1 . With over 125,000 followers, 34-year-old Oliver James is a star in the Book Tok community. And it all started with a simple
For most of the kids, school is a place where they can develop a relationship with learning in a
Reading
Starting his journey with a book of inspirational quotes gifted by his wife, James began reading bits out loud and
But perhaps the biggest
A.title | B.goal | C.name | D.campaign |
A.safe | B.dangerous | C.quiet | D.noisy |
A.Putting up | B.Going up | C.Clearing up | D.Growing up |
A.logical | B.mental | C.special | D.common |
A.depended | B.turned | C.brought | D.focused |
A.struggles | B.proposals | C.conflicts | D.regrets |
A.developed | B.increased | C.reduced | D.damaged |
A.leave | B.occupy | C.expand | D.forgive |
A.commenting | B.posting | C.writing | D.connecting |
A.Fans | B.Librarians | C.Speakers | D.Booksellers |
A.weakness | B.outcome | C.threat | D.impact |
A.ruined | B.shaped | C.ended | D.saved |
A.collapsed | B.bonded | C.quarreled | D.argued |
A.resource | B.barrier | C.preference | D.loan |
A.unrealistic | B.greedy | C.ambitious | D.influential |
2 . When I started learning German some time ago, I realized the power of stories and storytelling in my own life.
I was
While it was quite
One day, when I was a kid, I was with my father at a flea market (跳蚤市场) and we
Once home, my father explained that it was a German translation of the famous book “Treasure Island” . He
A.looking into | B.suffering from | C.working on | D.leading to |
A.realized | B.imagined | C.replied | D.dreamed |
A.change | B.attention | C.importance | D.help |
A.useful | B.easy | C.boring | D.foolish |
A.wonder about | B.put away | C.depend on | D.give up |
A.purpose | B.reason | C.plan | D.task |
A.believing | B.guessing | C.knowing | D.hearing |
A.came across | B.searched for | C.talked about | D.learned from |
A.managed | B.regretted | C.started | D.failed |
A.book | B.song | C.film | D.name |
A.until | B.but | C.if | D.so |
A.satisfaction | B.confidence | C.luck | D.difficulty |
A.gave | B.lent | C.copied | D.wrote |
A.close | B.read | C.buy | D.order |
A.remembered | B.typed | C.mentioned | D.saw |
3 . The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy
Over the next few days, Jacob
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right?” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery
A.finished | B.organized | C.recommended | D.registered |
A.backpack | B.photograph | C.envelope | D.lunch |
A.recognized | B.requested | C.wondered | D.imagined |
A.bag | B.picture | C.suitcase | D.airplane |
A.awkward | B.amazed | C.content | D.curious |
A.laughed | B.rushed | C.smiled | D.shouted |
A.solution | B.answer | C.impression | D.strategy |
A.found | B.designed | C.compared | D.exchanged |
A.even | B.yet | C.still | D.again |
A.everything | B.nothing | C.anything | D.something |
A.impressed | B.frightened | C.stressed | D.confused |
A.meet | B.visit | C.call | D.challenge |
A.checked out | B.cleaned up | C.reached in | D.came along |
A.improved | B.explained | C.arranged | D.solved |
A.class | B.airport | C.home | D.school |
4 . My parents and I never really saw eye to eye on anything. When I was young it was just the
I went to university in another city at 17.
When I went home to visit my parents the first couple of times, I found it really hard to
A.major | B.useful | C.simple | D.actual |
A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Besides | D.Thus |
A.agree on | B.focus on | C.work on | D.rely on |
A.Reaching | B.Visiting | C.Missing | D.Leaving |
A.decisions | B.issues | C.challenges | D.experiences |
A.secondary | B.practical | C.diverse | D.normal |
A.interests | B.feelings | C.attitudes | D.viewpoints |
A.argues | B.considers | C.exchanges | D.battles |
A.remove | B.propose | C.tackle | D.complain |
A.voice | B.control | C.tell | D.review |
A.face | B.support | C.need | D.honor |
A.unless | B.after | C.if | D.although |
A.welcome | B.protect | C.acquire | D.develop |
A.unfortunate | B.alarming | C.frightening | D.tough |
A.tension | B.shock | C.breakdown | D.struggle |
5 . William was one of my students. He adored plants but struggled with his reading. After the mid-term test, William’s
As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of the containers and
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were
This is what it means to be a
A.intelligence | B.image | C.condition | D.grade |
A.studied | B.changed | C.completed | D.disturbed |
A.realistic | B.invested | C.odd | D.embarrassed |
A.limited | B.forecast | C.maintained | D.admired |
A.results | B.achievements | C.ratings | D.methods |
A.best | B.growing | C.easy | D.picking |
A.chance | B.courage | C.patience | D.ability |
A.show off | B.sell out | C.carry away | D.care for |
A.filled | B.watered | C.cleaned | D.repaired |
A.plants | B.containers | C.shoots | D.seeds |
A.puzzled | B.bothered | C.benefited | D.amazed |
A.similar | B.different | C.natural | D.organic |
A.teacher | B.gardener | C.parent | D.teenager |
A.criticize | B.praise | C.evaluate | D.concern |
A.bend | B.explore | C.grow | D.respond |
6 . I devote myself to music because of my grandmother. My mum and I lived with my grandparents from the time I was two until I was eight. And even then, I was at their house before and after school every day while my mother was
Grandma loved music. It was she that first
Grandma played the piano and
Last month when I came home to visit grandma in the hospital, I brought along my guitar with me. She was in great pain, but the music seemed to
My grandma passed away two days ago. In my opinion, part of her will live on through every
A.at home | B.at school | C.at work | D.in hospital |
A.sent | B.inspired | C.remembered | D.introduced |
A.debate | B.love | C.agreement | D.doubt |
A.wave | B.sleep | C.dance | D.play |
A.funny | B.balanced | C.good | D.interesting |
A.forced | B.prepared | C.enabled | D.taught |
A.hotel | B.apartment | C.neighbourhood | D.hospital |
A.school | B.hospital | C.street | D.office |
A.exactly | B.only | C.completely | D.seldom |
A.comfort | B.spot | C.attract | D.terrify |
A.joined | B.poured | C.mixed | D.combined |
A.worthwhile | B.impressive | C.puzzling | D.unbelievable |
A.energetic | B.calm | C.outspoken | D.pleased |
A.refused | B.continued | C.expected | D.intended |
A.song | B.poem | C.article | D.composition |
7 . My mom taught me songs. However, she never taught me how to sing. Of course I never really learned the English
When I came to the UK I realized that music has
People use
A.interaction | B.gesture | C.club | D.language |
A.hope | B.plan | C.want | D.need |
A.enjoy | B.catch | C.create | D.remember |
A.history | B.life | C.home | D.story |
A.change | B.express | C.hide | D.record |
A.essential | B.initial | C.outstanding | D.appropriate |
A.persuaded | B.helped | C.forced | D.employed |
A.nature | B.protection | C.hobby | D.habit |
A.dancing to | B.performing | C.listening to | D.writing |
A.Seldom | B.Sometimes | C.Strangely | D.Suddenly |
A.similar | B.suitable | C.wonderful | D.different |
A.poems | B.movies | C.videos | D.sounds |
A.hosted | B.discussed | C.celebrated | D.missed |
A.peace | B.creation | C.instruments | D.police |
A.made | B.considered | C.united | D.shared |
8 . When I was little, I spent much time at my grandfather's house, watching him paint all day long. What I remember most was how he
As I grew up, we hardly
Then, I started
It
Cleaning for my grandpa has brought us closer. Despite his seventy-five years of age, I
A.missed | B.loved | C.avoided | D.started |
A.fought | B.explored | C.traveled | D.spoke |
A.paint | B.laugh | C.exercise | D.care |
A.office | B.hospital | C.ship | D.city |
A.positive | B.busy | C.calm | D.weak |
A.searching | B.repairing | C.cleaning | D.sharing |
A.set off | B.turned up | C.looked around | D.called back |
A.rest | B.freedom | C.challenge | D.company |
A.drop | B.answer | C.mention | D.request |
A.worked | B.continued | C.happened | D.appeared |
A.lent | B.showed | C.promised | D.delivered |
A.foreign | B.broken | C.empty | D.ancient |
A.fun | B.smart | C.youthful | D.secret |
A.refuse | B.decide | C.attempt | D.fail |
A.specific | B.ordinary | C.valuable | D.long |
9 . I have been a student here for the last three years now. I really
I had never changed schools before; I was quite happy where I was and
Afterwards, I didn’t want to
After one week at the new school, I started thinking it was
A.expect | B.fear | C.love | D.miss |
A.easy | B.painful | C.special | D.fresh |
A.competitive | B.comfortable | C.careful | D.cool |
A.game | B.break | C.change | D.celebration |
A.giving up | B.working on | C.worrying about | D.showing off |
A.gladly | B.luckily | C.hopefully | D.surprisingly |
A.but | B.unless | C.though | D.since |
A.strange | B.important | C.similar | D.interesting |
A.meet | B.hate | C.leave | D.tell |
A.subject | B.study | C.background | D.contact |
A.lazy | B.busy | C.hard | D.exciting |
A.thinking | B.forgetting | C.promising | D.regretting |
A.secretly | B.patiently | C.madly | D.shyly |
A.amazing | B.sad | C.sorry | D.different |
A.polite | B.friendly | C.fair | D.thankful |
10 . What happens when the novel A Dream of Red Mansions meets architectural psychology? How does a coffee shop
For Xiong, critical thinking is a(n)
Students are attracted to the course for the student-friendly learning
As a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, Xiong has to
“As a teacher, I don’t know how well students are processing the information. For students, they may get bored or tired easily for the lack of
A.praise | B.inspire | C.inspect | D.discover |
A.discussed | B.interviewed | C.written | D.communicated |
A.constructive | B.perfect | C.essential | D.funny |
A.admiring | B.studying | C.analyzing | D.obtaining |
A.evidence | B.consequence | C.influence | D.response |
A.stage | B.screen | C.business | D.television |
A.assessment | B.significance | C.secret | D.possibility |
A.tasks | B.experiences | C.instructions | D.thoughts |
A.proper | B.reliable | C.offline | D.vivid |
A.did well in | B.looked down on | C.paid attention to | D.spoke highly of |
A.awful | B.complicated | C.elegant | D.convenient |
A.deny | B.count | C.debate | D.make |
A.threatened | B.shortened | C.enlightened | D.strengthened |
A.energy | B.interaction | C.questions | D.activities |
A.watch | B.notice | C.continue | D.learn |