1 . It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for all appointment(约会)at 9:30. The nurse had him take a
Now I
A.breath | B.test | C.seat | D.break |
A.persuading | B.promising | C.understanding | D.telling |
A.if | B.before | C.since | D.after |
A.taking off | B.fixing | C.looking at | D.winding |
A.very | B.also | C.seldom | D.not |
A.turn up | B.show off | C.come on | D.go away |
A.needed | B.forgot | C.agreed | D.happened |
A.daughter | B.wife | C.mother | D.sister |
A.late | B.well | C.around | D.there |
A.lonely | B.worried | C.doubtful | D.hungry |
A.so far | B.neither | C.no longer | D.already |
A.recognize | B.answer | C.believe | D.expect |
A.moved | B.disappointed | C.surprised | D.satisfied |
A.only | B.then | C.thus | D.still |
A.curiosity | B.tears | C.words | D.judgment |
A.realize | B.suggest | C.hope | D.prove |
A.agreement | B.expression | C.acceptance | D.exhibition |
A.necessarily | B.completely | C.naturally | D.frequently |
A.learn | B.make | C.favor | D.try |
A.Adventure | B.Beauty | C.Trust | D.Life |
2 . Years ago,when we first went to Canada, we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children. We thought we’d find a hotel on the way without
Though surprised at her
The next morning, around the table were a mass of people, and we were
A.ordering | B.booking | C.seeking | D.exchanging |
A.Eventually | B.Incredibly | C.Typically | D.Luckily |
A.managing | B.struggling | C.deciding | D.failing |
A.unnecessary | B.informal | C.improper | D.impossible |
A.employment | B.request | C.offer | D.admission |
A.followed | B.made | C.took | D.embraced |
A.joined | B.accepted | C.greeted | D.assisted |
A.talking about | B.waiting for | C.cheering up | D.picking up |
A.absolutely | B.definitely | C.originally | D.secretly |
A.aware | B.angry | C.amazed | D.anxious |
A.consumers | B.strangers | C.relatives | D.neighbors |
A.insisting | B.wandering | C.approaching | D.leaving |
A.payment | B.service | C.advice | D.food |
A.line | B.check | C.touch | D.mind |
A.passion | B.eagerness | C.kindness | D.encouragement |
3 . Have you seen people who take pictures of food for more than 10 minutes before eating? My friend Stella is such an example. Every time we went to a restaurant she would not take a bite until all the dishes we
Many people care too much about others’ opinions and try too hard to
If they really want an elegant life, they should put more
A.ordered | B.served | C.offered | D.prepared |
A.cooking | B.washing | C.setting | D.collecting |
A.messy | B.arranged | C.casual | D.missed |
A.dishes | B.restaurants | C.tables | D.pictures |
A.chance | B.choice | C.excuse | D.reason |
A.comfort | B.please | C.inspire | D.discourage |
A.independent | B.generous | C.responsible | D.confident |
A.real | B.secret | C.peaceful | D.healthy |
A.rarely | B.hardly | C.exactly | D.nearly |
A.difficulty | B.change | C.guidance | D.harm |
A.question | B.dislike | C.doubt | D.follow |
A.effort | B.ambitions | C.feeling | D.money |
A.other than | B.more than | C.rather than | D.less than |
A.identifying | B.accepting | C.persuading | D.amusing |
A.simplifying | B.ruining | C.beautifying | D.worsening |
4 . I shall never forget the day when the earthquake happened. It was about 5 in the afternoon and I was
Then I realized what had happened. I had been
A.walking | B.leading | C.driving | D.running |
A.shopping | B.dancing | C.sightseeing | D.swimming |
A.shop | B.farm | C.park | D.school |
A.bridge | B.road | C.school | D.side |
A.Under | B.Over | C.Along | D.Beside |
A.roof | B.bridge | C.cover | D.top |
A.tired | B.thirsty | C.hungry | D.sleepy |
A.over | B.beside | C.ahead of | D.under |
A.move | B.roll | C.run | D.jump |
A.been | B.broken | C.done | D.gone |
A.stopped | B.started | C.moved | D.parked |
A.put | B.fell | C.ran | D.jumped |
A.afternoon | B.dark | C.evening | D.car |
A.quiet | B.dusty | C.noisy | D.blood |
A.on | B.at | C.in | D.by |
A.food | B.apples | C.sandwiches | D.bread |
A.climbing | B.shouting | C.moving | D.driving |
A.know | B.tell | C.see | D.understand |
A.falling | B.breaking | C.broken | D.dirty |
A.sleeping | B.eating | C.feeling | D.going |
5 . My teacher Mr. Bush is the most positive person I’ve ever met. He has the ability to
He always smiles and never gets
A few weeks ago, everyone in my class was feeling a bit
Mr. Bush’s
A.pass on | B.apply for | C.consist of | D.give up |
A.strict | B.patient | C.mad | D.curious |
A.friends | B.needs | C.realities | D.difficulties |
A.drowned | B.resisted | C.cured | D.relaxed |
A.happened | B.changed | C.solved | D.included |
A.forgiving | B.calming | C.encouraging | D.calling |
A.sunshine | B.clouds | C.surprise | D.flowers |
A.cheerful | B.down | C.eager | D.afraid |
A.warmer | B.higher | C.better | D.happier |
A.served | B.filled | C.bought | D.showed |
A.hurt | B.care about | C.give away | D.affect |
A.pleased | B.unfortunate | C.bright | D.perfect |
A.way | B.direction | C.end | D.past |
A.negative | B.optimistic | C.special | D.important |
A.proud | B.careful | C.helpful | D.lonely |
6 . Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: He knew everything. I asked him questions and he gave me
But then, eventually, I
Then, this past summer, my dad said that he once spent a summer in college building boats. “You did?” I asked. I thought I knew everything about my dad. However, I never knew this. I
A few weeks later, I called my parents. Dad answered. “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.,” he said.
A.reminders | B.reports | C.responses | D.reasons |
A.rent | B.view | C.use | D.fix |
A.knew | B.needed | C.missed | D.saw |
A.knowledge | B.resource | C.freedom | D.character |
A.arrangement | B.meeting | C.performance | D.conversation |
A.explanation | B.tension | C.silence | D.exchange |
A.certainly | B.usually | C.hardly | D.particularly |
A.acquired | B.shared | C.gathered | D.stressed |
A.proved | B.complained | C.guessed | D.realized |
A.shame | B.doubt | C.shock | D.pity |
A.Lucky | B.Eager | C.Ready | D.Happy |
A.aimed at | B.got through | C.stuck to | D.ended up |
A.normal | B.long | C.personal | D.serious |
A.advance | B.opportunity | C.beginning | D.agreement |
A.learn | B.want | C.promise | D.prepare |
7 . A man was employed to paint a boat. He brought paint and
The next day, the owner of the boat visited the painter and
“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat, sir!” he said.
“This is not for the paint job. It’s for repairing the
“Ah! But it was such a small service.” the man said. “Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so
“My dear friend,” the owner said, “You don’t understand. Let me tell you
“Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did? You
Each of us has a moral duty to offer help, wipe tears, listen carefully and repair all the “hole” we
A.ruler | B.knives | C.brushes | D.pens |
A.noticed | B.heard | C.sensed | D.felt |
A.paint | B.money | C.brush | D.fish |
A.gave | B.offered | C.took | D.presented |
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.embarrassed | D.happy |
A.chair | B.hole | C.paddle | D.picture |
A.huge | B.rude | C.great | D.small |
A.what | B.why | C.when | D.how |
A.stopped | B.regretted | C.forgot | D.remembered |
A.went over | B.went away | C.went on | D.went through |
A.returned | B.shared | C.rewarded | D.drove |
A.belief | B.worry | C.sadness | D.relief |
A.hurt | B.saved | C.broke | D.designed |
A.come out | B.come in | C.come into | D.come across |
A.achievement | B.difference | C.process | D.progress |
8 . My daughter is only two years old and, like most girls, already has a nurturing(培育)spirit growing inside her. She tries to
This blanket is a pink one that was purchased for her before she was born. It seems to be the one she
Normally I just laugh at the thing but recently my daughter has had a cold. Any parent will tell you that germs(细菌)can get into the things the child has
She doesn’t know it but the blanket is part of what was keeping her
We have friends, habits, and guilty pleasures that keep us caught in a state of sickness, disappointment, suffering or
A.protect | B.collect | C.love | D.study |
A.watches | B.keeps | C.follows | D.touches |
A.still | B.yet | C.just | D.even |
A.washed | B.repaired | C.broken | D.changed |
A.clean | B.dirty | C.good | D.bad |
A.fun | B.patience | C.trouble | D.contact |
A.instead of | B.in favor of | C.in spite of | D.regardless of |
A.went | B.led | C.forced | D.sent |
A.excited | B.pleased | C.confused | D.ashamed |
A.guessed | B.proved | C.knew | D.hoped |
A.since | B.if | C.until | D.unless |
A.idea | B.sense | C.habit | D.chance |
A.related | B.trapped | C.disappointed | D.inspired |
A.researchers | B.doctors | C.adults | D.friends |
A.go | B.hide | C.happen | D.develop |
A.pity | B.pain | C.curiosity | D.excitement |
A.complete | B.safe | C.close | D.open |
A.But | B.And | C.So | D.Or |
A.Observing | B.Keeping | C.Repairing | D.Dropping |
A.possible | B.perfect | C.unique | D.necessary |
9 . Mrs. Jones was over eighty, but she still drove her old car like a woman half her age. She loved driving very fast, and was
Then one day she nearly
When the judge
When she had
The judge took the
A.down | B.satisfied | C.proud | D.certain |
A.stopped | B.fired | C.fined | D.punished |
A.kept | B.lost | C.missed | D.won |
A.watched | B.saw | C.stopped | D.followed |
A.run | B.go | C.race | D.rush |
A.sure | B.certain | C.indeed | D.perhaps |
A.came up | B.turnaround | C.get around | D.put aside |
A.so | B.very | C.too | D.quite |
A.cause | B.matter | C.reason | D.trouble |
A.light | B.lamp | C.sign | D.one |
A.light | B.weak | C.heavy | D.strong |
A.improved | B.told | C.began | D.finished |
A.holding | B.carrying | C.getting | D.bringing |
A.took | B.brought | C.chose | D.fetched |
A.angrily | B.luckily | C.slowly | D.successfully |
A.both | B.all | C.neither | D.either |
A.time | B.turn | C.chance | D.job |
A.needle | B.glasses | C.sewing | D.thread |
A.studied | B.passed | C.settled | D.dismissed |
A.was | B.held | C.remained | D.seemed |
10 . One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor
“I want you to write what you
The students,
At the end of the class, the professor
“I’m not going to grade this. I
The dark spots are very
A.handed out | B.turned up | C.referred to | D.pointed at |
A.Since | B.Until | C.If | D.After |
A.fold | B.turn | C.open | D.use |
A.exercises | B.choices | C.questions | D.scores |
A.remember | B.imagine | C.study | D.see |
A.surprised | B.confused | C.curious | D.displeased |
A.collected | B.finished | C.marked | D.selected |
A.excuse | B.doubt | C.exception | D.explanation |
A.said | B.answered | C.returned | D.read |
A.also | B.just | C.even | D.finally |
A.big | B.black | C.beautiful | D.white |
A.lives | B.classrooms | C.colleges | D.studies |
A.send | B.keep | C.enjoy | D.show |
A.burden | B.gift | C.pressure | D.lesson |
A.reasons | B.time | C.freedom | D.festivals |
A.threatens | B.ruins | C.provides | D.changes |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.Moreover |
A.close | B.complicated | C.special | D.strong |
A.stay | B.contact | C.satisfaction | D.disappointment |
A.dark | B.round | C.small | D.dirty |