【推荐1】Last month, I visited one of my old neighborhoods in New York. I had not been there for twenty years and as I walked along the street, my mind was ______ by memories of the past. I saw the old ______ building where I had lived and the playground where I had played. As I viewed these once ______ surroundings, images of myself as a child there ______. However, what I saw and what I remembered were not the same. I ______ realized that the best memories were those kept ______.

My old apartment building, as I remember, was bright and alive. It was more than just a place to live. It was a movie house, a space station, or whatever my young mind could ______. I would steal away with my friends and play in the ______. This was always exciting because it was so cool and dark, and there were so many things there to ______ among. There was a small river in the back of the building. We would go there to lie in the shade of trees and enjoy ourselves.

However, what I saw was ______ different. The apartment building was now in bad ______. What was once more than a place to live in looked hardly worth ______ in. The windows were all ______. The once clean walls were covered with dirty ______. The river was hardly recognizable. The water was polluted and the trees and flowers were all ______. The once sweet-smelling river now smelled ______. It was really heartbreaking to ______ all this.

I do not ______ having seen my old neighborhood. However, I do not think my ______ childhood memories can ever be the same. I suppose it is ______ when they say, “You can never go home again.”

1.

A．prevented

B．pushed

C．produced

D．flooded

2.

A．store

B．office

C．apartment

D．experiment

3.

A．strange

B．familiar

C．similar

D．complex

4.

A．burst into tears

B．came to mind

C．came into effect

D．came to light

5.

A．sadly

B．curiously

C．luckily

D．generally

6.

A．untouched

B．unharmed

C．uncompleted

D．unmoved

7.

A．write

B．imagine

C．save

D．introduce

8.

A．classroom

B．park

C．basement

D．library

9.

A．hide

B．climb

C．sit

D．live

10.

A．hardly

B．mostly

C．regularly

D．completely

11.

A．effect

B．temper

C．behavior

D．condition

12.

A．playing

B．living

C．studying

D．travelling

13.

A．old

B．messy

C．broken

D．ugly

14.

A．notes

B．names

C．marks

D．pictures

15.

A．dead

B．fresh

C．green

D．rare

16.

A．funny

B．tasty

C．unusual

D．terrible

17.

A．see

B．say

C．remember

D．collect

18.

A．consider

B．enjoy

C．permit

D．regret

19.

A．dark

B．beautiful

C．remote

D．short

20.

A．fake

B．attractive

C．true

D．interesting

【推荐3】One day I went to a store to get some needed items for my family. I gathered up my goodies and headed for the _________ counter, only to be _________ in the narrow aisle (通道) by a young man who _________ to be about sixteen years old. I wasn’t in a hurry, so I _________ waited for the boy to realize that I was there. It was obvious now, he was mentally _________ and a little shocked as he turned and saw me standing so _________ to him, waiting to _________. I said, “Hey Buddy, what’s your name?”

“My name is Denny and I’m _________ with my Mommy,” he responded proudly.

“Wow,” I said, “that’s a(n) _________ name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name is Steve. How old are you Denny?”

“How old am I now, Mommy?” he asked his mother as she slowly __________ from the next aisle. “You’re fifteen years old, Denny”. Then he headed toward the toy section.

Denny’s mom __________ me for taking the time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn’t __________ look at him, much less talk to him.

I told her that it was my __________ and that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in God’s Garden; __________, “Blue Roses” are very __________ and should be appreciated __________ their beauty and distinctiveness.

You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and __________ someone doesn’t stop and __________ that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they’ve __________ a blessing from God. So, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE, don’t turn your head and walk off. __________ to smile and say Hello.

1.

A．customer

B．checkout

C．salesman

D．office

2.

A．blocked

B．troubled

C．met

D．found

3.

A．pretended

B．appeared

C．declared

D．tended

4.

A．slowly

B．slightly

C．kindly

D．patiently

5.

A．torn

B．broken

C．challenged

D．wounded

6.

A．close

B．friendly

C．next

D．happily

7.

A．steal away

B．hurry out

C．squeeze by

D．break in

8.

A．swimming

B．shopping

C．singing

D．travelling

9.

A．cool

B．bad

C．ordinary

D．old

10.

A．went away

B．walked by

C．came over

D．turned up

11.

A．thanked

B．stared at

C．praised

D．chatted with

12.

A．ever

B．still

C．yet

D．even

13.

A．courage

B．pleasure

C．habit

D．faith

14.

A．therefore

B．besides

C．meanwhile

D．however

15.

A．rare

B．big

C．bright

D．colorful

16.

A．with

B．by

C．for

D．in

17.

A．unless

B．if

C．before

D．after

18.

A．smell

B．pick

C．buy

D．see

19.

A．wanted

B．forgotten

C．missed

D．invited

20.

A．Be brave

B．Be proud

C．Take it easy

D．Take the time

【推荐2】Travelling, at least travelling any considerable distance, means dealing with airports. I've seen my share of airports. They come in several _______. The smallest I have been through was in the African town of Hoedspruit where the main waiting area was smaller than many school classrooms, security and ticket checking were both _______ by one person who was also controlling the gate onto the airfield and you had to walk out to the plane and climb the stairs to get in. It was even smaller than Canada's Moncton airport where the person taking the tickets was also one of the two _______ on our flight.

At the other extreme are the _______, modern airports in the world's major cities. LAX, in Los Angeles has two parallel runways and provides the unusual opportunity to watch out the window of your landing aircraft as another one lands right beside you. Some, such as Beijing's Capital International Airport, SeaTac in Seattle and the International Airport in San Francisco, like those in Hong Kong and Shanghai, have _______ terminals connected by different buses or underground trains. Finding a connecting flight often means changing terminals, which can be a little _______.

Heathrow airport in London, England, _______ that bigger is not always better. Heathrow consists of terminals used by various _______ and is centered around an area that contains stores and restaurants. At Heathrow the tired traveller gets the _______ that they want you to spend your time in the stores because they won't announce the gate from which your flight will leave until about an hour before flight time. Given that they start to get people onto the planes half an hour before takeoff that leaves just 30 minutes to find and ________ your gate, some of which are a 15-minute walk from the store area. There is absolutely no ________ for this because the airport authorities know even before the day begins how many flights are arriving and departing and where they plan to put them. If I have just come off one long flight and I'm waiting for another, what I want is a quiet place, not an area ________ bright lights and noisy shoppers.

Travel, for me, is interesting but when I have to fly, getting there is ________ not half the fun. Airplanes are very efficient way to move people long distances and airports are a(n) ________ part of the process. Most airport do their best to provide a good travelling experience but they are to be ________, not really enjoyed.

1.

A．types

B．cities

C．areas

D．sizes

2.

A．identified

B．handled

C．promoted

D．processed

3.

A．guards

B．astronauts

C．pilots

D．passengers

4.

A．tremendous

B．crowded

C．international

D．fashionable

5.

A．flexible

B．multiple

C．available

D．irregular

6.

A．exciting

B．astonishing

C．confusing

D．encouraging

7.

A．regulates

B．emphasizes

C．encounters

D．demonstrates

8.

A．functions

B．departments

C．airlines

D．authorities

9.

A．recreation

B．presentation

C．announcement

D．impression

10.

A．look for

B．get to

C．meet at

D．check out

11.

A．exception

B．doubt

C．apology

D．excuse

12.

A．filled with

B．dominated by

C．decorated with

D．recognized by

13.

A．increasingly

B．permanently

C．attentively

D．definitely

14.

A．effective

B．optional

C．necessary

D．suitable

15.

A．simplified

B．endured

C．declared

D．paralleled

【推荐3】With consumers growing increasingly upset with online advertising and privacy concerns, how do you convince shoppers to believe your description, _________ your product?

A recent report by a software review company that connects buyers and sellers may be able to _________ some light. It turns out that it may actually benefit brands to be painfully _________ about their products.

Consumer awareness of influencer marketing strategies (网红营销策略) is increasing. _________, most consumers trust online _________ as much as recommendations from friends. Feedback (反馈) from common people, it seems, actually carries more _________ than a brand ambassador (品牌大使).

Transparency (透明度) is significant. The report found that there is a large trust _________ between sellers and buyers. While sellers believe they are transparent, most buyers don’t appear to see it. During the sales process, 85 percent of sellers _________ to be open about their product’s limitations, but only 36 percent of buyers share that same view. The reality is, consumers never expect any products to be _________; they just want to ____________ the options that are best for them. They also want brands to be more ____________. 66 percent of consumers say they will leave a company if they feel they are being treated like a number and not an individual.

Along with fake (假的) news, advertising fraud (诈骗), and data leaks (泄露), there have been fake reviews as well. Many sellers are using the platform to ____________ Amazon with positive reviews that aren’t from real buyers, making building trust even more difficult. Review sites have been ____________ giving preferential treatment to paid advertisers and consumers are increasingly discerning (有辨别能力的), as a result.

____________, review sites are not our only source of reviews, with social media providing customer experiences on a second-to-second basis. When brands treat every ____________ with a customer as a potential review, they’ll start paying attention to delivering a valued and memorable experience every time. Taking feedback ____________ also lets current customers feel valued and respected, thus making your business seem more approachable. This helps get ____________, and these customers will become brand ambassadors to their friends and people they meet online.

The challenge for brands today is determining how to use the ____________ of the consumer to their advantage. In an age of advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and self-service customer care, it’s odd to admit that the best way to build trust with your customers is by holding an open ____________ with them. Being more human, transparent, and listening to what people are saying will see your company ____________ in an age marked by consumer suspicion (怀疑).

1.

A．let out

B．let alone

C．let go

D．let down

2.

A．throw

B．draw

C．strike

D．reflect

3.

A．nervous

B．honest

C．careful

D．particular

4.

A．Instead

B．Otherwise

C．Moreover

D．However

5.

A．reviews

B．reactions

C．experiences

D．instructions

6.

A．weight

B．risks

C．warnings

D．burdens

7.

A．relationship

B．influence

C．gap

D．experience

8.

A．refuse

B．hesitate

C．desire

D．claim

9.

A．advanced

B．perfect

C．remarkable

D．unique

10.

A．consider

B．offer

C．select

D．exercise

11.

A．efficient

B．profitable

C．human

D．responsible

12.

A．equip

B．present

C．offer

D．flood

13.

A．associated with

B．mistaken by

C．praised as

D．criticized for

14.

A．On the contrary

B．In fact

C．By contrast

D．In a word

15.

A．cooperation

B．announcement

C．interaction

D．appointment

16.

A．lightly

B．roughly

C．slightly

D．seriously

17.

A．safety

B．loyalty

C．convenience

D．employment

18.

A．money

B．choice

C．habit

D．voice

19.

A．dialogue

B．debate

C．competition

D．contact

20.

A．succeed

B．operate

C．skip

D．substitute

【推荐1】       When I was eight, I wrote my first poem. My mother read and cried, “Buddy, you didn’t really write this beautiful poem!” Shyly, but _______, I said yes. She poured out her _______.“It was nothing short of talent!” “What time will Father be home?” I asked. I could _______ wait to show my work to him. I spent quite some time _______ for his arrival. I wrote the poem out in my finest flourish (花体字), drew a fancy border around it and _______ I placed it right on my father’s plate on the dining table. My father had begun his motion-picture career as a writer. I was sure he would be able to _______ my poem.
       At almost 7 o'clock my father burst in. He seemed _______. He circled the dining-room table, complaining about his employees. _______ he paused and glared at his plate. “What is this?” He’s reaching for my poem. “Ben, Buddy has written his first poem!” my mother began. “And it’s beautiful, absolutely amaze...” “If you don’t mind, I’d like to decide for myself.” Father said. I _______ my head as he read that poem. It was only ten lines. But it seemed to take hours. Then I heard him dropping the poem back on the table. Now came the moment of __________. “I think it’s terrible,” he said. I couldn’t look up. My eyes were getting __________.
       “Ben, these are the first lines of poetry he’s ever written,” my mother was saying. “He needs encouragement.” “I don’t know why.” My father held his ground. “Isn’t there enough __________ poetry in the world already?” I couldn’t __________ it another second. I ran from the dining room crying. Up in my room I __________ myself on the bed and cried the worst of the disappointment out of me.
       That may have been the end of the story, but not of its __________ for me. I realized how __________ I had been. I had a mother who said, “I think it’s wonderful!” and a father who drove me to hear with “I think it’s awful.” Every one of us needs that mother force, from which all creation flows; and yet the mother force alone is __________. It needs the balance of the force that __________, “Watch. Listen. Review. Improve.”
       Those __________ voices of my childhood ring in my ears through the years, like two opposing winds blowing me. __________ the two poles of confirmation and doubt, both in the name of love, I try to follow my true course.1.

A．proudly

B．slowly

C．anxiously

D．honestly

2.

A．praise

B．surprise

C．criticism

D．belief

3.

A．seldom

B．hardly

C．frequently

D．instantly

4.

A．waiting

B．planning

C．praying

D．preparing

5.

A．embarrassedly	B．confidently
C．nervously	D．casually

6.

A．read

B．revise

C．appreciate

D．polish

7.

A．allergic

B．fragile

C．tired

D．upset

8.

A．Excitedly

B．Suddenly

C．Surprisingly

D．Instantly

9.

A．shook

B．raised

C．turned

D．lowered

10.

A．truth

B．struggle

C．discussion

D．decision

11.

A．wet

B．wide

C．dark

D．blank

12.

A．terrible

B．elegant

C．fluent

D．inaccurate

13.

A．stop

B．see

C．stand

D．control

14.

A．seated

B．threw

C．stuck

D．kept

15.

A．difficulty

B．development

C．significance

D．challenge

16.

A．enthusiastic	B．fortunate
C．desperate	D．ridiculous

17.

A．incomplete

B．contradictory

C．inappropriate

D．constructive

18.

A．orders

B．persuades

C．cautions

D．announces

19.

A．conflicting	B．warning
C．disturbing	D．inspiring

20.

A．In

B．Between

C．Among

D．For

【推荐2】We love letters. Just as John Donne, a poet, ________ it, “Letters, to me and my friends mean more than greetings; they get souls together. Thanks to letters, friends who are ________ speak.” He wrote these words nearly 400 years ago. Today, in the age of instant text message, social media, and email, they still ring truer than ever, because writing or receiving a letter has become such a ________ event.

A UK-wide survey undertaken by Sunday Times suggests that one in four of us has not ________ a letter for at least 10 years. That’s ten years without the bitter-sweet pleasure of pacing the floor waiting for the postman; ten years without recognizing the handwriting on the envelope and eagerly ________ the letter to read its content.

We may not get them any more, but we still love handwritten letters. In the same survey, one third of ________ people interviewed say that they ________ the content of sentimental (充满情感的) letters. Shouldn’t we make ________ to give our friends and families what they will treasure forever? Ann Bickley went online in 2013 and offered to handwrite a letter to anyone who ________ her. Her website received 50,000 ________ in its first three months. Five years later, she is still the main ________ behind one-million-lovely-letter.com and has personally written 4,000 letters offering hope and ________ to strangers.

The thought behind a letter ________ as much as its contents. “I never tell anyone that ________ is going to be OK,” Ann Bickley says, “I am letting someone know that there is someone in the world who ________ them.”

Who wouldn’t love to receive a letter like that? Let’s get writing!

1.

A．made

B．put

C．helped

D．managed

2.

A．absent

B．active

C．amused

D．admirable

3.

A．popular

B．common

C．rare

D．simple

4.

A．received

B．sent

C．written

D．rejected

5.

A．seizing

B．tearing

C．hiding

D．carrying

6.

A．American

B．Chinese

C．Australian

D．British

7.

A．forget

B．change

C．remember

D．notice

8.

A．money

B．room

C．history

D．time

9.

A．contacted

B．interviewed

C．consulted

D．admired

10.

A．guests

B．visitors

C．friends

D．partners

11.

A．force

B．strength

C．source

D．energy

12.

A．effort

B．comfort

C．surprise

D．experience

13.

A．educates

B．guides

C．matters

D．rewards

14.

A．nothing

B．anything

C．something

D．everything

15.

A．looks after

B．cares about

C．struggles for

D．agrees with

【推荐3】Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations (MUN) held by. the Education Department. During the two days, students are separated in different groups which _______ different countries’ to debate and try to solve problems. MUN has _______ awards: best delegates(代表), honorary mentions, and verbal mentions.

Each time I participated in MUN, I made good _______ and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if I’d _______ because I had never won the best delegate award. I _______ those who didn’t deserve to win the award but won it various times, and I was just filled with _______ at their success. This _______ me to ask the director. He helped me patiently and _______ my weakness. Later I realized that it was also _______ not to get the award because I could ________ learn something, and that I shouldn’t ________ the best delegate award until I was the best delegate I could be. It made me ________ that if I had won the best delegate award easily, I wouldn’t have ________ my shortcomings and turned failures into victories.

Failures are ________ subjective—we can look at a result as a failure or a ________. Any failure can be regarded as a ________ because you can always learn something from it and do better next time. This is ________ by John Locke’s theory that we are born with blank views; knowledge and ability are learned from our ________. That’s true. If I make a mistake, then I probably won’t ________ that next time. I believe this is ________ the best way to become better.

1.

A．strengthen

B．aid

C．inspire

D．represent

2.

A．various

B．temporary

C．identical

D．creative

3.

A．appointments

B．preparations

C．predictions

D．explanations

4.

A．accelerated

B．exited

C．failed

D．escaped

5.

A．approached

B．trained

C．expected

D．witnessed

6.

A．relief

B．envy

C．satisfaction

D．pride

7.

A．stopped

B．refused

C．invited

D．led

8.

A．lost sight of

B．pointed out

C．gave up

D．looked down on

9.

A．annoyed

B．ashamed

C．good

D．terrible

10.

A．eventually

B．physically

C．curiously

D．extremely

11.

A．learn

B．win

C．deliver

D．value

12.

A．regret

B．misguide

C．doubt

D．understand

13.

A．overcome

B．judged

C．neglected

D．forgotten

14.

A．academically

B．amazingly

C．completely

D．gracefully

15.

A．bond

B．bet

C．victory

D．loss

16.

A．promise

B．benefit

C．burden

D．limit

17.

A．protected

B．measured

C．supported

D．separated

18.

A．decisions

B．attitudes

C．positions

D．experiences

19.

A．repeat

B．admit

C．accept

D．notice

20.

A．wrongly

B．scarcely

C．truly

D．narrowly