1 . Yang He, a 64-year-old man from Yichang, Hubei, has observed the changes in finless porpoises (江豚) population with his camera for six years. As a(n)
Every day, Yang wakes up early and drives to the
The Yangtze finless porpoise is so
However, the situation has changed as
Thanks to his camera, he once discovered and
A.leader | B.admirer | C.hunter | D.advisor |
A.banks | B.waves | C.beaches | D.sights |
A.suddenly | B.patiently | C.formally | D.strangely |
A.imagination | B.anxiety | C.strength | D.beauty |
A.follows | B.listens | C.knows | D.exchanges |
A.belongs to | B.focuses on | C.applies for | D.adapts to |
A.addicted | B.connected | C.convenient | D.important |
A.threaten | B.balance | C.conduct | D.promote |
A.crashing | B.trapping | C.tracking | D.preventing |
A.in addition to | B.due to | C.in spite of | D.apart from |
A.global | B.possible | C.effective | D.historic |
A.creative | B.lucky | C.magic | D.valuable |
A.catching | B.striking | C.kicking | D.drawing |
A.inspired | B.approached | C.reserved | D.rescued |
A.confirm | B.remind | C.document | D.identify |
2 . Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience: the iPad.
Instead of looking at nature, I
So this year I made up my mind to try something
With determination and the strong support of my wife, I succeeded in my vacation struggle against the Internet. I finally
I knew I had
A.received | B.selected | C.checked | D.removed |
A.online | B.informal | C.local | D.traditional |
A.opinion | B.mind | C.identity | D.curiosity |
A.attractive | B.logical | C.magical | D.different |
A.as | B.unless | C.though | D.so |
A.generous | B.capable | C.eager | D.determined |
A.battery | B.button | C.signal | D.function |
A.grateful | B.tough | C.stuck | D.puzzled |
A.rely on | B.go through | C.connect to | D.adapt to |
A.method | B.goal | C.trick | D.choice |
A.expected | B.realised | C.permitted | D.suggested |
A.approach | B.sign | C.evidence | D.problem |
A.won | B.forgotten | C.suffered | D.recovered |
A.Somehow | B.Anyway | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.take apart | B.give up | C.turn up | D.go off |
3 . I was watching over Dad that afternoon. He was unable to walk due to his stroke (中风) and had to rely
Sometimes he’d get so frustrated because all he saw were his
So
Ahh, there’s my
And as we
A.rarely | B.merely | C.equally | D.instantly |
A.working | B.traveling | C.sinking | D.exchanging |
A.thrilled | B.pleased | C.frightened | D.defeated |
A.weaknesses | B.mistakes | C.trends | D.advantages |
A.cheat | B.remind | C.suspect | D.rid |
A.quit | B.survive | C.advertise | D.engage |
A.fund | B.hope | C.settlement | D.will |
A.in a mess | B.in an attempt | C.in a hurry | D.in a way |
A.focus | B.idea | C.sight | D.intention |
A.submitted | B.persevered | C.froze | D.advertised |
A.worked out | B.showed up | C.broke through | D.lit up |
A.fault | B.opportunity | C.alternative | D.motion |
A.calming | B.awkward | C.amusing | D.thrilling |
A.ignored | B.seized | C.recalled | D.cherished |
A.urgent | B.bound | C.competent | D.ready |
4 . Everyone deserves healthy meals. However, unfortunately, not everyone has
A teenager named Lauren Schroeder
“I wanted people to get the nutrition they needed from fresh vegetables,” Lauren said. This
To kick-start her project, Lauren got economic
But all her efforts
So far, she has spent over 1,000 hours working in the garden, producing 7,000 pounds of vegetables. “I want to
A.invitation | B.access | C.admission | D.ticket |
A.especially | B.actually | C.obviously | D.extremely |
A.confirmed | B.appreciated | C.recognized | D.identified |
A.Arranging | B.Determining | C.Struggling | D.Pretending |
A.musical | B.familiar | C.unique | D.low-income |
A.recommended | B.reminded | C.inspired | D.requested |
A.aware | B.confident | C.certain | D.free |
A.took up | B.looked into | C.applied for | D.went over |
A.guidance | B.support | C.pressure | D.benefit |
A.organizes | B.expects | C.promotes | D.demands |
A.amazing | B.specific | C.professional | D.tough |
A.worked out | B.paid off | C.broke off | D.wore out |
A.reward | B.rescue | C.honour | D.donation |
A.impact | B.impress | C.challenge | D.observe |
A.discovery | B.profit | C.difference | D.intention |
5 . It was years ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday.I was driving my daughter to the nearest airport.It was a 3-hour round trip, so after
When we drove back to
It is
A.taking | B.putting | C.getting | D.dropping |
A.pack | B.prepare | C.order | D.enjoy |
A.discount | B.treat | C.note | D.smile |
A.turn | B.honor | C.pleasure | D.duty |
A.bowed | B.laughed | C.greeted | D.froze |
A.flat | B.big | C.free | D.extra |
A.call on | B.cheer for | C.pick up | D.attend to |
A.cared | B.waited | C.sent | D.looked |
A.warm | B.require | C.test | D.persuade |
A.sudden | B.brief | C.personal | D.unusual |
A.fair | B.natural | C.funny | D.certain |
A.fear | B.trust | C.use | D.desire |
A.secretly | B.simply | C.freely | D.carefully |
A.memories | B.gifts | C.chances | D.hopes |
A.share | B.understand | C.accept | D.hide |
6 . Yang He, a 64-year-old man from Yichang, Hubei, has observed the changes in finless porpoises (江豚) population with his camera for six years. As a(n)
Every day, Yang wakes up early and drives to the
The Yangtze finless porpoise is so
However, the situation has changed as
Thanks to his camera, he once discovered and
A.leader | B.admirer | C.hunter | D.advisor |
A.banks | B.waves | C.beaches | D.sights |
A.suddenly | B.patiently | C.formally | D.strangely |
A.imagination | B.anxiety | C.strength | D.beauty |
A.follows | B.listens | C.knows | D.exchanges |
A.belongs to | B.focuses on | C.applies for | D.adapts to |
A.addicted | B.connected | C.convenient | D.important |
A.threaten | B.balance | C.protect | D.promote |
A.crashing | B.trapping | C.tracking | D.preventing |
A.in addition to | B.due to | C.in spite of | D.apart from |
A.global | B.possible | C.effective | D.historic |
A.creative | B.lucky | C.magic | D.valuable |
A.catching | B.striking | C.kicking | D.drawing |
A.inspired | B.approached | C.reserved | D.rescued |
A.conquer | B.remind | C.document | D.identify |
7 . On July 15, a small community in Colorado witnessed an extraordinary act of bravery during a fierce wildfire. Firefighter John Smith should have
As reported by local news, Smith was nearing the end of his
He
Once the danger had passed, the homeowners were
As for Smith, he remained
Though Smith and the family were
A.started | B.left | C.extended | D.finished |
A.refusal | B.decision | C.ability | D.plan |
A.hesitation | B.inspiration | C.motivation | D.limitation |
A.shift | B.break | C.journey | D.vacation |
A.rushed | B.returned | C.retreated | D.relented |
A.additional | B.minimal | C.expert | D.immediate |
A.called for help | B.evacuated | C.geared up | D.ran away |
A.residential | B.commercial | C.industrial | D.agricultural |
A.overwhelmed | B.disappointed | C.indifferent | D.ungrateful |
A.timely | B.risky | C.minimal | D.delayed |
A.humble | B.proud | C.indifferent | D.surprised |
A.challenge | B.achievement | C.routine | D.adventure |
A.position | B.team | C.community | D.family |
A.competitors | B.strangers | C.colleagues | D.neighbors |
A.reward | B.promotion | C.recognition | D.prize |
8 . Many people think of travel as an experience. Sometimes, however, you cannot choose your
Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a terrible mood. I felt I would be trapped in a remote place.
A week later, I started
Three months later when it was time to
A.opportunity | B.determination | C.destination | D.nationality |
A.dream | B.choice | C.illness | D.ambition |
A.work | B.remain | C.travel | D.study |
A.opposite | B.valuable | C.ordinary | D.former |
A.close | B.used | C.friendly | D.devoted |
A.ignore | B.educate | C.treat | D.attract |
A.convenient | B.comfortable | C.emergent | D.expensive |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.relaxed | B.disgusted | C.annoyed | D.inspired |
A.arguing | B.interacting | C.struggling | D.debating |
A.enter | B.describe | C.leave | D.explore |
A.unwilling | B.eager | C.impractical | D.curious |
A.money | B.view | C.confidence | D.courage |
A.believe | B.analyze | C.like | D.confirm |
A.need | B.pretend | C.plan | D.manage |
9 . When I was a child, there was nothing I loved more than painting. It was my.
However, after graduating from college, the
One sunny day I found myself
Painting has become a way to
A.price | B.source | C.flash | D.result |
A.imagination | B.homework | C.fear | D.confusion |
A.excitement | B.power | C.pressure | D.expectation |
A.gradually | B.probably | C.wildly | D.hopefully |
A.chatting | B.sweating | C.cheating | D.walking |
A.taught | B.noticed | C.recognized | D.remembered |
A.waiting for | B.begging for | C.filled with | D.alarmed with |
A.paper | B.wood | C.books | D.novels |
A.Watching | B.Holding | C.Helping | D.Checking |
A.architect | B.soldier | C.adult | D.artist |
A.free | B.quiet | C.busy | D.boring |
A.agree | B.adapt | C.refer | D.return |
A.plan | B.record | C.face | D.recover |
A.reduce | B.balance | C.relive | D.destroy |
A.trap | B.appreciate | C.expect | D.hide |
10 . A taxi driver specially gave a free ride to a mother and her little boy Tyler who had a sudden attack of an illness on the road.18 years later, a touching
66-year-old Carl booked a taxi to the hospital. He had
They didn’t
The driver smiled, “When I was little, I suffered from an attack in need of
Carl’s heart felt lighter and happier. “What’s your name, young man?” he inquired the driver. And tears of joy
Be the light that helps others
A.memory | B.encounter | C.photo | D.movie |
A.concluded | B.escaped | C.recovered | D.retired |
A.problems | B.characteristics | C.concerns | D.tendencies |
A.secretly | B.desperately | C.unexpectedly | D.slowly |
A.encouraged | B.appointed | C.reminded | D.warned |
A.struggle | B.communicate | C.cooperate | D.worry |
A.checked | B.received | C.bought | D.recognized |
A.frightened | B.saddened | C.moved | D.excited |
A.disappointed | B.astonished | C.annoyed | D.ashamed |
A.emergent | B.special | C.effective | D.painless |
A.witnessed | B.affected | C.controlled | D.saved |
A.provided | B.charged | C.wished | D.prepared |
A.bravery | B.patience | C.kindness | D.politeness |
A.lit | B.hurt | C.narrowed | D.fogged |
A.clear away | B.get away | C.get through | D.look through |