1 . Being in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between life and death. A
The day of the race started with mild weather. Zhu was
It was from this point that Zhu
“I want to say how
A.hiker | B.shepherd | C.hunter | D.runner |
A.challenges | B.stages | C.debate | D.safety |
A.tracking | B.trapping | C.tending | D.hunting |
A.existed | B.improved | C.worked | D.changed |
A.shelter | B.notes | C.charge | D.chances |
A.store | B.discover | C.create | D.check |
A.acknowledged | B.explained | C.evaluated | D.noticed |
A.cheer | B.warm | C.stand | D.pick |
A.guiding | B.attracting | C.welcoming | D.following |
A.contact | B.evidence | C.risk | D.doubt |
A.Unprepared | B.Hungry | C.Anxious | D.Sorry |
A.comparison | B.cause | C.match | D.need |
A.helpful | B.grateful | C.awful | D.regretful |
A.brought in | B.taken in | C.put out | D.left out |
A.patient | B.humble | C.generous | D.honest |
2 . I once heard a story about a little boy whose father gave him a baby cow. The boy was
There has been a
Though I told Ivan about the coach’s
Then a strange thing happened. Last week, I had a tennis game with an old friend who used to beat me but I
A.reminded | B.trained | C.chosen | D.forced |
A.throw | B.turn | C.lift | D.shake |
A.wilder | B.heavier | C.cleverer | D.healthier |
A.fortunately | B.carefully | C.hardly | D.easily |
A.similar | B.funny | C.strange | D.touching |
A.fan | B.coach | C.guide | D.partner |
A.came up | B.broke in | C.turned round | D.stepped back |
A.praise | B.message | C.plan | D.promise |
A.missed | B.proved | C.seen | D.imagined |
A.progress | B.recovery | C.change | D.reaction |
A.helped | B.beaten | C.trusted | D.admired |
A.confidence | B.hope | C.improvement | D.loss |
A.quit | B.won | C.rose | D.changed |
A.behavior | B.style | C.attitude | D.skill |
A.persuaded | B.allowed | C.pushed | D.expected |
3 . It was an overwhelming Friday afternoon. There were hundreds of students, who
I have always loved running, but my
I wanted to prove myself.
Nothing was more
A.gathered | B.walked | C.supported | D.offered |
A.ambition | B.strength | C.inability | D.memory |
A.forced | B.assigned | C.suggested | D.applied |
A.meaningful | B.interesting | C.comfortable | D.challenging |
A.losing | B.abandoning | C.shaking | D.cheering |
A.it | B.me | C.him | D.them |
A.figured out | B.turned out | C.came out | D.worked out |
A.hope | B.risk | C.push | D.create |
A.so | B.but | C.or | D.yet |
A.paces | B.experiences | C.influences | D.evidences |
A.managed | B.succeeded | C.tried | D.kept |
A.enjoyable | B.valuable | C.possible | D.interesting |
A.quietly | B.purposely | C.previously | D.friendly |
A.subject | B.body | C.mind | D.team |
A.quickly | B.constantly | C.exactly | D.definitely |
4 . Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was leading the cross-country race, only a few meters from the finishing line. But he got
At this moment, Fernundez had to
What a noble
A.certain | B.confused | C.upset | D.particular |
A.ran | B.missed | C.finished | D.thrown |
A.even | B.far | C.barely | D.closely |
A.recognize | B.understand | C.greet | D.acknowledge |
A.push | B.guide | C.pull | D.force |
A.responsibility | B.dream | C.destination | D.tendency |
A.achieve | B.mature | C.change | D.survive |
A.needed | B.expected | C.deserved | D.determined |
A.intention | B.honor | C.symbol | D.quality |
A.cause | B.ambition | C.gesture | D.theory |
A.constantly | B.traditionally | C.deliberately | D.occasionally |
A.acquire | B.assess | C.create | D.seize |
A.get ahead | B.look on | C.go along | D.keep up |
A.partners | B.friends | C.companions | D.competitors |
A.talent | B.wisdom | C.character | D.courage |
5 . As a high school coach, I did all I could to help my boys win their games.I
The game was between New Rochelle and Yonkers High. It was well played and
Not having got help from the other official, I
Suddenly, like the sun coming out from behind a cloud, Coach O’Brien's face
Turning to me, he said, "Mr. Covino, I want you to meet my
A.longed | B.looked | C.appealed | D.trained |
A.conduct | B.incident | C.shift | D.performance |
A.confirmed | B.reflected | C.supported | D.changed |
A.successfully | B.seriously | C.closely | D.eagerly |
A.losing | B.rising | C.leading | D.failing |
A.attempted | B.missed | C.blocked | D.took |
A.victory | B.entertainment | C.crisis | D.fantasy |
A.sounded | B.forgotten | C.received | D.heard |
A.deafening | B.frightening | C.annoying | D.confusing |
A.comforted | B.blamed | C.encouraged | D.approached |
A.timely | B.perfect | C.final | D.funny |
A.option | B.basket | C.signal | D.gesture |
A.lit up | B.showed up | C.darkened | D.hardened |
A.fond | B.proud | C.ashamed | D.skeptical |
A.player | B.coach | C.referee | D.son |
6 . My husband Larry and I have always had our basic values in common. However, our
When the game started, I would take out my
I decided to
My husband couldn't
A.dreams | B.interests | C.habits | D.needs |
A.into | B.against | C.through | D.for |
A.only | B.already | C.never | D.almost |
A.went | B.agreed | C.stopped | D.discussed |
A.phone | B.ticket | C.jacket | D.book |
A.appeared | B.scored | C.spoke | D.looked |
A.counted | B.tried | C.cheered | D.replied |
A.finding | B.introducing | C.dressing | D.enjoying |
A.reason | B.rule | C.check | D.chance |
A.attitude | B.decision | C.game | D.answer |
A.in turn | B.at least | C.at first | D.in time |
A.forgot | B.doubted | C.learned | D.imagined |
A.sad | B.bored | C.tired | D.shy |
A.change | B.believe | C.realize | D.control |
A.continued | B.regretted | C.avoided | D.practiced |