【推荐1】Meals on Wheels delivery service is for those facing life-threatening illnesses like Borden did back in 2012. She had just finished a Master's program in _______ when she was diagnosed (诊断)with cancer called Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Soon, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Borden moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to take care of herself while _______ her mother.

''It's a _______ time in your life when you have great need for nutrition but you can’t provide healthy _______ for yourself, '' Borden said. ''Having a Master's in Nutrition, I knew how _______ nourishment was during my cancer treatment and recovery. ''

She started Revive and Thrive while going through treatment, _______ out to local hospitals and kitchens to get the organization off the ground. Soon she was _______ meals for patients referred to her by social workers, nurses and doctors in the area.

She _______ each patient to get a sense of what their nutrition needs are and how long they'll need help. Then, she gets to _______ .

''Serving meals to patients is equally important as teaching them to cook healthy foods, to ________ job skills, life skills and the joy of being able to ________ others in their community, ''Borden says.

She works with a head chef who ________ the nutrient-rich meals and makes sure each meal contains the essential vitamins and proteins that a person fighting a life-threatening illness ________ .

''When you're ________ and dealing with cancer by yourself, it can cause you more depression. Knowing somebody cares about what you eat is ________ , '' she said.

1.

A．medicine

B．education

C．economics

D．nutrition

2.

A．nursing

B．teaching

C．guiding

D．training

3.

A．dangerous

B．hard

C．common

D．valuable

4.

A．1ifestyles

B．spirit

C．meals

D．sleep

5.

A．rare

B．adequate

C．comfortable

D．important

6.

A．going

B．calling

C．reaching

D．speaking

7.

A．enjoying

B．preparing

C．checking

D．comparing

8.

A．tells

B．cures

C．exams

D．meets

9.

A．rest

B．work

C．schoo1

D．bed

10.

A．1earn

B．show

C．require

D．test

11.

A．judge

B．serve

C．gather

D．relax

12.

A．eats

B．expects

C．creates

D．proves

13.

A．needs

B．makes

C．shares

D．provides

14.

A．alone

B．wise

C．old

D．free

15.

A．interesting

B．amusing

C．amazing

D．inspiring

【推荐2】Once I failed my comprehensive exam at university. Suddenly, I felt I was a_________. For the first time, I felt completely out of control. I started to go on a(n)_________to deal with my stress and anxiety that_________my desire for perfection.

What began as a seemingly_________“lifestyle change” turned into an eating disorder. I spent more time_________rice, cakes and other foods than studying. To eat “_________” meals at home, I often turned down social gatherings.

Over 9 months, as my stress and anxiety_________, I ate smaller and smaller dishes and denied (拒绝给予) my_________the food it needed. Sometimes I would almost_________upon standing and I became a walking skeleton (骨瘦如柴的人).

My family and adviser asked whether I was OK and__________time away from my lab, but my brain made excuses for how I was feeling and behaving. I__________believed I was making myself better.

I didn’t put a name to the__________until I came across an article about disordered eating. I finally sought the help of a(n)__________. He told me that my eating disorder had__________to do with food, exercise, or weight.__________, it was about my desire to be exceptional. Through weekly sessions, I unpacked 25 years of needing to be__________. I learned tools to acknowledge and process my feelings, not by means of__________calories.

Now, having been on the road to__________for one year and a half, I enter my final year of graduate school with a completely__________mindset about the person I want — rather than need — to be. Yes, I still want to__________. But I don’t want to seek perfection.

1.

A．fool

B．failure

C．pest

D．patient

2.

A．diet

B．journey

C．exercise

D．relaxation

3.

A．caused

B．weakened

C．discouraged

D．accompanied

4.

A．harmless

B．timely

C．useless

D．wonderful

5.

A．purchasing

B．digesting

C．throwing

D．weighing

6.

A．cheap

B．delicious

C．safe

D．colorful

7.

A．arose

B．disappeared

C．increased

D．stretched

8.

A．system

B．spirit

C．mouth

D．stomach

9.

A．black out

B．break down

C．back off

D．pull through

10.

A．banned

B．passed

C．saved

D．suggested

11.

A．hardly

B．firmly

C．finally

D．obviously

12.

A．affair

B．desire

C．problem

D．situation

13.

A．adviser

B．physician

C．professor

D．scientist

14.

A．anything

B．everything

C．nothing

D．something

15.

A．Instead

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

16.

A．ambitious

B．perfect

C．popular

D．healthy

17.

A．collecting

B．consuming

C．storing

D．restricting

18.

A．growth

B．recovery

C．competition

D．treatment

19.

A．different

B．special

C．realistic

D．simple

20.

A．explore

B．learn

C．succeed

D．change

【推荐3】People often fall ill because of me. _________, they can hardly blame me; it is largely their own _________. A tired person may get _________, especially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in _________ is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home. They will catch a cold easily.

My latest victim is an energetic student. After school, he played football hard for two hours. Though _________, he still went to the cinema. Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately. I seized this golden chance to _________ him. He reacted, trying to _________ me, but I was already multiplying deep in his throat. He kept sneezing (打喷嚏) and his nose was running. _________ he put on some warm clothes, it didn’t work, for there were too _________ of us. Besides, his sore throat kept __________ him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but __________.

The next day he couldn’t go to __________. He had lost his appetite and was not as __________ as before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his __________. For two days he was __________ by his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the __________. I knew I had to __________ him before long. But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back. __________, it was my turn to feel __________ now, for his defense system was staring an all-out attack against me. I became __________ and finally my time was over.

Do you know what I am?

1.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．However

D．Then

2.

A．business

B．kind

C．excuse

D． fault

3.

A．punished

B．blamed

C．caught

D． killed

4.

A．temperature

B．age

C．place

D．condition

5.

A．excited

B．hurt

C．late

D．exhausted

6.

A．injure

B．bother

C．attack

D．destroy

7.

A．get on with

B．get rid of

C．put up with

D．take hold of

8.

A．Since

B．Once

C．Whether

D．Although

9.

A．many

B．little

C．wide

D．thick

10.

A．reminding

B．upsetting

C．comforting

D．influencing

11.

A．escaped

B．succeeded

C．regretted

D．failed

12.

A．bed

B．work

C．school

D．hospital

13.

A．peaceful

B．afraid

C．active

D．happy

14.

A．recovery

B．development

C．study

D．suffering

15.

A．protected

B．nursed

C．scolded

D．affected

16.

A．loss

B．operation

C．pressure

D．movement

17.

A．leave

B．catch

C．forget

D．beat

18.

A．Uncertainly

B．Unfairly

C．Unusually

D．Unfortunately

19.

A．painful

B．bored

C．nervous

D．ashamed

20.

A．bigger

B．weaker

C．smaller

D．stronger

【推荐1】Obocho Peters may only be 11 years old, but he’s already a role model to his community.

The boy ________ giving low-income families a better life, especially when it comes to ________. And he’s making it happen through a ________ he started two years ago.

The wheels began turning in Obocho’s head after he saw “Avengers: Infinity War” in 2018. He ________ the movie and asked his mom Sasha to buy him toys of the ________, but as a single parent, she couldn’t ________ them. So Obocho decided to ________ his old clothes so he could buy the toys himself.

He also began ________ how he could make a difference in his community.

“When my mom ________ her hardship with me, I realized that other families must face the ________ problems when taking care of their ________,” Obocho wrote. “That idea turned into the ________ I have today — to help the community grow.”

He set up Obocho’s Closet, a shop that sells donated (捐赠的) pieces of clothing for $10 and under. It ________ as an online store, but after raising more than $10,000 on GoFundMe, Obocho opened a physical location this year on his birthday!

His main ________ is to provide families with affordable choices so they can ________ money for college funds (资金), but he also uses some money he has earned to ________ local financial literacy classes (金融知识课), where parents can ________ enough financial knowledge.

In June 2019, Obocho was presented with a “Heroes of the Month” award (奖) for his great ________ to his community. What a smart, ________ kid! He’s already made his mark on the world. Sasha must be so ________!

1.

A．dreams of

B．hears about

C．learns from

D．lives on

2.

A．health

B．family

C．career

D．education

3.

A．program

B．business

C．lesson

D．game

4.

A．recorded

B．considered

C．directed

D．enjoyed

5.

A．players

B．partners

C．characters

D．members

6.

A．afford

B．make

C．serve

D．find

7.

A．keep

B．reuse

C．dry

D．sell

8.

A．explaining

B．wondering

C．imagining

D．reviewing

9.

A．shared

B．left

C．compared

D．connected

10.

A．new

B．only

C．next

D．same

11.

A．relatives

B．classmates

C．children

D．friends

12.

A．job

B．question

C．strength

D．feeling

13.

A．looked

B．counted

C．started

D．acted

14.

A．concern

B．goal

C．request

D．chance

15.

A．earn

B．borrow

C．accept

D．save

16.

A．support

B．attend

C．teach

D．choose

17.

A．apply

B．show

C．get

D．spread

18.

A．suggestions

B．contributions

C．collections

D．changes

19.

A．lucky

B．wealthy

C．honest

D．caring

20.

A．helpful

B．patient

C．proud

D．skillful

【推荐2】Spelling was sort of my superpower. I wasn’t a math or science guy, but I could chew and _________ books.

“Your word is onomatopoeia,” said the announcer. On the stage of “School Bee”, my brain _________ to the spelling bees ahead: first the county championship, then the state, and finally the national spelling bee. I glanced back at Alexa, who wanted another chance at _________. If I missed this word, she’d be back in the game. But that wouldn’t happen. Chin up, shoulders back, I _________ my throat, “O-n-o-m-a-t-o-p-o-e-i-a.” I made it.

The trophy (奖杯) was presented to me. I shouted onstage, “I am the alpha-best.” Surprisingly, my sister, Deandra, rolled her eyes. “You’re a terrible winner.” Deandra made a _________ face. “She tried to shake your hand but you _________. ”

I didn’t _________ at all. “Anyway, I won the school bee.” “Don’t be proud. You’ll soon be facing the best of the best in the county bee.”

“Will they _________ me? I am the alpha-best with no efforts at all.” After six rounds, the number of students _________ from more than 100 to just seven and I was one out of the seven. If I had been given words like aerospace or conical, I’d make __________ already. Unfortunately, I crashed with the word maestro at last. I stood __________ for the longest moment.

The final winner acted the exact __________ of mine. He accepted his trophy with a small bow, and then shook hands with the runner-up (亚军). I got to know Deandra’s words __________.

I apologized to Alexa, “I’m sorry I was so impolite when I won.” “How was the county bee?” Alexa asked. “A __________.” “If you need a study partner for next time, I’m happy to help.” “Really? Let’s __________ on it, partner.” “Better late than never,” Alexa said, shaking my hand.

1.

A．prefer

B．acquire

C．write

D．digest

2.

A．applied

B．fast-forwarded

C．belonged

D．attached

3.

A．winning

B．announcing

C．listening

D．supporting

4.

A．dried

B．cleared

C．closed

D．choked

5.

A．happy

B．sour

C．cheerful

D．painful

6.

A．ignored

B．missed

C．accepted

D．doubted

7.

A．answer

B．care

C．regret

D．decline

8.

A．admire

B．pass

C．influence

D．match

9.

A．jumped

B．rose

C．decreased

D．spread

10.

A．concern

B．efforts

C．promises

D．history

11.

A．harmed

B．devoted

C．frozen

D．addicted

12.

A．role

B．way

C．opposite

D．behavior

13.

A．took place

B．made sense

C．came out

D．caught up

14.

A．disaster

B．deal

C．success

D．dream

15.

A．rely

B．rest

C．base

D．shake

【推荐3】Many years ago, when I was working in the emergency department, I met John, an amputee(被截肢者). John had lost a leg during the war. He was________24 years old when that happened,________he never felt regret. John said life had been________to him. John loved to stop by to________with the nurses. He loved to tell stories of how his family had come to this country. He________loved people.

When he learned I was injured in a car accident, John came to________me. I was walking my dog. As I crossed the street, a man went through the stop sign and________me. My neck was fractured(骨折). I was so afraid of the operation,________that I may not walk again. When John came, he sensed my________. He shared with me his own________. He transformed(转化) his own attitude to me and________me to believe, walk and learn to________instead of die. He said if he could________it, so could I. He came to see me every day for four whole weeks, until I was________enough to be allowed to go home.

Life moved on, and so did I to other areas of nursing. I didn't________John for quite some time, but we always kept in touch.

My mother________one year ago. On that same day, I nearly lost my own________. I had an adverse(不良的) reaction to a medication. I was hospitalized and________to see her burial. John________again. He helped me understand how we feel, how we heal(疗伤) and how we move on. How powerful his presence was to me. I was________for such a treasure.

1.

A．even

B．already

C．only

D．once

2.

A．so

B．but

C．because

D．although

3.

A．necessary

B．good

C．hard

D．boring

4.

A．walk

B．work

C．study

D．talk

5.

A．nearly

B．hardly

C．really

D．finally

6.

A．visit

B．teach

C．tell

D．treat

7.

A．chose

B．saved

C．shook

D．hit

8.

A．worrying

B．hoping

C．knowing

D．believing

9.

A．regret

B．anger

C．fear

D．pity

10.

A．plans

B．knowledge

C．interest

D．experiences

11.

A．invited

B．allowed

C．helped

D．ordered

12.

A．wait

B．look

C．stay

D．live

13.

A．find

B．consider

C．make

D．change

14.

A．well

B．happy

C．careful

D．proud

15.

A．serve

B．support

C．miss

D．see

16.

A．showed off

B．passed away

C．went back

D．turned up

17.

A．life

B．job

C．way

D．family

18.

A．sad

B．surprised

C．unable

D．ready

19.

A．called

B．rose

C．started

D．came

20.

A．hopeful

B．thankful

C．sorry

D．afraid

【推荐2】“Every morning is an opportunity for rebirth.”

Artist Robert Alejandro _________ a moving message as he continues his fight against cancer. In his _________on January 2, Alejandro announced that his doctors _________ him his health developed complications (并发症) . “December last year, I was _________ . No amount of painkillers could_________ the pain I was feeling. The doctors found the cancer had _________ all over my body. The doctors could not do anything for me,”he said.

Despite this condition, Alejandro was _________ for the opportunity to still be alive. “Every morning is a(n) _________ for rebirth,” he said. In the same post, he _________“But here I am still alive. I still have ____________ and I have no idea how much time I have ____________” For him, being able to make it this far was his “greatest ____________

“What a gift this has been for me. I am no longer ____________ with the mistakes of my past. I have no worries about the future. All that is left is gratitude for the ____________I am loved and I have so much to love. This is my greatest gift,” he said.

This ____________ touched many social media users. As of writing, his post earned 9,200 reactions and 501 shares. Of the ____________ , there are 4,700 heart emojis, 2,200 likes, and 2,200 care emojis. The comments section was ____________ good wishes and prayers for Alejandro’s ____________

“Wishing for miraculous healing for you Robert! You still ____________ a purpose in this lifetime. Your smile is infectious,” one user said.

“You are such an ____________. Healing be with you,” another user added.

1.

A．received

B．shared

C．recorded

D．wanted

2.

A．experience

B．interview

C．post

D．journal

3.

A．told

B．threatened

C．promised

D．reminded

4.

A．heart and soul

B．safe and sound

C．here and there

D．skin and bones

5.

A．get back

B．take away

C．pass down

D．set off

6.

A．disappeared

B．remained

C．hidden

D．spread

7.

A．thankful

B．regretful

C．careful

D．hopeful

8.

A．battle

B．agenda

C．opportunity

D．result

9.

A．replied

B．complained

C．added

D．swore

10.

A．love

B．cancer

C．responsibility

D．money

11.

A．spent

B．wasted

C．spared

D．left

12.

A．gift

B．barrier

C．skill

D．wish

13.

A．concerned

B．satisfied

C．connected

D．disappointed

14.

A．past

B．future

C．now

D．time

15.

A．theory

B．message

C．motto

D．spirit

16.

A．opinions

B．suggestions

C．answers

D．reactions

17.

A．filled with

B．based on

C．related to

D．aimed at

18.

A．rebirth

B．recovery

C．return

D．reunion

19.

A．deserve

B．need

C．have

D．lack

20.

A．success

B．talent

C．dreamer

D．inspiration

【推荐3】Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in his life, he might go home and write in his diary; now, a teenager with____ problems might go onto the Internet and write about them in a blog(博客). In many ways, a diary and a blog are very____ But what makes bolgging different from writing in a(n) ____diary?
The biggest difference is that a blog is much more____ than a diary. Usually, a teenager treats his diary like a book full of____ that he does not want to____ with others.
It’s interesting that someone who writes in a blog____ a diary will probably write nearly the same information.
I have a little sister, and sometimes I go online to read her____ She writes about things like waking up early for swimming practice and not studying enough for her chemistry test. ____ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but____ in my dairy. Then, after I had finished writing, I would hide my diary in a secret place because I was____ that my sister might read it.
The biggest____ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I was angry with a friend during high school and wrote something____ about him in my diary, he would never know____, if my sister ever wrote something bad about a friend, that friend might ____ her blog and get angry.
There are also____ to blogging, of course. If I was feeling sad one day and wrote in my diary, “ Nobody cares about me”, because no one would____ about it. However, if my sister wrote the same sentence in her blog, her best friends would quickly____ and tell her how much they____ her. Blogs help people____in contact with their friends and know what the people around them are doing.1.

A．the same

B．interesting

C．difficult

D．daily

2.

A．simple

B．special

C．similar

D．different

3.

A．personal

B．ordinary

C．meaningful

D．traditional

4.

A．attractive

B．public

C．exciting

D．quick

5.

A．thoughts

B．puzzles

C．ideas

D．secrets

6.

A．tell

B．share

C．publish

D．solve

7.

A．instead of

B．as well as

C．except for

D．besides

8.

A．blog

B．diary

C．report

D．web

9.

A．Although

B．Since

C．When

D．Because

10.

A．only

B．already

C．still

D．never

11.

A．angry

B．sad

C．glad

D．worried

12.

A．problem

B．doubt

C．question

D．mistake

13.

A．boring

B．wrong

C．mean

D．funny

14.

A．So

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Then

15.

A．steal

B．break

C．write

D．read

16.

A．reasons

B．wishes

C．shortcomings

D．advantages

17.

A．care

B．know

C．think

D．ask

18.

A．prepare

B．begin

C．respond

D．feel

19.

A．like

B．miss

C．need

D．stand

20.

A．lose

B．stay

C．leave

D．find