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Benjamin Giroux，a 10－year－old boy with autism (孤独症)，came home from his school more excited than ever. His fifth－grade teacher asked the students to write a poem about themselves，beginning every sentence with “I am. ”
Benjamin couldn’t wait to start writing，so he sat down and didn’t look up until he finished. A few hours later，he showed the poem to his parents. Their faces were covered with tears.
“I am odd (奇怪的)，I am new，”Benjamin wrote in the poem. “I wonder if you are too. I hear voices in the air，I see you don’t and that’s not fair. ” “I feel like a boy in outer space，I touch the stars and feel out of place，” he went on to write.
“At first，we felt sad and hurt that he feels lonely，misunderstood and odd at school，” Giroux said. “As the poem went on，we realized that he understands that he’s odd and that so is everyone else in their own way. This is what Ben wants everyone to know. ”
Benjamin was expected to read his poem aloud to the class the following day，but upon waking up that morning，he refused to go to school and stayed home. He didn’t think his poem was any good.
His dad posted (发帖) it on the internet in hopes of getting some encouraging comments from family and friends. Once the National Autism Organization saw the photo，they posted it to their page，where thousands of strangers shared how much the poem inspired them.
“We try to read him as many comments as we can to show the influence he’s had，” Giroux said. “It makes him happy too，which is always nice to see. ” The family has heard from hundreds of parents thanking Benjamin and his parents for showing how their own kids may be feeling at school.
1.As a child with autism，Benjamin ________.
A.feels bored with his lessons
B.wants to talk with his father
C.hopes to make friends with girls
D.feels excited about writing a poem
2.From Benjamin’s poem，his father finds the idea that ________.
A.Benjamin knows and accepts that he is odd
B.his son needs playtime and attention
C.children with autism are still very clever
D.society should care for children with autism
3.How did Benjamin feel the next day?
A.Pleased. B.Anxious.
C.Puzzled. D.Bored.
4.What can we learn from the sixth paragraph?
A.Other people with autism were moved after reading the poem.
B.The people who read the poem felt inspired.
C.The people who care about Benjamin felt proud about Benjamin.
D.Parents of other kids with autism found a proper way of treating their kids.
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Children with autism(孤独症) have difficulty with social skills and communication. They often behave in restricted and repetitive ways and have what seem like abnormally intense interests.
Autism is more common in boys than girls. What causes it is not clear. Scientists are studying genes and possible environmental influences.
Doctors usually cannot confirm a diagnosis(诊断) of autism until a child is about three years old. Rebecca Landa is a researcher at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland. Professor Landa wanted to find out what differences in development might be seen earlier. She led a new study that observed 235 babies between six and 36 months of age.
"At six months of age, the signs of some risk for developing communication and social delays, including autism, include motor delays. Like when you lay your baby on their back and you pull them by the arms gently into a seated position, the baby's head may nod back behind the shoulders, like poor head control. So that does not mean that the baby is going to have autism, but it does mean the baby needs to have some exercises to strengthen their body. And when they strengthen their body, they are better able to play with toys and engage with people, which then goes on to help them have better outcomes."
By the time a baby is one year old, signs of possible autism include difficulty in using words and not looking eye-to-eye or reaching out to other people. By 14 months, the baby might smile less and use language less. However, Professor Landa says these signs can be so small that they might be missed during a short health exam.
"It's important for parents to stay tuned into their children's development, and if a parent is concerned about a child's development, for professionals to listen to them."
The earlier parents notice delays, she says, the sooner they can begin doing simple things that may help improve their child's development. For example: talking to the child about what they are doing, commenting when the child shows them something, and playing simple games that keep the child's attention.
1.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Watching for Early Signs of Autism in Babies
B. How to Confirm a Diagnosis of Autism
C. Children with Autism Have Difficulty in Communication
D. Ways to Help Children with Autism to Recover
2. What can we learn form the third paragraph?
A. Landa has found ways to confirm a diagnosis of autism when a baby is about six months.
B.Landa tried to find autism earlier by comparing the differences as the baby grows up.
C.Now doctors can confirm a diagnosis of autism before a child is three years old.
D.Doctors observed 235 babies either 6 or 36 months of age under the guide of Landa.
3.When a baby with signs of possible autism is a year and two months, he may____.
A. avoid eye contact
B.have difficulty in raising his head
C.develop bad manners
D.hate to communicate with others
4.In which column could we find this passage?.
A. Education
B.Health
C.Economics
D.Entertainment
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Steven Williams, an American father of 14-year-old Peter who has autism(自闭症), searched on the Internet to find a specific kind of little blue cup for his son.
When Peter was two, Steven gave him a little blue cup that was made in China and ever since the cup has become one of the most important things in Peter's life. Steven never thought that the little cup would cause such a big pr
oblem. Peter became dependent on this cup because ever since he received the gift he would only drink water from the exact type of little blue cup. Over 12 years, Peter refused to drink water without the cup. Steven was worried about this because their current cup could break soon and he needed to find a replacement for his son to drink with. The problem was that the cup was no longer being produced.Steven tried to take Peter to a doctor to solve the cup problem, but it was of no use. So Steven decided to seek help from the public on Twitter. He got a lot of responses and the enthusiasm people from all over the world, which gave him confidence and hope. Many strangers found their identical cup and offered to send them to Peter. Though Steven received a lot of help, he still was concerned. All the cups he received would eventually break. As time passed, it would be even harder to find the same cups.
The situation took a surprising turn when the baby products company Tommee Tippee UK got in touch with Steven. They sent a team to China, and they found the same exact model for the cup in the factory that first made it. The company and the Chinese factory decided to make as many as 500 cups for Peter, and Steven was thrilled about all this.
1.What would happen to Peter without the cup?
A. He would feel sad. B. He would break other cups.
C. He would quit drinking water. D. He would suffer from autism.
2.Where did Steven decide to seek help?
A. From a social network. B. From an American company.
C. From a team of researchers. D. From a Chinese factory.
3.What does the underlined word "identical" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Exactly alike. B. Nearly broken.
C. Of good quality. D. Of different size.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Enthusiastic people Gave Cups to Peter
B. American Boy Preferred Chinese Cup
C. Concerned Father Sought Medical Treatment for Peter
D. Chinese Factory Helped American Boy Get Favorite Cup
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My six-year-old came home from school this week with two envelopes. One was for a donation to help people in the Philippines. The other was to help hungry families have a Thanksgiving meal.
“I’ll put a check in each of these. Then you can add your own money from your piggy bank, okay?” I said, thinking he’d be so excited to put his own stamp on things.
“That’s okay, mom. You put money in. I don’t want to waste mine,” he sweetly sang as he colored. “I want to fill my bank all the way up.”
Ack! I guess I know what our dinnertime discussion will be about tonight, I thought.
I had figured that through watching his parents donate items, helping us take toys from time to time to needy kids and putting money in the basket at church, he would just understand why it was important to help people in need — and even want to do it himself.
But of course he doesn’t really understand yet. “There’s a big disconnect between the people ‘over there’ and my piggy bank,” said parenting educator Vicki Hoefle.
“There’s nothing wrong with the child. There’s just no connection.”
As for having that conversation immediately, or forcing my son to put money into the envelopes: “Try not to do it now,” Hoefle said. Teaching a child about donating their own money or toys or time to people in need “should be a gentle introduction into what we hope will be a way of life for our kids.”
She suggested these things to help children understand the importance of giving:
* Just talk about it. Then explore the issue from a perspective he can understand.
* Use the course of a year to introduce kids to opportunities. That way, they won’t be shocked when you ask them to stuff their own money into an envelope （like this writer just did）.
* Pick a family charity for the year and have a conversation about how you all can help throughout the year.
* Think of this not as something you must teach, but as something to expose them to.
At her house, Hoefle said, “When you got something new, you gave something up.” Each birthday, her children would pick what toys they had outgrown and give them away. “There was a comfort in it. It just became a natural part of the kids’ lives.”
So I will fill those envelopes alone this time. But I’ll make sure he understands why they should be filled—gradually.
1.When the writer asked her son to give money to help the poor, he __________.
A. declined to donate
B. sang a sweet song
C. put all his money in a bank
D. seemed very surprised
2. Hoefle’s attitude towards children’s unwillingness to donate money can be best described as “___________”.
A. critical B. tolerant
C. positive D. worried
3.Which of the following is Hoefle’s approach to educating kids about charity?
A. Giving courses about charity.
B. Setting a rule for children to give.
C. Inviting a lot of poor people home.
D. Giving children enough real life chances.
4.What can we learn about the writer from the passage?
A. She often makes donations for people in need.
B. She taught her son a lesson over dinner that evening.
C. She is at a loss as for what she should do next.
D. She invited a parenting educator home for advice.
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Kids, please help those in need.
B. Why are kids unwilling to donate?
C. Kindness is lost in the young generation.
D. How can we help kids learn generosity?
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My 8-year-old son, Kevin, has made friends with some boys in the neighborhood. He has been with them after school. My wife，Qugen, and I are he has other kids to be with and we have and encouraged him to play with his friends. We also want Kevin to learn _，so we have asked him to tell us he's going and to come home at a specified time.
The started when Kevin didn't come home on time. On one occasion，I asked Kevin to be back at 6 pm. By 6：30，I needed to go him. I found him at a friend's house，and he looked that he couldn't continue playing. After we came home，I sat Kevin down for a talk about the of keeping his word. I told him I was not worried about him arriving a few late，but after half an hour，I’m going to be . He told me he understood.
The next day，I came home from work at about 6:30 p.m. and Qugen asked me to go and get Kevin she said he should be back home at 6. I walked to his friend's house and a look of appeared on Kevin's face when he came to the door.
At ，Qugen and I spoke to Kevin about why he didn't come home on time again. He said he just wanted to playing. This was ，so Qugen and I decided to ground(罚不准出门)him for a week. This no playing with his friends.
For the next week，whenever his friends came to ask for Kevin，we let him to them that he was grounded. We felt this would help him be responsible for his .
As a ，I believe one of the most important things we can teach our kids is self-responsibility and that actions have consequences.
1.A. studying B．playing C．chatting D．quarreling
2.A. glad B．lucky C．worried D．sure
3.A. made B．allowed C．trained D．forced
4.A. amusements B．communication C. honesty D．responsibility
5.A. when B．why C．where D．whenever
6.A. changes B．conflicts C．worries D．problems
7.A. looking for B．picking up C．waiting for D．calling up
8.A. angry B．nervous C．disappointed D．ashamed
9.A. quality B．importance C．stories D．ways
10.A. hours B．minutes C．days D．times
11.A. satisfied B．shocked C．surprised D．concerned
12.A. if B．unless C．because D．so
13.A. guilt B．disappointment C．excitement D．hatred
14.A. home B．school C．work D．office
15.A. finish B．keep C．learn D．stop
16.A. impossible B．impolite C．unacceptable D．unbelievable
17.A. meant B．suggested C．showed D．implied
18.A. reply B．apologize C．tell D．explain
19.A. decisions B．words C．actions D．friends
20.A. teacher B．parent C．writer D．professor
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My 8-year-old son, Kevin, has made friends with some boys in the neighborhood. He has been36 with them after school. My wife，Qugen, and I are __37__ he has other kids to be with and we have __38__ and encouraged him to play with his friends. We also want Kevin to learn __39__，so we have asked him to tell us __40__ he's going and to come home at a specified time.
The __41__ started when Kevin didn't come home on time. On one occasion，I asked Kevin to be back at 6 pm. By 6：30，I needed to go __42__ him. I found him at a friend's house，and he looked __43__ that he couldn't continue playing. After we came home，I sat Kevin down for a talk about the __44__ of keeping his word. I told him I was not worried about him arriving a few __45__ late，but after half an hour，I’m going to be46 . He told me he understood.
The next day，I came home from work at about 6:30 p.m. and Qugen asked me to go and get Kevin __47__ she said he should be back home at 6. I walked to his friend's house and a look of __48__ appeared on Kevin's face when he came to the door.
At __49__，Qugen and I spoke to Kevin about why he didn't come home on time again. He said he just wanted to _ 50__ playing. This was __51__，so Qugen and I decided to ground(罚不准出门)him for a week. This __52_ no playing with his friends.
For the next week，whenever his friends came to ask for Kevin，we let him _53__ to them that he was grounded. We felt this would help him be responsible for his __54__.
As a __55__，I believe one of the most important things we can teach our kids is self-responsibility and that actions have consequences.
1.A. studying B．playing C．chatting D．quarreling
2.A. glad B．lucky C．worried D．sure
3.A. made B．allowed C．trained D．forced
4.A. amusements B．communication C．honesty D．responsibility
5.A. when B．why C．where D．whenever
6.A. changes B．conflicts C．worries D．problems
7.A. looking for B．picking up C．waiting for D．calling up
8.A. angry B．nervous C．disappointed D．ashamed
9.A. quality B．importance C．stories D．ways
10.A. hours B．minutes C．days D．times
11.A. satisfied B．shocked C．surprised D．concerned
12.A. if B．unless C．because D．so
13.A. guilt B．disappointment C．excitement D．hatred
14.A. home B．school C．work D．office
15.A. finish B．keep C．learn D．stop
16.A. impossible B．impolite C．unacceptable D．unbelievable
17.A. meant B．suggested C．showed D．implied
18.A. reply B．apologize C．tell D．explain
19.A. decisions B．words C．actions D．friends
20.A. teacher B．parent C．writer D．professor
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Max Bobholz was only 12 years old when he came up with the idea of creating a charity to provide baseball equipment to children in Africa.
While 1. (watch) baseball, his favorite sport, on TV in 2012, Max learned that teams from Africa didn’t have proper equipment to play.
They either made equipment themselves or had to share 2. very few items they had among all the children.
Max thought about all the extra bats, balls and equipment he and his friends had in their garages and homes. Then, inspired by his baseball coach, T. Williquette, and those 3. were active charity, he decided to take action and help. Thus, an 4. (influence) charity was started. 5. (know) as Angels at Bat, Max’s charity has donated over 10,000 pieces of equipment to kids in need since its founding! Along with this, Max has traveled to Africa several times 6. (donate) equipment and coach the kids, developing Angels at Bat into 7. it is today.
Angels at Bat has now grown to include nine 8. (branch) in eight states around the USA. And it is the primary source of baseball equipment for the entire country of Kenya.
Max 9. (honor) as one of the 5 CNN Young Wonders of 2018 for his inspiring spirit of giving and service. “Anybody at any age can make a difference. So if you are passionate about something, stick to it and through hard work, you 10. (true) can make your dream come true,” says Max.
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My 8-year-old son, Kevin, has made friends with some boys in the neighborhood. He has been ____ with them after school. My wife, and I are ____ he has other kids to be with and we have ____ and encouraged him to play with his friends. We also want Kevin to learn ____, so we have asked him to tell us ___ he's going and to come home at a specified time.
The ____ started when Kevin didn't come home on time. On one occasion, I asked Kevin to be back at 6 pm. By 6:30, I needed to go ____ him. I found him at a friend's house, and he looked ____ that he couldn't continue playing. After we came home, I sat Kevin down for a talk about the ____ of keeping his word. I told him I was not worried about his arriving a few___ late, after a half hour, he told me he understood and I was ___.
The next day, I came home from work at about 6:30 pm and my wife asked me to go and get Kevin back ___ she said he should be back home at 6. I walked to his friend's house and a look of ___appeared on Kevin's face when he came to the door.
At __, my wife and I spoke to Kevin about why he didn't come home on time again. He said he just wanted to ___ playing. This was ___ so we decided to ground(罚不准出门) him for a week. This ___ no playing with his friends.
For the next week,whenever his friends came to ask for Kevin, we let him ___ to them that he was grounded. We felt this would help him be responsible for his ___.
As a ___ I believe one of the most important things we can teach our kids is self-responsibility and that actions have consequences.
1.A. studying B. playing C. chatting D. quarreling
2.A. glad B. lucky C. worried D.sure
3.A. made B. allowed C. trained D. forced
4.A. amusements B.communications C. honesty D. responsibility
5.A. when B.why C. where D. whenever
6.A. changes B.conflicts C. worries D. problems
7.A. looking for B.picking up C. waiting for D. calling up
8.A. angry B.nervous C. disappointed D. ashamed
9.A. quality B.importance C. stories D. ways
10.A. hours B.minutes C. days D. times
11.A. satisfied B.shocked C. surprised D. concerned
12.A. if B.unless C. because D. so
13.A. guilt B.disappointment C. excitement D. hatred
14.A. home B.school C. work D. office
15.A. finish B.keep C. learn D. stop
16.A. impossible B.impolite C. unacceptable D. unbelievable
17.A. meant B.suggested C. showed D. implied
18.A. reply B.apologize C. tell D. explain
19.A. decisions B.words C. actions D. friends
20.A. teacher B.parent C. writer D. professor
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Steve, a twelve¬-year¬-old boy with alcoholic parents, was failing. Surprisingly, he could read,
yet, ____ his reading skills, Steve had been failing since the first grade. Steve was a
big boy, yet, he went unnoticed… ____ Miss White.
Miss White was a smiling, beautiful, young lady. For the first time in his ____ life, Steve couldn't take his eyes off his teacher; yet, ____ he failed. In the middle of the first term, the entire seventh grade was ____ for basic skills. Steve hurried through his tests, and ____ to dream of other things, as the day passed slowly. One day, Miss White's ____ voice broke into his daydreams. “Steve！” Startled (吓了一跳), he ____ to look at her. “Pay attention！” She began to ____ the test results. “You all did pretty well，” she told the class, “ ____ one boy, and it breaks my ____ to tell you this, but…” She hesitated, pinning Steve to his seat with a sharp ____.“…The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class！”
After that, Steve still ____ do his homework. “Just try it，” Miss White said one day. “Steve!
Please! I care about you！” Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it! Someone cared about him? Someone, so beautiful and perfect, cared about him! Steve went home from school, ____ that afternoon. The following Monday he arrived at school on time, and waited for Miss White to enter the classroom. She walked in, all sparkle and smiles! Immediately, she gave a ____ on the weekend homework. Steve was the first to ____ his paper. With a look of ____， Miss White took his paper. Steve walked back to his desk, his heart beating strongly within his chest. Miss White's face was in total ____ ! Suddenly, her face broke into a bright smile. The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just ____ his first test! From that moment ____ was the same for Steve.
1.A. in honor of B．in spite of C．in addition to D．in case of
2.A. to B．before C．until D．upon
3.A .rich B．young C．fresh D．simple
4.A. still B．even C．also D．forever
5.A. observed B．corrected C．selected D．tested
6.A. struggled B．agreed C．continued D．declared
7.A. cheerful B．impatient C．enthusiastic D．shy
8.A. decided B．managed C．turned D．forgot
9.A. go over B．run over C．turn over D．hand over
10.A. except for B．due to C．as for D．up to
11.A. will B．record C．heart D．back
12.A. pain B．stare C．sense D．contrast
13.A. wouldn't B．couldn't C．mustn't D．shouldn't
14.A. embarrassed B．discouraged C．approved D．thoughtful
15.A. survey B．speech C．report D．quiz
16.A. give up B．hand in C．turn down D．come across
17.A. respect B．curiosity C．surprise D．fear
18.A. victory B．shock C．sadness D. confidence
19.A. escaped B．taken C．missed D．passed
20.A. nothing B．something C．anything D．everything
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Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel,a 14-year-old boy with brain disease.He is highly intelligent,yet unable to move his muscles anti communicate.Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions they make about people with disabilities,and also addresses euthanasia（安乐死）and quality of life as relevant social problems.
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling memoir（回忆录）tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow
In 2006,when he was only 45 years old,Randy Pausch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live.Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.In spite of his disease,the book,is surprisingly encouraging.It encourages young readers to focus on what's truly important in life.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.Through the eyes of the 15-year-old writer,Charlie,the novel details the daily trails that many teenagers face,but it also deals with social problems like drug abuse.It also focuses on the roles that friendship,family and love play in helping us get through difficult times.
1.What can we know about Shawn McDaniel?
A. He leads a sad life.
B. He likes to chat with people.
C. He is optimistic about his life.
D. He is brain-damaged.
2.What does Frank McCourt write his memoir for?
A. To recall his life.
B. To show his childhood suffering.
C. To show his talents in writing.
D. To influence young readers.
3.What leads Randy Pausch to write the Last Lecture?
A. The importance of following dreams.
B. The inspiration from a lecture.
C. His suffering from cancer.
D. His limited living time.
4.Why has the The Perks of Being a Wall flower become a classic novel?
A. Because it details teenagers’ daily lives honestly.
B. Because it is written by a 15-year-old teenager.
C. Because it focuses on friendship,family and love.
D. Because it deals with social problems like drug abuse.
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oblem. Peter became dependent on this cup because ever since he received the gift he would only drink water from the exact type of little blue cup. Over 12 years, Peter refused to drink water without the cup. Steven was worried about this because their current cup could break soon and he needed to find a replacement for his son to drink with. The problem was that the cup was no longer being produced.