1 . A few years ago, I was conducting a series of customer service conferences in New England. And once again, my client had
The Central Motel in Glen Innes is owned and
I have no special rights in the Central Motel, other than being a
If one thing can be learnt from my experience, it is that attention to
A.bought | B.visited | C.joined | D.booked |
A.touched | B.known | C.expected | D.doubted |
A.sponsored | B.greeted | C.invited | D.hugged |
A.connected | B.called | C.shown | D.forced |
A.enjoyed | B.offered | C.discovered | D.seized |
A.came out | B.spoke out | C.checked out | D.held out |
A.passed | B.attended | C.stood | D.run |
A.processes | B.courses | C.traditions | D.occasions |
A.drafted | B.conducted | C.collected | D.celebrated |
A.encouraged | B.accepted | C.insisted | D.left |
A.excited | B.polite | C.delighted | D.capable |
A.allowed | B.helped | C.treated | D.inspired |
A.amusement | B.freedom | C.curiosity | D.respect |
A.solution | B.detail | C.demand | D.change |
A.fill | B.last | C.keep | D.count |
2 . It was a warm March evening, and I’d just taken a seat on the bus. A woman took a seat opposite me. Not speaking to anyone
A thief had
After a few minutes, an old man in ragged clothes got on the bus. The bus conductor started to collected
Upon hearing this, the bus conductor and the driver
The woman was observing the
”Can’t you see he’s only trying to get home?“
”He doesn’t have any money!“ the driver shouted.
”Well, that’s no reason to throw him off the bus, she
She reached inside her blouse, took out her
On the road of life, the
A.in particular | B.in doubt | C.in advance | D.in secret |
A.announced | B.narrated | C.complained | D.expressed |
A.stretched | B.seized | C.sought | D.stolen |
A.fortunately | B.frankly | C.kindly | D.grateful |
A.tickets | B.luggage | C.bags | D.currency |
A.awkward | B.disappointed | C.honored | D.suspicious |
A.excused | B.explained | C.urged | D.released |
A.removed | B.contributed | C.ordered | D.permitted |
A.begged | B.allowed | C.quested | D.advised |
A.matter | B.accident | C.incident | D.story |
A.indicated | B.expected | C.reminded | D.interrupted |
A.demanded | B.insisted | C.promised | D.agreed |
A.extra | B.available | C.remaining | D.original |
A.sincerity | B.honesty | C.responsibility | D.generosity |
A.improve | B.recover | C.lift | D.inspire |
3 . Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience: the iPad.
Instead of looking at nature, I
So this year I made up my mind to try something
With determination and the strong support of my wife, I succeeded in my vacation struggle against the Internet. I finally
I knew I had
A.received | B.selected | C.checked | D.removed |
A.online | B.informal | C.local | D.traditional |
A.opinion | B.mind | C.identity | D.curiosity |
A.attractive | B.logical | C.magical | D.different |
A.as | B.unless | C.though | D.so |
A.generous | B.capable | C.eager | D.determined |
A.battery | B.button | C.signal | D.function |
A.grateful | B.tough | C.stuck | D.puzzled |
A.rely on | B.go through | C.connect to | D.adapt to |
A.method | B.goal | C.trick | D.choice |
A.expected | B.realised | C.permitted | D.suggested |
A.approach | B.sign | C.evidence | D.problem |
A.won | B.forgotten | C.suffered | D.recovered |
A.Somehow | B.Anyway | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.take apart | B.give up | C.turn up | D.go off |
4 . I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a
This year, when a golden opportunity
One day when the kids were
That experience showed me the
A.first-rate | B.well-paid | C.labor-saving | D.full-time |
A.escaped | B.demanded | C.arose | D.arranged |
A.jumped at | B.thought about | C.waited for | D.dreamt of |
A.occupied | B.amused | C.concerned | D.contented |
A.familiar | B.positive | C.strict | D.consistent |
A.evaluating | B.supporting | C.instructing | D.congratulating |
A.graded | B.dismissed | C.tested | D.taught |
A.note | B.gift | C.parcel | D.book |
A.judged | B.indicated | C.emphasized | D.accompanied |
A.hardened | B.touched | C.broken | D.gladdened |
A.simply | B.casually | C.carefully | D.eagerly |
A.reminder | B.treasure | C.proof | D.secret |
A.comfort | B.fortune | C.fantasy | D.privilege |
A.target | B.application | C.power | D.principle |
A.clarify | B.find | C.feel | D.spread |
5 . When I left my job as a psychologist and went on a round-the-world trip, I was hoping to become a different version of myself. But I was soon
However, as the weeks went on, something started to
At the end of the evening, we
A.relieved | B.convinced | C.disappointed | D.threatened |
A.heart-breakingly | B.eye-wateringly | C.hair-raisingly | D.time-consumingly |
A.applying | B.searching | C.packing | D.shopping |
A.go about | B.take over | C.tell off | D.leave behind |
A.shift | B.spread | C.erupt | D.decline |
A.hesitant | B.determined | C.afraid | D.available |
A.apologized | B.agreed | C.continued | D.cooperated |
A.gathering | B.interviewing | C.following | D.witnessing |
A.embarrassed | B.satisfied | C.moved | D.annoyed |
A.pioneers | B.clients | C.relatives | D.strangers |
A.accuracy | B.ease | C.guidance | D.authority |
A.drew conclusions | B.parted company | C.made comparisons | D.shouldered responsibility |
A.connection | B.theory | C.commitment | D.loneliness |
A.delighted | B.additional | C.changed | D.shared |
A.emotions | B.instructions | C.concerns | D.movements |
6 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper
Though disappointed, we
The next morning, we set off with a local
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
1.A.motivated | B.told | C.followed | D.favored |
A.surroundings | B.matters | C.concerns | D.conclusions |
A.worked out | B.took in | C.poured out | D.broke down |
A.unwilling | B.ambitious | C.bound | D.modest |
A.anticipated | B.promoted | C.interpreted | D.noticed |
A.shortly | B.lately | C.eventually | D.severely |
A.taste | B.trick | C.smile | D.temper |
A.botanist | B.keeper | C.farmer | D.guide |
A.managed | B.exposed | C.subscribed | D.yielded |
A.adaptation | B.mixture | C.antique | D.presentation |
A.zone | B.mood | C.angle | D.peak |
A.association | B.adaptation | C.participation | D.challenge |
A.prediction | B.line | C.trace | D.comfort |
A.route | B.landmark | C.platform | D.intervention |
A.guarantee | B.occupy | C.reveal | D.appreciate |
7 . A professor entered the classroom and told the students about a surprise test. All students were
Students were
Now, professor began to explain, “Here everyone
Our life is a
We should try to take eyes
A.disappointed | B.curious | C.concerned | D.surprised |
A.handing out | B.working out | C.dealing with | D.mixing up |
A.open | B.read | C.defend | D.turn |
A.annoyed | B.addicted | C.confused | D.amazed |
A.bring | B.speak | C.write | D.talk |
A.still | B.hardly | C.never | D.mostly |
A.communicated | B.described | C.accepted | D.used |
A.concentrated on | B.depended on | C.insisted on | D.counted on |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.likes | B.means | C.prefers | D.deserves |
A.picture | B.lesson | C.gift | D.text |
A.events | B.adventures | C.solutions | D.problems |
A.connected | B.compared | C.addicted | D.attracted |
A.on | B.in | C.off | D.under |
A.formally | B.differently | C.obviously | D.positively |
8 . How do you pass your time during your subway commute (通勤)? Spending your time on your phone? Listening to music? Or just
Her self-shot videos of
While listening to some music, she felt like filming a short TikTok video on the subway on one typical commuting night. But with no
Inspired and encouraged by Bahsoon, many viewers soon left
A.taking up | B.staring at | C.cleaning up | D.going across |
A.carriage | B.kitchen | C.study | D.stage |
A.energetic | B.strange | C.unconscious | D.limited |
A.forgiving | B.ordering | C.inspiring | D.allowing |
A.due to | B.except for | C.in addition to | D.regardless of |
A.Raised | B.Injured | C.Discouraged | D.Lost |
A.conductor | B.driver | C.passenger | D.guard |
A.abroad | B.alone | C.away | D.above |
A.logical | B.complex | C.friendly | D.critical |
A.consideration | B.selflessness | C.effort | D.bravery |
A.gradually | B.seriously | C.blindly | D.occasionally |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Moreover | D.Otherwise |
A.puzzling | B.amazing | C.thrilling | D.embarrassing |
A.take pride in | B.take notice of | C.take charge of | D.take away from |
A.argue | B.win | C.fight | D.join |
9 . Several months ago, a tornado fiercely hit our city without any signs before. We hadn’t
Never did I imagine that we would put our regular
I couldn’t
Because of the tornado, I realized that my job as a teacher meant a lot. Behind every well-behaved students are a long line of teachers who have made it their life’s
A.paid | B.searched | C.accounted | D.prepared |
A.agency | B.education | C.emergency | D.selection |
A.suddenly | B.finally | C.secretly | D.immediately |
A.games | B.trainings | C.languages | D.saving |
A.mixed up | B.stood out | C.lined up | D.spoken out |
A.fear | B.anger | C.shame | D.shock |
A.encounter | B.comfort | C.satisfy | D.praise |
A.problem | B.result | C.success | D.reason |
A.hate | B.expect | C.see | D.approach |
A.simple | B.ideal | C.scary | D.strange |
A.follow | B.provide | C.repeat | D.change |
A.fortunate | B.honest | C.confident | D.brave |
A.trust | B.pride | C.interest | D.growth |
A.reward | B.power | C.wisdom | D.goal |
A.chances | B.challenges | C.adventures | D.discussions |
10 . The management of a software company decided to teach its employees (雇员) about finding real
Now it was the third and final level. The employees were asked to pick any balloon in the room and give it to the person
The team leader said that this was the real way to solve problems. Often everyone is crazily
A.suggestions | B.reasons | C.ways | D.rules |
A.game | B.match | C.card | D.part |
A.frightened | B.satisfied | C.tired | D.surprised |
A.persuaded | B.allowed | C.trained | D.required |
A.write | B.change | C.explain | D.hide |
A.knew | B.made | C.found | D.showed |
A.tried | B.finished | C.failed | D.escaped |
A.place | B.top | C.floor | D.level |
A.prepare | B.blow | C.cover | D.get |
A.thrown | B.collected | C.damaged | D.painted |
A.named | B.remembered | C.impressed | D.described |
A.one | B.that | C.every | D.any |
A.looking for | B.dealing with | C.waiting for | D.pointing to |
A.shortest | B.latest | C.strangest | D.best |
A.concentrating | B.sharing | C.discovering | D.fighting |