1 . I stopped my grocery cart and took out the phone buzzing in my purse. It was Julia, my 19-year daughter, calling from the ___________. She told me she was very

___________ about business class. I knew she had been struggling with the ___________ the whole semester.

She said she had worked very hard but still had zero ___________. She thought she should ___________ major. “You don’t have to ___________ that right away,” I said. “This isn’t the best place for a serious ___________ and I needed to ___________ what to say. I’ll call you back after I load the car.”

I remembered what had ___________ in the past. Julia was a toddler then and her brother was in preschool. Their father and I had gone to a friend’s house to watch a ____________. When there were only five minutes ____________, the Colts were 21 points down. I ____________ we head home immediately. “It is clearly over,” I said.

On my way to work the next morning, I learned that the competition had been ____________ over. After we   ____________, the Colts scored 21 points in only four minutes, tying the score and sending the game into overtime. They won by a field goal. We’d ____________ one of the best comebacks of all time.

The ____________ reminded me what I could say to Julia. I pressed the redial button as soon as I ____________ the car. “Don’t give up,” I said. “____________ doing your best, and you just might be ____________.”   ____________Julia got a B and passed her test later.

1.

A．market

B．college

C．company

D．hospital

2.

A．stressed

B．ambitious

C．curious

D．particular

3.

A．answer

B．reward

C．excuse

D．course

4.

A．confidence

B．friend

C．fault

D．expression

5.

A．learn

B．change

C．continue

D．love

6.

A．overlook

B．imagine

C．decide

D．promise

7.

A．quarrel

B．contract

C．judgment

D．conversation

8.

A．give up

B．believe in

C．figure out

D．agree with

9.

A．happened

B．continued

C．followed

D．stopped

10.

A．game

B．play

C．film

D．performance

11.

A．remaining

B．left

C．last

D．won

12.

A．commanded

B．memorized

C．insisted

D．commented

13.

A．far from

B．in need of

C．in view of

D．due to

14.

A．ate

B．arrived

C．left

D．moved

15.

A．defeated

B．enjoyed

C．wasted

D．missed

16.

A．conflict

B．story

C．blueprint

D．response

17.

A．started

B．stopped

C．parked

D．loaded

18.

A．Keep

B．Delay

C．Admit

D．Avoid

19.

A．nervous

B．depressed

C．frightened

D．surprised

20.

A．Constantly

B．Frequently

C．Eventually

D．Regularly

2 . Jerry, 81 years old, set out from Big Pine, California, on February 24th to return to his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. _________, he was trapped alone in his car in a heavy snow for nearly a _________.

The temperatures dropped from 35F to15F overnight, and many areas saw _________amounts of snow — an unusual occurrence for a state that’s not used to _________ winters.

Jerry survived by _________ the few snacks he had in his car. He _________ his window occasionally to eat snow. A hotel bath towel was the only thing Jerry had to keep himself   _________

On February 28, the Inyo County Search and Rescue team received “a call for a _________person”. Then, on March 2, they succeeded in locating Jerry’s car partially buried in _________. The crew loaded Jerry onboard and transported him directly to __________ care.

Jerry was only in the hospital for a few hours and afterward was returned to his __________ in Gardnerville. According to his grandson Christian, he was __________ well.

Christian hopes his grandfather’s miraculous (奇迹般的) rescue can serve as a warning to others about just how __________ winter travel can be. But above all, “if someone gets __________, don’t give up hope,” said Christian. “The human body is   __________   for what it can endure (忍耐).”

1.

A．Luckily

B．Unexpectedly

C．Undoubtedly

D．Obviously

2.

A．week

B．month

C．day

D．year

3.

A．little

B．small

C．large

D．moderate

4.

A．warm

B．dull

C．long

D．freezing

5.

A．eating

B．smelling

C．selling

D．counting

6.

A．turn down

B．rolled down

C．took down

D．pushed down

7.

A．safe

B．warm

C．quiet

D．happy

8.

A．talented

B．hopeless

C．missing

D．special

9.

A．sand

B．ice

C．dust

D．snow

10.

A．medical

B．temporary

C．private

D．daily

11.

A．shop

B．company

C．home

D．car

12.

A．playing

B．behaving

C．sleeping

D．recovering

13.

A．entertaining

B．dangerous

C．unforgettable

D．annoying

14.

A．trapped

B．injured

C．confused

D．arrested

15.

A．healthy

B．interesting

C．complicated

D．amazing

3 . In Oak Ridge, Texas, there lived a man named Samuel who was known for his _________ to embrace change. However, one day a serious of events happened that _________ him to face his fears and embark on a journey to turn over a new leaf.

Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been _________ and dull. But one sunny morning, the bookstore owner _________ that the shop would be closing for good. Samuel’s heart sank, and he found himself _________ an uncertain future. Yet a glimmer of hope emerged—an opportunity to start anew.

With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to _________ his dream of becoming a novelist. With pen _________ and a blank page before him, Samuel poured his soul out onto the paper. He _________ tales of adventure, love and self-discovery. As he wrote, he gave life to the _________ that danced across the page.

__________, an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A local publishing house, __________ by Samuel’s stories, offered him a chance to share his work. He __________ took a leap of faith and said yes! The once-shy clerk __________ into a confident author. His books found their way into the hands of readers near and far, touching hearts and igniting passions.

And so, in the little town of Oak Ridge, Samuel became a beacon of light, whose life was __________ the lives of others by proving that starting anew was not just surrendering to the unknown, it was an invitation to create a life filled with __________ and fulfillment.

1.

A．unwillingness

B．uneasiness

C．discomfort

D．disagreement

2.

A．led

B．forced

C．encouraged

D．persuaded

3.

A．admirable

B．challenging

C．tiring

D．predictable

4.

A．announced

B．clarified

C．explained

D．demanded

5.

A．welcoming

B．anticipating

C．facing

D．awaiting

6.

A．take after

B．climb after

C．look after

D．go after

7.

A．on hand

B．by hand

C．in hand

D．at hand

8.

A．collected

B．penned

C．drew

D．reviewed

9.

A．characters

B．actors

C．directors

D．dancers

10.

A．Subsequently

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Eventually

11.

A．refreshed

B．astonished

C．charmed

D．entertained

12.

A．actually

B．immediately

C．practically

D．literally

13.

A．transported

B．translated

C．transformed

D．transmitted

14.

A．different from

B．similar to

C．composed of

D．contrary to

15.

A．happiness

B．purpose

C．recognition

D．welfare

4 . As I grew up, I always had my mom by my side. We lived a very ________ life. I never looked at the other kids and ________ why I didn’t have a dad, or why I lived in an apartment instead of a big house. Most of what I ________ was our little Christmas tree in the living room and going to the park very often.

________, when I hit my teenage years, things started to change. I didn’t want to ________ with her as much. I ________ on friends and school. I ________ her out because I didn’t want her to tell me what to do.

At about 16, I ________ an eating disorder. And I felt sad and lost. Soon, I found the reason why I was ________ — I needed my mother. And she was there ________ my mean words, my silence, and my anger. She told me she was ________ there for me, reminding me to relax for a moment and think. I did. And I ________ when the world is sometimes cruel, she will be there for me all the time.

After that day, everything changed. I looked at how she ________ me on her own as a single mom. I looked at the sacrifices and ________ of sleep she endured for me. She got herself through college without ________ by making money by herself, and is now ________ with her own apartment and ________. I honestly could not be more grateful for such a(n) ________ mom. Now, as a 17-year-old ready to leave for college, it’s my turn to ________ her. I thought the least I could do was to get her to go on some dates. I ________ her in every way, and she does the same.

1.

A．happy

B．hard

C．different

D．lonely

2.

A．answered

B．proved

C．wondered

D．explained

3.

A．expect

B．hate

C．remember

D．achieve

4.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Otherwise

5.

A．make up

B．come up

C．get along

D．hang out

6.

A．depended

B．focused

C．called

D．agreed

7.

A．helped

B．shut

C．picked

D．pulled

8.

A．controlled

B．prevented

C．developed

D．treated

9.

A．tired

B．upset

C．strange

D．bored

10.

A．in spite of

B．for fear of

C．in addition to

D．because of

11.

A．never

B．sometimes

C．always

D．hardly

12.

A．imagined

B．doubted

C．wished

D．realized

13.

A．praised

B．disappointed

C．raised

D．trusted

14.

A．lack

B．needs

C．favor

D．effects

15.

A．encouragement

B．permission

C．love

D．aid

16.

A．cheerful

B．successful

C．respectful

D．meaningful

17.

A．life

B．relationship

C．marriage

D．friendship

18.

A．young

B．honest

C．funny

D．amazing

19.

A．take care of

B．stay away from

C．take the place of

D．pay attention to

20.

A．teach

B．observe

C．check

D．support

5 . I’m 19 years old and studying at college. I’m a(n) _______ student on campus. That was because my father once said to me, “Education is a _______ weapon, for one can overcome all difficulties of life using knowledge from books.” Since then, I’ve always encouraged myself.

I used to dislike learning. My parents, who had no college education, always _______ me to study, but I didn’t understand their _______ for my bright future. _______, time taught me that my parents were demanding of me because they expected me to live a good life.

Once I was _______ by my relatives in front of my father because of my poor academic performance at school. They also blamed me. They disliked me as I was the only child in their eyes who showed no _______ in studies. When people started to _______ my family, considering us ignorant, I couldn’t stand it anymore.

From then on, I _______ to study hard to make my parents respected. I tried to read books, which gradually became my hobby. My curiosity for reading never ________. It grew and enriched my mind with priceless knowledge. I also completed my homework on time. I ________ leaving any work for the next day. One of my teachers said, “ ________ leads to success.” I believed in it and formed a ________ of working regularly.

In fact, my parents always help me when I need them. I also help them do housework ________. My parents are my world, and they have taught me ________ values: self-discipline and responsibility.

1.

A．self-motivated

B．warm-hearted

C．fun-loving

D．easy-going

2.

A．worthless

B．horrible

C．powerful

D．temporary

3.

A．allowed

B．troubled

C．invited

D．pushed

4.

A．pity

B．cry

C．explanation

D．protection

5.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Moreover

6.

A．understood

B．mistaken

C．valued

D．criticized

7.

A．involvement

B．interest

C．comment

D．cooperation

8.

A．uncover

B．acknowledge

C．disrespect

D．possess

9.

A．resolved

B．happened

C．failed

D．pretended

10.

A．approached

B．multiplied

C．improved

D．stopped

11.

A．risked

B．avoided

C．kept

D．began

12.

A．Regularity

B．Integrity

C．Freedom

D．Reputation

13.

A．party

B．habit

C．record

D．version

14.

A．on board

B．on purpose

C．in return

D．in case

15.

A．religious

B．commercial

C．political

D．moral

6 . Cecily Eklund has always adored her baby dolls, especially when she faced brain cancer surgery and MRI scans at the age of six. However, the metal components in her dolls prevented her from ________ them into the MRI machine.

To _________ this, Cecily and her mom set out on a creative journey. Using MRI-safe materials, they made a special doll, which became Cecily’s _________ during the long imaging appointments and provided her with _________ and support.

________, Cecily and her mom made more dolls, called “Blessing Babies”, for other sick kids. The dolls were _________ in that they had no facial features, so they can have any emotion. This _________ struck a chord (引起共鸣) with many and the dolls became an instant hit. Cecily decided to _________ more, donating some to children’s hospitals and selling others to fundraise.

In response to the high demand, they _________ other doll makers to work alongside them. Soon, doll makers worldwide also began _________, sending boxes of their handmade dolls to _________ the cause (事业).

Cecily’s initiatives _________. She began selling handmade puppies, ________ organizing toy collections and fundraising events for multiple charities. So far, she has raised more than $200,000.

Today Cecily calls herself a brain-cancer survivor and childhood cancer awareness fighter, but she is still ________ closely by her medical team. When asked for advice on successful fundraising, she emphasizes the importance of _________. “You don’t get poor by giving,” Cecily says. “Because you always get something back.”

1.

A．bringing

B．kicking

C．knocking

D．pushing

2.

A．escape

B．prove

C．copy

D．address

3.

A．boss

B．teacher

C．doctor

D．companion

4.

A．comfort

B．knowledge

C．wisdom

D．convenience

5.

A．Surprised

B．Inspired

C．Moved

D．Confused

6.

A．formal

B．unique

C．normal

D．casual

7.

A．color

B．shape

C．design

D．size

8.

A．receive

B．order

C．buy

D．make

9.

A．took over

B．took on

C．took up

D．took in

10.

A．purchasing

B．inspecting

C．contributing

D．promising

11.

A．challenge

B．support

C．introduce

D．control

12.

A．collapsed

B．stopped

C．sustained

D．grew

13.

A．in addition to

B．in regard to

C．in contrast to

D．in response to

14.

A．guarded

B．followed

C．matched

D．suspected

15.

A．generosity

B．intelligence

C．curiosity

D．bravery

7 . My writing career began at the age of ten. That year, my mother gave me my first journal to help me deal with the ______ of my grandmother's death. In many ways, my grandmother was the ______ behind my own writing career.

When she was alive, my grandmother had ______ much emotional pain, but she also knew that writing was her key to ______ . While growing up in Galicia, Poland, during World War I, she ______ both her parents, and then had to care for herself and her eight-year-old sister. She found solace (慰藉) in journal writing.

Many years after her death, I ______ her journal and read every word. The void (空虚感) she had left in my life became stronger as the years progressed and I had my own health issues to ______ , such as being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47. My ______ caused me to write down my grandmother's life story, based

on the ______ of her journal. Although at times the writing was ______ , it did bring me close to her once again and help me more ______ understand her many hardships.

Keeping journals has helped me ______ emotionally. Whether you're ______ by change, loss or pain, finding the time to write is ______ to the healing process. So why not ______ your pen and write down whatever comes to your mind?

1.

A．secret

B．reason

C．suffering

D．place

2.

A．idea

B．inspiration

C．tip

D．instruction

3.

A．described

B．studied

C．forgotten

D．experienced

4.

A．existence

B．education

C．survival

D．dream

5.

A．lost

B．missed

C．left

D．loved

6.

A．picked up

B．came across

C．took away

D．gave back

7.

A．display

B．make

C．explain

D．handle

8.

A．job

B．failure

C．illness

D．confusion

9.

A．contents

B．suggestions

C．demands

D．pages

10.

A．scary

B．painful

C．vital

D．great

11.

A．happily

B．nearly

C．exactly

D．clearly

12.

A．respond

B．succeed

C．struggle

D．recover

13.

A．tracked

B．affected

C．injured

D．punished

14.

A．important

B．close

C．equal

D．related

15.

A．borrow

B．purchase

C．grab

D．throw

8 . Brooklyn Andracke is a big fan of her garbage man, Delvar Dopson, who always honks (按汽车喇叭) and _________ when passing her house every Thursday morning. "To Brooklyn, he is our _________ smiley garbage man," her mother, Traci Andracke said.

Brooklyn's interest in Dopson _________ because his truck would drive by their house in Illinois every Thursday right around the time Traci and Brooklyn were _________ the daycare center. When the pair started going outside to see the truck, Brooklyn _________ Dopson driving the huge truck. "It became all about him after that," Traci said. "It wasn't the 'garbagetruck' anymore, but it was the 'garbage man that she _________ to see."

So on April 7, when Brooklyn turned 3, the little girl wanted to _________ part of her big day with him. She patiently _________ outside her home until Dopson pulled onto their street. When Traci waved to Dopson, Brooklyn _________ him with one of her birthday cupcakes.

"As a mom, I can't even describe how __________ it made me that she got to__________ meet him," Traci said.

Dopson was "immediately speechless," Traci said. "I __________ to him that he makes our day every Thursday, and we really __________ the honking and waving, and how special a day it is for us," she added. "After he left, we continued on to daycare. Brooklyn was unusually quiet in the backseat. I asked her if she was okay, and she __________ and nodded happily."

The following week, Dopson gave Brooklyn a belated (迟来的) birthday __________. It was a toy from her favorite movie, "Frozen". In return, Brooklyn made him a thank-you note, which he's since displayed with __________ in his truck.

Traci said her family was __________ by the level of attention her daughter and Dopson had __________. The mom said, "A __________ gesture—a honk, wave, smile—doesn't take much effort. Just do it. You never know who is on the receiving end of that and how it can really __________ their day.

1.

A．laughs

B．waves

C．jokes

D．dances

2.

A．new

B．real

C．private

D．favorite

3.

A．started

B．existed

C．increased

D．continued

4.

A．walking around

B．stepping into

C．leaving for

D．stopping at

5.

A．noticed

B．imagined

C．heard

D．filmed

6.

A．agreed

B．requested

C．failed

D．expected

7.

A．replace

B．share

C．compare

D．discuss

8.

A．searched

B．hid

C．worked

D．waited

9.

A．attacked

B．impressed

C．presented

D．satisfied

10.

A．anxious

B．happy

C．peaceful

D．busy

11.

A．certainly

B．suddenly

C．finally

D．nearly

12.

A．explained

B．proved

C．announced

D．admitted

13.

A．avoid

B．need

C．hate

D．appreciate

14.

A．sighed

B．smiled

C．shouted

D．stared

15.

A．gift

B．card

C．suit

D．party

16.

A．hope

B．respect

C．curiosity

D．pride

17.

A．shocked

B．limited

C．confused

D．influenced

18.

A．refocused

B．demanded

C．received

D．turned

19.

A．similar

B．small

C．powerful

D．rare

20.

A．complete

B．ruin

C．brighten

D．end

9 . Holly Cooke wasu't a fan of weekends. Whenever Friday rolled around, she felt ________. She had no one to spend her spare time with.

She moved to London a few years ago and ________ to make new friends. Despite having high hopes of going to restaurants and the theater, she didn’t want to do those ________ alone. Cooke was especially longing for ________.

She finally found herself searching online: “How to make friends in London?” The _____proved mostly useless. Actually, Cooke found a few other women in London who were sharing the same ______. She created a Facebook group called “The London Lonely Girls Club” and invited those women to join, hoping to ________ the situation. She then encouraged them to meet for lunch.

At first, Cooke was afraid that no one would _______, as saying that you don’t have people around was really scary. ________, all five women showed up and got along well. It was a _____, and Cooke realized she wasn’t the only one experiencing ________ and she could help others in her position. After that, Cooke ________ scheduling meet-ups, and word slowly spread about the _______.

The London Lonely Girls Club has attracted a lot of people to its events, and Cooke said she lost count of how many women have established ________ through it. “It’s the reason why I’ve carried on,” Cooke said. “We won’t ________. As long as there is a need, we will be here.”

1.

A．sorry

B．upset

C．calm

D．tired

2.

A．struggled

B．refused

C．forgot

D．hated

3.

A．tasks

B．activities

C．projects

D．services

4.

A．truth

B．comfort

C．silence

D．company

5.

A．charge

B．function

C．search

D．transition

6.

A．puzzle

B．view

C．approach

D．value

7.

A．complain of

B．take in

C．talk about

D．deal with

8.

A．come

B．help

C．apply

D．care

9.

A．Interestingly

B．Surprisingly

C．Confusingly

D．Embarrassingly

10.

A．duty

B．challenge

C．success

D．chance

11.

A．failure

B．fear

C．illness

D．loneliness

12.

A．finished

B．continued

C．practised

D．suggested

13.

A．blog

B．app

C．custom

D．group

14.

A．businesses

B．agreements

C．relations

D．guidelines

15.

A．give up

B．come back

C．stay behind

D．set out

10 . Nick was troubled and aimless. Then one night, everything changed.

At first, it was just faint light as Nick drove past a two-story house. Then he realized the house was on fire. He immediately pulled up to investigate. _________ was climbing up the front porch. Hurrying out of the _________, he yelled, “Help, fire!” A car drove past and Nick tried to _________ it to stop, but in vain.

He ran to the back door, sure it would be _________. To his amazement, it swung open. Without _________, Nick ran inside, peering into rooms to see if anyone was home. He had just started climbing when he _________ and saw four faces emerge at the top of the stairs. After Nick’s warning, they came pouring down and rushed out.

“Anybody else in there?” Nick asked. When told a 6-year-old was still in, he ran back. By now, thewhole house was in flames. The smell was _________. The smoke was thick. He lifted his T-shirt to cover his mouth and nose. As he hesitated, he heard the kid crying _________. Nick stumbled into the blackness, _________ on smoke. His __________ stayed alert as he moved toward the sound. Then suddenly the kid was in front of him and Nick quickly grabbed her into his arms. The flames were __________ even closer. Nick took a few steps __________ and threw himself out of the window. Outside, the firefighters had arrived. He handed over the girl — crying, but miraculously uninjured __________ a cut on her arm — before collapsing on the sidewalk.

Nick’s burns have mostly healed, but other changes have been far greater. As news about his __________ spread, a GoFundMe account for his hospital bills exploded, reaching $600, 000. “It somehow feels like both a near-death experience and a __________.” Nick said.

1.

A．Air

B．Water

C．Mist

D．Smoke

2.

A．vehicle

B．house

C．bay

D．fire

3.

A．signal

B．put

C．break

D．take

4.

A．frozen

B．locked

C．wrapped

D．melted

5.

A．delay

B．interruption

C．motion

D．sympathy

6.

A．looked up

B．got up

C．looked down

D．got down

7.

A．dizzy

B．pleasant

C．intense

D．bitter

8.

A．desperately

B．patiently

C．tightly

D．precisely

9.

A．hesitating

B．spraining

C．collapsing

D．choking

10.

A．ankles

B．throats

C．ears

D．fists

11.

A．inching

B．skipping

C．sinking

D．fading

12.

A．forward

B．downward

C．upward

D．backward

13.

A．due to

B．instead of

C．as for

D．apart from

14.

A．realism

B．heroism

C．criticism

D．pessimism

15.

A．recovery

B．reputation

C．rebirth

D．reform