1 . The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must
Supporters claim that there are many
In my view, service learning is a great way to
A.spend | B.gain | C.complete | D.save |
A.and | B.or | C.but | D.for |
A.Subjects | B.Ideas | C.Procedures | D.Examples |
A.With | B.Before | C.During | D.After |
A.diary | B.report | C.note | D.notice |
A.courses | B.benefits | C.challenges | D.features |
A.beyond | B.about | C.over | D.in |
A.careful | B.proud | C.tired | D.aware |
A.possess | B.apply | C.include | D.develop |
A.Gradually | B.Finally | C.Luckily | D.Hopefully |
A.through | B.across | C.of | D.on |
A.So | B.Thus | C.Since | D.While |
A.deal with | B.look into | C.point out | D.take down |
A.argue | B.doubt | C.overlook | D.admit |
A.much | B.full | C.less | D.more |
A.cost | B.pay | C.care | D.praise |
A.contribute | B.appeal | C.attend | D.belong |
A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.Besides | D.However |
A.courage | B.desire | C.emotion | D.spirit |
A.decision | B.purpose | C.solution | D.result |
2 . Hannah Taylor is a schoolgirl from Manitoba, Canada. One day, when she was five years old, she was walking with her mother in downtown Winnipeg. They saw a man
Later, when Hannah attended school, she saw another homeless person. It was a woman,
Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manitoba and then in other provinces. She hoped to
There is an emergency shelter in Winnipeg called “Hannah`s Place”, something that Hannah is very
Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a
A.jumping | B.eating | C.crying | D.waving |
A.annoyed | B.nervous | C.ashamed | D.upset |
A.behave | B.manage | C.help | D.work |
A.pushing | B.carrying | C.buying | D.holding |
A.goods | B.bottles | C.foods | D.bags |
A.excited | B.determined | C.energetic | D.grateful |
A.since | B.unless | C.although | D.as |
A.sound | B.get | C.feel | D.look |
A.exchange | B.leave | C.keep | D.spread |
A.sell | B.deliver | C.host | D.pack |
A.contribute | B.lead | C.apply | D.agree |
A.campaign | B.trip | C.procedure | D.trial |
A.elderly | B.hungry | C.lonely | D.sick |
A.aware | B.afraid | C.proud | D.sure |
A.going | B.sleeping | C.traveling | D.playing |
A.praises | B.invitations | C.replies | D.appointments |
A.needs | B.interests | C.dreams | D.efforts |
A.for | B.through | C.besides | D.along |
A.healthy | B.public | C.normal | D.tough |
A.choice | B.profit | C.judgment | D.difference |
3 . Everyone in business has been told that success is all about attracting and retaining (留住) customers. It sounds simple and achievable. But,
Only now are organizations beginning to wake up to those lost opportunities and calculate the
In the US, Domino’s Pizza estimates that a regular customer is worth more than $5,000 over ten years. A customer who receives a poor quality product or service on their first visit and
The logic behind cultivating customer
A.in particular | B.in reality | C.at least | D.first of all |
A.emphasize | B.doubt | C.overlook | D.believe |
A.denying | B.ensuring | C.arguing | D.proving |
A.Moving | B.Hoping | C.Starting | D.Failing |
A.markets | B.tastes | C.prices | D.expenses |
A.culture | B.social | C.financial | D.economical |
A.promise | B.plan | C.mistake | D.difference |
A.cost | B.opportunity | C.profit | D.budget |
A.as a result | B.on the whole | C.in conclusion | D.on the contrary |
A.huge | B.potential | C.extra | D.reasonable |
A.beliefs | B.loyalty | C.habits | D.interest |
A.altering | B.understanding | C.keeping | D.attracting |
A.Assumed | B.Respected | C.Established | D.Unexpected |
A.agreeable | B.flexible | C.friendly | D.sensitive |
A.unfair | B.difficult | C.essential | D.convenient |
4 . A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she
At the age when she gained some
So
A.might | B.should | C.would | D.must |
A.Unless | B.Although | C.Since | D.But |
A.dreamed | B.worried | C.asked | D.shouted |
A.this | B.that | C.it | D.which |
A.different | B.scientific | C.musical | D.basic |
A.begged | B.blamed | C.invited | D.paid |
A.inside | B.outside | C.through | D.along |
A.insisting on | B.relying on | C.arguing about | D.wondering about |
A.traveling | B.running | C.riding | D.walking |
A.madly | B.rapidly | C.exactly | D.possibly |
A.Over | B.Down | C.Around | D.Beside |
A.windows | B.steps | C.center | D.gate |
A.Until | B.As | C.While | D.Because |
A.getting | B.introducing | C.leading | D.moving |
A.felt | B.learned | C.concluded | D.found |
A.transparent | B.bright | C.plain | D.wide |
A.anxious | B.angry | C.serious | D.sad |
A.turned around | B.cheered up | C.settled down | D.dropped in |
A.hill | B.valley | C.background | D.sight |
A.imagined | B.decided | C.realized | D.guessed |
5 . Diane Ray was completely self-centered and very spoilt. Her parents gave her
That was why she was alone on the
“What are you doing ?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there
“I’m going diving, ” she answered.
“You shouldn’t swim that day, ” the man
“You should mind your own
“If you go out there you’ll be
Diane slipped into the water and dived
Panicking, she began to
A.either | B.neither | C.nothing | D.everything |
A.jump | B.lie | C.spin | D.sleep |
A.set out | B.set in | C.gave in | D.gave out |
A.beach | B.bed | C.floor | D.ship |
A.allow | B.warn | C.get | D.prefer |
A.changing | B.recovering | C.appearing | D.traveling |
A.alone | B.away | C.again | D.aside |
A.time | B.money | C.food | D.fun |
A.when | B.until | C.after | D.once |
A.decided | B.intended | C.advised | D.repeated |
A.business | B.swimsuit | C.friends | D.parents |
A.angry | B.sorry | C.confused | D.excited |
A.nervously | B.sadly | C.shyly | D.happily |
A.rise | B.swim | C.stop | D.row |
A.difficult | B.easy | C.comfortable | D.suitable |
A.speak | B.sing | C.sniff | D.scream |
A.calm | B.frightening | C.beautiful | D.disgusting |
A.regret | B.relief | C.interest | D.ease |
A.power | B.safety | C.danger | D.thought |
A.house | B.wave | C.beach | D.boat |
6 . “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 this grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's
“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.clearly | B.fully | C.immediately | D.suddenly |
A.average | B.unusual | C.plain | D.typical |
A.beauty | B.shape | C.origin | D.history |
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.family | B.theater | C.house | D.neighborhood |
A.invite | B.help | C.bother | D.know |
A.putting up | B.turning out | C.picking up | D.holding out |
A.chance | B.fact | C.gift | D.result |
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.possess | B.accept | C.carry | D.value |
A.attractive | B.significant | C.unselfish | D.sympathetic |
7 . “Mama,when I grow up,I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three.It was the first time that my
As I look back on that day now,it surely
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the change,it did not come without its fair share of
Today,when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great
A.hobby | B.plan | C.dream | D.word |
A.connected | B.expanded | C.exposed | D.extended |
A.rarely | B.certainly | C.probably | D.consistently |
A.director | B.trainer | C.leader | D.dancer |
A.symbol | B.memory | C.truth | D.reality |
A.bouncing | B.dating | C.turning | D.tracking |
A.lacks | B.adds | C.makes | D.brings |
A.while | B.since | C.until | D.when |
A.cared | B.expected | C.asked | D.decided |
A.motivated | B.relaxed | C.convinced | D.astonished |
A.challenges | B.profits | C.advantages | D.adventures |
A.put | B.mix | C.build | D.pick |
A.attention | B.association | C.attraction | D.adaptation |
A.apart | B.aside | C.off | D.back |
A.over | B.by | C.with | D.beyond |
A.function | B.meaning | C.expression | D.usage |
A.boundaries | B.problems | C.barriers | D.efforts |
A.necessary | B.perfect | C.proper | D.possible |
A.talent | B.honor | C.potential | D.responsibility |
A.victory | B.trend | C.tradition | D.desire |
8 . That holiday morning I didn’t have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother
I stood by my window overlooking the
As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I
Several thoughts
There was a noticeable touch of
It was a
A.forces | B.allows | C.causes | D.forbids |
A.otherwise | B.therefore | C.however | D.besides |
A.parking lot | B.bus stop | C.school | D.market |
A.interesting | B.surprising | C.awful | D.useful |
A.noticed | B.recognized | C.called | D.assisted |
A.back | B.handle | C.wheel | D.seat |
A.searched | B.left | C.moved | D.wandered |
A.stopped | B.started | C.intended | D.finished |
A.crossed | B.slipped | C.disturbed | D.inspired |
A.attractive | B.shiny | C.simple | D.expensive |
A.repairmen | B.businessmen | C.drivers | D.cyclists |
A.busy | B.content | C.careful | D.bored |
A.waving | B.looking | C.laughing | D.pointing |
A.about | B.for | C.with | D.like |
A.worry | B.respect | C.sympathy | D.pride |
A.cleaning | B.fixing | C.replacing | D.covering |
A.still | B.yet | C.again | D.soon |
A.lesson | B.subject | C.skill | D.fact |
A.business | B.living | C.success | D.right |
A.tired | B.doubtful | C.fearful | D.ashamed |
One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same even if they are different in color?”
I thought for a minute, and then I said, “I’ll explain,
At grocery store, we
“People are like apples. They come in all
Then, I took each of the apples and peeled(削皮)them,
“Okay, Adam, tell me which is which.”
He said, “I
He took
He totally
A.although | B.so | C.because | D.if |
A.stop | B.start | C.turn | D.stay |
A.expressive | B.encouraging | C.informative | D.interesting |
A.bought | B.counted | C.saw | D.collected |
A.check | B.mention | C.answer | D.improve |
A.size | B.type | C.shape | D.class |
A.worried | B.satisfied | C.proud | D.curious |
A.ordinary | B.normal | C.different | D.regular |
A.outside | B.whole | C.table | D.inside |
A.still | B.even | C.only | D.ever |
A.examining | B.measuring | C.drawing | D.packing |
A.keeping | B.placing | C.pulling | D.giving |
A.on | B.toward | C.for | D.in |
A.mustn’t | B.can’t | C.shouldn’t | D.needn’t |
A.each one | B.each other | C.the other | D.one another |
A.admit | B.consider | C.decide | D.believe |
A.big bites | B.deep breaths | C.a firm hold | D.close look |
A.just | B.always | C.merely | D.seldom |
A.put away | B.get down | C.hand out | D.take off |
A.made | B.took | C.got | D.did |
10 . Whenever we hear about "the homeless", most of us think of the developing world. But the
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't
The couple were soon
Kurt and Rita receive no
A.result | B.truth | C.reason | D.idea |
A.traditional | B.developing | C.typical | D.wealthy |
A.preparations | B.houses | C.meals | D.suggestions |
A.began | B.met | C.called | D.left |
A.asleep | B.alone | C.across | D.away |
A.brought up | B.set up | C.put aside | D.gave away |
A.enough | B.necessary | C.helpful | D.expensive |
A.fame | B.freedom | C.courage | D.caring |
A.hesitate | B.agree | C.pretend | D.intend |
A.made sense | B.found out | C.made sure | D.worked out |
A.open | B.crowded | C.noisy | D.near |
A.costing | B.wasting | C.taking | D.spending |
A.pay for | B.ask for | C.look into | D.carry out |
A.completely | B.calmly | C.regularly | D.roughly |
A.advertise | B.sell | C.deliver | D.lend |
A.donates | B.produces | C.designs | D.collects |
A.permission | B.payment | C.direction | D.support |
A.borrow | B.raise | C.save | D.expect |
A.surprised | B.excited | C.tired | D.amused |
A.profit | B.difference | C.decision | D.rule |