1 . “Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s email, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect
Nobody knows the
Some people compare America to a huge pot of stew (炖菜), in which language is usually the first thing to be
A.word | B.sign | C.example | D.symbol |
A.senior | B.perfect | C.simple | D.damaged |
A.means | B.greeting | C.habit | D.culture |
A.surprised | B.frightened | C.excited | D.annoyed |
A.job | B.research | C.experiment | D.adventure |
A.making | B.printing | C.having | D.explaining |
A.widely | B.actually | C.fluently | D.ordinarily |
A.life | B.pleasure | C.language | D.style |
A.open | B.carve | C.draw | D.type |
A.designed | B.corrected | C.developed | D.used |
A.time | B.meaning | C.expression | D.source |
A.did | B.made | C.created | D.discovered |
A.stories | B.habits | C.sentences | D.wisdom |
A.thanks to | B.as to | C.except for | D.other than |
A.influenced | B.used | C.shown | D.mentioned |
2 . Years ago,when we first went to Canada, we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children. We thought we’d find a hotel on the way without
Though surprised at her
The next morning, around the table were a mass of people, and we were
A.ordering | B.booking | C.seeking | D.exchanging |
A.Eventually | B.Incredibly | C.Typically | D.Luckily |
A.managing | B.struggling | C.deciding | D.failing |
A.unnecessary | B.informal | C.improper | D.impossible |
A.employment | B.request | C.offer | D.admission |
A.followed | B.made | C.took | D.embraced |
A.joined | B.accepted | C.greeted | D.assisted |
A.talking about | B.waiting for | C.cheering up | D.picking up |
A.absolutely | B.definitely | C.originally | D.secretly |
A.aware | B.angry | C.amazed | D.anxious |
A.consumers | B.strangers | C.relatives | D.neighbors |
A.insisting | B.wandering | C.approaching | D.leaving |
A.payment | B.service | C.advice | D.food |
A.line | B.check | C.touch | D.mind |
A.passion | B.eagerness | C.kindness | D.encouragement |
3 . My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my
From my youth, I have had this passion for food. Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the
Food is almost as
In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I’m actually smelling or
A.talent | B.passion | C.explanation | D.expectation |
A.changing | B.ordering | C.preparing | D.searching |
A.inspired | B.bothered | C.honored | D.amused |
A.ask about | B.experiment with | C.learn of | D.shop for |
A.biggest | B.cleanest | C.best | D.cheapest |
A.wisdom | B.honesty | C.success | D.generosity |
A.offices | B.houses | C.restaurant | D.hotel |
A.art | B.signs | C.creation | D.smells |
A.fruits | B.vegetables | C.ingredients | D.goods |
A.delicious | B.useful | C.organic | D.convenient |
A.nutritious | B.sufficient | C.emotional | D.suitable |
A.reason | B.purpose | C.cook | D.story |
A.kitchen | B.heart | C.source | D.point |
A.tasting | B.chewing | C.touching | D.seeing |
A.holds up | B.drives away | C.stirs up | D.depends on |
4 . When it comes to experiencing other cultures, there’s no doubt that traveling is one of the most effective ways.
Given the great
Other types of cultural exploration can be
In the
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Moreover | D.However |
A.miss | B.add | C.plan | D.cancel |
A.search | B.leave | C.build | D.enter |
A.develop | B.accept | C.influence | D.experience |
A.achievement | B.promise | C.diversity | D.success |
A.poor | B.new | C.wide | D.normal |
A.visit | B.include | C.appreciate | D.greet |
A.time | B.money | C.power | D.risk |
A.puzzled | B.annoyed | C.moved | D.surprised |
A.far-reaching | B.ill-advised | C.heart-stopping | D.self-guided |
A.ending | B.participating in | C.organizing | D.giving up |
A.country | B.museum | C.library | D.culture |
A.formed | B.spread | C.impacted | D.brought |
A.understand | B.remember | C.hear | D.teach |
A.record | B.change | C.create | D.explore |
5 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own efforts.
I learned this lesson from a(n)
It was a tradition for the school’s old team to play against the new team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didn’t even practice to
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. Most important, I began to treat them like winners. That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their
Six months after suffering our
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
A.experiment | B.experience | C.visit | D.show |
A.cheer for | B.finish with | C.help with | D.prepare for |
A.believe | B.agree | C.describe | D.regret |
A.realize | B.reserve | C.permit | D.demand |
A.reacting to | B.looking for | C.depending on | D.caring about |
A.decision | B.conclusion | C.attitude | D.intention |
A.rewards | B.vacations | C.health | D.honor |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.defeat | B.fault | C.accident | D.mistake |
A.relax | B.improve | C.expand | D.defend |
A.shame | B.burden | C.victory | D.favor |
A.chances | B.thrills | C.concerns | D.offers |
A.surprise | B.serve | C.interest | D.affect |
A.protected | B.observed | C.encouraged | D.impressed |
A.differently | B.individually | C.calmly | D.honestly |
6 . When I came to my new school three years ago, I was surprised at how lonely I felt.
Then one of my classmates invited me to her house for a dinner
Not really knowing how
He finally
I am forever thankful for the
A.meal | B.party | C.meeting. | D.time |
A.accepted | B.refused | C.got | D.received |
A.far | B.difficult | C.long | D.bad |
A.drove on | B.walked away | C.hurried up | D.got off |
A.pointed | B.written | C.shown | D.appeared |
A.street signs | B.tall buildings | C.traffic lights | D.bus stops |
A.queuing | B.sitting | C.standing | D.waiting |
A.meaning | B.idea | C.problem | D.way |
A.so | B.yet | C.but | D.still |
A.suddenly | B.luckily | C.finally | D.quickly |
A.right | B.wrong | C.best | D.fastest |
A.supplied | B.refused | C.offered | D.wanted |
A.it | B.he | C.she | D.this |
A.kept | B.dropped | C.drove | D.turned |
A.eager | B.worried | C.sorry | D.disappointed |
A.same | B.next | C.young | D.silly |
A.helpless | B.lonely | C.shamefully | D.alone |
A.after | B.although | C.until | D.when |
A.respect | B.concern | C.help | D.love |
A.mark | B.sign | C.symbol | D.line |
7 . I am a girl, but I was born to be a rebel (叛逆者). I like games that can be
Wrestling (摔跤) is
Every Saturday morning, I got out of bed early to go and watch my brother
For three years, I
My last
I was so excited. I was sure I would win. My heart was beating hard when the match started. I could see
A.interesting | B.surprising | C.dangerous | D.famous |
A.usually | B.ever | C.hardly | D.never |
A.agreed | B.pretended | C.decided | D.happened |
A.roll | B.run | C.fight | D.wrestle |
A.boys | B.girls | C.teammates | D.friends |
A.way | B.life | C.work | D.study |
A.beat | B.hit | C.knocked | D.hurt |
A.shouting | B.smiling | C.laughing | D.crying |
A.chance | B.match | C.try | D.sport |
A.anything | B.nothing | C.everything | D.something |
A.won | B.lost | C.led | D.gained |
A.hands | B.players | C.lights | D.photos |
A.from | B.after | C.on | D.through |
A.dream | B.plan | C.goal | D.story |
A.said | B.heard | C.learned | D.noticed |
8 . Tan Yuanyuan, San Francisco Ballet’s first Chinese leading dancer,
Tan’s relationship with ballet began at the age of 5 when she was
Her
Looking back, she is
When asked about her secret to career longevity, she says, “Put all the efforts into your career.Do things with
A.supplies | B.provides | C.impresses | D.charges |
A.featuring | B.welcoming | C.representing | D.registering |
A.amazed | B.awarded | C.puzzled | D.embarrassed |
A.dressed | B.gifted | C.absorbed | D.engaged |
A.image | B.pressure | C.effort | D.wish |
A.hard | B.deep | C.privately | D.previously |
A.suddenly | B.simply | C.eventually | D.possibly |
A.promoted | B.trapped | C.rejected | D.reminded |
A.anxious | B.aware | C.confused | D.worried |
A.affects | B.attacks | C.adapts | D.approaches |
A.perfect | B.professional | C.capable | D.original |
A.graceful | B.calm | C.curious | D.potential |
A.break through | B.run through | C.contribute to | D.belong to |
A.grateful | B.joyful | C.absolute | D.tough |
A.mystery | B.life | C.recognition | D.comparison |
9 . Liz was quite excited these days. She was going to travel to Asia with her mom. Neither of them had
“Beijing is inland, so we have to
From China, the cruise ship would go to Pusan in South Korea, and
“The trip is going to
“I hope your trip is more
“We’ve
A.ever | B.never | C.still | D.also |
A.walk | B.ship | C.fly | D.drive |
A.trying | B.searching | C.staying | D.studying |
A.know | B.take | C.look | D.practice |
A.leave | B.choose | C.forget | D.call |
A.find | B.remember | C.pass | D.see |
A.cool | B.difficult | C.terrible | D.disappointed |
A.sadly | B.finally | C.secretly | D.simply |
A.make | B.miss | C.meet | D.catch |
A.run | B.prepare | C.last | D.stop |
A.cost | B.offer | C.save | D.give |
A.visit | B.shop | C.meet | D.show |
A.important | B.confusing | C.funny | D.helpful |
A.if | B.because | C.but | D.so |
A.mysterious | B.sick | C.angry | D.nervous |
A.travel | B.dream | C.regret | D.waste |
A.refuse | B.give | C.cheat | D.order |
A.familiar | B.normal | C.future | D.quick |
A.heard about | B.looked forward | C.called back | D.made up |
A.watching | B.washing | C.using | D.changing |
10 . Alonzo Johnson stopped. He decided to help a(n)
An old man
The old man quietly started to
Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and
Johnson said he never
“He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could
A.busy | B.frightened | C.injured | D.blind |
A.so | B.if | C.but | D.because |
A.praise | B.blame | C.happiness | D.anger |
A.stopped | B.worked | C.read | D.fell |
A.running | B.pushing | C.shouting | D.waiting |
A.hopeful | B.convenient | C.unsure | D.uncomfortable |
A.offered | B.sold | C.wanted | D.took |
A.eye | B.arm | C.rope | D.stick |
A.promise | B.prove | C.apologize | D.explain |
A.excited | B.surprised | C.scared | D.disappointed |
A.argued with | B.listened to | C.looked at | D.ran into |
A.accepted | B.shook | C.refused | D.left |
A.anxious | B.patient | C.interested | D.worried |
A.manage | B.avoided | C.asked | D.failed |
A.talked about | B.ran towards | C.went down | D.searched for |
A.message | B.comment | C.example | D.photo |
A.differently | B.quickly | C.strangely | D.completely |
A.meant | B.admitted | C.understood | D.expected |
A.help | B.follow | C.see | D.smile |
A.easy | B.famous | C.right | D.perfect |