1 . Here is a story about a young boy in New York. He once went to one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s talks and learned about the
When he saw a picture of a chimpanzee on a box of
The boy
“I took
As the story shows, young students have much more
The story also
With these small yet highly
A.frightening | B.facial | C.spiritual | D.naughty |
A.cookies | B.drinks | C.fruits | D.toys |
A.heard | B.realized | C.understood | D.worried |
A.joy | B.relaxation | C.excitement | D.fear |
A.called | B.walked | C.wrote | D.talked |
A.Regardless of | B.Remind of | C.Except for | D.Along with |
A.disappear | B.remove | C.lose | D.take |
A.advice | B.control | C.action | D.comfort |
A.Whenever | B.However | C.Wherever | D.Whoever |
A.accept | B.believe | C.decide | D.agree |
A.time | B.enthusiasm | C.wisdom | D.power |
A.officials | B.teachers | C.adults | D.teenagers |
A.expect | B.gain | C.attempt | D.arrange |
A.reminds | B.recommends | C.informs | D.suggests |
A.social | B.big | C.new | D.traditional |
A.living | B.fortune | C.difference | D.effort |
A.convince | B.force | C.want | D.allow |
A.rich | B.large | C.common | D.entire |
A.peaceful | B.hopeful | C.influential | D.faithful |
A.succeed | B.benefit | C.change | D.grow |
2 . Wu Ming, a young German born after 1995, is a big fan of Chinese culture. As he thought some diseases can’t be treated
Studying TCM also
Wu
Wu thinks there’s no big difference between China and Western countries. “
A.immediately | B.gradually | C.thoroughly | D.consistently |
A.depend on | B.dig into | C.look up | D.work out |
A.created | B.enjoyed | C.advanced | D.acknowledged |
A.overcame | B.seized | C.divided | D.shifted |
A.raised | B.sorted | C.cooked | D.tasted |
A.aspects | B.standards | C.themes | D.means |
A.enriched | B.secured | C.expanded | D.changed |
A.exposed | B.reduced | C.restricted | D.addicted |
A.businesses | B.recreations | C.routines | D.tasks |
A.balanced | B.wealthy | C.humble | D.efficient |
A.employs | B.promotes | C.outlines | D.conveys |
A.scanning | B.checking | C.exploring | D.comparing |
A.concern | B.wish | C.demand | D.passion |
A.Misunderstanding | B.Destruction | C.Stress | D.Failure |
A.source | B.basis | C.bridge | D.tool |
3 . At the age of 16, Einstein failed in several exams because he often played with some bad kids. One weekend morning, Einstein Carried a fishing net and prepared to go fishing with those
“What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert also
“My boy, you can’t think so,” Looking at Einstein, his father said lovingly. “There is a
“There were two cats playing on the roof.
“Einstein,
After that, Einstein often took himself as a mirror to be
1,000 people have 1,000 kinds of wishes in life. Different wishes will produce different
You must see yourself clearly, and know what you want to get. Your future doesn’t
A.adults | B.kids | C.teachers | D.artists |
A.playing | B.working | C.reading | D.studying |
A.excited | B.curious | C.worried | D.crazy |
A.checked | B.passed | C.dreamed | D.failed |
A.song | B.story | C.speech | D.saying |
A.Luckily | B.Hopefully | C.Suddenly | D.Naturally |
A.while | B.or | C.so | D.for |
A.mouth | B.tail | C.nose | D.face |
A.somebody | B.nobody | C.anybody | D.everybody |
A.poor | B.rich | C.lazy | D.clever |
A.tired | B.angry | C.strict | D.satisfied |
A.regretted | B.graduated | C.succeeded | D.survived |
A.ideas | B.reasons | C.mistakes | D.secrets |
A.sometimes | B.often | C.always | D.never |
A.try on | B.depend on | C.live on | D.insist on |
4 . It was a normal morning in March. Sondra Artis had just
As heading towards the school, Sondra noticed a burning smell. She
Sondra pulled into a parking lot and turned to face the 20 students on
“I told the kids that, ‘You know, we
The students hurried to the
Seconds after they all
The bus can be
“Sondra is a very good bus driver,”said a student. “She
A.sent away | B.turned down | C.seen off | D.picked up |
A.repaired | B.wiped | C.tapped | D.opened |
A.steam | B.smoke | C.fog | D.dust |
A.wrong | B.lucky | C.necessary | D.urgent |
A.anger | B.curiosity | C.embarrassment | D.worry |
A.duty | B.guard | C.board | D.vacation |
A.advantages | B.drills | C.signals | D.secrets |
A.met | B.separated | C.promised | D.practiced |
A.early | B.amazing | C.real | D.new |
A.exits | B.teacher | C.windows | D.lifesaver |
A.excited | B.tired | C.scared | D.optimistic |
A.hurriedly | B.safely | C.firstly | D.actively |
A.hid | B.landed | C.sat | D.escaped |
A.scene | B.school | C.park | D.destination |
A.searching | B.studying | C.thanking | D.counting |
A.replaced | B.exchanged | C.burnt | D.controlled |
A.eager | B.famous | C.grateful | D.qualified |
A.student | B.leader | C.driver | D.hero |
A.rewarded | B.excused | C.apologized | D.forgiven |
A.offers | B.deserves | C.demands | D.establishes |
5 . Ryder was born with a serious illness and has never been able to walk. When he started attending preschool, he had to be
Then his father
The hut made of wood was
A.pulled | B.walked | C.driven | D.pushed |
A.car | B.wheelchair | C.bus | D.plane |
A.dance | B.shout | C.rush | D.slip |
A.vehicle | B.scene | C.weather | D.class |
A.searched for | B.put up | C.taken over | D.found out |
A.shelter | B.help | C.benefit | D.hope |
A.fought | B.stood | C.cared | D.sought |
A.art | B.construction | C.music | D.literature |
A.Consequently | B.Obviously | C.However | D.Besides |
A.interested | B.satisfied | C.strict | D.depressed |
A.predicted | B.interrupted | C.delayed | D.responded |
A.big | B.bright | C.heavy | D.light |
A.fixed | B.borrowed | C.delivered | D.thrown |
A.changes | B.designs | C.plays | D.uses |
A.popular | B.fantastic | C.strange | D.flexible |
6 . I was growing up in Minnesota, “Joe Versus the Volcano” was one of my favorite movies. I longed to be swept away to a tropical island. But as I
I had come prepared — an N95 mask, and a baseball cap my Spanish mother-in-law lent me. But nothing could
It wasn’t long before the airlines
For two days, I wandered
Like the people of La Palma, I
As I finally left — via boat — I realized how
A.found | B.spotted | C.caught | D.discovered |
A.protect | B.equip | C.hide | D.prepare |
A.deadly | B.breathless | C.volcanic | D.potential |
A.arranged | B.canceled | C.reserved | D.upgraded |
A.informing | B.inquiring | C.consulting | D.interviewing |
A.dusty | B.noisy | C.empty | D.clean |
A.panicked | B.embarrassed | C.regretted | D.abandoned |
A.anxiety | B.insight | C.sorrow | D.memory |
A.space | B.time | C.effort | D.degree |
A.exhaust | B.difficulty | C.uncertainty | D.inconvenience |
A.sight | B.mind | C.action | D.state |
A.fixed | B.decided | C.counted | D.agreed |
A.spotted | B.rescued | C.treated | D.stuck |
A.grateful | B.merciful | C.delightful | D.peaceful |
A.over | B.through | C.under | D.from |
7 . Breath of Life
As Norwood drove through St. Petersburg, Florida, the laughter from the four teenage girls inside her car
Then smoke
But halfway down the street, she realized that her best friend, Simmons, wasn't with them. Norwood ran back and found Simmons stuck in the back
Soon, paramedics (医务人员) arrived and rushed Simmons to hospital. When she heard how Norwood had saved her life, “I wasn't
A.increasingly | B.suddenly | C.frequently | D.cautiously |
A.crashed | B.pulled | C.settled | D.fell |
A.released | B.rose | C.cast | D.slid |
A.speed up | B.run out | C.wear out | D.blow up |
A.injure | B.free | C.care | D.control |
A.liberty | B.rescue | C.life | D.target |
A.seat | B.window | C.car | D.handle |
A.moving | B.crying | C.breathing | D.praying |
A.kicked | B.pushed | C.threw | D.pressed |
A.ground | B.door | C.bed | D.tree |
A.mouth | B.head | C.heart | D.shoulder |
A.Bending | B.Lying | C.Kneeling | D.Standing |
A.petting | B.squeezing | C.pumping | D.clicking |
A.thought | B.method | C.struggle | D.kiss |
A.touched | B.delighted | C.honored | D.shocked |
8 . Do you listen? Do you really listen? Is there more to listening than just hearing?
Listening is, by far, one of the most important aspects of communication. So often, you pay attention to your way of speaking, your
It is my
Listening means to give ear to, to pay attention to, to
The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and to be understood. The only way to understand is to
Learn to be an active listener. Give off positive body language.
Listening means we should respond, that we should be touched, that what we hear has a(n)
You were given two ears, but only one mouth, which is a gentle hint that we should listen more, because God knew that listening was twice as
Isn’t now the time to give the gift of listening to those about you? Given them your
A.sounds | B.words | C.gestures | D.movements |
A.conception | B.plan | C.purpose | D.requirement |
A.active | B.passive | C.basic | D.useless |
A.argue | B.quarrel | C.discuss | D.obey |
A.advice | B.attention | C.love | D.help |
A.ask | B.learn | C.try | D.listen |
A.Send | B.Present | C.Predict | D.Design |
A.courage | B.confidence | C.energy | D.knowledge |
A.impact | B.connection | C.emotion | D.difference |
A.makes | B.fails | C.repeats | D.destroys |
A.interesting | B.hard | C.much | D.long |
A.resource | B.material | C.source | D.element |
A.considerate | B.wide | C.extra | D.entire |
A.information | B.talents | C.messages | D.ideas |
A.effect | B.position | C.practice | D.service |
9 . Most young people are always on their phones, which may upset many people.
Each teen spent at least an hour of one-on-one time with their oldsters. Based on their
Some of the oldsters actually wanted to take part in e-commerce (电子商务), and needed help to
In addition to arranging group lessons for all of the seniors to
The eighth graders earned their “Silver Award,, for their job. After experiencing the
A.Otherwise | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Besides |
A.service | B.praise | C.invitation | D.donation |
A.keep | B.untie | C.share | D.unlock |
A.technological | B.medical | C.psychological | D.physical |
A.record | B.teach | C.recall | D.investigate |
A.get back | B.set up | C.check out | D.pay off |
A.patience | B.luck | C.fun | D.trouble |
A.write | B.phone | C.text | D.read |
A.sweet | B.simple | C.rare | D.common |
A.play | B.live | C.talk | D.review |
A.amazed | B.experienced | C.confused | D.respected |
A.success | B.arrangement | C.change | D.pressure |
A.performances | B.clinics | C.clubs | D.competitions |
A.organized | B.managed | C.visited | D.funded |
A.needed | B.refused | C.enjoyed | D.deserved |
10 . Standing in front of the bike shop, Dave stared at the shiny red bicycle in the window. He could
He rode on and stopped at Peck’s clothing store. The coat he planned to buy his mother for her birthday was still on sale. Dave knew she would
Dave looked at his old bike. Two years ago, he found some old bicycles at the
As Dave passed the junkyard, he noticed a newer-looking bike tire. He started
Arriving home, Dave put the used tires and the handgrips on his
The next morning, when Dave and his mom got to the park, about thirty kids had already
Bang! The riders rushed off. Dave
As the announcer awarded Dave the medal and the check for fifty dollars, he asked, “What are you going to do with the prize money, Dave?”
“It’s a
A.picture | B.spot | C.keep | D.prefer |
A.desperately | B.definitely | C.seldom | D.never |
A.criteria | B.ends | C.budgets | D.expenses |
A.junkyard | B.port | C.school | D.court |
A.enter | B.lose | C.win | D.abandon |
A.throwing away | B.going through | C.carrying out | D.bringing back |
A.advanced | B.unique | C.right | D.fancy |
A.hired | B.used | C.purchased | D.recycled |
A.contributions | B.discoveries | C.profits | D.changes |
A.rode | B.separated | C.gathered | D.recovered |
A.while | B.but | C.so | D.or |
A.held back | B.concentrated on | C.gave in to | D.broke away from |
A.succeeded | B.arranged | C.offered | D.managed |
A.Eventually | B.Causally | C.Roughly | D.Naturally |
A.reward | B.credit | C.surprise | D.promise |