1 . Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on paper? Words—beautiful and fascinating. But you know what is better than putting your imagination somewhere? In my case, to win the competition for the best novelist.
That was a small tournament organized by my school annually to
I finished a long story and e-mailed it. As I
I was not accepted. I
Thankfully, a film that night—Forrest Gump lifted my
A.advertise | B.demonstrate | C.defend | D.distinguish |
A.speaking | B.acting | C.dancing | D.writing |
A.beat | B.touch | C.contradict | D.dominate |
A.answered | B.sent | C.checked | D.shared |
A.notice | B.smell | C.taste | D.feel |
A.Moreover | B.Otherwise | C.However | D.Hence |
A.abused | B.overestimated | C.enhanced | D.proved |
A.moody | B.normal | C.natural | D.invisible |
A.encountered | B.shadowed | C.greeted | D.congratulated |
A.sponsor | B.organizer | C.reporter | D.winner |
A.clean | B.dark | C.soft | D.light |
A.spirits | B.eyes | C.boundary | D.restriction |
A.promote | B.decide | C.sustain | D.safeguard |
A.lower | B.position | C.straighten | D.shake |
A.never-ending | B.abstract | C.contradictory | D.hopeless |
2 . One sunny afternoon as I sat on my back porch, I noticed my loyal golden retriever (寻回犬) Louie playing in the yard.
The chase went on for what felt like ages, with Louie and the snake moving quickly around the yard. Finally, Louie managed to
And that’s how Louie became a hero in our yard.
1.A.Luckily | B.Suddenly | C.Actually | D.Obviously |
A.Curious | B.Scared | C.Delighted | D.Satisfied |
A.moved | B.fixed | C.approached | D.cleaned |
A.greeting | B.touching | C.comforting | D.chasing |
A.pursuit | B.game | C.show | D.adventure |
A.return | B.appearance | C.change | D.fall |
A.invite | B.guard | C.guide | D.drive |
A.corner | B.kill | C.calm | D.drag |
A.greedy | B.gentle | C.victorious | D.heartbroken |
A.hesitated | B.missed | C.survived | D.stopped |
A.devotion | B.threat | C.chance | D.attention |
A.leaves | B.flowers | C.grass | D.bushes |
A.woke up | B.came around | C.settled down | D.showed off |
A.as if | B.even though | C.so that | D.in case |
A.complaints | B.thanks | C.happiness | D.faith |
3 . Over the years, I have learned that God refines our spirits not only through great challenges but also through everyday
It was a chilly and
Thankfully, God in His infinite Love gave me a third
A.encounters | B.adventures | C.exercises | D.routines |
A.warning | B.clue | C.reminder | D.memory |
A.sunny | B.rainy | C.cloudy | D.foggy |
A.entrance | B.counter | C.garage | D.exit |
A.weakened | B.deafened | C.wrinkled | D.bent |
A.yet | B.though | C.still | D.either |
A.excitedly | B.leisurely | C.quickly | D.awkwardly |
A.driving | B.pushing | C.dashing | D.diving |
A.approached | B.impressed | C.addressed | D.ignored |
A.challenge | B.examination | C.opportunity | D.experiment |
A.looking down | B.looking up | C.looking for | D.looking around |
A.thoughtful | B.alarming | C.beautiful | D.confusing |
A.grabbed | B.moved | C.fetched | D.held |
A.consuming | B.contacting | C.conducting | D.connecting |
A.started | B.right | C.finished | D.wrong |
4 . One day, hundreds of people were stuck in traffic on the highway in below-freezing temperatures due to a snowstorm. With the conditions making it
But one stuck driver found a
The simple loaves of bread were surely a ray of
A.stressful | B.effortless | C.practical | D.difficult |
A.water | B.necessities | C.bread | D.blankets |
A.new | B.familiar | C.bright | D.strange |
A.least | B.best | C.most | D.worst |
A.spotted | B.realized | C.stared | D.knew |
A.number | B.message | C.note | D.clue |
A.lend | B.sell | C. distribute | D.send |
A.upset | B.optimistic | C.excited | D.anxious |
A.relief | B.regret | C.surprise | D.credit |
A.consulting | B.guiding | C.begging | D.instructing |
A.kept up with | B.teamed up with | C.met up with | D.put up with |
A.hope | B.truth | C.inspiration | D.faith |
A.happiest | B.bravest | C.kindest | D.friendliest |
A.profit | B.difference | C.living | D.contribution |
A.welfare | B.fame | C.award | D.humanity |
5 . A Maryland couple stranded (滞留) without food in the freezing cold on a Virginia highway. They were getting
After almost 21 hours of being
“I didn’t think it would
“It felt incredible just hearing people say thank you and hearing them so
A.farther | B.hungrier | C.poorer | D.angrier |
A.hit | B.rescued | C.stuck | D.fined |
A.seeking | B.having | C.limiting | D.allowing |
A.spotted | B.rented | C.searched | D.repaired |
A.cheering | B.begging | C.joking | D.struggling |
A.job | B.shelter | C.gift | D.bite |
A.provide | B.prepare | C.store | D.select |
A.occasionally | B.suddenly | C.actually | D.routinely |
A.credit | B.amusement | C.surprise | D.honor |
A.loan | B.call | C.request | D.visit |
A.bread | B.cash | C.flyers | D.permits |
A.bookings | B.comments | C.schedules | D.deliveries |
A.put away | B.given out | C.cut up | D.hunted for |
A.honored | B.concerned | C.generous | D.relieved |
A.hardest | B.kindest | C.proudest | D.longest |
6 . I’ve always loved horses, but for years my riding took a back seat to my four kids’ soccer games, dance recitals and so on. As my children became more
I have a work-to-ride rent at a nearby stable (马厩). As soon as I arrive at the stable, I always
One day, as I wiped off my bridle (马笼头), my friend Mary asked with sad eyes, “Did you hear about Heather? She
“No, how awful! Heather’s son is around my age.” I murmured.
“Yes, it’s tragic,” she said. “I
“Yesterday? She was out here?”
“She and her grandsons went for a trail
I nodded
Relief from real life. We all need it, somewhere, somehow, because life is
A.ambitious | B.enthusiastic | C.independent | D.responsible |
A.on | B.in | C.off | D.behind |
A.forget | B.hesitate | C.regret | D.stop |
A.persuaded | B.joined | C.refused | D.forced |
A.replacement | B.recovery | C.recharge | D.repair |
A.lost | B.beat | C.abandoned | D.raised |
A.wrote | B.talked | C.explained | D.whispered |
A.adventure | B.walk | C.visit | D.ride |
A.get through | B.get over | C.get away from | D.get across |
A.silently | B.hurriedly | C.gratefully | D.eagerly |
A.spread | B.developed | C.controlled | D.prevented |
A.result from | B.recover from | C.depart from | D.suffer from |
A.concern | B.affection | C.escape | D.value |
A.tough | B.precious | C.simple | D.unclear |
A.neater | B.smoother | C.softer | D.higher |
7 . Everyone has a different way of showing how much they love their family members. When you see the beautiful and
In a video that has gone viral, the
To ensure that this bed would be safe in the event of an emergency, Reddor even
The response to the safety bed has been overwhelmingly
Obviously, no two autistic people’s experiences or needs are the same, but this grandpa made sure what he built was just
A.plain | B.grateful | C.thoughtful | D.common |
A.tired | B.talented | C.interested | D.motivated |
A.designed | B.purchased | C.rented | D.carved |
A.questions | B.conditions | C.requests | D.stages |
A.enquiring | B.boring | C.inviting | D.demanding |
A.demonstrates | B.rejects | C.argues | D.admits |
A.picked out | B.brought out | C.pulled out | D.made out |
A.compared | B.consulted | C.negotiated | D.competed |
A.evidence | B.principle | C.data | D.feedback |
A.suspended | B.spread | C.decorated | D.installed |
A.indifferent | B.positive | C.awkward | D.complex |
A.necessary | B.convenient | C.right | D.incredible |
A.comment | B.magazine | C.blog | D.poster |
A.need | B.estimate | C.ignore | D.process |
A.potential | B.concern | C.gratitude | D.resolution |
8 . Believe it or not, I hate birthdays. First of all you keep getting
One day, my Aunt Gloria called me.
“Hello, Shelley,” she said. “We’re having a surprise birthday party for Cousin Stove. Will you be able to come on Thursday the 29th at 2p.m.?”
“One minute, while I look at my
“Too
To Aunt Gloria, I said, “Yes, that day looks O.K. to me. I’ll be there. Should I bring anything for the party?”
“No,” answered Aunt Gloria, “just bring yourself.”
The morning for the party arrived. After some thought, I
My
I plowed my way through the crowd to Aunt Gloria. “Here,” I said cheerfully,
“Oh, that’s very kind of you,” said my aunt. She began to
“Dear Shelley,” she read, “hope you enjoy these
A.taller | B.older | C.smarter | D.fatter |
A.stand | B.buy | C.use | D.eat |
A.frequent | B.rare | C.essential | D.precious |
A.watch | B.book | C.gift | D.calendar |
A.bad | B.interesting | C.good | D.important |
A.hesitated | B.promised | C.decided | D.proposed |
A.brother | B.friend | C.cousin | D.aunt |
A.desk | B.box | C.closet | D.cake |
A.grabbed | B.selected | C.stole | D.dug |
A.friends | B.classmates | C.neighbours | D.relatives |
A.grown up | B.arrived late | C.lost weight | D.shown off |
A.holding out | B.sending up | C.dropping off | D.leaving behind |
A.admire | B.unwrap | C.receive | D.enjoy |
A.book | B.letter | C.sign | D.card |
A.gifts | B.cakes | C.gloves | D.ties |
9 . Every Christmas, my mom would fill our stockings with small toys and candies. At the very tip of the stocking, the very
When I was thirteen, I
When my mom finished telling the story, I felt
A.best | B.last | C.first | D.fast |
A.disappointing | B.amazing | C.appealing | D.frightening |
A.room | B.bag | C.stocking | D.pocket |
A.blowing up | B.building up | C.taking up | D.holding up |
A.initially | B.joyfully | C.casually | D.eventually |
A.commented | B.described | C.explained | D.imagined |
A.unwilling | B.unable | C.qualified | D.ambitious |
A.contributions | B.inventions | C.pensions | D.donations |
A.tasted | B.looked | C.touched | D.felt |
A.settled down | B.spoke up | C.made sure | D.turned up |
A.share | B.exchange | C.appreciate | D.discuss |
A.anxious | B.ashamed | C.delighted | D.excited |
A.forgotten | B.expected | C.continued | D.agreed |
A.ceremony | B.tradition | C.reminder | D.memory |
A.party | B.festival | C.gift | D.orange |
10 . He is better at words. She is better at sentences. Games they like to play involve the former, and he wins the vast majority of them the vast majority of the time. Debates they find themselves in involve the latter, and there hasn’t been an occasion (on record) of him winning one for many, many years.
Crosswords, Scrabble, that new game with green and yellow squares, he excels at. Given six tries to guess a five-letter word, he is quicker to recall words without real vowels (she doesn’t support the idea that “Y” is a vowel), and he has the nerve to guess words with triple letters, like “fluff,” on the second try. Of course, she knows what fluff is. It’s either
In defense of “Y” ‘s vowelness, he asks, What about “lynx”?
Lynx? she replies, incredulous. When have you ever used that aloud? Oh, look, over there, that lynx is about to pounce and
What most infuriates her is the presumption that she must be a whiz at words given her
She often finds herself
One evening, she decides to challenge him to a game of
A.nonsense | B.rubbish | C.fluff | D.trash |
A.pull | B.rip | C.tear | D.drag |
A.hobby | B.profession | C.occupation | D.job |
A.guessing | B.calculating | C.estimating | D.evaluating |
A.measure | B.metric | C.method | D.calculation |
A.counts | B.scores | C.sums | D.adds |
A.blocks | B.grids | C.squares | D.letters |
A.wondering | B.doubting | C.guessing | D.knowing |
A.expertise | B.confusion | C.frustration | D.anger |
A.demoralizing | B.exciting | C.boring | D.enlightening |
A.strategically | B.forcefully | C.literally | D.randomly |
A.ignore | B.miss | C.grasp | D.avoid |
A.Boggle | B.Scrabble | C.Chess | D.Checkers |
A.taking | B.finding | C.losing | D.giving |
A.letters | B.skills | C.resources | D.options |