1 . Chloe Smith is a girl aged 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she
The medal belongs to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and
Chloe was
A.sought | B.buried | C.noticed | D.dropped |
A.waste | B.object | C.material | D.antique |
A.embarrassed | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.shocked |
A.competing | B.applying | C.coaching | D.preparing |
A.broken | B.stolen | C.replaced | D.deserted |
A.purchase | B.register | C.preserve | D.recover |
A.secured | B.prized | C.advertised | D.priced |
A.project | B.decision | C.habit | D.idea |
A.quickly | B.gradually | C.really | D.carefully |
A.identifying | B.obtaining | C.evaluating | D.investigating |
A.sorry | B.eager | C.upset | D.hesitant |
A.In addition | B.In fact | C.In return | D.In advance |
A.purpose | B.report | C.attempt | D.story |
A.heart-warming | B.breath-taking | C.eye-catching | D.life-changing |
A.important | B.simple | C.interesting | D.right |
2 . Exercise and I have never had a good relationship because of my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.invited | D.pushed |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.kept | C.regretted | D.risked |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.decided | B.happened | C.bothered | D.refused |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.teased | B.comforted | C.approached | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.certain |
A.share | B.part | C.cup | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fright | D.confidence |
A.ambitious | B.enthusiast | C.adorable | D.perfect |
A.feel | B.accept | C.display | D.compare |
A.save | B.witness | C.discourage | D.separate |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
3 . About a year ago, my department invited me to submit a 5-minute video clip about my research laboratory to be screened at a secondary-school summer camp. With many
Three seconds into
The 5-minute clip
A.students | B.experiences | C.cameras | D.comments |
A.curious | B.nervous | C.confident | D.cautious |
A.cut | B.posted | C.passed | D.done |
A.filming | B.watching | C.reminding | D.calling |
A.anxious | B.optimistic | C.active | D.hard |
A.unless | B.though | C.because | D.until |
A.badly | B.newly | C.easily | D.finely |
A.hit | B.covered | C.destroyed | D.built |
A.stick | B.react | C.take | D.switch |
A.set about | B.ended up | C.put off | D.went on |
A.invited | B.taught | C.motivated | D.required |
A.enjoy | B.admit | C.miss | D.continue |
A.research | B.video | C.school | D.team |
A.website | B.account | C.architecture | D.classroom |
A.gifts | B.fans | C.views | D.prizes |
4 . Last summer, I was suffering from too much stress. I’d just graduated from a(n)
Generally seeing natural beauty would have
A dragonfly (蜻蜓) buzzed around me.With each
I watched that dragonfly carefully for many minutes. So did the dragonfly. “It’s not a matter of relaxing,” it seemed to say. “Life is so short.Be here in the
A.interesting | B.challenging | C.meaningful | D.grateful |
A.party | B.gathering | C.vacation | D.lecture |
A.tradition | B.strength | C.criterion | D.habit |
A.in time | B.at ease | C.as usual | D.in case |
A.relaxed | B.annoyed | C.teased | D.urged |
A.finally | B.casually | C.repeatedly | D.significantly |
A.disappearance | B.movement | C.advance | D.performance |
A.convinced | B.informed | C.formed | D.changed |
A.reminded | B.made | C.spoke | D.took |
A.progress | B.admiration | C.position | D.mood |
A.life | B.moment | C.time | D.future |
A.decided on | B.agreed on | C.dawned on | D.relied on |
A.value | B.content | C.reality | D.principle |
A.concerned | B.doubtful | C.regretful | D.satisfied |
A.abuse | B.enjoy | C.suit | D.conduct |
5 . I suffered from Asperger’s at my childhood. One of the biggest
When I was in my 20s, I
Everyone is
A.anxieties | B.challenges | C.disabilities | D.debates |
A.symbol | B.organ | C.weapon | D.target |
A.examined | B.fuelled | C.affected | D.adjusted |
A.moved | B.escaped | C.rushed | D.gathered |
A.wrestled with | B.related to | C.applied for | D.turned down |
A.prohibited | B.switched | C.abused | D.accompanied |
A.introduce | B.identify | C.recognize | D.confirm |
A.means | B.spots | C.paces | D.habits |
A.chiefly | B.ultimately | C.certainly | D.especially |
A.restored | B.arose | C.helped | D.disturbed |
A.entertain | B.trust | C.hire | D.equip |
A.stop | B.start | C.wait | D.quit |
A.difficult | B.terrible | C.bright | D.unique |
A.recognize | B.realize | C.wonder | D.admit |
A.difference | B.promise | C.choice | D.sacrifice |
6 . Rehan was an American boy, who had a tough childhood. When he was 8, his mother
By the 7th grade, Rehan’s home life had suffered greatly under the pressure.“There was no breakfast every day,”he said.“Sometimes there was no electricity at
Rehan continued to improve academically while training to be a professional boxer. However, his
His colleagues wanted to
“I studied so hard .I was winning so many honors—it was
Over the course of the
A.persuade | B.ignored | C.believed | D.left |
A.financial | B.political | C.emotional | D.spiritual |
A.school | B.hospital | C.home | D.church |
A.abandoned | B.practised | C.minded | D.avoided |
A.dream | B.profession | C.judgement | D.life |
A.worker | B.student | C.director | D.player |
A.participated | B.thrown | C.separated | D.rejected |
A.figure out | B.talk about | C.make up | D.call on |
A.cleaner | B.professor | C.owner | D.partner |
A.frightened | B.impressed | C.encouraged | D.annoyed |
A.different | B.boring | C.easy | D.crazy |
A.decision | B.lie | C.list | D.card |
A.lawyer | B.graduate | C.officer | D.teacher |
A.previous | B.following | C.difficult | D.happy |
A.writing | B.thinking | C.studying | D.traveling |
7 . I sat down at my desk and started writing a letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually putting the letter into the mailbox, I
The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in
I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up
Weeks later I received a Facebook response from her. It turned out she was going through a hard time and my note
Not only did this letter make her happier, but her
A.continued | B.stopped | C.swapped | D.paced |
A.concern | B.disappointment | C.responsibility | D.power |
A.mind | B.sight | C.order | D.touch |
A.packed up | B.suffered from | C.set down | D.gave up |
A.So | B.However | C.Instead | D.Meanwhile |
A.greatly | B.rapidly | C.loosely | D.widely |
A.checking | B.receiving | C.handwriting | D.reading |
A.confident | B.afraid | C.fond | D.sure |
A.sadly | B.officially | C.finally | D.entirely |
A.meant | B.persuaded | C.offered | D.determined |
A.decision | B.part | C.usage | D.order |
A.exploration | B.reply | C.expression | D.greeting |
A.congratulation | B.request | C.comfort | D.thank-you |
A.hand out | B.find out | C.set out | D.put out |
A.grateful | B.sorry | C.satisfied | D.careful |
8 . My PhD project is to protect a tiny species of fish, whose color is greenish. To
My PhD project at South Africa’s University of Cape Town is in
The data so far show the project has been
A.lay | B.hide | C.drag | D.lie |
A.shorter | B.quieter | C.shallower | D.smaller |
A.sad | B.puzzling | C.moving | D.wonderful |
A.speed | B.colour | C.environment | D.climate |
A.however | B.therefore | C.besides | D.moreover |
A.relationship | B.schedule | C.solution | D.cooperation |
A.keep | B.lead | C.swim | D.turn |
A.stuck | B.hurt | C.annoyed | D.punished |
A.balanced | B.injured | C.endangered | D.changeable |
A.keep | B.control | C.fool | D.catch |
A.repaired | B.donated | C.discovered | D.required |
A.return | B.devote | C.sell | D.show |
A.serious | B.extra | C.successful | D.convenient |
A.received | B.rescued | C.recorded | D.cleared |
A.resulting from | B.adding to | C.talking about | D.cutting off |
9 . My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to
The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be
Real
Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these
Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more
A.appreciate | B.choose | C.expect | D.stand |
A.treasured | B.explored | C.created | D.discussed |
A.boring | B.annoying | C.confusing | D.discouraging |
A.overcomes | B.greets | C.throws | D.ignores |
A.loneliness | B.joy | C.convenience | D.panic |
A.making | B.changing | C.beating | D.finalizing |
A.reasonably | B.admittedly | C.fortunately | D.hopefully |
A.battling | B.slipping | C.falling | D.wandering |
A.owned | B.offered | C.mentioned | D.promised |
A.fit | B.pale | C.run | D.back |
A.reflection | B.anticipation | C.satisfaction | D.motivation |
A.secrets | B.rules | C.decisions | D.dimensions |
A.reliable | B.flexible | C.inaccessible | D.unforgettable |
A.toughness | B.curiosity | C.imagination | D.wisdom |
A.insight | B.knowledge | C.power | D.admiration |
10 . The next day would be Christmas. Jim was shopping for a gift for his wife Della. With an income of twenty dollars per week, life was really
Jim and Della
That afternoon, Jim
The door opened and Della walked in. Jim looked at her with a puzzled
Jim smiled. “Della,” he said, “I sold my watch to buy you a gift.” Jim
A.easy | B.true | C.comfortable | D.hard |
A.watches | B.combs | C.books | D.flowers |
A.made | B.missed | C.owned | D.learned |
A.hair | B.nose | C.smile | D.face |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Besides | D.Indeed |
A.broke | B.repaired | C.sold | D.lost |
A.worried | B.angry | C.surprised | D.excited |
A.expression | B.answer | C.problem | D.figure |
A.carried away | B.set off | C.took out | D.looked up |
A.hit | B.threw | C.changed | D.put |