1 . Last year, my friend, Kydee Williams, and I started a non-profit project because we wanted to do charity work differently. Thus, The Pop-Up Care Shop was
TPUCS is a traveling shop of
From our experience, we learned smaller shelters, especially those in less-commercialized areas were often
While material things like food, clothes, money, and shelter can help people survive, what
A.found | B.donated | C.born | D.purchased |
A.cheap | B.free | C.value | D.messy |
A.quit | B.chose | C.forbade | D.held |
A.homeless | B.fearless | C.guiltless | D.restless |
A.Ceasing | B.Highlighting | C.Starting | D.Monitoring |
A.hard | B.fun | C.odd | D.core |
A.crucial | B.unnecessary | C.impossible | D.logical |
A.breaking down | B.giving back | C.keeping up | D.pulling through |
A.ignored | B.emphasized | C.mentioned | D.estimated |
A.harmful | B.relevant | C.opposed | D.open |
A.shoppers | B.pioneers | C.officers | D.volunteers |
A.reliable | B.selfless | C.creative | D.courageous |
A.understand | B.satisfy | C.anticipate | D.illustrate |
A.originally | B.slightly | C.truly | D.barely |
A.identify | B.detect | C.reveal | D.make |
2 . I was halfway across Indiana headed home to Kentucky when my car broke down. My phone was
I sat alongside my car for several hours trying to
Right then and there, this total
A.busy | B.loud | C.dead | D.secure |
A.mechanic | B.policeman | C.manager | D.guide |
A.washing | B.parking | C.purchasing | D.maintaining |
A.feel | B.beat | C.absorb | D.produce |
A.promised | B.refused | C.stopped | D.volunteered |
A.solved | B.noticed | C.escaped | D.explained |
A.surprise | B.regret | C.amusement | D.disappointment |
A.called up | B.pulled out | C.put down | D.threw away |
A.liar | B.beginner | C.stranger | D.loser |
A.free | B.ready | C.uncertain | D.unable |
A.pronounced | B.agreed | C.discovered | D.doubted |
A.Tiredness | B.Kindness | C.Loneliness | D.Carefulness |
A.Folding | B.Drying | C.Soiling | D.Mending |
A.saved | B.called | C.judged | D.banned |
A.friend | B.daughter | C.coworker | D.customer |
3 . With Christmas approaching, I often reflect upon one particular evening in the early 1960s. Back then, we decided to go carolling (唱圣诞颂歌) to spread the Christmas spirit which might
Soon we discovered that carolling brought various
One stop on our journey particularly
We stepped briskly upward into the couple’s
Sitting beside his wife, the gentleman gave us a
A smile flickered on the woman’s
At that moment, we found, and maybe even
A.change | B.influence | C.shape | D.brighten. |
A.on | B.in | C.over | D.up |
A.requirement | B.objective | C.reward | D.account |
A.consequences | B.comments | C.responses | D.movements |
A.awkwardly | B.passively | C.randomly | D.positively |
A.stuck in | B.woke up | C.shot up | D.brought out |
A.commanded | B.requested | C.proposed | D.recommended |
A.shamefully | B.hesitantly | C.desirably | D.proudly |
A.unfurnished | B.brief | C.little | D.average |
A.for the sake of | B.for fear of | C.in spite of | D.in the hope of |
A.smile | B.nod | C.contact | D.glance |
A.seriousness | B.energy | C.horror | D.option |
A.fancy | B.bright | C.joyous | D.skinny |
A.presence | B.absence | C.expectation | D.circle |
A.created | B.acquired | C.spread | D.regained |
4 . I’m obsessed (迷恋) with music. As a teenager, I couldn’t leave the house without my
But one day last year something changed. I became aware of a faint tapping sound in my left ear. It wasn’t loud enough to be
I was then sent to see specialists. They said it was the mitochondrial disease that caused the
I was given hearing aids, but they didn’t work. I’ve signed up for a lip-reading course and am
Other deaf people have warned of feeling isolated (孤立) and I’m determined not to make that my
I’ve always preferred to
A.assignments | B.headphones | C.schoolbags | D.uniforms |
A.textbooks | B.toys | C.records | D.flowers |
A.annoying | B.impressive | C.pleasant | D.heartbreaking |
A.strike | B.clean | C.see | D.hear |
A.pain | B.deafness | C.awareness | D.anxiety |
A.technically | B.gradually | C.similarly | D.confidently |
A.teaching | B.speaking | C.promoting | D.learning |
A.great | B.curious | C.excited | D.awkward |
A.withdraw from | B.leave behind | C.break off | D.adapt to |
A.job | B.hobby | C.life | D.aim |
A.reward | B.anxiety | C.criticism | D.pleasure |
A.because | B.if | C.until | D.when |
A.plan | B.contact | C.depart | D.write |
A.memory | B.appetite | C.hearing | D.sight |
A.promising | B.unbelievable | C.predictable | D.uncertain |
5 . A curious and eager 6-year-old boy went on a journey that took him to a place filled with wonder and heroism: a fire station. But this young explorer was
The little boy’s wish was realized by a
Then, the child
And just when you thought this touching
This small act of kindness has
So, share this article to
A.unfortunate | B.unwise | C.dependent | D.blind |
A.promise | B.assignment | C.dream | D.suggestion |
A.well-known | B.kind-hearted | C.full-time | D.good-looking |
A.transformation | B.exploration | C.experiment | D.activity |
A.turned to | B.depended on | C.held up | D.set aside |
A.modestly | B.quickly | C.excitedly | D.patiently |
A.mind | B.hand | C.stick | D.pencil |
A.scene | B.word | C.video | D.experience |
A.looked around | B.called out | C.reached out | D.stood up |
A.phenomenon | B.milestone | C.practice | D.gesture |
A.lecture | B.encounter | C.lesson | D.holiday |
A.waken | B.reflected | C.become | D.shared |
A.persuades | B.reminds | C.surprises | D.advises |
A.impressions | B.atmosphere | C.connections | D.value |
A.spread | B.feel | C.create | D.record |
6 . Trent Johnson just celebrated his graduation from medical school in Ohio with a ceremony at his parents’ home in Florida.
He
His friends
His twitter where the video immediately went
“I remember seeing my face on the newspaper and thinking I not only became a doctor, but I motivated people all over the world to
Johnson was brought up in an underdeveloped area where people would have
As Johnson settles into his new surroundings, he will continue to spread his message of hope and
A.recognized | B.learned | C.anticipated | D.recalled |
A.sorrowful | B.pitiful | C.awkward | D.guilty |
A.permitted | B.begged | C.appointed | D.helped |
A.consistently | B.virtually | C.casually | D.formally |
A.standard | B.origin | C.popularity | D.atmosphere |
A.memory | B.option | C.moment | D.design |
A.virtual | B.mad | C.wild | D.blank |
A.evaluated | B.featured | C.engaged | D.promoted |
A.change | B.start | C.sacrifice | D.follow |
A.scary | B.awful | C.incredible | D.specific |
A.low | B.powerful | C.rare | D.noble |
A.heal | B.escape | C.reform | D.serve |
A.pioneer | B.chemist | C.physician | D.professor |
A.seldom | B.just | C.still | D.yet |
A.admiration | B.innovation | C.cooperation | D.inspiration |
7 . Exercise and I had never had a good relationship due to my fear of sports. From a young age, my dad
When I entered the University of Regina, my dad
The spring semester came. A friend of mine
I went, and that was it. Zumba became my
A.expected | B.allowed | C.forced | D.invited |
A.therefore | B.though | C.instead | D.besides |
A.avoided | B.risked | C.regretted | D.kept |
A.in shape | B.for fun | C.at ease | D.on business |
A.refused | B.happened | C.bothered | D.decided |
A.hardly | B.merely | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.eager | B.content | C.embarrassed | D.disappointed |
A.cheated | B.comforted | C.asked | D.annoyed |
A.happy | B.proud | C.careful | D.sure |
A.cup | B.part | C.share | D.mouth |
A.curiosity | B.passion | C.fear | D.confidence |
A.perfect | B.positive | C.adorable | D.official |
A.accept | B.feel | C.display | D.compare |
A.witness | B.separate | C.discourage | D.save |
A.trouble | B.sense | C.peace | D.contact |
8 . The Glover kids in Newburgh, New York, want to make a little extra money themselves before the school opens. So, earlier this week, they set up a lemonade stand on the side of the road.
Now, in most stories, that’s when the police
Whitney posted the picture on social media with explanatory words. The
Dozens of customers have
A.Progress | B.Business | C.Budget | D.Service |
A.demanded | B.proposed | C.warned | D.informed |
A.angry | B.generous | C.anxious | D.responsible |
A.take over | B.leave out | C.shut down | D.tear apart |
A.course | B.licence | C.fund | D.record |
A.surprised | B.tired | C.upset | D.confused |
A.context | B.case | C.reason | D.issue |
A.other than | B.instead of | C.as for | D.due to |
A.investigated | B.prevented | C.praised | D.punished |
A.contributions | B.differences | C.objections | D.adjustments |
A.posing | B.exchanging | C.preparing | D.searching |
A.refreshing | B.effective | C.amusing | D.creative |
A.apology | B.development | C.support | D.debate |
A.stood out | B.stood by | C.stopped out | D.stopped by |
A.change | B.donation | C.supply | D.application |
9 . Once there was a little girl who had many misfortunes in life and was struggling with problems. One day she felt so upset that she couldn’t help
Sensing her
About twenty minutes later, he turned off the
Seeing the little girl was still confused, he then
A.explaining | B.complaining | C.requesting | D.obtaining |
A.fortunate | B.permanent | C.memorial | D.miserable |
A.depression | B.desire | C.enthusiasm | D.curiosity |
A.study | B.kitchen | C.bedroom | D.cupboard |
A.absorb | B.listen | C.observe | D.seize |
A.cool | B.freeze | C.melt | D.boil |
A.cruel | B.silent | C.noble | D.modest |
A.lights | B.microwaves | C.burners | D.taps |
A.rough | B.plain | C.precious | D.fragile |
A.Therefore | B.Moreover | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.exposed to | B.connected with | C.committed to | D.motivated by |
A.revolved | B.proceeded | C.teased | D.responded |
A.emergency | B.dilemma | C.choice | D.adversity |
A.sufficiently | B.generously | C.differently | D.primitively |
A.coffee beans | B.potato | C.egg | D.chef |
10 . Every Saturday morning Phoenix Young would take piano lessons with a family friend when he was a child. “At that time we would
But when Phoenix was 12, his teacher proposed that he need better
One day, however, Bade
“It was as if all I wanted was just a
That moment
“I went into
A.walk | B.joke | C.look | D.stick |
A.announced | B.sighed | C.regretted | D.recalled |
A.instruction | B.behaviour | C.recognition | D.relationship |
A.sweet | B.violent | C.tough | D.strange |
A.expectation | B.standard | C.quality | D.reputation |
A.something | B.everything | C.nothing | D.anything |
A.pretended | B.admitted | C.rejected | D.decided |
A.attended to | B.turned to | C.lied to | D.referred to |
A.courage | B.faith | C.doubt | D.luck |
A.in return | B.in vain | C.in time | D.in peace |
A.promise | B.sign | C.notice | D.vision |
A.recovered | B.transformed | C.ruined | D.clouded |
A.stress | B.patience | C.fun | D.argument |
A.acting | B.singing | C.composition | D.music |
A.leave | B.lead | C.owe | D.add |