1 . When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to
During my first visit to Italy, I
As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my
A.study | B.rent | C.visit | D.settle |
A.planned | B.struggled | C.refused | D.happened |
A.string | B.hang | C.mix | D.match |
A.improved | B.assessed | C.admired | D.praised |
A.course | B.barrier | C.area | D.test |
A.open-minded | B.strong-willed | C.warm-hearted | D.well-informed |
A.remind | B.allow | C.persuade | D.order |
A.tricks | B.promises | C.acts | D.duties |
A.ambition | B.success | C.appetite | D.growth |
A.costume | B.dish | C.symbol | D.tale |
A.gather | B.cheer | C.leave | D.wait |
A.put up with | B.stand up for | C.come up with | D.make up for |
A.signaled | B.confirmed | C.represented | D.accompanied |
A.disadvantages | B.meanings | C.surprises | D.opportunities |
A.created | B.forgotten | C.understood | D.identified |
2 . For over a year, Dianne’s reality has been a daily 5-mile trek (跋涉) to work and back on foot. Her broken-down car was a constant
On a particularly cold day, Dianne paused at a local gas station to
Dianne’s
A.conflict | B.stream | C.reminder | D.assistance |
A.routine | B.ambition | C.temper | D.service |
A.resist | B.mind | C.promote | D.start |
A.initially | B.casually | C.properly | D.heavily |
A.unnecessary | B.unavoidable | C.unexpected | D.uneventful |
A.warm up | B.show off | C.sign up | D.cool down |
A.arranged | B.completed | C.interrupted | D.spotted |
A.curiosity | B.determination | C.pride | D.sympathy |
A.information | B.food | C.medicine | D.money |
A.crossed | B.slipped | C.cleared | D.freed |
A.approached | B.passed | C.arrived | D.bent |
A.bravery | B.honesty | C.passion | D.figure |
A.Annoyed | B.Surprised | C.Touched | D.Overjoyed |
A.proof | B.secret | C.assessment | D.challenge |
A.recognition | B.lifestyle | C.target | D.generosity |
3 . One day, we had a family dinner. While the adults were busy with their serious talk outside, I was left alone in the
Born just before WWII, my grandmother
My childhood is quite
A.sitting room | B.kitchen | C.yard | D.dining hall |
A.As always | B.By the way | C.For example | D.Here and now |
A.adjusted | B.promoted | C.achieved | D.experienced |
A.work | B.school | C.court | D.press |
A.favored | B.tolerated | C.trusted | D.acknowledged |
A.gardening | B.homework | C.business | D.housework |
A.exercise | B.study | C.explore | D.teach |
A.food | B.guests | C.lessons | D.tea |
A.closely | B.directly | C.nervously | D.freely |
A.professional | B.awkward | C.simple | D.practical |
A.market | B.mountain | C.beach | D.class |
A.secret | B.breath | C.view | D.tongue |
A.admire | B.notice | C.adopt | D.value |
A.hands | B.mouth | C.eyes | D.arms |
A.difficult | B.complex | C.happy | D.similar |
A.grateful | B.surprised | C.convinced | D.regretful |
A.reflect upon | B.go through | C.ask about | D.prepare for |
A.unemployment | B.health | C.education | D.communication |
A.attend | B.refer | C.lead | D.talk |
A.come true | B.come round | C.come out | D.come alive |
4 . I’ve been motivated — and demotivated — by other folks’ achievements all my life.
When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend
So I
I’ve
A.knew | B.held | C.won | D.quit |
A.regularly | B.silently | C.proudly | D.recently |
A.asking | B.looking | C.waiting | D.training |
A.made | B.believed | C.hated | D.deserved |
A.advantage | B.achievement | C.contribution | D.influence |
A.way | B.risk | C.place | D.reason |
A.gave up | B.went on | C.turned to | D.dealt with |
A.heard | B.dreamed | C.complained | D.approved |
A.painted | B.borrowed | C.bought | D.parked |
A.problem | B.secret | C.principle | D.advice |
A.dangers | B.events | C.opponents | D.challenges |
A.passed | B.convinced | C.admired | D.stopped |
A.reliable | B.convenient | C.familiar | D.appealing |
A.traveled | B.matured | C.missed | D.worried |
A.limits | B.dates | C.goals | D.tests |
5 . Last June, my sister, Katy, graduated from high school. I didn’t think much about it then because I was
At the end of August, my
As we were pulling out of the parking lot, we
Even now, I miss her and have to keep
So, to all those little brothers and sisters, treasure the time you have with your siblings (兄弟姐妹). They may be a pain sometimes but once they’re gone, you’ll almost wish you had that pain back.
1.A.expecting | B.wasting | C.describing | D.measuring |
A.semester | B.holiday | C.meeting | D.process |
A.mention | B.regret | C.insist | D.realize |
A.team | B.friends | C.family | D.teachers |
A.college | B.workshop | C.house | D.company |
A.flew | B.drove | C.cycled | D.walked |
A.in sight | B.in control | C.in trouble | D.in place |
A.beating | B.asking | C.hugging | D.praising |
A.loved | B.ignored | C.forgave | D.harmed |
A.crossed | B.waved | C.shook | D.exposed |
A.argued | B.admitted | C.forgotten | D.guessed |
A.ashamed | B.glad | C.unwilling | D.serious |
A.nervous | B.certain | C.proud | D.curious |
A.truly | B.hardly | C.roughly | D.nearly |
A.agreeing | B.reminding | C.promising | D.confirming |
6 . On Nov.29, 2011, my little sister Lily was born. The whole family welcomed her arrival with
As she grew, her
My family were
Raising a child with a developmental disability is a(n)
For those normal people, perhaps my experience might make you more
A.patience | B.curiosity | C.surprise | D.excitement |
A.uniqueness | B.carelessness | C.kindness | D.messiness |
A.reported | B.predicted | C.noticed | D.proved |
A.fight | B.communicate | C.agree | D.debate |
A.repeat | B.treat | C.share | D.provide |
A.confidence | B.belief | C.pressure | D.difficulty |
A.disappointed | B.calm | C.heartbroken | D.excited |
A.different | B.normal | C.simple | D.relaxing |
A.sign | B.test | C.punishment | D.blessing |
A.closer | B.tougher | C.richer | D.healthier |
A.respect | B.appreciation | C.mercy | D.regret |
A.encouraging | B.touching | C.learning | D.thinking |
A.impossible | B.serious | C.important | D.unavoidable |
A.realizing | B.ensuring | C.reminding | D.demanding |
A.kept off | B.relied on | C.looked after | D.helped out |
A.position | B.effect | C.progress | D.perfection |
A.aware of | B.curious about | C.careful with | D.interested in |
A.finally | B.suddenly | C.actually | D.legally |
A.designed | B.chosen | C.known | D.viewed |
A.experience | B.imagine | C.change | D.explain |
7 . I’d never been to the Day of the Dead before. As my dad and I looked around for seats, I
“Whatever you need,” I said.
Marco threw me parts of a
“It’s part of a traditional dance,” he said,“and we should wear the costume.”
“You expect me to dance? ” I
Marco smiled. “It’ll be fun. And hurry! We’re going to be
“We’re going to do a lot of stomping (跺脚). Slow at first. Keep one hand
The speakers
“Be quick,” Marco
We all began stomping slowly to music. I could only see
The music
Marco gave me a thumbs⁃up. As the audience clapped for our group, I said to him happily, “You were right. That was
A.watched | B.noticed | C.monitored | D.surveyed |
A.satisfied | B.ignored | C.contacted | D.greeted |
A.suit | B.chain | C.decoration | D.costume |
A.make it | B.get it | C.focus on | D.go through |
A.chatted | B.despaired | C.hesitated | D.replied |
A.nervous | B.late | C.happy | D.nice |
A.up | B.high | C.low | D.down |
A.shouted | B.announced | C.defined | D.issued |
A.signaled | B.pointed | C.moved | D.complained |
A.through | B.in | C.over | D.under |
A.bring about | B.carry on | C.figure out | D.put out |
A.extremely | B.possibly | C.truly | D.finally |
A.disappeared | B.sped up | C.started | D.faded away |
A.typical | B.fascinating | C.tough | D.flexible |
A.important | B.creative | C.beneficial | D.fun |
8 . I once worked on a farm. One day, a powerful wind slammed (猛推) me against a post. My left arm got totally
Back home after an operation, I found everything a(n)
“Mom can do anything,” my daughter said
In 2020, I decided to do New Zealand’s
Life in
A.stuck | B.burned | C.crushed | D.bent |
A.duty | B.occasion | C.adventure | D.challenge |
A.independent | B.restless | C.tireless | D.different |
A.escape | B.adapt | C.recover | D.accept |
A.cutely | B.suddenly | C.proudly | D.honestly |
A.sport | B.farm | C.art | D.business |
A.Meanwhile | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.However |
A.described | B.wondered | C.explored | D.evaluated |
A.outstanding | B.amateur | C.active | D.intelligent |
A.biggest | B.hardest | C.longest | D.scariest |
A.studied | B.thought | C.pushed | D.trained |
A.give up | B.give in | C.turn off | D.turn down |
A.laughter | B.cheering | C.crying | D.noise |
A.unfair | B.serious | C.difficult | D.uncertain |
A.stop | B.afford | C.get | D.fly |
9 . Chloe Smith is a girl aged 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she
The medal belongs to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while
Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and
Chloe was
A.sought | B.buried | C.noticed | D.dropped |
A.waste | B.object | C.material | D.antique |
A.embarrassed | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.shocked |
A.competing | B.applying | C.coaching | D.preparing |
A.broken | B.stolen | C.replaced | D.deserted |
A.purchase | B.register | C.preserve | D.recover |
A.secured | B.prized | C.advertised | D.priced |
A.project | B.decision | C.habit | D.idea |
A.quickly | B.gradually | C.really | D.carefully |
A.identifying | B.obtaining | C.evaluating | D.investigating |
A.sorry | B.eager | C.upset | D.hesitant |
A.In addition | B.In fact | C.In return | D.In advance |
A.purpose | B.report | C.attempt | D.story |
A.heart-warming | B.breath-taking | C.eye-catching | D.life-changing |
A.important | B.simple | C.interesting | D.right |
10 . I used to be worried about what I should buy my dad for Father’s Day. I’d
Those years it was usually months after Father’s Day that my dad
We should
If, however, your mind is still set on getting a(n)
Many people may no longer have a(n)
A.search | B.design | C.record | D.restore |
A.time | B.luck | C.courage | D.patience |
A.poor | B.naughty | C.innocent | D.ambitious |
A.gifts | B.chances | C.promises | D.hopes |
A.sent | B.offered | C.received | D.shared |
A.purchased | B.needed | C.deserved | D.ignored |
A.instead | B.therefore | C.however | D.lastly |
A.refer to | B.put off | C.give up | D.focus on |
A.count | B.love | C.tolerate | D.avoid |
A.wrap | B.discover | C.imagine | D.touch |
A.strange | B.flexible | C.expensive | D.actual |
A.repaired | B.unfolded | C.exchanged | D.updated |
A.waste | B.run | C.quit | D.lose |
A.hold | B.watch | C.wait | D.worry |
A.simply | B.partly | C.gradually | D.completely |
A.reward | B.reserve | C.replace | D.save |
A.relationship | B.experiment | C.exploration | D.explanation |
A.duty | B.right | C.shame | D.challenge |
A.pass down | B.make up for | C.catch up with | D.bring back |
A.Admire | B.Observe | C.Support | D.Forget |