1 . When my son was eight years old, he loved to play practical jokes on me. Every time I walked into a room, a shower of stuffed animal toys(毛绒玩具)
One weekend, when we got home after a long day at the beach, I put the blanket in the wash. I’d throw it in the dryer the next morning. When I pulled the
It even had hair on it like a real tarantula. I took it inside and found my son watching television. I
His face turned pale
A.drove | B.jogged | C.fell | D.boarded |
A.sensitivity | B.creativity | C.independence | D.achievement |
A.old | B.pure | C.simple | D.smart |
A.toy | B.purse | C.blanket | D.clothes |
A.small | B.cute | C.amusing | D.huge |
A.face | B.foot | C.head | D.back |
A.struck | B.fled | C.taught | D.forgave |
A.disappointed | B.terrified | C.puzzled | D.amazed |
A.lengthened | B.beat | C.cut | D.stuck |
A.jokingly | B.uncertainly | C.immediately | D.frequently |
A.recognize | B.believe | C.appreciate | D.encourage |
A.look | B.mark | C.scar | D.flesh |
A.interest | B.ability | C.courage | D.ambition |
A.running | B.laughing | C.dancing | D.clapping |
A.forgive | B.remember | C.understand | D.top |
2 . My first goal: try not to look so scared. It took quite a few tries before I could
I took up roller skating at the end of 2021, as a way to
I learned how to move on wheels and danced alone at home, but the rink (滑冰场) was incredibly
Now I’ve made much progress. The other day I skated past an older woman moving
A.relax | B.learn | C.wake | D.suffer |
A.situation | B.position | C.expression | D.gesture |
A.jump at | B.reflect on | C.answer for | D.struggle through |
A.allowed | B.taught | C.persuaded | D.forced |
A.wave | B.shake | C.clap | D.scream |
A.falls | B.shines | C.fails | D.engages |
A.contribution | B.approach | C.effect | D.attitude |
A.amusing | B.satisfying | C.frightening | D.puzzling |
A.circling | B.bending | C.rolling | D.glancing |
A.inspires | B.amazes | C.annoys | D.confuses |
A.belonging | B.space | C.trust | D.identity |
A.slip | B.walk | C.march | D.jump |
A.seriously | B.hopelessly | C.cautiously | D.joyfully |
A.show | B.save | C.maintain | D.contain |
A.cheered | B.picked | C.held | D.sped |
3 . 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 |
4 . While enjoying my fresh lunch in a restaurant in Amsterdam, I noticed something odd. Customers coming in for something to eat ignored the person standing behind the counter (柜台), preferring to
What was the crazy thing about this? They were just several
Think about it for a moment. When was the last time you naturally
We shop,
A.talk | B.call | C.order | D.deliver |
A.meters | B.millimeters | C.kilometers | D.centimeters |
A.chance | B.turn | C.look | D.test |
A.spoken | B.written | C.typed | D.mentioned |
A.efficient | B.enthusiastic | C.effective | D.energetic |
A.ended up | B.engaged in | C.made up | D.went on |
A.hear | B.believe | C.remember | D.understand |
A.recording | B.studying | C.playing | D.calculating |
A.idea | B.aim | C.problem | D.rise |
A.cash | B.price | C.debt | D.tax |
A.decorate | B.book | C.build | D.repair |
A.Contact | B.Work | C.Quarrel | D.Reunion |
A.interests | B.benefits | C.disadvantages | D.influences |
A.unrealistic | B.unsuitable | C.unreasonable | D.unexpected |
A.serves as | B.refers to | C.accounts for | D.consists of |
5 . Skydiving has always held a fascination for me. Despite the fear, there is something that
November 24, 2021, a day perfect for my solo skydiving — sunny, with little wind.
After going through safety rules with my coach, I
However, after 30 seconds, I realized I was lower than anticipated. Urgently, without stabilizing my body position, I
With the ground getting closer, I prepared to
The
Severe injuries cast
My enthusiasm for skydiving
A.draws | B.forces | C.drags | D.exposes |
A.embarrassed | B.terrified | C.satisfied | D.superior |
A.stormed | B.roared | C.marched | D.leaped |
A.rushed | B.failed | C.ceased | D.tended |
A.helpful | B.fruitless | C.risky | D.tireless |
A.slide | B.rise | C.die | D.crash |
A.Tragically | B.Thankfully | C.Hopefully | D.Regrettably |
A.make for | B.come across | C.result from | D.set up |
A.influence | B.pressure | C.impact | D.bounce |
A.unnoticeable | B.predictable | C.unbearable | D.tolerable |
A.worsening | B.strengthening | C.adding | D.causing |
A.blankets | B.stretchers | C.painkillers | D.wheelchairs |
A.suspicion | B.light | C.despair | D.uncertainty |
A.disappears | B.remains | C.declines | D.expands |
A.pursuit | B.reality | C.motto | D.spirit |
6 . I had never been more anxious in my life. I had just spent the last three hours reaching the airport. Now, as the bus driver set my
This was my first visit to the international terminal of the airport. I couldn’t
Another bus arrived, and the passengers came out. Here was my
What was a surprise was that just then an elderly airport employee came around the corner. He saw that I was
A.ticket | B.luggage | C.passport | D.wheelchair |
A.pleasant | B.familiar | C.nervous | D.important |
A.notice | B.understand | C.observe | D.foresee |
A.suspect | B.panic | C.regret | D.compromise |
A.clear | B.right | C.wrong | D.slow |
A.frowned | B.nodded | C.yelled | D.sighed |
A.proposal | B.response | C.attempt | D.chance |
A.demand | B.respect | C.assistance | D.room |
A.abandoned | B.offended | C.fooled | D.delayed |
A.gently | B.firmly | C.secretly | D.randomly |
A.deserted | B.tiny | C.spacious | D.decorated |
A.locked | B.lost | C.tricked | D.arrested |
A.reflected | B.recalled | C.related | D.regarded |
A.unchanging | B.unending | C.unexpected | D.unexpressed |
A.struggling | B.waiting | C.hesitating | D.risking |
7 . 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 |
8 . I grew up in a multicultural family; my father was Italian, and my mother was Greek. A gift of fate (命运).
Being a multicultural individual helps me to understand and connect more deeply with people from
One day, a Middle Eastern man
A.required | B.instructed | C.allowed | D.cost |
A.fluently | B.occasionally | C.uncomfortably | D.carefully |
A.Until | B.Since | C.Unless | D.While |
A.majored in | B.heard of | C.agreed with | D.referred to |
A.different | B.familiar | C.dangerous | D.frightening |
A.innovation | B.activities | C.courses | D.adaptability |
A.estimate | B.example | C.solution | D.study |
A.observed | B.interviewed | C.served | D.criticized |
A.mention | B.fix | C.ignore | D.correct |
A.unmoved | B.lonely | C.sorry | D.upset |
A.again | B.once | C.soon | D.late |
A.reminded | B.persuaded | C.charged | D.warned |
A.followed | B.forgotten | C.confirmed | D.denied |
A.lower | B.protect | C.close | D.relax |
A.banned | B.reserved | C.mistaken | D.forgiven |
9 . Several years ago, Katie Doble was diagnosed with a cancer called ocular melanoma. Doctors gave her 16 months to
So after Christrias, Katie flew to New York to see if she would
As she sat in waiting room, Katie had a
Soon, a
With tears in her eyes, Katie
In this summer, Katie and her family
A.live | B.design | C.study | D.integrate |
A.pain | B.disappointment | C.doubt | D.relief |
A.seek | B.suit | C.admire | D.explore |
A.saving | B.missing | C.stopping | D.appreciating |
A.Naturally | B.Immediately | C.Unluckily | D.Gradually |
A.promise | B.refuse | C.declare | D.hold |
A.desire | B.application | C.gift | D.complaint |
A.washing | B.cutting | C.resting | D.painting |
A.hair | B.nose | C.cheek | D.mouth |
A.student | B.nurse | C.customer | D.volunteer |
A.agreed | B.summed | C.appeared | D.rose |
A.begging | B.standing | C.turning | D.weeping |
A.nodded | B.denied | C.waved | D.delayed |
A.looked up | B.passed away | C.showed up | D.calmed down |
A.estimated | B.detected | C.observed | D.expanded |
10 . From the village, for the village
“In my childhood, the houses in the village were old, and the roads were
Li is a native of this village and was one of the first from her community to
When Li returned to her hometown, she received firm support from her family, despite some villagers who
Li explained, “Her job involves extensive communication with the villagers, and promoting
In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping her fellow villagers raise their potato production and increase their
A.flat | B.narrow | C.dirty | D.muddy |
A.stayed in | B.situated in | C.settled in | D.occupied in |
A.well-designed | B.well-composed | C.well-constructed | D.well-orgnised |
A.receive | B.witness | C.employ | D.introduce |
A.living | B.comment | C.decision | D.mistake |
A.apply | B.addict | C.commit | D.devote |
A.achievement | B.satisfaction | C.value | D.fulfillment |
A.questioned | B.followed | C.agreed | D.ignored |
A.attitude | B.thought | C.behaviour | D.determination |
A.economic | B.agricultural | C.industrial | D.commercial |
A.normally | B.properly | C.generally | D.regularly |
A.techniques | B.tools | C.processes | D.productions |
A.cope | B.equip | C.furnish | D.collaborate |
A.skills | B.stages | C.platforms | D.methods |
A.income | B.cash | C.salary | D.reward |