1 . I’d never been to the Day of the Dead before. As my dad and I looked around for seats, I
“Whatever you need,” I said.
Marco threw me parts of a
“It’s part of a traditional dance,” he said,“and we should wear the costume.”
“You expect me to dance? ” I
Marco smiled. “It’ll be fun. And hurry! We’re going to be
“We’re going to do a lot of stomping (跺脚). Slow at first. Keep one hand
The speakers
“Be quick,” Marco
We all began stomping slowly to music. I could only see
The music
Marco gave me a thumbs⁃up. As the audience clapped for our group, I said to him happily, “You were right. That was
A.watched | B.noticed | C.monitored | D.surveyed |
A.satisfied | B.ignored | C.contacted | D.greeted |
A.suit | B.chain | C.decoration | D.costume |
A.make it | B.get it | C.focus on | D.go through |
A.chatted | B.despaired | C.hesitated | D.replied |
A.nervous | B.late | C.happy | D.nice |
A.up | B.high | C.low | D.down |
A.shouted | B.announced | C.defined | D.issued |
A.signaled | B.pointed | C.moved | D.complained |
A.through | B.in | C.over | D.under |
A.bring about | B.carry on | C.figure out | D.put out |
A.extremely | B.possibly | C.truly | D.finally |
A.disappeared | B.sped up | C.started | D.faded away |
A.typical | B.fascinating | C.tough | D.flexible |
A.important | B.creative | C.beneficial | D.fun |
2 . Volunteers in New York call on people to donate their used iPads to help poor patients keep in touch with their families online.
Some people with COVID-19 died alone in hospital physically
By Friday morning, the volunteer group had
No one is an island.
A.separated | B.prevented | C.protected | D.suffered |
A.depends | B.insists | C.looked | D.weighs |
A.because of | B.instead of | C.regardless of | D.apart from |
A.universities | B.clubs | C.hospitals | D.companies |
A.unbelievable | B.pleasant | C.strange | D.urgent |
A.recovered | B.died | C.escaped | D.learned |
A.hope | B.touch | C.worry | D.advice |
A.hire | B.provide | C.own | D.share |
A.received | B.bought | C.sent | D.gave |
A.frequently | B.nicely | C.correctly | D.smoothly |
A.generosity | B.friendship | C.duty | D.knowledge |
A.get hold of | B.take charge of | C.make use of | D.take notes of |
A.force | B.allow | C.advise | D.encourage |
A.cost | B.moment | C.risk | D.right |
A.Treated | B.United | C.Greeted | D.Taught |
3 . Several years ago I went on a trip alone to Mozambique. Our bus broke down by the side of the road. There was certainly nothing in the way of
I was trying to work out what to do when I
This kind-hearted woman accommodated (提供住宿) a
A.hospitals | B.stores | C.hotels | D.colleges |
A.wished | B.concluded | C.insisted | D.argued |
A.frightened | B.surprised | C.excited | D.annoyed |
A.guides | B.villagers | C.volunteers | D.friends |
A.wait | B.tour | C.belong | D.explore |
A.frequently | B.poorly | C.fluently | D.eagerly |
A.added to | B.got over | C.discussed | D.expected |
A.felt | B.found | C.kept | D.stopped |
A.explaining | B.whispering | C.complaining | D.gesturing |
A.hosted | B.interviewed | C.charged | D.comforted |
A.scared | B.attracted | C.satisfied | D.embarrassed |
A.hear | B.remember | C.follow | D.affect |
A.worried | B.confused | C.uncertain | D.welcomed |
A.local | B.family | C.customer | D.stranger |
A.relief | B.regret | C.doubt | D.fear |
4 . My grandfather died in 1970, leaving my grandmother living in their old house alone. Shortly after that, we went to the animal shelter and picked out a little dog to accompany Grandma. The dog was named Penny.
Grandma and Penny quickly became very attached (喜爱的) to each other, and that attachment grew much
The time came when both my grandmother and Penny were becoming
On Christmas Day in 1985, Grandma was again taken to the hospital. Penny,
After fifteen years of loving friendship, Grandma and Penny passed away on the same day. God had it all worked out — Penny was waiting at the door to
A.stronger | B.higher | C.farther | D.longer |
A.similar | B.gentle | C.friendly | D.close |
A.work | B.hospital | C.sleep | D.church |
A.on | B.beside | C.under | D.below |
A.table | B.bed | C.chair | D.blanket |
A.lost | B.active | C.weak | D.tired |
A.lie | B.walk | C.play | D.jump |
A.looking | B.crying | C.climbing | D.getting |
A.worriedly | B.hurriedly | C.excitedly | D.disappointedly |
A.as usual | B.in time | C.by accident | D.at once |
A.believed | B.guessed | C.heard | D.found |
A.guided | B.posted | C.sent | D.followed |
A.owner | B.mother | C.doctor | D.saver |
A.opened | B.brightened | C.closed | D.wetted |
A.call | B.help | C.miss | D.greet |
5 . “You’re very talented, dear. I hope everything turns out great. I’ll tell my friends about the animal shelter (避难处),” a kind old lady told Conrad, who smiled
Conrad was proud of what he was doing and people in the
His mother, Sandy, worked at the shelter and had always been a(n)
He placed a
Raise your kids to love animals, and they’ll be better people. Caring for innocent animals makes people more selfless,
A.suddenly | B.sweetly | C.purposely | D.secretly |
A.square | B.park | C.street | D.hall |
A.violin | B.piano | C.organ | D.guitar |
A.needed | B.sold | C.worked | D.made |
A.passive | B.active | C.strict | D.attractive |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
A.acted | B.survived | C.concentrated | D.kept |
A.showing up | B.coming in | C.going on | D.getting up |
A.worried | B.annoyed | C.panicked | D.confused |
A.looked around | B.went past | C.headed for | D.turned around |
A.sign | B.signal | C.box | D.bench |
A.hesitated | B.passed | C.left | D.stopped |
A.generous | B.happy | C.energetic | D.angry |
A.counting | B.raising | C.saving | D.earning |
A.curious | B.serious | C.loving | D.unconcerned |
6 . Brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito had a smooth life in the first 30 years.
They
Now, their organization is very
Adults can
A.Occasionally | B.Frequently | C.Consistently | D.Unexpectedly |
A.confused | B.prosperous | C.indifferent | D.curious |
A.assuming | B.acknowledging | C.resembling | D.witnessing |
A.backed down | B.backed up | C.set up | D.cooperated with |
A.shunned | B.invaded | C.assisted | D.posed |
A.acclaimed | B.involved | C.preserved | D.dominated |
A.inspire | B.promise | C.thank | D.teach |
A.exquisite | B.fascinating | C.challenging | D.successful |
A.disrupt | B.participate | C.commemorate | D.depict |
A.glory | B.friction | C.contribution | D.victim |
A.giving away | B.giving in | C.handing in | D.wearing out |
A.comprehension | B.connection | C.barrier | D.assessment |
A.difference | B.date | C.decision | D.estimate |
A.objective | B.prosperous | C.hopeful | D.potential |
A.understanding | B.receiving | C.paying | D.spreading |
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 . Last year, my friend, Kydee Williams, and I started a non-profit project because we wanted to do charity work differently. Thus, The Pop-Up Care Shop was
TPUCS is a traveling shop of
From our experience, we learned smaller shelters, especially those in less-commercialized areas were often
While material things like food, clothes, money, and shelter can help people survive, what
A.found | B.donated | C.born | D.purchased |
A.cheap | B.free | C.value | D.messy |
A.quit | B.chose | C.forbade | D.held |
A.homeless | B.fearless | C.guiltless | D.restless |
A.Ceasing | B.Highlighting | C.Starting | D.Monitoring |
A.hard | B.fun | C.odd | D.core |
A.crucial | B.unnecessary | C.impossible | D.logical |
A.breaking down | B.giving back | C.keeping up | D.pulling through |
A.ignored | B.emphasized | C.mentioned | D.estimated |
A.harmful | B.relevant | C.opposed | D.open |
A.shoppers | B.pioneers | C.officers | D.volunteers |
A.reliable | B.selfless | C.creative | D.courageous |
A.understand | B.satisfy | C.anticipate | D.illustrate |
A.originally | B.slightly | C.truly | D.barely |
A.identify | B.detect | C.reveal | D.make |
9 . About six years ago I started having panic attacks (恐慌症). I began my journey to
Frustratingly, about a year after that, I started to develop
I loved to sing when I was young. My childhood had been
I have now been a
Now, I am feeling a lot better. When I am
A.ignore | B.solve | C.interpret | D.stress |
A.Casually | B.Ridiculously | C.Controversially | D.Thankfully |
A.passion | B.depression | C.adaptation | D.relation |
A.tutors | B.conditions | C.values | D.tools |
A.though | B.until | C.since | D.after |
A.charged | B.burdened | C.mixed | D.filled |
A.open | B.absent | C.creative | D.narrow |
A.painting | B.acting | C.reading | D.singing |
A.turn | B.pressure | C.courage | D.privilege |
A.set off | B.get through | C.shrink from | D.figure out |
A.sponsor | B.director | C.trainer | D.member |
A.suspects | B.reminds | C.cures | D.warns |
A.education | B.competition | C.career | D.existence |
A.absorbed | B.thrilled | C.ambitious | D.anxious |
A.last | B.help | C.exist | D.fade |
10 . Peter worked at a grocery store. Recently, he
Although the job was boring, there were times Peter especially
The children began to cry and Angela tried to
The next day Angela returned to the store and explained to Peter, “Thanks for your kindness. It really
“Well, I am
Angela was grateful for Peter’s help. Peter’s actions and
A.watched over | B.put aside | C.took up | D.gave up |
A.shopping | B.schooling | C.travelling | D.housing |
A.enjoyed | B.expected | C.deserved | D.imagined |
A.quiet | B.noisy | C.dirty | D.crowded |
A.interest | B.impression | C.attention | D.feelings |
A.decide | B.afford | C.promise | D.expect |
A.calm | B.save | C.encourage | D.protect |
A.continuing | B.preferring | C.offering | D.preparing |
A.toys | B.food | C.clothes | D.drinks |
A.improves | B.wastes | C.changes | D.means |
A.tough | B.positive | C.unique | D.natural |
A.hardly | B.basically | C.slightly | D.completely |
A.efforts | B.words | C.requests | D.suggestions |
A.troubles | B.rights | C.styles | D.choices |
A.impress | B.rescue | C.remind | D.comfort |