1 . Back in high school, I loved nothing more than going bowling. From freshman to junior year, starting and leading my school’s bowling club helped me come out of my
Still the bowling memory that really stuck out to me was
Then one evening something remarkable happened. During a game, I
That’s, when I finally went over to say hi to Leroy.
That was the beginning of our friendship. Since that night, playing together and sharing our life stories has become our weekly
A.way | B.zone | C.shell | D.place |
A.school | B.town | C.community | D.state |
A.boosted | B.affected | C.formed | D.enjoyed |
A.when | B.how | C.that | D.because |
A.instead | B.though | C.otherwise | D.rather |
A.hang out | B.turn over | C.show off | D.slip away |
A.Besides | B.Against | C.Despite | D.Beyond |
A.prevented | B.witnessed | C.suggested | D.imagined |
A.determined | B.struggled | C.desired | D.hesitated |
A.ended up | B.ran away | C.set off | D.turned out |
A.Disappointed | B.Relieved | C.Excited | D.Surprised |
A.confusion | B.embarrassment | C.eagerness | D.anger |
A.deal | B.matter | C.problem | D.mistake |
A.ease | B.increase | C.defeat | D.break |
A.held back | B.gave in | C.broke down | D.opened up |
A.helplessly | B.hopefully | C.desperately | D.thoroughly |
A.routine | B.meeting | C.experience | D.recreation |
A.temporary | B.consistent | C.subsequent | D.prosperous |
A.captured | B.seized | C.earned | D.found |
A.went along | B.started off | C.gave out | D.carried on |
2 . When you are concerned about your uninspiring exam grades or sporting performance, psychologist Adam Grant has some good news. “
As a(n)
Despite these
Much of our
“I used to believe that you could
A.Concept | B.Success | C.Security | D.Belief |
A.on the whole | B.in a sense | C.in the flesh | D.on no account |
A.individual | B.junior | C.trainee | D.celebrity |
A.impressive | B.intense | C.dependent | D.efficient |
A.tough | B.sensitive | C.curious | D.flexible |
A.created | B.needed | C.ignored | D.escaped |
A.cautious | B.energetic | C.awkward | D.enthusiastic |
A.barriers | B.chances | C.efforts | D.characters |
A.recalled | B.banned | C.abandoned | D.fueled |
A.Respectively | B.Unfortunately | C.Ultimately | D.Logically |
A.alarmed | B.packed | C.disappointed | D.puzzled |
A.availability | B.probability | C.restriction | D.devotion |
A.proof | B.warning | C.rule | D.desire |
A.purpose | B.ability | C.failure | D.decision |
A.detect | B.assume | C.promise | D.deny |
A.shine | B.cheat | C.delight | D.delay |
A.enjoy | B.limit | C.hurt | D.conduct |
A.differ | B.separate | C.judge | D.defend |
A.Equal | B.Similar | C.Blind | D.Contrary |
A.impact | B.reaction | C.regret | D.performance |
3 . As the other four players enjoy the crucial victory in an Arena Of Valor competition, they remained unaware that their teammate Lu Dong is a Paralympic
At 32, Lu Dong has
Lu
Losing her
Changing from a (n)
“It was swimming that
A.swimming | B.running | C.dancing | D.singing |
A.accounted | B.accommodated | C.accomplished | D.accumulated |
A.looking | B.diving | C.leaping | D.bumping |
A.developed | B.created | C.made | D.built |
A.Eventually | B.Formally | C.Initially | D.Firstly |
A.confident | B.comfortable | C.uneasy | D.annoyed |
A.approved | B.witnessed | C.learned | D.practiced |
A.responsibility | B.belonging | C.identity | D.achievement |
A.dedicated | B.lasted | C.waited | D.offered |
A.found | B.kept | C.required | D.showcased |
A.hands | B.arms | C.legs | D.feet |
A.wounds | B.damage | C.injuries | D.loss |
A.vulnerable | B.capable | C.strong | D.tired |
A.degree | B.living | C.position | D.point |
A.unique | B.ordinary | C.typical | D.exceptional |
A.changing | B.marking | C.following | D.proving |
A.uncommunicative | B.unambitious | C.selfish | D.impatient |
A.managed | B.attempted | C.expected | D.hesitated |
A.found out | B.brought back | C.waken up | D.taken away |
A.understand | B.accept | C.challenge | D.shape |
4 . When Megan Becker was five years old, she created something special for her dad Glenn Becker on Father’s Day. It was a paper
Glenn told his baby girl it was a
But
Without another
Megan was surprised and burst into
Dad loves all the things we do for him and
A.plane | B.tie | C.wallet | D.bird |
A.co-operation | B.attention | C.pleasure | D.effort |
A.wait | B.offer | C.hesitate | D.expect |
A.formal | B.strange | C.perfect | D.common |
A.sell | B.display | C.wear | D.exchange |
A.folded | B.hung | C.delivered | D.ignored |
A.free | B.rare | C.silly | D.cute |
A.enjoyed | B.broke | C.decorated | D.missed |
A.gradually | B.eventually | C.actually | D.frequently |
A.tired | B.promoted | C.separated | D.married |
A.returned | B.moved | C.arrived | D.retired |
A.marked | B.lost | C.delayed | D.damaged |
A.sample | B.response | C.alternative | D.thought |
A.put | B.gave | C.turned | D.took |
A.emerged | B.slipped | C.fell | D.escaped |
A.laughter | B.flames | C.anger | D.tears |
A.released | B.gained | C.tore | D.hid |
A.reward | B.forgive | C.surprise | D.inspire |
A.example | B.excuse | C.experiment | D.experience |
A.cares about | B.thinks of | C.relies on | D.turns down |
5 . Rehan Staton was close to giving up on his dreams. His father, who was his family’s mere provider, struggled to make
His education suffered because of all the
The young boy was
At the company, he finally found people that saw his great
The 24-year-old’s success story now
A.harvest | B.ends | C.share | D.drops |
A.preparing | B.purchasing | C.begging | D.missing |
A.progress | B.changes | C.struggles | D.reforms |
A.worsened | B.developed | C.advanced | D.escaped |
A.taught | B.scheduled | C.encouraged | D.permitted |
A.enthusiastic | B.curious | C.concerned | D.particular |
A.serve | B.tutor | C.measure | D.record |
A.turn down | B.hold back | C.pay off | D.line up |
A.destroyed | B.refreshed | C.followed | D.postponed |
A.distinguished | B.celebrated | C.rejected | D.selected |
A.scholarship | B.job | C.deal | D.rise |
A.ceiling | B.curtain | C.roof | D.balcony |
A.turned out | B.kept away | C.showed off | D.broke out |
A.relief | B.fortune | C.privilege | D.potential. |
A.introduction | B.education | C.organization | D.invention |
A.Consequently | B.Obviously | C.Eventually | D.Hopefully |
A.promises | B.predicts | C.trains | D.inspires |
A.guiding | B.interviewing | C.targeting | D.understanding |
A.load | B.bid | C.range | D.kick |
A.on account of | B.instead of | C.in case of | D.regardless of |
6 . Six weeks before his 97th birthday, Giuseppe Paternò realized the dream of a lifetime. That is, he got a university
Mr. Paternò’s graduation has
Born in a very
“His story is a
Italy’s university system is based on a three-year degree, followed by a two-year master’s
Mr. Paternò isn’t so
A.place | B.degree | C.lecture | D.contract |
A.inspired | B.exposed | C.reserved | D.debated |
A.apparently | B.temporarily | C.partly | D.actually |
A.complaint | B.charge | C.worry | D.attention |
A.speaks of | B.sets aside | C.turns to | D.takes up |
A.contrary | B.fair | C.similar | D.limited |
A.unrest | B.uncertainty | C.unconcern | D.unemployment |
A.wealthy | B.happy | C.peaceful | D.poor |
A.grow | B.weep | C.work | D.recover |
A.fields | B.hometown | C.habit | D.books |
A.proof | B.misfortune | C.journey | D.reward |
A.competitive | B.young | C.stable | D.comfortable |
A.chains | B.interests | C.products | D.standards |
A.course | B.test | C.experience | D.work |
A.start | B.promote | C.continue | D.end |
A.reliable | B.healthy | C.risky | D.confident |
A.deal with | B.refer to | C.run into | D.impress on |
A.approving | B.noting | C.promising | D.recalling |
A.So | B.Thus | C.Still | D.Instead |
A.ahead | B.upstairs | C.then | D.anyway |
7 . It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up. I looked around and
What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched for the school’s
David had a brain
I came up to David and
A.gradually | B.temporarily | C.finally | D.quietly |
A.friends | B.partners | C.schoolmates | D.children |
A.walk | B.run | C.go | D.leave |
A.adviser | B.headmaster | C.doctor | D.coach |
A.care for | B.laugh at | C.worry about | D.take in |
A.wanted | B.agreed | C.decided | D.informed |
A.injury | B.disease | C.activity | D.image |
A.best | B.least | C.most | D.worst |
A.unnecessary | B.unusual | C.possible | D.natural |
A.hours | B.days | C.shorter | D.longer |
A.danger | B.threat | C.challenges | D.risks |
A.body | B.power | C.support | D.determination |
A.awarded | B.rewarded | C.encouraged | D.touched |
A.participate in | B.break off | C.take charge of | D.sign up for |
A.paused | B.stopped | C.delayed | D.started |
A.lay | B.sat | C.fell | D.dropped |
A.sank | B.beat | C.hurt | D.died |
A.board | B.call | C.sport | D.match |
A.finished | B.smiled | C.left | D.abandoned |
A.monitored | B.searched | C.crossed | D.observed |
8 . Kelsie’s grandmother always encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and try new things. The two of them were especially
One
“I once tried to sing in church,” she said. “The music started playing and I just
Luckily, Kelsie didn’t
Taking this leap was no small courage for this
Kelsie chose to sing “Piece by Piece” by Kelly. All three judges were
At first, Kelsie’s
We can’t wait to see where Kelsie’s singing career takes her!
1.A.friendly | B.similar | C.close | D.helpful |
A.ability | B.way | C.choice | D.attempt |
A.encouraging | B.forbidding | C.aiding | D.forcing |
A.admitted | B.appreciated | C.hoped | D.demanded |
A.clapped | B.approved | C.survived | D.froze |
A.give up | B.turn around | C.settle down | D.get through |
A.promise | B.task | C.gift | D.suggestion |
A.singing | B.skating | C.painting | D.dancing |
A.shy | B.ambitious | C.creative | D.straightforward |
A.pains | B.firsts | C.problems | D.interviews |
A.respond | B.experience | C.perform | D.exercise |
A.engineers | B.champions | C.employers | D.judges |
A.influenced | B.promoted | C.impressed | D.represented |
A.curiosity | B.nervousness | C.desperation | D.annoyance |
A.recorded | B.adapted | C.prepared | D.composed |
A.talent | B.determination | C.desire | D.confidence |
A.magical | B.significant | C.amusing | D.mysterious |
A.hometown | B.shell | C.apartment | D.plane |
A.motivated | B.pushed | C.embarrassed | D.attracted |
A.peacefully | B.definitely | C.fortunately | D.comfortably |
9 . I never see myself as a miracle. I was just an
On February 17, 1981, a
It took me a lot of hard work but I
Early, during my therapy, my father
I thought of those
A.excellent | B.outstanding | C.ordinary | D.outgoing |
A.terrible | B.small | C.expected | D.mild |
A.agreed | B.breathed | C.prayed | D.survived |
A.at least | B.at first | C.in public | D.in time |
A.possessed | B.abandoned | C.transferred | D.encounter |
A.finally | B.gradually | C.slowly | D.quickly |
A.missing | B.dying | C.hurting | D.injuring |
A.smooth | B.easy | C.rough | D.relaxing |
A.interest | B.fact | C.truth | D.beauty |
A.much | B.best | C.worst | D.first |
A.boring | B.busy | C.dull | D.empty |
A.besides | B.but | C.except | D.except for |
A.practiced | B.conducted | C.received | D.improved |
A.stopped | B.kept | C.avoided | D.practised |
A.prospect | B.origin | C.liberty | D.trial |
A.complaints | B.comments | C.lectures | D.words |
A.honestly | B.strongly | C.differently | D.calmly |
A.diploma | B.praise | C.advice | D.money |
A.admiration | B.envy | C.pride | D.sorrow |
A.assistants | B.teachers | C.scholars | D.graduates |
10 . In March 2022, I was recovering from an operation for breast cancer and going through a terrible time. I spent my days at home
The trip was fun, but when I got on the
“I had an operation,” I said
I could feel my eyes
“Don’t think too much of your problem,” he said. “Instead, think about how many people you could help.”
I had tears coming down my face, and said, “I can’t
“Look, you have a
I’ve not been a very outgoing person, and except the few people who needed to know, I’d kept my illness
But this man, whose name was Ken Duane, showed me that my illness gave me
I am forever
A.devoting | B.explaining | C.storing | D.keeping |
A.kindly | B.hurriedly | C.seriously | D.confidently |
A.overlooked | B.accepted | C.doubted | D.dismissed |
A.bus | B.train | C.plane | D.ship |
A.normal | B.last | C.exact | D.whole |
A.good-hearted | B.absent-minded | C.cold-blooded | D.bad-tempered |
A.willingly | B.weakly | C.cheerfully | D.quickly |
A.pain | B.center | C.part | D.symbol |
A.coming | B.ending | C.taking | D.filling |
A.believe | B.realize | C.quit | D.rely |
A.still | B.already | C.even | D.then |
A.choice | B.decision | C.goal | D.belief |
A.clear | B.sort | C.mix | D.put |
A.motive | B.amateur | C.secret | D.sense |
A.defined | B.blamed | C.affected | D.defeated |
A.surprise | B.advice | C.strength | D.reference |
A.broaden | B.worsen | C.brighten | D.lighten |
A.officially | B.publicly | C.clearly | D.sharply |
A.expectation | B.exploration | C.appointment | D.conversation |
A.regretful | B.conscious | C.grateful | D.curious |