I’m a student in my third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsbury’s to make ends meet.
I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsbury’s is very physical like stacking shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.
I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class.
Unfortunately, though I had applied for “settled” British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees.
I don’t have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isnt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.
My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future.
【小题1】Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?A.To pay for his own living expenses | B.To pay for his tuition fees |
C.To prove his ability to earn money | D.To help his parents pay off the debts |
A.Responsible. | B.Anxious. |
C.Qualified. | D.Accessible. |
A.Persistent. | B.Diligent. |
C.Sociable. | D.Ambitious. |
A.Actions speak louder than words. | B.God help those who help themselves. |
C.A penny saved is a penny earned. | D.Where there is life, there is hope. |
In my memory, my dad always encouraged me to be my best self, explore the world, and believe in those who cared and loved me, which helped to make me who I am today. Besides, I’ve grown up with a pretty good model that my father always was.
One year, my father nearly lost his life. He was twenty-seven years old then. For several months, he’d been suffering from stomach pains. My dad was a former track star, so he knew how to handle pain. Convinced it was nothing serious, he just made a face until it was over whenever it flared up. My mom and dad were visiting his parents in Englewood, New Jersey when extreme pain struck my dad again. However, that time, the pain didn’t fade away although my father tried to take control of it. Meanwhile, my dad developed a high fever. My grandparents rushed him to a nearby hospital. The doctors in the emergency room were confused about his condition. My dad’s symptoms seemed consistent with appendicitis (阑尾炎), but the pain wasn’t localized to the lower part of his stomach, where the appendix (阑尾) is located. While they were debating what to do, a 33-year-old surgeon named Dr. Ibrahim, spoke up, “It must be an appendix.” Dr. Ibrahim guessed it was a rare condition and insisted that my dad should receive an operation immediately, although others were against his decision.
Dr. Ibrahim turned out to be very correct. My dad was wheeled into surgery and his appendix was removed just before it could burst and cause a deadly infection. At last, he got rid of danger.
What if my father hadn’t been in Englewood that day? What if young Dr. Ibrahim hadn’t considered? He was in the right place at the right time, and it saved his life. Now I am a father of two children. Like my father I will never forget Dr. Ibrahim.
【小题1】What can we know about the author’s father?A.He was in poor health in his younger days. |
B.He seldom helped the author overcome troubles. |
C.He set a good example to the author. |
D.He liked to learn from others to improve himself. |
A.To show off his father’s achievements. |
B.To prove his father’s strong will power. |
C.To emphasize the importance of taking exercise. |
D.To explain why his father always suffered pains. |
A.broke out suddenly. | B.slid quietly. |
C.stayed for a while | D.disappeared gradually. |
A.It was boring but beneficial. | B.It was terrible and disappointing. |
C.It was interesting and unforgettable. | D.It was dangerous but fortunate. |
I’m Amanda Gorman, I’ve been crazy about writing poetry since third grade. After polishing my skills for about a decade and having judges review my poetry and videos of my performances, I was named the country’s Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, I’ve read my work at the Library of Congress. It’s been an excellent journey especially since I used to have trouble saying half the alphabet.
My twin sister Sarah and I were born very prematurely, which led to lots of ear infections. I didn’t have as much luck as Sarah and the ear infections left me with a severe hearing problem, making it difficult to understand speech, which caused me to develop a speech impediment. My sister would have to translate when I spoke because people had no idea what I was saying. Writing wasn’t just fun: it was a way to have my voice heard and to stop me from feeling pity for my disability. And I was determined to read my poetry in front of audiences.
Our single mom couldn’t always afford medical help. Sometimes she had to choose: Shall I put food on the table or make sure Amanda can say this word? When we couldn’t pay, I’d spend about an hour a day recording my talking and correcting the mistakes gain and again. But poetry was a constant. I didn’t need expensive materials to train myself to be better at that.
At age 20, I still suffer from self-doubt, but i have got a necklace which my grandmother gave me. When I’m nervous before performing, I hold it and say, “I am the daughter of black writers who fought for their freedom, broke their chains and changed the world” And 100 percent of the time after saying that, I’m ready to go.
【小题1】Why was the visit to the Library of Congress special for Amanda?A.She received a big award after the visit. |
B.She was inspired to write poetry there. |
C.She did some reading for an audience. |
D.She succeeded in saying the alphabet there. |
A.Sarah is physically healthier. |
B.Sarah finds writing much more fun. |
C.Sarah likes public speaking a lot more. |
D.Sarah didn’t have ear infections as a baby. |
A.Her mom didn’t like setting the table. |
B.Her mom struggled to support the family. |
C.Her mom showed little concern for her. |
D.Her mom was good at correcting her mistakes. |
A.She’s a black writer. | B.She’s always confident. |
C.She has many necklaces. | D.She aims to change the world. |
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