1 . My dad screamed, “Walk the dog. son!” So I also
I moved to run after her, but a car was shooting fast in front of me. By the time it had left my
But when I came back home, I was
A.shouted | B.complained | C.protested | D.announced |
A.come inside | B.go outside | C.check in | D.look out |
A.barked | B.bit | C.walked | D.rolled |
A.bent | B.jumped | C.ran | D.walked |
A.prepared | B.scared | C.eager | D.anxious |
A.park | B.house | C.block | D.apartment |
A.excitement | B.shock | C.shame | D.shape |
A.aid | B.control | C.guidance | D.instruction |
A.neighborhood | B.county . | C.vision | D.cage |
A.circled | B.performed | C.disappeared | D.discontented |
A.delight | B.fear | C.satisfaction | D.amazement |
A.stressed | B.locked | C.helped | D.knocked |
A.screamed | B.marched | C.searched | D.shook |
A.Typically | B.Immediately ; | C.Fortunately : | D.Definitely |
A.forgiving | B.curing | C.living | D.losing |
2 . 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 |
3 . In October, I said to my students, “Why not do some
Then early in that week, they came with their hard-earned money at their homes,
An organization had given us the information of a
A.shopping | B.reading | C.exercise | D.housework |
A.nervous | B.excited | C.unwilling | D.afraid |
A.taught | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.allowed |
A.brave | B.poor | C.reliable | D.sick |
A.finally | B.already | C.suddenly | D.hardly |
A.thank | B.guide | C.help | D.welcome |
A.carried in | B.left behind | C.sent back | D.handed out |
A.satisfied | B.worried | C.surprised | D.angry |
A.cried | B.replied | C.asked | D.complained |
A.hid away | B.put out | C.picked up | D.brought in |
4 . Emily loved reading. She used to be very shy. She
Emily’s dad got better. And she came up with a plan to
Emily started a book drive in her hometown. She
Emily and her father are very close. When her father learned of her plans for the book drive, he wasn’t surprised. “She was always interested in books,” he says. “
Emily still runs the book drive. The memory of meeting the children she helps sticks with her. “It was the
A.was afraid of | B.was interested in | C.was good at | D.was sorry for |
A.music | B.sports | C.books | D.stamps |
A.me | B.her | C.him | D.it |
A.teach | B.save | C.move | D.help |
A.wrote | B.collected | C.read | D.bought |
A.kids | B.men | C.women | D.newborns |
A.In short | B.Hardly ever | C.So far | D.On time |
A.So | B.Or | C.But | D.And |
A.parents | B.friends | C.teachers | D.neighbors |
A.saddest | B.best | C.shortest | D.strangest |
5 . I was an avid (热衷的) list maker. I thought the lists would help me finish things more
My real turning
It was near the end of July, so I
I still make
A.naturally | B.secretly | C.effectively | D.creatively |
A.duty | B.time | C.method | D.reason |
A.adapted to | B.searched for | C.depended on | D.went over |
A.amazed | B.stressed | C.bored | D.pleased |
A.point | B.occasion | C.opportunity | D.stage |
A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Besides | D.Thus |
A.put up | B.took over | C.threw away | D.broke through |
A.dark | B.crowded | C.warm | D.unusual |
A.meaningful | B.different | C.full | D.long |
A.preparing | B.recovering | C.clearing | D.establishing |
A.imagined | B.missed | C.avoided | D.started |
A.removed | B.challenged | C.ensured | D.preserved |
A.eagerness | B.shame | C.relief | D.belonging |
A.profits | B.lists | C.wishes | D.goals |
A.want | B.prove | C.approach | D.inspire |
6 . Cats bring bad luck. Cats cannot be trusted. This is what I was taught when I was growing up. I
And then I married a woman who was brought up with cats. So it was unavoidable that she would want us to
We were happy with life. But then, something
A.hated | B.warned | C.trapped | D.threatened |
A.contribute | B.borrow | C.get | D.exchange |
A.unlucky | B.uncomfortable | C.unhealthy | D.unreasonable |
A.naturally | B.secretly | C.eagerly | D.closely |
A.harm | B.approach | C.notice | D.impact |
A.Pressure | B.Dissatisfaction | C.Prevention | D.Encouragement |
A.failed | B.agreed | C.understood | D.reacted |
A.stranger | B.visitor | C.resident | D.neighbor |
A.awkward | B.bored | C.worried | D.surprised |
A.similar | B.typical | C.wrong | D.awful |
A.love | B.know | C.help | D.honour |
A.attention | B.company | C.strength | D.hope |
A.suffer | B.survive | C.adapt | D.struggle |
A.impressed | B.protected | C.attracted | D.supported |
A.come up with | B.make use of | C.give in to | D.get rid of |
7 . We have an English corner in our classroom. Every morning many of my classmates come to the corner. My teacher Miss Zhang comes here, too. At the corner, we all speak English.
The corner started last year. At first, there were only
It’s a good
A.a lot of | B.a few | C.a little | D.a bit of |
A.excited | B.interested | C.angry | D.afraid |
A.Talked | B.spoke | C.listened | D.came |
A.help | B.laugh at | C.stop | D.fit into |
A.happy | B.interesting | C.sad | D.afraid |
A.then | B.now | C.today | D.that |
A.saying | B.of talk | C.to speak | D.telling |
A.to | B.at | C.for | D.from |
A.late | B.often | C.early | D.too |
A.room | B.place | C.home | D.school |
8 . Your first day anywhere can be tough. As a supply teacher, I had one such experience when I was
When I received the call asking if I was available that day, a wave of
As I
The whole class, a total of 8 with various special needs, arrived by 9:30. Contrary to my
As the day ended, I could
A.force | B.required | C.allowed | D.guided |
A.panic | B.sadness | C.anger | D.sympathy |
A.hesitantly | B.regularly | C.eventually | D.desperately |
A.plans | B.thoughts | C.doubts | D.opinions |
A.broke up | B.sped up | C.picked up | D.pulled up |
A.assured | B.warned | C.reminded | D.informed |
A.Abandoned | B.Suspected | C.Accompanied | D.Raised |
A.maintain | B.hide | C.spread | D.enhance |
A.ink | B.rain | C.sweat | D.blood |
A.decisions | B.conclusions | C.suggestions | D.predictions |
A.stress | B.education | C.energy | D.confidence |
A.inspired | B.refreshed | C.shocked | D.satisfied |
A.regretfully | B.honestly | C.jokingly | D.patiently |
A.admit | B.recommend | C.tolerate | D.consider |
A.celebrate | B.earn | C.guarantee | D.awaken |
9 . It was a sunny weekend. I had planned to go mountain climbing in the suburbs with Daniel. However, a sudden heavy rain that morning disrupted my plan. Looking out of the window, I couldn’t help feeling a little
However, Daniel
We walked through the narrow streets and admired the
After hearing
This experience made me realize that life always has unexpected surprises and twists. Sometimes,
A.disabled | B.disappointed | C.disgraceful | D.disturbed |
A.suggested | B.claimed | C.answered | D.demanded |
A.museum | B.community | C.street | D.neighborhood |
A.admired | B.agreed | C.jumped | D.permitted |
A.sunny | B.chilly | C.gloomy | D.clear |
A.ancient | B.crowded | C.spacious | D.various |
A.Gradually | B.Slowly | C.Suddenly | D.Quickly |
A.tired | B.angry | C.energetic | D.relieved |
A.question | B.curiosity | C.control | D.danger |
A.action | B.measures | C.responsibility | D.initiative |
A.about | B.from | C.out | D.into |
A.listened | B.talked | C.came | D.pointed |
A.complete | B.correct | C.full | D.useful |
A.with | B.up | C.in | D.to |
A.changing | B.scheduling | C.making | D.following |
10 . Table Talk
As we got out of the car, our son announced, “Phones stay in the car.”
“Why do you always have to tell us that?” complained our fifteen-year-old grandson.
Our son’s wife winked at us and then explained, “We have a family
We
The silence was broken when the six of us sat down, and started talking. The waitress stood patiently and waited for our orders. When our food came, we continued to chat.
An elderly couple at the next table were finishing their dinners and conversing quietly. I noticed that they shot us a few glances, and wondered if our constant chatter was annoying them.
After the dessert, my son signaled the waitress for the check. She hesitated when she brought the black folder to our table. My son opened the black folder — it was
“There isn’t one. Someone else
“Why?” asked our son, his wife and myself at once.
“They loved it that no one was connected.” she continued. “They loved watching you guys
For a moment, everyone at our table was at a loss for
“They left after you ordered dessert,” the waitress replied.
We spent the next fifteen minutes discussing this goodness and camp up with a
A.rule | B.appointment | C.discussion | D.goal |
A.closed | B.returned | C.sent | D.locked |
A.sweetness | B.quietness | C.patience | D.preference |
A.smiling | B.knocking | C.staring | D.pointing |
A.special | B.strange | C.typical | D.empty |
A.paid | B.served | C.managed | D.changed |
A.eat | B.talk | C.argue | D.work |
A.directions | B.choices | C.words | D.ideas |
A.schedule | B.message | C.task | D.plan |
A.without | B.by | C.through | D.for |