1 . Tidying your desk, watering your plants, folding clothes — these household chores (家务) are very common. I often find myself
I’m not
Little chores may be useful because they occupy the mind, leading us to devote fewer resources to the things that
In a study, researchers
Finally, the participants were asked to take a questionnaire about their feelings. Those who had fully engaged with the experience reported a better mood. This included the reduced
A.enjoying | B.ignoring | C.submitting | D.tolerating |
A.disappeared | B.destroyed | C.placed | D.melt |
A.expert | B.lucky | C.experienced | D.alone |
A.screamed | B.agreed | C.opposed | D.guaranteed |
A.opening up | B.caring for | C.dealing with | D.setting up |
A.better | B.harder | C.less | D.heavier |
A.delight | B.frighten | C.surprise | D.upset |
A.crazy | B.disappointed | C.cheerful | D.simple |
A.dream | B.attention | C.hope | D.vacation |
A.fell | B.divided | C.built | D.got |
A.thankfully | B.gracefully | C.slightly | D.fully |
A.Unless | B.Why | C.While | D.How |
A.about | B.for | C.with | D.by |
A.energy | B.pressure | C.argument | D.work |
A.closed | B.praised | C.educated | D.refreshed |
2 . I worked part-time at a school teaching some children English in my college years. After
This past Friday I had my first official job interview. I was very
To do well in the job interview, I
My teacher provided me with useful guidance that made me
During the interview, I simply reflected on my previous
The whole
A.adaptation | B.operation | C.hesitation | D.graduation |
A.proud | B.innocent | C.eager | D.nervous |
A.occasionally | B.correctly | C.repeatedly | D.carefully |
A.answered | B.avoided | C.posted | D.researched |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.advice | B.news | C.clues | D.records |
A.watch out | B.calm down | C.show up | D.move away |
A.recall | B.regret | C.pretend | D.forget |
A.complicated | B.changeable | C.ridiculous | D.reasonable |
A.afford | B.attempt | C.hate | D.refuse |
A.experiences | B.mistakes | C.recommendations | D.procedures |
A.improve | B.protect | C.share | D.invent |
A.express | B.wonder | C.expect | D.investigate |
A.process | B.presence | C.argument | D.assignment |
A.advertisements | B.results | C.explanations | D.purposes |
3 . I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of our school. I knew she would
As I waited in the hall, sweat (汗水)
In that moment, guilt and shame flooded my heart.
A.embarrass | B.impress | C.surprise | D.support |
A.hide | B.stop | C.escape | D.perform |
A.washing | B.losing | C.decorating | D.winning |
A.picked up | B.climbed upon | C.took off | D.went up |
A.impressive | B.exciting | C.fine | D.challenging |
A.windows | B.lectures | C.curtains | D.doors |
A.confident | B.nervous | C.prepared | D.relaxed |
A.Cries | B.Shouts | C.Whispers | D.Screams |
A.moved | B.disappointed | C.relieved | D.shocked |
A.power | B.weakness | C.silence | D.darkness |
A.softly | B.loudly | C.quietly | D.beautifully |
A.abilities | B.failures | C.honours | D.weaknesses |
A.Without | B.Despite | C.Beyond | D.Within |
A.extremely | B.bravely | C.unconditionally | D.finally |
A.eyes | B.head | C.arms | D.legs |
4 . He is a born dwarf, only 100 centimeters tall. His
He showed great interest in music at an early age, —
Later, his father figured out a way to —
When he performed in public for the first time, he
Someone asked him why he stood for three minutes first. He explained, “Many people came because they were
Being in the magical music world, he forgot the pain caused by his broken limbs and became full of
A.character | B.behaviour | C.birth | D.health |
A.suffers from | B.brings in | C.fights with | D.passes on |
A.fragile | B.clear | C.sharp | D.smooth |
A.definitely | B.especially | C.apparently | D.eventually |
A.move | B.push | C.hold | D.remind |
A.adjust | B.fix | C.remove | D.unfold |
A.unexpected | B.dangerous | C.surprising | D.unreasonable |
A.avoids | B.changes | C.denies | D.ignores |
A.unrewarded | B.wasted | C.attracted | D.revealed |
A.walked | B.stood | C.sat | D.spoke |
A.silence | B.speech | C.apology | D.hesitation |
A.broke in | B.died away | C.broke out | D.died down |
A.anxious | B.curious | C.careful | D.nervous |
A.love | B.trust | C.fun | D.energy |
A.piano | B.music | C.soul | D.body |
5 . If you want to stand out, 10,000 hours of training will take you much further than your natural abilities. Mozart is considered by many as the greatest composer who ever lived. Traditionally, many people
This assumption holds especially true for child prodigies (神童) like Mozart whose music talent
For example, when the six-year-old Mozart toured Europe to
A.admit | B.assume | C.realize | D.hope |
A.motivation | B.progress | C.fate | D.determination |
A.amazed | B.excited | C.questioned | D.scared |
A.slowly | B.hurriedly | C.widely | D.closely |
A.old-fashioned | B.so-called | C.well-organized | D.newly-discovered |
A.begins | B.exists | C.ends | D.grows |
A.polish | B.spread | C.display | D.broadcast |
A.exchanged | B.accelerated | C.undergone | D.missed |
A.achievement | B.ambition | C.exploration | D.experience |
A.other than | B.rather than | C.as well as | D.in case of |
A.putting forward | B.adjusted to | C.bringing up | D.involved in |
A.aggressive | B.ordinary | C.energetic | D.gifted |
A.limitations | B.principles | C.exceptions | D.evidences |
A.devoted | B.adapted | C.saved | D.reduced |
A.perform | B.escape | C.suffer | D.shine |
6 . Hansen and his 10-year-old son Chase search the streets of Salt Lake City every weekend for the homeless to take to lunch. They started Project Empathy (共情) four years ago to
“Just start with a smile, a hello. It really just starts with that. If you do it, you can make a connection. A small gesture can have a
Some of these shared meals have turned into stronger
Father and son’s
“My hope for the future is to
A.buy | B.cook | C.share | D.eat |
A.often | B.further | C.also | D.even |
A.great | B.different | C.hard | D.little |
A.replied | B.thought | C.joked | D.acted |
A.desires | B.connections | C.promises | D.opinions |
A.provided | B.allowed | C.enjoyed | D.housed |
A.through | B.for | C.despite | D.to |
A.surprised | B.relaxed | C.awesome | D.calm |
A.dreams | B.influences | C.experiences | D.efforts |
A.trains | B.compares | C.highlights | D.respects |
A.importance | B.task | C.chance | D.role |
A.argument | B.problem | C.debt | D.job |
A.go away | B.grow popular | C.fade out | D.give off |
A.spread | B.miss | C.exchange | D.maintain |
A.before | B.if | C.until | D.so |
7 . Kurt Campbell was a special student at school. He had difficulty in learning. For him, the hurt and
Learning was hard at school. It was a complete
His parent
Kurt’s parents took him to a new school, where he would
He wasn’t
But his new teacher, Mrs. Hornall, knew. She had got Kurt’s
Over the next few weeks and months, things began to
“Mrs. Hornall made the
A.anger | B.hope | C.regret | D.joy |
A.success | B.adventure | C.pleasure | D.struggle |
A.tried | B.made | C.bought | D.chose |
A.traveled | B.moved | C.escaped | D.searched |
A.start | B.skip | C.repeat | D.spend |
A.nervous | B.happy | C.curious | D.sure |
A.way | B.sign | C.result | D.case |
A.Hardly | B.Naturally | C.Fortunately | D.Surprisingly |
A.information | B.letter | C.essay | D.notice |
A.see | B.pack | C.break | D.put |
A.mixed into | B.applied to | C.based on | D.filled with |
A.change | B.happen | C.fade | D.grow |
A.whispering | B.explaining | C.swearing | D.shouting |
A.decision | B.deal | C.difference | D.attempt |
A.motivation | B.attention | C.service | D.advice |
8 . About 15 years ago, I packed my suitcase and traveled to a town a few hours away. I would have an important
This discovery made me get into
I finally arrived on time. Things
That nice
A.interview | B.lecture | C.speech | D.conference |
A.as usual | B.on schedule | C.under pressure | D.in advance |
A.dressed | B.washed | C.shaved | D.occupied |
A.declined | B.learned | C.forgotten | D.attempted |
A.panic | B.bitterness | C.disbelief | D.disappointment |
A.firmly | B.effortlessly | C.hurriedly | D.hopelessly |
A.complex | B.awkward | C.dangerous | D.financial |
A.secret | B.question | C.solution | D.discovery |
A.driving | B.directing | C.introducing | D.sending |
A.cheerful | B.unmatched | C.confusing | D.surprising |
A.removed | B.obtained | C.recommended | D.decorated |
A.got across | B.turned around | C.worked out | D.stood up |
A.support | B.interest | C.sympathy | D.gratitude |
A.bond | B.gesture | C.comfort | D.commitment |
A.refreshed | B.impressed | C.assisted | D.convinced |
9 . Hello, everyone. It’s my honor to recommend (推荐) Educator of the Year. I’m sure everyone has a favorite teacher that they will be able to
First of all, she shows great interest in her
In addition, Ms Sullivan always shows us that she
In a word, I think Ms Sullivan should be Educator of the Year. Even if she doesn’t get the
A.follow | B.visit | C.remember | D.understand |
A.name | B.lecture | C.article | D.behavior |
A.happy | B.amusing | C.brave | D.amazing |
A.work | B.life | C.travel | D.research |
A.speech | B.term | C.description | D.subject |
A.calling on | B.putting on | C.depending on | D.turning on |
A.enjoy | B.expect | C.achieve | D.imagine |
A.cares | B.controls | C.trains | D.requires |
A.strange | B.strict | C.fun | D.boring |
A.change | B.believe | C.affect | D.develop |
A.quietly | B.quickly | C.freely | D.easily |
A.studies | B.checks | C.designs | D.tests |
A.proud of | B.concerned about | C.connected with | D.confident in |
A.practical | B.lively | C.lovely | D.normal |
A.aim | B.progress | C.chance | D.honor |
10 . I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been
As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the
I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was
Though my entry into this
A.awarded | B.offered | C.allowed | D.presented |
A.disappointed | B.dissatisfied | C.unconcerned | D.uneasy |
A.priority | B.worry | C.action | D.response |
A.river | B.platform | C.sidewalk | D.channel |
A.probably | B.suddenly | C.desperately | D.occasionally |
A.longed for | B.waited for | C.heard about | D.worried about |
A.remark | B.interruption | C.suggestion | D.request |
A.keep | B.take | C.forget | D.quit |
A.introduced | B.recommended | C.assigned | D.compared |
A.colleagues | B.assistants | C.students | D.interviewers |
A.exactly | B.finally | C.immediately | D.smoothly |
A.expected | B.regretted | C.delayed | D.dropped |
A.career | B.country | C.agreement | D.relationship |
A.value | B.strengthen | C.renew | D.harvest |
A.comment | B.record | C.impact | D.impression |