1 . A homeowner is puzzled by two dolls moving into his mailbox one day. Don Powell said the two dolls
He asked his neighbors if anyone else had
His first thought was to
But this was just the
By Christmas time, Shelley and Mary
“I’m kind of enjoying the mystery,” he said. “I look forward to
A.grew | B.married | C.arrived | D.quarreled |
A.book | B.note | C.order | D.request |
A.found | B.lent | C.kept | D.made |
A.strange | B.proper | C.close | D.similar |
A.sign up | B.move in | C.carry on | D.come along |
A.throw | B.warn | C.force | D.drive |
A.absolutely | B.actually | C.obviously | D.suddenly |
A.top | B.side | C.back | D.outside |
A.attempt | B.beginning | C.excuse | D.joke |
A.furniture | B.adventure | C.fortune | D.wealth |
A.bought | B.created | C.received | D.expected |
A.admit | B.promise | C.refuse | D.declare |
A.blamed | B.considered | C.knew | D.feared |
A.new | B.valuable | C.unique | D.terrible |
A.getting | B.writing | C.sending | D.delivering |
2 . I grew up both a little frightened and excited by storms and tornadoes. Nearly 9 years ago, when the news reported that there would be
While I was preparing for the storm, I heard the rumble (隆隆声), saw power flashes and knew it was coming. After
My
I suddenly felt something
A.storms | B.thunder | C.clouds | D.lightning |
A.phenomenon | B.benefit | C.effort | D.threat |
A.turning up | B.keeping from | C.turning off | D.taking off |
A.shook | B.covered | C.raised | D.stretched |
A.healing | B.safety | C.happiness | D.forgiveness |
A.face | B.body | C.mouth | D.mind |
A.constructing | B.entering | C.destroying | D.cleaning |
A.fell down | B.broke up | C.put up | D.turned down |
A.sound | B.song | C.news | D.alarm |
A.graceful | B.attractive | C.frightening | D.helpless |
A.hit | B.touched | C.shaved | D.grabbed |
A.noisy | B.peaceful | C.clear | D.normal |
A.kept | B.felt | C.received | D.collected |
A.bar | B.spot | C.room | D.cut |
A.satisfied | B.amused | C.blessed | D.encouraged |
3 . The rubber surgical gloves were created about 135 years ago. Believe it or not, this little tool
Hospital procedures
Whenever I see gloves anywhere, I couldn’t help but think of this
A.seen | B.made | C.tested | D.collected |
A.sympathy | B.love | C.curiosity | D.kindness |
A.Instead | B.Besides | C.Indeed | D.Otherwise |
A.allow | B.cause | C.promise | D.require |
A.developed | B.discovered | C.witnessed | D.cured |
A.succeeding | B.graduating | C.resigning | D.retiring |
A.achievement | B.legs | C.courage | D.hands |
A.called on | B.occurred to | C.came across | D.applied to |
A.check | B.clean | C.trade | D.design |
A.Original | B.New | C.Extra | D.Regular |
A.response | B.attitude | C.sensitivity | D.addition |
A.specifically | B.actually | C.carefully | D.equally |
A.said | B.known | C.reported | D.announced |
A.belief | B.identity | C.purpose | D.quality |
A.story | B.record | C.work | D.memory |
4 . The Smith’s home was always buzzing with activity, with Mrs. Smith seemingly at the
One day, little Johnny felt a surge of
From that day forward, Mrs. Smith started seeing the housework in a new
A.bottom | B.top | C.corner | D.center |
A.borrows | B.lends | C.holds | D.needs |
A.bitterness | B.anger | C.courage | D.excitement |
A.piped up | B.burst in | C.broke out | D.called off |
A.shame | B.surprise | C.doubt | D.sorrow |
A.choking | B.shaking | C.steady | D.jumpy |
A.collecting | B.breaking | C.throwing | D.cutting |
A.information | B.branches | C.money | D.groceries |
A.coming across | B.washing over | C.taking away | D.turning off |
A.notable | B.unique | C.quiet | D.crucial |
A.role | B.light | C.chapter | D.setting |
A.decorating | B.designing | C.building | D.maintaining |
A.dramatically | B.significantly | C.immediately | D.certainly |
A.fair | B.worthwhile | C.helpful | D.necessary |
A.explore | B.accept | C.preserve | D.appreciate |
5 . I just had the most beautiful experience with Woolworths in Gladstone Park Shopping Centre. I did an online
Five to ten minutes later I got four miss
The online gentlemen
Half hour later the lovely Adrian from Gladstone Park Woolworths, who had
A.trip | B.order | C.dinner | D.look |
A.unique | B.simple | C.important | D.expensive |
A.dealt with | B.stuck to | C.let go of | D.took advantage of |
A.materials | B.flowers | C.wines | D.groceries |
A.talks | B.calls | C.strangers | D.pictures |
A.message | B.speech | C.letter | D.gift |
A.accepted | B.refused | C.questioned | D.realized |
A.reminded | B.noticed | C.explained | D.warned |
A.judge | B.know | C.admit | D.decide |
A.unfortunately | B.immediately | C.exactly | D.especially |
A.company | B.office | C.street | D.store |
A.understanding | B.encouraging | C.helpful | D.honest |
A.sorry | B.anxious | C.happy | D.positive |
A.supported | B.recognized | C.seen | D.served |
A.lent | B.gave | C.sold | D.showed |
6 . One day, I had a serious quarrel with my father. I felt he was always trying to
All that day, my mind was racing with
Suddenly, I realized that I didn’t do the assignment that was
“I am the son of an idiot!” I wrote and then
I felt like someone had
Slowly, my attitude
A.prevent | B.trouble | C.criticize | D.control |
A.details | B.shouts | C.tears | D.laughs |
A.happy | B.regretful | C.angry | D.strange |
A.lecture | B.overcome | C.tell | D.compete |
A.near | B.easy | C.close | D.due |
A.forced | B.encouraged | C.confused | D.forbade |
A.Hopeful | B.Desperate | C.Excited | D.Curious |
A.quarrel | B.love | C.talk | D.feeling |
A.put away | B.calmed down | C.signed up | D.handed in |
A.down | B.up | C.over | D.around |
A.do | B.agree | C.give | D.leave |
A.listened | B.struck | C.looked | D.learned |
A.blamed | B.praised | C.blessed | D.pardoned |
A.faded | B.struggled | C.shifted | D.disappeared |
A.report | B.answer | C.reply | D.question |
7 . Two Canadian teenagers, William and Henry, have been taking on a series of remarkable challenges. Their most recent action
“We like to challenge ourselves physically and
With very little
During their walk, one of the interesting
Around 70 km into the walk, they
A.imagined | B.involved | C.permitted | D.missed |
A.hurriedly | B.occasionally | C.seriously | D.mentally |
A.evaluate | B.describe | C.overcome | D.avoid |
A.strength | B.preparation | C.humour | D.independence |
A.ordinary | B.horrible | C.fantastic | D.concrete |
A.sights | B.matches | C.platforms | D.notices |
A.amazed | B.embarrassed | C.confused | D.terrified |
A.Instead | B.However | C.Moreover | D.Therefore |
A.contact | B.change | C.appearance | D.trial |
A.pride | B.victory | C.amusement | D.loneliness |
A.blame | B.warn | C.support | D.respect |
A.came across | B.turned down | C.called on | D.took over |
A.crisis | B.facility | C.degree | D.examination |
A.allow | B.forbid | C.order | D.convince |
A.exposed | B.eased | C.predicted | D.proved |
8 . Ramsay’s heroic act unfolded on April 21, 2022, at Green Lake, where he fearlessly saved a teenage boy from a life-threatening situation. The boy was swimming in the lake when he
Upon resurfacing, he found that his paddleboard was no longer within
Ramsay was tired quickly but he
The boy was moved onto the shore, where Ramsay forced the water out of the boy’s body during efforts to make him
He was honored for his
A.shook | B.paused | C.sank | D.wandered |
A.Alarmed | B.Excited | C.Raised | D.Stressed |
A.proper | B.tough | C.easy | D.clear |
A.conclude | B.mean | C.add | D.explain |
A.recognize | B.direct | C.locate | D.contact |
A.limit | B.reach | C.control | D.rescue |
A.shortcut | B.chance | C.look | D.breath |
A.happily | B.slowly | C.sensitively | D.curiously |
A.struggled | B.promised | C.begged | D.failed |
A.turned | B.referred | C.responded | D.appealed |
A.delivered | B.grasped | C.approached | D.folded |
A.dropping off | B.taking over | C.putting through | D.holding onto |
A.proud | B.cool | C.conscious | D.responsible |
A.tense | B.mild | C.annoyed | D.tired |
A.satisfaction | B.skills | C.topics | D.courage |
9 . What can simultaneously (同时) tear a community apart and knit it together?My husband and I accidentally found our
While we were away, a(n)
But there are some things I won’t forget. I won’t forget the coolers full of water, cold drinks and sandwiches neighbors set outside, or the local restaurants generously offering
I watched members of our community hang a large sign over the most damaged part of town that
A.goal | B.answer | C.inspiration | D.response |
A.typhoon | B.earthquake | C.flood | D.fire |
A.memories | B.concerns | C.efforts | D.analyses |
A.turned | B.hid | C.filed | D.piled |
A.discover | B.avoid | C.select | D.save |
A.sooner or later | B.now and then | C.at random | D.for fun |
A.Interestingly | B.Obviously | C.Specifically | D.Consequently |
A.expensive | B.fancy | C.cold | D.free |
A.remember | B.respect | C.assist | D.recognize |
A.happened | B.volunteered | C.promised | D.agreed |
A.decorated | B.built | C.tidied | D.searched |
A.gained | B.helped | C.thrown | D.recovered |
A.courage | B.trust | C.kindness | D.wisdom |
A.change | B.return | C.stay | D.form |
A.spoke | B.revealed | C.wrote | D.read |
10 . One day, a New Jersey couple stranded (滞留) without food in the freezing cold on a highway. They were getting more
After almost 21 hours of being
“I didn’t think it would
“It felt incredible just hearing people say thank you and hearing them so
A.alert | B.angry | C.aggressive | D.anxious |
A.hit | B.rescued | C.fined | D.stuck |
A.having | B.seeking | C.limiting | D.allowing |
A.rented | B.spotted | C.searched | D.repaired |
A.cheering | B.begging | C.struggling | D.joking |
A.job | B.shelter | C.bite | D.gift |
A.prepare | B.provide | C.store | D.select |
A.occasionally | B.suddenly | C.routinely | D.actually |
A.credit | B.amusement | C.honor | D.surprise |
A.call | B.loan | C.request | D.visit |
A.cash | B.bread | C.flyers | D.clothes |
A.bookings | B.comments | C.deliveries | D.schedules |
A.given out | B.put away | C.cut up | D.hunted for |
A.honored | B.concerned | C.appreciative | D.generous |
A.kindest | B.hardest | C.proudest | D.longest |