1 . I have a degree in business. But it was my father’s
After I
If you are in a
I like this motto “Success is not the key to happiness.
Happiness
A.decision | B.promise | C.ambition | D.response |
A.eager | B.curious | C.competitive | D.unique |
A.ignored | B.took | C.valued | D.opposed |
A.frightening | B.fantastic | C.painful | D.plain |
A.matured | B.trained | C.succeeded | D.graduated |
A.future | B.dream | C.pay | D.scholarship |
A.advantage | B.chance | C.attraction | D.trouble |
A.quit | B.continue | C.consider | D.wait |
A.careful | B.tired | C.proud | D.fond |
A.place | B.game | C.story | D.firm |
A.anxious | B.enthusiastic | C.optimistic | D.nervous |
A.hesitate | B.rush | C.intend | D.stop |
A.curiosity | B.confidence | C.joy | D.knowledge |
A.As a result | B.On the whole | C.In the meanwhile | D.On the contrary |
A.applies to | B.spreads to | C.arises from | D.differs from |
2 . Childhood should be full of friends, play, and happiness. But when children are
Actually, it is important to
The happiness course was
“The happiness course is a(n)
“Mindfulness(正念减压法) is the cornerstone(基石) of the happiness course and its biggest
The award is good to recognize the efforts of schools in creating a mentally and
A.sad | B.afraid | C.lonely | D.angry |
A.need | B.offer | C.lend | D.give |
A.lessons | B.happiness | C.standard | D.subjects |
A.allow | B.persuade | C.train | D.direct |
A.ability | B.chance | C.guide | D.course |
A.gradually | B.originally | C.finally | D.specially |
A.focused on | B.depended on | C.stuck to | D.consisted of |
A.classic | B.typical | C.various | D.positive |
A.example | B.surprise | C.success | D.conclusion |
A.apply | B.practice | C.contain | D.adapt |
A.desire | B.image | C.concern | D.beauty |
A.hosted | B.regarded | C.come | D.put |
A.limited | B.located | C.distracted | D.increased |
A.physically | B.fortunately | C.merely | D.actually |
A.women | B.children | C.adults | D.elders |
3 . A man was driving when he found a lady needed help. So he stopped. When he was coming up to her, she was worried
The car
Several days later in a small
That night the waitress came home earlier, wondering how the lady could know how much she and her husband needed money when the
The help you give to others shall always get back to you, so please don’t
A.so | B.if | C.as | D.though |
A.frightening | B.shocking | C.surprising | D.interesting |
A.put down | B.broke down | C.got down | D.turned down |
A.spend | B.cost | C.take | D.pay |
A.offer | B.supply | C.support | D.provide |
A.hospital | B.supermarket | C.church | D.restaurant |
A.excited | B.tired | C.upset | D.satisfied |
A.met | B.called | C.remembered | D.found |
A.left | B.wrote | C.took | D.threw |
A.nothing | B.anything | C.something | D.everything |
A.love | B.determination | C.interest | D.doubt |
A.trouble | B.baby | C.customer | D.bill |
A.proud | B.unwilling | C.glad | D.angry |
A.replied | B.said | C.shouted | D.sighed |
A.forget | B.pretend | C.try | D.mind |
4 . I sat down at my desk and started writing a letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually putting the letter into the mailbox, I
The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in
I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up
Weeks later I received a Facebook response from her. It turned out she was going through a hard time and my note
Not only did this letter make her happier, but her
A.continued | B.stopped | C.swapped | D.paced |
A.concern | B.disappointment | C.responsibility | D.power |
A.mind | B.sight | C.order | D.touch |
A.packed up | B.suffered from | C.set down | D.gave up |
A.So | B.However | C.Instead | D.Meanwhile |
A.greatly | B.rapidly | C.loosely | D.widely |
A.checking | B.receiving | C.handwriting | D.reading |
A.confident | B.afraid | C.fond | D.sure |
A.sadly | B.officially | C.finally | D.entirely |
A.meant | B.persuaded | C.offered | D.determined |
A.decision | B.part | C.usage | D.order |
A.exploration | B.reply | C.expression | D.greeting |
A.congratulation | B.request | C.comfort | D.thank-you |
A.hand out | B.find out | C.set out | D.put out |
A.grateful | B.sorry | C.satisfied | D.careful |
5 . Natalie Hampton spent most of her 8th grade school year eating lunch alone. The new girl was at an all-girls private school in Los Angeles. A group of “mean girls” excluded her from parties, called her names and even physically
Natalie once was a kid who loved going to school, but now she was
Natalie’s mother sent her to another school for high school. Now a 16-year-old junior, she’s
So Natalie
“Lunch might seem really small, but I think these are the small steps that make a school more inclusive (包容),” she said. “It doesn’t seem like you’re asking that much, but it starts to
A.tracked | B.contacted | C.broke | D.attacked |
A.ugly | B.bright | C.brilliant | D.royal |
A.regretful | B.fond | C.scared | D.proud |
A.anxiety | B.curiosity | C.sincerity | D.creativity |
A.instant | B.second | C.night | D.period |
A.astonished | B.happy | C.frightened | D.awkward |
A.appreciates | B.hates | C.enjoys | D.explores |
A.thinking about | B.passing down | C.going through | D.looking through |
A.laughed at | B.objected to | C.came across | D.came up with |
A.doubt | B.fear | C.courage | D.puzzle |
A.developed | B.improved | C.mended | D.reformed |
A.judgement | B.proposal | C.plan | D.promise |
A.serve | B.decorate | C.join | D.admire |
A.change | B.pick | C.block | D.build |
A.serious | B.negative | C.huge | D.little |
6 . Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away. Monique’s mother, Karin, who is 84 years old, was living in her apartment in New York City
Monique
After much thought and planning, they
Karin is in love with her new living space and new city. When Karin first
“It was overwhelming,” said Karin. “I was so
What a wonderful and
A.in person | B.at hand | C.on duty | D.by herself |
A.knew | B.guessed | C.stressed | D.minded |
A.Eventually | B.Luckily | C.Occasionally | D.Instantly |
A.revive | B.ignore | C.visit | D.assist |
A.artists | B.doctors | C.architects | D.teachers |
A.brought up | B.came about | C.broke down | D.took out |
A.car | B.house | C.garage | D.kitchen |
A.consequences | B.issues | C.strategies | D.facilities |
A.match | B.project | C.distance | D.preference |
A.awful | B.challenging | C.obvious | D.fantastic |
A.stepped | B.broke | C.turned | D.drove |
A.change | B.keep | C.believe | D.open |
A.confused | B.shocked | C.curious | D.addicted |
A.specific | B.classic | C.attractive | D.creative |
A.concern | B.prediction | C.balance | D.warning |
7 . One day recently, Laurie Fenby was
Laurie looked inside and
When George contacted her, he was able to
A.studying | B.lying | C.sleeping | D.shopping |
A.letter | B.bottle | C.wallet | D.box |
A.found | B.explored | C.selected | D.discussed |
A.shelters | B.cash | C.clothes | D.water |
A.applied | B.fought | C.asked | D.waited |
A.restaurant | B.church | C.store | D.hotel |
A.robbers | B.enemies | C.patients | D.clients |
A.caught | B.lost | C.kept | D.took |
A.identify | B.prevent | C.quit | D.overcome |
A.collect | B.return | C.hide | D.escape |
A.forget | B.want | C.protest | D.check |
A.slowly | B.secretly | C.abruptly | D.immediately |
A.show | B.competition | C.donation | D.preparation |
A.coats | B.bikes | C.books | D.trees |
A.thankful | B.cruel | C.impolite | D.helpful |
8 . On the final day of my second year of high school, I was hit in the face with a baseball bat. Shocked and
When I finally woke up, I discovered that I had lost my ability to
But my
The turning point came two years after my injury when I began
Finally, I managed to become a college athlete. Now, despite my hard high school years, I have started to rebuild my
A.interested | B.confused | C.disappointed | D.motivated |
A.proudly | B.carefully | C.seriously | D.nervously |
A.choose | B.receive | C.exercise | D.save |
A.longer | B.sooner | C.earlier | D.later |
A.significant | B.small | C.familiar | D.common |
A.corner | B.campus | C.field | D.square |
A.return | B.letter | C.answer | D.key |
A.watching | B.playing | C.admiring | D.seeking |
A.effort | B.expectation | C.desire | D.anxiety |
A.ashamed | B.relaxed | C.puzzled | D.excited |
A.a business | B.high school | C.a course | D.college |
A.disappear | B.record | C.improve | D.remember |
A.tried | B.hung | C.worked | D.dropped |
A.basketball | B.volleyball | C.football | D.baseball |
A.confidence | B.experience | C.creativity | D.fortune |
9 . With more free time after completing her examinations, Rachel, a 16-year-old student of the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, decided to bake for friends and family. She was surprised when they came back with a lot of positive
Then she read some
Last year, she started making and selling the Bear Cookie and gave most of the
So far, Rachel has
“It can be really
A.changes | B.comments | C.effects | D.measures |
A.interesting | B.frightening | C.disappointing | D.heartwarming |
A.inspired | B.persuaded | C.required | D.forced |
A.debts | B.earnings | C.products | D.salaries |
A.experiments | B.clubs | C.meetings | D.projects |
A.exchange | B.attract | C.combine | D.support |
A.spent | B.raised | C.wasted | D.counted |
A.confusing | B.tiring | C.satisfying | D.exciting |
A.teachers | B.employers | C.customers | D.producers |
A.gave out | B.gave in | C.gave away | D.gave up |
A.education | B.books | C.technology | D.cookies |
A.break | B.touch | C.open | D.steal |
A.offer | B.receive | C.complete | D.guarantee |
A.strongly | B.hardly | C.excitedly | D.easily |
A.school | B.family | C.society | D.charity |
10 . China’s 17-year-old Liu Qingyi did so excellently that she won the champion in the Huangzhou 19th Asian Games, 2023 and made it to the next summer Olympics. Now the young Liu Qingyi is one step closer to her
Liu won the gold medal by
“During the past winter season, I have
Speaking of her
With break dancing becoming an
It is through dancing that she overcame her
Now she believes that dancing will be her
A.campus | B.dream | C.panic | D.band |
A.badminton | B.drama | C.challenge | D.gold |
A.defeating | B.winning | C.helping | D.understanding |
A.seen | B.abandoned | C.added | D.known |
A.election | B.exam | C.medal | D.event |
A.achievement | B.impression | C.collection | D.description |
A.rejects | B.organizes | C.accepts | D.respects |
A.moment | B.room | C.competition | D.meeting |
A.forward | B.actually | C.rather | D.forever |
A.focus | B.assume | C.learn | D.admire |
A.ordinary | B.official | C.especial | D.exceptional |
A.mild | B.shy | C.curious | D.calm |
A.life-making | B.breath-taking | C.term-long | D.life-long |
A.pursuit | B.appreciation | C.form | D.relief |
A.suiting | B.aiming | C.exploring | D.observing |