1 . It was a warm March evening, and I’d just taken a seat on the bus. A woman took a seat opposite me. Not speaking to anyone
A thief had
After a few minutes, an old man in ragged clothes got on the bus. The bus conductor started to collected
Upon hearing this, the bus conductor and the driver
The woman was observing the
”Can’t you see he’s only trying to get home?“
”He doesn’t have any money!“ the driver shouted.
”Well, that’s no reason to throw him off the bus, she
She reached inside her blouse, took out her
On the road of life, the
A.in particular | B.in doubt | C.in advance | D.in secret |
A.announced | B.narrated | C.complained | D.expressed |
A.stretched | B.seized | C.sought | D.stolen |
A.fortunately | B.frankly | C.kindly | D.grateful |
A.tickets | B.luggage | C.bags | D.currency |
A.awkward | B.disappointed | C.honored | D.suspicious |
A.excused | B.explained | C.urged | D.released |
A.removed | B.contributed | C.ordered | D.permitted |
A.begged | B.allowed | C.quested | D.advised |
A.matter | B.accident | C.incident | D.story |
A.indicated | B.expected | C.reminded | D.interrupted |
A.demanded | B.insisted | C.promised | D.agreed |
A.extra | B.available | C.remaining | D.original |
A.sincerity | B.honesty | C.responsibility | D.generosity |
A.improve | B.recover | C.lift | D.inspire |
2 . When I left my job as a psychologist and went on a round-the-world trip, I was hoping to become a different version of myself. But I was soon
However, as the weeks went on, something started to
At the end of the evening, we
A.relieved | B.convinced | C.disappointed | D.threatened |
A.heart-breakingly | B.eye-wateringly | C.hair-raisingly | D.time-consumingly |
A.applying | B.searching | C.packing | D.shopping |
A.go about | B.take over | C.tell off | D.leave behind |
A.shift | B.spread | C.erupt | D.decline |
A.hesitant | B.determined | C.afraid | D.available |
A.apologized | B.agreed | C.continued | D.cooperated |
A.gathering | B.interviewing | C.following | D.witnessing |
A.embarrassed | B.satisfied | C.moved | D.annoyed |
A.pioneers | B.clients | C.relatives | D.strangers |
A.accuracy | B.ease | C.guidance | D.authority |
A.drew conclusions | B.parted company | C.made comparisons | D.shouldered responsibility |
A.connection | B.theory | C.commitment | D.loneliness |
A.delighted | B.additional | C.changed | D.shared |
A.emotions | B.instructions | C.concerns | D.movements |
3 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper
Though disappointed, we
The next morning, we set off with a local
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
1.A.motivated | B.told | C.followed | D.favored |
A.surroundings | B.matters | C.concerns | D.conclusions |
A.worked out | B.took in | C.poured out | D.broke down |
A.unwilling | B.ambitious | C.bound | D.modest |
A.anticipated | B.promoted | C.interpreted | D.noticed |
A.shortly | B.lately | C.eventually | D.severely |
A.taste | B.trick | C.smile | D.temper |
A.botanist | B.keeper | C.farmer | D.guide |
A.managed | B.exposed | C.subscribed | D.yielded |
A.adaptation | B.mixture | C.antique | D.presentation |
A.zone | B.mood | C.angle | D.peak |
A.association | B.adaptation | C.participation | D.challenge |
A.prediction | B.line | C.trace | D.comfort |
A.route | B.landmark | C.platform | D.intervention |
A.guarantee | B.occupy | C.reveal | D.appreciate |
4 . In the summer of 2018, I decided to do a solo expedition (独自探险) across Antarctica. To get some
I only took
Then, I found the conditions to be much worse. There was more sastrugi (雪脊) and it felt colder. The last 40 hours were really hard. I
It took me a while to be
A.donation | B.experience | C.attention | D.rescue |
A.basics | B.risks | C.benefits | D.aids |
A.cooperative | B.romantic | C.unsupported | D.abnormal |
A.companions | B.necessities | C.cashes | D.credits |
A.pleasant | B.calm | C.tough | D.lucky |
A.talk | B.hear | C.feel | D.see |
A.fell over | B.dropped out | C.looked away | D.put up |
A.fundraising | B.supply | C.schedule | D.homework |
A.measured | B.designed | C.searched | D.covered |
A.burden | B.relief | C.pain | D.anxiety |
A.proud | B.skeptical | C.shy | D.ashamed |
A.insignificant | B.unbearable | C.disturbing | D.initial |
A.regrettable | B.unnecessary | C.acceptable | D.inappropriate |
A.respect | B.courage | C.carelessness | D.coldness |
A.narrow | B.safe | C.limited | D.challenging |
5 . A senior has been reunited with his long lost brother and sister after more than 20 years, which is incredible. It was owing to the
Kitson and Millie was a
“I received a
A.response | B.attention | C.invitation | D.admiration |
A.appeared | B.fought | C.quarreled | D.jumped |
A.furniture | B.equipment | C.rubbish | D.luggage |
A.similar | B.funny | C.unique | D.familiar |
A.spotted | B.caught | C.accepted | D.rescued |
A.tear down | B.figure out | C.settle in | D.clean up |
A.bored | B.tough | C.able | D.legal |
A.Shocked | B.Delighted | C.Annoyed | D.Confused |
A.separated | B.differed | C.recovered | D.suffered |
A.escaped | B.moved | C.swam | D.floated |
A.reply | B.call | C.warn | D.reward |
A.trying | B.hating | C.refusing | D.liking |
A.accused | B.touched | C.found | D.attended |
A.woke | B.dressed | C.sped | D.grew |
A.amazing | B.interesting | C.terrifying | D.amusing |
6 . 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 |
7 . Charlie Villanueva, once an NBA player, is known for his ability to shoot hoops(篮筐). He says his success is largely due to what he has
Today Villanueva’s career may look successful, but life wasn’t always
Through it all, Villanueva’s mother was there for him in good times and bad times. With his mother’s help and
In fact, over six million Americans have alopecia like Villanueva. They have gifts, abilities and a need to feel
“We’re all
A.learned | B.suffered | C.contributed | D.attempted |
A.easy | B.different | C.plain | D.tough |
A.take over | B.break into | C.hold up | D.go through |
A.setting | B.breaking | C.observing | D.avoiding |
A.Ever since | B.As long as | C.Even if | D.As soon as |
A.fixed | B.turned | C.paid | D.drew |
A.proposal | B.support | C.struggle | D.lecture |
A.decision | B.pressure | C.determination | D.movement |
A.accepted | B.admired | C.aided | D.attracted |
A.persuades | B.requests | C.allows | D.encourages |
A.find out | B.give up | C.work out | D.reach out |
A.message | B.information | C.strategy | D.notice |
A.specific | B.special | C.similar | D.same |
A.comfortably | B.quietly | C.positively | D.peacefully |
A.curious | B.confident | C.wrong | D.worried |
8 . There was a time when I thought my dad didn’t know a thing about being a good father. I couldn’t
So that is what I did. I got a job at a very nice restaurant and
One day, there was something wrong with my father’s truck. So he needed a
In that instant, it
When he closed the trunk, his tools set off to the side, he walked over to my window to
His
A.like | B.remember | C.forget | D.care |
A.ignore | B.admire | C.love | D.hate |
A.spent | B.earned | C.kept | D.saved |
A.pay | B.charge | C.offer | D.provide |
A.ride | B.leave | C.trip | D.hurry |
A.as | B.although | C.but | D.since |
A.ordinary | B.hot | C.work | D.special |
A.tools | B.clothes | C.luggage | D.bag |
A.fewer | B.more | C.longer | D.deeper |
A.happened | B.seemed | C.occurred | D.appeared |
A.putdown | B.sat down | C.got down | D.went down |
A.forgive | B.thank | C.ask | D.complain |
A.hand | B.pass | C.lend | D.take |
A.help | B.advice | C.treat | D.reply |
A.hands | B.smile | C.voice | D.eyes |
9 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband
The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her
The thought made her smile as she
Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t
As the song continued, tears
Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two
Don’t forget your parents,
A.showed up | B.set out | C.fell ill | D.passed away |
A.worrying | B.depressing | C.surprising | D.puzzling |
A.purse | B.book | C.chair | D.food |
A.recognize | B.admire | C.demand | D.recommend |
A.promised | B.ignored | C.deserved | D.permitted |
A.approached | B.discovered | C.started | D.touched |
A.moved | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.satisfied |
A.disturbed | B.inspired | C.amused | D.shocked |
A.mentioned | B.realized | C.doubted | D.admitted |
A.followed | B.invited | C.guided | D.introduced |
A.gathered | B.dried | C.disappeared | D.remained |
A.gradually | B.frequently | C.secretly | D.suddenly |
A.presents | B.flowers | C.candles | D.cards |
A.strength | B.enthusiasm | C.calmness | D.interest |
A.as if | B.even if | C.so that | D.now that |
10 . Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and as I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I
That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He
Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation.
It set me thinking. He had been the
A.found | B.excused | C.reminded | D.forgave |
A.demanded | B.begged | C.suggested | D.ordered |
A.explained | B.admitted | C.apologized | D.reported |
A.stuck | B.involved | C.interested | D.lost |
A.announce | B.warn | C.confirm | D.imagine |
A.impatient | B.confused | C.nervous | D.embarrassed |
A.generous | B.reliable | C.cheerful | D.polite |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Usually | C.Eventually | D.Similarly |
A.meeting | B.interview | C.conversation | D.appointment |
A.relaxed | B.slept | C.chatted | D.played |
A.annoyed | B.proud | C.touched | D.curious |
A.destroyer | B.target | C.supporter | D.producer |
A.activities | B.exercises | C.disabilities | D.conflicts |
A.Yet | B.Besides | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.honor | B.success | C.relief | D.trust |