1 . Steve Sanders is a dad who suffered from a serious kidney (肾) disease. Although he had been living a
One day, Chris, a local shopper,
Chris filled out the paperwork and
Once the hospital showed his kidney was a
A.busy | B.rich | C.simple | D.healthy |
A.coming about | B.going down | C.taking off | D.showing up |
A.fund | B.competition | C.search | D.plan |
A.doubts | B.responses | C.permissions | D.ranges |
A.but | B.until | C.so | D.if |
A.support | B.forgive | C.blame | D.believe |
A.agree | B.understand | C.fail | D.forget |
A.recognized | B.discovered | C.cheated | D.contacted |
A.Similarly | B.Hopelessly | C.Fortunately | D.Strangely |
A.comfort | B.panic | C.shock | D.mistake |
A.brave | B.willing | C.proud | D.lucky |
A.changed | B.heard | C.noticed | D.started |
A.examine | B.remember | C.repeat | D.practice |
A.honest | B.positive | C.caring | D.patient |
A.see | B.show | C.advertise | D.ignore |
A.character | B.blow | C.pain | D.fit |
A.secretly | B.regularly | C.immediately | D.generally |
A.reward | B.generosity | C.creativity | D.carefulness |
A.owing | B.promising | C.teaching | D.serving |
A.famous | B.successful | C.adventurous | D.difficult |
2 . A few years ago, I visited my daughter Sandra and my granddaughters, Jocelyn and Hailey.
One evening I noticed Hailey was a bit unhappy. I asked her what the
I asked her, “Do you know what Grandpa does when he is feeling sad? I go to my
“Where is your happy place, Grandpa?” Jocelyn
“My happy place is on the inside of your hugs (拥抱),” I replied. “It’s the best place in the world. Don’t ever
Extra big hugs were
The next morning, Sandra was under a bit of pressure to complete an assignment (任务). She lost her
Jocelyn said, “Mom, are you having a
Jocelyn said, “Would you like to go to Grandpa’s happy place?” With that
After some
I cherish (珍爱) my time with
A.purpose | B.problem | C.plan | D.choice |
A.slowly | B.late | C.early | D.suddenly |
A.shy | B.tired | C.nervous | D.sad |
A.happy | B.secret | C.new | D.proper |
A.wondered | B.warned | C.answered | D.repeated |
A.put up with | B.go back to | C.look down on | D.get out of |
A.changed | B.expected | C.offered | D.refused |
A.power | B.patience | C.balance | D.trust |
A.bad | B.long | C.special | D.lonely |
A.helped | B.found | C.thanked | D.held |
A.safe | B.favorite | C.famous | D.personal |
A.closed | B.wide | C.bright | D.watery |
A.play | B.service | C.work | D.life |
A.friends | B.family | C.strangers | D.audience |
A.pride | B.humor | C.truth | D.love |
3 . My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.
We decided to let it
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the
That’s when I
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the
A.flower | B.insects | C.vegetables | D.rocks |
A.water | B.fertilizer | C.color | D.shape |
A.stop | B.continue | C.improve | D.escape |
A.weak | B.strange | C.lonely | D.pretty |
A.collect | B.tend | C.remove | D.watch |
A.unusual | B.wonderful | C.terrible | D.valuable |
A.passed | B.started | C.left | D.died |
A.air | B.top | C.sun | D.house |
A.hoped | B.realized | C.doubted | D.regretted |
A.fill in | B.put in | C.worry about | D.believe in |
A.forget | B.hate | C.aim | D.wait |
A.wish | B.plan | C.ability | D.idea |
A.faith | B.energy | C.virtue | D.courage |
A.aware | B.afraid | C.proud | D.tired |
A.forgive | B.support | C.upset | D.affect |
4 . On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a messy beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his
Once inside, my daughters whispered, “Mom, he smells.” After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look
Just then, the “doorman” was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even acknowledging his
When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought. While we can’t choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who had simply held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that chance to teach my children by example.
1.A.service | B.appearance | C.impression | D.attitude |
A.rude | B.active | C.cheerful | D.shy |
A.beyond | B.over | C.around | D.into |
A.stressful | B.easy | C.impressive | D.tough |
A.occurred | B.happened | C.reminded | D.informed |
A.appearance | B.presence | C.effect | D.absence |
A.when | B.unless | C.as long as | D.until |
A.anxious | B.shocked | C.puzzled | D.bored |
A.make | B.start | C.stop | D.continue |
A.hostility | B.affection | C.hesitation | D.gratitude |
5 . I was on a bus one March evening. The driver didn’t
When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he
The woman was watching the incident. When the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered (干预).
“Stop
“He doesn’t have any money!” the driver
“Well, that’s no reason to throw him off the bus,” she insisted.
Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her
All heads turned to the woman. “It’s only money,” she shrugged.
She rode the rest of the way home
On the road of life, the help of strangers can
A.try | B.care | C.decide | D.intend |
A.tearfully | B.seriously | C.carefully | D.calmly |
A.strangely | B.happily | C.secretly | D.fortunately |
A.unsatisfied | B.weak | C.unhappy | D.excited |
A.explained | B.declared | C.admitted | D.found |
A.get off | B.start | C.get on | D.stop |
A.begged | B.scolded | C.praised | D.thanked |
A.request | B.action | C.suggestion | D.command |
A.attacking | B.bothering | C.blaming | D.wronging |
A.warned | B.whispered | C.shouted | D.repeated |
A.spending | B.collected | C.remaining | D.borrowed |
A.giving | B.wearing | C.taking | D.forcing |
A.forgotten | B.used | C.earned | D.returned |
A.move | B.increase | C.lighten | D.carry |
A.world | B.journey | C.smile | D.friendship |
6 . It was a dark day, one of depression, sorrow and anger. As I climbed out of the
I was lying on my cool bed when an idea
Finally came the day when I had to
With the starting gun
I had done it! I had achieved my best time! Joy filled my
I have
A.pond | B.sea | C.pool | D.bed |
A.made | B.achieved | C.reached | D.realized |
A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Besides | D.In addition |
A.occurred | B.broke | C.stuck | D.hit |
A.opportunity | B.action | C.cause | D.ability |
A.keeping | B.losing | C.reducing | D.decreasing |
A.somehow | B.somewhat | C.anyhow | D.anywhere |
A.magical | B.reasonable | C.confident | D.achievable |
A.promise | B.provide | C.present | D.prove |
A.consideration | B.impression | C.belief | D.desire |
A.setting out | B.going off | C.breaking out | D.getting off |
A.through | B.above | C.across | D.to |
A.turn | B.jump | C.struggle | D.shoot |
A.next | B.previous | C.very | D.last |
A.pushed | B.reached | C.got | D.touched |
A.whole | B.perfect | C.first | D.best |
A.heart | B.head | C.mind | D.face |
A.expressions | B.emotions | C.feelings | D.responses |
A.ran | B.climbed | C.stood | D.jumped |
A.gained | B.dreamed | C.learned | D.remembered |
7 . Stephen Glenn is a famous American research scientist. He has made several very important medical
Stephen had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he
Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, “Stephen, whenever you make a mess like this,
Let’s go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without
A.impressions | B.breakthroughs | C.promises | D.intentions |
A.experience | B.word | C.argument | D.adventure |
A.lost | B.tightened | C.adjusted | D.caught |
A.discovery | B.mess | C.change | D.joke |
A.injury | B.research | C.assignment | D.damage |
A.when | B.as | C.after | D.before |
A.gradually | B.initially | C.eventually | D.constantly |
A.successful | B.failed | C.completed | D.useless |
A.shaking | B.dropping | C.lifting | D.touching |
A.make up | B.make off | C.make it | D.make sense |
A.attitude | B.apology | C.project | D.lesson |
A.efforts | B.plans | C.mistakes | D.decisions |
A.requirements | B.routines | C.chances | D.goals |
A.achievements | B.approaches | C.seminars | D.experiments |
A.valuable | B.ambiguous | C.familiar | D.abstract |
8 . Derlin Newey, an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver was in disbelief when the Valdez family visited him. The local TV station was there to
The Valdez family always ask for him when
With more than 53,000 followers, they often got comments asking why Newey was delivering pizzas at his
Newey didn’t even know what TikTok was, but was
And if the cash wasn’t
A.witness | B.interview | C.meet | D.call |
A.cleaned up | B.moved off | C.held back | D.put down |
A.fruit | B.pizzas | C.meals | D.water |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.people | B.teenagers | C.customers | D.parents |
A.ordering | B.picking | C.selecting | D.eating |
A.hates | B.dislikes | C.loves | D.recognizes |
A.lunch | B.assignment | C.job | D.delivery |
A.number | B.house | C.time | D.age |
A.donation | B.part | C.list | D.meeting |
A.useful | B.thankful | C.hopeful | D.helpful |
A.surprise | B.information | C.news | D.article |
A.eagerness | B.sadness | C.kindness | D.happiness |
A.filled | B.broke | C.stole | D.lost |
A.missed | B.gone | C.real | D.enough |
9 . During the winter of 1986 I was working at a construction site near Oakland, California. It is not
On my way to pay for the gas, I stopped and asked him if I could
I stopped and looked back at him as he was getting into his car. I looked down at my
A.easy | B.fair | C.unusual | D.certain |
A.exception | B.problem | C.wonder | D.sense |
A.Beginning | B.Stopping | C.Getting | D.Finishing |
A.factory | B.company | C.gas station | D.police station |
A.suggesting | B.ignoring | C.thinking | D.noticing |
A.nervous | B.afraid | C.happy | D.amazed |
A.difficulty | B.fun | C.words | D.relations |
A.disturb | B.approach | C.help | D.teach |
A.examined | B.accepted | C.considered | D.declined |
A.shoes | B.scarf | C.feet | D.tie |
A.others | B.himself | C.work | D.me |
A.legs | B.arms | C.shoes | D.hands |
A.week | B.night | C.month | D.winter |
A.encounter | B.incident | C.trip | D.party |
A.bleed | B.change | C.hurt | D.talk |
10 . I was walking in a park on a cool autumn morning. The view was charming, and a pleasant breeze(微风) was kissing my face
Then I saw a mother and her little baby. The mother wore
Then a man
Actually, happiness doesn’t
How
A.strongly | B.gradually | C.gently | D.normally |
A.expensive | B.wonderful | C.perfect | D.dirty |
A.move | B.push | C.throw | D.send |
A.for | B.in | C.within | D.without |
A.cold | B.light | C.sound | D.fact |
A.save | B.buy | C.pick | D.share |
A.wealthy | B.special | C.successful | D.lucky |
A.donated | B.lent | C.promised | D.sold |
A.sinking | B.shining | C.shaking | D.falling |
A.improve | B.protect | C.deliver | D.feed |
A.go on | B.come out | C.depend on | D.turn out |
A.symbol | B.strength | C.voice | D.choice |
A.nothing | B.something | C.anything | D.everything |
A.comforting | B.amazing | C.disappointing | D.satisfying |
A.invent | B.lose | C.discover | D.ignore |