On the morning of September 11th, my closest friend, Kevin Bowser, died in the World Trade Center. The sorrow was so awful, but I was determined to channel it into something with
The next summer, I set off on a two-month bicycle tour to Philadelphia to
Between 2002 and 2015, I
It generated enormous joy. It was not just a hug, but also
A.regret | B.purpose | C.reputation | D.profit |
A.amuse | B.check | C.honour | D.trick |
A.hired | B.met | C.avoided | D.treated |
A.pride | B.emptiness | C.sorrow | D.comfort |
A.strangers | B.volunteers | C.victims | D.consultants |
A.connections | B.schedules | C.donations | D.promises |
A.charted | B.studied | C.cycled | D.secured |
A.destination | B.achievement | C.mission | D.background |
A.particular | B.curious | C.positive | D.hesitant |
A.sincere | B.unclear | C.strange | D.awful |
A.got away | B.opened up | C.gave in | D.looked out |
A.share | B.type | C.edit | D.collect |
A.known | B.ambitious | C.civilized | D.friendly |
A.conversations | B.challenges | C.tensions | D.tolerances |
A.beautifies | B.publicizes | C.enriches | D.shelters |
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【推荐1】Last Saturday, when I cleaned up my house, I found a box simply marked “Nick”. I felt excited upon seeing the
Dear Nick,
You gave me the best
You are truly
Love,
Mom
I smiled as I read the letter and I
A.picture | B.name | C.success | D.address |
A.Confused | B.Worried | C.Relaxed | D.Pleased |
A.folded | B.threw | C.saw | D.wrote |
A.stories | B.poems | C.letters | D.diaries |
A.particular | B.long | C.secret | D.friendly |
A.holding | B.noticing | C.answering | D.reading |
A.realized | B.proved | C.admitted | D.explained |
A.suggestion | B.present | C.opportunity | D.moment |
A.toy | B.book | C.clothes | D.gift |
A.allowed | B.asked | C.advised | D.ordered |
A.found | B.left | C.watched | D.persuaded |
A.though | B.unless | C.before | D.if |
A.pretended | B.knew | C.discovered | D.repeated |
A.bought | B.made | C.designed | D.drew |
A.nervous | B.angry | C.disappointed | D.sorry |
A.time | B.money | C.chance | D.plan |
A.confident | B.proud | C.brave | D.smart |
A.broke down | B.took back | C.gave up | D.put away |
A.exciting | B.strong | C.helpful | D.special |
A.mailed | B.lent | C.returned | D.passed |
【推荐2】I lost my mom last month and it’s been really tough. I
When the plane took off, something about leaving the place where I grew up and realizing that my mom was no longer there
His words made me feel better. Honestly, I felt I wasn’t
That moment has made me actively seek ways to serve and
A.moved | B.drove | C.flew | D.walked |
A.goodbyes | B.apologies | C.anxiety | D.pity |
A.colleagues | B.classmates | C.staff | D.family |
A.go ahead | B.give in | C.come over | D.head back |
A.lying | B.sitting | C.leading | D.standing |
A.warned | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.asked |
A.broke | B.calmed | C.slowed | D.cut |
A.different | B.distant | C.colourful | D.terrible |
A.In addition | B.On average | C.In return | D.After all |
A.concerned | B.alone | C.determined | D.grateful |
A.touched | B.commanded | C.scheduled | D.reminded |
A.direction | B.moment | C.chance | D.identity |
A.promise | B.show | C.offer | D.send |
A.recognize | B.support | C.help | D.persuade |
A.big | B.common | C.generous | D.useful |
【推荐3】It was the day before my daughter's birthday. I'd just collected her from preschool when she cautioned me to
The following day--her birthday-we decided to buy cupcakes for her. After we
That afternoon I
A.spot | B.delay | C.mind | D.stop |
A.selflessness | B.carefulness | C.loneliness | D.thoughtfulness |
A.meant | B.ended | C.proved | D.showed |
A.kept up | B.picked up | C.turned up | D.put up |
A.excitedly | B.disappointedly | C.calmly | D.anxiously |
A.After | B.Before | C.Since | D.Until |
A.turned | B.referred | C.appealed | D.walked |
A.hesitated | B.chatted | C.rested | D.waited |
A.regular | B.single | C.separate | D.natural |
A.picture | B.walk | C.rest | D.break |
A.dream | B.command | C.request | D.suggestion |
A.nervous | B.upset | C.confused | D.impatient |
A.reached | B.placed | C.touched | D.patted |
A.pulled out | B.put down | C.turned off | D.glanced at |
A.glaring | B.twinkling | C.sharp | D.big |
A.blocking | B.delaying | C.preventing | D.interrupting |
A.discount | B.magic | C.incident | D.embarrassment |
A.posted | B.wrote | C.read | D.printed |
A.note | B.gift | C.message | D.report |
A.connection | B.combination | C.construction | D.contribution |
“There’s nothing I can do,theeye doctor told my parents. “Take your baby home. She’s
As I grew,my parents realized I could see
“Honey,you’re not a quitter. I’ll help you. ” He painstakingly drew
One afternoon a student
Dad taught me to laugh at myself. He reminded me of the time I tried to
I wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren’t for my dad. He made the
A.fine | B.blind | C.crazy | D.deaf |
A.swore | B.explained | C.admitted | D.ordered |
A.immediately | B.separately | C.partly | D.clearly |
A.pretending | B.struggling | C.offering | D.deciding |
A.absurd | B.boring | C.abstract | D.hard |
A.circles | B.pictures | C.letters | D.lines |
A.proudly | B.secretly | C.unwillingly | D.noisily |
A.interest | B.confidence | C.doubt | D.disappointment |
A.betrayed | B.greeted | C.scolded | D.teased |
A.rags | B.surprise | C.tears | D.terror |
A.reader | B.member | C.daughter | D.listener |
A.style | B.way | C.happiness | D.truth |
A.Eager | B.Afraid | C.Unable | D.Pleased |
A.encouragement | B.praise | C.reward | D.conclusion |
A.1ook for | B.pick up | C.take out | D.throw away |
A.refused | B.managed | C.forgot | D.attempted |
A.examples | B.adventures | C.concerns | D.changes |
A.comment | B.choice | C.reply | D.idea |
A.Afterwards | B.Otherwise | C.Backwards | D.Instead |
A.decision | B.progress | C.scene | D.difference |
【推荐2】When we married in 2007, we promised to love each other “in sickness and in health”. Over the years I shared my
“Is now the time to realize our dream to start fostering (领养), at last?” I asked you. “Let’s go for it,” you said. I quit my job and
In July 2020, we
Thank you for helping me share the love we’ve built with
A.sorrow | B.knowledge | C.victory | D.dream |
A.occupied | B.free | C.careful | D.curious |
A.helped | B.charged | C.left | D.rewarded |
A.rush | B.change | C.stop | D.risk |
A.founded | B.declined | C.discovered | D.funded |
A.shy | B.disabled | C.busy | D.humorous |
A.necessarily | B.importantly | C.merely | D.clearly |
A.interesting | B.depressing | C.shocking | D.amazing |
A.met | B.interviewed | C.lost | D.encouraged |
A.curious | B.anxious | C.confident | D.energetic |
A.took | B.covered | C.won | D.knocked |
A.aiming | B.striking | C.wondering | D.laughing |
A.wish | B.connection | C.mark | D.preparation |
A.break up | B.calm down | C.agree with | D.take in |
A.parents | B.pets | C.kids | D.patients |
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According to the news, the ranch is the single largest
“Our hope is that this gift will
Dr. Baljit Singh, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, said: “The gift of a cattle ranch of this size and standard offers unexpected educational
“The ranch will provide a platform for
“This gift will
A.admire | B.offer | C.correct | D.deliver |
A.serving | B.continuing | C.recognizing | D.managing |
A.took off | B.turned away | C.found out | D.woke up |
A.removing | B.forcing | C.donating | D.promising |
A.occasions | B.positions | C.conditions | D.situations |
A.entertainment | B.protection | C.function | D.employment |
A.Far from | B.Apart from | C.Instead of | D.Regardless of |
A.responsibility | B.advantage | C.benefit | D.direction |
A.gift | B.group | C.challenge | D.problem |
A.consult | B.trust | C.transform | D.experience |
A.march | B.create | C.grasp | D.decorate |
A.examinations | B.adventures | C.discoveries | D.circumstances |
A.improve | B.confuse | C.recover | D.contain |
A.comments | B.opportunities | C.purposes | D.ceremonies |
A.friendship | B.guidance | C.cooperation | D.enthusiasm |
A.develop | B.cause | C.explain | D.destroy |
A.recall | B.display | C.symbolize | D.promote |
A.wanders | B.approves | C.provides | D.emphasizes |
A.put up with | B.break away from | C.catch up with | D.get involved in |
A.connections | B.applications | C.requirements | D.expressions |
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The gift
I couldn’t help
A.Confused | B.Shocked | C.Annoyed | D.Depressed |
A.dancing | B.crying | C.singing | D.laughing |
A.choice | B.concern | C.love | D.sense |
A.staring at | B.pulling off | C.throwing away | D.putting back |
A.held | B.cost | C.shaped | D.counted |
A.nervous | B.touched | C.stressed | D.guilty |
A.reward | B.character | C.surprise | D.standard |
A.reminded | B.convinced | C.informed | D.warned |
A.selecting | B.expecting | C.wrapping | D.returning |
A.delight | B.hurt | C.envy | D.shame |
A.describing | B.sharing | C.comparing | D.displaying |
A.probably | B.frequently | C.secretly | D.merely |
A.mention | B.like | C.refuse | D.order |
A.unusual | B.novel | C.unique | D.right |
A.function | B.quality | C.value | D.appearance |
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The animal making the noise seemed to be a “dog”! They realized
Like any other person with a
The men phoned their local animal hospital, and then they were
Unfortunately, the vets felt confused and didn’t
Sure enough, the wolf began to return to its
A.grow up | B.take action | C.break up | D.take charge |
A.preserved | B.crossed | C.approached | D.narrowed |
A.explore | B.lessen | C.make | D.delete |
A.call | B.sustain | C.hold | D.tell |
A.drowning | B.sleeping | C.cheering | D.diving |
A.instantly | B.briefly | C.occasionally | D.sincerely |
A.appropriate | B.favorable | C.punctual | D.awful |
A.mission | B.heart | C.fantasy | D.motto |
A.sprang | B.fled | C.swam | D.bounced |
A.attracted | B.wrapped | C.hid | D.tidied |
A.energy | B.freedom | C.treatment | D.warmth |
A.warned | B.informed | C.encouraged | D.declined |
A.emerge | B.suffer | C.move | D.function |
A.ever | B.intentionally | C.even | D.generally |
A.scene | B.river | C.yard | D.farmland |
A.particular | B.extreme | C.passive | D.natural |
A.time | B.difficulty | C.fate | D.danger |
A.destroyed | B.balanced | C.opened | D.expanded |
A.needle | B.arrow | C.sign | D.image |
A.hospital | B.crowd | C.zoo | D.wilderness |
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Yesterday I was walking along a busy street when I noticed a young man selling toys and other little things. Usually I would
Soon a young mother with a small child
I
He said it cost a dollar and I
I kept thinking the world would be a better place if we could all learn to
A.follow | B.consider | C.miss | D.ignore |
A.deaf | B.blind | C.lame | D.dumb |
A.wonder | B.prove | C.observe | D.explain |
A.came by | B.went off | C.came back | D.went away |
A.frightened | B.surprised | C.moved | D.attracted |
A.style | B.price | C.color | D.size |
A.check | B.bill | C.change | D.note |
A.do | B.know | C.find | D.express |
A.lent | B.offered | C.sent | D.owed |
A.expected | B.claimed | C.realized | D.admitted |
A.living | B.earning | C.working | D.behaving |
A.motivated | B.puzzled | C.encouraged | D.touched |
A.took | B.grabbed | C.borrowed | D.sold |
A.even | B.just | C.also | D.almost |
A.same | B.great | C.important | D.simple |
A.and | B.or | C.so | D.but |
A.If | B.As | C.Since | D.Though |
A.recognized | B.caught | C.met | D.greeted |
A.hoping | B.guessing | C.learning | D.wondering |
A.depend on | B.believe in | C.turn to | D.care about |