1 . Takamizawa, aged 91, was one of the more than 200,000 people who volunteered for the Tokyo Olympics. English is not required for service, but it is a helpful
Takamizawa said that her grandchildren
Takamizawa’s English
For the level of English spoken in a country, Japan ranks 49th among countries where English is not the
With several hundred days to go until the Games begin, the whole Takamizawa family is ready to introduce Tokyo to the world. When Japan last held the Summer Olympics in 1964, Takamizawa was too busy
Takamizawa said she never thought the Olympics would be
A.way | B.goal | C.skill | D.trick |
A.broke out | B.died down | C.worked out | D.came around |
A.foreigners | B.officials | C.soldiers | D.enemies |
A.promised | B.informed | C.persuaded | D.warned |
A.progress | B.wish | C.design | D.motto |
A.challenge | B.attitude | C.topic | D.race |
A.master | B.translator | C.student | D.teacher |
A.brings | B.sends | C.hands | D.types |
A.magically | B.directly | C.sincerely | D.swiftly |
A.told | B.reminded | C.asked | D.called |
A.explains | B.knows | C.admits | D.describes |
A.fault | B.duty | C.joy | D.pain |
A.local | B.first | C.second | D.common |
A.hate | B.practice | C.refuse | D.welcome |
A.smaller | B.younger | C.older | D.later |
A.doubts | B.believes | C.imagines | D.suggests |
A.open | B.useful | C.helpful | D.available |
A.raising | B.charging | C.building | D.selecting |
A.missed | B.founded | C.shared | D.held |
A.remain | B.survive | C.live | D.keep |
2 . James Charles is the manager of Kiplin Automotive Group. For about two months, he has been
Charles was first
Then Charles
Since more and more people have
A.demanding | B.hiring | C.training | D.encouraging |
A.inspired | B.persuaded | C.taught | D.allowed |
A.travelling | B.hiding | C.living | D.working |
A.sick | B.lonely | C.tired | D.homeless |
A.excited | B.frightened | C.shocked | D.ashamed |
A.Although | B.Unless | C.If | D.But |
A.experiment | B.advice | C.message | D.difficulty |
A.immediately | B.suddenly | C.gradually | D.casually. |
A.correct | B.spread | C.remember | D.improve |
A.humor | B.performance | C.fortune | D.purpose |
A.peaceful | B.boring | C.tough | D.busy |
A.rent | B.provide | C.protect | D.build |
A.at least | B.by chance | C.in return | D.on earth |
A.explained | B.proven | C.ignored | D.shared |
A.comments | B.investments | C.donations | D.competitions |
3 . It was an extremely hot summer day. A thunderstorm had passed and now the clouds were cleared and the sun returned. Steam was coming off the
Having made my
Lots of people might wonder why I would step out into traffic like that to
A.dry | B.straight | C.wet | D.broad |
A.drove | B.broke | C.headed | D.jumped |
A.gesture | B.reaction | C.greeting | D.relief |
A.purchase | B.decision | C.mind | D.day |
A.pull in | B.speed up | C.pull out | D.check out |
A.happily | B.softly | C.desperately | D.casually |
A.reached out | B.held up | C.lay down | D.put down |
A.backwards | B.sideways | C.around | D.forwards |
A.stuck | B.placed | C.fastened | D.fitted |
A.pushed | B.cupped | C.seized | D.dropped |
A.tightly | B.forcefully | C.quickly | D.gently |
A.free | B.awake | C.blank | D.dizzy |
A.prouder | B.lighter | C.softer | D.heavier |
A.rescue | B.appreciate | C.pity | D.shelter |
A.failing | B.guiding | C.warning | D.informing |
4 . As a young boy my family was very poor. I would often help do something for the neighbors to
One day I
I put my hands in the jar and
I was twelve years old when I moved from that neighbourhood. I will never forget the huge
A.save | B.give | C.earn | D.change |
A.turned | B.knocked | C.worked | D.looked |
A.how | B.when | C.why | D.if |
A.school | B.time | C.trouble | D.bed |
A.bag | B.carpet | C.coat | D.sofa |
A.allowed | B.forced | C.helped | D.stopped |
A.punished | B.tested | C.praised | D.paid |
A.set up | B.took out | C.talked about | D.put away |
A.boring | B.new | C.fine | D.terrible |
A.keep | B.make | C.remove | D.buy |
A.visit | B.forgive | C.welcome | D.serve |
A.recognize | B.reward | C.understand | D.protect |
A.goals | B.stories | C.marks | D.ideas |
A.room | B.money | C.food | D.time |
A.grabbed | B.lost | C.borrowed | D.charged |
A.rare | B.special | C.simple | D.enough |
A.promised | B.discovered | C.knew | D.admitted |
A.asked | B.required | C.showed | D.wrote |
A.decision | B.progress | C.mistake | D.difference |
A.courage | B.kindness | C.honesty | D.happiness |
5 . I’m proud of myself for this kindness I did last night. I did it
It was last night and I
In the past I’ve
So I tried to
Yet, something in myself was stopping me. Something in myself made me look at her and put myself in her shoes. She had young
Well, I learned a great
A.nervously | B.proudly | C.exactly | D.carefully |
A.pleasure | B.respect | C.honour | D.selfish |
A.changed | B.kept | C.finished | D.missed |
A.home | B.choice | C.friend | D.car |
A.hangs around | B.hides away | C.watches over | D.calms down |
A.hated | B.happened | C.offered | D.refused |
A.works | B.lives | C.plays | D.remains |
A.remind | B.avoid | C.attract | D.please |
A.workroom | B.office | C.playground | D.park |
A.therefore | B.even | C.however | D.instead |
A.neighbours | B.pets | C.children | D.friends |
A.since | B.although | C.as | D.if |
A.accepted | B.hesitated | C.approached | D.urged |
A.reliable | B.upset | C.generous | D.grateful |
A.gift | B.lesson | C.treasure | D.method |
6 . Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and while I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I
That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He
Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation.
It set me thinking. He had been the
A.found | B.excused | C.reminded | D.forgave |
A.replied | B.agreed | C.suggested | D.ordered |
A.explained | B.admitted | C.apologized | D.reported |
A.stuck | B.involved | C.interested | D.lost |
A.announce | B.ensure | C.confirm | D.imagine |
A.impatient | B.discouraged | C.concerned | D.nervous |
A.generous | B.reliable | C.cheerful | D.polite |
A.Unexpectedly | B.Usually | C.Eventually | D.Similarly |
A.meeting | B.interview | C.conversation | D.appointment |
A.relaxed | B.slept | C.talked | D.played |
A.annoyed | B.proud | C.touched | D.curious |
A.proof | B.target | C.supporter | D.result |
A.activities | B.exercises | C.disabilities | D.conflicts |
A.Yet | B.Besides | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.responsibility | B.loss | C.relief | D.trust |
7 . A man was employed to paint a boat. He brought paint and
The next day, the owner of the boat visited the painter and
“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat, sir! he said.
“This is not for the paint job. It’s for repairing the
“Ah! But it was such a small service.” the man said. “Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so
“My dear friend,” the owner said, “You don’t understand. Let me tell you
“Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did? You
Each of us has a moral duty to offer help, wipe tears, listen carefully and repair all the “hole” we
A.rulers | B.brushes | C.knives | D.pens |
A.felt | B.heard | C.sensed | D.noticed |
A.money | B.paint | C.brush | D.fish |
A.dropped | B.cooked | C.presented | D.took |
A.happy | B.disappointed | C.embarrassed | D.surprised |
A.hole | B.chair | C.paddle | D.picture |
A.huge | B.small | C.great | D.rude |
A.when | B.why | C.what | D.how |
A.stopped | B.regretted | C.remembered | D.forgot |
A.went on | B.went away | C.went over | D.went through |
A.drove | B.shared | C.rewarded | D.returned |
A.belief | B.relief | C.sadness | D.worry |
A.saved | B.hurt | C.broke | D.designed |
A.come out | B.come in | C.come across | D.come into |
A.achievement | B.progress | C.process | D.difference |
8 . I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some
The
Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small crisis, but she actually wasn't the only one. Right after Erin
A.accessible | B.hidden | C.unknown | D.convenient |
A.face-saving | B.brain-washing | C.eye-catching | D.heart-stopping |
A.parts | B.contents | C.details | D.ingredients |
A.ignored | B.answered | C.examined | D.interrupted |
A.missing | B.returned | C.remaining | D.abandoned |
A.selected | B.appointed | C.identified | D.defined |
A.moved | B.placed | C.opened | D.spotted |
A.selfless | B.risky | C.slow | D.personal |
A.site . | B.direction | C.situation | D.atmosphere |
A.got rid of | B.made use of | C.had control of | D.took possession of |
A.if | B.where | C.how | D.when |
A.recalled | B.exchanged | C.repeated | D.whispered |
A.Going away | B.Turing around | C.Looking back | D.Coming along |
A.into | B.against | C.over | D.beyond |
A.longing | B.enthusiastic | C.concerned | D.grateful |
9 . I had a quick thirty-minute stopover (中途停留) in Detroit before heading home to Toronto. After
I was tired and had a
The next flight was in four hours. I
I picked up my bag,
As she was
When boarding the plane, I was surprised to
A.driving | B.wandering | C.rushing | D.breaking |
A.take | B.waste | C.enjoy | D.spare |
A.call | B.meeting | C.treatment | D.case |
A.requirement | B.conclusion | C.announcement | D.reply |
A.later | B.last | C.earlier | D.first |
A.normal | B.former | C.single | D.nice |
A.set off | B.looked around | C.stood by | D.ran away |
A.seriously | B.willingly | C.hopefully | D.importantly |
A.voted | B.happened | C.wanted | D.refused |
A.kindness | B.money | C.guidance | D.encouragement |
A.listened | B.walked | C.reported | D.explained |
A.doubt | B.worry | C.smile | D.fear |
A.processing | B.holding | C.booking | D.selling |
A.handed | B.promised | C.sold | D.brought |
A.staff | B.businessmen | C.volunteers | D.passengers |
A.help | B.speak | C.interact | D.leave |
A.warn | B.remember | C.advise | D.discover |
A.anxious | B.thankful | C.responsible | D.suitable |
A.praise | B.loss | C.danger | D.reward |
A.returned | B.sent | C.introduced | D.shown |
10 . Have you ever worked on holidays?I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day!
Due to the nature of my job,I had to go back to my
Of course,there is something
A.boss | B.school | C.office | D.home |
A.kept | B.felt | C.made | D.did |
A.and | B.or | C.so | D.but |
A.working | B.employed | C.watching | D.included |
A.also | B.always | C.even | D.still |
A.experienced | B.accepted | C.disliked | D.changed |
A.important | B.good | C.different | D.funny |
A.other | B.dangerous | C.useless | D.simple |
A.start | B.value | C.spend | D.afford |
A.pay | B.steal | C.save | D.make |
A.explains | B.means | C.reads | D.reminds |
A.after | B.with | C.except | D.beyond |
A.work | B.talk | C.homework | D.cleaning |
A.use | B.throw | C.bring | D.pull |
A.service | B.space | C.pleasure | D.pay |