1 . With a massive wildfire approaching, the evacuation (撤离) order came and Yellowknife’s residents were instructed to leave. As a result, Louise and her big family got into the vehicles with their pets: a
After driving all night, the
Though Louise tried to stay positive, she
The moment they arrived in High Level, Louise called her daughter Jilaine and
Three weeks later, the order was
A.cute | B.senior | C.loyal | D.gentle |
A.anxious | B.urgent | C.courageous | D.tired |
A.dropping out | B.checking out | C.setting off | D.pulling off |
A.body | B.round | C.routine | D.leg |
A.emergency | B.plan | C.conflict | D.crash |
A.angrily | B.politely | C.desperately | D.curiously |
A.luck | B.sign | C.solution | D.hope |
A.insisted | B.learned | C.found | D.feared |
A.cautious | B.thorough | C.fruitless | D.helpless |
A.change | B.miracle | C.dream | D.reward |
A.broke | B.spread | C.applied | D.provided |
A.theory | B.update | C.evidence | D.note |
A.Undoubtedly | B.Secretly | C.Fortunately | D.Frequently |
A.ignored | B.removed | C.delayed | D.rejected |
A.identity | B.faith | C.vehicle | D.family |
2 . Growing up in Mauritius, I love nature. Behind my house, there is a mountain named Le Pouce, where I spent much time
When I was about 10, this started to change. I began learning about the
Gradually, I realized how much humans
Diving plays a big part in my life now, and I work to
Protecting the ocean is very
A.exploring | B.transforming | C.extending | D.constructing |
A.shifted | B.appeared | C.stretched | D.stopped |
A.destroyed | B.surrounded | C.covered | D.represented |
A.scared | B.excited | C.addicted | D.disappointed |
A.progress | B.threat | C.opportunity | D.image |
A.avoiding | B.counting | C.highlighting | D.considering |
A.then | B.yet | C.thus | D.moreover |
A.lead | B.follow | C.recognize | D.prevent |
A.efficiency | B.awareness | C.memory | D.confidence |
A.paid back | B.adapted to | C.depended on | D.kept up |
A.mood | B.imagination | C.hobby | D.experience |
A.turn down | B.hold back | C.add up | D.contribute to |
A.introduction | B.influence | C.advertisement | D.prediction |
A.risky | B.impractical | C.shocking | D.crucial |
A.join | B.respect | C.teach | D.guide |
3 . Daniel Hove spent years serving his community in Wisconsin as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Burnsville Fire Department. In 2012, he
Daniel spent years fighting the
As Daniel’s
“When my dad would get restless, the dog would be
As Gunner’s suffering hit its peak, Heather
Special friends are placed in our lives. And the story of this dog and his owner is a beautiful
A.came | B.retired | C.returned | D.suffered |
A.common | B.impressive | C.terrible | D.addictive |
A.support | B.praise | C.criticism | D.popularity |
A.moved | B.swung | C.stopped | D.remained |
A.devotion | B.decision | C.battle | D.work |
A.experienced | B.enhanced | C.conveyed | D.explored |
A.unsatisfied | B.uneasy | C.selfless | D.careless |
A.proved | B.inferred | C.guessed | D.saw |
A.exactly | B.frequently | C.instantly | D.originally |
A.rushed to | B.sent for | C.thrown into | D.dropped by |
A.play | B.sleep | C.live | D.wake |
A.place | B.healing | C.time | D.liking |
A.Inseparable | B.Suitable | C.Countable | D.Unbelievable |
A.fashion | B.reminder | C.form | D.encounter |
A.process | B.education | C.learning | D.company |
4 . Giant pandas are beautiful black and white
Mother giant pandas have only one
So, what action can we take? We should
A.plants | B.animals | C.flowers | D.trees |
A.lions | B.dogs | C.bears | D.monkeys |
A.Russia | B.Australia | C.China | D.India |
A.bananas | B.carrots | C.bamboo | D.cabbages |
A.cost | B.afford | C.spend | D.pay |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.then |
A.look as | B.look at | C.look like | D.look up |
A.difficult | B.comfortable | C.terrific | D.enjoyable |
A.bigger | B.smaller | C.more | D.fewer |
A.scientists | B.workers | C.travelers | D.farmers |
A.anywhere | B.somewhere | C.nowhere | D.everywhere |
A.protect | B.feed | C.help | D.kill |
A.write to | B.write about | C.write with | D.write on |
A.food | B.problems | C.lives | D.environment |
A.something | B.nothing | C.everything | D.anything |
5 . Pets are always part of a family. Pets and kids who grow up together have very close
This year, when Milly’s parents asked her what she wanted for Christmas, she went to her room to prepare her
The Kukuczka family
Milly’s parents were all onboard to help their daughter organize the pet drive. They
Milly is
A.end | B.observation | C.bonds | D.mood |
A.came back | B.broke down | C.fled off | D.passed away |
A.disappointed | B.heartbroken | C.confused | D.beloved |
A.suburb | B.neighborhood | C.shelter | D.downtown |
A.list | B.interview | C.attempt | D.course |
A.in spite of | B.apart from | C.but for | D.instead of |
A.friends | B.homes | C.peace | D.fund |
A.lost | B.adopted | C.sold | D.buried |
A.protector | B.tutor | C.toy | D.baby-sitter |
A.changeable | B.respectful | C.alive | D.occupied |
A.reached | B.turned | C.picked | D.made |
A.applied | B.demanded | C.debated | D.shared |
A.infectious | B.brief | C.generous | D.natural |
A.serving as | B.searching for | C.appealing to | D.dreaming of |
A.goods | B.donations | C.supplies | D.purchases |
6 . 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 deserve its reputation as a crowded mountain with lines of tourists
A.keep | B.leave | C.connect | D.bring |
A.stories | B.buildings | C.crowds | D.reporters |
A.silent | B.doubtful | C.serious | D.crazy |
A.discover | B.argue | C.decide | D.admit |
A.equipment | B.grass | C.camps | D.stones |
A.clean | B.quiet | C.tall | D.faraway |
A.new | B.special | C.significant | D.necessary |
A.taking over | B.spreading out | C.carrying on | D.paying off |
A.atmosphere | B.experience | C.experiment | D.sight |
A.regarded | B.observed | C.explored | D.studied |
A.adventurers | B.climbers | C.natives | D.officials |
A.holding on to | B.going back to | C.setting out to | D.giving way to |
A.changes | B.clears | C.improves | D.permits |
A.Obviously | B.Seemingly | C.Absolutely | D.Finally |
A.keeping | B.ruining | C.replacing | D.creating |
7 . A four-year-old dog named Kob became a hero in its neighborhood by discovering a possibly life-threatening gas leak (泄漏) in its owner’s front yard.
This dog’s actions not only
The story began when Kob,
After
Finding gas coming out of the hole, Bell
“If it wasn’t found, the
During the repairs, workers
Throughout the repairs, the workers
A.matched | B.beautified | C.saved | D.explored |
A.admitted | B.owned | C.trained | D.cured |
A.behavior | B.effort | C.appearance | D.responsibility |
A.disappointed | B.encouraged | C.confident | D.concerned |
A.fearing | B.avoiding | C.recording | D.experiencing |
A.bought | B.repaired | C.shared | D.researched |
A.decorate | B.mark | C.fill | D.examine |
A.secretly | B.obviously | C.immediately | D.regularly |
A.oil | B.gas | C.air | D.water |
A.serious | B.extra | C.special | D.similar |
A.injury | B.trouble | C.death | D.failure |
A.looking into | B.turning on | C.fixing up | D.breaking down |
A.missed | B.changed | C.doubted | D.discovered |
A.services | B.design | C.equipment | D.places |
A.praised | B.inspired | C.held | D.protected |
8 . While many cats love to go outdoors, they usually do not venture far from home. But some cats are the
Although Nala, a four-year-old cat has a home in Hertfordshire and a loving owner, she always loves
She comes in every day to greet hundreds of commuters. Ambler says that Nala goes to the station when it is the busiest because she enjoys the
The staff at the station have grown very
Nala wears a collar with
Nala is so popular that Ambler
A.competitors | B.cases | C.negotiators | D.exceptions |
A.circus | B.zoo | C.home | D.workplace |
A.eating | B.wandering | C.hunting | D.sleeping |
A.visit | B.skip | C.monitor | D.advocate |
A.challenges | B.delights | C.guides | D.disturbs |
A.debate | B.news | C.space | D.attention |
A.worthy | B.free | C.fond | D.proud |
A.presence | B.request | C.performance | D.trick |
A.qualifications | B.diaries | C.details | D.recommendations |
A.found | B.released | C.struck | D.adopted |
A.business | B.adventure | C.exhibition | D.diet |
A.looked for | B.referred to | C.learned from | D.set up |
A.encounters | B.fights | C.quarrels | D.comparisons |
A.experiences | B.makes | C.explores | D.examines |
A.directly | B.relatively | C.frequently | D.definitely |
9 . When I was a boy, we lived right next to a forest. I spent a lot of time
That was why it was so hard for me
One afternoon after a long day’s work, I was feeling particularly
In this life we all start out as an acorn, but whether we
A.working | B.playing | C.studying | D.watching |
A.mountain | B.yard | C.forest | D.park |
A.when | B.until | C.if | D.unless |
A.unfair | B.tiring | C.poor | D.dangerous |
A.thrown away | B.carried off | C.cut down | D.turned over |
A.available | B.promising | C.lovely | D.concrete |
A.depressed | B.amazed | C.ashamed | D.frightened |
A.walk | B.picture | C.lesson | D.risk |
A.school | B.team | C.childhood | D.farm |
A.survived | B.attracted | C.surprised | D.convinced |
A.message | B.sentence | C.letter | D.story |
A.uncovered | B.pocketed | C.planted | D.swallowed |
A.discover | B.protect | C.search | D.become |
A.reason | B.ability | C.courage | D.chance |
A.Leave | B.Explain | C.Introduce | D.Apply |
10 . One snowy night, a pair of beagles (比格犬) was struggling on a rural highway. The father-to-be looked around anxiously, trying to seek
As
The beagles made no effort to
A man answered and instantly grew
“I already gave them away,” the man responded coldly.
Obviously, these beagles were
It’s a simple story, but it speaks to the best of our nature: Kindness and love can keep
A.shelter | B.shade | C.instructions | D.routes |
A.patiently | B.helplessly | C.fondly | D.proudly |
A.waited | B.prepared | C.cheered | D.longed |
A.trouble | B.opportunity | C.time | D.turn |
A.success | B.luck | C.history | D.news |
A.pulled over | B.turned up | C.headed off | D.sped up |
A.submit | B.bark | C.struggle | D.escape |
A.tore | B.adjusted | C.untied | D.read |
A.colored | B.misted | C.dusted | D.damaged |
A.dried | B.charged | C.examined | D.grabbed |
A.persuasive | B.defensive | C.curious | D.grateful |
A.discovered | B.licensed | C.identified | D.abandoned |
A.racing | B.sinking | C.aching | D.beating |
A.blue | B.question | C.way | D.world |
A.cruelty | B.sympathy | C.gratitude | D.company |