An old saying goes that “Good fences make good neighbors.” With so many folks
In Minneapolis, the Olson family lives next door to 99-year-old Mary. Although Mary’s daughter
Over time, Mary watched through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and
While others might
When the lockdown was lifted, Benjamin
In August, when Mary celebrates her 100th birthday, the one thing she won’t be wishing for is a
A.suspected | B.invited | C.allowed | D.forced |
A.relatives | B.friends | C.securities | D.communities |
A.calls | B.rests | C.visits | D.prays |
A.wearing on | B.dying down | C.put up | D.dealt with |
A.constantly | B.surprisingly | C.eventually | D.immediately |
A.attitudes | B.knowledge | C.ages | D.belief |
A.successful | B.discouraged | C.depressed | D.delighted |
A.game | B.puzzle | C.video | D.role |
A.show | B.buy | C.fetch | D.pass |
A.point | B.wonder | C.worry | D.laugh |
A.easily | B.carefully | C.simply | D.possibly |
A.relationship | B.fence | C.ball | D.difference |
A.inspired | B.joined | C.expected | D.comforted |
A.peace | B.heart | C.present | D.hand |
A.newest | B.wisest | C.youngest | D.best |
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Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was
Bill
A.showed | B.ordered | C.controlled | D.helped |
A.Unless | B.Although | C.Since | D.If |
A.strength | B.burden | C.backpack | D.weight |
A.guessed | B.asked | C.learned | D.discussed |
A.secret | B.trouble | C.fun | D.enthusiasm |
A.kept up | B.ended up | C.made up | D.split up |
A.led | B.invited | C.sent | D.taken |
A.extraordinarily | B.slowly | C.delightfully | D.fortunately |
A.continued | B.insisted | C.promised | D.decided |
A.jumped | B.left | C.came | D.graduated |
A.left | B.came | C.went | D.lost |
A.contact | B.play | C.travel | D.talk |
A.warned | B.informed | C.guided | D.reminded |
A.doubt | B.wonder | C.imagine | D.know |
A.stored | B.eaten | C.bought | D.adopted |
A.So | B.As | C.Because | D.But |
A.eating | B.playing | C.laughing | D.studying |
A.killed | B.spared | C.cut | D.missed |
A.took up | B.picked up | C.brought up | D.looked up |
A.saved | B.corrected | C.made | D.prepared |
【推荐2】The goal of the Egg Drop Challenge was simple -- you built a
We worked alone or with a(n)
I made my sandwich while waiting for Cassie to come and
This is how the
Finally, only Cassie and I were left.
“Good luck, Laura.” Cassie said, turning to me. I didn’t
A.sealed | B.protective | C.metal | D.plastic |
A.placed | B.taken | C.dropped | D.carried |
A.parent | B.friend | C.athlete | D.partner |
A.creative | B.strict | C.outgoing | D.stubborn |
A.competitors | B.candidates | C.combination | D.communication |
A.watch over | B.turn up | C.work on | D.think of |
A.gave | B.made | C.taught | D.showed |
A.cause | B.suffer | C.absorb | D.withdraw |
A.achievement | B.performance | C.intelligence | D.design |
A.common | B.better | C.strange | D.contrary |
A.attached | B.surrounded | C.hung | D.lowered |
A.passed | B.persuaded | C.permitted | D.amused |
A.quarrel | B.class | C.competition | D.relationship |
A.burst | B.fell | C.won | D.survived |
A.containers | B.steps. | C.walls | D.meters |
A.care | B.recover | C.hear | D.respond |
A.raced | B.turned | C.put | D.brought |
A.mixed | B.dotted | C.decorated | D.broken |
A.angrily | B.seriously | C.badly | D.softly |
A.tie | B.failure | C.test | D.end |
【推荐3】It was an extremely busy day. I was so tired of my life that I was getting a little
As we entered the door of his house, Paul started
We talked about our
That night, we
A.delighted | B.angry | C.strict | D.concerned |
A.called | B.visited | C.contacted | D.met |
A.forced | B.begged | C.invited | D.ordered |
A.when | B.if | C.since | D.though |
A.saying | B.talking | C.singing | D.dancing |
A.with | B.across | C.through | D.to |
A.surprised at | B.crazy about | C.satisfied with | D.proud of |
A.girls | B.players | C.brothers | D.singers |
A.carefully | B.quietly | C.cautiously | D.steadily |
A.tears | B.smiles | C.love | D.worry |
A.relatives | B.friends | C.family | D.class |
A.came to | B.passed away | C.hung about | D.gave in |
A.sure | B.sorry | C.lucky | D.ashamed |
A.nothing | B.something | C.anything | D.everything |
A.argued | B.learned | C.recalled | D.talked |
A.weakness | B.carelessness | C.friendliness | D.tiredness |
A.complained | B.dreamed | C.asked | D.thought |
A.comfort | B.shock | C.inspiration | D.instruction |
A.loss | B.gift | C.stage | D.game |
A.cheerfully | B.flexibly | C.equally | D.separately |
【推荐1】People are always asking what the most important element to a healthy relationship is. The
First, remember that honesty is the best policy even
The next thing to be
One last thing to keep in mind about communicating openly is that it enhances your relationship. If you aren’t honest about any dirty little
A.phenomenon | B.truth | C.theory | D.evidence |
A.honesty | B.enthusiasm | C.cooperation | D.persistence |
A.red | B.purple | C.white | D.black |
A.security | B.privilege | C.anniversary | D.ambition |
A.lie | B.bargain | C.complain | D.interact |
A.appreciation | B.reputation | C.selection | D.communication |
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.where |
A.tough | B.immediate | C.complicated | D.plain |
A.in | B.on | C.above | D.back |
A.serious about | B.proud of | C.expert at | D.worthy of |
A.obviously | B.rudely | C.nicely | D.smoothly |
A.puzzled | B.attacked | C.astonished | D.satisfied |
A.creative | B.relative | C.sensitive | D.receptive |
A.slightly | B.thoroughly | C.frequently | D.briefly |
A.suspect | B.convince | C.insult | D.frighten |
A.afraid | B.aware | C.ashamed | D.capable |
A.uniforms | B.secrets | C.blankets | D.courts |
A.train | B.consult | C.understand | D.bite |
A.picks out | B.turns on | C.makes for | D.comes across |
A.although | B.while | C.until | D.as |
【推荐2】I’m sitting impatiently in our dusty car looking out. My travel buddy, Lucas, having taken in enough of the
The idea seems
Now,as I look at Lucas’ new friend, I see a different kettle of fish. Michael is big. I mean really BIG. I watch in the side mirror as Michael
I would normally be alert to this
Gradually, my
A.meal | B.gift | C.money | D.view |
A.leaving | B.carrying | C.taking | D.offering |
A.treat | B.welcome | C.ride | D.coin |
A.daring | B.pleasant | C.practical | D.worthwhile |
A.newcomer | B.foreigner | C.local | D.visitor |
A.otherwise | B.instead | C.though | D.nevertheless |
A.climbs | B.cycles | C.flies | D.marches |
A.cold | B.friendly | C.enormous | D.slim |
A.singing | B.chatting | C.arguing | D.complaining |
A.sleep | B.wait | C.ease | D.forget |
A.pulls out | B.gives out | C.picks out | D.sets out |
A.fear | B.warmth | C.anger | D.sympathy |
A.maintaining | B.ruining | C.darkening | D.lifting |
A.family | B.friends | C.neighbors | D.guests |
A.permanent | B.brief | C.close | D.renewed |
【推荐3】Todd wore the same clothes every day for the first three weeks of school. When the other kids began to
Two of the
"He wasn't
"I've been bullied in my entire life," Todd said.
A.sympathize | B.notice | C.insist | D.announce |
A.adoration | B.complaint | C.assistance | D.laughter |
A.refuse | B.wait | C.afford | D.swear |
A.kids | B.adults | C.friends | D.teachers |
A.realized | B.argued | C.assumed | D.predicted |
A.virtue | B.spirit | C.nature | D.quality |
A.attack | B.trap | C.opportunity | D.plan |
A.checked | B.saw | C.hunted | D.went |
A.asked | B.commanded | C.advised | D.begged |
A.disappointed | B.embarrassed | C.delighted | D.worried |
A.smiling | B.crying | C.trembling | D.yelling |
A.hesitate | B.switch | C.apologize | D.compensate |
A.make up | B.show off | C.mark | D.enjoy |
A.messy | B.clean | C.unique | D.common |
A.buttons | B.earrings | C.sneakers | D.glasses |
A.confused | B.panicked | C.annoyed | D.shocked |
A.peacefully | B.alone | C.still | D.nervously |
A.Exposed to | B.Lost in | C.Living through | D.Reflecting on |
A.whispered | B.added | C.exploded | D.sighed |
A.normally | B.probably | C.basically | D.ridiculously |
【推荐1】I was about to explain the meaning of the word “gossamer” (小蜘蛛网) to my five-year-old students. We were learning a poem. I
“Yes?” I asked.
“Once I got caught in a spider web
“That’s gossamer!” I shouted, nearly jumping up. “Gossamer things are hard to see.” Gossamer is also how I might describe the voices of
Shy children usually have less practice in speaking, especially when there are other more children
It takes about three weeks, a small bit of
Practice is an excellent way to increase
A.stopped | B.breathed | C.argued | D.reflected |
A.or | B.until | C.because | D.although |
A.curious | B.shy | C.intelligent | D.anxious |
A.round | B.blue | C.red | D.strange |
A.play | B.ask | C.walk | D.know |
A.get up | B.take up | C.turn up | D.give up |
A.focused | B.respected | C.heard | D.told |
A.eager | B.slow | C.careful | D.worried |
A.embarrassed | B.puzzled | C.amazed | D.satisfied |
A.hides | B.grows | C.disappears | D.falls |
A.research | B.practice | C.benefit | D.discussion |
A.accident | B.change | C.debate | D.event |
A.healthy | B.familiar | C.outgoing | D.impressive |
A.excitement | B.pressure | C.resource | D.confidence |
A.beauty | B.method ` | C.trouble | D.speed |
【推荐2】“Give your shoes a shine, sir?” At a street corner a woman was repeating hawking to the people moving into and out of McDonald’s.
A middle-aged man sat down having her shining his
“Thank you for your kindness, but I’m going to
“But this is just for kids,” said the man. “ I’ve got a lot of them.”
At the man’s insistence, the woman let the girl
The man seemed to be a little
The man left. The girl lifted the chicken leg to the woman’s lips, and the woman gave it a
The little dog wagged his tail and woofed(汪汪叫) to her happily.
The little girl said giggling(咯咯地笑): “He is
A.shoes | B.cars | C.hands | D.legs |
A.coldly | B.eagerly | C.happily | D.quickly |
A.watched | B.took | C.put | D.made |
A.walked | B.went | C.backed | D.Dropped |
A.hair | B.nose | C.ears | D.eyes |
A.expressions | B.face | C.actions | D.hand |
A.lend | B.give | C.buy | D.make |
A.refuse | B.accept | C.eat | D.appreciate |
A.satisfied | B.interested | C.moved | D.surprised |
A.as | B.after | C.when | D.before |
A.upset | B.sad | C.happy | D.surprised |
A.big | B.slight | C.good | D.wonderful |
A.hungrily | B.hurriedly | C.shyly | D.secretly |
A.crying | B.gesturing | C.speaking | D.dancing |
A.waving | B.shaking | C.washing | D.patting |
【推荐3】Friday night meant a family dinner for me at home. There would be discussions and laughter. Even so, I
Preparations for the dinner would begin
Years later, my father passed away, and then my mother insisted on going to live in a care home. I seemed to be totally
That’s why I accepted
A.remembered | B.chose | C.enjoyed | D.hated |
A.early | B.late | C.already | D.again |
A.kill | B.get | C.add | D.count |
A.natural | B.formal | C.dull | D.creative |
A.tradition | B.comfort | C.upset | D.course |
A.elected | B.turned | C.dressed | D.set |
A.point | B.dishes | C.food | D.forks |
A.freed | B.protected | C.recovered | D.discouraged |
A.lost | B.happy | C.curious | D.nervous |
A.served | B.stirred | C.made | D.poured |
A.fortunes | B.efforts | C.circles | D.noises |
A.immediately | B.generally | C.widely | D.regretfully |
A.throw away | B.go over | C.put away | D.take over |
A.controlled | B.forgotten | C.admitted | D.learned |
A.exist | B.improve | C.disappear | D.continue |