1 . It all began on a cold, rainy day.
Sarah, a poor single mother, was
Sarah
A man, who saw the heartwarming
Reflecting on this unbelievable journey, we can
A.helping | B.continuing | C.struggling | D.seeking |
A.left behind | B.came across | C.looked for | D.turned to |
A.clean | B.cheap | C.fancy | D.thin |
A.followed | B.approached | C.respected | D.caught |
A.complaining | B.staring | C.suffering | D.surviving |
A.Attracted | B.Confused | C.Moved | D.Shocked |
A.connection | B.appreciation | C.duty | D.kindness |
A.exchange | B.invitation | C.option | D.performance |
A.story | B.symbol | C.chance | D.hit |
A.generosity | B.courage | C.curiosity | D.patience |
A.change | B.support | C.direct | D.educate |
A.creativity | B.strength | C.significance | D.description |
A.quick | B.main | C.different | D.extra |
A.recognize | B.expect | C.remember | D.admit |
A.regularly | B.obviously | C.eventually | D.slightly |
2 . As an immigrant from China, my mother loves Chinese culture deeply. She
Why is American Chinese food not
My mother has a deep feeling for authentic Chinese food and restaurants, so I decide to open a restaurant where she and other immigrants can feel the
A.orders | B.cooks | C.donates | D.receives |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Otherwise |
A.alternatives | B.restrictions | C.meals | D.comments |
A.unwilling | B.illegal | C.ambitious | D.quick |
A.agreeable | B.contemporary | C.massive | D.complicated |
A.complex | B.actual | C.expensive | D.previous |
A.believe | B.find | C.deny | D.conclude |
A.deserves | B.helps | C.hates | D.refuses |
A.make | B.prepare | C.defend | D.distinguish |
A.process | B.cuisine | C.mood | D.discount |
A.differently | B.generously | C.abnormally | D.vividly |
A.build | B.equip | C.accept | D.monitor |
A.careers | B.platforms | C.ranks | D.tastes |
A.decrease | B.atmosphere | C.reflection | D.duty |
A.spied on | B.called on | C.handed down | D.broken down |
3 . Dressed in a kachhad, a traditional Nepalese clothes, Umesh Balal walked into his meetings at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on climate change in Dubai with a sense of determination.
Balal, who has physical disability, was there to publicly
As a student, Balal was
The more Balal
And it is even harder for people with
In an interview, Balal said, “
A.control | B.achieve | C.measure | D.support |
A.studied | B.ignored | C.respected | D.issued |
A.curious | B.anxious | C.particular | D.worried |
A.sold | B.lent | C.awarded | D.introduced |
A.brought | B.complained | C.knew | D.quarreled |
A.prepared | B.affected | C.organized | D.admitted |
A.limited | B.changed | C.devoted | D.helped |
A.coping with | B.resulting from | C.differing from | D.comparing with |
A.warmer | B.cleaner | C.quieter | D.poorer |
A.confidence | B.crisis | C.calmness | D.honesty |
A.rights | B.degrees | C.advertisements | D.disabilities |
A.access | B.objection | C.attention | D.gratitude |
A.Similarly | B.Secretly | C.Fortunately | D.Naturally |
A.allowed | B.forced | C.warned | D.ordered |
A.occupy | B.blame | C.want | D.cheer |
4 . I was required to read one of Bernie Siegel’s books in college and had a great liking for his positivity from that moment on. The stories of his untraditional
I’m an ambitious
We would see each other at various times and
A.tastes | B.ideas | C.notes | D.memories |
A.amazing | B.shocking | C.amusing | D.strange |
A.strike | B.push | C.challenge | D.effect |
A.learn from | B.go over | C.get through | D.refer to |
A.reader | B.writer | C.editor | D.doctor |
A.positive | B.agreeable | C.humorous | D.honest |
A.mood | B.position | C.state | D.way |
A.advice | B.reference | C.protection | D.treatment |
A.viewed | B.knew | C.noticed | D.wondered |
A.while | B.because | C.although | D.providing |
A.came out | B.worked out | C.proved out | D.turned out |
A.naturally | B.only | C.hopefully | D.actually |
A.deciding | B.operating | C.working | D.relying |
A.became | B.helped | C.missed | D.visited |
A.patient | B.operator | C.fan | D.publisher |
A.sign | B.smile | C.mark | D.mask |
A.showed up | B.set off | C.fell down | D.passed away |
A.since | B.but | C.so | D.for |
A.guidance | B.trust | C.opportunity | D.inspiration |
A.promised | B.laughed | C.thought | D.replied |
5 . Are parents rational (理性的) about their children? No. Parents aren’t rational because
My eldest daughter’s
“I sailed around the Mediterranean in a yacht (游艇) when I was seventeen,” she said. “I hiked through the Pyrenees from Spain to Paris. I’ve done rock climbing and deep-sea diving and slept in rainforests in the jungle of Indonesia. Right?”
“Right,” I said, “So
“So this,” she went on. “When I go to the corner drugstore to pick up some shampoo, why do you always tell me to be
There is no
All I could mumble (嘟囔) in
There is something else, too, that children find it hard to
But when the children are
Most
In the parent’s mind, a child ages but does not
A.anxiety | B.fear | C.love | D.desire |
A.accept | B.improve | C.remove | D.dislike |
A.problem | B.question | C.warning | D.explanation |
A.anger | B.pride | C.worry | D.surprise |
A.when | B.how | C.what | D.why |
A.brave | B.careful | C.quick | D.helpful |
A.necessary | B.different | C.satisfactory | D.ordinary |
A.apology | B.turn | C.regret | D.reply |
A.persuade | B.promise | C.remind | D.expect |
A.different | B.same | C.extra | D.right |
A.age | B.distance | C.gender | D.power |
A.decide | B.miss | C.choose | D.understand |
A.success | B.happiness | C.luck | D.safety |
A.argue | B.think | C.forget | D.complain |
A.aware | B.hesitant | C.close | D.frightened |
A.prove | B.matter | C.mean | D.mind |
A.accidents | B.failures | C.changes | D.mistakes |
A.follow | B.protect | C.spoil | D.treat |
A.impression | B.effect | C.opportunity | D.response |
A.stop | B.compete | C.leave | D.grow |
6 . I teach digital technology. Although this class is high-tech; we try to make it high-touch. In other words, we keep screen-time to a
One day, I helped my Grade 8 students build robotic arms. They’re
Educators and parents have done a lot of thinking lately about the future of
A.balance | B.target | C.height | D.minimum |
A.displaying | B.allowing | C.improving | D.inspiring |
A.ordinary | B.urgent | C.significant | D.tough |
A.work out | B.turn around | C.show off | D.catch up |
A.mental | B.legal | C.mechanical | D.financial |
A.disappearing | B.failing | C.freezing | D.boiling |
A.applications | B.opportunities | C.possibilities | D.challenges |
A.suggestions | B.mistakes | C.excuses | D.apologies |
A.bring | B.call | C.lift | D.wake |
A.thinking | B.training | C.learning | D.teasing |
A.Crucially | B.Suddenly | C.Seriously | D.Occasionally |
A.candidates | B.competitors | C.colleagues | D.audience |
A.entertainment | B.education | C.society | D.technology |
A.scene | B.stage | C.ground | D.screen |
A.provide | B.replace | C.combine | D.assist |
7 . A curtain-making couple, Liao Peisheng, 41, and Liu Xiaohui, 39, from Linyi, Shandong province recently caught many viewers’ attention. They
Liu likes the works of Su Shi. Liao,
One of the couple’s longtime dreams was taking part in the Chinese Poetry Competition, a(n)
On stage, Liu introduced herself to the
After earning herself a participation medal, they returned to their
A.entered | B.competed | C.participated | D.presented |
A.love | B.pursue | C.stimulate | D.seize |
A.Although | B.When | C.Whether | D.Because |
A.awareness | B.problem | C.sense | D.interest |
A.thus | B.otherwise | C.however | D.therefore |
A.reflection | B.resolution | C.recognition | D.reputation |
A.weaved | B.absorbed | C.composed | D.revolved |
A.assignment | B.detail | C.campaign | D.enterprise |
A.realistic | B.visual | C.influential | D.annual |
A.turning | B.guaranteeing | C.making | D.sustaining |
A.continuously | B.frequently | C.particularly | D.precisely |
A.amateur | B.level | C.contest | D.round |
A.candidates | B.participants | C.representatives | D.listeners |
A.careful | B.sad | C.concerned | D.clear |
A.formal | B.normal | C.primitive | D.real |
8 . A few months ago, one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity. His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had
However, I decided that I needed to
So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the conference organizers to
A.referred to | B.led to | C.turned down | D.put forward |
A.special | B.legal | C.strict | D.equal |
A.praised | B.promoted | C.invited | D.received |
A.success | B.practice | C.failure | D.reality |
A.rewarded | B.protected | C.attracted | D.affected |
A.kindness | B.patience | C.shyness | D.courage |
A.rarely | B.frequently | C.quietly | D.completely |
A.complain of | B.find fault with | C.pay attention to | D.take control of |
A.benefit | B.include | C.observe | D.change |
A.agreement | B.emphasis | C.inspiration | D.self-doubt |
A.track | B.send | C.hire | D.add |
A.personal | B.flexible | C.simple | D.traditional |
A.unreasonable | B.uncomfortable | C.dishonest | D.discontent |
A.prove | B.ensure | C.record | D.predict |
A.health | B.colleague | C.career | D.education |
9 . In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and neglect the simple pleasures that bring us true
Reading is not only a source of entertainment but also a
Moreover, reading has the ability to spark our imagination and creativity. As we
In addition to its intellectual benefits, reading can also be a source of comfort and relaxation. Curling up with a good book after a long day can help to reduce stress and
By making reading a part of our daily routine, we can open ourselves up to new ideas, expand our knowledge base, and
A.happiness | B.sadness | C.anger | D.loneliness |
A.limited | B.countless | C.few | D.endless |
A.useless | B.powerful | C.weak | D.small |
A.knowledge | B.ignorance | C.rumors | D.news |
A.losing | B.avoiding | C.gaining | D.missing |
A.create | B.follow | C.write | D.ignore |
A.solutions | B.stories | C.characters | D.plots |
A.promote | B.increase | C.decrease | D.destroy |
A.divide | B.focus | C.spread | D.lose |
A.In summary | B.In detail | C.In contrast | D.In conclusion |
A.disappearing | B.evolving | C.shrinking | D.expanding |
A.waste | B.spend | C.make | D.save |
A.stimulate | B.tire | C.confuse | D.narrow |
A.boring | B.beneficial | C.challenging | D.frustrating |
A.embrace | B.ignore | C.avoid | D.reject |
10 . I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of the school. I knew she would
As I waited in the hall, sweat
I shifted nervously in my seat, afraid what was about to happen. But as my sister started to sing, I was
A.embarrass | B.impress | C.surprise | D.support |
A.hide | B.quit | C.escape | D.perform |
A.protect | B.save | C.recover | D.rescue |
A.picked up | B.climbed upon | C.took off | D.went up |
A.impressive | B.exciting | C.fine | D.challenging |
A.characters | B.lectures | C.curtains | D.signals |
A.confident | B.nervous | C.prepared | D.relaxed |
A.Cries | B.Crashes | C.Whispers | D.Screams |
A.entertained | B.disappointed | C.relieved | D.shocked |
A.power | B.weakness | C.silence | D.darkness |
A.softly | B.loudly | C.quietly | D.beautifully |
A.abilities | B.failures | C.talents | D.weaknesses |
A.Without | B.Despite | C.Beyond | D.Within |
A.extremely | B.equally | C.unconditionally | D.finally |
A.lifted | B.dropped | C.covered | D.hidden |