1 . When Susan was a high school student, her English teacher, Fred DiMeo, asked her to carry out a task: Recite (背诵) a poem in front of the whole class.
“I had a mild stutter (口吃), which tried the
Susan went on to graduate from high school and go to college. She never got to
Susan recently found a way to
A.ability | B.patience | C.knowledge | D.pleasure |
A.getting up | B.falling over | C.setting off | D.crying out |
A.notice | B.poem | C.speech | D.room |
A.brave | B.relaxed | C.nervous | D.sleepy |
A.repeated | B.changed | C.heard | D.seen |
A.forgot | B.imagined | C.wrote | D.realized |
A.time | B.fear | C.luck | D.risk |
A.explain | B.require | C.understand | D.warn |
A.hurriedly | B.easily | C.properly | D.secretly |
A.miss | B.save | C.share | D.find |
A.influence | B.offer | C.agreement | D.order |
A.awful | B.fair | C.early | D.nice |
A.help | B.contact | C.follow | D.protect |
A.questions | B.works | C.hobbies | D.thanks |
A.quiet | B.busy | C.loud | D.soft |
2 . 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 |
3 . When Liam fell into the sea during a sailing lesson, he had no idea what he was in for. “I was shaking with
The experience left him wondering if he could
After repeated tests, Liam and Fraser
This year they
A.anger | B.fear | C.music | D.help |
A.Thankfully | B.Undoubtedly | C.Secretly | D.Finally |
A.salty | B.dirty | C.cold | D.warm |
A.buy | B.borrow | C.save | D.create |
A.caught up with | B.looked for | C.teamed up with | D.cared for |
A.class | B.idea | C.exercise | D.word |
A.famous | B.pleasant | C.similar | D.private |
A.gave up | B.came across | C.cleaned up | D.went across |
A.allowed | B.warned | C.invited | D.accepted |
A.trade | B.mark | C.agreement | D.invention |
A.rule | B.race | C.try | D.sport |
A.hopeful | B.nervous | C.strange | D.lonely |
A.failed | B.entered | C.managed | D.prepared |
A.lead | B.copy | C.record | D.improve |
A.product | B.lesson | C.machine | D.method |
4 . The incident happened one day in November. A stranger asked Sammy where his mother and father were, and he knew something was off. While the woman was
He was understandably
He whispered to her, “Act like you’re my mom. This lady is
Hannah
Sammy recalled the
When the boy’s father, Sam Green later watched a video of the incident
A.nice | B.unfamiliar | C.similar | D.polite |
A.promised | B.decided | C.indicated | D.agreed |
A.worried about | B.insisted on | C.interested in | D.surprised at |
A.rejected | B.analyzed | C.caught | D.approached |
A.grades | B.jokes | C.words | D.hopes |
A.following | B.challenging | C.testing | D.teaching |
A.constantly | B.immediately | C.barely | D.finally |
A.shut | B.open | C.find | D.break |
A.since | B.after | C.until | D.before |
A.exciting | B.frightening | C.satisfying | D.disappointing |
A.car | B.hospital | C.store | D.school |
A.danger | B.love | C.voice | D.preference |
A.play | B.respond | C.talk | D.complain |
A.noted | B.pictured | C.stolen | D.recorded |
A.invite | B.allow | C.encourage | D.introduce |
5 . Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts.
But people in the streets know him, especially those who are
He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he’s
In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not
On winter days, Mr. Greenberg gives away gloves. During the rest of the year, he
Mr. Greenberg
It runs in the
A.old | B.busy | C.kind | D.poor |
A.job | B.name | C.chance | D.message |
A.calm | B.different | C.crazy | D.curious |
A.act | B.sound | C.feel | D.dress |
A.cars | B.people | C.street numbers | D.traffic lights |
A.helps | B.chooses | C.greets | D.sees |
A.hands | B.ears | C.faces | D.eyes |
A.borrows | B.sells | C.returns | D.buys |
A.call | B.send | C.lend | D.show |
A.delayed | B.remembered | C.began | D.enjoyed |
A.understand | B.dislike | C.study | D.excuse |
A.smart | B.rich | C.special | D.happy |
A.city | B.family | C.neighborhood | D.company |
A.honor | B.pain | C.same | D.cold |
A.small | B.useful | C.delightful | D.comforting |
6 . This morning I was reading a book outside my favorite beachside coffee shop when an 18-year-old boy sat down next to me and said, “The
He told me he was getting ready to
He asked me many questions, and I
But on my way home I realized the
The
A.book | B.magazine | C.radio | D.newspaper |
A.reading | B.dancing | C.chatting | D.singing |
A.graduate from | B.give up | C.get to | D.look for |
A.right | B.idea | C.excuse | D.money |
A.avoided | B.refused | C.doubted | D.answered |
A.proper | B.strict | C.humorous | D.wrong |
A.competition | B.experiment | C.argument | D.conversation |
A.angrily | B.sadly | C.actually | D.bravely |
A.forget | B.remember | C.waste | D.discuss |
A.chances | B.choices | C.questions | D.challenges |
A.when | B.until | C.how | D.though |
A.reason | B.truth | C.silence | D.cause |
A.on time | B.at a time | C.in time | D.from time to time |
A.volunteer | B.imagine | C.change | D.cheat |
A.similar | B.strange | C.difficult | D.amazing |
7 . I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.
However, one day, I got a message for a
In this situation, I had two
I just want to say that no matter how much you
A.fight | B.meeting | C.discussion | D.drink |
A.fault | B.ambition | C.trick | D.performance |
A.carefully | B.immediately | C.independently | D.creatively |
A.first | B.last | C.second | D.third |
A.worked | B.played | C.studied | D.read |
A.gave | B.broke | C.increased | D.rebuilt |
A.score | B.attack | C.decision | D.offer |
A.reasons | B.problems | C.rules | D.choices |
A.needed | B.found | C.had | D.liked |
A.referring to | B.applying for | C.succeeding in | D.adapting to |
A.friends | B.visitors | C.ideas | D.interviews |
A.chose | B.designed | C.received | D.sent |
A.happy | B.depressed | C.optimistic | D.astonished |
A.disagree | B.pay | C.eat | D.fall |
A.bored | B.nervous | C.strong | D.curious |
8 . A football-loving penguin was unveiled as the official mascot of the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Streetwise and confident, Tazuni
The name Tazuni is a
Her football dreams come true when one evening she looks up to see fireworks
“Tazuni stands for everything which makes the event unique, and her
Like millions of youngsters worldwide, football is how Tazuni
A.takes off | B.sets aside | C.stands out | D.breaks away |
A.familiar | B.similar | C.common | D.equal |
A.choice | B.mixture | C.pride | D.concept |
A.source | B.sign | C.value | D.aspect |
A.float | B.explode | C.hang | D.rise |
A.stadium | B.field | C.square | D.village |
A.turn | B.take | C.get | D.hand |
A.shyly | B.cautiously | C.confidently | D.hesitantly |
A.adventure | B.disaster | C.story | D.exploration |
A.perfect | B.expensive | C.imaginary | D.beautiful |
A.recording | B.explaining | C.informing | D.demonstrating |
A.remembered | B.marked | C.celebrated | D.staged |
A.conquer | B.welcome | C.surprise | D.lead |
A.enjoy | B.behave | C.express | D.devote |
A.information | B.equipment | C.inspiration | D.guidance |
9 . I live with my husband Jack in Iowa, which is far away from Florida. One day, my husband suddenly decided to play
“Why Florida?” I wanted to know. “We are so busy every day with our work. Why not someplace
“Because,” he said, “Florida is famous for golf. It’s just something I
So when Jack talked about playing in
In order to make our life without
After many years, our plans were all finished.
A.football | B.golf | C.basketball | D.volleyball |
A.farther | B.closer | C.larger | D.warmer |
A.dream | B.hurry | C.refuse | D.afford |
A.In fact | B.For example | C.At once | D.In case |
A.lent | B.bought | C.missed | D.found |
A.called | B.practised | C.made | D.explained |
A.Georgia | B.Hawaii | C.Iowa | D.Florida |
A.support | B.learn | C.finish | D.prepare |
A.where | B.when | C.although | D.because |
A.came | B.rose | C.failed | D.happened |
A.regret | B.hope | C.difficulty | D.difference |
A.turned down | B.taken away | C.put out | D.carried out |
A.started | B.changed | C.appeared | D.stopped |
A.Simply | B.Finally | C.Quietly | D.Sadly |
A.early | B.busy | C.slow | D.fast |
10 . Owura Kwadwo Hottish teaches computer science in a school. It is a normal school except for the fact that it didn’t have
Owura became famous after he posted photos of him on the Internet. In the picture. people could see he was teaching his students by
A.classrooms | B.computers | C.playgrounds | D.tools |
A.operating | B.repairing | C.describing | D.drawing |
A.poor | B.unique | C.average | D.avanced |
A.annoyed | B.pleased | C.frightened | D.surprised |
A.line | B.culture | C.schedule | D.school |
A.rubbed | B.called | C.cut | D.shown |
A.exchange | B.improve | C.revise | D.repeat |
A.broke out | B.paid off | C.came back | D.held back |
A.care | B.control | C.place | D.notice |
A.suggestion | B.speech | C.decision | D.arrangement |
A.made | B.waited | C.received | D.carried |
A.Suddenly | B.Importantly | C.Exactly | D.Naturally |
A.lent | B.sold | C.donated | D.applied |
A.efforts | B.pains | C.legend | D.experiment |
A.glory | B.wisdom | C.kindness | D.pride |