1 . My brother and I are exactly one year apart. We look like twins, but we are completely
I didn't
At the start of the semester, I practised “Circle of Life" for a musical. This was the first time I
After two days of this, my brother asked me to
A.mature | B.different | C.content | D.normal |
A.disliked | B.preferred | C.replaced | D.abandoned |
A.writer | B.leader | C.painter | D.performer |
A.get along | B.drop by | C.show off | D.check in |
A.try | B.mind | C.enjoy | D.delay |
A.In particular | B.In vain | C.In return | D.In theory |
A.humorous | B.ordinary | C.competitive | D.grateful |
A.above | B.below | C.near | D.without |
A.issue | B.contrast | C.agreement | D.balance |
A.struggled | B.expected | C.promised | D.decided |
A.began | B.allowed | C.stopped | D.continued |
A.hated | B.experienced | C.accepted | D.wanted |
A.help | B.invite | C.join | D.admire |
A.gracefully | B.suddenly | C.fiercely | D.cautiously |
A.limit | B.sentence | C.mistake | D.philosophy |
A.rude | B.angry | C.surprised | D.excited |
A.lose | B.share | C.reduce | D.maintain |
A.wrong | B.right | C.back | D.down |
A.luck | B.absence | C.effort | D.fear |
A.fight | B.noise | C.quiet | D.safety |
2 . Recently,I took a trip home by train.I got a seat opposite a middle-aged man with sharp eyes,who kept
As the night wore on,people began to close their eyes,but the seats were so uncomfortable that only a very heavy sleeper could manage to get any
The train moved on.The little boy was
The
A.guiding | B.bothering | C.watching | D.monitoring |
A.adjusted | B.changed | C.packed | D.waved |
A.air | B.joy | C.space | D.rest |
A.nervous | B.embarrassed | C.angry | D.disappointed |
A.almost | B.still | C.hardly | D.even |
A.drag | B.climb | C.knock | D.push |
A.grabbed | B.rocked | C.touched | D.picked |
A.alarm | B.quarrel | C.risk | D.noise |
A.sorrow | B.relief | C.panic | D.pain |
A.astonished | B.confused | C.concerned | D.inspired |
3 . Gaynor Norgan's three﹣year﹣old daughter Eve began to choke(噎住)on a bag of Maltesers as they drove in the car.Gaynor, who is a
Gaynor,
"I was
"Eve is all right now but if he hadnt been there I strongly
The man who
A.found | B.called | C.taught | D.trained |
A.using | B.showing | C.pushing | D.practicing |
A.helped | B.failed | C.took over | D.went down |
A.attracted | B.sent | C.entered | D.came |
A.driving | B.running | C.walking | D.looking |
A.sleeping | B.sitting | C.struggling | D.fighting |
A.searched | B.went back | C.tuned around | D.started |
A.shaken | B.lain | C.torn | D.stuck |
A.found | B.asked | C.prepared | D.got |
A.blew | B.learned | C.tried | D.rescued |
A.a woman | B.Gaynor | C.a man | D.a reporter |
A.smiling | B.screaming | C.rushing | D.jumping |
A.apart | B.over | C.out | D.away |
A.comforted | B.assisted | C.broke | D.took |
A.knee | B.back | C.hand | D.head |
A.left | B.worked | C.lifted | D.moved |
A.paid | B.ordered | C.handed | D.rushed |
A.advise | B.support | C.believe | D.promise |
A.helped | B.managed | C.travelled | D.drove |
A.careful | B.grateful | C.hopeful | D.wonderful |
4 . Years of living with a lisp (口齿不清) had taught me it was better not to say anything than to speak and risk embarrassment. As a result of my
Last September, however, that all
One day, I was really
I swallowed the voices down and let my real voice
The next day, I did it
Every time those little voices try to tell me to be quiet, I think of all the encouragement I received in class and I know that I
A.embarrassment | B.excitement | C.humor | D.silence |
A.heard from | B.talked of | C.called on | D.looked for |
A.name | B.opinion | C.duty | D.business |
A.seen | B.heard | C.followed | D.protected |
A.disappeared | B.returned | C.developed | D.changed |
A.examine | B.practice | C.share | D.copy |
A.regret | B.consider | C.imagine | D.remember |
A.time | B.courage | C.patience | D.evidence |
A.busy | B.strict | C.pleased | D.disappointed |
A.tired | B.urgent | C.funny | D.cheerful |
A.Besides | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Normally |
A.touch | B.wave | C.extend | D.withdraw |
A.go down | B.die away | C.come out | D.calm down |
A.shaking | B.singing | C.shouting | D.deepening |
A.Sadly | B.Hopefully | C.Honestly | D.Unexpectedly |
A.again | B.alone | C.already | D.anyway |
A.thanks to | B.instead of | C.despite | D.except |
A.serious | B.outgoing | C.nervous | D.hardworking |
A.even | B.still | C.only | D.seldom |
A.fear | B.agree | C.deserve | D.pretend |
5 . I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a
I was only two when the
Mom loves to use this story as an
We are almost certain to get
A.trip | B.race | C.tree | D.driver |
A.incident | B.change | C.illness | D.problem |
A.feared | B.refused | C.forgot | D.turned |
A.delay | B.absence | C.freedom | D.rest |
A.landed | B.slept | C.laughed | D.wept |
A.promised | B.encouraged | C.allowed | D.expected |
A.woke | B.picked | C.warmed | D.gave |
A.adds | B.replies | C.admits | D.supposes |
A.drove | B.lived | C.stood | D.zoomed |
A.crashed | B.broke | C.climbed | D.looked |
A.answer | B.example | C.excuse | D.order |
A.able | B.ashamed | C.afraid | D.anxious |
A.ask | B.share | C.learn | D.try |
A.honesty | B.toughness | C.kindness | D.curiosity |
A.regretted | B.reviewed | C.made | D.explained |
A.job | B.friend | C.fortune | D.house |
A.memories | B.efforts | C.research | D.experience |
A.mixed up | B.fed up | C.knocked down | D.settled down |
A.play | B.relax | C.dream | D.cry |
A.all at once | B.in the end | C.in either case | D.as a result |
According to the World Bank, one of its chief supporters, economic globalization has helped reduce
Those who
Critics take a different view, believing that economic globalization is actually
One thing is certain about globalization—there is no
A.possible | B.smooth | C.good | D.easy |
A.crime | B.poverty | C.conflict | D.population |
A.contributing | B.responding | C.turning | D.owing |
A.remain | B.drop | C.shift | D.increase |
A.doubt | B.define | C.advocate | D.ignore |
A.In addition | B.For instance | C.In other words | D.All in all |
A.mature | B.new | C.local | D.foreign |
A.finding | B.exploring | C.bridging | D.widening |
A.suffered | B.profited | C.learned | D.withdrawn |
A.Furthermore | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.consume | B.deliver | C.export | D.advertise |
A.trouble | B.business | C.power | D.mind |
A.keep up | B.come in | C.go around | D.help out |
A.taking off | B.getting along | C.holding out | D.turning back |
A.agreement | B.prediction | C.outcome | D.challenge |
7 . People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years, mostly because people simply aren’t taking the time to say a simple “hello”. After considering this phenomenon, I decided I was going to
My
“OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.”
My best opportunity came a few days later when I saw a man
People aren’t used to making an
A.change | B.explain | C.learn | D.show |
A.trouble | B.doubt | C.wish | D.opportunity |
A.took | B.dropped | C.got | D.pulled |
A.come out | B.stand by | C.go back | D.turn up |
A.please | B.greet | C.help | D.praise |
A.sitting | B.walking | C.riding | D.running |
A.discussion | B.lesson | C.report | D.conversation |
A.joke | B.response | C.cry | D.story |
A.unchangeable | B.unprepared | C.unforgettable | D.unfinished |
A.desperately | B.frequently | C.simply | D.widely |
A.allow | B.warn | C.order | D.advise |
A.later | B.straighter | C.closer | D.slower |
8 . A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was
The man who had his bright lights on
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man
One thing is
A.walking | B.touring | C.traveling | D.rushing |
A.passengers | B.colleagues | C.employers | D.customers |
A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.If |
A.each | B.another | C.that | D.his |
A.flames | B.smoke | C.water | D.steam |
A.used | B.disabled | C.removed | D.abandoned |
A.got hold of | B.prepared | C.took charge of | D.controlled |
A.came down | B.came through | C.came in | D.came over |
A.returned | B.received | C.made | D.confirmed |
A.then | B.again | C.finally | D.even |
A.Starting | B.Parking | C.Passing | D.Approaching |
A.quiet | B.still | C.away | D.calm |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.explode | B.slip away | C.fall apart | D.crash |
A.as if | B.unless | C.in case | D.after |
A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.moved on | D.set out |
A.woman | B.police | C.man | D.driver |
A.forbidden | B.ready | C.asked | D.free |
A.for certain | B.for consideration | C.reported | D.checked |
A.patience | B.skills | C.efforts | D.promise |
9 . In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The
How did we
Another cause is our
Our appetite for new products also
All around the world, we can see the
Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions
A.key | B.reason | C.project | D.problem |
A.gifts | B.rubbish | C.debt | D.products |
A.face | B.become | C.observe | D.change |
A.hide | B.control | C.replace | D.withdraw |
A.Thanks to | B.As to | C.Except for | D.Regardless of |
A.safe | B.funny | C.cheap | D.powerful |
A.love | B.lack | C.prevention | D.division |
A.sensitive | B.kind | C.brave | D.busy |
A.ways | B.places | C.jobs | D.friends |
A.donate | B.receive | C.produce | D.preserve |
A.adapts | B.returns | C.responds | D.contributes |
A.tired of | B.addicted to | C.worried about | D.ashamed for |
A.newer | B.stronger | C.higher | D.larger |
A.pick up | B.pay for | C.hold onto | D.throw away |
A.advantages | B.purposes | C.functions | D.consequences |
A.show | B.record | C.decrease | D.measure |
A.technology | B.environment | C.consumers | D.brands |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Meanwhile |
A.by | B.in favour of | C.after | D.instead of |
A.spending | B.collecting | C.repairing | D.advertising |
10 . A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them
The next morning,
“Maybe we could go and
“What if we invited them to come here for a
They both loved the
Finally, the day of the party
“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I
Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such
“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario’s mother said. “We will be
“And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to
A.sat | B.stood | C.lay | D.walked |
A.voice | B.ring | C.music | D.cry |
A.therefore | B.however | C.otherwise | D.instead |
A.note | B.poster | C.bill | D.report |
A.proud | B.rich | C.lucky | D.nice |
A.neighbors | B.friends | C.relatives | D.audience |
A.blame | B.instruct | C.question | D.visit |
A.party | B.concert | C.show | D.play |
A.experience | B.idea | C.performance | D.action |
A.to | B.with | C.for | D.from |
A.continued | B.arrived | C.passed | D.finished |
A.order | B.sell | C.share | D.advertise |
A.treated | B.presented | C.helped | D.served |
A.promised | B.admitted | C.agreed | D.worried |
A.give | B.send | C.offer | D.owe |
A.realize | B.remember | C.understand | D.accept |
A.sweet | B.strange | C.funny | D.loud |
A.brave | B.sorry | C.happy | D.afraid |
A.changing | B.practicing | C.recording | D.writing |
A.equality | B.freedom | C.warmth | D.sympathy |