1 . Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a flexible (灵活的) schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the
However, the
One day, I tried
This incident (事件) marked the
A.dramatic | B.severe | C.previous | D.crowded |
A.appealing | B.annoying | C.challenging | D.confusing |
A.direction | B.safety | C.freedom | D.responsibility |
A.duties | B.awards | C.problems | D.expectations |
A.concerns | B.reliefs | C.updates | D.intentions |
A.tied | B.inspired | C.guide | D.introduced |
A.reply | B.relax | C.react | D.read |
A.adapted | B.limited | C.related | D.addicted |
A.counted | B.repeated | C.watched | D.followed |
A.tidying up | B.putting aside | C.fitting into | D.getting back |
A.lazy | B.tired | C.rude | D.mad |
A.mix | B.success | C.balance | D.value |
A.distance | B.memory | C.beginning | D.training |
A.promise | B.excuse | C.answer | D.change |
A.maintain | B.ease | C.remove | D.regain |
2 . Brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito had a smooth life in the first 30 years.
They
Now, their organization is very
Adults can
A.Occasionally | B.Frequently | C.Consistently | D.Unexpectedly |
A.confused | B.prosperous | C.indifferent | D.curious |
A.assuming | B.acknowledging | C.resembling | D.witnessing |
A.backed down | B.backed up | C.set up | D.cooperated with |
A.shunned | B.invaded | C.assisted | D.posed |
A.acclaimed | B.involved | C.preserved | D.dominated |
A.inspire | B.promise | C.thank | D.teach |
A.exquisite | B.fascinating | C.challenging | D.successful |
A.disrupt | B.participate | C.commemorate | D.depict |
A.glory | B.friction | C.contribution | D.victim |
A.giving away | B.giving in | C.handing in | D.wearing out |
A.comprehension | B.connection | C.barrier | D.assessment |
A.difference | B.date | C.decision | D.estimate |
A.objective | B.prosperous | C.hopeful | D.potential |
A.understanding | B.receiving | C.paying | D.spreading |
3 . At 13, I resolved to be an amazing teacher, overwhelmingly driven by a
In fifth grade, Ms. Charlotte, an English teacher could magically
She told us stories from books we would otherwise never
What a man! So Ms. Charlotte inspired us to fight for our own pride and defend it,
Now, dear teachers, we love you and thank you from the bottom of our heart! I will keep the
When your dreams come alive you’re unstoppable
Take a shot, chase the sun, find the beautiful
We will glow in the dark turning dust to gold
1.A.depressing | B.burning | C.living | D.entertaining |
A.transport | B.interpret | C.deliver | D.transform |
A.feature | B.factor | C.function | D.flavour |
A.attached | B.advocated | C.breathed | D.exposed |
A.pursue | B.contract | C.emerge | D.correspond |
A.pick up | B.put up | C.set up | D.get up |
A.catching | B.carving | C.casting | D.ceasing |
A.seal | B.seashell | C.fish | D.dolphin |
A.declare | B.contain | C.encounter | D.integrate |
A.drilled | B.soiled | C.nailed | D.covered |
A.genuine | B.identical | C.tough | D.internal |
A.right away | B.at once | C.on the spot | D.on end |
A.embarrassed | B.depressed | C.disappointed | D.exhausted |
A.in addition | B.despite | C.due to | D.given |
A.stick | B.hit | C.strike | D.rank |
4 . I was shocked to see my baby Dani with a cleft(唇裂) at his birth. After the delivery, I wasn’t
Things
Dani wanted to be a
Being Dani’s mother is a(n)
Now I
A.persuaded | B.invited | C.allowed | D.forced |
A.relief | B.pain | C.security | D.loneliness |
A.changed | B.continued | C.worsened | D.mattered |
A.challenge | B.choice | C.evidence | D.inspiration |
A.attitude | B.gift | C.recovery | D.virtue |
A.loudly | B.firmly | C.clearly | D.gently |
A.pilot | B.trainer | C.doctor | D.spaceman |
A.valuable | B.difficult | C.interesting | D.practical |
A.excitement | B.difference | C.contribution | D.strength |
A.living | B.spreading | C.breaking | D.discovering |
A.chance | B.fact | C.mission | D.honor |
A.promised | B.raised | C.ordered | D.begged |
A.pitied | B.supported | C.compared | D.controlled |
A.set up | B.work with | C.turn to | D.care about |
A.replace | B.draft | C.confirm | D.share |
5 . This morning, before I left for the airport, I had hurt my back. And I could
At that time, a man
A lady walking beside me carried my other case full of things for me. It was obviously
I would have managed to do all of these things on my own, but these well-meaning humans sensed that I needed help and just
A.exactly | B.eventually | C.rarely | D.regularly |
A.divided | B.placed | C.slipped | D.turned |
A.sitting | B.talking | C.walking | D.standing |
A.assistance | B.money | C.reputation | D.food |
A.started | B.flew | C.delayed | D.landed |
A.preferred | B.offered | C.declined | D.failed |
A.courts | B.doors | C.floors | D.stairs |
A.get off | B.watch out | C.watch over | D.get back |
A.luxurious | B.crucial | C.weighty | D.representative |
A.requested | B.remarked | C.denied | D.kept |
A.airport | B.plane | C.pump | D.belt |
A.checked | B.stepped | C.gave | D.cut |
A.common | B.splendid | C.ambitious | D.difficult |
A.proud | B.ashamed | C.suspicious | D.grateful |
A.stranger | B.partner | C.attendant | D.applicant |
6 . The sun was beginning to sink as I set off into the Harenna Forest. I was on my way to
I followed beekeeper Ziyad over a wide stretch of grassland
It was too
A.share | B.collect | C.celebrate | D.witness |
A.routes | B.fields | C.treetops | D.caves |
A.urgent | B.dangerous | C.severe | D.pointless |
A.after | B.while | C.before | D.though |
A.handfuls | B.mouthfuls | C.sets | D.slices |
A.shook | B.lit | C.measured | D.decorated |
A.pacing | B.pulling | C.hiking | D.climbing |
A.hive | B.torch | C.rope | D.string |
A.Eventually | B.Surprisingly | C.Naturally | D.Immediately |
A.backed | B.dived | C.leaked | D.inched |
A.made out | B.help out | C.tested out | D.let out |
A.cut off | B.gone up | C.slid down | D.held onto |
A.false | B.early | C.fast | D.remote |
A.hatching | B.training | C.sowing | D.trading |
A.moment | B.equipment | C.person | D.order |
7 . We never know when our paths with long-lost friends come together. It can happen anywhere and usually when most
Last month, a friend’s mother
I knew it could go either way. They might not be
We each showed an interest in the
Our mutual friend, whose mother died, overheard us stating our intentions to make an effort to rekindle (使恢复) the
I was glad to
A.disappointed | B.disappeared | C.unconditional | D.unexpected |
A.gave up | B.showed up | C.passed away | D.took off |
A.understood | B.recalled | C.mentioned | D.noticed |
A.chatting | B.arguing | C.crying | D.fighting |
A.obvious | B.right | C.regular | D.strange |
A.surprised at | B.careful about | C.angry at | D.interested in |
A.distance | B.decade | C.hour | D.point |
A.know | B.guess | C.think | D.discuss |
A.abstract | B.terrible | C.national | D.fake |
A.works | B.schedules | C.happenings | D.crimes |
A.standing | B.nodding | C.explaining | D.listening |
A.belonging | B.staring | C.debating | D.bonding |
A.friendship | B.energy | C.experience | D.happiness |
A.pleased | B.indifferent | C.scared | D.shocked |
A.gradually | B.secretly | C.finally | D.frequently |
8 . After ten years in the same company, I found my job was no longer fun. However, I didn’t have the confidence to apply for new jobs due to lack of experience. I felt
A friend suggested another path-
During the 18 months that followed, I began to flourish(茁壮成长). Not only had I found the courage to take my life forward in a new and
I also decided to move out of home. Living in student halls was a(n)
Soon after completing my master’s, I made my way back through the university gate-this time to
A.guilty | B.humble | C.ashamed | D.stuck |
A.communication | B.education | C.management | D.training |
A.competence | B.self-discipline | C.confidence | D.self-doubt |
A.quit | B.completed | C.lost | D.switched |
A.uncertain | B.permanent | C.exciting | D.opposite |
A.occur | B.approach | C.fade | D.gather |
A.equals | B.opponents | C.strangers | D.elders |
A.cherished | B.questioned | C.ignored | D.strengthened |
A.embarrassment | B.failure | C.challenge | D.experience |
A.freedom | B.safety | C.independence | D.justice |
A.attached | B.exposed | C.addicted | D.used |
A.tough | B.rewarding | C.impossible | D.meaningless |
A.visit | B.interview | C.lead | D.teach |
A.look back on | B.keep away from | C.catch up with | D.hold on to |
A.ambition | B.duty | C.potential | D.career |
9 . Years ago, I was part of a pilot group (试点小组) for my employer tasked with figuring out how to hire and mentor (指导) people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organization. My boss decided to be the sponsor for the
I
I convinced my peers to give him a
I gave him a lot of
Last night, Roy
A.function | B.destination | C.project | D.achievement |
A.investigated | B.examined | C.appreciated | D.hired |
A.reserved | B.led | C.solved | D.announced |
A.ambassador | B.specialist | C.amateur | D.candidate |
A.backgrounds | B.qualifications | C.disciplines | D.virtues |
A.purpose | B.role | C.function | D.mark |
A.photos | B.risks | C.measures | D.notes |
A.reliable | B.creative | C.sensitive | D.temporary |
A.encouragement | B.amusement | C.anxiety | D.pressure |
A.Abruptly | B.Silently | C.Slowly | D.Immediately |
A.promised | B.afforded | C.attempted | D.continued |
A.put aside | B.take out | C.get over | D.look over |
A.admiration | B.comfort | C.envy | D.commitment |
A.allowed | B.warned | C.persuaded | D.called |
A.reward | B.respect | C.bonus | D.confidence |
10 . The other day, while I was grocery shopping, an older man suddenly put his hand on my shoulder, making me jump. My first instinct was to get
Suddenly, he asked, “Do you know where my
There, the woman asked for a name. He
I asked if he had a phone, and he wasn't sure. With his
His daughter answered quickly, and I explained the situation. She
Helping him up, she expressed her gratitude again, and as they left, I heard him inquire about his wife again. My heart
A.curious | B.ashamed | C.angry | D.nervous |
A.touched | B.disappointed | C.shocked | D.confused |
A.wife | B.daughter | C.friend | D.sister |
A.anger | B.desperation | C.confidence | D.determination |
A.instruction | B.appointment | C.reservation | D.announcement |
A.argued with | B.turned to | C.listened to | D.waved at |
A.Helplessly | B.Excitedly | C.Hopefully | D.Reluctantly |
A.natural | B.normal | C.clear | D.important |
A.signs | B.gestures | C.expressions | D.feelings |
A.guarantee | B.permission | C.insistence | D.explanation |
A.contacts | B.photos | C.messages | D.apps |
A.required | B.commanded | C.ordered | D.requested |
A.advice | B.reassurance | C.tolerance | D.guidance |
A.changed | B.remained | C.happened | D.worsened |
A.beat | B.pounded | C.stopped | D.hurt |