1 . While driving in a small Colorado town, I stopped as a group of people crossed the road. As I watched, I
She managed to carry it for a few yards before setting it down on the ground. After trying several times, she was still
Having experienced similar
She stopped, gave me a
“Well, all right,” she answered in a
Surprised, I said, “Nothing. I was glad to be able to help.”
Her expression changed immediately, and she stared at me unbelievably. “Well, thank you, lady. No one has ever done me a(n)
A.visited | B.spotted | C.caught | D.minded |
A.beautiful | B.light | C.valuable | D.overweight |
A.communicating | B.breaking | C.battling | D.competing |
A.struggles | B.conflicts | C.consequences | D.adventures |
A.slowed down | B.tracked down | C.pulled up | D.ended up |
A.rest | B.map | C.companion | D.ride |
A.grateful | B.suspicious | C.disappointed | D.shining |
A.drop | B.carry | C.send | D.keep |
A.relatively | B.awfully | C.slightly | D.entirely |
A.firm | B.warm | C.cold | D.sharp |
A.settled | B.enjoyed | C.found | D.collected |
A.success | B.blow | C.stupidity | D.failure |
A.grabbed | B.shook | C.dug | D.raised |
A.afford | B.owe | C.award | D.return |
A.kindness | B.service | C.honour | D.injury |
2 . Mike Huddleston had flown from Maryland to San Francisco and needed to get to a rental car agency. But because of a neuromuscular (神经肌肉的) disease that weakens his muscles, he wouldn’t be able to
Due to his
“Out of nowhere, I hear in my left ear, ‘What can I do to help?’” Huddleston
This encounter
It’s been more than 20 years, but Huddleston
A.climb | B.notice | C.remember | D.blame |
A.show off | B.move in | C.get up | D.hold back |
A.insight | B.position | C.movement | D.condition |
A.description | B.comment | C.instruction | D.adaptation |
A.raised | B.turned | C.held | D.bowed |
A.bus | B.ride | C.ground | D.track |
A.touched | B.fetched | C.delivered | D.gained |
A.excited | B.motivated | C.puzzled | D.struck |
A.moment | B.chance | C.risk | D.effort |
A.guidance | B.comfort | C.protection | D.assistance |
A.defended | B.explained | C.replied | D.sighed |
A.difficult | B.unusual | C.helpful | D.convincing |
A.independence | B.self | C.trust | D.relief |
A.fails | B.refuses | C.intends | D.continues |
A.disappointing | B.supportive | C.challenging | D.inspiring |
3 . Ethan Reynolds of Columbus, Indiana, has always been a helper.
The 11-year-old loves to
When COVID-19 began, he
When the neighbors
But Ethan’s mower kept
What a great kid! We know he’s going to put that mower to good use.
1.A.play | B.volunteer | C.stay | D.exercise |
A.Regardless of | B.Instead of | C.In connection with | D.In harmony with |
A.research | B.adventure | C.business | D.schedule |
A.noticed | B.accepted | C.believed | D.avoided |
A.secretly | B.normally | C.nervously | D.immediately |
A.stressed | B.began | C.expected | D.saved |
A.Then | B.Even | C.Still | D.Also |
A.Convenient | B.Regular | C.Free | D.Delicious |
A.donated | B.repaired | C.set | D.spotted |
A.evaluating | B.calculating | C.adding | D.keeping |
A.task | B.story | C.dream | D.lesson |
A.neighbors | B.relatives | C.colleagues | D.strangers |
A.modest | B.calm | C.smart | D.selfish |
A.money | B.attention | C.curiosity | D.experience |
A.advise | B.persuade | C.train | D.hire |
A.going ahead | B.turning up | C.moving around | D.breaking down |
A.delight | B.relax | C.advertise | D.comfort |
A.courage | B.excitement | C.confusion | D.anxiety |
A.brave | B.busy | C.young | D.rich |
A.cause | B.difference | C.consequence | D.promise |
4 . Being part of a community can help people feel less lonely in life. Oliver Johnson is only 7years old, but he sometimes feels lonely and abandoned.
As Oliver’s birthday drew near, his mom Katherine Johnson
None of the truckers accepted a cent for their time or expenses. It’s an act full of
A.refused | B.forgot | C.failed | D.wanted |
A.included | B.changed | C.struggled | D.improved |
A.films | B.lights | C.trucks | D.trains |
A.recognizing | B.proving | C.asking | D.testing |
A.hand | B.ride | C.treat | D.break |
A.respond | B.discuss | C.blame | D.explain |
A.respect | B.operation | C.concern | D.request |
A.came up | B.looked up | C.signed up | D.went up |
A.appeared | B.agreed | C.bothered | D.succeeded |
A.strange | B.new | C.supportive | D.creative |
A.similarly | B.completely | C.finally | D.frequently |
A.embarrassed | B.tired | C.confused | D.delighted |
A.imagined | B.founded | C.kept | D.adjusted |
A.promise | B.cover | C.decide | D.fix |
A.energy | B.knowledge | C.ambition | D.love |
5 . Kelsie’s grandmother always encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and try new things. The two of them were especially
One
“I once tried to sing in church,” she said. “The music started playing and I just
Luckily, Kelsie didn’t
Taking this leap was no small courage for this
Kelsie chose to sing “Piece by Piece” by Kelly. All three judges were
At first, Kelsie’s
We can’t wait to see where Kelsie’s singing career takes her!
1.A.friendly | B.similar | C.close | D.helpful |
A.ability | B.way | C.choice | D.attempt |
A.encouraging | B.forbidding | C.aiding | D.forcing |
A.admitted | B.appreciated | C.hoped | D.demanded |
A.clapped | B.approved | C.survived | D.froze |
A.give up | B.turn around | C.settle down | D.get through |
A.promise | B.task | C.gift | D.suggestion |
A.singing | B.skating | C.painting | D.dancing |
A.shy | B.ambitious | C.creative | D.straightforward |
A.pains | B.firsts | C.problems | D.interviews |
A.respond | B.experience | C.perform | D.exercise |
A.engineers | B.champions | C.employers | D.judges |
A.influenced | B.promoted | C.impressed | D.represented |
A.curiosity | B.nervousness | C.desperation | D.annoyance |
A.recorded | B.adapted | C.prepared | D.composed |
A.talent | B.determination | C.desire | D.confidence |
A.magical | B.significant | C.amusing | D.mysterious |
A.hometown | B.shell | C.apartment | D.plane |
A.motivated | B.pushed | C.embarrassed | D.attracted |
A.peacefully | B.definitely | C.fortunately | D.comfortably |
6 . Twenty-eight years ago, best friends Tom Cook and Joe Feeney made a promise to each other that whoever won the Powerball jackpot (强力球头奖), if they were so lucky, would share the winnings with the other. And that
Tom bought the S2 winning ticket for the June 10 drawing. He was having breakfast the next morning and he froze when he read the
Tom said he remembered the promise he and Joe made almost three
“He called me and I said, ‘Aren’t you
“We both got grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and we’re looking forward to spending time with them, not worrying about if we got time to go, and where we can go, and if we can
A.introduced | B.happened | C.returned | D.mentioned |
A.promise | B.address | C.wish | D.decision |
A.magazines | B.paintings | C.advertisements | D.numbers |
A.frightened | B.entertained | C.shocked | D.depressed |
A.weeks | B.decades | C.years | D.months |
A.well-written | B.peace-loving | C.life-changing | D.newly-made |
A.debating | B.imagining | C.announcing | D.complaining |
A.retiring | B.challenging | C.stressing | D.kidding |
A.arrangement | B.curiosity | C.confidence | D.reaction |
A.great | B.strange | C.funny | D.lucky |
A.awarded | B.given | C.punished | D.gifted |
A.managed | B.refused | C.wanted | D.demanded |
A.secret | B.positive | C.normal | D.huge |
A.families | B.classmates | C.friends | D.employees |
A.exchange | B.schedule | C.afford | D.control |
7 . David and Candace recently welcomed their new baby, Luna. Before their daughter was born, the couple, who now
“What better way to
David and Candace said they were blown away by Angela’s
Being a mother of 4 children, Angela has
A.tours | B.studies | C.lives | D.performs |
A.In error | B.As usual | C.For fun | D.On purpose |
A.amused | B.annoyed | C.surprised | D.embarrassed |
A.opinion | B.email | C.chance | D.text |
A.blankets | B.phones | C.invitations | D.medicine |
A.confirm | B.organize | C.contact | D.celebrate |
A.replaced | B.established | C.delivered | D.returned |
A.explaining | B.correcting | C.avoiding | D.discovering |
A.curiosity | B.kindness | C.intelligence | D.honesty |
A.met | B.admired | C.greeted | D.noticed |
A.Attractive | B.Sensible | C.Heartwarming | D.Mysterious |
A.assumed | B.ignored | C.reflected | D.followed |
A.toy | B.gift | C.invitation | D.offer |
A.escaped | B.learned | C.recovered | D.benefited |
A.giving | B.refusing | C.receiving | D.agreeing |
8 . 37-year-old Kyle Semrau wasn’t feeling well when he arrived home on Monday morning after his night job. Surprisingly, his 6-year-old daughter, Macie
Kyle was soon feeling
6-year-old Macie was able to
Kyle has now fully
The Eliot Police Department was also
A.determined | B.refused | C.promised | D.prepared |
A.leave | B.work | C.come | D.stay |
A.decision | B.effort | C.desire | D.opportunity |
A.tougher | B.calmer | C.worse | D.securer |
A.suddenly | B.definitely | C.actually | D.eventually |
A.expected | B.returned | C.ran | D.seemed |
A.arrive | B.die | C.lose | D.stop |
A.called | B.skipped | C.assumed | D.recommended |
A.information | B.hope | C.confidence | D.help |
A.individually | B.responsibly | C.correctly | D.anxiously |
A.settled down | B.stayed up | C.turned back | D.took over |
A.understood | B.recovered | C.suffered | D.responded |
A.natural | B.necessary | C.interesting | D.fortunate |
A.annoyed | B.challenged | C.ensured | D.impressed |
A.independent | B.sharp | C.positive | D.serious |
9 . Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is celebrating becoming a grandfather and is also happy to be back in acting. But life wasn’t so
Life suddenly took a
But in January 2021, both he and his wife Sue were
“COVID-19 made my cancer look like
“I was pretty close to
A.active | B.peaceful | C.busy | D.social |
A.as usual | B.at times | C.in return | D.as well |
A.wrong | B.formal | C.specific | D.familiar |
A.functioned | B.ended | C.changed | D.approached |
A.Defence | B.Treatment | C.Celebration | D.Performance |
A.assumed | B.protested | C.attacked | D.impressed |
A.debated | B.struggled | C.shared | D.communicated |
A.something | B.anything | C.everything | D.nothing |
A.annoyed | B.curious | C.confident | D.scared |
A.arriving | B.dying | C.agreeing | D.winning |
A.give in | B.settle down | C.move on | D.turn around |
A.arrangement | B.decision | C.promise | D.demand |
A.call | B.pay | C.fight | D.look |
A.dance | B.talk | C.play | D.swim |
A.breath | B.acting | C.chance | D.progress |
10 . Ethan has always dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Recently, the 18-year-old got a
It all
“We knew that the elderly people were struggling
The
“Knock on every door, say, ‘There’s a fire; everyone gets out,’” Jackson
Smoke began to
The three teens are receiving lots of
After this experience, Ethan said he is more convinced than ever that he wants to be a
A.choice | B.taste | C.secret | D.purpose |
A.stopped | B.changed | C.appeared | D.started |
A.storm | B.light | C.smoke | D.liquid |
A.drove | B.wandered | C.rushed | D.returned |
A.getting out | B.settling down | C.showing up | D.turning away |
A.ambitious | B.intelligent | C.honest | D.brave |
A.hesitate | B.regret | C.promise | D.refuse |
A.future | B.safety | C.career | D.performance |
A.decorate | B.occupy | C.tidy | D.empty |
A.recalled | B.observed | C.complained | D.announced |
A.gentle | B.curious | C.brief | D.doubtful |
A.car | B.door | C.school | D.court |
A.ruin | B.fill | C.block | D.crash |
A.upset | B.excited | C.cautious | D.afraid |
A.stuck | B.injured | C.working | D.missing |
A.devoting | B.deciding | C.struggling | D.offering |
A.forced | B.carried | C.threw | D.pushed |
A.encouragement | B.comfort | C.praise | D.warning |
A.real | B.funny | C.lucky | D.right |
A.firefighter | B.volunteer | C.champion | D.superhero |