1 . Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We
We wouldn’t have
I’m learning to
A.struggled | B.put | C.bent | D.dropped |
A.breath | B.attention | C.back | D.tool |
A.casually | B.quietly | C.happily | D.nervously |
A.looking | B.flying | C.climbing | D.falling |
A.unbothered | B.undoubted | C.unattractive | D.inaccessible |
A.grateful | B.anxious | C.impatient | D.responsible |
A.selected | B.recognized | C.noticed | D.scolded |
A.unfamiliar | B.proud | C.shameful | D.unaware |
A.courage | B.wisdom | C.safety | D.reward |
A.owe | B.take | C.bring | D.fetch |
A.balance | B.measure | C.release | D.promote |
A.defend | B.keep | C.imagine | D.stop |
A.enjoy | B.deliver | C.produce | D.ignore |
A.principle | B.purpose | C.wonder | D.puzzle |
A.pull through | B.go out | C.turn up | D.come back |
2 . On Sept. 17, 2022, a father and son set out to begin the first of three legs of the Ironman competition in Cambridge, Maryland. Jeff Agar, 59, and his son, Johnny Agar, 28, weren’t the
From the day Johnny was born, Jeff and his wife refused to let their son be
Johnny became
After 16 hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds, the father and son
A.distinct | B.typical | C.ambitious | D.amateur |
A.consciously | B.anxiously | C.hopefully | D.literally |
A.qualify | B.emerge | C.serve | D.continue |
A.impressive | B.smooth | C.frightening | D.exhausting |
A.given away | B.turned down | C.taken on | D.held back |
A.Forced | B.Discouraged | C.Determined | D.Prepared |
A.signed | B.cheered | C.lifted | D.brought |
A.experiences | B.difficulties | C.capacities | D.disabilities |
A.sensitive | B.attracted | C.limited | D.important |
A.pushing | B.comforting | C.displaying | D.treating |
A.permitted | B.warned | C.drove | D.persuaded |
A.drew | B.left | C.spotted | D.crossed |
A.thanked | B.surrounded | C.encountered | D.disturbed |
A.voice | B.rate | C.profile | D.grade |
A.theirs | B.mine | C.yours | D.his |
3 . Critical thinkers start by asking questions about whatever is in front of them. They consider
Once you have asked every question you can come up with about a matter,
You’ve got
Try to be as aware as possible of those
Critical thinkers are more interested in solutions than in placing
A.cause and effect | B.ups and downs | C.gains and losses | D.back and forth |
A.frequency | B.consequence | C.reason | D.border |
A.analyze | B.stress | C.prioritize | D.seek |
A.Assume | B.Advocate | C.Investigate | D.Initiate |
A.Interact | B.Interview | C.Accuse | D.Spare |
A.proof | B.evidence | C.argument | D.information |
A.a pile of | B.a piece of | C.a flock of | D.a command of |
A.demanding | B.imposing | C.challenging | D.appealing |
A.bubbles | B.filters | C.prejudice | D.hatred |
A.objective | B.respective | C.informative | D.confident |
A.perfectly | B.curiously | C.subconsciously | D.purely |
A.emphasis | B.value | C.importance | D.blame |
A.pursue | B.suspect | C.implement | D.confirm |
A.carefully | B.critically | C.cautiously | D.crucially |
A.present | B.represent | C.review | D.comprehend |
4 . Only positive thinking is not enough to attain our goals. Our
In the 2008 summer Olympics, Michael Phelps was ready to
In psychology, the
Mental contrasting can make sure we consider realistic obstacles when
A.concepts | B.evaluations | C.dreams | D.wishes |
A.life | B.night | C.situation | D.path |
A.break | B.establish | C.hold | D.write |
A.shut off | B.stood against | C.filled with | D.took on |
A.neglect | B.adjust | C.update | D.remove |
A.and | B.but | C.as | D.if |
A.slow | B.memorable | C.precious | D.short |
A.prepare | B.rescue | C.refresh | D.control |
A.contributed | B.discovered | C.kept | D.created |
A.fact | B.turn | C.detail | D.addition |
A.partly | B.precisely | C.generally | D.rapidly |
A.counted | B.imagined | C.designed | D.remembered |
A.trial | B.task | C.effort | D.practice |
A.original | B.deep | C.positive | D.strange |
A.requires | B.allows | C.urges | D.commands |
A.unrealistic | B.accidental | C.desired | D.delayed |
A.reforms | B.decisions | C.budgets | D.progressions |
A.supporting | B.explaining | C.transforming | D.developing |
A.warm | B.lead | C.remind | D.forbid |
A.eventually | B.astonishingly | C.abruptly | D.secretly |
5 . 23-year-old Ganesh Baraiya is living proof that nothing is impossible. Despite facing
Ganesh Baraiya was born in the Talaia Thaluka area of Gujarat, India, and faced adversity (逆境) from a very young age. He was born normal.
Despite his physical limitations, Ganesh Baraya was always very
Ganesh was shocked by the rejection, but he wasn’t about to give up on his dream. With the help of his school principal, he
“I was very disappointed three years ago, but I refused to accept their refusal. Now I am very happy that I got justice from the Supreme Court,” Ganesh said. “Now I am on the way to fulfill the dream I’ve
A.disappointment | B.embarrassment | C.discrimination | D.distinction |
A.However | B.But | C.Instead | D.Thus |
A.matching | B.outgrowing | C.overflowing | D.overdoing |
A.unbearable | B.inefficient | C.unavoidable | D.incurable |
A.catch up | B.take up | C.make up | D.put up |
A.encouraged | B.recognized | C.teased | D.complained |
A.turned to | B.stood by | C.counted on | D.referred to |
A.humorous | B.curious | C.creative | D.ambitious |
A.denied | B.replaced | C.admitted | D.reserved |
A.warning | B.claiming | C.proving | D.hoping |
A.threatened | B.recommended | C.tracked | D.contacted |
A.only | B.still | C.even | D.also |
A.None | B.Any | C.Some | D.Nothing |
A.hardly | B.never | C.initially | D.finally |
A.acquired | B.cherished | C.dominated | D.escaped |
6 . In 2001, Nathan Ogden raced down an Oregon ski slope, launching himself off a jump over 30 feet into the air. While he had done this many times, something was
Over the next few months, he remained
But he wanted to progress faster. He worked
When his wife couldn't wake him, he was
Sometimes Ogden felt
He continues to fight a daily battle against
A.pleasant | B.ordinary | C.different | D.realistic |
A.confirmed | B.anticipated | C.suggested | D.recognized |
A.delighted | B.frustrated | C.confident | D.confused |
A.lost | B.caused | C.produced | D.gained |
A.tirelessly | B.efficiently | C.effortlessly | D.painfully |
A.told | B.convinced | C.informed | D.reminded |
A.advance | B.trouble | C.fortune | D.question |
A.led | B.attached | C.accompanied | D.rushed |
A.casually | B.deliberately | C.accidentally | D.occasionally |
A.healed | B.broken | C.examined | D.shaken |
A.making up | B.bringing in | C.resulting in | D.building up |
A.trapped | B.deleted | C.interrupted | D.blamed |
A.active | B.positive | C.negative | D.passive |
A.discipline | B.competition | C.criticism | D.adversity |
A.liberation | B.recognition | C.reputation | D.progress |
7 . The fast-paced modern life in the city can be too much for an introvert (内向的人) like myself. And I sometimes really need some time to
Well, after my A-levels, I stayed at my uncle’s house. At that time the gardening
Whenever I go to my uncle’s home, I collect more plant saplings (幼苗) for my Garden. So now my garden is full of colorful flowers and
I enjoy watering my Garden. It gives me enough physical exercise and sends me back to my work with
A.turn into | B.shrink from | C.retire into | D.escape from |
A.ability | B.opportunity | C.dream | D.plan |
A.fascinated | B.puzzled | C.benefited | D.annoyed |
A.confidence | B.sympathy | C.relief | D.enthusiasm |
A.suspected | B.wondered | C.imagined | D.noticed |
A.decorating | B.beautifying | C.fixing | D.opening |
A.cautious | B.nervous | C.eager | D.patient |
A.large | B.another | C.delicate | D.first |
A.continued | B.happened | C.seemed | D.started |
A.challenge | B.wealth | C.happiness | D.responsibility |
A.however | B.otherwise | C.somehow | D.moreover |
A.worried | B.bored | C.thrilled | D.moved |
A.spirit | B.courage | C.feeling | D.strength |
A.renewed | B.original | C.limited | D.poor |
A.embarrassment | B.satisfaction | C.bitterness | D.politeness |
8 . GuiltyPleasures? No Such Thing
We know them when we see them: The TV shows and movies we love, even though we just know they’re bad. The trashy books we simply can’t
Yes, these are our guilty pleasures — what some people consider the
Taking a mental break and enjoying something that doesn’t require intense intellectual
If that’s true, then why do guilty pleasures get such a bad
One important value of a guilty pleasure is the
Still, it’s best to follow the age-old advice our parents taught us: Everything in moderation. Though guilt can enhance pleasure in some cases, it can also push us to indulge in
A.turn down | B.take in | C.tear apart | D.put down |
A.junk | B.sugary | C.spiritual | D.transformative |
A.relaxed | B.guilty | C.helpless | D.alert |
A.mass | B.moderation | C.minimum | D.depression |
A.focus | B.superiority | C.quality | D.development |
A.struggle | B.charge | C.engage | D.persevere |
A.breakup | B.principle | C.condition | D.reputation |
A.consciousness | B.obligation | C.attitudes | D.requirements |
A.switch | B.receive | C.claim | D.decrease |
A.remove | B.discourage | C.distinguish | D.prevent |
A.conflict | B.difference | C.exchange | D.bond |
A.established | B.underestimated | C.found | D.strengthened |
A.In addition | B.On the contrary | C.All in all | D.Therefore |
A.enthusiastically | B.casually | C.openly | D.politely |
A.theories | B.behaviors | C.problems | D.relationships |
9 . One morning, Huang Fulin, a local farmer, rode a motorcycle to the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou. The bridge, is the main
The visibility was
The lorry driver, Wang Guoliang reversed his truck back and
Meanwhile, Huang
According to the official website, they will be awarded with the title of individuals who act bravely in a(n)
A.passage | B.commute | C.routine | D.district |
A.dusty | B.delicate | C.poor | D.clear |
A.fell down | B.dropped in | C.popped up | D.turned out |
A.explode | B.crack | C.destroy | D.shake |
A.pedestrian | B.lifeboat | C.truck | D.policeman |
A.effortlessly | B.continuously | C.suddenly | D.casually |
A.drove | B.parked | C.shaped | D.turned |
A.crossing | B.loading | C.blocking | D.blanketing |
A.vehicles | B.ambulance | C.passengers | D.passers-by |
A.uttered | B.reported | C.phoned | D.investigated |
A.posed | B.covered | C.made | D.placed |
A.assigned | B.delivered | C.followed | D.forced |
A.produced | B.edited | C.saved | D.posted |
A.attract | B.terrify | C.warn | D.expose |
A.incident | B.operation | C.friction | D.emergency |
10 . Forty-odd years ago, I sat in my first-grade classroom. The classroom’s speaker suddenly rang out,
I
“Show me your desk,” said my father. We
I quietly
I nodded my head. I looked at Ms. Susan—her face was
Because I didn’t
A.calling | B.taking | C.guiding | D.forcing |
A.selfish | B.humble | C.shy | D.careless |
A.burst | B.knocked | C.threw | D.pushed |
A.crayons | B.books | C.boxes | D.drawings |
A.understand | B.speak | C.decline | D.complain |
A.marched | B.headed | C.raced | D.escaped |
A.nervously | B.curiously | C.proudly | D.angrily |
A.rose | B.stuck | C.rested | D.survived |
A.repeated | B.declared | C.admitted | D.explained |
A.lying | B.sharing | C.hiding | D.joking |
A.pale | B.serious | C.red | D.sad |
A.supposed | B.predicted | C.claimed | D.concluded |
A.moral | B.emotional | C.educational | D.social |
A.clarified | B.confirmed | C.reflected | D.matched |
A.stand up for | B.keep pace with | C.think highly of | D.look up to |