1 . I was once a painfully insecure teenage girl. I felt
One day, to my
That summer, I traveled to
After the
My
A.responsible | B.prepared | C.hopeless | D.confused |
A.only | B.new | C.extra | D.secret |
A.surprise | B.delight | C.curiosity | D.disappointment |
A.reliable | B.lucky | C.famous | D.generous |
A.interviewing | B.following | C.watching | D.assisting |
A.friendliness | B.eagerness | C.forgiveness | D.skillfulness |
A.temporarily | B.originally | C.probably | D.finally |
A.share | B.save | C.kill | D.find |
A.assess | B.see | C.advocate | D.polish |
A.memories | B.materials | C.strength | D.courage |
A.looked down | B.backed off | C.set out | D.stepped forward |
A.suggested | B.stopped | C.regretted | D.finished |
A.discussion | B.show | C.travel | D.introduction |
A.asked | B.reminded | C.informed | D.met |
A.gradually | B.normally | C.merely | D.really |
A.agreed | B.predicted | C.forgotten | D.realized |
A.contribution | B.confidence | C.competence | D.experience |
A.risk | B.chance | C.time | D.measure |
A.indicated | B.witnessed | C.expected | D.repeated |
A.As a result | B.In that case | C.As usual | D.in contrast |
2 . My car suddenly broke down on a highway when going to a wedding with my daughter.
People shouted
You cannot believe how
I called Discovery Insure to assist. When we were waiting, I saw the truck
Godfrey placed a warning
A.curiously | B.patiently | C.angrily | D.proudly |
A.passed | B.sped | C.walked | D.ran |
A.slow | B.terrible | C.interesting | D.comfortable |
A.driving | B.sleeping | C.reading | D.planning |
A.leave | B.jump | C.speak | D.stop |
A.broke | B.destroyed | C.beat | D.filled |
A.send | B.hide | C.meet | D.hit |
A.enjoy | B.forget | C.avoid | D.consider |
A.good | B.sorry | C.brave | D.sad |
A.park | B.fly | C.rush | D.operate |
A.active | B.happy | C.safe | D.responsible |
A.sign | B.letter | C.topic | D.light |
A.hoped | B.managed | C.pretended | D.refused |
A.careful | B.strange | C.grateful | D.awkward |
A.quickly | B.soon | C.well | D.anxious |
3 . In 2020, Daya Brown was just in her second year of high school and was taking classes online. So she didn’t have much to do and had
When it was time to
“It was a great
Brown finished high school on May 17,2021. She had another
“But most importantly,” she said, “students should
A.quality | B.formal | C.little | D.extra |
A.learning | B.returning | C.graduating | D.hearing |
A.Suddenly | B.Finally | C.Certainly | D.Naturally |
A.apply to | B.know about | C.call up | D.head for |
A.bills | B.offers | C.requirements | D.schedules |
A.challenged | B.refused | C.mistaken | D.accepted |
A.afforded | B.raised | C.needed | D.won |
A.suggestion | B.explanation | C.feeling | D.decision |
A.goal | B.choice | C.chance | D.training |
A.task | B.promise | C.advice | D.excuse |
A.quit | B.study | C.repeat | D.revise |
A.reporting | B.imagining | C.sharing | D.realizing |
A.support | B.connect | C.provide | D.fill |
A.centered on | B.broke up | C.dreamed of | D.looked through |
A.welcomed | B.led | C.forced | D.expected |
4 . My childhood is closely associated with the Yellow River. My father
In fact, people have begun to
A.used | B.longed | C.trained | D.refused |
A.forced | B.struck | C.recognized | D.brought |
A.live | B.grow | C.eat | D.cheer |
A.floating | B.traveling | C.flowing | D.freezing |
A.supporting | B.doubting | C.harming | D.promising |
A.pool | B.river | C.ocean | D.drop |
A.Droughts | B.Floods | C.Storms | D.Deserts |
A.exercise | B.research | C.progress | D.plan |
A.pull away | B.hold up | C.take up | D.carry away |
A.so | B.until | C.if | D.though |
A.cost | B.advantage | C.expense | D.produce |
A.classes | B.levels | C.reaches | D.shelves |
A.experience | B.examine | C.provide | D.express |
A.answer | B.solve | C.raise | D.prove |
A.cut | B.climb | C.plant | D.remove |
A.falling | B.putting | C.running | D.struggling |
A.move | B.pour | C.go | D.look |
A.calmly | B.closely | C.seriously | D.quietly |
A.sometimes | B.somewhere | C.someday | D.somewhat |
A.mineral | B.dirty | C.green | D.clean |
5 . Brenda Reyes was honored as the Texas Business Woman of the Year. It is a great honor
Experts on business believe that it takes seven years of using your strengths
A.created | B.awarded | C.supported | D.held |
A.fashionable | B.outgoing | C.humorous | D.successful |
A.organization | B.honor | C.event | D.dream |
A.admitted | B.received | C.allowed | D.refused |
A.running | B.missing | C.leaving | D.admiring |
A.learned | B.lost | C.accepted | D.rebuilt |
A.From | B.Within | C.Besides | D.Except |
A.pressure | B.hope | C.offer | D.idea |
A.predicted | B.recognized | C.doubted | D.observed |
A.designed | B.bought | C.protected | D.controlled |
A.promised | B.volunteered | C.afforded | D.failed |
A.experiment | B.power | C.career | D.skill |
A.drew | B.increased | C.changed | D.moved |
A.hard | B.proper | C.pleasant | D.familiar |
A.position | B.wealth | C.success | D.purpose |
A.scientific | B.reliable | C.complete | D.obvious |
A.goal | B.example | C.order | D.method |
A.special | B.common | C.important | D.natural |
A.as | B.after | C.when | D.before |
A.patiently | B.curiously | C.smartly | D.regularly |
6 . Brendon Birt accidentally took a wrong turn down a street in Red Oak, Iowa. But it turned out it was exactly where he was
The homeowner, Tender Lehman, was
A.needed | B.discovered | C.received | D.chosen |
A.street | B.restaurant | C.fire | D.bus |
A.rubbish | B.people | C.bikes | D.smoke |
A.sleeping | B.working | C.eating | D.cooking |
A.quietly | B.quickly | C.finally | D.repeatedly |
A.moved | B.rushed | C.listened | D.referred |
A.surprise | B.excitement | C.anxiety | D.pleasure |
A.up | B.out | C.ill | D.busy |
A.oldest | B.smartest | C.tallest | D.kindest |
A.came out | B.broke down | C.gave up | D.went off |
A.stayed | B.helped | C.awoken | D.believed |
A.shop | B.office | C.garden | D.building |
A.met | B.saved | C.honored | D.taught |
A.thankful | B.careful | C.serious | D.proud |
A.troubled | B.started | C.remembered | D.made |
7 . I’ve had some pretty serious issues with some people in my community recently. As a result. I stopped away from them and did my best to
Yesterday, I was
Through my recent practice in compassion, I
A.understand | B.comfort | C.forget | D.entertain |
A.disturb | B.frighten | C.inspire | D.amaze |
A.competition | B.break | C.decision | D.difference |
A.promised | B.allowed | C.persuaded | D.forced |
A.anxious | B.crazy | C.happy | D.sorry |
A.exciting | B.depressing | C.confusing | D.embarrassing |
A.quarreled | B.competed | C.chatted | D.combined |
A.Because of | B.In favor of | C.In spite of | D.In case of |
A.incredible | B.wonderful | C.important | D.popular |
A.instructions | B.double | C.bargains | D.argument |
A.necessary | B.impossible | C.clear | D.strange |
A.sorrow | B.surprise | C.anger | D.silence |
A.convenience | B.conference | C.performance | D.experiments |
A.forgave | B.complained | C.recalled | D.reminded |
A.pride | B.peace | C.gratitude | D.sympathy |
A.realize | B.suggest | C.insist | D.explain |
A.risk | B.free | C.ignore | D.believe |
A.shift | B.experience | C.lesson | D.lecture |
A.serve | B.gain | C.pay | D.see |
A.cheered for | B.cared about | C.depended on | D.looked after |
8 . Fritz Sam was driving his Uber car when he picked up Jemimah Wei, who was on her way to LaGuardia Airport.
He asked Jemimah if she’d mind him pulling over to check it out. With Jemimah’s
Outside of the building a crowd had
Fritz chose the latter. He
A.Driving through | B.Looking for | C.Talking about | D.Moving around |
A.payment | B.direction | C.permission | D.urgency |
A.hesitated | B.gathered | C.passed | D.moved |
A.still | B.already | C.even | D.once |
A.comparison | B.comment | C.sacrifice | D.decision |
A.strange | B.crowded | C.dangerous | D.quiet |
A.randomly | B.quickly | C.finally | D.patiently |
A.leave | B.shout | C.return | D.relax |
A.extra | B.valuable | C.safe | D.large |
A.communicate with | B.depend on | C.agree with | D.check on |
A.remembered | B.stopped | C.saw | D.chose |
A.angry | B.embarrassed | C.regretful | D.frightened |
A.impress | B.support | C.convince | D.control |
A.previously | B.frequently | C.eventually | D.secretly |
A.center | B.space | C.front | D.entrance |
A.border | B.harbor | C.airport | D.station |
A.developed | B.posted | C.found | D.selected |
A.confirm | B.surprise | C.comfort | D.praise |
A.attention | B.attraction | C.adaptation | D.explanation |
A.desire | B.talent | C.bravery | D.responsibility |
9 . An old woman had been blind for years. One day she called in a doctor to try to
After this
When the old woman could see again, she
A.buy | B.keep | C.cure | D.protect |
A.with | B.on | C.like | D.as |
A.return | B.send | C.spend | D.receive |
A.since | B.if | C.unless | D.because |
A.word | B.agreement | C.report | D.excuse |
A.ears | B.hands | C.eyes | D.legs |
A.visit | B.look | C.show | D.trip |
A.bringing | B.wasting | C.destroying | D.stealing |
A.used | B.changed | C.got | D.seen |
A.promised | B.saved | C.advised | D.discovered |
A.thought | B.found | C.hoped | D.heard |
A.house | B.office | C.seat | D.family |
A.asked | B.decided | C.stopped | D.refused |
A.running | B.lying | C.standing | D.singing |
A.truth | B.plan | C.idea | D.result |
A.share | B.give | C.lend | D.carry |
A.So | B.Or | C.But | D.For |
A.everything | B.anything | C.something | D.nothing |
A.poor | B.old | C.blind | D.deaf |
A.able | B.surprised | C.sad | D.glad |
10 . Extremely tired from work, I finally made it back home at 1 a.m., to find my husband drinking whiskey with a stranger in our lounge. What an unusual
Out of
“So? What’s going on then?” I asked. My husband replied, “I
I was now
“Agassi”
“I’m not Andre Agassi, but you do
At the age of 12, I was brought to America, leaving all my family behind. It was
Ali, a child then, once had a passport photo taken. He looked so
And now, here was this
A.husband | B.family | C.lounge | D.scene |
A.pleasure | B.respect | C.pity | D.concern |
A.join | B.watch | C.stop | D.invite |
A.permission | B.suggestion | C.explanation | D.celebration |
A.treated | B.chose | C.introduced | D.made |
A.annoyed | B.worried | C.disappointed | D.pleased |
A.habits | B.tricks | C.friends | D.ideas |
A.looked | B.broke | C.reached | D.stole |
A.fished | B.ducked | C.snaked | D.wolfed |
A.like | B.trust | C.need | D.know |
A.came across | B.held up | C.put away | D.sent for |
A.missed | B.left | C.seen | D.forgot |
A.special | B.disgusting | C.hard | D.funny |
A.suddenly | B.gradually | C.actually | D.obviously |
A.lovely | B.serious | C.friendly | D.nervous |
A.chance | B.photo | C.share | D.copy |
A.drunk | B.worn | C.lost | D.grown |
A.prayed | B.clapped | C.sobbed | D.wandered |
A.destroyed | B.represented | C.changed | D.formed |
A.real | B.normal | C.important | D.kid |