1 . Financial trouble had distanced us from the life that was. We decided to
We called landscapers (园艺师). The news wasn’t
Over the two weeks before cutting, though, the trees
See if they’ll grow? Months? Years? I said nothing, but Daria could read our
But weeks later, I
Each day, they made us smile,
A.build | B.sell | C.make | D.repair |
A.priceless | B.leafless | C.overgrown | D.overvalued |
A.important | B.convincing | C.fresh | D.good |
A.conditions | B.designs | C.choices | D.reasons |
A.frightened | B.brightened | C.sickened | D.softened |
A.removal | B.protection | C.planting | D.rescue |
A.surprised | B.troubled | C.changed | D.comforted |
A.rough | B.straight | C.smooth | D.mature |
A.experience | B.doubt | C.emotion | D.opinion |
A.took over | B.gave up | C.kept off | D.glanced at |
A.separated | B.died | C.appeared | D.came |
A.shock | B.joy | C.success | D.reality |
A.reminded | B.allowed | C.required | D.expected |
A.time | B.desire | C.freedom | D.potential |
A.awakening | B.turning | C.holding | D.contributing |
2 . There are purple clothes, purple handbags, purple bicycles, purple furniture, even purple computers! So purple is one of the most
Some scientists believe that the first plants to appear on Earth over 500 million years ago
During the time of the Roman Empire (37 BC-476 AD), it was very
In 16th century England, purple was
In 1856, William Perkin, an 18-year-old
A.peaceful | B.popular | C.exciting | D.serious |
A.history | B.style | C.research | D.product |
A.gradually | B.especially | C.exactly | D.probably |
A.others | B.they | C.we | D.some |
A.And | B.So | C.But | D.Until |
A.dangerous | B.common | C.difficult | D.strange |
A.got | B.passed | C.wasted | D.cost |
A.basic | B.harmful | C.special | D.perfect |
A.color | B.smell | C.plant | D.animal |
A.even | B.never | C.seldom | D.only |
A.wear | B.sell | C.change | D.make |
A.Geography | B.Science | C.Art | D.Maths |
A.compared | B.mixed | C.collected | D.kept |
A.survey | B.suggestion | C.discovery | D.exam |
A.healthier | B.thicker | C.cheaper | D.darker |
3 . Rodney started mowing (割草) yards for free in 2015 to help neighbors in his community, including senior citizens, single parents and individuals with disabilities. The idea
“I’m
Rodney started the nonprofit lawn program while still in college. He now holds a master’s degree in social work and
The program provides a valuable service for community members who have difficulty
A.terrified | B.struck | C.impacted | D.navigated |
A.managing | B.pretending | C.struggling | D.guaranteeing |
A.turned around | B.came down | C.walked away | D.pulled over |
A.initial | B.immediate | C.direct | D.sudden |
A.afraid | B.tired | C.capable | D.aware |
A.disturb | B.serve | C.refresh | D.secure |
A.volunteers | B.captains | C.employees | D.inspectors |
A.forming | B.restricting | C.advertising | D.repaying |
A.witnesses | B.joins | C.runs | D.admires |
A.trapped | B.organized | C.permitted | D.involved |
A.In return for | B.On behalf of | C.In charge of | D.In contact with |
A.assessment | B.commitment | C.surgeon | D.reform |
A.mentally | B.socially | C.physically | D.financially |
A.bond | B.defence | C.model | D.system |
A.motivation | B.reflection | C.to-do | D.win-win |
4 . Born and brought up in a small family in Kaliwal village, Veeranna Madiwalar’s childhood was full of struggle. Even as his parents struggled to
After receiving his master’s degree, he moved back to his hometown because he wanted to make
Using his own money, he started
Today, this
A.find their match | B.keep a secret | C.make ends meet | D.strike a deal |
A.changemaker | B.troublemaker | C.fortuneteller | D.screenwriter |
A.pause | B.transform | C.afford | D.complete |
A.environment | B.entertainment | C.education | D.economy |
A.adding | B.imagining | C.meaning | D.regretting |
A.simple | B.small | C.fair | D.early |
A.require | B.need | C.fund | D.notice |
A.information | B.discussion | C.description | D.power |
A.anxiously | B.surprisingly | C.harmoniously | D.calmly |
A.comfort | B.challenge | C.help | D.protect |
A.village | B.family | C.boy | D.school |
A.guest | B.official | C.accountant | D.stranger |
A.slow | B.perfect | C.green | D.popular |
A.proudly | B.alone | C.straight | D.honestly |
A.escape | B.miss | C.allow | D.enjoy |
5 . Jane is an Australian girl. She likes sports very much. Last year, she went to climb a
Suddenly, she saw that there was a huge stone
Just at that moment, a middle-aged woman
Climbing the road was
At times the fastest way to get where you would like to go is to take many small
A.busy | B.big | C.hot | D.high |
A.arrive | B.get at | C.reach | D.stay |
A.But | B.So | C.Or | D.And |
A.behind | B.close | C.besides | D.near |
A.join | B.fight | C.attend | D.play |
A.to | B.for | C.on | D.in |
A.talked | B.spoke | C.told | D.cried |
A.stone | B.stick | C.bridge | D.mountain |
A.do | B.try | C.make | D.get |
A.her | B.she | C.himself | D.herself |
A.heavier | B.stronger | C.more skills | D.more stupid |
A.got up | B.came up | C.stayed up | D.cut up |
A.difficult | B.different | C.easy | D.especial |
A.shows | B.steps | C.stones | D.stars |
A.At the end of | B.After all | C.At last | D.First of all |
6 . When I was 14, I invited some friends for a party at my home out in the country.
I planned it well, but something
When it was time for us to ride the bus, Nora, one of my friends didn’t
Nora explained she had to stay away from school because she was sick. Anger still
Years later, I began to reflect on that ugly phone conversation. Now, I
A.unlimited | B.unexpected | C.unfair | D.humble |
A.turn up | B.turn down | C.turn around | D.turn over |
A.pleasant | B.practical | C.angry | D.helpless |
A.reach out | B.check out | C.back out | D.break out |
A.emotion | B.radiations | C.expectations | D.answers |
A.announced | B.seized | C.fascinated | D.purchased |
A.decided | B.intended | C.pretended | D.refused |
A.hardly | B.equally | C.regularly | D.frequently |
A.special | B.hurtful | C.noble | D.familiar |
A.Conflict | B.Harmony | C.Friendship | D.Company |
A.melted | B.regretted | C.ignored | D.complained |
A.self-centered | B.self-disciplined | C.self-respected | D.self-controlled |
A.grateful | B.random | C.generous | D.right |
A.excitement | B.sympathy | C.forgiveness | D.needle |
A.healthy | B.strange | C.panic | D.desperate |
7 . Exercise can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, so there are a lot of great reasons to exercise.
Sometimes exercise can feel like a bit of a
I have had depression (沮丧, 抑郁) a couple of times and I also have general anxiety disorder. I found that longboarding around the city really
When I was 23, my grandpa sadly passed away. Hearing my mom’s message, I was
A.desire | B.disaster | C.reality | D.task |
A.reasons | B.treatments | C.theories | D.origins |
A.ensure | B.donate | C.change | D.permit |
A.appreciate | B.attach | C.confirm | D.reduce |
A.reducing | B.targeting | C.remaining | D.challenging |
A.improved | B.exhausted | C.recognized | D.prepared |
A.piece | B.period | C.group | D.number |
A.swimming | B.jogging | C.running | D.climbing |
A.accident | B.cure | C.failure | D.disease |
A.resolved | B.destroyed | C.conducted | D.stimulated |
A.fought for | B.stood for | C.paid for | D.applied for |
A.picnic | B.swim | C.run | D.walk |
A.lacked | B.lost | C.beat | D.folded |
A.carelessly | B.currently | C.probably | D.suddenly |
A.Deepens | B.strengthens | C.releases | D.shapes |
8 . Giant pandas are beautiful black and white
Mother giant pandas have only one
So, what action can we take? We should
A.plants | B.animals | C.flowers | D.trees |
A.lions | B.dogs | C.bears | D.monkeys |
A.Russia | B.Australia | C.China | D.India |
A.bananas | B.carrots | C.bamboo | D.cabbages |
A.cost | B.afford | C.spend | D.pay |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.then |
A.look as | B.look at | C.look like | D.look up |
A.difficult | B.comfortable | C.terrific | D.enjoyable |
A.bigger | B.smaller | C.more | D.fewer |
A.scientists | B.workers | C.travelers | D.farmers |
A.anywhere | B.somewhere | C.nowhere | D.everywhere |
A.protect | B.feed | C.help | D.kill |
A.write to | B.write about | C.write with | D.write on |
A.food | B.problems | C.lives | D.environment |
A.something | B.nothing | C.everything | D.anything |
9 . It was a beautiful, sunny, Spring day. I had just finished driving my daughter to the airport to
My sons and I then went to a fast food place for breakfast before heading back home. After eating we all got into the car and
The restaurant was at the very top of a hill. At the bottom of the hill was as top sign so we found ourselves at the end of a long line of traffic
As I looked down to the bottom of the hill my eyes saw an
My heart went out to him and I
Suddenly a loud HONK from the car behind me made me realize that I hadn’t been moving forward, because this
A choice is such a
A.catch | B.disturb | C.avoid | D.face |
A.pull over | B.pull out of | C.pass by | D.take off |
A.waiting | B.parking | C.ignoring | D.moving |
A.alive | B.lovely | C.elderly | D.disabled |
A.broken | B.torn | C.worn | D.given |
A.supposed | B.imagined | C.considered | D.matched |
A.reached | B.searched | C.headed | D.looked |
A.hand | B.wallet | C.car | D.pocket |
A.kiss | B.hug | C.introduce | D.joke |
A.different | B.simple | C.important | D.complex |
A.collected | B.kept | C.captured | D.reflected |
A.Therefore | B.So | C.Yet | D.Moreover |
A.lighter | B.heavier | C.happier | D.brighter |
A.faithful | B.useful | C.skillful | D.powerful |
A.chances | B.challenges | C.choices | D.decisions |
10 . I got a volunteer job to teach computer skills in a library after many failures in applications and interviews. It’s an ideal opportunity to try something new and break away from the feeling of
Pretty soon after I entered the main library, I was
I was led to Jenna, who had been out of work for seven months. She was
When I left the library I had a new sense of purpose and a different way of
A.comfort | B.awkwardness | C.depression | D.guilt |
A.assigned | B.invited | C.chosen | D.forced |
A.bringing | B.calling | C.putting | D.fighting |
A.signals | B.offers | C.applications | D.messages |
A.elderly | B.awesome | C.ambitious | D.honest |
A.abandoned | B.replaced | C.attached | D.translated |
A.curiously | B.joyfully | C.willingly | D.gratefully |
A.relaxing | B.thinking | C.working | D.entertaining |
A.served | B.described | C.visited | D.recommended |
A.unhappy | B.similar | C.difficult | D.unfortunate |
A.prayed | B.taught | C.traveled | D.joined |
A.difference | B.promise | C.commitment | D.contribution |
A.efforts | B.goals | C.changing | D.volunteering |
A.aloud | B.along | C.alone | D.again |
A.reasonable | B.important | C.surprising | D.rewarding |