1 . Since 2018, Jason has been helping sick kids become superheroes. After watching his five-year-old daughter Angela
“Sitting by her hospital bed, I knew there was
Created to look like a superhero costume, the medical garments (医用服装) are all about
Now Jason has
Riley Sinclair was
A.undertake | B.undergo | C.forget | D.miss |
A.act out | B.act on | C.act up | D.act as |
A.something | B.anything | C.nothing | D.everything |
A.easy | B.different | C.hard | D.quick |
A.idea | B.advice | C.hope | D.order |
A.securing | B.enabling | C.persuading | D.proving |
A.superheroes | B.doctors | C.nurses | D.actors |
A.adopted | B.appointed | C.recognized | D.marked |
A.caught up with | B.teamed up with | C.put up with | D.ended up with |
A.left | B.sponsored | C.envied | D.supported |
A.diagnosed | B.blessed | C.disgusted | D.associated |
A.status maintainer | B.game changer | C.rule maker | D.peace lover |
A.calm | B.afraid | C.happy | D.satisfied |
A.skirt | B.armour | C.shorts | D.shirt |
A.hide | B.keep | C.face | D.avoid |
2 . Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care. His mother found it
At one time, however, Henry wanted a
On waking in the morning, he found that a
He rose, ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his
When school
From that time, Henry, was always the first in all his classes. He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he
A.tremendous | B.difficult | C.cautious | D.industrious |
A.protection | B.ambition | C.management | D.desire |
A.books | B.conditions | C.ambitions | D.materials |
A.literature | B.masterpiece | C.novel | D.grammar |
A.provide | B.promote | C.refuse | D.pay |
A.embarrassed | B.random | C.troubled | D.fearful |
A.light | B.heavy | C.nervous | D.merciful |
A.general | B.slight | C.deep | D.urgent |
A.fiercely | B.deliberately | C.obviously | D.temporarily |
A.behavior | B.service | C.kindness | D.reaction |
A.prize | B.award | C.fame | D.pay |
A.purpose | B.possession | C.determination | D.inspiration |
A.performed | B.processed | C.attended | D.started |
A.affected | B.acquired | C.attempted | D.tolerated |
A.wish | B.force | C.courage | D.will |
3 . Lying in my hospital bed, I was flicking through (快速转换) the channels when I suddenly paused. Muscular women were competing in a body sculpting competition on the
It was 2004, and I’d been hospitalized with asthma, which gave me the desire to
The first sessions were so
Over the next 14 years, I
I know many older women have never been in the
A.screen | B.bed | C.way | D.mind |
A.intelligent | B.reliable | C.wealthy | D.incredible |
A.abandon | B.continue | C.adopt | D.alter |
A.mix up | B.stick to | C.show off | D.put aside |
A.rest | B.celebration | C.chat | D.change |
A.suggestion | B.goal | C.order | D.bonus |
A.hard | B.dull | C.ridiculous | D.dangerous |
A.staying up | B.standing by | C.working out | D.passing out |
A.organized | B.sponsored | C.hosted | D.entered |
A.announced | B.whispered | C.predicted | D.assumed |
A.witnessed | B.lost | C.defended | D.won |
A.career | B.fitness | C.education | D.finance |
A.tasty | B.fresh | C.appropriate | D.abundant |
A.gym | B.hospital | C.session | D.building |
A.soon | B.young | C.late | D.fun |
4 . Life is a series of unexpected and unforeseen events. Some of them bring about welcome and pleasant consequences, while sometimes they do not
But during these trials and hardships, the love and kindness of others can make a world of
Dennis Brown, who is
But Dennis is not the only person grateful to the
A.yield | B.request | C.deserve | D.extend |
A.imagination | B.challenges | C.difference | D.possibilities |
A.connected | B.restricted | C.committed | D.applied |
A.smoke | B.water | C.explosions | D.flames |
A.judged | B.spotted | C.thought | D.doubted |
A.blaming | B.searching | C.surrounding | D.distracting |
A.Fortunately | B.Obviously | C.Gradually | D.Eventually |
A.hesitate | B.attempt | C.reflect | D.bother |
A.attracted | B.dragged | C.persuaded | D.stroke |
A.optimism | B.freedom | C.safety | D.reality |
A.kindness | B.interest | C.wealth | D.gratitude |
A.creative | B.mystery | C.modest | D.intelligent |
A.reward | B.rescue | C.honour | D.owe |
A.incredible | B.consistent | C.elegant | D.bad |
A.concentrated on | B.come across | C.got involved in | D.taken responsibility for |
5 . Despite being homeless himself, a man named Steve has dedicated himself to taking care of stray (走失的) dogs. He has adopted 15 dogs in the past 15 years and
This year, Steve believed that a change of scene might help him get back on his feet, so he decided to move to Indiana. He had a distance of 2,000 miles to
On his way, Steve
They finally made it to their
“It is extraordinary, and his story tells one good
A.tended to | B.relied on | C.taken up | D.made out |
A.record | B.cover | C.skip | D.drive |
A.intelligent | B.abandoned | C.starving | D.beloved |
A.attached | B.compared | C.applied | D.accustomed |
A.appreciated | B.inspired | C.interrupted | D.encountered |
A.Annoyed | B.Curious | C.Frightened | D.Desperate |
A.look into | B.pick up | C.take over | D.relate to |
A.alarmed | B.touched | C.amused | D.confused |
A.continued | B.believed | C.heard | D.spread |
A.edited | B.selected | C.posted | D.took |
A.Fortunately | B.Hardly | C.Deliberately | D.Unusually |
A.dinner | B.lift | C.shelter | D.loan |
A.homeland | B.station | C.destination | D.village |
A.roof | B.hat | C.light | D.crown |
A.decision | B.trick | C.deed | D.impression |
6 . Being a teacher, I learned a lot from my little kids full of wisdom.
One Friday afternoon, the sports field was in full swing. The basketball shooting game
Poor little kid! I felt
Back in the classroom, we decided to talk about all the fun we’d had in the game.
Then, she said, “I was
A.attracted | B.confused | C.changed | D.shaped |
A.hunted for | B.cheered for | C.argued about | D.complained about |
A.approached | B.spotted | C.stopped | D.met |
A.amazed | B.annoyed | C.serious | D.curious |
A.pressed | B.passed | C.climbed | D.shot |
A.line | B.ball | C.net | D.court |
A.sorry for | B.happy for | C.proud of | D.tired of |
A.Unfortunately | B.Undoubtedly | C.Unwillingly | D.Unexpectedly |
A.catch | B.share | C.gain | D.know |
A.nervous | B.certain | C.careless | D.optimistic |
A.performer | B.loser | C.winner | D.leader |
A.warmth | B.delight | C.shame | D.relief |
A.fairness | B.outcome | C.rules | D.schedules |
A.displaying | B.investigating | C.maintaining | D. appreciating |
A.rapid | B.great | C.steady | D.small |
7 . It was a sunny weekend. I had planned to go mountain climbing in the suburbs with Daniel. However, a sudden heavy rain that morning disrupted my plan. Looking out of the window, I couldn’t help feeling a little
However, Daniel
We walked through the narrow streets and admired the
After hearing
This experience made me realize that life always has unexpected surprises and twists. Sometimes,
A.disabled | B.disappointed | C.disgraceful | D.disturbed |
A.suggested | B.claimed | C.answered | D.demanded |
A.museum | B.community | C.street | D.neighborhood |
A.admired | B.agreed | C.jumped | D.permitted |
A.sunny | B.chilly | C.gloomy | D.clear |
A.ancient | B.crowded | C.spacious | D.various |
A.Gradually | B.Slowly | C.Suddenly | D.Quickly |
A.tired | B.angry | C.energetic | D.relieved |
A.question | B.curiosity | C.control | D.danger |
A.action | B.measures | C.responsibility | D.initiative |
A.about | B.from | C.out | D.into |
A.listened | B.talked | C.came | D.pointed |
A.complete | B.correct | C.full | D.useful |
A.with | B.up | C.in | D.to |
A.changing | B.scheduling | C.making | D.following |
8 . I had graduated from college with a degree in education. But I still couldn’t find a(n)
At the end of the day just as they were leaving the room a girl handed me a
That experience showed me the
A.ever-changing | B.random | C.full-time | D.swift |
A.consequently | B.actually | C.casually | D.temporarily |
A.travelling around | B.running around | C.keeping off | D.pulling off |
A.assistant | B.applicant | C.advocate | D.replacement |
A.grow | B.slow | C.pass | D.break |
A.honest | B.positive | C.awake | D.curious |
A.follow | B.motivate | C.respect | D.recognize |
A.looking | B.feeling | C.remaining | D.turning |
A.delivered | B.selected | C.folded | D.checked |
A.mature | B.precise | C.exceptional | D.fancy |
A.shock | B.trouble | C.confusion | D.silence |
A.options | B.concerns | C.comments | D.decisions |
A.wonderful | B.discouraged | C.ashamed | D.fortunate |
A.patience | B.vision | C.support | D.power |
A.assume | B.remind | C.announce | D.confirm |
9 . In a busy city, there lived an old bookseller named Mr. Finch. His tiny shop, hidden amid towering skyscrapers, was a
One summer afternoon, a young girl named Lily
Mr. Finch nodded and
Years passed, and one day, Lily; now a
And so, in a hidden comer of the city, among the towering buildings, Mr. Finch and Lily
A.challenging | B.desired | C.secret | D.strange |
A.lies | B.truths | C.stories | D.differences |
A.entered | B.started | C.closed | D.rented |
A.options | B.dreams | C.complaints | D.facts |
A.pride | B.curiosity | C.envy | D.astonishment |
A.invited | B.forced | C.allowed | D.persuaded |
A.relieved | B.reported | C.wrote | D.read |
A.shared | B.explained | C.added | D.created |
A.made | B.suggested | C.knew | D.believed |
A.promising | B.attempting | C.choosing | D.agreeing |
A.thoughtful | B.peaceful | C.successful | D.respectful |
A.house | B.office | C.room | D.shop |
A.noticed | B.accepted | C.descried | D.lighted |
A.kept | B.found | C.finished | D.changed |
A.proved | B.decided | C.imagined | D.hoped |
10 . My aunt Mantha loved Christmas. She always went out of her way to make it
So when on December 18. Mantha's son called us sadly to tell us Mantha had passed away
We knew we couldn't leave them to spend the day by themselves, especially after we heard how
When the day finally came, we
It didn't
A.popular | B.safe | C.common | D.magical |
A.exception | B.acceptance | C.use | D.regret |
A.power | B.presents | C.bonuses | D.help |
A.laughed | B.conducted | C.survived | D.cooperated |
A.work | B.relax | C.leave | D.meet |
A.suddenly | B.naturally | C.generally | D.permanently |
A.sustaining | B.explaining | C.celebrating. | D.treasuring |
A.customers | B.agents | C.friends | D.colleagues |
A.nervous | B.eager | C.responsible | D.shy |
A.prove | B.remind | C.remember | D.wait |
A.pushed | B.welcomed | C.grabbed | D.drove |
A.go through | B.throw away | C.pull out | D.put aside |
A.popularity | B.experience | C.admiration | D.culture |
A.miss | B.strengthen | C.deliver | D.ease |
A.learning | B.discussing | C.sharing | D.following |