1 . If you could save someone’s life, would you? That question was
After securing a good test result, Eileen phoned her mother, “Hey, don’t get
The transplant surgery went
Without a second thought, Eileen
Daniel G. Maluf, M. D. , the surgeon for both of Julia’s procedures, said, “The mom’s kidney function recovered
A.alarming | B.burning | C.disturbing | D.damaging |
A.organizers | B.models | C.donors | D.losers |
A.decision | B.difference | C.mistake | D.examination |
A.organs | B.matches | C.chances | D.applicants |
A.fearful | B.ignorant | C.upset | D.mad |
A.met with | B.commented on | C.agreed to | D.burst into |
A.badly | B.slowly | C.smoothly | D.obviously |
A.dream | B.page | C.certificate | D.message |
A.loss | B.pain | C.function | D.failure |
A.recover | B.apply | C.suffer | D.develop |
A.settled down | B.stood out | C.jumped in | D.sank in |
A.transformed | B.observed | C.influenced | D.accomplished |
A.immediately | B.gradually | C.eventually | D.independently |
A.helpful | B.generous | C.appreciative | D.impressive |
A.went ahead | B.came forward | C.took on | D.gave in |
2 . As a traveler with a disability, I have always avoided cruises. This expedition-style small-ship cruise changed my mind.
When our expedition leader
In fact, the possibility of
Our visit there wasn’t about what we could do or see. It was an opportunity to just be—to exist in a brief
A.knew | B.announced | C.remembered | D.replied |
A.living | B.return | C.landing | D.mark |
A.failing | B.choosing | C.struggling | D.hoping |
A.Instead | B.Finally | C.Thus | D.Otherwise |
A.strategic | B.remote | C.favorable | D.central |
A.set foot on | B.fell victim to | C.kept track of | D.gained control of |
A.constructions | B.conditions | C.descriptions | D.distributions |
A.unwanted | B.unsecured | C.unplanned | D.unauthorized |
A.mistakenly | B.nervously | C.routinely | D.happily |
A.walk | B.flight | C.ride | D.path |
A.dampen | B.share | C.convey | D.fuel |
A.changed | B.lost | C.fought | D.made |
A.in response to | B.in view of | C.in contrast to | D.in defense of |
A.moment | B.experiment | C.glance | D.ceremony |
A.value | B.need | C.miss | D.experience |
3 . Rachel was looking forward to the final project. Mr. Hill required them to work in pairs to make it
Jane! Rachel looked over at the girl —
“OK,” Rachel let out a
“I thought we could do a film,” Jane said.
“Yeah, right,” laughed Rachel. “
Jane continued, “I’ve been playing around with making
After that, Rachel spent all her free time learning about the camera and about
Eventually, it was
A.worse | B.better | C.typical | D.equal |
A.bright | B.curly | C.dull | D.straight |
A.ruined | B.declined | C.selected | D.scheduled |
A.stood | B.wept | C.returned | D.promised |
A.scream | B.complaint | C.cheer | D.sigh |
A.When | B.Where | C.Why | D.How |
A.projects | B.films | C.assessments | D.proposals |
A.organization | B.major | C.production | D.advantage |
A.goodbye | B.reference | C.greeting | D.commitment |
A.mastered | B.identified | C.tested | D.admired |
A.hand in hand | B.step by step | C.far and wide | D.on and on |
A.editing | B.interviewing | C.posting | D.copying |
A.intelligent | B.demanding | C.new | D.former |
A.graduation | B.debate | C.lecture | D.presentation |
A.waited | B.clapped | C.accounted | D.whispered |
4 . A son and his father are walking on the mountains.
He looks to his father and asks: “What’s going on?” The father smiles and says: “My son, pay attention.” Again the man screams: “You are a
Our life is
A.Finally | B.Suddenly | C.Apparently | D.Secretly |
A.repeating | B.laughing | C.trembling | D.dropping |
A.Excited | B.Disappointed | C.Proud | D.Curious |
A.introduction | B.explanation | C.answer | D.analysis |
A.voice | B.father | C.son | D.wind |
A.loser | B.champion | C.stranger | D.student |
A.moved | B.upset | C.surprised | D.angered |
A.admits | B.complains | C.adds | D.explains |
A.unfortunately | B.really | C.luckily | D.naturally |
A.away | B.out | C.back | D.off |
A.simply | B.likely | C.hardly | D.otherwise |
A.appreciate | B.create | C.cherish | D.purchase |
A.hide | B.share | C.improve | D.use |
A.applies to | B.begins with | C.goes against | D.looks like |
A.PRIDE | B.REFLECTION | C.TRADITION | D.SURVIVAL |
5 . Dylan and Sara are siblings. Their parents had always directed them to meet at a particular place if anybody got
Dylan could impossibly
The sea of people continued to
At the hallways, Sara saw Dylan
“Where did you come from?” Dylan exclaimed, trying to hide his
Sara
A.bored | B.hurt | C.lost | D.stuck |
A.separated from | B.responsible for | C.ashamed of | D.mad at |
A.leave | B.board | C.control | D.fly |
A.bothered | B.calmed | C.warned | D.proved |
A.anticipate | B.discover | C.investigate | D.recall |
A.shirt | B.hat | C.sweater | D.dress |
A.run | B.flee | C.wander | D.flow |
A.desperately | B.cheerfully | C.casually | D.patiently |
A.disappointed | B.curious | C.worried | D.certain |
A.mistake | B.decision | C.deal | D.statement |
A.walk past | B.wave at | C.go after | D.call on |
A.Perfect | B.Remarkable | C.Tough | D.Improper |
A.delay | B.intention | C.gesture | D.presence |
A.sorrow | B.embarrassment | C.relief | D.pride |
A.learned | B.agreed | C.promised | D.managed |
6 . When my son Reace celebrated his sixth birthday two years ago, he made a wish that I would get a transplant. Less than a week later, his wish came true when I received new
Born with a breathing disease, I was able to manage my
After four months on the list, I
I am extremely grateful to my
A.medicines | B.gifts | C.lungs | D.hearts |
A.condition | B.weight | C.stress | D.emotion |
A.therefore | B.however | C.otherwise | D.besides |
A.scheduled | B.hospitalized | C.listed | D.selected |
A.barely | B.previously | C.temporarily | D.basically |
A.tasks | B.challenges | C.decisions | D.concerns |
A.necessary | B.fundamental | C.impossible | D.contradictory |
A.missed | B.received | C.returned | D.rejected |
A.symptom | B.damage | C.trouble | D.difference |
A.sick | B.nervous | C.sensitive | D.innocent |
A.catching | B.holding | C.losing | D.recovering |
A.Fortunately | B.Actually | C.Possibly | D.Eventually |
A.understood | B.experienced | C.recalled | D.wondered |
A.normal | B.distinguished | C.disabled | D.responsible |
A.doctor | B.nurse | C.child | D.donor |
7 . As my son entered adolescence, we spent most of our time in separate rooms. I know it’s
I saw him
Travelling meant we were more like
A.interesting | B.natural | C.Strange | D.legal |
A.pick | B.keep | C.draw | D.talk |
A.Driven | B.Burdened | C.Touched | D.Improved |
A.dropped by | B.got through | C.looked up | D.headed to |
A.lucky | B.tidy | C.sleepy | D.busy |
A.friends | B.plans | C.mood | D.chance |
A.fighting | B.stopping | C.begging | D.hunting |
A.space | B.news | C.value | D.money |
A.assistant | B.passenger | C.resident | D.guide |
A.maintain | B.fix | C.observe | D.hire |
A.differently | B.immediately | C.accurately | D.traditionally |
A.stand | B.gather | C.freeze | D.hold |
A.impact | B.strike | C.negotiate | D.progress |
A.streams | B.tourists | C.actors | D.equals |
A.dream | B.child | C.male | D.future |
8 . The year ending, it’s time to do my charity donations. I pick up my pen, but instead of writing the checks, I just hold it,
Last week, two websites I wrote for said they decided to“
So, can I really
My house is worth less now than it was for the
Suddenly, I feel so lucky and rich that I hold my pen determinedly and write
A.desperately | B.firmly | C.hesitantly | D.freely |
A.improve | B.proceed | C.express | D.search |
A.stuck to | B.subscribed to | C.turned to | D.contributed to |
A.bills | B.taxes | C.rents | D.tips |
A.rebuilding | B.supervising | C.closing | D.assisting |
A.promise | B.afford | C.hope | D.bear |
A.close | B.open | C.consult | D.tear |
A.active | B.bright | C.dull | D.stable |
A.development | B.growth | C.reform | D.depression |
A.miserable | B.awkward | C.lucky | D.cheerful |
A.facial | B.dental | C.special | D.additional |
A.hurt | B.piled | C.came | D.reduced |
A.added up | B.took over | C.wore off | D.broke out |
A.articles | B.reviews | C.receipts | D.checks |
A.experience | B.fortune | C.quality | D.story |
9 . The elementary school in Minnesota has a great playground. But it wasn’t
So, the children decided to
A.big | B.accessible | C.modern | D.close |
A.equipment | B.tool | C.training | D.requirement |
A.continue | B.separate | C.start | D.change |
A.important | B.clear | C.serious | D.fair |
A.estimated | B.wished | C.lowered | D.allowed |
A.spend | B.borrow | C.save | D.raise |
A.admired | B.held | C.investigated | D.helped |
A.decoration | B.agreement | C.donations | D.descriptions |
A.support | B.company | C.permission | D.approval |
A.hardly | B.suddenly | C.finally | D.probably |
A.afraid | B.ashamed | C.aware | D.proud |
A.uncertain | B.bright | C.tough | D.scary |
A.look | B.go | C.pay | D.long |
A.right | B.brave | C.happy | D.ready |
A.mistake | B.suggestion | C.plan | D.effort |
10 . Eric loses his dog, Nova, on a walk. She has pulled the leash (绳子) from his hand in
A week later, a beautiful woman named Vanessa shows up at Eric’s front door. She has Nova. After Nova and Eric reconnect in a chaotic,
A couple of months go by. While driving on his way to pick up Vanessa, Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver who
The next day, the doctor comes into Eric’s room and tells him they have found a tumor (肿瘤) in his brain. “
This
A.pursuit | B.memory | C.defense | D.control |
A.brings | B.notifies | C.alerts | D.encourages |
A.answer | B.luck | C.wonder | D.way |
A.easy-going | B.far-reaching | C.heart-warming | D.ever-lasting |
A.check it out | B.leave it behind | C.pick it up | D.hit it off |
A.approached | B.encountered | C.ran | D.spotted |
A.knocked | B.pushed | C.beaten | D.carried |
A.accuses | B.convinces | C.informs | D.relieves |
A.tumor | B.spin | C.shot | D.injury |
A.determine | B.react | C.compare | D.prevent |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Occasionally | C.Fortunately | D.Normally |
A.accident | B.scars | C.symptoms | D.disasters |
A.rare | B.original | C.deadly | D.harmless |
A.schedule | B.chain | C.type | D.circle |
A.chance | B.misfortune | C.checkup | D.belief |