1 . There is growing interest in East Japan Railway Co. ltd, one of the six companies, created out of the privatized national railway system. In an industry lacking exciting growth
In a plan called “Station Renaissance” that it
The company also plans to introduce
A.perspectives | B.outlooks | C.prospects | D.spectacles |
A.creatively | B.originally | C.authentically | D.initially |
A.displayed | B.demonstrated | C.embarked | D.unveiled |
A.go beyond | B.set out | C.come around | D.spread over |
A.applications | B.enterprises | C.functions | D.performances |
A.districts | B.vicinities | C.resorts | D.locations |
A.acquired | B.purchased | C.presided | D.attained |
A.lodgers | B.tenants | C.dwellers | D.boarders |
A.for | B.in | C.of | D.as |
A.figures | B.exhibits | C.convinces | D.speculates |
A.deprives | B.retrieves | C.spares | D.exempts |
A.conjunction | B.convenience | C.department | D.ornament |
A.delegated | B.designated | C.devoted | D.dedicated |
A.clever | B.smart | C.ingenious | D.intelligent |
A.checking | B.gathering | C.holding | D.accommodating |
A.as | B.for | C.with | D.of |
A.but for | B.as well as | C.instead of | D.more than |
A.unique | B.single | C.unitary | D.only |
A.devices | B.instruments | C.readers | D.examiners |
A.reduce | B.narrow | C.dwarf | D.shrink |
2 . “I seldom read posts on WeChat Moments because many of them are not true and don’t present what a person is really like,” a friend of mine told me. Then, I
I reread my WeChat posts to
However, sometimes it is the posts that take a negative tone or those that we delete that carry our
WeChat posts are
A.took | B.worked | C.attended | D.watched |
A.useful | B.wrong | C.right | D.frustrated |
A.remind | B.tell | C.doubt | D.check |
A.runs | B.improves | C.holds | D.remarks |
A.skills | B.directions | C.conditions | D.channels |
A.create | B.treat | C.judge | D.face |
A.exactly | B.simply | C.partly | D.especially |
A.unless | B.before | C.after | D.until |
A.discover | B.place | C.deliver | D.encourage |
A.present | B.shape | C.follow | D.study |
A.perfect | B.troubled | C.true | D.wise |
A.settle | B.take | C.get | D.send |
A.look for | B.go through | C.think about | D.find out |
A.respected | B.considered | C.protected | D.accompanied |
A.drove | B.forced | C.pressed | D.guided |
A.concern | B.determination | C.willingness | D.disappointment |
A.promise | B.admire | C.answer | D.comfort |
A.arguments | B.trouble | C.time | D.advice |
A.mixed | B.crowded | C.impressed | D.reported |
A.above all | B.as usual | C.by contrast | D.even so |
3 . The Internet has brought great
A.similarities | B.databases | C.benefits | D.information |
A.as | B.for | C.to | D.up |
A.what | B.who | C.where | D.which |
A.honor | B.convenient | C.ability | D.chance |
A.like | B.look | C.watch | D.surf |
A.download | B.carry | C.read | D.bring |
A.observed | B.changed | C.realized | D.invited |
A.Internet | B.distances | C.charge | D.clue |
A.but | B.and | C.by | D.so |
A.At | B.on | C.as | D.in |
A.shared | B.used | C.bought | D.updated |
A.amaze | B.inspire | C.proud | D.surprise |
A.No matter | B.Whatever | C.Wherever | D.Whoever |
A.Enter | B.join | C.take | D.raise |
A.leave | B.help | C.access | D.change |
4 . The first time I ordered takeout in New York, two things surprised me: the last speed with which the food
In London, you don’t tip for
Every New Yorker has heard a newly arrived British person complain about
Now when I’m in London I find myself tipping all kinds of people, most of whom express a sort of genuine
But I’m not going to complain about Britain’s
A.reached | B.arrived | C.cooked | D.sent |
A.waving at | B.aiming at | C.staring at | D.nodding at |
A.what | B.why | C.when | D.how |
A.delivery | B.collection | C.exchanging | D.packaging |
A.rough | B.generous | C.huge | D.exact |
A.asks for | B.exchanges for | C.charges for | D.hunts for |
A.achieved | B.acquired | C.arranged | D.approved |
A.unusual | B.enthusiastic | C.awkward | D.inspiring |
A.tipping | B.buying | C.paying | D.serving |
A.plan | B.lecture | C.order | D.conclusion |
A.inadequate | B.decent | C.average | D.maximum |
A.reality | B.truth | C.assumption | D.existence |
A.dissatisfaction | B.relief | C.silence | D.amazement |
A.however | B.therefore | C.otherwise | D.meanwhile |
A.significance | B.difference | C.disadvantage | D.probability |
A.lack | B.decline | C.efficiency | D.quantity |
A.rate | B.raise | C.maintain | D.rank |
A.predict | B.doubt | C.discuss | D.pretend |
A.committing to | B.sticking to | C.adding to | D.adapting to |
A.formally | B.publicly | C.secretly | D.offensively |
5 . The Silver Line, created in 2013, is a free, 24 hours telephone helpline. It offers information, friendship and advice to
“It’s often easier to speak to a
New figures show that August was the charity’s
84 percent of older people say it is very difficult to
A recent study found that almost three-quarters of older people in the UK are
Seniors can call the Silver Line
“For a community, trying to solve the problems of seniors is a
A.disabled | B.homeless | C.poor | D.older |
A.neighbor | B.stranger | C.friend | D.doctor |
A.come | B.say | C.call | D.visit |
A.mentioned | B.disposed | C.ignored | D.blamed |
A.happiest | B.busiest | C.hottest | D.worst |
A.difficult | B.meaningful | C.unforgettable | D.relaxing |
A.if | B.or | C.because | D.though |
A.missed | B.paid | C.canceled | D.received |
A.standard | B.official | C.useful | D.available |
A.avoid | B.recover | C.admit | D.value |
A.family | B.hospital | C.charity | D.team |
A.healthy | B.wealthy | C.lonely | D.unfortunate |
A.ever | B.never | C.often | D.sometimes |
A.early | B.freely | C.directly | D.frequently |
A.needs | B.ages | C.jobs | D.habits |
A.private | B.widespread | C.local | D.international |
A.simple | B.hard | C.dangerous | D.pleasant |
A.change | B.support | C.know | D.find |
A.suggestions | B.examinations | C.plans | D.experiences |
A.doubted | B.developed | C.proved | D.reduced |
6 . We have, like in many more countries, refugees(难民)in our country. Through the years I have tried to
Only by
Many
Problems with the kids
They and many more new, people are trying to
A.continue | B.help | C.escape | D.explain |
A.jobs | B.tests | C.tools | D.signs |
A.devote | B.say | C.forecast | D.suffer |
A.blowing up | B.getting along | C.showing up | D.going on |
A.learning | B.speaking | C.mastering | D.expressing |
A.served | B.judged | C.Organized | D.rewarded |
A.kinds | B.times | C.moments | D.chances |
A.calmer | B.nicer | C.sadder | D.harder |
A.in case of | B.in front of | C.because of | D.instead of |
A.mostly | B.peacefully | C.finally | D.personally |
A.mean | B.cruel | C.rich | D.different |
A.lifestyle | B.accent | C.attitude | D.disaster |
A.moved | B.worried | C.determined | D.excited |
A.carefully | B.hurriedly | C.quickly | D.smoothly |
A.Fear | B.happiness | C.support | D.matter |
A.generous | B.legal | C.surprising | D.great |
A.give | B.burn | C.set | D.make |
A.order | B.trouble | C.luck | D.pleasure |
A.Prove | B.Doubt | C.dream | D.believe |
A.Vote | B.rescue | C.go | D.compete |
Hello, Mr. Wi-Fi. Life without you is next to impossible. We’re happy to sing your name from morning till evening, sometimes till dawn.
We want you all days. Can’t you take a few days off so that both you and I can
If you were a
A.Now that | B.Only if | C.Though | D.When |
A.praised | B.increased | C.focused | D.divided |
A.keep on | B.bring back | C.approve of | D.give up |
A.drawing | B.pushing | C.forcing | D.observing |
A.space | B.soul | C.society | D.workplace |
A.entertainment | B.argument | C.expansion | D.struggle |
A.strict | B.satisfied | C.generous | D.busy |
A.thoughts | B.eyes | C.exits | D.doors |
A.disease | B.inspiration | C.routine | D.situation |
A.recommend | B.instruct | C.promise | D.adapt |
A.persist | B.relax | C.progress | D.balance |
A.raw | B.new | C.strong | D.fast |
A.to | B.against | C.from | D.within |
A.affordable | B.valuable | C.conventional | D.attractive |
A.addition | B.expert | C.companion | D.instrument |
A.sometimes | B.always | C.never | D.seldom |
A.selfish | B.dishonest | C.responsible | D.real |
A.control | B.blame | C.comfort | D.challenge |
A.friends | B.slaves | C.colleagues | D.employers |
A.suffered | B.connected | C.survived | D.surfed |
8 . These days, teenagers often have their noses buried in a cellphone or other electronic devices. They are often so
17-year-old Senquavlous Driver joined his
The teen jumped out of his aunt’s car without
His aunt watched on,
Connie proudly
A.concerned | B.associated | C.satisfied | D.pleased |
A.remind | B.review | C.ignore | D.notice |
A.generally | B.actually | C.basically | D.certainly |
A.why | B.how | C.when | D.if |
A.moving | B.complaining | C.struggling | D.driving |
A.interest | B.faith | C.respect | D.delight |
A.aunt | B.mother | C.teacher | D.grandma |
A.walk out | B.take out | C.pull out | D.come out |
A.experienced | B.recovered | C.survived | D.succeeded |
A.conclusion | B.rescue | C.end | D.point |
A.hesitation | B.doubt | C.shame | D.excuse |
A.dealt | B.stopped | C.continued | D.began |
A.hardly | B.never | C.still | D.even |
A.driven | B.walked | C.played | D.fallen |
A.car | B.store | C.home | D.sidewalk |
A.amazed | B.inspired | C.attracted | D.touched |
A.sweat | B.tears | C.relief | D.silence |
A.aware | B.tired | C.afraid | D.proud |
A.chose | B.remembered | C.shared | D.described |
A.bravery | B.kindness | C.sympathy | D.gratitude |
9 . Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that
In the United States, students would never be allowed to
As a teacher in China, I have to
It’s easy to understand
A.one | B.somebody | C.someone | D.no one |
A.way | B.road | C.method | D.path |
A.But | B.However | C.So | D.Therefore |
A.which | B.that | C.when | D.where |
A.After | B.Before | C.Because | D.If |
A.or | B.and | C.as well as | D.instead of |
A.act | B.action | C.habit | D.behavior |
A.have | B.take | C.use | D.send |
A.receive | B.accept | C.make | D.get |
A.of | B.off | C.out | D.out of |
A.school | B.class | C.office | D.home |
A.ask | B.suggest | C.show | D.answer |
A.do | B.deal | C.do with | D.deal with |
A.turn on | B.turn down | C.turn off | D.turn in |
A.desire | B.wish | C.hope | D.expect |
A.possible | B.important | C.necessary | D.interesting |
A.why | B.what | C.that | D.whether |
A.himself | B.herself | C.ourselves | D.yourself |
A.lower | B.higher | C.better | D.upper |
A.forget | B.remember | C.miss | D.leave |