1 . Years ago, as a young business reporter, I interviewed an advertising executive. I was there to ask about the latest
A decade or so later, however, I was
Mr. Patterson’s ability to see himself as a writer
The term,
If you want a change, imagine your possible self and
A.campaign | B.budget | C.hobby | D.travel |
A.entrepreneur | B.novelist | C.consultant | D.specialist |
A.relieved | B.delighted | C.terrified | D.surprised |
A.envelope | B.magazine | C.book | D.journal |
A.expanded | B.changed | C.ranged | D.migrated |
A.never | B.merely | C.nearly | D.ever |
A.hesitated | B.deserved | C.planned | D.learned |
A.creates | B.contradicts | C.introduces | D.illustrates |
A.build | B.embrace | C.envision | D.secure |
A.bought | B.coined | C.imagined | D.promoted |
A.researches | B.advertisements | C.suggestions | D.regulations |
A.through | B.along | C.within | D.beyond |
A.responsibility | B.earth | C.reality | D.truth |
A.shelter | B.bridge | C.barrier | D.platform |
A.take action | B.make it | C.settle down | D.stay awake |
2 . I’m 19 years old and studying at college. I’m a(n)
I used to dislike learning. My parents, who had no college education, always
Once I was
From then on, I
In fact, my parents always help me when I need them. I also help them do housework
A.self-motivated | B.warm-hearted | C.fun-loving | D.easy-going |
A.worthless | B.horrible | C.powerful | D.temporary |
A.allowed | B.troubled | C.invited | D.pushed |
A.pity | B.cry | C.explanation | D.protection |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Moreover |
A.understood | B.mistaken | C.valued | D.criticized |
A.involvement | B.interest | C.comment | D.cooperation |
A.uncover | B.acknowledge | C.disrespect | D.possess |
A.resolved | B.happened | C.failed | D.pretended |
A.approached | B.multiplied | C.improved | D.stopped |
A.risked | B.avoided | C.kept | D.began |
A.Regularity | B.Integrity | C.Freedom | D.Reputation |
A.party | B.habit | C.record | D.version |
A.on board | B.on purpose | C.in return | D.in case |
A.religious | B.commercial | C.political | D.moral |
3 . In the first class of college, our teacher gave us a special task — get to know someone we didn’t know before. When I looked around, I found a wrinkled, little old lady
From that day on, we became
At the end of the term, Rose was invited to
Finally, Rose finished the college degree successfully. A month after graduation Rose died
A.improving | B.approaching | C.reminding | D.donating |
A.jokingly | B.absolutely | C.entirely | D.obviously |
A.sensitive | B.scared | C.awkward | D.curious |
A.consequence | B.application | C.challenge | D.strategy |
A.general | B.distant | C.instant | D.generous |
A.addicted | B.interested | C.excited | D.moved |
A.character | B.arrangement | C.opportunity | D.experience |
A.remove | B.deliver | C.inform | D.protest |
A.calls for | B.contributes to | C.turns up | D.lies in |
A.journal | B.profit | C.talent | D.image |
A.complaints | B.regrets | C.wishes | D.goals |
A.impress | B.survive | C.fear | D.confirm |
A.peacefully | B.patiently | C.faithfully | D.sincerely |
A.in favor of | B.in honor of | C.in spite of | D.in charge of |
A.phenomenon | B.destination | C.comment | D.lesson |
4 . To the firefighters who deal with danger each day, every life is worthy to be saved.
Wildfires are just one of the many situations firefighters
One day, they were watering down embers (余火) near Lake Oroville when he
Daniel
There’s no doubt Ember’s life was saved by
A.nod | B.look | C.point | D.rush |
A.miss | B.leave | C.strike | D.beat |
A.discuss | B.consider | C.watch | D.contain |
A.imagined | B.encountered | C.controlled | D.remembered |
A.clear | B.rebuild | C.recall | D.approach |
A.Naturally | B.Hopefully | C.Suddenly | D.Normally |
A.difference | B.source | C.change | D.effect |
A.put down | B.sent away | C.kept off | D.picked up |
A.safe | B.scared | C.awake | D.anxious |
A.preparations | B.orders | C.examinations | D.comments |
A.choices | B.injuries | C.errors | D.possibilities |
A.reacted | B.recovered | C.reappeared | D.remained |
A.separated | B.connected | C.reminded | D.prevented |
A.familiar | B.proud | C.honest | D.courageous |
A.helpful | B.regretful | C.respectful | D.doubtful |
5 . I would say I totally did it.
I could sound a(n)
I have tried a lot, and also
On the other day I went to
Therefore, I have made it my life
I spend many weekends speaking at medical conferences to provide visibility (可见性) for the
In these ways, the young
I have learned that the
A.word | B.explosion | C.threat | D.alarm |
A.energies | B.talents | C.risks | D.spirits |
A.asked | B.responded | C.gained | D.won |
A.deliver | B.raise | C.make | D.accept |
A.glared at | B.smiled at | C.laughed at | D.shouted at |
A.toughly | B.securely | C.firmly | D.confidently |
A.goal | B.stage | C.journey | D.chance |
A.decorating | B.taking | C.living | D.saving |
A.simply | B.frequently | C.desperately | D.widely |
A.Foolish | B.Extraordinary | C.Funny | D.Normal |
A.throwing | B.comparing | C.supplying | D.carrying |
A.donors | B.tourists | C.customers | D.employers |
A.design | B.reduce | C.increase | D.create |
A.remarkable | B.reasonable | C.considerable | D.charitable |
A.affects | B.embarrasses | C.interests | D.puzzles |
6 . Be a Good One
“Whatever you are,” said Abraham Lincoln, “be a good one.” He
Composer Frederick Loewe was not always
During those
They said nothing and made no movement toward the piano. Instead, they stood from the floor and dug into their pockets, collected together enough money for the payment, placed it on the piano and walked out, empty-handed. Moved by the
Whatever you are, be a
A.linked | B.ensured | C.proved | D.invented |
A.greedy | B.famous | C.polite | D.generous |
A.actor | B.conductor | C.performer | D.musician |
A.failed | B.worked | C.acted | D.lived |
A.choices | B.jobs. | C.chances | D.fortunes |
A.Or | B.So | C.But | D.And |
A.card | B.violin | C.basketball | D.piano |
A.hard | B.memorable | C.unforgettable | D.wonderful |
A.surprised | B.satisfied | C.ashamed | D.terrified |
A.edge | B.chair | C.blanket | D.floor |
A.form | B.meaning | C.title | D.beauty |
A.adapted | B.turned | C.responded | D.led |
A.honest | B.good | C.wise | D.positive |
A.content | B.patient | C.popular | D.busy |
A.experience | B.present | C.addict | D.receive |
7 . 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 |
8 . 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 |
9 . I worked part-time at a school teaching some children English in my college years. After
This past Friday I had my first official job interview. I was very
To do well in the job interview, I
My teacher provided me with useful guidance that made me
During the interview, I simply reflected on my previous
The whole
A.adaptation | B.operation | C.hesitation | D.graduation |
A.proud | B.innocent | C.eager | D.nervous |
A.occasionally | B.correctly | C.repeatedly | D.carefully |
A.answered | B.avoided | C.posted | D.researched |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.advice | B.news | C.clues | D.records |
A.watch out | B.calm down | C.show up | D.move away |
A.recall | B.regret | C.pretend | D.forget |
A.complicated | B.changeable | C.ridiculous | D.reasonable |
A.afford | B.attempt | C.hate | D.refuse |
A.experiences | B.mistakes | C.recommendations | D.procedures |
A.improve | B.protect | C.share | D.invent |
A.express | B.wonder | C.expect | D.investigate |
A.process | B.presence | C.argument | D.assignment |
A.advertisements | B.results | C.explanations | D.purposes |
10 . AI can transform education for the better
As students return to classrooms for the new year, it is striking to reflect on how little education has changed in recent decades. The sector remains a digital laggard (落后者). American schools and universities spend 2% and 5% of their budgets,
When the pandemic forced schools and universities to shut down, the moment for a digital
If the pandemic couldn’t overcome the education sector’s
Learners, for their part, are
For one, AI chatbots often talk nonsense, an unhelpful trait in an educational context. “Students want content from
Bringing AI to education will not be easy, but once answers on how to make use of this technology become clearer, such a development will certainly deserve top marks.
1.A.respectively | B.appropriately | C.totally | D.ultimately |
A.divide | B.reverse | C.boom | D.withdrawal |
A.tendency | B.resistance | C.attention | D.anxiety |
A.serve the purpose | B.break the ice | C.take the initiative | D.do some good |
A.maintain | B.panic | C.doubt | D.wonder |
A.personalized | B.individualistic | C.characteristic | D.attentive |
A.attempting | B.declining | C.opposing | D.embracing |
A.for | B.under | C.to | D.in |
A.detect | B.transform | C.overtake | D.enhance |
A.comprehensive | B.advanced | C.distinguished | D.trusted |
A.give away | B.take in | C.bring about | D.hold up |
A.By contrast | B.Despite this | C.What’s more | D.As a result |
A.applause | B.edge | C.hesitation | D.improvement |
A.convince | B.engage | C.capture | D.challenge |
A.intervals | B.cost | C.mercy | D.best |