1 . There was a man who was going through hard times. His wife divorced him. He went bankrupt(破产) after only a year in business. Despite all of his hard work,
“Look,” the old man said, pointing to two plants. “Do you
A.business | B.difference | C.failure | D.progress |
A.put | B.picked | C.gave | D.left |
A.called | B.met | C.recognized | D.remembered |
A.shared | B.provided | C.traded | D.compared |
A.come out | B.give up | C.worry about | D.show up |
A.want | B.appreciate | C.see | D.like |
A.planted | B.kept | C.collected | D.bought |
A.normally | B.safely | C.surely | D.quickly |
A.activity | B.growth | C.work | D.strength |
A.continued | B.tried | C.practiced | D.began |
A.part | B.head | C.sprout | D.leaf |
A.protecting | B.controlling | C.saving | D.developing |
A.strong | B.important | C.active | D.wild |
A.thinking | B.struggling | C.planning | D.learning |
A.branches | B.trees | C.roots | D.seeds |
2 . One cold December morning, my dad and I were walking along the road to a store to buy Christmas presents. Suddenly a car ran to us out of
People wander into our lives for various reasons, but each one has something to
This unconditional love I have for learning allows me to see the world through what some may call rose-colored glasses, which helps me to love and be loved in complete confidence as well.
A.sight | B.reach | C.control | D.date |
A.safe | B.disappointed | C.cautious | D.painful |
A.brought | B.showed | C.explained | D.introduced |
A.hide | B.teach | C.follow | D.accomplish |
A.accident | B.problem | C.concern | D.conflict |
A.task | B.result | C.attitude | D.relationship |
A.refuse | B.come across | C.admire | D.depend on |
A.awareness | B.movement | C.ability | D.motivation |
A.wonder | B.mystery | C.relief | D.day |
A.Thus | B.Instead | C.For example | D.In addition |
A.slowly | B.suddenly | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.encourage | B.behave | C.expect | D.equip |
A.proud | B.uncomfortable | C.eager | D.surprised |
A.put away | B.take up | C.care about | D.keep off |
A.successes | B.failures | C.chances | D.responsibilities |
3 . When Brian and Lauren got married last November, one very important person was missing: Brian's 91yearold grandmother, Peg. After breaking her ankle, she was unable to
Peg was living for this wedding.
When they walked into that room, Peg was so
This is what
Just a month later, Peg
A.explain | B.make | C.admit | D.prepare |
A.In spite of | B.In case of | C.In consequence of | D.In terms of |
A.invite | B.persuade | C.encourage | D.accompany |
A.question | B.occasion | C.opportunity | D.agreement |
A.disturb | B.cheat | C.worry | D.complain |
A.memorize | B.enjoy | C.capture | D.acknowledge |
A.weak | B.surprised | C.lucky | D.relieved |
A.so that | B.even if | C.unless | D.though |
A.suggestion | B.promise | C.reaction | D.conclusion |
A.swelled up | B.cleaned up | C.turned up | D.lit up |
A.manners | B.conversations | C.experiments | D.weddings |
A.nicest | B.most considerate | C.happiest | D.most intelligent |
A.possibly | B.regularly | C.hardly | D.absolutely |
A.moved away | B.drove away | C.passed away | D.broke away |
A.content | B.strict | C.concerned | D.patient |
4 . There is no age limit to learn new things and be creative. That's what 102-year-old Alan R. Tripp and 88-year-old Marvin Weisbord
“
They are true music lovers at heart. Marvin
“So we're writing songs that are recognizable, in all kinds that are recognizable, with lyrics (歌词) telling stories about how we
“Now we're giving people who are 64 years old a chance to be 14 again and get new songs in their heads,”
A.taught | B.learned | C.quitted | D.experienced |
A.film | B.album | C.concert | D.lesson |
A.easy | B.fashionable | C.possible | D.horrible |
A.rich | B.sick | C.weak | D.old |
A.Music | B.Performance | C.Dance | D.Song |
A.volunteer | B.school | C.elderly | D.youth |
A.makes | B.contains | C.takes | D.leaves |
A.wonders | B.believes | C.debates | D.hopes |
A.difference | B.distance | C.shortage | D.practice |
A.look like | B.take over | C.set up | D.get on |
A.finished | B.stopped | C.enjoyed | D.refused |
A.nose | B.tear | C.look | D.wrinkles(皱纹) |
A.waste | B.face | C.support | D.spend |
A.apologized | B.guessed | C.imagined | D.explained |
A.result | B.invention | C.intention(意图) | D.knowledge |
5 . One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited
He wrote his wife’s name on the back of the photos and handed them to a
His wife
How are you with patience? One person calls it “wait training.” It seems that there is always something we are
Patience is an important
We can hate waiting,
A.proudly | B.respectfully | C.patiently | D.curiously |
A.angry | B.hungry | C.frightened | D.thirsty |
A.a question | B.a reason | C.an opinion | D.an idea |
A.clerk | B.secretary | C.passer-by | D.friend |
A.Since | B.Before | C.As | D.If |
A.called up | B.returned to | C.visited | D.left |
A.description | B.preparation | C.excuse | D.lecture |
A.tore | B.saved | C.developed | D.destroyed |
A.hoping for | B.waiting for | C.ready for | D.fit for |
A.lesson | B.experience | C.purpose | D.quality |
A.For example | B.After all | C.Right now | D.So far |
A.Every age | B.Every shop | C.Every day | D.Every office |
A.accept | B.control | C.change | D.improve |
A.certain | B.interesting | C.precious(宝贵的) | D.easy |
A.photo taking | B.job hunting | C.decision making | D.wait training |
6 . Yesterday, my daughter had to go to work earlier than usual. Since the gym where I work out is not far from her
At quite an earlier hour, the gym was
If you’re one of them, you need to overcome (克服) your
It is the same in every other area of life. Everything becomes easier if you have great motivation.
1.A.house | B.garage | C.office | D.yard |
A.already | B.still | C.even | D.just |
A.usually | B.sometimes | C.only | D.seldom |
A.happy | B.surprised | C.excited | D.satisfied |
A.hospital | B.bed | C.work | D.school |
A.shape | B.protect | C.check | D.change |
A.and | B.but | C.then | D.thus |
A.actually | B.simply | C.especially | D.generally |
A.need | B.have | C.prefer | D.expect |
A.day | B.plan | C.trip | D.business |
A.worried | B.bored | C.anxious | D.tired |
A.quietness | B.loneliness | C.darkness | D.laziness |
A.practice | B.keep | C.forget | D.consider |
A.take | B.survive | C.get | D.like |
A.improves | B.happens | C.finishes | D.exists |
7 . A US bus driver is being praised for the way she helped a passenger get some needed assistance (帮助). In October, bus driver Natalie Barnes started talking with a passenger named Richard. He told her he had been
When he asked if he could
She refused, saying,“I want to help you.” But one act of kindness wasn’t
Barnes and Richard became
Helping others comes second nature for Barnes, who has received lots of praise for
In fact, Barnes did what we all need to do to
A.homeless | B.careless | C.hopeful | D.helpful |
A.set up | B.cleaned up | C.broken into | D.burned down |
A.drive | B.walk | C.ride | D.work |
A.moon | B.sun | C.air | D.cold |
A.break | B.look | C.risk | D.chance |
A.satisfied | B.concerned | C.confused | D.moved |
A.take | B.pay | C.call | D.turn |
A.suitable | B.important | C.special | D.enough |
A.schools | B.space | C.housing | D.cars |
A.visitors | B.classmates | C.friends | D.co-workers |
A.touch | B.mind | C.check | D.line |
A.excellent | B.interesting | C.grateful | D.peaceful |
A.gradually | B.usually | C.finally | D.actually |
A.need | B.public | C.order | D.sight |
A.research | B.challenge | C.ignore | D.fight |
8 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own
I learned this lesson from a(n)
It was a tradition for the school’s old team to play against the
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. Most importantly, I began to treat them like
After six months we won our first game and our second, and continued to
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
A.luck | B.tests | C.efforts | D.nature |
A.experiment | B.experience | C.visit | D.show |
A.operating | B.editing | C.leading | D.coaching |
A.successful | B.excellent | C.strong | D.new |
A.cheer for | B.prepare for | C.help with | D.finish with |
A.realize | B.claim | C.permit | D.demand |
A.leaders | B.partners | C.winners | D.learners |
A.rewards | B.vacations | C.health | D.honor |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.relax | B.improve | C.increase | D.defend |
A.matter | B.mind | C.happen | D.quit |
A.chance | B.excitement | C.concern | D.offer |
A.surprise | B.serve | C.influence | D.interest |
A.encouraged | B.observed | C.protected | D.impressed |
A.honestly | B.individually | C.calmly | D.differently |
9 . It was on March 11. The family’s dog, Jobe,
The first time Dominic saw Jobe, he had
Dominic asked his parents to
Jobe would soon have the chance to return the
Now Jobe watches
Her son puts it more
A.saw | B.took | C.bit | D.heard |
A.sofa | B.bed | C.box | D.chair |
A.breath | B.food | C.water | D.money |
A.school | B.factory | C.hospital | D.grocery |
A.a | B.an | C.no | D.the |
A.black | B.white | C.yellow | D.red |
A.started | B.stopped | C.stepped | D.speeded |
A.pat | B.rise | C.walk | D.keep |
A.before | B.after | C.during | D.with |
A.dangerous | B.incurable | C.treatable | D.infectious |
A.pushed | B.dashed | C.nursed | D.caused |
A.favor | B.flavor | C.flower | D.flour |
A.where | B.which | C.who | D.when |
A.caused | B.led | C.resulted | D.arose |
A.took | B.rushed | C.led | D.showed |
A.that | B.this | C.it | D.its |
A.on | B.for | C.out | D.over |
A.aggressive | B.preventive | C.ambitious | D.protective |
A.duty | B.business | C.sale | D.leave |
A.scarcely | B.simply | C.likely | D.hardly |
10 . Snowy wanted to be a show jumping horse. Every day she would
Snowy was very excited, but when she saw how
“I did it!" she shouted happily.
Again, Snowy was
So never be afraid of
A.ask | B.warn | C.force | D.advise |
A.old | B.fat | C.clever | D.careful |
A.deep | B.high | C.long | D.far |
A.wait | B.leave | C.stay | D.settle |
A.see | B.stop | C.start | D.arrive |
A.speed | B.power | C.doubt | D.courage |
A.Suddenly | B.immediately | C.However | D.Besides |
A.Remember | B.Try | C.Carry | D.Study |
A.nervous | B.happy | C.upset | D.serious |
A.missed | B.liked | C.entered | D.needed |
A.appeared | B.changed | C.begun | D.continued |
A.dangerous | B.important | C.familiar | D.terrible |
A.pride | B.anger | C.patience | D.kindness |
A.early | B.young | C.small | D.smart |
A.failures | B.worries | C.uncertainties | D.difficulties |