked it up from our readers’ recommendations (we asked our readers to send in some of their favorite recent books) and I can see why it won Best Fiction of 2020 in the Good Reads Choice Awards.
The story follows Nora Seed, a woman who is struggling and feels like nothing in her life has gone according to plan. While the initial chapters of the book are quite sad, Nora finds herself given a chance to start over in the Midnight Library, a magical place full of books of all the different paths her life could have taken. Nora is forced to stay in the library and try out different versions of her life until she finds the life she most wants to live.
I loved the idea that no dream or fork in your road is insignificant, and that they all lead us to become different versions of ourselves. In one life, Nora is an Olympic swimmer. In another, she is a glaciologist living on a boat off the coast of Antarctica. The novel reveals in a beautiful way that the potential we all have within us is impossible to measure, and that we have the possibility to be happy in many different versions of life.
It also discusses how dangerous it can be to live your life with regrets. The Midnight Library revealed to Nora that even if you make very different choices, you may uncover a deeper appreciation for your current home and the people in your life. It is your perspective that matters.
I really loved the fantasy and magical realism in this novel, and I would love for this to be turned into a series where we get to explore The Midnight Library of other characters’ lives as well.
1. What can we know about the author of the text?| A．He should be an editor. | B．He is the friend of Matt Haig. |
| C．Magical realism books are his favorite. | D．He shares a similar experience with Nora. |
| A．A magic library. | B．The harm of regret. |
| C．The exploration of life. | D．Ways to make correct choices. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a magazine. | C．In a history book. | D．In a biography. |
| A．To thank readers who introduced the book. | B．To honour Matt Haig, the author of the book. |
| C．To share the author’s opinions on the book. | D．To publicize the book to people who are struggling. |
3 . Everyone can smile when they are on cloud nine. Everyone can cry when the weather is blue. But it takes a strong person to smile when he or she has every reason to cry!
Kiley, from Maryland, is an author, fashion model, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Since 3 years old, her life has proven to be a journey of surgeries. She was forced to have two permanent ostomies (造口术), causing her to have ostomy bags for the rest of her life.
Carrying not one, but two ostomy bags is not something you would want anyone to go through especially your own child. As a single father, Jay is Kiley's biggest advocate. When Kiley was 10 years old, she gave a special Father's Day gift to her father to express her gratitude, which was to dance with him at her talent show at school. In the video, the little girl was smiling from ear to ear. They danced along the song, Overcomer of American Idol's Mandisa. "You're an overcomer. Stay in the fight till the final round." True to the lyrics, Kiley is a strong and inspiring overcomer.
At only fifteen, Kiley set up Enhancing Children's Lives Organization, a foundation dedicated to helping low-income children, providing them with backpacks filled with school supplies, shoes clothing and even food.
She has been a fashion model for over 7 years, yes with two ostomy bags. She is helping cancer survivors and inspiring ostomy patients. Looking at the outer appearance, one would not tell she lives with these adversities. She has proven that not even the biggest problem in the world could wipe away the smile from her face!
Kiley wrote in one of her books, "I used to say, ‘Why me? Why cancer? Why ostomy bags?’ Now I say, ‘Why not me?’ Just because you have some difficulties in life doesn't mean you can't make it. We have the ability to make a difference, to change lives."
1. Why did Kiley decide to dance with her father at school?| A．To show off her talent. |
| B．To win her dad's support. |
| C．To promote Father's Day. |
| D．To show thanks to her dad. |
| A．Medical care. |
| B．Full scholarship. |
| C．School necessities. |
| D．Better education |
| A．Optimistic and inspiring. |
| B．Strong-willed and realistic. |
| C．Creative and independent. |
| D．Confident and ambitious. |
| A．Health is money. |
| B．Smile has power. |
| C．Hard work pays off. |
| D．Cherish the time. |
4 . I was coming back from home late at night in a “Sharing” mini van (厢式货车). In Hydera-bad, India, it is a cheap and quick form of
Making her way to the
Even in
I neither
| A．1ife | B．transport | C．activity | D．communication |
| A．designed | B．bought | C．organized | D．powered |
| A．heavy | B．noisy | C．crowded | D．awkward |
| A．driver | B．window | C．door | D．seat |
| A．guided | B．suggested | C．admitted | D．signaled |
| A．noticed | B．managed | C．recognized | D．stood |
| A．caring | B．reaching | C．waiting | D．planning |
| A．back | B．knees | C．feet | D．own |
| A．immediately | B．doubtfully | C．naturally | D．anxiously |
| A．silence | B．surprise | C．vain | D．pain |
| A．patient | B．helpful | C．generous | D．secret |
| A．home | B．stop | C．car | D．school |
| A．dark | B．rain | C．wind | D．van |
| A．himself | B．herself | C．myself | D．itself |
| A．ignored | B．persuaded | C．promised | D．knew |
5 . Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to
One day, my mother was sewing a quilt. I sat down beside her. “Mom, I have a question to ask you. Is there
I was very worried because I thought I had hurt her. I was
“Susan,” she said
I listened carefully but I
“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.
“Susan, don’t
Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and
| A．keep fit | B．rise early | C．earn money | D．collect money |
| A．in great surprise | B．in great embarrassment | C．in deep depression | D．in deep sorrow |
| A．thoughtfully | B．patiently | C．anxiously | D．happily |
| A．strong | B．weak | C．visible | D．invisible |
| A．warm and soft | B．hot and hard | C．thin and oool | D．strong and durable |
| A．somewhere and sometime | B．anywhere or anytime | C．here and there | D．more or less |
| A．inside | B．outside | C．faraway | D．nearby |
| A．could believe | B．couldn’t understand | C．might know | D．wouldn’t recognize |
| A．got sick | B．got stuck | C．1ay down | D．lay off |
| A．quite healthy | B．very pale | C．fairly red | D．much surprised |
| A．jump high | B．go hurriedly | C．run fast | D．walk slowly |
| A．think about | B．talk with | C．worry about | D．laugh at |
| A．Reading | B．Seeing | C．Saying | D．Writing |
| A．fresh roses | B．gold rings | C．sweet kisses | D．beautiful jewels |
| A．a thread | B．a needle | C．the cloth | D．the cotton |
6 . As a child I was always good at drawing and art. I won
Most people who
All the while, my true desire was
Though well intended, eighteen years later I’m
I’m sure there are things in your life that are
| A．praise | B．awards | C．supports | D．success |
| A．street | B．school | C．newspaper | D．book |
| A．draw | B．act | C．learn | D．show |
| A．want | B．mean | C．agree | D．happen |
| A．encouraged | B．invited | C．developed | D．permitted |
| A．perfect | B．different | C．similar | D．lucky |
| A．everyone | B．who | C．that | D．no one |
| A．art | B．fixing | C．writing | D．music |
| A．won | B．ignored | C．missed | D．lost |
| A．interest | B．competition | C．career | D．talent |
| A．had | B．made | C．found | D．met |
| A．Give up | B．Take in | C．Stick to | D．Put away |
| A．glad | B．sorry | C．sad | D．sure |
| A．training | B．contests | C．articles | D．trouble |
| A．appearance | B．change | C．mention | D．name |
| A．forgot | B．regretted | C．expected | D．grown |
| A．challenging | B．beautiful | C．appealing | D．hopeful |
| A．meaningless | B．popular | C．essential | D．painful |
| A．consideration | B．energy | C．money | D．education |
| A．young | B．bad | C．usual | D．easy |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The key to happiness is how quickly you can get back your focus on what’s important.
—Anonymous
Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car’s back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, who almost caused a big accident, started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call "The Law of the Garbage Truck."
Many people are like garbage (rubbish) trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy with what you did.
I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do anymore."
Successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? If you let more garbage trucks pass you by, you'll be happier. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't.
1. What happened one day when the author was taking a taxi?| A．The taxi almost hit another car. |
| B．The taxi driver was injured. |
| C．The author scolded the driver of the other car. |
| D．The author learned a lesson from the driver of the garbage truck. |
| A．He yelled back at the driver. |
| B．He sent the driver to the hospital. |
| C．He was friendly towards the driver. |
| D．He dumped some garbage in front of his car. |
| A．Many people like to drive garbage trucks. |
| B．Many people dump garbage wherever they like. |
| C．Many people are warm-hearted to make others happy. |
| D．Many people tend to be very much depressed. |
| A．The author used to have a lot of garbage trucks. |
| B．The author used to complain a lot. |
| C．The author used to have a lot of money. |
| D．The author used to be a good manager. |
| A．Ignore them and go on with our own work. |
| B．Try our best to persuade them not to do that again. |
| C．Tell them to dump the garbage in the right place. |
| D．Take over their work and carry the garbage to somewhere else. |
Xinxin’s first adventure
The boy also made a trip to Universal Studios Singapore
In an interview with Beijing Evening News, Xinxin’s father said that
| A．study | B．explore | C．test | D．measure |
| A．while | B．until | C．before | D．unless |
| A．along | B．alive | C．alone | D．lonely |
| A．floating | B．surfing | C．driving | D．diving |
| A．made | B．set | C．decided | D．asked |
| A．under | B．behind | C．with | D．without |
| A．first | B．second | C．third | D．fourth |
| A．terrible | B．miserable | C．fantastic | D．flexible |
| A．though | B．since | C．if | D．when |
| A．independence | B．daring | C．pride | D．diligence |
