1 . Once there lived a farmer in a small town. He made a living by
Dishonesty can become a bad habit. Some people who are not
We
A.lending | B.collecting | C.selling | D.sending |
A.that | B.if | C.unless | D.though |
A.Then | B.Instead | C.Now | D.Once |
A.cook | B.farmer | C.gardener | D.baker |
A.whispered | B.ordered | C.replied | D.wondered |
A.all | B.anything | C.none | D.either |
A.why | B.where | C.when | D.how |
A.While | B.Until | C.As | D.Before |
A.bread | B.meat | C.butter | D.fruit |
A.near | B.on | C.under | D.behind |
A.special | B.extra | C.similar | D.same |
A.honest | B.kind | C.careful | D.brave |
A.which | B.who | C.what | D.whom |
A.our | B.his | C.your | D.their |
A.go into | B.take out | C.get back | D.look for |
2 . My father once told me some advice. “The advice,” he said, “was that if after the first 50 pages of a book you don’t get
A reader, he suggested, needs a little
I like to think my father’s readerly advice can be
A.tired | B.attracted | C.convinced | D.informed |
A.try | B.copy | C.send | D.remember |
A.patience | B.imagination | C.strength | D.courage |
A.perfect | B.regular | C.obvious | D.particular |
A.continue | B.enjoy | C.stop | D.practice |
A.permit | B.beg | C.force | D.cheat |
A.especially | B.objectively | C.fortunately | D.partly |
A.characteristic | B.expression | C.prejudice | D.recognition |
A.various | B.unreal | C.priceless | D.unchanging |
A.used | B.told | C.assessed | D.hidden |
A.idea | B.chance | C.stage | D.competition |
A.meetings | B.operations | C.improvements | D.delays |
A.attitude | B.urge | C.smile | D.struggle |
A.appreciate | B.record | C.rescue | D.care |
A.in brief | B.on earth | C.at least | D.in addition |
3 . When she first encountered it, it seemed more like a Western-style dragon than a Chinese one, a(n)
Before heading off to college, Dilsora caught an interview on TV
However, as with many a dragon story, there is a
A.pet | B.spirit | C.angel | D.beast |
A.inspiring | B.threatening | C.comfortable | D.delightful |
A.choice | B.major | C.degree | D.preference |
A.required | B.ordered | C.recommended | D.requested |
A.starring | B.organizing | C.filming | D.featuring |
A.attach | B.know | C.tackle | D.benefit |
A.extremely | B.slightly | C.hardly | D.randomly |
A.at no time | B.by no means | C.to the point | D.in the way |
A.sense | B.spotlight | C.change | D.twist |
A.gave way to | B.held on to | C.got down to | D.lived up to |
A.obtained | B.applied | C.declined | D.failed |
A.Therefore | B.Furthermore | C.Otherwise | D.However |
A.transporting | B.referring | C.transplanting | D.translating |
A.recognition | B.destruction | C.relief | D.shelter |
A.affection | B.effect | C.thought | D.comment |
4 . In February 2020, Max’s friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Max
Max
Through a years-long campaign, he became known as “The Boy in the Tent” and
When he recalls his
Max faced everything with his positive attitude and goal-driven mind. “One time my tent collapsed in the wind and rain at about 10:00 pm and I
A.saved | B.cured | C.supported | D.missed |
A.ashamed | B.aware | C.proud | D.tired |
A.ambition | B.concern | C.appreciation | D.generosity |
A.completed | B.continued | C.delayed | D.started |
A.lost | B.contacted | C.treated | D.found |
A.wasted | B.withdrew | C.spent | D.collected |
A.variety | B.style | C.sum | D.theme |
A.care for | B.turn down | C.give up | D.pick out |
A.arrival | B.impact | C.research | D.source |
A.camping | B.suffering | C.nursing | D.volunteering |
A.repeat | B.remember | C.change | D.describe |
A.repairs | B.performances | C.challenges | D.diseases |
A.hoped | B.promised | C.hesitated | D.managed |
A.usually | B.similarly | C.regularly | D.actually |
A.present | B.optimistic | C.strong | D.generous |
5 . My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The
I greeted them with a broad smile, and they replied with ice cold
The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and
A.anger | B.fear | C.desire | D.belief |
A.sharp | B.all | C.long | D.deaf |
A.silence | B.blame | C.comment | D.agreement |
A.puzzle | B.doubt | C.reminder | D.relief |
A.official | B.simple | C.academic | D.unusual |
A.turn out | B.break off | C.die away | D.take over |
A.laziness | B.shyness | C.loneliness | D.calmness |
A.share | B.clear | C.search | D.exchange |
A.prevented | B.forced | C.accompanied | D.allowed |
A.Suddenly | B.Gradually | C.Accidentally | D.Obviously |
A.miss | B.leave | C.refuse | D.find |
A.worn out | B.put out | C.made out | D.carried out |
A.packed | B.cleaned | C.abandoned | D.repaired |
A.freedom | B.chance | C.warmth | D.challenge |
A.friendship | B.admiration | C.sympathy | D.confidence |
6 . The rangoli (印度传统地画艺术) was a giant good-luck charm. Grandma used to make one for the start of the new year. First, she would draw on the floor with chalk. Then, she would fill the drawing with uncooked
This year, Manju was old enough to help. He
A
“I’ll surprise Grandma!” He decided. He
Manju rose to his feet and pushed the rice back. But the colors were
Just before nightfall, they finished fixing the rangoli.
Grandma lit candles around the rangoli. In the flickering light, the peacock seemed
A.steamed | B.marked | C.colored | D.carried |
A.rolled | B.brought | C.slid | D.sank |
A.pale | B.wrong | C.fresh | D.bright |
A.viewpoint | B.outline | C.mud | D.case |
A.slowly | B.fluently | C.passively | D.instantly |
A.imagined | B.spotted | C.created | D.missed |
A.picture | B.rice | C.chalk | D.gap |
A.flew | B.shouted | C.stretched | D.wandered |
A.swell | B.lift | C.shake | D.rest |
A.somewhere | B.everywhere | C.anywhere | D.nowhere |
A.mixed | B.removed | C.classified | D.displayed |
A.looked away | B.looked through | C.looked out | D.looked down |
A.problem | B.puzzle | C.selection | D.collection |
A.analyzing | B.searching | C.sorting | D.checking |
A.ambiguous | B.frightful | C.fierce | D.alive |
7 . When I was 19, I was in a really bad car accident. I woke up with a severe
I worked and worked, and
So that’s what I did. I spent five years in graduate school and got my
A.face | B.head | C.back | D.skin |
A.withdraw | B.graduate | C.escape | D.return |
A.patient | B.reserved | C.diligent | D.gifted |
A.mood | B.commitment | C.identity | D.career |
A.cheerful | B.indifferent | C.powerless | D.optimistic |
A.suddenly | B.eventually | C.naturally | D.reluctantly |
A.reminded | B.convinced | C.instructed | D.allowed |
A.ended up | B.dropped out | C.started over | D.fell behind |
A.exam | B.interview | C.lecture | D.reception |
A.staying | B.coming | C.dreaming | D.quitting |
A.ignore | B.advertise | C.recall | D.fake |
A.terrified | B.inspired | C.qualified | D.discouraged |
A.scholarship | B.admission | C.license | D.degree |
A.minds | B.experience | C.insight | D.lessons |
A.beliefs | B.outcomes | C.personality | D.talent |
8 . Miles Hilton-Barber had read books and seen photos and listened to his father’s stories. He dreamed of being a(n)
Miles give up his dream. His heart was filled with
When Miles flew out to Australia to meet his adventurous brother, he was told not to focus on the
In April 2007, after 55 days and 21,000 km in a light small plane, Miles touched down the airport in Sydney. He flew with speech output technology and a co-pilot. In the process he also
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A.artist | B.actor | C.policeman | D.pilot |
A.talent | B.sight | C.mind | D.memory |
A.dream | B.lifestyle | C.condition | D.concern |
A.hopelessness | B.pleasure | C.peace | D.hate |
A.poor | B.strange | C.normal | D.confused |
A.rowed | B.bought | C.drew | D.built |
A.basics | B.facts | C.problems | D.benefits |
A.request | B.job | C.goal | D.idea |
A.speech | B.video | C.text | D.power |
A.discover | B.create | C.maintain | D.prove |
A.studying | B.searching | C.adapting | D.recovering |
A.taught | B.understood | C.funded | D.attracted |
A.Reasonably | B.Originally | C.Obviously | D.Fortunately |
A.limits | B.certainties | C.values | D.purposes |
A.encourage | B.know | C.respect | D.educate |
9 . Avett Ray is a little boy with a disability. It may seem
The young piano genius (天才) was born
Avett Ray is very
A.strange | B.easy | C.unlucky | D.unfair |
A.gift | B.dream | C.choice | D.task |
A.perfect | B.blind | C.strong | D.smart |
A.controlled | B.shared | C.used | D.began |
A.goal | B.skills | C.time | D.scores |
A.changed | B.educated | C.amazed | D.helped |
A.agreed | B.admitted | C.doubted | D.tried |
A.moment | B.suggestion | C.band | D.chance |
A.active | B.careful | C.nervous | D.certain |
A.director | B.manager | C.singer | D.fan |
A.calmed | B.served | C.persuaded | D.encouraged |
A.understand | B.comfort | C.protect | D.believe |
A.borrowed | B.found | C.wrote | D.bought |
A.Simply | B.Clearly | C.Gradually | D.Usually |
A.special | B.brave | C.ordinary | D.equal |
10 . Earlier this summer, my Ph.D. graduation finally came. There I
I grew up with the dream of becoming a scientist. When I finished my master’s degree, I wanted to try something more
I worked as a research assistant to earn a
I realized that by trying again and again, I have
A.placed | B.examined | C.sighted | D.monitored |
A.chart | B.message | C.sign | D.note |
A.think up | B.speak of | C.reflect on | D.get across |
A.adventurous | B.unique | C.advantageous | D.ambitious |
A.blow | B.objection | C.conflict | D.emergency |
A.certificate | B.position | C.reward | D.reality |
A.scared | B.excited | C.upset | D.confused |
A.admiration | B.fire | C.demand | D.courage |
A.fortune | B.reputation | C.promotion | D.living |
A.forgot | B.resigned | C.quitted | D.relaxed |
A.challenges | B.tests | C.alternatives | D.programs |
A.quality | B.promise | C.attitude | D.goal |
A.for sure | B.beyond description | C.by choice | D.on track |
A.unlocked | B.achieved | C.shown | D.understood |
A.appreciated | B.missed | C.deserved | D.transformed |