1 . On March 18, 2018, I was alone at home in San José, Costa Rica, drinking a cup of tea,
My heartbeat quickened as I read through it, and I was mad with joy: I had been chosen to receive a(n)
Five months later, I arrived in Shanghai,
I remember clearly when I approached dorm building No 3, I was
In Costa Rica, I learned the conducting technique well.
In my opinion, that’s the
A.unaware | B.unnecessary | C.uncertain | D.unsure |
A.invitation | B.notification | C.image | D.instruction |
A.full | B.amateur | C.regular | D.average |
A.moved | B.thrilled | C.fascinated | D.comforted |
A.breaking into | B.bursting into | C.looking into | D.stepping into |
A.dormitory | B.campus | C.canteen | D.entrance |
A.affected | B.drawn | C.attached | D.reminded |
A.field | B.studio | C.country | D.lifetime |
A.Moreover | B.Worse | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.attended | B.guided | C.followed | D.developed |
A.deserved | B.ignored | C.emphasized | D.distinguished |
A.essence | B.goal | C.design | D.ambition |
A.city | B.corner | C.province | D.spot |
A.Permanently | B.Fortunately | C.Eventually | D.Similarly |
A.transforming | B.changing | C.flowing | D.varying |
2 . In October, I said to my students, “Why not do some
Then early in that week, they came with their hard-earned money at their homes,
An organization had given us the information of a
“Do you like living here?” Michael asked. Hearing this, the woman
We returned to the
A.shopping | B.reading | C.exercise | D.housework |
A.nervous | B.excited | C.unwilling | D.afraid |
A.taught | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.allowed |
A.brave | B.poor | C.reliable | D.sick |
A.finally | B.already | C.suddenly | D.hardly |
A.thank | B.guide | C.help | D.welcome |
A.carried in | B.left behind | C.sent back | D.handed out |
A.satisfied | B.worried | C.surprised | D.angry |
A.cried | B.replied | C.asked | D.complained |
A.hid away | B.put out | C.picked up | D.brought in |
A.cook | B.find | C.share | D.buy |
A.house | B.woods | C.car | D.stores |
A.power | B.time | C.money | D.desire |
A.healthier | B.deeper | C.longer | D.better |
A.food | B.birds | C.flowers | D.kids |
3 . Camel Conversation
A mother and a baby camel were lying around under a tree.
Then the baby camel asked, “Mom,
The mother camel considered this and said, “We are desert animals and we have the humps to
The baby camel
The mama
The baby paused, and then asked, “Why are our eyelashes (睫毛)
The mama responded, “Those long thick eyelashes
The baby camel thought and thought. Then he said, “I see. So the hump is to store water when we are in the desert, the legs are for
We were given all
Don’t sit around in a zoo. Use your gifts and talents to help
A.why | B.how | C.whether | D.where |
A.drink | B.flow | C.bring | D.store |
A.few | B.little | C.less | D.much |
A.missed | B.wished | C.asked | D.thought |
A.arms | B.hands | C.feet | D.legs |
A.replied | B.asked | C.wanted | D.yelled |
A.sea | B.desert | C.garden | D.yard |
A.thin | B.weak | C.long | D.short |
A.depend | B.prevent | C.stop | D.protect |
A.when | B.although | C.as | D.because |
A.flying | B.walking | C.covering | D.driving |
A.desert | B.zoo | C.country | D.city |
A.worthy | B.expensive | C.special | D.seasonal |
A.disturb | B.differ | C.disgust | D.desire |
A.others | B.another | C.other | D.else |
4 . Many people agree that pets are family. It’s because they
Julia Earheart knows
When elderly and sick pets
And these pictures couldn’t be more beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. “The shoots can be emotional and difficult, absolutely,” Julia said. “But when you look at the pictures, you can see that
Julia wants the owners to be able to spend the money on vet bills and toys
“I won’t be able to get to all of them and that’s the hardest thing for me,” Julia said. Even though she can’t help all of the owners, she is an angel for giving this
A.love | B.notice | C.understand | D.remember |
A.slower | B.quieter | C.shorter | D.poorer |
A.enough | B.special | C.important | D.crazy |
A.immediately | B.mostly | C.hardly | D.exactly |
A.comes up | B.comes down | C.gives back | D.gives in |
A.potential | B.friendly | C.paying | D.regular |
A.approach | B.prepare | C.waste | D.attach |
A.fun | B.free | C.sale | D.good |
A.trust | B.pride | C.happiness | D.health |
A.time | B.money | C.memory | D.space |
A.apart from | B.rather than | C.due to | D.as for |
A.control | B.describe | C.create | D.treasure |
A.surprised | B.faithful. | C.interested | D.grateful |
A.affordable | B.priceless | C.simple | D.common |
A.possess | B.spread | C.complete | D.exchange |
5 . There are lots of children across the US who are living in residential treatment facilities (疗养中心). Many of these young people have
“People seldom know that they’re there,” said Mike Ball, whose nonprofit, Lost Voices, works with these teens. Bal first
As a writer and music lover, Ball knew songwriting could have a
“I’m often
A key
The program has
A.supplied | B.experienced | C.sacrificed | D.ignored |
A.learned about | B.looked for | C.joked with | D.belonged to |
A.forced | B.invited | C.permitted | D.expected |
A.tough | B.strange | C.positive | D.regular |
A.in time | B.on purpose | C.in need | D.on board |
A.books | B.controls | C.offers | D.delays |
A.embarrassed | B.disappointed | C.surprised | D.ashamed |
A.concern | B.love | C.goal | D.answer |
A.doubting | B.admiring | C.sharing | D.repeating |
A.part | B.trip | C.origin | D.view |
A.confirmed | B.called | C.followed | D.trained |
A.slowly | B.freely | C.sadly | D.tirelessly |
A.agreements | B.directions | C.questions | D.feelings |
A.benefited | B.missed | C.honored | D.reported |
A.awkward | B.pointless | C.abnormal | D.worthwhile |
6 . While driving in a small Colorado town, I stopped as a group of people crossed the road. As I watched, I
She managed to carry it for a few yards before setting it down on the ground. After trying several times, she was still
Having experienced similar
She stopped, gave me a
“Well, all right,” she answered in a
Surprised, I said, “Nothing. I was glad to be able to help.”
Her expression changed immediately, and she stared at me unbelievably. “Well, thank you, lady. No one has ever done me a(n)
A.visited | B.spotted | C.caught | D.minded |
A.beautiful | B.light | C.valuable | D.overweight |
A.communicating | B.breaking | C.battling | D.competing |
A.struggles | B.conflicts | C.consequences | D.adventures |
A.slowed down | B.tracked down | C.pulled up | D.ended up |
A.rest | B.map | C.companion | D.ride |
A.grateful | B.suspicious | C.disappointed | D.shining |
A.drop | B.carry | C.send | D.keep |
A.relatively | B.awfully | C.slightly | D.entirely |
A.firm | B.warm | C.cold | D.sharp |
A.settled | B.enjoyed | C.found | D.collected |
A.success | B.blow | C.stupidity | D.failure |
A.grabbed | B.shook | C.dug | D.raised |
A.afford | B.owe | C.award | D.return |
A.kindness | B.service | C.honour | D.injury |
7 . Justin Horner was driving down a freeway in Portland, when his tire blew out. He
Three hours later, a truck
“I just
But Horner was stubborn, and he put the money in her
“I
The father saw Horner
A few months later, Horner posted his story on social media, which drew thousands of likes and hundreds of
A.set off | B.gave in | C.checked in | D.pulled over |
A.direction | B.help | C.shelter | D.success |
A.secretly | B.desperately | C.finally | D.unexpectedly |
A.translator | B.editor | C.author | D.operator |
A.fix | B.find | C.start | D.drag |
A.defended | B.inspired | C.interviewed | D.thanked |
A.select | B.use | C.take | D.hide |
A.mouth | B.hand | C.leg | D.back |
A.thirsty | B.tired | C.hungry | D.stressed |
A.forced | B.refused | C.dared | D.started |
A.made | B.decorated | C.unwrapped | D.cleaned |
A.support | B.attention | C.love | D.understanding |
A.coming | B.fighting | C.operating | D.escaping |
A.waiting | B.seeking | C.kissing | D.waving |
A.comments | B.decisions | C.warns | D.offers |
8 . I used to be fit. But
I choose a chair yoga video on YouTube. The 10-minute
Chair yoga probably isn’t going to turn me into a
A.apart from | B.instead of | C.as for | D.thanks to |
A.sleeping | B.jogging | C.lying | D.stretching |
A.carried out | B.came across | C.began with | D.turned to |
A.involves | B.indicates | C.performs | D.handles |
A.challenge | B.effect | C.routine | D.treatment |
A.position | B.matter | C.method | D.habit |
A.announce | B.say | C.mention | D.expect |
A.while | B.before | C.since | D.if |
A.belonging | B.possession | C.accomplishment | D.safety |
A.knowledge | B.energy | C.fun | D.focus |
A.amazing | B.frightening | C.puzzling | D.annoying |
A.stone-hearted | B.fresh-faced | C.single-minded | D.good-shaped |
A.constantly | B.rarely | C.suddenly | D.merely |
A.situation | B.behavior | C.mood | D.brain |
A.affects | B.resets | C.controls | D.defends |
9 . This fall marks an especially memorable time for one family celebrating three generations walking onto Carthage College together. Samantha Malczewski, 19, the sophomore nursing student recalled. “It was really
Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”, Amy Malczewski has a deep
Meanwhile, when Christy heard of her daughter’s
As the four settle into classes and busy
In a statement, Carthage College
A.awkward | B.surprising | C.shameful | D.comforting |
A.guess | B.lesson | C.proposal | D.promise |
A.discussion | B.invitation | C.connection | D.innovation |
A.program | B.test | C.reason | D.routine |
A.in need of | B.in line with | C.in return for | D.in advance of |
A.role | B.power | C.bet | D.plan |
A.take off | B.set aside | C.take away | D.set out |
A.retired | B.complained | C.withdrawn | D.followed |
A.delay | B.admit | C.consider | D.risk |
A.willingly | B.heartily | C.apart | D.together |
A.empty | B.important | C.limited | D.narrow |
A.roads | B.schedules | C.gatherings | D.journeys |
A.expecting | B.motivating | C.learning | D.pretending |
A.reflected | B.mentioned | C.applauded | D.understood |
A.tough | B.temporary | C.basic | D.lifelong |
10 . What’s the difference between having a dream and making the dream come true? Hard work and perseverance. Wanda Smith always wanted to be a
Smith, a mother of three, had to care for her mom,
Smith’s story came full circle when she was
During the pandemic, as some of her students
Smith’s life is an example as well as a(n)
A.driver | B.teacher | C.doctor | D.manager |
A.delayed | B.broken | C.awoken | D.activated |
A.denying | B.shouldering | C.claiming | D.avoiding |
A.meaningless | B.hopeless | C.unfair | D.tough |
A.support | B.complaint | C.appreciation | D.permission |
A.occupation | B.hobby | C.schedule | D.exercise |
A.unwillingly | B.successfully | C.unexpectedly | D.secretly |
A.considered | B.treated | C.named | D.hired |
A.telling | B.sharing | C.passing | D.living |
A.remembered | B.struggled | C.pretended | D.regretted |
A.checked out | B.handed up | C.carried out | D.given up |
A.moved | B.worried | C.attracted | D.saved |
A.inspiration | B.trouble | C.failure | D.luck |
A.kindness | B.imagination | C.determination | D.understanding |
A.helping | B.uniting | C.building | D.leading |