1 . Have you ever traveled around by bike? This spring my older brother and I
We really
Every few kilometres there was a
A.left | B.visited | C.found | D.reached |
A.regret | B.mind | C.fail | D.realize |
A.fresh | B.thin | C.cool | D.dry |
A.hurt | B.hated | C.changed | D.enjoyed |
A.probably | B.specially | C.especially | D.immediately |
A.came back | B.gave up | C.warmed up | D.calmed down |
A.wish | B.problem | C.decision | D.memory |
A.order | B.opinion | C.excuse | D.explanation |
A.city | B.lake | C.school | D.village |
A.friendly | B.honest | C.stupid | D.nervous |
A.saved | B.paid | C.woken | D.greeted |
A.shy | B.busy | C.bored | D.tired |
A.set off | B.called back | C.settled down | D.broke down |
A.true | B.simple | C.difficult | D.dangerous |
A.goal | B.dream | C.result | D.choice |
2 . On the day of a daughter’s graduation ceremony, a father congratulated his excited daughter. He planned to teach his daughter a
The daughter knew that her father’s car was a good one. She was
The daughter couldn’t wait to tell the good news to her father. The father said, “Don’t be surprised and the car has its
A.skill | B.style | C.lesson | D.habit |
A.surprised | B.proud | C.shocked | D.pleasing |
A.agreed | B.allowed | C.announced | D.argued |
A.determined | B.delighted | C.doubtful | D.convinced |
A.although | B.since | C.when | D.unless |
A.save | B.satisfy | C.threaten | D.contact |
A.informed | B.reminded | C.hit | D.comforted |
A.promised | B.questioned | C.suggested | D.complained |
A.history | B.function | C.outside | D.price |
A.find | B.found | C.design | D.judge |
A.fortunate | B.puzzled | C.curious | D.willing |
A.button | B.value | C.choice | D.system |
A.treats | B.forces | C.trains | D.challenges |
A.show up | B.stand out | C.move on | D.pick up |
A.afforded | B.appreciated | C.attracted | D.affected |
3 . My father would take me to the Queens County Farm Museum to see the sheep, lambs, horses, cows, chickens. I worked for a friend who had
I also wanted to do the work that gave me target and
We were researching and
We built bomas-secure enclosures (围墙) for the animals to sleep—and
Seeing these animals
A.washed | B.bought | C.raised | D.employed |
A.experience | B.results | C.methods | D.information |
A.observed | B.realized | C.presented | D.replaced |
A.volunteers | B.foreigners | C.animals | D.insects |
A.union | B.tip | C.community | D.program |
A.accepted | B.led | C.persuaded | D.served |
A.comforting | B.arranging | C.removing | D.tracking |
A.gentle | B.cute | C.healthy | D.swift |
A.caught | B.thrown | C.buried | D.hidden |
A.protect | B.cure | C.refresh | D.punish |
A.disappearance | B.anger | C.starvation | D.death |
A.figured out | B.made sure | C.focused on | D.put forward |
A.souls | B.mind | C.growth | D.demands |
A.living | B.existing | C.staying | D.lying |
A.expected | B.required | C.meant | D.influenced |
4 . In January 2020, my life was like a perfect movie. I was the
Little did we know we would
Looking back, I felt like a fool for thinking that two weeks would be a
It occurred to me that my best friends, who were now
Alice in Wonderland became my life as I kept falling down a never-ending hole. Still, all the same, I felt ever so
I made a New Year’s resolution to become more
A.happiest | B.youngest | C.fastest | D.busiest |
A.planned | B.decided | C.managed | D.expected |
A.return | B.contribute | C.stick | D.refer |
A.turned | B.put | C.settled | D.shut |
A.broke up | B.took up | C.looked up | D.made up |
A.danger | B.offer | C.solution | D.reply |
A.fact | B.challenge | C.explanation | D.advice |
A.fall behind | B.sink in | C.show off | D.come away |
A.athletes | B.graduates | C.competitors | D.seniors |
A.awkward | B.puzzled | C.exhausted | D.anxious |
A.darkest | B.busiest | C.coldest | D.heaviest |
A.putting | B.breaking | C.streaming | D.bringing |
A.forced | B.determined | C.excited | D.concerned |
A.passed | B.changed | C.approached | D.went |
A.disturbed | B.attracted | C.shocked | D.inspired |
A.enthusiastic | B.ridiculous | C.productive | D.different |
A.normal | B.particular | C.historical | D.unique |
A.deaf | B.accustomed | C.devoted | D.related |
A.stressful | B.harmful | C.meaningful | D.hopeful |
A.experiences | B.possibilities | C.changes | D.problems |
5 . Joe and Della were a new couple. They were both interested in art--one in painting, the other in music. They lived in a small flat. They loved each other and they were happy.
But one day they found that they had spent all their money. One afternoon Della told Joe that she had found a
Every day they parted in the morning and
A week
The next week, Joe
“What do you do every day, Della? Do you
Della cried. She told Joe that she was working in a laundry (洗衣店),
Joe told Della that he worked in the engine-room of the same laundry where she worked. They both let out their
A.pupil | B.teacher | C.painter | D.director |
A.worried | B.busy | C.glad | D.surprising |
A.studied | B.met | C.worked | D.talked |
A.killed | B.spent | C.wasted | D.passed |
A.tired | B.excited | C.fatter | D.stranger |
A.puzzled | B.disappointed | C.anxious | D.happy |
A.borrowed | B.brought | C.applied | D.stored |
A.result | B.job | C.matter | D.bandage |
A.foot | B.face | C.arm | D.hand |
A.really | B.often | C.seldom | D.finally |
A.reason | B.cause | C.truth | D.incident |
A.making | B.repairing | C.ironing | D.selling |
A.picked up | B.set down | C.poured out | D.filled with |
A.slight | B.bad | C.soft | D.hard |
A.secrets | B.lessons | C.ideas | D.opinions |
6 . There was once a boy called Joseph Webb who always loved to show off how many friends he had at school. One day his
Joseph
“Take it. It’s a very
Joseph, brave and determined, set off for
“Wait! Let me try again, ”Joseph said. But again, he missed the seat,
A.schoolmate | B.grandfather | C.classmate | D.stranger |
A.accepted | B.noticed | C.concluded | D.ignored |
A.passed | B.recovered | C.returned | D.disappeared |
A.smooth | B.secure | C.unique | D.comfortable |
A.awkward | B.flexible | C.positive | D.tough |
A.intend | B.struggle | C.gather | D.manage |
A.magic | B.promise | C.memory | D.response |
A.flat | B.party | C.school | D.spot |
A.popcorn | B.circle | C.chair | D.misfortune |
A.missed | B.acquired | C.removed | D.escaped |
A.providing | B.moving | C.causing | D.losing |
A.pass out | B.back down | C.give up | D.turn down |
A.skip | B.focus | C.suffer | D.fall |
A.However | B.Moreover | C.Besides | D.Therefore |
A.relative | B.neighbor | C.companion | D.teammate |
7 . I hadn’t worked since April 2019 due to health issues. But I had no money left,
I had been applying and
This past Tuesday evening it was very
I opened my bag and took out some
After I got on the bus a miracle of spreading
Then a lady on the bus asked, “What can I do for you to give back what I just saw?” I
The next day she called me and said that she had a part-time
I went for the interview
A.and | B.so | C.unless | D.though |
A.working | B.figuring | C.interviewing | D.suffering |
A.burned up | B.held back | C.left behind | D.turned down |
A.cold | B.cool | C.warm | D.hot |
A.job | B.house | C.quest | D.coat |
A.dessert | B.currency | C.money | D.luggage |
A.doubt | B.surprise | C.anger | D.fear |
A.kindness | B.information | C.comfort | D.joy |
A.persuaded | B.stopped | C.admired | D.ignored |
A.definitely | B.bitterly | C.firmly | D.jokingly |
A.address | B.wish | C.number | D.documentary |
A.position | B.boss | C.career | D.agreement |
A.carefully | B.excitedly | C.fortunately | D.patiently |
A.wanted | B.illustrated | C.determined | D.expected |
A.time | B.process | C.return | D.turn |
Soon I heard a
It happened when father had sent us upstairs
A.towards | B.opposite | C.inside | D.behind |
A.knew | B.learned | C.felt | D.noticed |
A.still | B.concentrated | C.fascinated | D.unhappily |
A.hurt | B.frighten | C.lose | D.help |
A.loud | B.sad | C.calm | D.pleasant |
A.was | B.comes | C.would be | D.is coming |
A.friendly to | B.alone with | C.dependent on | D.careful with |
A.sound | B.cry | C.voice | D.shout |
A.to | B.down | C.via | D.up |
A.some difficulty | B.a thief | C.some danger | D.an accident |
A.open | B.close | C.pull | D.draw |
A.on | B.above | C.over | D.from |
A.aiming at | B.marching towards | C.shooting at | D.running into |
A.exciting | B.exhausting | C.angry | D.natural |
A.sounding | B.burning | C.frightening | D.smoking |
A.if | B.because | C.as if | D.although |
A.push | B.lock | C.guard | D.defend |
A.unless | B.when | C.before | D.though |
A.quick | B.huge | C.heavy | D.disappointing |
A.anxious | B.embarrassed | C.fearless | D.hurried |
9 . A couple of years ago, I stepped off the subway in Upper Manhattan, worn out after a long and stressful day at work,
A man about three times my size
The world could use a little more
A.dreaming | B.worrying | C.forgetting | D.inquiring |
A.hid | B.stood | C.served | D.shouted |
A.embarrassed | B.annoyed | C.excited | D.tired |
A.ashamed | B.curious | C.alarmed | D.energetic |
A.rude | B.strange | C.considerate | D.strong |
A.invitation | B.application | C.reward | D.offer |
A.allow | B.remind | C.force | D.convince |
A.cast | B.lent | C.handed | D.spared |
A.career | B.health | C.stay | D.night |
A.company | B.store | C.apartment | D.station |
A.kindness | B.patience | C.strength | D.respect |
A.relaxing | B.embarrassing | C.easy | D.critical |
A.rely on | B.wait on | C.knock into | D.tune into |
A.charged | B.hunted | C.paid | D.fought |
A.dealt | B.stuck | C.debated | D.agreed |
10 . I never forget the single act of kindness that changed my life over 25 years ago. During a vacation trip , I needed to find my
I
At one point , I asked him why he
A.highway | B.entrance | C.routine | D.way |
A.lucky | B.poor | C.wealthy | D.talented |
A.forgot | B.failed | C.agreed | D.managed |
A.expensive | B.valuable | C.reasonable | D.special |
A.paper | B.email | C.phone | D.Internet |
A.support | B.difficulty | C.market | D.system |
A.after | B.earlier | C.before | D.later |
A.admired | B.doubted | C.wondered | D.knew |
A.business | B.function | C.duty | D.field |
A.excited | B.upset | C.hurt | D.crazy |
A.conversation | B.introduction | C.speech | D.connection |
A.spent | B.demanded | C.charged | D.offered |
A.easily | B.actually | C.certainly | D.clearly |
A.disturbed | B.troubled | C.permitted | D.driven |
A.involved | B.included | C.covered | D.provided |