1 . People always ask me how I got into the sport of weightlifting. I know it sounds weird, but I’m so focused on lifting that everything else
Now, being bipolar (双相情感障碍) is something I’m proud to say. And I would like to
Last year I had a minor meet in Cuba but not feeling motivated, I definitely
At this point, I’m all but
A.works out | B.points out | C.blanks out | D.checks out |
A.erase | B.evolve | C.extend | D.extract |
A.place | B.shape | C.need | D.doubt |
A.fit | B.keep | C.quit | D.join |
A.gradually | B.severely | C.generally | D.changeably |
A.sense | B.case | C.occasion | D.moment |
A.breakout | B.trouble | C.gap | D.failure |
A.reached out | B.left alone | C.picked up | D.bombed out |
A.desire | B.passion | C.anxiety | D.guilty |
A.cheated | B.diagnosed | C.combined | D.covered |
A.bored | B.frustrated | C.worn | D.tired |
A.communicated | B.agreed | C.struggled | D.argued |
A.Eagerly | B.Fortunately | C.Constantly | D.Obviously |
A.ashamed | B.aware | C.capable | D.free |
A.by contrast | B.as well as | C.rather than | D.on the contrary |
A.known | B.experienced | C.educated | D.qualified |
A.relatively | B.formally | C.literally | D.temporarily |
A.spirit | B.confidence | C.patience | D.effort |
A.looks forward to | B.comes down to | C.looks up to | D.lives up to |
A.awesome | B.comfortable | C.exhausted | D.plain |
2 . I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a
I realized that my
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily
A.preferred | B.intended | C.wished | D.pretended |
A.believed | B.understood | C.noticed | D.hid |
A.confused | B.poisoned | C.defended | D.preserved |
A.doubt | B.smile | C.confidence | D.dislike |
A.well-informed | B.well-prepared | C.well-meant | D.well-presented |
A.challenge | B.disturb | C.amuse | D.disappoint |
A.attitude | B.personality | C.interest | D.habit |
A.otherwise | B.ever | C.still | D.therefore |
A.loser | B.fan | C.outsider | D.passer-by |
A.go wild for | B.turn away from | C.get the hang of | D.miss out on |
A.agreement | B.conversation | C.competition | D.connection |
A.stressed | B.engaged | C.successful | D.busy |
A.cheer | B.change | C.vote | D.play |
A.danced | B.waved | C.posed | D.clapped |
A.Gradually | B.Finally | C.Unexpectedly | D.Luckily |
3 . I used to be worried about what I should buy my dad for Father’s Day. I’d
Those years it was usually months after Father’s Day that my dad
We should
If, however, your mind is still set on getting a(n)
Many people may no longer have a(n)
A.search | B.design | C.record | D.restore |
A.time | B.luck | C.courage | D.patience |
A.poor | B.naughty | C.innocent | D.ambitious |
A.gifts | B.chances | C.promises | D.hopes |
A.sent | B.offered | C.received | D.shared |
A.purchased | B.needed | C.deserved | D.ignored |
A.instead | B.therefore | C.however | D.lastly |
A.refer to | B.put off | C.give up | D.focus on |
A.count | B.love | C.tolerate | D.avoid |
A.wrap | B.discover | C.imagine | D.touch |
A.strange | B.flexible | C.expensive | D.actual |
A.repaired | B.unfolded | C.exchanged | D.updated |
A.waste | B.run | C.quit | D.lose |
A.hold | B.watch | C.wait | D.worry |
A.simply | B.partly | C.gradually | D.completely |
A.reward | B.reserve | C.replace | D.save |
A.relationship | B.experiment | C.exploration | D.explanation |
A.duty | B.right | C.shame | D.challenge |
A.pass down | B.make up for | C.catch up with | D.bring back |
A.Admire | B.Observe | C.Support | D.Forget |
4 . I’m an online columnist. A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about my life, ending up receiving some
As an online columnist for ages, I have constantly encountered
At that moment, I’ve realized we don’t have the luxury of negativity. Our life is too short to be
A.conventional | B.innovative | C.negative | D.thorough |
A.terribly | B.hardly | C.aimlessly | D.accidentally |
A.gave | B.flooded | C.dropped | D.cut |
A.permitted | B.required | C.banned | D.pushed |
A.appreciated | B.impressed | C.represented | D.criticized |
A.long-lasting | B.well-meaning | C.ever-changing | D.self-fulfilling |
A.cautious | B.anxious | C.concerned | D.astonished |
A.restrict | B.stimulate | C.release | D.sponsor |
A.depression | B.confusion | C.satisfaction | D.embarrassment |
A.expressions | B.purposes | C.gestures | D.desires |
A.at the bottom of | B.at the expense of | C.on account of | D.on behalf of |
A.held back | B.brought up | C.taken in | D.turned down |
A.acceptance | B.target | C.refusal | D.admission |
A.complained | B.resolved | C.explained | D.pretended |
A.comprehension | B.submission | C.direction | D.recognition |
5 . Novels. Why do I read them? I was most
Gradually, it has come back, but it’s all
A few months later, I
A.surprised | B.eager | C.qualified | D.welcome |
A.education | B.judgment | C.enjoyment | D.family |
A.divided | B.turned | C.rolled | D.stuffed |
A.transported | B.limited | C.admitted | D.followed |
A.inspection | B.exams | C.messages | D.time |
A.declined | B.arose | C.remained | D.gathered |
A.sought for | B.suffered from | C.fallen out of | D.broken away from |
A.different | B.wrong | C.difficult | D.normal |
A.prove | B.unearth | C.explain | D.untie |
A.unwilling | B.unhappy | C.unprepared | D.unable |
A.identified | B.selected | C.wrote down | D.took back |
A.plot | B.memory | C.reputation | D.vision |
A.fruits | B.happenings | C.insights | D.characters |
A.In addition | B.In short | C.At random | D.For instance |
A.content | B.familiar | C.bored | D.occupied |
A.misfortune | B.beauty | C.authority | D.unrest |
A.lost sight of | B.sorted out | C.chanced upon | D.kept track of |
A.let out | B.made up | C.edited out | D.looked up |
A.intensely | B.simply | C.possibly | D.gradually |
A.lifelong | B.personal | C.new | D.local |
6 . In 1980, Foley was a new nurse, working the night shift in a maternity ward (产房). One night, a baby girl was born with a
As Foley had seen in similar cases, babies in this
“She went into the nursery multiple times through the shift and
Foley
“I never forgot the importance of touching and being
A.fancy | B.severe | C.mild | D.joyful |
A.encouraged | B.forced | C.considered | D.managed |
A.atmosphere | B.point | C.concept | D.condition |
A.attention | B.commitment | C.contribution | D.improvement |
A.passive | B.different | C.fatal | D.broad |
A.spoiled | B.ranked | C.held | D.put |
A.face | B.foot | C.ear | D.back |
A.showed | B.bought | C.drank | D.fed |
A.noticed | B.treated | C.defeated | D.kept |
A.clearly | B.hardly | C.normally | D.carefully |
A.request | B.ambition | C.plan | D.career |
A.met with | B.looked at | C.cared for | D.picked up |
A.heard | B.learned | C.received | D.borrowed |
A.polite | B.familiar | C.similar | D.close |
A.compassion | B.destination | C.example | D.competition |
7 . 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon was riding his bike in Austin, Texas, when he thought about a friend’s son. The boy had
When he got home, McLindon, now 60, went online and
That smile led to the McLindon Family Foundation. The group works to
McLindon said the happiness of telling families they are getting this
“She said ‘A bike for my child, a bike for my child.’ She couldn’t
For kids lucky enough to get an adaptive bike, it is a
“We worked with a 14-year-old who has spina bifida (脊柱裂),” said McLindon. “She spent most days watching TV. Soon after she
A.almost | B.never | C.even | D.also |
A.changed | B.shared | C.remembered | D.found |
A.biking | B.walking | C.searching | D.talking |
A.success | B.luck | C.fun | D.support |
A.bravery | B.mindfulness | C.creation | D.kindness |
A.surprise | B.smile | C.fear | D.pain |
A.give | B.sell | C.borrow | D.introduce |
A.popular | B.common | C.expensive | D.different |
A.gift | B.prize | C.advice | D.idea |
A.meeting | B.interview | C.training | D.call |
A.accept | B.believe | C.forget | D.prove |
A.silent | B.busy | C.free | D.ready |
A.interested | B.sorry | C.excited | D.nervous |
A.tool | B.life | C.record | D.time |
A.suggested | B.repaired | C.got | D.returned |
8 . A woman about 100 years old just proved that age means nothing by breaking three amateur(业余的) swimming world records.
On Saturday, Jan. 20, Betty Brussels
Betty Brussel didn’t get into
Betty finished her 50m backstroke in 1:24.91, which was almost five
“I was surprised by my own
Even though Betty Brussels only just
“I live life every day and
A.set aside | B.called on | C.headed for | D.engaged in |
A.group | B.court | C.period | D.department |
A.challenging | B.demanding | C.appropriate | D.competitive |
A.regain | B.reach | C.commit | D.recall |
A.building upon | B.carrying out | C.relying on | D.showing off |
A.minutes | B.seconds | C.moments | D.meters |
A.formerly | B.regularly | C.temporarily | D.interestingly |
A.improving | B.completing | C.raising | D.stopping |
A.behavior | B.function | C.restriction | D.swim |
A.fascinated | B.attracted | C.touched | D.affected |
A.records | B.dreams | C.beliefs | D.failures |
A.happy | B.anxious | C.sorry | D.thankful |
A.declined | B.proved | C.revealed | D.marked |
A.novel | B.advertisement | C.documentary | D.interview |
A.cue | B.enjoy | C.purchase | D.deserve |
9 . Many people agree that pets are family. It’s because they
Julia Earheart knows
When elderly and sick pets
And these pictures couldn’t be more beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. “The shoots can be emotional and difficult, absolutely,” Julia said. “But when you look at the pictures, you can see that
Julia wants the owners to be able to spend the money on vet bills and toys
“I won’t be able to get to all of them and that’s the hardest thing for me,” Julia said. Even though she can’t help all of the owners, she is an angel for giving this
A.love | B.notice | C.understand | D.remember |
A.slower | B.quieter | C.shorter | D.poorer |
A.enough | B.special | C.important | D.crazy |
A.immediately | B.mostly | C.hardly | D.exactly |
A.comes up | B.comes down | C.gives back | D.gives in |
A.potential | B.friendly | C.paying | D.regular |
A.approach | B.prepare | C.waste | D.attach |
A.fun | B.free | C.sale | D.good |
A.trust | B.pride | C.happiness | D.health |
A.time | B.money | C.memory | D.space |
A.apart from | B.rather than | C.due to | D.as for |
A.control | B.describe | C.create | D.treasure |
A.surprised | B.faithful. | C.interested | D.grateful |
A.affordable | B.priceless | C.simple | D.common |
A.possess | B.spread | C.complete | D.exchange |
10 . That day was Nancy’s 30th birthday and she was alone at home. She was standing by the living room window, with her eyes filled with
Looking out from the window, Nancy
As lost in thought, Nancy was
Nancy hugged Kate tightly, crying with joy. She finally got the best ever birthday gift.
1.A.loneliness | B.determination | C.hope | D.longing |
A.surprise | B.comfort | C.forget | D.fool |
A.imagined | B.arranged | C.reflected on | D.broke down |
A.occupations | B.hobbies | C.adventures | D.examinations |
A.recognize | B.follow | C.support | D.inspire |
A.easygoing | B.outstanding | C.helpful | D.humble |
A.owed | B.meant | C.brought | D.left |
A.distracted | B.shocked | C.annoyed | D.frightened |
A.rare | B.strange | C.familiar | D.distinct |
A.open-minded | B.strong-willed | C.light-hearted | D.empty-handed |
A.nervousness | B.excitement | C.embarrassment | D.disappointment |
A.gratefully | B.coldly | C.sincerely | D.normally |
A.addressed | B.noticed | C.opened | D.recorded |
A.congratulation | B.application | C.introduction | D.admission |
A.pick up | B.wake up | C.get up | D.end up |