1 . My father once told me some advice. “The advice,” he said, “was that if after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get
A reader, he suggested, needs a little
I like to think my father’s readerly advice can be
A.tired | B.attracted | C.convinced | D.informed |
A.try | B.copy | C.send | D.remember |
A.patience | B.imagination | C.strength | D.courage |
A.perfect | B.regular | C.obvious | D.particular |
A.continue | B.enjoy | C.stop | D.practice |
A.permit | B.beg | C.force | D.cheat |
A.especially | B.objectively | C.fortunately | D.partly |
A.characteristic | B.expression | C.prejudice | D.recognition |
A.various | B.unreal | C.priceless | D.unchanging |
A.used | B.told | C.assessed | D.hidden |
A.idea | B.chance | C.stage | D.competition |
A.meetings | B.operations | C.improvements | D.delays |
A.attitude | B.urge | C.smile | D.struggle |
A.appreciate | B.record | C.rescue | D.care |
A.in brief | B.on earth | C.at least | D.in addition |
2 . It was the first Sunday in December and I was in the Sunday School to learn about a family that was in real need of clothes and food.
Our director began to
Hearing what he saw, I began to
The
When returning back, I told my son what I had done, and more
A.draw | B.remember | C.write | D.describe |
A.feed | B.cheat | C.wear | D.ride |
A.succeed | B.made | C.stuck | D.failed |
A.supposed | B.used | C.bound | D.related |
A.recall | B.rebuild | C.review | D.recover |
A.number | B.amount | C.rest | D.flavors |
A.food | B.clothes | C.presents | D.money |
A.imagine | B.tolerate | C.say | D.hear |
A.mother | B.director | C.kid | D.son |
A.school | B.community | C.family | D.district |
A.hour | B.year | C.decade | D.second |
A.pocket | B.plate | C.wallet | D.table |
A.annoyed | B.upset | C.shocked | D.unsatisfied |
A.basically | B.actually | C.importantly | D.unexpectedly |
A.disappointed | B.unplanned | C.amused | D.touched |
3 . As my husband and I saw someone publicizing the benefits of spending time outdoors, we were lost in thought. Noticing my daughter had
When we persuaded my daughter to join us, we
“Well done! You’ve arrived as scheduled,” said our ski instructor as we reached the resort. It was
The resort took account of almost all the trouble we might have in skiing. Of the fifty-three runs, eight were greens labeled with
While the experience frightened us, it also
A.become | B.met | C.criticized | D.dominated |
A.persuade | B.introduce | C.divide | D.trick |
A.reward | B.examination | C.involvement | D.comment |
A.counted | B.witnessed | C.offered | D.booked |
A.bother | B.moment | C.fine | D.profit |
A.above | B.high | C.negative | D.varying |
A.apparently | B.barely | C.instantly | D.straightly |
A.signs | B.trees | C.materials | D.walls |
A.convinced | B.warned | C.advised | D.guided |
A.permanent | B.legal | C.cool | D.polite |
A.apologetic | B.humble | C.motivated | D.pleased |
A.woke | B.fell | C.asked | D.admitted |
A.delayed | B.discouraged | C.inspired | D.intervened |
A.kind | B.answer | C.guarantee | D.shortage |
A.spoke up | B.went back | C.broke down | D.set off |
4 . Jane had lived her entire life in a small town. While she had spent decades dreaming about
On her 65th birthday, Jane made a brave decision. She sold all her
Yet, after a few weeks, she began feeling
It
About twenty minutes later, she collected her
As we journey through our lives, we may
So don’t lose
A.running | B.travelling | C.singing | D.dancing |
A.belongings | B.goods | C.materials | D.decorations |
A.boring | B.normal | C.familiar | D.amazing |
A.complained of | B.heard of | C.dreamed of | D.known of |
A.curious | B.painful | C.nervous | D.shocked |
A.Regularly | B.Currently | C.Eventually | D.Originally |
A.showed | B.happened | C.seemed | D.proved |
A.disappeared | B.moved | C.responded | D.apologized |
A.limited | B.missed | C.ended | D.gone |
A.emotions | B.memories | C.comments | D.tips |
A.now and then | B.all of a sudden | C.sooner or later | D.as usual |
A.impressed | B.peaceful | C.concerned | D.grateful |
A.forget | B.expect | C.experience | D.settle |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Overall | D.Besides |
A.chance | B.balance | C.heart | D.interest |
5 . One sunny afternoon, Lily found a lost kitten hiding behind a bush. It was mewing with tears. Lily’s heart melted (融化) at the
As the seasons
One winter’s day, a heavy snowstorm swept through the town, leaving everything
From that day forward, Lily promised to always value the special
A.cost | B.sight | C.thought | D.event |
A.pocket | B.arms | C.fingers | D.bag |
A.strange | B.dangerous | C.inseparable | D.funny |
A.revealing | B.hiding | C.inquiring | D.sharing |
A.listen | B.laugh | C.smell | D.sleep |
A.maintained | B.ignored | C.escaped | D.changed |
A.unsafer | B.farther | C.looser | D.stronger |
A.comfort | B.fun | C.chance | D.aid |
A.colored | B.heated | C.blanketed | D.protected |
A.pessimistically | B.anxiously | C.aimlessly | D.sincerely |
A.coated | B.dried | C.washed | D.painted |
A.wrapped | B.grasped | C.threw | D.pressed |
A.dream | B.rain | C.shelter | D.warmth |
A.information | B.food | C.bond | D.duty |
A.tendency | B.side | C.head | D.life |
6 . A beloved school worker received a special surprise last week at his farewell (告别) retirement party. John Lockett cried tears of
Mr John was
A.fear | B.regret | C.joy | D.hope |
A.students | B.friends | C.relatives | D.workers |
A.smiled | B.chatted | C.played | D.cried |
A.strange | B.awkward | C.sweet | D.puzzling |
A.new | B.devoted | C.essential | D.harmful |
A.officially | B.regularly | C.suddenly | D.secretly |
A.dressed up | B.made up | C.stayed up | D.grew up |
A.lying | B.waiting | C.wandering | D.hiding |
A.threw | B.sold | C.lent | D.gave |
A.hanging | B.holding | C.seeking | D.folding |
A.glance | B.push | C.embrace | D.wave |
A.coworkers | B.neighbors | C.teachers | D.children |
A.observe | B.understand | C.announce | D.forget |
A.promises | B.means | C.proves | D.owes |
A.rest | B.meeting | C.party | D.career |
7 . Lyn Story is a retiree in Fort Worth, Texas. She had a lot of
Apryl had no transportation and didn't know what to do. So she sought for
That
Lyn’s
Tough times made Kevin come back to work after retiring. Now Lyn
Lyn said she started thinking of herself as a bad-weather friend. “You know, fair-weather friends only
Filled with love, Lyn’s story is life changing for so many.
1.A.valuable | B.free | C.boring | D.extra |
A.help | B.forgiveness | C.space | D.treatment |
A.came off | B.got around | C.spoke up | D.went away |
A.settings | B.gyms | C.fences | D.appointments |
A.phoned | B.evaluated | C.messaged | D.found |
A.honest | B.satisfied | C.fortunate | D.renowned |
A.doctor | B.friend | C.novelist | D.stranger |
A.selfless | B.countless | C.helpless | D.careless |
A.dream | B.ambition | C.kindness | D.intention |
A.noticed | B.received | C.ignored | D.expected |
A.imagine | B.drive | C.walk | D.run |
A.reduces | B.restores | C.arranges | D.promotes |
A.reasonably | B.immediately | C.greatly | D.generally |
A.forget | B.accompany | C.train | D.warn |
A.peace | B.survival | C.danger | D.need |
8 . Urquhart finished running 1,402 kilometers over the course of 28 days in Antarctica, setting the record for the longest-ever run in a polar region.
Australian Urquhart is an
Urquhart spent 10 months preparing for the challenge, turning to some
The
A huge
A.attractive | B.experienced | C.independent | D.ordinary |
A.admitted | B.applied | C.exposed | D.expanded |
A.attempted | B.evaluated | C.appreciated | D.enhanced |
A.simple | B.realistic | C.unusual | D.typical |
A.allowed | B.forced | C.begged | D.warned |
A.dealt | B.chatted | C.agreed | D.partnered |
A.choices | B.challenges | C.decisions | D.secrets |
A.gentle | B.strong | C.graceful | D.basic |
A.satisfaction | B.guarantee | C.glory | D.reputation |
A.frequently | B.actually | C.purposely | D.precisely |
A.pay attention to | B.put up with | C.make up for | D.get along with |
A.responded | B.compared | C.adapted | D.related |
A.policy | B.inspiration | C.schedule | D.objective |
A.fond | B.afraid | C.capable | D.proud |
A.researches | B.speeds | C.paces | D.limits |
9 . Eric Moussambani is the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea to compete in the Olympics. He found his passion for swimming shortly after high school. At the time, he didn’t know how to
Unfortunately, there were no
After about eight months of swimming, Eric gained
In Sydney, Eric saw an Olympic-size swimming pool for the first time. It was so big that Eric said he was so
On September 19, 2000, Eric stepped out for the men’s 100-metre freestyle competition. “I swam the first 50 metres really well,” said Eric. After turning for the second length, however, Eric found his legs stiffened (变僵硬). “It was then I heard the crowd shouting, encouraging me to go. It gave me the
A.swim | B.compete | C.participate | D.apply |
A.risk | B.promote | C.pursue | D.continue |
A.clean | B.perfect | C.similar | D.standard |
A.Eventually | B.Strangely | C.Naturally | D.Certainly |
A.reach | B.discover | C.rent | D.use |
A.congratulating | B.guiding | C.focusing | D.pointing |
A.entry | B.ability | C.experience | D.right |
A.solve | B.protect | C.award | D.encourage |
A.interested | B.frightened | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.fighting for | B.looking for | C.preparing for | D.answering for |
A.adjust | B.study | C.doubt | D.benefit |
A.fortune | B.way | C.strength | D.gratitude |
A.expanded | B.finished | C.estimated | D.revealed |
A.slowest | B.earliest | C.highest | D.timeliest |
A.released | B.left | C.tolerated | D.cheered |
10 . The caring employees at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, are being honoured as heroes. It was because of their quick thinking and being sympathy (同情) , which
The story
“In situations where someone might oversleep for the early shift, we usually give them a
Alarmed by the unusual conversation, Dave Mackin, the assistant general manager at Costco’s Mayfield Heights location,
As events
A.gradually | B.finally | C.possibly | D.equally |
A.ended | B.developed | C.happened | D.continued |
A.Sorry | B.Mistaken | C.Prepared | D.Concerned |
A.reach out | B.set off | C.think over | D.take up |
A.former | B.friendly | C.convenient | D.serious |
A.error | B.chance | C.turn | D.step |
A.mattered | B.worked | C.completed | D.dropped |
A.demanded | B.wondered | C.judged | D.explained |
A.special | B.common | C.obvious | D.similar |
A.progressed | B.stopped | C.worsened | D.changed |
A.way | B.line | C.team | D.radio |
A.drive | B.action | C.memory | D.guard |
A.Thus | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Instead |
A.Reflecting | B.Depending | C.Looking | D.Basing |
A.hero | B.road | C.leader | D.family |