1 . The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration
It was a
Facing the desperate situation, I could
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can
A.limits | B.decreases | C.heightens | D.changes |
A.tough | B.competitive | C.crazy | D.close |
A.lose | B.win | C.tie | D.restart |
A.adjustments | B.reservations | C.efforts | D.mistakes |
A.call | B.make | C.leave | D.take |
A.defense | B.attack | C.celebration | D.relief |
A.figured | B.tried | C.pointed | D.stuck |
A.Sighing | B.Breathing | C.Regretting | D.Struggling |
A.attention | B.interest | C.insight | D.appreciation |
A.confused | B.desperate | C.exhausted | D.uneasy |
A.right | B.impossible | C.opposite | D.previous |
A.swollen | B.bright | C.sharp | D.bloodshot |
A.wild | B.silent | C.mad | D.deaf |
A.Going against | B.Cutting off | C.Holding to | D.Recovering from |
A.wonder | B.determine | C.predict | D.consider |
2 . Whenever our teachers or parents asked about our hobbies at childhood, my friends and I would always express our love for reading. However, with the development of high technology, our lives are gradually
There was a time when I felt like my life went downhill, and with increased
This situation changed when one day I
Now I carry this book either at the dining table or during school breaks. As a student who has a (n)
Why should we choose to ignore (忽视) such
A.described | B.filled | C.limited | D.examined |
A.protect | B.delight | C.distance | D.free |
A.honor | B.danger | C.sorrow | D.pressure |
A.videos | B.notices | C.emails | D.plans |
A.put away | B.came across | C.handed out | D.complained about |
A.hard | B.still | C.ever | D.early |
A.acceptable | B.strange | C.severe | D.ordinary |
A.false | B.disappointing | C.romantic | D.positive |
A.repeat | B.reset | C.regain | D.review |
A.request | B.instruction | C.fortune | D.dream |
A.inspiration | B.identity | C.attention | D.invitation |
A.refused | B.shown | C.questioned | D.damaged |
A.replace | B.comfort | C.end | D.gather |
A.lessons | B.pains | C.promises | D.treasures |
A.wise | B.informal | C.casual | D.slow |
3 . As an elementary teacher, what I had experienced recently touched me a lot. Last week, my elementary school
When the day finally arrived, Bailey was so
I shared the story on my social media and contacted UT to buy a shirt, and what happened subsequently was beyond my expectation. Alumni, fans and volunteers
Bailey and I were
A.held | B.attended | C.sponsored | D.promoted |
A.abandon | B.select | C.afford | D.recognize |
A.strength | B.spirit | C.experience | D.motivation |
A.excited | B.warmhearted | C.optimistic | D.dynamic |
A.down | B.further | C.closer | D.back |
A.lost | B.panicked | C.focused | D.depressed |
A.attached | B.restricted | C.exposed | D.reduced |
A.available | B.convenient | C.precious | D.genuine |
A.put in | B.stepped in | C.dropped in | D.gave in |
A.mixed | B.stuffed | C.rolled | D.connected |
A.After all | B.On the whole | C.As a result | D.In addition |
A.win | B.grasp | C.apply | D.offer |
A.involvements | B.assignments | C.requirements | D.achievements |
A.embarrassed | B.confused | C.amazed | D.satisfied |
A.determination | B.qualification | C.imagination | D.inspiration |
4 . We had finally decided to join the Thanksgiving Day Parade (游行) with our five-year-old daughter, Kerry. We never thought what Kerry would take away from the
We caught the dawn train along with hundreds of other excited crowds. As the train pulled into the terminal (终点), everyone stood,
“What's that?” she asked. Linda and I
The following year, we decided to
The next morning, we took the train again but there was a different kind of
Somehow, no giant Thanksgiving sit-down feast ever tasted as good as those sandwiches.
1.A.expectation | B.mistake | C.experience | D.tradition |
A.worried | B.calmly | C.tiredly | D.anxiously |
A.spotted | B.comforted | C.searched | D.stopped |
A.sensitive | B.familiar | C.invisible | D.faithful |
A.depended on | B.listened to | C.helped with | D.looked at |
A.failure | B.fear | C.wish | D.need |
A.unsafe | B.different | C.free | D.similar |
A.join | B.create | C.forget | D.film |
A.share | B.organize | C.attend | D.ignore |
A.appreciated | B.referred to | C.invited | D.reminded |
A.absorb | B.remember | C.honor | D.compare |
A.sold | B.packed | C.consumed | D.accepted |
A.concern | B.puzzle | C.curiosity | D.excitement |
A.homeless | B.strong-minded | C.well-mannered | D.careless |
A.as for | B.regardless of | C.apart from | D.because of |
5 . When I was five, my parents began to place me in a variety of different sports. The first
I
While
A.game | B.activity | C.variety | D.class |
A.joke | B.failure | C.mess | D.change |
A.season | B.sport | C.training | D.track |
A.account | B.answer | C.apply | D.prepare |
A.trained | B.hesitated | C.waited | D.considered |
A.disappointed | B.shocked | C.interested | D.moved |
A.noise | B.condition | C.situation | D.atmosphere |
A.approaching | B.recognizing | C.appreciating | D.finding |
A.confident | B.anxious | C.nervous | D.content |
A.turn out | B.go off | C.break off | D.set out |
A.warn | B.balance | C.encourage | D.enjoy |
A.specific | B.usual | C.attractive | D.mad |
A.since | B.though | C.while | D.unless |
A.terrifying | B.convincing | C.challenging | D.annoying |
A.provided | B.persuaded | C.made | D.inspired |
6 . Usually, someone would come up and ask, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” This kind of question is often raised when we have
Well, it started out being a cowboy or super hero. Later it was fireman, policeman, lawyer... As I grew older, my dreams of the future
By then, I had my heart set on
However, for many, there is a “thief”, which goes around
We find ourselves just about reaching our
A.difficulties | B.challenges | C.memories | D.gatherings |
A.changed | B.reduced | C.developed | D.disappeared |
A.live | B.major | C.believe | D.bring |
A.discovering | B.cheating | C.becoming | D.awarding |
A.spent | B.wasted | C.decided | D.took |
A.planning | B.teaching | C.planting | D.reading |
A.sensitive | B.objective | C.passive | D.positive |
A.disappoint | B.reflect | C.perform | D.achieve |
A.reaching | B.throwing | C.stealing | D.abandoning |
A.thief | B.teacher | C.robber | D.guider |
A.parents | B.ourselves | C.relatives | D.themselves |
A.homes | B.limit | C.dreams | D.potential |
A.possibly | B.quickly | C.frequently | D.gradually |
A.outcome | B.failure | C.moment | D.difference |
A.precious | B.original | C.faithful | D.ordinary |
7 . Dreaming of photographing the world’s beauty, I wrote a travel wish list and hung it on my wall, not expecting to actually go anywhere. However, a local photo contest gave me a
The journey was
The next morning, I woke up early to capture (拍摄) the
Returning home with numerous photos, I
A.favor | B.break | C.suggestion | D.push |
A.tiring | B.puzzling | C.refreshing | D.encouraging |
A.traveling | B.meeting | C.talking | D.picnicking |
A.shoot | B.paint | C.describe | D.video |
A.trees | B.sunrise | C.lizards | D.birds |
A.gifts | B.ideas | C.numbers | D.greetings |
A.doubted | B.inquired | C.considered | D.checked |
A.elegantly | B.purposefully | C.hesitantly | D.gratefully |
A.opened up | B.dressed up | C.hurried up | D.cheered up |
A.running away | B.passing away | C.breaking down | D.settling down |
A.possessions | B.collections | C.memories | D.qualities |
A.entertained | B.inspired | C.concerned | D.touched |
A.available | B.comfortable | C.admirable | D.unforgettable |
A.purchased | B.guaranteed | C.selected | D.made |
A.competing | B.connecting | C.discussing | D.cooperating |
8 . One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied it was extremely
Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like to be better prepared for
And I had the time of my life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a ton, partied a lot, and
After the exchange study, I
A.ridiculous | B.significant | C.impossible | D.difficult |
A.huge | B.flexible | C.temporary | D.random |
A.distributing | B.acquiring | C.applying | D.performing |
A.obviously | B.importantly | C.immediately | D.surprisingly |
A.disappointed | B.confused | C.excited | D.embarrassed |
A.reactions | B.challenges | C.opportunities | D.achievements |
A.competed | B.bonded | C.conflicted | D.agreed |
A.Now that | B.Even if | C.In case | D.So long as |
A.happened | B.managed | C.presumed | D.hesitated |
A.ignored | B.dismissed | C.made | D.expected |
A.horizons | B.companies | C.responsibilities | D.organizations |
A.wrapped up | B.picked up | C.held up | D.brought up |
A.experiment | B.employment | C.discipline | D.freedom |
A.salary | B.outcome | C.position | D.profession |
A.traditions | B.fictions | C.experiences | D.legends |
9 . “If after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get engaged, you’re allowed to stop reading and try again later when you feel ready for it,” my father told me.
My father holds this
I don’t think my father
I like this advice “reading first 50 pages”, for the generosity and respect it extends to a book’s
I particularly like the
Even when I’m more than ready to stop reading by page 50,
A.warning | B.request | C.guarantee | D.advice |
A.debate | B.escape | C.beg | D.protest |
A.trend | B.view | C.urge | D.influence |
A.dared | B.forgot | C.hesitated | D.intended |
A.invite | B.write | C.drop | D.support |
A.safely | B.quickly | C.indirectly | D.personally |
A.reader | B.author | C.editor | D.publisher |
A.patience | B.luck | C.help | D.grace |
A.finish | B.teach | C.love | D.stop |
A.referring to | B.talking about | C.connecting with | D.commenting on |
A.strong | B.gentle | C.honest | D.timely |
A.recognition | B.duty | C.pity | D.wonder |
A.thus | B.just | C.then | D.still |
A.unless | B.because | C.once | D.before |
A.sign | B.rule | C.question | D.goal |
10 . “Anybody has a bandage (绷带)?” a voice echoed (回荡) down the dorm hallway.
In the first week at college, we were all
Several months before, I sat at my high school graduation party admiring my
But one gift struck me as
I barely thought about that
“Actually, I have one.” I
As I
Soon, more
The little gift I had
A.valuing | B.anticipating | C.experiencing | D.assessing |
A.failed | B.attempted | C.hesitated | D.promised |
A.intentionally | B.apparently | C.naturally | D.frequently |
A.out of shape | B.out of place | C.out of focus | D.out of date |
A.products | B.rewards | C.purchases | D.gifts |
A.thoughtfulness | B.selflessness | C.laziness | D.seriousness |
A.cheap | B.strange | C.practical | D.adorable |
A.unpacked | B.lifted | C.delivered | D.decorated |
A.requirement | B.school | C.desk | D.package |
A.suggested | B.explained | C.replied | D.commented |
A.put away | B.dug out | C.took apart | D.picked out |
A.orders | B.praises | C.requests | D.complaints |
A.helped | B.rested | C.chatted | D.waited |
A.questioned | B.appreciated | C.selected | D.benefited |
A.rescue | B.transform | C.recognize | D.befriend |