1 . Once upon a time, there was a shepherd (牧羊人). He
One morning, the shepherd found that one sheep was
However, the shepherd was
The neighbor said, “If you had
The shepherd filled up the hole
If there is a mistake, we should
A.raised | B.produced | C.searched | D.hired |
A.sick | B.thirsty | C.sleepy | D.missing |
A.mend | B.check | C.block | D.tidy |
A.married | B.deaf | C.used | D.thankful |
A.good | B.excuse | C.use | D.doubt |
A.received | B.followed | C.ignored | D.heard |
A.immediately | B.carefully | C.hopelessly | D.hardly |
A.neither | B.any | C.each | D.none |
A.make | B.save | C.correct | D.recover |
A.efforts | B.wastes | C.chances | D.losses |
2 . I am Nasilele, from Zambia, working as a UN Peacekeeper for the past two years. Though Zambia is a very
My
As a woman, I am particularly
My life as a peacekeeper is all about long hours in a very
A.appealing | B.beautiful | C.peaceful | D.historical |
A.bond | B.friction | C.border | D.relation |
A.debt | B.determination | C.pleasure | D.obligation |
A.sign off | B.look for | C.signed up with | D.turn to |
A.colleagues | B.staff | C.soldiers | D.workers |
A.backgrounds | B.regions | C.groups | D.situations |
A.requests | B.beliefs | C.roles | D.choices |
A.investigate | B.monitor | C.resolve | D.urge |
A.orders | B.discoveries | C.offers | D.supplies |
A.valued | B.understood | C.agreed | D.helped |
A.require | B.deserve | C.tend | D.like |
A.differently | B.cautiously | C.rudely | D.equally |
A.harmonious | B.tough | C.attractive | D.boring |
A.adaptation | B.dedication | C.recommendation | D.accommodation |
A.valueless | B.affordable | C.worthwhile | D.successful |
3 . My 13-year-old daughter sent a postcard to us while we were still away on our most recent trip to California. It
“Even though we
Our youngest daughter is just about to
This vacation to California was our very first
One of our family bonding moments came when we took a family surfing lesson. It was the first time any of us had tried surfing, although it was something the girls had been
Those are memories I’m going to
A.left | B.mentioned | C.passed | D.reached |
A.note | B.diary | C.journal | D.report |
A.never | B.already | C.ever | D.still |
A.inspired | B.sorry | C.grateful | D.nervous |
A.dislike | B.match | C.turn | D.remain |
A.vacation | B.picture | C.walk | D.look |
A.visitors | B.parents | C.writers | D.educators |
A.discuss | B.work | C.travel | D.celebrate |
A.extended | B.unexpected | C.busy | D.temporary |
A.plan | B.recall | C.imagine | D.judge |
A.hopefully | B.willingly | C.peacefully | D.curiously |
A.tired of | B.interested in | C.involved in | D.good at |
A.terrified | B.sad | C.proud | D.careful |
A.take up | B.hold onto | C.carry out | D.know about |
A.faces | B.souls | C.hands | D.letters |
4 . Zhang Shuo became a winner of Labor Day Medal of this year. Before that, he was
Zhang Shuo got a job of designing advertisements in Harbin in 2015. Two years later, he decided to return to his hometown, Dongsheng Village in Hegang, to help his aging parents with their rice farm. He started his job as a food deliveryman (快递员) in 2018. “I just wanted to use the off season of farming to
Zhang Shuo was always attaching more importance to the quality of service than the quantity of orders. In late December 2018, a snowstorm
In June, 2019, Zhang Shuo became the manager of the delivery operations of Meituan in Hegang City. Since then, he began to find more ways to help young villagers get out of poverty (贫穷) and increase their
A.brought | B.lost | C.greeted | D.honored |
A.pay | B.earn | C.win | D.spend |
A.narrow | B.limited | C.huge | D.little |
A.put up | B.stay on | C.watch out | D.hold back |
A.forced | B.encouraged | C.warned | D.allowed |
A.provided | B.decorated | C.served | D.wrapped |
A.cold | B.warm | C.burning | D.freezing |
A.order | B.challenge | C.dinner | D.review |
A.pressure | B.safety | C.income | D.degree |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Moreover | D.Therefore |
5 . Many years ago, a teenage boy named David arrived at a children’s institution in England. He was referred to me, a (an)
I recognized the limitations of psychology in
Gradually, David began to
David showed me how one can reach out to another person without
A.doctor | B.tutor | C.adviser | D.psychologist |
A.ashamed | B.depressed | C.disappointed | D.annoyed |
A.remained | B.seemed | C.fell | D.became |
A.feeling | B.understanding | C.addressing | D.causing |
A.relax | B.heal | C.speak | D.play |
A.peace | B.chaos | C.silence | D.pain |
A.backed | B.expected | C.struggled | D.cheated |
A.comfort | B.security | C.direction | D.belief |
A.open up | B.show off | C.break down | D.fit in |
A.regularly | B.slowly | C.actively | D.curiously |
A.communication | B.company | C.contact | D.recognition |
A.suffering | B.loss | C.participation | D.progress |
A.thinking | B.turning | C.bending | D.tripping |
A.chance | B.favor | C.duty | D.turn |
A.limitation | B.hesitation | C.regret | D.words |
6 . Luke Coelho recently transferred from Brazil to attend school in the United States. He understands that integrity and
Andy’s Attic is a clothing donation program at Luke’s new school, and Luke recently
When Luke put on the coat,
Luke
Earlier this year, both Dave’s mother and wife passed away, so he was especially
A.courage | B.bravery | C.generosity | D.honesty |
A.exercise | B.check | C.promote | D.learn |
A.elements | B.treasures | C.traditions | D.memories |
A.forgotten | B.outdated | C.donated | D.worn |
A.discovered | B.received | C.found | D.changed |
A.to his surprise | B.in relief | C.out of curiosity | D.with joy |
A.gold | B.art | C.material | D.belongings |
A.excitedly | B.hesitantly | C.eventually | D.immediately |
A.locate | B.recognize | C.remind | D.inform |
A.eager | B.likely | C.able | D.ready |
A.supposed | B.excited | C.surprised | D.annoyed |
A.mentioned | B.imagined | C.admitted | D.realized |
A.grateful | B.determined | C.anxious | D.amazed |
A.led to | B.come from | C.belonged to | D.stood for |
A.accept | B.appreciate | C.support | D.understand |
7 . Henry remembers the day well. It was a day that would change his life. He was sitting at the kitchen table, watching his ten-year-old granddaughter, Sophia, do her homework. She had asked him a question about history and was now
Henry had spent forty years working as a librarian in a school. He was now
After four years, Henry got his degree in history. “
A.pointing to | B.looking for | C.caring about | D.staring at |
A.admitted | B.experienced | C.retired | D.educated |
A.deep | B.soft | C.high | D.low |
A.risks | B.benefits | C.services | D.topics |
A.dull | B.calm | C.active | D.secret |
A.mistake | B.speech | C.interview | D.decision |
A.turn | B.seat | C.picture | D.course |
A.Completing | B.Organizing | C.Planning | D.Preparing |
A.doubtful | B.confident | C.silent | D.puzzled |
A.rarely | B.seldom | C.never | D.only |
8 . At 13, I resolved to be an amazing teacher, overwhelmingly driven by a
In fifth grade, Ms. Charlotte, an English teacher could magically
She told us stories from books we would otherwise never
What a man! So Ms. Charlotte inspired us to fight for our own pride and defend it,
Now, dear teachers, we love you and thank you from the bottom of our heart! I will keep the
When your dreams come alive you’re unstoppable
Take a shot, chase the sun, find the beautiful
We will glow in the dark turning dust to gold
1.A.depressing | B.burning | C.living | D.entertaining |
A.transport | B.interpret | C.deliver | D.transform |
A.feature | B.factor | C.function | D.flavour |
A.attached | B.advocated | C.breathed | D.exposed |
A.pursue | B.contract | C.emerge | D.correspond |
A.pick up | B.put up | C.set up | D.get up |
A.catching | B.carving | C.casting | D.ceasing |
A.seal | B.seashell | C.fish | D.dolphin |
A.declare | B.contain | C.encounter | D.integrate |
A.drilled | B.soiled | C.nailed | D.covered |
A.genuine | B.identical | C.tough | D.internal |
A.right away | B.at once | C.on the spot | D.on end |
A.embarrassed | B.depressed | C.disappointed | D.exhausted |
A.in addition | B.despite | C.due to | D.given |
A.stick | B.hit | C.strike | D.rank |
9 . Pingtan, the biggest island off the coast of Fujian Province, is popular with tourists these days. It has also attracted many
Born in Milan, Strada has a well-developed
Strada
As for the future, Strada plans to
A.foreigners | B.businessmen | C.travelers | D.engineers |
A.model | B.stylist | C.critic | D.graduate |
A.application | B.system | C.appreciation | D.relationship |
A.boosted | B.improved | C.achieved | D.pursued |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Besides |
A.urgent | B.frequent | C.recreational | D.exhausting |
A.contributed to | B.adapted to | C.settled in | D.believed in |
A.political | B.major | C.potential | D.economic |
A.make use of | B.get rid of | C.keep track of | D.take care of |
A.environment | B.flavor | C.fashion | D.record |
A.reopens | B.monitors | C.possesses | D.decorates |
A.awarding | B.announcing | C.offering | D.showing |
A.fund | B.evaluate | C.attend | D.organize |
A.spread | B.acquire | C.compare | D.discuss |
A.virtual | B.dynamic | C.intelligent | D.independent |
10 . It was 4:30 pm. As I was packing up, I noticed my colleague had left his laptop bag in the office. So I decided to bring it to him. It took me about 15 minutes to get to his house, where I
Suddenly a snowstorm came and within minutes I was in a whiteout. I stopped because I was afraid of driving into a farmer’s field, or worse. I kept the car
Those seconds after the call were
I texted my colleague, joking about my good deed ending in
Waiting in the car, I doubted whether
At 8 pm, I saw a tall figure in a yellow raincoat striding toward me in the dark, carrying a flashlight. I’d never been more
He turned around and started to trudge through the snow, sure of the direction. I drove behind him, feeling my heart begin to beat more
The experience has been a game changer for me. I now
A.dropped off | B.filled up | C.set aside | D.put away |
A.locked | B.parked | C.signaling | D.running |
A.painful | B.critical | C.disappointing | D.impressive |
A.failure | B.smoke | C.disaster | D.mystery |
A.route | B.location | C.direction | D.destination |
A.news | B.help | C.hope | D.faith |
A.satisfied | B.surprised | C.relieved | D.worried |
A.slowly | B.excitedly | C.nervously | D.strongly |
A.recognition | B.admiration | C.satisfaction | D.appreciation |
A.identify | B.present | C.approach | D.anticipate |