1 . Cats bring bad luck. Cats cannot be
And then I married a woman who was brought up with cats. So it was unavoidable that she would want us to
We were happy with life. But then, something
A.served | B.challenged | C.trusted | D.judged |
A.get | B.borrow | C.contribute | D.exchange |
A.unfortunate | B.unreasonable | C.unhealthy | D.uncomfortable |
A.naturally | B.closely | C.eagerly | D.secretly |
A.approach | B.harm | C.notice | D.impact |
A.Prevention | B.Dissatisfaction | C.Pressure | D.Encouragement |
A.agreed | B.failed | C.understood | D.responded |
A.stranger | B.visitor | C.neighbor | D.resident |
A.awkward | B.hesitant | C.boring | D.surprised |
A.similar | B.typical | C.wrong | D.horrible |
A.know | B.love | C.care | D.honour |
A.faith | B.belief | C.company | D.hope |
A.suffer | B.struggle | C.adapt | D.survive |
A.impressed | B.supported | C.attracted | D.surrounded |
A.get rid of | B.make use of | C.give way to | D.keep track of |
2 . Never had a lovely sunflower been absent to my house on my birthday, since I turned 13, no cards or notes in it. Calls to the flower shop were always
I never stopped
My mother even
When I was 17, I failed
One month before my graduation from high school, my father died of a heart attack. My feelings ranged from pain to
Actually, my mother passed away one week after I got married. That year the adorable sunflower stopped
A.in vain | B.in place | C.in charge | D.in private |
A.calculating | B.expecting | C.consulting | D.assuming |
A.profile | B.identity | C.capacity | D.presence |
A.subscribed to | B.referred to | C.contributed to | D.turned to |
A.applause | B.anticipation | C.appreciation | D.assistance |
A.otherwise | B.moreover | C.therefore | D.though |
A.proudly | B.miserably | C.unexpectedly | D.sincerely |
A.applied | B.urged | C.cried | D.exposed |
A.hurrying | B.rolling | C.pacing | D.storming |
A.abandonment | B.confusion | C.tiredness | D.astonishment |
A.grasping | B.interrupting | C.admitting | D.skipping |
A.reasonable | B.awesome | C.ordinary | D.imaginative |
A.composed | B.thrown | C.paid | D.delivered |
A.in response to | B.in face of | C.in case of | D.by means of |
A.cheering up | B.lighting up | C.showing up | D.warming up |
3 . In Oak Ridge, Texas, there lived a man named Samuel who was known for his
Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been
With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to
And so, in the little town of Oak Ridge, Samuel became a beacon of light, whose life was
A.unwillingness | B.uneasiness | C.discomfort | D.disagreement |
A.led | B.forced | C.encouraged | D.persuaded |
A.admirable | B.challenging | C.tiring | D.predictable |
A.announced | B.clarified | C.explained | D.demanded |
A.welcoming | B.anticipating | C.facing | D.awaiting |
A.take after | B.climb after | C.look after | D.go after |
A.on hand | B.by hand | C.in hand | D.at hand |
A.collected | B.penned | C.drew | D.reviewed |
A.characters | B.actors | C.directors | D.dancers |
A.Subsequently | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Eventually |
A.refreshed | B.astonished | C.charmed | D.entertained |
A.actually | B.immediately | C.practically | D.literally |
A.transported | B.translated | C.transformed | D.transmitted |
A.different from | B.similar to | C.composed of | D.contrary to |
A.happiness | B.purpose | C.recognition | D.welfare |
4 . Nick was troubled and aimless. Then one night, everything changed.
At first, it was just faint light as Nick drove past a two-story house. Then he realized the house was on fire. He immediately pulled up to investigate.
He ran to the back door, sure it would be
“Anybody else in there?” Nick asked. When told a 6-year-old was still in, he ran back. By now, thewhole house was in flames. The smell was
Nick’s burns have mostly healed, but other changes have been far greater. As news about his
A.Air | B.Water | C.Mist | D.Smoke |
A.vehicle | B.house | C.bay | D.fire |
A.signal | B.put | C.break | D.take |
A.frozen | B.locked | C.wrapped | D.melted |
A.delay | B.interruption | C.motion | D.sympathy |
A.looked up | B.got up | C.looked down | D.got down |
A.dizzy | B.pleasant | C.intense | D.bitter |
A.desperately | B.patiently | C.tightly | D.precisely |
A.hesitating | B.spraining | C.collapsing | D.choking |
A.ankles | B.throats | C.ears | D.fists |
A.inching | B.skipping | C.sinking | D.fading |
A.forward | B.downward | C.upward | D.backward |
A.due to | B.instead of | C.as for | D.apart from |
A.realism | B.heroism | C.criticism | D.pessimism |
A.recovery | B.reputation | C.rebirth | D.reform |
5 . Leigh Ann Sondrup, a devoted nurse at Valley wise, earned the title of a hero after a remarkable off-duty rescue.
The extraordinary chain of events
Emergency first responders had not yet
Months later, the man who had suffered a life-threatening injury
A.exposed | B.unfolded | C.existed | D.anticipated |
A.heart-broken | B.high-spirited | C.open-minded | D.worn-out |
A.obviously | B.abruptly | C.temporarily | D.ultimately |
A.approached | B.engaged | C.commented | D.emerged |
A.absorbed | B.hid | C.trapped | D.involved |
A.got it | B.took it | C.made it | D.left it |
A.In spite of | B.Instead of | C.Rather than | D.Other than |
A.backed up | B.pulled over | C.held onto | D.headed towards |
A.assessed | B.revealed | C.improved | D.settled |
A.severely | B.randomly | C.accurately | D.crucially |
A.insisted | B.inferred | C.responded | D.counted |
A.injury | B.wound | C.operation | D.bleeding |
A.gave in | B.got down | C.set out | D.reached out |
A.sympathy | B.gratitude | C.apology | D.mercy |
A.attempted | B.required | C.maintained | D.restored |
6 . The four people have persuaded companies to give them £250,000 worth of toys and food — for nothing. And next Monday, they are going to
According to them, it is remarkably easy to get toys and food to
The four friends
Their first successful “kindness act” was to help
The Kindness Offensive tries to
A.lead | B.attach | C.distribute | D.apply |
A.carrying out | B.working out | C.making out | D.bringing out |
A.children | B.customers | C.strangers | D.friends |
A.give in | B.give off | C.give up | D.give away |
A.wealthy | B.countless | C.guiltless | D.aimless |
A.initially | B.finally | C.unfortunately | D.naturally |
A.launched | B.concluded | C.advertised | D.gathered |
A.look forward to | B.pay attention to | C.break | D.stick to |
A.strategies | B.intentions | C.methods | D.routines |
A.found | B.obtain | C.realize | D.affect |
A.status | B.power | C.shelter | D.peace |
A.unwillingly | B.eagerly | C.patiently | D.passively |
A.avoid | B.double | C.encourage | D.oppose |
A.kindness | B.bravery | C.selfishness | D.accuracy |
A.though | B.unless | C.until | D.if |
7 . In 2015, Aldo Amenta had just started classes at Florida International University when something incredible happened. One day, while he was out
Doctors told Aldo he’d never
Aldo never stopped trying to take the next
A.climbing | B.running | C.swimming | D.riding |
A.surprisingly | B.frequently | C.intentionally | D.seriously |
A.learn | B.speak | C.walk | D.watch |
A.defeated | B.considered | C.accepted | D.damaged |
A.doctor | B.trainer | C.teacher | D.brother |
A.go through | B.get over | C.go away | D.get through |
A.present | B.receive | C.submit | D.accept |
A.celebrated | B.cheered | C.expected | D.shouted |
A.determination | B.curiosity | C.confidence | D.consideration |
A.note | B.step | C.control | D.interest |
A.produced | B.made | C.created | D.changed |
A.discoveries | B.challenges | C.achievements | D.moments |
A.mobility | B.reality | C.ability | D.possibility |
A.afford | B.encourage | C.remind | D.promise |
A.unreasonable | B.unwilling | C.unobtainable | D.unnecessary |
8 . Although Lahongsang is only in her early 20s, she is a video blogger with eight years of experience, who is acquainted with video recording and social media sharing. Still in high school, she started her journey as a
“Whenever I encounter something worth recording. I
A.assistant | B.vlogger | C.tutor | D.photographer |
A.so | B.therefore | C.however | D.as far as |
A.denying | B.motivating | C.describing | D.grasping |
A.substantial | B.dramatic | C.awesome | D.diverse |
A.enthusiastically | B.severely | C.reasonably | D.stably |
A.handle | B.suspect | C.capture | D.recall |
A.tutors | B.viewers | C.messengers | D.advisors |
A.cheerful | B.modest | C.depressed | D.frustrated |
A.admits | B.transforms | C.defends | D.anticipates |
A.participated in | B.subscribed to | C.arose from | D.kept on |
A.worried | B.optimistic | C.confused | D.complex |
A.initially | B.vividly | C.steadily | D.logically |
A.As | B.While | C.Since | D.Which |
A.traced | B.cited | C.crafted | D.involved |
A.Regardless of | B.Owing to | C.Thanks to | D.Without |
9 . Torsongan Bullik, a 28-year-old athlete, has gone from being an amateur (业余的) cyclist to a professional cross-country skier. In Wenquan county he spent his childhood, when his athletic
In 2012, his father
But he was determined and kept testing his
Although he didn’t make the final list for the Winter Olympics, he
A.spirit | B.talent | C.strength | D.figure |
A.elected | B.scored | C.finished | D.missed |
A.reduced | B.grew | C.disappeared | D.promoted |
A.interest | B.curiosity | C.emotion | D.awareness |
A.awarded | B.lent | C.borrowed | D.gifted |
A.successful | B.demanding | C.tough | D.meaningful |
A.fitness | B.pains | C.limits | D.confidence |
A.celebrated | B.achieved | C.expected | D.announced |
A.Frankly | B.Obviously | C.Generally | D.Surprisingly |
A.looking for | B.picking up | C.watching over | D.trying out |
A.familiar | B.typical | C.alarming | D.significant |
A.rewards | B.problems | C.challenges | D.risks |
A.keep up with | B.come up with | C.put up with | D.make up with |
A.pretended | B.served | C.applied | D.competed |
A.survive | B.share | C.continue | D.recover |
10 . At eight o’clock on Christmas morning, Dad said he wanted to listen to the
It’s a tape recorder! My heart missed a beat when I finally
The thing is, I was born
Ten years later, I drew on the confidence gained from early
A.music | B.programme | C.news | D.noise |
A.in general | B.in reality | C.on occasion | D.on earth |
A.presents | B.goods | C.books | D.cash |
A.typical | B.strange | C.romantic | D.exciting |
A.made out | B.figured out | C.set out | D.tried out |
A.recorded | B.followed | C.heard | D.repeated |
A.creative | B.deaf | C.curious | D.blind |
A.tough | B.easy | C.top | D.right |
A.threat | B.surrounding | C.app | D.rise |
A.Surprisingly | B.Thankfully | C.Naturally | D.Luckily |
A.company | B.style | C.hope | D.middle |
A.exploration | B.investigation | C.composition | D.imagination |
A.identifying | B.assuming | C.selling | D.dressing |
A.hosted | B.missed | C.intended | D.clicked |
A.affected | B.controlled | C.ruled | D.shaped |