1 . It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to
Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your
Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of
Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more
The reality of success (at least in terms of
Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the
The truth is: chance and coincidences
This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur but it is all about the individual’s
A.challenge | B.adopt | C.finance | D.reject |
A.performances | B.accomplishments | C.assessments | D.outcomes |
A.accounts for | B.applies to | C.makes up for | D.depends on |
A.in reward | B.after all | C.in turn | D.by nature |
A.chance | B.accident | C.education | D.diligence |
A.emphasizes | B.overlooks | C.maintains | D.weakens |
A.manageable | B.vital | C.slippery | D.minor |
A.reputation | B.income | C.education | D.occupation |
A.wealthier | B.poorer | C.unique | D.diverse |
A.Nevertheless | B.Contrarily | C.Consequently | D.Similarly |
A.profession | B.circle | C.community | D.university |
A.certificates | B.online platforms | C.career fairs | D.family connections |
A.contribute to | B.result from | C.add to | D.hold back |
A.inspiring | B.encouraging | C.appealing | D.discouraging |
A.reluctance | B.eagerness | C.readiness | D.resolution |
2 . Money doesn’t grow on trees, as the saying goes, and learning how to spend money wisely is a valuable lesson we should all learn when we are young. In China, a growing number of young individuals are embracing this
Young individuals in China are actively engaging with
Saving cash through the purchase of used goods is a strategy adopted by many who
Frugality,
A.version | B.restriction | C.principle | D.presentation |
A.available | B.enjoyable | C.demanding | D.incredible |
A.invisible | B.valuable | C.friendly | D.financial |
A.advocate | B.intend | C.indicate | D.pretend |
A.visits | B.creations | C.purchases | D.celebrations |
A.items | B.shoes | C.pants | D.hats |
A.download | B.remove | C.advertise | D.update |
A.assistants | B.operators | C.pessimists | D.enthusiasts |
A.exchange | B.perform | C.polish | D.presume |
A.mean | B.forbid | C.resume | D.recognize |
A.Above all | B.For instance | C.In turn | D.On average |
A.barely | B.badly | C.deadly | D.totally |
A.day | B.bargain | C.pity | D.shame |
A.make up | B.turn up | C.bring up | D.end up |
A.rooted | B.originated | C.lived | D.spotted |
3 . Torrie, 16, and her friend Azarria were driving back home when another car hit them. When Torrie opened her eyes, she
“Everyone ran away, fearing the car was going to
“I didn’t know how I made it. I just became stronger at that moment,” she says. She
After 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths, Azarria began to show
“I was absolutely astonished,” Erika says. “In my years of teaching, I never
“I was grateful to Torrie, but I wasn’t surprised.” Azarria says. “She would have done that for anyone. That’s just
“First-aid training should be a(n)
A.examined | B.recognized | C.determined | D.panicked |
A.antiques | B.breakthroughs | C.refreshments | D.screams |
A.route | B.frame | C.release | D.motion |
A.proceed | B.explode | C.slip | D.crash |
A.noble | B.humble | C.swollen | D.unconscious |
A.highlight | B.duration | C.chaos | D.insight |
A.instructed | B.stimulated | C.alarmed | D.disturbed |
A.symbols | B.routines | C.luxury | D.signs |
A.blew up | B.relied on | C.rolled up | D.carried on |
A.Fortunately | B.Literally | C.Particularly | D.Urgently |
A.barrier | B.certificate | C.deadline | D.living |
A.defended | B.grasped | C.anticipated | D.dominated |
A.perform | B.cast | C.cite | D.expose |
A.awesome | B.elegant | C.fond | D.typical |
A.intervention | B.requirement | C.exception | D.perspective |
4 . According to a media release , a criminal had escaped from prison. In panic , he ran to a
“ We started
However , when he came to himself , he learned that Amy had
A.faraway | B.familiar | C.small | D.nearby |
A.borrow | B.rob | C.damage | D.park |
A.picked up | B.took on | C.put up | D.took in |
A.talking | B.bargaining | C.fighting | D.quarreling |
A.closed | B.opened | C.lifted | D.removed |
A.fooled | B.persuaded | C.forced | D.frightened |
A.dry | B.dirty | C.lost | D.broken |
A.courage | B.judgement | C.freedom | D.consciousness |
A.relief | B.worry | C.mistake | D.regret |
A.hoped | B.planned | C.managed | D.failed |
A.second-hand | B.stolen | C.deserted | D.brand-new |
A.safe | B.famous | C.terrified | D.injured |
A.scary | B.risky | C.careful | D.brave |
A.Frequently | B.Eventually | C.Unfortunately | D.Gradually |
A.drove | B.sold | C.left | D.returned |
A.shot | B.killed | C.exposed | D.arrested |
A.hospital | B.prison | C.court | D.community |
A.awarded | B.praised | C.reported | D.doubted |
A.winner | B.survivor | C.hero | D.rescuer |
A.danger | B.accident | C.challenge | D.adventure |
5 . Gabe and I were taking a road trip from Hamilton to Nelson. At around 5:30 p. m. , we were
When I
I don’t know how long we were unconscious, but I woke up to the
Luckily, four men spotted us and went to our
When the medical team finally reached us, they
We spent weeks in hospital. Even after
Before this all happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. We’re even more
A.cycling | B.hiking | C.driving | D.jumping |
A.aware | B.happy | C.confident | D.anxious |
A.gave in | B.checked out | C.fell apart | D.looked up |
A.dropping | B.erupting | C.crashing | D.sheltering |
A.tapped | B.landed | C.cracked | D.swept |
A.sound | B.behavior | C.company | D.scene |
A.cry | B.wave | C.turn | D.fire |
A.suffer | B.beat | C.shake | D.breathe |
A.site | B.rescue | C.emergency | D.struggle |
A.trouble | B.shock | C.protest | D.demand |
A.honestly | B.obviously | C.responsibly | D.confusingly |
A.treated | B.drove | C.loaded | D.exchanged |
A.exercises | B.restorations | C.operations | D.experiments |
A.determined | B.curious | C.focused | D.positive |
A.injuries | B.ruins | C.sweats | D.traps |
6 . It was not a “whale-come” experience! A humpback whale caused quite a
“The 19-foot boat was
Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter said no one was
Harbor officials had been
A.climb | B.stretch | C.bounce | D.signal |
A.road | B.coast | C.field | D.corner |
A.floating | B.flashing | C.switching | D.crashing |
A.flowed | B.bent | C.watched | D.leapt |
A.rolled | B.struck | C.hid | D.swung |
A.taken up | B.messed up | C.made up | D.pushed up |
A.practical | B.extinct | C.brilliant | D.crazy |
A.injured | B.frightened | C.threatened | D.seized |
A.blocked | B.interrupted | C.touched | D.involved |
A.surf | B.lean | C.drag | D.jog |
A.stressful | B.convenient | C.lucky | D.typical |
A.rare | B.generous | C.professional | D.tough |
A.recovering | B.monitoring | C.challenging | D.updating |
A.definitely | B.regularly | C.accidentally | D.normally |
A.hunters | B.captains | C.donators | D.boaters |
A.evidences | B.miracles | C.creatures | D.blessings |
A.spirits | B.distance | C.company | D.promises |
A.attached | B.aroused | C.addicted | D.attracted |
A.reminded | B.relieved | C.occupied | D.prohibited |
A.average | B.extreme | C.minimum | D.maximum |
7 . Ron and Sharon Ross, an old couple living in the town of Otis, woke up in the middle of the night. A neighbor was pounding on their door,_
With 30 minutes to
Just as they were looking for Piper, the power was
Time was ticking. However, they wouldn't go before helping a friend
The fire ended up destroying most homes in Otis,
A.yelling | B.ringing | C.signing | D.arranging |
A.store | B.hide | C.count | D.grab |
A.attention | B.concern | C.curiosity | D.comfort |
A.conscious | B.anxious | C.energetic | D.fearless |
A.cut down | B.cut off | C.broken down | D.break up |
A.dark | B.clean | C.messy | D.silent |
A.rescue | B.escape | C.shelter | D.repair |
A.operates | B.presses | C.blocks | D.pushes |
A.quiet | B.tough | C.secret | D.quick |
A.on board | B.in sight | C.in need | D.under attack |
A.puppy | B.stranger | C.figure | D.rescuer |
A.ignore | B.detect | C.recognize | D.persuade |
A.around | B.down | C.through | D.back |
A.claiming | B.saving | C.protecting | D.rescuing |
A.scheduled | B.compared | C.shared | D.experienced |
8 . At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comǎneci made history. She performed a routine
Perfectionism is generally
Aiming for a high degree of success isn’t necessarily
Maladaptive perfectionism, which
A.innocently | B.humbly | C.faultlessly | D.repeatedly |
A.perfection | B.reward | C.maximun | D.dignity |
A.appreciated | B.broadcast | C.urged | D.published |
A.ridiculous | B.miserable | C.delicate | D.common |
A.nursery | B.behavioral | C.corporate | D.local |
A.hazy | B.primitive | C.high | D.moderate |
A.discipline | B.confidence | C.chaos | D.insecurity |
A.test out | B.hold onto | C.set aside | D.give off |
A.beneficial | B.reliable | C.harmful | D.significant |
A.purchase | B.anticipate | C.divide | D.forget |
A.frames | B.barriers | C.campaigns | D.episodes |
A.deletes | B.prevents | C.involves | D.refuses |
A.complicated | B.genuine | C.precise | D.unhealthy |
A.funnier | B.lower | C.hotter | D.broader |
A.Transformation | B.Criticism | C.Infection | D.Education |
9 . Sixteen-year-old Corion Evans made a daring rescue to save three teenage girls. The 16-year-old was hanging out with two
It was around 2: 30 a.m. by the time Evans and his brothers got to the river’s
Evans took off his shirt and
Just then, Police Officer Mercer arrived. He jumped into the river to help another of the
There was still one girl in the water, who could not swim. She was s gulping (吞) water,
The three girls and Officer Mercer were then taken to the hospital and finally
A.brothers | B.friends | C.classmates | D.students |
A.truck | B.boat | C.car | D.motorbike |
A.strongly | B.blindly | C.generally | D.foolishly |
A.area | B.center | C.mouth | D.edge |
A.make out | B.shout to | C.calm down | D.turn down |
A.inside | B.under | C.above | D.over |
A.whispering | B.quarreling | C.sobbing | D.screaming |
A.shoes | B.hat | C.clothes | D.scarf |
A.dropped | B.ran | C.dived | D.sank |
A.pushing | B.keeping | C.forcing | D.managing |
A.boys | B.teenagers | C.rescuers | D.drivers |
A.coughed | B.emerged | C.swam | D.panicked |
A.go through | B.look into | C.get to | D.find out |
A.wounded | B.shocked | C.abandoned | D.scared |
A.released | B.checked | C.rescued | D.discovered |
10 . In one of my classes today we discussed the question of how our lives would be without a mobile phone. I actually felt quite sad to hear how some kids cannot
It is true that everything works at a fast pace these days. For example, you can contact someone who lives on the other side of the world within
Another point was that phones are very handy for
All in all, this question is very interesting to
A.affect | B.survive | C.succeed | D.perform |
A.Personally | B.Specially | C.Entirely | D.Gradually |
A.suffered | B.helped | C.controlled | D.advised |
A.came up | B.came across | C.came down | D.came on |
A.seconds | B.hours | C.days | D.months |
A.customers | B.teachers | C.students | D.people |
A.distant | B.close | C.necessary | D.kind |
A.direction | B.wish | C.fact | D.suggestion |
A.in person | B.in advance | C.with surprise | D.with joy |
A.style | B.communication | C.expression | D.argument |
A.looking after | B.looking back | C.looking up | D.looking out |
A.grateful | B.peaceful | C.painful | D.helpful |
A.textbook | B.dictionary | C.Internet | D.newspaper |
A.forecast | B.consider | C.judge | D.select |
A.benefits | B.skills | C.doubts | D.evidences |