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 . Before setting out on her journey, Shirley led an elegant and peaceful life in the quiet countryside. Little did she
Regardless of her prior unwillingness, Shirley’s
Her ideal, to prove her
As her journey
A.expect | B.imply | C.acknowledge | D.decide |
A.security | B.comfort | C.relief | D.fear |
A.combination | B.patience | C.association | D.familiarity |
A.sufferings | B.protests | C.conflicts | D.dangers |
A.determined | B.excited | C.satisfied | D.inspired |
A.advantage | B.point | C.cost | D.worth |
A.exceptional | B.initial | C.fundamental | D.common |
A.brought about | B.came across | C.cut through | D.set off |
A.Conquered by | B.Contrary to | C.Content with | D.Concerned about |
A.creativity | B.courage | C.curiosity | D.care |
A.controlled | B.persuaded | C.astonished | D.disappointed |
A.accessed | B.acquired | C.approached | D.achieved |
A.leaving | B.digging | C.coming | D.stepping |
A.recognition | B.gratitude | C.respect | D.dependence |
A.changed | B.excused | C.relaxed | D.freed |
4 . Jeremy grew up being active and involved in sports. But he never gave healthy eating too much
The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants, where he used to eat fast food as
He also learned to expect there would be
Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier foods. Their support helped
For Jeremy, there have been no drawbacks to changing the way he eats. He acknowledges that healthy eating takes planning. But he knows it’s worth the
A.idea | B.opinion | C.thought | D.concept |
A.hit | B.knocked | C.marked | D.proved |
A.under pressure | B.on edge | C.out of shape | D.off balance |
A.rarely | B.frequently | C.moderately | D.precisely |
A.cheaper | B.spicier | C.healthier | D.tastier |
A.control | B.power | C.potential | D.courage |
A.specialized | B.packaged | C.advertised | D.delivered |
A.questions | B.tragedies | C.disasters | D.setbacks |
A.relieved | B.discouraged | C.sensitive | D.cheerful |
A.realistic | B.content | C.concerned | D.strict |
A.force | B.motivate | C.persuade | D.disturb |
A.make light of | B.approve of | C.keep track of | D.take advantage of |
A.effort | B.money | C.wait | D.risk |
A.interest | B.agenda | C.qualification | D.energy |
A.dynamic | B.fortunate | C.rewarding | D.challenging |
5 . 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 |
6 . It was 11 p.m. when Alex Conrad saw the woman on the Main Street Bridge, standing by the railing (栏杆) gazing down at the rushing Chippewa River. At her feet was what appeared to be a
“Something might be wrong.” Conrad thought in his car. He pulled a U-turn and parked with his hazard lights (警示灯)
He stepped out and got a clearer picture of the
“Not everything goes as planned,” agreed Conrad. He started talking about his similar
Sadly, this was not the first time someone tried to end it all on the bridge. What was
A.rope | B.backpack | C.post | D.patch |
A.up | B.down | C.on | D.off |
A.take notice | B.make progress | C.achieve success | D.lose temper |
A.crash | B.scene | C.crowd | D.road |
A.end | B.side | C.part | D.edge |
A.unique | B.different | C.modest | D.rough |
A.complained | B.explained | C.intended | D.attained |
A.glories | B.hardships | C.opportunities | D.goals |
A.Indeed | B.Otherwise | C.Nevertheless | D.Moreover |
A.engaged | B.determined | C.informed | D.discouraged |
A.cared | B.stood | C.prayed | D.reached |
A.Suddenly | B.Consequently | C.Frequently | D.Strangely |
A.struck | B.destroyed | C.parked | D.repaired |
A.ideal | B.exceptional | C.unpleasant | D.normal |
A.personally | B.constantly | C.secretly | D.cautiously |
7 . 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 |
8 . As my husband and I saw someone publicizing the benefits of spending time outdoors, we were lost in thought. Noticing my daughter had
When we persuaded my daughter to join us, we
“Well done! You’ve arrived as scheduled,” said our ski instructor as we reached the resort. It was negative nine degrees. It was
The resort took account of almost all the trouble we might have in skiing. Of the fifty-three runs, eight were greens labeled with
While the experience frightened us, it also
A.become | B.met | C.criticized | D.blamed |
A.persuade | B.introduce | C.divide | D.trick |
A.award | B.examination | C.common | D.involvement |
A.calculated | B.witnessed | C.booked | D.offered |
A.bother | B.moment | C.fine | D.profit |
A.overdue | B.aimless | C.freezing | D.mild |
A.apparently | B.barely | C.instantly | D.straightly |
A.signs | B.trees | C.materials | D.walls |
A.convinced | B.warned | C.guided | D.advised |
A.permanent | B.legal | C.polite | D.cool |
A.modest | B.apologetic | C.motivated | D.depressed |
A.fell | B.woke | C.asked | D.admitted |
A.delayed | B.discouraged | C.interrupted | D.inspired |
A.kind | B.answer | C.shortage | D.check |
A.spoke up | B.went back | C.broke down | D.set off |
9 . 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 |
10 . 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 |