1 . Earlier in the year we set out plans for a butterfly garden in the heart of the village. We drew up a plan showing our ______ and needed a donation to buy wildflower seeds. While we ______ to see if our donation would come through, Butterfly Conservation Scotland ______ us enough wildflower seeds.

The next ______ was that the seeds would have to be ______ within the next fortnight, which also meant that the turf (草皮) would have to be lifted before we could plant! It was suggested that we ______ a machine to lift the turf.

Last weekend, before we set out to plant our sunflowers, an unexpected ______ came!A lady came to me and ______ me a donation of £40!Problem was ______.We hired the turf- lifting machine and set to work ______ the turf. I sent out a call for Sunday ______ and 10 volunteers turned up, so we all got to work, rolling and making the turf into ______ shapes in the centre of our garden. The soil was then cleared and the seeds were sown and ______.

We were just about to ______ for the day, when my friend turned up with a lot of daisies (雏菊). What a joy! Everyone ______ to work and planted the daisies all along the back of the garden

1.

A．thanks

B．abilities

C．advantages

D．ideas

2.

A．waited

B．advised

C．explored

D．organized

3.

A．rented

B．awarded

C．offered

D．served

4.

A．experiment

B．problem

C．exchange

D．lecture

5.

A．planted

B．registered

C．improved

D．delivered

6.

A．sell

B．update

C．make

D．hire

7.

A．question

B．change

C．kindness

D．course

8.

A．mailed

B．handed

C．returned

D．threw

9.

A．solved

B．provided

C．appreciated

D．admired

10.

A．repairing

B．firing

C．drawing

D．cutting

11.

A．families

B．partners

C．classmates

D．volunteers

12.

A．confusing

B．creative

C．formal

D．awkward

13.

A．removed

B．watered

C．applied

D．recycled

14.

A．jog

B．hike

C．leave

D．escape

15.

A．continued

B．refused

C．pretended

D．challenged

2 . When I went away to university, my mom used to cook food and send it back with me with strict instructions to wash the lunch-boxes and bring them home. She was proud of it, but I was ______ by my lunch-boxes-why did we need to save these things? I ______ the options: if I didn’t recycle the lunch-boxes, would she still send me ______ ? I knew the answer was yes, ______ it was not a risk I was prepared to take. So, I washed the ______ lunch-boxes very carefully.

After I formed a ______ of my own, like my mother before me, I’m also the ______ owner of a large number of lunch-box collections, which I guard ______ . No matter how many glass microwave and oven-safe containers I have, no matter how beautiful and functional they may be, I cannot help ______ yogourt containers. They truly are the most ______ objects, with uses ranging from food storage to toys for my ______ : at the beach, in the bath, for endless Lego (乐高) creations.

I still remember when I married my husband, an American from Boston, my mother was ______ , “You know, you come from very ______ backgrounds,” she said. Managing cultural differences is undoubtedly an ______ .

The other night, I heard my husband yelling in the kitchen, and the next morning, I found my ______ in the recycling bin. I narrowed my eyes a little as I fished them out, washed them up and replaced them in their drawer with my death stare at my husband.

1.

A．satisfied

B．puzzled

C．moved

D．depressed

2.

A．created

B．denied

C．needed

D．weighed

3.

A．food

B．clothes

C．money

D．toys

4.

A．and

B．but

C．even if

D．as if

5.

A．clean

B．expensive

C．dirty

D．pretty

6.

A．family

B．community

C．team

D．school

7.

A．impatient

B．selfish

C．curious

D．proud

8.

A．angrily

B．enthusiastically

C．calmly

D．anxiously

9.

A．repairing

B．opening

C．collecting

D．making

10.

A．useful

B．familiar

C．available

D．confusing

11.

A．brothers

B．fellows

C．classmates

D．children

12.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．concerned

D．determined

13.

A．ordinary

B．remote

C．different

D．troublesome

14.

A．innovation

B．adventure

C．expectation

D．opportunity

15.

A．wallets

B．bags

C．parcels

D．lunch-boxes

3 . Our life has become more and more intelligent over_______past 30 years. Have you ever imagined what a smart home is? Last weekend, Cox Communications published their new smart home ______(call)Home Life, in which all equipment is ”smart“. A _______ (power)Internet connection is central to their product. Not only is the equipment remotely controlled, this home also features direct connections to family members and doctors. For example, their relatives_______live in another state can enter their house through their smartphones or computers.

The smart home seems to be designed _________(attend)to the elderly. In a smart home, many activities can be monitored and all kinds of help________(provide)whenever necessary. If a person has a fall or doesn’t take their medicine, he or she will be reminded________(instant). However, the person________(live)in the smart home has his or her_______   (independent).

This smart home offers plenty of chances for patient control, as well________reducing health costs in many situations. Technology can help old people stay independent and safe.

1.

A．a

B．the

C．an

D．/

2.

A．called

B．to call

C．calling

D．was called

3.

A．powerless

B．powerful

C．power

D．powered

4.

A．who

B．which

C．when

D．why

5.

A．to attend

B．attending

C．attended

D．attends

6.

A．provides

B．provided

C．is provided

D．are provided

7.

A．instance

B．instants

C．instantly

D．instant

8.

A．lives

B．to live

C．lived

D．living

9.

A．dependently

B．independently

C．independence

D．dependence

10.

A．about

B．of

C．as

D．on

4 . After three decades of teaching, Jim Stanley, a chorus and piano teacher at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia, Atlanta, is getting ready to retire. But before he goes, there was one thing he wanted to do: __________ with some of his former students for one last performance. That wish __________ on May 13 with a heartfelt rehearsal (排练) and alumni (校友) concert at Cartersville’s auditorium (礼堂). Video of the rehearsal was captured and quickly went __________ online with 2 million views and counting.

Stanley __________ the idea of inviting his former students back to Cartersville last year, __________ this would just be a good__________ to reconnect with those kids reaching adulthood.

Little did he __________ at the time that a small group of 20 to 25 alumni would quickly balloon into a __________ of nearly 100 former students, some of whom __________ back to Georgia from other states and as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia to give Stanley a tremendous send-off into retirement.

“I choked up a little bit. But I tried to keep the __________ from flowing.” he added. “It was __________ an emotional day for me and I think for a lot of the kids too. We were all in a __________ place.”

Stanley was __________ to become an educator himself after taking a chorus class in the ninth grade and credited his own chorus teacher for the __________ he needed to pursue the profession. He hopes he has made a positive __________ on his students over the years.

1.

A．exclaimed

B．restored

C．reunite

D．fortified

2.

A．came out

B．calmed down

C．came true

D．woke up

3.

A．viral

B．artificial

C．rewarding

D．accessible

4.

A．stood by

B．came up with

C．resulted in

D．learned from

5.

A．entering

B．thinking

C．confirming

D．showing

6.

A．melody

B．emphasis

C．association

D．opportunity

7.

A．mistake

B．launch

C．witness

D．know

8.

A．gathering

B．jumping

C．winning

D．singing

9.

A．swam

B．flew

C．bounded

D．sought

10.

A．tears

B．ban

C．emotion

D．happiness

11.

A．definitely

B．tightly

C．violently

D．deeply

12.

A．smart

B．loyal

C．delightful

D．difficult

13.

A．sent

B．inspired

C．achieved

D．reserved

14.

A．acceptance

B．arrival

C．charm

D．encouragement

15.

A．encounter

B．count

C．impact

D．mess

5 . Being named the valedictorian (致告别辞的最优生) would be a massive accomplishment for any high-schooler. After all, it’s _________ given to the student with the highest _________ in their class.

For years, Martin Folsom and his mother have been homeless. While they had a _________ over their head occasionally, they spent most of their time being homeless. When they stayed in a _________, it was usually crowded and noisy. For someone in high school who needs to _________, the shelter is not a perfect environment.

Despite being in and out of homelessness throughout high school, Martin was determined to _________. But this Floridian teen did much more than that. By staying _________, Martin graduated from high school. He was also _________ the valedictorian of his class. Especially given his _________, that’s quite an accomplishment.

When asked how he __________, Martin said, “It __________ gave me a shock in my chest a little bit, but it was a good feeling. It means a lot and it gives me a __________ that all I’ve done and all I have accomplished was worth it.”

All kids who think they can’t __________ the challenge should pay attention to Martin Folsom’s story. He had nothing, but that didn’t sway him from doing what he needed to do. He’s a true __________. Martin deserves to be praised for his __________ accomplishment.

1.

A．peacefully

B．typically

C．anxiously

D．gradually

2.

A．debt

B．voice

C．ranking

D．warrior

3.

A．roof

B．title

C．hat

D．door

4.

A．family

B．park

C．church

D．shelter

5.

A．pretend

B．study

C．live

D．integrate

6.

A．graduate

B．leave

C．wait

D．cease

7.

A．calm

B．powerful

C．devoted

D．energetic

8.

A．taken

B．told

C．called

D．named

9.

A．impression

B．situation

C．credit

D．pressure

10.

A．felt

B．did

C．went

D．came

11.

A．after all

B．as well

C．kind of

D．or rather

12.

A．moral

B．feature

C．doubt

D．sense

13.

A．forget

B．beat

C．find

D．trust

14.

A．inspiration

B．fan

C．youth

D．dreamer

15.

A．passive

B．absolute

C．amazing

D．ordinary

6 . Emma is a lively girl. She applied to join the school’s dance club as soon as she _________ high school. She had heard lots of _________ about high school clubs and had always been hoping to join one.

As the school’s 100th anniversary (周年纪念日) drew near, Emma’s club needed to perform at the celebration. Emma was excited but _________ when she knew she had been _________ to be one of the performers. Emma wasn’t used to performing _________. However, her teammates’ encouragement gave her hope and her _________ improved.

The day finally came. Emma _________ her dance moves over and over again in her mind when she and the team were _________ backstage. Then, they stepped onto the stage one by one. Feeling very nervous, Emma began to dance. _________, she stumbled (绊脚) and fell. At that very moment, she breathed heavily and her heart was racing like a __________ rabbit. The audience (观众) saw that in surprise, __________ they soon cheered Emma on.

With her teammates’ help, Emma picked herself up and __________ to dance with calm. Then the team did their best for the show, and the audience were impressed by them.

When it was all over, the audience __________ the performers with cheers and praise. Emma’s team even won an award! Emma was __________ for the love and support from her teammates and the audience. She realized that bravely facing fears and rising to challenges are necessary __________ to have. Surely, she will remember the experience forever.

1.

A．finished

B．started

C．left

D．passed

2.

A．actions

B．dreams

C．stories

D．situations

3.

A．surprised

B．annoyed

C．bored

D．nervous

4.

A．chosen

B．proved

C．found

D．expected

5.

A．in exchange

B．in public

C．in pairs

D．in secret

6.

A．interest

B．health

C．skill

D．confidence

7.

A．enjoyed

B．designed

C．practiced

D．learned

8.

A．waiting

B．performing

C．talking

D．arguing

9.

A．Quickly

B．Clearly

C．Suddenly

D．Beautifully

10.

A．dead

B．frightened

C．wounded

D．cute

11.

A．but

B．or

C．and

D．so

12.

A．stopped

B．failed

C．forgot

D．continued

13.

A．trusted

B．showered

C．troubled

D．compared

14.

A．famous

B．suitable

C．thankful

D．responsible

15.

A．qualities

B．views

C．styles

D．topics

7 . Jose Andres is perhaps the best-known chef in the world. He is ______ ready to rush toward the disaster area. When fires broke out in California. Andres ______ local chefs and volunteers to make hot food for firefighters and Californians ______ their homes. Perhaps most memorably, Andres once led 20. 000 volunteers to serve millions of ______ in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

When asked what drove him to his ______ work, Andres said. “We should not ______ to do things that we believe are ______.”

Andres’ World Central Kitchen (WCK) was set up after the Haiti earthquake, providing Haitians with ______ At present, WCK has already ______ millions of meals to people around the world after disasters.

“As an immigrant, I ______ a lot. Every single immigrant wants to give back,” Andres says. And it’s the drive to ______ that leads him to places like Florida, California and Puerto Rico to make sure people do not go ______ “We believe we are not ______, but we are trying to fight for a better world. I do believe everybody has to do more,” he adds.

“Millions of people have been ______ because of Mr. Andres’ work. This is the most basic human need, and Mr. Andres has proven to be ______ in this essential humanitarian (人道主义的) field,” said Congressman John Delaney, who put forward Andres for the Nobel Peace Prize last year.

1.

A．always

B．hardly

C．never

D．almost

2.

A．forced

B．required

C．organized

D．employed

3.

A．abandoning

B．constructing

C．decorating

D．missing

4.

A．jobs

B．tents

C．trees

D．meals

5.

A．research

B．training

C．relief

D．repairing

6.

A．hope

B．refuse

C．pretend

D．choose

7.

A．beneficial

B．interesting

C．insignificant

D．normal

8.

A．money

B．medicine

C．food

D．shelter

9.

A．sold

B．served

C．introduced

D．returned

10.

A．sacrificed

B．suffered

C．offered

D．received

11.

A．give back

B．show off

C．stand out

D．persist in

12.

A．ill

B．bad

C．hungry

D．thirsty

13.

A．silly

B．perfect

C．helpless

D．secure

14.

A．fed

B．protected

C．cured

D．discovered

15.

A．strange

B．world-class

C．crazy

D．serious

8 . Exercise can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, so there are a lot of great reasons to exercise.

Sometimes exercise can feel like a bit of a _________, something you have to do for health _________. But regularly exercise can _________ your life, whether it helps you overcome stress, learn something about yourself, or help you _________ your body. Here are 2 stories from people who moved their bodies in new and sometimes _______ways, and found out that it changed their life for the better.

I have had depression a couple of times and I also have general anxiety disorder. I found that longboarding around the city really _________ my mood the last time I was going through a _________ of depression. I don’t skate much anymore, but I have picked up _________ the past three years. All I can think about when I am climbing is climbing. It has been a _________ for my anxiety to be able to completely throw away the worries in my head and just think about getting to the top.

When I was 23, my grandpa sadly passed away. Hearing my mom’s message, I was __________. The tears couldn’t stop swimming in my eyes and I __________ control, I was just starting my track season and I decided that I should get a head start and start running. When I felt like crying or screaming or anything, I would get up and go for a ________. That year I __________ my personal best by over a minute and I ran my first half marathon. Since then I ran another half marathon, full marathon, and am __________ training for a second marathon. Running just __________ emotion for me.

1.

A．desire

B．disaster

C．reality

D．task

2.

A．reasons

B．treatments

C．theories

D．origins

3.

A．ensure

B．donate

C．transform

D．permit

4.

A．appreciate

B．attach

C．confirm

D．reduce

5.

A．reducing

B．targeting

C．remaining

D．challenging

6.

A．improved

B．exhausted

C．recognized

D．prepared

7.

A．piece

B．period

C．group

D．number

8.

A．swimming

B．jogging

C．running

D．climbing

9.

A．accident

B．cure

C．failure

D．disease

10.

A．resolved

B．destroyed

C．conducted

D．stimulated

11.

A．fought for

B．stood for

C．paid for

D．applied for

12.

A．picnic

B．swim

C．run

D．walk

13.

A．lacked

B．lost

C．beat

D．folded

14.

A．actually

B．currently

C．probably

D．suddenly

15.

A．deepens

B．strengthens

C．releases

D．shapes

9 . When Caleb was eight, he adopted his first rabbit Snickers. They were inseparable. But Snickers died less than a year later, and Caleb was ______. He went online looking for another rabbit and was ______ to see hundreds available, abandoned after Easter. He made a presentation to his parents about ______ more rabbits. “It really ______ me that people couldn’t commit to a rabbit’s 10-year life span (寿命),” he said. “So I ______ as many as I could.” There wasn’t room at his family’s house. ______, a farm family nearby let Caleb keep his rabbits in their barn (谷仓).

By the time he was 14, Caleb knew he wanted his rabbits to not only live out their lives in a ______ place but also help others. One day, he discovered a deserted island on the Missisippi and ______ the owner to allow him to raise his rabbits there for a few months. It was the perfect ______ to train these rabbits-quiet, and safe. After securing an investor to help him buy the ______ online, Caleb needed to ______ money for the rabbits’ care plus other costs. So Caleb started the Peacebunny Foundation to ______ donations and hosted educational activities.

Now Caleb’s rabbits are ______ for short stays by families with children who have mental health challenges, He also visits senior centers with his rabbits to stop the elderly feeling ______. “It takes a lot effort,” said Caleb, who still can’t believe he’s guardian to hundreds of rabbits. “But rabbits bring so much ______ into the lives of others-and into mine as well.”

1.

A．hardworking

B．heartbroken

C．well-educated

D．absent-minded

2.

A．relieved

B．confident

C．shocked

D．honest

3.

A．selling

B．visiting

C．delivering

D．rescuing

4.

A．interested

B．stopped

C．bothered

D．fooled

5.

A．put back

B．took in

C．gave up

D．dug out

6.

A．Gradually

B．Secretly

C．Naturally

D．Fortunately

7.

A．happy

B．familiar

C．remote

D．scary

8.

A．convinced

B．forced

C．promised

D．helped

9.

A．nation

B．hill

C．spot

D．notice

10.

A．boats

B．rabbits

C．tools

D．firms

11.

A．collect

B．waste

C．hide

D．count

12.

A．insist on

B．cut off

C．hand over

D．appeal for

13.

A．adopted

B．treated

C．ignored

D．trapped

14.

A．warm

B．hopeful

C．sorry

D．lonely

15.

A．credit

B．attention

C．comfort

D．imagination

10 . Roman McCormick is just a 15-year-old teenager, but he’s already been through more _______ than some people ever experience. He was born with a rare _______, which causes kidney (肾) failure over time.

Faced with dialysis (透析), Roman and his parents anxiously _______ their community to get tested to see if they were a match for Roman on TV. But they were not positive about anyone_______ to help. They had no idea that someone who _______ knows Roman happened to be watching the _______ that night.

Eddie McCarthy taught Roman maths last school year. He _______ the teen right away, and as a parent himself, Eddie couldn’t help but take pity on him. So he took the _______ and got his blood tested. When the result came out five months later, he _______ he was a perfect match. All that was left to do was tell the McCormick family that their nightmare (噩梦) was about to ________. “When he called me, I was just too ________,” Roman’s mother, Jamie said.

Both Eddie and Roman’s parents were ________ that a new kidney would give Roman a fresh chance at life. Roman’s been ________ so much from his illness over the years. Jamie hoped the surgery would give her son “his teenage years back”.

On July 19, Roman and Eddie ________ the surgery. It was a success, and both are ________ now. Let’s wish them the best of health.

1.

A．lectures

B．adventures

C．challenges

D．experiments

2.

A．injury

B．illness

C．view

D．behaviour

3.

A．requested

B．arranged

C．ordered

D．recommended

4.

A．regretting

B．struggling

C．pretending

D．volunteering

5.

A．obviously

B．actually

C．finally

D．secretly

6.

A．accident

B．movement

C．news

D．interview

7.

A．discovered

B．recognized

C．refused

D．tested

8.

A．responsibility

B．effort

C．force

D．position

9.

A．gave out

B．pointed out

C．found out

D．carried out

10.

A．improve

B．quit

C．appear

D．end

11.

A．overjoyed

B．impressive

C．confused

D．anxious

12.

A．concerned

B．hopeful

C．curious

D．frightened

13.

A．expecting

B．competing

C．suffering

D．gaining

14.

A．gave up

B．applied for

C．got over

D．went through

15.

A．recovering

B．practicing

C．advancing

D．relaxing