1 . “I can’t decide!” Carter told his mom. He had a big
“You have to.” Mom took a sip of her coffee. “It’s not
“I know. But, Josh is having a go-kart (赛车) party! That would be
Four days later, Carter was riding a bike for Josh’s party. He
Carter stood at the door, stunned. He
Weary, he dragged his feet over to the porch (门廊) and plopped down. Right now, his friends were
A.advice | B.arrangement | C.request | D.decision |
A.struggling | B.debating | C.exploring | D.quitting |
A.awkward | B.obvious | C.fair | D.positive |
A.last | B.first | C.next | D.again |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Meanwhile |
A.ride | B.swim | C.dive | D.cycle |
A.amazing | B.convenient | C.familiar | D.equal |
A.still | B.even | C.never | D.yet |
A.hosting | B.organizing | C.recommending | D.attending |
A.exchanging | B.attracting | C.expecting | D.preventing |
A.meant | B.pretended | C.regretted | D.forgot |
A.bad | B.happy | C.confident | D.curious |
A.make up | B.turn down | C.apply for | D.work out |
A.designed | B.missed | C.conducted | D.destroyed |
A.sense | B.mistake | C.difference | D.effort |
A.forgive | B.reach | C.make | D.find |
A.compare | B.search | C.measure | D.change |
A.problem | B.way | C.answer | D.effect |
A.all | B.both | C.neither | D.either |
A.leave | B.march | C.stay | D.return |
2 . In her 102 years, Sally Lepis has been known for helping her family, friends and neighbors. So when the old lady couldn’t
“Mrs. Lepis has
“It’s
In July, Schmidt and her cousins wrote letters to the non-profit,
A.expect | B.afford | C.stop | D.offer |
A.communicate | B.exercise | C.explain | D.see |
A.suggestion | B.promise | C.hand | D.prize |
A.lent | B.sold | C.run | D.recommended |
A.given | B.lost | C.talked | D.hidden |
A.with patience | B.with luck | C.in charge | D.in need |
A.voice | B.bond | C.tradition | D.change |
A.gratefully | B.repeatedly | C.eventually | D.immediately |
A.pitiful | B.challenging | C.natural | D.amazing |
A.nothing | B.something | C.everything | D.anything |
A.asked | B.decided | C.managed | D.continued |
A.forgiving | B.thanking | C.admiring | D.praising |
A.good | B.creative | C.basic | D.wise |
A.produce | B.buy | C.receive | D.find |
A.necessary | B.impossible | C.helpful | D.certain |
3 . Once President Roosevelt's house was broken into and lots of things were stolen. Hearing this, one of Roosevelt's friends wrote to him and
Being
If you are grateful to life, it will bring you shining sunlight. If you always complain about everything, you may own
A.urged | B.advised | C.suggested | D.forbade |
A.went back | B.turned back | C.wrote back | D.fought back |
A.comfort | B.oppose | C.convey | D.resist |
A.kill | B.hit | C.hurt | D.strike |
A.instead of | B.instead | C.either | D.nor |
A.rather than | B.more than | C.less than | D.other than |
A.polite | B.grateful | C.elegant | D.successful |
A.wisdom | B.knowledge | C.regret | D.competence |
A.until | B.so long as | C.unless | D.as often as |
A.success | B.exploration | C.mercies | D.misfortune |
A.argue | B.complain | C.bother | D.worry |
A.climb | B.arouse | C.rise | D.raise |
A.behavior | B.philosophy | C.journey | D.mirror |
A.nothing | B.something | C.everybody | D.everything |
A.or | B.but | C.and | D.if |
4 . A senior has been reunited with his long lost brother and sister after more than 20 years, which is incredible. It was owing to the
Kitson and Millie was a
“I received a
A.response | B.attention | C.invitation | D.admiration |
A.appeared | B.fought | C.quarreled | D.jumped |
A.furniture | B.equipment | C.rubbish | D.luggage |
A.similar | B.funny | C.unique | D.familiar |
A.spotted | B.caught | C.accepted | D.rescued |
A.tear down | B.figure out | C.settle in | D.clean up |
A.bored | B.tough | C.able | D.legal |
A.Shocked | B.Delighted | C.Annoyed | D.Confused |
A.separated | B.differed | C.recovered | D.suffered |
A.escaped | B.moved | C.swam | D.floated |
A.reply | B.call | C.warn | D.reward |
A.trying | B.hating | C.refusing | D.liking |
A.accused | B.touched | C.found | D.attended |
A.woke | B.dressed | C.sped | D.grew |
A.amazing | B.interesting | C.terrifying | D.amusing |
5 . Once a year, around the time when Christians celebrate Easter, Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Jews celebrate Passover, I often invite my 24-person team to a joyful and special dinner at my place. To
I think this
Yet when people
I’m also really
As the person in charge of the lab, I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job. Such an accessible, varied and supportive
A.accommodate | B.avoid | C.change | D.control |
A.enjoy | B.throw | C.prepare | D.taste |
A.dream | B.tradition | C.promise | D.debate |
A.strange | B.conservative | C.poor | D.diverse |
A.gives up | B.turns down | C.consists of | D.leaves out |
A.breakthroughs | B.backgrounds | C.ambitions | D.hobbies |
A.differences | B.recipes | C.requirements | D.standards |
A.visit | B.praise | C.join | D.aid |
A.regret | B.charge | C.sympathy | D.love |
A.surprised at | B.proud of | C.interested in | D.worried about |
A.curious | B.casual | C.careful | D.relaxed |
A.thank | B.defeat | C.compare | D.choose |
A.scientifically | B.physically | C.mentally | D.financially |
A.respect | B.protect | C.stand | D.doubt |
A.chance | B.position | C.lecture | D.environment |
6 . Charlie Villanueva, once an NBA player, is known for his ability to shoot hoops(篮筐). He says his success is largely due to what he has
Today Villanueva’s career may look successful, but life wasn’t always
Through it all, Villanueva’s mother was there for him in good times and bad times. With his mother’s help and
In fact, over six million Americans have alopecia like Villanueva. They have gifts, abilities and a need to feel
“We’re all
A.learned | B.suffered | C.contributed | D.attempted |
A.easy | B.different | C.plain | D.tough |
A.take over | B.break into | C.hold up | D.go through |
A.setting | B.breaking | C.observing | D.avoiding |
A.Ever since | B.As long as | C.Even if | D.As soon as |
A.fixed | B.turned | C.paid | D.drew |
A.proposal | B.support | C.struggle | D.lecture |
A.decision | B.pressure | C.determination | D.movement |
A.accepted | B.admired | C.aided | D.attracted |
A.persuades | B.requests | C.allows | D.encourages |
A.find out | B.give up | C.work out | D.reach out |
A.message | B.information | C.strategy | D.notice |
A.specific | B.special | C.similar | D.same |
A.comfortably | B.quietly | C.positively | D.peacefully |
A.curious | B.confident | C.wrong | D.worried |
7 . There was a time when I thought my dad didn’t know a thing about being a good father. I couldn’t
So that is what I did. I got a job at a very nice restaurant and
One day, there was something wrong with my father’s truck. So he needed a
In that instant, it
When he closed the trunk, his tools set off to the side, he walked over to my window to
His
A.like | B.remember | C.forget | D.care |
A.ignore | B.admire | C.love | D.hate |
A.spent | B.earned | C.kept | D.saved |
A.pay | B.charge | C.offer | D.provide |
A.ride | B.leave | C.trip | D.hurry |
A.as | B.although | C.but | D.since |
A.ordinary | B.hot | C.work | D.special |
A.tools | B.clothes | C.luggage | D.bag |
A.fewer | B.more | C.longer | D.deeper |
A.happened | B.seemed | C.occurred | D.appeared |
A.putdown | B.sat down | C.got down | D.went down |
A.forgive | B.thank | C.ask | D.complain |
A.hand | B.pass | C.lend | D.take |
A.help | B.advice | C.treat | D.reply |
A.hands | B.smile | C.voice | D.eyes |
8 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband
The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her
The thought made her smile as she
Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t
As the song continued, tears
Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two
Don’t forget your parents,
A.showed up | B.set out | C.fell ill | D.passed away |
A.worrying | B.depressing | C.surprising | D.puzzling |
A.purse | B.book | C.chair | D.food |
A.recognize | B.admire | C.demand | D.recommend |
A.promised | B.ignored | C.deserved | D.permitted |
A.approached | B.discovered | C.started | D.touched |
A.moved | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.satisfied |
A.disturbed | B.inspired | C.amused | D.shocked |
A.mentioned | B.realized | C.doubted | D.admitted |
A.followed | B.invited | C.guided | D.introduced |
A.gathered | B.dried | C.disappeared | D.remained |
A.gradually | B.frequently | C.secretly | D.suddenly |
A.presents | B.flowers | C.candles | D.cards |
A.strength | B.enthusiasm | C.calmness | D.interest |
A.as if | B.even if | C.so that | D.now that |
9 . About a month ago I noticed something really amazing, which I must call a garden miracle(奇迹). It so happened that when I
How was this
I can’t help feeling
For one thing, I am moved by the happenstance(巧合) of the whole thing. If I had
But there’s something else that
When it comes to positivity, a little goes a long way. Just ask my little miracle plant.
1.A.approached | B.shut | C.opened | D.knocked |
A.need | B.provide | C.receive | D.keep |
A.sticks | B.branches | C.roots | D.flowers |
A.essential | B.possible | C.significant | D.different |
A.stepped aside | B.stepped away | C.looked down | D.looked around |
A.request | B.enable | C.instruct | D.intend |
A.excited | B.puzzled | C.amazed | D.amused |
A.put | B.found | C.measured | D.missed |
A.broad | B.soft | C.strong | D.narrow |
A.pulled out | B.cared for | C.thought about | D.brought in |
A.requires | B.cheers | C.inspires | D.changes |
A.attention | B.warmth | C.time | D.effort |
A.expecting | B.imagining | C.doubting | D.saying |
A.experience | B.do | C.accept | D.remember |
A.water | B.encouragement | C.sunshine | D.support |
10 . Peter loved his wife Marion, loved adventure, and loved his camper van (野营车)called Schoen. The pair made numerous unforgettable road trips in Schoen. But after Marion died, the
Elise and her husband, Domenic, had always dreamed of owning their own “happiness bus” and travelling in a camper van. One day, Elise
Feeling extremely disappointed, the couple left. “We were
A few days later, Peter called to invite them back for a second look.
Now Schoen is on glorious adventures somewhere, helping Elise and Domenic create wonderful family
“Peter is definitely a hero for us,” says Elise. “Finding Schoen and making that
A.neatly-decorated | B.well-travelled | C.much-anticipated | D.well-recognized |
A.exchange | B.rent | C.donation | D.sale |
A.came across | B.put up | C.laid aside | D.took off |
A.long before | B.for the moment | C.at first sight | D.at the interval |
A.salary | B.earnings | C.schedule | D.budget |
A.grateful | B.regretful | C.skillful | D.forgetful |
A.Frightened | B.Discouraged | C.Satisfied | D.Attracted |
A.determination | B.hesitation | C.intention | D.expectation |
A.traders | B.collectors | C.painters | D.drivers |
A.publicly | B.hardly | C.simply | D.unbelievably |
A.receive | B.purchase | C.present | D.afford |
A.asking | B.planning | C.imaging | D.arguing |
A.assess | B.attach | C.accept | D.arrange |
A.incidents | B.memories | C.affairs | D.gatherings |
A.story | B.promise | C.call | D.memory |