主题一 励志故事
Passage 1
Terry, the star of the wrestling world, was born in 1953 in Georgia. His 1 seems to be designed for
wrestling.
Terry always had a（n） 2 in wrestling, and he further 3 the passion during high school. He
gained his 4 at the Hillsborough Community College. In order to 5 that passion, Terry joined the
local gym 6 , which was owned by brothers Jack and Jerry Brisco.
7 by his performance, the brothers motivated him to perform even further. Terry started wrestling in
small circuits in the Southeast where he 8 his skills. It was in 1979 that his hard work 9 and he was
noticed by Vincent McMahon— the promoter of the World Wrestling Federation. McMahon gave Terry a chance
to join the WWF and he 1 0 accepted.
Upon joining the WWF, a transformation was necessary. His extraordinary figure and amazing similarity to the
film idol “Hulk” led him to adopt the legendary stage 1 1 — Hulk Hogan.
Throughout his legendary 1 2 , Terry claimed the world championship title over a dozen times.
His 1 3 surpassed the boxing ring（拳击台）, for his starring in numerous films and television
shows.
Netflix is preparing to shoot a biographical movie in memory of him, promising to bring the 1 4 name
of the legend back into the spotlight. The date is yet to be announced, but one thing is 1 5 : the spirit of the
Hulk will once again dominate.
1．A．luck B．prospect C．viewpoint D．fate
2．A．interest B．idea C．expectation D．reputation
3．A．abandoned B．transformed C．developed D．ignored
4．A．promise B．education C．wealth D．prediction
5．A．pursue B．tease C．anticipate D．string
6．A．Attentively B．selflessly C．actively D．respectfully
7．A．Awakened B．Abused C．Awarded D．Astonished
8．A．composed B．strengthened C．contested D．deleted
9．A．ruled out B．came out C．paid off D．cut off
10．A．willingly B．bitterly C．definitely D．sympathetically11．A．performance B．name C．light D．costume
12．A．career B．fame C．word D．commitment
13．A．wisdom B．appearance C．influence D．shape
15．A．rough B．sustainable C．Harmonious D．Certain
Passage 2
For her 68th birthday in 2019, Rosa Saito decided to give herself an unusual gift — she decided to become a
model. Over the past years, she had been 1 by photographers on the streets, each telling her to consider
modeling. She initially 2 the idea because no one ever had commented on her appearance. But over time,
something began to change inside her. “Being spotted made me realize I could still achieve something just for 3
at this stage of my life,” she recalled. 4 , she decided to embrace the opportunity.
Her first casting didn’t land her a job, but the 5 fueled her excitement. “I was used to facing
challenges my whole life. I was 6 to keep going,” Saito said. At just 22, she had learned 7
when she cared for her sick mother. Later, she raised her three children alone after the loss of her husband. She
embraced whatever life 8 her.
At 69, Saito’s efforts 9 when she got her first modelling job for a Brazilian cosmetics brand. “As
the oldest person there, I walked into the photography studio feeling so 1 0 ,” she recalled. “But soon,I
relaxed. I got so much 1 1 from the younger models. I realize my presence was showing them that
you can grow older without 1 2 ,” she says.
Now 73, Saito has posed for many fashion brands. She’s 1 3 to have a new start after her 70s.
“I still have plenty of dreams for the future, because the real 1 4 of maturity is to take a leap into the
unknown,” she says. “It’s never too late to 1 5 yourself. I gain strength, courage and confidence from
every experience where I face fear.”
1．A．congratulated B．examined C．appointed D．approached
2．A．put forward B．tried out C．noted down D．brushed off
3．A．my family B．myself C．my community D．my fellows
4．A．Temporarily B．Accidentally C．Eventually D．Permanently
5．A．rejection B．prejudice C．dilemma D．trick
6．A．prepared B．allowed C．forced D．persuaded
7．A．toughness B．faithfulness C．tolerance D．confidence
8．A．promised B．awarded C．brought D．ignored9．A．disappeared B．continued C．paid off D．stood out
10．A．natural B．frightened C．delighted D．nervous
11．A．inspiration B．envy C．admiration D．instruction
12．A．fear B．pain C．doubt D．regret
13．A．hesitant B．proud C．impatient D．lucky
14．A．advantage B．burden C．fear D．beauty
15．A．question B．reshape C．limit D．teach
Passage 3
In an inspiring turn of events, a woman in her 70s has become a model thanks to a chance encounter with a
stranger.
Photographer Christopher Ward, who recently started 1 strangers to take their photos as a form of
personal therapy (治疗), launched a project called “Model Strangers.” Through this project, he takes photos and
videos of people he finds “beautiful,” 2 their unique stories.
Earlier this year, Ward met Anne outside of Belfast City Hall. During a video interview, Anne shared that she
is a(n) 3 and retiring person who, like many of us, struggles with self- esteem.
The video of their encounter went 4 , amassing over 40 million views across social media platforms.
“She has become a 5 of sorts around Belfast, being stopped by people who have thanked her for being an
inspiration to them,” Ward shared.
Anne’s 6 fame has led to modeling opportunities with Kindred of Ireland, and she has even been
7 with ACA Models, the longest standing and most successful modelling agency in Northern Ireland.
Anne’s favorite part of her new career is proving to herself that life doesn’t 8 at 70. “It’s not over
as soon as you 9 70,” she told SW NS. She’s been 1 0 by the positive reactions from people
who stop her on the street. “It’s wonderful to see that an older woman can shine and make a 1 1 ,” she
added.
Anne’s story is a beautiful 1 2 that it’s never too late to 1 3 new opportunities and
that sometimes, all it takes is a 1 4 encounter to change one’s life.
“I can’t 1 5 how proud I am of her,” Ward said.
1．A．demanding B．approaching C．cornering D．tricking
2．A．adapting B．inventing C．highlighting D．ignoring
3．A．shy B．active C．confident D．proud4．A．offline B．cold C．sour D．viral
5．A．leader B．celebrity C．target D．millionaire
6．A．new- found B．hard- won C．lifelong D．worldwide
7．A．charged B．concerned C．signed D．awarded
8．A．fail B．end C．progress D．change
9．A．hit B．remain C．celebrate D．appear
10．A．discouraged B．saddened C．thrilled D．amused
11．A．fortune B．point C．difference D．scene
12．A．mistake B．wish C．warning D．reminder
13．A．reject B．embrace C．present D．miss
14．A．worthy B．tense C．strange D．chance
15．A．overstate B．underestimate C．oversee D．underplay
Passage 4
Ever since he was a kid, Arjun loved reading stories. Stories where a detective saves the day using his
wisdom. Stories where characters have superpowers, pull a sword, kill dragons, and 1 a faraway princess.
Stories where anything was possible, 2 the real world.
For Arjun, reality was lifeless and boring. Stories, on the other hand, were the 3 of life without
which everything was black and grey.
He began writing when he was 28. At first, writing didn’t come 4 to him. But his love for stories
kept him 5 to his computer to endure all the upsetting disappointment, and slowly and gradually, his
short stories began to get attention. Praises became common and so did the 6 . But for Arjun, the
opinions of the outside world didn’t matter.
He continued to write with enthusiasm for almost the next two decades until the day when tragedy 7
him.
Arjun was 45 when he met with an accident that damaged his spine (脊柱) and his ability to write. The only
thing that 8 to him in life — to write and live his stories — was taken away from him. Arjun felt a strong
sense of 9 . He blamed his bad luck and became more 1 0 every day.
Then one morning, a thought popped up in his mind. What if all this is a story, and I’m its hero? If this were
true, what would I do? Give up my dreams or 1 1 them?
His 1 2 came in the form of speech typing that helped him write more stories than he had
before the accident. Although 1 3 disabled, Arjun felt he could fly higher and farther than others. Hehad learned a secret that gave him the power to 1 4 his imagination in ways he had never dreamt of.
Life is a story and you are both its hero and author. When you hold the pen to write your future anything is
possible as long as you 1 5 yourself.
1．A．rescue B．grasp C．award D．pursue
2．A．despite B．without C．unlike D．against
3．A．walks B．colors C．lessons D．truths
4．A．available B．easy C．complete D．right
5．A．accustomed B．exposed C．connected D．glued
6．A．challenge B．struggle C．encouragement D．criticism
7．A．struck B．defended C．cheated D．declined
8．A．concerned B．occurred C．counted D．related
9．A．hopelessness B．endlessness C．carelessness D．mindlessness
10．A．pleasant B．bitter C．tolerant D．ambitious
11．A．watch out B．dig up C．fight for D．bend down
12．A．understanding B．cure C．wonder D．answer
13．A．physically B．temporarily C．deeply D．mentally
14．A．limit B．express C．fulfill D．reward
15．A．advance B．love C．improve D．believe
Passage 5
For a little girl growing up in Colombia in the 1980s, a science career with NASA may have seemed like
setting foot on a faraway planet. 1 , Diana Trujill has made it — she is a(n) 2 now, leading a 45-
person team that’s responsible for the robotic arm of the latest Mars rover. Born in 1983, even as a young girl,
Diana was certain of her passion for science. When she was 17, her dad offered to send her to Miami, Florida to
study Aerospace Engineering. Without any 3 , she followed her dad’s 4 . Arriving in the U.S. with
just $300, Trujillo had to 5 through school by doing a series of housekeeping jobs. The 6 was
definitely not easy, but Trujillo never complained.
Then came another 7 moment for Trujillo. One of her professors casually mentioned an astronaut
they were acquainted with. 8 she was “just one person away from knowing an astronaut” was all it took to
9 Trujillo’s career goals. So she 1 0 her studies in space science and 1 1 became the first
Hispanic (拉丁裔的) woman to be admitted to the NASA Academy in 2007. Since then, Trujillo has worn many
hats at America’s space agency.But Diana hasn’t 1 2 there. She also leads by example, 1 3 women to pursue careers in
STEM fields. Her own story is a 1 4 that just beyond that barrier lies an entire universe of opportunities
waiting for anyone willing to work hard enough to 1 5 the stars.
1．A．Therefore B．Instead C．However D．Moreover
2．A．astronaut B．engineer C．pilot D．doctor
3．A．hesitation B．complaint C．expectation D．promise
4．A．command B．footstep C．request D．suggestion
5．A．go B．pass C．struggle D．push
6．A．mission B．career C．adventure D．process
7．A．risk-taking B．life-changing C．time-consuming D．energy-saving
8．A．Realizing B．Remembering C．Imagining D．Assuming
9．A．record B．share C．inspire D．finish
10．A．started B．abandoned C．suspended D．continued
11．A．immediately B．eventually C．gradually D．suddenly
12．A．left B．succeeded C．stopped D．reached
13．A．encouraging B．promising C．allowing D．persuading
14．A．symbol B．notice C．warning D．reminder
15．A．stare at B．reach for C．long for D．come after
Passage 6
“Found something!” Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water. She 1 , holding a pair of
swimming goggles (护目镜). These are passed to a kayaker (皮划艇桨手), who waves them 2 , like a prize,
before throwing them in a basket. When the team returns to 3 , the women are smiling and cracking jokes
about the 4 and their pull.
Since 2017, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), which accepts 5 older women as
members, has made it its mission to 6 trash from ponds across Cape Cod.
Many outsiders have expressed their 7 to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds; a number, however,
have 8 why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”. “You should call yourselves the Mermaids (美人鱼)
Against Glitter Litter.” Others have said she should open the group to all 9 , and even to men.
10 they admit that it wasn’t 11 a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady”
12 is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Women over 65 tend to feel the restriction of aging,” Baur says.
“Part of the goal of OLAUG is to 13 that older women can do a lot more than people might think.”
Criticism 14 , the most common response is “I want to join you”. And after that first dive, the newapplication excitement is 15 with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them.
1．A．surfaces B．surfs C．flows D．bathes
2．A．forward B．back C．overhead D．downward
3．A．border B．home C．pond D．shore
4．A．match B．dive C．voyage D．drag
5．A．precisely B．absolutely C．mainly D．merely
6．A．recover B．reuse C．remove D．release
7．A．gratitude B．concern C．sympathy D．curiosity
8．A．commented B．questioned C．proposed D．suspected
9．A．ages B．ranks C．sections D．genders
10．A．As B．Although C．Since D．Unless
11．A．occasionally B．eventually C．initially D．frequently
12．A．profile B．distinction C．personality D．identity
13．A．demonstrate B．imply C．warn D．declare
14．A．altogether B．beyond C．aside D．besides
15．A．substantial B．infectious C．fierce D．thrilling
