1 . Last year I decided to do some volunteer work. I began to
I was sent to the Coronado National Forest for my first 8-day
My job was to
Three days later, a beautiful stairway came into being. The
But on the last night we were
A.calculate | B.negotiate | C.advertise | D.research |
A.imagined | B.introduced | C.enjoyed | D.found |
A.annoyed | B.surprised | C.scared | D.excited |
A.arriving | B.sleeping | C.thinking | D.walking |
A.confident | B.friendly | C.energetic | D.curious |
A.funny | B.good | C.lucky | D.easy |
A.tour | B.project | C.campaign | D.course |
A.drop | B.make | C.carry | D.buy |
A.nice | B.safe | C.long | D.quick |
A.build | B.test | C.clean | D.guard |
A.helped | B.ended | C.allowed | D.meant |
A.hunted | B.trained | C.seen | D.fed |
A.satisfaction | B.ambition | C.expectation | D.intention |
A.work | B.memory | C.record | D.story |
A.left | B.caught | C.attacked | D.separated |
A.boiling | B.average | C.normal | D.freezing |
A.tidy | B.dry | C.new | D.soft |
A.By the way | B.Regardless of that | C.Needless to say | D.In either case |
A.survived | B.resisted | C.escaped | D.recovered |
A.smarter | B.stronger | C.happier | D.busier |
2 . Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been
Tina Stern
Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organisation. On Point for College. Although the
For many students, Wilson’s help is not only appreciated, it’s also entirely
A.linking | B.sending | C.offering | D.distributing |
A.donating | B.lending | C.delivering | D.volunteering |
A.paved | B.covered | C.measured | D.wandered |
A.arguments | B.interviews | C.negotiations | D.conversations |
A.met | B.driven | C.addressed | D.greeted |
A.even | B.ever | C.once | D.already |
A.earned | B.received | C.assessed | D.demanded |
A.transportation | B.style | C.time | D.communication |
A.forced | B.awkward | C.ridiculous | D.suspicious |
A.selects | B.recites | C.guesses | D.remembers |
A.act on | B.settle on | C.check on | D.agree on |
A.club | B.league | C.college | D.programme |
A.far | B.around | C.beyond | D.forwards |
A.assist | B.watch | C.urge | D.warn |
A.expects | B.attempts | C.manages | D.hesitates |
A.extra | B.unusual | C.necessary | D.adequate |
A.share | B.fuel | C.repair | D.exchange |
A.required | B.allowed | C.reminded | D.convinced |
A.experience | B.arrangement | C.appreciation | D.employment |
A.effort | B.ambition | C.privilege | D.convenience |
3 . 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
Six months after suffering our
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
Winners are made, but born.
1.A.luck | B.tests | C.efforts | D.nature |
A.experiment | B.experience | C.visit | D.show |
A.operating | B.editing | C.consulting | D.coaching |
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.reacting to | B.looking for | C.depending on | D.caring about |
A.decision | B.attitude | C.conclusion | D.intention |
A.pride | B.culture | C.fortune | D.relationship |
A.leaders | B.partners | C.winners | D.learners |
A.rewards | B.vacations | C.health | D.honor |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.defeat | B.decline | C.accident | D.mistake |
A.relax | B.improve | C.expand | D.defend |
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 |
4 . Years ago, my sixth grade teacher had us write letters to our heroes.
In that
I didn’t want to seem like a crazy fan. So I
It was from Jennifer. We
During the conversation, we realized we
Jennifer Cihi, my early hero,
A.Whether | B.While | C.Unless | D.Once |
A.write | B.receive | C.mail | D.open |
A.found out | B.missed out | C.piled up | D.put away |
A.fan | B.business | C.reminder | D.introduction |
A.letter | B.book | C.present | D.song |
A.secret | B.balance | C.word | D.appointment |
A.gradually | B.suddenly | C.generally | D.quickly |
A.comfort | B.appreciate | C.envy | D.encounter |
A.embarrassed | B.thrilled | C.astonished | D.amused |
A.eventually | B.gently | C.slowly | D.merely |
A.allowed | B.expected | C.inspired | D.advised |
A.teacher | B.singer | C.presenter | D.supporter |
A.instant | B.consistent | C.constant | D.insistent |
A.signaled | B.declared | C.explained | D.marked |
A.published | B.discussed | C.exchanged | D.expressed |
A.by | B.in | C.at | D.on |
A.shared | B.formed | C.needed | D.promoted |
A.controlling | B.providing | C.attracting | D.demanding |
A.described | B.selected | C.considered | D.designed |
A.however | B.besides | C.though | D.again |
5 . American author Gary Hopkins tells us, “A suitable apology can be a wonderful thing, so long as it is from the heart.” However, an apology is
A few years ago, I was a guest
Of course, apologies shouldn’t be
Generally, over apologizing
A.essential | B.impossible | C.reasonable | D.difficult |
A.editor | B.speaker | C.worker | D.member |
A.dressed | B.prepared | C.known | D.equipped |
A.formed | B.recalled | C.delivered | D.appreciated |
A.blamed | B.praised | C.discovered | D.approached |
A.interrupted | B.apologized | C.stopped | D.coughed |
A.caught on | B.brought out | C.stepped on | D.broke down |
A.speechless | B.hopeless | C.confused | D.frightened |
A.ready for | B.nervous about | C.careful about | D.aware of |
A.in reply | B.in vain | C.in return | D.in place |
A.ignored | B.mentioned | C.used | D.accepted |
A.regretting | B.failing | C.pretending | D.promising |
A.ridiculous | B.impressive | C.accessible | D.crucial |
A.sale | B.income | C.deposit | D.loss |
A.private | B.false | C.inadequate | D.illegal |
A.Besides | B.Therefore | C.Nevertheless | D.Instead |
A.expects | B.continues | C.deserves | D.tends |
A.motivation | B.confidence | C.energy | D.experience |
A.embarrass | B.challenge | C.misunderstand | D.tolerate |
A.suitably | B.normally | C.directly | D.frequently |
6 . In October, I told the eight-year-olds about my plan. “I’d like all of you to do extra jobs to
Early in the week, the boys and girls arrived in class seizing their hard-earned money and couldn’t wait to go shopping. I watched
“Flowers!” Kristine cried. The group rushed toward the holiday
Then we set off for the house of a needy grandmother and finally
We returned to the car. Fastening seat belts, we could see the kitchen window. The woman inside waved goodbye, then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, past the trimmings,
A.spend | B.earn | C.withdraw | D.save |
A.either | B.though | C.otherwise | D.anyway |
A.experience | B.expect | C.advocate | D.clarify |
A.enjoy | B.receive | C.accumulate | D.share |
A.better than | B.rather than | C.other than | D.more than |
A.alive | B.wrong | C.fresh | D.fair |
A.until | B.before | C.as | D.since |
A.Gradually | B.Eventually | C.Frequently | D.Occasionally |
A.observed | B.confirmed | C.recognized | D.spotted |
A.plants | B.lights | C.cards | D.foods |
A.Panicked | B.Moved | C.Defeated | D.Determined |
A.pulled up | B.settled down | C.turned out | D.got through |
A.accompany | B.welcome | C.inspect | D.instruct |
A.puzzle | B.astonishment | C.pleasure | D.disappointment |
A.surprised | B.depressed | C.embarrassed | D.amused |
A.straight | B.abruptly | C.gradually | D.close |
A.terror | B.shock | C.pain | D.smile |
A.chance | B.decision | C.moment | D.condition |
A.energy | B.power | C.talent | D.interest |
A.sensed | B.noticed | C.marked | D.checked |
7 . Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a
At one point along an open highway, I
I started
Much later that night, after I
It’s amazing that we ever
I was so
A.flight | B.distance | C.road | D.length |
A.thinking | B.driving | C.complaining | D.running |
A.stopped | B.changed | C.stuck | D.lost |
A.horror | B.strength | C.understanding | D.impatience |
A.ran off | B.came to | C.passed by | D.left behind |
A.passed | B.watched | C.approached | D.found |
A.stop | B.change | C.turn | D.die |
A.way | B.side | C.city | D.direction |
A.wondering | B.suspecting | C.struggling | D.regretting |
A.abused | B.fined | C.injured | D.killed |
A.danger | B.sign | C.time | D.record |
A.met with | B.got over | C.got rid of | D.called back |
A.turned out to | B.came back to | C.referred to | D.occurred to |
A.virtue | B.suggestion | C.law | D.order |
A.honor | B.solve | C.break | D.judge |
A.stopped | B.protected | C.rejected | D.frightened |
A.speaks of | B.stands by | C.takes in | D.disapproves of |
A.suspect | B.trust | C.teach | D.care |
A.only | B.first | C.lucky | D.living |
A.sorry | B.doubtful | C.sure | D.proud |
8 . Alice is standing in front of me and crying. She looks so
Sometimes Alice has to
But today Alice is sitting crying not because of her situation, but because she is moved by a stranger’s
It showed her that in a world that often seems
A.satisfied | B.curious | C.confused | D.upset |
A.health | B.reputation | C.effects | D.intentions |
A.lost | B.afforded | C.left | D.passed |
A.medicines | B.goods | C.gifts | D.bills |
A.cover | B.skip | C.reject | D.replace |
A.processes | B.expects | C.meets | D.searches |
A.involved | B.experienced | C.absorbed | D.engaged |
A.knocked at | B.slid into | C.stared at | D.fit into |
A.argued | B.demanded | C.estimated | D.felt |
A.store | B.factory | C.clinic | D.school |
A.situation | B.consequence | C.occasion | D.environment |
A.kindness | B.worry | C.beauty | D.perfection |
A.told | B.gave | C.showed | D.returned |
A.faded | B.appeared | C.doubled | D.presented |
A.played | B.shopped | C.served | D.begged |
A.saved | B.celebrated | C.spent | D.shared |
A.painful | B.ashamed | C.nervous | D.disappointed |
A.thing | B.promise | C.interest | D.difference |
A.bright | B.polite | C.dark | D.quiet |
A.pill | B.example | C.order | D.instruction |
9 . Sports and fitness can be regarded as a way to add spice to your life. The first time I realized that I had a
Small for my age as a 9-year-old, and more of a bookworm than a
In the Softball Throw event, I got my first taste of sporting victory. Credit goes to the
My passion for sports got
School sports did not bleed into (渗透进) the weekends,
During downtime (休息), magazines were also quite
So, though it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation developed gradually in
I still love
As far as I’m concerned, life is richest with my feet in both worlds.
1.A.hate | B.love | C.anger | D.joy |
A.junior | B.kindergarten | C.elementary | D.high |
A.sports | B.motion | C.campaign | D.exercise |
A.harm | B.humor | C.hatred | D.humiliation |
A.example | B.instance | C.ideal | D.model |
A.lost | B.added | C.lifted | D.fell |
A.heading | B.receiving | C.tripping | D.passing |
A.more steady | B.stronger | C.more stable | D.sharper |
A.changed | B.twisted | C.transformed | D.switched |
A.budge | B.courage | C.points | D.profits |
A.eventually | B.partially | C.gradually | D.rapidly |
A.craze | B.hit | C.fever | D.emotion |
A.star | B.hero | C.exception | D.wonder |
A.though | B.as | C.while | D.when |
A.valid | B.used | C.normal | D.proper |
A.regular | B.popular | C.fascinated | D.addicted |
A.picked out | B.made out | C.brought on | D.took up |
A.if | B.while | C.when | D.until |
A.adulthood | B.brotherhood | C.boyhood | D.childhood |
A.sharing | B.competing | C.sporting | D.reading |
10 . Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can and should do every single day. I’m Will Ruhio, one of the
We’ve
On Random Acts, it may be a neighbour or a colleague who recognizes a need and
So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a
After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of
We’ve been working to
Be that person doing act of kindness out of the
A.photographers | B.actors | C.viewers | D.hosts |
A.display | B.conduct | C.recall | D.recognize |
A.advertised | B.shared | C.filmed | D.tested |
A.in search of | B.in need of | C.in defence of | D.in favour of |
A.sets off | B.sets aside | C.sets down | D.sets out |
A.Retell | B.Take | C.Create | D.Explain |
A.anxious | B.proud | C.afraid | D.unwilling |
A.exception | B.opportunity | C.competition | D.challenge |
A.provided | B.kept | C.spotted | D.missed |
A.acceptable | B.successful | C.reasonable | D.changeable |
A.choice | B.decision | C.difference | D.promise |
A.generous | B.caring | C.confident | D.sociable |
A.never | B.even | C.still | D.just |
A.put up | B.make for | C.work at | D.take up |
A.reducing | B.adding | C.carrying | D.freeing |
A.admit | B.realize | C.remember | D.imagine |
A.truth | B.courage | C.progress | D.patience |
A.entertain | B.surprise | C.locate | D.please |
A.relieves | B.scares | C.hits | D.satisfies |
A.respect | B.curiosity | C.trust | D.goodness |