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Task 1

Rain or shine,Tsering Chopa treks（艱苦跋涉）for long hours to deliver mail.For 18 years, the Xizang's mailman has been an important link between a remote, high-altitude settlement and the rest of the world.

At 5,373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in the Xizang Autonomous Region is China's highest township.The oxygen level is less than 40 percent and the annual average temperature is-7℃.However,these weren't the biggest challenges for a postal service.The area of the township is about 1,500 square kilometers,but its population is less than 2,000.The distance from the county town is some 70 kilometers and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 kilometers.

The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities.He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away.He had to ask neighbors several times to find the new address.It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain.He trekked for more than 20 kilometers and struggled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter.“I don't mind the hardships because it is not easy for students from remote villages to get college admission.It was my duty to deliver the mail on time,”he says.

One night in February 2019, a local resident Nyima Tsering's daughter had fainted（暈倒）and desperately needed help.Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital.He also gave some cash to the family for the girl's treatment.Nyima Tsering's daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village.

In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal.“It is an acknowledgment of what I do and I want to help more people living in remote areas.I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world.”

1.Which is the most challenging part of Tsering Chopa's work?

A.Trekking for long distances.

B.Suffering from cold temperatures.

C.Standing extremely bad road conditions.

D.Adapting to the high-altitude environment.

2.What words can best describe Tsering Chopa according to paragraph 3?

A.Optimistic and cautious.B.Generous and intelligent.

C.Courageous and ambitious.D.Persistent and responsible.

3.How did Tsering Chopa help Nyima Tsering?

A.Tsering Chopa fixed Nyima Tsering's car for free.

B.Tsering Chopa saved Nyima Tsering's daughter's life.

C.Tsering Chopa delivered Nyima Tsering's admission letter quickly.

D.Tsering Chopa drove Nyima Tsering to a hospital for treatment.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Hardship makes a good postman

B.A mailman shows kindness to students

C.A postman in Xizang bridges huge gap

D.Post service creates a convenient life

Task 2

Life is like a roller coaster, and every point has ups and downs.People plan something, but luck and misfortunes sometimes lead them toward a different destination.However, passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties.They set goals, welcome challenges,overcome obstacles,and eventually achieve what satisfies them.

Those who stay committed to their broad goals and find satisfaction even in unplanned circumstances are truly victorious.One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others.Nicole Thornes is a mother, a former police officer,and now serving society as a death doula(陪護師).

Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society.She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime, bring justice, and create a better society for everyone.Although she became a mother during her studies and her responsibilities were increased due to children, she didn't give up on her passion.Nicole could have called off her studies, but her passion for serving society didn't let her step down.With great efforts, she finally became a police officer and gave her contributions to law enforcement and the betterment of society.She was not only a police officer making full commitment to the society but also a mother who played her responsibilities in the best way possible.

Everything went according to her plans,but uncertainty called off her journey as a police officer.Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.But her dreams and passion did not let her stop.She became a death doula to continue her dream.She chose this field after her grandfather's death, when she couldn't bear the pain of losing him.Being a death doula, she is now providing comfort to the dying and their family during difficult times.She aims to spread prosperity in people's lives and help them overcome all the obstacles they faced throughout their life.

1.What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A.Life is full of ups and downs.

B.People are at the mercy of changes.

C.Uncertainties lead life to a different direction.

D.Fulfillment comes from making the best of the uncertainties.

2.What is Nicole's original career commitment?

A.To conduct her duty well and better the society.

B.To cater to the children's requirements and needs.

C.To accompany the senior through the darkest time.

D.To release people's pain from losing the loved ones.

3.What made Nicole leave her police post?

A.The arrangement of the office.B.The injury she got at work.

C.The change of interest.D.The danger of her job.

4.What brought Nicole to her new career?

A.The appeal of the people in sorrow.

B.The push of getting a new job to survive.

C.The passion for accompanying the sick ones.

D.The sorrowful pain of losing her beloved family.

Task 3

In the late 1990s, a family visited the public elementary school where I taught deaf students.They said they would be moving to the district and planned to enroll (報名) their deaf daughter as a first grader.They were upset that their child's kindergarten teacher Jane cautioned them not to have high hopes for her academically.Based upon assessment results, the teacher painted a discouraging picture for their little girl's future.Standing behind them was Fiona, a beautiful five-year-old with long shiny brown hair and dark flashing eyes.The whole time her parents were there, she didn't make a sound or use sign language,even when her parents encouraged her.

After a few weeks with Fiona,I discovered I was dealing with a very bright,very strongwilled child.Although I was able to engage her in a variety of learning activities, writing was a continual struggle.I tried all kinds of ways to interest her in writing.Every time the pencils came out,she would shut down and refuse to participate.

One day Fiona got off her bus and stood in front of the school,weeping.The staff members present did not know enough sign language to ask her why she was crying.Finally they took her into the office where they handed her a pen and a notepad.Fiona wrote:“PACBAK”.Immediately the office staff realized she left her backpack on the bus.They asked the bus to come back to school and soon Fiona was reunited with her backpack.

That day, Fiona discovered the power of the pen.From then on, she had a new appreciation for writing.She is a young woman now and has become an excellent writer, public speaker and student leader.During her senior year in high school,Fiona became the Douglas County Rodeo Queen and the following year she enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado, determined to become a teacher.In the summer of 2008, I traveled to the National Association of the Deaf Conference in New Orleans and watched her perform competitively as Miss Deaf Colorado.Fiona keeps in touch with me and I especially treasure her e-mail with term papers attached.This young lady has a very powerful pen!

1.What made Fiona's parents upset?

A.Fiona's being unable to hear anything at birth.

B.Fiona's being refused by the elementary school.

C.Fiona's failure to use the sign language properly.

D.Fiona's possible unpromising future in Jane's mind.

2.What was a constant challenge to the author when educating Fiona?

A.Fiona's lack of determination in learning.

B.Fiona's extreme unwillingness to write.

C.Fiona's bad relationship with the teacher.

D.Fiona's incompetence in handling pencils.

3.What can we learn about Fiona?

A.She treasured the e-mail from her teacher very much.

B.She traveled to New Orleans to give thanks to her teacher.

C.She succeeded as a result of her affection for writing.

D.She decided to be a writer at the University of Northern Colorado.

4.Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Power of the pen B.Ambition of a deaf girl

C.Appreciation of the pen D.Spelling of a backpack