1 . Seven years ago, my wife bought me a terrific birthday present. For $70, she
My
I
We need to
And who doesn’t need to have
A.sold | B.offered | C.guaranteed | D.rented |
A.use | B.access | C.storage | D.entrance |
A.comment | B.difference | C.charge | D.way |
A.measure | B.decorate | C.design | D.operate |
A.initial | B.risky | C.heavy | D.wise |
A.responsibility | B.qualification | C.ambition | D.experience |
A.occupied | B.divided | C.beloved | D.possessed |
A.lecturers | B.strangers | C.farmers | D.competitors |
A.harvest | B.irrigate | C.grow | D.classify |
A.waste | B.collect | C.earn | D.invest |
A.habit | B.value | C.room | D.time |
A.calm down | B.appeal to | C.connect with | D.believe in |
A.doubt | B.curiosity | C.care | D.dignity |
A.fun | B.money | C.fame | D.fortune |
A.tolerant | B.specific | C.positive | D.convenient |
2 . This week I saw a video of a mountain climber lying on the back of the Sherpa guide who helped rescue him.
Gelje says he was
Gelje stopped the climb of his own client. Then he rescued the
“We
A helicopter met them to lift the
We don't know how the Malaysian climber
A.urging | B.sponsoring | C.guiding | D.contacting |
A.hanging onto | B.spreading out | C.checking on | D.passing down |
A.foot | B.sea | C.climate | D.zone |
A.destinations | B.directions | C.reaches | D.ranges |
A.wander | B.die | C.multiply | D.dry |
A.freezing | B.missing | C.appealing | D.demanding |
A.supported | B.dragged | C.pressed | D.comforted |
A.conversation | B.activity | C.rescue | D.operation |
A.lied | B.relaxed | C.wrapped | D.lifted |
A.tears | B.pain | C.need | D.turns |
A.injured | B.frightened | C.committed | D.trapped |
A.found | B.ensured | C.exposed | D.behaved |
A.cliffs | B.caves | C.mountains | D.rivers |
A.protect | B.caution | C.approach | D.save |
A.extraordinary | B.important | C.selfless | D.available |
3 . The greatest sports moments often have a wonderful flow state behind the victories or performances. Being in flow refers to the moments where distraction reduces, and concentration
It was a
Facing the desperate situation, I could
5 points to go, 4 points to go... My opponent started getting visibly
Despite a small game, it inspired me a lot. Not being able to control how our opponent plays, we can
A.limits | B.decreases | C.heightens | D.changes |
A.tough | B.competitive | C.crazy | D.close |
A.lose | B.win | C.tie | D.restart |
A.adjustments | B.reservations | C.efforts | D.mistakes |
A.call | B.make | C.leave | D.take |
A.defense | B.attack | C.celebration | D.relief |
A.figured | B.tried | C.pointed | D.stuck |
A.Sighing | B.Breathing | C.Regretting | D.Struggling |
A.attention | B.interest | C.insight | D.appreciation |
A.confused | B.desperate | C.exhausted | D.uneasy |
A.right | B.impossible | C.opposite | D.previous |
A.swollen | B.bright | C.sharp | D.bloodshot |
A.wild | B.silent | C.mad | D.deaf |
A.Going against | B.Cutting off | C.Holding to | D.Recovering from |
A.wonder | B.determine | C.predict | D.consider |
4 . Spanish class scared me in the freshman year. I knew little Spanish before starting the class, and I thought it would be
Before the exam, Mary often asked us to
Mary was
Mary’s
A.exciting | B.easy | C.boring | D.beneficial |
A.variation | B.disturbance | C.annoyance | D.inconvenience |
A.explain | B.describe | C.prepare | D.review |
A.challenged | B.enjoyed | C.trusted | D.developed |
A.experience | B.time | C.losses | D.mistakes |
A.seriously | B.roughly | C.modestly | D.curiously |
A.amused | B.respected | C.judged | D.spotted |
A.understanding | B.humble | C.athletic | D.courageous |
A.discouraged | B.suspected | C.heartened | D.comforted |
A.stand out | B.reach out | C.get around | D.get by |
A.passive | B.conventional | C.voluntary | D.innovative |
A.fear | B.sorrow | C.anger | D.confusion |
A.know | B.match | C.enhance | D.assess |
A.secure | B.supportive | C.economic | D.competitive |
A.pity | B.profit | C.debate | D.desire |
5 . A 40-year-old mom has entered the history books by becoming the first female Olympian ever to complete a full triathlon in under 8 hours—smashing the world record by over 40 minutes.
Two-time Olympic Nicola Spirig
She accomplished the
The
“Nicola has
Beyond
A.crossed | B.approached | C.completed | D.blocked |
A.task | B.journey | C.distance | D.achievement |
A.launched | B.impacted | C.ended | D.changed |
A.dealing with | B.carrying on | C.participating in | D.retiring from |
A.unique | B.significant | C.typical | D.ultimate |
A.protect | B.compete | C.charge | D.fight |
A.All | B.Many | C.Both | D.Most |
A.ambitious | B.temporary | C.remarkable | D.personal |
A.impressive | B.reasonable | C.individual | D.specific |
A.ignored | B.identified | C.restricted | D.challenged |
A.reputation | B.honor | C.determination | D.teamwork |
A.Quitting | B.Realizing | C.Pursuing | D.Valuing |
A.barrier | B.promise | C.rule | D.balance |
A.winning | B.changing | C.giving | D.adopting |
A.organized | B.advocated | C.sponsored | D.entered |
6 . Photographers from China were among the top prize winners at the 14th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in London.
Chinese photographers featured significantly and won
The official awards news release described their picture as “a
The image was
Hanwen, one of the two Chinese winners, says, “I think this photo shows how
“The
A.diplomas | B.fortunes | C.titles | D.prizes |
A.effect | B.motivation | C.success | D.enthusiasm |
A.imagination | B.image | C.exploration | D.reflection |
A.fascinating | B.terrifying | C.puzzling | D.disturbing |
A.colors | B.shapes | C.structures | D.sizes |
A.temperature | B.darkness | C.coldness | D.cloud |
A.presented | B.stored | C.highlighted | D.introduced |
A.created | B.predicted | C.tracked | D.observed |
A.processing | B.analyzing | C.designing | D.appreciating |
A.quiet | B.beautiful | C.distant | D.mysterious |
A.demand | B.persuade | C.allow | D.attract |
A.atmosphere | B.environment | C.universe | D.earth |
A.standard | B.intention | C.desire | D.application |
A.enjoyed | B.challenged | C.treated | D.devoted |
A.slight | B.ordinary | C.familiar | D.temporary |
7 . The morning commute (通勤) is never fun. But if you pass through Stevenage on your way to work, your morning might be a little
Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning and off to work is hard,
Usually found sitting on a ticket gate, four-year-old Nala lives close to the station with her owner Natasha Ambler, and often
Recent photos posted by commuters include Nala
Nala wears a GPS tracking device so that her
According to the BBC, Ambler reported that she’s not
A.quieter | B.longer | C.busier | D.brighter |
A.gradually | B.especially | C.basically | D.generally |
A.agree | B.fail | C.prefer | D.hesitate |
A.troubled | B.greeted | C.stopped | D.rewarded |
A.lives in | B.takes up | C.watches over | D.heads to |
A.created | B.found | C.bought | D.wrote |
A.taken | B.edited | C.shared | D.enjoyed |
A.hunting | B.waiting | C.working | D.playing |
A.posing | B.joking | C.fighting | D.communicating |
A.steps | B.jumps | C.activities | D.travels |
A.newly-built | B.family-friendly | C.next-door | D.fun-filled |
A.job | B.contact | C.health | D.company |
A.hungry | B.lonely | C.lost | D.ill |
A.worried | B.confused | C.unhappy | D.curious |
A.well-informed | B.well-equipped | C.well-educated | D.well-loved |
8 . Christian Bowers, now 24, has Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) and it’s been hard for him to find good friends. His mom, Donna Herter, said his lack of friends was making him feel
Herter didn’t know who to turn to. So, she posted it on Facebook. “I just basically said that I was looking for a young
Herter said Christian attends events for people with special
Herter sent the post at I am and when she woke up, it had about 5,000 comments. She saw parents
After
James Hasting was one of the men she
“Though on the
A.independent | B.depressed | C.curious | D.surprised |
A.man | B.teacher | C.girl | D.student |
A.show off | B.hang out | C.move on | D.calm down |
A.suddenly | B.regularly | C.temporarily | D.really |
A.skills | B.hobbies | C.needs | D.choices |
A.normal | B.strong | C.professional | D.brilliant |
A.collecting | B.rejecting | C.offering | D.comparing |
A.waving | B.crossing | C.aching | D.shaking |
A.consulting | B.interviewing | C.informing | D.persuading |
A.broke | B.wrote | C.narrowed | D.turned |
A.selected | B.refused | C.assisted | D.protected |
A.indicator | B.requirement | C.mode | D.passion |
A.education | B.spot | C.strength | D.surface |
A.similarities | B.experiences | C.responsibilities | D.feelings |
A.allow | B.inspire | C.warn | D.request |
9 . Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的) produce from New Covent Garden Market and
The food was already in containers. So we set up the stand and got ready to distribute some Christmas
It was then time to deliver meals to those who weren’t able to come. This is
I had similar responses to my next
As a local politician I knock on doors and talk to people a lot, but there was something deeper about those
A.distributes | B.introduces | C.sells | D.exhibits |
A.forgiveness | B.images | C.recipes | D.cheer |
A.easy | B.nice | C.slow | D.safe |
A.broke away from | B.put up with | C.cut in on | D.warmed up to |
A.threaten | B.encourage | C.allow | D.command |
A.why | B.how | C.where | D.when |
A.opened | B.repaired | C.cleaned | D.guarded |
A.costly | B.unfinished | C.deserted | D.ready |
A.declined | B.reacted | C.argued | D.traded |
A.purchases | B.interviews | C.deliveries | D.schedules |
A.meal | B.chat | C.report | D.silence |
A.proud | B.free | C.lonely | D.content |
A.connect with | B.look after | C.turn to | D.rely on |
A.conversations | B.budgets | C.explanations | D.deals |
A.hesitated | B.started | C.ignored | D.struggled |
10 . Elmer Whitaker sighed as he looked over his muddy crops. A terrible
"What a disaster, “Whitaker said.” My whole family has always survived on the harvests of this field. I feel
Thomas calmed him down and thought for a moment. “I see this not as a disaster but as an
Elmer Whitaker considered this. Thomas was right-he had become set in his ways. This disaster could push him to make his farm
And so Whitaker
A.force | B.smoke | C.war | D.storm |
A.mud | B.grass | C.mist | D.dust |
A.went on | B.set off | C.came by | D.burst in |
A.special | B.desperate | C.sensitive | D.tireless |
A.opportunity | B.agreement | C.intention | D.element |
A.as usual | B.in disbelief | C.on purpose | D.with pride |
A.innocently | B.gratefully | C.politely | D.cheerfully |
A.major | B.traditional | C.different | D.natural |
A.restore | B.exchange | C.donate | D.abandon |
A.formal | B.diverse | C.realistic | D.obvious |
A.informed | B.demanded | C.enlightened | D.promised |
A.tasted | B.planted | C.shared | D.received |
A.careful | B.troubled | C.familiar | D.impressed |
A.diversify | B.remove | C.deliver | D.observe |
A.manner | B.dream | C.symbol | D.cause |