1 . I’m 19 years old and studying at college. I’m a(n)
I used to dislike learning. My parents, who had no college education, always
Once I was
From then on, I
In fact, my parents always help me when I need them. I also help them do housework
A.self-motivated | B.warm-hearted | C.fun-loving | D.easy-going |
A.worthless | B.horrible | C.powerful | D.temporary |
A.allowed | B.troubled | C.invited | D.pushed |
A.pity | B.cry | C.explanation | D.protection |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Moreover |
A.understood | B.mistaken | C.valued | D.criticized |
A.involvement | B.interest | C.comment | D.cooperation |
A.uncover | B.acknowledge | C.disrespect | D.possess |
A.resolved | B.happened | C.failed | D.pretended |
A.approached | B.multiplied | C.improved | D.stopped |
A.risked | B.avoided | C.kept | D.began |
A.Regularity | B.Integrity | C.Freedom | D.Reputation |
A.party | B.habit | C.record | D.version |
A.on board | B.on purpose | C.in return | D.in case |
A.religious | B.commercial | C.political | D.moral |
2 . “If after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get engaged, you’re allowed to stop reading and try again later when you feel ready for it,” my father told me.
My father holds this
I don’t think my father
I like this advice “reading first 50 pages”, for the generosity and respect it extends to a book’s
I particularly like the
Even when I’m more than ready to stop reading by page 50,
A.warning | B.request | C.guarantee | D.advice |
A.debate | B.escape | C.beg | D.protest |
A.trend | B.view | C.urge | D.influence |
A.dared | B.forgot | C.hesitated | D.intended |
A.invite | B.write | C.drop | D.support |
A.safely | B.quickly | C.indirectly | D.personally |
A.reader | B.author | C.editor | D.publisher |
A.patience | B.luck | C.help | D.grace |
A.finish | B.teach | C.love | D.stop |
A.referring to | B.talking about | C.connecting with | D.commenting on |
A.strong | B.gentle | C.honest | D.timely |
A.recognition | B.duty | C.pity | D.wonder |
A.thus | B.just | C.then | D.still |
A.unless | B.because | C.once | D.before |
A.sign | B.rule | C.question | D.goal |
3 . Rodney started mowing (割草) yards for free in 2015 to help neighbors in his community, including senior citizens, single parents and individuals with disabilities. The idea
“I’m
Rodney started the nonprofit lawn program while still in college. He now holds a master’s degree in social work and
The program provides a valuable service for community members who have difficulty
A.terrified | B.struck | C.impacted | D.navigated |
A.managing | B.pretending | C.struggling | D.guaranteeing |
A.turned around | B.came down | C.walked away | D.pulled over |
A.initial | B.immediate | C.direct | D.sudden |
A.afraid | B.tired | C.capable | D.aware |
A.disturb | B.serve | C.refresh | D.secure |
A.volunteers | B.captains | C.employees | D.inspectors |
A.forming | B.restricting | C.advertising | D.repaying |
A.witnesses | B.joins | C.runs | D.admires |
A.trapped | B.organized | C.permitted | D.involved |
A.In return for | B.On behalf of | C.In charge of | D.In contact with |
A.assessment | B.commitment | C.surgeon | D.reform |
A.mentally | B.socially | C.physically | D.financially |
A.bond | B.defence | C.model | D.system |
A.motivation | B.reflection | C.to-do | D.win-win |
4 . The teacher asked, “Is everybody ready?” I
I had taken it as a (n)
The teacher said, “Hands on home keys. Eyes on books. Ready, type!” Suddenly, the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys
Now years later, I’m a novelist. I’m so happy that I took that class and learned how to type. It has helped me write countless
A.certainly | B.slightly | C.willingly | D.hardly |
A.library | B.class | C.service | D.organization |
A.psychological | B.legal | C.advertising | D.optional |
A.Otherwise | B.Meanwhile | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.edge | B.purpose | C.time | D.track |
A.equal | B.senior | C.crucial | D.resistant |
A.straightly | B.similarly | C.precisely | D.mindlessly |
A.passed | B.fixed | C.taken | D.struck |
A.keep up | B.turn up | C.back down | D.come down |
A.admit | B.make | C.express | D.analyse |
A.decision | B.profession | C.shelter | D.grade |
A.enjoyed | B.suggested | C.avoided | D.regretted |
A.plays | B.stories | C.sayings | D.poems |
A.document | B.case | C.computer | D.room |
A.exchange | B.sympathize | C.compare | D.fight |
5 . One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied it was extremely
Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like to be better prepared for
And I had the time of my life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a ton, partied a lot, and
After the exchange study, I
A.ridiculous | B.significant | C.impossible | D.difficult |
A.huge | B.flexible | C.temporary | D.random |
A.distributing | B.acquiring | C.applying | D.performing |
A.obviously | B.importantly | C.immediately | D.surprisingly |
A.disappointed | B.confused | C.excited | D.embarrassed |
A.reactions | B.challenges | C.opportunities | D.achievements |
A.competed | B.bonded | C.conflicted | D.agreed |
A.Now that | B.Even if | C.In case | D.So long as |
A.happened | B.managed | C.presumed | D.hesitated |
A.ignored | B.dismissed | C.made | D.expected |
A.horizons | B.companies | C.responsibilities | D.organizations |
A.wrapped up | B.picked up | C.held up | D.brought up |
A.experiment | B.employment | C.discipline | D.freedom |
A.salary | B.outcome | C.position | D.profession |
A.traditions | B.fictions | C.experiences | D.legends |
6 . Dave Hall led Surprise Squad, an organization to bring surprise to those in need, on a mission to spread joy at a local Albertsons store. Their
She
Dave
He stood in the checkout
He thanked Dave wholeheartedly and left the store, carrying not just groceries but a moment of
A.plan | B.experience | C.style | D.movement |
A.regular | B.unique | C.random | D.specific |
A.suggested | B.revealed | C.insisted | D.referred |
A.afraid | B.confident | C.full | D.uncertain |
A.schedule | B.solution | C.gesture | D.strategy |
A.felt | B.noticed | C.kept | D.left |
A.Initially | B.Hurriedly | C.Excitedly | D.Absolutely |
A.adventures | B.investments | C.hesitations | D.struggles |
A.path | B.point | C.line | D.corner |
A.cared for | B.insisted on | C.thought of | D.gave up |
A.basket | B.store | C.vehicle | D.hand |
A.needed | B.provided | C.expected | D.ignored |
A.remarked | B.regretted | C.judged | D.required |
A.creative | B.calm | C.positive | D.evident |
A.curiosity | B.kindness | C.generosity | D.ambition |
7 . He Cuiying lives on a mountain peak in Yunnan province, at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Every morning, the 91-year-old woman is
Four years ago, He Cuiying opened a homestay (民宿) in her yard with the help of her granddaughter, He Qingmei. Ever since, she has
He Cuiying is a member of the Naxi ethnic group, while her husband is from the Tibetan ethnic group and he is a
The villagers say they have turned “houses into homestays and people into
He Cuiying loves
Now, as He Cuiying gets older, He Qingmei and her cousins are gradually
A.interrupted | B.greeted | C.called | D.proved |
A.compared | B.exchanged | C.combined | D.shared |
A.unique | B.corporate | C.fashionable | D.royal |
A.dreamer | B.liar | C.believer | D.villager |
A.desperately | B.peacefully | C.precisely | D.originally |
A.rent | B.examine | C.exhibit | D.operate |
A.travelers | B.performers | C.passengers | D.strangers |
A.follow | B.learn | C.join | D.leave |
A.realistic | B.free | C.united | D.true |
A.business | B.tourism | C.industry | D.agriculture |
A.writing | B.dancing | C.drawing | D.singing |
A.escaped | B.faced | C.covered | D.brought |
A.apology | B.hope | C.desire | D.admiration |
A.paying for | B.giving back | C.taking over | D.talking about |
A.visits | B.surveys | C.directions | D.risks |
8 . Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that
Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early
After
Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the
A.enrich | B.read | C.affect | D.poison |
A.birds | B.researchers | C.failures | D.inspirations |
A.aunt | B.mother | C.sister | D.grandmother |
A.working | B.pretending | C.refusing | D.waiting |
A.protected | B.switched | C.stimulated | D.supported |
A.job | B.holiday | C.discomfort | D.passion |
A.complex | B.convenient | C.peaceful | D.meaningful |
A.interested | B.honest | C.lucky | D.disappointed |
A.starting | B.carning | C.needing | D.introducing |
A.adapted to | B.related to | C.headed to | D.belonged to |
A.create | B.fix | C.operate | D.sell |
A.water | B.money | C.power | D.time |
A.Unfortunately | B.Immediately | C.Obviously | D.Eventually |
A.computer | B.brain | C.exercise | D.fashion |
A.empty | B.busy | C.relaxed | D.remarkable |
9 . Bobby and I had been friends right when we were five. I had a natural talent and
I was fortunate enough to find a job that allowed me to
Bobby would often pour out to me, “If that last leaf falls, I probably won’t
As time passed, under the silent encouragement of the leaf, Bobby’s health began to
Our experience taught us that sometimes, a simple
A.passion | B.treasure | C.courage | D.shortage |
A.spent | B.struggled | C.searched | D.sailed |
A.increase | B.appreciate | C.pursue | D.abandon |
A.aimlessly | B.cheerfully | C.carelessly | D.energetically |
A.lessened | B.worsened | C.strengthened | D.appeared |
A.other than | B.or rather | C.rather than | D.let alone |
A.despair | B.entertainment | C.company | D.choice |
A.make it | B.get it | C.have it | D.lose it |
A.beautiful | B.green | C.interesting | D.real |
A.delay | B.improve | C.fail | D.ignore |
A.recalled | B.replaced | C.regained | D.released |
A.connection | B.barrier | C.duty | D.witness |
A.word | B.look | C.life | D.gesture |
A.demanding | B.inviting | C.comforting | D.amusing |
A.pain | B.core | C.hardship | D.fun |
10 . The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I
When I started, it was very clear that I was not
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always
A.funniest | B.worst | C.hardest | D.lightest |
A.energy | B.motivation | C.wisdom | D.ambition |
A.questionnaires | B.surveys | C.certifications | D.applications |
A.exactly | B.absolutely | C.partly | D.doubtfully |
A.explain | B.claim | C.interpret | D.offer |
A.signed up | B.applied to | C.checked in | D.headed for |
A.interview | B.graduation | C.arrangement | D.performance |
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.excited | D.worried |
A.skilled | B.frightened | C.patient | D.satisfied |
A.avoided | B.abandoned | C.postponed | D.forgot |
A.spend | B.last | C.continue | D.wait |
A.ideas | B.expectations | C.jobs | D.instructions |
A.sold | B.produced | C.kept | D.recommended |
A.confirmed | B.received | C.guaranteed | D.become |
A.confidence | B.importance | C.expectation | D.hope |