Ethan was a young man living in a small town. He was a bright soul with dreams, but he was also trapped by the chains of fear and doubt.
Ethan worked at a small bookshop, yet deep within, he had a strong desire to become a painter. Every evening, as the setting sun painted the sky in orange and pink, Ethan would sit by his window, a blank canvas (油画布) before him. Yet, no stroke (笔画) graced the canvas. The fear of failure and the whispers of doubt prevented him from painting. “What if I’m not good enough?” he often thought.
One cold autumn evening, an unexpected visitor came knocking at Ethan’s door-Mrs. Wilkins, an elderly well-known woman of wisdom. “Ethan,” she began gently, “I’ve noticed the light in your room night after night, and yet, I’ve seen no color grace the world from your hands. Why is that?”
Ethan sighed, the weight of his unspoken dreams heavy on his shoulders. He whispered, “I’m afraid that I’ll never be good enough and that my work will never touch the hearts of others.”
Mrs. Wilkins smiled, a kind, understanding smile. “Ethan,” she said, drawing closer, “let me tell you a story of a young bird, much like yourself, afraid to leave its nest. The little bird was always scared at the thought of flight. Day after day, it watched other birds fly into the sky, while it remained where it was, full of fear. The bird feared the unknown, feared failure, and most of all, feared that its wings were not strong enough to carry it. But then, one day, a storm approached, and the little bird had no choice but to jump into the storm. It was not an easy journey; the winds were very strong, and the rain blinded its eyes. Yet, with each flap (拍打) of its wings, the bird realized that it was able to fly.”
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Ethan felt a sense of warmth and hope wash over him as Mrs. Wilkins spoke.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Last year, John and I discovered that our plumbing (水管) had failed, flooding our home. We had to live in a hotel as we waited for the
Living in a small hotel room with three little kids was an extremely
The teens kept talking
“I know you’re here for the FFA conference and we want you to have
The next morning, my family
There is always an act of kindness to be done, just as long as you’re looking for one.
1.A.mess | B.fear | C.stress | D.pollution |
A.boring | B.challenging | C.interesting | D.confusing |
A.independently | B.beautifully | C.loudly | D.illegally |
A.woke up | B.cheered up | C.built up | D.warmed up |
A.shocked | B.upset | C.disappointed | D.calm |
A.doubt | B.tension | C.courage | D.understanding |
A.laughed | B.answered | C.rejected | D.performed |
A.fun | B.confidence | C.belief | D.attention |
A.announced | B.whispered | C.explained | D.argued |
A.left | B.lighted | C.tore | D.noticed |
A.paper | B.hair | C.money | D.cloth |
A.included | B.wanted | C.stole | D.took |
A.approached | B.cured | C.warned | D.thanked |
A.strategy | B.kindness | C.honesty | D.religion |
A.attitude | B.ability | C.opportunity | D.strength |
3 . A man got depressed about life. In spite of all his
“Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there?” the farmer said, pointing towards two
“So, did the bamboo tree lie quietly for four years only to grow rapidly in the
“Did you know that you had been
A.advice | B.effort | C.fear | D.evidence |
A.surprised | B.motivated | C.defeated | D.relieved |
A.excitement | B.failure | C.knowledge | D.food |
A.farms | B.seeds | C.gardens | D.plants |
A.quickly | B.immediately | C.hardly | D.likely |
A.since | B.if | C.unless | D.although |
A.get down to | B.look forward to | C.give up on | D.go away with |
A.show | B.control | C.cut | D.water |
A.ground | B.imbalance | C.tree | D.disorder |
A.third | B.fourth | C.fifth | D.sixth |
A.obvious | B.right | C.wrong | D.complex |
A.clear | B.strong | C.early | D.close |
A.information | B.calmness | C.success | D.growth |
A.resting | B.waiting | C.struggling | D.smiling |
A.reported | B.realized | C.ignored | D.assessed |
As we stepped off the plane in Pucón, the lively atmosphere of the town immediately lifted our spirits after the long flight from New York.
The contrast between the freezing Big Apple and the warmth of Pucón was striking. The climate was delightful, which was a welcome change from the busy New York City.
“Feel that?” my friend said proudly, bathed in the gentle sunshine. “This is what I call a vacation!”
Our guide, Herman, was waiting for us with a broad smile. His English was limited, but his enthusiasm was boundless. He greeted us with heartiness, “Welcome to Pucón! I have everything ready for you.”
We spent our first day settling into the luxurious house he had arranged for us. The unique design of the house deeply attracted us. The house was a combination of modern luxury and traditional charm, neat and tidy, with tall windows framing the greenery outside.
Herman insisted on taking care of our every need. He would not even let us lift a finger in the house, which was above and beyond his duties.
One evening, as we wandered along the beach, the sky transformed into a canvas (画布) of rich colors. We were placed in a world of wonder. My friend turned to me, eyes sparkling, and said,“This is why we travel, isn’t it? Moments like these make everything else fade away.”
As we planned to go to another town to admire the unique architecture, something unexpected happened. I got a fever.
Our explorations were cut short. Lying in bed, I could hear my friend pacing outside my room, worried. And our travel plans were put on hold as there was no choice but to rest in the hope that I would recover soon.
The next morning, my fever worsened. Being new to the area and struggling with the language barrier, we felt helpless.
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Just then, Herman appeared.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5 . Castillo wrote a letter to her father for his 50th birthday. Her father, who suffers from Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征), had at one point been a(n)
Castillo said it took years before she had the courage to
“You
Besides having Down’s syndrome, her father has a wide
“Dad, no words can sum up how
A.pride | B.encouragement | C.embarrassment | D.puzzlement |
A.praises | B.believes | C.admires | D.assists |
A.reason out | B.face up to | C.seek after | D.clear up |
A.typical | B.different | C.rude | D.troublesome |
A.Still | B.Moreover | C.Instead | D.Meanwhile |
A.reserve | B.deserve | C.preserve | D.demand |
A.area | B.division | C.range | D.circle |
A.examinations | B.operations | C.treatments | D.medicines |
A.courageous | B.selfless | C.promising | D.pessimistic |
A.bear | B.relieve | C.kill | D.remove |
A.faith | B.ambition | C.strength | D.example |
A.awesome | B.sorry | C.casual | D.shameful |
A.lucky | B.lovely | C.absent | D.intelligent |
A.keeping | B.hiding | C.saving | D.drawing |
A.guess | B.recover | C.know | D.seize |
6 . Once a year, around the time when Christians celebrate Easter, Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Jews celebrate Passover, I often invite my 24-person team to a joyful and special dinner at my place. To
I think this
I’m also really
As the person in charge of the lab, I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job. Such an accessible, varied and supportive
A.satisfy | B.dismiss | C.change | D.control |
A.enjoy | B.throw | C.prepare | D.fetch |
A.urge | B.tradition | C.promise | D.debate |
A.strange | B.random | C.poor | D.diverse |
A.refers to | B.turns down | C.consists of | D.leaves out |
A.breakthroughs | B.backgrounds | C.ambitions | D.majors |
A.differences | B.symbols | C.requirements | D.standards |
A.occupy | B.assess | C.join | D.aid |
A.regret | B.charge | C.sympathy | D.love |
A.surprised at | B.proud of | C.interested in | D.guilty about |
A.curious | B.casual | C.careful | D.embarrassed |
A.thank | B.inquire | C.compare | D.choose |
A.scientifically | B.physically | C.mentally | D.financially |
A.respect | B.protect | C.witness | D.doubt |
A.chance | B.position | C.appointment | D.environment |
7 . I was tasked with looking after my 13-year-old cousin Megan while my parents were away. Megan had been living a
At first, I
I
One day, while driving Megan home from school, I stalled (使熄火) the car several times trying to do a hill-start. Megan found it
I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan and that we could just
From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s
A.simple | B.difficult | C.busy | D.cheerful |
A.believed | B.knew | C.admitted | D.pretended |
A.common | B.creative | C.right | D.unique |
A.Therefore | B.Finally | C.Otherwise | D.However |
A.tried | B.refused | C.managed | D.forgot |
A.bored | B.impressed | C.interested | D.concerned |
A.frustrating | B.amusing | C.confusing | D.annoying |
A.join in | B.turn around | C.cry out | D.calm down |
A.remained | B.broke | C.worsened | D.changed |
A.take risks | B.have fun | C.make rules | D.follow orders |
A.hobbies | B.opinions | C.challenges | D.company |
A.avoid | B.regret | C.enjoy | D.practice |
A.struggles | B.fears | C.successes | D.pains |
A.friend | B.parent | C.teacher | D.role model |
A.similarity | B.connection | C.relation | D.competition |
8 . Malaysia Airlines(马航) flight MH370 disappeared from radar(雷达) screens an hour after it
The plane may fall into the sea. China, Malaysia and many other countries have joined to search for the
How did the accident
It may
Whether the missing plane is found
We hope these people on the plane will be
A.took up | B.took off | C.took in | D.took away |
A.found | B.missed | C.flown | D.seen |
A.ship | B.terrorists | C.plane | D.Chinese |
A.talking about | B.listening to | C.waiting for | D.hearing |
A.take | B.go | C.come | D.happen |
A.the other | B.the others | C.other | D.others |
A.given | B.met | C.tried | D.caused |
A.wise | B.easy | C.hard | D.hardly |
A.spend | B.waste | C.get | D.take |
A.to imagine | B.imagining | C.imagined | D.imagines |
A.as soon as | B.after | C.until | D.before |
A.nor | B.so | C.or | D.and |
A.make | B.made | C.pay | D.paid |
A.safe | B.dangerous | C.friendly | D.bad |
A.his | B.its | C.my | D.their |
9 . I am honored to work in the greatest profession (行业). Despite the long hours and hard work, I finish each day, feeling as though I have made a difference. This is the drive that keeps teachers energetic and passionate (热情的). As Christa McAuliffe said, “I touch the future, I teach.”
When I was named Maryland Teacher of the Year, I received a congratulatory e-mail from a former (以前的) student, Morgan, who is currently attending Georgetown University and is an officer of the student-run Women in Politics group. I recently turned on the television to watch a college basketball game to find another former student, Austin, running up and down the court for Georgetown. Walking through a shopping mall recently, I encountered (邂逅) a former student, Olade, dressed in a suit. After a brief greeting, he handed me a business card for the company that he just had started, at age twenty-two. Another student said he is in the process of applying for law school at Howard University. Believe it or not, I encounter former students with similar success stories nearly every week. One student, Tasha, is off to the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore next year to study, of all things, Social Studies/Education. Now that’s a student after my own heart!
Seeing the success of former students and knowing that I was able to make a small contribution to their success during the time that they sat in my class, is the greatest reward. Sometimes, while I am watching my current students working and interacting (互动) in class, I try to picture what they will be doing ten years from now. I wonder if I am looking at a future senator (议员) or judge. Can you imagine being able to say, “I taught Senator Thomas government in the tent h grade?” I would not trade my career for any other. I literally (真正地) touch the future each and every day.
1. Which of the following people are in close contact with the author in work?A.Drivers. | B.Coaches. | C.Actors. | D.Students. |
A.To prove the author’s success. | B.To show off the students’ talents. |
C.To tell us success takes many forms. | D.To remind us of people in all walks of life. |
A.Challenging. | B.Demanding. | C.Rewarding. | D.Interesting. |
A.Active and confident. | B.Passionate and proud. |
C.Responsible and curious. | D.Friendly and easy-going. |
I had a trip to New Mexico last year, a trip I still remember very well to this day. I went to a place called Philmont and attended a summer camp. There were thirteen people including me. The entire 10-day hike we took through those mountains went well, except for the second day, because of the terrible weather.
It had been a nice sunny day up until we were halfway to the camp we were staying at that night. Then without a word it started raining gently. There was nothing too bad and certainly nothing we couldn’t handle. We put our raincoats on and continued on our way. It stayed raining slightly for a while, so I decided it would be a good idea to say, “Well, it can’t be much worse than this, right?” And in less than five seconds the thunder crashed around us. It almost sounded like a laugh, as if it was laughing at us. Then the rain started to come down harder, and then, the hail (冰雹) came.
Getting hit with balls of ice in the middle of the New Mexico mountains was not something I had ever thought would happen to us, but here we were. All thirteen of us were wishing at that moment that we could go home. But we quickly abandoned the idea. It was freezing, and my feet felt like they might fall off. Wet, cold, and carrying 40 pounds on our backs, we hiked on.
But soon enough we got lost for about a mile because of a mistake that our “Navi-guesser” made on getting us to our destination. At the same time, one of our boys got a minor case of hypothermia (低温症). We decided to stop for a while, unpacking our tents to get into a nice warm sleeping bag. I don’t know if you know this, but unpacking camping gear (装备) in the rain was not very fun, especially setting up a tent.
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We came up with a solution.
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The rain stopped just as we were about to start.
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