1 . On July 4, 2016, Kelly Burch was celebrating on a friend’s boat. At that time she wasn’t paying attention to the tide. When she
When the inpatient rehabilitation was over, she wanted to join a gym to
But that gym cost $100 an hour. She knew that’s completely unattainable to the many people with the disabilities who are on fixed
Last year, she
Kelly can now transfer herself from her
Her life isn’t about who she was yesterday. It’s about who she has to be tomorrow. She wants to help her clients
A.burst | B.bounced | C.slip | D.dove |
A.took up | B.woke up | C.showed up | D.got up |
A.Gradually | B.Necessarily | C.Fortunately | D.Unexpectedly |
A.carriage | B.category | C.center | D.hospital |
A.identify | B.increase | C.record | D.consume |
A.disabled | B.unhealthy | C.harmonious | D.infectious |
A.convincing | B.mature | C.empty | D.urgent |
A.worries | B.sympathy | C.consequence | D.limits |
A.schedules | B.incomes | C.conditions | D.expectations |
A.opened | B.explored | C.improved | D.found |
A.function | B.significance | C.service | D.concern |
A.vehicle | B.conservation | C.desperation | D.chair |
A.easier | B.more mysterious | C.riskier | D.more significant |
A.terrifying | B.similar | C.like | D.familiar |
A.explain | B.control | C.see | D.spread |
2 . Once a year, around the time when Christians celebrate Easter, Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Jews celebrate Passover, I often invite my 24-person team to a joyful and special dinner at my place. To
I think this
Yet when people
I’m also really
As the person in charge of the lab, I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job. Such an accessible, varied and supportive
A.accommodate | B.avoid | C.change | D.control |
A.enjoy | B.throw | C.prepare | D.taste |
A.dream | B.tradition | C.promise | D.debate |
A.strange | B.conservative | C.poor | D.diverse |
A.gives up | B.turns down | C.consists of | D.leaves out |
A.breakthroughs | B.backgrounds | C.ambitions | D.hobbies |
A.differences | B.recipes | C.requirements | D.standards |
A.visit | B.praise | C.join | D.aid |
A.regret | B.charge | C.sympathy | D.love |
A.surprised at | B.proud of | C.interested in | D.worried about |
A.curious | B.casual | C.careful | D.relaxed |
A.thank | B.defeat | C.compare | D.choose |
A.scientifically | B.physically | C.mentally | D.financially |
A.respect | B.protect | C.stand | D.doubt |
A.chance | B.position | C.lecture | D.environment |
3 . About a month ago I noticed something really amazing, which I must call a garden miracle(奇迹). It so happened that when I
How was this
I can’t help feeling
For one thing, I am moved by the happenstance(巧合) of the whole thing. If I had
But there’s something else that
When it comes to positivity, a little goes a long way. Just ask my little miracle plant.
1.A.approached | B.shut | C.opened | D.knocked |
A.need | B.provide | C.receive | D.keep |
A.sticks | B.branches | C.roots | D.flowers |
A.essential | B.possible | C.significant | D.different |
A.stepped aside | B.stepped away | C.looked down | D.looked around |
A.request | B.enable | C.instruct | D.intend |
A.excited | B.puzzled | C.amazed | D.amused |
A.put | B.found | C.measured | D.missed |
A.broad | B.soft | C.strong | D.narrow |
A.pulled out | B.cared for | C.thought about | D.brought in |
A.requires | B.cheers | C.inspires | D.changes |
A.attention | B.warmth | C.time | D.effort |
A.expecting | B.imagining | C.doubting | D.saying |
A.experience | B.do | C.accept | D.remember |
A.water | B.encouragement | C.sunshine | D.support |
4 . Peter loved his wife Marion, loved adventure, and loved his camper van (野营车)called Schoen. The pair made numerous unforgettable road trips in Schoen. But after Marion died, the
Elise and her husband, Domenic, had always dreamed of owning their own “happiness bus” and travelling in a camper van. One day, Elise
Feeling extremely disappointed, the couple left. “We were
A few days later, Peter called to invite them back for a second look.
Now Schoen is on glorious adventures somewhere, helping Elise and Domenic create wonderful family
“Peter is definitely a hero for us,” says Elise. “Finding Schoen and making that
A.neatly-decorated | B.well-travelled | C.much-anticipated | D.well-recognized |
A.exchange | B.rent | C.donation | D.sale |
A.came across | B.put up | C.laid aside | D.took off |
A.long before | B.for the moment | C.at first sight | D.at the interval |
A.salary | B.earnings | C.schedule | D.budget |
A.grateful | B.regretful | C.skillful | D.forgetful |
A.Frightened | B.Discouraged | C.Satisfied | D.Attracted |
A.determination | B.hesitation | C.intention | D.expectation |
A.traders | B.collectors | C.painters | D.drivers |
A.publicly | B.hardly | C.simply | D.unbelievably |
A.receive | B.purchase | C.present | D.afford |
A.asking | B.planning | C.imaging | D.arguing |
A.assess | B.attach | C.accept | D.arrange |
A.incidents | B.memories | C.affairs | D.gatherings |
A.story | B.promise | C.call | D.memory |
5 . Standing in front of the bike shop, Dave stared at the shiny red bicycle in the window. He could
He rode on and stopped at Peck’s clothing store. The coat he planned to buy his mother for her birthday was still on sale. Dave knew she would
Dave looked at his old bike. Two years ago, he found some old bicycles at the
As Dave passed the junkyard, he noticed a newer-looking bike tire. He started
Arriving home, Dave put the used tires and the handgrips on his
The next morning, when Dave and his mom got to the park, about thirty kids had already
Bang! The riders rushed off. Dave
As the announcer awarded Dave the medal and the check for fifty dollars, he asked, “What are you going to do with the prize money, Dave?”
“It’s a
A.picture | B.spot | C.keep | D.prefer |
A.desperately | B.definitely | C.seldom | D.never |
A.criteria | B.ends | C.budgets | D.expenses |
A.junkyard | B.port | C.school | D.court |
A.enter | B.lose | C.win | D.abandon |
A.throwing away | B.going through | C.carrying out | D.bringing back |
A.advanced | B.unique | C.right | D.fancy |
A.hired | B.used | C.purchased | D.recycled |
A.contributions | B.discoveries | C.profits | D.changes |
A.rode | B.separated | C.gathered | D.recovered |
A.while | B.but | C.so | D.or |
A.held back | B.concentrated on | C.gave in to | D.broke away from |
A.succeeded | B.arranged | C.offered | D.managed |
A.Eventually | B.Causally | C.Roughly | D.Naturally |
A.reward | B.credit | C.surprise | D.promise |
6 . A friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little “gift” in its mouth — a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was surprised to
My quick-thinking friend came up with a plan.
Finally, under the cover of darkness, he crept into the next-door garden and placed it
The next morning, my friend looked out of the window and noticed a crowd of people
When he got there, Mary’s mother said to my friend, “You won’t believe this! It’s a(n)
Have you ever tried to cover up one wrongdoing with another? Covering up only makes matters
When we get caught doing something
A.treat | B.catch | C.appreciate | D.recognize |
A.looked for | B.got along | C.belonged to | D.resulted from |
A.pleased | B.terrible | C.confused | D.excited |
A.Looking | B.Removing | C.Preventing | D.Hearing |
A.dirty | B.lovely | C.gifted | D.strange |
A.dress up | B.bring up | C.clean up | D.make up |
A.whenever | B.though | C.before | D.until |
A.carefully | B.strangely | C.especially | D.wonderfully |
A.serious | B.accurate | C.balanced | D.natural |
A.cheered | B.gathered | C.ran | D.looked |
A.wished | B.decided | C.hesitated | D.meant |
A.anxious | B.discouraged | C.wise | D.curious |
A.strange | B.difficult | C.committed | D.annoying |
A.passed away | B.ran away | C.set out | D.went up |
A.more | B.worse | C.better | D.faster |
A.exciting | B.perfect | C.strange | D.wrong |
A.refuse | B.attempt | C.promise | D.pretend |
A.often | B.just | C.always | D.never |
A.get down | B.end up | C.go through | D.set out |
A.consequences | B.opportunities | C.expectations | D.choices |
7 . A little boy named Harry became very ill. He had to lie in bed all day, unable to move. He spent his days feeling
There wasn’t much he could do except look out of the
Of course, Harry was very
An elephant jumped on a stone, or a dog wore a pair of glasses and acted in a
There he told his classmates all that he had
There, inside, were all the things that his best friend had been using to try to
And from that day on, Harry always did his best to make sure that no one felt sad and alone.
1.A.happy | B.sad | C.excited | D.cool |
A.roof | B.hole | C.window | D.wall |
A.photo | B.painting | C.sign | D.shape |
A.above | B.below | C.over | D.through |
A.left | B.slept | C.flew | D.drove |
A.annoyed | B.surprised | C.bored | D.tired |
A.what | B.which | C.when | D.where |
A.people | B.students | C.children | D.characters |
A.crying | B.laughing | C.running | D.coughing |
A.funny | B.rude | C.dull | D.strict |
A.grown | B.improved | C.increased | D.developed |
A.acted | B.heard | C.experienced | D.dreamed |
A.something | B.anything | C.nothing | D.everything |
A.quickly | B.suddenly | C.immediately | D.finally |
A.cheer up | B.give up | C.make up | D.put up |
8 . Today I am known for my voice. Perhaps the greatest honor came when I was asked to read The New Testament《新约全书》 on tape.
But it
When be
"Jim, poetry is
One day he
After handing in a poem. I waited for his
I stared at him in disbelief. "Why," I started to cry,
By then the other students had settled at their desks. With knees shaking, I walked up to the front. For a moment I stood there,
Afterwards, Professor Crouch encouraged me to read other writers' poetry before the public. I discovered I did have a(n)
A.lasted | B.took | C.cost | D.wasted |
A.impatient | B.unlikely | C.unable | D.impossible |
A.But | B.Then | C.Besides | D.However |
A.archaeology | B.art | C.architecture | D.poetry |
A.drawing | B.turning | C.writing | D.finding |
A.regretful | B.thankful | C.relieved | D.annoyed |
A.decided | B.recognized | C.learned | D.proved |
A.reading | B.reciting | C.publishing | D.writing |
A.difficulty | B.promise | C.agreement | D.difference |
A.matter | B.fact | C.idea | D.belief |
A.said | B.found | C.prepared | D.meant |
A.turned away | B.sat down | C.talked back | D.gave in |
A.greeted | B.scolded | C.tricked | D.comforted |
A.help | B.idea | C.reward | D.comment |
A.challenged | B.attacked | C.noticed | D.told |
A.pride | B.anger | C.excitement | D.joy |
A.heart | B.beginning | C.mind | D.memory |
A.puzzled | B.disappointed | C.breathless | D.aimless |
A.down | B.up | C.around | D.through |
A.voice | B.sound | C.gift | D.interest |
9 . Mr. Jackson was blind from birth. He owned a fruit
One day his son came to him. He told Mr. Jackson in
After the operation, the doctor asked Mr. Jackson, “What is the first thing you are
The doctor and the son
From Mr. Jackson’s failure, we should know that everyone is a
A.company | B.stand | C.store | D.centre |
A.Because | B.As | C.When | D.Although |
A.feel | B.remember | C.observe | D.describe |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Besides |
A.pride | B.doubt | C.surprise | D.excitement |
A.nurse | B.doctor | C.chemist | D.surprise |
A.operation | B.information | C.medicine | D.service |
A.nervous | B.lucky | C.afraid | D.eager |
A.flowers | B.fruit | C.vegetable | D.clothing |
A.sent | B.followed | C.accompanied | D.invited |
A.carefully | B.suddenly | C.curiously | D.firmly |
A.in case | B.so that | C.even if | D.if only |
A.regret | B.courage | C.joy | D.relief |
A.selling | B.judging | C.enjoying | D.making |
A.above | B.across | C.within | D.through |
A.preparing for | B.focusing on | C.taking up | D.worrying about |
A.improved | B.appeared | C.expanded | D.failed |
A.unique | B.reliable | C.perfect | D.simple |
A.force | B.require | C.allow | D.persuade |
A.change | B.difference | C.competition | D.disability |
10 . Maybe you all know George Washington, who was
His home was on a farm near a river. There were fields and meadows (草地) around the house, and
When the boys went home, Mrs. Washington said, “Young gentlemen, have you seen my horses? I am told my favorite has
George said, “Your favorite is dead, madam. I
His mother didn’t speak for a minute. Then she said, “I am
He always told the truth, and he
A.official | B.captain | C.soldier | D.commander |
A.years | B.decades | C.terms | D.sessions |
A.such | B.so | C.as | D.too |
A.made | B.became | C.turned | D.completed |
A.still | B.even | C.yet | D.also |
A.hold | B.advantage | C.care | D.notice |
A.careful | B.fond | C.proud | D.confident |
A.raise | B.charge | C.ride | D.train |
A.drive | B.tie | C.beat | D.catch |
A.took on | B.leaped on | C.tried on | D.insisted on |
A.in vain | B.on purpose | C.by chance | D.for certain |
A.rolled | B.lay | C.knelt | D.fell |
A.surprised | B.discouraged | C.frightened | D.disappointed |
A.grown | B.developed | C.appeared | D.proved |
A.wrestled | B.killed | C.seized | D.violated |
A.result | B.business | C.apology | D.story |
A.amazed | B.desperate | C.helpless | D.sorry |
A.the truth | B.the event | C.the reason | D.the explanation |
A.corrected | B.obeyed | C.remembered | D.influenced |
A.aware | B.kind | C.true | D.curious |