1 . Sam was waiting for a taxi at the hospital. He had booked it on the phone after his medical treatment. He’d been suffering from kidney (肾) failure since last year. During this time, he was on the transplant list, but no
Bill was driving to visit a friend when his phone rang with the request for Sam’s ride home. The trip was out of Bill’s way.
When Sam got into the car, Bill could see he was
“Sam really
Bill believed in
“I was shocked,” Sam recalled. He was shaking so hard that he could barely write his name when they
After the initial excitement, Sam started feeling less
But Bill was
Miraculously, a chance encounter turned out to be a life-saving ride.
1.A.taxis | B.matches | C.orders | D.patients |
A.Still | B.Instead | C.Moreover | D.Therefore |
A.angry | B.afraid | C.weak | D.forgetful |
A.lit up | B.piled into | C.fixed up | D.slowed down |
A.heard | B.recalled | C.joked | D.complained |
A.treating | B.helping | C.accepting | D.encouraging |
A.discussed | B.repeated | C.compared | D.exchanged |
A.curious | B.doubtful | C.hesitant | D.optimistic |
A.true | B.close | C.related | D.blind |
A.waste | B.honor | C.mistake | D.success |
2 . It’s a gift more than 50 years in the making.
In 1972, Barbara Rieco
Little did she know that, many years later, her grandson would turn those dreams into reality. Chad Cooper, a design and production professional based in New York City, decided to give his grandmother the perfect Christmas gift—the
On Christmas morning, as Barbara
“This is probably the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for me in my entire life,” Barbara says in the video.
Chad’s
As the world
A.edited | B.adapted | C.penned | D.translated |
A.worried | B.touched | C.supported | D.challenged |
A.Despite | B.Through | C.Without | D.For |
A.take on | B.live up to | C.hold on to | D.set aside |
A.promotion | B.revision | C.publication | D.recommendation |
A.curiously | B.secretly | C.calmly | D.shyly |
A.bought | B.held | C.opened | D.showed |
A.photographed | B.filmed | C.written | D.described |
A.respectful | B.faithful | C.thankful | D.thoughtful |
A.link | B.introduction | C.approach | D.guide |
A.comment | B.impression | C.response | D.prediction |
A.once-forgotten | B.badly-needed | C.well-known | D.fully-prepared |
A.accepts | B.presents | C.ignores | D.celebrates |
A.sold | B.donated | C.rated | D.loved |
A.videos | B.gifts | C.belongings | D.materials |
3 . You may have heard of the famous workplace communication software, Slack. Many companies use Slack to virtually communicate across teams. What most people don’t know is that Slack, despite its
The
An outcome-focused company might have just moved on from the failed video game or, worse, continued investing resources, risking further negative outcomes. But
You’ve probably heard a quote or two in your life about the
A.problem | B.history | C.success | D.limitation |
A.took down | B.shut down | C.cut down | D.passed down |
A.immediate | B.general | C.real | D.initial |
A.chat | B.sign | C.control | D.power |
A.intended | B.managed | C.pretended | D.promised |
A.luckily | B.naturally | C.likely | D.hopefully |
A.Therefore | B.Still | C.Thus | D.Instead |
A.predict | B.achieve | C.adapt | D.watch |
A.origin | B.challenge | C.importance | D.purpose |
A.distance | B.destination | C.determination | D.direction |
4 . When Susan was a high school senior, her English teacher Mr. DiMeo gave the class a challenging task: Recite a poem in front of the whole class.
“I had a mild stutter (结巴). I’d be
Susan went home and
When the day of the recitation came, Susan recited the poem one-on-one to Mr. DiMeo.
Susan went on to graduate from high school and go to college. She never got to properly thank Mr. DiMeo. But sometime after college, she
“I stand up in front of people and speak, and I do it all the time. If I do stutter once in a while, no big deal,” she said. Susan recently found a way to
In her mind, Mr. DiMeo is an unsung hero, because he’s a big reason why she has a successful career and life. “I don’t know where I would’ve gone if I felt like I had to keep my voice
A.continuing | B.struggling | C.pretending | D.hoping |
A.share | B.express | C.find | D.bear |
A.taught | B.proved | C.revealed | D.promised |
A.excused | B.prohibited | C.corrected | D.discouraged |
A.While | B.Although | C.Unless | D.Once |
A.jealousy | B.worry | C.boredom | D.loneliness |
A.wanted | B.offered | C.landed | D.created |
A.impact | B.idea | C.choice | D.stress |
A.judge | B.contact | C.study | D.interview |
A.sweet | B.loud | C.quiet | D.deep |
5 . A winter storm dropped huge amounts of snow overnight on January 16 in western Pennsylvania. Coach Brian Delallo, who worked on a local high school football team, decided to
The players received the message and went out to work on the more than six inches of snow that fell overnight. They said that they removed
Many of the people whom the team members approached couldn’t believe that the players wouldn’t accept any payment. Sometimes people even
Actually, it was not the first time for the team to have shoveling workout. It was started by a coach more than two decades ago. It was one of the many
“It’s about community. ” the coach said. “It is an inspiring way for us to interact with our community and show that it
A.try out | B.pick up | C.go over | D.call off |
A.injury | B.weather | C.disease | D.pressure |
A.money | B.apology | C.challenge | D.request |
A.dirt | B.water | C.snow | D.waste |
A.demanding | B.rewarding | C.promising | D.amusing |
A.sought | B.got | C.appreciated | D.refused |
A.goals | B.secrets | C.traditions | D.jobs |
A.matters | B.cares | C.works | D.stays |
A.off | B.up | C.in | D.back |
A.way | B.win | C.must | D.lesson |
6 . One spring morning, my husband was in the yard cutting down an overgrown tree.
He then
I was inside the house tending to some things, when suddenly he came into the house, looking
“What?”I said, totally expecting the very worst.
“Just come with me, ” he said. I
In front of us were four baby birds in the tree branches, having fallen out of their nest (巢) during the terrible ride,
I immediately picked them up and made a “nest” in the front of my T-shirt. My husband just looked at me and said, “You won’t be able to keep them
Luckily, we were able to find the nest in the center of the tree. I placed the baby birds inside the nest. They had no feathers (羽毛), so these tiny birds had no protection
I couldn’t believe it! Within a few minutes, a Blue Jay flew in and was jumping around the nest. She then flew up to the nest and
On one rainy day, I remember seeing her wings were spread especially wide across the nest. It was a
Then one day, all four baby birds jumped out of the nest and were gone. The parents had done their job and now the youngsters were
I ended up
A.dragged | B.planted | C.kicked | D.threw |
A.disappointed | B.cheerful | C.serious | D.angry |
A.led | B.forced | C.invited | D.followed |
A.when | B.so | C.but | D.or |
A.awake | B.alive | C.active | D.alone |
A.against | B.of | C.above | D.for |
A.pick | B.study | C.guide | D.recognize |
A.warmed | B.calmed | C.settled | D.helped |
A.hide | B.cover | C.separate | D.remove |
A.reunion | B.celebration | C.chance | D.event |
A.lively | B.touching | C.funny | D.common |
A.depend on | B.look into | C.believe in | D.care for |
A.ready | B.afraid | C.curious | D.unwilling |
A.discovering | B.decorating | C.saving | D.making |
A.beauty | B.joy | C.peace | D.strength |
7 .
It was a Sunday afternoon in May. Paul Blachut was busy working at a restaurant in scenic Augsburg, Germany. Many tourists came for food at the pretty place beside the river, where the meltwater was cold at this time of year.
A mother and her daughter were
Blachut heard the sudden shout, “Two women are drowning in the river!” Then he hurried to the
As Blachut got closer to them, he could
Several onlookers expressed their
A.enjoying | B.buying | C.drinking | D.pouring |
A.slowly | B.naturally | C.fortunately | D.suddenly |
A.pool | B.restaurant | C.shore | D.tube |
A.stopped | B.raced | C.wandered | D.worked |
A.Without | B.Despite | C.Besides | D.For |
A.put away | B.tried on | C.took off | D.hung up |
A.helpless | B.dangerous | C.calm | D.busy |
A.share | B.express | C.respond | D.tell |
A.mentioned | B.recalled | C.rent | D.shot |
A.pretty | B.soft | C.heavy | D.strong |
A.schedule | B.task | C.message | D.plan |
A.pushing | B.flying | C.rolling | D.pulling |
A.wave | B.clap | C.grasp | D.shake |
A.surprise | B.admiration | C.happiness | D.hope |
A.curious | B.careful | C.passionate | D.modest |
8 . Nixon, 59 years old, was born and grew up in St. Petersburg. Each morning, he sits on a bench, watches the sunrise, and connects with
Eight years ago, he decided to begin each day from a bench (a kind of chair) with an impressive view of the St. Petersburg waterfront (圣彼得堡海滨), because it made him feel calm and
About a year later, a woman stopped to say hello, and she said something that
Instead of staring straight ahead at the waterfront, Nixon started
No matter what problem a person wants to
Nixon was always happy to listen, and he listens without
And at that moment, she truly wasn’t.
1.A.teenagers | B.relatives | C.strangers | D.neighbors |
A.peaceful | B.excited | C.proud | D.surprised |
A.formed | B.changed | C.developed | D.supported |
A.agreed | B.realized | C.imagined | D.remembered |
A.pointing | B.laughing | C.shouting | D.smiling |
A.joining | B.noticing | C.leaving | D.praising |
A.say | B.face | C.hear | D.create |
A.fame | B.success | C.marriage | D.privacy |
A.health | B.hobbies | C.kids | D.job |
A.give up | B.calm down | C.speak up | D.slow down |
A.emotion | B.consideration | C.judgment | D.interest |
A.guide | B.teacher | C.friend | D.workmate |
A.hugged | B.greeted | C.competed | D.satisfied |
A.secrets | B.worries | C.happiness | D.silence |
A.sad | B.alone | C.stressed | D.hopeless |
9 . When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a
In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive lineman on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson:
A.tough | B.popular | C.typical | D.dynamic |
A.set | B.control | C.test | D.require |
A.mistakes | B.adventures | C.accidents | D.injuries |
A.performance | B.position | C.moment | D.advantage |
A.with | B.over | C.through | D.into |
A.valuable | B.lost | C.extra | D.regular |
A.pride | B.choice | C.name | D.honor |
A.Unfortunately | B.Similarly | C.Happily | D.Gradually |
A.practices | B.tryouts | C.seasons | D.operations |
A.But | B.Or | C.So | D.And |
A.examined | B.changed | C.provided | D.completed |
A.shoulder | B.hand | C.leg | D.foot |
A.explore | B.avoid | C.love | D.support |
A.Knowledge | B.Belief | C.Experience | D.Opinion |
A.enjoyable | B.possible | C.sensible | D.responsible |
10 . Sleepy-eyed, I arrived in Jordan just before midnight: Picking up the rental car, the agent mumbled (咕哝) something about a gas station. Trying to stay
The next morning, I headed the desert castle excitedly. While driving, I noticed that there wasn’t a fuel gauge (指示器) on the dashboard. That was
After passing numerous gas stations, I was finally in the open desert. Complete
What? In the middle of nowhere, I stared at the engine with no idea what to do.
Within 10 minutes, a Jordanian
The man
When I pulled out my wallet to pay him, he refused. My thanks, a smile, and one photo together were all he wanted. Before we fully
Today, whenever I think of Jordan, this memory
A.humble | B.awake | C.silent | D.calm |
A.unlucky | B.unsafe | C.odd | D.foolish |
A.isolation | B.damage | C.chaos | D.darkness |
A.Anger | B.Curiosity | C.Fascination | D.Panic |
A.turned over | B.pulled over | C.passed over | D.took over |
A.examining | B.repairing | C.stopping | D.moving |
A.required | B.encouraged | C.prepared | D.signaled |
A.talked | B.parted | C.engaged | D.understood |
A.hesitantly | B.gradually | C.instantly | D.randomly |
A.gratefulness | B.cautiousness | C.kindness | D.positiveness |