1 . A 40-year-old man in China found his calling — teaching quantum mechanics (量子力学) on social media — after being unemployed for more than 20 years. Li Wei, from Qinghai province in northwestern China, became
Such is his popularity, he has
Photovoltaic
A.evident | B.attractive | C.effective | D.popular |
A.accumulated | B.told | C.urged | D.admired |
A.listening to | B.waiting for | C.dealing with | D.talking about |
A.needed | B.gained | C.offered | D.refused |
A.employment | B.experts | C.information | D.applications |
A.game | B.career | C.relationship | D.growth |
A.left | B.saved | C.joined | D.believed |
A.anxious | B.horrified | C.surprised | D.eager |
A.results in | B.responds to | C.looks for | D.refers to |
A.strange | B.reputable | C.secret | D.renewable |
A.desire | B.tradition | C.character | D.knowledge |
A.full | B.free | C.true | D.aware |
A.introduced | B.expanded | C.found | D.chose |
A.caring | B.ending | C.setting | D.calling |
A.late | B.busy | C.good | D.easy |
2 . When Shelby Lattimore, a math and science teacher, saw her third graders weren’t attending class, she found a fun way to change that. The 25-year-old teacher started her class
In the class, students can choose from a variety of “
Each month, Lattimore’s students also have to pay “rent” for their class desk and chair. To keep things interesting, Lattimore also introduced a new
Students can buy rewards once a month. The reward
Today, Lattimore has seen how much they’ve learned about various
A.report | B.economy | C.interaction | D.survey |
A.get through | B.take over | C.set out | D.show up |
A.tools | B.areas | C.jobs | D.parts |
A.amount | B.outcome | C.position | D.honour |
A.term | B.test | C.choice | D.idea |
A.awarded | B.charged | C.returned | D.refused |
A.bonus | B.fine | C.rent | D.income |
A.appearance | B.exception | C.adjustment | D.impression |
A.covers | B.reveals | C.follows | D.combines |
A.general | B.expensive | C.suitable | D.tasty |
A.save up | B.settle down | C.go around | D.move on |
A.opinions | B.roles | C.comments | D.skills |
A.sharing | B.donating | C.carrying | D.counting |
A.careful | B.supportive | C.tolerant | D.aware |
A.accept | B.praise | C.impact | D.bless |
3 . How long have you been going to the same hairdresser or barber? It’s a question that gets us thinking about the unique friendship we
You have confidence in each other. You have a laugh together and regularly
Many people have
While she cut my hair recently, we chatted about that special
For Claire, the customer interaction is something she loves about the job and that she has
A.break | B.promote | C.form | D.begin |
A.catch up on | B.make up for | C.put up with | D.end up with |
A.request | B.desire | C.occasion | D.recipe |
A.resolve | B.remember | C.cherish | D.evaluate |
A.reliable | B.unforgettable | C.imaginable | D.inseparable |
A.shapes | B.models | C.styles | D.sorts |
A.Besides | B.Despite | C.Given | D.After |
A.injuries | B.emotions | C.reasons | D.changes |
A.brought | B.shared | C.observed | D.emphasized |
A.link | B.role | C.habit | D.pattern |
A.other than | B.rather than | C.no less than | D.not more than |
A.eventually | B.gradually | C.immediately | D.frequently |
A.caring | B.hanging | C.worrying | D.talking |
A.desire | B.ambition | C.hobby | D.job |
A.fascinated | B.struck | C.uplifted | D.impressed |
4 . I’m proud to say that I finished my dissertation (学位论文) successfully. But as I reflected on the
When Dad
I stayed late, avoided gossiping, and focused on being respectful and curious. The work was
Years later, my dad retired and sent the business to my elder brother, who has skillfully
A.request | B.suggestion | C.praise | D.warning |
A.formed | B.assessed | C.proved | D.named |
A.sold | B.purchased | C.discovered | D.investigated |
A.longing | B.paying | C.calling | D.working |
A.problem | B.luck | C.experience | D.truck |
A.accustomed | B.shocked | C.supposed | D.determined |
A.curiosity | B.desire | C.permission | D.obligation |
A.comfortable | B.disappointed | C.patient | D.bored |
A.tough | B.normal | C.interesting | D.temporary |
A.challenge | B.satisfaction | C.cost | D.necessity |
A.difficult | B.worthwhile | C.suitable | D.available |
A.urgently | B.secretly | C.immediately | D.ultimately |
A.expanded | B.rented | C.decorated | D.repaired |
A.achievement | B.identity | C.belonging | D.duty |
A.anxious | B.ready | C.responsible | D.grateful |
5 . This happened on March 1, 2020. Just weeks before much of the country issued shelter-in-place orders, a mother and her teen daughter
When they began, the pair—Briana Sullivan and her daughter Cambyr, who started out 13 but
Eventually, the pandemic made it
Throughout their journey, “
A.set out | B.came up | C.looked ahead | D.got around |
A.running | B.climbing | C.hiking | D.walking |
A.got | B.turned | C.changed | D.became |
A.long | B.then | C.before | D.until |
A.results | B.effects | C.causes | D.reasons |
A.connected | B.avoided | C.escaped | D.disconnected |
A.experience | B.challenges | C.lessons | D.questions |
A.smooth | B.rough | C.tight | D.difficult |
A.Luckily | B.Hopefully | C.Sadly | D.Unfortunately |
A.refer to | B.send to | C.turn to | D.get to |
A.exciting | B.dull | C.surprising | D.embarrassing |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Otherwise |
A.conducting | B.offering | C.building | D.providing |
A.Chance | B.Pressure | C.Positivity | D.Activity |
A.hopeful | B.happy | C.light | D.low |
6 . My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The
I greeted them with a broad smile, and they replied with ice cold
The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and
A.anger | B.fear | C.desire | D.belief |
A.sharp | B.all | C.long | D.deaf |
A.silence | B.blame | C.comment | D.agreement |
A.puzzle | B.doubt | C.reminder | D.relief |
A.official | B.simple | C.academic | D.unusual |
A.turn out | B.break off | C.die away | D.take over |
A.laziness | B.shyness | C.loneliness | D.calmness |
A.share | B.clear | C.search | D.exchange |
A.prevented | B.forced | C.accompanied | D.allowed |
A.Suddenly | B.Gradually | C.Accidentally | D.Obviously |
A.miss | B.leave | C.refuse | D.find |
A.worn out | B.put out | C.made out | D.carried out |
A.packed | B.cleaned | C.abandoned | D.repaired |
A.freedom | B.chance | C.warmth | D.challenge |
A.friendship | B.admiration | C.sympathy | D.confidence |
7 . When I was growing up in Auckland, my relationship with clothing was all about utility (实用). Clothes needed to be
But it all began to
Over the remaining two years in London I began thinking about what I liked, what my
A.expensive | B.traditional | C.fashionable | D.comfortable |
A.care about | B.take off | C.put away | D.look for |
A.enjoy | B.allow | C.hate | D.accept |
A.rulers | B.mirrors | C.knives | D.scissors |
A.change | B.exist | C.appear | D.close |
A.knocked | B.beat | C.hit | D.shook |
A.wondering | B.arguing | C.bargaining | D.deciding |
A.numbers | B.options | C.prices | D.colors |
A.first | B.final | C.slow | D.easy |
A.funny | B.tiring | C.amusing | D.boring |
A.interest | B.weight | C.height | D.advantage |
A.hardly | B.just | C.rarely | D.even |
A.bought | B.found | C.sold | D.made |
A.guide | B.observe | C.remind | D.inform |
A.anger | B.sadness | C.patience | D.courage |
8 . Kim Stemple, a special-education teacher, faced terrible diseases during her stay in a Boston hospital. While
Before Stemple got too sick to
Inspired by this life-changing
Part of the process
A.wrestling | B.competing | C.quarreling | D.parting |
A.live | B.heal | C.exercise | D.recover |
A.cheating | B.clearing | C.breaking | D.reminding |
A.Casually | B.Desperately | C.Temporarily | D.Surprisingly |
A.explaining | B.lifting | C.discovering | D.absorbing |
A.season | B.plan | C.experience | D.solution |
A.common | B.tough | C.pointless | D.dangerous |
A.race | B.game | C.secret | D.seed |
A.collected | B.assessed | C.borrowed | D.bought |
A.promoted | B.insisted | C.involved | D.shaped |
A.connection | B.barrier | C.division | D.conflict |
A.trained | B.stuck | C.operated | D.warned |
A.document | B.message | C.receipt | D.gift |
A.threw away | B.put down | C.acted as | D.dropped out |
A.shy | B.weak | C.tired | D.alone |
9 . It was a clear night. Finally came the big game and the boys were
Our team had a perfect start, and the scoring moment was repeatedly shown on a huge screen. However, looking out Andy’s way, I was shocked to see Andy looking straight up at the
“Come on, Andy.
Thank goodness, the big kid in the other team made a mistake. Our team had been
Andy ran up to me at the
Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with
“Yes, ” I said. “Well, one inning (局) to go. Hit a home run (全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his
I suddenly realized it was nice that my son would take time out to appreciate the
Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning. But I still wish I had
A.nervous | B.scared | C.curious | D.ashamed |
A.undoubtedly | B.unexpectedly | C.unavoidably | D.unacceptably |
A.electric | B.friendly | C.casual | D.relaxing |
A.flee | B.hide | C.feed | D.strike |
A.audience | B.screen | C.sky | D.ball |
A.relying | B.focusing | C.commenting | D.reflecting |
A.Fall down | B.Calm down | C.Wake up | D.Stand up |
A.replaced | B.punished | C.warned | D.spared |
A.meeting | B.break | C.corner | D.entrance |
A.blame | B.comfort | C.entertain | D.tease |
A.anger | B.relief | C.delight | D.regret |
A.teammates | B.fans | C.parents | D.stars |
A.truth | B.kindness | C.routine | D.wonder |
A.difficult | B.likely | C.precious | D.important |
A.recorded | B.filmed | C.seen | D.followed |
10 . Back in the day when I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, I was studying to become a firefighter. As a firefighter, you’re
One dark night I
I
Now I often think about this story, because to me it’s not just about helping someone out by
A.secretly | B.constantly | C.occasionally | D.unwillingly |
A.sped up | B.gave out | C.broke down | D.stopped off |
A.approached | B.recognized | C.directed | D.invited |
A.budget | B.change | C.charge | D.payment |
A.promised | B.expected | C.decided | D.preferred |
A.ashamed | B.scared | C.sick | D.certain |
A.protested | B.begged | C.ordered | D.insisted |
A.table | B.window | C.counter | D.house |
A.chance | B.priority | C.will | D.right |
A.admitted | B.responded | C.agreed | D.understood |
A.frightened | B.relieved | C.curious | D.grateful |
A.assist | B.force | C.teach | D.encourage |
A.hesitated over | B.concentrated on | C.ended up | D.thought of |
A.feeding | B.pitying | C.moving | D.accompanying |
A.status | B.dignity | C.happiness | D.pride |