【Para. 1, 1/4】Which of the following words describe the father in this paragraph?
A. friend
B. villain (a character in a story or play who opposes the hero)
C. hero
D. mentor (a teacher or wise advisor)
E. confident
【Para. 1, 2/4】 Match the people to their symbolic role.
John Wayne
Cowboy legend (American film actor, famous for cowboy and war movies.)
Audie Murphy
War hero (One of the most decorated American soldiers of WWII.)
Joe DiMaggio
Sports icon (Legendary baseball player, symbol of athletic excellence.)
【Para. 1, 3/4】【翻译挑战】 We spoke without words and loved without barriers. What does this sentence mean? Can you translate it into Chinese?
【Para. 1, 4/4】【仿写题】Try to use the sentence pattern “As far as I am concerned, …” to express your personal opinion about someone in your team. [例句] As far as I am concerned, my grandma is the best cook in the world.
【Para. 2, 1/4】【仿写练习】He was independent and strong, a stubborn individualist. “某人 + is + 形容词 and 形容词 + 名词短语（带有褒/贬义）” 例句：She is curious and clever, a born storyteller. ✏️ 请以你的队友、朋友或老师为对象仿写一句类似的句子。
【Para. 2, 2/4】To “wallow in self-pity” usually means someone is:
A. Accepting their emotions in a healthy way
B. Avoiding emotions by keeping busy
C. Feeling sorry for themselves in an unproductive or excessive way
D. Showing strong and positive resilience
【Para. 2, 3/4】I don't know who taught him how to be a father, but he learned the lessons well. What does “he learned the lessons well” most likely mean here?
A. He remembered what his teachers said in school.
B. He mastered the skills of fatherhood by observing other families.
C. He figured out how to be a good father through life experience and personal growth.
D. He followed a step-by-step parenting manual.
【Para. 2, 4/4】Which of the following best describes an “individualist”?
A. Someone who always follows others
B. Someone who values independence and has a strong sense of self
C. Someone who likes group work the most
D. Someone who never questions authority
【Para. 3, 1/3】What does the phrase “painted with smiles” most likely mean in this context?
A. Their conversations were written down on paper with a smiley face.
B. Their conversations were serious but polite.
C. Their conversations were always joyful and full of warmth.
D. Their conversations were painted as part of an art project.
【Para. 3, 2/3】The father says: “Yessiree, Bob-tailed, Buffalo Bill, Leroy Hanson the Third.” What is the function of this reply?
A. He is giving a formal response to a question.
B. He is using humor and exaggeration to show affection.
C. He is angry and trying to sound sarcastic.
D. He is listing famous people to teach a lesson.
【3/3】【翻译】 ”Dad,” I would say, about to ask to borrow his hammer or pose some mundane question, and he would look up from his work and say in his unique way, “Yessiree, Bob-tailed, Buffalo Bill, Leroy Hanson the Third.”🎯 提示：pose a mundane question 提出一个平凡无奇的问题Yessiree 俚语，相当于“是嘞”Buffalo Bill 美国西部传奇人物，“牛仔形象“the Third 三世
【Para. 4, 1/3】[仿写] Sometimes, lessons came when I least expected them.用“Sometimes, … when I least expected it/them”造一个关于你学习生活的小句子。 例句：Sometimes, progress came when I least expected it—like when I passed CET-4 without even checking the results first.
【Para. 4, 2/3】原文句子： – to rip flesh. Which of the following best explains what the author wants to express by telling this definition of “sarcasm”?
A. He wants to highlight the cruelty hidden in sarcasm.
B. He wants to joke about his dad’s vocabulary knowledge.
C. He wants to criticize the English dictionary.
D. He thinks sarcasm is just funny.
【Para. 4, 3/3】词义配对
etymology
the origin and history of a word
sneer
to speak or behave in a mocking way
insult
say something that is rude or offensive
literal meaning
the basic or dictionary definition of a word
date
a person with whom one has a romantic/social outing
【Para. 5, 1/3】[词义辨析] “I began to appreciate how lonely he must have been when his own father died.” Which of the following sentences uses “appreciate” in the same way?
I really appreciate a good cup of tea.
I would appreciate it if you could call me back later.
Local property has appreciated (in value) since they built CJLU nearby.
I appreciate your problem, but I don't think I can help you.
【Para. 5, 2/3】The sentence “Our friendship spoke to my soul, and now the conversation was over.” uses a metaphor. What is the metaphor comparing?
A. Their shared memories and unfinished stories
B. The bond between them as a dialogue that ended with death
C. His father’s advice about communication
D. A conversation about funerals
【Para. 5, 3/3】原句：No person had loved me the way he did—unconditionally.🎤 Your Turn：连词成句
no person
had looked forward to
the Dragon Boat Festival Break
the way I did
eagerly and joyfully