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I was 16 years old the day I skipped school for the first time. It was easily done: Both my parents left for work before my school bus arrived, so when it showed up at my house on that cold winter morning, I simply did not get on. The perfect crime!
And what did I do with myself on that glorious stolen day, with no adult in charge and no limits on my activities? Did I get high? Hit the mall for a shoplifting extravaganza (狂欢)?
Nope. I built a warm fire in the wood stove, prepared a bowl of popcorn, grabbed a blanket, and read. I was thrilled and transported by a book—it was Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises—and I just needed to be alone with it for a little while. I ached to know what would happen to Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn. I couldn’t bear the thought of sitting in a classroom taking another biology exam when I could be traveling through Spain in the 1920s with a bunch of expatriates (异乡客).
I spent that day lost in words. Time fell away, as the room around me turned to mist, and my role –as a daughter, sister, teenager, and student— in the world no longer had any meaning. I had accidentally come across the key to perfect happiness: I had become completely absorbed by something I loved.
Looking back on it now, I can see that some subtle things were happening to my mind and to my life while I was in that state of absorption. Hemingway’s language was quietly braiding itself into my imagination. I was downloading information about how to create simple and elegant sentences, a good and solid plot. In other words, I was learning how to write. Without realizing it, I was hot on the trail of my own fate. Writing now absorbs me the way reading once did and happiness is their generous side effect.
1.Why did the author skip school on that day?
A.Because her parents left home early.
B.Because it was a cold winter morning.
C.Because she was fascinated by a novel.
D.Because she hated to take the biology exam.
2.What did the author think is the source of true joy?
A.Reading by the fire. B.Travelling in Spain.
C.Breaking the regulations. D.Being occupied by one’s passion.
3.Which can best replace the underlined phrase “braiding itself into” in the last paragraph?
A.Entering. B.Destroying.
C.Mending. D.Blocking.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.I was tired of my real-life roles.
B.I learnt how to write on the internet.
C.Hemingway’s style influenced me a lot.
D.Becoming a writer was my childhood dream.
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I was 16 years old the day I skipped school for the first time. It was easily done: Both my parents left for work before my school bus arrived on weekdays, so when it showed up at my house on that cold winter morning, I simply did not get on. The perfect crime!
And what did I do with myself on that glorious stolen day, with no adult in charge and no limits on my activities? Did I get high? Hit the mall for a shoplifting extravaganza (狂欢)?
Nope. I built a warm fire in the wood stove, prepared a bowl of popcorn, grabbed a blanket, and read. I was thrilled and transported by a book—it was Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises—and I just needed to be alone with it for a little while. I ached to know what would happen to Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn. I couldn’t bear the thought of sitting in a classroom taking another biology exam when I could be traveling through Spain in the 1920s with a bunch of expatriates (异乡客).
I spent that day lost in words. Time fell away, as the room around me turned to mist, and my role—as a daughter, sister, teenager, and student—in the world no longer had any meaning. I had accidentally come across the key to perfect happiness: I had become completely absorbed by something I loved.
Looking back on it now, I can see that some subtle things were happening to my mind and to my life while I was in that state of absorption. Hemingway’s language was quietly braiding itself into my imagination. I was downloading information about how to create simple and elegant sentences, a good and solid plot. In other words, I was learning how to write. Without realizing it, I was hot on the trail of my own fate. Writing now absorbs me the way reading once did and happiness is their generous side effect.
1.Why did the author skip school on that day?
A.Because her parents left home early. B.Because it was a cold winter morning.
C.Because she was fascinated by a novel. D.Because she hated to take the biology exam.
2.What did the author think is the source of true joy?
A.Reading by the fire. B.Travelling in Spain.
C.Breaking the regulations. D.Being occupied by one’s passion.
3.Which can best replace the underlined phrase “braiding itself into” in the last paragraph?
A.Entering. B.Destroying.
C.Mending. D.Blocking.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.I was tired of my real-life roles.
B.I learnt how to write on the internet.
C.Hemingway skipped school when he was young.
D.Becoming a writer was my childhood dream.
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It was on the beach near my house that I first met the 6-year-old girl. I was fired that day and I went there trying to ________ all the annoyance out of my mind, so when she looked ________ and told me she was building a sandcastle, I ________ nodded and continued my walk. Suddenly, a seagull flew by. “That’s courage,” said she, “My mom always says that seagulls can bring you courage.” I just responded ________ for my mind was still in a mess. “I’m Elizabeth. What’s your name?” She wouldn’t give
up. “Hi, Elizabeth. I’m Chris Johnson.” I answered. “You’re ________,” she said, laughing, and despite my low ________, I laughed too. She followed me and talked all the way when I walked on. ________, I felt better accompanied by her. Finally, when it was time for us to ________, she smiled to me and said, “Come again, Mr. Johnson, and we’ll have another great day.” I smiled back and ________, watching her little ________ disappear into a cottage nearby.The following days and weeks ________ the same thing, finding a job, but in vain. Facing the suffering life ________ at me, I felt so depressed and nearly lost heart. “I need a seagull,” I said to myself. Meanwhile, it occurred to me that I had a(n) ________ to make with Elizabeth. However, when I got there, she was not there. Therefore, I ________ for the cottage and knocked on the door. A young woman opened the door. “Hello, I’m Chris Johnson. Is Elizabeth here?” Hearing my words, she said ________ and her voice faltered, “Elizabeth died last week, Mr. Johnson. She had a heart disease. She did feel happy the first several weeks but she ________ rapidly last week…” Shocked by the terrible news, I felt dizzy and tears ________ in my eyes. Not for long, She handed me a(n) ________, with MR. J printed in ________ letters, inside which was a drawing in bright crayon of a yellow beach, a blue sea and a seagull. Underneath was a sentence, which ________ “A SEAGULL BRINGS YOU COURAGE”.
1.A. fade B. clean C. clear D. kill
2.A. at B. in C. down D. up
3.A. just B. even C. ever D. right
4.A. rudely B. actively C. coldly D. politely
5.A. kind B. boring C. depressed D. funny
6.A. opinion B. mood C. feeling D. heart
7.A. However B. Somehow C. Therefore D. Instead
8.A. greet B. end C. part D. break
9.A. promised B. approved C. protested D. ensured
10.A. shadow B. appearance C. shape
D. figure11.A. belonged to B. resulted in C. accounted for D. dealt with
12.A. came B. dropped C. threw D. gave
13.A. appointment B. acquaintance C. conversation D. point
14.A. set B. headed C. went D. arrived
15.A. calmly B. angrily C. warmly D. excitedly
16.A. died B. decreased C. declined D. passed
17.A. welled up B. rolled down C. turned down D. showed off
18.A. letter B. envelope C. note D. message
19.A. small B. childish C. ugly D. interesting
20.A. wrote B. printed C. meant D. read
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I remember the first time that I was extremely happy, I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns to play various educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some of the BASIC code. I just gave myself a limitless number of lives in the game, so I could continue playing it forever. This was also my first introduction to algebra, and I didn’t even know it at the time. This was a decisive moment in my life. I was quite excited because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I was enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self-learning and computers, and I was quite happy doing them too.
I’ve noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic about what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and content in life too. It may also lead to success, wealth and achievements.
Success, wealth or achievements can also bring some people happiness, yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy. I know many people with successful businesses that are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, such as cars, computers, and televisions, yet never seem content for too long. Please remember, happiness is the journey of life, not the destination.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 1?
A. The author has a great talent for algebra.
B. Creative thinking is necessary for every child.
C. The BASIC code of the computer is not difficult.
D. The author’s experience in his childhood changed his life.
2.The author wants to tell us through the first paragraph that____.
A. interest is the best teacher
B. children are the hope of the future
C. young people are fearless
D. where there’s a will , there’s a way
3.What is the secret of happiness in the author’s opinion?
A. Success and wealth.
B. Gifts and self-confidence.
C. Enthusiasm and good health.
D. Knowledge and achievements.
4.We can infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A. rich people generally feel unhappy
B. wealth can’t bring people any happiness
C. one will feel unhappy once he has gained all the things he wants
D. being enthusiastic about what you are doing is more important than wealth
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I remember the first time that I was extremely happy. I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns to play various educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code(编码) for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some of the BASIC code. I just gave myself an infinite number of lives in the game, so I could continue playing it forever. This was also my first introduction to algebra, and I didn't even know it at the time. This was a decisive moment in my life. I was quite excited because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I was enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self learning and computers, and I was quite happy doing them too.
I've noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic about what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and content in life too. It may also lead to success, wealth, and achievements.
Success, wealth, or achievements can also bring some people happiness, yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy. I know many people with successful businesses that are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, such as cars, computers, and televisions, yet never seem content for too long. Please remember, happiness is the journey of life, not the destination.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 1?
A. The author has a great talent for algebra.
B. Creative thinking is necessary for every child.
C. The BASIC code of the computer is not difficult.
D. The author's experience in his childhood changed his life.
2.The underlined word "infinite" means_______
A. big B. limitless
C. normal D. small
3.The author wants to tell us through his experience in the school that ________.
A. interest is the best teacher
B. children are the hope of the future
C. young people are fearless
D. where there’s a will, there’s a way
4.What is the secret of happiness in the author's opinion?
A. Success and wealth.
B. Gifts and self-confidence.
C. Enthusiasm and good health.
D. Knowledge and achievements.
5.We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A. people who are rich and successful in career generally feel unhappy
B. wealth can’t bring people any happiness and comfort
C. one will feel unhappy once he has gained all the things that he wants
D. being enthusiastic about what you do is more important than wealth
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I remember the first time that I was extremely happy. I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns playing various educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code (密码) for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some portions of the BASIC code.
Anyone who knows a bit of programming can tell you that I just give myself an infinite (无穷大) number of lives in the game, so I can continue playing forever. This was also my first introduction to algebra (代数), and I didn’t even know it at the time. This was a decisive (决定性的) moment in my life. For the first time that I can remember, I was quite happy because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I became enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self-learning and computers, and I was quite happy doing them, too.
I’ve noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic in what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and fulfillment in life, too. It may also lead to success, wealth, and achievements.
Yes, success, wealth, or achievements seem to bring some people happiness, too. Yet, I don’t think they can indeed make people happy. I know plenty of people who are successful and wealthy. However, I also know several of the people with successful businesses are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, cars, computers, and televisions, yet they never seem content for too long.
Please remember that happiness comes from enthusiasm, and happiness is the journey of life, not the destination.
1.What did the writer’s teacher ask the students to do on the computer?
A．To play various educational games. B．To figure out the BASIC code.
C．To get the knowledge of algebra. D．To read some latest news.
2.The underlined word in Paragraph 1 probably can be replaced by ______.
A．danger B．parts C．health D．value
3.According to the author, what can lead a person to be happy?
A．Success and wealth
B．Education and self-confidence.
C．Knowledge and achievements
D．Enthusiasm and good health.
4.The author uses his own experience of being happy in order to tell us ______.
A．it’s very easy to learn the BASIC code
B．he has always been happy since his childhood
C．concentrating on what you love makes you happy
D．one can solve any problem in life by himself
5.What’s the main idea of the last but one paragraph?
A．Wealth cannot bring any people any happiness.
B．Rich people easily feel unhappy nowadays.
C．One will become unhappy once he gets what he wants.
D．Success, wealth, or achievements can’t indeed make people happy.
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I remember the first time that I was extremely happy. I was about 8 years old when for the first time, there was a computer in the classroom. I remember that my teacher allowed each student to take turns to play various educational games on the computer. One day, I found the source code(编码)for one of these games. Without knowing or being taught any programming language, I was able to figure out some of the BASIC code. I just gave myself an infinite number of lives in the game, so I could continue playing it forever. This was also my first introduction to algebra, and I didn't even know it at the time. This was a decisive moment in my life. I was quite excited because of what I was learning and what I was able to do. As a result, I was enthusiastic for the rest of my life about self learning and computers, and I was quite happy doing them too.
I've noticed that people who are truly content with life are enthusiastic about what they do. This enthusiasm, along with good health, is the key to being happy. It also leads to self-confidence and content in life too. It may also lead to success, wealth, and achievements.
Success, wealth, or achievements can also bring some people happiness, yet I know plenty of rich people who are unhappy. I know many people with successful businesses that are not happy with what they are doing. I know people who continuously buy themselves new toys, such as cars, computers, and televisions, yet never seem content for too long. Please remember, happiness is the journey of life, not the destination.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 1?
A. The author has a great talent for algebra.
B. Creative thinking is necessary for every child.
C. The BASIC code of the computer is not difficult.
D. The author's experience in his childhood changed his life.
2. The underlined word "infinite" means __________.
A. big B. limitless
C. normal D. small
3.The author wants to tell us through his experience in the school that ________.
A. interest is the best teacher
B. children are the hope of the future
C. young people are fearless
D. where there’s a will, there’s a way
4.We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A. people who are rich and successful in career generally feel unhappy
B. wealth can’t bring people any happiness and comfort
C. one will feel unhappy once he has gained all the things that he wants
D. being enthusiastic about what you do is more important than wealth
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Macinley Butson was just 16 years old when she first had the idea to try and protect women from more — than — necessary radiation during breast cancer treatments—and now, her invention could be a game-changer in the medical field.
Butson, whose father works in medical physics, has always been interested in science. But she only began researching the harmful side effects of radiation treatment after her father discussed his experience with ineffective cancer treatments in his work. Since Butson had also recently lost a relative to breast cancer, she felt inspired to conduct her own research on the subject. She tried to begin her medical research by consulting scientific journals, but she found their academic terms almost impossible to understand.
She then turned to the Internet to find videos that taught how to read scientific journals. As she went deeper in her research, she stumbled upon a key bit of information: copper （铜）has been shown to be effective at protecting skin from radiation. An idea hit this Australian teen as she was viewing a film on medieval wars in her 10th grade history class. When she saw the scaled （鳞片） patterns of the mail （盔甲）,she was inspired to create a wearable protective tool out of copper. She then headed back online and watched videos on how to put together tiny scales. She made her own flexible scale-mail which she now calls SMART: Scale Mail for Radiation Therapy.
When her invention was tested in a laboratory setting, it reduced surface exposure to unnecessary radiation by 75%. And now Butson is working on getting her SMART into clinical settings for use.
1.Why did Macinley Butson start her research?
A.To assist her father with his work. B.To save her relative from cancer.
C.To publish some articles in journals. D.To find effective ways to treat cancer.
2.What does the underlined phrase “stumbled upon" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Came across. B.Missed.
C.Passed on. D.Required.
3.Where did Macinley Buston get inspiration for her invention?
A.Videos online. B.Scientific journals.
C.History textbooks. D.Soldiers defensive clothes.
4.Which of the following best describes Macinley Buston?
A.Stubborn. B.Creative.
C.Selfless. D.Considerate.
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Three years ago, when I entered my school for the first time, I was welcomed by students wearing white shirts with a badge (徽章) saying “Prefect” on them, who greeted me with the ______, “Welcome to Huaxia Middle School”. I was immediately impressed and ______ I could be one of them. Then next year, in the summer of 2016, my wish ______ when I was selected to be a prefect. Just like the ones ______ me, I was to stand at the school gate and ______ new freshmen.
So, you may wonder, what ______ is a prefect? Prefects are student leaders in our school. They’re usually top students ______ from higher grades to help teachers run the school ______ of the classroom.______ you’re chosen to be a prefect, you need to be a nearly perfect student. Becoming a prefect wasn’t ______ for me. I used to be sensitive and ______, caring too much about what others thought of me. But since I was ______ to become a prefect, I tried my best to be more brave and hardworking, making rapid ______ in a year.
The biggest benefit of being a prefect is that it teaches me to be ______ and set an example for lower grade students. I was a member of the school soccer team, but I wasn’t a good ______ and felt embarrassed about my poor ______. After having some students from lower grades join our team, however, I knew that I had to set a good example. So, I kept practicing my skills and ______ greatly.
Being a prefect doesn’t ______ mean I have a badge on my shirt. It also means that I have a hardworking attitude deep in my ______. “You can make it,” I always remind myself. Becoming a prefect has ______ me to work harder and become an even better person.
1.A. sentences B. remarks C. words D. sayings
2.A. wished B. hoped C. promised D. decided
3.A. turned out B. worked out C. came out D. came true
4.A. behind B. before C. from D. about
5.A. admit B. observe C. guard D. welcome
6.A. vividly B. perfectly C. exactly D. eventually
7.A. selected B. offered C. provided D. presented
8.A. properly B. outside C. within D. badly
9.A. If B. Since C. Although D. As
10.A. popular B. easy C. quick D. strange
11.A. abnormal B. independent C. dishonest D. unconfident
12.A. refreshed B. accumulated C. motivated D. discouraged
13.A. success B. achievement C. progress D. mistake
14.A. energetic B. responsible C. loyal D. challenging
15.A. player B. teacher C. tutor D. coach
16.A. promise B. patience C. efforts D. skills
17.A. contributed B. affected C. improved D. sped
18.A. yet B. still C. even D. just
19.A. lesson B. heart C. imagination D. memory
20.A. pushed B. sought C. attached D. allowed
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It was one of the hardest days of my young life. I was a 13-year-old freshman trying out for the high school______team. It was the first day of full______and my 110 pounds body had been______to the ground more times than I could count. It had become______ as the practice went on that there was no way I was going to be able to______against the faster and stronger boys. My dream of being a high school football star had been crashed to the ground along with my______body.
I made it home sore and______and my Mom met me at the door. She could see I was______in a glance. She warmed me up a bowl of soup and_______me until dinner. While I sipped at the warm soup I______her hand gently rubbing my aching back. We______said a word, but by the time the soup was done I was feeling better again. I knew I was______and that was all that mattered.
I have carried that______in my heart all of these years. Even today, no matter what______life throws at me, a bowl of soup always raises my spirits. Sometimes I can even feel Mom’s gentle hand______my back from Heaven and see her beautiful face smiling______with love.
In this world all of us have had our dreams______at one time or another. It takes a lot of broken dreams until we find our true______in life. God is always there,______, to comfort us, and to help us back to our______again. May you always share your own love with a gentle touch, or even a bowl of soup.
1.A.football B.baseball C.basketball D.debate
2.A.happiness B.surprise C.contact D.communication
3.A.pushed B.knocked C.kicked D.lain
4.A.impossible B.difficult C.unknown D.clear
5.A.quarrel B.compete C.wrestled D.turn
6.A.disabled B.slight C.thin D.painful
7.A.sad B.joyful C.quick D.silent
8.A.criticized B.threatened C.troubled D.abused
9.A.waited B.held C.fed D.taught
10.A.saw B.felt C.let D.kept
11.A.never B.even C.also D.last
12.A.persuaded B.accepted C.saved D.loved
13.A.talk B.word C.memory D.belief
14.A.praises B.accidents C.surprises D.difficulties
15.A.rubbing B.patting C.wrapping D.pressing
16.A.up B.around C.down D.out
17.A.realized B.crashed C.carried D.built
18.A.purpose B.feeling C.hobby D.career
19.A.therefore B.moreover C.also D.though
20.A.courage B.peak C.feet D.origin
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up. “Hi, Elizabeth. I’m Chris Johnson.” I answered. “You’re ________,” she said, laughing, and despite my low ________, I laughed too. She followed me and talked all the way when I walked on. ________, I felt better accompanied by her. Finally, when it was time for us to ________, she smiled to me and said, “Come again, Mr. Johnson, and we’ll have another great day.” I smiled back and ________, watching her little ________ disappear into a cottage nearby.
D. figure