1 . Patrick, Scheels store’s fishing manager, always helps customers with their angling (垂钓) needs, but one
One day, a young boy named Xander entered the store with his mother, Brynn. Patrick noticed his eye were filled with
Brynn shared the
However, Patrick’s generosity didn’t
Patrick’s kindness was
A.argument | B.journey | C.adventure | D.encounter |
A.curiosity | B.nervousness | C.concern | D.regret |
A.debated over | B.bonded over | C.stuck to | D.turned to |
A.wisdom | B.evidence | C.significance | D.definition |
A.missing | B.blaming | C.admiring | D.persuading |
A.Annoyed | B.Touched | C.Amused | D.Surprised |
A.gifted | B.lent | C.showed | D.made |
A.ambitious | B.strange | C.genuine | D.urgent |
A.practical | B.avoidable | C.secure | D.common |
A.root | B.stop | C.appear | D.reach |
A.recording | B.postponing | C.organizing | D.canceling |
A.reveal | B.stress | C.prove | D.ensure |
A.accompanied | B.monitored | C.assessed | D.sponsored |
A.possibly | B.initially | C.truly | D.mainly |
A.deal | B.experience | C.task | D.performance |
2 . “Just sign here, sir,” the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of a long, narrow box
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the
Oscar
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O’Brien’s house on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. “May I
“I’d like to return it if it’s yours,” Oscar said,
“Why, yes! It’s mine,” replied Mrs. O’Brien with a
“No, ma’am,” he said. “My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.”
“Well, that’s
Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O’Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how
As if
A.strictly | B.carefully | C.roughly | D.casually |
A.Opening | B.Seizing | C.Observing | D.Searching |
A.After | B.When | C.Since | D.Although |
A.average | B.unusual | C.plain | D.typical |
A.designer | B.seller | C.user | D.owner |
A.convinced | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.advised |
A.until | B.before | C.which | D.where |
A.invite | B.help | C.bother | D.know |
A.putting up | B.turning out | C.picking up | D.holding out |
A.wide | B.confident | C.proud | D.shy |
A.patience | B.kindness | C.courage | D.determination |
A.obviously | B.naturally | C.exactly | D.probably |
A.old | B.rare | C.precious | D.nice |
A.in contrast | B.in return | C.in exchange | D.in answer |
A.attractive | B.significant | C.unselfish | D.sympathetic |
3 . Trent Johnson just celebrated his graduation from medical school in Ohio with a ceremony at his parents’ home in Florida.
He
His friends
His twitter where the video immediately went
“I remember seeing my face on the newspaper and thinking I not only became a doctor, but I motivated people all over the world to
Johnson was brought up in an underdeveloped area where people would have
As Johnson settles into his new surroundings, he will continue to spread his message of hope and
A.recognized | B.learned | C.anticipated | D.recalled |
A.sorrowful | B.pitiful | C.awkward | D.guilty |
A.permitted | B.begged | C.appointed | D.helped |
A.consistently | B.virtually | C.casually | D.formally |
A.standard | B.origin | C.popularity | D.atmosphere |
A.memory | B.option | C.moment | D.design |
A.virtual | B.mad | C.wild | D.blank |
A.evaluated | B.featured | C.engaged | D.promoted |
A.change | B.start | C.sacrifice | D.follow |
A.scary | B.awful | C.incredible | D.specific |
A.low | B.powerful | C.rare | D.noble |
A.heal | B.escape | C.reform | D.serve |
A.pioneer | B.chemist | C.physician | D.professor |
A.seldom | B.just | C.still | D.yet |
A.admiration | B.innovation | C.cooperation | D.inspiration |
4 . Blackburn high school had a reason to be optimistic this season. For one, they had a famous coach Palus. They also had a promising football
“Then one day, he opened up to me that he had to stay with his sister from place to place,”
Gary said that after his father passed away, the family couldn’t
Palus was
A.trainer | B.judge | C.fan | D.player |
A.chance | B.talent | C.ability | D.courage |
A.call | B.hand | C.ride | D.gift |
A.rarely | B.almost | C.always | D.occasionally |
A.replied | B.recalled | C.shouted | D.whispered |
A.afford | B.attempt | C.gather | D.head |
A.strength | B.position | C.determination | D.message |
A.study | B.sleep | C.wander | D.recover |
A.practice | B.match | C.performance | D.season |
A.disappointed | B.embarrassed | C.amused | D.moved |
A.curiosity | B.expectation | C.thought | D.discussion |
A.appointed | B.received | C.appreciated | D.imagined |
A.delighted | B.attracted | C.inspired | D.supported |
A.credit | B.patience | C.possibility | D.aid |
A.team | B.neighbours | C.classmates | D.family |
5 . Hansen and his 10-year-old son Chase search the streets of Salt Lake City every weekend for the homeless to take to lunch. They started Project Empathy(共情)four years ago to
“Just start with a smile, a hello. It really just starts with that. If you do it, you can make a connection. A small gesture can have a
Some of these shared meals have turned into stronger
Father and son’s
“My hope for the future is to
A.buy | B.cook | C.share | D.eat |
A.often | B.further | C.also | D.even |
A.dramatic | B.different | C.minimum | D.decisive |
A.remarked | B.praised | C.joked | D.quoted |
A.desires | B.connections | C.motivations | D.opinions |
A.provided | B.permitted | C.abandoned | D.housed |
A.through | B.for | C.despite | D.to |
A.surprised | B.relaxed | C.awesome | D.calm |
A.dreams | B.influences | C.experiences | D.efforts |
A.assesses | B.compares | C.highlights | D.respects |
A.importance | B.task | C.chance | D.role |
A.argument | B.problem | C.debt | D.conflict |
A.go away | B.catch on | C.fade out | D.give off |
A.establish | B.miss | C.exchange | D.maintain |
A.before | B.if | C.until | D.so |
6 . A couple in Ohio accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost $ 100,000 at an Ohio charity shop. Thanks to
The employees were going through
Not wanting to
The couple has made contact with the original
A.honest | B.generous | C.brave | D.clever |
A.goods | B.donations | C.food | D.money |
A.suitcase | B.box | C.bag | D.wallet |
A.put | B.counted | C.hid | D.cleared |
A.asked for | B.asked about | C.gave up | D.gave out |
A.cards | B.fruits | C.bills | D.clothes |
A.surprisedly | B.hesitatingly | C.eventually | D.immediately |
A.concern | B.information | C.reply | D.letter |
A.take | B.leave | C.waste | D.spend |
A.After | B.During | C.Before | D.In |
A.found | B.missing | C.stolen | D.forgotten |
A.stopped | B.sighed | C.quarreled | D.wandered |
A.who | B.when | C.where | D.how |
A.inspected on | B.got rid of | C.got through | D.dropped in on |
A.police | B.officers | C.customers | D.employees |
7 . We’ve all been there before. You’re driving down the road when suddenly a pothole(凹坑) seems to appear out of nowhere and sends the
Bachor uses the
Bachor was a graphic designer for 20 years before he began his
A year later Bachor returned to attend a mosaic class in Ravenna, Italy, to learn the proper way to
So, Bachor decided to make a series of
While he may not get
A.body | B.rock | C.car | D.land |
A.challenging | B.interesting | C.discouraging | D.annoying |
A.modern | B.ancient | C.elegant | D.mysterious |
A.objects | B.ideas | C.routines | D.projects |
A.duty | B.career | C.belief | D.instruction |
A.traveling | B.living | C.working | D.studying |
A.last | B.connect | C.fade | D.break |
A.reminded | B.confused | C.troubled | D.impressed |
A.introduce | B.apply | C.promote | D.describe |
A.promised | B.imagined | C.remembered | D.realized |
A.offer | B.time | C.opportunity | D.voice |
A.artworks | B.articles | C.poems | D.videos |
A.discovered | B.created | C.improved | D.taught |
A.help | B.invitation | C.money | D.praise |
A.nearly | B.merely | C.certainly | D.personally |
8 . The Language of Flowers
Ding dong! I looked up from the couch. Who in the world could that be? My body was troubled with illness, so I’d
I
Instead of returning to the couch, I
The group had followed him and picked very
The more I understood what the flowers were
A.hidden | B.given | C.driven | D.broken |
A.forbid | B.accept | C.act | D.respond |
A.cautiously | B.reluctantly | C.instantly | D.cheerfully |
A.size | B.style | C.uniqueness | D.shape |
A.go together | B.stand out | C.mix up | D.fade away |
A.informed | B.thanked | C.rewarded | D.telephoned |
A.delivery | B.program | C.mystery | D.scene |
A.companion | B.message | C.commitment | D.gift |
A.expensive | B.rare | C.specific | D.fresh |
A.explained | B.clarified | C.defined | D.analyzed |
A.pain | B.fortune | C.sympathy | D.sunshine |
A.modest | B.tolerant | C.formal | D.meaningful |
A.involving | B.saying | C.smelling | D.signing |
A.advocated | B.confirmed | C.required | D.earned |
A.ambition | B.value | C.curiosity | D.fantasy |
9 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was
“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling
As I arrived at the party, I tried to be
I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was
My friend Lilly helped me
When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete
From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to
A.surprised | B.excited | C.relaxed | D.satisfied |
A.unsure | B.unsafe | C.unusual | D.unhappy |
A.breaks | B.turns | C.steps | D.attempts |
A.genuine | B.polite | C.serious | D.cool |
A.danger | B.injury | C.disaster | D.wonder |
A.landed on | B.tripped over | C.kicked up | D.ran into |
A.a hot potato | B.a big fish | C.no luck | D.no big deal |
A.fight | B.argue | C.disappear | D.struggle |
A.tackle | B.avoid | C.prevent | D.identify |
A.patience | B.bravery | C.worry | D.anger |
A.fool | B.hero | C.stranger | D.dancer |
A.suggested | B.expected | C.promised | D.directed |
A.dependent | B.easy | C.careful | D.hard |
A.fashionable | B.tight | C.comfortable | D.special |
A.analyse | B.accept | C.trust | D.refuse |
10 . Although the road to your goal is always full of difficulties, everything is for your wish, as long as you are full of passion and determination.
My daughter, Alice
Two years ago, while watching the Olympics, a dream
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Alice didn’t expect any award but was still there to cheer on her friends. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach
It was the greatest
A.looked into | B.died of | C.suffered from | D.got over |
A.fit | B.concerned | C.confused | D.anxious |
A.broke | B.backed | C.turned | D.came |
A.made | B.found | C.created | D.struck |
A.attend | B.start | C.ban | D.miss |
A.rich | B.strong | C.weak | D.kind |
A.trusted | B.determined | C.experienced | D.embarrassed |
A.satisfaction | B.delight | C.excitement | D.disappointment |
A.aware | B.calm | C.positive | D.amazed |
A.preserve | B.protect | C.prevent | D.forgive |
A.announcing | B.explaining | C.admitting | D.discussing |
A.humor | B.will | C.honesty | D.wisdom |
A.Because | B.Since | C.Once | D.Although |
A.discovery | B.moment | C.influence | D.choice |
A.across | B.under | C.through | D.around |