1 . 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 |
2 . 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 |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of the school. I knew she would
As I waited in the hall, sweat
I shifted nervously in my seat, afraid what was about to happen. But as my sister started to sing, I was
A.embarrass | B.impress | C.surprise | D.support |
A.hide | B.quit | C.escape | D.perform |
A.protect | B.save | C.recover | D.rescue |
A.picked up | B.climbed upon | C.took off | D.went up |
A.impressive | B.exciting | C.fine | D.challenging |
A.characters | B.lectures | C.curtains | D.signals |
A.confident | B.nervous | C.prepared | D.relaxed |
A.Cries | B.Crashes | C.Whispers | D.Screams |
A.entertained | B.disappointed | C.relieved | D.shocked |
A.power | B.weakness | C.silence | D.darkness |
A.softly | B.loudly | C.quietly | D.beautifully |
A.abilities | B.failures | C.talents | D.weaknesses |
A.Without | B.Despite | C.Beyond | D.Within |
A.extremely | B.equally | C.unconditionally | D.finally |
A.lifted | B.dropped | C.covered | D.hidden |
6 . I was only eleven years old but I’d been the best runner, high jumper and long jumper in my school since kindergarten! But the one hundred meter race was the most
But the
The next day I was
One day writing in the classroom, I caught Mr. Lewis
For the first time, I felt
That year, my small town
A.challenging | B.frustrating | C.promising | D.rewarding |
A.cheering for | B.relying on | C.believing in | D.cooperating with |
A.hopeful | B.sorrowful | C.harmful | D.powerful |
A.awe | B.disbelief | C.annoyance | D.confusion |
A.inspired | B.tended | C.stuck | D.monitored |
A.rush | B.store | C.divide | D.channel |
A.breaking | B.emphasizing | C.perfecting | D.mastering |
A.saved | B.released | C.sheltered | D.excluded |
A.severely | B.constantly | C.proudly | D.patiently |
A.confident | B.ashamed | C.guilty | D.tolerant |
A.side | B.time | C.advice | D.place |
A.expectation | B.pain | C.warning | D.delay |
A.valued | B.ignored | C.disrespected | D.applauded |
A.diaries | B.models | C.works | D.outlines |
A.witnessed | B.supported | C.secured | D.recalled |
7 . Ida Keeling was 67, weak and sick, when her daughter Cheryl suggested a run to her. Cheryl thought that maybe what would pull her mother out from dark cloud was something that would get her
Keeling lived a hard life when young, growing up
Keeling had sunk into a deep
It had been decades since Keeling had done any
She hasn’t stopped running since, and it’s no longer as
When she’s not running, she must be
She’s written a book about her
A.working | B.starting | C.exercising | D.winning |
A.poor | B.happy | C.out-going | D.depressed |
A.met | B.left | C.married | D.lost |
A.dream | B.depression | C.regret | D.relaxation |
A.recover | B.slide | C.improve | D.disappear |
A.believe | B.announce | C.worry | D.realize |
A.running | B.decision | C.changing | D.preparation |
A.mistakes | B.memories | C.analyses | D.habits |
A.difficult | B.cool | C.boring | D.unsafe |
A.anxiously | B.cheerfully | C.unwillingly | D.secretly |
A.wandering about | B.doing housework | C.making friends | D.working out |
A.regular | B.solid | C.daily | D.voluntary |
A.aid | B.feel | C.slow | D.resist |
A.achievements | B.puzzles | C.reflections | D.experiences |
A.prospect | B.philosophy | C.potential | D.prediction |
8 . I think this was my most memorable experience so far. I volunteered for two weeks in a guesthouse (家庭旅馆) by the sea
The most
I was sad to leave but have kept in
A.run | B.sold | C.organized | D.offered |
A.take | B.put | C.get | D.pick |
A.argued | B.explored | C.chatted | D.understood |
A.volunteer | B.tourist | C.owner | D.visitor |
A.found | B.collected | C.formed | D.practiced |
A.disappointing | B.interesting | C.annoying | D.challenging |
A.turning to | B.caring about | C.giving up | D.sharing with |
A.organized | B.separated | C.cleaned | D.arranged |
A.door | B.key | C.wall | D.floor |
A.normally | B.obviously | C.actually | D.hardly |
A.cried | B.laughed | C.learned | D.debated |
A.boring | B.peaceful | C.romantic | D.hard |
A.track | B.control | C.contact | D.distance |
A.experience | B.lifestyle | C.guesthouse | D.friendship |
A.countryside | B.world | C.city | D.campus |
9 . Martin Henfield talks about some of his experience as a twin: when we were small my mother dressed us
At school our classmates
Before I went to college, during my secondary school
A.in | B.for | C.on | D.with |
A.badder | B.worse | C.good | D.better |
A.all boys | B.another boy | C.all the other boys | D.all the boys |
A.day | B.holiday | C.night | D.mid -night |
A.called | B.knew | C.told | D.made |
A.didn’t | B.needn’t | C.mustn’t | D.couldn’t |
A.very | B.each | C.both | D.all |
A.middle school | B.college | C.high school | D.school |
A.weekday | B.week | C.weekend | D.holiday |
A.received | B.got | C.find | D.made |
A.off | B.free | C.on | D.back |
A.came | B.will get | C.got | D.are |
A.miss | B.lose | C.lost | D.losing |
A.coat | B.shirt | C.shoes | D.trousers |
A.None | B.Nobody | C.All | D.Each |
10 . Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school
One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding car
With the help of my parents and teachers, who
In the end, my actions
The
A.camps | B.days | C.facilities | D.events |
A.minimum | B.maximum | C.average | D.majority |
A.absorb | B.forget | C.teach | D.avoid |
A.approached | B.hit | C.lifted | D.followed |
A.gave in | B.sank in | C.fit in | D.cut in |
A.standing | B.playing | C.suffering | D.finding |
A.occasionally | B.casually | C.constantly | D.scarcely |
A.shyness | B.setback | C.strength | D.performance |
A.practical | B.optional | C.basic | D.extra |
A.drive | B.concept | C.version | D.skill |
A.planted | B.distributed | C.sold | D.bore |
A.assess | B.address | C.monitor | D.hide |
A.initially | B.actually | C.suddenly | D.eventually |
A.inspiration | B.assumption | C.transformation | D.exploration |
A.space | B.ambition | C.picture | D.capacity |