lined with scars. 38 , he was terrified. “What are his favorite things?” I yelled. “Noodles,” they replied as the elevator door shut.
Luke kicked and screamed. His cries were painful, animal-like. He had 39 seen a mirror and tried to escape by running 40 one. I wound my arms around him so he could not hit or kick. After an hour and a half he 41 fell asleep, exhausted. I called room service. They delivered every 42 dish on the menu. Luke woke up, looked at me and started 43 . I handed him chopsticks, and pointed at the food. He stopped crying and started to eat. He ate until I was sure he would be 44 .
That night we went for a walk. Delighted at the moon, he gestured, “What is it?” I said, “The moon, it’s the moon.” He reached up and tried to 45 it. He cried again when I tried to give him a 46 until I started to play with the water. By the end of his bath the room was soaked and he was laughing. We read the book One Yellow Lion. He 47 looking at the colorful pictures and turning the 48 . By the end of the night he was saying, “one yellow lion.”
The next day we met orphanage officials to do paperwork. Luke was on my lap as they filed into the room. He looked at them and 49 my arms tightly around his waist.
He was a sad, shy boy for a long time 50 those first days. He cried easily. He hid food in his pillowcase and searched in garbage cans. I wondered then if he would ever 51 the wounds of neglect that the orphanage had beaten into him.
It has been four years. Luke is a smart, funny, happy fourth-grader. He is 52 with charm and is a natural athlete. His teachers say he is well behaved and works very hard. Our neighbor says she has never seen a 53 kid. When I think back, I am amazed at what 54 this abused, terrified little creature. It was not therapy, counselors or medicine. It was love: just simple, plain, easy to give. It is made up of compassion, care, 55 , and a leap of faith. I believe in the power of love to transform. 36. A. found 37. A. goodbye 38. A. Probably 39. A. never 40. A. against
B. adopted B. hello
C. met
D. adapted D. OK D. Apparently
C. sorry C. Actually C. seldom C. through
B. Absolutely B. ever B. across B. finally
D. often
D. over
41. A. naturally C. possibly D. obviously
42. A. meat B. fruit
C. vegetable C. sobbing C. hungry
D. noodle D. escaping
43. A. kicking 44 A. full
B. screaming B. sick B. take
D. healthy
D. follow D. bath D. advocated D. pictures
D. put
45. A. touch 46. A. book
C. hold C. toy
B. model B. avoided B. covers
47. A. hated 48. A. pages 49. A. adjusted 50. A. since
C. loved C. sheets
B. caught
C. wrapped
B. during B. get rid of B. provided B. happier
C. before D. after D. get in D. loaded
51. A. get over C. get across C. ensured C. weaker
52. A. surrounded 53. A. stronger
D. quieter
D. affected D. honesty
54. A. transformed 55. A. virtue
B. improved B. grace
C. encouraged
C. security
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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A
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum, cycling culture, and Red Light District. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip Amsterdam.
January
Peak Season Population
Language(s) Currency
Climate
Climate Average
May to
813,562
October
Dutch
Euro
high: 5.8 °C
22.0 °C
Must-See Attractions Average
high: July
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. Don’t miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. The infamous Red Light District is also in this area, and definitely worth a visit to see what the hype (炒作) is about. You’ll also want to check out Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a hub for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city’s museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens. Free Things to Do
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Have a picnic and bring a bottle of wine to relax and people-watch in Vondelpark Soak up some sun at one of the city’s beaches
Take a stroll along the canals, smell the flowers, and browse markets along the way Hop on one of several free ferry services across the IJ River for lovely city views
Transportation
Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. It’s typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center because traffic is congested and parking is difficult to find. Cycling is incredibly popular here, and it’s easy to find cheap bike rentals around town. Amsterdam has a flat terrain and is a great city to explore on foot. Money Saving Tips ?
Unless you really want to see the tulips blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices surge.
? Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
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Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money
Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.
? Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.
56. From the passage we can know that _____________________.
A. Amsterdam’s peak season is caused by tulip blooming. B. it’s a good idea to explore Amsterdam on a canal boat.
C. you must go to the Plantage area to appreciate Van Gogh’s paintings
D. buying the train tickets at the counter is money -saving. 57. Which part is most likely missing from the passage above? A. City History.
B. Van Gogh’s Life Story. C. Cycling Culture
D. Recommended Restaurants.
B
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released its updated guidelines for children’s media use.
The recommendations reflect what I think we all instinctively know: children need less screen time. The corollary, of course, is that kids desperately need more free time to ignite(激发) their imaginations, develop a sense of wonder, and discover their passions and purpose. Our children are overstimulated, over-scheduled and under pressure to perform academically and beyond school. This weakens their ability to build creative thinking skills essential to self-discovery. Inventiveness occurs when kids have time for curiosity and exploration. With children spending up to eight hours a day on media devices and additional hours engaging in scheduled activities, opportunities for growth are dramatically prevented. What came easily to parents a few decades ago has become a challenge for our generation. It’s not that yesterday’s parents knew more about child development. They simply had fewer options. Boredom and downtime were an inescapable part of daily life. Children were left to make the most of unstructured time. Today, boredom and downtime are equal to,
“I’m a bad parent and not doing enough to get my kid ahead.”
Opportunities for connection and discovery that were once commonplace are rapidly disappearing. Recently, I had an eye-opening revelation while watching my 11-year-old daughter play in a softball tournament. Families settled in for the day with lawn chairs, coolers, sunscreen and siblings in tow. These spectator brothers and sisters would gradually attract each other. Games of catch and hide-and-seek began, friendships were formed in the span of an inning. At crucial moments, the new-found friends turned their collective attention to the field to cheer on their teams.
But that wasn’t happening at this tournament. Though there were at least 15 children by the sidelines, I didn’t hear any of them. They sat in a silent huddle using their individual tablets. They were transfixed by their screens. Even with the score tied in the final inning with runners on base, not a single child watched the game or spoke to each other. The situation was strange and revealing: Kids have more planned activities and passive entertainment at their fingertips than ever before, but less free time to dream, make-believe and focus on what they truly love. I get that making time for “nothing” is difficult in a world where we’re constantly worried our kids will fall behind their peers if they aren’t good at sports and academics or don’t collect “likes” on the latest social media app.
I refuse to sit back and watch this loss of childhood. Imagination needs time and space to blossom. And I’m committed to giving my children the tools to develop it. It won’t be easy. It’s not like my children are begging me for free time. In fact, they’d clearly prefer spending every waking moment on their screens. But this is too important.
If your kids are like mine, asking them to access their imagination will initially be difficult. That’s because they haven’t developed the skills and muscle memory to make it second nature. I hope the AAP guidelines motivate all of us to set needed screen time limits for our children. Personally, I’m practicing strategies to “ignite imagination” in my children head on — just as a coach would tackle turning a bunch of rebellious misfits into a championship team. Imagination, like a sport, requires practice, training, motivational speeches, rewards and extreme patience.
58. According to the passage, what has become a challenge for parents today? A. Dealing with children’s boredom and downtime.