1 . 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 |
2 . I started cooking when I was thirteen. Both of my parents worked, so I was usually
A few moments later, I
Later that day, my mother told me, “You cannot rush yourself when cooking.” Rather, I should take steps, turning to the basics, such as learning about the ingredients and
I’ve learned that the first
A.alone | B.energetic | C.anxious | D.excited |
A.enjoy | B.prepare | C.serve | D.take |
A.expectation | B.control | C.description | D.budget |
A.owner | B.ruler | C.chef | D.researcher |
A.agreed | B.decided | C.failed | D.switched |
A.various | B.delicious | C.pricey | D.limited |
A.placing | B.covering | C.washing | D.breaking |
A.quit | B.slept | C.rushed | D.collapsed |
A.standard | B.order | C.quality | D.amount |
A.proudly | B.unconsciously | C.fearfully | D.eagerly |
A.burning | B.exploding | C.disappearing | D.mixing |
A.insisted | B.declared | C.grasped | D.explained |
A.stopped | B.reduced | C.existed | D.emerged |
A.working on | B.fixing on | C.referring to | D.contributing to |
A.race | B.try | C.route | D.ride |
3 . Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second
When he was 16, Molai began to notice something
Molai
A.dream | B.job | C.home | D.choice |
A.nature | B.youth | C.culture | D.knowledge |
A.precious | B.interesting | C.disturbing | D.awkward |
A.waste | B.tension | C.pain | D.damage |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.agreed | B.realized | C.remembered | D.predicted |
A.noise | B.heat | C.disease | D.dust |
A.directions | B.partners | C.help | D.shelter |
A.labor | B.police | C.forest | D.finance |
A.rebuilt | B.discovered | C.left | D.managed |
A.Decorating | B.Observing | C.Watering | D.Guarding |
A.tough | B.illegal | C.fantastic | D.beneficial |
A.back | B.top | C.foot | D.side |
A.cool | B.make | C.purify | D.collect |
A.returned | B.learned | C.failed | D.continued |
4 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was
“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling
As I arrived at the party, I tried to be
I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was
My friend Lilly helped me
When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete
From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to
A.surprised | B.excited | C.relaxed | D.satisfied |
A.unsure | B.unsafe | C.unusual | D.unhappy |
A.breaks | B.turns | C.steps | D.attempts |
A.genuine | B.polite | C.serious | D.cool |
A.danger | B.injury | C.disaster | D.wonder |
A.landed on | B.tripped over | C.kicked up | D.ran into |
A.a hot potato | B.a big fish | C.no luck | D.no big deal |
A.fight | B.argue | C.disappear | D.struggle |
A.approach | B.avoid | C.prevent | D.identify |
A.patience | B.bravery | C.worry | D.anger |
A.fool | B.hero | C.stranger | D.dancer |
A.suggested | B.expected | C.promised | D.directed |
A.dependent | B.easy | C.careful | D.hard |
A.fashionable | B.tight | C.comfortable | D.special |
A.promote | B.accept | C.trust | D.refuse |
5 . Miloszek was born with a heart defect. His condition is too
Just a week after
Days later, a Polish convenience store chain called Zabka
“We were very touched by the extremely
A.particular | B.optimistic | C.serious | D.common |
A.Undoubtedly | B.Unfortunately | C.Additionally | D.Absolutely |
A.expect | B.permit | C.ensure | D.afford |
A.crowded | B.turned | C.brought | D.stepped |
A.earning | B.declaring | C.battling | D.defeating |
A.parcel | B.message | C.card | D.list |
A.sold | B.returned | C.purchased | D.saved |
A.expected | B.needed | C.accepted | D.commanded |
A.health | B.dream | C.heart | D.story |
A.borrowed | B.provided | C.collected | D.used |
A.kindness | B.news | C.sympathy | D.gratitude |
A.secret | B.reputation | C.money | D.medal |
A.flexible | B.noble | C.gentle | D.awkward |
A.recovery | B.request | C.fundraiser | D.award |
A.contribute | B.present | C.fight | D.change |
6 . Your first day anywhere can be tough. As a supply teacher, I had one such experience when I was
When I received the call asking if I was available that day, a wave of
As I
The whole class, a total of 8 with various special needs, arrived by 9:30. Contrary to my
As the day ended, I could
A.force | B.required | C.allowed | D.guided |
A.panic | B.sadness | C.anger | D.sympathy |
A.hesitantly | B.regularly | C.eventually | D.desperately |
A.plans | B.thoughts | C.doubts | D.opinions |
A.broke up | B.sped up | C.picked up | D.pulled up |
A.assured | B.warned | C.reminded | D.informed |
A.Abandoned | B.Suspected | C.Accompanied | D.Raised |
A.maintain | B.hide | C.spread | D.enhance |
A.ink | B.rain | C.sweat | D.blood |
A.decisions | B.conclusions | C.suggestions | D.predictions |
A.stress | B.education | C.energy | D.confidence |
A.inspired | B.refreshed | C.shocked | D.satisfied |
A.regretfully | B.honestly | C.jokingly | D.patiently |
A.admit | B.recommend | C.tolerate | D.consider |
A.celebrate | B.earn | C.guarantee | D.awaken |
7 . The train had been long delayed. Running out of
He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and
Andy's thoughts drifted (飘) to when he was
Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman, who’d
Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his
A.luck | B.patience | C.time | D.energy |
A.train | B.truth | C.cause | D.notice |
A.insisted | B.explained | C.apologized | D.admitted |
A.surprised | B.ready | C.thankful | D.frightened |
A.checking | B.leaving | C.planning | D.packing |
A.hurt | B.annoyed | C.ashamed | D.puzzled |
A.Lately | B.Finally | C.Suddenly | D.Instantly |
A.look | B.pill | C.rest | D.sandwich |
A.for safety | B.on purpose | C.in case | D.by accident |
A.calmness | B.confidence | C.comfort | D.concern |
A.warmth | B.memory | C.smell | D.touch |
A.helped | B.pleased | C.disturbed | D.greeted |
A.carefully | B.casually | C.gently | D.tightly |
A.relief | B.amazement | C.mind | D.advantage |
A.arms | B.scarfs | C.passengers | D.mothers |
8 . I’ve been working as a United Nations (U.N.) Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got
We peacekeepers
As a woman, I am particularly
My life is not
A.hated | B.enjoyed | C.guarded | D.changed |
A.led up to | B.looked up to | C.kept up with | D.signed up with |
A.treatment | B.technology | C.independence | D.inspiration |
A.flee | B.return | C.sweep | D.tend |
A.In turn | B.In surprise | C.In response | D.In addition |
A.measure | B.reputation | C.business | D.mission |
A.follow | B.expand | C.monitor | D.block |
A.insure | B.prove | C.report | D.predict |
A.bridge | B.barrier | C.castle | D.shelter |
A.protected | B.trusted | C.valued | D.doubted |
A.deserve | B.prefer | C.plan | D.fail |
A.gently | B.equally | C.seriously | D.honestly |
A.boring | B.rewarding | C.difficult | D.fancy |
A.association | B.accommodation | C.administration | D.adaptation |
A.available | B.ambitious | C.worthwhile | D.educational |
9 . Exercise and I have never had a good relationship because of my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.invited | D.pushed |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.kept | C.regretted | D.risked |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.decided | B.happened | C.bothered | D.refused |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.teased | B.comforted | C.approached | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.certain |
A.share | B.part | C.cup | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fright | D.confidence |
A.ambitious | B.enthusiast | C.adorable | D.perfect |
A.feel | B.accept | C.display | D.compare |
A.save | B.witness | C.discourage | D.separate |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
10 . Temperatures in the Norwegian capital regularly drop to -10℃ during winter.
It’s
A young woman sitting next to the boy noticed him rubbing his arms. She immediately asked him, “Don’t you have a
Later, another woman gave him her scarf and then
“People should care as much about children in Syria as they are
A.Thinking | B.Jumping | C.Sleeping | D.Trembling |
A.heartbreaking | B.breathtaking | C.effort-making | D.history-making |
A.upsetting | B.inspiring | C.troublesome | D.wise |
A.schoolbag | B.companion | C.jacket | D.parent |
A.inquired | B.explored | C.begged | D.confirmed |
A.kindly | B.pretendingly | C.tiredly | D.purposely |
A.carried | B.found | C.placed | D.wrapped |
A.attempted | B.desired | C.offered | D.chanced |
A.Interestingly | B.Actually | C.Amazingly | D.Naturally |
A.expensive | B.public | C.hidden | D.mobile |
A.donations | B.suggestions | C.demands | D.funds |
A.despite | B.without | C.in | D.for |
A.curious | B.confused | C.careful | D.concerned |
A.noted | B.concluded | C.quoted | D.believed |
A.cheating | B.filming | C.walking | D.training |