1 . I once worked on a farm. One day, a powerful wind slammed (猛推) me against a post. My left arm got totally
Back home after an operation, I found everything a(n)
“Mom can do anything,” my daughter said
In 2020, I decided to do New Zealand’s
Life in
A.stuck | B.burned | C.crushed | D.bent |
A.duty | B.occasion | C.adventure | D.challenge |
A.independent | B.restless | C.tireless | D.different |
A.escape | B.adapt | C.recover | D.accept |
A.cutely | B.suddenly | C.proudly | D.honestly |
A.sport | B.farm | C.art | D.business |
A.Meanwhile | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.However |
A.described | B.wondered | C.explored | D.evaluated |
A.outstanding | B.amateur | C.active | D.intelligent |
A.biggest | B.hardest | C.longest | D.scariest |
A.studied | B.thought | C.pushed | D.trained |
A.give up | B.give in | C.turn off | D.turn down |
A.laughter | B.cheering | C.crying | D.noise |
A.unfair | B.serious | C.difficult | D.uncertain |
A.stop | B.afford | C.get | D.fly |
2 . One day, my children and I found a homeless, small cat trapped in a burning box. She was
Weeks later, Smoky looked better, but was completely
“Can’t I have any
During Smoky’s second year, she began growing fur. Tiny white hairs gradually grew long. Bill continued to enjoy her
A.accidentally | B.likely | C.severely | D.lightly |
A.treated | B.trained | C.caged | D.entertained |
A.homeless | B.hairless | C.cured | D.deserted |
A.resisted | B.attacked | C.disliked | D.annoyed |
A.particular about | B.independent of | C.full of | D.armed with |
A.flashed | B.sounded | C.smoked | D.slipped |
A.knocking over | B.turning over | C.taking away | D.picking up |
A.coffee | B.peace | C.trouble | D.right |
A.Sooner or later | B.So far | C.On occasion | D.In time |
A.tired | B.aware | C.tolerant | D.careful |
A.sick | B.guilty | C.cheerful | D.content |
A.rarely | B.occasionally | C.casually | D.continuously |
A.beauty | B.gentleness | C.warmth | D.company |
A.cattle | B.engine | C.road | D.weather |
A.behind | B.aside | C.inside | D.out |
3 . A simple honk (汽车喇叭声) from the bus is one part of a secret code between the driver and students living in a remote village in Wanzhou district, Chongqing city.
Noticing a schoolbag hanging on the door of an old house along his
The boy's parents work far from home, leaving him in the
Mr Cheng, who has been
A.street | B.travel | C.path | D.river |
A.shouts | B.gives | C.sees | D.hears |
A.gets on | B.takes into | C.pulls up | D.tries out |
A.control | B.hope | C.honor | D.care |
A.daily | B.weekly | C.monthly | D.yearly |
A.created | B.promoted | C.developed | D.improved |
A.current | B.shared | C.devoted | D.convenient |
A.walking | B.working | C.running | D.driving |
A.experiences | B.levels | C.approaches | D.solutions |
A.thankfulness | B.movement | C.attention | D.performance |
4 . I entered this world with Poland syndrome, a disease that prevented the formation of my right arm and muscles. My parents believed playing with Lego could enhance my
This early creation sparked my drive for further
As the years passed, my
It would be a
I rushed to the boy’s home and
A.stability | B.mobility | C.flexibility | D.reliability |
A.learned | B.attempted | C.managed | D.struggled |
A.equipped | B.fashioned | C.decorated | D.upgraded |
A.effort | B.investment | C.application | D.exploration |
A.picking up | B.setting up | C.pulling up | D.rolling up |
A.unstable | B.expensive | C.inconvenient | D.clumsy |
A.passions | B.creations | C.thoughts | D.inspirations |
A.arms | B.legs | C.hands | D.fingers |
A.gratefully | B.desperately | C.hurriedly | D.earnestly |
A.frustrating | B.promising | C.challenging | D.embarrassing |
A.embarked on | B.set off | C.figured out | D.took on |
A.grew | B.followed | C.turned | D.developed |
A.secured | B.placed | C.guaranteed | D.stuck |
A.encounter | B.engrave | C.engage | D.envelop |
A.awe | B.dedication | C.fun | D.boredom |
5 . In 2015, Misty Copeland was named a principal dancer-a ballerina of the highest rank — at American Ballet Theatre. She is the first African American woman to
In her childhood, Misty was shy and
Misty suddenly gained
“No matter what that dream is, ”she says, “you have the power to make it come true with hard work and
A.finish | B.create | C.make | D.perform |
A.prohibited | B.avoided | C.abandoned | D.ignored |
A.movement | B.practice | C.gesture | D.cycle |
A.confirm | B.attend | C.sign | D.tend |
A.anxious | B.curious | C.eager | D.afraid |
A.out of date | B.out of place | C.out of order | D.out of breath |
A.appearance | B.limbs | C.body | D.organs |
A.Approximately | B.Obviously | C.Partially | D.Gradually |
A.weight | B.muscle | C.strength | D.independence |
A.true | B.fair | C.right | D.real |
A.self-esteem | B.self-confidence | C.self-consciousness | D.self-discipline |
A.disturbed | B.ashamed | C.confused | D.discouraged |
A.specified | B.tailored | C.expected | D.positive |
A.broke | B.fitted | C.took | D.gave |
A.engagement | B.contribution | C.subscription | D.commitment |
6 . Donna Urquhart is an experienced runner. She ran 1,402 kilometers over the course of 28 days in Antarctica (南极洲),
Urquhart spent 10 months training for the
The difficulties that Urquhart faced in Antarctica were
Urquhart launched the Run Antarctica aiming to encourage more women to
“Confidence is a real issue for females,” says Urquhart. “And a sporting environment provides them with a great opportunity to
A.closing | B.keeping | C.missing | D.setting |
A.puzzle | B.outcome | C.challenge | D.examination |
A.painted | B.refrigerated | C.heated | D.crowded |
A.varied | B.soft | C.smooth | D.high |
A.purposes | B.messages | C.preparations | D.suggestions |
A.new | B.tough | C.interesting | D.exciting |
A.accommodating | B.recovering | C.harvesting | D.complaining |
A.gentle | B.slight | C.warm | D.wild |
A.likely | B.significantly | C.hardly | D.really |
A.noticing | B.taking | C.decreasing | D.forgetting |
A.refer to | B.apply for | C.carry on | D.take up |
A.price | B.record | C.target | D.rule |
A.support | B.trust | C.prevent | D.wait |
A.inspiration | B.impression | C.symbol | D.adventure |
A.processes | B.positions | C.schedules | D.limits |
7 . On August 2nd when Indonesia got its only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the winning team of Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu fell to their knees and cried with relief. Some 3,500 miles away, Indonesia
In England, where the modern version of the sport
Badminton is the only sport in which Indonesia has ever won gold at the Olympics — and it has done so at all but one since the sport became an official
It is little wonder then that badminton is Indonesia’s
A.tripped | B.erupted | C.broke | D.collapsed |
A.declared | B.acknowledged | C.interpreted | D.appreciated |
A.existed | B.regained | C.originated | D.flowered |
A.varied | B.emerged | C.approached | D.grown |
A.challenger | B.host | C.threat | D.dominator |
A.distinguished | B.dynamic | C.complicated | D.privileged |
A.schedule | B.incident | C.event | D.project |
A.court | B.community | C.park | D.second |
A.spotted | B.witnessed | C.located | D.supported |
A.habit | B.favorite | C.practice | D.custom |
A.runs | B.contacts | C.demonstrates | D.conducts |
A.down | B.off | C.over | D.up |
A.numbered | B.limitless | C.definite | D.handsome |
A.source | B.resource | C.mark | D.symbol |
A.detect | B.produce | C.model | D.acquire |
8 . When it comes to emergencies, children are sometimes unsure what to do.
However, she has been
“In the ambulance, they
Even the police were
After getting to
A.But | B.For | C.Or | D.So |
A.disturbed | B.inspired | C.prepared | D.confused |
A.learning | B.thinking | C.debating | D.recording |
A.cited | B.criticized | C.doubted | D.appreciated |
A.showed up | B.hung about | C.passed out | D.broke in |
A.happened | B.declined | C.begged | D.intended |
A.impact | B.information | C.time | D.advice |
A.unlock | B.clean | C.change | D.untie |
A.responded | B.came | C.mattered | D.belonged |
A.consideration | B.money | C.power | D.assistance |
A.frightened | B.pleased | C.disappointed | D.surprised |
A.dream | B.know | C.worry | D.joke |
A.bravery | B.generosity | C.determination | D.honesty |
A.plans | B.decisions | C.difference | D.progress |
A.sure | B.glad | C.aware | D.afraid |
9 . As HalleeMcCoombes approaches the finish line of the 800-metre run for kids with disability, the crowd is cheering wildly and chanting her name. The ten-year-old paralysed-athlete had spent months preparing for the
Hallee McCoombes has matched up numerous Australian track-and-field
Her mother, Christine McCoombes, 38, shudders when she
It’s no wonder that, regardless of how many times Hallee’s parents watch their
A.accomplishments | B.victories | C.titles | D.championships |
A.concentration | B.expression | C.pressure | D.adjustment |
A.compete | B.proceed | C.march | D.charge |
A.tunes out | B.works out | C.tears out | D.sets out |
A.devotion | B.toughness | C.strength | D.capacity |
A.feelings | B.indications | C.sentiments | D.touches |
A.changes into | B.falls into | C.divides into | D.bursts into |
A.records | B.accidents | C.devices | D.accounts |
A.positions | B.directions | C.views | D.sights |
A.achievement | B.requirement | C.instrument | D.tournament |
A.assumes | B.affects | C.sways | D.facilitates |
A.informs | B.reminds | C.revokes | D.recalls |
A.content | B.common | C.rare | D.respectful |
A.function | B.overlook | C.restrict | D.investigate |
A.sustained | B.concerned | C.refreshed | D.determined |
10 . A Maryland couple stranded (滞留) without food in the freezing cold on a Virginia highway. They were getting
After almost 21 hours of being
“I didn’t think it would
“It felt incredible just hearing people say thank you and hearing them so
A.farther | B.hungrier | C.poorer | D.angrier |
A.hit | B.rescued | C.stuck | D.fined |
A.seeking | B.having | C.limiting | D.allowing |
A.spotted | B.rented | C.searched | D.repaired |
A.cheering | B.begging | C.joking | D.struggling |
A.job | B.shelter | C.gift | D.bite |
A.provide | B.prepare | C.store | D.select |
A.occasionally | B.suddenly | C.actually | D.routinely |
A.credit | B.amusement | C.surprise | D.honor |
A.loan | B.call | C.request | D.visit |
A.bread | B.cash | C.flyers | D.permits |
A.bookings | B.comments | C.schedules | D.deliveries |
A.put away | B.given out | C.cut up | D.hunted for |
A.honored | B.concerned | C.generous | D.relieved |
A.hardest | B.kindest | C.proudest | D.longest |