1 . I was an avid (热衷的) list maker. I thought the lists would help me finish things more
My real turning
It was near the end of July, so I
I still make
A.naturally | B.secretly | C.effectively | D.creatively |
A.duty | B.time | C.method | D.reason |
A.adapted to | B.searched for | C.depended on | D.went over |
A.amazed | B.stressed | C.bored | D.pleased |
A.point | B.occasion | C.opportunity | D.stage |
A.Otherwise | B.However | C.Besides | D.Thus |
A.put up | B.took over | C.threw away | D.broke through |
A.dark | B.crowded | C.warm | D.unusual |
A.meaningful | B.different | C.full | D.long |
A.preparing | B.recovering | C.clearing | D.establishing |
A.imagined | B.missed | C.avoided | D.started |
A.removed | B.challenged | C.ensured | D.preserved |
A.eagerness | B.shame | C.relief | D.belonging |
A.profits | B.lists | C.wishes | D.goals |
A.want | B.prove | C.approach | D.inspire |
2 . It was a sunny weekend. I had planned to go mountain climbing in the suburbs with Daniel. However, a sudden heavy rain that morning disrupted my plan. Looking out of the window, I couldn’t help feeling a little
However, Daniel
We walked through the narrow streets and admired the
After hearing
This experience made me realize that life always has unexpected surprises and twists. Sometimes,
A.disabled | B.disappointed | C.disgraceful | D.disturbed |
A.suggested | B.claimed | C.answered | D.demanded |
A.museum | B.community | C.street | D.neighborhood |
A.admired | B.agreed | C.jumped | D.permitted |
A.sunny | B.chilly | C.gloomy | D.clear |
A.ancient | B.crowded | C.spacious | D.various |
A.Gradually | B.Slowly | C.Suddenly | D.Quickly |
A.tired | B.angry | C.energetic | D.relieved |
A.question | B.curiosity | C.control | D.danger |
A.action | B.measures | C.responsibility | D.initiative |
A.about | B.from | C.out | D.into |
A.listened | B.talked | C.came | D.pointed |
A.complete | B.correct | C.full | D.useful |
A.with | B.up | C.in | D.to |
A.changing | B.scheduling | C.making | D.following |
3 . There are many kinds of friends. Some are always
I shall always recall (回忆) the autumn and the girl with the
It was the golden season. I could see the
Autumn is a harvest season and life is uninteresting. The boring days always get me
I had
Leaves were still falling. Every day
Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly
“You definitely like violin.” she said.
“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.
Suddenly, a
“
The girl smiled, and so did I.
I never heard her play again in my life. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine
A.against | B.for | C.with | D.to |
A.true | B.humorous | C.funny | D.old |
A.leaves | B.violin | C.play | D.song |
A.yellow | B.purple | C.green | D.blue |
A.turning | B.referring | C.seeing | D.listening |
A.down | B.off | C.up | D.over |
A.busy | B.interested | C.lost | D.active |
A.often | B.once | C.never | D.usually |
A.standing | B.stopping | C.waiting | D.hearing |
A.because | B.so | C.but | D.when |
A.moving | B.interesting | C.encouraging | D.exciting |
A.stopped | B.began | C.rose | D.changed |
A.surprised | B.happy | C.strange | D.sad |
A.In conclusion | B.In fact | C.In short | D.In total |
A.figure | B.symbol | C.expression | D.sun |
4 . There was a park near my home. But I didn’t go there very often, many people said there was nothing
The left one was wide and clean. There were lots of
Grass grew
After a while a strange feeling made me follow the
Many people told me that there was nothing much to see in the park. Now I’d like to tell them that if they had
My trip to the park that day made me understand something about
A.special | B.common | C.difficult |
A.house | B.park | C.mountain |
A.quickly | B.slowly | C.lazily |
A.sitting | B.lying | C.standing |
A.another | B.other | C.others |
A.grasses | B.trees | C.flowers |
A.decided | B.destroyed | C.demanded |
A.anywhere | B.everywhere | C.nowhere |
A.clean | B.clear | C.dirty |
A.give up | B.give in | C.give out |
A.worst | B.nicest | C.softest |
A.discussed | B.played | C.followed |
A.so | B.because | C.but |
A.life | B.path | C.book |
A.similar | B.small | C.different |
5 . The fall leaves are really starting to change now. It looks like the trees and mountains have become a canvas painted by a loving artist. The bright, beautiful reds are
Today I noticed a lovely little girl from our community picking up the fallen leaves from the ground. The prettiest reds, yellows, and oranges were picked up and
I watched this
A.shining | B.burning | C.flashing | D.shaking |
A.gone | B.reserved | C.fixed | D.transformed |
A.pad | B.bed | C.curtain | D.carpet |
A.fruitful | B.bare | C.safe | D.natural |
A.tears up | B.brings about | C.holds back | D.differs from |
A.held | B.received | C.admired | D.searched |
A.potentials | B.chances | C.treasures | D.exchanges. |
A.scene | B.view | C.story | D.notice |
A.return | B.break | C.continue | D.panic |
A.fastest | B.easiest | C.coolest | D.fullest |
6 . In 2016, I started working for the local company here in the community. I had to admit that the first day I walked into the office, I didn’t know what to expect, I was really
One day, my boss asked me what I thought could be done with the scenery outside next to the office window. I paused for a while,
It took me a good week to
It only took about a week for the sunflowers to sprout (发芽). I made sure to
Every year, my sunflowers grow bigger, and so do my
A.familiar | B.confident | C.ambitious | D.nervous |
A.styles | B.piles | C.sources | D.sizes |
A.interview | B.chance | C.future | D.luck |
A.predicting | B.forgetting | C.explaining | D.wondering |
A.trees | B.vegetables | C.flowers | D.fruits |
A.put up | B.take up | C.clean up | D.keep up |
A.stories | B.sales | C.symbols | D.species |
A.water | B.surprise | C.remove | D.separate |
A.doubted | B.knew | C.found | D.appreciated |
A.disappointment | B.anxiety | C.joy | D.determination |
A.dreams | B.lessons | C.promises | D.attempts |
A.performance | B.adventure | C.ambition | D.competition |
A.helped | B.mattered | C.disappeared | D.started |
A.improve | B.grow | C.succeed | D.change |
A.difficult | B.big | C.popular | D.simple |
7 . I was driving in my car the other day. The sun was out, the radio was playing, and I was singing along. The song was a
In truth, this world could have more kindness and less
A.long | B.boring | C.joyful | D.sad |
A.appeared | B.remained | C.happened | D.stayed |
A.ended | B.continued | C.jumped | D.fell |
A.cut down | B.made up | C.went down | D.went up |
A.exciting | B.interesting | C.unusual | D.crazy |
A.Finally | B.Generally | C.Secretly | D.Calmly |
A.anything | B.everything | C.something | D.nothing |
A.touched | B.watched | C.avoided | D.recognized |
A.freeing | B.protecting | C.helping | D.keeping |
A.collecting | B.moving | C.covering | D.throwing |
A.daughter | B.son | C.dog | D.cat |
A.stopped | B.stood | C.laughed | D.shouted |
A.weakness | B.kindness | C.loneliness | D.safeness |
A.For | B.Or | C.And | D.But |
A.silence | B.development | C.competition | D.sickness |
8 . My name is Ally Del Monte. I remember it clearly. When I was 10 years old, my
I was in the beginning stage of Lyme disease. My
The lady at the shop said, “I’m sorry, she’s too fat to be a princess.” I was only 10 years old, and I was
Several years later, I just turned 16, and instead of a party, I asked for a family
I’ve
A.classmate | B.partner | C.family | D.friend |
A.problem | B.surprise | C.chance | D.wonder |
A.persuade | B.encourage | C.send | D.take |
A.struggled for | B.paid for | C.asked for | D.headed for |
A.trouble | B.illness | C.injury | D.addiction |
A.big | B.small | C.tall | D.thin |
A.appear | B.work | C.cheat | D.crack |
A.annoyed | B.puzzled | C.heartbroken | D.confused |
A.pretty | B.positive | C.confident | D.outgoing |
A.dinner | B.camp | C.celebration | D.trip |
A.hard | B.convenient | C.strange | D.possible |
A.room | B.size | C.hand | D.pack |
A.time | B.way | C.place | D.attitude |
A.shared | B.heard | C.learned | D.requested |
A.wealth | B.shock | C.health | D.mind |
9 . My mother turned ninety. I knew I needed to find a senior
I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes
When I came into the room, a woman
I
A.leisure | B.fitness | C.community | D.learning |
A.change | B.remember | C.wait | D.enjoy |
A.routine | B.aim | C.challenge | D.plan |
A.attached | B.familiar | C.appropriate | D.vital |
A.comforted | B.invited | C.promised | D.welcomed |
A.sure | B.disappointed | C.anxious | D.hopeful |
A.make up for | B.look down on | C.get down to | D.keep up with |
A.greeted | B.recognized | C.helped | D.introduced |
A.relax | B.stretch | C.strengthen | D.use |
A.improvement | B.agreement | C.interpretation | D.conclusion |
A.Fortunately | B.Consequently | C.Naturally | D.Surprisingly |
A.problem | B.contribution | C.standard | D.focus |
A.lonely | B.absent | C.unhappy | D.tired |
A.fail | B.manage | C.attempt | D.continue |
A.backgrounds | B.connections | C.skills | D.duties |
10 . From Disappointment to Purpose
I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I go for it. Over the years this
But this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer
After my
On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me whether I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to
Sometimes in life we don’t get exactly what we want. It’s natural to feel
A.method | B.attitude | C.position | D.comment |
A.smile | B.speak | C.think | D.move |
A.day | B.course | C.job | D.camp |
A.perfect | B.tough | C.regular | D.potential |
A.land | B.quit | C.change | D.keep |
A.practice | B.interview | C.expectation | D.experiment |
A.save | B.learn | C.lose | D.regret |
A.inspired | B.impressed | C.touched | D.puzzled |
A.challenging | B.reasonable | C.traditional | D.significant |
A.curious | B.nervous | C.disappointed | D.interested |