1 . On the morning of Jan. 21st, 2023, I was taking the subway to work as usual. A quiet subway ride felt like a mini
One day, I put down my phone and started writing
In July, my “
Part of the
A.activity | B.carriage | C.adventure | D.vacation |
A.nervous | B.temporary | C.precious | D.unforgettable |
A.apology | B.invitation | C.cheer-up | D.thank-you |
A.hosted | B.witnessed | C.attended | D.missed |
A.better | B.calmer | C.funnier | D.heavier |
A.resource | B.shortage | C.idea | D.awareness |
A.person | B.colour | C.theme | D.letter |
A.seven | B.twelve | C.thirty | D.thirty-one |
A.neighbour | B.family | C.trip | D.food |
A.requiring | B.identifying | C.encouraging | D.contacting |
A.gentle | B.responsible | C.considerate | D.honest |
A.shaped | B.filled | C.drawn | D.developed |
A.Luckily | B.Surprisingly | C.Finally | D.Hopefully |
A.writing | B.addressing | C.printing | D.reading |
A.out of | B.owing to | C.free from | D.up to |
A.struggling | B.thinking | C.hesitating | D.progressing |
A.moving | B.calling | C.stepping | D.looking |
A.task | B.magic | C.concept | D.praise |
A.reuniting | B.fighting | C.reconnecting | D.exchanging |
A.useful | B.important | C.frequent | D.necessary |
2 . Once there was a girl named Rose. Rose always felt
One day while walking down the street, she saw Eric, a former classmate, in a red car, and he
Rose was a little
After Eric drove Rose home, she suddenly realized that she
The next day, Rose took a walk in the village. She
Rose noticed a shop that sold paint, so she bought some and painted her house with the brightest color she could find, She was
A.safe | B.free | C.blue | D.afraid |
A.longed | B.prepared | C.waited | D.went |
A.covered | B.shut | C.hurt | D.caught |
A.bored | B.happy | C.tired | D.cute |
A.unsure | B.ready | C.sorry | D.thankful |
A.frightened | B.excited | C.saved | D.stopped |
A.problems | B.strangers | C.love | D.color |
A.refused | B.needed | C.failed | D.managed |
A.busy | B.private | C.healthy | D.uninspiring |
A.doubted | B.noticed | C.guessed | D.believed |
A.suggested | B.dreamt | C.thought | D.described |
A.satisfied with | B.nervous of | C.curious about | D.interested in |
A.influence | B.challenge | C.choice | D.change |
A.looking at | B.searching for | C.checking on | D.asking for |
A.mistakes | B.decisions | C.difference | D.pain |
3 . As a single parent of two, Carolyn had always been inspired to get her bachelor’s degree (学士学位). However, the day-to-day life had
The
“I had a meltdown (崩溃), but I got back on
The
A.changed | B.lost | C.stood | D.come |
A.pursue | B.hold | C.download | D.fancy |
A.showed | B.meant | C.requested | D.proved |
A.attention | B.reaction | C.devotion | D.journey |
A.apologizing | B.noting | C.demanding | D.warning |
A.struggle | B.trick | C.foundation | D.process |
A.technical | B.general | C.academic | D.physical |
A.restoring | B.checking | C.receiving | D.expecting |
A.land | B.duty | C.stage | D.track |
A.totally | B.ultimately | C.nearly | D.repeatedly |
A.joint | B.virtual | C.original | D.improved |
A.university | B.danger | C.power | D.kindergarten |
A.registration | B.application | C.interview | D.graduation |
A.In spite of | B.In need of | C.In terms of | D.In hopes of |
A.afford | B.secure | C.include | D.review |
4 . High school is a time filled with memorable events such as graduation proms (舞会). For Josephine, her high school experience
When Michael asked Josephine to be his prom partner, she initially
Though
Josephine admitted she wasn’t too
As if the gesture itself wasn’t
This wonderful night, filled with
A.extended | B.repeated | C.concluded | D.happened |
A.ability | B.chance | C.application | D.desire |
A.reward | B.concert | C.graduation | D.night |
A.turned down | B.worked out | C.passed on | D.put off |
A.jokingly | B.obviously | C.exactly | D.anxiously |
A.hopeful | B.grateful | C.doubtful | D.regretful |
A.wonder | B.purpose | C.choice | D.result |
A.protected | B.convinced | C.refused | D.reminded |
A.satisfied | B.puzzled | C.scared | D.worried |
A.pressure | B.honor | C.delight | D.pity |
A.familiar | B.nervous | C.popular | D.patient |
A.pretended | B.happened | C.hesitated | D.intended |
A.hurt | B.touched | C.shocked | D.embarrassed |
A.forget | B.realize | C.recognize | D.understand |
A.awful | B.necessary | C.special | D.impossible |
A.risk-taking | B.terrifying | C.relaxing | D.heartwarming |
A.surprise | B.record | C.promotion | D.mercy |
A.appointment | B.promise | C.schedule | D.dream |
A.treasure | B.fashion | C.love | D.interest |
A.gap | B.bond | C.conflict | D.conversation |
5 . Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb.26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college,
Then enthusiastic cheers
The college stated that
David Gottesman is the
In 2022, David Gottesman passed away at the age of 96. Ruth was
She also expressed her hope to
A.announced | B.published | C.reported | D.addressed |
A.smallest | B.favorite | C.kindest | D.largest |
A.half | B.free | C.part | D.willing |
A.laughed | B.broke | C.erupted | D.started |
A.applauded | B.screamed | C.whistled | D.celebrated |
A.carry | B.owe | C.bring | D.fetch |
A.causes | B.careers | C.researches | D.lives |
A.due to | B.according to | C.except for | D.in spite of |
A.accomplish | B.contribute | C.complete | D.pay |
A.employee | B.founder | C.cooperator | D.customer |
A.quarrel | B.debate | C.friendship | D.struggle |
A.collected | B.gathered | C.offered | D.accumulated |
A.completely | B.frequently | C.constantly | D.hardly |
A.only if | B.if only | C.only after | D.till only |
A.difficult | B.simple | C.complicated | D.short |
A.Covered | B.Declined | C.Faced | D.Dealt |
A.determination | B.decision | C.theory | D.principle |
A.train | B.acquire | C.employ | D.attract |
A.totally | B.continuously | C.originally | D.regularly |
A.interrupting | B.disturbing | C.controlling | D.relieving |
6 . Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he
In the videos, he speaks
Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or
Tobias said he did not expect he would
A.acts | B.delivers | C.competes | D.votes |
A.approaches | B.habits | C.platforms | D.communities |
A.likes | B.dollars | C.medals | D.chances |
A.ancient | B.sweet | C.modern | D.fluent |
A.understand | B.write | C.create | D.practise |
A.advancing | B.searching | C.recording | D.observing |
A.testing | B.reviewing | C.selling | D.posting |
A.notes | B.comments | C.reports | D.replies |
A.interrupt | B.assess | C.conduct | D.appreciate |
A.materials | B.methods | C.objectives | D.resources |
A.secretly | B.slowly | C.happily | D.bravely |
A.fun | B.work | C.fame | D.show |
A.stick to | B.contribute to | C.focus on | D.rely on |
A.advantage | B.opportunity | C.honor | D.option |
A.authority | B.history | C.custom | D.culture |
7 . Manuel Teixeira has reunited with the rescue crews who helped save his life after a big tree fell on him while he was working in Massachusetts on March 9,2024.
Officers Kenneth Almeida and Aaron Swartz
Teixeira, 67,
Then, Almeida and Swartz
Almeida and Swartz were honored for their
"These officers saved this man's life by relying on the
Meanwhile, Teixeira is
A.hurriedly | B.casually | C.surely | D.secretly |
A.in danger | B.in peace | C.in sight | D.in charge |
A.predicted | B.avoided | C.suffered | D.realized |
A.indicated | B.determined | C.remembered | D.expected |
A.doctor | B.nurse | C.officer | D.patient |
A.warned | B.supposed | C.reminded | D.informed |
A.arrived | B.returned | C.left | D.continued |
A.appeared | B.worked | C.survived | D.waited |
A.mentioned | B.suggested | C.included | D.exchanged |
A.Temporarily | B.Naturally | C.Apparently | D.Eventually |
A.making up for | B.making use of | C.giving way to | D.breaking away from |
A.check | B.risk | C.rescue | D.experiment |
A.arm | B.shoulder | C.hand | D.leg |
A.efforts | B.advice | C.promise | D.profits |
A.apology | B.application | C.recommendation | D.praise |
A.change | B.opportunity | C.incident | D.idea |
A.competing | B.volunteering | C.struggling | D.recovering |
A.extra | B.easy | C.solid | D.convenient |
A.major | B.quick | C.new | D.random |
A.thankful | B.generous | C.proud | D.modest |
8 . Qian Qihu, China’s top defense engineering expert, has once again moved many netizens with his charity—donating a total of 500, 000 yuan to help children living in poor conditions.
Qian, 87, was born in Kunshan, Jiangsu province. He is an academician from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and also the
Qian, together with his wife and Kunshan Underground Space Technology Research Institute,
Many beneficiaries have not only received
In 2019, Qian was
Qian has
A.winner | B.loser | C.hero | D.celebrity |
A.refused | B.received | C.renewed | D.registered |
A.donated | B.collected | C.purchased | D.adopted |
A.look into | B.worry about | C.focus on | D.care for |
A.government | B.school | C.charity | D.profit |
A.rich | B.poor | C.literary | D.broken |
A.defeated | B.assisted | C.found | D.instructed |
A.paying | B.earning | C.raising | D.funding |
A.spiritual | B.virtual | C.financial | D.physical |
A.model | B.teacher | C.leader | D.scholar |
A.misled | B.lost | C.guided | D.attracted |
A.contributions | B.predictions | C.destinations | D.congratulations |
A.praise | B.aid | C.receipt | D.passion |
A.convinced | B.ordered | C.honored | D.named |
A.temporary | B.necessary | C.cautious | D.outstanding |
A.returned | B.guaranteed | C.shown | D.awarded |
A.appealing | B.promising | C.budgeting | D.totaling |
A.for | B.against | C.with | D.on |
A.seldom | B.once | C.almost | D.never |
A.devotion | B.struggle | C.purpose | D.privilege |
9 . Even with the heated water splashing on my shoulders, a chill (寒意) still ran through me. My son was swimming
I just couldn’t trust my body to
But my son George wouldn’t
I couldn’t say no. “Try to swim to me. It’s not very far.” he said,
After more false starts, I knew I must
I swam farther.I swam.
1.A.bravely | B.skillfully | C.carefully | D.nervously |
A.willing | B.ambitious | C.gifted | D.adorable |
A.bend | B.float | C.extend | D.swing |
A.knowledge | B.potential | C.freedom | D.chance |
A.goal | B.result | C.decision | D.belief |
A.realize | B.change | C.accept | D.consider |
A.special | B.basic | C.common | D.hard |
A.turned up | B.passed by | C.slipped away | D.broke in |
A.feared | B.missed | C.enjoyed | D.expected |
A.standing | B.towering | C.stretching | D.adjusting |
A.comforted | B.surprised | C.puzzled | D.amused |
A.continue | B.act | C.win | D.quit |
A.blindly | B.quickly | C.elegantly | D.freely |
A.lost | B.took | C.caught | D.held |
A.relief | B.sorrow | C.joy | D.gratitude |
10 . In the late 19th century, there was a poor farmer in Scotland named Fleming. He was
This story tells us that the simple and kind Scottish farmer’s
A.determined | B.kind | C.anxious | D.disappointed |
A.working | B.drinking | C.regretting | D.weeping |
A.figured out | B.pointed out | C.worked out | D.turned out |
A.leg | B.ankle | C.chest | D.foot |
A.managed | B.tried | C.decided | D.hoped |
A.bicycle | B.car | C.carriage | D.truck |
A.recommended | B.introduced | C.treated | D.served |
A.in honor of | B.in favor of | C.in exchange for | D.in return for |
A.felt | B.announced | C.declared | D.sworn |
A.happened | B.seemed | C.followed | D.appeared |
A.son | B.farmer | C.parent | D.witness |
A.demand | B.suggestion | C.decision | D.plan |
A.spread | B.promote | C.obtain | D.continue |
A.clearly | B.eventually | C.interestingly | D.unexpectedly |
A.world-famous | B.good-looking | C.easy-going | D.hard-working |
A.energetic | B.extraordinary | C.countless | D.unbelievable |
A.approach | B.behavior | C.anecdote | D.manner |
A.receiving | B.sending | C.reporting | D.seeking |
A.defeated | B.recognized | C.cured | D.adopted |
A.commonly | B.necessarily | C.especially | D.actually |