1 . The Harrow brewery was losing ground year after year because sales were so low that there was no money to advertise on television. It was a vicious circle.
As a salesman, Andrew
The next day, people passing by the square found Julien’s urine
Andrew became known as a sales
A.instantly | B.repeatedly | C.hurriedly | D.immediately |
A.refused | B.accepted | C.admitted | D.permitted |
A.donation | B.finance | C.collection | D.loan |
A.sale | B.exchange | C.broadcast | D.advertisement |
A.Why | B.Although | C.When | D.Since |
A.famous | B.designed | C.praised | D.awarded |
A.expected | B.impressed | C.accompanied | D.inspired |
A.peer | B.portray | C.statue | D.square |
A.turned into | B.turned away | C.turned down | D.turned off |
A.marks | B.reads | C.writes | D.shines |
A.showed up | B.stood up | C.turned up | D.lined up |
A.concentrated | B.rushed | C.preserved | D.focused |
A.tried | B.affected | C.managed | D.restored |
A.jumped | B.reserved | C.addressed | D.struggled |
A.professor | B.tutor | C.specialist | D.representative |
2 . A club called We Dine Together was formed at Boca High School in Florida last autumn. During each lunch period,
Estimon, who came to the US from Haiti in the first grade, is one of four students who
“When I first arrived, I had a great feeling of loneliness, which was more
Allie, who also helped organize the club, got emotional while
“It’s not a good feeling — you’re
Since the club was founded, dozens of
A.members | B.researchers | C.teachers | D.graduates |
A.politely | B.silently | C.alone | D.slowly |
A.supported | B.chose | C.improved | D.created |
A.special | B.weak | C.smart | D.new |
A.ignored | B.rejected | C.separated | D.misunderstood |
A.serious | B.academic | C.similar | D.usual |
A.terrible | B.familiar | C.important | D.dangerous |
A.show | B.form | C.start | D.change |
A.imagining | B.remembering | C.recognizing | D.understanding |
A.on the top | B.by yourself | C.at risk | D.around the corner |
A.learn | B.mention | C.know | D.experience |
A.praises | B.cares | C.follows | D.admits |
A.ideas | B.connections | C.circles | D.greetings |
A.anyway | B.therefore | C.otherwise | D.meanwhile |
A.celebrate | B.gain | C.share | D.continue |
3 . In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was travelling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of
After eating his first good meal in
On the way out of town, he began to understand
Later, he worked very hard and became a (an)
A.time | B.gas | C.energy | D.money |
A.continued | B.happened | C.kept | D.stayed |
A.hopefully | B.excitedly | C.nervously | D.silently |
A.hours | B.weeks | C.years | D.months |
A.crying | B.lying | C.arguing | D.joking |
A.way | B.job | C.wallet | D.car |
A.behind | B.above | C.before | D.under |
A.took out | B.picked out | C.took up | D.picked up |
A.even if | B.as if | C.as well | D.even so |
A.placed | B.put | C.dropped | D.removed |
A.luck | B.word | C.promise | D.action |
A.message | B.signal | C.mark | D.tip |
A.what | B.how | C.where | D.when |
A.after all | B.above all | C.in all | D.at all |
A.in danger | B.in pain | C.in trouble | D.in charge |
A.plan | B.target | C.promise | D.dream |
A.famous | B.rich | C.lucky | D.important |
A.gives up | B.sends out | C.put away | D.gives away |
A.breakfast | B.Christmas | C.church | D.difficulty |
A.restaurants | B.schools | C.hospitals | D.shops |
4 . 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 |
5 . I think I lived rather sustainably last year. I composted (堆肥) fruit and vegetable scraps,
I became accustomed to getting up early, which I think came with various
The biggest
I found out how much organic waste even a small household could
While I’ve always been getting clothes made by the family
Thanks to my
A.purchased | B.mended | C.ordered | D.donated |
A.improvement | B.progress | C.promotion | D.sense |
A.doubts | B.results | C.benefits | D.challenges |
A.slow | B.active | C.quiet | D.free |
A.prepared | B.tired | C.trained | D.addicted |
A.task | B.change | C.moment | D.problem |
A.potential | B.rare | C.proper | D.gentle |
A.increased | B.surprised | C.connected | D.limited |
A.reflect on | B.send up | C.result in | D.slide into |
A.receive | B.resist | C.store | D.generate |
A.destroying | B.saving | C.totaling | D.sharing |
A.routine | B.solution | C.practice | D.rule |
A.Fortunately | B.Gradually | C.Accidentally | D.Regularly |
A.reduced | B.welcomed | C.abandoned | D.collected |
A.designer | B.tailor | C.assistant | D.consultant |
A.hold | B.excite | C.support | D.feature |
A.fabric | B.steel | C.wood | D.patent |
A.repeated | B.repurposed | C.included | D.decorated |
A.defense | B.decision | C.imagination | D.effort |
A.flexible | B.comfortable | C.sustainable | D.typical |
6 . It’s very necessary for you to make a plan in advance before travelling abroad. An important part of the plan is probably to find the right
Now consider another
If you are a contributor, use Wish Trip from the beginning of your tour to
You can use Wish Trip in any country where you want to travel. Now the sharing economy is rapidly
A.custom | B.route | C.companion | D.routine |
A.offer | B.share | C.convey | D.gather |
A.experienced | B.adventurous | C.energetic | D.respectable |
A.abundant | B.limitless | C.typical | D.precious |
A.run out of | B.live up to | C.fall short of | D.look forward to |
A.situation | B.event | C.option | D.function |
A.boring | B.attractive | C.necessary | D.complex |
A.tracking | B.handling | C.following | D.watching |
A.develop | B.publish | C.print | D.upload |
A.simple | B.right | C.short | D.straight |
A.lately | B.automatically | C.extremely | D.currently |
A.solution | B.sign | C.promotion | D.reaction |
A.reporter | B.learner | C.guide | D.visitor |
A.exchange | B.memorize | C.record | D.communicate |
A.order | B.give | C.adapt | D.attach |
A.begin | B.set | C.keep | D.finish |
A.generate | B.invent | C.perform | D.copy |
A.save | B.imagine | C.catch | D.edit |
A.building | B.breaking | C.gaining | D.ruining |
A.ability | B.technology | C.power | D.information |
7 . That year I was eleven and in sixth grade. In Wethersfield, all sixth-graders are
I was ready to take part in these
Twenty minutes later, my
It was then that I thought to myself, “Why am I crying? I can do this.”Almost
A.forced | B.reported | C.required | D.reminded |
A.idea | B.result | C.question | D.road |
A.run | B.introduce | C.experience | D.describe |
A.requesting | B.thinking | C.promising | D.trusting |
A.lectures | B.discussions | C.stories | D.activities |
A.finish | B.discover | C.change | D.need |
A.naughty | B.noisy | C.frightened | D.annoyed |
A.friend | B.turn | C.teacher | D.day |
A.relaxed | B.balanced | C.organized | D.prepared |
A.quicker | B.warmer | C.farther | D.longer |
A.awkward | B.amazing | C.exciting | D.disappointing |
A.shouting | B.remembering | C.learning | D.hearing |
A.Watch out | B.Come on | C.Hurry up | D.Walk along |
A.fully | B.carefully | C.dangerously | D.immediately |
A.reached | B.got | C.arrived | D.took |
8 . There is a big difference between offering to help and helping. Almost all of us are guilty (内疚的) about the following
Once I was in the situation where I
After that
A.rule | B.problem | C.situation | D.excuse |
A.confusing | B.sincere | C.honest | D.careful |
A.understood | B.performed | C.missed | D.received |
A.think | B.learn from | C.complain about | D.suggest |
A.valuable | B.painful | C.exciting | D.fresh |
A.Luckily | B.Disappointedly | C.Basically | D.Gradually |
A.doubts | B.worries | C.anger | D.sadness |
A.attended | B.earned | C.joined | D.prepared |
A.after | B.when | C.until | D.once |
A.experience | B.education | C.experiment | D.adventure |
A.change | B.appreciate | C.ignore | D.follow |
A.cheated | B.accepted | C.refused | D.respected |
A.stop | B.finish | C.keep | D.try |
A.small | B.specific | C.unusual | D.right |
A.patience | B.courage | C.confidence | D.kindness |
9 . The friends of Juliana Palm, a fashion designer, in Rio de Janeiro were opposed to her becoming a Games volunteer. By the time the Games ended, her friends had become supporters.
Juliana came to the Games to
Juliana was also inspired by Olympic
Juliana was always
Juliana also expressed confidence that Rio de Janeiro would continue to
A.show | B.lack | C.seek | D.strengthen |
A.Accumulating | B.Reflecting | C.Evaluating | D.Explaining |
A.changed | B.disturbed | C.occupied | D.charged |
A.kept up | B.made up | C.took up | D.picked up |
A.volunteers | B.athletes | C.coaches | D.visitors |
A.struck | B.spotted | C.shocked | D.surrounded |
A.puzzling | B.upsetting | C.amazing | D.relaxing |
A.necessary | B.easy | C.common | D.possible |
A.curious | B.lucky | C.positive | D.passionate |
A.chances | B.risks | C.challenges | D.choices |
A.replace | B.overcome | C.combine | D.adjust |
A.learn | B.benefit | C.recover | D.hear |
A.in particular | B.in relief | C.in admiration | D.in surprise |
A.lead | B.attract | C.force | D.allow |
A.safe | B.distant | C.potential | D.adventurous |
10 . Gurnah, growing up in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday.
He is the first Black writer
Gurnah’s first language is Swahili, but he
Gurnah was born in Zanzibar, which is now
Though Gurnah hasn’t lived in Tanzania since he was a
A.to confirm | B.to receive | C.to search | D.to appreciate |
A.section | B.selection | C.collection | D.consultation |
A.themes | B.opinions | C.passages | D.suggestions |
A.explode | B.conclude | C.provide | D.include |
A.adopted | B.advised | C.adapted | D.affected |
A.as much as | B.as well as | C.as long as | D.as often as |
A.was awarded | B.was discussed | C.was celebrated | D.was suspected |
A.jobs | B.works | C.labors | D.careers |
A.part | B.name | C.home | D.country |
A.Admirable | B.Respectable | C.Fashionable | D.Miserable |
A.higher | B.stronger | C.heavier | D.longer |
A.reading | B.hearing | C.writing | D.watching |
A.Frontwards | B.Forwards | C.Backwards | D.Afterwards |
A.writer | B.teenager | C.scholar | D.professor |
A.As a result | B.At the same time | C.On the other hand | D.In his own word |