1 . When I was living in New York, I decided it was time to get my middle-aged self back in shape. The gym near my house was tiny. I was the weakest person there and I felt
One day I was on the assisted pull-up machine when a huge guy walked up to me and
After that day, I started to love going there. I was
There were
A.out of place | B.out of shape | C.out of order | D.out of trouble |
A.hate | B.understand | C.notice | D.believe |
A.wondered | B.reminded | C.asked | D.suggested |
A.answer | B.aid | C.topic | D.chance |
A.agreed | B.promised | C.nodded | D.admitted |
A.persuade | B.show | C.contact | D.expose |
A.shouted | B.repeated | C.explained | D.stressed |
A.Keep | B.Avoid | C.Risk | D.Forget |
A.ready | B.willing | C.likely | D.certain |
A.yet | B.still | C.ever | D.never |
A.talking about | B.going on | C.worrying about | D.depending on |
A.teachers | B.friends | C.professors | D.athletes |
A.support | B.choice | C.challenge | D.guidance |
A.trainer | B.lawyer | C.assistant | D.doctor |
A.experienced | B.suffered | C.learned | D.hidden |
2 . How do you pass the time during your subway commute(通勤)? Scrolling on your phone? Listening to music? Or just staring at the
Her self-shot videos of energetic dance routines
Inspired by Bahsoon, many viewers soon left friendly
However, some described her behavior as “
A.sky | B.friend | C.floor | D.news |
A.challenge | B.stage | C.experiment | D.solution |
A.filmed | B.shared | C.admired | D.supplied |
A.given up | B.taken over | C.broken down | D.come across |
A.victory | B.image | C.wisdom | D.influence |
A.Raised | B.Lost | C.Promoted | D.Spotted |
A.viewer | B.visitor | C.passenger | D.partner |
A.confidently | B.crazily | C.effectively | D.professionally |
A.impressions | B.opinions | C.comments | D.accounts |
A.photos | B.jokes | C.clues | D.videos |
A.movement | B.program | C.task | D.adventure |
A.boring | B.pleasing | C.inspiring | D.embarrassing |
A.confuse | B.destroy | C.threaten | D.bother |
A.Otherwise | B.Yet | C.Rather | D.Still |
A.feed | B.pride | C.congratulate | D.base |
3 . Early on the morning of October 13, LaPierre was heading to the Chicago Marathon on the city’s Blue Line L. The
At the Cumberland station, most of the passengers suddenly
As the armed man hopped onto the next train gar, LaPierre followed him. “I could not
The man turned and saw LaPierre, his head down, bull-rushing him. Although the man was far
This was not the first time LaPierre had jumped into a(n)
A.bus | B.plane | C.train | D.ship |
A.seat | B.change | C.food | D.time |
A.thanked | B.quit | C.known | D.given |
A.pulled | B.escaped | C.boarded | D.started |
A.encouraged | B.disappointed | C.confused | D.frightened |
A.begging | B.rescuing | C.robbing | D.stealing |
A.walk away | B.give away | C.step forward | D.come along |
A.path | B.track | C.marathon | D.gym |
A.larger | B.slimmer | C.wiser | D.quieter |
A.off | B.under | C.beyond | D.against |
A.shoot | B.chase | C.spot | D.miss |
A.prizes | B.funds | C.lives | D.rights |
A.naturally | B.thankfully | C.generally | D.unfortunately |
A.stand by | B.stand out | C.take on | D.take over |
A.protest | B.fight | C.argument | D.position |
4 . In the early hours of the morning on April 17, Kevin Record, 43, was sleeping in his apartment on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. His dog, Shogun, jumped onto the bed and
Though suffering serious life-changing
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)
Speaking from his hospital bed, Kevin promised he would routinely check his e-scooter and make sure it is in good working
A.pushed | B.picked | C.drew | D.woke |
A.fell off | B.blew up | C.turned over | D.ran out |
A.knocks | B.cuts | C.ruins | D.burns |
A.escape | B.keep | C.hear | D.suffer |
A.Finally | B.Typically | C.Unfortunately | D.Undoubtedly |
A.scared | B.nervous | C.puzzled | D.heartbroken |
A.forget | B.realize | C.express | D.regret |
A.result | B.shape | C.speed | D.color |
A.spread | B.awoke | C.pointed | D.jumped |
A.exciting | B.frightening | C.amazing | D.confusing |
A.backed | B.responded | C.turned | D.connected |
A.save | B.collect | C.move | D.deliver |
A.fuel | B.seat | C.engine | D.battery |
A.mind | B.order | C.practice | D.platform |
A.aim | B.model | C.warning | D.example |
5 . A sudden illness took away most of Rebecca’s hearing when she was only six years old. Afterwards, she says her
read lips, and learned to speak confidently without being able to hear herself.
Today, working at the Qetan Sewing Center, Rebecca rediscovered something she greatly
Better still, Rebecca has also found a professional outlet. “I’ve always been
Rebecca says her
The way that Rebecca lives her life demonstrates this idea that you can achieve your goals
A.sadness | B.happiness | C.efforts | D.pains |
A.stopped | B.promised | C.refused | D.struggled |
A.pity | B.change | C.blame | D.fool |
A.whether | B.why | C.how | D.where |
A.Eventually | B.Immediately | C.Naturally | D.Absolutely |
A.tolerated | B.missed | C.considered | D.regretted |
A.positive | B.similar | C.limited | D.plain |
A.different | B.supportive | C.clean | D.safe |
A.satisfied with | B.aware of | C.interested in | D.careful about |
A.desire | B.secure | C.understand | D.adore |
A.task | B.job | C.journey | D.business |
A.improve | B.express | C.defend | D.reflect |
A.truth | B.choices | C.process | D.possibilities |
A.capacity | B.value | C.action | D.freedom |
A.in case of | B.as long as | C.in spite of | D.as far as |
6 . Chris Person lost his wallet outside a Publix store. After he searched his pockets and the parking lot
The wallet contained his license, credit cards, plenty of cash, and even a gift card that could easily be
The next day three
15-year-old Lucas Perry had
Chris became impressed with the
“They all refused my offer to
The
A.blindly | B.casually | C.merrily | D.carefully |
A.given up | B.held on | C.picked up | D.took on |
A.chosen | B.used | C.torn | D.abandoned |
A.teens | B.boys | C.strangers | D.managers |
A.stole | B.lost | C.noticed | D.realized |
A.pocket | B.luggage | C.bag | D.case |
A.describe | B.repair | C.post | D.deliver |
A.appearances | B.values | C.clothes | D.smiles |
A.announced | B.given | C.explained | D.told |
A.especially | B.usually | C.generally | D.fortunately |
A.card | B.bank | C.store | D.wallet |
A.change | B.lend | C.return | D.keep |
A.great | B.small | C.right | D.different |
A.insisted | B.took | C.depended | D.tried |
A.brave | B.sincere | C.honest | D.friendly |
A.pain | B.feeling | C.understanding | D.fact |
A.following | B.last | C.amazing | D.fine |
A.guessed | B.remembered | C.imagined | D.decided |
A.science | B.driving | C.travel | D.music |
A.beaten | B.frozen | C.astonished | D.cheated |
7 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own
I learned this lesson from a(n)
It was a tradition for the school’s old team to play against the
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. Most important, I began to treat them like
Six months after suffering our
From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
Winners are made, not born.
1.A.luck | B.tests | C.efforts | D.nature |
A.experiment | B.experience | C.visit | D.show |
A.successful | B.excellent | C.strong | D.new |
A.cheer for | B.prepare for | C.help with | D.finish with |
A.believe | B.agree | C.describe | D.regret |
A.realize | B.claim | C.permit | D.demand |
A.decision | B.attitude | C.conclusion | D.intention |
A.leaders | B.partners | C.winners | D.learners |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.defeat | B.decline | C.accident | D.mistake |
A.shame | B.burden | C.victory | D.favor |
A.chances | B.thrills | C.concerns | D.offers |
A.surprise | B.serve | C.interest | D.affect |
A.encouraged | B.observed | C.protected | D.impressed |
A.honestly | B.individually | C.calmly | D.differently |
8 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our memories are
Another time, we rented a
Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a
A.safe | B.funny | C.dull | D.disappointing |
A.drop down | B.run across | C.fall into | D.jump at |
A.tied | B.planned | C.recorded | D.arranged |
A.spent | B.lasted | C.afforded | D.demanded |
A.saying | B.laughing | C.crying | D.talking |
A.close | B.distant | C.similar | D.familiar |
A.sign up | B.use up | C.check in | D.end up |
A.car | B.horse | C.boat | D.plane |
A.windy | B.clear | C.rainy | D.foggy |
A.peaceful | B.calm | C.silent | D.noisy |
A.walk | B.window | C.motor | D.signal |
A.creek | B.ocean | C.river | D.lake |
A.dragged | B.threw | C.pushed | D.asked |
A.sense | B.duty | C.pride | D.relief |
A.perform | B.feel | C.experience | D.go |
9 . Once upon a time there was great poverty (贫困) in a land. Three rich men were
The first couldn’t stand seeing the poverty,
The second rich man, seeing the
The third rich man, on seeing such poverty,
Three days later, they
A.standing | B.travelling | C.gathering | D.running |
A.faraway | B.poor | C.different | D.ancient |
A.unless | B.because | C.so | D.if |
A.curious | B.worrying | C.dangerous | D.puzzling |
A.the villagers | B.his servants | C.the others | D.the rest |
A.interest | B.concern | C.use | D.attraction |
A.returned | B.gained | C.offered | D.received |
A.remain | B.last | C.supply | D.share |
A.turned back | B.set out | C.showed off | D.speeded up |
A.village | B.land | C.field | D.road |
A.whether | B.how | C.where | D.when |
A.welcomed | B.met | C.accepted | D.persuaded |
A.still | B.already | C.always | D.indeed |
A.except for | B.instead of | C.apart from | D.along with |
A.loading | B.treasuring | C.carrying | D.earning |
10 . Doing something without thinking is easy, but it’s hard for us to take back what we have done. There was once a
“Go to the marketplace,” he said, “and
The next day the wise man said, “Now, go and collect all those
The woman
A.boy | B.man | C.woman | D.chicken |
A.knew | B.found | C.realized | D.recognized |
A.wounded | B.hurt | C.injured | D.attacked |
A.polite | B.untrue | C.suitable | D.illegal |
A.do | B.ruin | C.cause | D.repair |
A.provide | B.charge | C.bargain | D.buy |
A.bought | B.dropped | C.killed | D.flown |
A.one by one | B.all in all | C.day by day | D.step by step |
A.that | B.it | C.what | D.which |
A.feathers | B.words | C.action | D.rumors |
A.bring | B.keep | C.hold | D.break |
A.copied | B.followed | C.had | D.instructed |
A.blew | B.should blow | C.had blown | D.blown |
A.but | B.so | C.and | D.thus |
A.unless | B.once | C.until | D.whether |