1 . There is a big difference between offering to help and helping. Almost all of us are guilty (内疚的) about the following
Once I was in the situation where I
After that
A.rule | B.problem | C.situation | D.excuse |
A.confusing | B.sincere | C.honest | D.careful |
A.understood | B.performed | C.missed | D.received |
A.think | B.learn from | C.complain about | D.suggest |
A.valuable | B.painful | C.exciting | D.fresh |
A.Luckily | B.Disappointedly | C.Basically | D.Gradually |
A.doubts | B.worries | C.anger | D.sadness |
A.attended | B.earned | C.joined | D.prepared |
A.after | B.when | C.until | D.once |
A.experience | B.education | C.experiment | D.adventure |
A.change | B.appreciate | C.ignore | D.follow |
A.cheated | B.accepted | C.refused | D.respected |
A.stop | B.finish | C.keep | D.try |
A.small | B.specific | C.unusual | D.right |
A.patience | B.courage | C.confidence | D.kindness |
2 . The Grammy’s Music Educator Award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to music education.
This year, the award
Ray took home both a $10,000
Now, Ray will use the prize money to buy instruments—something the school had
A.appealed to | B.calmed | C.went to | D.entertained |
A.classrooms | B.books | C.competition | D.music |
A.instrument | B.joke | C.character | D.sport |
A.questions | B.rights | C.schedules | D.needs |
A.attempt | B.visit | C.life | D.thought |
A.budget | B.prize | C.contract | D.project |
A.prepared | B.credited | C.begged | D.forgave |
A.award | B.interest | C.tour | D.goal |
A.clever | B.right | C.lucky | D.brave |
A.replaced | B.taught | C.adopted | D.signed |
A.background | B.research | C.approach | D.resource |
A.attain | B.consider | C.choose | D.apply |
A.managed | B.threatened | C.agreed | D.struggled |
A.donate | B.raise | C.handle | D.spend |
A.pursue | B.record | C.stream | D.enjoy |
3 . The friends of Juliana Palm, a fashion designer, in Rio de Janeiro were opposed to her becoming a Games volunteer. By the time the Games ended, her friends had become supporters.
Juliana came to the Games to
Juliana was also inspired by Olympic
Juliana was always
Juliana also expressed confidence that Rio de Janeiro would continue to
A.show | B.lack | C.seek | D.strengthen |
A.Accumulating | B.Reflecting | C.Evaluating | D.Explaining |
A.changed | B.disturbed | C.occupied | D.charged |
A.kept up | B.made up | C.took up | D.picked up |
A.volunteers | B.athletes | C.coaches | D.visitors |
A.struck | B.spotted | C.shocked | D.surrounded |
A.puzzling | B.upsetting | C.amazing | D.relaxing |
A.necessary | B.easy | C.common | D.possible |
A.curious | B.lucky | C.positive | D.passionate |
A.chances | B.risks | C.challenges | D.choices |
A.replace | B.overcome | C.combine | D.adjust |
A.learn | B.benefit | C.recover | D.hear |
A.in particular | B.in relief | C.in admiration | D.in surprise |
A.lead | B.attract | C.force | D.allow |
A.safe | B.distant | C.potential | D.adventurous |
4 . I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been
As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the
I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was
Though my entry into this
A.awarded | B.offered | C.allowed | D.presented |
A.disappointed | B.dissatisfied | C.unconcerned | D.uneasy |
A.priority | B.worry | C.action | D.response |
A.river | B.platform | C.sidewalk | D.channel |
A.probably | B.suddenly | C.desperately | D.occasionally |
A.longed for | B.waited for | C.heard about | D.worried about |
A.remark | B.interruption | C.suggestion | D.request |
A.keep | B.take | C.forget | D.quit |
A.introduced | B.recommended | C.assigned | D.compared |
A.colleagues | B.assistants | C.students | D.interviewers |
A.exactly | B.finally | C.immediately | D.smoothly |
A.expected | B.regretted | C.delayed | D.dropped |
A.career | B.country | C.agreement | D.relationship |
A.value | B.strengthen | C.renew | D.harvest |
A.comment | B.record | C.impact | D.impression |
5 . Dad often says that hope is everywhere. In his fifties, he lost his job. But he managed to get the chance of a newspaper delivery. It became a family
Delivering papers is one of the most
The paper delivery, though very hard work, gave me many things. First, it
A.decision | B.business | C.command | D.union |
A.amusing | B.exciting | C.interesting | D.tiring |
A.old | B.strong | C.clever | D.brave |
A.advised | B.forced | C.ordered | D.allowed |
A.retired | B.dismissed | C.married | D.separated |
A.father | B.manager | C.ruler | D.driver |
A.write down | B.deal with | C.clear up | D.speak out |
A.route | B.station | C.circle | D.pace |
A.explanation | B.reputation | C.responsibility | D.quantity |
A.equipped | B.connected | C.distanced | D.greeted |
A.badly | B.partly | C.merely | D.rarely |
A.lessons | B.licenses | C.abilities | D.attitudes |
A.soft | B.stupid | C.performing | D.contributing |
A.laughing | B.sleeping | C.working | D.talking |
A.form | B.destroy | C.ruin | D.observe |
6 . Urquhart finished running 1,402 kilometers over the course of 28 days in Antarctica, setting the record for the longest-ever run in a polar region.
Australian Urquhart is an
Urquhart spent 10 months preparing for the challenge, turning to some
The
A huge
A.attractive | B.experienced | C.independent | D.ordinary |
A.admitted | B.applied | C.exposed | D.expanded |
A.attempted | B.evaluated | C.appreciated | D.enhanced |
A.simple | B.realistic | C.unusual | D.typical |
A.allowed | B.forced | C.begged | D.warned |
A.dealt | B.chatted | C.agreed | D.partnered |
A.choices | B.challenges | C.decisions | D.secrets |
A.gentle | B.strong | C.graceful | D.basic |
A.satisfaction | B.guarantee | C.glory | D.reputation |
A.frequently | B.actually | C.purposely | D.precisely |
A.pay attention to | B.put up with | C.make up for | D.get along with |
A.responded | B.compared | C.adapted | D.related |
A.policy | B.inspiration | C.schedule | D.objective |
A.fond | B.afraid | C.capable | D.proud |
A.researches | B.speeds | C.paces | D.limits |
7 . Imagine suddenly waking up at midnight,
I guess it may have been in part the
After much
However, life
In conclusion, this is what I would like to say —when in trouble, reach out for help, talk to family and friends, your doctor or a counsellor. Take time to take care of yourself, you are worth the
A.struggling | B.searching | C.begging | D.waiting |
A.cause | B.result | C.price | D.condition |
A.anxious | B.practical | C.temporary | D.urgent |
A.pressure | B.emphasis | C.effect | D.limit |
A.found | B.displayed | C.occupied | D.enjoyed |
A.concern | B.surprise | C.puzzle | D.guilt |
A.suggested | B.recognized | C.claimed | D.guaranteed |
A.complaint | B.debate | C.preparation | D.resistance |
A.went | B.worked | C.behaved | D.reacted |
A.slid | B.threw | C.rolled | D.sank |
A.ignored | B.ensured | C.robbed | D.disturbed |
A.left out | B.pointed out | C.reached out | D.passed out |
A.approaches | B.disciplines | C.assumptions | D.patterns |
A.permanently | B.potentially | C.smoothly | D.thoroughly |
A.passion | B.freedom | C.strength | D.effort |
8 . As the sweet smell of pears and apples spreads in the air, drawing a stream of visitors to the orchard (果园) in Karamay’s Baijiantan district, an elderly man is seen doing the rounds of it on an electric bike. Sometimes, he stops to water the trees or prune (修剪) the grass, determined to ensure every single tree reaches its full
The
“In
Wang’s continuous effort over the decades
“I am glad to have made a small contribution to protect the environment
A.extinction | B.function | C.devotion | D.potential |
A.capacity | B.division | C.location | D.front |
A.rubber | B.dust | C.mixture | D.garbage |
A.snowy | B.windy | C.rainy | D.sunny |
A.hurt | B.blur | C.explode | D.calculate |
A.mercifully | B.violently | C.desperately | D.guiltily |
A.dignity | B.determination | C.admission | D.foundation |
A.gathered | B.extended | C.followed | D.sponsored |
A.separated | B.transported | C.transformed | D.channelled |
A.ridiculous | B.natural | C.typical | D.occasional |
A.election | B.virtue | C.entertainment | D.education |
A.beauty | B.beliefs | C.difficulties | D.complaints |
A.successfully | B.attractively | C.blindly | D.effortlessly |
A.entrusts | B.embarrasses | C.motivates | D.persuades |
A.fallen away | B.passed down | C.tested out | D.withdrawn from |
9 . In 2010, Justin Horner was driving down a busy freeway in Portland, US, when his tire blew out. He
Three hours later,
As they slowly drove off, Horner unwrapped the tamale and discovered his
Months later, Horner shared his experience online, which
A.came in | B.moved on | C.pulled up | D.dropped out |
A.note | B.sign | C.call | D.deal |
A.notably | B.eventually | C.secretly | D.immediately |
A.race | B.traffic | C.nationality | D.language |
A.examined | B.powered | C.cleaned | D.fixed |
A.hesitated | B.attempted | C.refused | D.pretended |
A.declined | B.appreciated | C.withdrew | D.accepted |
A.promised | B.questioned | C.insisted | D.complained |
A.snack | B.pie | C.soup | D.fruit |
A.wallet | B.gift | C.money | D.key |
A.simply | B.carefully | C.truly | D.slowly |
A.wave | B.bow | C.sigh | D.touch |
A.confirmed | B.updated | C.made | D.drew |
A.expressed | B.practiced | C.invented | D.promoted |
A.regional | B.universal | C.funny | D.creative |
10 . Lyn Story is a retiree in Fort Worth, Texas. She had a lot of
Apryl had no transportation and didn't know what to do. So she sought for
That
Lyn’s
Tough times made Kevin come back to work after retiring. Now Lyn
Lyn said she started thinking of herself as a bad-weather friend. “You know, fair-weather friends only
Filled with love, Lyn’s story is life changing for so many.
1.A.valuable | B.free | C.boring | D.extra |
A.help | B.forgiveness | C.space | D.treatment |
A.came off | B.got around | C.spoke up | D.went away |
A.settings | B.gyms | C.fences | D.appointments |
A.phoned | B.evaluated | C.messaged | D.found |
A.honest | B.satisfied | C.fortunate | D.renowned |
A.doctor | B.friend | C.novelist | D.stranger |
A.selfless | B.countless | C.helpless | D.careless |
A.dream | B.ambition | C.kindness | D.intention |
A.noticed | B.received | C.ignored | D.expected |
A.imagine | B.drive | C.walk | D.run |
A.reduces | B.restores | C.arranges | D.promotes |
A.reasonably | B.immediately | C.greatly | D.generally |
A.forget | B.accompany | C.train | D.warn |
A.peace | B.survival | C.danger | D.need |