Aerial (空中的）performer Jennifer Bricker was bo...

Aerial (空中的）performer Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but she never let it stop her.

Wrapped in a loop (圈）of red silk hung from the ceiling, Jennifer Bricker climbs and twists to the music. Her head hangs down and her strong arms let go as she balances on her back, high above the ground — a move that is all the more daring because she has no legs.

Jennifer was a few months old when she was adopted by Sharon and Gerald Bricker. She had big brown eyes, a bright smile, and huge amounts of energy. When a doctor advised her adoptive parents to carry her around in a kind of bucket (桶)，they refused.

Jennifer soon learned to walk and run on her hands and bottom, and grew up fearlessly climbing trees and bouncing on the trampoline (蹦床）with her three older brothers.“My parents didn’t treat me differently so I didn’t grasp the concept that I was different .1 knew I didn't have legs but that wasn’t stopping me from doing the things I wanted to do.”

At the age of three she was fitted with artificial legs, but she never really took to them she moved more freely without them.

In 1996 the Olympic Games took place in Atlanta. Jennifer loved to watch the women's gymnastics team, and especially adored the 14-year-old Dominique Moceanu who competed for the US. When Moceanu and the women’s team won the gold, Jennifer decided she was going to be a gymnast, too. She took up power tumbling, which involves performing floor exercises down a runway. But Jennifer did not want any allowances to be made for her disability.

At the age of 10 she took part in the Junior Olympics and by age 11 she was the tumbling champion for the state of Illinois.

Jennifer now travels the world as an inspirational speaker and acts as an aerial performer.

1.What do we know about Jennifer Bricker?

A. She felt embarrassed without legs.

B. She was carried in a bucket as a baby.

C. She was brought up as a normal child.

D. She lost her legs when she was adopted.

2.Why did Jennifer determine to be a gymnast?

A. Because she knew that she was different from others.

B. Because she was greatly influenced by Dominique Moceanu.

C. Because she was eager to participate in the Junior Olympics.

D. Because she wanted to make allowances for her disability.

3.Which of the following can best describe Jennifer Bricker?

A. Clever.　　 B. Cautious.　　 C. Sensitive.　　 D. Self-respecting.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The growing process of a disabled person.

B. The memory of an aerial performer.

C. The experiences of an adoptive family.

D. The sufferings of a gymnast.

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Aerial(空中的)performer Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but she never let it stop her.

Wrapped in a loop(圈)of red silk hung from the ceiling Jennifer Bricker climbs and twists to the music. Her head hangs down and her strong arms let go as she balances on her back, high above the ground a move that’s all the more daring because she has no legs.

Jennifer was a few months old when she was adopted by Sharon and Gerald Bricker. She had big brown eyes, a bright smile, and huge amounts of energy. When a doctor advised her adoptive parents to carry her around in a kind of bucket(桶), they refused.

Jennifer soon learned to walk — and run — on her hands and bottom, and grew up fearlessly climbing trees and bouncing on the trampoline (蹦床）with her three older brothers. “ My parents didn’t treat me differently so I didn’t grasp the concept that I was different. I knew I didn’t have legs but that wasn’t stopping me from doing the things I wanted to do. "

At the age of three she was fitted with artificial legs, but she never really took to them — she moved more freely without.

In 1996 the Olympic Games took place in Atlanta. Jennifer loved to watch the women’s gymnastics team, and especially adored the 14-year-old Dominique Moceanu who competed for the US. When Moceanu and the women’s team won gold, Jennifer decided she was going to be a gymnast, too. She took up power tumbling, which involves performing floor exercises down a runway. But Jennifer did not want any allowances to be made for her disability.

At the age of 10 she took part in the Junior Olympics and by age 11 she was tumbling champion for the state of Illinois.

Jennifer now travels the world as an inspirational speaker and acts as an aerial performer.

1.What do we know about Jennifer Bricker?

A. She felt embarrassed without legs.

B. She was brought up as a normal child.

C. She was carried in a bucket as a baby.

D. She lost her legs when she was adopted.

2.Why did Jennifer determine to be a gymnast ?

A. She knew that she was different from others.

B. She wanted to make allowances for her disability

C. She was eager to participate in the Junior Olympics.

D. She was greatly influenced by Dominique Moceanu.

3.Which of the following can best describe Jennifer Bricker?

A. Self-respected.　　 B. Cautious.　　 C. Sensitive.　　 D. Clever.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The sufferings of a gymnast.

B. The memory of an aerial performer.

C. The experiences of an adoptive family.

D. The growing process of a disabled person.

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Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had—not legs but stumps(残肢) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots, People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him ‘Ape Man’ (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.

Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair.

Hank felt himself get cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs(假腿). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be—a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.

Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room , and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.

When World War II came , he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.

1.Children laughed at Hank and called him ‘Ape Man’ because ______.

A. he didn’t talk to them

B. he kept away from them

C. his arms touched the ground when he moved

D. he couldn’t use his arms

2.It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is ______.

A. an average height for a fully grown person

B. too tall for an average person

C. too short for an average person

D. none of the above

3.When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he ______.

A. did everything the other soldiers did

B. did nothing the other soldiers did

C. did some of the things the other soldiers did

D. took some special training

4.The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _______.

A. had no friends

B. never saw himself as different from others

C. was very shy

D. was too proud to accept help from others

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Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had—not legs but stumps(残肢) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots, People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him ‘Ape Man’ (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.

Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair.

Hank felt himself get cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs(假腿). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be—a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.

Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room , and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.

When World War II came , he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.

1.Children laughed at Hank and called him ‘Ape Man’ because ______.

A. he didn’t talk to them

B. he kept away from them

C. his arms touched the ground when he moved

D. he couldn’t use his arms

2.It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is ______.

A. an average height for a fully grown person

B. too tall for an average person

C. too short for an average person

D. none of the above

3.When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he ______.

A. did everything the other soldiers did

B. did nothing the other soldiers did

C. did some of the things the other soldiers did

D. took some special training

4.The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _______.

A. had no friends

B. never saw himself as different from others

C. was very shy

D. was too proud to accept help from others

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阅读理解。

Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had—not legs but stumps(残肢) that could be fitted with a kind of special boots. People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him ‘Ape Man’ (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.

Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair.

Hank felt himself got cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs(假腿). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror, For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be——a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.

Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room, and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.

When World War II came, he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. He marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.

1.Children laughed at Hank and called him ‘Ape Man’ because ________.

A. he kept away from them

B. he didn’t talk to them

C. his arms touched the ground when he moved

D. he couldn’t use his arms

2.It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is ________.

A. an average height for a fully grown person

B. too tall for an average person

C. too short for an average person

D. none of the above

3.The sentence “he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job” implies that the Red Cross ________.

A. was only glad to give him a job

B. gave him a job because he was a good soldier

C. was not willing to give him a job at first

D. gave him a job after he talked to someone whom he knew in the organization

4.When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he ________.

A. did some of the things the other soldiers did

B. did most of the things the other soldiers did

C. did everything the other soldiers did

D. took some special training

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In 1931, I was born disabled. I couldn’t 1.(straight) my legs. Dad would carry me when we went into town. Once 2.he was holding me, I told him I wanted to be a football player. He said, “I don’t think you are going to be much of3.unique athlete.” This was my motivation for years4. (come). I had outgrown(因长大而不再)my disability by the time I was 9, 5.I weighed only 40 pounds and needed to build muscle and strength.

I knew that a bicycle would help. I bought6.at the local shop and started riding it to school. By the time I was 13, I7.(become) the fastest runner in grade school, and at 15, I was the fastest runner in high school.

I made farmwork a part of my recovering routine. I 8.work in the fields at 7:30 p. m. and then run two miles. Picking up wheat was a big thing but I did it all by hand. Finally, all the trainings9.off and now I am working as a public speech maker giving courses10.disability recovering.

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Nick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but the brave 32-year-old man, plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.

“I call it my chicken drumstick（鸡腿）,” joked Nick, “I'd be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller.”

When Nick was born his father was so shocked he left the hospital room to vomit. His distraught mother couldn't bring herself to hold him until he was four months old.

“It was so hard for them, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent. My dad put me in the water at 18 months and gave me the courage to learn how to swim. ” said Nick.

Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electronic arms and legs, in hope that he would be more like the other kids. During the short trial period of the electronic arms and legs, Nick realized that even with them, he was still unlike his peers at school, and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility quite significantly.

“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others,” said Nick, “I realized why God had made us like this － to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I don't.”

“I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves,” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world as a motivational speaker.

1. What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water?

A. His small size.　 B. His small foot.

C. His light weight. D. His big lungs.

2.The underlined word “distraught” in paragraph 4 probably means _____.

A. cold-blooded 　　　 B. bad-tempered

C. really crazy 　　 D. extremely upset

3.Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because ________.

A. his family couldn’t afford them

B. his classmates didn’t like them

C. they were too heavy to handle

D. they affected his appearance

4.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Nick’s parents were very strict with him.

B. Nick’s family accepted his disability at his birth.

C. Nick’s mother was to blame for his disability.

D. Nick learned to be independent at a young age.

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My name is Nick Vujicic, an Australian who was born without any limbs（四肢）. In recent years one of my most 36 videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, 37 hugs from all fields of great people.

All in all, those are pretty ordinary 38 that just about anyone can do, right? So 39 do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are 40 to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I’m living 41 I had no limits.

People often think someone 42 a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy. But I’d like to 43 them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life

Among the hundreds of 44 on that video, here’s one typical remark:” seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel 45 for myself sometimes －or feel not funny enough, or whatever. How can I 46 think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?”

I found happiness when I realized that imperfect 47 I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic. I’m designed 48 God’s plan. That’s not to say that there isn’t 49 for improvement. I’m always trying to be better so I can better 50 the world!

I do believe my life has no 51 . I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be. As we 52 our journey together, please take a moment to 53 about any limitations you’ve placed on your life. Now think about what 54 would be like to be 55 of those limitations. What would your life be if anything were possible?

1.A. disappointing                   B. unforgettable                   C. popular                   D. useful

2.A. receiving                          B. collecting                          C. returning                D. gathering

3.A. sports                                     B. activities                           C. affairs                      D. wonders

4.A. how                                   B. what                                   C. when                       D. why

5.A. drawn                                     B. expected                         C. required                 D. ordered

6.A. even though                         B. in case                             C. as though                D. if only

7.A. of                                            B. from                                  C. in                              D. with

8.A. advise                                     B. greet                                 C. surprise                  D. please

9.A. comments                        B. pictures                    C. replies                     D. statements

10.A. nervous                               B. sorry                                 C. eager                       D. desperate

11.A. still                                  B. ever                                   C. also                          D. even

12.A. if                                           B. as                                      C. while                       D. although

13.A. according to                       B. thanks to                          C. owing to                  D. up to

14.A. stage                                    B. area                                  C. place                       D. room

15.A. protect                                B. rescue                              C. serve                       D. reserve

16.A .challenges                           B. limits                                 C. doubts                     D. endings

17.A. finish                                    B. continue                          C. start                         D. stop

18.A. worry                                   B. think                                 C. care                         D. talk

19.A. we                                        B. one                                   C. it                               D. you

20.A. free                                B. short                                    C. aware                      D. fond

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Leon, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand.That didn't -stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a prosthesis(假肢），using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close."It was a do-it-yourself, father and son adventure," says raw.

When Leon was a baby, his doctor advised his parents not to give him a prosthetic hand until he was in his early teens. "The doctor said Leon should first learn to get full use out of the hand he was born with," says Paul. As Leon got older, his father looked into buying a prosthetic hand, which can cost as much as $30,000. Paul found a more affordable solution.

One day, Paul discovered a video on the Internet about Robohand, a prosthesis created with a 3Dprinter. He downloaded the free instructions and called Robohand's creators for advice. They told him all he needed was a 3D printer一which costs around $2,000- and some materials.

Luckily, Leon's school had recently purchased a 3D printer and it offered to help Paul build the hand for Leon.“We used a soccer shin guard（护胫），cardboard, and tape. They cost about＄10," says Paul.

With his new hand, Leon can do things better. "I can help my mom more, because now I can carry two grocery bags,”he says.

Leon's father has already built .several hands for Leon. Leon helps design each one. He says there's one thing in particular that he wants to do with a future prosthesis.“The goal," he tells the

reporter from the local evening paper,“is to be able to tie my shoelaces:'

1.Why did Leon's doctor disapprove of his using a prosthesis in his childhood?

A.The prosthetic technology was underdeveloped then.

B. A prosthesis was very expensive at that time.

C. To master the disabled hand was important.

D. The original hand could do many tasks.

2.Leon's father managed to get Leon a new hand by

A.collecting money on the Internet.

B. buying a prosthetic hand

C. purchasing a 3D printer

D. printing a hand

3.The materials used for Leon's hand can be described as

A. cheap and common 　　 B. strange and valuable

C. personal and lovely　 D. basic and solid

4.Where can the passage be taken from?

A. An advertisement　 B. A newspaper

C. A poster　 　　　　　 D. A travel guide

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My name is Nick Vujicic．I was born without any limbs（四肢）．But one of my most _　　 　　　 videos on YouTube shows footage（视频片段）of me skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, 　 　 　 hugs from all smts of great people．

All in all, those are pretty ordinary 　 that just about anyone can do, right? So _　 do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are　 　 to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I'm living 　 I have no limits．

People often expect someone _ 　　 a severe disability to be inactive, maybe even angry．I like to　 _ them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life．

Among the hundreds of _ 　　 on that video, here's one typical remark: "Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel　 　 for myself sometimes---or feel not funny enough, or whatever． How can I 　 　 think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy ! ?"

I found happiness when I realized that imperfect 　　 I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic． I'm designed 　 Cod's plan．That's not to say that there isn't 　 for improvement．

I'm always trying to be better so I can better 　 _ the world!

I do believe my life has no 　 _．I want you to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may he． As we 　 our journey together, please take a moment to _　 any limitations you've placed on your life．Now think about what _　 would be like to be 　 those limitations．What would your life be if anything were possible?

1.A． disappointing　　 B． unforgettable　　     C． popular　　　　     D． expensive

2.A． receiving　　　　 B． collecting　　　　     C． returning　　　　     D．asking

3.A． sports　　　　　 B． activities　　　　     C． duties　　　　　     D． wonders

4.A． how　　　　　　 　 B． what　　　　　　     C． when　　　　　　     D． why

5.A． drawn　　　　 　　 B． expected　　　　     C． required　　　　     D． supposed

6.A． even though　　 B． in case　　　　　　 C． as though　　　　 D． so that

7.A． of　　　　　　 　　 B． from　　　　　　     C． in　　　　　　　     D． with

8.A． charge　　　　 　 B． greet　　　　　     C． surprise　　　　     D． persuade

9.A． comments　　　　 B． pictures　　　　     C． replies　　　　　     D． choices

10.A． nervous　　　　　 B． sorry　　　　　　     C． eager　　　　　     D． desperate

11.A． still　　　　　　 B． ever　　　　　　     C． otherwise　　　　 D． even

12.A． if　　　　　 　　　 B． as　　　　　　　　     C． while　　　　　　 D． although

13.A． according to　　 B． in response to　 C． owing to　　　　 D． in addition to

14.A． stage　　　　　 　 B． area　　　　　　     C． situation　　　　 D． room

15.A． protect　　　　 B． rescue '　　　     C． serve　　　　　　 D． reserve

16.A． challenges　　　 B． limits　　　　　　     C． doubts　　　　　 D． endings

17.A． break　　　　　　 B． continue　　　　     C． begin　　　　　 D． stop

18.A． worry about　　 B． think about　　　　     C． care about　　　 D． talk about

19.A． we　　　　　　　 B． one　　　　　　　     C． it　　　　　　　　 D． you

20.A． free of　　　　　 B． devoted to　　　　     C． aware of　　　　 D． worried about

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