1 . When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
1. What was the author’s life like when he was 12?A.Boring. | B.Peaceful. | C.Painful. | D.Meaningful. |
A.It made him popular in his town. | B.It helped him find the meaning of life. |
C.It helped him understand others’ lives better. | D.It helped to shape his dream career. |
A.He was inspired by his teacher. | B.He could pass positive energy to readers. |
C.He wanted to share his school experiences. | D.He found he had a talent for writing. |
A.Say “no” to bullies bravely. | B.Make positive changes in their lives. |
C.Treat others with kindness in daily life. | D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings. |
A few years ago, the company I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found out I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go for a run before I went to work.
Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything? But one morning, my wife gave me a S 10 bill and asked me to buy some bread on the way.
It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with very few people walking or jogging (慢跑) around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it. However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought was kind of strange. The warning of robbers in the park occurred to me. ”It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became alarmed, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the $10 bill! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me. Filled with anger, I shook my fist at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away as fast as he could.
I bought the bread and went home. As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife my story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I started with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”
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Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.
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I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how
4 . I can’t remember a single time when my parents directly told me “I love you.”
Lear, knowing that he was getting
In order to make Lear happy, Goneril and Regon went on cheating their father with lots of expressions of
My father’s
A.Moreover | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.happy | B.lonely | C.sorry | D.lucky |
A.old | B.patient | C.young | D.successful |
A.three | B.four | C.five | D.six |
A.fastest | B.highest | C.latest | D.most |
A.anger | B.fear | C.love | D.sadness |
A.accepted | B.refused | C.explained | D.provided |
A.aimed at | B.drove away | C.called up | D.picked out |
A.Sadly | B.Quietly | C.Fortunately | D.Hopefully |
A.someone | B.nothing | C.nobody | D.anything |
A.advice | B.devotion | C.reply | D.decision |
A.when | B.why | C.how | D.what |
A.surprisingly | B.calmly | C.certainly | D.painfully |
A.actions | B.expressions | C.belongings | D.reports |
A.understood | B.checked | C.doubted | D.heard |
5 . In my starting days of real-life practice, I took up a job in a direct sales firm as a door-to-door marketer. I
There were so many people who slammed (砰地关上) their
I remember such a
These experiences in my life made me a stronger person and made me
The lesson I learnt from door-to-door sales is that good doors are
A.lost | B.offered | C.liked | D.refused |
A.easy | B.ridiculous | C.complex | D.confusing |
A.wrote | B.played | C.thought | D.practiced |
A.salary | B.result | C.goods | D.partners |
A.warning | B.comforting | C.magical | D.meaningless |
A.books | B.doors | C.phones | D.windows |
A.neighbor | B.stranger | C.salesman | D.beggar |
A.threatened | B.forgot | C.expected | D.determined |
A.Besides | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.go away | B.stay up | C.carry on | D.pull out |
A.report | B.novel | C.movie | D.situation |
A.preferred | B.managed | C.failed | D.wished |
A.cash | B.food | C.drinks | D.tickets |
A.stop | B.return | C.trouble | D.complain |
A.sell | B.walk | C.talk | D.stand |
A.realize | B.imagine | C.doubt | D.dream |
A.exercising | B.shopping | C.learning | D.trying |
A.everywhere | B.anywhere | C.somewhere | D.nowhere |
A.never | B.always | C.seldom | D.sometimes |
A.open | B.repair | C.break | D.avoid |
6 . Life from birth to death is an unbroken chain of ever-increasing, unavoidable struggles. Struggles are a kind of
Face struggles and master them.
The strongest trees in the forest aren't those most
My grandfather was a wagon (四轮马车)maker. In
Struggles force us to move when we would otherwise stand
Once we understand the broad purpose of life, we are
A.rule | B.tool | C.barrier | D.behavior |
A.offer | B.update | C.receive | D.discover |
A.inconvenience | B.experience | C.question | D.examination |
A.Then | B.Still | C.Yet | D.Even |
A.prevented | B.endangered | C.affected | D.protected |
A.unreasonable | B.unfavorable | C.unfamiliar | D.beneficial |
A.planting | B.turning | C.ruining | D.clearing |
A.exposed | B.connected | C.accustomed | D.addicted |
A.tougher | B.weaker | C.drier | D.prettier |
A.which | B.what | C.that | D.when |
A.for | B.despite | C.without | D.through |
A.bear | B.increase | C.remove | D.lessen |
A.outside | B.straight | C.apart | D.still |
A.reputation | B.success | C.courage | D.independence |
A.Anything | B.Everything | C.Something | D.Nothing |
A.willing | B.afraid | C.ashamed | D.surprised |
A.On the contrary | B.For instance | C.As a result | D.In particular |
A.discouragement | B.ambition | C.opportunities | D.drawbacks |
A.richest | B.fairest | C.easiest | D.fullest |
A.mistakes | B.sacrifices | C.decisions | D.arrangements |
7 . Last fall, I went to New York for sightseeing. I visited many tourist attractions there, and I also saw many unfortunate citizens on the street, like beggars and homeless folks.
Standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I heard a voice ask, “Can you do me a favor?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended out. Naturally, I reached into my pocket for some change immediately and placed it in her hand without even looking at her. I was really annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. What I only thought at that moment was to send her away.
But the blind woman said with a warm smile on her face, "I don't want your money. I just need you to show me the way to the subway entrance."
In an instant, I realized what I had done just now. Her unexpected words took me by surprise and shame. I had acted with prejudice ——I'd judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be. I felt ashamed of myself and couldn't face the old woman anymore. And I felt small beside her.
The incident reminded me that I believed in being humble, even though I had lost that belief for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the U. S. at the age of 15. Through the years, I have experienced many acts of prejudice. I remember a time at the age of 17 when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to go. It is the blind woman who cured me of my blindness.
1. What did the author think the blind woman wanted at first sight?A.To ask for directions. | B.To offer him some help. |
C.To demand some donations. | D.To borrow money from him. |
A.He had a prejudice on the woman. | B.He couldn't face the woman. |
C.He was judged by his appearance. | D.He was an immigrant himself. |
A.To indicate he led a miserable life. | B.To tell he didn't work hard at school. |
C.To prove he used to be a humble man. | D.To show he used to be unfairly judged. |
A.Be Considerate - Always Minding Your Words |
B.Be Humble - Always Dropping Your Prejudice |
C.Be Generous - Always Helping Those in Need |
D.Be Aggressive - Always Having a Big Dream |
8 . During my lifetime, I’ve learnt something important: it’s good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone. About seven years ago, I started learning how to paint as a
The same thing
These
Most scientific studies on adulthood focus on cognitive decline (认知下降), rather than
I would take these studies one step further to argue that a(n)
Adults are often
To better communicate with my German friends, I am starting to learn German. I’m
A.hobby | B.dream | C.job | D.measure |
A.perfect | B.bright | C.dull | D.enjoyable |
A.taking | B.wasting | C.putting | D.getting |
A.Count | B.Depend | C.Focus | D.Congratulate |
A.friends | B.teachers | C.colleagues | D.partners |
A.concluded | B.realized | C.considered | D.described |
A.character | B.spirit | C.talent | D.power |
A.happened | B.found | C.mentioned | D.showed |
A.suggestions | B.achievements | C.results | D.comments |
A.reported | B.owed | C.forced | D.addicted |
A.failure | B.change | C.adaptation | D.growth |
A.catching | B.arranging | C.learning | D.holding |
A.important | B.strange | C.insignificant | D.useful |
A.prepared | B.compared | C.intended | D.provided |
A.break out | B.give out | C.bring out | D.figure out |
A.interrupt | B.prevent | C.master | D.influence |
A.unreasonable | B.uncertain | C.unwilling | D.undoubted |
A.stupid | B.upset | C.crazy | D.ugly |
A.clearly | B.presently | C.continually | D.occasionally |
A.write | B.read | C.listen | D.speak |
9 . As my husband and I drove down a country road, we passed a fire station with a sign that read, "Are you ready for the next storm?” Our area had just been in the path of Hurricane Irma, causing downed trees and outages. We were stuck in the dark and cut off from the outside world.
We have had our share of storms in the past--a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees, sometimes up to a week at a time. Those days in a cold house weren't fun, but we learned so much from those early storms, things that made later storms easier to bear.
Now we have stored up flashlights, lanterns and candles. We bought a battery-operated radio to keep up with the news. We stocked up on batteries so that we'd have plenty for extended power failures. We make sure our grill(烤架) is ready and its tank is full, and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill. And we don't forget to buy emergency chocolate! We have book lights to read in the dark. We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.
We're ready for the next storm, but we wouldn't have learned to do all those things if we hadn't encountered a storm in the past. The same is true spiritually. Those little storms in our lives are never fun, but they prepare us for the big storms--the big trials--that will come our way, They can teach us some valuable lessons.
Are you ready for the next storm? Now is the time to get ready. . . not when the storm arrives.
1. Which can replace the underlined word "outages” in paragraph 1?A.weather change |
B.virus' spreading |
C.power failure |
D.emotional reaction |
A.The lessons that storms can teach us. |
B.The importance of being ready for storms. |
C.The necessities the author bought for her daily life. |
D.The preparations the author made for the next storm. |
A.It was rewarding. |
B.It was annoying. |
C.It was thrilling. |
D.It was frightening. |
A.Things will work out. |
B.Keep something for a rainy day. |
C.Don't stop regardless of the weather. |
D.Sunshine always comes after the storm. |
10 . “Do I really want to go through with this?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? Sometimes in life, there are moments when you
For me, these
As my dad parked our car, I figured we would just take a
I began to think, “Are we
My dad asked, “ So guys, you like any of these?”
My brother said “Yes!” before I could open my
When I pictured feeding the cat, cleaning it and giving it water, all of these responsibility felt
Later on, after
Looking back, I find that I have been able to
A.wonder | B.tell | C.explain | D.announce |
A.activities | B.chances | C.expectations | D.moments |
A.walking | B.passing | C.driving | D.moving |
A.car | B.food | C.book | D.pet |
A.returned | B.introduced | C.delivered | D.attracted |
A.quick | B.steady | C.long | D.careful |
A.feeding | B.preparing | C.getting | D.training |
A.mouth | B.heart | C.bag | D.mind |
A.interesting | B.confusing | C.enjoyable | D.heavy |
A.dream | B.hobby | C.life | D.effort |
A.agreeing | B.refusing | C.remembering | D.advising |
A.experiments | B.ideas | C.decisions | D.comments |
A.think of | B.deal with | C.talk about | D.connect with |
A.easy | B.possible | C.exciting | D.difficult |
A.simply | B.probably | C.extremely | D.really |