1 . If you were to see an injured animal on the side of the road, what would you do? Would you stop? Call 911? Call Animal Control? It’s a(n)
Florida citizen, Patrick Hennessey, was driving into work at 4:30 one morning when he
Officers Boggs and Reed
The officers didn’t leave the dogs’ side until Animal Services arrived. Boggs and Reed ensured the dogs were
After some rest and treatment, the injured dog was back on her
People from all over the country praised the officers for their
A.sight | B.animal | C.chance | D.trip |
A.performs | B.moves | C.waits | D.occurs |
A.bought | B.comforted | C.spotted | D.posted |
A.injured | B.blamed | C.trapped | D.punished |
A.unfortunately | B.thankfully | C.astonishingly | D.gradually |
A.closed off | B.gave up | C.arrived at | D.broke into |
A.failing | B.agreeing | C.learning | D.refusing |
A.dogs | B.friend | C.officers | D.driver |
A.ordered | B.fed | C.handed | D.paid |
A.free | B.busy | C.clean | D.safe |
A.taken care of | B.brought up | C.laughed at | D.looked up to |
A.stick | B.feet | C.tail | D.wheelchair |
A.forgot | B.praised | C.persuaded | D.remembered |
A.kindness | B.courage | C.honesty | D.insistence |
A.desperate | B.tired | C.glad | D.disappointed |
2 . There are countless stories of man’s best friend stepping in to
Single mom Nicole Evans was out of town when a fire
The fire completely
Meanwhile, Nicole won’t face this
Our pets not only provide us with companionship and unconditional love, but can even act as our furry
A.approach | B.rescue | C.inspire | D.reward |
A.broke out | B.set off | C.gave away | D.checked in |
A.confirmed | B.satisfied | C.aware | D.concerned |
A.selfishly | B.strangely | C.badly | D.professionally |
A.pretending | B.agreeing | C.refusing | D.determining |
A.debate | B.mission | C.request | D.reaction |
A.disappear | B.hide | C.escape | D.depart |
A.destroyed | B.affected | C.removed | D.threatened |
A.disaster | B.adventure | C.drought | D.contest |
A.speech | B.idea | C.experience | D.journey |
A.Instead | B.However | C.Gradually | D.Similarly |
A.arranged | B.recognized | C.caught | D.survived |
A.unique | B.valuable | C.replaceable | D.useful |
A.challenge | B.opportunity | C.reason | D.relief |
A.character | B.performance | C.talent | D.responsibility |
A.specific | B.pleasant | C.boring | D.tough |
A.pouring in | B.running out | C.showing up | D.taking off |
A.suffer | B.benefit | C.struggle | D.recover |
A.support | B.creation | C.advice | D.information |
A.leaders | B.instructors | C.protectors | D.neighbors |
3 . I often felt there was a lack of ceremony in my life. The ceremony of passage to mark transitions was
It was a long drive and we started out early,
A.happening | B.recovering | C.developing | D.missing |
A.curious | B.confident | C.excited | D.puzzled |
A.sympathetic | B.symbolic | C.severe | D.sufficient |
A.visited | B.accompanied | C.persuaded | D.accomplished |
A.guide | B.friend | C.teacher | D.partner |
A.lesson | B.greeting | C.ceremony | D.problem |
A.wonderful | B.ordinary | C.unimportant | D.unsuitable |
A.walking | B.climbing | C.jumping | D.winding |
A.fashion | B.wilderness | C.travelling | D.business |
A.wildflowers | B.cultures | C.clothes | D.houses |
A.hid | B.unfolded | C.disappeared | D.stopped |
A.attraction | B.attention | C.association | D.accommodation |
A.forget | B.break | C.keep | D.change |
A.Fortunately | B.Strangely | C.Occasionally | D.Interestingly |
A.sad | B.awkward | C.historic | D.teachable |
A.lighter | B.clever | C.healthier | D.older |
A.gifts | B.plans | C.purposes | D.disadvantages |
A.escape | B.rest | C.notice | D.laugh |
A.adapt to | B.pay for | C.wait for | D.object to |
A.attempt | B.influence | C.function | D.attitude |
4 . Several years ago, I was driving down a busy freeway in Portland, Oregon, when my tire blew out. I pulled over and made a (n)
Three hours later, a car finally
I thanked them and tried to give them money as a (n)
Then I heard their small daughter call out, to ask if I was
I know the
A.deal | B.sign | C.attempt | D.promise |
A.pulled up | B.moved on | C.went off | D.dropped out |
A.coach | B.rescuer | C.advisor | D.interpreter |
A.wipe | B.unlock | C.fix | D.polish |
A.rope | B.hammer | C.nail | D.log |
A.replace | B.return | C.kick | D.blow |
A.reminder | B.reward | C.comfort | D.donation |
A.last | B.least | C.superior | D.minor |
A.refuse | B.notice | C.deserve | D.accept |
A.apparently | B.confidently | C.eventually | D.temporarily |
A.hungry | B.alone | C.nervous | D.thirsty |
A.displayed | B.exchanged | C.identified | D.demanded |
A.unwrapped | B.unloaded | C.emptied | D.gathered |
A.came across | B.got through | C.passed by | D.ran after |
A.sympathy | B.support | C.attention | D.confirmation |
A.shook | B.raised | C.covered | D.bent |
A.meaning | B.connection | C.expression | D.background |
A.claim | B.reveal | C.suppose | D.appreciate |
A.different | B.traditional | C.gradual | D.universal |
A.advance | B.trouble | C.question | D.action |
5 . Working at a hotel, I had the pleasure of welcoming a family of five one Friday. As they entered the
During the check-in
The mother
I delivered the
After my shift
A.cleverest | B.youngest | C.thinnest | D.tallest |
A.observe | B.meet | C.imagine | D.appreciate |
A.Going along | B.Dropping in | C.Growing up | D.Getting out |
A.behaviors | B.struggles | C.ambitions | D.dreams |
A.requires | B.permits | C.forces | D.encourages |
A.process | B.attention | C.movement | D.incident |
A.really | B.quickly | C.proudly | D.definitely |
A.appeared | B.replied | C.left | D.remarked |
A.worried | B.insisted | C.argued | D.explained |
A.places | B.sources | C.plans | D.concerns |
A.discover | B.host | C.revise | D.arrange |
A.book | B.hat | C.shirt | D.picture |
A.song | B.note | C.wish | D.design |
A.toys | B.orders | C.gifts | D.machines |
A.thrilled | B.confused | C.shocked | D.frightened |
A.ceased | B.melted | C.broke | D.beat |
A.came | B.quit | C.settled | D.ended |
A.touching | B.interesting | C.bothering | D.convincing |
A.relief | B.anger | C.joy | D.sorrow |
A.willing | B.diverse | C.flexible | D.simple |
6 . In my work as a teacher in a vocational school over here in Germany, some of my classes are filled with students of different nationalities. More often than not, I will have a few students in the class whose
In the past, I took them aside and gave them
During the last few weeks, I
I do not get any
Good integration is so
A.fear | B.sight | C.command | D.memory |
A.injured | B.relaxed | C.frightened | D.lived |
A.check on | B.carry out | C.star in | D.pick over |
A.turn | B.accept | C.give | D.attain |
A.tips | B.scores | C.facts | D.arguments |
A.barriers | B.skills | C.teachings | D.policies |
A.drive | B.appoint | C.surf | D.integrate |
A.put | B.laid | C.took | D.set |
A.improve | B.consider | C.accept | D.escape |
A.intervening | B.attending | C.distracting | D.alleviating |
A.still | B.otherwise | C.even | D.yet |
A.accurate | B.desperate | C.eventual | D.valuable |
A.freedom | B.gesture | C.bond | D.energy |
A.extra | B.average | C.satisfying | D.appealing |
A.demonstrated | B.dominated | C.followed | D.sacrificed |
A.youngsters | B.ambassadors | C.narrators | D.servants |
A.excited | B.definite | C.likely | D.undoubted |
A.incredible | B.important | C.funny | D.intelligent |
A.share | B.enrich | C.gain | D.estimate |
A.ruin | B.quit | C.spread | D.overcome |
7 . Having Spider-Man close gives you the courage to face the coming days. It certainly
Children really need
Farther south, another team of window washers also made their
We can all be somebody’s superhero for a day, an hour or just a moment. Distracting someone from the
A.extends | B.treasures | C.brightens | D.misses |
A.ticket | B.visit | C.fine | D.meal |
A.hung | B.shouted | C.fell | D.escaped |
A.careful | B.thoughtful | C.frightened | D.excited |
A.decisive | B.magical | C.awkward | D.difficult |
A.choices | B.innovation | C.demand | D.emotions |
A.courage | B.time | C.pressure | D.patience |
A.teachers | B.heroes | C.families | D.friends |
A.losing | B.feeling | C.requiring | D.providing |
A.definitely | B.eventually | C.only | D.rarely |
A.presentation | B.experience | C.appearance | D.impression |
A.limited | B.beneficial | C.unnecessary | D.impossible |
A.respond | B.grow | C.recover | D.learn |
A.pain | B.kindness | C.relief | D.regret |
A.fill | B.ruin | C.end | D.make |
8 . When you are concerned about your uninspiring exam grades or sporting performance, psychologist Adam Grant has some good news. “
As a(n)
Despite these
Much of our
“I used to believe that you could
A.Concept | B.Success | C.Security | D.Belief |
A.on the whole | B.in a sense | C.in the flesh | D.on no account |
A.individual | B.junior | C.trainee | D.celebrity |
A.impressive | B.intense | C.dependent | D.efficient |
A.tough | B.sensitive | C.curious | D.flexible |
A.created | B.needed | C.ignored | D.escaped |
A.cautious | B.energetic | C.awkward | D.enthusiastic |
A.barriers | B.chances | C.efforts | D.characters |
A.recalled | B.banned | C.abandoned | D.fueled |
A.Respectively | B.Unfortunately | C.Ultimately | D.Logically |
A.alarmed | B.packed | C.disappointed | D.puzzled |
A.availability | B.probability | C.restriction | D.devotion |
A.proof | B.warning | C.rule | D.desire |
A.purpose | B.ability | C.failure | D.decision |
A.detect | B.assume | C.promise | D.deny |
A.shine | B.cheat | C.delight | D.delay |
A.enjoy | B.limit | C.hurt | D.conduct |
A.differ | B.separate | C.judge | D.defend |
A.Equal | B.Similar | C.Blind | D.Contrary |
A.impact | B.reaction | C.regret | D.performance |
9 . Seven-year-old Everett Botwright is a bright, imaginative kid. Like many children on the autism spectrum (自闭症), he also
There was only one
The
Kraft Heinz Canada donated $10,000 to autism charities,
The
A.starts | B.deals | C.struggles | D.agrees |
A.thrilled | B.annoyed | C.satisfied | D.worried |
A.engaged | B.interested | C.disappointed | D.involved |
A.food | B.idea | C.book | D.movie |
A.goal | B.reason | C.solution | D.problem |
A.toys | B.boxes | C.cards | D.packages |
A.still | B.obviously | C.actually | D.probably |
A.denied | B.received | C.answered | D.issued |
A.help | B.treatment | C.advice | D.permission |
A.advertisement | B.photo | C.request | D.video |
A.local | B.traditional | C.social | D.technical |
A.broke in | B.took off | C.came off | D.flooded in |
A.sharing | B.broadcasting | C.composing | D.printing |
A.sold | B.packed | C.collected | D.delivered |
A.next | B.classical | C.regular | D.special |
A.bought | B.designed | C.chose | D.released |
A.heavy | B.other | C.limited | D.beautiful |
A.daily | B.final | C.monthly | D.official |
A.paying | B.translating | C.printing | D.signing |
A.luck | B.Internet | C.good | D.dream |
10 . “But I want that blue car!”
The blue car didn’t make it through our checkout line. The tears
A car accident in my teens left me paralysed (瘫痪) from the chest down. From sixteen on I was
It wasn’t until having children that my abandon to independence was forced to
Kneeling down, I tried my hardest to
Becoming a
So, I tried again with a smile. I touched my now
A.broke | B.welled | C.went | D.joined |
A.embarrassment | B.disappointment | C.fright | D.amusement |
A.hand over | B.hold on to | C.pick up | D.throw away |
A.nursery | B.office | C.store | D.hospital |
A.permitted | B.recommended | C.expected | D.forced |
A.repeatedly | B.casually | C.cautiously | D.independently |
A.panic-stricken | B.able-bodied | C.carefree | D.misshaped |
A.refer to | B.conflict with | C.keep away from | D.make room for |
A.consequences | B.availabilities | C.courses | D.intentions |
A.approach | B.apologize | C.adapt | D.follow |
A.reflect | B.explain | C.admit | D.contradict |
A.in detail | B.on demand | C.on agreement | D.in vain |
A.win | B.take | C.watch | D.get |
A.worked | B.continued | C.faded | D.returned |
A.mom | B.babysitter | C.shopper | D.victim |
A.Meanwhile | B.Moreover | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.experience | B.example | C.partner | D.leader |
A.aggressive | B.lovely | C.sweaty | D.cheerful |
A.most desperate | B.most caring | C.greatest | D.worst |
A.promised | B.struggled | C.prepared | D.managed |