1 . It started with a bit of casual discomfort on the head, but after a week it had spread to the back of my neck, enough to lead me to my laptop. Annoying as it was, I was
As soon as I’d tapped in ‘online self-diagnosis’, the search engine provided me with over 11.5 million results. And during the time normally spent in the clinic’s waiting room reading the Women’s Weekly, I was able to find a site that would provide a free
I answered all the questions until I eventually reached a description exactly matching my
I headed off to the doctor for what I thought would be a blood test but which turned out to be a valuable lesson in not
I learnt my lesson, but for some the worry caused by
Once upon a time, hypochondria required time and effort: you had to go to the library to research your diseases and
A.reluctant | B.surprised | C.able | D.sure |
A.knowledge | B.association | C.evidence | D.medication |
A.sample | B.assessment | C.subscription | D.upgrade |
A.standards | B.arguments | C.definitions | D.symptoms |
A.fortunate | B.touched | C.alarmed | D.different |
A.believing | B.explaining | C.questioning | D.covering |
A.keeping | B.losing | C.drying | D.washing |
A.taking off | B.putting on | C.breaking away | D.looking up |
A.dropped | B.differed | C.increased | D.helped |
A.safety | B.health | C.access | D.money |
A.available | B.accurate | C.misleading | D.complex |
A.occasionally | B.automatically | C.painstakingly | D.literally |
A.bringing to light | B.taking into consideration | C.putting into practice | D.setting on top |
A.rare | B.hard | C.large | D.simple |
A.state | B.change | C.freedom | D.peace |
2 . For a long time Gabriel didn’t want to be involved in music at all. In his first years of high school, Gabriel would look pityingly at music students,
This
A.travelling | B.marching | C.pacing | D.struggling |
A.rising up | B.coming up | C.driving up | D.turning up |
A.before | B.after | C.until | D.since |
A.betray | B.accept | C.avoid | D.appreciate |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Thus | D.Moreover |
A.part | B.nature | C.basis | D.spirit |
A.complicated | B.safe | C.confusing | D.easy |
A.missed | B.disliked | C.enjoyed | D.denied |
A.transparent | B.obvious | C.false | D.similar |
A.run | B.jogged | C.jumped | D.wandered |
A.because | B.but | C.though | D.so |
A.ear | B.taste | C.heart | D.voice |
A.occurred to | B.took to | C.appealed to | D.held to |
A.change | B.chance | C.mission | D.function |
A.seriously | B.proudly | C.casually | D.naturally |
A.committed | B.used | C.limited | D.admitted |
A.proved | B.showed | C.stressed | D.meant |
A.pushing | B.dragging | C.lifting | D.rushing |
A.admiring | B.pitying | C.annoying | D.teasing |
A.over | B.aside | C.behind | D.out |
3 . For centuries, people have had a strong sense that it is absolutely beneficial to read fairy tales to children. However, the benefits might have been
The theory was developed by Susan Darker Smith, a psychotherapist at the University of Derby. She interviewed sixty-seven female abuse survivors and found that sixty-one
Although most girls heard the stories, damage appeared to be done to those who
A.enhanced | B.overestimated | C.highlighted | D.justified |
A.physically | B.intellectually | C.academically | D.emotionally |
A.attitude | B.conflict | C.uncertainty | D.coincidence |
A.acted as | B.identified with | C.turned to | D.accounted for |
A.imaginary | B.deceiving | C.destructive | D.mysterious |
A.made up for | B.had control over | C.fell off into | D.put up with |
A.shared | B.disclosed | C.contrasted | D.argued |
A.exploded | B.challenged | C.undergone | D.blamed |
A.restore | B.leave | C.restrict | D.survive |
A.resisting | B.enduring | C.concealing | D.adapting |
A.excluded | B.revealed | C.imposed | D.adopted |
A.prejudice | B.fate | C.behavior | D.ignorance |
A.Overexposure | B.Contribution | C.Access | D.Commitment |
A.plot | B.conclusion | C.moral | D.weakness |
A.confident | B.independent | C.innocent | D.optimistic |
4 . It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn't notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora did. She wasn't even four, but she
I don't remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed.
Professionals call such a(n)
A.pulled | B.glanced | C.waved | D.armed |
A.would | B.can | C.need | D.must |
A.general | B.funny | C.heavy | D.curious |
A.area | B.part | C.eyesight | D.world |
A.insects | B.animals | C.plants | D.birds |
A.coldness | B.illness | C.suffering | D.ignorance |
A.delivered | B.returned | C.devoted | D.posted |
A.held | B.hurried | C.signed | D.lined |
A.casual | B.sorry | C.astonished | D.excited |
A.creative | B.valuable | C.shocking | D.simple |
A.warn | B.stop | C.allow | D.push |
A.turn back | B.get away | C.show up | D.come out |
A.Therefore | B.Obviously | C.Still | D.Also |
A.called | B.promised | C.invited | D.helped |
A.Although | B.Once | C.Because | D.As |
A.stay | B.visit | C.adventure | D.challenge |
A.fair | B.famous | C.difficult | D.enjoyable |
A.collect | B.make | C.order | D.wear |
A.let | B.made | C.watched | D.noticed |
A.increased | B.benefited | C.tried | D.seized |
5 . At a young age, Darrius Simmons fell in love with the piano. As he watched others play, he was
“I decided at age 10 that I wanted to learn how to play the piano,
The Warren, Ohio teenager was born with a genetic
Simmons knew he would have to
The now 18-year-old not only learned how to play and read music but also began composing.
His mother, Tamara Simmons, isn’t surprised by Darrius’
From mastering music to beating
A.frightened | B.amazed | C.interested | D.disturbed |
A.challenge | B.opportunity | C.fortune | D.trouble |
A.while | B.but | C.and | D.therefore |
A.more | B.much | C.fewer | D.less |
A.surprised | B.worried | C.sure | D.glad |
A.condition | B.environment | C.situation | D.tendency |
A.one | B.two | C.three | D.five |
A.encourage | B.prevent | C.remove | D.change |
A.actions | B.roads | C.instructions | D.passions |
A.reach | B.repair | C.remove | D.clean |
A.adopt | B.abandon | C.develop | D.change |
A.by | B.in | C.through | D.on |
A.support | B.run | C.operate | D.work |
A.why | B.because | C.when | D.whether |
A.easy | B.tough | C.funny | D.stupid |
A.ideas | B.creations | C.difficulties | D.achievements |
A.kind | B.determined | C.talented | D.generous |
A.spiritual | B.mental | C.physical | D.emotional |
A.please | B.persuade | C.inspire | D.cheer |
A.partner | B.symbol | C.aim | D.motivation |
6 . From a young age, I was taught to be kind to people around. My parents
Last week, as I left the house for work, I carried with me some
As the car
Once again she
I was thankful that I could
Next time you want to do something nice for someone, don’t
A.cheerfully | B.confidently | C.particularly | D.smoothly |
A.difficult | B.rich | C.comfortable | D.fortunate |
A.find | B.exchange | C.spare | D.abandon |
A.casual | B.worn | C.old | D.fashionable |
A.needy | B.clumsy | C.lucky | D.lonely |
A.pulled | B.stopped | C.approached | D.drew |
A.wanted | B.ordered | C.touched | D.signaled |
A.threw | B.collected | C.dragged | D.dropped |
A.surprised | B.embarrassed | C.panicked | D.worried |
A.bag | B.pocket | C.car | D.hand |
A.waved at | B.looked up at | C.shook hands with | D.nodded at |
A.realized | B.watched | C.recognized | D.noticed |
A.bottle | B.drop | C.lot | D.cup |
A.pointed out | B.gave out | C.picked out | D.took out |
A.satisfaction | B.communication | C.appreciation | D.expectation |
A.afford | B.offer | C.understand | D.remember |
A.donations | B.differences | C.senses | D.kindness |
A.strengthened | B.changed | C.shook | D.destroyed |
A.hold out | B.hold on | C.hold back | D.hold down |
A.idea | B.power | C.position | D.opportunity |
7 . When I first met Begay at Los Ninos Elementary on “King and Queen Day”, she was wearing a smile ear-to-ear.
This morning, though, Begay was
By 8 a.m. , kids were arriving, and Begay’s
During lunch I sat down with Begay’s students and asked them what they liked about her.
“ She never gets angry, “ said one girl. A boy
Before we left the
Her
“They never
A.sensitive | B.worried | C.thrilled | D.energetic |
A.meet | B.investigate | C.enquire | D.praise |
A.gradually | B.occasionally | C.abruptly | D.desperately |
A.clarified | B.revealed | C.suspected | D.acknowledged |
A.classroom | B.school | C.canteen | D.house |
A.after | B.before | C.later | D.ago |
A.rose | B.bowed | C.nodded | D.shook |
A.disturbing | B.astonishing | C.capturing | D.embarrassing |
A.conclusion | B.dream | C.belief | D.ambition |
A.awesome | B.troubled | C.innocent | D.careless |
A.commitment | B.assumption | C.proposal | D.regulation |
A.rejected | B.declared | C.added | D.protested |
A.office | B.kitchen | C.playground | D.table |
A.shouted | B.whispered | C.cried | D.suggested |
A.comment | B.adventure | C.experience | D.discovery |
A.interpreted | B.promoted | C.shared | D.demonstrated |
A.fancy | B.comprehensive | C.crucial | D.meaningful |
A.do | B.express | C.guarantee | D.leave |
A.acquire | B.secure | C.accomplish | D.pursue |
A.believes in | B.stands by | C.tums against | D.fears for |
8 . One cold December morning, my dad and I were walking along the road to a store to buy Christmas presents. Suddenly a car ran to us out of
People wander into our lives for various reasons, but each one has something to
This unconditional love I have for learning allows me to see the world through what some may call rose-colored glasses, which helps me to love and be loved in complete confidence as well.
A.sight | B.reach | C.control | D.date |
A.safe | B.disappointed | C.cautious | D.painful |
A.brought | B.showed | C.explained | D.introduced |
A.hide | B.teach | C.follow | D.accomplish |
A.accident | B.problem | C.concern | D.conflict |
A.task | B.result | C.attitude | D.relationship |
A.refuse | B.come across | C.admire | D.depend on |
A.awareness | B.movement | C.ability | D.motivation |
A.wonder | B.mystery | C.relief | D.day |
A.Thus | B.Instead | C.For example | D.In addition |
A.slowly | B.suddenly | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.encourage | B.behave | C.expect | D.equip |
A.proud | B.uncomfortable | C.eager | D.surprised |
A.put away | B.take up | C.care about | D.keep off |
A.successes | B.failures | C.chances | D.responsibilities |
9 . Lazer loves running, and although he experiences a series of potentially fatal heart problems, he always cherishes a new finish line to inspire his
By 2008, Lazer had undergone six heart
“After
To Lazer, that meant running, since it was such a big part of that life.
Lazer
A.recovery | B.champion | C.competition | D.growing |
A.hurts | B.broken | C.surgeries | D.rehabilitation |
A.devastated | B.debilitated | C.strove | D.hesitated |
A.brighter | B.higher | C.happier | D.stronger |
A.pick up | B.add up | C.switch up | D.turn up |
A.Eventually | B.Normally | C.Quickly | D.Strangely |
A.put up | B.lace up | C.take on | D.control with |
A.master | B.disease | C.competitor | D.road |
A.getting out of | B.returning to | C.running out of | D.dropping out |
A.achieve | B.compromise | C.change | D.promote |
A.train | B.find | C.continue | D.start |
A.switch | B.play | C.fiddle | D.press |
A.Besides | B.However | C.But | D.So |
A.from | B.at | C.on | D.about |
A.consecutive | B.successful | C.ordinary | D.special |
A.doubts | B.credits | C.hopes | D.ponders |
A.somehow | B.anyone | C.somebody | D.anyhow |
A.late | B.long | C.painful | D.relaxed |
A.thinking | B.struggling | C.braving | D.striving |
A.drug | B.life | C.anchor | D.entire |
10 . In January 1820, some eight months after it had sailed from Kronstadt, the first Russian Antarctic expedition approached its goal. Its commander, Von Bellingshausen was, a(n)
Von Bellingshausen
By November, the two ships were in Australia, where they
For the next few
Then, on 27 January, the fog
A.amateur | B.arbitrary | C.reserved | D.experienced |
A.skating | B.sailing | C.diving | D.flying |
A.find | B.leave | C.protect | D.measure |
A.eastern | B.western | C.southern | D.northern |
A.commanded | B.constructed | C.mended | D.deserted |
A.honour | B.friendship | C.safety | D.convenience |
A.make use of | B.lose sight of | C.pay attention to | D.hold on to |
A.stopped | B.accelerated | C.charged | D.fled |
A.joys | B.dangers | C.scenery | D.absence |
A.seen | B.touched | C.mentioned | D.imagined |
A.carried on | B.faded away | C.pulled in | D.turned out |
A.names | B.orders | C.cheers | D.goals |
A.port | B.ocean | C.continent | D.mountain |
A.years | B.months | C.weeks | D.days |
A.eagerly | B.carefully | C.swiftly | D.randomly |
A.promise | B.assumption | C.help | D.mistake |
A.lifted | B.thickened | C.appeared | D.returned |
A.predicted | B.repeated | C.added | D.remembered |
A.terrible | B.clear | C.dark | D.stormy |
A.with | B.from | C.after | D.by |