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At the beginning of my senior year in high school, I began applying to the University of Connecticut. But what I didn’t realize was how expensive my dream was. I came from a middle-class family, and it seemed as though we’d always struggled to make ends meet.

I wasn’t the smartest person in my class, not even close; but my heart was in the right place, and I was determined. I applied for every scholarship I could. And then my guidance counselor told me about the financial aid system. I applied, but I didn’t think I would qualify for that either.

After the holidays, my friends started receiving their acceptance letters from colleges, and I eagerly expected mine. Finally, a letter arrived from the University of Connecticut. Feelings of fear and joy overwhelmed me when I opened the envelope with trembling hands. I had done it! I cried for a while, feeling both extremely excited and afraid. I had been working a full-time job, but that wasn’t enough to pay for tuition, and it was impossible for my parents to pay for my education.

Months went by before a letter from the financial aid office arrived. I opened it eagerly, but it was only a letter requesting more information to process my application. This happened over and over, and my hopes kept getting shot down. Finally, an envelope arrived, the one that would determine whether I could attend college. Not only was financial aid (助学金) going to help me out with my expenses, but also I won two of the scholarships I had applied for! I had actually made my dream come true.

I am now a junior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in English.

【小题1】What was the author’s main trouble in realizing her dream?
A.She lacked determination.
B.Her family was short of money.
C.She didn’t know which university to apply to.
D.Her parents disapproved of her attending university.
【小题2】How did the author get money for her tuition fees?
A.By taking up part-time jobs.
B.By receiving her parents’ support.
C.By turning to her guidance counselor for help.
D.By applying for scholarships and financial aid.
【小题3】Why did the financial aid office send the author the first letter?
A.To test her determination.
B.To inform her of their refusal.
C.To ask for supplemental information.
D.To check the process of her application.
【小题4】What does the underlined word “overwhelmed” mean in paragragh 3?
A.Affected strongly.
B.Defeated completely.
C.Covered completely.
D.Overcame easily.
【小题5】What does the author want to convey by sharing her story?
A.Never say never.
B.More haste, less speed.
C.Aiming higher, achieving more.
D.Pride hurts, modesty benefits.
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Since I was five years old, I have been living a life with learning disabilities. Now this is not something I am ashamed of. No, not at all. It’s a part of me. It’s made me who I am.

However, that doesn’t mean it has been easy. I tolerated some pretty harsh bullying in school, mostly in junior high. It did great damage to my self-respect, let me tell you. All kinds of professionals made claims that I would not amount to much. They said I would never be able to live independently. I was a lost cause. When I graduated from high school and decided to enter the workforce, I received quite the wake-up call about how society felt about people with my condition. I enrolled in a local job program for the disabled. The head of the program announced his belief that I would always live below the poverty line. “Amy will always be on welfare”.

So after several years of frustration, I decided to give up the job search and become self-employed. For the past 13 years, I have been running my own dog-sitting business. Ifs just me and I work mostly around my neighborhood but the pay is good and the work is regular. This work has allowed me to pursue a writing career. I write regularly for several websites nationally and internationally with a focus on inspiration.

Two years ago, I self-published an autobiography titled “I Am Not Stupid” which is available through Amazon. My main goal as a writer Is not fame nor wealth. I want to use this gift that God has given me to make the world a better place.

With all that I have gone through over the years, I have decided not to live bitter. It hasn't been an easy journey, I’m not going to lie. I just want to get up even after being knocked down and keep fighting.

【小题1】What do we know about the author?
A.She was born with learning disabilities.B.She was respected by her school mates.
C.She has accepted who she is now.D.She is living below the poverty line.
【小题2】Why did the author decide to become self-employed?
A.This job freed her from poverty.B.She liked to be independent.
C.Other jobs made her defeated.D.She had no better way for a living.
【小题3】What message is delivered in the passage?
A.Ifs uneasy not to live bitter.B.A writing career suits the disabled.
C.Hardships bring people wealth.D.He who never gives up will make it.

During World War II, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.

As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her efforts.

Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.

In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina was also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.

Duchess Nina’s work during World War II was not without its risks. She frequently risked her life to save animals, often driving through perilous areas.

Sadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she continued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.

【小题1】How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders?
A.Calm.B.Worried.C.Excited.D.Encouraged.
【小题2】What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced?
A.Nobody gave her any donations.
B.She couldn’t find enough volunteers.
C.The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.
D.Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.
【小题3】Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland?
A.To keep domestic animals there.
B.To attract local protection groups.
C.To provide a home for wild animals.
D.To offer a safe place to animal owners.
【小题4】What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean?
A.Dangerous.B.Urban.C.Faraway.D.Poor.

Working up a credit score for Walter Cavanagh has got to be a mathematical nightmare ﹣ the man has nearly 1,500 valid credit cards to his name and holds the Guinness Record for the most credit cards. Mr. Plastic Fantastic ﹣ a title given to him by Guinness World Records ﹣ is also the proud owner of the world's longest wallet, which can hold about 800 cards. But he uses it only to carry a few cards, while the rest are safely kept in bank safedeposit boxes.

Cavanagh started collecting credit cards in the late 1960s. "One of my best friends and I made a silly bet: the guy who could collect the most credit cards by the end of the year would win dinner," he said. " I got 143 cards by the end of the year, and my friend gathered 138." After winning that bet, Cavanagh decided to simply keep going with his unusual collection. He got credit cards from gas stations, airlines, bars, and even ice cream stores.

If there's one card missing from Cavanagh's collection, it's that from the Newberry Company. They repulsed his application for a card in the early 1970s, even though he'd collected over 100 by then. They said he had too much credit. Therefore, so far he hasn't had a Newberry card in his collection.

Cavanagh hasn't stopped applying for new cards ﹣ he's held the Guinness Record since 1971 and has no intention of letting go of it. He copies whole pages from a U.S. directory of businesses and keeps sending applications. If he receives a rejection, he writes back to the company explaining his goal and ambition. But he doesn't count useless cards in his total collection.

Thanks to all the cards to his name, Cavanagh has access to about $1.7 million at any moment. Despite this privilege, he has managed to maintain an excellent credit score.

The 72﹣year﹣old retired financial planner and credit expert has only one piece of advice to share: "Never use a card to buy anything you can't pay off in a couple of months. If you don't have the discipline, you shouldn't have the cards."

【小题1】Cavanagh began to collect credit cards when he     
A.owned a very long wallet
B.made a bet with his friend
C.wanted to create a Guinness Record
D.was treated to dinner by his friend.
【小题2】What does the underlined word "repulsed" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Rejected.
B.Recalled.
C.Repeated.
D.Recognized.
【小题3】What do the underlined words "the discipline" in the last paragraph probably refer to?
A.Having many cards to your own name.
B.Buying things by card and paying off in time.
C.Managing to own more privileges for your card.
D.Using a card to buy things as many times as possible.
【小题4】What do we know about Cavanagh's cards?
A.Some of them are useless.
B.They are safely kept in his long wallet.
C.They have brought him fame and privilege.
D.Fewer new cards are added to his collections.

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