1 . Sumiel, a 71-year-old, was no stranger to the struggles of kidney (肾) disease. He was on the transplant list (移植名单), but no matches had yet
One day, he took a taxi home after his
Letts was
Fourteen months after they ended up in the same taxi by
A.happened | B.appeared | C.proved | D.showed |
A.argument | B.agreement | C.promise | D.appointment |
A.drive | B.walk | C.chance | D.march |
A.bargaining | B.complaining | C.chatting | D.reasoning |
A.struggling | B.volunteering | C.competing | D.wandering |
A.usually | B.basically | C.extremely | D.normally |
A.searching for | B.picking out | C.preparing for | D.getting through |
A.partner | B.game | C.pair | D.match |
A.predict | B.think | C.learn | D.work |
A.fair | B.strange | C.true | D.certain |
A.contacted | B.connected | C.abandoned | D.launched |
A.decision | B.operation | C.practice | D.process |
A.solutions | B.results | C.purposes | D.evidences |
A.arrangement | B.design | C.chance | D.invitation |
A.success | B.task | C.responsibility | D.glory |
2 . When we are married and have promised to live together, we may not even think about what that might mean in the future. We start a
Sometimes life
It is not always easy. There will be days when they
When my husband was first diagnosed with MS (a serious disease of the nervous system),we had no idea how it would all
Life is
A.completely | B.repeatedly | C.fortunately | D.respectively |
A.teaching | B.comparing | C.persuading | D.supporting |
A.throws | B.shows | C.promises | D.serves |
A.identified | B.diagnosed | C.determined | D.recognized |
A.shape | B.force | C.experience | D.doubt |
A.alternatives | B.fortunes | C.challenges | D.opportunities |
A.guide | B.blame | C.need | D.admire |
A.courage | B.insight | C.excuse | D.faith |
A.break up | B.work out | C.take over | D.carry out |
A.opinion | B.thought | C.front | D.back |
A.plans | B.solutions | C.arrangements | D.differences |
A.normal | B.perfect | C.patient | D.brave |
A.stay | B.recover | C.defeat | D.protest |
A.interesting | B.tough | C.ordinary | D.confusing |
A.risk | B.cheek | C.test | D.chance |
3 . “Do I really want to go through with this?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? Sometimes in life, there are moments when you
For me, these
As my dad parked our car, I figured we would just take a
I began to think, “Are we
My dad asked, “ So guys, you like any of these?”
My brother said “Yes!” before I could open my
When I pictured feeding the cat, cleaning it and giving it water, all of these responsibility felt
Later on, after
Looking back, I find that I have been able to
A.arise | B.wonder | C.explore | D.announce |
A.activities | B.moments | C.curricula | D.chances |
A.walking | B.cycling | C.driving | D.dragging |
A.pet | B.food | C.book | D.net |
A.returned | B.attracted | C.addicted | D.introduced |
A.quick | B.extra | C.distant | D.informal |
A.getting | B.entertaining | C.feeding | D.training |
A.mouth | B.gesture | C.desire | D.mind |
A.dynamic | B.confusing | C.enjoyable | D.stressful |
A.dream | B.schedule | C.life | D.effort |
A.expecting | B.agreeing | C.reminding | D.advising |
A.experiments | B.lifestyles | C.decisions | D.chapters |
A.apply for | B.deal with | C.get ahead | D.connect with |
A.tense | B.exciting | C.challenging | D.independent |
A.regularly | B.probably | C.absolutely | D.simply |
4 . Who says only adults can influence the world? Teenagers can too. A good
Medes was once on Time magazine’s list of the most influential teens of the year. He is
Indeed, unlike others, Mendes
From there, he became a
Mendes
He does so in life as well. During his first
“I’m not the
A.news | B.choice | C.example | D.boy |
A.seen | B.cared | C.prepared | D.caught |
A.best | B.strange | C.traditional | D.positive |
A.introduces | B.uses | C.makes | D.buys |
A.myself | B.herself | C.himself | D.themselves |
A.used | B.succeeded | C.paid | D.managed |
A.singer | B.dancer | C.actor | D.writer |
A.until | B.since | C.before | D.beside |
A.never | B.seldom | C.always | D.hardly |
A.what | B.which | C.who | D.whom |
A.worked | B.used | C.acted | D.played |
A.visit | B.concert | C.year | D.speech |
A.turned off | B.turned on | C.turned up | D.turned down |
A.name | B.stage | C.room | D.crowd |
A.last | B.least | C.latest | D.best |
5 . Emily Bhatnagar is a shy girl who has always loved reading. She says, “The books sort of became my best friends when I didn’t have one.”
When Bhatnagar was 16, her father was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. The news was
Bhatnagar started a
Bhatnagar had no idea how much
Bhatnagar continues to run the book drive, with a little help from her parents. She hopes to expand the project to
A.shameful | B.exciting | C.difficult | D.disappointing |
A.tendency | B.proof | C.market | D.comfort |
A.caught up with | B.came up with | C.got in touch with | D.joined in |
A.create | B.gain | C.expose | D.support |
A.sadness | B.shock | C.expectation | D.surprise |
A.celebrating | B.fighting | C.enjoying | D.cheering |
A.community hospital | B.family party | C.public library | D.book drive |
A.rewarded | B.taught | C.treated | D.kept |
A.sold | B.written | C.bought | D.collected |
A.attention | B.money | C.cooperation | D.blame |
A.questions | B.responses | C.conclusions | D.highlights |
A.obviously | B.surely | C.usually | D.especially |
A.move | B.reach | C.challenge | D.protect |
A.shared | B.opened | C.received | D.examined |
A.day | B.book | C.chance | D.business |
6 . A little girl created a perfect gift for her mother’s birthday. It was a drawing of a
For most people, that would be the
“I was sitting at my friend’s house and saw a man’s reply,” said Carrell.
The comments included one from Robert Alvarado. He wrote, “I can’t
“
We often forget the power of
A.bird | B.card | C.cake | D.flower |
A.received | B.sent | C.lost | D.posted |
A.end | B.part | C.influence | D.cause |
A.wrote | B.found | C.remembered | D.answered |
A.paper | B.cash | C.bag | D.tool |
A.opened | B.put | C.gave | D.made |
A.satisfied | B.frightened | C.shocked | D.touched |
A.owner | B.stranger | C.hero | D.finder |
A.obviously | B.extremely | C.especially | D.probably |
A.forget | B.believe | C.understand | D.pretend |
A.read | B.present | C.return | D.publish |
A.left | B.met | C.stopped | D.agreed |
A.Naturally | B.Suddenly | C.Surprisingly | D.Finally |
A.little | B.certain | C.useless | D.extra |
A.unhappy | B.lasting | C.beneficial | D.reasonable |
7 . Being first time parents can be a really happy and
Although it is pretty normal that twins are born without full term (足月), 26 weeks is also a bit
A.exciting | B.tiring | C.sad | D.risky |
A.join | B.bring | C.hold | D.drop |
A.exactly | B.especially | C.usually | D.slowly |
A.chances | B.surprises | C.stories | D.reasons |
A.stopped from | B.asked for | C.set about | D.filled with |
A.successful | B.early | C.kind | D.shy |
A.hate | B.happiness | C.worry | D.anger |
A.break | B.follow | C.change | D.protect |
A.read | B.planned | C.spoken | D.told |
A.left | B.fell | C.handed | D.checked |
A.hard | B.close | C.simply | D.easily |
A.time | B.joy | C.heat | D.food |
A.shocked | B.relaxed | C.improved | D.touched |
A.thought of | B.looked at | C.found out | D.called for |
A.feeling | B.health | C.practice | D.activity |
8 . My son Timmy was born with several rare developmental disabilities. By age 13, he had had at least 10 surgeries on his legs and feet. Balancing and walking was very
Meeting Janice, who
Larry has changed Timmy, s life so much for the better. Not only does Larry give my son
Larry slows to Timmy’s pace and watches every
A.suitable | B.difficult | C.easy | D.perfect |
A.used to | B.seemed to | C.had to | D.failed to |
A.motivated | B.pushed | C.anticipated | D.formed |
A.disappointed | B.strict | C.careful | D.familiar |
A.judgement | B.day | C.match | D.task |
A.dressed | B.stuck | C.pulled | D.invited |
A.support | B.message | C.highlight | D.news |
A.bleeding | B.falling | C.following | D.screaming |
A.take | B.come | C.leave | D.see |
A.sad | B.excited | C.angry | D.well |
A.eat | B.drive | C.read | D.laugh |
A.plan | B.decision | C.move | D.conclusion |
A.amazing | B.shocking | C.boring | D.annoying |
A.exercise | B.security | C.account | D.tension |
A.doctor | B.journey | C.school | D.friend |
9 . I quit social media in college. This is how my life has changed.
I’m a 19-year-old college student. In the past, I
I determined to try a year
By the first month, the
This year has been a nice break from online life and a reminder of the beauty of a(n)
A.checked | B.spent | C.handled | D.dragged |
A.communication | B.struggle | C.competition | D.cooperation |
A.turnover | B.workout | C.breakup | D.build-up |
A.from | B.with | C.for | D.off |
A.approval | B.challenge | C.presentation | D.performance |
A.difficult | B.natural | C.effective | D.normal |
A.books | B.computer | C.apps | D.diary |
A.complain | B.defend | C.journal | D.blame |
A.measures | B.honour | C.curiosity | D.thoughts |
A.socialization | B.stimulation | C.recognition | D.attention |
A.inspiration | B.function | C.reality | D.enthusiasm |
A.survived | B.appeared | C.considered | D.behaved |
A.phone | B.car | C.camera | D.suitcase |
A.entrance | B.contrast | C.opportunity | D.innovation |
A.primary | B.offline | C.unusual | D.regular |
10 . A Story on an Island
A ship was lost at sea and the only survivor was washed up on a small, inhabited(无人居住的) island. He prayed
Then he decided to do something.
But then one day, after
The
“God, how could you do this to me!” he cried with
Early the next day,
“
“We saw your smoke
It is easy to get
Remember, next time your little shelter is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that calls for the grace of God. For all the negative(消极的) things we have to say to ourselves, God has a/an positive answer for it.
1.A.sincerely | B.selflessly | C.swiftly | D.slightly |
A.stood | B.sat | C.stared | D.lay |
A.ship | B.doctor | C.policeman | D.angel |
A.Unless | B.Until | C.Though | D.Because |
A.destroyed | B.replaced | C.removed | D.gathered |
A.escaped | B.survived | C.recovered | D.disappeared |
A.waiting | B.searching | C.bargaining | D.begging |
A.shelter | B.food | C.smoke | D.branches |
A.best | B.coldest | C.heaviest | D.worst |
A.rudeness | B.cruelty | C.determination | D.sadness |
A.however | B.therefore | C.indeed | D.anyhow |
A.voice | B.sound | C.weep | D.scream |
A.Why | B.When | C.How | D.Where |
A.warning | B.letter | C.sign | D.signal |
A.relieved | B.discouraged | C.devoted | D.excited |