1 . As my husband and I saw someone publicizing the benefits of spending time outdoors, we were lost in thought. Noticing my daughter had
When we persuaded my daughter to join us, we
“Well done! You’ve arrived as scheduled,” said our ski instructor as we reached the resort. It was
The resort took account of almost all the trouble we might have in skiing. Of the fifty-three runs, eight were greens labeled with
While the experience frightened us, it also
A.met | B.become | C.criticized | D.dominated |
A.introduce | B.persuade | C.divide | D.trick |
A.reward | B.examination | C.comment | D.involvement |
A.calculated | B.witnessed | C.booked | D.offered |
A.bother | B.moment | C.fine | D.profit |
A.above | B.high | C.negative | D.varying |
A.apparently | B.barely | C.instantly | D.straightly |
A.signs | B.trees | C.materials | D.walls |
A.convinced | B.warned | C.advised | D.guided |
A.permanent | B.legal | C.cool | D.polite |
A.humble | B.apologetic | C.motivated | D.pleased |
A.fell | B.woke | C.asked | D.admitted |
A.delayed | B.discouraged | C.interrupted | D.inspired |
A.kind | B.shortage | C.answer | D.guarantee |
A.spoke up | B.broke down | C.went back | D.set off |
2 . In 2019, after Ane Freed-Kernis retired, she decided to build a home workshop and devote all of her free time to stone carving. “I might be
This
After moving to England in 1977 and training as a social worker, Freed-Kernis soon became
“It was really
When she turned 60 in 2019, she realised this had become a passion she needed to
A.filled | B.wrapped | C.changed | D.covered |
A.inspiration | B.enthusiasm | C.imagination | D.appreciation |
A.gaze | B.foot | C.smile | D.figure |
A.go | B.turn | C.add | D.belong |
A.surprised | B.familiar | C.satisfied | D.occupied |
A.first | B.only | C.last | D.common |
A.noble | B.fun | C.challenging | D.comforting |
A.on his behalf | B.on his part | C.in his honor | D.in his name |
A.discouraging | B.unpleasant | C.slow | D.hopeless |
A.draft | B.reflection | C.image | D.dream |
A.unusual | B.attractive | C.heartwarming | D.cheerful |
A.refer | B.commit | C.apply | D.adapt |
A.fades | B.appears | C.stops | D.falls |
A.imagined | B.printed | C.outlined | D.described |
A.skill | B.resolve | C.career | D.purpose |
3 . In Las Vegas, one parent’s determination to help his daughter catch up on her reading has led to the creation of a groundbreaking approach in educational technology. Meet Dave Vinzant, father to 8-year-old Aubrie, who
“It was about halfway through the first grade that we realized she couldn’t
Determined to find a solution, Vinzant took matters into his own hands. Although
WordStumble isn’t
For Vinzant, the success of WordStumble isn’t just
A.dealt with | B.ran into | C.got through | D.brought about |
A.smile | B.read | C.respond | D.jog |
A.scientific | B.alternative | C.creative | D.traditional |
A.surprise | B.regret | C.frustration | D.pleasure |
A.crying | B.joking | C.dancing | D.singing |
A.providing | B.ensuring | C.lacking | D.requiring |
A.persuade | B.assist | C.amuse | D.rescue |
A.brochure | B.textbook | C.advertisement | D.application |
A.still | B.also | C.even | D.simply |
A.familiar | B.magical | C.reasonable | D.strange |
A.returns | B.remembers | C.spreads | D.recalls |
A.initial | B.popular | C.personal | D.convenient |
A.courage | B.determination | C.hope | D.imagination |
A.improve | B.survive | C.transform | D.perform |
A.instruction | B.task | C.memory | D.difference |
4 . I woke up with only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A billion
It wasn’t insecurity that drove me to
I emerged
A.insights | B.thoughts | C.ambitions | D.motivations |
A.impress | B.experience | C.expect | D.criticize |
A.astonishment | B.confusion | C.amusement | D.madness |
A.uncomplicated | B.occasional | C.new | D.regular |
A.friends | B.relatives | C.celebrities | D.roommates |
A.precious | B.same | C.novel | D.faraway |
A.doubtfully | B.nervously | C.proudly | D.sincerely |
A.proceeded to | B.participated in | C.engaged in | D.stepped off |
A.designing | B.restoring | C.bringing | D.wearing |
A.performed | B.meant | C.debated | D.dominated |
A.turn | B.fashion | C.fact | D.wonder |
A.discussing | B.remembering | C.adding | D.replying |
A.exploded | B.multiplied | C.formed | D.disappeared |
A.virtue | B.vision | C.greed | D.smile |
A.disappointed | B.relieved | C.disheartened | D.frightened |
5 . William Dunn lived in a rough area in Miami. His dad ran a lobster (龙虾) business in the Florida Keys, and William helped with it. He and his
One day, William
Camran had been
Now, William is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Lakeland, Florida, that
Many kids go on trips
A.mom | B.dad | C.brother | D.sister |
A.Shopping | B.Running | C.Fishing | D.Swimming |
A.announced | B.regretted | C.proved | D.noticed |
A.stormed | B.slipped | C.moved | D.jumped |
A.girl | B.boy | C.man | D.woman |
A.conversation | B.search | C.company | D.project |
A.complicated | B.official | C.passive | D.strong |
A.refused | B.pretended | C.decided | D.failed |
A.astonished | B.attracted | C.blamed | D.embarrassed |
A.terrible | B.flexible | C.first | D.positive |
A.understands | B.tolerates | C.helps | D.surprises |
A.diet | B.sport | C.management | D.law |
A.regularly | B.absolutely | C.tightly | D.potentially |
A.ignore | B.ruin | C.end | D.build |
A.search for | B.call on | C.care about | D.compete with |
6 . Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that damaged my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I
One day, I attended a
A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that this would be the first opportunity that my
I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve
A.struggled | B.tried | C.moved | D.carried |
A.good | B.perfect | C.skillful | D.experienced |
A.surprised | B.concerned | C.consumed | D.distracted |
A.meeting | B.class | C.ceremony | D.presentation |
A.inspired | B.discouraged | C.influenced | D.failed |
A.make a fortune | B.make a difference | C.make a living | D.make an appointment |
A.contrast | B.contract | C.contact | D.connection |
A.true | B.new | C.future | D.old |
A.did | B.missed | C.seized | D.made |
A.commit | B.turn | C.appealed | D.adjust |
A.ability | B.curiosity | C.confidence | D.bravery |
A.bet | B.realised | C.guessed | D.anticipated |
A.stopped | B.supported | C.supplied | D.pushed |
A.patient | B.impatient | C.active | D.passive |
A.so | B.and | C.or | D.but |
7 . The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I
When I started, it was very clear that I was not
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always
A.funniest | B.worst | C.hardest | D.lightest |
A.energy | B.motivation | C.wisdom | D.ambition |
A.questionnaires | B.surveys | C.certifications | D.applications |
A.exactly | B.absolutely | C.partly | D.doubtfully |
A.explain | B.claim | C.interpret | D.offer |
A.signed up | B.applied to | C.checked in | D.headed for |
A.interview | B.graduation | C.arrangement | D.performance |
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.excited | D.worried |
A.skilled | B.frightened | C.patient | D.satisfied |
A.avoided | B.abandoned | C.postponed | D.forgot |
A.spend | B.last | C.continue | D.wait |
A.ideas | B.expectations | C.jobs | D.instructions |
A.sold | B.produced | C.kept | D.recommended |
A.confirmed | B.received | C.guaranteed | D.become |
A.confidence | B.importance | C.expectation | D.hope |
8 . I had been invited to go to my friend’s birthday party. I was excited because I liked to go to parties. Although Tori was not my best friend, I
Two days later, my best friend asked me to go to Disneyland. I really wanted to go. That’s when my mom
My
So my mom dropped me off at Tori’s party. Something
When my mom came to
A.happened | B.pretended | C.afforded | D.promised |
A.comforted | B.reminded | C.convinced | D.taught |
A.doubt | B.curiosity | C.excitement | D.confusion |
A.gone | B.obvious | C.normal | D.endless |
A.free | B.busy | C.fun | D.long |
A.Otherwise | B.Besides | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.suffered | B.complained | C.hesitated | D.disagreed |
A.predict | B.admit | C.expect | D.ignore |
A.hurt | B.control | C.reflect | D.inspire |
A.different | B.voluntary | C.sad | D.right |
A.conventional | B.practical | C.difficult | D.interesting |
A.informal | B.amazing | C.strange | D.private |
A.in return | B.at once | C.at ease | D.in theory |
A.hurry | B.bring | C.pick | D.cheer |
A.change | B.throw | C.love | D.miss |
9 . A crow (乌鸦) became rabbits’ friend. It all began when Andrew Silverwood heard of a helpless
Upon
The Silverwoods
As days turned into weeks, the crow
Despite their differences, this little crow, his human parents, and his rabbit friends
A.beautiful | B.clever | C.young | D.perfect |
A.doubt | B.difficulty | C.hesitation | D.permission |
A.slim | B.possible | C.optimistic | D.acceptable |
A.seeing | B.searching | C.knowing | D.reaching |
A.opportunity | B.option | C.place | D.performance |
A.reuniting | B.matching | C.comparing | D.stimulating |
A.food | B.comfort | C.guidance | D.care |
A.objectively | B.initially | C.continuously | D.occasionally |
A.realistic | B.vital | C.different | D.specific |
A.bond | B.balance | C.issue | D.result |
A.assignment | B.friendship | C.reputation | D.exhibition |
A.took over | B.made up | C.stood for | D.integrated into |
A.discuss | B.work | C.coexist | D.cooperate |
A.warning | B.reminder | C.model | D.bridge |
A.competence | B.talent | C.size | D.species |
10 . A woman about 100 years old just proved that age means nothing by breaking three amateur(业余的) swimming world records.
On Saturday, Jan. 20, Betty Brussels
Betty Brussel didn’t get into
Betty finished her 50m backstroke in 1:24.91, which was almost five
“I was surprised by my own
Even though Betty Brussels only just
“I live life every day and
A.set aside | B.called on | C.headed for | D.engaged in |
A.group | B.court | C.period | D.department |
A.challenging | B.demanding | C.appropriate | D.competitive |
A.regain | B.reach | C.commit | D.recall |
A.building upon | B.carrying out | C.relying on | D.showing off |
A.minutes | B.seconds | C.moments | D.meters |
A.formerly | B.regularly | C.temporarily | D.interestingly |
A.improving | B.completing | C.raising | D.stopping |
A.behavior | B.function | C.restriction | D.swim |
A.fascinated | B.attracted | C.touched | D.affected |
A.records | B.dreams | C.beliefs | D.failures |
A.happy | B.anxious | C.sorry | D.thankful |
A.declined | B.proved | C.revealed | D.marked |
A.novel | B.advertisement | C.documentary | D.interview |
A.cue | B.enjoy | C.purchase | D.deserve |