1 . I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a
I realized that my
Then I became a father. I didn’t want my boy to
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily
A.preferred | B.intended | C.wished | D.pretended |
A.believed | B.understood | C.noticed | D.hid |
A.confused | B.poisoned | C.defended | D.preserved |
A.doubt | B.smile | C.confidence | D.dislike |
A.well-informed | B.well-prepared | C.well-meant | D.well-presented |
A.challenge | B.disturb | C.amuse | D.disappoint |
A.attitude | B.personality | C.interest | D.habit |
A.otherwise | B.ever | C.still | D.therefore |
A.loser | B.fan | C.outsider | D.passer-by |
A.go wild for | B.turn away from | C.get the hang of | D.miss out on |
A.agreement | B.conversation | C.competition | D.connection |
A.stressed | B.engaged | C.successful | D.busy |
A.cheer | B.change | C.vote | D.play |
A.danced | B.waved | C.posed | D.clapped |
A.Gradually | B.Finally | C.Unexpectedly | D.Luckily |
2 . Three years after getting lost in an unexpected snowstorm in Sheffield, a cat named Oscar has been reunited with his family.
After Oscar’s
Three years later, Katie received a
Bill Lambert, a spokesperson for Petlog, said, “We’re so
A.operation | B.disappearance | C.growth | D.emergence |
A.spread | B.downloaded | C.expanded | D.mentioned |
A.escaping | B.missing | C.dying | D.falling |
A.questionnaire | B.advertisement | C.release | D.database |
A.fortunately | B.explicitly | C.tentatively | D.eventually |
A.eyes | B.minds | C.monitors | D.cars |
A.arose | B.stopped | C.compromised | D.occurred |
A.call | B.contribution | C.charge | D.contract |
A.secretary | B.worker | C.manager | D.owner |
A.memorial service | B.spiritual experience | C.medical care | D.local support |
A.tend | B.bother | C.contact | D.motivate |
A.associated | B.accomplished | C.mistaken | D.reunited |
A.pleased | B.astonished | C.disappointed | D.puzzled |
A.guard | B.chip | C.raise | D.track |
A.hold back | B.blow up | C.blow out | D.hold out |
3 . A dog named Kobe became a hero by finding a gas leak in his owner’s front yard. The dog’s action underlined the importance of paying attention to the
The story began when Kobe, owned by Chanell Bell, was
Following the
“If the gas had continued to leak into our homes,” said Bell, “something as
Workers discovered three main leaks in Bell’s neighborhood caused by aging pipes. It took the workers over three days to repair the leaks and
A.attitude | B.health | C.behavior | D.performance |
A.delayed | B.suggested | C.spotted | D.finished |
A.regarding | B.studying | C.doubting | D.accepting |
A.astonished | B.concerned | C.annoyed | D.determined |
A.Declaring | B.Assuming | C.Recognizing | D.Remembering |
A.trusted | B.respected | C.used | D.admired |
A.description | B.association | C.instruction | D.identification |
A.decorated | B.equipped | C.restored | D.protected |
A.secretly | B.originally | C.freshly | D.carefully |
A.plan | B.reaction | C.device | D.issue |
A.simple | B.typical | C.sudden | D.dangerous |
A.check on | B.set up | C.put aside | D.take over |
A.served | B.defined | C.reminded | D.struck |
A.place | B.trouble | C.extreme | D.change |
A.company | B.diversity | C.achievement | D.gratitude |
4 . That day was Nancy’s 30th birthday and she was alone at home. She was standing by the living room window, with her eyes filled with
Looking out from the window, Nancy
As lost in thought, Nancy was
Nancy hugged Kate tightly, crying with joy. She finally got the best ever birthday gift.
1.A.loneliness | B.determination | C.hope | D.longing |
A.surprise | B.comfort | C.forget | D.fool |
A.imagined | B.arranged | C.reflected on | D.broke down |
A.occupations | B.hobbies | C.adventures | D.examinations |
A.recognize | B.follow | C.support | D.inspire |
A.easygoing | B.outstanding | C.helpful | D.humble |
A.owed | B.meant | C.brought | D.left |
A.distracted | B.shocked | C.annoyed | D.frightened |
A.rare | B.strange | C.familiar | D.distinct |
A.open-minded | B.strong-willed | C.light-hearted | D.empty-handed |
A.nervousness | B.excitement | C.embarrassment | D.disappointment |
A.gratefully | B.coldly | C.sincerely | D.normally |
A.addressed | B.noticed | C.opened | D.recorded |
A.congratulation | B.application | C.introduction | D.admission |
A.pick up | B.wake up | C.get up | D.end up |
5 . 37-year-old Kyle Semrau wasn’t feeling well when he arrived home on Monday morning after his night job. Surprisingly, his 6-year-old daughter, Macie
Kyle was soon feeling
6-year-old Macie was able to
Kyle has now fully
The Eliot Police Department was also
A.determined | B.refused | C.promised | D.prepared |
A.leave | B.work | C.come | D.stay |
A.decision | B.effort | C.desire | D.opportunity |
A.tougher | B.calmer | C.worse | D.securer |
A.suddenly | B.definitely | C.actually | D.eventually |
A.expected | B.returned | C.ran | D.seemed |
A.arrive | B.die | C.lose | D.stop |
A.called | B.skipped | C.assumed | D.recommended |
A.information | B.hope | C.confidence | D.help |
A.individually | B.responsibly | C.correctly | D.anxiously |
A.settled down | B.stayed up | C.turned back | D.took over |
A.understood | B.recovered | C.suffered | D.responded |
A.natural | B.necessary | C.interesting | D.fortunate |
A.annoyed | B.challenged | C.ensured | D.impressed |
A.independent | B.sharp | C.positive | D.serious |
6 . Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away. Monique’s mother, Karin, who is 84 years old, was living in her apartment in New York City
Monique
After much thought and planning, they
Karin is in love with her new living space and new city. When Karin first
“It was overwhelming,” said Karin. “I was so
What a wonderful and
A.in person | B.at hand | C.on duty | D.by herself |
A.knew | B.guessed | C.stressed | D.minded |
A.Eventually | B.Luckily | C.Occasionally | D.Instantly |
A.revive | B.ignore | C.visit | D.assist |
A.artists | B.doctors | C.architects | D.teachers |
A.brought up | B.came about | C.broke down | D.took out |
A.car | B.house | C.garage | D.kitchen |
A.consequences | B.issues | C.strategies | D.facilities |
A.match | B.project | C.distance | D.preference |
A.awful | B.challenging | C.obvious | D.fantastic |
A.stepped | B.broke | C.turned | D.drove |
A.change | B.keep | C.believe | D.open |
A.confused | B.shocked | C.curious | D.addicted |
A.specific | B.classic | C.attractive | D.creative |
A.concern | B.prediction | C.balance | D.warning |
7 . A man named Joe in Austin spent several months in order to adopt a dog. Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome(摇摆综合征), but that didn’t
Joe had originally seen Alva on APA’s Instagram, and determined to do something to help her. “I just
Nor did he, but instead visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her
He
“Alva gave me a
A.defend | B.stop | C.protect | D.excuse |
A.Coming | B.Wandering | C.Arriving | D.Shouting |
A.bloody | B.tough | C.strange | D.weak |
A.barking | B.standing | C.eating | D.shaking |
A.disease | B.hunger | C.injury | D.fear |
A.prejudices | B.attacks | C.changes | D.sufferings |
A.energetic | B.disciplined | C.sensitive | D.adaptable |
A.turned to | B.looked at | C.waited for | D.called on |
A.trust | B.reputation | C.mercy | D.living |
A.home | B.office | C.garden | D.shelter |
A.adapt to | B.take after | C.depend on | D.attend to |
A.surprisingly | B.immediately | C.eventually | D.exactly |
A.assisted | B.associated | C.equipped | D.filled |
A.hand | B.lesson | C.hug | D.gift |
A.struggle | B.shine | C.stay | D.exist |
8 . In 1963, at age 65, my grandfather decided to build a new house on his farm. In order to save money, he hired a bulldozer (推土机) to
We moved in the farm two years after my father passed away. When my wife took one look at the
I walked into the woods where the old house sat. Most of the windows were
As I left the old house that day, I took one last
A.construct | B.break | C.push | D.repair |
A.grass | B.woods | C.stream | D.hill |
A.lost | B.abandoned | C.big | D.familiar |
A.forbade | B.appreciated | C.proposed | D.imagined |
A.impossible | B.interesting | C.strange | D.necessary |
A.left behind | B.passed down | C.taken in | D.put up |
A.cheap | B.gone | C.empty | D.large |
A.book | B.wallet | C.umbrella | D.envelope |
A.letters | B.lines | C.texts | D.pieces |
A.excited | B.nervous | C.weak | D.homesick |
A.bottom | B.title | C.back | D.surface |
A.burned | B.hurt | C.covered | D.protected |
A.calmly | B.proudly | C.carefully | D.politely |
A.breath | B.photo | C.note | D.glance |
A.promise | B.hope | C.guess | D.decide |
9 . Chicago winters are famous for their bitter cold. It is a
Robert has been purchasing truckloads of
Robert’s creative idea won great
A.specific | B.high | C.good | D.difficult |
A.decreased | B.risen | C.grown | D.expanded |
A.unique | B.generous | C.common | D.general |
A.supply | B.chain | C.cycle | D.support |
A.way | B.control | C.question | D.cold |
A.surrounding | B.homeless | C.remote | D.neighboring |
A.stores | B.reaction | C.kindness | D.safety |
A.sand | B.water | C.bread | D.medicine |
A.defends | B.prevents | C.forbids | D.rescues |
A.conveys | B.donates | C.offers | D.sells |
A.stuff up | B.buy out | C.live in | D.set down |
A.cook | B.order | C.bring | D.grab |
A.reputation | B.attention | C.honor | D.applause |
A.cancel | B.avoid | C.start | D.continue |
A.friends | B.workmates | C.strangers | D.neighbors |
10 . In 1992, Jeff Balch’s mom died of cancer, at the age of 60. She
Balch was at his mom’s home, doing some yard work, when the young man who worked as their
Balch took a
Balch remembers looking down as well, his eyes filled with tears. When he looked up, he saw that the man was
The oldest man in the group said, “We just want you to know your mom was the
Today, Balch sometimes
A.took action | B.passed away | C.worked out | D.stayed up |
A.rubbish | B.paper | C.water | D.knowledge |
A.smiled | B.hid | C.warned | D.won |
A.trip | B.shower | C.breath | D.chance |
A.angry | B.tired | C.disappointed | D.sad |
A.closed | B.treated | C.lowered | D.caught |
A.joined | B.fed | C.moved | D.checked |
A.river | B.city | C.sky | D.yard |
A.laziest | B.cleverest | C.strictest | D.nicest |
A.praised | B.helped | C.followed | D.changed |
A.hears | B.thinks | C.dreams | D.complains |
A.accidentally | B.merely | C.exactly | D.tightly |
A.publishers | B.sellers | C.gardeners | D.workers |
A.excitement | B.kindness | C.challenge | D.stress |
A.choice | B.promise | C.gift | D.wonder |