1 . Today the kids and I went to the grocery store before the storm came in. When we made it outside to load our groceries,the hurricane alarms
On our way home,we passed a man
Without a second
The man was so
Seth got into the car and as we drove off,his exact words were,“Mom,I
A.broke out | B.went on | C.went off | D.put forth |
A.practising | B.arranging | C.attempting | D.learning |
A.pulled on | B.pulled over | C.pulled out | D.pulled back |
A.thought | B.wonder | C.knowledge | D.mind |
A.1ifted | B.held | C.dragged | D.pushed |
A.However | B.Nevertheless | C.Meanwhile | D.Besides |
A.grateful | B.careful | C.hopeful | D.helpful |
A.clever | B.good | C.strong | D.creative |
A.help out | B.give out | C.hand out | D.hold out |
A.lost | B.caught | C.absorbed | D.occupied |
A.hate | B.picture | C.suspect | D.assume |
A.other than | B.along with | C.or rather | D.rather than |
A.function | B.apply | C.stress | D.count |
A.pride | B.helper | C.favorite | D.dear |
A.promising | B.choosing | C.expecting | D.preparing |
2 . There are times when we feel as if our bad circumstances will never change. When we meet troubles or problems in our lives,we are
When in this mindset (心态), I think back to a
When
In life we need to take action and hope and believe that nothing is impossible to a willing mind. It does
A.ready | B.grateful | C.Responsible | D.desperate |
A.settled | B.hidden | C.defeated | D.gone |
A.message | B.story | C.problem | D.case |
A.ate | B.tasted | C.touched | D.opened |
A.Anyhow | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
A.changed | B.ran | C.happened | D.showed |
A.good | B.bad | C.wrong | D.right |
A.doubt | B.guess | C.know | D.hope |
A.memories | B.things | C.questions | D.chances |
A.search for | B.make up | C.take out | D.wrestle with |
A.family | B.work | C.business | D.future |
A.easy | B.difficult | C.common | D.special |
A.adjusted | B.turned | C.stuck | D.agreed |
A.left | B.expected | C.talked | D.remembered |
A.prove | B.tell | C.consider | D.understand |
3 . I attended my 35th high school reunion recently. It was held at the 4-H camp that I
I had arrived early so I
As I started to talk to my
A.ended up | B.grew up | C.pulled out | D.set out |
A.explored | B.described | C.noticed | D.counted |
A.Why | B.How | C.When | D.Where |
A.happened | B.promised | C.agreed | D.volunteered |
A.placed | B.designed | C.decorated | D.fixed |
A.bone | B.heart | C.lungs | D.muscle |
A.large | B.flat | C.empty | D.full |
A.generous | B.new | C.old | D.honest |
A.simple | B.nervous | C.mild | D.different |
A.fees | B.pounds | C.jobs | D.aids |
A.young | B.healthy | C.active | D.beautiful |
A.contrary | B.surface | C.spot | D.inside |
A.weakened | B.aged | C.strengthened | D.enriched |
A.or | B.and | C.but | D.for |
A.never | B.always | C.seldom | D.often |
4 . My son was playing with a bottle of bubbles. Dip the loop in the bottle, pull it out, and blow it to make bubbles. He understood the principle but was vainly
I hadn’t blown bubbles in years. I am a
After several
There are some things that you can get with
A.trying | B.managing | C.expecting | D.acting |
A.changes | B.bubbles | C.results | D.drops |
A.lent | B.handed | C.threw | D.cast |
A.researcher | B.professional | C.chemist | D.parent |
A.out of date | B.of no use | C.in doubt | D.in trouble |
A.trial | B.confidence | C.patience | D.success |
A.even | B.thus | C.somehow | D.still |
A.fruitless | B.tough | C.unwilling | D.difficult |
A.Despite | B.Without | C.On | D.Except |
A.screamed | B.nodded | C.rushed | D.flew |
A.escaped | B.floated | C.burst | D.bounced |
A.silently | B.slightly | C.eagerly | D.gently |
A.freed | B.fueled | C.contained | D.reduced |
A.brain | B.action | C.force | D.science |
A.survive | B.separate | C.jumped | D.arise |
5 . When I was living alone in Santa Rosa, California, and running a business division for Intuit, my two cats Wiley and Wilbur were my family. We took care of one another, entertained one another,
Letting go of Wilbur was painful, and I was when the time came to say
When people adopt a homeless pet, it’s clear that they are saving the animal from homelessness,
Thai’s just one of the
A.always | B.occasionally | C.permanently | D.usually |
A.hated | B.complained | C.adored | D.disgusted |
A.suffered from | B.escaped from | C.recovered from | D.got from |
A.hello | B.regret | C.sorry | D.goodbye |
A.warmhearted | B.thrilled | C.scared | D.heartbroken |
A.so | B.or | C.hut | D.thus |
A.adding | B.applying | C.adapting | D.adjusting |
A.equipping | B.providing | C.contributing | D.donating |
A.disturbed | B.disordered | C.saved | D.challenged |
A.troubles | B.benefits | C.faults | D.missions |
A.when | B.how | C.why | D.where |
A.so that | B.in case | C.in that | D.for fear that |
A.exchanged | B.transformed | C.interrupted | D.transferred |
A.disadvantage | B.mercy | C.inspiration | D.impact |
A.encountered | B.designed | C.invented | D.facilitated |
6 . One day I was sleeping in my chair when I woke up to the sound of a car crash. I sat up and looked
I watched the driver get out of the car. After a few seconds of
I laughed out loud. The man's failure was
That, I thought, would be the
This man was actually a hero and I was embarrassed by my
A.gradually | B.especially | C.immediately | D.generally |
A.until | B.because | C.if | D.although |
A.beginning | B.direction | C.center | D.shape |
A.assessing | B.mentioning | C.limiting | D.avoiding |
A.equipment | B.sight | C.wisdom | D.weight |
A.broke | B.burnt | C.lightened | D.rose |
A.moved on | B.passed by | C.flew off | D.turned up |
A.wasting | B.brightening | C.completing | D.controlling |
A.fallen | B.hidden | C.locked | D.related |
A.plan | B.form | C.cause | D.end |
A.give away | B.clean up | C.learn from | D.refer to |
A.quit | B.hesitated | C.approved | D.appeared |
A.worked | B.counted | C.watched | D.guessed |
A.unbalanced | B.uncertain | C.unfair | D.unhurried |
A.wonder | B.observe | C.explain | D.challenge |
7 . A few years ago,I boarded a plane to Disney World with my 8-year -old kid Lucas.
Even before boarding,I was filled with
Worse sill,we were seated next to a man who
As Lucas began to play with an app on his iPad,he screamed with joy and
However,the man
The kindness of that man will always be a(n)
A.confidence | B.pride | C.excitement | D.anxiety |
A.enjoyable | B.tricky | C.curious | D.considerate |
A.when | B.how | C.why | D.where |
A.appeared | B.pretended | C.preferred | D.promised |
A.broke down | B.touched down | C.took off | D.pulled out |
A.anticipate | B.bear | C.acknowledge | D.witness |
A.shook | B.waved | C.raised | D.clapped |
A.wonder | B.complain | C.sweat | D.argue |
A.disappoint | B.motivate | C.puzzle | D.disturb |
A.corner | B.bottom | C.top | D.center |
A.inspired | B.prepared | C.excited | D.determined |
A.simply | B.rarely | C.roughly | D.totally |
A.typical | B.exact | C.last | D.first |
A.or rather | B.other than | C.rather than | D.more than |
A.symbol | B.experience | C.warning | D.reminder |
8 . Years ago, my grandmother was in a nursing home. She was a retired university professor, which brought her an ocean of
In sharp
Once I
Later, I learned that the old man had got quite a few companies from his family. Since he was not a good
So what is the most important
A.neighbors | B.friends | C.relatives | D.visitors |
A.agreement | B.contrast | C.conflict | D.company |
A.alone | B.calm | C.high-spirited | D.impatient |
A.questioned | B.greeted | C.encountered | D.encouraged |
A.tired | B.ashamed | C.hard | D.short |
A.always | B.already | C.also | D.still |
A.uncomfortable | B.concerned | C.helpless | D.innocent |
A.expert | B.competitor | C.speaker | D.partner |
A.break down | B.pull away | C.fall behind | D.drop out |
A.typically | B.obviously | C.unexpectedly | D.consequently |
A.skill | B.challenge | C.principle | D.qualification |
A.update | B.develop | C.express | D.dominate |
A.action | B.words | C.plans | D.consideration |
A.appear | B.worsen | C.collapse | D.last |
A.lack | B.possess | C.oppose | D.defense |
9 . I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of
Here in Iowa everything was
Over the years to come I learned something else. Each of us has a special beauty
Each of us has our own
A.assisting | B.attending | C.visiting | D.quitting |
A.fun | B.hard | C.novel | D.tiresome |
A.chance | B.school | C.family | D.goal |
A.when | B.how | C.why | D.whether |
A.became | B.flooded | C.drew | D.surrounded |
A.easy | B.beautiful | C.flat | D.rough |
A.hear | B.touch | C.taste | D.smell |
A.cared about | B.prepared for | C.dreamed of | D.thought over |
A.body | B.soul | C.face | D.pain |
A.fill | B.cover | C.separate | D.block |
A.folded | B.sank | C.escaped | D.flowed |
A.tiny | B.pale | C.splendid | D.weak |
A.change | B.punishment | C.creation | D.reflection |
A.as well | B.in addition | C.for sure | D.in between |
A.extra | B.unique | C.possible | D.reasonable |
10 . There he was, turning the corner of Hawley and Main Street like clockwork. His red hair seemed to catch the sunlight, giving his head a soft candle-flame glow. He caught my eye, and up went his arm in his usual wave. As usual, I
Having moved from a larger city, I wasn’t used to waves from
Perhaps that’s why I enjoyed these daily waves. It felt great to be
One night I was walking in the street, my thoughts traveled to “The Waver”, wondering if I could be
I heard a car
Everyone at some point in their lives wonders if they’ve made any
A.waved | B.took | C.saluted | D.glanced |
A.cautious | B.reliable | C.friendly | D.thankful |
A.strangers | B.relatives | C.colleagues | D.employers |
A.informed | B.encouraged | C.encountered | D.acknowledged |
A.behaviors | B.business | C.appearance | D.manners |
A.worried | B.noticed | C.relieved | D.checked |
A.agree | B.attempt | C.promise | D.happen |
A.pedestrians | B.buildings | C.street | D.children |
A.mildness | B.kindness | C.eagerness | D.brightness |
A.brave | B.mature | C.lucky | D.crazy |
A.attacking | B.escaping | C.following | D.approaching |
A.lengthened | B.softened | C.worsened | D.tightened |
A.cool | B.tough | C.fresh | D.curious |
A.comment | B.impact | C.decision | D.sense |
A.accurately | B.slightly | C.thoroughly | D.generally |