1 . Mrs. Oren, with her family, lived down the block from us. We were four kids living with our parents happily.
Our happiness
My morning
It was heartbreaking that I soon
What would have happened to us but for a caring
A.returned | B.approached | C.ended | D.spread |
A.Eventually | B.Fortunately | C.Temporarily | D.Particularly |
A.attended to | B.picked up | C.got back | D.came across |
A.in need | B.in the way | C.out of sight | D.at work |
A.business | B.movement | C.routine | D.career |
A.referring to | B.asking about | C.calming down | D.waking up |
A.relaxed | B.worried | C.dizzy | D.dynamic |
A.suppose | B.remember | C.forecast | D.reconsider |
A.kitchen | B.living room | C.bedroom | D.hall |
A.spotted | B.heard | C.imagined | D.left |
A.responsible | B.unprepared | C.unnoticed | D.desperate |
A.connected | B.rushed | C.forced | D.limited |
A.as usual | B.at first | C.by chance | D.in person |
A.result | B.truth | C.action | D.scene |
A.teacher | B.classmate | C.neighbor | D.relative |
2 . One day, hundreds of people were stuck in traffic on the highway in below-freezing temperatures due to a snowstorm. With the conditions making it
But one stuck driver found a
The simple loaves of bread were surely a ray of
A.stressful | B.effortless | C.practical | D.difficult |
A.water | B.necessities | C.bread | D.blankets |
A.new | B.familiar | C.bright | D.strange |
A.least | B.best | C.most | D.worst |
A.spotted | B.realized | C.stared | D.knew |
A.number | B.message | C.note | D.clue |
A.lend | B.sell | C. distribute | D.send |
A.upset | B.optimistic | C.excited | D.anxious |
A.relief | B.regret | C.surprise | D.credit |
A.consulting | B.guiding | C.begging | D.instructing |
A.kept up with | B.teamed up with | C.met up with | D.put up with |
A.hope | B.truth | C.inspiration | D.faith |
A.happiest | B.bravest | C.kindest | D.friendliest |
A.profit | B.difference | C.living | D.contribution |
A.welfare | B.fame | C.award | D.humanity |
3 . Last Monday, when I walked into a supermarket, my daughter, Charlotte, said she would buy me some flowers. I came home with a beautiful bouquet (花束), a(n)
When my kids were younger, sometimes I noticed them
Despite the
Now they do the same for me
A.special | B.expensive | C.original | D.formal |
A.putting up | B.looking at | C.paying for | D.bringing back |
A.noisy | B.lonely | C.right | D.intelligent |
A.gifts | B.clothes | C.books | D.flowers |
A.reveal | B.check | C.expect | D.learn |
A.goods | B.children | C.choices | D.memories |
A.common | B.practical | C.fair | D.wise |
A.fact | B.risk | C.inspection | D.concern |
A.investigate | B.request | C.forecast | D.consult |
A.creating | B.ignoring | C.receiving | D.donating |
A.unwillingly | B.precisely | C.randomly | D.cheerfully |
A.in advance | B.in return | C.in place | D.in time |
A.move | B.guide | C.track | D.accompany |
A.joy | B.worry | C.change | D.curiosity |
A.surprised | B.confused | C.cheated | D.loved |
4 . I’m interested in a career in
Soon enough, I
My
A.teaching | B.nursing | C.dancing | D.acting |
A.helping | B.moving | C.encouraging | D.visiting |
A.Finally | B.Fortunately | C.Suddenly | D.Immediately |
A.start | B.sign | C.learn | D.ask |
A.went over | B.showed up | C.turned out | D.kept on |
A.as | B.when | C.until | D.before |
A.played | B.slept | C.cried | D.laughed |
A.stopped | B.continued | C.refused | D.decided |
A.difficult | B.boring | C.small | D.dangerous |
A.fear | B.anger | C.pain | D.surprise |
A.For | B.Like | C.With | D.Before |
A.most peaceful | B.most convenient | C.largest | D.cleanest |
A.replaced | B.remembered | C.welcomed | D.trusted |
A.waiting | B.returning | C.listening | D.coming |
A.questioning | B.quick | C.serious | D.familiar |
5 . When I am reading a newspaper at home, my friends call me. “Will you
My friends are playing a
A.go | B.drive | C.come | D.ride |
A.newspaper | B.book | C.picture | D.photo |
A.football | B.volleyball | C.basketball | D.tennis |
A.balcony | B.kitchen | C.home | D.garden |
A.or | B.but | C.so | D.because |
A.everyone | B.anyone | C.no one | D.someone |
A.often | B.usually | C.always | D.seldom |
A.out | B.into | C.behind | D.under |
A.woman | B.man | C.girl | D.boy |
A.him | B.her | C.them | D.it |
A.joy | B.smile | C.worry | D.surprise (惊奇) |
A.walk | B.talk | C.play | D.eat |
A.ours | B.hers | C.theirs | D.yours |
A.teaching | B.inviting(邀请) | C.showing | D.waiting |
A.speak | B.talk | C.tell | D.say |
6 . A crow (乌鸦) became rabbits’ friend. It all began when Andrew Silverwood heard of a helpless
Upon
The Silverwoods
As days turned into weeks, the crow
Despite their differences, this little crow, his human parents, and his rabbit friends
A.beautiful | B.clever | C.young | D.perfect |
A.doubt | B.difficulty | C.hesitation | D.permission |
A.slim | B.possible | C.optimistic | D.acceptable |
A.seeing | B.searching | C.knowing | D.reaching |
A.opportunity | B.option | C.place | D.performance |
A.reuniting | B.matching | C.comparing | D.stimulating |
A.food | B.comfort | C.guidance | D.care |
A.objectively | B.initially | C.continuously | D.occasionally |
A.realistic | B.vital | C.different | D.specific |
A.bond | B.balance | C.issue | D.result |
A.assignment | B.friendship | C.reputation | D.exhibition |
A.took over | B.made up | C.stood for | D.integrated into |
A.discuss | B.work | C.coexist | D.cooperate |
A.warning | B.reminder | C.model | D.bridge |
A.competence | B.talent | C.size | D.species |
7 . Daniel Hove spent years serving his community in Wisconsin as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Burnsville Fire Department. In 2012, he
Daniel spent years fighting the
As Daniel’s
“When my dad would get restless, the dog would be
As Gunner’s suffering hit its peak, Heather
Special friends are placed in our lives. And the story of this dog and his owner is a beautiful
A.came | B.retired | C.returned | D.suffered |
A.common | B.impressive | C.terrible | D.addictive |
A.support | B.praise | C.criticism | D.popularity |
A.moved | B.swung | C.stopped | D.remained |
A.devotion | B.decision | C.battle | D.work |
A.experienced | B.enhanced | C.conveyed | D.explored |
A.unsatisfied | B.uneasy | C.selfless | D.careless |
A.proved | B.inferred | C.guessed | D.saw |
A.exactly | B.frequently | C.instantly | D.originally |
A.rushed to | B.sent for | C.thrown into | D.dropped by |
A.play | B.sleep | C.live | D.wake |
A.place | B.healing | C.time | D.liking |
A.Inseparable | B.Suitable | C.Countable | D.Unbelievable |
A.fashion | B.reminder | C.form | D.encounter |
A.process | B.education | C.learning | D.company |
8 . The rain was sudden and heavy on a cold night over ten years ago. My bus had stopped at the depot (总站) because of flooding. With 2 kms still to go, I was running out of
I had no way of getting home. There were no buses and I couldn’t afford a taxi. Home was too far to
I was at a loss what to do, when a voice asked, “Can I give you a
I moved around to face the man who’d arrived late to fetch his child. I nervously informed him that I didn’t know how I’d
To this day, I am still
A.cash | B.energy | C.fuel | D.time |
A.arrived at | B.broke into | C.escaped from | D.tore down |
A.eager | B.glad | C.guilty | D.sad |
A.day | B.generation | C.problem | D.storm |
A.drive | B.fly | C.ride | D.walk |
A.gentle | B.freezing | C.pouring | D.cool |
A.admission | B.concern | C.sign | D.fear |
A.cheer | B.give | C.stay | D.pull |
A.adopt | B.collect | C.punish | D.teach |
A.current | B.economic | C.ideal | D.stable |
A.call | B.lift | C.hug | D.tip |
A.avoid | B.consider | C.enjoy | D.practice |
A.disagree | B.matter | C.mind | D.object |
A.generous | B.grateful | C.proud | D.sorry |
A.but for | B.as for | C.because of | D.regardless of |
9 . Many years ago I lived in New York City. One Sunday morning I decided to
Forty years later, both my parents now passed away; I decided to
They were
Kindness
A.find | B.visit | C.contact | D.protect |
A.broke down | B.showed up | C.pulled away | D.took off |
A.promised | B.happened | C.refused | D.stopped |
A.met | B.cheered | C.chatted | D.passed |
A.shared | B.heard | C.thought | D.imagined |
A.gifts | B.cards | C.ideas | D.messages |
A.situation | B.patience | C.courage | D.kindness |
A.clean | B.sell | C.decorate | D.repair |
A.mentioned | B.considered | C.remembered | D.informed |
A.Undoubtedly | B.Suddenly | C.Frankly | D.Unluckily |
A.but | B.because | C.since | D.unless |
A.town | B.program | C.business | D.industry |
A.brave | B.happy | C.nervous | D.worried |
A.friend | B.stranger | C.competitor | D.customer |
A.matters | B.changes | C.continues | D.disappears |
10 . With new term approaching, as a new teacher, I needed to find a reference book in our school library. Therefore, I went in search of the
During the winter break, she had gone by herself to Death Valley, a rarely visited desert. She just rented a car and packed up some simple equipment. All the way, she
I asked her if she was
Actually, our brief talk inspired me to lead a more
A.tutor | B.clerk | C.assistant | D.librarian |
A.conversation | B.discussion | C.complaint | D.activity |
A.bothered | B.attracted | C.moved | D.confused |
A.voluntarily | B.definitely | C.occasionally | D.barely |
A.hiked | B.slept | C.behaved | D.dived |
A.banned | B.protected | C.transported | D.dragged |
A.scared | B.delighted | C.upset | D.amazed |
A.unable | B.unaffordable | C.appointed | D.desperate |
A.free | B.frightened | C.incapable | D.typical |
A.without excuse | B.without hesitation | C.with doubt | D.with caution |
A.books | B.fantasy | C.sands | D.beauty |
A.tough | B.smooth | C.unpredictable | D.changeable |
A.succeed | B.escape | C.survive | D.suffer |
A.colorful | B.meaningful | C.comfortable | D.recreational |
A.restriction | B.range | C.surface | D.reach |