1 . Wu Xiaotian (pseudonym), a 32-year-old man, had struggled with treatment-resistant depression for 16 years. Despite trying various therapies, the relentless “black dog” of
The BCI, which establishes a direct connection between the human brain and external
As individuals differ, each patient requires personalized
Following consultations with his doctor, they agreed on a daytime “work” mode and a nighttime “rest”
Wu Xiaotian’s battle with depression had profound underlying
A.happiness | B.depression | C.excitement | D.calmness |
A.decline | B.stability | C.improvement | D.change |
A.people | B.technology | C.electronics | D.devices |
A.fear | B.relief | C.hope | D.anger |
A.adjustments | B.personalization | C.standardization | D.attention |
A.dreams | B.emotions | C.thoughts | D.ideas |
A.sadness | B.joy | C.boredom | D.anger |
A.method | B.routine | C.mode | D.habit |
A.discovery | B.realization | C.invention | D.creation |
A.trigger | B.outcome | C.story | D.possibility |
A.forgot | B.imagined | C.experienced | D.learned |
A.effects | B.facts | C.results | D.reasons |
A.to | B.from | C.by | D.at |
A.strength | B.hope | C.reality | D.doubt |
A.pains | B.benefits | C.comforts | D.side effects |
2 . A severe outbreak of cholera (霍乱) cast a shadow over Londoners’ life. Faced with two apparently contradictory theories about the possible cause, John Snow, a brilliant
Instead of using a microscope to study the
John Snow subscribed to the view that there was a link between the
A.chemical | B.technical | C.medical | D.agricultural |
A.affect | B.cause | C.damage | D.defeat |
A.crisis | B.virus | C.assumption | D.cancer |
A.attacked | B.concerned | C.lived | D.head |
A.except | B.besides | C.including | D.from |
A.suspected | B.convinced | C.estimated | D.wondered |
A.solutions | B.methods | C.proposal | D.proof |
A.turned | B.switched | C.removed | D.bent |
A.innovation | B.evaluation | C.intervention | D.persuation |
A.map | B.pump | C.beer | D.handle |
A.tackled | B.comprised | C.examined | D.polluted |
A.pure | B.nutritional | C.raw | D.salty |
A.change | B.decrease | C.development | D.increase |
A.Thanks to | B.Apart from | C.In spite of | D.Rather than |
A.conventional | B.incredible | C.relevant | D.infectious |
3 . Gary Vaynerchuk is a larger-than-life character who has established a series of successful businesses. He was born in 1975 in the town of Babruysk and then left for the USA with his
When Gary grew up, his approach to the wine business soon brought
Gary’s opinions are aimed at the business community, but there is much in what he says that can be applied just as effectively to your
Wasting time is something Gary hates. He often emphasizes the fact that
A.family | B.relatives | C.friends | D.teacher |
A.stopped | B.established | C.exhibited | D.offered |
A.generous | B.natural | C.inexperienced | D.greedy |
A.meeting | B.school | C.machine | D.stand |
A.terrible | B.changeable | C.impressive | D.limited |
A.selling | B.separating | C.owning | D.lending |
A.advantage | B.game | C.case | D.alarm |
A.position | B.style | C.society | D.philosophy |
A.language | B.life | C.hobby | D.dance |
A.fall | B.succeed | C.travel | D.predict |
A.money | B.freedom | C.energy | D.time |
A.look back on | B.look forward to | C.make the most of | D.make up for |
A.beauty | B.safety | C.achievement | D.independence |
A.forget | B.care | C.worry | D.discover |
A.gain | B.follow | C.plan | D.organize |
4 . Jenny lived in a small village. When she was a child, what she liked to do most was to watch the blue sky and enjoy birds flying freely in the sky. She always
When Jenny was in the fourth grade, her teacher asked them to write a passage about their
Jenny was in the senior high school several
Mrs.Slaton’s words
A.imagined | B.realized | C.agreed | D.suggested |
A.interests | B.dreams | C.families | D.hobbies |
A.tired | B.nervous | C.stupid | D.disappointed |
A.learn | B.accept | C.show | D.discuss |
A.with | B.including | C.around | D.except |
A.crazy | B.brave | C.clever | D.strong |
A.sent up | B.gave up | C.put up | D.made up |
A.days | B.weeks | C.months | D.years |
A.suggestion | B.notice | C.present | D.task |
A.Before | B.Though | C.Unless | D.So |
A.able | B.glad | C.ready | D.relaxed |
A.thankful | B.excited | C.worried | D.regretful |
A.nobody | B.somebody | C.anybody | D.everybody |
A.praised | B.encouraged | C.required | D.punished |
A.artists | B.waitresses | C.pilots | D.teachers |
5 . If you think you haven’t got what it takes to achieve your goals, you must remember that hard work beats talent every time!
According to a study by Angela Duckworth, a leading researcher, hard work and
Duckworth found that
However,
If you do not
A.Extinction | B.Talent | C.Insight | D.Perseverance |
A.possess | B.overcome | C.lack | D.enhance |
A.learn | B.master | C.display | D.practise |
A.rare | B.unique | C.extraordinary | D.raw |
A.perseverance | B.skills | C.performance | D.efficiency |
A.evidences | B.instruments | C.predictors | D.categories |
A.intellectuals | B.individuals | C.creatures | D.managers |
A.objectives | B.happiness | C.richness | D.functions |
A.critical | B.necessary | C.optimistic | D.awkward |
A.when | B.because | C.until | D.although |
A.breaks up | B.steps in | C.pays off | D.leaves out |
A.require | B.dream | C.seize | D.attain |
A.drop | B.abandon | C.generate | D.perfect |
A.take steps | B.back down | C.play tricks | D.give in |
A.painstaking | B.knowledgeable | C.natural | D.overall |
6 . “A new student is waiting in your room.” My principal announced. “Name’s Mary. I’ll talk to you about her.” I nodded, some materials in my hands. “Fine,” I said. “We’re making valentine envelopes, a good way for her to get
She sat in the back of the room, her hands
The bell rang, little time to worry about Mary. After
I returned and grabbed a chance to explain this to my students. “It may be a long time
Later on a March day, my children noticed the flowers
“God, you’ve given us a
A.involved | B.promoted | C.adopted | D.proposed |
A.spread | B.folded | C.swung | D.extended |
A.movement | B.response | C.complaint | D.cooperation |
A.strange | B.full | C.sharp | D.empty |
A.sliding | B.securing | C.settling | D.seeking |
A.presence | B.absence | C.existence | D.violence |
A.crazy | B.withdrawn | C.aggressive | D.risky |
A.kindness | B.mercy | C.love | D.comfort |
A.after | B.when | C.until | D.before |
A.comments | B.reactions | C.approaches | D.impressions |
A.came up | B.took up | C.came out | D.took out |
A.grades | B.spirits | C.insights | D.relations |
A.otherwise | B.furthermore | C.therefore | D.nevertheless |
A.normal | B.pretty | C.depressed | D.lovely |
A.gift | B.talent | C.miracle | D.basket |
7 . In February 2010, Roger Lynn’s wife Veronica was diagnosed with lung cancer. Soon, she was
“Her room was at the far end of the floor, and felt like a dark and
One day, as Lynn was sitting with his wife, a nurse named Jennifer came in and
“She led me into the room, which was filled with
The new room
“She told me what a(n)
A.added | B.admitted | C.devoted | D.qualified |
A.consequences | B.barriers | C.excuses | D.surroundings |
A.forgotten | B.discussed | C.finished | D.explored |
A.realized | B.shared | C.challenged | D.assessed |
A.exchanged | B.visited | C.released | D.identified |
A.furniture | B.possession | C.light | D.waste |
A.intention | B.assessment | C.discovery | D.view |
A.transformed | B.reflected | C.indicated | D.maintained |
A.clearer | B.smarter | C.worse | D.calmer |
A.turned over | B.passed away | C.fell over | D.carried away |
A.regret | B.depression | C.relief | D.gratitude |
A.lectured | B.declined | C.cured | D.approached |
A.honor | B.commitment | C.issue | D.guidance |
A.temporarily | B.leisurely | C.truly | D.accidentally |
A.essential | B.available | C.private | D.occupied |
8 . In Jan. 2020, Teresa Hernandez was 35 weeks pregnant. One morning, she
When she got there, she learned that the baby’s heart rate was
Hernandez was
“This nurse took my hand and started pressing. And then she
Looking back, Hernandez remembers a string of unsung heroes who helped her that day. But she says that nurse was the first one that left a lasting
A.imagined | B.acknowledged | C.realized | D.assumed |
A.promise | B.ensure | C.explain | D.argue |
A.declining | B.happening | C.approaching | D.emerging |
A.immediately | B.formally | C.hurriedly | D.gradually |
A.shame | B.shock | C.regret | D.enthusiasm |
A.invited | B.introduced | C.rushed | D.recommended |
A.appealing | B.disappointing | C.embarrassing | D.overwhelming |
A.stepped down | B.turned out | C.stepped in | D.dropped by |
A.admired | B.called | C.showed | D.held |
A.placed | B.grasped | C.skipped | D.covered |
A.concluded | B.reported | C.reminded | D.recalled |
A.Due to | B.Instead of | C.Apart from | D.As for |
A.glory | B.relief | C.sorrow | D.principle |
A.protected | B.affected | C.educated | D.respected |
A.excitement | B.impression | C.curiosity | D.prediction |
9 . Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a
My mother always says that kids don’t need to
If you
However, her deep connection to the song helped her to
Last week, a colleague
A.remark | B.promise | C.practice | D.suggestion |
A.long for | B.turn to | C.wait for | D.refer to |
A.missed | B.tried | C.regretted | D.avoided |
A.visit | B.like | C.leave | D.hate |
A.strangely | B.carelessly | C.seriously | D.kindly |
A.remember | B.think | C.doubt | D.wonder |
A.called | B.designed | C.made | D.created |
A.assist | B.place | C.win | D.adopt |
A.in | B.except | C.besides | D.about |
A.duty | B.gift | C.idea | D.habit |
A.hits | B.comes | C.occurs | D.catches |
A.develops | B.controls | C.remains | D.increases |
A.compared | B.shared | C.provided | D.filled |
A.common | B.special | C.serious | D.rare |
A.respect | B.attention | C.satisfaction | D.manners |
10 . Lightning flashed, thunder boomed, and the rain poured down.
Suddenly, a wail (尖叫) of a steam engine
“The bridge collapsed!” Kate shouted to her sick mother. “I’ve to
The bridge was little more than two steel rails stretched across narrow wooden strips, which were spaced so far apart that Kate could easily
Kate hurried to the station and burst through the
Rushing out onto the tracks to give a
Years later, a new bridge named Kate Shelley Bridge was built across the river
A.added to | B.cut through | C.headed for | D.led to |
A.unless | B.so | C.as soon as | D.in order that |
A.rose | B.extended | C.bent | D.moved |
A.warn | B.accuse | C.phone | D.leave |
A.catching hold of | B.taking notice of | C.keeping up with | D.putting up with |
A.avoid | B.rebuild | C.walk | D.cross |
A.run | B.fall | C.jump | D.walk |
A.took | B.let | C.picked | D.blew |
A.regularly | B.easily | C.politely | D.safely |
A.bridge | B.home | C.door | D.train |
A.tired | B.surprised | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.welcome | B.signal | C.response | D.lesson |
A.in case | B.as if | C.so that | D.even if |
A.patience | B.bravery | C.guidance | D.confidence |
A.sacrificed | B.spent | C.risked | D.lived |