1 . Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second
When he was 16, Molai began to notice something
Molai
A.dream | B.job | C.home | D.choice |
A.nature | B.youth | C.culture | D.knowledge |
A.precious | B.interesting | C.disturbing | D.awkward |
A.waste | B.tension | C.pain | D.damage |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.agreed | B.realized | C.remembered | D.predicted |
A.noise | B.heat | C.disease | D.dust |
A.directions | B.partners | C.help | D.shelter |
A.labor | B.police | C.forest | D.finance |
A.rebuilt | B.discovered | C.left | D.managed |
A.Decorating | B.Observing | C.Watering | D.Guarding |
A.tough | B.illegal | C.fantastic | D.beneficial |
A.back | B.top | C.foot | D.side |
A.cool down | B.keep off | C.purify | D.collect |
A.returned | B.learned | C.failed | D.continued |
2 . Every year about 40,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. They
Hearing these stories, I’m
However, I soon
The best of a Kilimanjaro
Does Kilimanjaro
A.keep | B.mix | C.connect | D.bring |
A.stories | B.buildings | C.crowds | D.reporters |
A.position | B.age | C.face | D.name |
A.silent | B.skeptical | C.serious | D.crazy |
A.discover | B.argue | C.decide | D.advocate |
A.equipment | B.grass | C.camps | D.stones |
A.remote | B.quiet | C.tall | D.clean |
A.new | B.special | C.significant | D.necessary |
A.paying off | B.spreading out | C.blowing up | D.fading away |
A.atmosphere | B.experience | C.experiment | D.sight |
A.studied | B.observed | C.explored | D.regarded |
A.view | B.quality | C.reason | D.purpose |
A.scientists | B.climbers | C.locals | D.officials |
A.holding on to | B.going back to | C.living up to | D.giving way to |
A.changes | B.clears | C.improves | D.permits |
A.match | B.imagine | C.count | D.add |
A.village | B.desert | C.road | D.lake |
A.Obviously | B.Easily | C.Consequently | D.Finally |
A.permanent | B.little | C.fresh | D.artificial |
A.enjoy | B.deserve | C.save | D.acquire |
3 . Since 1960, considerable scientific researches have been done on chimps in their natural habitats. Astonishingly, scientists have found out that the social
In the laboratory, chimps don’t
Human children,
There are several reasons to believe that the urges to help, inform and share are not taught, but naturally
The core (核心) of what children’s minds have and chimps’ don’t is what Tomasello calls shared intentionality. Part of this ability is that they can
A.structures | B.responsibilities | C.policies | D.behaviors |
A.conflict | B.offend | C.cooperate | D.discuss |
A.help | B.contact | C.divide | D.trust |
A.manage | B.decline | C.attempt | D.force |
A.curiously | B.unwillingly | C.naturally | D.carelessly |
A.in turn | B.with care | C.at random | D.in advance |
A.all in all | B.as a result | C.in no case | D.on the other hand |
A.cooperativeness | B.availability | C.attack | D.attractiveness |
A.educated | B.possessed | C.motivated | D.stimulated |
A.old | B.young | C.middle | D.late |
A.creatively | B.formally | C.competitively | D.socially |
A.develops | B.decreases | C.changes | D.disappears |
A.invisible | B.abstract | C.physical | D.imaginary |
A.infer | B.adapt | C.absorb | D.balance |
A.realistic | B.shared | C.specific | D.ambitious |
4 . Wildlife has been greatly threatened in the modern age. There are species(物种) that are
Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their
Born at an international crane foundation, Emma was
The two keepers are proud of their productive work. But before they can be
How can we
A.growing | B.migrating | C.competing | D.disappearing |
A.ban | B.save | C.split | D.remove |
A.abortion | B.recreation | C.reproduction | D.administration |
A.care | B.eye | C.mind | D.story |
A.found | B.chosen | C.raised | D.seized |
A.bonus | B.consequence | C.victory | D.sacrifice |
A.never | B.always | C.unluckily | D.cheerfully |
A.liked | B.refused | C.decided | D.hesitated |
A.gift | B.skill | C.concern | D.reputation |
A.illegal | B.inspiring | C.important | D.impossible |
A.Therefore | B.Moreover | C.However | D.Instead |
A.combination | B.collection | C.strategy | D.system |
A.forced | B.forbade | C.taught | D.enabled |
A.defeated | B.grateful | C.assured | D.tolerant |
A.list | B.rise | C.agenda | D.decline |
A.In contrast | B.After all | C.By the way | D.On the contrary |
A.leave | B.bridge | C.open | D.identify |
A.course | B.excuse | C.answer | D.reward |
A.brains | B.behaviors | C.services | D.projects |
A.guide | B.treat | C.example | D.companion |
5 . I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But
Staring over the
My palms were
“Five.” They started the
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of
Jumping out of the cable car put me on
A.sliding | B.jumping | C.running | D.climbing |
A.unacceptable | B.important | C.inspiring | D.funny |
A.bottom | B.edge | C.middle | D.ceiling |
A.correctly | B.frequently | C.barely | D.actually |
A.talked | B.looked | C.checked | D.turned |
A.warm | B.dry | C.sweaty | D.icy |
A.encouragement | B.order | C.process | D.countdown |
A.changed | B.fixed | C.focused | D.made |
A.attempt | B.decision | C.destination | D.stage |
A.Untie | B.Hold | C.Unfold | D.Catch |
A.approve of | B.complain of | C.think about | D.dream about |
A.uncertainty | B.freedom | C.trust | D.panic |
A.head | B.hands | C.feet | D.back |
A.screaming | B.waving | C.claiming | D.applauding |
A.end | B.top | C.outside | D.center |
6 . A single tremble shook beneath my feet. The trees above me began to sway(摇摆) hard. Then came the deadly
Years have passed since the disaster that
Today I am going on a trip to California to help
A.silence | B.power | C.emergency | D.extinction |
A.under pressure | B.in ruins | C.on hand | D.in shock |
A.promote | B.supply | C.contain | D.measure |
A.extremely | B.obviously | C.actually | D.simply |
A.adapted to | B.thought of | C.concentrated on | D.worked out |
A.carved | B.buried | C.designed | D.observed |
A.balance | B.memory | C.strength | D.impression |
A.request | B.comparison | C.path | D.reaction |
A.struck | B.identified | C.threatened | D.reminded |
A.amazing | B.frightening | C.exciting | D.challenging |
A.professionals | B.volunteers | C.survivors | D.experts |
A.painful | B.unusual | C.awkward | D.unique |
A.appreciate | B.possess | C.exchange | D.improve |
A.affect | B.recognize | C.recommend | D.contact |
A.establish | B.change | C.remove | D.revise |
7 . It was a cool and breezy night. As I stood on the deck, I could feel the warm tangy smell coming from the sea. Earlier on, the ocean liner (邮轮) was still full of people who
I sat down at a corner and decided to rest my
Suddenly someone shouted, “The ship is sinking!” Waters were rushing in as the side of the ship was damaged. I was
Until today, that terrifying
A.fed | B.feasted | C.entertained | D.treated |
A.highly | B.soundly | C.lately | D.solidly |
A.murmur | B.shout | C.breath | D.weep |
A.faint | B.heavy | C.clear | D.thick |
A.storms | B.spots | C.dots | D.drops |
A.rough | B.tough | C.sharp | D.deep |
A.gently | B.abruptly | C.violently | D.swiftly |
A.paced | B.swept | C.rolled | D.slid |
A.turn down | B.die down | C.die off | D.turn away |
A.relief | B.satisfaction | C.delight | D.anticipation |
A.in confusion | B.at a loss | C.at ease | D.in chaos |
A.lose | B.save | C.throw | D.leave |
A.pleased | B.terrified | C.startled | D.amazed |
A.board | B.push | C.squeeze | D.drive |
A.event | B.challenge | C.encounter | D.adventure |
8 . In 2013, my husband Robin took a new job in Ghana. We relocated from London, where I worked as a photographer, to the capital, Accra.Robin worked,but my visa didn’t permit me to, and I was left homesick and lacking
In September 2018,after one bad thunderstorm,I found a bird,barely a month old,on the ground. He was
For the next 84 days, the
A.purpose | B.interest | C.experience | D.confidence |
A.family | B.sports | C.nature | D.school |
A.grateful | B.alive | C.stressed | D.scared |
A.envied | B.controlled | C.recognized | D.abandoned |
A.survive | B.fight | C.escape | D.play |
A.go with | B.care for | C.focus on | D.speak about |
A.travel | B.stay | C.wild | D.change |
A.rare | B.lazy | C.proud | D.tiny |
A.noises | B.dances | C.flights | D.stops |
A.kindly | B.cheerfully | C.once | D.never |
A.remind | B.promise | C.cheat | D.motivate |
A.attracted | B.honored | C.shocked | D.rewarded |
A.high | B.strong | C.smart | D.calm |
A.Raising | B.Tolerating | C.Evaluating | D.Amusing |
A.secret | B.message | C.news | D.lesson |
9 . There's a black walnut (黑胡桃) tree in my backyard. I've been in an 18-year love-hate
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my
Sometimes I think about my
Every spring, I wonder what the season
A.debate | B.union | C.relationship | D.friendship |
A.unique | B.young | C.short | D.leafless |
A.squeeze | B.wet | C.cover | D.threaten |
A.helmet | B.suit | C.glove | D.bag |
A.strange | B.risky | C.competitive | D.cooperative |
A.requests | B.hopes | C.worries | D.doubts |
A.please | B.refuse | C.accept | D.feed |
A.build up . | B.grow up | C.dig up | D.set down |
A.beautiful | B.empty | C.extensive | D.tiny |
A.out of the question | B.beyond doubt | C.under discussion | D.in progress |
A.home | B.routes . | C.means | D.fence |
A.occupied | B.equal | C.balanced | D.disturbed |
A.life | B.work | C.family | D.dream |
A.windy | B.lonely | C.busy | D.lazy |
A.look up | B.glance down | C.stare at | D.watch out |
A.changes | B.holds | C.abandons | D.selects |
A.split | B.silly | C.crazy | D.unconscious |
A.satisfied | B.sympathetic | C.strict | D.stuck |
A.On the contrary | B.In return | C.By the way | D.As a result |
A.forecast | B.motto | C.reminder | D.notice |
10 . A week ago, in search of an extremely
My host Vagoni told me that many locals may have only seen the flower in pictures. He also told me that I’d be
I asked Vagoni
Soon, we set out up the service road with a guide. I’d hiked Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and made it
An hour later, we were in the forest, ducking under fallen trees and climbing over other obstacles. Suddenly, the guide pointed up with
A.delicate | B.beautiful | C.rare | D.tiny |
A.slow | B.funny | C.foolish | D.weak |
A.rope | B.guide | C.walking stick | D.sleeping bag |
A.cut into | B.search for | C.look around | D.make out |
A.forest | B.grass | C.snow | D.fog |
A.way | B.water | C.shelter | D.flower |
A.mad | B.lost | C.exhausted | D.defeated |
A.whether | B.how | C.when | D.why |
A.Accidentally | B.Basically | C.Frequently | D.Exactly |
A.chance | B.shock | C.schedule | D.mess |
A.with | B.to | C.for | D.at |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Instead | D.Besides |
A.impressive | B.urgent | C.unique | D.tough |
A.excitement | B.interest | C.curiosity | D.fear |
A.straightened | B.steamed | C.pushed | D.broken |