1 . Lauren Schroeder was volunteering at a community food bank at age 14. As she filled bags with
Inspired to make a
Lauren managed to receive a(n)
More
“I love
A.preserved | B.donated | C.selected | D.traded |
A.necessary | B.beautiful | C.valuable | D.fresh |
A.change | B.request | C.choice | D.profit |
A.guidance | B.information | C.nutrition | D.service |
A.supportive | B.doubtful | C.protective | D.mindful |
A.competition | B.performance | C.assignment | D.challenge |
A.invitation | B.fund | C.opinion | D.certificate |
A.methods | B.products | C.supplies | D.lessons |
A.worked | B.developed | C.happened | D.improved |
A.arranged | B.checked | C.prepared | D.exchanged |
A.carefully | B.secretly | C.temporarily | D.generously |
A.amused | B.relieved | C.motivated | D.exhausted |
A.expanding | B.assessing | C.presenting | D.defending |
A.moving on | B.weighing up | C.showing off | D.giving back |
A.effort | B.difference | C.money | D.progress |
2 . Most airplanes are constructed with seats in rows of two or three Mathematically, someone in my family of five has to sit by a
From the time I could speak, I realized that overcoming communication
Since kindergarten, I have loved Chinese culture. In my Junior year of high school, I
Thanks to the strangers in my life, I learn that one must embrace (拥抱) certain new experience. I’m so
A.kid | B.stranger | C.senior | D.pilot |
A.possibility | B.mistake | C.task | D.honor |
A.skills | B.relationships | C.barriers | D.ideas |
A.owning | B.unlocking | C.ensuring | D.maintaining |
A.depressed | B.weak | C.deaf | D.blind |
A.struggling | B.asking | C.wishing | D.helping |
A.virtual | B.abstract | C.risky | D.difficult |
A.talent | B.habit | C.passion | D.case |
A.found | B.valued | C.earned | D.donated |
A.inconvenient | B.unnecessary | C.unable | D.impatient |
A.invite | B.encourage | C.train | D.represent |
A.happiness | B.friendships | C.achievements | D.knowledge |
A.powerful | B.willing | C.comfortable | D.grateful |
A.put off | B.add up | C.cut down | D.lead to |
A.suddenly | B.definitely | C.gradually | D.accidentally |
3 . It was a busy morning for me. As I was walking I saw an old lady, maybe in her 80s, standing quite close to the traffic. Although my mind was
When I
On the road were office goers in cars as well as school buses
A.confused | B.refreshed | C.distracted | D.occupied |
A.found | B.passed | C.reached | D.marked |
A.catch up with | B.take note of | C.make room for | D.look up to |
A.dropped | B.poured | C.drawn | D.thrown |
A.injured | B.trapped | C.interrupted | D.delayed |
A.rushing | B.talking | C.barking | D.withdrawing |
A.latest | B.worst | C.longest | D.funniest |
A.surprise | B.fear | C.excitement | D.delight |
A.continuing | B.attempting | C.starting | D.pretending |
A.humbly | B.adventurously | C.courageously | D.awkwardly |
A.considerate | B.ignorant | C.sick | D.proud |
A.lend | B.introduce | C.promise | D.return |
A.sigh | B.whisper | C.cheer | D.laughter |
A.welcome | B.hug | C.treat | D.applause |
A.choice | B.arrangement | C.turn | D.will |
4 . When I was 24, I moved to America, 11,000 kilometers away from my homeland. This was
Upon arriving at the shelter, I was
As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a
My time at the shelter provided a valuable
A.tough | B.dangerous | C.exciting | D.rewarding |
A.happiness | B.interest | C.loneliness | D.guilt |
A.upset | B.cost | C.challenged | D.changed |
A.drawn | B.compared | C.driven | D.devoted |
A.played | B.hid | C.slept | D.relaxed |
A.reject | B.control | C.cover | D.mirror |
A.praise | B.sympathy | C.forgiveness | D.trust |
A.escape from | B.adapt to | C.get around | D.search for |
A.bond | B.plan | C.habit | D.skill |
A.guidance | B.independence | C.confidence | D.patience |
A.courage | B.acceptance | C.assistance | D.curiosity |
A.innovation | B.insight | C.investigation | D.investment |
A.leaving | B.widening | C.bridging | D.creating |
A.open | B.simple | C.strong | D.innocent |
A.responsibility | B.security | C.belonging | D.freedom |
5 . The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration
It was a
Facing the desperate situation, I could
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can
A.limits | B.decreases | C.heightens | D.changes |
A.tough | B.competitive | C.crazy | D.close |
A.lose | B.win | C.tie | D.restart |
A.adjustments | B.reservations | C.efforts | D.mistakes |
A.call | B.make | C.leave | D.take |
A.defense | B.attack | C.celebration | D.relief |
A.figured | B.tried | C.pointed | D.stuck |
A.Sighing | B.Breathing | C.Regretting | D.Struggling |
A.attention | B.interest | C.insight | D.appreciation |
A.confused | B.desperate | C.exhausted | D.uneasy |
A.right | B.impossible | C.opposite | D.previous |
A.swollen | B.bright | C.sharp | D.bloodshot |
A.wild | B.silent | C.mad | D.deaf |
A.Going against | B.Cutting off | C.Holding to | D.Recovering from |
A.wonder | B.determine | C.predict | D.consider |
6 . A few weeks earlier, my pastor (牧师) had called upon me to be one of ten team leaders to help with the church’s upcoming fundraiser for building improvements. Though I said yes, this was definitely outside my
Each team leader needed to find five to seven people to
I stood there shocked by her
Beth had just opened up an entirely new world to me, and I
A.common practice | B.safety rule | C.comfort zone | D.rock bottom |
A.examine | B.follow | C.concentrate | D.participate |
A.Scanning | B.Greeting | C.Introducing | D.Inquiring |
A.partly | B.attentively | C.accidentally | D.aimlessly |
A.improving | B.recovering | C.attempting | D.risking |
A.chance | B.right | C.time | D.power |
A.application | B.comment | C.response | D.performance |
A.Therefore | B.Somehow | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.made | B.put | C.got | D.took |
A.struck | B.shocked | C.satisfied | D.amazed |
A.get hold of | B.catch up with | C.think less of | D.put up with |
A.pretended | B.guessed | C.assumed | D.realized |
A.assist | B.interview | C.explore | D.observe |
A.nodded | B.agreed | C.doubted | D.declined |
A.bottoms | B.principles | C.feelings | D.rules |
7 . I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been
As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the
I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was
Though my entry into this
A.awarded | B.offered | C.allowed | D.presented |
A.disappointed | B.dissatisfied | C.unconcerned | D.uneasy |
A.priority | B.worry | C.action | D.response |
A.river | B.platform | C.sidewalk | D.channel |
A.probably | B.suddenly | C.desperately | D.occasionally |
A.longed for | B.waited for | C.heard about | D.worried about |
A.remark | B.interruption | C.suggestion | D.request |
A.keep | B.take | C.forget | D.quit |
A.introduced | B.recommended | C.assigned | D.compared |
A.colleagues | B.assistants | C.students | D.interviewers |
A.exactly | B.finally | C.immediately | D.smoothly |
A.expected | B.regretted | C.delayed | D.dropped |
A.career | B.country | C.agreement | D.relationship |
A.value | B.strengthen | C.renew | D.harvest |
A.comment | B.record | C.impact | D.impression |
8 . What’s the point of studying? It’s something you might ask yourself if you’re
Many of us choose to go to university as a first step towards a good
But if you still don’t feel university delivers the best work opportunities, there are
A.planning | B.struggling | C.trying | D.hoping |
A.actually | B.usually | C.especially | D.generally |
A.working | B.studying | C.wandering | D.living |
A.education | B.life | C.marriage | D.career |
A.degree | B.major | C.skill | D.patent |
A.changes | B.difficulties | C.improvements | D.differences |
A.Then | B.Therefore | C.Moreover | D.Instead |
A.involve in | B.contribute to | C.consist of | D.result from |
A.happen | B.tend | C.long | D.manage |
A.exists | B.disappears | C.widens | D.varies |
A.religious | B.historical | C.educational | D.social |
A.big | B.good | C.popular | D.public |
A.encouraging | B.amazing | C.sincere | D.scientific |
A.disrespected | B.distrusted | C.unemployed | D.unpaid |
A.reliable | B.favorable | C.interesting | D.rewarding |
9 . An inspirational woman breaks cycle of poverty (贫困) in mountain areas. About 20 years ago, while on the way to visit a student’s house, Zhang Guimei
“But I want to go to school,” the girl said. Zhang went to her house and tried to
Feeling sorry about that, Zhang decided to build a free high school for
Donating all her savings to
She was given the honor of the country’s “role model for teachers” and “outstanding woman”. Her
A.noticed | B.heard | C.felt | D.smelled |
A.peace | B.shape | C.relief | D.despair |
A.warn | B.persuade | C.force | D.allow |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Actually | C.Happily | D.Luckily |
A.girls | B.parents | C.boys | D.teachers |
A.follow | B.break | C.observe | D.gather |
A.send | B.offer | C.raise | D.reflect |
A.planned | B.demanded | C.promised | D.established |
A.refused | B.admitted | C.sent | D.invited |
A.In spite of | B.Because of | C.In case of | D.Instead of |
A.just | B.even | C.still | D.yet |
A.stop | B.support | C.promote | D.import |
A.elected | B.replaced | C.educated | D.respected |
A.passing away | B.passing out | C.passing by | D.passing down |
A.surprising | B.satisfying | C.moving | D.confusing |
10 . In 2010, Justin Horner was driving down a busy freeway in Portland, US, when his tire blew out. He
Three hours later,
As they slowly drove off, Horner unwrapped the tamale and discovered his
Months later, Horner shared his experience online, which
A.came in | B.moved on | C.pulled up | D.dropped out |
A.note | B.sign | C.call | D.deal |
A.notably | B.eventually | C.secretly | D.immediately |
A.race | B.traffic | C.nationality | D.language |
A.examined | B.powered | C.cleaned | D.fixed |
A.hesitated | B.attempted | C.refused | D.pretended |
A.declined | B.appreciated | C.withdrew | D.accepted |
A.promised | B.questioned | C.insisted | D.complained |
A.snack | B.pie | C.soup | D.fruit |
A.wallet | B.gift | C.money | D.key |
A.simply | B.carefully | C.truly | D.slowly |
A.wave | B.bow | C.sigh | D.touch |
A.confirmed | B.updated | C.made | D.drew |
A.expressed | B.practiced | C.invented | D.promoted |
A.regional | B.universal | C.funny | D.creative |