1 . Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care. His mother found it
At one time, however, Henry wanted a
On waking in the morning, he found that a
He rose, ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his
When school
From that time, Henry, was always the first in all his classes. He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he
A.tremendous | B.difficult | C.cautious | D.industrious |
A.protection | B.ambition | C.management | D.desire |
A.books | B.conditions | C.ambitions | D.materials |
A.literature | B.masterpiece | C.novel | D.grammar |
A.provide | B.promote | C.refuse | D.pay |
A.embarrassed | B.random | C.troubled | D.fearful |
A.light | B.heavy | C.nervous | D.merciful |
A.general | B.slight | C.deep | D.urgent |
A.fiercely | B.deliberately | C.obviously | D.temporarily |
A.behavior | B.service | C.kindness | D.reaction |
A.prize | B.award | C.fame | D.pay |
A.purpose | B.possession | C.determination | D.inspiration |
A.performed | B.processed | C.attended | D.started |
A.affected | B.acquired | C.attempted | D.tolerated |
A.wish | B.force | C.courage | D.will |
2 . I grew up in northern Arizona, where it has the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Until I was invited to
My father used to ask my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would
I’ve
A.find | B.help | C.visit | D.look |
A.original | B.beautiful | C.convenient | D.disappointed |
A.anything | B.something | C.nothing | D.everything |
A.play | B.begin | C.compete | D.win |
A.holding | B.closing | C.getting | D.eating |
A.play with | B.argue with | C.start with | D.share with |
A.had given | B.had gone | C.had received | D.had seen |
A.experience | B.chance | C.idea | D.ability |
A.comfortably | B.creatively | C.likely | D.virtually |
A.taking up | B.taking in | C.taking on | D.taking off |
A.wished | B.decided | C.wanted | D.thought |
A.fishing | B.working | C.cooking | D.competing |
A.come | B.stayed | C.left | D.returned |
A.certain | B.grateful | C.sweaty | D.various |
A.strange | B.home | C.impatient | D.ashamed |
3 . The sun cast its golden rays, painting Islamabad with a warm glow on a warm autumn morning. The
A group of Chinese and Pakistani volunteers from China-Pakistan Youth Exchange Community and Beijing One Heart Sphere Charity Foundation visited two schools and
The kids at the schools are from families with little luck, with some being orphans, others
“I wait for their visit, and a rush of happiness
Talking to Xinhua about his volunteer work, Yuan Wenhao, a Chinese student said, “These children need our care and support, my
Faryal Shah, a teacher from the school receiving the donations,
“These children live with
The teachers and children who received the gift bags said they thought the efforts by Chinese volunteers represent hope, proving that individual efforts could make the world a
A.cry | B.shout | C.laughter | D.noise |
A.delaying | B.shortening | C.darkening | D.brightening |
A.applied | B.adapted | C.led | D.delivered |
A.rich | B.homeless | C.educated | D.homesick |
A.familiar | B.similar | C.content | D.excited |
A.loaded | B.full | C.filled | D.lack |
A.takes | B.turns | C.floods | D.gets |
A.heart | B.legs | C.face | D.eyes |
A.taking | B.bringing | C.chasing | D.giving |
A.totally | B.undoubtedly | C.gratefully | D.fortunately |
A.quality | B.level | C.gap | D.need |
A.happiness | B.hardship | C.fortune | D.blessing |
A.praise | B.reward | C.feed | D.award |
A.sun | B.hope | C.guide | D.families |
A.worst | B.worse | C.best | D.better |
4 . On a cool spring evening, I found myself leisurely seated by a refreshment stand near Beihai Lake, enjoying the sight of shining ripples. The subtle
A brisk wind caused the child to
Witnessing this tender display of
A.color | B.fragrance | C.taste | D.scene |
A.accused of | B.concerned about | C.anxious for | D.occupied with |
A.coat | B.book | C.bag | D.collar |
A.choke | B.cough | C.laugh | D.freeze |
A.wrap | B.wear | C.button | D.cover |
A.perfectly | B.wrongly | C.evenly | D.beautifully |
A.escape | B.harm | C.warn | D.cheer |
A.abandoned | B.deepened | C.wondered | D.wandered |
A.happy | B.neutral | C.sour | D.amused |
A.looker-on | B.passer-by | C.go-between | D.new-comer |
A.session | B.rest | C.trial | D.interval |
A.on | B.at | C.over | D.across |
A.bravely | B.fiercely | C.gently | D.calmly |
A.heartened | B.motherly | C.pure | D.lovely |
A.enlightening | B.firing | C.setting | D.triggering |
5 . Despite being homeless himself, a man named Steve has dedicated himself to taking care of stray (走失的) dogs. He has adopted 15 dogs in the past 15 years and
This year, Steve believed that a change of scene might help him get back on his feet, so he decided to move to Indiana. He had a distance of 2,000 miles to
On his way, Steve
They finally made it to their
“It is extraordinary, and his story tells one good
A.tended to | B.relied on | C.taken up | D.made out |
A.record | B.cover | C.skip | D.drive |
A.intelligent | B.abandoned | C.starving | D.beloved |
A.attached | B.compared | C.applied | D.accustomed |
A.appreciated | B.inspired | C.interrupted | D.encountered |
A.Annoyed | B.Curious | C.Frightened | D.Desperate |
A.look into | B.pick up | C.take over | D.relate to |
A.alarmed | B.touched | C.amused | D.confused |
A.continued | B.believed | C.heard | D.spread |
A.edited | B.selected | C.posted | D.took |
A.Fortunately | B.Hardly | C.Deliberately | D.Unusually |
A.dinner | B.lift | C.shelter | D.loan |
A.homeland | B.station | C.destination | D.village |
A.roof | B.hat | C.light | D.crown |
A.decision | B.trick | C.deed | D.impression |
6 . Passion, like life, is about the journey, not the destination. Kimberly and I have been planning a trip to Europe for a year. This was a
The most exciting part of the journey started with a train ride that had some curveballs (不顺利). When we were trying to get on a
Once we got onto the ship we
The week-long ship ride was full of
While we loved the more predictable parts of the trip, our real passion was in the
Sometimes people are so
A.request | B.plan | C.goal | D.chance |
A.train | B.ship | C.taxi | D.flight |
A.walk | B.rush | C.pace | D.hang |
A.Hopefully | B.Obviously | C.Ultimately | D.Fortunately |
A.admitted | B.believed | C.noticed | D.understood |
A.well-equipped | B.small | C.clean | D.modern |
A.dangers | B.conflicts | C.adventures | D.fun |
A.discouraging | B.unsettled | C.dangerous | D.unexpected |
A.overcrowded | B.empty | C.unbearable | D.expensive |
A.noise | B.delay | C.size | D.winds |
A.fortunate | B.uneasy | C.comfortable | D.busy |
A.Moreover | B.Yet | C.Because | D.Even |
A.dull | B.enjoyable | C.amazing | D.scary |
A.alert | B.open | C.blind | D.close |
A.passion | B.dreams | C.changes | D.chances |
7 . I’ve been working as a United Nations (U.N.) Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got
We peacekeepers
As a woman, I am particularly
My life is not
A.hated | B.enjoyed | C.guarded | D.changed |
A.led up to | B.looked up to | C.kept up with | D.signed up with |
A.treatment | B.technology | C.independence | D.inspiration |
A.flee | B.return | C.sweep | D.tend |
A.In turn | B.In surprise | C.In response | D.In addition |
A.measure | B.reputation | C.business | D.mission |
A.follow | B.expand | C.monitor | D.block |
A.insure | B.prove | C.report | D.predict |
A.bridge | B.barrier | C.castle | D.shelter |
A.protected | B.trusted | C.valued | D.doubted |
A.deserve | B.prefer | C.plan | D.fail |
A.gently | B.equally | C.seriously | D.honestly |
A.boring | B.rewarding | C.difficult | D.fancy |
A.association | B.accommodation | C.administration | D.adaptation |
A.available | B.ambitious | C.worthwhile | D.educational |
8 . 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 |
9 . In a busy city, there lived an old bookseller named Mr. Finch. His tiny shop, hidden amid towering skyscrapers, was a
One summer afternoon, a young girl named Lily
Mr. Finch nodded and
Years passed, and one day, Lily; now a
And so, in a hidden comer of the city, among the towering buildings, Mr. Finch and Lily
A.challenging | B.desired | C.secret | D.strange |
A.lies | B.truths | C.stories | D.differences |
A.entered | B.started | C.closed | D.rented |
A.options | B.dreams | C.complaints | D.facts |
A.pride | B.curiosity | C.envy | D.astonishment |
A.invited | B.forced | C.allowed | D.persuaded |
A.relieved | B.reported | C.wrote | D.read |
A.shared | B.explained | C.added | D.created |
A.made | B.suggested | C.knew | D.believed |
A.promising | B.attempting | C.choosing | D.agreeing |
A.thoughtful | B.peaceful | C.successful | D.respectful |
A.house | B.office | C.room | D.shop |
A.noticed | B.accepted | C.descried | D.lighted |
A.kept | B.found | C.finished | D.changed |
A.proved | B.decided | C.imagined | D.hoped |
10 . With my degree in education and an internship (实习) in a high school under my belt, I felt ready for my first real job teaching fourth graders. I prepared clear lesson
The next day, I asked Marcia if I could
Marcia seemed to have all the time in the world — not just for singing, but for each child. When one
I couldn’t
A.quotes | B.objectives | C.instructions | D.remarks |
A.interesting | B.informal | C.serious | D.complicated |
A.fell apart | B.went over | C.worked out | D.got through |
A.exciting | B.shameful | C.discouraging | D.impressive |
A.experience | B.selection | C.company | D.proof |
A.classroom | B.concert | C.club | D.journal |
A.dreams | B.lives | C.schedules | D.assignments |
A.describe | B.disturb | C.assess | D.observe |
A.discussion | B.game | C.song | D.quiz |
A.cheered | B.fled | C.allowed | D.performed |
A.even | B.instead | C.regularly | D.purposely |
A.mean | B.refuse | C.choose | D.wait |
A.review | B.ignore | C.prepare | D.acknowledge |
A.students | B.strangers | C.supermen | D.individuals |
A.reminded | B.followed | C.inspired | D.greeted |