1 . A happy-sad state can be as confusing to people as to psychologists. This is not about “smiling depression” where someone feels emotional pain, but
When Jeff Larsen, a psychology professor, simply asks people if it’s
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos
A.bottles up | B.talks about | C.gets over | D.cares about |
A.hardly | B.occasionally | C.suddenly | D.truly |
A.disturbing | B.conflicting | C.positive | D.powerful |
A.possible | B.strange | C.necessary | D.acceptable |
A.valuable | B.abstract | C.universal | D.interesting |
A.traditional | B.theoretical | C.scientific | D.creative |
A.awkward | B.worried | C.angry | D.sad |
A.both | B.neither | C.either | D.each |
A.stood out | B.let out | C.pointed out | D.turned out |
A.until | B.though | C.if | D.once |
A.believes | B.predicts | C.remembers | D.doubts |
A.expects | B.agrees | C.wonders | D.imagines |
A.change | B.cause | C.determine | D.reflect |
A.accidents | B.adventures | C.celebrations | D.graduations |
A.leaving | B.forgetting | C.failing | D.losing |
2 . My Dad’s Jeep
When my father died, I got his car. Eight years later, it’s
“Because it’s Grandpa Jack’s?” Fianna asked as we
To Fianna, Grandpa Jack is a concept, not a(n)
One recent morning, I pulled up into our driveway after
I let every
A.fading away | B.shooting up | C.falling apart | D.dying out |
A.often | B.occasionally | C.obviously | D.again |
A.original | B.special | C.ordinary | D.adjustable |
A.left | B.broke | C.ran | D.pulled |
A.alive | B.conscious | C.warm | D.quiet |
A.tough | B.real | C.honest | D.innocent |
A.situation | B.absence | C.state | D.job |
A.meet | B.receive | C.miss | D.recognize |
A.shocks | B.tolerates | C.surrounds | D.comforts |
A.proof | B.advice | C.progress | D.news |
A.occupied | B.balanced | C.filled | D.replaced |
A.keeping | B.knocking | C.dropping | D.showing |
A.puzzled | B.alarmed | C.refreshed | D.seated |
A.version | B.memory | C.view | D.treatment |
A.ever | B.somehow | C.never | D.seldom |
3 . I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day when I made an amazing discovery. Inside I
Yet there it was, resting under a lot of paper to be recycled. I might have
I’m in the middle of reading another book
I find it fascinating to think that this could happen; that after more than fifty years my father could
A.locked | B.found | C.placed | D.hid |
A.notes | B.reviews | C.chapters | D.references |
A.regret | B.relief | C.satisfaction | D.amazement |
A.long | B.fun | C.popular | D.romantic |
A.support | B.knowledge | C.approval | D.reach |
A.life | B.writing | C.reflection | D.education |
A.cleared away | B.passed down | C.counted on | D.handed out |
A.bothered | B.caught | C.shaken | D.disturbed |
A.or | B.so | C.but | D.for |
A.easy | B.quick | C.rough | D.clear |
A.briefly | B.closely | C.happily | D.calmly |
A.honor | B.comment | C.reward | D.attention |
A.design | B.anticipate | C.evaluate | D.record |
A.touch | B.raise | C.help | D.protect |
A.peaceful | B.successful | C.interesting | D.smooth |
4 . On the morning of September 11th, my closest friend, Kevin Bowser, died in the World Trade Center. The sorrow was so awful, but I was determined to channel it into something with
The next summer, I set off on a two-month bicycle tour to Philadelphia to
Between 2002 and 2015, I
It generated enormous joy. It was not just a hug, but also
A.regret | B.purpose | C.reputation | D.profit |
A.amuse | B.check | C.honour | D.trick |
A.hired | B.met | C.avoided | D.treated |
A.pride | B.emptiness | C.sorrow | D.comfort |
A.strangers | B.volunteers | C.victims | D.consultants |
A.connections | B.schedules | C.donations | D.promises |
A.charted | B.studied | C.cycled | D.secured |
A.destination | B.achievement | C.mission | D.background |
A.particular | B.curious | C.positive | D.hesitant |
A.sincere | B.unclear | C.strange | D.awful |
A.got away | B.opened up | C.gave in | D.looked out |
A.share | B.type | C.edit | D.collect |
A.known | B.ambitious | C.civilized | D.friendly |
A.conversations | B.challenges | C.tensions | D.tolerances |
A.beautifies | B.publicizes | C.enriches | D.shelters |
5 . This morning, a former student sent me a message, telling me he is living a happy life. He said he often thinks of me and that he especially misses my
My thoughts went back to that shy, overweight boy who
That spring I decided to give my students more
Messages of this kind always call up sweet memories. Yes, as a (n)
A.literature | B.exercise | C.language | D.physics |
A.transferred | B.turned | C.applied | D.belonged |
A.careless | B.curious | C.friendly | D.withdrawn |
A.logical | B.expressive | C.athletic | D.calculating |
A.join | B.make | C.coach | D.inspect |
A.names | B.numbers | C.teachers | D.helpers |
A.abandoned | B.promoted | C.caught | D.selected |
A.modest | B.creative | C.committed | D.respected |
A.encouragement | B.training | C.concern | D.assistance |
A.out of breath | B.out of sight | C.out of practice | D.out of shape |
A.get along with | B.put up with | C.fit in with | D.keep up with |
A.flexible | B.relaxed | C.enthusiastic | D.intelligent |
A.mistakes | B.excuses | C.changes | D.comments |
A.determination | B.potential | C.optimism | D.competence |
A.ambitious | B.professional | C.confident | D.caring |
6 . My Grandma’s Mug (马克杯)
When I was growing up, one of my favorite traditions was Sunday-morning breakfast with my grandparents. They lived up the street in our tiny river town and welcomed any mass-goers from our large
As soon as we walked in the door, Grandma got busy making a fresh pot of coffee, while Grandpa took
Once her family had finally had their
Both of my grandparents have
The sights, sounds, and smells of those cherished mornings
A.expanded | B.extended | C.nuclear | D.royal |
A.office | B.action | C.charge | D.breath |
A.set | B.mark | C.book | D.turn |
A.favor | B.honor | C.control | D.anticipation |
A.own | B.fill | C.way | D.day |
A.settle | B.twist | C.shift | D.fold |
A.gifts | B.foods | C.chaos | D.guests |
A.changes | B.accidents | C.courses | D.conversations |
A.passed away | B.broken down | C.turned up | D.given in |
A.disappear | B.approach | C.conclude | D.follow |
A.deserving | B.longing | C.growing | D.pretending |
A.slid | B.sprang | C.handed | D.washed |
A.caught sight of | B.got rid of | C.lost sight of | D.ran out of |
A.luck | B.tears | C.clouds | D.shades |
A.addicted | B.exposed | C.connected | D.committed |
7 . I was visiting members of my late husband John’s medical team. They had worked hard when he
Then I
This phrase was one of the ways he showed his
I took the manager aside. “I want you to know that John had
She
As I was about to leave, I spotted a fortune cookie left by the manager. Should I
“The
A.treated | B.battled | C.survived | D.removed |
A.favored | B.supported | C.thanked | D.praised |
A.rushed | B.fled | C.wandered | D.drove |
A.demand | B.situation | C.preference | D.relation |
A.secrets | B.Words | C.orders | D.warnings |
A.bravely | B.carefully | C.slowly | D.safely |
A.presence | B.devotion | C.comfort | D.love |
A.passed away | B.broken down | C.gone away | D.backed down |
A.panicked | B.shouted | C.cried | D.hesitated |
A.surprised | B.cheerful | C.satisfied | D.grateful |
A.memories | B.opinions | C.expectations | D.updates |
A.keep | B.open | C.return | D.taste |
A.boring | B.tough | C.full | D.stable |
A.flattened | B.folded | C.shared | D.grabbed |
A.line | B.story | C.road | D.race |
8 . Karen is being praised for teaching her students a powerful emotional lesson that they will not soon forget. She has been teaching for decades, but her most recent class was apparently the most
For her sixth day of classes at Collinsville Middle School, she decided to try a new
Upon establishing that her classroom was a(an)
The kids then read what their classmates wrote
“The kids who read the papers would cry because what they were reading was
Since writing about her exercise on social media, her
Moreover, Karen kept all the paper confessions (坦白) in a plastic bag so that her students will
“We will leave it at the door. As they left, I told them they are not
A.impressive | B.advanced | C.arbitrary | D.disturbing |
A.method | B.measure | C.exercise | D.experience |
A.private | B.safe | C.hidden | D.accurate |
A.offered | B.attracted | C.applied | D.meant |
A.while | B.since | C.once | D.until |
A.freely | B.clearly | C.briefly | D.deliberately |
A.at will | B.on schedule | C.by design | D.in turn |
A.inspiring | B.instructive | C.sorrowful | D.ridiculous |
A.more | B.less | C.earlier | D.later |
A.post | B.photo | C.talent | D.image |
A.gone | B.put | C.called | D.reached |
A.typical | B.independent | C.respectful | D.proud |
A.take | B.remember | C.practice | D.repeat |
A.friction | B.responsibility | C.baggage | D.temper |
A.alone | B.around | C.absolute | D.together |
9 . Earlier that evening, my mother called, telling me that my brother died in a car crash. I stumbled (跌跌撞撞地走) around the house
I tried to hold my tears. I
Larry phoned a few friends.
The doorbell rang and I rose slowly for the door. It was Donna.
“I've come to clean your shoes,” she said.
Shoes were gathered. Donna
Now whenever I hear of an acquaintance's loss of a loved one, I think of one
A.forgetting | B.imagining | C.wondering | D.searching |
A.damage | B.failure | C.despair | D.mess |
A.aimlessly | B.helplessly | C.quickly | D.decisively |
A.hurry | B.decide | C.focus | D.move |
A.Constantly | B.Fortunately | C.Suddenly | D.Surprisingly |
A.call for | B.ask for | C.talk about | D.get across |
A.Touched | B.Shocked | C.Confused | D.Amused |
A.minutes | B.hours | C.weeks | D.decades |
A.satisfaction | B.funeral | C.smiles | D.wishes |
A.laid | B.stood | C.rested | D.settled |
A.released | B.held | C.stopped | D.caused |
A.keeping | B.concentrating | C.insisting | D.depending |
A.thoughts | B.rooms | C.sadness | D.luggage |
A.specific | B.normal | C.challenging | D.perfect |
A.idea | B.personality | C.identity | D.need |
10 . My relationship with my pen pal (笔友) is one of the most valuable friendships I have ever had, even though I have never met her in
It all started in 2013. I was on my way to USC to meet with Kerstin Zilm, a German radio personality who wanted to interview me about being a
At first, Renate and I emailed each other twice a
Her support kept coming, in
“You really have the heart of a fighter,” she would say in her email, “But fortunately you also got soul,
Whenever I needed encouragement, she always
My friendship with Renate has become so important to me that I can no longer
A.place | B.total | C.person | D.truth |
A.struggling | B.fresh | C.lead | D.top |
A.turned | B.laid | C.carried | D.reached |
A.locates | B.travels | C.resides | D.gives |
A.day | B.week | C.month | D.year |
A.further | B.continue | C.drop | D.deal with |
A.without | B.beyond | C.under | D.by |
A.physical | B.moral | C.academic | D.heroic |
A.collective | B.commercial | C.fancy | D.various |
A.piece | B.symbol | C.tradition | D.creation |
A.as well | B.instead | C.at least | D.ever since |
A.intelligence | B.preference | C.comprehension | D.liberty |
A.demanded | B.delivered | C.engaged | D.pursued |
A.reasonably | B.normally | C.directly | D.frequently |
A.clarify | B.recognize | C.uncover | D.envision |