When Brody, a 4-year-old Connecticut boy, was...

When Brody, a 4-year-old Connecticut boy, was asked what wish he wanted to come true, his only dream was that he could be able to play outside.

Brody was born premature (早产) at 27 weeks, which caused him to overheat and burn easily. That means he can't spend any time outside and he'll get burn blisters (水疱) on his face even when he is driven to the hospital. Besides, there are a lot of things he can't do. He has trouble walking and only began talking one year ago. Brody can't eat or drink and has to wear a backpack 24/7 that contains a pump that feeds him. “I can't even count the number of surgeries he's had since he was born,” Brody's mother said. “He's spent probably half his life at the hospital.”

When Make-A-Wish Connecticut, an organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, heard about Brody's request to play outside, they immediately jumped into action. “It's the most simple, most sweet wish, just to play outside but it seems to be the most difficult to realize.” said Debbie Artinian, the manager of Make-A-Wish Connecticut.

Artinian and her team determined that a temperature-controlled tent outside Brody's home where he could play and not be in the sun would be the best option. But they had to find a tent that could stand weather conditions like wind and snow and had the right material to block all UV rays. Luckily, Artinian found a company based in the United Kingdom that could design and make the tent. Make-A-Wish Connecticut learnt that Brody loves the beach, even though he is not able to go into water because of his backpack. So they filled the tent with water toys and a kids’ pool filled with balls to make Brody feel as much as possible like he's out at the beach.

Brody got his first look at the tent earlier this summer. “When he walked out of the door and I saw his face, it was just everything,” said Artinian. “Now when Brody says ‘Can I go out and play?’, his mom can say, “Yes.” “Brody is now enjoying spending nearly all his time "outside” in the tent.

It's hard to make life completely normal for Brody, but Artinian and her team tried to make it as normal as they could.

1.What can we learn about Brody?

A.He can't be exposed to sunlight.

B.He can't stand on his feet.

C.He can't be given surgeries any more.

D.He can't communicate with others.

2.Make-A-Wish Connecticut thought Brody's dream was __________

A.inspiring and heart-warming

B.simple but incredible

C.difficult and unachievable

D.challenging but worthwhile

3.Why does the author mention the beach in Paragraph 4?

A.To show that Brody is a boy who loves nature.

B.To prove that the design company was responsible.

C.To suggest that Artinian and her team were considerate.

D.To emphasize that the skill in building the tent was the latest.

4.What does the story mainly tell us?

A.One good turn deserves another.

B.A helping hand makes a difference.

C.All things are difficult before they are easy.

D.Tough life experience may result in success.

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My 10-year-old nephew is timid. I was delighted when his mother, my sister, asked me to take him to the circus(马戏团). ＂Buy one bag of popcorn,＂ she ordered.

＂Is there anything we should avoid?＂

＂Yes, but you can’t avoid it. It’s the elephants’ parade around the ring.＂

David has read that the circus elephants are the most unhappy creatures in the universe. They’d rather be torn open by a lion than made fool of themselves before a crowd. So, when they started their act, David began to cry, ＂Those big, big tears …＂

So, eyes still dry, sharing popcorn, we watched simian(猴的) cast rush into the ring to a burst of cheers. Then we watched the individual acts — the monkey from the Bolshoi, the famous clown who climbed the tallest pole, hanging on by a finger and a knee. He raised laughter from the audience of children. If the clown slipped, the net would catch him, although no net can be trusted. It’s easy to fall wrong, and if so you can break your silly neck. I would keep that information from David, I promised my schoolteacher. I was the cool adult here.

At last elephants came and did their parade, each wearing a hat. My arm slipped around my beloved nephew.

＂Aunt Ella, they are so unhappy.＂

＂I believe they are. But some day this act will be outlawed.＂

＂Really?＂

＂Yes. The elephants will be returned to the grasslands in Africa and spend the rest of their lives eating green stuff, never having to grab a tail.＂ I put my arms around him and whispered in his ear, ＂I love you.＂

He did not sob(呜咽) but nestled closer to me.

The elephants were the last act of the first half of the show, and enduring their performance earned us another box of popcorn.

【题文1】 Why did the author’s sister ask her to buy a bag of popcorn?

A. To show a new fashion.

B. To use it to help David kill time.

C. To use it to help improve David’s attention.

D. To use it to distract David’s attention to his fear.

【题文2】 What does the author use ＂clown＂ in Paragraph 5 to refer to?

A. The circus monkey.　　　　　 B. The circus worker.

C. The circus audience.　　　　　 D. The amusing actor.

【题文3】 How did the author feel when watching the monkey acting?

A. She was touched by its acting.　　　　 B. She was afraid of her nephew’s fear.

C. She regretted taking David to watch it.　　　 D. She was worried about the monkey’s safety.

【题文4】What will the following paragraph be about?

A. How the author comforted her nephew.　　　 B. What the second half of the show was like.

C. What lesson the author got from the show.　　 D. How much popcorn was needed in the play.

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Tonnie, a 12-year-old boy, was walking alone on the street. It was 10 pm. What caused Tonnie to run away from home was that his mom asked him about his low grades in the recent _________. Tonnie had a careless attitude and didn’t _________ in a nice way. She scolded him, but Tonnie quarreled with her without _________ he was at fault. The _________ ended so bad that Tonnie left their _________ in a storm with his eyes filled with tears.

He walked for more than two hours, tired and hungry. Suddenly, he was _________ by a sweet smell from a small noodle shop.

He realized there was not even a coin in his pocket. With a _________ face, he decided to _________. However, the shop owner saw him and asked him to stay for some food.

Tonnie explained he had no _________, but the shop owner smiled and said he wouldn't __________ him for any. He prepared a hot bowl of delicious noodles for Tonnie. Tonnie __________ him from his heart and promised him that he would return his __________.

Tonnie was in tears when he ate the noodles. The shop owner asked Tonnie what had happened, Tonnie told him about the quarrel with his mother.

The shop owner asked Tonnie. ''Do you feel you __________ me something? ''

Tonnie said, ''Yes. Of course! This is a great __________. You know I was very __________ as I ate nothing from the noon! ''

The shop owner smiled, ''Good my dear! Now think about your mom. She cooked for you. She washed your clothes. She __________ you with all her heart. She was always there for you when you needed her. And she __________ quarreled with you just for your own good. Don’t you feel you owe a lot to her? ''

Tonnie realized his __________. He thanked the shop owner and rushed to his home. He saw his mother searching for him on the street with tears in her eyes. He felt very __________ and hugged her, begging her __________.

1.A.creation B.exam C.judgment D.questionnaire

2.A.answer B.greet C.complain D.explode

3.A.insisting B.explaining C.forecasting D.understanding

4.A.quarrel B.class C.prayer D.conference

5.A.restaurant B.school C.house D.hotel

6.A.affected B.attracted C.surprised D.terrified

7.A.curious B.neat C.strange D.sad

8.A.quit B.enquire C.order D.stay

9.A.right B.time C.food D.cash

10.A.bring B.find C.ask D.select

11.A.praised B.appreciated C.stimulated D.congratulated

12.A.loss B.friendship C.patience D.kindness

13.A.offer B.award C.owe D.pay

14.A.pity B.help C.deal D.problem

15.A.starving B.confused C.contradictory D.content

16.A.took hold of B.kept up with C.took care of D.looked forward to

17.A.almost B.even C.still D.never

18.A.importance B.dream C.transformation D.fault

19.A.regretful B.embarrassed C.excited D.helpless

20.A.permission B.support C.forgiveness D.apology

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When William, a 10-year-old boy planned to learn the piano, the music teacher was reluctant （不愿意）to accept him. She 31  her students to start their music lessons at a young age when their 32  were able to move quickly and easily.

“William, why do you want to learn the piano?” the teacher asked.

“I want to play for my mother.”

She noticed the 33   in his eyes as he answered her. She had no heart to   34  and accepted William as her student. But at each music lesson, William appeared to be in a hurry and played 35  “My mother is waiting outside for me,” he would tell the teacher. She was tempted to advise William not to 36  his time with lessons anymore as he 37  hit the right notes. 38  there was something about William — - she was fascinated with the tender look in his eyes 39  he mentioned “Mother”.

Suddenly, William stopped coming for his lessons. At the end of the semester year, the music teacher decided to 40   a piano recital (独奏会) for her students and she asked them to participate.

She was 41  to find William’s application to contribute a musical piece. She would place him last in the recital 42  he made mistakes.

The day came and William appeared. 43  it was his turn to play, William bowed before the audience and said he was thankful for the music teacher’s 44  with him. “Tonight I am dedicating (献)my music to my mother.” he said.

Everyone later asked why William did not bring his mother as she would 45  be proud. William replied, “My mother was 46  and she could never 47  me play during her life time. 48 she sacrificed her time and money to let me learn the piano. This morning Mother passed away. I am sure she is now 49  as she can hear my piano recital. I chose a piece of piano music by Beethoven. As you all know, Beethoven was deaf by the end of his career. But music always symbolized his 50  for freedom and I would like to dedicate it to Mother.”

1.. A. hoped            B. persuaded        C. allowed          D. preferred

2.. A. fingers          B. brains           C. eyes         D. arms

3.. A. surprise         B. joys             C. tears    D. disappointment

4..  A. put him down B. turn him down   C. put him off      D. turn him off

5..  A. badly           B. nicely               C. carefully    D. patiently

6..  A. pass            B. take                 C. kill        D. waste

7..  A. ever            B. never                C. even         D. always

8..  A. Instead         B. Therefore            C. Then                 D. But

9..  A. at one time         B. from time to time    C. each time D. the first time

10..  A. support        B. take                 C. intend           D. organize

11..  A. delighted      B. surprised            C. curious          D. angry

12..  A. as far as      B. if only          C. in case          D. now that

13..  A. Until          B. Since                C. While        D. When

14..  A. patience       B. advice           C. guide            D. concern

15..  A. surely             B. gradually            C. finally      D. quickly

16..  A. blind          B. deaf                 C. ill          D. wounded

17..  A. watch          B. appreciate           C. teach        D. hear

18..  A. Besides        B. Then                 C. Yet              D. Otherwise

19..  A. happy          B. relaxed          C. free                 D. sad

20..  A. effort         B. struggle         C. belief           D. challenge

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13-year-old Madison was studying at home when her mother burst in. She said a boy had fallen into a septic tank (化粪池) and made an urgent ____ for Madison’s help.

They ran to a neighbor yard, where the ____ adults surrounded the septic tank opening ____wider than a basketball. The boy, aged only 2, had slipped in and was ____.

Madison quickly ____ the situation. She was the only one who could ____ through the small opening. Without ____, she got close to the opening and said, “____ me in.”

Some people held her waist and ____. She wiggled (扭动) arms and shoulders until she ____ the opening. Inside, the tank was dark and the air smelly. When she stuck her arms into the dirty water, she jammed her left wrist against a hidden stick, ____ it severely.

____ tend to her injury, Madison scanned the surface of the dirty water, hoping to ____ the underwater boy. Suddenly she saw his little toes stick out. When spotting the vague ____ of his foot again, Madison shot out her ____ hand, grasped the foot tightly and shouted, “Pull me up!”

As they nearly reached the surface, the boy’s other foot got stuck. She wiggled his foot until it was ____. Eventually they were lifted out.

____, the kid wasn’t out of trouble. Having suffered from lack of ____ that long, he wasn’t breathing. He was then given hard hits on the back until he coughed up water. At the sight of this, Madison sighed with ____.

Madison received months of treatment for her wrist, which made her ____ actions more impressive.

1.A. appointment　　 B. attempt　　 C. choice　　 D. request

2.A. anxious　　 B. curious　　 C. annoyed　　 D. merciful

3.A. partly　　 B. previously　　 C. slightly　　 D. dramatically

4.A. floating　　 B. weeping　　 C. trembling　　 D. drowning

5.A. controlled　　 B. examined　　 C. took part in　　 D. gave up

6.A. look　　 B. jump　　 C. fill　　 D. fit

7.A. time　　 B. permission　　 C. hesitation　　 D. judgment

8.A. Throw　　 B. Lower　　 C. Force　　 D. Push

9.A. legs　　 B. arms　　 C. head　　 D. hands

10.A. adjusted to　　 B. got through　　 C. tore down　　 D. held on to

11.A. touching　　 B. trapping　　 C. injuring　　 D. striking

12.A. In an effort to　　 B. Rather than　　 C. Likely to　　 D. Ready to

13.A. feel　　 B. smell　　 C. follow　　 D. attract

14.A. skin　　 B. gesture　　 C. picture　　 D. outline

15.A. left　　 B. single　　 C. good　　 D. clumsy

16.A. frozen　　 B. free　　 C. flexible　　 D. bare

17.A. However　　 B. Instead　　 C. Therefore　　 D. Personally

18.A. protection　　 B. oxygen　　 C. gravity　　 D. energy

19.A. fright　　 B. cold　　 C. relief　　 D. respect

20.A. unselfish　　 B. thoughtless　　 C. unconscious　　 D. random

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Ask 9-year-old Annie what the worst thing was that ever happened in her house last year, and she won’t tell you that it was her parents divorcing, although they did. No, what Annie remembers most are the horrible fights leading up to the announcement about the divorce which was, as it turned out, and despite her parents anxiety about telling her, “not that big of a deal.” “I already knew they were not getting along well,” Annie says, “Every night after I went to bed, l would hear my parents fighting.” It made me really unhappy. When they finally decided to get a divorce, all of that stopped.

Annie's experience is more common than you might think, and there is a great deal of evidence to suggest that “staying together for the sake of the children” is not all it's cracked up to be, and may do more harm than good. According to psychologist Lynn Martingdale, hearing their parents argue is often more stressful for children than separation and divorce, and if you think that your children don’t know that there's trouble in family, then you're kidding yourself. The home life of children whose parents have an unhappy marriage is often far from ideal, and what's worse, parents will compound the problem by taking their unhappiness out on the children.

The Center for Moving Forward conducted a study in 2014 in which they followed 25families whose parents had been in marriage counseling. After tracking these families for 5 years, they found that the children of the parents who had eventually gotten divorced were not worse off than the children of those who had remained together, and in some cases had fared better. The study took into consideration, social and the children's general sense of well-being.

1.Why was Annie really unhappy according to paragraph 1?

A.Her parents fought every night. B.Her parents finally got divorced.

C.Her parents decided to abandon her. D.Her parents got along badly with her.

2.Which statement may psychologist Lynn Martingdale agree with?

A.Separation and divorce will hurt the children most.

B.Keeping an unhappy marriage hurts children more.

C.Children can't understand their parents' marriage well.

D.Children can’t feel the unhappiness from their parents.

3.What's the function of the last paragraph in the passage?

A.To give an example of divorce.

B.To support Annie's correct answer.

C.To further clear the author's view point.

D.To highlight the importance of the study.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A.Divorce Is Good for Children B.Divorce Is Not the Worst Thing

C.Fighting Is Often Stressful D.Staying Together Is for Children Only

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When Ben Franklin was only a boy, he always wanted to know about things. He was always asking his father and brothers “What?” and “How?” and “Why?”

They couldn’t always tell him what he wanted to know.

When they couldn’t tell him, Ben tried to find out for himself.

Many times Ben did find out things that no one knew before. The other boys would say, “That Ben Franklin! He’s always finding out something new!”

Ben lived close to the water. He liked to go there to see the boats. He saw how the wind blew them across the water.

One day Ben said to himself, “Why can’t the wind help me float across the water? And I’m going to try.” Ben got his big kite. He took hold of the kite string and ran with it. The wind took the kite up into the air. Then Ben jumped into the water.

The wind blew the kite high into the air. Ben began to float across the water. Soon he was on the other side, and he had not worked at all.

One boy shouted, “Look at Ben floating across the water! His kite takes him to the other side without any work!”

“Yes,” said another. “He’s always finding new ways to do things.”

1.When he was only a child, Ben ________.

2. His father and brothers________.

3.How did Ben Franklin float across the water?

4.He found out many things that ________.

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When Ben Franklin was very only a boy, he always wanted to know about things. He was always asking his father and brothers “What?” and “How?” and “Why?”

They couldn’t always tell him what he wanted to know.

When they couldn’t tell him, Ben tried to find out for himself.

Many times Ben did find out things that no one knew before. The other boys would say, “That’s Ben Franklin! He’s always finding out something new! ”

Ben lived close to the water. He liked to go there to see the boats. He saw how the wind blew them across the water.

One day Ben said to himself, “Why can’t the wind help me float across the water? And I’m going to try.” Ben got his big kite. He took hold of the kite string and ran with it. The wind took the kite up into the air. Then Ben jumped into the water.

The wind blew the kite high into the air. Ben began to float across the water. Soon he was on the other side, and he had not worked at all.

One boy shouted, “Look at Ben floating across the water! His kite takes him to the other side without any work!”

“Yes”, said another. “He’s always finding new ways to do things.”

1.When he was only a child, Ben _____.

A. liked to fly a kite by himself

B. always asked easy questions

C. always liked to play with water

D. always liked to find out how things worked

2.His father and brothers _____.

A. couldn’t answer all his questions

B. could answer all his questions

C. tried hard to find out something new for him

D. were too busy to answer his questions

3.How did Ben Franklin float across the water?

A. The other boy took him across it.

B. The water carried him across it.

C. The flying kite took him across it.

D. A boat took him across it.

4.He found out many things that ____.

A. children didn’t know

B. his father and brothers knew

C. people didn’t know

D. most people knew

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She asked ________.

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I was watching Family Feud a few years ago when they asked something like “What’s one thing you want your pilot to be?” And one of the answers was “A man.” Yes, I was upset, but that just inspired me more. It’s rare enough to see women pilots — for the first two years of my flight training classes, I was the only female student — and even more unusual to see a pilot who’s a woman of color. Black women make up about 7 percent of the U.S. population, but less than 1 percent of pilots. And of course, most of them are a bit older than I am. I just graduated from high school in May.

My mom is crazy about aviation (航空), so she always took me to air shows when I was younger. We’d watch the Thunderbirds or Blue Angles, and I’d get pilots’ autographs (亲笔签名). With her encouragement, I started taking lessons after I turned 12. Friends would ask me to hang out, and I’d say, “Sorry, I have a flight” — they’d look at me as if I had four heads. But the air felt like where I was supposed to be.

Flying is amazing for many reasons. You can see the beauty only from above and visit impressive places. But to me, one of the coolest things is being in charge of the plane and holding the controls. I plan to fly the big jets as an airline transport pilot, which means doing lots of ground training, banking 1,500 hours of flight time, and earning a bunch of certificates.

On my first plane ride when I was 4, the flight attendants (乘务员) gave me a little pin with wings. We took a picture of me standing next to the captain. Who would have guessed that someday I’d be sitting in his seat?

1.Why did the author feel upset after hearing the answer?

A. It was too simple.　　 B. It dealt with racial differences.

C. It talked about pilots negatively.　　 D. It was prejudiced against women.

2.What does the author say about black women?

A. They are uncommon sights in flight training classes.

B. They make up 7 percent of the U.S. pilots.

C. Most of them are high school graduates.

D. Few of them are interested in aviation.

3.What’s the author’s mom’s attitude to her becoming a pilot?

A. Skeptical.　　 B. Supportive.

C. Unconcerned.　　 D. Disapproving.

4.What happened when the author was four years old?

A. She sat in a captain’s seat.　　 B. She had a hard plane ride.

C. She was gifted a winged pin.　　 D. She helped some flight attendants.

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