1 . Thousands of people online are involved in efforts to help an 8-year-old, cancer-stricken (患癌症的) boy from the United States to realize his dream. Dorian Murray of Westerly, Rhode Island, has been receiving
Dorian has been
Dorian then told his father that before going to heaven, he wanted to be
Some responded with
Dorian’s mother wrote that she was
A.responses | B.letters | C.gifts | D.invitations |
A.avoiding | B.attacking | C.treating | D.fighting |
A.When | B.Although | C.Once | D.Since |
A.painful | B.disappointing | C.perfect | D.simple |
A.climbed | B.risen | C.spread | D.rushed |
A.receive | B.change | C.stop | D.check |
A.excellent | B.successful | C.brave | D.famous |
A.conversation | B.relationship | C.quarrel | D.difference |
A.questioned | B.shared | C.copied | D.enjoyed |
A.books | B.notes | C.photos | D.newspapers |
A.happiness | B.kindness | C.encouragement | D.agreement |
A.finish | B.leave | C.return | D.recover |
A.amazed | B.upset | C.confused | D.speechless |
A.performance | B.disease | C.imagination | D.request |
A.satisfied with | B.proud of | C.interested in | D.confident about |
2 . A mysterious creature was living under a man’s shed (简易房). Everything in his garden was almost
“I’ve been a gardener for over 20 years and I’ve never seen this kind of damage. Everything I
He
At first Jeff was a little upset and built some high
Things only got
Well, as the saying goes, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” So, Jeff
After they went into hibernation (冬眠) last November, Jeff had the
Jeff
A.repaired | B.destroyed | C.examined | D.suspected |
A.camera | B.company | C.brand | D.tent |
A.selected | B.controlled | C.expected | D.planted |
A.attacked | B.described | C.removed | D.spotted |
A.add up | B.come about | C.pay off | D.settle down |
A.saying | B.complaining | C.begging | D.crying |
A.walls | B.stairs | C.fences | D.buildings |
A.survived | B.failed | C.appeared | D.worked |
A.easier | B.worse | C.faster | D.better |
A.always | B.never | C.occasionally | D.gradually |
A.refused | B.decided | C.promised | D.volunteered |
A.garden | B.park | C.house | D.office |
A.sorrow | B.disappointment | C.surprise | D.regret |
A.awarded | B.sent | C.sold | D.bought |
A.change | B.save | C.replace | D.protect |
3 . A 23-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable feat that many of us dream of -visiting every country on Earth.
Lexie Alford was born into a family of travel agents, which gave her the opportunity to
I also loved visiting Northern Pakistan, for the natural beauty of the mountains and kindness of the locals were astonishing,” Lexie Alford said. “The most pleasant surprise about travelling to all these misunderstood areas of the world was that the countries that I had the
“My
A.remark | B.settle | C.tour | D.love |
A.fund | B.quit | C.switch | D.register |
A.powerful | B.ideal | C.developed | D.remaining |
A.ranked | B.modified | C.followed | D.criticized |
A.inspire | B.grill | C.understand | D.accompany |
A.occasionally | B.simply | C.completely | D.temporarily |
A.dream | B.button | C.family | D.observation |
A.platform | B.agency | C.process | D.country |
A.dull | B.official | C.natural | D.challenging |
A.adult | B.youth | C.bosses | D.agents |
A.most | B.least | C.greatest | D.worst |
A.started with | B.showed off | C.ended up | D.searched for |
A.advice | B.compromise | C.belief | D.information |
A.save | B.appreciate | C.worsen | D.make |
A.honor | B.career | C.time | D.assessment |
4 . I wanted to build rockets and airplanes. Ever since age 11, I had
Wheeler offered an aerospace-engineering courses. Then, for college, I
Along the way, my biggest
Today, I’m a
A.refused | B.desired | C.appointed | D.promised |
A.programs | B.holidays | C.festivals | D.majors |
A.attend | B.admit | C.leave | D.select |
A.addicted to | B.brought about | C.focused on | D.looked up |
A.rule | B.district | C.policy | D.diagram |
A.convenient | B.harmless | C.suitable | D.traditional |
A.mildly | B.unexpectedly | C.neatly | D.definitely |
A.shallow | B.excellent | C.previous | D.vital |
A.found | B.conquered | C.launched | D.graduated |
A.goal | B.disadvantage | C.position | D.courage |
A.disaster | B.construction | C.conflict | D.battle |
A.moving | B.sinking | C.recovering | D.progressing |
A.abilities | B.rights | C.steps | D.principles |
A.conclusion | B.material | C.book | D.mirror |
A.private | B.financial | C.successful | D.sensitive |
5 . Dad is a busy mechanic. Every Saturday he puts on his apron and produces delicious bread. I think he bakes to
I’ve been feeling stressed out myself as I found out I didn’t
Dad first got out everything needed, and then told me to
Next came the
While we waited, we sat and talked.
I learned how to bake, and I also learned to
A.forget | B.exercise | C.learn | D.relax |
A.care | B.qualify | C.plan | D.vote |
A.failed | B.felt | C.performed | D.tried |
A.cook | B.shake | C.taste | D.mix |
A.surprising | B.increasing | C.extra | D.limited |
A.best | B.last | C.most difficult | D.most rewarding |
A.instantly | B.suddenly | C.slowly | D.sharply |
A.accept | B.fight | C.realize | D.consider |
A.carefully | B.completely | C.directly. | D.quickly |
A.Embarrassment | B.Hunger | C.Silence | D.Stress |
A.unless | B.though | C.even if | D.so long as |
A.recipes | B.duties | C.snacks | D.thoughts |
A.froze | B.settled | C.gathered | D.developed |
A.cost | B.convenience | C.pace | D.will |
A.appreciate | B.control | C.ignore | D.suffer |
6 . When smoke was found coming out of the back of the school bus early Tuesday morning, the bus driver, Teresa Stroble, immediately knew what to do. Thanks to her
While
Since then, Teresa Stroble, who has been a bus driver for seven years
A.careful | B.deep | C.kind | D.quick |
A.saved | B.shown | C.formed | D.checked |
A.welcoming | B.driving | C.inviting | D.walking |
A.gas | B.water | C.smoke | D.heat |
A.gradually | B.suddenly | C.finally | D.immediately |
A.anyone | B.someone | C.everyone | D.another |
A.found out | B.turned down | C.put out | D.cut down |
A.large | B.wide | C.fast | D.bright |
A.tired of | B.angry about | C.surprised at | D.worried about |
A.new | B.simple | C.good | D.active |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.so |
A.praised | B.encouraged | C.helped | D.supported |
A.sure | B.found | C.certain | D.proud |
A.serious | B.mad | C.calm | D.positive |
A.after | B.until | C.if | D.because |
7 . A mother was criticizing (批评) her daughter because the girl was not good enough to compete at a championship level in the gymnastics camp.
The scene reminded me of my
My mother became seriously injured when she was young, and she has
One day I joined a gymnastics program at a nearby park. Before long, I was totally
Before the competition, all in my mind was
Mother said nothing but ten words I never
Now I approached the crying girl and put a(n)
She
A.joy | B.success | C.regrets | D.memories |
A.needed | B.made | C.wanted | D.expected |
A.control | B.challenge | C.discourage | D.disturb |
A.confident | B.absorbed | C.caught | D.trapped |
A.finding | B.winning | C.earning | D.making |
A.determination | B.satisfaction | C.encouragement | D.effort |
A.annoyed | B.disappointed | C.embarrassed | D.surprised |
A.flowers | B.rewards | C.gifts | D.awards |
A.remembered | B.ignored | C.understood | D.forgot |
A.faster | B.better | C.closer | D.quicker |
A.prevent | B.save | C.protect | D.forbid |
A.arm | B.hand | C.ring | D.scarf |
A.curious about | B.concerned in | C.proud of | D.sure of |
A.listened to | B.smiled at | C.laughed at | D.shouted to |
A.continue | B.treat | C.pass | D.use |
8 . William was one of my students. He adored plants but struggled with his reading. After the mid-term test, William’s
As a class project, each child planted a sunflower seed in one of the containers and
But not William. Every afternoon, William made sure all the containers were
This is what it means to be a
A.intelligence | B.image | C.condition | D.grade |
A.studied | B.changed | C.completed | D.disturbed |
A.realistic | B.invested | C.odd | D.embarrassed |
A.limited | B.forecast | C.maintained | D.admired |
A.results | B.achievements | C.ratings | D.methods |
A.best | B.growing | C.easy | D.picking |
A.chance | B.courage | C.patience | D.ability |
A.show off | B.sell out | C.carry away | D.care for |
A.filled | B.watered | C.cleaned | D.repaired |
A.plants | B.containers | C.shoots | D.seeds |
A.puzzled | B.bothered | C.benefited | D.amazed |
A.similar | B.different | C.natural | D.organic |
A.teacher | B.gardener | C.parent | D.teenager |
A.criticize | B.praise | C.evaluate | D.concern |
A.bend | B.explore | C.grow | D.respond |
9 . Six years ago when I was told that my father suffered from dementia(痴呆), everything changed overnight. Until then, I was loved and lived with little
Our family started
By December last year, my father’s condition became more
We brought my father home in February when he got
A.pay | B.honour | C.worry | D.knowledge |
A.schedule | B.purpose | C.trust | D.help |
A.Slowly | B.Clearly | C.Similarly | D.Usually |
A.power | B.kindness | C.love | D.bravery |
A.planning | B.missing | C.needing | D.remembering |
A.game | B.outing | C.discussion | D.visit |
A.luck | B.joy | C.pride | D.surprise |
A.self-control | B.self-study | C.self-discovery | D.self-pity |
A.agree | B.mean | C.guess | D.know |
A.serious | B.common | C.important | D.special |
A.ordered | B.forced | C.trained | D.wished |
A.better | B.happier | C.safer | D.quicker |
A.injured | B.lost | C.concerned | D.upset |
A.lesson | B.change | C.story | D.reason |
A.talk | B.stay | C.work | D.wait |
10 . I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University. My teacher said they wouldn’t accept me and even if they did I wouldn’t be able to
Too often we think it’s our
So share encouragement. It
A.get | B.make | C.believe | D.catch |
A.stood by | B.pulled through | C.drew back | D.turned away |
A.honestly | B.proudly | C.firmly | D.delightedly |
A.sense | B.excuses | C.messes | D.difference |
A.permitted | B.admitted | C.assisted | D.approached |
A.responsibility | B.fault | C.honour | D.schedule |
A.considerable | B.stable | C.promising | D.crowded |
A.speakers | B.realists | C.supporters | D.guides |
A.fondness | B.effect | C.optimism | D.desire |
A.overcome | B.ignore | C.create | D.meet |
A.worthwhile | B.influential | C.uncommon | D.complex |
A.bring up | B.bring out | C.bring in | D.bring down |
A.challenge | B.opportunity | C.comfort | D.pleasure |
A.When | B.If | C.While | D.Unless |
A.spreads | B.progresses | C.matters | D.cares |