1 . Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife. Several years ago, I decided to go there for a visit. A local person offered to be my guide, which was a great bonus for me.
One day, my guide turned off the smooth road and took me across a
As I
The world out there is so fascinating. Don’t let work run your life. Why not step outdoors and enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?
1.A.rolling | B.spectacular | C.rough | D.breathtaking |
A.suddenly | B.literally | C.definitely | D.ultimately |
A.alarmed | B.pleased | C.concerned | D.upset |
A.Nevertheless | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.Therefore |
A.desires | B.motivations | C.destinations | D.highlights |
A.suspended | B.suspected | C.approached | D.valued |
A.hold onto | B.pick up | C.reflect on | D.hunt for |
A.width | B.length | C.height | D.size |
A.emerged | B.paused | C.continued | D.declined |
A.mud | B.surface | C.ground | D.shore |
A.crocodiles | B.mouths | C.eyes | D.teeth |
A.moved | B.sank | C.hid | D.escaped |
A.work out | B.let out | C.figure out | D.make out |
A.victims | B.opponents | C.folks | D.guides |
A.challenged | B.encountered | C.terrified | D.chased |
2 . The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy
Over the next few days, Jacob
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right?” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery
A.finished | B.organized | C.recommended | D.registered |
A.backpack | B.photograph | C.envelope | D.lunch |
A.recognized | B.requested | C.wondered | D.imagined |
A.bag | B.picture | C.suitcase | D.airplane |
A.awkward | B.amazed | C.content | D.curious |
A.laughed | B.rushed | C.smiled | D.shouted |
A.solution | B.answer | C.impression | D.strategy |
A.found | B.designed | C.compared | D.exchanged |
A.even | B.yet | C.still | D.again |
A.everything | B.nothing | C.anything | D.something |
A.impressed | B.frightened | C.stressed | D.confused |
A.meet | B.visit | C.call | D.challenge |
A.checked out | B.cleaned up | C.reached in | D.came along |
A.improved | B.explained | C.arranged | D.solved |
A.class | B.airport | C.home | D.school |
3 . Bill and Cathy wanted to go on a holiday. They chose a place called Maldives (马尔代夫). And they decided to
The problem
The hotel was next to the sea, but the sea was
A.run | B.work | C.stay | D.see |
A.terrible | B.unbearable | C.abnormal | D.perfect |
A.trip | B.job | C.college | D.clothes |
A.finished | B.jumped | C.began | D.continued |
A.after | B.until | C.since | D.before |
A.storm | B.hurricane | C.snowslide | D.tsunami |
A.already | B.yet | C.still | D.instead |
A.near | B.from | C.across | D.next |
A.hardly | B.much | C.so | D.enough |
A.fish | B.dive | C.sail | D.swim |
A.delicious | B.awful | C.cheap | D.expensive |
A.full | B.quiet | C.happy | D.terrible |
A.beautiful | B.bad | C.fine | D.nice |
A.funny | B.exciting | C.boring | D.amusing |
A.reached | B.arrived | C.got | D.moved |
4 . The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a
It is the
No one knows
Today, many of the visitors go to see the Great Wall.
A.number | B.purpose | C.history | D.choice |
A.But | B.So | C.And | D.However |
A.longest | B.shortest | C.farthest | D.biggest |
A.needs | B.gets | C.spends | D.sounds |
A.from | B.into | C.by | D.of |
A.hand | B.accident | C.machine | D.mistake |
A.usually | B.normally | C.exactly | D.luckily |
A.provide | B.protect | C.search | D.produce |
A.smart | B.awful | C.terrible | D.peaceful |
A.Before | B.Unless | C.When | D.Though |
5 . Before our round-the-world trip we always thought that in Peru visiting Machu Picchu would be our most amazing experience.
Although Machu Picchu is simply indescribable, it
He said we could
We were
A.figured | B.went | C.turned | D.pointed |
A.impression | B.understanding | C.sense | D.message |
A.questioned | B.informed | C.interviewed | D.asked |
A.suitable | B.possible | C.right | D.necessary |
A.try | B.stop | C.fail | D.wait |
A.tourists | B.communities | C.ancestors | D.regions |
A.More importantly | B.Sure enough | C.Worse still | D.Strange to say |
A.applying | B.longing | C.changing | D.looking |
A.leave | B.manage | C.save | D.visit |
A.really | B.mainly | C.reasonably | D.relatively |
A.heard | B.worried | C.learned | D.complained |
A.made use of | B.took part in | C.paid attention to | D.got used to |
A.gestures | B.words | C.writings | D.mails |
A.plans | B.brochures | C.tips | D.stories |
A.remind | B.remember | C.forget | D.get |
6 . The young couple looked dusty, tired and worn out.
Although talking was difficult with the steep and
I asked them if they wanted any more help from us,
I gave them each a big “bear” hug, with blessings (祝福) for a
A.Cutting | B.Setting | C.Breaking | D.Rolling |
A.going | B.working | C.living | D.staying |
A.turned to | B.stared at | C.dealt with | D.relied on |
A.gift | B.ride | C.chance | D.suggestion |
A.broad | B.smooth | C.rough | D.convenient |
A.friend | B.bear | C.partner | D.mother |
A.ocean | B.journey | C.street | D.train |
A.caution | B.regret | C.land | D.scenery |
A.health | B.spirit | C.weight | D.finance |
A.wondered | B.inquired | C.forgot | D.remembered |
A.warnings | B.anxieties | C.generations | D.experiences |
A.so | B.for | C.but | D.or |
A.plans | B.secrets | C.rights | D.instructions |
A.hunt | B.wander | C.reflect | D.study |
A.exactly | B.approximately | C.typically | D.regularly |
A.carrying | B.seeing | C.making | D.leaving |
A.doubted | B.eaten | C.realized | D.heard |
A.safe | B.quick | C.short | D.tough |
A.telling | B.inspiring | C.rejecting | D.convincing |
A.smelling | B.assessing | C.enjoying | D.ordering |
7 . I was 11 years old when my family went on a holiday to Beijing. That was my first trip to China. One morning, my brother became
Had I been back home, it would have been a(n)
Although she wasn't right by my side, I knew she was
I realized that was the biggest challenge I faced. I had no idea how to
A.afraid | B.ugly | C.ill | D.busy |
A.cook | B.bring | C.carry | D.buy |
A.hotel | B.restaurant | C.street | D.door |
A.caring about | B.waiting on | C.watching over | D.looking after |
A.special | B.difficult | C.slow | D.easy |
A.carelessness | B.unfamiliarity | C.fear | D.badness |
A.fairly | B.partly | C.clearly | D.mainly |
A.idea | B.fact | C.doubt | D.question |
A.imagined | B.knew | C.understood | D.remembered |
A.hope | B.decision | C.word | D.way |
A.nearby | B.away | C.out | D.aside |
A.table | B.sign | C.paper | D.menu |
A.wanted | B.found | C.forgot | D.finished |
A.nervousness | B.accident | C.trouble | D.business |
A.eat | B.order | C.catch | D.choose |