1 . Charles Potter lost his ability to walk in 2006 and had to use a wheelchair after being hit by a drunk driver. He said that after the
Once Potter started to
Years later, Potter and Rhonda got married. They
Charlize has always been into dance. At school, she took such a
So many people were
A.practice | B.show | C.task | D.accident |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Luckily | C.Suddenly | D.Obviously |
A.grow | B.walk | C.recover | D.work |
A.natural | B.possible | C.correct | D.difficult |
A.keep | B.avoid | C.want | D.forget |
A.appreciated | B.welcomed | C.left | D.helped |
A.related | B.used | C.limited | D.addicted |
A.chance | B.course | C.tour | D.challenge |
A.watch | B.interview | C.serve | D.join |
A.got to work | B.took a rest | C.showed up | D.calmed down |
A.described | B.changed | C.performed | D.expressed |
A.chosen | B.made | C.copied | D.posted |
A.worried | B.moved | C.familiar | D.blind |
A.faimess | B.thanks | C.positivity | D.interests |
A.situations | B.desires | C.opinions | D.efforts |
2 . 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 |
3 . There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere. We can see there is a lot of sleeping on the bus or train on the
A more embarrassing situation occurs when a student starts falling into sleep and the weight of the head pushes the arm off the
A.way | B.track | C.path | D.road |
A.acts | B.shows | C.seems | D.sounds |
A.open | B.eat | C.find | D.finish |
A.lying | B.waiting | C.talking | D.sitting |
A.happens | B.ends | C.lasts | D.returns |
A.bravely | B.happily | C.loudly | D.carelessly |
A.leave | B.shake | C.keep | D.watch |
A.cushion | B.desk | C.shoulder | D.book |
A.action | B.position | C.rest | D.side |
A.thinking | B.working | C.walking | D.driving |
A.changes | B.events | C.ideas | D.accidents |
A.lucky | B.awake | C.calm | D.strong |
A.in time | B.at first | C.as usual | D.for example |
A.dust | B.water | C.grass | D.bush |
A.tired | B.drunk | C.lonely | D.lazy |
4 . 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 |
5 . Seven years ago, my wife bought me a terrific birthday present. For $70, she
My
I
We need to
And who doesn’t need to have
A.sold | B.offered | C.guaranteed | D.rented |
A.use | B.access | C.storage | D.entrance |
A.comment | B.difference | C.charge | D.way |
A.measure | B.decorate | C.design | D.operate |
A.initial | B.risky | C.heavy | D.wise |
A.responsibility | B.qualification | C.ambition | D.experience |
A.occupied | B.divided | C.beloved | D.possessed |
A.lecturers | B.strangers | C.farmers | D.competitors |
A.harvest | B.irrigate | C.grow | D.classify |
A.waste | B.collect | C.earn | D.invest |
A.habit | B.value | C.room | D.time |
A.calm down | B.appeal to | C.connect with | D.believe in |
A.doubt | B.curiosity | C.care | D.dignity |
A.fun | B.money | C.fame | D.fortune |
A.tolerant | B.specific | C.positive | D.convenient |
6 . Harbin Tourism Booms in Early 2024
As the curtains of 2024 drew open, Harbin, the northern city known for its icy charm, witnessed a tourism boom unlike any other. The city’s tourism sector received a
The local government and tourism authorities spared no
Harbin’s
Netizens
The revenue (财政收入) generated by this tourism boom set a new record,
As the world continues to assess the
A.massive | B.awesome | C.highlighted | D.spectacular |
A.time | B.money | C.effort | D.resources |
A.comfortable | B.urgent | C.authentic | D.generous |
A.please | B.assist | C.guide | D.enhance |
A.creativity | B.technique | C.organization | D.enthusiasm |
A.population | B.popularity | C.economy | D.environment |
A.owing | B.connected | C.related | D.linked |
A.respect | B.advertisement | C.appreciation | D.interest |
A.reacted | B.commented | C.responded | D.interacted |
A.missed | B.astonished | C.enriched | D.spoiled |
A.at | B.below | C.beyond | D.about |
A.darker | B.dimmer | C.brighter | D.clearer |
A.together | B.apart | C.out | D.around |
A.care | B.impact | C.effect | D.breakthrough |
A.believes | B.holds | C.maintains | D.criticise |
7 . Emma and Zoe are both good swimmers. With great
The incident happened when the girls heard a
“I heard someone shouting for help in the distance. I then looked around and
The anxious woman,
After
Emma shared her experience, saying, “It was a long and
The grateful Stones expressed their
A.patience | B.luck | C.courage | D.curiosity |
A.winners | B.heroes | C.leaders | D.competitors |
A.strange | B.surprising | C.familiar | D.desperate |
A.spotted | B.supported | C.informed | D.missed |
A.accepted | B.identified | C.registered | D.described |
A.further | B.higher | C.sadder | D.angrier |
A.lost heart | B.calmed down | C.took action | D.kept balance |
A.forcing | B.pulling | C.reminding | D.persuading |
A.rains | B.winds | C.noises | D.waves |
A.heavily | B.easily | C.silently | D.regularly |
A.positions | B.destinations | C.conditions | D.solutions |
A.interesting | B.disappointing | C.moving | D.tiring |
A.reduces | B.strengthens | C.turns | D.speeds |
A.cave | B.spring | C.sea | D.well |
A.pride | B.appreciation | C.shock | D.satisfaction |
8 . One day, I was appointed to be a volunteer to welcome Alex Haley, the author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. I was
“I’d like to become a writer, but I don’t know if I have the
He explained that when he entered the Coast Guard in 1939, he was
“If you want to become a writer,” he
This was not the answer I
A.brave | B.kind | C.anxious | D.confident |
A.honest | B.approachable | C.generous | D.humorous |
A.power | B.courage | C.source | D.talent |
A.discover | B.announce | C.check | D.remember |
A.responding | B.agreeing | C.wondering | D.excusing |
A.Typing | B.Writing | C.Reading | D.Painting |
A.awarded | B.taught | C.introduced | D.given |
A.turn to | B.attend to | C.contact with | D.argue with |
A.actually | B.eventually | C.possibly | D.exactly |
A.continued | B.volunteered | C.promised | D.refused |
A.hit | B.go | C.make | D.get |
A.avoided | B.reported | C.designed | D.expected |
A.conversation | B.battle | C.exploration | D.debate |
A.Sometimes | B.Somehow | C.Besides | D.Instead |
A.requests | B.beliefs | C.rewards | D.purposes |
9 . This week I saw a video of a mountain climber lying on the back of the Sherpa guide who helped rescue him.
Gelje says he was
Gelje stopped the climb of his own client. Then he rescued the
“We
A helicopter met them to lift the
We don't know how the Malaysian climber
A.urging | B.sponsoring | C.guiding | D.contacting |
A.hanging onto | B.spreading out | C.checking on | D.passing down |
A.foot | B.sea | C.climate | D.zone |
A.destinations | B.directions | C.reaches | D.ranges |
A.wander | B.die | C.multiply | D.dry |
A.freezing | B.missing | C.appealing | D.demanding |
A.supported | B.dragged | C.pressed | D.comforted |
A.conversation | B.activity | C.rescue | D.operation |
A.lied | B.relaxed | C.wrapped | D.lifted |
A.tears | B.pain | C.need | D.turns |
A.injured | B.frightened | C.committed | D.trapped |
A.found | B.ensured | C.exposed | D.behaved |
A.cliffs | B.caves | C.mountains | D.rivers |
A.protect | B.caution | C.approach | D.save |
A.extraordinary | B.important | C.selfless | D.available |
10 . A 40-year-old mom has entered the history books by becoming the first female Olympian ever to complete a full triathlon in under 8 hours—smashing the world record by over 40 minutes.
Two-time Olympic Nicola Spirig
She accomplished the
The
“Nicola has
Beyond
A.crossed | B.approached | C.completed | D.blocked |
A.task | B.journey | C.distance | D.achievement |
A.launched | B.impacted | C.ended | D.changed |
A.dealing with | B.carrying on | C.participating in | D.retiring from |
A.unique | B.significant | C.typical | D.ultimate |
A.protect | B.compete | C.charge | D.fight |
A.All | B.Many | C.Both | D.Most |
A.ambitious | B.temporary | C.remarkable | D.personal |
A.impressive | B.reasonable | C.individual | D.specific |
A.ignored | B.identified | C.restricted | D.challenged |
A.reputation | B.honor | C.determination | D.teamwork |
A.Quitting | B.Realizing | C.Pursuing | D.Valuing |
A.barrier | B.promise | C.rule | D.balance |
A.winning | B.changing | C.giving | D.adopting |
A.organized | B.advocated | C.sponsored | D.entered |