1 . On December 26, 2004, a 10-minute-long earthquake with a 9.3 magnitude took place in the Indian Ocean. This earthquake, which is the third
The tsunami
However, Wati had been
“When I saw my mother, I knew it was her,” said the 15-year-old Wati. “I just knew.”
The parents recognized their daughter
A.weakest | B.strongest | C.quickest | D.deepest |
A.castles | B.parks | C.goals | D.shores |
A.frightened | B.saved | C.killed | D.helped |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.so |
A.boy | B.pet | C.girl | D.town |
A.hit | B.cut | C.pushed | D.missed |
A.sold | B.washed(冲走) | C.invited | D.asked |
A.wait | B.walk | C.fight | D.search |
A.died | B.won | C.run away | D.checked in |
A.hidden | B.rescued | C.bought | D.refused |
A.write | B.show | C.remember | D.see |
A.Days | B.Weeks | C.Months | D.Years |
A.know | B.recognize | C.want | D.understand |
A.daughter | B.mother | C.son | D.father |
A.anxiously | B.calmly | C.officially | D.immediately |
2 . Liam Garner, 17 years old, started out on a 32,000-kilometer bike trip, from Alaska to Argentina.
In 2021, after graduating from high school, Liam was looking for a crazy
That bike trip helped him
At first Liam’s parents weren’t too happy about him taking such a
After
Liam
After about three months, Liam had crossed the US, going
Liam
Liam hopes his experience will
A.party | B.person | C.theory | D.adventure |
A.walking | B.biking | C.running | D.driving |
A.shared | B.followed | C.saw | D.found |
A.schools | B.accidents | C.videos | D.suggestions |
A.fail | B.refuse | C.agree | D.decide |
A.long | B.short | C.relaxing | D.wonderful |
A.predictors | B.supporters | C.swimmers | D.challengers |
A.searching for | B.carrying on | C.preparing for | D.taking over |
A.Other than | B.Instead of | C.As for | D.Regardless of |
A.imagined | B.doubted | C.feared | D.believed |
A.job | B.direction | C.order | D.amount |
A.cast | B.south | C.west | D.north |
A.reached | B.liked | C.ruled | D.discovered |
A.punished | B.alone | C.injured | D.behind |
A.avoided | B.kept | C.minded | D.missed |
A.mostly | B.unfortunately | C.frequently | D.finally |
A.looked | B.broken | C.traveled | D.pushed |
A.force | B.warn | C.permit | D.encourage |
A.capable | B.sure | C.afraid | D.tired |
A.say | B.lose | C.attempt | D.know |
3 . Throughout a child’s life, there are several events that are very important to them.
In early September, doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital found Megan, a 17-year-old student had a brain tumor (肿瘤). A few weeks later, Megan had an operation and needed to
However, the doctors and nurses at the hospital were not going to
“They
But what would a dance be without
Megan’s mother said her daughter was deeply
A.Usually | B.Gradually | C.Regularly | D.Finally |
A.frightened | B.confused | C.disappointed | D.shocked |
A.study | B.stay | C.work | D.play |
A.succeed | B.return | C.respond | D.recover |
A.forget | B.miss | C.refuse | D.check |
A.require | B.allow | C.advise | D.cause |
A.painted | B.cleaned | C.decorated | D.opened |
A.mad | B.sorry | C.angry | D.surprised |
A.event | B.creation | C.operation | D.schedule |
A.parents | B.teachers | C.friends | D.doctors |
A.invited | B.memorize | C.investigate | D.visit |
A.prepared for | B.looked forward to | C.held on to | D.took part in |
A.curiosity | B.joy | C.confidence | D.intention |
A.hurt | B.influenced | C.touched | D.admired |
A.awareness | B.kindness | C.happiness | D.eagerness |
4 . Games and sports teach people a lot of useful skills, as well as helping them to
Lots of people love team sports. They enjoy being a member of a team so they have the chance to
Whether team sports or individual activities, always lead positive lives!
1.A.continue | B.keep | C.grow | D.bring |
A.take part in | B.wait for | C.apply for | D.look up |
A.score | B.effort | C.success | D.result |
A.become | B.save | C.support | D.find |
A.when | B.unless | C.if | D.though |
A.losing | B.playing | C.challenging | D.winning |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Suddenly | D.Lastly |
A.places | B.time | C.space | D.ways |
A.experience | B.information | C.direction | D.interest |
A.excited | B.strict | C.poor | D.good |
A.order | B.watch | C.perform | D.teach |
A.seldom | B.gradually | C.usually | D.completely |
A.dangerous | B.crazy | C.careful | D.stressful |
A.At last | B.In all | C.Of course | D.For example |
A.trainer | B.office | C.taste | D.computer |
5 . The moment I boarded the plane to China will probably haunt (萦绕心头) me for the rest of my life. I was leaving my best
When I set
Things
I still
So don’t be afraid of losing
A.life | B.friends | C.teachers | D.school |
A.believe | B.doubt | C.notice | D.fear |
A.but | B.or | C.for | D.so |
A.fire | B.sail | C.foot | D.trip |
A.excited | B.shocked | C.afraid | D.glad |
A.if | B.though | C.until | D.because |
A.turned out | B.turned off | C.turned around | D.turned down |
A.feeling | B.reason | C.question | D.choice |
A.off | B.away | C.on | D.from |
A.Suddenly | B.Gradually | C.Finally | D.Unexpectedly |
A.miss | B.imagine | C.reach | D.help |
A.tired | B.apart | C.social | D.close |
A.something | B.somebody | C.everything | D.everybody |
A.always | B.often | C.never | D.usually |
A.Besides | B.Certainly | C.Still | D.Instead |
6 . Mother is a bit stooped (驼背的) with age, but her hair is only partially gray and her face has few old age spots. Her small and thin body however, is
When I was a child, I
Once, when I was a schoolboy, my
So, she bought a piece of gray cotton flannel (法兰绒) and
A.fatter | B.shorter | C.taller | D.thinner |
A.instead | B.besides | C.but | D.and |
A.imagine | B.forget | C.describe | D.remember |
A.gently | B.hardly | C.roughly | D.anxiously |
A.anger | B.equality | C.humor | D.comfort |
A.father | B.mother | C.teacher | D.friend |
A.worried | B.liked | C.enjoyed | D.moved |
A.herself | B.himself | C.themselves | D.myself |
A.buy | B.make | C.borrow | D.lend |
A.finished | B.continued | C.started | D.stopped |
A.stood up | B.woke up | C.opened up | D.came up |
A.eager | B.exciting | C.surprised | D.afraid |
A.smilingly | B.alarmingly | C.passively | D.normally |
A.took | B.counted | C.looked | D.tried |
A.sleepy | B.sleepless | C.special | D.silent |
7 . You may have noticed some changes in your grandparents. As they get old, they start
Calorie restriction(热量限制) let lab animals live longer. And these
In the latest
In a word, the less you eat, the more you will remember.
1.A.missing | B.understanding | C.forgetting | D.loving |
A.less | B.more | C.farther | D.deeper |
A.remember | B.leave | C.find | D.believe |
A.get | B.close | C.practice | D.lose |
A.reduce | B.improve | C.test | D.damage |
A.little | B.happy | C.dangerous | D.hungry |
A.healthier | B.weaker | C.higher | D.better |
A.what | B.why | C.whether | D.how |
A.magazine | B.match | C.study | D.exercise |
A.put | B.cut | C.increase | D.take |
A.researchers | B.farmers | C.teachers | D.postmen |
A.fatter | B.higher | C.shorter | D.thinner |
A.writing | B.memorizing | C.recognizing | D.drawing |
A.control | B.limit | C.reduction | D.repair |
A.weak | B.tired | C.fit | D.hard |
8 . If you were ninety years old, what would you plan to do? Few people want to have new challenges (挑战)
As a man of 93, he met a challenge. One day,
“You’ve been a barber (理发师). I believe you’re the
The old man read the script (剧本) before accepting the invitation.
Jing became a barber when he was young. He loved the job, so he practiced hard
While the
A.from | B.of | C.at | D.on |
A.named | B.name | C.naming | D.to name |
A.the | B./ | C.a | D.an |
A.What | B.Where | C.How | D.Why |
A.wrong | B.right | C.bright | D.clever |
A.Unless | B.Though | C.Since | D.Until |
A.challenge | B.action | C.plan | D.activity |
A.an | B.a | C.one | D.it |
A.reward | B.complete | C.finish | D.won |
A.be | B.act | C.to be | D.to act |
A.invites | B.invited | C.is invited | D.was invited |
A.film | B.story | C.TV | D.party |
A.that | B.if | C.where | D.when |
A.hard | B.hardly | C.successful | D.successfully |
A.which | B.what | C.who | D.why |
9 . My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my
From my youth, I have had this passion for food. Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the
Food is almost as
In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I’m actually smelling or
A.talent | B.passion | C.explanation | D.expectation |
A.changing | B.ordering | C.preparing | D.searching |
A.inspired | B.bothered | C.honored | D.amused |
A.ask about | B.experiment with | C.learn of | D.shop for |
A.biggest | B.cleanest | C.best | D.cheapest |
A.wisdom | B.honesty | C.success | D.generosity |
A.offices | B.houses | C.restaurant | D.hotel |
A.art | B.signs | C.creation | D.smells |
A.fruits | B.vegetables | C.ingredients | D.goods |
A.delicious | B.useful | C.organic | D.convenient |
A.nutritious | B.sufficient | C.emotional | D.suitable |
A.reason | B.purpose | C.cook | D.story |
A.kitchen | B.heart | C.source | D.point |
A.tasting | B.chewing | C.touching | D.seeing |
A.holds up | B.drives away | C.stirs up | D.depends on |
10 . Sitting in the doctor’s office, Tony Reynolds knew he needed to make a
Tony and his wife Margaret, who was 128 kg, made the life-saving
Tony
Margaret, 74, and Tony also started incorporating (合并的) exercise into their daily routine, even
Now, 18 months on, the couple have lost 115 kg between them-more than the combined weight of their two
When they catch with friends they haven’t seen for a while, they’re
A.change | B.living | C.reservation | D.wish |
A.interesting | B.difficult | C.significant | D.useless |
A.escape | B.fail | C.stop | D.survive |
A.appointment | B.decision | C.contribution | D.joke |
A.shocked | B.excited | C.eager | D.annoyed |
A.pain | B.crisis | C.standard | D.success |
A.started | B.delayed | C.declared | D.begged |
A.Nowadays | B.Previously | C.Eventually | D.Occasionally |
A.improve | B.ruin | C.maintain | D.recover |
A.special | B.normal | C.similar | D.gradual |
A.obvious | B.different | C.legal | D.important |
A.turning up | B.making out | C.taking up | D.leaving out |
A.shorter | B.fitter | C.prettier | D.smarter |
A.as for | B.apart from | C.owing to | D.instead of |
A.grandkids | B.daughters | C.parents | D.sons |
A.suspected | B.guessed | C.found | D.predicted |
A.choice | B.point | C.preparation | D.chance |
A.plans | B.hobbies | C.sports | D.medicines |
A.grateful | B.delighted | C.amazed | D.proud |
A.regained | B.adopted | C.continued | D.attempted |