1 . My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always
One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a
While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother
Realizing that the phone was
I’ve often thought about her
A.tolerated | B.anticipated | C.maintained | D.expressed |
A.patient | B.helpful | C.honest | D.polite |
A.rest | B.stay | C.lift | D.visit |
A.cut | B.shifted | C.looked | D.stuck |
A.rush | B.way | C.relief | D.process |
A.come along | B.keep in line | C.make up | D.get in touch |
A.made | B.felt | C.picked | D.gave |
A.found | B.returned | C.collected | D.charged |
A.smart | B.ready | C.convenient | D.broken |
A.different | B.ancient | C.extra | D.rare |
A.luck | B.phones | C.change | D.chances |
A.opportunity | B.decision | C.appointment | D.encounter |
A.simply | B.suddenly | C.obviously | D.gradually |
A.thoughtful | B.grateful | C.hopeful | D.successful |
A.hard-won | B.newly-built | C.well-placed | D.deeply-rooted |
2 . Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.
As a crane (吊车)
However, his attempt to
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him —— with organizers
A.engineer | B.operator | C.cleaner | D.salesman |
A.regularly | B.unfortunately | C.intentionally | D.unexpectedly |
A.helped | B.spotted | C.realized | D.guided |
A.escape | B.hide | C.walk | D.slide |
A.clean | B.cover | C.position | D.open |
A.Despite | B.Without | C.For | D.From |
A.switch | B.maintain | C.lose | D.give |
A.instructions | B.problems | C.explanations | D.courses |
A.quickened | B.described | C.adjusted | D.repeated |
A.door | B.garden | C.crane | D.roof |
A.persuading | B.lifting | C.warning | D.dragging |
A.went through | B.put on | C.asked for | D.broke into |
A.displayed | B.admitted | C.exchanged | D.required |
A.preference | B.response | C.emotion | D.determination |
A.choosing | B.encouraging | C.ordering | D.teaching |
3 . As a writer, I miss rejection slips. Not that I enjoyed receiving those pre-printed slips of paper, but at least when I got one, I was pretty sure that a flesh-and-blood
Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to
For me, there are three
Learning to
A.writer | B.reader | C.mailman | D.editor |
A.demanding | B.indicating | C.suspecting | D.arguing |
A.boring | B.novel | C.lengthy | D.particular |
A.thrilling | B.upsetting | C.embarrassing | D.amusing |
A.buy | B.reject | C.check | D.substitute |
A.prove | B.determine | C.explain | D.acknowledge |
A.proposals | B.drafts | C.contributions | D.instructions |
A.meanings | B.stages | C.wonders | D.rewards |
A.relief | B.frustration | C.anger | D.hesitation |
A.valueless | B.expensive | C.characterless | D.shiny |
A.make up | B.put away | C.turn down | D.insist on |
A.easier | B.better | C.shorter | D.longer |
A.print | B.revise | C.download | D.submit |
A.accept | B.criticize | C.judge | D.evaluate |
A.thinner | B.fatter | C.older | D.newer |
4 . When my son Reace celebrated his sixth birthday two years ago, he made a wish that I would get a transplant. Less than a week later, his wish came true when I received new
Born with a breathing disease, I was able to manage my
After four months on the list, I
I am extremely grateful to my
A.medicines | B.gifts | C.lungs | D.hearts |
A.condition | B.weight | C.stress | D.emotion |
A.therefore | B.however | C.otherwise | D.besides |
A.scheduled | B.hospitalized | C.listed | D.selected |
A.barely | B.previously | C.temporarily | D.basically |
A.tasks | B.challenges | C.decisions | D.concerns |
A.necessary | B.fundamental | C.impossible | D.contradictory |
A.missed | B.received | C.returned | D.rejected |
A.symptom | B.damage | C.trouble | D.difference |
A.sick | B.nervous | C.sensitive | D.innocent |
A.catching | B.holding | C.losing | D.recovering |
A.Fortunately | B.Actually | C.Possibly | D.Eventually |
A.understood | B.experienced | C.recalled | D.wondered |
A.normal | B.distinguished | C.disabled | D.responsible |
A.doctor | B.nurse | C.child | D.donor |
5 . It was like finding a needle in a haystack. Shelly Romo surveyed what was
No Ka’ Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the
However, Chamdi doesn’t restore the jewelry himself;
A.expected | B.reminded | C.left | D.robbed |
A.bright-eyed | B.light-hearted | C.absent-minded | D.empty-handed |
A.talks | B.journey | C.waiting | D.efforts |
A.sound | B.broken | C.solid | D.gone |
A.recycling | B.restoring | C.marketing | D.advertising |
A.distinctive | B.lucky | C.helpful | D.anxious |
A.perfect | B.extra | C.free | D.instant |
A.quickly | B.excitedly | C.cautiously | D.hesitantly |
A.affected | B.nearby | C.calm | D.united |
A.therefore | B.otherwise | C.nevertheless | D.instead |
A.expected | B.enjoyed | C.rejected | D.regretted |
A.precious | B.necessary | C.beautiful | D.expensive |
A.items | B.houses | C.ruins | D.boxes |
A.Eventually | B.Originally | C.Gradually | D.Naturally |
A.rising up | B.moving on | C.giving in | D.taking off |
6 . Ryan’s class at Tully Elementary Sohool was planning a hike at Falls of the Ohio State Park. But since the site isn’t wheelchair
Ryan had missed out on a similar class trip last year as a third grader. When Shelly
That is, until Jim, a teacher at the school,
The
“We are so
A.involved | B.present | C.preferable | D.accessible |
A.reserve | B.witness | C.approach | D.participate |
A.checked out | B.learned about | C.put off | D.turned down |
A.casually | B.proudly | C.instantly | D.accidentally |
A.wrote | B.commented | C.responded | D.argued |
A.deleted | B.created | C.downloaded | D.revealed |
A.offered | B.agreed | C.hesitated | D.attempted |
A.calmly | B.secretly | C.extensively | D.temporarily |
A.family | B.followers | C.class | D.teachers |
A.nervous | B.ashamed | C.troublesome | D.heartbroken |
A.plan | B.decision | C.mission | D.act |
A.signal | B.message | C.anxiety | D.intention |
A.shared | B.submitted | C.taken | D.confirmed |
A.lucky | B.eager | C.willing | D.desperate |
A.recommend | B.inspire | C.honor | D.understand |
7 . I am employed in an educational institution. Following the
Last week, she seemed unlike her
Eager to surprise her, I placed them in an elegant bag and
She penned a note expressing her gratitude for my heart-warming
A.exit | B.queue | C.guidance | D.plan |
A.wait | B.work | C.remain | D.think |
A.trips | B.jobs | C.conversations | D.arrangements |
A.regular | B.calm | C.worried | D.usual |
A.rewarded | B.dismissed | C.blamed | D.comforted |
A.aid | B.stability | C.report | D.support |
A.wearing out | B.putting aside | C.taking up | D.trying on |
A.reflection | B.mirror | C.ambition | D.decision |
A.Bored | B.Content | C.Familiar | D.Careful |
A.occasionally | B.cautiously | C.secretly | D.accurately |
A.approached | B.closed | C.found | D.removed |
A.covering | B.hiding | C.receiving | D.spotting |
A.maintained | B.struck | C.restored | D.lifted |
A.preparation | B.comment | C.gesture | D.award |
A.anticipate | B.doubt | C.imagine | D.admit |
8 . Granny fell ill before Valentine’s Day. She had to
“Remember to say hi to the monkeys for me,” Granny
Tex spotted some
At home, we
“Oh, you little sweet potatoes!” Granny smiled when we gave her our
A.cancel | B.miss | C.arrange | D.ruin |
A.hearing of | B.approving of | C.longing for | D.seeking for |
A.cheered | B.picked | C.connected | D.woke |
A.demanding | B.insisting | C.imagining | D.wishing |
A.cards | B.tourists | C.balloons | D.monkeys |
A.proposed | B.denied | C.inquired | D.permitted |
A.dividing | B.grouping | C.turning | D.carving |
A.sold | B.spread | C.counted | D.handed |
A.extraordinary | B.impossible | C.essential | D.meaningless |
A.continued | B.anticipated | C.decided | D.claimed |
A.Unfortunately | B.Ultimately | C.Gradually | D.Apparently |
A.associated | B.displayed | C.illustrated | D.colored |
A.notes | B.symbols | C.holes | D.marks |
A.noble | B.great | C.enormous | D.classical |
A.creation | B.assumption | C.devotion | D.invitation |
9 . My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to
The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be
Real
Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these
Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more
A.appreciate | B.choose | C.expect | D.stand |
A.treasured | B.explored | C.created | D.discussed |
A.boring | B.annoying | C.confusing | D.discouraging |
A.overcomes | B.greets | C.throws | D.ignores |
A.loneliness | B.joy | C.convenience | D.panic |
A.making | B.changing | C.beating | D.finalizing |
A.reasonably | B.admittedly | C.fortunately | D.hopefully |
A.battling | B.slipping | C.falling | D.wandering |
A.owned | B.offered | C.mentioned | D.promised |
A.fit | B.pale | C.run | D.back |
A.reflection | B.anticipation | C.satisfaction | D.motivation |
A.secrets | B.rules | C.decisions | D.dimensions |
A.reliable | B.flexible | C.inaccessible | D.unforgettable |
A.toughness | B.curiosity | C.imagination | D.wisdom |
A.insight | B.knowledge | C.power | D.admiration |
10 . Dave and I had just arrived home from his chemo-treatment (化疗) appointment. I should have noticed him
Just then, a man
He walked back out to the street where the children stood waiting for him. The little group slowly
A.breaking down | B.knocking at | C.leaning against | D.cleaning up |
A.raise | B.convince | C.defend | D.hide |
A.immobile | B.impractical | C.impatient | D.immature |
A.treatment | B.fall | C.rest | D.try |
A.agree | B.hesitate | C.quit | D.respond |
A.angrily | B.hopelessly | C.cautiously | D.casually |
A.turned up | B.showed off | C.backed away | D.reached out |
A.dragged | B.parked | C.rolled | D.moved |
A.neck | B.shoulder | C.waist | D.leg |
A.dashed | B.dived | C.searched | D.headed |
A.lowered | B.threw | C.accompanied | D.invited |
A.correct | B.thank | C.bother | D.interrupt |
A.emerged | B.changed | C.proceeded | D.explored |
A.disappointment | B.admiration | C.embarrassment | D.guilt |
A.as usual | B.at length | C.at random | D.in time |