1 . At 91 years old and with Alzheimer’s disease, Gene McGehee was finding his golden years to be his loneliest. That all
When Gene
Gene’s
Gene’s daughter, Cathy, said he
Gene and the kids enjoy their one-hour “playdate” every afternoon. They
A.changed | B.happened | C.mattered | D.began |
A.rushed | B.stayed | C.stepped | D.glared |
A.view | B.fortune | C.alternative | D.position |
A.willing | B.curious | C.annoyed | D.afraid |
A.awarded | B.nicknamed | C.owed | D.handed |
A.expected | B.faded | C.damaged | D.born |
A.infectious | B.mild | C.severe | D.rare |
A.meeting | B.consulting | C.asking | D.accompanying |
A.last | B.next | C.most | D.first |
A.leg | B.eye | C.arm | D.brain |
A.needs | B.remembers | C.ignores | D.discovers |
A.learned | B.suffered | C.benefited | D.recovered |
A.ruined | B.promoted | C.brightened | D.explored |
A.blessing | B.reward | C.problem | D.burden |
A.eventually | B.cheerfully | C.regularly | D.frequently |
A.exchange | B.communicate | C.tell | D.play |
A.breaks in | B.blows up | C.passes down | D.participates in |
A.rises | B.shines | C.moves | D.sets |
A.normal | B.necessary | C.special | D.cautious |
A.screams | B.complaints | C.laughter | D.news |
2 . There’s no age limit on being an amazing model, and a great-grandmother in California is certainly proving that. Helene Simon, 99, was recently photographed as one of beauty brand Saie’s latest faces.
In the campaign images, she is seen wearing a crisp white blouse and a beaded necklace along with the cosmetic company’s newest products. She’s also seen showing a joyful smile and great model poses.
“I loved being on set (在片场) ,” Simon said. “The photographer was incredible and so fun. It definitely was a treat to get my hair and make-up done.”
Simon actually happens to be Saie’s founder Laney Crowell’s great-grandmother, and Laney decided to ask Simon to model after her Instagram community responded with an overwhelming “yes” when she asked if her great-grandmother should be Saie’s next model.
This was Simon’s first-ever modeling performance, and when initially approached she said “absolutely not”. “I think I laughed it off. Then my great-granddaughter persisted and encouraged me to show the world that 99-year-old women should still be represented.”
Since making her modeling debut (首次亮相) , Saie has received lots of feedback. “Aw, this brought tears to my eyes!” “Hi Nanna, you are my goal,” someone commented. Another chimed in demanding, “More Nanna please!” another commenter said, “I love this post with all my heart. May she live to 120 !” Many others echoed the words with similar sentiments.
After receiving all the positive feedback from her first major make-up modeling performance, Simon said “It is such a thrill.” and she is so surprised by all of the people sending notes and messages that they have seen her images and are inspired by them. When asked if she would continue to do more modeling in the future, Simon happily responded, “Never say never!”
1. What does Simon think of the modeling process?A.Interesting | B.Exhausting | C.Inspiring | D.Stressful |
A.Simon has a great talent for being a model. |
B.Simon is Laney Crowell’s great-grandmother. |
C.Laney needed an elegant 99-year-old woman. |
D.Laney’s fans agreed on her great-grandmother being the model. |
A.She hesitated over it. |
B.She thought little of it. |
C.She accepted it happily. |
D.She refused immediately. |
A.Where there is a will there is a way. |
B.God helps those who help themselves. |
C.You should never set limits on yourself. |
D.Your defeat now is your victory tomorrow. |
3 . Education has always been the key part of young Nikita’s life. However, the home-school
Deeply
After receiving the gift, Nikita said, “While the wild animals in the forest do make me afraid, it is the
A.distance | B.cooperation | C.difference | D.relationship |
A.committed | B.sensitive | C.equal | D.accustomed |
A.Beyond | B.Despite | C.Under | D.Against |
A.afford | B.agree | C.wait | D.offer |
A.extra | B.original | C.alternative | D.individual |
A.choose | B.begin | C.accept | D.continue |
A.occasionally | B.particularly | C.absolutely | D.obviously |
A.arise | B.lose | C.end | D.increase |
A.moved | B.shocked | C.worried | D.saddened |
A.set aside | B.got across | C.made over | D.gave away |
A.concern | B.talent | C.enthusiasm | D.demand |
A.worthwhile | B.admirable | C.simple | D.natural |
A.motivation | B.delight | C.satisfaction | D.interest |
A.meaningful | B.colorful | C.memorable | D.comfortable |
A.sight | B.image | C.thought | D.matter |
A.appeal | B.help | C.deal | D.shot |
A.apply | B.abandon | C.adapt | D.address |
A.mature | B.medical | C.graduate | D.star |
A.even | B.never | C.still | D.just |
A.ambition | B.responsibility | C.firmness | D.courage |
4 . It’s 6 p.m. on a Friday, and rather than heading home after a long workweek, Renee Dixon, a preschool director in Indianapolis, starts her second job as an Uber driver.
The money Dixon earns as a driver does not go into her own pocket. Instead, she uses it to buy holiday gifts and winter clothing for all 50 of her students. “So many families don’t have money to get Christmas presents this year. Some parents have lost their jobs, and others have had their wages cut back,” Dixon said. “A lot of them come from low-income families and are below the poverty line.”
The coronavirus pandemic, she said, has increased the need. “As far as presents go, a lot of these kids are likely to get nothing this year. I know how that feels,” said Dixon. “Being a driver in this special period, I have my own strict rules ,” she said. In her car, mask-wearing is required. Each passenger must sanitize (消毒) their hands upon entering the car, and she uses wipes to clean the back seat and door handles between each ride. Plus, she keeps the windows open a crack to circulate fresh air.
Not only will her efforts bring joy to the children, but the gifts will also lessen the great pressure parents feel at this time. Alongside the money Dixon has earned through driving, several people in the community have donated money or offered to buy gifts for the students, including Eva Cheung. She quickly decided to get involved after hearing about Dixon’s efforts through Dixon’s husband. She said, “You read about people like Renee, but when you are finally able to connect with somebody like that and help fulfill their vision, it’s an amazing feeling.”
“Everything I’m doing is for these kids right now,” Dixon said. “Their world has turned upside down, and it’s no fault of their own. They deserve this from me.”
1. Why did Dixon start her second job as a driver?A.To get gifts for her students. | B.To support poor local workers. |
C.To earn more money for her family. | D.To help people control the new disease. |
A.Speed. | B.Pay. | C.Health. | D.Convenience. |
A.Their parents have required them to study harder. |
B.Their life gets worse due to the pandemic. |
C.They are forced to leave school early. |
D.They have to earn a living by themselves. |
A.caring and independent | B.considerate and modest |
C.gifted and ambitious | D.inspiring and generous |
5 . I must admit I am not a very good listener. But what really
She couldn’t talk for almost a month because of the
My wife couldn’t
After this
A.caused | B.forbade | C.assisted | D.ordered |
A.departed | B.recovered | C.escaped | D.retired |
A.surgery | B.accident | C.joke | D.accent |
A.schedules | B.congratulations | C.comments | D.rewards |
A.boring | B.funny | C.unsafe | D.inconvenient |
A.depression | B.pleasantness | C.guidance | D.ignorance |
A.break off | B.figure out | C.pick off | D.drop in |
A.courage | B.state | C.mood | D.energy |
A.sincerely | B.fearfully | C.constantly | D.cautiously |
A.see | B.visit | C.abandon | D.build |
A.wait | B.speak | C.listen | D.cry |
A.curious | B.worried | C.particular | D.crazy |
A.valuable | B.wild | C.mature | D.fluent |
A.graduate | B.cyclist | C.president | D.person |
A.disaster | B.experience | C.crisis | D.experiment |
A.forgot | B.complained | C.hoped | D.agreed |
A.receive | B.indicate | C.communicate | D.expect |
A.solve | B.attempt | C.create | D.use |
A.excuses | B.struggles | C.relations | D.stories |
A.targets | B.congratulations | C.laws | D.rules |
6 . Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers(开拓者)of grape growing and wine-making in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting," Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin(花青素)content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which are in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble(水溶性的).
In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farrming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life." After working in the vineyards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.
1. What did the couple do after their retirement?A.They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa. |
B.They made friends with a French expert. |
C.They moved to another city from Lhasa. |
D.They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’ S grandmother. |
A.They donated grapes to local schools. |
B.They provided free wine for villagers. |
C.They employed local residents as workers. |
D.They expanded the project with the local government. |
A.They make grapes more delicious. |
B.They can accelerate the growth of grapes. |
C.They make grapes宣bit sour and sweet. |
D.They provide rich color’s for wine. |
A.appreciative |
B.cautious |
C.indifferent |
D.hesitate |
7 . Mr. Steven was a comic actor in his city, who was popular with audience. One day, he went home by subway. When he arrived home, Mr. Steven was surprised as he found somebody’s gold watch had
He was puzzled,
“Dear Mr. Steven”, it said, “It is
The policemen tried hard to find this elusive (神出鬼没的) pickpocket, but all their efforts were
The story was so
A.expectedly | B.incredibly | C.fortunately | D.horribly |
A.trying | B.managing | C.refusing | D.pretending |
A.skill | B.equipment | C.clue | D.explanation |
A.cause | B.adventure | C.accident | D.riddle |
A.enveloped | B.delivered | C.folded | D.displayed |
A.amazing | B.abnormal | C.apparent | D.vital |
A.journalist | B.comedian | C.robber | D.pickpocket |
A.costly | B.fake | C.valueless | D.fashionable |
A.noticed | B.mentioned | C.remarked | D.overlooked |
A.casually | B.secretly | C.publicly | D.aimlessly |
A.at random | B.under control | C.in vain | D.for certain |
A.turned up | B.showed off | C.crashed into | D.vanished into |
A.decision | B.comment | C.conclusion | D.analysis |
A.common | B.original | C.moving | D.cheerful |
A.outlined | B.released | C.captured | D.deserted |
A.name | B.gift | C.watch | D.letter |
A.delighted | B.annoyed | C.thrilled | D.puzzled |
A.presented | B.sold | C.awarded | D.lent |
A.sell | B.return | C.keep | D.abandon |
A.tie | B.replace | C.exchange | D.match |
8 . For my 8th birthday my
I bumped into the curb (路缘),
Learning life lesson is
But things are different now.
My husband, Rich,
When the life lessons come along in this New Year you may
A.dream | B.reward | C.gift | D.aim |
A.brothers | B.sisters | C.friends | D.classmates |
A.stuck | B.turned | C.knocked | D.pushed |
A.wildly | B.carefully | C.slowly | D.instantly |
A.jumping | B.flying | C.moving | D.leaving |
A.sadness | B.happiness | C.excitement | D.sympathy |
A.although | B.until | C.because | D.while |
A.passed | B.remained | C.happened | D.changed |
A.crowded | B.busy | C.covered | D.empty |
A.experiments | B.attempts | C.fights | D.conflicts |
A.though | B.even | C.much | D.still |
A.wonderful | B.comfortable | C.dangerous | D.painful |
A.ready | B.perfect | C.wrong | D.strong |
A.forced | B.taught | C.allowed | D.ordered |
A.practice | B.habit | C.development | D.feeling |
A.repair | B.fix | C.steady | D.move |
A.almost | B.usually | C.always | D.seldom |
A.in time | B.in relief | C.in turn | D.in case |
A.accept | B.learn | C.refuse | D.avoid |
A.blame | B.complaint | C.support | D.criticism |
9 . It was the last day of the month-long summer camp. All the camp leaders and volunteers were preparing for the party that evening. Some were setting up chairs and tables outside, some were preparing water balloons for games we’d play later, and some were
A pastor(牧师)came to me,
During a
First, being a leader doesn’t mean doing all the fun things, all the time. It also means
I
A.buying | B.cutting | C.picking | D.storing |
A.lent | B.gifted | C.awarded | D.handed |
A.choice | B.sense | C.interest | D.opportunity |
A.serious | B.disappointed | C.cheerful | D.embarrassed |
A.refused | B.hesitated | C.pretended | D.started |
A.unsafe | B.unfair | C.uncommon | D.unfamiliar |
A.trial | B.strike | C.break | D.review |
A.quietly | B.proudly | C.casually | D.hurriedly |
A.pain | B.joy | C.regret | D.desire |
A.Actually | B.Hopefully | C.Fortunately | D.Instantly |
A.urgency | B.sympathy | C.appreciation | D.achievement |
A.sacrifice | B.risk | C.guidance | D.experience |
A.care | B.enjoy | C.value | D.match |
A.vital | B.equal | C.similar | D.relevant |
A.expectation | B.preparation | C.assumption | D.reflection |
A.doubt | B.destroy | C.overlook | D.postpone |
A.help with | B.stick to | C.approve of | D.suffer from |
A.rewarding | B.unnecessary | C.satisfying | D.impossible |
A.passed | B.forgot | C.comforted | D.avoided |
A.final | B.real | C.patient | D.different |
10 . “Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton (骨骼)in the closet (衣橱)?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet ?” her mother paused thoughtfully. “Well, it’s something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dad’s family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be‘a skeleton in his family’s closet’. He really wouldn’t want any neighbor to know about it. ”
“Why pick on my family ?” Jessica’s father said with anger. “ Your family history isn’t so good, you know. Wasn’t your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes ? ” “ Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “ Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.
After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessica’s parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessica's closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessica's mother sank into a faint(晕倒),waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.
“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the school’s skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as l mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad. ” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “They're both crazy,” she thought.
1. According to Jessica’s mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means ________.A.a family honor | B.a family secret |
C.a family story | D.a family treasure |
A.They were brought to Australia as prisoners. |
B.They were the earliest people living in Australia. |
C.They were involved in some crimes in Australia. |
D.They were not regarded as criminals in their days. |
A.knocked | B.frightened |
C.injured | D.surprised |
A.they were crazy |
B.they were overexcited |
C.they realized their misunderstanding |
D.they both thought they had won the quarrel |