To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client(客户). He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome(唐氏症), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “Society tells you that you can’t do this, you can’t do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callari’s job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, if he’s having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, “Why can’t I do that?” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now.”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.
1.Why was Callari asked to train Parker?
A. They shared the same interests.
B. Parker's parents had faith in Callari.
C. Callari took place of his absent colleague.
D. Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.
2.What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?
A. He was good at sports.
B. He was out of condition.
C. He was looked down upon by everyone.
D. He was influenced deeply by his brother.
3.What attitude does Callari have to Parker?
A. Grateful. B. Sympathetic.
C. Cautious. D. Critical.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.
B. high schooler suffering lots of failure.
C. The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.
D. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.
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To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client(客户). He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome(唐氏症), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “Society tells you that you can’t do this, you can’t do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callari’s job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, if he’s having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, “Why can’t I do that?” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now.”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.
1.Why was Callari asked to train Parker?
A. They shared the same interests.
B. Parker's parents had faith in Callari.
C. Callari took place of his absent colleague.
D. Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.
2.What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?
A. He was good at sports.
B. He was out of condition.
C. He was looked down upon by everyone.
D. He was influenced deeply by his brother.
3.What attitude does Callari have to Parker?
A. Grateful. B. Sympathetic.
C. Cautious. D. Critical.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.
B. high schooler suffering lots of failure.
C. The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.
D. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.
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Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old from Sayre School, a college preparatory school in the United States, knew last year that he wanted his independent study on the environment to have a broad impact on the community. In order to "reduce the carbon footprint," Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to power the school's science labs. Now his plan is set to happen. The installation of 30 solar panels is scheduled for late January.
As he began his research on solar energy, he discovered a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the location receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found that his school building was the desired position.
At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first performed an energy audit（测算）of the science lab to see how much energy a typical lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, contacting a local installer of solar panels, Synergy Home, to do the job.
Parker lacked money for launching the project, so he convinced Sayre's head of school to fund him after explaining the benefits of solar power for the school and community. Since Sayre provided the initial seed money to provide supplies and the purchase of one panel, the project has grown to include a total of 30 panels. They are expected to generate enough energy to run all four of the science labs on campus.
"It feels like a dream to think that an idea I had resulted from my AP Environmental class would have this kind of impact," said Stewart, expressing gratitude for Wheeler's help.
Wheeler said the success of the project was due to Parker's efforts and willingness to follow through on the project from start to finish.
“I've had other students talk about environmental initiatives on campus, but Parker had the persistence to make it happen," she said.
1.How did the app help Stewart start his project?
A.To find an ideal location. B.To conduct an energy audit.
C.To look up specific information. D.To introduce financial aids.
2.Who invested in Stewart's project at the beginning?
A.Sayre School. B.His parents.
C.Synergy Home. D.His community.
3.What inspired Stewart to do his solar power project?
A.The phone app he discovered.
B.The air pollution in his community.
C.A suggestion from his science teacher.
D.An idea from his Environmental class.
4.What contributed to Stewart's success according to Wheeler?
A.His wisdom. B.His bravery.
C.His willpower. D.His independence.
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A third of 15 to 18-year-olds in the UK have met someone in person they originally met through social media.
The figure comes from an exclusive online Newsbeat poll（投票） of 1,015 British teenagers, put together by Comres. The survey also indicates that a quarter feel happier online than they do in real life.
But overall, real-life relationships are still considered far more important than online ones, according to the findings. Sixty-six per cent polled last month said the number of friends they knew in person was more important to them, compared to 28% who said the same of the number of friends and followers they had online.
The survey also suggests what lots of people know already, that social media is now an integral part of teenagers’ lives. Only one per cent of respondents said they never checked in online for social reasons. Facebook is the most popular social network (89% have an account), followed by Twitter (62%) and Snapchat (58%).
Dr Emma Short, a psychologist at the University of Bedfordshire, said, “The number of teenagers meeting up with people they first befriended online is worrying. Even very sophisticated security experts find it very hard to verify the identity of accounts. When you’re 15 and you’re very effective at identifying friends and risk, it’s easy to assume you can do that online. It’s not safe in that they may not be who they say they are and you know nothing about them apart from the conversation you’ve had online – which is a very small part of their lives and the person they may be.”
The survey also indicated:
• 25% of teenagers admitted they were addicted to social media.
• 25% wished they could give up social media.
“I can’t do without my phone.” says 17-year-old Aisha from Clapton, north London. “I can’t do without checking Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.”
When we ask Aisha about the prospect of taking her social networks away, the consequences, genuinely, are too hard to bear.
Jealousy, loneliness, happiness and stress are all emotions felt by teenagers.
1.From the first two paragraphs we get to know that __________.
A. the majority of the teenagers polled met their net friends
B. more and more British adolescents feel happier online
C. a third of 15 to 18-year-olds in the UK make net friends online
D. a little more than 300 adolescents surveyed met net friends
2.According to the survey, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Sixty-six per cent polled think it important to meet net friends in person.
B. More British adolescents consider friends in real life are more important.
C. 28% polled said they had the same number of online friends as other 66%.
D. 28% polled have the same number of real life friends and net friends.
3.What does the underlined word “respondents” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. researchers B. people
C. reporters D. teenagers
4.Which of the following best conveys Dr Emma Short’s view ?
A. The online friends teenagers meet in person are worrying.
B. It’s easy for 15-year-olds to make online friends.
C. It’s difficult for adolescents to identify online friends and risk.
D. The conversation with your virtual friends is helpful.
5.What is the writer’s attitude towards teenagers meeting up with online friends?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Neutral. D. Tolerant.
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--- Jack， you look so great！
--- Thanks! I have lost 20 pounds since I ______ my personal trainer six months ago．
A． hired B． have hired
C． hire D． had hired
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On May 28th, 1998 I was driving my 13-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son to school. Unfortunately my car crashed with a truck. All three of us were critically injured. Stacey’s brain injury was the most severe. Despite all attempts to save her, she died two days later. When I became conscious, I heard my husband talking to the organ donor coordinator（器官捐助协调员）.
We knew that Stacey would want that because that’s the kind of person she was. She always wanted to assist people. She was always smiling and brought so much joy to others. She was friendly and enjoyed writing stories and poetry.
It has been a comfort to know that Stacey lives on in the lives of others. I have even met the family of one of Stacey’s kidney recipients (接受人). This little girl was 6 years old at the time of the transplant. She was suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome. I saw pictures showing the effects of the Nephrotic Syndrome and the pictures of her after the transplant. They already showed an amazing difference. We correspond every year through letters, cards and pictures. The girl is doing really well at school and will be graduating from high school next year. I am so grateful that we have this relationship. I also feel relieved that my daughter has made so great a difference to a person’s life.
Over the years, I have had some kind of contact with all of the recipients except the heart recipient. I’m very sorry for that. I would love to hear something from the heart recipient’s family. There are so many things that I wonder about her. I wonder if she is anything like Stacey. Does she smile all the time? Does she enjoy writing stories and poetry? I do hope that they can contact us!
I feel guilty because I was the one driving in the accident which caused Stacey’s death. I also feel proud that my daughter has helped so many people.
1.When did Stacey die from the traffic accident?
A. On May 28th, 1998 B. On May 29th, 1998
C. On May 31st, 1998 D. On May 30th, 1998
2.What does the underlined word “They” refers to?
A. The pictures taken after the transplant.
B. The people who received the organs of Stacey.
C. The people who cared for the girl in the hospital.
D. The pictures showing the effects of the Nephrotic Syndrome.
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards her daughter’s organ donation?
A. Grateful B. Dissatisfied
C. Proud D. Guilty
4.What has the writer been looking forward to doing?
A. Contacting the kidney recipient’s family.
B. Visiting kidney recipient’s family.
C. Getting paid from the heart family.
D. Seeing the heart recipient.
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As a contestant on The X Factor, 13-year-old Rachel Crow seemed to have exactly what it took to win: strong praise from judges, a beautiful voice, and a lovable personality. Then she was voted off.
When the results were read, Rachel broke down, sobbing and screaming for her mom, who had to rush onstage to comfort her.
It was a humiliating moment for Rachel, but a great moment for The X Factor — just the kind of drama TV audiences love.
Some fans said Rachel’s breakdown proved she was too young to be on the show. And though there was nothing exceptional about someone Rachel’s age being on reality TV — children and teens appear in everything from Dance Moms to The Biggest Loser — Rachel’s meltdown did raise an important question: Should kids be on reality TV at all? Many psychologists are saying “No”.
It’s well known that early fame can be harmful and that many former child stars struggle as adults. Being followed by photographers 24/7 and having everything they do reported in newspapers and blogs can be hard for young people to deal with. It can make them feel as though their worth depends on what others say. Reality TV takes the pressure of early fame to a whole new level. Kids on reality TV don’t play characters. They play themselves. Cameras expose their most private moments for our entertainment.
Laws exist that protect child actors, making sure they go to school and limiting the hours they can work. In many states, though, these laws do not apply to kids on reality TV, because they are not considered actors.
Dangers aside, there’s no doubt that reality shows do offer exciting opportunities and the potential to make money. A 7-year-old girl who attends a TV show earns about $36,000 per season. After competing on The X Factor, One Direction went on to become international stars. Even Rachel made out OK. She released an album and voices a character in the movie Rio 2. And she showed resilience (适应力). “I’m not feeling great, but I’ll be fine,” she told reporters after breakdown. “I’m Rachel still.”
1.The underlined word “humiliating” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “ _______”.
A. exciting B. precious
C. important D. embarrassing
2. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that some of Rachel’s fans thought that she _______.
A. was not good enough
B. deserved better results
C. should have been much stronger
D. shouldn’t have been on the show
3.Paragraph 5 is mainly about _______.
A. how kids should deal with pressure
B. why early fame can be harmful to kids
C. the importance of kids being themselves
D. what some former child stars have achieved
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Kids should look for more challenges.
B. Reality shows may change a kid forever.
C. Reality shows can benefit kids in some ways.
D. Kids can earn little money from reality shows.
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A Leap（跳跃）to Honor
Leaping on a narrow balance beam（平衡木） is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.
To perfect her skills, Lola 36 for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.
That’s especially impressive, 37 she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t _38 how far away things are.
When she was little, her mom 39that even though she couldn’t see 40 , she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the 41 right away and gymnastics became her favorite.
Though learning gymnastics has been more 42 for her than for some of her tournaments, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her _43 stop her from doing anything that she wants to.
She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest 44_ is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to 45_ your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lola.
To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most 46 for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall 47 the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10---- her highest score yet.
Lola doesn’t want to be 48 differently from the other girls on her team. At the competitions, the judges don’t know about her vision _49 _. She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her _50 attitude.
Lola never thinks about 51__. She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her 52is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids 53 she grew up.
Lola is 54of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her 55 for others is “just believe yourself”.
1. A．runs B．teaches C．trains D．dances
2. A．since B．unless C．after D．though
3. A．tell B．guess C．assume D．predict
4. A．suspected B．remembered C．imagined D．noticed
5. A．deeply B．well C．ahead D．closely
6. A．task B．sport C．event D．show
7. A．boring B．enjoyable C．difficult D．unsatisfactory
8. A．talent B．quality C．nature D．condition
9. A．doubt B．advantage C．challenge D．program
10. A．examine B．express C．open D．trust
11. A．fearful B．harmful C．unfair D．inconvenient
12. A．to B．on C．off D．against
13. A．greeted B．treated C．served D．paid
14. A．pains B．stresses C．injuries D．problems
15. A．positive B．friendly C．flexible D．caution
16. A．defending B．quitting C．winning D．bargaining
17. A．standard B．range C．view D．goal
18. A．until B．as C．when D．before
19. A．proud B．tired C．ashamed D．confident
20. A．plan B．advice C．reward D．Responsibility
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A Leap(跳跃)to Honor
Leaping on a narrow balance beam(平衡木) is not easy.But Lola Walter, a 13－year－old gymnast, is an expert at it.
To perfect her skills, Lola ____ for four hours a day, five days a week.At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.
That's especially impressive，____she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift(移动)constantly.She often sees double and can't ____ how far away things are.
When she was little, her mom ____ that even though she couldn't see ____ , she was fearless.So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three.She loved the ____ right away and gymnastics became her favorite.
Though learning gymnastics has been more ___ for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit.She doesn't let her ____ stop her from doing anything that she wants to.
She likes the determination it takes to do the sport.Her biggest ____ is the balance beam.Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams.She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine.Sometimes she even closes her eyes.“You have to ____ your mind that it'll take you where you want to go，” says Lola.
To be a top－level gymnast, one must be brave.The beam is probably the most ____ for anyone because it's four inches wide.At the state competition, Lola didn't fall ___ the beam.In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10——her highest score yet.
Lola doesn't want to be ____ differently from the other girls on her team.At competitions, the judges don't know about her vision ____.She doesn't tell them, because she doesn't think they need to know.Her mom is amazed by her ____ attitude.
Lola never thinks about ____.She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics.Her ____ is to reach level 9.She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she's learned to other kids ____ she grows up.
Lola is____of all her hard work and success.She says it's helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too.Her ___ for others is “just believe in yourself”．
1.A.runs B．teaches C．trains D．dances
2.A.since B．unless C．after D．though
3.A.tell B．guess C．assume D．predict
4.A.suspected B．remembered C．imagined D．noticed
5.A.deeply B．well C．ahead D．closely
6.A.task B．sport C．event D．show
7.A.boring B．enjoyable C．difficult D．satisfactory
8.A.talent B．quality C．nature D．condition
9.A.doubt B．advantage C．challenge D．progress
10.A.examine B．express C．open D．trust
11.A.fearful B．harmful C．unfair D．inconvenient
12.A.to B．on C．off D．against
13.A.greeted B．treated C．served D．paid
14.A.pains B．stresses C．injuries D．problems
15.A.positive B．friendly C．flexible D．cautious
16.A.defending B．quitting C．winning D．bargaining
17.A.standard B．range C．view D．goal
18.A.until B．as C．when D．before
19.A.proud B．tired C．ashamed D．confident
20.A.plan B．advice C．reward D．responsibility
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A Leap(跳跃)to Honor
Leaping on a narrow balance beam(平衡木) is not easy.But Lola Walter, a 13－year－old gymnast, is an expert at it.
To perfect her skills, Lola ____ for four hours a day, five days a week.At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.
That's especially impressive，____she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift(移动)constantly.She often sees double and can't ____ how far away things are.
When she was little, her mom ___ that even though she couldn't see ____ , she was fearless.So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three.She loved the ____ right away and gymnastics became her favorite.
Though learning gymnastics has been more ____ for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit.She doesn't let her ____ stop her from doing anything that she wants to.
She likes the determination it takes to do the sport.Her biggest ____ is the balance beam.Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams.She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine.Sometimes she even closes her eyes.“You have to ____ your mind that it'll take you where you want to go，” says Lola.
To be a top－level gymnast, one must be brave.The beam is probably the most ____ for anyone because it's four inches wide.At the state competition, Lola didn't fall ____ the beam.In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10——her highest score yet.
Lola doesn't want to be ____ differently from the other girls on her team.At competitions, the judges don't know about her vision ____.She doesn't tell them, because she doesn't think they need to know.Her mom is amazed by her ____ attitude.
Lola never thinks about ____.She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics.Her ____ is to reach level 9.She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she's learned to other kids ____ she grows up.
Lola is____of all her hard work and success.She says it's helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too.Her ____ for others is “just believe in yourself”．
1.A.runs B．teaches C．trains D．dances
2.A.since B．unless C．after D．though
3.A.tell B．guess C．assume D．predict
4.A.suspected B．remembered C．imagined D．noticed
5.A.deeply B．well C．ahead D．closely
6.A.task B．sport C．event D．show
7.A.boring B．enjoyable C．difficult D．satisfactory
8.A.talent B．quality C．nature D．condition
9.A.doubt B．advantage C．challenge D．progress
10.A.examine B．express C．open D．trust
11.A.fearful B．harmful C． unfair D．inconvenient
12.A.to B．on C．off D．against
13.A.greeted B．treated C．served D．paid
14.A.pains B．stresses C．injuries D．problems
15.A.positive B．friendly C．flexible D．cautious
16.A.defending B．quitting C．winning D．bargaining
17.A.standard B．range C．view D．goal
18.A.until B．as C．when D．before
19.A.proud B．tired C．ashamed D．confident
20.A.plan B．advice C．reward D．responsibility
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No sooner had I began to sing the English song than it was_______ by a 13-year-old girl. She sang the song so beautifully that I couldn’t help asking her when she had ______ the study of English.
| A．brought up; taken up | B．picked up; picked up |
| C．taken up; taken up | D．come up; set up |
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