1 . When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to
During my first visit to Italy, I
As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my
A.study | B.rent | C.visit | D.settle |
A.planned | B.struggled | C.refused | D.happened |
A.string | B.hang | C.mix | D.match |
A.improved | B.assessed | C.admired | D.praised |
A.course | B.barrier | C.area | D.test |
A.open-minded | B.strong-willed | C.warm-hearted | D.well-informed |
A.remind | B.allow | C.persuade | D.order |
A.tricks | B.promises | C.acts | D.duties |
A.ambition | B.success | C.appetite | D.growth |
A.costume | B.dish | C.symbol | D.tale |
A.gather | B.cheer | C.leave | D.wait |
A.put up with | B.stand up for | C.come up with | D.make up for |
A.signaled | B.confirmed | C.represented | D.accompanied |
A.disadvantages | B.meanings | C.surprises | D.opportunities |
A.created | B.forgotten | C.understood | D.identified |
2 . I once worked on a farm. One day, a powerful wind slammed (猛推) me against a post. My left arm got totally
Back home after an operation, I found everything a(n)
“Mom can do anything,” my daughter said
In 2020, I decided to do New Zealand’s
Life in
A.stuck | B.burned | C.crushed | D.bent |
A.duty | B.occasion | C.adventure | D.challenge |
A.independent | B.restless | C.tireless | D.different |
A.escape | B.adapt | C.recover | D.accept |
A.cutely | B.suddenly | C.proudly | D.honestly |
A.sport | B.farm | C.art | D.business |
A.Meanwhile | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.However |
A.described | B.wondered | C.explored | D.evaluated |
A.outstanding | B.amateur | C.active | D.intelligent |
A.biggest | B.hardest | C.longest | D.scariest |
A.studied | B.thought | C.pushed | D.trained |
A.give up | B.give in | C.turn off | D.turn down |
A.laughter | B.cheering | C.crying | D.noise |
A.unfair | B.serious | C.difficult | D.uncertain |
A.stop | B.afford | C.get | D.fly |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . Ghanim Al-Muftah was born on 5th May 2002 in Qatar. Due to a rare disease, he was born without legs. He has to go through many operations every year.
At a young age, the boy became a(n)
He is not just a boy who survived a terrible physical disability, but he
He is an example for the world and especially for those
The world can learn a great deal from the young boy. At his young age, he was able to
A.defence | B.trick | C.inspiration | D.riddle |
A.death | B.survival | C.growth | D.injury |
A.busy | B.tough | C.painful | D.normal |
A.took out | B.built up | C.got over | D.broke down |
A.influences | B.defeats | C.confuses | D.hurts |
A.traditional | B.remote | C.important | D.boring |
A.shows | B.cheats | C.awakens | D.promotes |
A.working | B.struggling | C.cooperating | D.communicating |
A.pull up | B.hold on | C.give up | D.move on |
A.feeling | B.desire | C.feature | D.personality |
A.takes | B.breaks | C.participates | D.throws |
A.achieve | B.understand | C.doubt | D.enjoy |
A.previous | B.future | C.particular | D.entire |
A.health | B.courage | C.strategy | D.image |
A.prevent | B.save | C.protect | D.tell |
6 . Several years ago I went on a trip alone to Mozambique. Our bus broke down by the side of the road. There was certainly nothing in the way of
I was trying to work out what to do when I
This kind-hearted woman accommodated (提供住宿) a
A.hospitals | B.stores | C.hotels | D.colleges |
A.wished | B.concluded | C.insisted | D.argued |
A.frightened | B.surprised | C.excited | D.annoyed |
A.guides | B.villagers | C.volunteers | D.friends |
A.wait | B.tour | C.belong | D.explore |
A.frequently | B.poorly | C.fluently | D.eagerly |
A.added to | B.got over | C.discussed | D.expected |
A.felt | B.found | C.kept | D.stopped |
A.explaining | B.whispering | C.complaining | D.gesturing |
A.hosted | B.interviewed | C.charged | D.comforted |
A.scared | B.attracted | C.satisfied | D.embarrassed |
A.hear | B.remember | C.follow | D.affect |
A.worried | B.confused | C.uncertain | D.welcomed |
A.local | B.family | C.customer | D.stranger |
A.relief | B.regret | C.doubt | D.fear |
7 . 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 |
8 . Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a flexible (灵活的) schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the
However, the
One day, I tried
This incident (事件) marked the
A.dramatic | B.severe | C.previous | D.crowded |
A.appealing | B.annoying | C.challenging | D.confusing |
A.direction | B.safety | C.freedom | D.responsibility |
A.duties | B.awards | C.problems | D.expectations |
A.concerns | B.reliefs | C.updates | D.intentions |
A.tied | B.inspired | C.guide | D.introduced |
A.reply | B.relax | C.react | D.read |
A.adapted | B.limited | C.related | D.addicted |
A.counted | B.repeated | C.watched | D.followed |
A.tidying up | B.putting aside | C.fitting into | D.getting back |
A.lazy | B.tired | C.rude | D.mad |
A.mix | B.success | C.balance | D.value |
A.distance | B.memory | C.beginning | D.training |
A.promise | B.excuse | C.answer | D.change |
A.maintain | B.ease | C.remove | D.regain |
9 . 23-year-old Taleigh Loven walked downstairs to her graduation party last October. She was
Mike Loven, 47, decided four years earlier that he was going to restart his study in Grand Canyon University, the
“There was no real reason for
The
A.expecting | B.enjoying | C.receiving | D.checking |
A.uncle | B.brother | C.dad | D.friend |
A.Imagining | B.Noticing | C.Having | D.Sending |
A.very | B.former | C.nearby | D.public |
A.introduced | B.registered | C.admitted | D.invited |
A.advanced | B.online | C.professional | D.crash |
A.idea | B.doubt | C.chance | D.certainty |
A.requesting | B.leaving | C.keeping | D.preferring |
A.attempt | B.goal | C.achievement | D.surprise |
A.immediately | B.partly | C.really | D.hardly |
A.responsibility | B.experiment | C.recognition | D.school |
A.saddest | B.toughest | C.greatest | D.largest |
A.stressful | B.boring | C.awkward | D.discouraging |
A.plan | B.practice | C.advantage | D.struggle |
A.kept pace with | B.contributed to | C.made up for | D.broke away from |
10 . I went on a road trip with a couple of friends from Chicago down to Houston. After six hours in the
I immediately
As I washed up at the sink, the door opened and in
The bathroom door closed and that’s when I saw the
We can
I will remember the unforgettable road trip forever.
1.A.car | B.city | C.way | D.train |
A.warm | B.wet | C.rest | D.admire |
A.expressed | B.explained | C.faced | D.noticed |
A.dusty | B.clean | C.cold | D.quiet |
A.flooded | B.slid | C.walked | D.crowded |
A.surprised | B.excited | C.annoyed | D.worried |
A.studying | B.washing | C.driving | D.standing |
A.shyly | B.confidently | C.generously | D.hopefully |
A.hug | B.nod | C.kiss | D.bow |
A.signal | B.suggestion | C.sign | D.scene |
A.decisions | B.choices | C.plans | D.mistakes |
A.embarrassment | B.shock | C.relief | D.anger |
A.get over | B.go through | C.break out | D.give up |
A.sitting | B.lying | C.running | D.standing |
A.have | B.master | C.understand | D.fix |