1 . There are many kinds of friends. Some are always
I shall always recall (回想) 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 must like violin.” she said.
“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.
Suddenly, a
“
I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only Thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine
A.against | B.with | C.for | D.to |
A.confident | B.humorous | C.true | D.responsible |
A.leaves | B.song | C.play | D.violin |
A.yellow | B.purple | C.green | D.blue |
A.turning | B.referring | C.listening | D.seeing |
A.up | B.down | C.off | D.over |
A.busy | B.interested | C.lost | D.usually |
A.often | B.once | C.never | D.usually |
A.stopping | B.standing | C.waiting | D.hearing |
A.because | B.so | C.but | D.when |
A.amazing | B.exciting | C.encouraging | D.interesting |
A.began | B.stopped | C.rose | D.changed |
A.surprised | B.frightened | C.sad | D.strange |
A.In fact | B.In total | C.In short | D.In conclusion |
A.figure | B.sight | C.impression | D.sign |
2 . Zora woke up early on Saturday morning,
As they walked past a fabrics store, Zora’s eyes
But when Zora checked the
Her friends noticed her
The rest of the day flew by, and they headed back home. Zora realized that her
A.excited | B.confused | C.upset | D.inspired |
A.talking about | B.relying on | C.counting down | D.sending for |
A.special | B.unknown | C.expensive | D.little |
A.picked | B.lit | C.took | D.broke |
A.programmes | B.walls | C.nets | D.clothes |
A.lost | B.bought | C.saw | D.sold |
A.pill | B.security | C.price | D.electronic |
A.read | B.kept | C.studied | D.thought |
A.dream | B.ability | C.offer | D.result |
A.ambition | B.hesitation | C.position | D.annoyance |
A.described | B.reserved | C.deserved | D.observed |
A.support | B.blame | C.cheer | D.trust |
A.worry | B.wisdom | C.regret | D.achievement |
A.guests | B.companions | C.generations | D.relatives |
A.memories | B.pictures | C.lessons | D.methods |
3 . From the first week of high school, my best friend, Trisha, was always going out with the popular girls.
One day, I told Trisha that we should
The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. Finally, I
A week later, Trisha’s mom saw the
The whole day, I felt
Posting that picture was one of the worst
A.At least | B.In general | C.At first | D.In public |
A.stop | B.suggest | C.enjoy | D.continue |
A.because | B.but | C.so | D.and |
A.bad | B.sad | C.careless | D.busy |
A.studied | B.talked | C.remained | D.sided |
A.gave back | B.cut | C.took up | D.received |
A.hate | B.fear | C.need | D.prefer |
A.strange | B.popular | C.unknown | D.private |
A.book | B.letter | C.news | D.picture |
A.dark | B.big | C.late | D.old |
A.help | B.peace | C.danger | D.trouble |
A.terrible | B.free | C.excited | D.lucky |
A.excuses | B.explanations | C.decisions | D.changes |
A.trusted | B.missed | C.praised | D.influenced |
A.suddenly | B.clearly | C.hopefully | D.differently |
4 . On my first day in America, I was excited, but nervous as well. It was my dear neighbor Susan who helped me
There was a knock at the door. When I
With a big smile, she
To be honest, I was greatly surprised by this welcome from a
Susan was very helpful to me.
When I was thinking about the clothes to wear on Halloween, she suggested I
My first Thanksgiving was another highlight (亮点).
I saw that the spirit of the Chinese saying, that “Neighbors carry more
A.look forward to | B.get away from | C.look up to | D.get used to |
A.opened | B.dosed | C.locked | D.got |
A.must | B.can | C.need | D.got |
A.stopped | B.continued | C.paused | D.broke |
A.love | B.hate | C.eat | D.take |
A.friend | B.stranger | C.relative | D.partner |
A.lonely | B.moved | C.free | D.sad |
A.look up | B.pick up | C.dress up | D.take up |
A.when | B.that | C.what | D.whom |
A.door | B.mirror | C.hospital | D.window |
A.thankful | B.angry | C.tired | D.satisfied |
A.In | B.At | C.On | D.For |
A.box | B.note | C.dinner | D.gift |
A.heard | B.looked | C.caught | D.fooled |
A.look | B.see | C.do | D.read |
A.crying | B.laughing | C.shouting | D.walking |
A.It | B.That | C.This | D.She |
A.naughty | B.strange | C.boring | D.lovely |
A.trouble | B.difficulty | C.weight | D.matter |
A.coldness | B.sorrow | C.happiness | D.warmth |
5 . Every day, there are 25,000 flights in America. Accidents are so rare that flying is much
That’s what
In a world where most focus on what’s happening on a screen, we can
A.cheaper | B.faster | C.safer | D.closer |
A.doubtful | B.panicked | C.curious | D.depressed |
A.happened | B.appealed | C.applied | D.mattered |
A.handled | B.removed | C.noticed | D.predicted |
A.casually | B.cautiously | C.frankly | D.reassuringly |
A.noise | B.equipment | C.situation | D.call |
A.Unless | B.Because | C.Until | D.As |
A.particular | B.entire | C.final | D.usual |
A.relax | B.celebrate | C.remember | D.learn |
A.protecting | B.discouraging | C.saving | D.distracting |
A.look up | B.take off | C.break in | D.stand out |
A.against | B.behind | C.around | D.like |
A.brave | B.confident | C.open | D.grateful |
A.attendants | B.neighbors | C.passengers | D.friends |
A.unknown | B.rough | C.special | D.busy |
6 . Many years ago, I was living with my best friend and we had many happy moments together. But there was one night that
On the night of November 25, 2011, I got into a fistfight with my best friend in our kitchen. It all started because I was trying to help him. He was drinking a lot, arguing with everyone and
I thought alcohol
That Christmas my friend didn’t have any place to go, so I invited him home to my parents’ house in Lancaster. They
That year my friend and I both received gifts that we would
A.defined | B.inspired | C.created | D.changed |
A.defending | B.separating | C.protecting | D.locking |
A.communication | B.investigation | C.exploration | D.promotion |
A.put up | B.take away | C.break out | D.call off |
A.talking | B.crying | C.fighting | D.laughing |
A.access | B.addition | C.abuse | D.affection |
A.look | B.break | C.drive | D.carry |
A.time | B.holiday | C.gift | D.family |
A.happily | B.generally | C.formally | D.hurriedly |
A.awake | B.asleep | C.available | D.absorbed |
A.generosity | B.curiosity | C.ability | D.creativity |
A.admitted | B.realized | C.recognized | D.accepted |
A.exchange | B.present | C.treasure | D.appreciate |
A.day | B.test | C.skill | D.eye |
A.kind | B.grateful | C.blessed | D.healthy |
7 . Every August, teams with players about 10 years old play baseball across the US, with the aim to become Little League
On August 7th, Kaiden Shelton, from Texas,
Isaiah called a timeout upon seeing his
A video of the moment was posted online and attracted more than 6.5 million views. Danny Graves, a sports announcer, said Isaiah’s
The Texas team won the game 9-4 to
A.candidates | B.volunteers | C.champions | D.reporters |
A.replaced | B.hugged | C.challenged | D.identified |
A.embarrassing | B.confusing | C.amusing | D.touching |
A.faced | B.saved | C.assisted | D.needed |
A.possibly | B.suddenly | C.gradually | D.nearly |
A.attended to | B.appealed to | C.referred to | D.objected to |
A.video | B.celebration | C.game | D.tournament |
A.disappointed | B.annoyed | C.surprised | D.panicked |
A.partner | B.opponent | C.coach | D.fan |
A.protect | B.rescue | C.comfort | D.instruct |
A.powerful | B.typical | C.familiar | D.contradictory |
A.strength | B.sportsmanship | C.generosity | D.politeness |
A.apply | B.return | C.connect | D.head |
A.linked | B.admitted | C.invited | D.selected |
A.friendship | B.popularity | C.wealth | D.freedom |
8 . This party sounded so fun! Annie stood at Michael’s front
Michael opened the door,
Michael told others she was
“Pass me some of those strange
Now all the kids were
“You are the
A.yard | B.door | C.stairs | D.street |
A.praising | B.presenting | C.satisfying | D.greeting |
A.embarrassed | B.sad | C.ashamed | D.thrilled |
A.hairstyle | B.socks | C.dress | D.coat |
A.shy | B.outgoing | C.dedicated | D.knowledgeable |
A.covered | B.stuffed | C.opened | D.shut |
A.potatoes | B.tomatoes | C.apples | D.bananas |
A.idea | B.voice | C.warning | D.waiting |
A.slightly | B.totally | C.generally | D.seemingly |
A.looking down upon | B.attending to | C.looking at | D.caring about |
A.friendly | B.weary | C.swollen | D.dirty |
A.repeated | B.memorized | C.forgot | D.recited |
A.praised | B.criticized | C.condemned | D.thanked |
A.soul | B.star | C.middle | D.end |
A.managed | B.pretended | C.planned | D.attempted |
9 . It’s interesting how our contacts influence our tomorrow’s day. People we are in relationships with
When we
Friends usually meet at places or go outside. Not only do you learn about their personalities and characters, you also
A.change | B.improve | C.need | D.prevent |
A.determine | B.design | C.shape | D.concern |
A.forget | B.choose | C.blame | D.meet |
A.impression | B.comment | C.decision | D.promise |
A.second | B.further | C.formal | D.active |
A.arguing | B.cooperating | C.communicating | D.dealing |
A.curious | B.extraordinary | C.charming | D.inspiring |
A.refuse | B.pretend | C.manage | D.prepare |
A.preserve | B.ruin | C.gain | D.miss |
A.pick | B.admit | C.support | D.believe |
A.find out | B.care about | C.work out | D.think about |
A.reading | B.travelling | C.sports | D.relaxation |
A.obviously | B.likely | C.actually | D.hopefully |
A.expect | B.help | C.include | D.recognize |
A.active | B.caring | C.greedy | D.lazy |
10 . When I was 14, I invited some friends for a party at our home out in the country.
I planned it well, but something
When it was time for us to ride the bus, Nora, one of my friends, didn’t
Nora
Years later, I began to reflect on that ugly phone conversation. Now, I
A.unexpected | B.unproven | C.unfair | D.unsure |
A.take over | B.show off | C.turn up | D.set out |
A.guilty | B.mad | C.embarrassed | D.skeptical |
A.reach out | B.step forward | C.look away | D.back out |
A.answers | B.comfort | C.expectations | D.company |
A.explained | B.announced | C.predicted | D.complained |
A.attempted | B.intended | C.refused | D.pretended |
A.merely | B.barely | C.regularly | D.frequently |
A.urgent | B.formal | C.random | D.hurtful |
A.Quarrel | B.Friendship | C.Tolerance | D.Disagreement |
A.regretted | B.ignored | C.remembered | D.honored |
A.self-disciplined | B.self-centered | C.self-respected | D.self-contained |
A.accessible | B.easy | C.right | D.valuable |
A.decision | B.sympathy | C.information | D.forgiveness |
A.serious | B.strange | C.healthy | D.natural |