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 . 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 |
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 . 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 |
8 . 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 |
9 . 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 |
10 . My PhD project is to protect a tiny species of fish, whose color is greenish. To
My PhD project at South Africa’s University of Cape Town is in
The data so far show the project has been
A.lay | B.hide | C.drag | D.lie |
A.shorter | B.quieter | C.shallower | D.smaller |
A.sad | B.puzzling | C.moving | D.wonderful |
A.speed | B.colour | C.environment | D.climate |
A.however | B.therefore | C.besides | D.moreover |
A.relationship | B.schedule | C.solution | D.cooperation |
A.keep | B.lead | C.swim | D.turn |
A.stuck | B.hurt | C.annoyed | D.punished |
A.balanced | B.injured | C.endangered | D.changeable |
A.keep | B.control | C.fool | D.catch |
A.repaired | B.donated | C.discovered | D.required |
A.return | B.devote | C.sell | D.show |
A.serious | B.extra | C.successful | D.convenient |
A.received | B.rescued | C.recorded | D.cleared |
A.resulting from | B.adding to | C.talking about | D.cutting off |