1 . “You are the only one who can handle it, Matt,” said Mr. Wolf, my fourth-grade band teacher, as he put the heavy tuba into my arms. I felt
Now I’m 6 feet and 3 inches and weigh 240 pounds. Since freshman year, my football coach has had only one
Somehow my size has
In school, my classmates formed a fixed
My father used to encourage me to use my size to my full
Looking forward, I know that my size will
A.delighted | B.surprised | C.ashamed | D.amused |
A.meant | B.concluded | C.admitted | D.demanded |
A.casually | B.gradually | C.randomly | D.actually |
A.unique | B.flexible | C.helpless | D.changeless |
A.calculated | B.challenged | C.mattered | D.occupied |
A.sheltered | B.prevented | C.rescued | D.persuaded |
A.slim | B.golden | C.suitable | D.unexpected |
A.bravery | B.encouragement | C.recognition | D.comment |
A.tendency | B.faith | C.glory | D.impression |
A.belonged | B.qualified | C.applied | D.dominated |
A.hesitated | B.determined | C.failed | D.chanced |
A.came across | B.referred to | C.fitted in | D.participated in |
A.dropped out | B.registered for | C.carried out | D.made for |
A.height | B.speed | C.potential | D.intelligence |
A.Undoubtedly | B.Unfortunately | C.Uncommonly | D.Unwillingly |
A.coincidence | B.sympathy | C.blow | D.load |
A.source | B.situation | C.location | D.angle |
A.appear | B.sound | C.feel | D.prove |
A.influence | B.reaction | C.presence | D.display |
A.remind | B.enable | C.advise | D.force |
2 . Robert Moody, 52, is an experienced police officer. Much of his work involves dealing with
Those fun trips had a(n)
Deeply touched by the boy’s word, Moody decided to create a foundation (基金会) that
By turning kids on to fishing, he
Moody faces
A.drinking | B.drug | C.security | D.smoking |
A.ran into | B.got over | C.left behind | D.looked into |
A.ahead | B.away | C.off | D.out |
A.immediate | B.damaging | C.limited | D.lasting |
A.once | B.while | C.since | D.Until |
A.quarreling | B.complaining | C.talking | D.cheering |
A.Slowly | B.Suddenly | C.Finally | D.Secretly |
A.understand | B.hear | C.see | D.remember |
A.fishing | B.sailing | C.boating | D.swimming. |
A.quietest | B.longest | C.best | D.busiest |
A.connects | B.introduces | C.reduces | D.commits |
A.where | B.unless | C.as | D.whether |
A.impression | B.burden | C.decision | D.impact |
A.asked | B.intended | C.pretended | D.agreed |
A.solution | B.change | C.bite | D.surprise |
A.concerns | B.interests | C.conversations | D.emotions |
A.participated in | B.worked out | C.approved of | D.made up |
A.misuse | B.avoid | C.tolerate | D.test |
A.unemployment | B.challenge | C.competition | D.retirement |
A.team | B.school | C.family | D.community |
3 . September 4 was my first day at Phillips Academy, my new school.It was also my 18th birthday.
I received a warm
On our way to my dorm (学生宿舍), we saw a huge truck delivering (传送) a student’s
I had a single room, which was about the similar
I thought for a moment before answering, “Orange.”
I didn't know why she had asked the question.
We
I returned to my room after the
When I opened my door, I found a big
I opened my mouth,
There was also a
A.heart | B.card | C.service | D.welcome |
A.student | B.teacher | C.assistant | D.visitor |
A.walked | B.introduced | C.showed | D.invited |
A.belongings | B.newspapers | C.letters | D.furniture |
A.warned | B.forced | C.decided | D.supposed |
A.matter | B.waste | C.show | D.use |
A.system | B.size | C.pattern | D.example |
A.As | B.Though | C.Because | D.While |
A.fruit | B.weather | C.food | D.colour |
A.organised | B.planned | C.attended | D.opened |
A.All | B.most | C.Some | D.Few |
A.pleased | B.nervous | C.angry | D.afraid |
A.dinner | B.class | C.meeting | D.teaching |
A.exciting | B.ordinary | C.tiring | D.interesting |
A.secret | B.joke | C.warmth | D.surprise |
A.wall | B.desk | C.floor | D.ground |
A.stood | B.lay | C.appeared | D.hung |
A.frightened | B.moved | C.satisfied | D.understood |
A.post | B.birthday | C.greeting | D.festival |
A.mind | B.head | C.face | D.body |
4 . ”Mommy, I got something for you!” Cody ran through the door after school. His face wore the biggest smile ever. He waved something above his head. “It’s a pen. But not just any pen. It’s a lucky pen!” He handed me the pen
I looked at the pen in my hand. There was nothing
I had made the decision to be a(n)
Tears filled my eyes. Refusal (拒绝) and failure didn’t seem like such a big problem any more. Even if I
In the lunchroom, Cody heard an older boy talking about having a lucky
I still have that pen, though it’s long out of ink, in a cup on my desk. When a refusal letter arrives and I start feeling
A.easily | B.carefully | C.proudly | D.naturally |
A.strange | B.special | C.important | D.interesting |
A.teacher | B.artist | C.writer | D.inventor |
A.fear | B.hope | C.secret | D.surprise |
A.somebody | B.everybody | C.anybody | D.nobody |
A.hear | B.accept | C.expect | D.believe |
A.life | B.dream | C.stories | D.choices |
A.ever | B.never | C.even | D.once |
A.sure | B.lucky | C.brave | D.proud |
A.dog | B.toy | C.pen | D.gift |
A.give up | B.try out | C.get away | D.call back |
A.found | B.kept | C.sold | D.changed |
A.them | B.us | C.me | D.him |
A.nervous | B.sorry | C.angry | D.lonely |
A.respect | B.praise | C.serve | D.treasure |
5 . I can still remember when I met my best friend. She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to
In the 7th grade, I first lost touch with her. She was
It was last year when I noticed the problem. I guess I was
She then was diagnosed with clinical depression(抑郁症). At first, I was very
Yesterday she came to me and said, “I never knew what a best friend was
We both cried. And I guess a kind of
A.follow | B.meet | C.join | D.support |
A.scared | B.annoyed | C.worried | D.excited |
A.temper | B.trait | C.confidence | D.shyness |
A.taking up | B.getting through | C.going through | D.making up |
A.happier | B.cooler | C.individual | D.cleverer |
A.problems | B.shortcomings | C.partners | D.disabilities |
A.should | B.could | C.would | D.might |
A.much | B.too | C.only | D.just |
A.admit | B.rebel | C.consider | D.realize |
A.but | B.for | C.or | D.so |
A.calm | B.considerate | C.upset | D.helpful |
A.place | B.touch | C.control | D.mood |
A.confused | B.bothered | C.reminded | D.deserted |
A.crazy | B.bitter | C.amazing | D.sincere |
A.unless | B.as | C.until | D.that |
A.grieve | B.appreciate | C.influence | D.demand |
A.urging | B.blaming | C.helping | D.hurting |
A.honor | B.favor | C.submission | D.lesson |
A.someone | B.something | C.anyone | D.everything |
A.As if | B.Although | C.If | D.Unless |
6 . Backpacking through Africa, I always carried some food with me
I was
For the next few weeks, when I was feeling the need for a little
One cold and cloudy afternoon, while I was waiting for a local bus, it started to rain. Everybody scattered for
In my hurry to
I was so sad that I almost cried. And then, in the corner of my eye, I noticed an old woman in rags
Still
My bus arrived shortly after and, as we drove off, I wondered if the jam would taste the same to me.
1.A.in order that | B.if | C.in case | D.unless |
A.looking | B.buying | C.getting | D.running |
A.apple | B.peach | C.orange | D.strawberry |
A.last | B.best | C.other | D.first |
A.meal | B.treat | C.rest | D.drink |
A.remove | B.move | C.discover | D.uncover |
A.divide | B.eat | C.share | D.separate |
A.pocket | B.pack | C.corner | D.store |
A.situations | B.conditions | C.atmosphere | D.occasion |
A.protection | B.shelter | C.cover | D.warmth |
A.beautiful | B.rain | C.warm | D.dry |
A.avoid | B.get into | C.defeat | D.overcome |
A.hidden | B.buried | C.covered | D.locked |
A.expensive | B.valuable | C.precious | D.priceless |
A.disappearing | B.appearing | C.running | D.approaching |
A.all right | B.nice | C.broken | D.damaged |
A.standing up | B.looked down upon | C.bent over | D.watching out |
A.rest | B.remaining | C.extra | D.spare |
A.swallowed | B.brought out | C.ate up | D.spat out |
A.until | B.unless | C.after | D.since |
7 . Different things usually stand for different feelings.Red,for example,is the color of fire,heat,blood and life.People say red is an exciting and active color.They associate red with a strong feeling like
In general,people
A.sadness | B.anger | C..administration | D.smile |
A.roads | B.ways | C.danger | D.places |
A.land | B.leaves | C.grass | D.mountains |
A.lively | B.dark | C.noisy | D.frightening |
A.moonlight | B.light | C.sunlight | D.stars |
A.summer | B.spring | C.autumn | D.winter |
A.speak | B.say | C.talk about | D.tell |
A.green | B.yellow | C.white | D.gray |
A.calm | B.sleepy | C.active | D.helpful |
A.the other | B.another. | C.other one | D.others |
A.black | B.red | C.golden | D.yellow |
A.go round | B.go by | C.go off | D.go along |
A.one | B.way | C.fact | D.matter |
A.factory | B.classroom | C.restaurant | D.hospital |
A.Different | B.Cool | C.Warm | D.All |
8 . Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England. He has recently made a significant
Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her
This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely
The idea is catching on
This effort is not just a(n)
The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that
A.choice | B.discovery | C.visit | D.promise |
A.experienced | B.suffered | C.prevented | D.felt |
A.solution | B.puzzle | C.excuse | D.intention |
A.pleasure | B.prize | C.credit | D.money |
A.eventually | B.frequently | C.previously | D.occasionally |
A.ashamed | B.shocked | C.excited | D.amused |
A.mind | B.forgive | C.risk | D.enjoy |
A.active | B.lonely | C.cautious | D.stubborn |
A.learned | B.refused | C.pretended | D.decided |
A.forced | B.ordered | C.convinced | D.taught |
A.put away | B.make out | C.tear apart | D.set up |
A.read | B.claimed | C.meant | D.implied |
A.formal | B.joyful | C.awkward | D.crazy |
A.randomly | B.slowly | C.quickly | D.purposefully |
A.positive | B.disappointing | C.correct | D.embarrassing |
A.realized | B.examined | C.discussed | D.formed |
A.break down | B.put up | C.keep off | D.take out |
A.glance | B.attempt | C.knock | D.attack |
A.heart-breaking | B.risk-taking | C.face-saving | D.crime-cutting |
A.forbids | B.appoints | C.encourages | D.troubles |
9 . Since our twins began learning to walk, my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding glass door is just a window. The
I hate lying to the kids. One day they’ll
I wonder if
Maybe it’s an unreasonable fear. But the
A.relief | B.target | C.reason | D.case |
A.admit | B.believe | C.mean | D.realize |
A.gradually | B.constantly | C.temporarily | D.casually |
A.result | B.danger | C.method | D.truth |
A.merely | B.slightly | C.hardly | D.partly |
A.reviewing | B.approving | C.receiving | D.attempting |
A.win out | B.give up | C.wake up | D.stand out |
A.dream | B.lie | C.fantasy | D.fact |
A.parents | B.twins | C.colleagues | D.teachers |
A.restrictions | B.explanations | C.differences | D.consequences |
A.demand | B.fear | C.desire | D.doubt |
A.physical | B.biological | C.spiritual | D.behavioral |
A.traditional | B.important | C.double | D.original |
A.life | B.time | C.reply | D.history |
A.by comparison with | B.in addition to | C.regardless of | D.instead of |
A.get hold of | B.stare at | C.knock on | D.make use of |
A.real | B.typical | C.similar | D.limited |
A.safety rule | B.comfort zone | C.bottom line | D.top secret |
A.delay | B.regret | C.enjoy | D.accept |
A.hurry | B.decide | C.hesitate | D.intend |
10 . I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a
I was only two when the
Mom loves to use this story as an
We are almost certain to get
A.trip | B.race | C.tree | D.driver |
A.incident | B.change | C.illness | D.problem |
A.feared | B.refused | C.forgot | D.turned |
A.delay | B.absence | C.freedom | D.rest |
A.landed | B.slept | C.laughed | D.wept |
A.promised | B.encouraged | C.allowed | D.expected |
A.woke | B.picked | C.warmed | D.gave |
A.adds | B.replies | C.admits | D.supposes |
A.drove | B.lived | C.stood | D.zoomed |
A.crashed | B.broke | C.climbed | D.looked |
A.answer | B.example | C.excuse | D.order |
A.able | B.ashamed | C.afraid | D.anxious |
A.ask | B.share | C.learn | D.try |
A.honesty | B.toughness | C.kindness | D.curiosity |
A.regretted | B.reviewed | C.made | D.explained |
A.job | B.friend | C.fortune | D.house |
A.memories | B.efforts | C.research | D.experience |
A.mixed up | B.fed up | C.knocked down | D.settled down |
A.play | B.relax | C.dream | D.cry |
A.all at once | B.in the end | C.in either case | D.as a result |