1 . Teaching second grade is always a difficult job. Each student arrives at school with his own needs and difficulties. One year,a student called Billy
One
One week our class was studying
That day began as normal. I was preparing activities focused on dog themes
Throughout the day,Billy never left Rocky's side,feeding him,being gentle with him and even
Billy was known for doing anything he could to avoid
That day Rocky
A.challenged | B.cheated | C.benefited | D.betrayed |
A.unforgettable | B.uncontrollable | C.unconscious | D.unfortunate |
A.physical | B.mental | C.academic | D.healthy |
A.advantage | B.agenda | C.reason | D.way |
A.wake | B.call | C.visit | D.sign |
A.tolerating | B.observing | C.relieving | D.ignoring |
A.emotions | B.pets | C.plants | D.diet |
A.after | B.while | C.when | D.before |
A.boring | B.fantastic | C.busy | D.rough |
A.settled | B.punished | C.treated | D.excited |
A.fled | B.stormed | C.jogged | D.wandered |
A.surprise | B.delight | C.shame | D.fear |
A.protector | B.trainer | C.friend | D.owner |
A.resist | B.describe | C.reduce | D.forget |
A.educating | B.envying | C.comforting | D.quieting |
A.exploding | B.reading | C.arguing | D.apologizing |
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.amused | D.confused |
A.urge | B.shorten | C.transform | D.expand |
A.admiration | B.curiosity | C.anxiety | D.love |
A.other than | B.more than. | C.rather than | D.better than |
2 . After a long time of struggling with lung cancer, my father passed away, due to which, my life
Suddenly the rain stopped!
While
Everything is so simple: to run without an umbrella! Only when you
A.affected | B.suffered | C.damaged | D.managed |
A.take care | B.attend to | C.watch out | D.bring up |
A.desert | B.stop | C.quit | D.dismiss |
A.bright | B.white | C.colorful | D.dark |
A.Interested | B.Confused | C.Excited | D.Disappointed |
A.umbrella | B.raincoat | C.hat | D.jacket |
A.with | B.without | C.for | D.to |
A.drier | B.warmer | C.less wet | D.less cold |
A.praise | B.comfort | C.protection | D.attention |
A.running | B.wandering | C.jogging | D.walking |
A.much | B.no | C.little | D.some |
A.admiration | B.envy | C.appreciation | D.care |
A.approved | B.longed | C.spoken | D.dreamed |
A.defeated | B.damaged | C.ruined | D.wiped |
A.boring | B.demanding | C.rewarding | D.tiring |
A.lost | B.took | C.changed | D.gathered |
A.Amused | B.Terrified | C.Encouraged | D.Shocked |
A.my way | B.my start | C.my end | D.my future |
A.turned out | B.worked out | C.carried out | D.turned into |
A.run into | B.run across | C.run away with | D.run out of |
3 . Whenever I felt disappointed I often thought of what my mother had said to me, "Everything happens for the best. If you
As it
My disappointment must have
As I left his office, my disappointment
I was waiting for the lift when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports? You know something about football?” Then he stood me before a
I often
A.look on | B.get on | C.carry on | D.stay on |
A.successes | B.results | C.lives | D.disappointments |
A.carried out | B.turned out | C.figured out | D.looked out |
A.Before | B.After | C.Since | D.Although |
A.hostess | B.athlete | C.announcer | D.performer |
A.firm | B.school | C.store | D.station |
A.beautiful | B.strict | C.kind | D.cruel |
A.money | B.experience | C.appearance | D.knowledge |
A.busy | B.distant | C.big | D.small |
A.turned | B.saw | C.walked | D.added |
A.buy | B.manage | C.sell | D.show |
A.applied | B.refused | C.agreed | D.appealed |
A.employed | B.fired | C.fitted | D.satisfied |
A.disappeared | B.shown | C.fallen | D.responded |
A.recited | B.persuaded | C.advised | D.reminded |
A.tried | B.visited | C.passed | D.poured |
A.assigned | B.signed | C.designed | D.resigned |
A.appeared | B.disappeared | C.boiled | D.removed |
A.radio | B.station | C.studio | D.microphone |
A.doubted | B.intended | C.wondered | D.expected |
Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to ___1___. Now she was Portia, a strong–willed ___2___ in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. The theater was filled with people. She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing ___3___ from her.
___4___, Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition (选拔试演). She ___5___ being in front of other people. She was very ___6___ at school. She had never thought she was good enough at anything to ___7___ much attention. She stayed mostly to herself, making ___8___ friends. She had excellent grades, ___9___ she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition, Robertsa’s mother had heard about it and ___10___ her to join in.
“I can’t think of anyone else better suited to ___11___ the part. Remember all the plays you used to act our for us?”
Her mother wouldn’t let the ___12___ drop. “You’re just a little scared (害怕). Everyone gets scared. You know you ___13___ do it. The trick is to look past the ___14___ to find the love of what you’re doing.”
So Roberta had made an appointment (预约) with the head of the Drama Club. She had read the play and found herself excited by the ___15___ of speaking such rich words. In secret she practiced Portia’s part, ___16___ the lines by repeating them over and over. It wasn’t hard; she ___17___ every minute of it. Every time she spoke the words, she had a new ___18___ of the lines, as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition, she ___19___ two of Portia’s famous speeches for the auditors. When she had finished, the head of the Drama Club announced the ___20___ was hers.1.
A.sing | B.dance | C.speak | D.report |
A.member | B.actress | C.player | D.character |
A.weakly | B.rapidly | C.smoothly | D.slowly |
A.At first | B.In fact | C.After all | D.In all |
A.hated | B.enjoyed | C.appreciated | D.regretted |
A.honest | B.shy | C.polite | D.patient |
A.avoid | B.focus | C.pay | D.attract |
A.few | B.a few | C.several | D.many |
A.or | B.so | C.for | D.but |
A.forced | B.requested | C.encouraged | D.reminded |
A.accept | B.play | C.offer | D.learn |
A.role | B.matter | C.interest | D.grade |
A.can | B.must | C.may | D.should |
A.anger | B.pain | C.sadness | D.fear |
A.purpose | B.way | C.idea | D.importance |
A.memorizing | B.organizing | C.checking | D.improving |
A.disliked | B.loved | C.expected | D.bore |
A.consideration | B.description | C.selection | D.understanding |
A.practiced | B.planned | C.performed | D.delivered |
A.part | B.play | C.speech | D.position |
5 . When I was a college student, I did a lot of traveling abroad. That was because a professor
Since I started to work for a
Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were
Today there are people who
A.promised | B.allowed | C.hurried | D.encouraged |
A.build up | B.use | C.practice | D.exchange |
A.agreed with | B.learn from | C.followed | D.obeyed |
A.computer | B.food | C.clothing | D.machine |
A.life | B.rivers | C.sights | D.houses |
A.plans | B.bargains | C.progress | D.trips |
A.information | B.taste | C.cooks | D.feelings |
A.even more | B.no longer | C.much | D.actually |
A.people | B.drink | C.atmosphere | D.environment |
A.shoes | B.dishes | C.customers | D.situations |
A.friend’s | B.parents’ | C.professor’s | D.boss’ |
A.produces | B.advertises | C.forms | D.advances |
A.news | B.pleasures | C.troubles | D.places |
A.avoid | B.keep | C.lose | D.enjoy |
A.meeting | B.talking | C.communicating | D.traveling |
A.stopped | B.met | C.surrounded | D.hurt |
A.take | B.employ | C.travel | D.meet |
A.communication | B.study | C.work | D.action |
A.spare | B.increase | C.reduce | D.use |
A.wisely | B.correctly | C.quickly | D.slowly |
6 . I grew up in a small town in Alabama. I had to eat last at school
At 12, I came across Macy of Charm School. She said, “My, you are
One day, I got an opportunity to go to a modeling
But when the competition started, I thought I didn’t
To my surprise, the next day Miss Macy told the governor of Alabama on the phone I had been signed with the world’s most famous model agency and that we were putting Alabama on the
“Miss Macy, that isn’t
Afterwards we found Wilhelmina, the top model agent, in her office. Miss Macy just told her I was becoming a model with her agency. I didn’t know whether Wilhelmina would burst out laughing or,
I didn’t know the right thing to say, but one word popped into my head. “
A.though | B.unless | C.because | D.once |
A.compromise | B.mind | C.struggle | D.adapt |
A.tall | B.mature | C.smart | D.thin |
A.Therefore | B.Unfortunately | C.Instead | D.Thankfully |
A.alone | B.fairly | C.anyway | D.free |
A.speak | B.sit | C.walk | D.eat |
A.organization | B.training | C.competition | D.ceremony |
A.meaningful | B.expensive | C.stressful | D.impressive |
A.suitcase | B.necklace | C.overcoat | D.hairstyle |
A.belong | B.shine | C.relate | D.qualify |
A.patient | B.confident | C.interested | D.serious |
A.deserve | B.remember | C.learn | D.win |
A.rise | B.wall | C.run | D.map |
A.clear | B.modest | C.true | D.accurate |
A.accepted | B.ignored | C.interrupted | D.justified |
A.understanding | B.sense | C.record | D.command |
A.encourage | B.question | C.applaud | D.comfort |
A.enthusiastic | B.tough | C.crazy | D.special |
A.Determination | B.Ambition | C.Motivation | D.Affection |
A.contract | B.gift | C.certificate | D.tissue |
7 . I became lame(瘸的) in both legs in my childhood. I can’t stand
I still remember the first day at
Being lame, I didn’t dare to
One day, a few students came up to me and asked me to go outside. I was really
After that we often read, played and talked together. My friends are always
Once they asked me,"What is the most beautiful thing in our school?"Without hesitation I said,"It is the
A.with | B.without | C.under | D.on |
A.walk | B.run | C.sit | D.stand |
A.school | B.wheelchair | C.home | D.hospital |
A.he | B.she | C.everyone | D.nobody |
A.thought | B.interest | C.anger | D.surprise |
A.red | B.brown | C.white | D.black |
A.entering | B.hiding | C.coming | D.turning |
A.feeling | B.kindness | C.sorrow | D.pain |
A.made | B.stopped | C.kept | D.let |
A.walk | B.study | C.practice | D.speak |
A.laughed | B.smiled | C.stared | D.looked |
A.quickly | B.slowly | C.happily | D.shyly |
A.brave | B.sad | C.hurt | D.excited |
A.honest | B.friendly | C.luckily | D.handsome |
A.pushed | B.placed | C.drew | D.pulled |
A.satisfied | B.sorry | C.loyal | D.grateful |
A.signs | B.sights | C.buildings | D.students |
A.ready | B.smart | C.wise | D.unwilling |
A.forget | B.remember | C.imagine | D.think |
A.teacher | B.schoolyard | C.classmate | D.friendship |
8 . Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning. Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me. It seemed as if this nursing home needed help, but
During my first visit I was asked to
I realized that my
Although I could not
Every moment I spend
A.still | B.little | C.already | D.indeed |
A.polish | B.wash | C.cut | D.check |
A.took away | B.rubbed off | C.showed off | D.gave up |
A.continued | B.expected | C.agreed | D.started |
A.collection | B.product | C.award | D.item |
A.at least | B.more or less | C.in relief | D.in vain |
A.inspired | B.reminded | C.moved | D.puzzled |
A.unique | B.polite | C.casual | D.simple |
A.chance | B.impression | C.difference | D.decision |
A.remembered | B.shared | C.contained | D.carried |
A.cautiously | B.accidentally | C.proudly | D.finally |
A.pleasant | B.serious | C.formal | D.interesting |
A.when | B.why | C.what | D.that |
A.convincing | B.knowing | C.indicating | D.persuading |
A.add | B.connect | C.supply | D.compare |
A.valued | B.loved | C.blamed | D.overlooked |
A.memory | B.possibility | C.assurance | D.assumption |
A.chatting | B.waiting | C.acting | D.watching |
A.Above all | B.In other words | C.In turn | D.In a word |
A.tradition | B.process | C.habit | D.trip |
9 . Hiking with some friends provided an opportunity to relax ourselves. Cold with a mixture of sun and snow
Left behind were a boy and his mother who seemed uneasy. We slowed our
Helped up, the boy was
I only took a few steps forward before
The New England autumn had left the path
A.encouraged | B.controlled | C.blocked | D.stopped |
A.depended on | B.came across | C.looked after | D.cared for |
A.sight | B.balance | C.breath | D.touch |
A.vehicles | B.acts | C.pace | D.race |
A.deliberately | B.constantly | C.absolutely | D.eventually |
A.failed | B.remembered | C.sped | D.paused |
A.follow | B.lift | C.catch | D.miss |
A.nervous | B.curious | C.guilty | D.lonely |
A.anger | B.excitement | C.regret | D.panic |
A.glance | B.examination | C.chat | D.measure |
A.pleased | B.disappointed | C.puzzled | D.scared |
A.But | B.So | C.And | D.Or |
A.team | B.group | C.pair | D.crowd |
A.forgetting | B.realizing | C.reporting | D.hoping |
A.shouted | B.replied | C.apologized | D.promised |
A.ready | B.thankful | C.eager | D.desperate |
A.almost | B.even | C.immediately | D.gradually |
A.filled | B.covered | C.provided | D.connected |
A.casual | B.heavy | C.quiet | D.secure |
A.leaves | B.beauty | C.thickness | D.colours |
10 . When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant
Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for
Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from
That season, I
One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller
His words freed me from my bad
A.cheering for | B.beating out | C.relying on | D.staying with |
A.coach | B.student | C.teacher | D.player |
A.practice | B.show | C.comfort | D.pleasure |
A.school | B.vacation | C.hospital | D.training |
A.pale | B.calm | C.relaxed | D.ashamed |
A.held | B.broke | C.set | D.tried |
A.reported | B.judged | C.organized | D.watched |
A.and | B.then | C.but | D.thus |
A.decision | B.mistake | C.accident | D.sacrifice |
A.stuck | B.hurt | C.tired | D.lost |
A.steady | B.hard | C.fun | D.fit |
A.praise | B.advice | C.assistance | D.apology |
A.let | B.helped | C.had | D.noticed |
A.dropped | B.ready | C.trapped | D.safe |
A.fine | B.wrong | C.quickly | D.normally |
A.us | B.yourself | C.me | D.them |
A.memories | B.ideas | C.attitudes | D.dreams |
A.still | B.also | C.yet | D.just |
A.challenged | B.cured | C.invited | D.admired |
A.healthier | B.bigger | C.cleverer | D.cooler |