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 . 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 |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . 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 |
6 . 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 |
7 . 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 |
8 . After a long time of struggling with lung cancer, my father passed away, due to which, my life
Suddenly the rain stopped!
While walking together in the rain, I knew he was a promoter from the city. Having received an order from his company, he had to spend
Everything is so simple: to run without an umbrella! Only when you
A.affected | B.suffered | C.damaged | D.managed |
A.take care | B.attend to | C.watch out | D.bring up |
A.desert | B.stop | C.quit | D.dismiss |
A.bright | B.white | C.colorful | D.dark |
A.Interested | B.Confused | C.Excited | D.Disappointed |
A.worry | B.smile | C.doubt | D.caution |
A.praise | B.comfort | C.protection | D.attention |
A.much | B.no | C.little | D.some |
A.admiration | B.envy | C.appreciation | D.care |
A.defeated | B.covered | C.ruined | D.wiped |
A.lost | B.took | C.changed | D.gathered |
A.Amused | B.Terrified | C.Encouraged | D.Shocked |
A.goal | B.start | C.point | D.future |
A.turned out | B.settled into | C.carried out | D.turned into |
A.run into | B.run across | C.run away with | D.run out of |
9 . A few months ago, one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity. His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had
However, I decided that I needed to
So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the conference organizers to
A.referred to | B.led to | C.turned down | D.put forward |
A.special | B.legal | C.strict | D.equal |
A.praised | B.promoted | C.invited | D.received |
A.success | B.practice | C.failure | D.reality |
A.rewarded | B.protected | C.attracted | D.affected |
A.kindness | B.patience | C.shyness | D.courage |
A.rarely | B.frequently | C.quietly | D.completely |
A.complain of | B.find fault with | C.pay attention to | D.take control of |
A.benefit | B.include | C.observe | D.change |
A.agreement | B.emphasis | C.inspiration | D.self-doubt |
A.track | B.send | C.hire | D.add |
A.personal | B.flexible | C.simple | D.traditional |
A.unreasonable | B.uncomfortable | C.dishonest | D.discontent |
A.prove | B.ensure | C.record | D.predict |
A.health | B.colleague | C.career | D.education |
10 . In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and neglect the simple pleasures that bring us true
Reading is not only a source of entertainment but also a
Moreover, reading has the ability to spark our imagination and creativity. As we
In addition to its intellectual benefits, reading can also be a source of comfort and relaxation. Curling up with a good book after a long day can help to reduce stress and
By making reading a part of our daily routine, we can open ourselves up to new ideas, expand our knowledge base, and
A.happiness | B.sadness | C.anger | D.loneliness |
A.limited | B.countless | C.few | D.endless |
A.useless | B.powerful | C.weak | D.small |
A.knowledge | B.ignorance | C.rumors | D.news |
A.losing | B.avoiding | C.gaining | D.missing |
A.create | B.follow | C.write | D.ignore |
A.solutions | B.stories | C.characters | D.plots |
A.promote | B.increase | C.decrease | D.destroy |
A.divide | B.focus | C.spread | D.lose |
A.In summary | B.In detail | C.In contrast | D.In conclusion |
A.disappearing | B.evolving | C.shrinking | D.expanding |
A.waste | B.spend | C.make | D.save |
A.stimulate | B.tire | C.confuse | D.narrow |
A.boring | B.beneficial | C.challenging | D.frustrating |
A.embrace | B.ignore | C.avoid | D.reject |