1 . Shortly before Dad died, I got a call from Betty. She was a
I got another call from Betty. She told me about the card game they had
Betty phoned again, telling me one day when Mom drove, she
Looking back, Dad had been
Alzheimer (阿尔茨海默症) is a very
I am
A.relative | B.friend | C.doctor | D.coworker |
A.sensitive | B.mean | C.forgetful | D.weak |
A.looked forward to | B.gave way to | C.paid attention to | D.flashed back to |
A.similarly | B.fortunately | C.frequently | D.actually |
A.repeat | B.ignore | C.treasure | D.manage |
A.imagined | B.updated | C.arranged | D.associated |
A.agreed | B.gathered | C.doubted | D.witnessed |
A.turned | B.stopped | C.ran | D.relaxed |
A.player | B.shopper | C.driver | D.patient |
A.apologizing | B.applying | C.cooking | D.covering |
A.pretending | B.experiencing | C.dismissing | D.describing |
A.routine | B.grief | C.relief | D.anxiety |
A.obvious | B.typical | C.gradual | D.awful |
A.regretful | B.satisfied | C.convinced | D.grateful |
A.troubling | B.disappointing | C.surprising | D.embarrassing |
2 . The 11-year-old Freddy was chasing a rabbit on Monday when he got trapped down a narrow hole in Blackroot Pool, West Midlands. His
But Hill
According to the
A.owner | B.coach | C.relative | D.neighbor |
A.call | B.check | C.reach | D.control |
A.hesitantly | B.naturally | C.unfortunately | D.unwillingly |
A.fed | B.seen | C.contacted | D.accompanied |
A.approved | B.departed | C.returned | D.attempted |
A.deserted | B.trapped | C.transported | D.forgotten |
A.origin | B.appearance | C.location | D.identity |
A.disabled | B.dependable | C.cute | D.upset |
A.Accidentally | B.Precisely | C.Immediately | D.Thankfully |
A.noticed | B.freed | C.dominated | D.discovered |
A.awful | B.impossible | C.incredible | D.harmonious |
A.rescue | B.discovery | C.adventure | D.operation |
A.buried | B.covered | C.rewarded | D.compared |
A.relieved | B.devoted | C.confused | D.embarrassed |
A.line | B.spot | C.path | D.lead |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . 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 |
6 . Good news came from Killington. In a challenging
The police department received a call at 2: 30 pm informing them of 7-9 lost individuals in the woods. However, as the officers,
Just when the rescuers thought their mission was
The rescuers went to great
A.investigation | B.operation | C.examination | D.discussion |
A.successfully | B.fortunately | C.apparently | D.accidentally |
A.celebration | B.adventure | C.exchange | D.display |
A.breaking up | B.putting up | C.teaming up | D.catching up |
A.changed | B.evaluated | C.controlled | D.uncovered |
A.Braving | B.Avoiding | C.Checking | D.Measuring |
A.touched | B.skinned | C.hugged | D.bent |
A.distant | B.common | C.clear | D.high |
A.complete | B.significant | C.temporary | D.challenging |
A.doubt | B.difficulty | C.hesitation | D.anxiety |
A.visited | B.located | C.persuaded | D.encouraged |
A.concluding | B.choosing | C.attending | D.recording |
A.tasks | B.lengths | C.ranges | D.choices |
A.beliefs | B.tests | C.efforts | D.dreams |
A.deserved | B.received | C.expected | D.extended |
7 . When the economic crisis hit, Bruno and Marilena lost their jobs in Florence. It was then that they decided to return to their hometown in Tuscany. There, they
Guests at their Bed and Breakfast are treated like extended family, sharing home-cooked meals together and
Through commitment to community and sustainability values, Bruno and Marilena have not only found their inner
A.appreciated | B.evaluated | C.transformed | D.deserted |
A.resources | B.reservation | C.information | D.equipment |
A.rural | B.urban | C.cultural | D.private |
A.self-assessment | B.self-sufficiency | C.self-discipline | D.self-awareness |
A.adapting | B.exchanging | C.publishing | D.creating |
A.Legend | B.Word | C.Intelligence | D.Prediction |
A.observed | B.booked | C.traded | D.conserved |
A.escape | B.solution | C.opportunity | D.challenge |
A.temporary | B.permanent | C.meaningful | D.complicated |
A.Despite | B.Without | C.Against | D.Beyond |
A.care for | B.fight with | C.take over | D.set down |
A.donate | B.monitor | C.preserve | D.taste |
A.hardship | B.pressure | C.fulfillment | D.maintenance |
A.struggle | B.loneliness | C.achievement | D.peace |
A.environmental | B.emotional | C.communicative | D.economic |
8 . Back in high school, I loved nothing more than going bowling. From freshman to junior year, starting and leading my school’s bowling club helped me come out of my
Still the bowling memory that really stuck out to me was
Then one evening something remarkable happened. During a game, I
That’s, when I finally went over to say hi to Leroy.
That was the beginning of our friendship. Since that night, playing together and sharing our life stories has become our weekly
A.way | B.zone | C.shell | D.place |
A.school | B.town | C.community | D.state |
A.boosted | B.affected | C.formed | D.enjoyed |
A.when | B.how | C.that | D.because |
A.instead | B.though | C.otherwise | D.rather |
A.hang out | B.turn over | C.show off | D.slip away |
A.Besides | B.Against | C.Despite | D.Beyond |
A.prevented | B.witnessed | C.suggested | D.imagined |
A.determined | B.struggled | C.desired | D.hesitated |
A.ended up | B.ran away | C.set off | D.turned out |
A.Disappointed | B.Relieved | C.Excited | D.Surprised |
A.confusion | B.embarrassment | C.eagerness | D.anger |
A.deal | B.matter | C.problem | D.mistake |
A.ease | B.increase | C.defeat | D.break |
A.held back | B.gave in | C.broke down | D.opened up |
A.helplessly | B.hopefully | C.desperately | D.thoroughly |
A.routine | B.meeting | C.experience | D.recreation |
A.temporary | B.consistent | C.subsequent | D.prosperous |
A.captured | B.seized | C.earned | D.found |
A.went along | B.started off | C.gave out | D.carried on |
9 . A dog named Kobe became a hero by finding a gas leak in his owner’s front yard. The dog’s action underlined the importance of paying attention to the
The story began when Kobe, owned by Chanell Bell, was
Following the
“If the gas had continued to leak into our homes,” said Bell, “something as
Workers discovered three main leaks in Bell’s neighborhood caused by aging pipes. It took the workers over three days to repair the leaks and
A.attitude | B.health | C.behavior | D.performance |
A.delayed | B.suggested | C.spotted | D.finished |
A.regarding | B.studying | C.doubting | D.accepting |
A.astonished | B.concerned | C.annoyed | D.determined |
A.Declaring | B.Assuming | C.Recognizing | D.Remembering |
A.trusted | B.respected | C.used | D.admired |
A.description | B.association | C.instruction | D.identification |
A.decorated | B.equipped | C.restored | D.protected |
A.secretly | B.originally | C.freshly | D.carefully |
A.plan | B.reaction | C.device | D.issue |
A.simple | B.typical | C.sudden | D.dangerous |
A.check on | B.set up | C.put aside | D.take over |
A.served | B.defined | C.reminded | D.struck |
A.place | B.trouble | C.extreme | D.change |
A.company | B.diversity | C.achievement | D.gratitude |
10 . I opened the door: the morning dishes weren’t in the sink, and the floor had been cleaned. The pile of junk mail on the counter disappeared, replaced by a single
I picked up the letter,
“I’m tired of being
I glanced through our
The letter continued in the same
I
A.flower | B.envelope | C.paper | D.book |
A.comment | B.update | C.decision | D.assessment |
A.issuing | B.anticipating | C.accepting | D.publishing |
A.scared of | B.amazed at | C.ashamed of | D.concerned about |
A.suspected | B.cured | C.informed | D.accused |
A.notice | B.quit | C.agree | D.mind |
A.fancy | B.spotless | C.soiled | D.frosted |
A.emissions | B.repairs | C.maintenance | D.registration |
A.tone | B.breath | C.situation | D.sense |
A.temporarily | B.seemingly | C.painfully | D.completely |
A.credit | B.envy | C.comfort | D.sympathy |
A.intended | B.promised | C.failed | D.attempted |
A.put down | B.reached for | C.took apart | D.picked out |
A.similar | B.plain | C.priceless | D.hurtful |
A.admiration | B.encouragement | C.forgiveness | D.mention |