1 . Since young, Aisha Ismail has said she let labels (标签) define what she could be. “I was a black girl, from a refugee (难民) family,” Aisha said. “It seemed
After a high school chemistry class
Born and
When Aisha was eight years old, her mother got a job by studying hard back in school in order to
“I always want to be the
Aisha’s efforts
When asked what advice she would give to others like her, Aisha warned them not to underestimate themselves. “Don’t tell yourself that the scholarship is too
A.as if | B.even if | C.as soon as | D.as long as |
A.cycle | B.explore | C.sleep | D.establish |
A.warned | B.ordered | C.inspired | D.asked |
A.subjects | B.life | C.jobs | D.labels |
A.raised | B.worked | C.observed | D.recovered |
A.Because | B.While | C.Once | D.Whether |
A.affected | B.famous | C.enthusiastic | D.fearful |
A.abandon | B.blame | C.move | D.support |
A.fortune | B.difference | C.shadow | D.shelter |
A.richest | B.favorite | C.perfect | D.luckiest |
A.made sense | B.died down | C.came to nothing | D.paid off |
A.admitted | B.devoted | C.close | D.equal |
A.by comparison with | B.in addition to | C.instead of | D.regardless of |
A.easy | B.small | C.far | D.unnecessary |
A.joining | B.flooding | C.handing | D.breaking |
2 . Harry Depp will always treasure his experience of getting accepted to Yale Law School.
Harry had a happy life growing up until his mother
Harry’s academics significantly suffered. As his grades
Harry’s poor grades as a senior resulted in him being
Rather than add to his despair (绝望), the job marked a
Harry was
A.contacted | B.established | C.reunited | D.abandoned |
A.reward | B.raise | C.comfort | D.shelter |
A.physically | B.academically | C.financially | D.mentally |
A.counted | B.worsened | C.balanced | D.improved |
A.negative | B.awful | C.terrible | D.excellent |
A.poverty | B.argument | C.qualification | D.ignorance |
A.cut short | B.cut up | C.cut open | D.cut in |
A.commented | B.removed | C.rejected | D.guided |
A.collecting | B.reflecting | C.throwing | D.studying |
A.limited | B.challenging | C.weak | D.turning |
A.preference | B.potential | C.fortune | D.identity |
A.introduced | B.persuaded | C.directed | D.admitted |
A.arts | B.sports | C.law | D.science |
A.ambitious | B.grateful | C.desperate | D.responsible |
A.admired | B.honored | C.encouraged | D.promoted |
3 . When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students smiled unkindly,
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems and letters. By the time I graduated from high school, I had scrapbooks (剪贴簿)
I had four children at the time.
The
A.other | B.others | C.the other | D.the rest |
A.silly | B.curious | C.excited | D.depressed |
A.laughter | B.tears | C.song | D.cheers |
A.puzzlement | B.disappointment | C.astonishment | D.expectation |
A.tasted | B.met | C.accepted | D.considered |
A.yet | B.never | C.even | D.ever |
A.crowded with | B.filled with | C.combined with | D.linked with |
A.remembered | B.concluded | C.mentioned | D.described |
A.again | B.instead | C.still | D.merely |
A.Though | B.Before | C.Until | D.While |
A.writer | B.reporter | C.publisher | D.manager |
A.putting on | B.going on | C.turning on | D.working on |
A.requested | B.required | C.demanded | D.reminded |
A.busiest | B.worse | C.worst | D.highest |
A.attended | B.took | C.admitted | D.participated |
4 . I wasn’t prepared for the way I felt when my 18-ycar-old son, Dylan, left for Asia during his winter break. I was
On the morning of Dylan’s departure, he
After that, there was no more talk about lost luggage,
Several days into the trip, Dylan sent a photo from the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. “I thought I could
A.thrilled | B.worried | C.eager | D.upset |
A.experiences | B.savings | C.relations | D.friends |
A.traveling | B.learning | C.driving | D.purchasing |
A.costs | B.posters | C.pressures | D.memories |
A.packed | B.changed | C.poured | D.knocked |
A.took off | B.saw off | C.set off | D.went on |
A.write | B.call | C.text | D.email |
A.since | B.though | C.after | D.while |
A.behalf | B.feet | C.mind | D.own |
A.touching | B.checking | C.finding | D.rocking |
A.Investigating | B.Doubting | C.Contacting | D.Admiring |
A.wrong | B.wild | C.away | D.bad |
A.arrive | B.make | C.manage | D.explore |
A.bring down | B.put down | C.take down | D.track down |
A.homeland | B.airport | C.supermarket | D.car |
A.failed | B.worked | C.ended | D.continued |
A.or | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.awful | B.unbearable | C.impressive | D.worthless |
A.still | B.never | C.just | D.already |
A.in disbelief | B.for fun | C.at peace | D.in shock |
5 . In the second year in Columbia University, Sanford Greenberg had trouble with his vision (视力): he couldn’t see clearly. That winter, doctors operated on Greenberg’s
But Garfunkel and Speyer came to
Then, one afternoon, Greenberg and Garfunkel went to Midtown Manhattan.
Greenberg finally
A.head | B.face | C.eyes | D.ears |
A.operation | B.plan | C.time | D.hope |
A.weak | B.upset | C.serious | D.nervous |
A.influence | B.thank | C.challenge | D.help |
A.education | B.training | C.performance | D.research |
A.carry | B.copy | C.read | D.buy |
A.fond | B.afraid | C.shy | D.sure |
A.instead | B.besides | C.until | D.so |
A.When | B.If | C.Although | D.That |
A.go back with | B.call at | C.agree with | D.go without |
A.met | B.missed | C.passed | D.took |
A.taste | B.smell | C.shape | D.voice |
A.got | B.required | C.left | D.designed |
A.successful | B.careful | C.strange | D.brave |
A.changes | B.efforts | C.degrees | D.friends |
6 . There was an old couple who had been married for 40 years. They loved each other deeply and went on dates together. Every time they went out for supper, the husband would order pie for dessert, which became their
But then the husband began to develop a type of disease. He started to slowly
He moved out of the house and into a nursing home. She was
One of the doctors
Everything had come back. His wife’s
A.power | B.belief | C.culture | D.tradition |
A.decided | B.refused | C.waited | D.hoped |
A.catch | B.judge | C.steal | D.try |
A.wonder | B.forget | C.doubt | D.admit |
A.secretly | B.entirely | C.naturally | D.finally |
A.relative | B.doctor | C.stranger | D.friend |
A.cut up | B.cut off | C.cut down | D.cut in |
A.excuses | B.rewards | C.examples | D.ideas |
A.frightened | B.amazed | C.puzzled | D.moved |
A.allowed | B.advised | C.asked | D.forced |
A.gallery | B.park | C.cinema | D.restaurant |
A.serious | B.sad | C.angry | D.calm |
A.clearly | B.suddenly | C.actually | D.simply |
A.thinking | B.laughing | C.debating | D.crying |
A.action | B.response | C.attention | D.attitude |
7 . Years ago, I was on a long flight, during which a voice from the speaker said, “We won’t
Then I noticed the little girl next to me. Surprisingly, the storm seemed to mean
When the plane was out of
Many kinds of storms may
A.serve | B.take | C.get | D.sell |
A.excited | B.comfortable | C.happy | D.nervous |
A.noisy | B.quiet | C.warm | D.cold |
A.broke out | B.came about | C.lit up | D.gave off |
A.ship | B.plane | C.train | D.seat |
A.lifted | B.cut | C.turned | D.shut |
A.jump | B.fly | C.land | D.drop |
A.surprised | B.scared | C.glad | D.Interested |
A.weather | B.question | C.future | D.action |
A.make | B.reach | C.win | D.finish |
A.something | B.anything | C.everything | D.nothing |
A.funny | B.frustrated | C.sad | D.calm |
A.talk | B.read | C.play | D.sleep |
A.book | B.story | C.expression | D.impression |
A.and | B.while | C.so | D.since |
A.order | B.date | C.fashion | D.danger |
A.turn | B.time | C.return | D.front |
A.trouble | B.help | C.encourage | D.stop |
A.introduce | B.invite | C.throw | D.change |
A.ask | B.remember | C.explain | D.wonder |
8 . About three years ago, a tornado attacked our town. My father and I
Then, Grandma turned to me and asked with
Soon, my father asked if I was ready to go home. I silently
It took him a long time to respond, “Yes. She may not know where she is, but she will be there, no matter what.” The rest of the car ride home was
Ever since that talk with my Grandma, I have matured and
A.flew | B.cycled | C.drove | D.walked |
A.chatted | B.argued | C.consulted | D.whispered |
A.Finally | B.Suddenly | C.Immediately | D.Constantly |
A.loving | B.bright | C.watery | D.empty |
A.concerned | B.confused | C.cautious | D.curious |
A.identify | B.remind | C.persuade | D.tell |
A.Shocked | B.Amazed | C.Disappointed | D.Excited |
A.assistant | B.freshman | C.senior | D.genius |
A.shook | B.nodded | C.raised | D.lowered |
A.calmed down | B.cut in | C.called out | D.broke down |
A.attend | B.forget | C.celebrate | D.cancel |
A.dull | B.smooth | C.silent | D.uneasy |
A.character | B.status | C.power | D.role |
A.grown up | B.given up | C.cheered up | D.kept up |
A.exploded | B.burst | C.rang | D.flashed |
9 . I’ve been farming sheep on a hillside for 54 years. I use a small tractor (拖拉机) to get about. My dog Don always sits beside me in the passenger seat.
One morning I
Lamb and mother
My heart froze in my chest as I
Heart in mouth, I reached the fence and looked over. The tractor was
The police
A.dropped | B.spotted | C.carried | D.returned |
A.kids | B.friends | C.owner | D.mother |
A.freed | B.switched | C.reunited | D.examined |
A.unexpected | B.dangerous | C.embarrassing | D.difficult |
A.Fortunately | B.Generally | C.Immediately | D.Obviously |
A.saw | B.stopped | C.remembered | D.drove |
A.take off | B.catch up | C.hold back | D.get out |
A.real | B.best | C.basic | D.last |
A.resting | B.running | C.parking | D.turning |
A.steep | B.long | C.wide | D.busy |
A.abandoned | B.approached | C.recognized | D.repaired |
A.unclean | B.uncertain | C.unhurt | D.unhappy |
A.arrived | B.replied | C.survived | D.waited |
A.ability | B.dream | C.luck | D.idea |
A.common | B.confusing | C.desirable | D.terrible |
10 . When I was in primary school, I had a big argument with a boy in my class. I can’t
I was sure that I was right and he was wrong.
I couldn’t
The teacher told me to go stand where the boy was standing and told him to come stand where I had been. We changed
My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: You must
A.understand | B.remember | C.explain | D.know |
A.class | B.subject | C.lesson | D.book |
A.Therefore | B.Moreover | C.However | D.Furthermore |
A.put up with | B.went on with | C.got along with | D.came up with |
A.another | B.other | C.the other | D.the others |
A.hard | B.clean | C.lucky | D.clear |
A.Black | B.White | C.Grey | D.Brown |
A.realize | B.describe | C.believe | D.be sure |
A.like | B.against | C.about | D.around |
A.places | B.objects | C.opinions | D.seats |
A.could | B.should | C.had to | D.must |
A.similarly | B.differently | C.brightly | D.truly |
A.but | B.still | C.only | D.just |
A.appear | B.stand | C.hide | D.sit |
A.situation | B.discussion | C.solution | D.way |