1 . This was my grandmother’s first Christmas without grandfather. When we reached her house, it did seem a little
Grandfather had always said the Christmas
“Where’s the star?” I asked. It was my grandmother’s
“Let’s start in the closet where the tree was,” my sister Donna said. We
The next morning, my sisters and I
“From who?” There was happiness in my grandmother’s voice.
“I found that
My grandmother opened it. Her face lit up when she pulled out a(n)
Don’t be
A.cold | B.empty | C.slow | D.absent |
A.wish | B.tree | C.spirit | D.work |
A.artificial | B.living | C.traditional | D.historic |
A.follow | B.show | C.judge | D.appreciate |
A.doubt | B.hope | C.honour | D.treasure |
A.filled | B.covered | C.put | D.removed |
A.hid | B.searched | C.lay | D.found |
A.as | B.until | C.because | D.though |
A.disappointed | B.amazed | C.excited | D.relaxed |
A.snowing | B.raining | C.blowing | D.darkening |
A.cheered up | B.picked up | C.woke up | D.took up |
A.gift | B.book | C.note | D.letter |
A.big | B.old | C.shining | D.broken |
A.generous | B.angry | C.strict | D.curious |
A.sadness | B.concern | C.peace | D.joy |
2 . After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced waitress for a few days, I was
Before I knew it, the
Then, an elderly man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved
At first his
Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just described. I have learned to be more
A.intended | B.invited | C.allowed | D.advised |
A.left | B.given | C.brought | D.shown |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Finally |
A.kitchen | B.street | C.restaurant | D.table |
A.minding | B.changing | C.saving | D.rating |
A.astonished | B.stressed | C.embarrassed | D.happy |
A.fixed | B.trained | C.loaded | D.waited |
A.quieter | B.lighter | C.easier | D.slower |
A.believe | B.regret | C.pretend | D.ignore |
A.getting | B.respecting | C.watching | D.making |
A.rest | B.order | C.eat | D.leave |
A.idea | B.praise | C.message | D.issue |
A.lit up | B.full of joy | C.in pain | D.on fire |
A.lie | B.hide | C.defend | D.stay |
A.careful | B.responsible | C.generous | D.patient |
3 . Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts.
But people in the streets know him, especially those who are
He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he’s
In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not
On winter days, Mr. Greenberg gives away gloves. During the rest of the year, he
Mr. Greenberg
It runs in the
A.old | B.busy | C.kind | D.poor |
A.job | B.name | C.chance | D.message |
A.calm | B.different | C.crazy | D.curious |
A.act | B.sound | C.feel | D.dress |
A.cars | B.people | C.street numbers | D.traffic lights |
A.helps | B.chooses | C.greets | D.sees |
A.hands | B.ears | C.faces | D.eyes |
A.borrows | B.sells | C.returns | D.buys |
A.call | B.send | C.lend | D.show |
A.delayed | B.remembered | C.began | D.enjoyed |
A.understand | B.dislike | C.study | D.excuse |
A.smart | B.rich | C.special | D.happy |
A.city | B.family | C.neighborhood | D.company |
A.honor | B.pain | C.same | D.cold |
A.small | B.useful | C.delightful | D.comforting |
4 . I am a girl, but I was born to be a rebel (叛逆者). I like games that can be
Wrestling (摔跤)is
For three years, I beat all the boys and became the best player in the team. My
A.interesting | B.surprising | C.dangerous | D.famous |
A.usually | B.ever | C.hardly | D.never |
A.agreed | B.pretended | C.decided | D.happened |
A.roll | B.run | C.fight | D.wrestle |
A.way | B.life | C.work | D.study |
A.longest | B.shortest | C.deepest | D.worst |
A.shouting | B.smiling | C.laughing | D.crying |
A.upset | B.great | C.pleased | D.excited |
A.anything | B.nothing | C.everything | D.something |
A.won | B.lost | C.led | D.gained |
A.hands | B.players | C.lights | D.photos |
A.air | B.blood | C.steam | D.pain |
A.dream | B.plan | C.goal | D.story |
A.said | B.heard | C.learned | D.noticed |
A.time | B.heart | C.foot | D.wealth |
5 . Seventy-year-old Tububatu and his wife Taoshengchagan live in a village near Badain Jaran, Inner Mongolia. They’ve been spending every day since they retired in 2002 fighting against
The retired couple have been slowly growing their little desert forest at their own expense, so that they live a very
Although they’ve been
Apart from
It’s reported that so far they have planted over 70000 trees,
The couple have received several
A.pollution | B.poverty | C.sandstorm | D.hunger |
A.changed | B.finished | C.failed | D.disappeared |
A.growing | B.buying | C.borrowing | D.protecting |
A.profits | B.efforts | C.dreams | D.difficulties |
A.comfortable | B.quiet | C.balanced | D.simple |
A.equally | B.slowly | C.naturally | D.healthily |
A.cheered up | B.laughed at | C.picked up | D.taken in |
A.plans | B.hopes | C.chances | D.ways |
A.overcoming | B.improving | C.slowing | D.following |
A.current | B.ordinary | C.former | D.popular |
A.losing | B.spending | C.wasting | D.collecting |
A.special | B.strange | C.messy | D.terrible |
A.continue | B.desert | C.start | D.announce |
A.cards | B.letters | C.prizes | D.reviews |
A.models | B.roles | C.organizers | D.survivors |
6 . Once a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching her students about how to manage pressure. As she lifted a glass of water, everyone
Students shouted out
As the class nodded their heads in agreement, she continued, “Your
It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses and worries. No matter what happens during the day, as
A.expected | B.believed | C.defended | D.approved |
A.deep | B.clean | C.heavy | D.long |
A.correct | B.perfect | C.amazing | D.various |
A.view | B.statement | C.explanation | D.argument |
A.work | B.matter | C.exist | D.disappear |
A.fixes on | B.depends on | C.carries on | D.turns on |
A.weight | B.pain | C.limit | D.damage |
A.lift | B.drop | C.put | D.fall |
A.way | B.scene | C.case | D.regard |
A.pressures | B.satisfactions | C.disagreements | D.shortcomings |
A.something | B.nothing | C.everything | D.anything |
A.a little | B.little | C.few | D.a few |
A.if | B.while | C.until | D.when |
A.quietly | B.easily | C.slowly | D.early |
A.sigh | B.sign | C.struggle | D.symbol |
7 . After their business trip, John and Mary returned, eager to see their lovely children. As they drove into their hometown feeling glad to be back, they noticed
But John
But John drove up and stopped and they were both horror-stricken to see the whole house in
In spite of Mary’s disagreement, John
The baby-sitter had left them at this home while she did some shopping.
1.A.direction | B.mistake | C.danger | D.smoke |
A.home | B.plant | C.store | D.kitchen |
A.ran | B.walked | C.drove | D.rode |
A.at | B.off | C.to | D.on |
A.whispered | B.nodded | C.disagreed | D.required |
A.ruins | B.pieces | C.flames | D.silence |
A.pushed | B.seized | C.greeted | D.stopped |
A.basement | B.department | C.house | D.hall |
A.went | B.reached | C.asked | D.rushed |
A.heavily | B.slightly | C.partly | D.terribly |
A.If | B.As | C.Since | D.Unless |
A.comforted | B.delivered | C.recognized | D.protected |
A.cheering | B.freezing | C.waiting | D.suffering |
A.many | B.several | C.three | D.two |
A.dangerous | B.foolish | C.practical | D.painful |
A.Therefore | B.So | C.Instead | D.But |
A.wide | B.endless | C.narrow | D.dirty |
A.particular | B.interesting | C.familiar | D.fortunate |
A.car | B.sunlight | C.crowd | D.arms |
A.rescued | B.found | C.lost | D.missed |
8 . As a parent, controlling our tempers(脾气) can be a huge challenge. When our kids misbehave, it’s
Dr. Chae shared a story about dealing with her daughter bad attitude and it shows just how
Just trying to
“She said, ‘I don’t know.’ and started
Dr. Chae then gave her daughter an important
A.easy | B.hard | C.fun | D.good |
A.wrong | B.useful | C.new | D.simple |
A.tough | B.tiring | C.necessary | D.boring |
A.close | B.grateful | C.friendly | D.impolite |
A.if | B.though | C.unless | D.because |
A.understand | B.answer | C.discuss | D.hide |
A.smiling | B.crying | C.shaking | D.coughing |
A.comforted | B.reminded | C.warned | D.praised |
A.in order | B.in need | C.in place | D.in trouble |
A.disappointed | B.shocked | C.confused | D.excited |
A.tip | B.inspiration | C.right | D.message |
A.special | B.ashamed | C.unkind | D.embarrassed |
A.minute | B.hug | C.hand | D.vacation |
A.plan | B.theory | C.method | D.view |
A.happy | B.terrible | C.cheerful | D.confident |
9 . My daughter has been crazy about raising a pet for a long time.
Last spring I bought two small chickens for her. She got
However, I was wrong. Children are children after all. The failure hasn’t
One day last winter, I
So I told her to
“Oh, my dear, I do not think it’s a good idea. You know,” I explained to her. “The sparrow is a bird who loves
From then on, we have set up a kind of relationship with the sparrow family. We feed them and
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.excited | D.amazed |
A.Naturally | B.Suddenly | C.Unfortunately | D.Finally |
A.broke | B.happened | C.turned | D.burst |
A.bury | B.put | C.dig | D.set |
A.beginning | B.end | C.wish | D.reality |
A.upset | B.encouraged | C.helped | D.impressed |
A.stared | B.noticed | C.sensed | D.glared |
A.look | B.act | C.feed | D.catch |
A.throw | B.pour | C.pile | D.put |
A.one after another | B.one another | C.every other | D.each other |
A.free | B.happy | C.warm | D.cold |
A.freedom | B.spring | C.trees | D.nests |
A.safe | B.proud | C.grateful | D.used |
A.think | B.treat | C.dream | D.appreciate |
A.enjoy | B.would like | C.want | D.consider |
10 . I find it humorous sometimes that even the most common occurrences can have an
My wife, daughter, and I
We did the best we could with what we had to work with and
I still do all of my own
Last summer I had
Weeks passed and as I
That’s when I
First, we need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the capabilities in achieving our desires.Like the Sunflower, it knew it had the capability to overcome its obstacle because it trusted in the Universal Truth and had faith it would succeed.
Stand tall like the Sunflower and be proud of who and what you are and the environment will begin to support you. You will find a way to go under or around your big obstacle in order to reach your desires.
1.A.personality | B.impact | C.fortune | D.job |
A.forecast | B.expressed | C.moved | D.determined |
A.looking like | B.heading to | C.turning to | D.looking into |
A.other than | B.along with | C.apart from | D.instead of |
A.as if | B.even if | C.although | D.while |
A.built | B.called | C.limited | D.changed |
A.ground | B.green | C.color | D.light |
A.school | B.factory | C.farm | D.yard |
A.cleared | B.reached | C.crossed | D.climbed |
A.admit | B.know | C.identify | D.acknowledge |
A.either | B.too | C.neither | D.also |
A.sink | B.stop | C.finish | D.continue |
A.broke out | B.figure out | C.brought out | D.put out |
A.whistle | B.signal | C.made | D.warning |
A.look after | B.look for | C.look up | D.look down |
A.regular | B.common | C.usual | D.unusual |
A.suddenly | B.actually | C.especially | D.specially |
A.specialized | B.organized | C.recognized | D.realized |
A.potential | B.disability | C.capability | D.reality |
A.attain | B.admire | C.accompany | D.support |