1 . When other teenagers hang out with friends in the summer vacations. Erica doesn’t join. Instead, the 16-year-old senior high student is
Erica started baking out of
Always considered a
A.applied | B.occupied | C.accommodated | D.adapted |
A.assists | B.shelters | C.charges | D.runs |
A.sympathy | B.gratitude | C.passion | D.politeness |
A.failure | B.success | C.pressure | D.astonishment |
A.employed | B.perfected | C.shared | D.presented |
A.reminded | B.permitted | C.instructed | D.inspired |
A.confirmation | B.debate | C.consideration | D.contrast |
A.annoyed | B.elegant | C.cautious | D.serious |
A.distinguished | B.approved | C.neglected | D.hesitated |
A.regular | B.potential | C.favoured | D.demanding |
A.Unobviously | B.Unconsciously | C.Unfortunately | D.Unavoidably |
A.down | B.off | C.through | D.up |
A.model | B.sculptor | C.psychologist | D.captain |
A.keep to | B.go beyond | C.jump at | D.work on |
A.mean | B.modest | C.assured | D.sensitive |
2 . I was never a fan of football, or any sports for that matter. At primary school, my classmates spent lunch break
As I got older, I
But, sometimes I’d find myself
And then I became a dad, and I didn’t want my boy Harvey to
Almost without noticing, my
Harvey was
A.walking | B.running | C.talking | D.working |
A.exercise | B.travel | C.books | D.movies |
A.pretended | B.learned | C.proved | D.happened |
A.avoided | B.continued | C.began | D.stopped |
A.respect | B.satisfaction | C.pride | D.weakness |
A.urged | B.persuaded | C.addressed | D.allowed |
A.using | B.facing | C.completing | D.starting |
A.eventually | B.gradually | C.obviously | D.simply |
A.come | B.change | C.delight | D.disappoint |
A.lack | B.show | C.adopt | D.develop |
A.drinks | B.tickets | C.shoes | D.clothes |
A.cheated | B.impressed | C.focused | D.motivated |
A.sighs | B.cheers | C.views | D.chances |
A.employed | B.stimulated | C.encouraged | D.attracted |
A.stronger | B.weaker | C.clearer | D.quicker |
3 . After bringing up three children, Barthorpe decided to do something for herself. She planned to
Although Barthorpe preferred riding solo, she contacted the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) in the hope of
What attracts Barthorpe most to a motorcycle is the
A.protect | B.express | C.challenge | D.educate |
A.set out | B.caught up | C.calmed down | D.showed off |
A.duty | B.excitement | C.risk | D.struggle |
A.interviewing | B.encouraging | C.impressing | D.joining |
A.lesson | B.record | C.adventure | D.experiment |
A.teamwork | B.friendship | C.understanding | D.memory |
A.slowly | B.strangely | C.purposely | D.accidentally |
A.discouraging | B.common | C.practical | D.pleasant |
A.honor | B.safety | C.experience | D.interest |
A.doubtful | B.peaceful | C.stressful | D.meaningful |
A.lost | B.expected | C.noticed | D.improved |
A.fail | B.recover | C.wait | D.reply |
A.performance | B.competition | C.freedom | D.independence |
A.careful | B.friendly | C.serious | D.brave |
A.choice | B.value | C.habit | D.effort |
4 . In language learning, it is not easy to find a balance between accuracy and fluency. When I was in my early 20’s, I
When I arrived in Kyoto, I
One weekend, we decided to take a day trip to Ryoanji, a famous rock garden, but from the train station we had to ask directions to the garden.
One friend was very
Another friend was very outgoing and rather
My approach was different. I considered what I was going to say, and then asked the nearest person for directions.
A.accepted | B.lost | C.refused | D.posted |
A.knowledge | B.experience | C.difficulty | D.intention |
A.greeted | B.recognized | C.remembered | D.joined |
A.took | B.enrolled | C.gave | D.compete |
A.contributions | B.attention | C.keys | D.approaches |
A.particular | B.nervous | C.careless | D.curious |
A.reading | B.listening | C.talking | D.thinking |
A.mouth | B.eyes | C.books | D.minds |
A.new | B.indifferent | C.used | D.sensitive |
A.met | B.invited | C.grabbed | D.touched |
A.joke | B.story | C.problem | D.mistake |
A.led | B.offered | C.drew | D.listed |
A.escape | B.understand | C.help | D.hide |
A.Naturally | B.Suddenly | C.Unfortunately | D.Occasionally |
A.questions | B.answers | C.directions | D.places |
5 . Does life seem to be full of impossible problems? How many times do you find yourself saying things like “I really don’t understand this maths problem”? Maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the
I read about a school that has
This kind of
A.origin | B.definition | C.power | D.principle |
A.awful | B.impossible | C.artificial | D.unnecessary |
A.preserved | B.blocked | C.missed | D.transformed |
A.evaluates | B.tracks | C.marks | D.organizes |
A.belief | B.level | C.discipline | D.motivation |
A.victims | B.individuals | C.failures | D.dangers |
A.moreover | B.instead | C.otherwise | D.therefore |
A.conclusion | B.direction | C.border | D.destination |
A.thinking | B.speaking | C.working | D.learning |
A.know about | B.run through | C.concentrate on | D.start with |
A.content | B.scared | C.lazy | D.hesitant |
A.equality | B.challenge | C.engagement | D.commitment |
A.In return | B.In total | C.In addition | D.In contrast |
A.break in | B.give up | C.stand out | D.show off |
A.Apparently | B.Strangely | C.Shortly | D.Fortunately |
6 . When Amanda Moore noticed that the new student from Mexico always sat alone at lunch, she decided to befriend Rafael Anaya. She also noticed that he
Actually, Rafael always
The next day Amanda handed the letter to Rafael and waited for his
Amanda’s mother felt
A.appeared | B.happened | C.struggled | D.managed |
A.prepare | B.join | C.leave | D.pay |
A.saved | B.cost | C.earned | D.proved |
A.wept | B.listened | C.chatted | D.laughed |
A.bad | B.curious | C.glad | D.doubtful |
A.painfully | B.hurriedly | C.carefully | D.correctly |
A.arrival | B.comment | C.appreciation | D.reply |
A.sitting | B.waiting | C.working | D.singing |
A.put up with | B.work on | C.show off | D.look forward to |
A.popularity | B.difference | C.choice | D.plan |
A.competition | B.typing | C.travel | D.communication |
A.easier | B.quicker | C.simpler | D.harder |
A.English | B.psychology | C.math | D.Spanish |
A.widely | B.deeply | C.gently | D.wisely |
A.discussion | B.suffering | C.friendship | D.donation |
7 . “Never give up! Never give up!” chanted (反复唱) my two young kids, Max and Charley, as they
Over the years, Mom taught me just how much one could achieve with a
They walked block after block. Not knowing which direction the truck had taken, they had to make a(an)
After about twenty minutes of walking, Max began to
Just two blocks later, they found it. Mimi threw a triumphant(展示胜利的) fist in the air, and Max and Chariey screamed with
A.protested | B.marched | C.surfed | D.bargained |
A.purchase | B.performance | C.adventure | D.escape |
A.seeking | B.painting | C.fixing | D.running |
A.carefree | B.positive | C.tolerant | D.flexible |
A.responsibility | B.lesson | C.interest | D.approach |
A.lit up | B.stood out | C.glared down | D.misted over |
A.owner | B.customer | C.stop | D.shop |
A.accurate | B.reasonable | C.safe | D.rough |
A.restore | B.shake | C.express | D.spread |
A.doubt | B.wonder | C.way | D.use |
A.agreed | B.complained | C.declined | D.questioned |
A.relief | B.ease | C.thrill | D.hope |
A.Appealing | B.Simple | C.Crucial | D.Shallow |
A.anticipate | B.overcome | C.abandon | D.encounter |
A.limited | B.sensitive | C.grateful | D.transported |
8 . Life skills or social skills are seldom prioritized (优先考虑) in most schools. However, a
Thiessen discussed her
Thiessen told her third-grade students in 2018, “If we could be that spark of kindness, we could
After this experience, Thiessen made it an annual activity for third-graders at the school. “This project isn’t about who can
The school has carried out the Kindness Project for the last five years. Due to the project’s success, the school
Besides beginning a chain of kindness, the teacher wants to show students what they’re
A.college | B.junior | C.primary | D.senior |
A.creatively | B.differently | C.sharply | D.positively |
A.applying | B.checking | C.cultivating | D.sharing |
A.theories | B.schedules | C.issues | D.concerns |
A.related | B.exposed | C.addicted | D.devoted |
A.remind | B.force | C.inspire | D.invite |
A.practices | B.wonders | C.assignments | D.projects |
A.tools | B.services | C.items | D.gifts |
A.strangers | B.friends | C.teachers | D.parents |
A.estimate | B.perform | C.adopt | D.approve |
A.ambitions | B.challenges | C.regrets | D.requirements |
A.involved | B.revealed | C.implied | D.stimulated |
A.reflected on | B.based on | C.built on | D.focused on |
A.pick up | B.give out | C.sort out | D.cope with |
A.proud | B.worthy | C.capable | D.aware |
9 . 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 |
10 . Colorado traffic police department has come up with a unique effort to ensure the driving safety of motorbike riders in Denver. Through a(n)
Advanced Auto Parts store has
According to Paul Pazen, the Denver Police Chief, this Advanced Auto Parts’
A.similar | B.new | C.equal | D.economic |
A.helping out | B.bringing out | C.making out | D.sending out |
A.willing | B.astonished | C.able | D.sorry |
A.satisfied | B.treated | C.served | D.provided |
A.considered | B.made | C.expected | D.given |
A.chance | B.concept | C.opinion | D.reason |
A.pocket | B.wallet | C.ticket | D.basket |
A.yet | B.instead | C.secretly | D.proudly |
A.parts | B.cars | C.windows | D.tires |
A.care | B.speed | C.safety | D.convenience |
A.service | B.business | C.sacrifice | D.donation |
A.less | B.better | C.expert | D.funny |
A.strengthening | B.creating | C.analyzing | D.judging |
A.made | B.received | C.found | D.issued |
A.comfort | B.relief | C.regret | D.curiosity |