1 . There is growing interest in East Japan Railway Co. ltd, one of the six companies, created out of the privatized national railway system. In an industry lacking exciting growth
In a plan called “Station Renaissance” that it
The company also plans to introduce
A.perspectives | B.outlooks | C.prospects | D.spectacles |
A.creatively | B.originally | C.authentically | D.initially |
A.displayed | B.demonstrated | C.embarked | D.unveiled |
A.go beyond | B.set out | C.come around | D.spread over |
A.applications | B.enterprises | C.functions | D.performances |
A.districts | B.vicinities | C.resorts | D.locations |
A.acquired | B.purchased | C.presided | D.attained |
A.lodgers | B.tenants | C.dwellers | D.boarders |
A.for | B.in | C.of | D.as |
A.figures | B.exhibits | C.convinces | D.speculates |
A.deprives | B.retrieves | C.spares | D.exempts |
A.conjunction | B.convenience | C.department | D.ornament |
A.delegated | B.designated | C.devoted | D.dedicated |
A.clever | B.smart | C.ingenious | D.intelligent |
A.checking | B.gathering | C.holding | D.accommodating |
A.as | B.for | C.with | D.of |
A.but for | B.as well as | C.instead of | D.more than |
A.unique | B.single | C.unitary | D.only |
A.devices | B.instruments | C.readers | D.examiners |
A.reduce | B.narrow | C.dwarf | D.shrink |
2 . I have travelled across the country to improve the water and sanitation (卫生) programme for some of the poorest people that have been hit by a disaster.
As a
Almost
In the past three years, I have
A.new | B.humorous | C.clever | D.strong |
A.make use of | B.take part in | C.pay attention to | D.keep away from |
A.discussion | B.education | C.communication | D.management |
A.shyly | B.gradually | C.immediately | D.obviously |
A.hurricanes | B.earthquakes | C.fires | D.floods |
A.peaceful | B.interested | C.active | D.frightened |
A.quality | B.knowledge | C.choice | D.responsibility |
A.challenging | B.satisfying | C.relaxing | D.encouraging |
A.equal | B.good | C.easy | D.traditional |
A.proud of | B.rich in | C.confident in | D.short of |
A.team | B.students | C.runners | D.competitors |
A.treatment | B.support | C.information | D.donation |
A.held | B.changed | C.refused | D.expected |
A.electricity | B.food | C.clothes | D.water |
A.company | B.promise | C.chance | D.idea |
3 . Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n)
Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and
“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years.
“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is
Peter felt
Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel
A.presentation | B.gift | C.example | D.instruction |
A.warn | B.remind | C.accuse | D.persuade |
A.bent | B.crawled | C.stretched | D.leaned |
A.sorting out | B.taking out | C.burning away | D.blowing away |
A.spotted | B.marked | C.decorated | D.matched |
A.worry | B.tears | C.dust | D.sweat |
A.Spiders | B.Strings | C.Twists | D.Circles |
A.copy | B.catch | C.chase | D.abandon |
A.convenience | B.comfort | C.courage | D.patience |
A.precious | B.expensive | C.genuine | D.popular |
A.confused | B.anxious | C.disappointed | D.embarrassed |
A.made | B.kept | C.folded | D.transformed |
A.pray | B.celebrate | C.promise | D.leave |
A.fashionable | B.temporary | C.mysterious | D.traditional |
A.bored | B.surprised | C.nervous | D.hesitant |
4 . Several years ago, I was teaching students when Charley entered into the classroom. What
One afternoon, we had a game, and Charley made a perfect start. Next was Bruce’s turn. Bruce was the least
By the semester’s end, we had all admired Charley for his
That afternoon before winter vacation, Charley walked to my desk and bent close to my ear, “My
As I grasped the
It was a dry leaf, the most valuable
A.encouraged | B.impressed | C.touched | D.pleased |
A.naturally | B.gradually | C.worriedly | D.curiously |
A.teach | B.comfort | C.introduce | D.adjust |
A.active | B.rude | C.important | D.educated |
A.lucky | B.discouraged | C.reliable | D.fashionable |
A.stretch | B.ignore | C.remember | D.make |
A.knowledge | B.housework | C.fortune | D.information |
A.give up | B.work out | C.subscribe to | D.hand in |
A.limit | B.keep | C.distinguish | D.protect |
A.shopping | B.drawing | C.measuring | D.packing |
A.news | B.chance | C.gesture | D.direction |
A.replaced | B.resisted | C.regained | D.repaired |
A.precious | B.awkward | C.foolish | D.academic |
A.intelligent | B.professional | C.experienced | D.outstanding |
A.gift | B.lesson | C.moment | D.suggestion |
5 . As a freshman, Joanna visited the gym where many clubs would enlist new members. She preferred to join some clubs suitable for her to
Without
From then on, Joanna was a member of these two clubs. Despite her
A.enrich | B.design | C.impress | D.explore |
A.greenhouses | B.activities | C.movements | D.generations |
A.Adventure | B.Ballet | C.Literature | D.Volunteer |
A.talking | B.thinking | C.worrying | D.dreaming |
A.washed | B.flashed | C.improved | D.broke |
A.exposed | B.addicted | C.accustomed | D.opposed |
A.schedule | B.give | C.quit | D.organize |
A.solution | B.topic | C.strategy | D.confusion |
A.suitable | B.eager | C.responsible | D.good |
A.Actually | B.Obviously | C.Formally | D.Confidently |
A.set up | B.bring up | C.clean up | D.blow up |
A.tight | B.fluent | C.awkward | D.expert |
A.ate | B.debated | C.revised | D.behaved |
A.concentrated | B.advanced | C.registered | D.graduated |
A.took | B.won | C.exchanged | D.found |
6 . In late June of this year, Kristi came across a gray fox. Here is the retelling of her
While driving on the freeway yesterday, I saw an animal rushing around with what
When it
A.competition | B.dream | C.job | D.experience |
A.appeared | B.happened | C.determined | D.designed |
A.repair | B.drive | C.pull | D.push |
A.refused | B.offered | C.heard | D.realized |
A.toys | B.holes | C.games | D.experiments |
A.anxious | B.special | C.regular | D.dangerous |
A.Wrapped | B.Destroyed | C.Left | D.Found |
A.tall | B.light | C.ugly | D.stupid |
A.played | B.struggled | C.argued | D.filled |
A.well | B.perfectly | C.alone | D.fast |
A.treat | B.hit | C.teach | D.free |
A.Frightened | B.Tired | C.Annoyed | D.Sad |
A.focused on | B.worked out | C.came to | D.made up |
A.amazing | B.challenging | C.interesting | D.confusing |
A.hug | B.spot | C.contact | D.rescue |
7 . For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lila Hoffa has struggled to express herself in writing. Her handwriting is sometimes
“Mrs. Holmgren realized that there was something more going on than just the
“This was a/an
If Holmgren were standing in front of Lila today, this is what Lila would say, “Thank you for noticing my
A.messy | B.pretty | C.wonderful | D.complete |
A.rose | B.spoon | C.pen | D.candle |
A.tell | B.remember | C.support | D.notice |
A.changed | B.disappeared | C.arose | D.spotted |
A.official | B.typical | C.effective | D.natural |
A.stare at | B.set down | C.quarrel about | D.figure out |
A.recalled | B.proved | C.doubted | D.hesitated |
A.notebook | B.calculator | C.computer | D.handbag |
A.gradually | B.instantly | C.absolutely | D.definitely |
A.annoying | B.frightening | C.amusing | D.overwhelming |
A.confused | B.pointed | C.repaired | D.stuck |
A.paper | B.desk | C.floor | D.stage |
A.offered | B.bought | C.wrote | D.hidden |
A.hit | B.secret | C.joke | D.magic |
A.secret | B.shame | C.history | D.potential |
8 . When I was ten, I lived in a neighborhood with a public library nearby, which opened in the evening. I enjoyed reading and after school I would
The
For five years, I had read most of the books in the library. The librarian was still serious and
After my graduation, I moved away and
A.fly | B.rush | C.drive | D.jump |
A.smart | B.terrible | C.ready | D.possible |
A.manager | B.librarian | C.waiter | D.audience |
A.focused | B.strict | C.dependent | D.hard |
A.actual | B.former | C.long | D.quiet |
A.sit | B.think | C.leave | D.speak |
A.unwillingly | B.happily | C.strangely | D.nervously |
A.ignored | B.observed | C.touched | D.painted |
A.imagining | B.noticing | C.missing | D.announcing |
A.spared | B.wasted | C.cost | D.reduced |
A.fast | B.honest | C.kind | D.limited |
A.annoyed | B.inspired | C.worried | D.excited |
A.stand | B.wait | C.apply | D.search |
A.lost touch with | B.set aside | C.made use of | D.pulled down |
A.order | B.style | C.design | D.handwriting |
9 . High school graduations are one of the most important moments in a teenager’s life. However, heading into the
David was about to
“I was hoping that she would let it go, but she
Although firstly
It’s said that a truly generous man will give the shirt off his back to someone
A.festival | B.conference | C.ceremony | D.exhibition |
A.eager | B.upset | C.thrilled | D.frightened |
A.violation | B.favor | C.honor | D.place |
A.envied | B.guaranteed | C.allowed | D.refused |
A.destroy | B.miss | C.seize | D.imagine |
A.strange | B.happy | C.friendly | D.serious |
A.accompanied | B.invited | C.pushed | D.directed |
A.read | B.draw | C.relax | D.change |
A.agreed on | B.complained about | C.insisted on | D.argued about |
A.reason | B.talk | C.quarrel | D.bargain |
A.decisive | B.unbelievable | C.important | D.appropriate |
A.shirt | B.gifts | C.role | D.shoes |
A.event | B.doors. | C.school | D.curtains |
A.saved | B.prevented | C.benefited | D.excused |
A.annoyed | B.entertained | C.confused | D.worried |
A.sensitive | B.urgent | C.ridiculous | D.ugly |
A.surprised | B.excited | C.disappointed | D.annoyed |
A.considerate | B.grateful | C.loving | D.proud |
A.on end | B.for dignity | C.in need | D.under control |
A.contributes | B.refers | C.turns | D.applies |
10 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper
Despite our disappointment, we
The next morning, we set off with a local
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
1.A.answered | B.told | C.followed | D.favored |
A.news | B.matters | C.concerns | D.conclusions |
A.worked out | B.took in | C.set down | D.ruled out |
A.unwilling | B.surprised | C.calm | D.inspired |
A.forgotten | B.promoted | C.interpreted | D.noticed |
A.shortly | B.lately | C.eventually | D.suddenly |
A.taste | B.tone | C.smile | D.sigh |
A.botanist | B.keeper | C.farmer | D.guide |
A.managed | B.decided | C.planned | D.agreed |
A.visitor | B.mixture | C.log | D.stranger |
A.eagerness | B.mood | C.humor | D.pity |
A.contact | B.energy | C.activity | D.challenge |
A.prediction | B.line | C.deal | D.secret |
A.route | B.landmark | C.platform | D.rock |
A.guarantee | B.ignore | C.doubt | D.appreciate |