1 . Whenever photographer Casey Ryan heads into the wilderness, he brings along his drone (无人机) to capture photographs from a bird’s eye view. Having the
Casey was
Casey immediately assessed the
First, he attached his cell phone
Rescuers arrived and saved both Casey and the other driver. Who knows, maybe future drones will have built-in
A.protecting | B.detecting | C.repairing | D.flying |
A.lives | B.photos | C.strength | D.money |
A.searching | B.driving | C.wandering | D.slipping |
A.rang up | B.came across | C.got rid of | D.kept track of |
A.managed | B.pretended | C.volunteered | D.failed |
A.Unnaturally | B.Generally | C.Unfortunately | D.Gradually |
A.peace | B.trouble | C.charge | D.silence |
A.standard | B.damage | C.evidence | D.situation |
A.bird | B.picture | C.signal | D.radiation |
A.put aside | B.gave away | C.pulled out | D.broke up |
A.securely | B.accidentally | C.freely | D.carelessly |
A.picked off | B.picked out | C.picked on | D.picked up |
A.typed | B.hidden | C.delayed | D.sent |
A.emergency | B.camera | C.lighting | D.identifying |
A.in line with | B.in case of | C.thanks to | D.depending on |
2 . Peter worked at a grocery store. Recently, he
Although the job was boring, there were times Peter especially
The children began to cry and Angela tried to
The next day Angela returned to the store and explained to Peter, “Thanks for your kindness. It really
“Well, I am
Angela was grateful for Peter’s help. Peter’s actions and
A.watched over | B.put aside | C.took up | D.gave up |
A.shopping | B.schooling | C.travelling | D.housing |
A.enjoyed | B.expected | C.deserved | D.imagined |
A.quiet | B.noisy | C.dirty | D.crowded |
A.interest | B.impression | C.attention | D.feelings |
A.decide | B.afford | C.promise | D.expect |
A.calm | B.save | C.encourage | D.protect |
A.continuing | B.preferring | C.offering | D.preparing |
A.toys | B.food | C.clothes | D.drinks |
A.improves | B.wastes | C.changes | D.means |
A.tough | B.positive | C.unique | D.natural |
A.hardly | B.basically | C.slightly | D.completely |
A.efforts | B.words | C.requests | D.suggestions |
A.troubles | B.rights | C.styles | D.choices |
A.impress | B.rescue | C.remind | D.comfort |
3 . The last lecture
Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University and one of the pioneers of virtual technology. The last lecture by him is world-known as one version of fairy tales, with more than 5 million
Randy had been informed by his doctor to be in the
Randy married his dream lover and had three lovely children.
He used his time of
In this book, in an aspect of engineering, Randy reveals to his kids that nothing is perfect, and they should learn to do their best with limited
As his co-author Jeffrey Zaslow put it, the
A.copies | B.originals | C.collections | D.versions |
A.steady | B.promising | C.initial | D.advanced |
A.Jokingly | B.Unfortunately | C.Admittedly | D.Seemingly |
A.future | B.miserable | C.past | D.ideal |
A.support | B.remind | C.accompany | D.repay |
A.source | B.spirit | C.material | D.mind |
A.cycling | B.teaching | C.selling | D.recovering |
A.wondered about | B.appealed to | C.weighed up | D.stuck with |
A.film | B.press | C.restore | D.track |
A.encouraged | B.convinced | C.threatened | D.warned |
A.abandoned | B.missed | C.needed | D.gone |
A.relatives | B.goods | C.resources | D.interests |
A.dealt | B.awarded | C.displayed | D.lent |
A.send | B.assign | C.communicate | D.spread |
A.strength | B.truth | C.creativity | D.wisdom |
4 . “Are you ready for our walk?” Grandma asked the usual question every Friday evening. “Of course, we are!” We
One day, we were told that Grandma only had 2% heart
The
When we arrived at the hospital, we knew exactly where to go, as we had been there many times before. After
“Oh, Mary?” A nurse answered. “She’s one of the nicest
When my turn came, I
Finally, after the longest morning of my life, the doctor entered the waiting room smiling. “Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her as long as you’re
A.shouted | B.explained | C.argued | D.complained |
A.function | B.part | C.effect | D.condition |
A.reducing | B.failing | C.beating | D.pounding |
A.afternoon | B.dusk | C.dawn | D.evening |
A.jog | B.run | C.drive | D.leave |
A.escaping | B.racing | C.coming | D.echoing |
A.going through | B.walking around | C.coming across | D.getting across |
A.celebrities | B.geniuses | C.heroes | D.patients |
A.directed | B.delivered | C.exposed | D.submitted |
A.paid for | B.competed for | C.jumped at | D.passed up |
A.make | B.get | C.gain | D.commit |
A.put away | B.turned away | C.thrown away | D.wheeled away |
A.still | B.quiet | C.adorable | D.available |
A.Panic | B.Grief | C.Relief | D.Anger |
A.tied | B.added | C.attached | D.glued |
5 . In 1997,I worked at a gas station with a Laundromat (自助衣店) and for $2 a bag we’d wash, dry and fold. One of the days that I provided this
Early one morning, a tattooed (纹身的) giant truck driver
An hour later, I went to move the giant’s laundry into the dryer. Then I was
The rest of the day passed in a blur (模糊) as I
That day I learned that no one and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Giants can be
A.option | B.method | C.service | D.program |
A.dropped | B.grabbed | C.removed | D.opened |
A.proposed | B.promised | C.agreed | D.warned |
A.distribution | B.submission | C.admission | D.collection |
A.confused | B.excited | C.shocked | D.amused |
A.powerful | B.empty | C.useful | D.automatic |
A.breathe | B.understand | C.resist | D.complain |
A.predicted | B.determined | C.imagined | D.prevented |
A.Eventually | B.Suddenly | C.Hopefully | D.Fortunately |
A.woke up | B.gave up | C.sat down | D.broke down |
A.secret | B.effort | C.mistake | D.fear |
A.astonishment | B.regret | C.disappointment | D.satisfaction |
A.applause | B.laughter | C.anger | D.silence |
A.inspire | B.hurt | C.relieve | D.remind |
A.generous | B.unique | C.careful | D.gentle |
6 . I was ten when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Prior to that, she had been a(n)
She could do anything, I
Now, she faced her illness with the same
Every accomplishment was a
Because my mother accepted her condition with such optimism, I rarely felt sad or resentful about it. Instead, I viewed her drive to look forward to things I
A.gentle | B.energetic | C.talented | D.decent |
A.changed | B.failed | C.improved | D.paused |
A.imagined | B.admitted | C.doubted | D.believed |
A.applied | B.spoke | C.wrote | D.studied |
A.success | B.sincerity | C.enthusiasm | D.wisdom |
A.familiar | B.strange | C.exciting | D.changeable |
A.Gradually | B.Particularly | C.Alternatively | D.Finally |
A.drag | B.pull | C.guide | D.wheel |
A.art | B.significance | C.safety | D.plan |
A.solution | B.milestone | C.dream | D.warning |
A.hospital | B.court | C.work | D.college |
A.saying | B.hiding | C.pretending | D.showing |
A.gifts | B.disabilities | C.weaknesses | D.privileges |
A.strong | B.hopeless | C.helpful | D.fortunate |
A.took into account | B.bore in mind | C.took for granted | D.kept in check |
7 . Fiona liked to sing at home. One summer day when she was singing, her father said upstairs, “Baby, I really need
It was a
Feeling very hot, Fiona took off her
When she enjoyed herself and stopped to relax, Fiona’s hat was full, and some money fell to the floor because there was no
A.comfort | B.apology | C.light | D.quiet |
A.outside | B.upstairs | C.eagerly | D.merrily |
A.cloudy | B.misty | C.clear | D.freezing |
A.assessing | B.disturbing | C.witnessing | D.observing |
A.angrily | B.unwillingly | C.loudly | D.softly |
A.mask | B.hat | C.shoe | D.glove |
A.finished | B.recalled | C.composed | D.forgot |
A.medal | B.flower | C.dollar | D.toy |
A.coming | B.situation | C.face | D.back |
A.handle | B.claim | C.donate | D.earn |
A.improve | B.keep | C.advocate | D.quit |
A.temporary | B.terrible | C.steady | D.silent |
A.argument | B.praise | C.time | D.room |
A.hands in | B.puts out | C.folds up | D.tears down |
A.dawned | B.depended | C.counted | D.fed |
8 . One morning, Lindsey Sheely ordered delivery from her favorite restaurant. After
The
Then, she received a
“After losing my daughter this past week, Cohen’s gesture
A.asking about | B.paying for | C.listening to | D.figuring out |
A.removing | B.transforming | C.holding | D.purchasing |
A.hesitated | B.promised | C.forgot | D.stopped |
A.pizza | B.ride | C.supper | D.house |
A.ordinary | B.odd | C.adorable | D.daily |
A.sweet | B.real | C.stylish | D.curious |
A.lesson | B.laugh | C.topic | D.inference |
A.warning | B.title | C.diary | D.message |
A.registration | B.strategy | C.order | D.emergency |
A.shared | B.rescued | C.rejected | D.replaced |
A.unavoidably | B.unexpectedly | C.unsteadily | D.uncertainly |
A.challenged | B.persuaded | C.confused | D.touched |
A.meant | B.cost | C.brought | D.amazed |
A.girl | B.author | C.chance | D.boy |
A.found | B.made | C.sent | D.credited |
9 . Five-year-old Willard Wigan struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9. Unfortunately, his schoolteacher knew nothing about dyslexia(阅读障碍症), a learning disability that can make letters and numbers confusing. She didn’t try to
Not
Willard
Willard constructed a small house for ants. At school, Willard still
His artistic skill
With her
Because of their beauty and rarity, Willard’s sculptures have made him a(n)
A.help | B.warn | C.question | D.rescue |
A.hurriedly | B.expectedly | C.suddenly | D.surprisingly |
A.confident | B.curious | C.particular | D.doubtful |
A.small | B.smart | C.pretty | D.lazy |
A.imagined | B.noticed | C.realized | D.thought |
A.waited | B.escaped | C.disappeared | D.struggled |
A.star | B.failure | C.leader | D.stranger |
A.disagreement | B.conflict | C.trouble | D.fun |
A.gained | B.increased | C.shared | D.ended |
A.plan | B.friend | C.preparation | D.effort |
A.comfort | B.concern | C.instruction | D.encouragement |
A.abandon | B.challenge | C.support | D.start |
A.possessed | B.developed | C.showed | D.appreciated |
A.wealthy | B.reliable | C.independent | D.open |
A.Courage | B.Ambition | C.Success | D.Fame |
10 . JESSICA WELLS had always wanted to be a nurse. In 2006, she
Eventually, Wells, who is deaf, blossomed,
After college administrators asked an employee whether Wells, a
On January 22, however, just before the spring 2008 semester began, Wells received a letter from the school,
“She’d done just fine in her training,” says Wells’s lawyer, Rita Sanders. "The school’s decision had no
However, the college replied, arguing that the loss of hearing will
A.turned | B.admitted | C.ceased | D.applied |
A.Unfortunately | B.Surprisingly | C.Finally | D.Unbelievably |
A.extracted | B.rejected | C.enrolled | D.inquired |
A.tendency | B.belief | C.performance | D.assessment |
A.but for | B.thanks to | C.apart from | D.up to |
A.interpreters | B.editors | C.professors | D.advisers |
A.hearing-disabled | B.strong-willed | C.kind-hearted | D.short-sighted |
A.ambitious | B.successful | C.tough | D.reasonable |
A.skipping | B.employing | C.escaping | D.dismissing |
A.seldom | B.slightly | C.totally | D.greatly |
A.social | B.academic | C.clinical | D.athletic |
A.goes against | B.turns down | C.calls for | D.gets through |
A.consequences | B.grounds | C.faiths | D.theories |
A.yield | B.mark | C.switch | D.pose |
A.recognition | B.dilemma | C.prejudice | D.preference |