1 . I hadn’t seen Anne in nearly 20 years since college, yet we could still party like old times. It was great to have her here,
She was looking at the few blooms (花) left in my yard. I hadn’t planted much after losing my job. It had been a
“One of my hobbies is taking photos of
Suddenly a hot song rang from her cell phone. “I set it to remind me to take my medicine,” she said calmly.
“An
“For my brain,” she smiled. “I have been diagnosed with a rare cancer, a small tumor (肿块) no bigger than your fingernail,” she laughed softly. That was Anne — ever
So
Later next day, an e-mail filled with the flower photos popped up from Anne — clear and beautiful. She had gotten past the anger, the pity and unfairness, taking one moment at a time and polishing it until it
I shifted my eye to outside, and I had her flowers in full bloom. Actually, I always had them, but it was Anne who got me to really
A.saving | B.watching | C.sharing | D.controlling |
A.normal | B.new | C.satisfying | D.difficult |
A.last | B.same | C.only | D.right |
A.yards | B.flowers | C.parties | D.people |
A.bother | B.avoid | C.miss | D.stop |
A.award | B.order | C.alarm | D.idea |
A.optimistic | B.attractive | C.hard-working | D.confident |
A.nervous | B.shocked | C.relaxed | D.lucky |
A.ended | B.failed | C.shined | D.fruited |
A.arrange | B.trust | C.colour | D.appreciate |
2 . Once there were three travelers checking in a hotel. When they went out in the morning, one traveler brought an umbrella and another one took a crutch (拐杖)
When they were back in the evening, the man who brought an umbrella got his clothes
The third guy didn’t reply, but
“When it was raining, I felt so
After hearing
He answered like this, “When it was raining, I had no umbrella, so I
The empty-handed traveler
The advantages are
A.When | B.As | C.While | D.Since |
A.anything | B.nothing | C.something | D.everything |
A.wet | B.muddied | C.dry | D.tidy |
A.despite | B.beyond | C.without | D.with |
A.common | B.strange | C.strict | D.ordinary |
A.besides | B.otherwise | C.therefore | D.instead |
A.but | B.and | C.or | D.thus |
A.pity | B.glad | C.anxious | D.upset |
A.sensitively | B.curiously | C.constantly | D.bravely |
A.unlikely | B.unexpectedly | C.unacceptably | D.universally |
A.considered | B.to consider | C.considering | D.to have considered |
A.turned out | B.brought out | C.carried out | D.picked out |
A.safe | B.dirty | C.hurried | D.worried |
A.what | B.which | C.how | D.why |
A.already | B.yet | C.still | D.just |
A.prevent | B.protect | C.shelter | D.escape |
A.confused | B.regretted | C.depressed | D.laughed |
A.pessimistic | B.serious | C.casual | D.cautious |
A.absolute | B.relative | C.obvious | D.exact |
A.do | B.make | C.take | D.change |
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4 . Most of the time, we human beings are so unwilling to change that we completely ignore its beauty. I don’t get it, why?
As people connect changes with something beneficial, we all claim to believe in change being good, yet so many of us aggressively oppose it. And why? Because of familiarity.
Even for those of us who say we love change, it’s hard to accept and adapt. However, sometimes change can be a frightening thing. There’s no denying that life is unpredictable and more often than not, we’re forced to make a change we didn’t really prepare for or expect. We lose jobs, we lose people, we move to another country or we find ourselves in unfavorable circumstances that we weren’t taught how to handle.
Life is full of unavoidable changes. How can you develop personally and expect to stay in the same place?
Even though change may be painful and so hard sometimes, it’s still better than the pain of feeling powerless as you watch your dreams pass you by. Don’t be afraid of change. Embrace (拥抱) it with open arms.
A.Not everyone can accompany you. |
B.Where there’s growth, there’s change |
C.Change can be scary but it can also be beautiful. |
D.That’s not the only reasons you embrace changes. |
E.Look forward to new experiences and learn from those new stories. |
F.These things force you to change what you weren’t ready to change. |
G.Sometimes we’re convinced that knowing something well means it’s right. |
5 . With new term approaching, as a new teacher, I needed to find a reference book in our school library. Therefore, I went in search of the
During the winter break, she had gone by herself to Death Valley, a rarely visited desert. She just rented a car and packed up some simple equipment. All the way, she
I asked her if she was
Actually, our brief talk inspired me to lead a more
A.tutor | B.clerk | C.assistant | D.librarian |
A.conversation | B.discussion | C.complaint | D.activity |
A.bothered | B.attracted | C.moved | D.confused |
A.voluntarily | B.definitely | C.occasionally | D.barely |
A.hiked | B.slept | C.behaved | D.dived |
A.banned | B.protected | C.transported | D.dragged |
A.scared | B.delighted | C.upset | D.amazed |
A.unable | B.unaffordable | C.appointed | D.desperate |
A.free | B.frightened | C.incapable | D.typical |
A.without excuse | B.without hesitation | C.with doubt | D.with caution |
A.books | B.fantasy | C.sands | D.beauty |
A.tough | B.smooth | C.unpredictable | D.changeable |
A.succeed | B.escape | C.survive | D.suffer |
A.colorful | B.meaningful | C.comfortable | D.recreational |
A.restriction | B.range | C.surface | D.reach |
6 . A confident smile is a happy smile. Have you ever had a stranger smile at you while you were out in public? Maybe you were feeling down, but their genuine and friendly smiles literally made you turn your frown upside down. All thanks to that smiley person, your negative attitude suddenly subsided. It is hard to believe that such a small gesture can impact your mood so sim ply, but I would be lying if I said that I’ve never experienced this feeling. I’m sure you can relate.
With that being said, science can back this up. Where are these happy feelings coming from? Well, when you smile at someone, you may feel like you’re experiencing temporary happiness.That is because endorphins (内啡肽) are released in the brain when you smile. Endorphins can be described as natural painkillers for the body, which also boost your self-esteem (自尊). Smiling is really a simple act of kindness, which can also make you feel better about yourself.
As an illustration, someone going in for a job interview with their heads held high, and smiles on their faces will have a better chance of scoring the job. Employers remark that a person who looks down when they speak to avoid showing their smiles during an interview, most likely won’t be hired, because it looks as though they are hiding something. However, that person with an inviting smile shows confidence. No matter what you look like, a smile is worth a thousand words and people can recognize that.
It gives me such a rewarding feeling helping children, teens, and adults to build their selfesteem through treatment. It’s all worth it seeing that spark of joy in my patient after the job is all said and done. I truly believe that a bright eyed smile has the capacity to allow you to connect with others, without uttering a sound.
1. What does the underlined word “subsided”mean in Paragraph 1?A.Appeared. | B.Weakened. | C.Increased. | D.Smiled. |
A.Making people feel happy. |
B.Making people act kindly. |
C.Making brains work fast. |
D.Curing some diseases. |
A.He holds his head too high. |
B.He looks down upon others. |
C.He looks a little dishonest. |
D.He is too confident. |
A.A teacher. | B.A volunteer. | C.A scientist. | D.A doctor. |
7 . A calligrapher (书法家) said to a man who was practicing calligraphy (书法) with waste newspapers, “If you write with the best paper, you may do it better.”
The man asked why. The calligrapher smiled without
I remember there is
For life, the most important is
A.reply | B.sound | C.tears | D.attention |
A.Like | B.As | C.With | D.Towards |
A.regard | B.realize | C.repeat | D.report |
A.meaning | B.style | C.price | D.manner |
A.so | B.very | C.such | D.too |
A.last | B.first | C.then | D.second |
A.itself | B.himself | C.herself | D.yourself |
A.hopes | B.money | C.pressure | D.time |
A.care about | B.put off | C.think up | D.belong to |
A.whether | B.where | C.how | D.when |
8 . 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 |
9 . In casual conversations, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer without hesitating — “Where are you from?”
I could say I am from Thailand, where I was born. Or I am from Mexico, where I spent the majority of my childhood. Or I am from the US, whose language is rooted into my life. In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough. After all, to be from somewhere carries expectations of understanding “your” culture and “your” home.
I feel envious whenever my friends say they’re “going home” for school breaks. As a student who frequently moves, I have never seen my living space as “home”, but “shelter”, another location to stay in before I unavoidably move again.
So, does this mean I do not have, and will never have, a home? I resign myself to living with this sense of sadness, until very recently.
In my dorm, inside my drawer is a specially designed white bath towel that I have not used since I brought it with me from my parents’ house. One day, I took it out, but stopped after smelling the soft, sweet laundry detergent (洗衣粉), the one my parents used back in Thailand. I felt my eyes water as that random smell brought my mixed emotions to the surface: sadness and nostalgia, a strong feeling of missing home. I still avoid using that towel until now because I don’t want to replace the smell of nostalgia with my newly-bought detergent.
Sadly, even with this new discovery, I will still struggle when answering where I am from, and I will always feel a sense of loss in not having a physical home to “go back to”. Yet, in random moments, when a smell catches me off guard (让我猝不及防) with the memories it brings, I like to believe that the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. And if these moments can make me smile, even with a sense of loss, what better home can I ask for?
1. Why is the author unable to see his living space as “home”?A.His living places often change. | B.He is unsatisfied with the place. |
C.His expectations of “home” are high. | D.He can’t understand the culture there. |
A.It was made in his hometown. | B.It is a present from his parents. |
C.Its smell awakened his memories. | D.Its design wins his preference. |
A.He no longer feels a sense of loss. |
B.He feels a physical home is unnecessary. |
C.He has got the answer to “Where are you from?” |
D.He has found a sense of home in some moments. |
A.A Man’s Home Is His Castle | B.There Is No Place Like Home |
C.The Smell Brings Me Home | D.The Emotion Connects Me With Home |
10 . I’m a mother of three and a psychologist. Recently, I come to understand what makes childhood valuable in its own right.
One day, when I went to get my 7-year-old son from soccer
The traditional view of such a moment is that it is
A.appointment | B.display | C.practice | D.experience |
A.served | B.greeted | C.witnessed | D.treated |
A.envied | B.criticized | C.promoted | D.forgiven |
A.hanging | B.settling | C.putting | D.turning |
A.shyness | B.weakness | C.loneliness | D.sadness |
A.pick up | B.look for | C.stare at | D.bring out |
A.ears | B.hands | C.mouth | D.face |
A.biggest | B.simplest | C.strangest | D.dullest |
A.eyes | B.arms | C.legs | D.feet |
A.entertainment | B.delight | C.satisfaction | D.confusion |
A.gather | B.play | C.sit | D.stay |
A.practical | B.impossible | C.accessible | D.unnecessary |
A.capacity | B.respect | C.effort | D.responsibility |
A.experienced | B.absorbed | C.rich | D.skillful |
A.seeking | B.studying | C.missing | D.denying |