1 . I was enjoying the summer when I was a middle school student. I got
Suddenly I came to believe I couldn't
However, the disease was much more serious than the doctor
As the days went by, my thought of going to college didn't
It took me three years not only to
A.fancy | B.brief | C.extra | D.horrible |
A.achieved | B.talked | C.respected | D.identified |
A.give in | B.try out | C.check in | D.work out |
A.Gradually | B.Usually | C.Luckily | D.Frankly |
A.creative | B.official | C.joyful | D.familiar |
A.proved | B.assumed | C.ensured | D.defined |
A.customs | B.results | C.puzzles | D.functions |
A.equipment | B.privacy | C.capability | D.limitation |
A.disappear | B.occur | C.update | D.figure |
A.recovery | B.hearing | C.walking | D.pressure |
A.conversation | B.belief | C.phenomenon | D.promise |
A.came up with | B.took advantage of | C.broke away from | D.gave way to |
A.establish | B.start | C.quote | D.complete |
A.profit | B.disease | C.target | D.wellness |
A.upset | B.ordinary | C.satisfied | D.confident |
2 . 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 |
3 . Yesterday two unexpected visitors came to our balcony during the brief time we were out. Two brave
When you came across such sudden visitors, are you
The
A.animals | B.families | C.sparrows | D.children |
A.perform | B.enjoy | C.avoid | D.face |
A.likely | B.sure | C.anxious | D.curious |
A.reject | B.explore | C.turn | D.receive |
A.hesitation | B.affection | C.attraction | D.certainty |
A.end | B.decline | C.strengthen | D.refuse |
A.noticing | B.listening | C.expecting | D.observing |
A.protected | B.provided | C.prepared | D.presented |
A.Unluckily | B.Unfairly | C.Undoubtedly | D.Unwillingly |
A.turn | B.pick | C.stay | D.speed |
A.neighbors | B.couples | C.colleagues | D.classmates |
A.performance | B.position | C.presence | D.purpose |
A.diet | B.routine | C.plan | D.work |
A.colors | B.figures | C.races | D.bodies |
A.connection | B.ambition | C.devotion | D.attention |
4 . It was a long drive to the nursing home (敬老院,养老院) where my grandmother was living.
On one visit, I
On the following visits, I always took
Then one day I noticed she was
Her loss didn’t really hit me
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Meanwhile | D.Instead |
A.lost | B.committed | C.related | D.associated |
A.hate | B.miss | C.require | D.forget |
A.brains | B.abilities | C.memories | D.lives |
A.kissed | B.prayed | C.urged | D.consulted |
A.nervous | B.cheerful | C.natural | D.beautiful |
A.asked | B.traded | C.called | D.took |
A.move on | B.go on | C.hold on | D.work on |
A.turn | B.chance | C.time | D.risk |
A.hug | B.power | C.gift | D.question |
A.kinder | B.nicer | C.smarter | D.gladder |
A.silent | B.absent | C.weak | D.sick |
A.down | B.away | C.out | D.up |
A.after | B.when | C.until | D.unless |
A.accompanied | B.influenced | C.touched | D.connected |
5 . 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 |
6 . 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 |
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 . 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 |
9 . 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 |
10 . Taylor Hash desired to become a career pilot and she was under training. One day, she had just started building up hours of flight time when a(n)
Taylor was
Therefore, Yates
Despite feeling unsure, Taylor trusted Yates. With palms sweaty and lips
No sooner had Yates extended his arms than Taylor hugged him tightly with tears of
A.event | B.disaster | C.fantasy | D.idea |
A.sign | B.slide | C.mission | D.outing |
A.afraid | B.clear | C.unaware | D.conscious |
A.process | B.progress | C.show | D.flow |
A.calm | B.strange | C.experienced | D.warm-hearted |
A.radioed | B.socialized | C.controlled | D.managed |
A.panic | B.peace | C.relief | D.delight |
A.complained | B.claimed | C.realized | D.responded |
A.changed | B.praised | C.criticized | D.comforted |
A.wait | B.pause | C.touch | D.circle |
A.blamed | B.instructed | C.understood | D.appreciated |
A.aching | B.wiping | C.swinging | D.trembling |
A.narrowly | B.smoothly | C.basically | D.particularly |
A.scare | B.regret | C.surprise | D.gratitude |
A.deal with | B.tear apart | C.take up | D.leave out |