1 . Charles Potter lost his ability to walk in 2006 and had to use a wheelchair after being hit by a drunk driver. He said that after the
Once Potter started to
Years later, Potter and Rhonda got married. They
Charlize has always been into dance. At school, she took such a
So many people were
A.practice | B.show | C.task | D.accident |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Luckily | C.Suddenly | D.Obviously |
A.grow | B.walk | C.recover | D.work |
A.natural | B.possible | C.correct | D.difficult |
A.keep | B.avoid | C.want | D.forget |
A.appreciated | B.welcomed | C.left | D.helped |
A.related | B.used | C.limited | D.addicted |
A.chance | B.course | C.tour | D.challenge |
A.watch | B.interview | C.serve | D.join |
A.got to work | B.took a rest | C.showed up | D.calmed down |
A.described | B.changed | C.performed | D.expressed |
A.chosen | B.made | C.copied | D.posted |
A.worried | B.moved | C.familiar | D.blind |
A.faimess | B.thanks | C.positivity | D.interests |
A.situations | B.desires | C.opinions | D.efforts |
2 . Harbin Tourism Booms in Early 2024
As the curtains of 2024 drew open, Harbin, the northern city known for its icy charm, witnessed a tourism boom unlike any other. The city’s tourism sector received a
The local government and tourism authorities spared no
Harbin’s
Netizens
The revenue (财政收入) generated by this tourism boom set a new record,
As the world continues to assess the
A.massive | B.awesome | C.highlighted | D.spectacular |
A.time | B.money | C.effort | D.resources |
A.comfortable | B.urgent | C.authentic | D.generous |
A.please | B.assist | C.guide | D.enhance |
A.creativity | B.technique | C.organization | D.enthusiasm |
A.population | B.popularity | C.economy | D.environment |
A.owing | B.connected | C.related | D.linked |
A.respect | B.advertisement | C.appreciation | D.interest |
A.reacted | B.commented | C.responded | D.interacted |
A.missed | B.astonished | C.enriched | D.spoiled |
A.at | B.below | C.beyond | D.about |
A.darker | B.dimmer | C.brighter | D.clearer |
A.together | B.apart | C.out | D.around |
A.care | B.impact | C.effect | D.breakthrough |
A.believes | B.holds | C.maintains | D.criticise |
3 . Robert Mendez Jr. is a football coach. Despite being born without limbs (四肢), he has spent his life on what he can
This year, Robert
As Robert accepted the
He said, “If there’s any
When talking of
Robert may have been born without arms or legs, but he was
A.imagine | B.do | C.tolerate | D.benefit |
A.sponsored | B.valued | C.created | D.received |
A.deserving | B.demanding | C.formal | D.fortunate |
A.player | B.individual | C.match | D.witness |
A.donation | B.challenge | C.proposal | D.award |
A.shared | B.obtained | C.repeated | D.proved |
A.chance | B.joy | C.message | D.warning |
A.intelligent | B.far | C.respectful | D.fit |
A.write down | B.talk about | C.advocate for | D.focus on |
A.competing | B.coaching | C.giving | D.learning |
A.potential | B.shortcoming | C.question | D.secret |
A.comfortable | B.enthusiastic | C.pleased | D.sure |
A.last | B.happen | C.change | D.spread |
A.eventually | B.similarly | C.obviously | D.merely |
A.persuade | B.understand | C.defeat | D.motivate |
4 . It wasn’t easy to practice gratitude (感激) every day. After I
One day, I heard a discussion about gratitude by Dr Tony Evans. It
I made a decision to start practicing gratitude daily. Once I decided that, my
This led me to practice the concept of
Let me explain. When I was
My advice is starting practicing gratitude until it becomes a part of your daily routine. Take note of the
A.studied | B.caught | C.struck | D.treated |
A.solution | B.ambition | C.assumption | D.determination |
A.adapting | B.showing | C.releasing | D.referring |
A.Immediately | B.Frequently | C.Occasionally | D.Gradually |
A.annoyed | B.challenged | C.fooled | D.amused |
A.gentle | B.wise | C.supportive | D.active |
A.competitions | B.promotions | C.connections | D.struggles |
A.rely on | B.take on | C.live on | D.carry on |
A.image | B.mood | C.ability | D.character |
A.Even if | B.Apart from | C.Instead of | D.Owing to |
A.taking | B.gaining | C.sowing | D.learning |
A.explained | B.demonstrated | C.reported | D.translated |
A.involved | B.interested | C.engaged | D.lost |
A.harvest | B.achievement | C.interest | D.pleasure |
A.energy | B.effort | C.opportunity | D.difference |
5 . This is a story about a heart-warming rescue. A lucky cat was
Mowgli, a lovely cat, had been
Daisy guided her master along a footpath
“Daisy is a hero; she’s an amazing dog,” Rose said. “Without Daisy’s behaviors, Mowgli might still be
Following the exciting
Rose said Daisy shares a
A.raised | B.fed | C.saved | D.bought |
A.playing | B.missing | C.travelling | D.hunting |
A.determination | B.worry | C.anger | D.confusion |
A.hope | B.doubt | C.problems | D.signs |
A.hungry | B.wrong | C.quiet | D.mad |
A.leading to | B.cutting off | C.making up | D.breaking through |
A.new | B.smooth | C.deep | D.wet |
A.attacked | B.beaten | C.found | D.trapped |
A.moment | B.place | C.goal | D.level |
A.discovery | B.change | C.process | D.rescue |
A.expected | B.made | C.paid | D.received |
A.surprisingly | B.obviously | C.absolutely | D.actually |
A.limited | B.strong | C.common | D.strange |
A.grew | B.gathered | C.arrived | D.disappeared |
A.master | B.partner | C.observer | D.mother |
6 . After thinking it over for several weeks, I finally decide to say yes to a big life decision. The woman (me) who hasn’t
Anyone who knows me will think this is just
I have
Now it is the perfect time to
A.touched | B.bought | C.borrowed | D.acquired |
A.run | B.walk | C.cycle | D.drive |
A.talk | B.comfort | C.curiosity | D.recreation |
A.celebrating | B.approaching | C.expecting | D.considering |
A.clarify | B.arrange | C.achieve | D.confirm |
A.due to | B.apart from | C.as for | D.along with |
A.never | B.actively | C.partly | D.sometimes |
A.searched for | B.ran after | C.cared about | D.cheered on |
A.innocence | B.honesty | C.fairness | D.likelihood |
A.admiration | B.doubt | C.surprise | D.concern |
A.relief | B.belonging | C.security | D.pride |
A.practical | B.effective | C.beneficial | D.remarkable |
A.pity | B.urge | C.honour | D.joy |
A.seize | B.donate | C.taste | D.invest |
A.fortunate | B.content | C.qualified | D.determined |
7 . It was 3 am, a cold and wet night, on August 21, 2010. I had just left a local club to travel ten kilometers home when I lost
I
With my seat belt undone, Jared then broke the driver’s window to drag me out. He
I owe my life to Jared and I consider him a good friend due to the
I spent a few weeks in hospital, during which time Jared visited me to see how I was
Today, nearly seven years later, Jared and I still
A.balance | B.sight | C.interest | D.control |
A.got | B.stepped | C.crashed | D.hid |
A.Worse | B.Luckily | C.Clearly | D.Badly |
A.off | B.under | C.near | D.beyond |
A.Sitting | B.Sleeping | C.Driving | D.Waiting |
A.stopped | B.failed | C.happened | D.hesitated |
A.practice | B.hand | C.safety | D.danger |
A.hardly | B.gradually | C.bravely | D.naturally |
A.Annoyed | B.Dragged | C.Warned | D.Woken |
A.while | B.although | C.until | D.since |
A.bloody | B.social | C.special | D.loose |
A.recovering | B.operating | C.struggling | D.relaxing |
A.spot | B.process | C.way | D.challenge |
A.take care | B.fit in | C.drop in on | D.keep in touch |
A.angel | B.owner | C.doctor | D.driver |
8 . One day before the last Christmas, my wife, Charlotte, was busy decorating our Christmas tree. I reached for my
Several months before, my daughter, Sophie, had gone to New York. She was not here to give me
“I think I did things differently this year,” Charlotte looked at me and added, “I think the tree looks great.” But I didn’t. I wanted a
The morning after that day, I got up a little earlier. I plugged in (连接) the
A.lamp | B.coat | C.document | D.camera |
A.potential | B.property | C.settings | D.schedules |
A.presents | B.suggestions | C.surprises | D.excuses |
A.waited | B.hesitated | C.adjusted | D.laughed |
A.exposing | B.keeping | C.dropping | D.storing |
A.fall behind | B.stand out | C.give up | D.check in |
A.healthy | B.useful | C.attractive | D.fundamental |
A.cheerful | B.strange | C.common | D.remaining |
A.competed | B.communicated | C.reunited | D.equipped |
A.televisions | B.computers | C.printers | D.lights |
A.shining | B.flying | C.growing | D.working |
A.proud | B.fortunate | C.wrong | D.different |
A.quickly | B.beautifully | C.frequently | D.randomly |
A.true | B.prepared | C.alone | D.alive |
A.hiding | B.disappearing | C.shaking | D.wondering |
9 . Most of us associate learning with younger people — kids in school and college or recent graduates early in their careers. But at Udemy, an open university, offering online courses, Artist Anneke Camstra is engaged in the pursuit (追求) of lifelong learning and
She reaches countless people with her online courses and exposes them to what they can
Most of Anneke’s students start out thinking they’re not creative and can’t draw. Anneke understands how
She encourages people of all ages,
As an older woman,
A.admits | B.shows | C.needs | D.understands |
A.condition | B.purpose | C.method | D.experience |
A.combining | B.mixing | C.sharing | D.connecting |
A.accomplish | B.observe | C.send | D.decorate |
A.goals | B.topics | C.opinions | D.tools |
A.effective | B.obvious | C.professional | D.typical |
A.concern | B.anxiety | C.desire | D.fear |
A.doing | B.discussing | C.remembering | D.arranging |
A.worry about | B.get over | C.focus on | D.hold up |
A.proud | B.careful | C.ashamed | D.afraid |
A.examining | B.describing | C.buying | D.creating |
A.absolutely | B.eventually | C.especially | D.fortunately |
A.curiosity | B.humor | C.generosity | D.responsibility |
A.performing | B.teaching | C.singing | D.dancing |
A.tasks | B.lives | C.dreams | D.thanks |
10 . When I was 16, I worked at a fast food restaurant. That was when I came across two new family
One afternoon in the fall I happened to find a little cat crying outside. He got a little wet because of the morning rain. I picked him up into the kitchen,
After work, I hurried to my car to
I
My family had Penny and Rizzo for the next 15 years.
1.A.rescuers | B.leaders | C.members | D.supporters |
A.begged | B.concerned | C.dried | D.cooled |
A.angry | B.excited | C.hopeful | D.tired |
A.restaurant | B.apartment | C.shelter | D.trap |
A.knock | B.check on | C.avoid | D.depend on |
A.feed | B.protect | C.attack | D.reach |
A.secretly | B.slowly | C.curiously | D.obviously |
A.like | B.want | C.have | D.know |
A.danger | B.trouble | C.sadness | D.surprise |
A.controlled | B.beat | C.buried | D.hid |
A.confused | B.glad | C.amazed | D.frightened |
A.raise | B.exchange | C.adapt | D.donate |
A.name | B.store | C.box | D.home |
A.quit | B.separate | C.endanger | D.kill |
A.allowance | B.appreciation | C.impression | D.responsibility |