1 . Love has no borders when it comes to children’s birthday wishes. Zack Winton was
On it was written one word — Myra —
He
With the radio station
Zack and his wife packaged all the
Although there is a 20-foot wall at the border which
A.waiting | B.wandering | C.camping | D.chasing |
A.beautiful | B.steep | C.curious | D.familiar |
A.attached | B.connected | C.applied | D.committed |
A.once | B.while | C.although | D.if |
A.obtained | B.meant | C.shaped | D.desired |
A.bought | B.provided | C.ordered | D.sent |
A.passively | B.casually | C.desperately | D.rarely |
A.posted | B.added | C.updated | D.removed |
A.case | B.voice | C.notice | D.blank |
A.on air | B.on earth | C.on water | D.on fire |
A.invited | B.welcomed | C.called | D.followed |
A.arranging | B.preparing | C.searching | D.hoping |
A.farm | B.border | C.store | D.station |
A.expensive | B.helpful | C.new | D.extra |
A.lists | B.supplies | C.gifts | D.balloons |
A.disappointed | B.thrilled | C.embarrassed | D.moved |
A.tear off | B.shake down | C.turn over | D.knock on |
A.bravery | B.gentleness | C.kindness | D.will |
A.extends | B.separates | C.builds | D.completes |
A.afforded | B.identified | C.challenged | D.fulfilled |
2 . A decade ago, the day before Christmas, my mother announced we were no longer celebrating Christmas. “Boys, go to find a big
“Mom, we don’t want to
Ten years later, with the chill of the air and the
“It’s Seagull Day!” The kids said
My social media posts and pictures have
A.branch | B.beach | C.skin | D.stick |
A.plant | B.decorate | C.water | D.feed |
A.lost | B.thin | C.hungry | D.extinct |
A.food | B.care | C.rain | D.sunshine |
A.follow | B.hurt | C.praise | D.please |
A.with confusion | B.in secret | C.with pride | D.in tears |
A.opposition | B.fight | C.support | D.preparation |
A.snow | B.sea | C.soil | D.sand |
A.protect | B.celebrate | C.spoil | D.create |
A.broken | B.bleeding | C.spreading | D.frozen |
A.excitement | B.disappointment | C.surprise | D.relief |
A.hide | B.throw | C.store | D.put |
A.got away | B.set out | C.stood still | D.broke up |
A.ready | B.full | C.cold | D.empty |
A.admired | B.imagined | C.reported | D.publicized |
A.unhappily | B.curiously | C.aimlessly | D.slowly |
A.expectantly | B.hopefully | C.confidently | D.angrily |
A.new | B.imaginary | C.long | D.essential |
A.inspired | B.raised | C.answered | D.removed |
A.congratulate | B.comfort | C.encourage | D.test |
3 . I was a lecturer for 10 years when I met my greatest teacher. It wasn’t in a
She was born with congenital cerebral palsy (先天性脑瘫). At four, she still
At age 5, she won a battle against cancer. Kelsey
At six, she wished to take ballet lessons. I’m embarrassed to admit how much this
I worried about the
Kelsey danced with
Now a seventh grader, Kelsey continues to embrace her life and teach us invaluable
Kelsey, I’ll never have a greater teacher!
1.A.classroom | B.family | C.kindergarten | D.restaurant |
A.managed | B.continued | C.refused | D.struggled |
A.intense | B.challenging | C.impossible | D.confusing |
A.resistance | B.persistence | C.assistance | D.acceptance |
A.gesture | B.movement | C.timetable | D.interest |
A.adapted | B.faced | C.lived | D.coped |
A.listed | B.chosen | C.cast | D.named |
A.comedy | B.media | C.music | D.game |
A.uninterruptedly | B.conveniently | C.unnoticeably | D.exhaustedly |
A.dressed | B.lost | C.nursed | D.adjusted |
A.frightened | B.excited | C.ashamed | D.encouraged |
A.attitudes | B.passions | C.feelings | D.thoughts |
A.guiding | B.teasing | C.complaining | D.admiring |
A.turn down | B.light up | C.give up | D.break down |
A.connected with | B.brought up | C.carried out | D.canceled out |
A.abandon | B.worry | C.ease | D.care |
A.discouraged | B.unaffected | C.influenced | D.unbalanced |
A.switched | B.returned | C.stuck | D.related |
A.success | B.result | C.hesitation | D.reason |
A.skills | B.rules | C.plays | D.lessons |
4 . Eduardo and Mast both badly wanted a puppy. When they got
On the wedding morning, Mast, in a white dress, and Eduardo, in a black suit
“We got there about 9:45 and were first in line. When a shelter worker fetched Daisy and carried her in, we were both in
Cavedon, the manager of Animal Shelter, said “I am
Afterwards they first shared Daisy’s
“Now Daisy is learning to be house-broken and has smoothly
A.caught | B.struck | C.addicted | D.engaged |
A.instantly | B.frequently | C.regularly | D.occasionally |
A.patient | B.thankful | C.ideal | D.anxious |
A.tricky | B.dangerous | C.urgent | D.tense |
A.admission | B.adoption | C.invitation | D.performance |
A.Certain | B.Likely | C.Unwilling | D.Hesitant |
A.reschedule | B.postpone | C.extend | D.last |
A.cautious | B.supportive | C.doubtful | D.confident |
A.whoever | B.whatever | C.wherever | D.whenever |
A.explained | B.accepted | C.designed | D.exchanged |
A.imagination | B.eagerness | C.concern | D.embarrassment |
A.jogged | B.wandered | C.rushed | D.marched |
A.relief | B.confusion | C.amazement | D.regret |
A.proud | B.ashamed | C.guilty | D.glad |
A.impressed | B.showered | C.supplied | D.helped |
A.story | B.feeling | C.message | D.thought |
A.yet | B.soon | C.once | D.instead |
A.prepared | B.voted | C.planned | D.advocated |
A.escaped from | B.settled into | C.cleaned up | D.cared about |
A.smart | B.brave | C.naughty | D.fierce |
5 . While it may seem impossible for a simple question to change everything, that is in fact my story. I was a relatively
With my business, I often
I
Today I’m a supporter of Access Consciousness. I’m
A.happy | B.reliable | C.academic | D.honest |
A.annoying | B.disordered | C.appealing | D.personal |
A.addiction | B.separation | C.tolerance | D.existence |
A.delivered | B.attended | C.ignored | D.mentioned |
A.pointed | B.contributed | C.flew | D.walked |
A.particularly | B.basically | C.naturally | D.usually |
A.essays | B.pens | C.questions | D.records |
A.whether | B.when | C.why | D.where |
A.heard | B.dropped | C.moved | D.read |
A.performed | B.inquired | C.declined | D.protested |
A.stand out | B.give up | C.wake up | D.pass out |
A.anxious | B.confident | C.satisfied | D.ordinary |
A.sadder | B.lighter | C.more interested | D.more embarrassed |
A.feelings | B.events | C.belongings | D.doubts |
A.making up for | B.looking up to | C.picking up on | D.putting up with |
A.turned to | B.searched for | C.came across | D.played with |
A.business | B.head | C.dream | D.promise |
A.no longer | B.so far | C.in general | D.at least |
A.abandoned | B.toured | C.convinced | D.understood |
A.admirable | B.professional | C.impressive | D.cheerful |
6 . My husband and I were enjoying wandering through the stores in a shopping center. We went into a shop that sold
As I walked through the store, I
Standing in front of the plaque, I felt like a child who, when
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to
How often in our daily lives have we put conditions on our
Looking at the plaque, I found
The plaque now hangs in my living room. I walk past many times each day and
I think I am. I know I try to. One step at a time, I am learning to dance in the rain.
1.A.healthcare | B.clothing | C.cooking | D.handmade |
A.Christmas | B.birthday | C.wedding | D.housewarming |
A.chose | B.noticed | C.appreciated | D.recognized |
A.bargain over it | B.pay for it | C.take a second look | D.take a break |
A.painting | B.price | C.handwriting | D.message |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Thus |
A.persuaded | B.required | C.drawn | D.driven |
A.passing | B.digging | C.breaking | D.jumping |
A.unpacked | B.unexpected | C.unusual | D.unbelievable |
A.simple | B.secret | C.ancient | D.shocking |
A.wander | B.walk | C.dance | D.relax |
A.happiness | B.honor | C.pride | D.success |
A.turned | B.put | C.taken | D.paid |
A.show up | B.settle down | C.fade away | D.step forward |
A.myself | B.my neighbors | C.the customers | D.the salesmen |
A.gloves | B.clothes | C.raincoat | D.shoes |
A.barefoot | B.barehanded | C.bareheaded | D.barebacked |
A.agree | B.complain | C.care | D.understand |
A.confident | B.sorry | C.regretful | D.worried |
A.occasionally | B.frequently | C.by chance | D.from time to time |
7 . According to a media release , a criminal had escaped from prison. In panic , he ran to a
“ We started
However , when he came to himself , he learned that Amy had
A.faraway | B.familiar | C.small | D.nearby |
A.borrow | B.rob | C.damage | D.park |
A.picked up | B.took on | C.put up | D.took in |
A.talking | B.bargaining | C.fighting | D.quarreling |
A.closed | B.opened | C.lifted | D.removed |
A.fooled | B.persuaded | C.forced | D.frightened |
A.dry | B.dirty | C.lost | D.broken |
A.courage | B.judgement | C.freedom | D.consciousness |
A.relief | B.worry | C.mistake | D.regret |
A.hoped | B.planned | C.managed | D.failed |
A.second-hand | B.stolen | C.deserted | D.brand-new |
A.safe | B.famous | C.terrified | D.injured |
A.scary | B.risky | C.careful | D.brave |
A.Frequently | B.Eventually | C.Unfortunately | D.Gradually |
A.drove | B.sold | C.left | D.returned |
A.shot | B.killed | C.exposed | D.arrested |
A.hospital | B.prison | C.court | D.community |
A.awarded | B.praised | C.reported | D.doubted |
A.winner | B.survivor | C.hero | D.rescuer |
A.danger | B.accident | C.challenge | D.adventure |
8 . Manuel Teixeira has reunited with the rescue crews who helped save his life after a big tree fell on him while he was working in Massachusetts on March 9,2024.
Officers Kenneth Almeida and Aaron Swartz
Teixeira, 67,
Then, Almeida and Swartz
Almeida and Swartz were honored for their
"These officers saved this man's life by relying on the
Meanwhile, Teixeira is
A.hurriedly | B.casually | C.surely | D.secretly |
A.in danger | B.in peace | C.in sight | D.in charge |
A.predicted | B.avoided | C.suffered | D.realized |
A.indicated | B.determined | C.remembered | D.expected |
A.doctor | B.nurse | C.officer | D.patient |
A.warned | B.supposed | C.reminded | D.informed |
A.arrived | B.returned | C.left | D.continued |
A.appeared | B.worked | C.survived | D.waited |
A.mentioned | B.suggested | C.included | D.exchanged |
A.Temporarily | B.Naturally | C.Apparently | D.Eventually |
A.making up for | B.making use of | C.giving way to | D.breaking away from |
A.check | B.risk | C.rescue | D.experiment |
A.arm | B.shoulder | C.hand | D.leg |
A.efforts | B.advice | C.promise | D.profits |
A.apology | B.application | C.recommendation | D.praise |
A.change | B.opportunity | C.incident | D.idea |
A.competing | B.volunteering | C.struggling | D.recovering |
A.extra | B.easy | C.solid | D.convenient |
A.major | B.quick | C.new | D.random |
A.thankful | B.generous | C.proud | D.modest |
9 . Nowadays, shopping online enjoys great popularity, but my
With four children, I spent a lot of time in supermarkets. When they started selling fashion, I found myself
One New Year, I made a(n)
The start of the year was especially
I survived my year without
A.contribution | B.addiction | C.response | D.approach |
A.picking | B.checking | C.making | D.carrying |
A.broke | B.ended | C.filled | D.shut |
A.relaxed | B.curious | C.satisfied | D.stressed |
A.added up | B.put aside | C.handed over | D.took away |
A.trouble | B.puzzle | C.idea | D.shock |
A.reservation | B.choice | C.announcement | D.prediction |
A.confusion | B.disbelief | C.excitement | D.embarrassment |
A.confident | B.discouraged | C.determined | D.interested |
A.tough | B.promising | C.smooth | D.amazing |
A.dress | B.item | C.bargain | D.store |
A.worry | B.smile | C.refuse | D.cry |
A.gave | B.passed | C.threw | D.hid |
A.long-forgotten | B.badly-treated | C.well-made | D.easily-obtained |
A.color | B.light | C.beauty | D.value |
A.in a row | B.at a distance | C.in a way | D.at a loss |
A.exchanged | B.liked | C.mentioned | D.selected |
A.remembered | B.regretted. | C.imagined | D.realized |
A.wearing | B.purchasing | C.changing | D.washing |
A.casually | B.carefully | C.gradually | D.constantly |
10 . Talk to any “successful” person and you’ll quickly realize success doesn’t come suddenly. First comes
Popular actress Meryl Streep has been winning awards since the 1980’s. Yet, she shares a story from before she
Before she earned herself the
It was the mid-1970’s, and Meryl Streep was struggling to make a
Had she accepted this
Meryl refused to
Meryl bravely chose not to place her focus on her looks but on her
A.failure | B.trouble | C.recognition | D.prejudice |
A.soldier on | B.move on | C.take on | D.call on |
A.made it big | B.set it aside | C.put it down | D.got it over |
A.possession | B.reputation | C.fame | D.title |
A.tolerate | B.criticize | C.perceive | D.battle |
A.wisdom | B.confidence | C.trust | D.consideration |
A.courageous | B.premier | C.ambitious | D.learned |
A.previously | B.merely | C.randomly | D.subsequently |
A.fortune | B.living | C.name | D.difference |
A.incredibly | B.literally | C.hardly | D.secretly |
A.guaranteed | B.invited | C.suggested | D.motivated |
A.rare | B.rigid | C.ugly | D.proud |
A.misunderstood | B.misapplied | C.misguided | D.misaimed |
A.household | B.leading | C.relevant | D.optimistic |
A.free | B.stop | C.keep | D.prevent |
A.phrase | B.trap | C.quote | D.restriction |
A.give over to | B.give up on | C.give away at | D.give rise to |
A.lifetime | B.journey | C.property | D.career |
A.industry | B.world | C.respective | D.unrealistic |
A.personality | B.commitment | C.potentials | D.capabilities |