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As a child growing up in southern California in the mid-1950s, one of my greatest dreams was to go to the newly opened Disneyland. Unfortunately, neither of my parents drove, and Disneyland was located out in the orange groves (小树林) of Anaheim. Even if we found the rides, the cost was more than my family could afford.

In June 1956, my sister graduated from high school. As a gift, one of her girlfriends’ parents took them to Disneyland. I was happy for my sister but upset that I wouldn’t be going. After all, no sister wants her little brother tagging along (紧跟).

After I had spent a few days moping around, my sister told my parents that I could go with her and her friend if I had the money for admission and ride tickets. I don’t know where my parents found the money, but I soon had enough for admission and one “A to E” ride ticket book. That week, I counted down the hours until the day that I would go to the home of Mickey, Donald, and my favorite Goofy.

My day at Disneyland was a joyful blur of rides and attractions – and one moment I’ll never forget. As I exited the adventurous Jungle Boat ride, I noticed a long line of kids waiting for something. I soon discovered that several of the Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers were signing autographs (签名). When I looked to see who was there, my heart almost stopped. It was my first true love, Annette Funicello! I waited for what seemed like forever until it was finally my turn to approach the table where the Mouseketeers were sitting. I still remember Annette smiling at me, asking for my name and then signing a picture for me.

As I was exiting the Mouseketeer area, a big man stopped me and asked who my favorite Disney character was. I told him, and he quickly sketched (素描) a drawing of Goofy and signed it for me. That man was Roy Williams, a cartoonist who appeared on the Mickey Mouse Club.

Over the years, I lost my autographed photo of Annette, but I still have my drawing of Goofy. I take it out occasionally to remember that wonderful day of my childhood. My wife recently had the sketch framed (装框) for my 65th birthday. It is now prominently (显眼地) displayed in our home. Friends often ask if the drawing has any value. I always tell them that it’s priceless.

1. What had made it impossible for the author to go to Disneyland?

A. Disneyland was too expensive for his family.

B. His parents couldn’t afford the time off to travel.

C. Disneyland was too far away from his home.

D. His sister didn’t want to take him.

2. When the author “moped around”, he was probably ______.

A. unhappy B. excited C. eager D. astonished

3. What is the author’s unforgettable moment at Disneyland?

A. The adventurous Jungle Boat ride.

B. Varieties of rides and attractions.

C. Getting autographs from Annette Funicello.

D. Receiving a signed sketch from Roy Williams.

4. Why does the author always tell friends that the drawing’s priceless?

A. Because he had the drawing valuated.

B. Because it carries the best memory of his childhood.

C. Because it reminds him how much his family loved him.

D. Because Roy Williams’s drawing and signature is no longer available.

B

In a world that pushes us toward personal greatness, that markets T-shirts shouting “Just Do It” and “I Will”, it can be hard to find your orbit (轨道).

You get used to thinking the world revolves around you, and it can take failure, loss or punishment to knock you into place.

Forty-eight Oak Lawn Community High School seniors in Chicago received that knock last month.

In the days leading up to their evening graduation ceremony, school officials realized that 47 seniors had submitted forged (造假的) papers claiming they had completed the 24 hours of community service required for graduation. The papers’ signatures were forged by a 48th student.

The punishment was swift: The students were not allowed to take part in the graduation ceremony. They wouldn’t receive their diplomas (文凭) until the community service hours were completed.

“These are generally good kids,” Principal Michael Riordan said. “They made a bad choice. They thought they had an easy way around a requirement. I do feel sorry for those kids and their families, but there’s a lesson about integrity (诚信) here that’s important as well.”

So while acknowledging that the 48 seniors are likely good kids who made a mistake, let’s also recognize the 400 graduating students who did things right.

Many students volunteered at churches, at senior centers and at the children’s museum. Some went above and beyond the 24-hour requirement, working more than 100 hours of volunteer time, and one put in more than 500 hours.

Bob Green, who works for the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church food store in Oak Lawn, said he hopes the students who volunteered at the food store learned that helping others is an integral part of life.

“I think it’s a good experience for young people to see what some people are struggling with in their lives,” Green said. “I hope that the students that do volunteer get something out of it and realize they’re doing a good service for people in need.”

Green’s right. Most of us are judged by what we do for others, not what we’ve done for ourselves. That’s a tough lesson to learn. But it’s a necessary one.

5. What did the 48 students do?

A. Their service for community was of poor quality.

B. They lied about completing their community service.

C. They got kicked out of school during their community service.

D. They helped students forge papers for their community service.

6. What was the punishment for their wrong deed?

A. They had to apologize publicly. B. They couldn’t get their diplomas.

C. They couldn’t attend the graduation ceremony.

D. They had to do volunteer work for more than 100 hours.

7. What did Principal Michael Riordan think about these students?

A. They should be judged by what they do for others.

B. They didn’t deserve sympathy at all.

C. They had to be punished for their own good.

D. They needed a lecture on integrity.

8. According to Bog Green, ______.

A. students who do volunteer work should be awarded

B. doing community service is a tough but important job

C. it’s necessary to see how some people struggle in their lives

D. students gain something in return when doing community service

C

When Justin Skeesuck was 16, a car accident triggered (引起) a rare disease that eventually robbed him of the use of his limbs. By his mid-20s, he was using a wheelchair full-time.

His condition, however, didn’t rob him of his love for traveling.

“I’ve found that traveling is the best way to experience other cultures, form new and exciting relationships, and gain a greater understanding of yourself,” Skeesuck wrote on his website, The Disabled Traveler. “Yes, there are many challenges that come with that, but in the end, the experiences and memories my family and I now share has made all of my efforts worth it!”

In 2012, Skeesuck saw a television program about the 800-kilometer El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage (朝圣) in northern Spain. He immediately knew it was for him.

“When I first learned about it, it was like something deep inside me was calling me to do it. Almost like I had to do it,” he wrote.

Skeesuck showed the program to his childhood best friend, Patrick Gray.

Gray’s response: “I’ll push you.”

On June 3, the friends set off on the long journey, with Gray pushing Skeesuck in a specialized wheelchair.

“We believe in some way, all of us have limitations. We can be limited by diseases, circumstances or resources. At worst, these limitations can invite despair (绝望). They can make us stop in our tracks if we let them,” Skeesuck wrote on the website CaminoWays.

“But what if we swallow our pride, admit these limitations, and ask for help? Can we learn that to achieve our goals requires trust and faith in others? Even when it’s difficult to communicate with others? Can you imagine what is possible?”

So far, Skeesuck and Gray have traveled 600 of the pilgrimage’s 800 kilometers.