1 . Mr. Thompson was my biology teacher in Grade 5. On the first day of school, he introduced us to an animal called the Rabbitervore, which
When I had my paper back, I was greatly
Later, Mr. Thompson said we had tons of chances to find out the truth: the skeleton was,
Mr. Thompson said he hoped this experience could teach us an unforgettable lesson-teachers are not
Although I haven’t
A.formed | B.died | C.began | D.hid |
A.passed | B.looked | C.waved | D.turned |
A.discussion | B.test | C.task | D.summary |
A.satisfied | B.embarrassed | C.excited | D.surprised |
A.praises | B.suggestions | C.mistakes | D.disadvantages |
A.seriously | B.exactly | C.carelessly | D.quickly |
A.no one | B.someone | C.anyone | D.everyone |
A.made up | B.took up | C.found out | D.acted out |
A.incorrect | B.unimportant | C.imperfect | D.unclear |
A.anxious | B.shy | C.painful | D.angry |
A.in other words | B.in total | C.in the end | D.in fact |
A.remained | B.moved | C.grew | D.changed |
A.materials | B.facts | C.events | D.behaviors |
A.impression | B.picture | C.story | D.name |
A.notes | B.records | C.zeroes | D.papers |
A.often | B.enough | C.sometimes | D.always |
A.eyes | B.mouths | C.minds | D.bodies |
A.though | B.unless | C.if | D.because |
A.found | B.got | C.invented | D.seen |
A.in | B.for | C.on | D.from |
2 . “Fire! Fire! ” What terrible words to hear when I
I began to
“My baby! My baby! ”she cried. Those people cheered loudly
A.hung up | B.called back | C.woke up | D.turned back |
A.clean | B.empty | C.strong | D.wooden |
A.water | B.smoke | C.books | D.toys |
A.run | B.play | C.talk | D.read |
A.sleep | B.work | C.hear | D.breathe |
A.hard | B.hot | C.cold | D.dirty |
A.wet | B.boring | C.soft | D.dangerous |
A.hands | B.arms | C.back | D.face |
A.burning | B.growing | C.green | D.light |
A.Strangely | B.Naturally | C.Luckily | D.Recently |
A.gave up | B.set off | C.looked around | D.got through |
A.role | B.cry | C.task | D.lesson |
A.madly | B.slowly | C.carefully | D.patiently |
A.if | B.once | C.as | D.unless |
A.hurt | B.saved | C.killed | D.punished |
3 . Next week, as millions of families gather for their Thanksgiving feasts (大餐), many other Americans will go without. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 12 million households
Hunger is surprisingly widespread in our country — one of the world’s wealthiest — yet the government estimates that we waste almost 100 billion pounds of food each year, more than one-quarter of our total supply.
Reducing this improper distribution of
America’s Second Harvest is a network of 214 inter-connected food banks and other organizations that
A great deal of work is involved in distributing tons of food from thousands of
In 2000, America’s Second Harvest began to use a new inventory and financial-management system — Ceres. It is a
Ceres has helped
With more accurate and timely reports, Ceres saves time, frees staff members to focus on finding new donors, and
Hunger in America remains a(n)
A.serve | B.lack | C.reserve | D.order |
A.workdays | B.birthdays | C.holidays | D.paydays |
A.resources | B.incomes | C.missions | D.services |
A.exposed | B.introduced | C.distributed | D.addicted |
A.harvest | B.prepare | C.recommend | D.gather |
A.For example | B.In contrast | C.Above all | D.In turn |
A.backyards | B.shelters | C.garages | D.cabins |
A.donors | B.survivors | C.farmers | D.victims |
A.innovative | B.impressive | C.effective | D.productive |
A.grow | B.recycle | C.spoil | D.stir |
A.theory | B.action | C.remedy | D.software |
A.advertise | B.relieve | C.track | D.migrate |
A.produce | B.reduce | C.shift | D.simplify |
A.promises | B.ceases | C.admits | D.locates |
A.troubling | B.demanding | C.touching | D.imposing |
4 . In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have
As for
Therefore, concessions (让步) should be made by both
People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas far away from residential communities (居民区), while the young are called on to show more
They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.
In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities.
1.A.proved | B.witnessed | C.developed | D.advanced |
A.since | B.once | C.until | D.though |
A.relax | B.retire | C.react | D.recover |
A.unique | B.general | C.different | D.wrong |
A.local | B.honest | C.responsible | D.senior |
A.customs | B.dances | C.approaches | D.entertainments |
A.pleasure | B.celebration | C.encouragement | D.love |
A.As a result | B.For example | C.In other words | D.In particular |
A.Though | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.takes off | B.takes up | C.makes up | D.keeps up |
A.with | B.into | C.against | D.by |
A.doubt | B.search | C.regret | D.dislike |
A.positions | B.parties | C.situations | D.hands |
A.connection | B.hope | C.harmony | D.independence |
A.tolerance | B.expectation | C.spirit | D.service |
5 . A friend of mine met with an accident driving in darkness. His legs were so hurt that he couldn’t move. What was the
It is almost
His story put an end to my regret for the
Don’t you think that you can compare it with
A.hopeless | B.worst | C.more | D.best |
A.place | B.way | C.order | D.work |
A.cry | B.lie | C.wait | D.sleep |
A.delay | B.success | C.team | D.arrival |
A.untrue | B.unimaginable | C.true | D.useless |
A.plan | B.decision | C.explanation | D.excuse |
A.physical | B.mental | C.working | D.medical |
A.method | B.way | C.alternative | D.strength |
A.rotting | B.spreading | C.hurting | D.bleeding |
A.loss | B.failure | C.disappointment | D.sadness |
A.had | B.managed | C.tried | D.planned |
A.Willing | B.Unable | C.Determined | D.Deciding |
A.hearing | B.sight | C.feeling | D.direction |
A.rescue | B.village | C.local | D.brave |
A.end | B.top | C.opening | D.side |
A.save | B.help | C.stop | D.calm |
A.adventure | B.work | C.life | D.man |
A.unclear | B.unacceptable | C.unnecessary | D.unable |
A.really | B.immediately | C.carefully | D.hopefully |
A.and | B.so | C.but | D.while |
6 . I was eleven years old standing outside in just my underwear (内衣) while I saw our house burnt to the ground. A few minutes earlier I had been sound asleep in my bed when a
I stood there
I
A.ring | B.fight | C.noise | D.laugh |
A.farm | B.store | C.house | D.bedroom |
A.settled | B.jumped | C.searched | D.acted |
A.snow | B.smoke | C.wind | D.storm |
A.waking | B.asking | C.encouraging | D.serving |
A.find | B.do | C.change | D.control |
A.guessing | B.hiding | C.shaking | D.listening |
A.angrily | B.carefully | C.calmly | D.helplessly |
A.wondered | B.explained | C.recorded | D.accepted |
A.missed | B.lost | C.repaired | D.damaged |
A.remembered | B.imagined | C.realized | D.ignored |
A.matter | B.disappear | C.recover | D.remain |
A.help | B.chance | C.success | D.advice |
A.training | B.holding | C.dressing | D.washing |
A.tired | B.careless | C.poor | D.alive |
A.education | B.business | C.life | D.story |
A.lucky | B.patient | C.brave | D.strong |
A.already | B.still | C.once | D.just |
A.beautiful | B.difficult | C.important | D.possible |
A.knowledge | B.responsibility | C.opinion | D.love |
7 . A recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children. Although rather shocking, it should not
This can clearly be seen when we look at pet foods, which often contain more vitamins than human food or at least, are
There are a variety of reasons why I find the popularity of British pets
Another problem is the
A.alert | B.surprise | C.disappoint | D.interest |
A.kind | B.polite | C.subject | D.available |
A.seldom | B.far | C.frequently | D.totally |
A.in spite of | B.regardless of | C.not to mention | D.rather than |
A.delighted | B.patient | C.mention | D.unsatisfied |
A.usual | B.natural | C.concerned | D.essential |
A.inevitable | B.understandable | C.ridiculous | D.common |
A.orders | B.punishments | C.unacceptable | D.restriction |
A.cured | B.destroyed | C.treatments | D.drove |
A.inquiring | B.caring | C.enclosed | D.complaining |
A.thoughtlessness | B.hesitation | C.worrying | D.kindness |
A.isolate | B.scold | C.abandon | D.bind |
A.funny | B.sweet | C.desert | D.loving |
A.Nevertheless | B.Moreover | C.Therefore | D.Meanwhile |
A.mind | B.behavior | C.love | D.priority |
8 . What would your life be like without phones?
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
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.commanded | C.forced | D.advised |
A.came up | B.came across | C.came down | D.came to |
A.more than | B.less than | C.other than | D.rather than |
A.appears | B.falls | C.works | D.grows |
A.seconds | B.hours | C.days | D.months |
A.customers | B.teachers | C.students | D.people |
A.direction | B.close | C.necessary | D.kind |
A.distant | B.wish | C.fact | D.suggestions |
A.in person | B.in advance | C.with surprise | D.with joy |
A.extreme | B.active | C.fair | D.important |
A.style | B.communication | C.expression | D.argument |
A.progress | B.compete | C.arise | D.settle |
A.looking after | B.looking back | C.looking up | D.looking out |
A.selflessly | B.quickly | C.hardly | D.slowly |
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.evidence |
9 . A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was
The man who had his bright lights on
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man
One thing is
A.walking | B.touring | C.traveling | D.rushing |
A.passengers | B.colleagues | C.employers | D.customers |
A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.If |
A.each | B.another | C.that | D.his |
A.flames | B.smoke | C.water | D.steam |
A.used | B.disabled | C.removed | D.abandoned |
A.got hold of | B.prepared | C.took charge of | D.controlled |
A.came down | B.came through | C.came in | D.came over |
A.returned | B.received | C.made | D.confirmed |
A.then | B.again | C.finally | D.even |
A.Starting | B.Parking | C.Passing | D.Approaching |
A.quiet | B.still | C.away | D.calm |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.explode | B.slip away | C.fall apart | D.crash |
A.as if | B.unless | C.in case | D.after |
A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.moved on | D.set out |
A.woman | B.police | C.man | D.driver |
A.forbidden | B.ready | C.asked | D.free |
A.for certain | B.for consideration | C.reported | D.checked |
A.patience | B.skills | C.efforts | D.promise |
10 . In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The
How did we
Another cause is our
Our appetite for new products also
All around the world, we can see the
Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions
A.key | B.reason | C.project | D.problem |
A.gifts | B.rubbish | C.debt | D.products |
A.face | B.become | C.observe | D.change |
A.hide | B.control | C.replace | D.withdraw |
A.Thanks to | B.As to | C.Except for | D.Regardless of |
A.safe | B.funny | C.cheap | D.powerful |
A.love | B.lack | C.prevention | D.division |
A.sensitive | B.kind | C.brave | D.busy |
A.ways | B.places | C.jobs | D.friends |
A.donate | B.receive | C.produce | D.preserve |
A.adapts | B.returns | C.responds | D.contributes |
A.tired of | B.addicted to | C.worried about | D.ashamed for |
A.newer | B.stronger | C.higher | D.larger |
A.pick up | B.pay for | C.hold onto | D.throw away |
A.advantages | B.purposes | C.functions | D.consequences |
A.show | B.record | C.decrease | D.measure |
A.technology | B.environment | C.consumers | D.brands |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Meanwhile |
A.by | B.in favour of | C.after | D.instead of |
A.spending | B.collecting | C.repairing | D.advertising |