1 . Spanish class scared me in the freshman year. I knew little Spanish before starting the class, and I thought it would be
Before the exam, Mary often asked us to
Mary was
Mary’s
A.exciting | B.easy | C.boring | D.beneficial |
A.variation | B.disturbance | C.annoyance | D.inconvenience |
A.explain | B.describe | C.prepare | D.review |
A.challenged | B.enjoyed | C.trusted | D.developed |
A.experience | B.time | C.losses | D.mistakes |
A.seriously | B.roughly | C.modestly | D.curiously |
A.amused | B.respected | C.judged | D.spotted |
A.understanding | B.humble | C.athletic | D.courageous |
A.discouraged | B.suspected | C.heartened | D.comforted |
A.stand out | B.reach out | C.get around | D.get by |
A.passive | B.conventional | C.voluntary | D.innovative |
A.fear | B.sorrow | C.anger | D.confusion |
A.know | B.match | C.enhance | D.assess |
A.secure | B.supportive | C.economic | D.competitive |
A.pity | B.profit | C.debate | D.desire |
2 . Successfully receiving a US visa (签证) is full of ups and downs. In early 2023, I received an offer to join in the Sports Industry Management Summer Program at Georgetown University in the US. Never having been to the US before, I was thrilled about the upcoming
However, my excitement turned into shock when I
Still, that wasn't the only
At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023. After all these difficulties, I thought I could finally get my US visa. During the interview, the visa officer, a pleasant woman, began asking me a few questions. Then there was
As a journalist, my mother was required by the green form to email a list of her published stories. Fortunately, she specializes in
With the visa, I am applying for the summer program for 2024 now. If you're planning to travel abroad, I
A.competition | B.examination | C.journey | D.conference |
A.checked for | B.put off | C.set aside | D.worked out |
A.quickened | B.stretched | C.increased | D.deepened |
A.under | B.beside | C.above | D.past |
A.task | B.tradition | C.secret | D.issue |
A.eventually | B.courageously | C.initially | D.eagerly |
A.anger | B.silence | C.danger | D.fun |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Moreover |
A.adapting | B.posting | C.offering | D.applying |
A.unimportant | B.technical | C.strange | D.additional |
A.culture | B.sports | C.science | D.psychology |
A.shocked | B.discouraged | C.convinced | D.puzzled |
A.imagine | B.recommend | C.permit | D.admit |
A.unless | B.though | C.since | D.until |
A.cleaning | B.shopping | C.exercise | D.research |
3 . It was 8:30 am. Traffic was at
An untidy boy of ten
The boy turned to the traffic, holding the old lady’s hand, and I
The old lady glanced around, determined to
The old lady safely
I watched with a lump in my throat and a(n)
A.full | B.broken | C.gentle | D.smooth |
A.hopefully | B.patiently | C.anxiously | D.casually |
A.car | B.road | C.figure | D.gap |
A.ignored | B.approached | C.introduced | D.matched |
A.nodded | B.shook | C.lowered | D.raised |
A.trust | B.weakness | C.relationship | D.embarrassment |
A.forgot | B.noted | C.delayed | D.accepted |
A.sped | B.flowed | C.grew | D.thinned |
A.praise | B.seek | C.protect | D.spot |
A.pushing | B.pulling | C.guiding | D.dragging |
A.heavily | B.finally | C.suddenly | D.pitifully |
A.relief | B.disappointment | C.exhaustion | D.kindness |
A.moved | B.lifted | C.abandoned | D.delivered |
A.doubt | B.expression | C.tear | D.stare |
A.memory | B.encounter | C.route | D.mistake |
4 . The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone's daily life. While our experiences were
Salons (美发厅) were closed for months, but our
We had
And I wasn't surprised when she said she was
When the salon finally
Any
She wanted a
Days later, as we stood in line at the post office to mail her hair, I looked at my daughter and felt
A.useful | B.important | C.interesting | D.different |
A.hair | B.population | C.weight | D.business |
A.remembered | B.continued | C.learned | D.decided |
A.kept on | B.succeeded in | C.talked about | D.benefited from |
A.knew | B.imagined | C.agreed | D.wondered |
A.safe | B.nervous | C.ready | D.busy |
A.thick | B.long` | C.strong | D.straight |
A.opened | B.moved | C.disappeared | D.failed |
A.hopelessly | B.carefully | C.regretfully | D.confidently |
A.guide | B.visit | C.help | D.invite |
A.worries | B.dreams | C.difficulties | D.comments |
A.silent | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.strict |
A.bag | B.reply | C.job | D.change |
A.traveled around | B.walked out | C.ran away | D.broke in |
A.proud | B.tired | C.shy | D.ashamed |
5 . Ahmed was a middle-class businessman and used to go to his office in a car that he had bought seven years ago. Despite being
One weekday, Ahmed left his home to go to his office. It was raining heavily. Ahmed drove
The day passed quickly. When Ahmed drove back home, the rain had stopped. He saw a homeless man sleeping on the wet sidewalk.
Ahmed remained
A.physically | B.spiritually | C.intellectually | D.financially |
A.annoyed | B.ashamed | C.dissatisfied | D.discouraged |
A.things | B.faults | C.money | D.chance |
A.slowly | B.dangerously | C.absent-mindedly | D.self-confidently |
A.small | B.old | C.lovely | D.electric |
A.balance | B.breath | C.attention | D.imagination |
A.longing | B.marching | C.wandering | D.struggling |
A.aware of | B.excited about | C.anxious for | D.surprised by |
A.freely | B.comfortably | C.quickly | D.frequently |
A.hopeful | B.impressive | C.content | D.advanced |
A.awake | B.curious | C.disappointed | D.silent |
A.cared | B.wondered | C.worried | D.complained |
A.attitude | B.intention | C.identity | D.memory |
A.share | B.change | C.follow | D.appreciate |
A.missed | B.gave | C.learnt | D.observed |
6 . Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he
In the videos, he speaks
Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or
Tobias said he did not expect he would
A.acts | B.delivers | C.competes | D.votes |
A.approaches | B.habits | C.platforms | D.communities |
A.likes | B.dollars | C.medals | D.chances |
A.ancient | B.sweet | C.modern | D.fluent |
A.understand | B.write | C.create | D.practise |
A.advancing | B.searching | C.recording | D.observing |
A.testing | B.reviewing | C.selling | D.posting |
A.notes | B.comments | C.reports | D.replies |
A.interrupt | B.assess | C.conduct | D.appreciate |
A.materials | B.methods | C.objectives | D.resources |
A.secretly | B.slowly | C.happily | D.bravely |
A.fun | B.work | C.fame | D.show |
A.stick to | B.contribute to | C.focus on | D.rely on |
A.advantage | B.opportunity | C.honor | D.option |
A.authority | B.history | C.custom | D.culture |
7 . Most people as they get older start to take life a little slower and enjoy a leisurely pace. But it is not for Kerry, who
The super fit gran
“At the age of 47 I made a list of things I wanted to
A.kept on | B.took up | C.hoped for | D.subscribed to |
A.intentions | B.doubts | C.tasks | D.feelings |
A.promised | B.predicted | C.checked | D.claimed |
A.remembered | B.indicated | C.battled | D.regretted |
A.shape | B.hobby | C.emotion | D.aspect |
A.occasionally | B.permanently | C.constantly | D.purposely |
A.curious | B.competitive | C.confident | D.awkward |
A.make | B.try | C.quit | D.win |
A.old | B.fat | C.weak | D.sensitive |
A.Still | B.Hardly | C.Never | D.Only |
A.cross | B.cut | C.see | D.drop |
A.races | B.parades | C.parties | D.shows |
A.opinion | B.strategy | C.path | D.dream |
A.memory | B.danger | C.power | D.negativity |
A.contact | B.protect | C.inspire | D.warn |
8 . In the small town of Hinsdale, Geoffery Holt lived a quiet life working contentedly as the groundskeeper of a mobile home park.
Relying on either a bicycle or a lawnmower as his
The surprise that 4,200 residents of Hinsdale
The story, revealed first by the Associated Press, records the
The money was
Kristen Oliveri, a spokesperson of the Foundation, said, “Holt’s
“The Charitable Foundations is
An online obituary (讣告) page is attracting heartfelt well wishes from those who’ve heard of the story, with a woman from the Midwest named Dee saying “show
“Thank Geoffrey for making us feel
A.means | B.design | C.symbol | D.shift |
A.house | B.kid | C.pet | D.bicycle |
A.rejected | B.reported | C.received | D.released |
A.owned | B.stole | C.owed | D.lost |
A.anger | B.excitement | C.relief | D.shock |
A.selling | B.riding | C.delivering | D.pulling |
A.best-selling | B.ready-made | C.light-coloured | D.worn-out |
A.donated | B.posted | C.attached | D.exposed |
A.monitor | B.lengthen | C.transform | D.address |
A.occasionally | B.economically | C.automatically | D.individually |
A.honesty | B.talent | C.contribution | D.chance |
A.honoured | B.astonished | C.reluctant | D.ordered |
A.sincerity | B.respect | C.kindness | D.courage |
A.curious | B.crazy | C.optimistic | D.eager |
A.whispered | B.called | C.recited | D.read |
9 . Growing up, Grandma’s house was a place of warmth and affection. The house wasn’t
As a child, I was attracted by the
When I hold my grandchildren, their hands tiny and
A.small | B.familiar | C.comfortable | D.fancy |
A.argued | B.meant | C.ignored | D.stressed |
A.abandoned | B.brought | C.enveloped | D.presented |
A.hands | B.symbols | C.feet | D.documents |
A.circles | B.spots | C.prints | D.lines |
A.meeting | B.conversation | C.trouble | D.pity |
A.truth | B.balance | C.tales | D.damage |
A.word-for-word | B.frame-by-frame | C.step-by-step | D.note-for-note |
A.changed | B.adopted | C.listed | D.contained |
A.expressively | B.potentially | C.obviously | D.frequently |
A.complexity | B.balance | C.regret | D.comfort |
A.mature | B.weak | C.delicate | D.messy |
A.tracking | B.mirroring | C.overlooking | D.recognizing |
A.promotes | B.engages | C.extends | D.differs |
A.committing to | B.living on | C.taking up | D.bringing back |
10 . 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 |