1 . I’ve been farming sheep on a hillside for 54 years. I use a small tractor to get about. My dog Don always sits beside me in the passenger seat.
One morning I
Lamb and mother
My heart froze in my chest as I
Heart in mouth, I
The police
A.dropped | B.spotted | C.carried | D.returned |
A.kids | B.friends | C.owner | D.mother |
A.ask about | B.play with | C.tend to | D.run into |
A.freed | B.switched | C.reunited | D.examined |
A.unexpected | B.dangerous | C.embarrassing | D.difficult |
A.Fortunately | B.Generally | C.Immediately | D.Obviously |
A.lamb | B.vehicle | C.seat | D.fence |
A.saw | B.stopped | C.remembered | D.drove |
A.crowd | B.motorway | C.field | D.hill |
A.take off | B.catch up | C.hold back | D.get out |
A.real | B.best | C.basic | D.last |
A.fixed | B.noticed | C.reached | D.closed |
A.resting | B.running | C.parking | D.turning |
A.sleep | B.long | C.rough | D.busy |
A.abandoned | B.approached | C.recognized | D.repaired |
A.unclean | B.uncertain | C.unhurt | D.unhappy |
A.arrived | B.replied | C.survived | D.waited |
A.ability | B.dream | C.luck | D.idea |
A.common | B.confusing | C.desirable | D.awful |
A.meal | B.test | C.job | D.lesson |
2 . When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say "sorry,
On March 19, Dennis got a group text
"Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken," Dennis
Much to the family’s surprise, Dennis stuck to his
Teresa
A.unlucky | B.secret | C.new | D.wrong |
A.received | B.translated | C.copied | D.printed |
A.reasonable | B.special | C.necessary | D.practical |
A.convincing | B.reminding | C.informing | D.warning |
A.wake-up | B.recovery | C.growth | D.arrival |
A.responded | B.interrupted | C.predicted | D.repeated |
A.coming in | B.setting out | C.passing down | D.moving around |
A.opinion | B.anxiety | C.excitement | D.effort |
A.comparing | B.exchanging | C.discussing | D.sharing |
A.accept | B.know | C.believe | D.bother |
A.parents | B.doctors | C.patients | D.visitors |
A.dream | B.promise | C.agenda | D.principle |
A.bearing | B.collecting | C.opening | D.making |
A.discouraged | B.relaxed | C.astonished | D.defeated |
A.admit | B.need | C.appreciate | D.expect |
A.found | B.selected | C.developed | D.posted |
A.confirmed | B.simplified | C.clarified | D.accompanied |
A.pity | B.blessing | C.relief | D.problem |
A.smart | B.calm | C.sweet | D.fair |
A.sympathy | B.attention | C.control | D.trust |
3 . There are lots of ways to raise awareness for a cause. Usually, the
Baptiste Dubanchet is biking across Europe, surviving
As you can
What’s
“I have to get food
He aims to
A.cleverer | B.older | C.stranger | D.simpler |
A.garbage-eating | B.sports-loving | C.food-wasting | D.law-breaking |
A.secretly | B.finally | C.entirely | D.probably |
A.purpose | B.way | C.opinion | D.dream |
A.observe | B.imagine | C.suggest | D.remember |
A.store | B.cook | C.shop for | D.throw away |
A.locked | B.damaged | C.connected | D.abandoned |
A.bought | B.offered | C.ordered | D.sold |
A.reasons | B.rights | C.fees | D.aids |
A.begging for | B.giving away | C.hiding | D.causing |
A.did | B.kept | C.accepted | D.risked |
A.hardly | B.usually | C.particularly | D.merely |
A.easiest | B.nearest | C.biggest | D.richest |
A.work | B.shout | C.ask | D.jump |
A.competition | B.conversation | C.conflict | D.challenge |
A.adequate | B.rewarding | C.demanding | D.suitable |
A.again | B.alone | C.later | D.fast |
A.spirit | B.energy | C.time | D.effort |
A.stomach | B.hand | C.pocket | D.basket |
A.arrange | B.restart | C.report | D.finish |
4 . On a bright sunny day, I stared my day off by volunteering at the L. A. Food Bank. My reason for volunteering at the food bank was to satisfy my need to help others and leave a
By helping pack food items. I was able to make as significant impact on my community by helping people fight
A.change | B.message | C.blank | D.chance |
A.established | B.examined | C.entered | D.equipped |
A.shabby | B.steady | C.tidy | D.noisy |
A.check in | B.give up | C.show off | D.move out |
A.aid | B.duties | C.awards | D.test |
A.appointed | B.begged | C.forced | D.persuaded |
A.consumed | B.inspected | C.searched | D.replaced |
A.abandoned | B.delivered | C.packed | D.explored |
A.represent | B.shelter | C.deserve | D.contain |
A.studio | B.factory | C.museum | D.theatre |
A.bank | B.list | C.step | D.row |
A.quickly | B.secretly | C.casually | D.anxiously |
A.burden | B.thought | C.regret | D.interest |
A.recognize | B.welcome | C.help | D.visit |
A.focus | B.respect | C.wisdom | D.ambition |
A.understood | B.counted | C.led | D.heard |
A.leadership | B.technical | C.social | D.business |
A.prove | B.discover | C.stress | D.guarantee |
A.fear | B.loneliness | C.hunger | D.doubt |
A.direction | B.identity | C.belonging | D.satisfaction |
5 . Daniel Delfin used to think only superheroes could change the world. A shy 21-year-old student in the Philippines, Daniel saw himself as one
Then his
To improve the welfare of children, YHO has provided a place for young people to express their
For his
“YHO
A.creator | B.master | C.viewer | D.winner |
A.working | B.studying | C.helping | D.thinking |
A.unique | B.boring | C.academic | D.comfortable |
A.Forced | B.Recommended | C.Persuaded | D.Reminded |
A.attracted | B.thrilled | C.annoyed | D.impressed |
A.decided | B.managed | C.promised | D.happened |
A.plans | B.volunteers | C.sponsors | D.donations |
A.dropped out | B.cheered up | C.signed up | D.stood out |
A.concern | B.sadness | C.appreciation | D.regret |
A.collects | B.raises | C.discusses | D.handles |
A.trust | B.interaction | C.confidence | D.privacy |
A.emotional | B.financial | C.temporary | D.public |
A.agreeing | B.dealing | C.talking | D.playing |
A.advice | B.hope | C.imagination | D.warning |
A.experience | B.ambition | C.knowledge | D.devotion |
A.expected | B.appointed | C.determined | D.recognized |
A.promoter | B.witness | C.applicant | D.pioneer |
A.required | B.asked | C.encouraged | D.considered |
A.nearly | B.only | C.hardly | D.even |
A.programme | B.crisis | C.routine | D.lesson |
6 . The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to
It was the greatest
A.failure | B.pressure | C.loss | D.illness |
A.usually | B.finally | C.firstly | D.frequently |
A.improve | B.train | C.join | D.contact |
A.increased | B.found | C.created | D.made |
A.however | B.therefore | C.otherwise | D.instead |
A.use | B.survive | C.save | D.waste |
A.pull | B.tell | C.hide | D.fire |
A.afraid | B.nervous | C.ready | D.free |
A.take off | B.set off | C.give up | D.show up |
A.attend | B.miss | C.ban | D.start |
A.rich | B.weak | C.firm | D.kind |
A.trusted | B.determined | C.experienced | D.embarrassed |
A.frustration | B.delight | C.excitement | D.surprise |
A.beginner | B.learner | C.partner | D.winner |
A.cheer on | B.compete with | C.respond to | D.run after |
A.admitting | B.explaining | C.announcing | D.whispering |
A.humor | B.will | C.honesty | D.wisdom |
A.Although | B.Since | C.Once | D.Because |
A.discovery | B.choice | C.influence | D.moment |
A.through | B.under | C.across | D.around |
7 . In 2019 my son, Ollie, seven, had severe liver failure. In Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, liver transplantation was
Six weeks before Christmas, I received a call telling me Mick
Finally arriving at the
As we were about to say goodbye, Mick had other
Ollie is 10 now and
A.temporarily | B.appropriately | C.successfully | D.actually |
A.school | B.factory | C.library | D.Hospital |
A.Honestly | B.Finally | C.Usually | D.Naturally |
A.rescued | B.protected | C.contacted | D.persuaded |
A.needed | B.prepared | C.donated | D.investigated |
A.promised | B.began | C.pretended | D.remembered |
A.received | B.recorded | C.removed | D.recovered |
A.transported | B.admitted | C.returned | D.introduced |
A.hesitant | B.occupied | C.pleased | D.nervous |
A.department | B.beach | C.center | D.house |
A.wishes | B.waves | C.pictures | D.chances |
A.schedule | B.comment | C.way | D.approval |
A.rare | B.simple | C.positive | D.awesome |
A.arrangements | B.tricks | C.problems | D.performances |
A.led | B.called | C.treated | D.pursued |
A.go | B.ask | C.stay | D.stop |
A.starting | B.doing | C.studying | D.communicating |
A.knowledge | B.invitation | C.understanding | D.company |
A.researching | B.imagining | C.discussing | D.smiling |
A.take out | B.give away | C.ask for | D.think of |
8 . Nine-year-old Olivia of Oklahoma has wanted to take the stage to perform in the ballet, “The Nutcracker《胡桃夹子》” since she could remember. However, her Friedreich ataxia (脊柱畸形) seems to move that dream out of
Hoping to
When it’s Olivia’s
Having Olivia in this ballet has been a
A.date | B.reach | C.sight | D.memory |
A.movement | B.heart | C.sleep | D.breath |
A.lift | B.catch | C.treat | D.follow |
A.calm | B.promise | C.remind | D.embrace |
A.straighten up | B.give up | C.bring up | D.sign up |
A.changing | B.inviting | C.dressing | D.including |
A.inform | B.expect | C.permit | D.persuade |
A.situation | B.accident | C.message | D.aspect |
A.pretend | B.assist | C.hesitate | D.favor |
A.gradually | B.especially | C.regularly | D.eventually |
A.dismissed | B.obtained | C.recognized | D.attracted |
A.said | B.shared | C.shed | D.hid |
A.supportive | B.careful | C.afraid | D.aware |
A.ability | B.case | C.potential | D.turn. com |
A.discouraging | B.interesting | C.satisfying | D.inspiring |
A.hands | B.stomachs | C.feet | D.voices |
A.preparation | B.sacrifice | C.possibility | D.highlight |
A.Acceptance | B.Curiosity | C.Anxiety | D.Kindness |
A.promote | B.appreciate | C.challenge | D.consider |
A.simple | B.new | C.popular | D.open |
9 . My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “
At this store, a
In the store, I asked each of my kids to
When we handed him the bag of
This has been a wonderful
A.Lost | B.Changed | C.Quit | D.Finished |
A.condition | B.place | C.sight | D.show |
A.suggestion | B.comment | C.decision | D.call |
A.outside | B.proudly | C.by | D.angrily |
A.draw | B.say | C.arrange | D.pick |
A.order | B.supply | C.appreciate | D.discover |
A.dollar | B.job | C.hot meal | D.gift card |
A.easy | B.low | C.soft | D.loose |
A.giving | B.saving | C.spending | D.begging |
A.yet | B.even | C.still | D.just |
A.declared | B.shared | C.ignored | D.expected |
A.toys | B.medicine | C.food | D.clothes |
A.sleepy | B.watery | C.curious | D.sharp |
A.whoever | B.whatever | C.whichever | D.whenever |
A.experience | B.example | C.message | D.adventure |
A.rely on | B.respect | C.learn from | D.help |
A.suddenly | B.vividly | C.differently | D.perfectly |
A.time | B.power | C.patience | D.money |
A.fear | B.love | C.need | D.memory |
A.strong | B.sweet | C.strange | D.simple |
10 . Those in the food industry understand the difficulty that comes from working with people. No matter how much you try, some customers are never
A customer approached the drive-through window
Bryanna was the
The
When Feroza approached the drive-through window, she
Through this, Feroza and Bryanna have become friends. It’s just
A.confused | B.frightened | C.troubled | D.satisfied |
A.temper | B.passion | C.sight | D.temperature |
A.sadly | B.angrily | C.happily | D.patiently |
A.posted | B.handed | C.returned | D.introduced |
A.convinced | B.embarrassed | C.justified | D.misunderstood |
A.imagined | B.missed | C.brought | D.wanted |
A.interviewer | B.victim | C.looker-on | D.witness |
A.unpleasant | B.reliable | C.responsible | D.unavoidable |
A.figure out | B.set down | C.take over | D.put aside |
A.warning | B.weeping | C.begging | D.checking |
A.journalist | B.manager | C.customer | D.worker |
A.heard of | B.thought of | C.spoke of | D.dreamed of |
A.admit | B.behave | C.follow | D.approve |
A.wonderful | B.funny | C.necessary | D.terrible |
A.paid | B.charged | C.offered | D.afforded |
A.principle | B.program | C.destination | D.idea |
A.assumed | B.realized | C.recognized | D.recalled |
A.left | B.earned | C.donated | D.saved |
A.regret | B.relief | C.reward | D.joy |
A.encouraging | B.demanding | C.amusing | D.puzzling |