1 . In the early hours of the morning on April 17, Kevin Record, 43, was sleeping in his apartment on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. His dog, Shogun, jumped onto the bed and
Though suffering serious life-changing
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)
Speaking from his hospital bed, Kevin promised he would routinely check his e-scooter and make sure it is in good working
A.pushed | B.picked | C.drew | D.woke |
A.fell off | B.blew up | C.turned over | D.ran out |
A.knocks | B.cuts | C.ruins | D.burns |
A.escape | B.keep | C.hear | D.suffer |
A.Finally | B.Typically | C.Unfortunately | D.Undoubtedly |
A.scared | B.nervous | C.puzzled | D.heartbroken |
A.forget | B.realize | C.express | D.regret |
A.result | B.shape | C.speed | D.color |
A.spread | B.awoke | C.pointed | D.jumped |
A.exciting | B.frightening | C.amazing | D.confusing |
A.backed | B.responded | C.turned | D.connected |
A.save | B.collect | C.move | D.deliver |
A.fuel | B.seat | C.engine | D.battery |
A.mind | B.order | C.practice | D.platform |
A.aim | B.model | C.warning | D.example |
2 . There once lived a monster named Nian, who lived deep in the sea and climbed up to eat cattle and
Then, one New Year’s Eve, the villagers were in a great
Around
To
A.cheat | B.greet | C.kill | D.cheer |
A.hurry | B.silence | C.trouble | D.satisfaction |
A.complaining | B.sweeping | C.decorating | D.packing |
A.monster | B.villager | C.beggar | D.sailor |
A.morning | B.noon | C.afternoon | D.midnight |
A.staying | B.stuck | C.returning | D.left |
A.angrily | B.calmly | C.cheerfully | D.secretly |
A.upward | B.downward | C.forward | D.backward |
A.black | B.red | C.yellow | D.white |
A.amused | B.concerned | C.relieved | D.scared |
A.celebrate | B.explore | C.benefit | D.exchange |
A.expensive | B.new | C.modern | D.dusty |
A.instructions | B.beliefs | C.contributions | D.regards |
A.behaviours | B.occasions | C.gestures | D.customs |
A.purpose | B.response | C.origin | D.description |
3 . We are often told that there’s no
Angela Alvarez is a Cuban-born singer and songwriter who finally
Growing up surrounded by music, Alvarez once told her father she wanted to become a (an)
With time, her kids had kids, and one of her grandchildren, Carlos Jose Alvarez,
Alvarez’s story
The dream reached new
A.sex | B.age | C.identity | D.race |
A.exciting | B.understanding | C.inspiring | D.surprising |
A.released | B.searched | C.created | D.increased |
A.ambitious | B.unique | C.professional | D.temporary |
A.take up | B.get into | C.bring in | D.put aside |
A.comfort | B.concept | C.trouble | D.emotion |
A.intentionally | B.accidentally | C.actually | D.obviously |
A.hidden | B.cited | C.heard | D.written |
A.grasping | B.adapting | C.recording | D.polishing |
A.leave | B.continue | C.keep | D.bear |
A.conclusion | B.peak | C.ending | D.beginning |
A.still | B.never | C.ever | D.even |
A.defends | B.represents | C.makes | D.strengthens |
A.draft | B.insights | C.heights | D.aspect |
A.faith | B.trick | C.competence | D.qualification |
4 . I have travelled across the country to improve the water and sanitation (卫生) programme for some of the poorest people that have been hit by a disaster.
As a
Almost
In the past three years, I have
A.new | B.humorous | C.clever | D.strong |
A.make use of | B.take part in | C.pay attention to | D.keep away from |
A.discussion | B.education | C.communication | D.management |
A.shyly | B.gradually | C.immediately | D.obviously |
A.hurricanes | B.earthquakes | C.fires | D.floods |
A.peaceful | B.interested | C.active | D.frightened |
A.quality | B.knowledge | C.choice | D.responsibility |
A.challenging | B.satisfying | C.relaxing | D.encouraging |
A.equal | B.good | C.easy | D.traditional |
A.proud of | B.rich in | C.confident in | D.short of |
A.team | B.students | C.runners | D.competitors |
A.treatment | B.support | C.information | D.donation |
A.held | B.changed | C.refused | D.expected |
A.electricity | B.food | C.clothes | D.water |
A.company | B.promise | C.chance | D.idea |
5 . A cheerleader amazed everyone at the Nebraska State High School Cheer & Dance Championship (锦标赛).
Just two weeks before the competition, something unexpected happened. Morrill High School cheer coach (教练) April Ott
And that was exactly
“It was the last competition in my high school life. It was certainly out of my comfort zone,” said Katrina. “That was not something I would
Katrina’s story
As for her advice to others, Katrina smiled, “Never back off. You’re
A.acquired | B.reminded | C.broke | D.exchanged |
A.hurried up | B.gave up | C.broke up | D.shot up |
A.conditions | B.potentials | C.resources | D.ideas |
A.equally | B.informally | C.originally | D.alone |
A.where | B.why | C.what | D.when |
A.funniest | B.loudest | C.youngest | D.strictest |
A.dancing | B.advancing | C.watching | D.struggling |
A.viewed | B.directed | C.judged | D.encouraged |
A.adventure | B.management | C.operation | D.performance |
A.mainly | B.normally | C.finally | D.immediately |
A.usual | B.passive | C.wrong | D.low |
A.inspired | B.attracted | C.comforted | D.discouraged |
A.kept up with | B.broke away from | C.stood up for | D.took advantage of |
A.efforts | B.challenges | C.desires | D.opportunities |
A.stronger | B.luckier | C.smarter | D.kinder |
6 . China’s 17-year-old Liu Qingyi did so excellently that she won the champion in the Huangzhou 19th Asian Games, 2023 and made it to the next summer Olympics. Now the young Liu Qingyi is one step closer to her
Liu won the gold medal by
“During the past winter season, I have
Speaking of her
With break dancing becoming an
It is through dancing that she overcame her
Now she believes that dancing will be her
A.campus | B.dream | C.panic | D.band |
A.badminton | B.drama | C.challenge | D.gold |
A.defeating | B.winning | C.helping | D.understanding |
A.seen | B.abandoned | C.added | D.known |
A.election | B.exam | C.medal | D.event |
A.achievement | B.impression | C.collection | D.description |
A.rejects | B.organizes | C.accepts | D.respects |
A.moment | B.room | C.competition | D.meeting |
A.forward | B.actually | C.rather | D.forever |
A.focus | B.assume | C.learn | D.admire |
A.ordinary | B.official | C.especial | D.exceptional |
A.mild | B.shy | C.curious | D.calm |
A.life-making | B.breath-taking | C.term-long | D.life-long |
A.pursuit | B.appreciation | C.form | D.relief |
A.suiting | B.aiming | C.exploring | D.observing |
7 . Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip. Mr. Pedersen spent nearly 10 years
As he began to plan his trip, he made a few
It took him far longer. The first part of his trip was pretty easy. He
But he also had many good
On July 26, 2023 Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was
A.checking | B.visiting | C.recognizing | D.contacting |
A.attempts | B.guesses | C.wishes | D.rules |
A.town | B.city | C.country | D.continent |
A.check out | B.make up | C.apply for | D.live on |
A.traveled | B.cut | C.drove | D.hiked |
A.challenge | B.awkwardness | C.responsibility | D.honour |
A.got | B.moved | C.turned | D.focused |
A.sillier | B.stranger | C.crazier | D.harder |
A.reminded | B.concerned | C.held | D.attended |
A.actually | B.unavoidably | C.seriously | D.obviously |
A.experiences | B.emotions | C.traditions | D.proposals |
A.make out | B.die out | C.refer to | D.give up |
A.back | B.open | C.big | D.secret |
A.met | B.blocked | C.waved | D.observed |
A.quote | B.donate | C.preserve | D.share |
8 . Flooding was fairly usual for a Queensland summer. This time, however, there had been a lot of rain and flash flooding further north which
My younger brother was getting
Finally, we decided to
The
A.fast | B.slowly | C.actually | D.eventually |
A.excited | B.nervous | C.curious | D.disappointed |
A.turn | B.lay | C.calm | D.break |
A.hours | B.degree | C.meters | D.days |
A.level | B.ground | C.speed | D.house |
A.made | B.sold | C.covered | D.moved |
A.swim | B.separate | C.leave | D.stay |
A.reaching | B.flooding | C.entering | D.destroying |
A.weekend | B.money | C.holiday | D.night |
A.fallen | B.run | C.risen | D.washed |
A.funniest | B.scariest | C.strangest | D.greatest |
A.lies | B.operates | C.keeps | D.spreads |
A.height | B.length | C.depth | D.width. |
A.stood by | B.waved at | C.looked through | D.walked across |
A.flood | B.building | C.view | D.sport |
9 . A children’s choir (合唱团) from the snowy highlands of Tibet recently
The Qomolangma Children’s Choir was set up in 2020. They recently paid a week-long trip to Beijing to
When journalists met the choir on Saturday, the children were
Geng Muyao was the choir’s
Including children from all over Tibet, the choir primarily shows Tibetan folk culture. Though the members are
A.explained | B.described | C.brought | D.improved |
A.gain | B.lift | C.study | D.teach |
A.turning in | B.taking in | C.varying in | D.participating in |
A.recording | B.training | C.representing | D.playing |
A.information | B.communication | C.preparation | D.guidance |
A.museums | B.sites | C.campuses | D.locals |
A.instrument | B.branch | C.decoration | D.button |
A.living | B.working | C.getting | D.standing |
A.annoying | B.frightening | C.exciting | D.shocking |
A.gradually | B.especially | C.slightly | D.finally |
A.instructor | B.professor | C.manager | D.performer |
A.viewed | B.recommended | C.agreed | D.noted |
A.admitted | B.supported | C.inspired | D.observed |
A.fond | B.tired | C.short | D.full |
A.young | B.dynamic | C.capable | D.ambitious |
10 . David lost his beloved dog Baya before Christmas two years ago. Baya was active and cute. David’s family spent many days
Two years later, a homeless dog
Obviously, Baya is
A.preparing | B.searching | C.paying | D.begging |
A.calls | B.honor | C.gifts | D.rescue |
A.fruitless | B.generous | C.worthwhile | D.different |
A.advantage | B.challenge | C.decision | D.hope |
A.continued | B.appeared | C.hid | D.returned |
A.sent | B.forced | C.followed | D.invited |
A.refer to | B.rely on | C.track down | D.cheer for |
A.appreciated | B.impressed | C.recognized | D.contacted |
A.frightened | B.excited | C.confident | D.curious |
A.addicted | B.related | C.adapted | D.reduced |
A.aware | B.uncertain | C.afraid | D.proud |
A.native | B.self | C.partner | D.owner |
A.calm | B.average | C.pretty | D.active |
A.care | B.notice | C.control | D.advantage |
A.removing | B.identifying | C.recovering | D.reserving |