1 . Jodi and Chase’s family liked to kayak (划皮艇) out to a small cabin down the river. Each summer the parents always
Today, Jodi and Chase were allowed to paddle ahead alone. They put on life jackets and started their
Jodi stared at him as she ate. “Not funny.”
“I never
Shortly, they arrived at the usual stop: a cove (小河湾). Stepping out of their kayaks excitedly, they
“You go ahead,” Jodi said. “I need to grab some berries.” Then she got off the road. Walking alone, suddenly, Jodi sensed
Then, a giant creature came out from the shadows. At that moment, Jodi was
“How did it go?” Dad looked
A.robbed | B.cured | C.informed | D.reminded |
A.adventure | B.party | C.ceremony | D.project |
A.across | B.under | C.above | D.behind |
A.put up with | B.get rid of | C.keep an eye on | D.stay away from |
A.discuss | B.complain | C.joke | D.talk |
A.waved | B.passed | C.dragged | D.stretched |
A.movement | B.loss | C.warmth | D.wind |
A.jump up | B.race back | C.hang around | D.step forward |
A.dog | B.snake | C.lion | D.bear |
A.disappointed | B.impressed | C.inspired | D.frozen |
A.heavily | B.slightly | C.suddenly | D.hardly |
A.lake | B.stream | C.road | D.sea |
A.excitement | B.complaint | C.relief | D.sorrow |
A.curious | B.puzzled | C.tired | D.energetic |
A.gift | B.message | C.lesson | D.story |
2 . A sheep in Scotland, known as the “loneliest sheep”, was stuck at the bottom of a cliff for over two years. A group of farmers made it their
Wilson explained that it was too
The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was present to
Wilson
A.obligation | B.ambition | C.purpose | D.mission |
A.discovered | B.witnessed | C.employed | D.followed |
A.base | B.form | C.spot | D.extent |
A.enthusiastic | B.sympathetic | C.optimistic | D.urgent |
A.accounts | B.identities | C.benefits | D.updates |
A.illegal | B.expensive | C.risky | D.complex |
A.reaching | B.finding | C.defending | D.caring |
A.identifying | B.planning | C.disguising | D.defining |
A.substance | B.material | C.equipment | D.machine |
A.frequently | B.physically | C.openly | D.safely |
A.provide | B.ensure | C.guide | D.promote |
A.condition | B.potential | C.mood | D.fashion |
A.charity | B.protection | C.rescue | D.cheering |
A.called up | B.brought in | C.broke down | D.reflected on |
A.outcome | B.scene | C.barrier | D.incident |
3 . My PhD project is to protect a tiny species of fish, whose color is greenish. To
My PhD project at South Africa’s University of Cape Town is in
The data so far show the project has been
A.lay | B.hide | C.drag | D.lie |
A.shorter | B.quieter | C.shallower | D.smaller |
A.sad | B.puzzling | C.moving | D.wonderful |
A.speed | B.colour | C.environment | D.climate |
A.however | B.therefore | C.besides | D.moreover |
A.relationship | B.schedule | C.solution | D.cooperation |
A.keep | B.lead | C.swim | D.turn |
A.stuck | B.hurt | C.annoyed | D.punished |
A.balanced | B.injured | C.endangered | D.changeable |
A.keep | B.control | C.fool | D.catch |
A.repaired | B.donated | C.discovered | D.required |
A.return | B.devote | C.sell | D.show |
A.serious | B.extra | C.successful | D.convenient |
A.received | B.rescued | C.recorded | D.cleared |
A.resulting from | B.adding to | C.talking about | D.cutting off |
4 . Amanda and Daines Tanner’s dog jumped onto their bed a few months ago and pawed at their bodies while they were trying to sleep. It was around 5:30 A.m. on a Saturday — the day each week the couple
Amanda Tanner had never seen Axel, their 1-year-old border collie, so
Daines Tanner drove Gabriel to an emergency room in Houston, where doctors determined that he was having a stroke. Gabriel has since
Sabih Effendi, a doctor who
A.lived up to | B.looked forward to | C.looked around | D.lived through |
A.energetic | B.adorable | C.sleepy | D.greedy |
A.demanded | B.forced | C.walked | D.ordered |
A.instead | B.quite | C.indeed | D.rather |
A.knocking | B.looking | C.staring | D.pawing |
A.balance | B.confidence | C.gift | D.courage |
A.further | B.clearer | C.smaller | D.larger |
A.pulled | B.cast | C.noticed | D.insisted |
A.behavior | B.clues | C.symptoms | D.crisis |
A.delicate | B.numb | C.frozen | D.ideal |
A.nearly | B.immediately | C.quickly | D.barely |
A.enhanced | B.regained | C.transformed | D.combined |
A.represented | B.impressed | C.treated | D.spotted |
A.informed | B.awakened | C.grasped | D.encountered |
A.reward | B.possess | C.attach | D.display |
5 . Derby is a cute little disabled dog with his front legs in an unnatural shape. This makes getting around for the little guy pretty
Tara, who works for a 3D printing company, decided to use her
Derby, who is now living with his adoptive parents,
Tara and her team designed the first set of prosthetics to be shorter so that it would be
A.tough | B.impossible | C.necessary | D.competitive |
A.anger | B.pain | C.growth | D.regret |
A.secret | B.story | C.performance | D.argument |
A.offer | B.change | C.afford | D.miss |
A.doubt | B.observe | C.tend | D.train |
A.right | B.popularity | C.knowledge | D.attitude |
A.gradually | B.roughly | C.equally | D.specially |
A.sinking | B.escaping | C.breaking | D.digging |
A.mess | B.challenge | C.bargain | D.success |
A.focused on | B.took on | C.called on | D.put on |
A.tiring | B.confusing | C.amazing | D.embarrassing |
A.harmful | B.friendly | C.polite | D.generous |
A.gets used to | B.sticks to | C.gives in to | D.looks forward to |
A.duty | B.experience | C.advice | D.operation |
A.attract | B.inspire | C.prevent | D.trick |
6 . Five years ago, I was a trail ride leader at a holiday farm in Victoria. My favourite horse was a warmblood called Holly, a chestnut mare. Aged seven, she was
One day, as we headed back from a ride on the beach, Holly and I were
At the bottom of the hill as we rounded a corner, Holly
I have heard that horses have a better sense of
Holly then
A.negative | B.graceful | C.pitiful | D.aggressive |
A.solution | B.reaction | C.problem | D.difficulty |
A.frightened | B.delighted | C.touched | D.attracted |
A.chasing | B.leading | C.following | D.pushing |
A.proceeded | B.preferred | C.hesitated | D.refused |
A.evidence | B.truth | C.signals | D.symbols |
A.sped | B.rushed | C.escaped | D.slowed |
A.rabbit | B.horse | C.monster | D.snake |
A.turn | B.case | C.chance | D.rule |
A.set up | B.picked up | C.give up | D.build up |
A.vision | B.direction | C.smell | D.hearing |
A.proved | B.denied | C.ignored | D.demonstrated |
A.Unfortunately | B.Undoubtedly | C.Thankfully | D.Instantly |
A.fell off | B.went back | C.came out | D.stepped forward |
A.responsible | B.regretful | C.grateful | D.available |
7 . Five years ago, I was a trail ride leader at a holiday farm in Victoria. My favourite horse was a warmblooded called Holly, a chestnut mare. Aged seven, she was
One day, as we headed back from a ride on the beach, Holly and I were
At the bottom of the hill as we rounded a corner, Holly
I have heard that horses have a better sense of
Holly then
A.negative | B.graceful | C.pitiful | D.aggressive |
A.solution | B.reaction | C.problem | D.difficulty |
A.frightened | B.delighted | C.touched | D.attracted |
A.chasing | B.leading | C.following | D.pushing |
A.proceeded | B.preferred | C.hesitated | D.refused |
A.evidence | B.truth | C.signals | D.symbols |
A.sped | B.rushed | C.escaped | D.slowed |
A.rabbit | B.horse | C.monster | D.snake |
A.turn | B.case | C.chance | D.rule |
A.sealed | B.planted | C.fastened | D.frozen |
A.vision | B.direction | C.smell | D.hearing |
A.proved | B.denied | C.ignored | D.demonstrated |
A.Unfortunately | B.Undoubtedly | C.Thankfully | D.Instantly |
A.fell off | B.went back | C.came out | D.stepped forward |
A.responsible | B.regretful | C.grateful | D.available |
8 . While I was in our garden yesterday morning. I saw a little newborn bird that appeared to have just fallen from a tree. I was amazed at how tiny it was, with its little
This morning, as soon as the bird
Luckily, I
The little bird’s presence in my life was
A.mouth | B.wings | C.eyes | D.feathers |
A.put it down | B.took it in | C.got it back | D.picked it up |
A.hungry | B.tired | C.lonely | D.scared |
A.sign | B.effect | C.reason | D.signal |
A.happier | B.bigger | C.faster | D.better |
A.remembered | B.felt | C.saw | D.needed |
A.fly | B.arrive | C.eat | D.look |
A.amused | B.puzzled | C.touched | D.inspired |
A.thrown | B.left | C.taken | D.moved |
A.managed | B.intended | C.continued | D.decided |
A.came | B.waited | C.stopped | D.offered |
A.common | B.unexpected | C.great | D.strange |
A.helpful | B.alive | C.clever | D.careful |
A.health | B.knowledge | C.nature | D.life |
A.strong body | B.helping hand | C.kind heart | D.warm smile |
9 . Many animals use some kinds of “language”. They use signals and the signals have meanings. For example,
Some animals show
We humans have languages. We have words. These words have meanings of things, actions, feelings, or ideas. We are able to
Languages, like people, live and die. If a language is not used by people, it is called a dead language. This language cannot live and grow because
A living language, of course, is often spoken by people today. It grows and changes with time. New words are created, and some old words have
A.because | B.since | C.when | D.as |
A.out of | B.back from | C.away from | D.back to |
A.It | B.This | C.That | D.He |
A.each other | B.another | C.the other | D.others |
A.how long | B.how far away | C.how many | D.how old |
A.why | B.which | C.how | D.who |
A.each | B.every | C.all | D.some |
A.show | B.say | C.talk | D.speak |
A.everything | B.something | C.nothing | D.anything |
A.put | B.drop | C.fall | D.set |
A.give | B.put | C.show | D.take |
A.that | B.which | C.what | D.why |
A.send | B.bring | C.push | D.get |
A.someone | B.no one | C.anyone | D.everyone |
A.new | B.right | C.real | D.good |
10 . Jorge Serrano and his dog Charlie were wandering around in a park. Suddenly, they heard a(n)
Five ducklings had swum too close and had been
Charlie
“Go in and get the duckies,” Serrano
“Duckies,” said Serrano. This time, the message went through. Charlie walked into the
Minutes later, he emerged,
“I am glad I have trained him to help people, but he’s really a smart guy that wants to please,” said Serrano. How
A.explosion | B.noise | C.cheer | D.alarm |
A.buried | B.trapped | C.hidden | D.torn |
A.mild | B.delighted | C.modest | D.desperate |
A.carry out | B.get across | C.set aside | D.turn down |
A.dashed | B.swam | C.looked | D.hurried |
A.empty | B.quiet | C.scary | D.wide |
A.repeated | B.screamed | C.interrupted | D.ignored |
A.competing | B.exploring | C.playing | D.returning |
A.room | B.lake | C.pipe | D.cave |
A.proud | B.nervous | C.relaxed | D.annoyed |
A.awkwardly | B.carelessly | C.gently | D. skillfully |
A.followed | B.applauded | C.forgave | D.rescued |
A.checked | B.dug | C.escaped | D.adventured |
A.witnesses | B.friends | C.hosts | D.owners |
A.exhausted | B.adorable | C.courageous | D.lucky |