1 . Recently I understood the true meaning of love. The
Kane was born with a physical problem on his
With a wide smile, it was easy to see that even at the age of two, Kane liked to
Kane demanded attention,
Kane
A.problem | B.reason | C.matter | D.pressure |
A.hands | B.eyes | C.legs | D.arms |
A.effect | B.comment | C.demand | D.look |
A.similar | B.wonderful | C.practical | D.fair |
A.irregular | B.difficult | C.different | D.terrible |
A.go ahead | B.speed up | C.turn out | D.get around |
A.invited | B.allowed | C.advised | D.caused |
A.symbol | B.signal | C.center | D.mark |
A.communicate | B.compare | C.agree | D.compete |
A.reminded | B.understood | C.discovered | D.trusted |
A.recognize | B.experience | C.imagine | D.realize |
A.and | B.or | C.but | D.as |
A.challenges | B.expectations | C.promises | D.chances |
A.goal | B.result | C.possibility | D.truth |
A.touched | B.stopped | C.caught | D.kept |
A.puzzled | B.shocked | C.amused | D.inspired |
A.even | B.yet | C.still | D.almost |
A.lesson | B.subject | C.notice | D.skill |
A.excitement | B.determination | C.anger | D.anxiety |
A.ability | B.advantage | C.problem | D.exception |
One afternoon, a friend and I were
I was too
I made up my mind that I would
I waited until it was dark, then put the envelope through the letter slot in her door.
The next day, I
After several cookies, I
A.name | B.story | C.life | D.experience |
A.friendship | B.forgiveness | C.courage | D.patience |
A.removing | B.lifting | C.putting | D.throwing |
A.changed | B.flew | C.connected | D.devoted |
A.doll | B.glass | C.stone | D.branch |
A.disappeared | B.moved | C.slipped | D.came |
A.building | B.house | C.room | D.window |
A.trouble | B.silence | C.failure | D.freedom |
A.certain | B.scared | C.aware | D.fond |
A.grateful | B.sensitive | C.calm | D.guilty(有罪的) |
A.as usual | B.for sure | C.on purpose | D.at least |
A.hopeless | B.strange | C.comfortable | D.funny |
A.spend | B.save | C.give | D.hide |
A.explaining | B.instructing | C.persuading | D.declaring |
A.spare | B.contain | C.charge | D.cover |
A.bought | B.awarded | C.handed | D.owed |
A.require | B.receive | C.return | D.repeat |
A.folded | B.felt | C.replaced | D.ignored |
A.cautious(谨慎的) | B.pleased | C.surprised | D.nervous |
A.happy | B.proud | C.confident | D.afraid |
3 . A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was
The man who had his bright lights on
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man
One thing is
A.walking | B.touring | C.traveling | D.rushing |
A.passengers | B.colleagues | C.employers | D.customers |
A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.If |
A.each | B.another | C.that | D.his |
A.flames | B.smoke | C.water | D.steam |
A.used | B.disabled | C.removed | D.abandoned |
A.got hold of | B.prepared | C.took charge of | D.controlled |
A.came down | B.came through | C.came in | D.came over |
A.returned | B.received | C.made | D.confirmed |
A.then | B.again | C.finally | D.even |
A.Starting | B.Parking | C.Passing | D.Approaching |
A.quiet | B.still | C.away | D.calm |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.explode | B.slip away | C.fall apart | D.crash |
A.as if | B.unless | C.in case | D.after |
A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.moved on | D.set out |
A.woman | B.police | C.man | D.driver |
A.forbidden | B.ready | C.asked | D.free |
A.for certain | B.for consideration | C.reported | D.checked |
A.patience | B.skills | C.efforts | D.promise |
4 . When Jean Harper was in the third grade, her teacher gave the class an assignment to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up.
Jean’s father was a crop duster
Several years went by, Jean was in her
One week later, the teacher handed back the assignments and asked: “If you had unlimited
Mrs. Slaton’s inspiring words
A.worker | B.maker | C.driver | D.pilot |
A.attracted | B.beaten | C.frightened | D.waken |
A.turned | B.put | C.poured | D.translated |
A.mustn’t | B.couldn’t | C.might | D.should |
A.explanation | B.tale | C.discouragement | D.paper |
A.senior | B.new | C.long | D.hard |
A.lesson | B.task | C.project | D.topic |
A.No way | B.No problem | C.Quiet right | D.Of course |
A.cool | B.interesting | C.safe | D.fancy |
A.money | B.time | C.imagination | D.talent |
A.excitement | B.curiosity | C.carelessness | D.anger |
A.opinions | B.questions | C.dreams | D.sorrows |
A.real | B.important | C.difficult | D.same |
A.went on | B.went up | C.kept on | D.kept up |
A.lack | B.want | C.possess | D.find |
A.look into | B.go for | C.try on | D.care about |
A.enough | B.too | C.though | D.again |
A.started | B.moved | C.changed | D.made |
A.surprisingly | B.strangely | C.naturally | D.eventually |
A.female | B.young | C.beautiful | D.super |
5 . Once a young boy was walking with his father along a country road. When they discovered a very large tree branch by
His father
Feeling
His dad said, “Try again.” This time, as the boy
“Son,” the father said, “the first time you didn’t use all your strength. You didn’t ask me to help.”
This is an important
Few things in the world are more powerful than a(n)
A.mistake | B.nature | C.order | D.accident |
A.proudly | B.curiously | C.sadly | D.loudly |
A.worried | B.refused | C.complained | D.nodded |
A.greatly | B.slightly | C.gradually | D.naturally |
A.surprised | B.relaxed | C.discouraged | D.ashamed |
A.promised | B.attempted | C.claimed | D.agreed |
A.slowly | B.again | C.fast | D.together |
A.lesson | B.amusement | C.decision | D.advice |
A.fortunately | B.eventually | C.regularly | D.absolutely |
A.and | B.so | C.but | D.or |
A.friends | B.resources | C.kindnesses | D.difficulties |
A.design | B.score | C.realize | D.achieve |
A.fail | B.choose | C.pretend | D.need |
A.instead of | B.because of | C.think of | D.speak of |
A.forget | B.decide | C.admit | D.discover |
A.even | B.still | C.already | D.ever |
A.strength | B.matter | C.help | D.reason |
A.available | B.equal | C.normal | D.traditional |
A.certain | B.willing | C.afraid | D.likely |
A.hard | B.sudden | C.positive | D.obvious |
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The easy way out isn't always the easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal. I
As I was not
The third time he left, I went to the window to see what he was doing. I saw Doug standing about three feet from the
I could see why Doug was shaken. I had to admit what the“
A.chose | B.managed | C.had | D.remembered |
A.looked for | B.got ready for | C.started on | D.worried about, |
A.weak | B.interested | C.successful | D.experienced |
A.used | B.collected | C.doubled | D.tried |
A.poured | B.watered | C.dipped | D.threw |
A.pleasant | B.ugly | C.big | D.light |
A.defeated | B.injured | C.dropped | D.lost. |
A.feel | B.keep | C.face | D.stop |
A.bread | B.orange | C.rice | D.meal |
A.disappointed | B.disturbed. | C.frightened. | D.ashamed |
A.voice | B.cry | C.shout | D.noise |
A.window | B.house | C.rubbish bin | D.door |
A.around | B.upward | C.inside | D.out |
A.alive | B.important | C.new | D.different |
A.happy | B.cold | C.angry | D.inspired |
A.hesitation | B.doubt | C.delay | D.exception |
A.pot | B.floor | C.earth | D.sun |
A.burn | B.walk | C.shake | D.work |
A.art | B.work | C.trouble maker | D.living thing |
A.embarrassed | B.nervous | C.regretful | D.Awkward |
阅读下面短文,从短文后面各题所给的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Being a physician who flies much often, a lot of my time is spent on planes listening for that fearful “Is there a doctor on board?” announcement. I’ve been
The study estimated that there are a (n)
Let’s face it: plane rides are
A.addressed | B.called | C.informed | D.surveyed |
A.affair | B.condition | C.incident | D.disaster |
A.soon | B.long | C.often | D.many |
A.provided | B.treated | C.identified | D.faced |
A.to | B.for | C.by | D.through |
A.before | B.since | C.while | D.when |
A.collected | B.published | C.discovered | D.conducted |
A.patience | B.joy | C.interest | D.sorrow |
A.average | B.amount | C.sum | D.number |
A.significant | B.serious | C.common | D.heavy |
A.For | B.Or | C.So | D.But |
A.inspire | B.require | C.engage | D.command |
A.contain | B.show | C.imply | D.include |
A.enjoyable | B.stimulating | C.stressful | D.boring |
A.who | B.which | C.what | D.that |
A.hard | B.unwillingly | C.happily | D.easily |
A.may | B.ought to | C.used to | D.need |
A.Any | B.Another | C.Other | D.One |
A.Wherever | B.Whichever | C.Whenever | D.Whatever |
A.least | B.worst | C.most | D.best |
8 . A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them
The next morning,
“Maybe we could go and
“What if we invited them to come here for a
They both loved the
Finally, the day of the party
“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I
Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such
“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario’s mother said. “We will be
“And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to
A.sat | B.stood | C.lay | D.walked |
A.voice | B.ring | C.music | D.cry |
A.therefore | B.however | C.otherwise | D.instead |
A.note | B.poster | C.bill | D.report |
A.proud | B.rich | C.lucky | D.nice |
A.neighbors | B.friends | C.relatives | D.audience |
A.blame | B.instruct | C.question | D.visit |
A.party | B.concert | C.show | D.play |
A.experience | B.idea | C.performance | D.action |
A.to | B.with | C.for | D.from |
A.continued | B.arrived | C.passed | D.finished |
A.order | B.sell | C.share | D.advertise |
A.treated | B.presented | C.helped | D.served |
A.promised | B.admitted | C.agreed | D.worried |
A.give | B.send | C.offer | D.owe |
A.realize | B.remember | C.understand | D.accept |
A.sweet | B.strange | C.funny | D.loud |
A.brave | B.sorry | C.happy | D.afraid |
A.changing | B.practicing | C.recording | D.writing |
A.equality | B.freedom | C.warmth | D.sympathy |
Stepping into the room, I felt
I glanced round the room and took a(n)
Mrs. Barrow had us write a paper
A month later, my grandmother died of cancer
At the funeral(葬礼), I was sitting feeling sorry for myself when I looked
After the funeral, we went home to see the flowers that had been sent. My mom
Courtni,
I’m sorry about your grandma. Never forget, I love you.
With love,
Mrs. Barrow
I wanted to
A.first | B.third | C.fifth | D.eighth |
A.nervous | B.sad | C.angry | D.surprised |
A.out of order | B.out of mind | C.out of control | D.out of place |
A.chair | B.seat | C.desk | D.book |
A.good | B.clean | C.empty | D.pretty |
A.though | B.although | C.if | D.while |
A.in | B.with | C.by | D.on |
A.perfect | B.former | C.slow | D.ordinary |
A.spare | B.bring | C.share | D.handle |
A.Thinking | B.Having | C.Attending | D.Losing |
A.missed | B.forgot | C.left | D.lacked |
A.around | B.up | C.down | D.out |
A.shook | B.waved | C.gave | D.held |
A.delight | B.surprise | C.suffering | D.disappointment |
A.It | B.She | C.They | D.He |
A.dropped | B.handed | C.presented | D.provided |
A.read | B.told | C.wrote | D.informed |
A.run | B.smile | C.cry | D.wait |
A.even | B.yet | C.also | D.still |
A.learn | B.care | C.serve | D.offer |
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上涂黑。
Tom was a middle-aged leather trader (皮货商) whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often __1_ that he had been cheated by others. One day he told his wife he was so __2__ with the city that he had to leave.
So his family moved to another city. It was the evening of a weekend. When Tom and his wife were busily _3_ up their new home, the light suddenly __4_. Tom was regretful to have forgotten to bring along 5__ and had to wait _6_ in a low mood. Just then he heard light, hesitant 27_ on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the __8__ night.
“Who’s it?” he wondered, since Tom was a _9__ to this city. And this was the moment he especially hated to be __10__, so he went to the door and opened it __11_. At the door was a little girl, shyly asking, “Sir, do you have candles? I’m your neighbor. ” “No,” answered Tom in anger and shut the door __12__. “What a nuisance (麻烦事)!” He complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to _13__ things.”
After a while, the door was knocked again. He opened it and found the same girl outside. __14_ this time she was _15__ two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She _16_ me here to give you these.” Tom was very _17__ by what he saw. At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his _18__ in life. It was his _19_ and harshness (刻薄) with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was _20__ nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic (无同情心的)mind.1.
A.complaining | B.telling | C.hoping | D.pretending |
A.pleased B disappointed | B.exhausted | C.encouraged |
A.looking | B.turning | C.coming | D.tidying |
A.went on | B.went down | C.went out | D.went through |
A.candles | B.matches | C.lights | D.flashlights |
A.happily | B.patiently | C.hopefully | D.helplessly |
A.steps | B.words | C.knocks | D.screams |
A.dark | B.quiet | C.noisy | D.crowded |
A.newcomer | B.stranger | C.guest | D.settler |
A.called | B.disturbed | C.watched | D.offered |
A.surprisingly | B.delightedly | C.impatiently | D.willingly |
A.gently | B.kindly | C.politely | D.violently |
A.lend | B.sell | C.harness | D.borrow |
A.And | B.But | C.So | D.For |
A.holding | B.hiding | C.fetching | D.lifting |
A.suggested | B.commanded | C.sent | D.forced |
A.frightened | B.pleased | C.puzzled | D.surprised |
A.failure | B.success | C.complaint | D.determination |
A.warmth | B.coldness | C.kindness | D.sympathy |
A.doubtfully | B.hardly | C.actually | D.nearly |