1 . When I was in university, I had to take a computer-programming exam. I had failed it the first time. The exam day came, and I was extremely
An hour later, I still hadn’t
It was at that moment that I suddenly
That was when things began to turn for the better. After that, I started to ask myself positive questions: “I’ve done this before, so why couldn’t I do it now? …” I kept
Weeks later I received my marks and I had passed the exam.
1.A.happy | B.sad | C.disappointed | D.nervous |
A.cheated | B.written | C.found | D.heard |
A.entered | B.forgotten | C.passed | D.left |
A.requested | B.allowed | C.forced | D.advised |
A.stories | B.tasks | C.jobs | D.experiences |
A.teacher | B.door | C.blackboard | D.clock |
A.thought of | B.took off | C.heard of | D.gave off |
A.succeed | B.study | C.move | D.help |
A.If | B.Whether | C.Although | D.When |
A.checking | B.repeating | C.forgetting | D.questioning |
2 . In the heart of Sprinkletown, young Sammy had eyes bigger than his stomach, when it came to sweets. His mom had set a
One evening, determined to conquer(攻克) this mountain, Sammy plotted a
As dessert time
Instead of scolding, Sammy’s mom turned the
Sammy learned that day not just the
A.strange | B.clear | C.big | D.beautiful |
A.house. | B.tree | C.wall | D.mountain |
A.plan | B.game | C.event | D.joke |
A.challenged | B.approached | C.appeared | D.passed |
A.therefore | B.besides | C.however | D.instead |
A.eat | B.show | C.share | D.cook |
A.potatoes | B.moment | C.sport | D.plate |
A.fish | B.chicken | C.rice | D.greens |
A.importance | B.lesson | C.memory | D.happiness |
A.carried out | B.stuck to | C.brought out | D.focused on |
3 . I had spent an hour in the bank with my dad for transferring money(转账). I asked, “Why don’t you use online banking?” He already opened one. “Why would I do that?” he
“Yes, yes!” I said. I told him how Amazon delivers(递送)everything.
His answer made me
A.accepted | B.suggested | C.complained | D.replied |
A.save | B.reduce | C.waste | D.take |
A.cheap | B.easy | C.crazy | D.awful |
A.draw out | B.step out | C.look out | D.stand out |
A.surprised | B.worried | C.bored | D.excited |
A.recently | B.rapidly | C.simply | D.exactly |
A.refuse | B.expect | C.offer | D.remind |
A.as | B.although | C.if | D.unless |
A.spirit | B.sense | C.touch | D.nature |
A.society | B.power | C.money | D.life |
4 . A simple honk (汽车喇叭声) from the bus is one part of a secret code between the driver and students living in a remote village in Wanzhou district, Chongqing city.
Noticing a schoolbag hanging on the door of an old house along his
The boy's parents work far from home, leaving him in the
Mr Cheng, who has been
A.street | B.travel | C.path | D.river |
A.shouts | B.gives | C.sees | D.hears |
A.gets on | B.takes into | C.pulls up | D.tries out |
A.control | B.hope | C.honor | D.care |
A.daily | B.weekly | C.monthly | D.yearly |
A.created | B.promoted | C.developed | D.improved |
A.current | B.shared | C.devoted | D.convenient |
A.walking | B.working | C.running | D.driving |
A.experiences | B.levels | C.approaches | D.solutions |
A.thankfulness | B.movement | C.attention | D.performance |
5 . I believe that we can have an important influence on anyone we meet. The right words at just the right time could
When I was three years old, my parents discovered I was deaf. After asking many doctors and parents of other deaf children, they decided to put me in a normal
On my first day, the other kids made fun of me
Mrs. Jordan, my teacher changed all of that with a
One morning she asked the class a question. I read her lips and raised my hand right away. She called on me. I took a deep breath and
I will never forget what
For the first time in my young life, my confidence soared (自信增强) like
At that moment, I decided that no matter how many
A.finish | B.stop | C.change | D.create |
A.yard | B.house | C.community | D.school |
A.because of | B.with the help of | C.instead of | D.except for |
A.Unless | B.Although | C.When | D.Whether |
A.turned down | B.thought of | C.took after | D.brought up |
A.long | B.useless | C.simple | D.last |
A.nervously | B.angrily | C.recently | D.sadly |
A.caused | B.happened | C.discussed | D.explained |
A.ever | B.always | C.often | D.never |
A.successes | B.messages | C.difficulties | D.situations |
6 . Rich or poor, young or old, we all have problems. We can easily become unhappy unless we
Most of us have probably been
When we are angry, however, we are usually the ones affected. Have you ever seen young children playing together? But they
Many
By comparing yourself with other people, you will find your problems are not so terrible. Think about Stephen Hawking, for example, a very clever scientist. He couldn’t walk
A.solve | B.answer | C.imagine | D.decide |
A.Depending on | B.Trying out | C.Looking for | D.Worrying about |
A.pleased | B.interested | C.friendly | D.angry |
A.fight | B.laugh | C.hug | D.frighten |
A.last | B.make | C.hope | D.use |
A.way | B.test | C.class | D.lesson |
A.teachers | B.students | C.workers | D.adults |
A.difficult | B.important | C.strict | D.kind |
A.and | B.or | C.for | D.but |
A.bravely | B.angrily | C.sadly | D.quietly |
7 . One day, Sue argued with her mother. She left home without saying a word.
When she saw a noodle shop, she suddenly felt
“Don’t worry. I’ll
“What’s wrong?” the shop owner asked.
“I am touched by your kindness. Even a
“Girl, why do you think so? Think again. I
Sue was surprised after
On the way home, Sue thought over. She stopped in front of the door and saw her
Sue couldn’t control herself. She cried and hugged her mother.
In our life, it is
A.Because | B.If | C.Although | D.Unless |
A.thirsty | B.cold | C.hungry | D.sleepy |
A.leave | B.call | C.borrow | D.treat |
A.you | B.me | C.her | D.him |
A.child | B.friend | C.relative | D.stranger |
A.even | B.never | C.often | D.just |
A.seeing | B.tasting | C.hearing | D.touching |
A.sister | B.mother | C.father | D.brother |
A.sleep | B.drink | C.eat | D.play |
A.unusual | B.strange | C.difficult | D.easy |
8 . Jennifer Jones was a fifteen-year-old. She was in her morning PE lesson when she
Jennifer’s parents were very
A.jumped off | B.gave up | C.moved on | D.passed out |
A.low | B.sudden | C.high | D.sharp |
A.pleased | B.worried | C.curious | D.angry |
A.made | B.forgotten | C.skipped | D.prepared |
A.eating | B.sleeping | C.drinking | D.growing |
A.fun | B.time | C.difficulty | D.confidence |
A.still | B.even | C.hardly | D.never |
A.Hopefully | B.Interestingly | C.Unbelievably | D.Fortunately |
A.recovery | B.plan | C.start | D.choice |
A.breath | B.exercise | C.diet | D.meal |
I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well recently. But the doctor is
First, remember that you don’t have to
Second, you don’t have to
Finally, I understand that exercise alone can be boring, but you could invite your family and friends to
I hope you’ll soon feel happier and healthier.
All the best.
Rachel
1.A.wrong | B.right | C.good | D.crazy |
A.steps | B.choices | C.plans | D.suggestions |
A.exercise | B.talk | C.sleep | D.watch |
A.Anyway | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Instead |
A.plane | B.rope | C.lift | D.window |
A.decide | B.pay | C.call | D.try |
A.running | B.swimming | C.cleaning | D.reading |
A.wooden | B.large | C.comfortable | D.expensive |
A.think twice | B.work out | C.stay up | D.get along |
A.help | B.deal | C.fight | D.stick |
10 . When my friend suggested we join the Tai Chi Club at school, I
The first few
Eventually, tai chi
A.agreed | B.hesitated | C.stopped | D.cried |
A.rich | B.poor | C.young | D.old |
A.wrong | B.concerned | C.wise | D.slow |
A.fighting | B.teaching | C.practicing | D.explaining |
A.classes | B.suggestions | C.times | D.words |
A.found | B.made | C.lost | D.caught |
A.Next | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Besides |
A.jobs | B.ways | C.moves | D.manners |
A.looks up | B.puts on | C.brings about | D.comes from |
A.benefits | B.views | C.lives | D.muscles |