1 . Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when young, he could
He grew up with his three sisters in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and proper schooling was out of the question due to
When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t
By sixth grade, he could spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training
The teacher was incredibly kind to him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills saw marked improvement, and his sense of inadequacy began to
“She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said. “And a deeper
After Ghunta’s experience with the teacher, his life course
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school and asked the principal and teachers if they knew her
A.merely | B.barely | C.totally | D.simply |
A.abundant | B.public | C.limited | D.financial |
A.give up | B.fall behind | C.miss out | D.catch up |
A.exposed | B.drawn | C.adapted | D.devoted |
A.reference | B.hesitation | C.caution | D.understanding |
A.awe | B.loss | C.guilt | D.wonder |
A.started | B.submitted | C.downloaded | D.forwarded |
A.disappointing | B.struggling | C.advanced | D.qualified |
A.type | B.spell | C.distinguish | D.recall |
A.disappear | B.peak | C.form | D.spread |
A.appreciation | B.waste | C.memory | D.source |
A.risked | B.approached | C.shifted | D.determined |
A.skills | B.honors | C.courses | D.efforts |
A.occupation. | B.identity | C.age | D.name |
A.drawback | B.reflection | C.potential | D.ambition |
2 . Jeremy grew up being active and involved in sports. But he never gave healthy eating too much
The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants, where he used to eat fast food as
He also learned to expect there would be
Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier foods. Their support helped
For Jeremy, there have been no drawbacks to changing the way he eats. He acknowledges that healthy eating takes planning. But he knows it’s worth the
A.idea | B.opinion | C.thought | D.concept |
A.hit | B.knocked | C.marked | D.proved |
A.under pressure | B.on edge | C.out of shape | D.off balance |
A.rarely | B.frequently | C.moderately | D.precisely |
A.cheaper | B.spicier | C.healthier | D.tastier |
A.control | B.power | C.potential | D.courage |
A.specialized | B.packaged | C.advertised | D.delivered |
A.questions | B.tragedies | C.disasters | D.setbacks |
A.relieved | B.discouraged | C.sensitive | D.cheerful |
A.realistic | B.content | C.concerned | D.strict |
A.force | B.motivate | C.persuade | D.disturb |
A.make light of | B.approve of | C.keep track of | D.take advantage of |
A.effort | B.money | C.wait | D.risk |
A.interest | B.agenda | C.qualification | D.energy |
A.dynamic | B.fortunate | C.rewarding | D.challenging |
3 . Mike Huddleston had flown from Maryland to San Francisco and needed to get to a rental car agency. But because of a neuromuscular (神经肌肉的) disease that weakens his muscles, he wouldn’t be able to
Due to his
“Out of nowhere, I hear in my left ear, ‘What can I do to help?’” Huddleston
This encounter
It’s been more than 20 years, but Huddleston
A.climb | B.notice | C.remember | D.blame |
A.show off | B.move in | C.get up | D.hold back |
A.insight | B.position | C.movement | D.condition |
A.description | B.comment | C.instruction | D.adaptation |
A.raised | B.turned | C.held | D.bowed |
A.bus | B.ride | C.ground | D.track |
A.touched | B.fetched | C.delivered | D.gained |
A.excited | B.motivated | C.puzzled | D.struck |
A.moment | B.chance | C.risk | D.effort |
A.guidance | B.comfort | C.protection | D.assistance |
A.defended | B.explained | C.replied | D.sighed |
A.difficult | B.unusual | C.helpful | D.convincing |
A.independence | B.self | C.trust | D.relief |
A.fails | B.refuses | C.intends | D.continues |
A.disappointing | B.supportive | C.challenging | D.inspiring |
4 . The year ending, it’s time to do my charity donations. I pick up my pen, but instead of writing the checks, I just hold it,
Last week, two websites I wrote for said they decided to“
So, can I really
My house is worth less now than it was for the
Suddenly, I feel so lucky and rich that I hold my pen determinedly and write
A.desperately | B.firmly | C.hesitantly | D.freely |
A.improve | B.proceed | C.express | D.search |
A.stuck to | B.subscribed to | C.turned to | D.contributed to |
A.bills | B.taxes | C.rents | D.tips |
A.rebuilding | B.supervising | C.closing | D.assisting |
A.promise | B.afford | C.hope | D.bear |
A.close | B.open | C.consult | D.tear |
A.active | B.bright | C.dull | D.stable |
A.development | B.growth | C.reform | D.depression |
A.miserable | B.awkward | C.lucky | D.cheerful |
A.facial | B.dental | C.special | D.additional |
A.hurt | B.piled | C.came | D.reduced |
A.added up | B.took over | C.wore off | D.broke out |
A.articles | B.reviews | C.receipts | D.checks |
A.experience | B.fortune | C.quality | D.story |
5 . Smith brought his three-month-old son out for breakfast one day. He was playing with his son and tending to him while eating, and just doing his
But then he noticed a
As it
“Today your meal is on my wife and me,” it read. “
For Smith, it was a happy moment of reassurance (认可) and feeling
He wrote that he’ll share this
“I make sure I’m
A.unusual | B.rare | C.big | D.regular |
A.stranger | B.woman | C.couple | D.waiter |
A.embarrassed | B.confused | C.worried | D.scared |
A.shouting | B.aiming | C.smiling | D.getting |
A.turns out | B.turns on | C.strikes out | D.goes on |
A.relationship | B.appreciation | C.friendship | D.instruction |
A.bill | B.note | C.excuse | D.notice |
A.credit | B.cash | C.change | D.fortune |
A.Enjoy | B.Share | C.Protect | D.Cheer |
A.lost | B.exposed | C.wronged | D.seen |
A.significant | B.occasional | C.grateful | D.influential |
A.idea | B.breakfast | C.joy | D.story |
A.feeling | B.comfort | C.power | D.consequence |
A.carrying it through | B.paying it forward | C.making it up | D.putting it down |
A.approach | B.address | C.bless | D.watch |
6 . The first time I saw the real Santa, he drove a big, charcoal-colored truck, not a cherry red sleigh, in the August heat. He wasn’t what I
My husband had lost his job early in July, and we’d been
One afternoon, we were feeling particularly
I looked toward the truck and thought I could see the man’s grin in the driver’s side
It seemed like a little
A.revealed | B.expected | C.predicted | D.reflected |
A.getting rid of | B.coming down with | C.making up for | D.cutting back on |
A.in vain | B.in effect | C.in debt | D.in issue |
A.awkward | B.low | C.ashamed | D.nervous |
A.close by | B.behind | C.ahead of | D.beyond |
A.menu | B.order | C.service | D.expense |
A.gestured | B.glanced | C.yelled | D.edged |
A.enter | B.approach | C.seek | D.exit |
A.ashamed | B.stressed | C.comfortable | D.grateful |
A.door | B.mirror | C.window | D.seat |
A.struck | B.shot | C.stuck | D.lent |
A.quickly | B.ultimately | C.automatically | D.instantly |
A.reminder | B.memory | C.image | D.example |
A.kindness | B.gratitude | C.heroism | D.sacrifice |
A.mild | B.freezing | C.hot | D.damp |
7 . Being part of a community can help people feel less lonely in life. Oliver Johnson is only 7years old, but he sometimes feels lonely and abandoned.
As Oliver’s birthday drew near, his mom Katherine Johnson
None of the truckers accepted a cent for their time or expenses. It’s an act full of
A.refused | B.forgot | C.failed | D.wanted |
A.included | B.changed | C.struggled | D.improved |
A.films | B.lights | C.trucks | D.trains |
A.recognizing | B.proving | C.asking | D.testing |
A.hand | B.ride | C.treat | D.break |
A.respond | B.discuss | C.blame | D.explain |
A.respect | B.operation | C.concern | D.request |
A.came up | B.looked up | C.signed up | D.went up |
A.appeared | B.agreed | C.bothered | D.succeeded |
A.strange | B.new | C.supportive | D.creative |
A.similarly | B.completely | C.finally | D.frequently |
A.embarrassed | B.tired | C.confused | D.delighted |
A.imagined | B.founded | C.kept | D.adjusted |
A.promise | B.cover | C.decide | D.fix |
A.energy | B.knowledge | C.ambition | D.love |
8 . I had a highly successful career, eventually rising to the position of department head. However, one afternoon last May, I was called into the office and
For the subsequent six weeks, I felt lost. I wandered around my house aimlessly, lacking the
Then, towards the end of June, my youngest son’s soccer team
From then on, I spent the summer attending game after game, supported my older son at his band performances, and
Surprisingly, being
A.informed | B.reported | C.introduced | D.reminded |
A.awkwardness | B.disbelief | C.trouble | D.regret |
A.abandoned | B.touched | C.denied | D.respected |
A.control | B.ability | C.drive | D.determination |
A.forced | B.clouded | C.sheltered | D.thrown |
A.arrived | B.expanded | C.made | D.adjusted |
A.promised | B.matched | C.failed | D.attempted |
A.lit up | B.took up | C.put up | D.blew up |
A.rode | B.pressed | C.urged | D.cheered |
A.even | B.still | C.rather | D.eventually |
A.feeling | B.meaning | C.consideration | D.improvement |
A.patients | B.clients | C.family | D.career |
A.guilty | B.concerned | C.grateful | D.positive |
A.dismissed | B.dissolved | C.disposed | D.distracted |
A.realized | B.valued | C.judged | D.understood |
9 . My first goal: try not to look so scared. It took quite a few tries before I could
I took up roller skating at the end of 2021, as a way to
I learned how to move on wheels and danced alone at home, but the rink (滑冰场) was incredibly
Now I’ve made much progress. The other day I skated past an older woman moving
A.relax | B.learn | C.wake | D.suffer |
A.situation | B.position | C.expression | D.gesture |
A.jump at | B.reflect on | C.answer for | D.struggle through |
A.allowed | B.taught | C.persuaded | D.forced |
A.wave | B.shake | C.clap | D.scream |
A.falls | B.shines | C.fails | D.engages |
A.contribution | B.approach | C.effect | D.attitude |
A.amusing | B.satisfying | C.frightening | D.puzzling |
A.circling | B.bending | C.rolling | D.glancing |
A.inspires | B.amazes | C.annoys | D.confuses |
A.belonging | B.space | C.trust | D.identity |
A.slip | B.walk | C.march | D.jump |
A.seriously | B.hopelessly | C.cautiously | D.joyfully |
A.show | B.save | C.maintain | D.contain |
A.cheered | B.picked | C.held | D.sped |
10 . In a small town in the countryside, there lived a happy family named the Andersens. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson had two children — Jack and Emily. They were known in the town for their sense of
Mr. Anderson was the town’s mayor and had a lot of
In October of last year, the
A.belonging | B.achievement | C.responsibility | D.humour |
A.feelings | B.accidents | C.hobbies | D.affairs |
A.look after | B.clean up | C.talk about | D.take over |
A.pleased | B.educated | C.praised | D.encouraged |
A.energy | B.ages | C.goals | D.spirit |
A.drinks | B.paintings | C.rides | D.lessons |
A.family | B.class | C.staff | D.children |
A.surprise | B.sell | C.event | D.problem |
A.in charge of | B.in honor of | C.in favor of | D.in need of |
A.often | B.also | C.finally | D.actually |
A.taken | B.ordered | C.tasked | D.attracted |
A.approach | B.check | C.protect | D.decorate |
A.dream | B.plan | C.success | D.trial |
A.safe | B.late | C.quiet | D.beautiful |
A.exciting | B.important | C.expensive | D.complicated |