1 . When I was five, my parents began to place me in a variety of different sports. The first
I
While
A.game | B.activity | C.variety | D.class |
A.joke | B.failure | C.mess | D.change |
A.season | B.sport | C.training | D.track |
A.account | B.answer | C.apply | D.prepare |
A.trained | B.hesitated | C.waited | D.considered |
A.disappointed | B.shocked | C.interested | D.moved |
A.noise | B.condition | C.situation | D.atmosphere |
A.approaching | B.recognizing | C.appreciating | D.finding |
A.confident | B.anxious | C.nervous | D.content |
A.turn out | B.go off | C.break off | D.set out |
A.warn | B.balance | C.encourage | D.enjoy |
A.specific | B.usual | C.attractive | D.mad |
A.since | B.though | C.while | D.unless |
A.terrifying | B.convincing | C.challenging | D.annoying |
A.provided | B.persuaded | C.made | D.inspired |
2 . “Anybody has a bandage (绷带)?” a voice echoed (回荡) down the dorm hallway.
In the first week at college, we were all
Several months before, I sat at my high school graduation party admiring my
But one gift struck me as
I barely thought about that
“Actually, I have one.” I
As I
Soon, more
The little gift I had
A.valuing | B.anticipating | C.experiencing | D.assessing |
A.failed | B.attempted | C.hesitated | D.promised |
A.intentionally | B.apparently | C.naturally | D.frequently |
A.out of shape | B.out of place | C.out of focus | D.out of date |
A.products | B.rewards | C.purchases | D.gifts |
A.thoughtfulness | B.selflessness | C.laziness | D.seriousness |
A.cheap | B.strange | C.practical | D.adorable |
A.unpacked | B.lifted | C.delivered | D.decorated |
A.requirement | B.school | C.desk | D.package |
A.suggested | B.explained | C.replied | D.commented |
A.put away | B.dug out | C.took apart | D.picked out |
A.orders | B.praises | C.requests | D.complaints |
A.helped | B.rested | C.chatted | D.waited |
A.questioned | B.appreciated | C.selected | D.benefited |
A.rescue | B.transform | C.recognize | D.befriend |
3 . When it comes to high-proof fathering lessons, few adventures can compare with the motorcycle trip I shared with my 20-year-old daughter Ewa.
In 2023, we
My old Harley had no gas gauge (汽油表). So, when the main gas tank was empty, the motorcycle
Ewa headed into the distance
I learn from the trip that however old my child is, I will never stop being a father.
1.A.shared | B.started | C.expected | D.treasured |
A.riding | B.winning | C.testing | D.desiring |
A.long | B.simple | C.special | D.familiar |
A.request | B.debate | C.theme | D.conversation |
A.fell | B.slowed | C.began | D.continued |
A.claim | B.sell | C.use | D.check |
A.stop | B.conclusion | C.solution | D.decision |
A.unsure | B.unaware | C.considering | D.confirming |
A.fortunately | B.gradually | C.happily | D.eventually |
A.requiring | B.raising | C.comparing | D.accompanying |
A.heart | B.talent | C.comment | D.lead |
A.found | B.seized | C.introduced | D.quit |
A.play | B.deal | C.assist | D.wait |
A.reliable | B.confident | C.firm | D.regretful |
A.gave in | B.turned up | C.got through | D.broke down |
4 . Dave Hall led Surprise Squad, an organization to bring surprise to those in need, on a mission to spread joy at a local Albertsons store. Their
She
Dave
He stood in the checkout
He thanked Dave wholeheartedly and left the store, carrying not just groceries but a moment of
A.plan | B.experience | C.style | D.movement |
A.regular | B.unique | C.random | D.specific |
A.suggested | B.revealed | C.insisted | D.referred |
A.afraid | B.confident | C.full | D.uncertain |
A.schedule | B.solution | C.gesture | D.strategy |
A.felt | B.noticed | C.kept | D.left |
A.Initially | B.Hurriedly | C.Excitedly | D.Absolutely |
A.adventures | B.investments | C.hesitations | D.struggles |
A.path | B.point | C.line | D.corner |
A.cared for | B.insisted on | C.thought of | D.gave up |
A.basket | B.store | C.vehicle | D.hand |
A.needed | B.provided | C.expected | D.ignored |
A.remarked | B.regretted | C.judged | D.required |
A.creative | B.calm | C.positive | D.evident |
A.curiosity | B.kindness | C.generosity | D.ambition |
5 . Dreaming of photographing the world’s beauty, I wrote a travel wish list and hung it on my wall, not expecting to actually go anywhere. However, a local photo contest gave me a
The journey was
The next morning, I woke up early to capture (拍摄) the
Returning home with numerous photos, I
A.favor | B.break | C.suggestion | D.push |
A.tiring | B.puzzling | C.refreshing | D.encouraging |
A.traveling | B.meeting | C.talking | D.picnicking |
A.shoot | B.paint | C.describe | D.video |
A.trees | B.sunrise | C.lizards | D.birds |
A.gifts | B.ideas | C.numbers | D.greetings |
A.doubted | B.inquired | C.considered | D.checked |
A.elegantly | B.purposefully | C.hesitantly | D.gratefully |
A.opened up | B.dressed up | C.hurried up | D.cheered up |
A.running away | B.passing away | C.breaking down | D.settling down |
A.possessions | B.collections | C.memories | D.qualities |
A.entertained | B.inspired | C.concerned | D.touched |
A.available | B.comfortable | C.admirable | D.unforgettable |
A.purchased | B.guaranteed | C.selected | D.made |
A.competing | B.connecting | C.discussing | D.cooperating |
6 . He Cuiying lives on a mountain peak in Yunnan province, at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Every morning, the 91-year-old woman is
Four years ago, He Cuiying opened a homestay (民宿) in her yard with the help of her granddaughter, He Qingmei. Ever since, she has
He Cuiying is a member of the Naxi ethnic group, while her husband is from the Tibetan ethnic group and he is a
The villagers say they have turned “houses into homestays and people into
He Cuiying loves
Now, as He Cuiying gets older, He Qingmei and her cousins are gradually
A.interrupted | B.greeted | C.called | D.proved |
A.compared | B.exchanged | C.combined | D.shared |
A.unique | B.corporate | C.fashionable | D.royal |
A.dreamer | B.liar | C.believer | D.villager |
A.desperately | B.peacefully | C.precisely | D.originally |
A.rent | B.examine | C.exhibit | D.operate |
A.travelers | B.performers | C.passengers | D.strangers |
A.follow | B.learn | C.join | D.leave |
A.realistic | B.free | C.united | D.true |
A.business | B.tourism | C.industry | D.agriculture |
A.writing | B.dancing | C.drawing | D.singing |
A.escaped | B.faced | C.covered | D.brought |
A.apology | B.hope | C.desire | D.admiration |
A.paying for | B.giving back | C.taking over | D.talking about |
A.visits | B.surveys | C.directions | D.risks |
7 . “We’re going where!” It was more of an exclamation (惊叹) than a question. “We’re going to do what?” Now that was a real
And so my
I almost started breathing heavily. I took a moment to let it
“Mom, don’t you want to go? I remember you
“Honey, eighty is a
She continued
My mind was whirling (混乱). My three daughters-in-law! One was local, one in Tennessee, and another in Hawaii. And my granddaughters all lived even farther.
“Did you say all?” “Yes, all.” The tickets were purchased. The flights were
To ease any
A.thought | B.question | C.guess | D.answer |
A.heard | B.told | C.seen | D.felt |
A.brother | B.son | C.sister | D.daughter |
A.plan | B.throw | C.attend | D.celebrate |
A.fade away | B.sink in | C.go off | D.trip over |
A.choosing | B.needing | C.wanting | D.managing |
A.long | B.merry | C.brief | D.sharp |
A.respect | B.admit | C.seek | D.fold |
A.hours | B.days | C.months | D.decades |
A.gratefully | B.passively | C.excitedly | D.impatiently |
A.birthday | B.vacation | C.work | D.reunion |
A.represented | B.harvested | C.contacted | D.replaced |
A.banned | B.delayed | C.operated | D.scheduled |
A.challenges | B.sufferings | C.failures | D.concerns |
A.Fortunately | B.Finally | C.Gradually | D.Traditionally |
8 . The teacher asked, “Is everybody ready?” I
I had taken it as a (n)
The teacher said, “Hands on home keys. Eyes on books. Ready, type!” Suddenly, the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys
Now years later, I’m a novelist. I’m so happy that I took that class and learned how to type. It has helped me write countless
A.certainly | B.slightly | C.willingly | D.hardly |
A.library | B.class | C.service | D.organization |
A.psychological | B.legal | C.advertising | D.optional |
A.Otherwise | B.Meanwhile | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.edge | B.purpose | C.time | D.track |
A.equal | B.senior | C.crucial | D.resistant |
A.straightly | B.similarly | C.precisely | D.mindlessly |
A.passed | B.fixed | C.taken | D.struck |
A.keep up | B.turn up | C.back down | D.come down |
A.admit | B.make | C.express | D.analyse |
A.decision | B.profession | C.shelter | D.grade |
A.enjoyed | B.suggested | C.avoided | D.regretted |
A.plays | B.stories | C.sayings | D.poems |
A.document | B.case | C.computer | D.room |
A.exchange | B.sympathize | C.compare | D.fight |
9 . A man took a little too long to complete his PhD. While a majority of PhD programmes are
Dr. Nick Axten received a scholarship for a PhD in mathematical sociology in 1970 at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Axten
“What I was trying to do in the early 70s was extremely
Dr. Axten’s research is a new theory for understanding human
“I have loved being a
“Nick was a(n)
A.applied | B.designed | C.hosted | D.created |
A.Otherwise | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.However |
A.took up | B.made up | C.put up | D.broke up |
A.returned | B.dropped | C.finished | D.died |
A.wanted | B.mentioned | C.discovered | D.obtained |
A.wrong | B.tough | C.funny | D.strange |
A.great | B.minor | C.clear | D.urgent |
A.available | B.satisfactory | C.unimaginable | D.embarrassing |
A.mind | B.personality | C.speech | D.behaviour |
A.change | B.appreciate | C.control | D.follow |
A.teacher | B.student | C.doctor | D.leader |
A.held | B.pushed | C.chose | D.accepted |
A.small | B.foolish | C.clever | D.rude |
A.incredibly | B.traditionally | C.hardly | D.gradually |
A.fortnight | B.century | C.billion | D.decade |
10 . Many years ago, I was a student at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. I had an evening class that was a fifteen-minute
One evening, I
For weeks, every time I walked to this particular class, the two dogs appeared and
One night, a car with three young men slowly
I spent the rest of the semester searching for those heroic dogs.
A.flight | B.drive | C.walk | D.sail |
A.returning | B.surfing | C.rolling | D.staging |
A.left | B.noticed | C.heard | D.minded |
A.proud | B.fond | C.tired | D.afraid |
A.decided | B.agreed | C.refused | D.preferred |
A.distance | B.pace | C.sight | D.control |
A.run | B.play | C.bark | D.attack |
A.bit | B.ignored | C.greeted | D.followed |
A.patient | B.comfortable | C.flexible | D.disappointed |
A.went off | B.passed down | C.pulled up | D.sped away |
A.escaping | B.drawing | C.losing | D.reflecting |
A.unease | B.regret | C.relief | D.anger |
A.straight | B.late | C.fast | D.hard |
A.Gradually | B.Particularly | C.Strangely | D.Occasionally |
A.protection | B.patience | C.permission | D.position |