1 . Once upon a time, there was a man who believed he could see the future through the stars. He called himself an astrologer and got used to
One evening he was
He was
As they pulled him out of the mud, one of them said, “You
“What use is it,” said another, “to read the stars, when you can’t see what’s right here on the earth?”
We all want our future to be
A.laughing | B.shouting | C.aiming | D.staring |
A.disaster | B.future | C.fortune | D.others |
A.relatives | B.teenagers | C.villagers | D.scientists |
A.driving | B.cycling | C.walking | D.running |
A.back | B.around | C.down | D.up |
A.stones | B.fish | C.waste | D.mud |
A.struggling | B.swimming | C.flowing | D.bathing |
A.madly | B.patiently | C.surprisingly | D.confidently |
A.family | B.life | C.career | D.money |
A.death | B.injury | C.cries | D.climb |
A.like | B.have | C.pretend | D.offer |
A.happen | B.fail | C.wait | D.refuse |
A.bright | B.rich | C.different | D.safe |
A.predict | B.share | C.improve | D.prepare |
A.happy | B.present | C.unknown | D.past |
2 . It was New Year time, and it would be our first New Year away from Alabama. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family to Southern California. My athletic little brother, Paul, was
On my first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. All I said was my name and where I was from. The class burst into
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance
There were countless tins and containers. We opened them to discover piles of holiday
Every New Year that we spent in California, the
A.concerned | B.regretful | C.skeptical | D.crazy |
A.because | B.unless | C.when | D.though |
A.appearance | B.character | C.mind | D.accent |
A.discussion | B.argument | C.laughter | D.tears |
A.helpless | B.disappointed | C.panicked | D.confused |
A.fan | B.support | C.sponsor | D.challenge |
A.go through | B.go over | C.get through | D.get across |
A.rates | B.trades | C.transport | D.interaction |
A.spotted | B.shipped | C.ordered | D.claimed |
A.forced | B.pushed | C.spread | D.tore |
A.string | B.range | C.variety | D.combination |
A.inexpensive | B.complex | C.wonderful | D.costly |
A.cards | B.toys | C.treats | D.costumes |
A.against | B.beneath | C.by | D.except |
A.postal | B.traditional | C.civil | D.social |
3 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband
The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her
The thought made her smile as she
Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t
As the song continued, tears
Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two
Don’t forget your parents,
A.showed up | B.set out | C.fell ill | D.passed away |
A.worrying | B.depressing | C.surprising | D.puzzling |
A.purse | B.book | C.chair | D.food |
A.recognize | B.admire | C.demand | D.recommend |
A.promised | B.ignored | C.deserved | D.permitted |
A.approached | B.discovered | C.started | D.touched |
A.moved | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.satisfied |
A.disturbed | B.inspired | C.amused | D.shocked |
A.mentioned | B.realized | C.doubted | D.admitted |
A.followed | B.invited | C.guided | D.introduced |
A.gathered | B.dried | C.disappeared | D.remained |
A.gradually | B.frequently | C.secretly | D.suddenly |
A.presents | B.flowers | C.candles | D.cards |
A.strength | B.enthusiasm | C.calmness | D.interest |
A.as if | B.even if | C.so that | D.now that |
4 . Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and as I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I
That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He
Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation.
It set me thinking. He had been the
A.found | B.excused | C.reminded | D.forgave |
A.demanded | B.begged | C.suggested | D.ordered |
A.explained | B.admitted | C.apologized | D.reported |
A.stuck | B.involved | C.interested | D.lost |
A.announce | B.warn | C.confirm | D.imagine |
A.impatient | B.confused | C.nervous | D.embarrassed |
A.generous | B.reliable | C.cheerful | D.polite |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Usually | C.Eventually | D.Similarly |
A.meeting | B.interview | C.conversation | D.appointment |
A.relaxed | B.slept | C.chatted | D.played |
A.annoyed | B.proud | C.touched | D.curious |
A.destroyer | B.target | C.supporter | D.producer |
A.activities | B.exercises | C.disabilities | D.conflicts |
A.Yet | B.Besides | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.honor | B.success | C.relief | D.trust |
5 . I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch (牧场). He has let me use his
One day the boy was
The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked, “Why did I receive an F?” The teacher said, “This is a(n)
Having told the story, Monty said, “I tell you this story
When the teacher was leaving, he said, “Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream
A.horse | B.house | C.ranch | D.fame |
A.Next time | B.The moment | C.Each time | D.Last time |
A.forced | B.encouraged | C.asked | D.ordered |
A.process | B.goal | C.possibility | D.chance |
A.accepted | B.sent | C.received | D.put |
A.writing | B.printing | C.telling | D.reading |
A.unrealistic | B.unlucky | C.inspiring | D.practical |
A.must | B.will | C.shall | D.may |
A.reconsider | B.rediscover | C.regain | D.reinvent |
A.took in | B.handed out | C.turned in | D.carried on |
A.money | B.decisions | C.mistakes | D.changes |
A.word | B.promise | C.spirit | D.dream |
A.because | B.though | C.when | D.but |
A.delivered | B.repaired | C.framed | D.taken |
A.stealer | B.seeker | C.giver | D.maker |
6 . I was a happy kid with a supportive family and a lot of friends. But frankly speaking, growing up was really
After I graduated from high school, my desire to be “thin” began to trouble me. I went on a diet. In the beginning I dieted by controlling food and gradually I started
People around me began to
Sadly, I took my physical
But my poor nutrition began to cause me to lose
And more importantly, a sense of what was true about myself got back on track with reality. I realized that, with my
A.natural | B.easy | C.hard | D.possible |
A.commented | B.preferred | C.praised | D.criticized |
A.collecting | B.checking | C.skipping | D.balancing |
A.killing | B.forgetting | C.asking | D.questioning |
A.refuse | B.accept | C.stare | D.notice |
A.perfection | B.devotion | C.destination | D.attention |
A.strength | B.appearance | C.exercise | D.expression |
A.pleasant | B.difficult | C.typical | D.different |
A.weight | B.hope | C.sleep | D.job |
A.relax | B.wake | C.eat | D.talk |
A.resist | B.breathe | C.focus | D.remember |
A.scared | B.annoyed | C.discouraged | D.disappointed |
A.glory | B.discovery | C.victory | D.recovery |
A.skill | B.decision | C.experience | D.deal |
A.whole | B.face | C.mind | D.outside |
7 . About a month ago I noticed something really amazing, which I must call a garden miracle(奇迹). It so happened that when I
How was this
I can’t help feeling
For one thing, I am moved by the happenstance(巧合) of the whole thing. If I had
But there’s something else that
When it comes to positivity, a little goes a long way. Just ask my little miracle plant.
1.A.approached | B.shut | C.opened | D.knocked |
A.need | B.provide | C.receive | D.keep |
A.sticks | B.branches | C.roots | D.flowers |
A.essential | B.possible | C.significant | D.different |
A.stepped aside | B.stepped away | C.looked down | D.looked around |
A.request | B.enable | C.instruct | D.intend |
A.excited | B.puzzled | C.amazed | D.amused |
A.put | B.found | C.measured | D.missed |
A.broad | B.soft | C.strong | D.narrow |
A.pulled out | B.cared for | C.thought about | D.brought in |
A.requires | B.cheers | C.inspires | D.changes |
A.attention | B.warmth | C.time | D.effort |
A.expecting | B.imagining | C.doubting | D.saying |
A.experience | B.do | C.accept | D.remember |
A.water | B.encouragement | C.sunshine | D.support |
8 . Peter loved his wife Marion, loved adventure, and loved his camper van (野营车)called Schoen. The pair made numerous unforgettable road trips in Schoen. But after Marion died, the
Elise and her husband, Domenic, had always dreamed of owning their own “happiness bus” and travelling in a camper van. One day, Elise
Feeling extremely disappointed, the couple left. “We were
A few days later, Peter called to invite them back for a second look.
Now Schoen is on glorious adventures somewhere, helping Elise and Domenic create wonderful family
“Peter is definitely a hero for us,” says Elise. “Finding Schoen and making that
A.neatly-decorated | B.well-travelled | C.much-anticipated | D.well-recognized |
A.exchange | B.rent | C.donation | D.sale |
A.came across | B.put up | C.laid aside | D.took off |
A.long before | B.for the moment | C.at first sight | D.at the interval |
A.salary | B.earnings | C.schedule | D.budget |
A.grateful | B.regretful | C.skillful | D.forgetful |
A.Frightened | B.Discouraged | C.Satisfied | D.Attracted |
A.determination | B.hesitation | C.intention | D.expectation |
A.traders | B.collectors | C.painters | D.drivers |
A.publicly | B.hardly | C.simply | D.unbelievably |
A.receive | B.purchase | C.present | D.afford |
A.asking | B.planning | C.imaging | D.arguing |
A.assess | B.attach | C.accept | D.arrange |
A.incidents | B.memories | C.affairs | D.gatherings |
A.story | B.promise | C.call | D.memory |
9 . This week we drove over to spend some time with Aunt Carmeleta. We don’t see her
As always, it was
The first time my friend, Bill, met Carmeleta, he said, “She can’t be
I’ve been
Next month Carmeleta will be 89 years young. I say young because she never seems to
A.formally | B.rather | C.often | D.completely |
A.attend | B.celebrate | C.honour | D.repeat |
A.awkward | B.possible | C.wonderful | D.obvious |
A.teaching | B.jogging | C.agreeing | D.smiling |
A.worried | B.comfortable | C.sad | D.graceful |
A.real | B.old | C.beautiful | D.active |
A.strong | B.loving | C.native | D.frightened |
A.hopes | B.attracts | C.admires | D.believes |
A.anxious | B.confusing | C.lucky | D.amazing |
A.helped | B.cheated | C.fed | D.phoned |
A.referred | B.explained | C.applied | D.complained |
A.stop | B.compare | C.guide | D.annoy |
A.Change | B.Dislike | C.Accept | D.Stress |
A.truth | B.improvement | C.source | D.stress |
A.wait | B.work | C.view | D.age |
10 . It was a bright May afternoon along the coast. Bauer and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were taking
Not far ahead of them, a truck was
The truck driver’s door opened. A man climbed out and
Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl
Bauer jumped into the water without
Ava Bauer was
A.advantage | B.hold | C.possession | D.charge |
A.deserted | B.ignored | C.influenced | D.ruined |
A.sliding | B.following | C.parking | D.approaching |
A.hid | B.waited | C.rested | D.appeared |
A.in time | B.by chance | C.on purpose | D.in vain |
A.dropped | B.hurried | C.wandered | D.returned |
A.embarrassed | B.terrified | C.excited | D.relaxed |
A.rolled over | B.stood up | C.calmed down | D.set off |
A.discouraged | B.puzzled | C.shocked | D.ashamed |
A.permission | B.difficulty | C.doubt | D.hesitation |
A.back | B.stomach | C.head | D.chest |
A.Slowly | B.Surprisingly | C.Hopelessly | D.Immediately |
A.loneliness | B.hunger | C.cold | D.tiredness |
A.school | B.hospital | C.home | D.hotel |
A.relieved | B.annoyed | C.surprised | D.inspired |