1 . It started with my shirts. They were too
I kept climbing stairs and soon I was up to twenty flights of stairs per day. Although my endurance (耐久力) increased and I started to feel more energetic, I didn’t lose much
After
The instructor helped me to
I began to see
If you learn the principles of weight loss, and live those
A.loose | B.tight | C.short | D.long |
A.change | B.hope | C.design | D.promise |
A.pressure | B.exercise | C.operation | D.education |
A.with | B.without | C.by | D.for |
A.money | B.way | C.weight | D.sweat |
A.arguing | B.discussing | C.persuading | D.fighting |
A.accept | B.develop | C.demand | D.understand |
A.drinking | B.buying | C.eating | D.caring |
A.mouth | B.pockets | C.eyes | D.office |
A.easy | B.generous | C.full | D.healthy |
A.patiently | B.possibly | C.carefully | D.properly |
A.marks | B.opinions | C.results | D.decisions |
A.addicted | B.approached | C.attracted | D.stuck |
A.annoyed | B.amazed | C.worried | D.disappointed |
A.experiences | B.knowledge | C.rules | D.methods |
2 . Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife. Several years ago, I decided to go there for a visit. A local person offered to be my guide, which was a great bonus for me. One day, my guide turned off the smooth road and took me across a
The world out there is so fascinating. Why not step outdoors and enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?
1.A.rolling | B.spectacular | C.rough | D.breathtaking |
A.suddenly | B.literally | C.definitely | D.intimately |
A.alarmed | B.pleased | C.concerned | D.upset |
A.Nevertheless | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.Therefore |
A.desires | B.motivations | C.destinations | D.highlights |
A.summerized | B.suspected | C.approached | D.valued |
A.hold onto | B.pick up | C.reflect on | D.hunt for |
A.width | B.length | C.height | D.size |
A.emerged | B.paused | C.continued | D.declined |
A.mud | B.surface | C.ground | D.shore |
A.legs | B.mouths | C.eyes | D.teeth |
A.moved | B.sank | C.bid | D.escaped |
A.give out | B.let out | C.turn out | D.make out |
A.victims | B.opponents | C.folks | D.guides |
A.challenged | B.encountered | C.terrified | D.chased |
3 . When I was 13, my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant beating out Miller King, who was the best
Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for
Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from
That season, I
One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller
His words freed me from my bad
A.coach | B.student | C.teacher | D.player |
A.practice | B.power | C.insurance | D.pleasure |
A.school | B.vacation | C.hospital | D.training |
A.pale | B.calm | C.relaxed | D.determined |
A.held | B.broke | C.set | D.tried |
A.reported | B.judged | C.organized | D.watched |
A.decision | B.mistake | C.accident | D.absence |
A.trapped | B.injured | C.buried | D.lost |
A.reliable | B.hard | C.fun | D.useless |
A.thanks | B.advice | C.help | D.apology |
A.awake | B.ready | C.active | D.safe |
A.holiday | B.disaster | C.season | D.journey |
A.memories | B.ideas | C.attitudes | D.dreams |
A.still | B.also | C.yet | D.just |
A.healthier | B.bigger | C.cleverer | D.cooler |
4 . The concept of solitude (独处) in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be
The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n)
Most developed nations have become
I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who
Attitudes towards our connection as a society
A.shared | B.received | C.updated | D.collected |
A.though | B.once | C.until | D.before |
A.respected | B.kept | C.ignored | D.shaped |
A.edge | B.end | C.stage | D.balance |
A.only if | B.even if | C.as if | D.if only |
A.bent | B.hard | C.strict | D.dependent |
A.Also | B.Instead | C.Otherwise | D.Somehow |
A.trained | B.connected | C.suggested | D.interested |
A.burden | B.benefit | C.pleasure | D.disappointment |
A.really | B.hardly | C.merely | D.slightly |
A.out | B.up | C.down | D.in |
A.lost | B.hidden | C.relaxed | D.dropped |
A.confused | B.excited | C.trapped | D.amused |
A.turn | B.reply | C.belong | D.object |
A.arise | B.vary | C.spread | D.exist |
5 . Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela's life. Her dad, an amateur (业余的) skier, raced all through college and
Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard,
When Mikael a was 11, she began to
According to the headmaster Kirk Dwyer, “What
At age 14, Mikaela began her international
A.trained | B.practised | C.explored | D.researched |
A.coach | B.classmate | C.headmaster | D.parent |
A.skate | B.camp | C.ski | D.surf |
A.made | B.realized | C.greeted | D.invited |
A.benefiting | B.enjoying | C.repeating | D.preparing |
A.correct | B.familiar | C.simple | D.funny |
A.comes from | B.results from | C.leads to | D.consists of |
A.loser | B.racer | C.winner | D.competitor |
A.race | B.learn | C.teach | D.compete |
A.overcame | B.considered | C.shared | D.discussed |
A.hid | B.prevented | C.rescued | D.separated |
A.energy | B.demand | C.devotion | D.invitation |
A.unhappy | B.unusual | C.unhealthy | D.unlucky |
A.believed in | B.depended on | C.came to | D.looked after |
A.medal | B.career | C.journey | D.trade |
6 . A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful
Many years passed and the lady was very successful in business. She owned two large companies. She
When she arrived at his house, sadness
A.watch | B.ring | C.coat | D.box |
A.afford | B.like | C.design | D.guess |
A.proud | B.kind | C.sorry | D.brave |
A.lent | B.asked | C.gave | D.moved |
A.Politely | B.Lightly | C.Patiently | D.Angrily |
A.calm | B.disappointed | C.thankful | D.careless |
A.wanted | B.hoped | C.realised | D.explained |
A.visit | B.understand | C.catch | D.help |
A.take care of | B.pay for | C.look for | D.give away |
A.covered | B.broke | C.left | D.filled |
A.smiles | B.laughter | C.tears | D.interests |
A.hid | B.dropped | C.disappeared | D.made |
A.book | B.pen | C.flower | D.card |
A.If | B.But | C.Although | D.So |
A.hand | B.eye | C.face | D.heart |
7 . Foster decided to leave behind her life in Texas to Alaska with her husband. They had just
As they walked down the
“I’ll never
The man’s
The
A.missed | B.designed | C.boarded | D.canceled |
A.debated | B.landed | C.appeared | D.responded |
A.amused | B.confused | C.surprised | D.pleased |
A.highway | B.corridor | C.stair | D.railway |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.Gradually | D.Finally |
A.sign up | B.check in | C.get on | D.give up |
A.suggest | B.enjoy | C.finish | D.forget |
A.recognized | B.held | C.hugged | D.repaired |
A.sign | B.attempt | C.dream | D.joke |
A.investment | B.curiosity | C.confidence | D.kindness |
A.stop | B.exist | C.prove | D.function |
A.unafraid | B.unhurt | C.unemployed | D.uncomfortable |
A.pond | B.place | C.cupboard | D.company |
A.panic | B.performance | C.challenge | D.experience |
A.big | B.blue | C.black | D.red |
8 . When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I
The first few tai chi classes were fun and
A year of practising tai chi has had a(n)
A.hesitated | B.obeyed | C.sighed | D.nodded |
A.besides | B.otherwise | C.however | D.therefore |
A.safe | B.easy | C.popular | D.necessary |
A.moves | B.homework | C.chores | D.jobs |
A.refer to | B.focus on | C.turn off | D.suffer from |
A.controlled | B.repaired | C.completed | D.improved |
A.ambition | B.gratitude | C.love | D.sympathy |
A.positive | B.creative | C.objective | D.attractive |
A.sleepy | B.enthusiastic | C.energetic | D.sensitive |
A.celebrations | B.situations | C.directions | D.destinations |
9 . Gather together a couple of good friends and take a free
The
Up to now, the Citywalk trend has
In short, Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to
A.walk | B.talk | C.breath | D.relief |
A.professional | B.normal | C.disabled | D.young |
A.tangled | B.local | C.foreign | D.royal |
A.achievements | B.faults | C.origins | D.concerns |
A.timeless | B.limitless | C.aimless | D.careless |
A.beginning | B.middle | C.end | D.lead |
A.wicked | B.exaggerated | C.unplanned | D.appointed |
A.breaking | B.exploring | C.bringing | D.throwing |
A.Gradually | B.Suddenly | C.Unluckily | D.Strangely |
A.ends up | B.helps out | C.focuses on | D.picks up |
A.lifted | B.handed | C.kicked | D.spread |
A.involved | B.criticized | C.deceived | D.injured |
A.refuse | B.invite | C.scare | D.ensure |
A.develop | B.deal | C.argue | D.interact |
A.temporarily | B.slightly | C.easily | D.creatively |
10 . A 6-year-old girl named Quinn Hill is being honored for what she did for her mom.
Quinn’s mom, Jennifer, said that earlier this year, she was
“Quinn told me that I,
When Jennifer didn’t come to,
The
To recognize Quinn and her
A.cooking | B.sleeping | C.driving | D.camping |
A.positions | B.blanks | C.districts | D.forms |
A.in turn | B.for example | C.with kindness | D.at first |
A.gave way to | B.made up for | C.broke away from | D.fell out of |
A.care | B.repeal | C.respond | D.agree |
A.modest | B.courageous | C.grateful | D.curious |
A.commented | B.wondered | C.answered | D.rejected |
A.instantly | B.naturally | C.eventually | D.gradually |
A.had | B.left | C.prevented | D.found |
A.tough-minded | B.kind-hearted | C.eye-catching | D.face-saving |
A.home | B.office | C.school | D.hospital |
A.feared | B.predicted | C.discovered | D.doubted |
A.experience | B.idea | C.action | D.intention |
A.registration | B.competition | C.birth | D.recognition |
A.inspected | B.adopted | C.promised | D.continued |