Passage 1
Once upon a time, my father and I got lost in a forest in France. I must have been about twelve or thirteen. Anyway, it was before the time when most people __1__ a mobile phone. It was in the Loire Valley. About half an hour, my dad __2__ the truth. “Oh, it seems that we're lost.” We walked around and around in circles, trying to find the path, __3__ with no luck. I could tell my dad was starting to __4__, even as he was trying to hide it from me. We had been in the forest for hours then and both knew my mum would be in a state of absolute __5__. At school, I had just been told the story of the hikers who had died in the wilderness and I found it easy to __6__ that would be our fate, too. “If we keep going in a __7__ line we'll get out of here,” my dad said.
And he was right. __8__ we heard the sound of cars and __9__ a main road. We were eleven miles from the village where we had __10__, but at least we had signposts. And I often think of that strategy, when I am totally __11__—literally or metaphorically (比喻). I thought of it when I was in the middle of a __12__, when my heart beat rapidly with __13__ and when I didn't know how I could carry on living. Walking one foot in front of the other, in the same __14__, will always get you further than running around in circles. It's about the __15__ to keep walking forward.
1.A.owned B.borrowed C.invented D.promoted
2.A.revealed B.realized C.told D.faced
3.A.all B.if C.yet D.so
4.A.complain B.erupt C.regret D.panic
5.A.terror B.anger C.disappointment D.loss
6.A.decide B.announce C.imagine D.clarify
7.A.simple B.short C.straight D.similar
8.A.Regularly B.Eventually C.Surprisingly D.Generally
9.A.chose B.missed C.followed D.reached
10.A.set off B.passed C.called at D.lived
11.A.lost B.sensitive C.angry D.stuck
12.A.term B.race C.performance D.breakdown
13.A.excitement B.surprise C.fear D.interest
14.A.way B.cycle C.direction D.distance
15.A.ambition B.determination C.inspiration D.cooperation
Passage 2
This past summer was really special for Jaequan Faulkner, a 13 year old boy living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He set up a hot dog __1__ outside his home to make some extra money. The boy took care to make sure that all food was fresh and clean. People in the neighbourhood __2__ the boy's spirit, but there was only one __3__—he didn't have a permit.
When the Department of Health received a __4__ instead of shutting down Jaequan's stand, they did something __5__. They helped the teenager get a permit so that his business could __6__.
Daniel Huff, the director of the department, said they were __7__ to help a young man with such a sense of business. The health inspectors helped to pay for his first permit. __8__, Huff took another step and helped connect Jaequan with the Economic Opportunity Network, which gave the young businessman tips on __9__ a small business.
“I was kind of __10__ and so grateful,” Jaequan said about all the __11__. “Because usually I would have one person at a time helping me, but there __12__ to be so many kind people at once.”
The food stand now operates with a __13__ and is open four hours daily from 11 am to 3 pm. Jaequan handles 90 per cent of the business, and he is also planning to __14__ to organizations that assist teenagers in need. With such a __15__, the boy surely is going to have a bright future.
1.A.stand B.tent C.factory D.store
2.A.resisted B.suspected C.appreciated D.trusted
3.A.advantage B.problem C.policy D.request
4.A.comment B.warning C.notice D.complaint
5.A.efficient B.official C.exceptional D.conventional
6.A.survive B.expand C.respond D.profit
7.A.grateful B.curious C.hesitant D.willing
8.A.Then B.Consequently C.Again D.Initially
9.A.sponsoring B.running C.starting D.investing
10.A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.amused D.surprised
11.A.support B.trouble C.inspiration D.conflict
12.A.used B.proved C.seemed D.happened
13.A.label B.model C.licence D.patent
14.A.apply B.turn C.submit D.donate
15.A.promise B.drive C.story D.change
Passage 3
Jennifer Vernancio is a waitress at a pizza place called The Big Cheese. Being a single mum to a 16 year old daughter and 3 year old son, she has been struggling to bring in an __1__ and take care of her children.
“It's been __2__. However, The Big Cheese works with us no matter what. Especially with my schedule,” said Jennifer. “I have indeed super __3__.” Kim Tierney, the manager of The Big Cheese, said, “We are just a big __4__. All the employees work together to help each other out.”
Jennifer was having a __5__ day last Wednesday. The waitress was __6__ to come to open the restaurant, but couldn't __7__ child care. “There were sick kids at day care,” she said. “My son can't be __8__ sick kids, so I had to wait until my daughter was __9__ after school. That's when I came in.”
Jennifer was about to have her whole day __10__ in the best way. A couple that just ordered some sandwiches tipped her a(n) __11__ amount—$810, the largest she has __12__ in her 20 years of working in the restaurant industry!
“There are angels out there,” said Kim after seeing Jennifer's tip. “You never know what someone is __13__. Sometimes, the little gesture of kindness can go a long way. It makes a __14__ in someone's life.”
“The tip is more than money; it's just true kindness,” said Jennifer with great __15__. “The money does help out.”
1.A.income B.invention C.ambition D.education
2.A.interesting B.tough C.precious D.extraordinary
3.A.volunteers B.colleagues C.researchers D.performers
4.A.society B.organization C.family D.club
5.A.splendid B.spare C.professional D.stressful
6.A.scheduled B.allowed C.forced D.recommended
7.A.require B.provide C.afford D.find
8.A.around B.without C.behind D.from
9.A.capable B.addictive C.available D.alternative
10.A.set aside B.settled down C.taken up D.turned around
11.A.minimum B.increasing C.average D.generous
12.A.demanded B.exchanged C.received D.donated
13.A.going through B.picking up C.applying for D.coming across
14.A.choice B.difference C.decision D.sacrifice
15.A.anxiety B.awareness C.curiosity D.gratitude
Passage 4
To say that Holly McNally had a crazy week might be an understatement. On Monday, the woman, 35, gave birth to her __1__ child. Then Thursday afternoon, McNally was on her way home from visiting the newborn when she and her mother __2__ heavy smoke not far away ahead. It was from an overturned tanker truck that had __3__.
“After taking a closer look, I saw a man on fire,” she recalled. “I said, ‘Mum, I'm going there.’ Then I just __4__ before my mother could stop me.”
She was __5__ by a young man. Together they __6__ the injured driver out and covered him with a blanket to put out the __7__ on his body. As the three __8__ to get away from the spot, they felt a second explosion. “I was just praying like ‘God, please let us __9__ here so I can see my baby.’ Luckily, police soon arrived and rushed the driver to a __10__,” described McNally.
According to McNally, it was __11__ her mothering instinct (本能) kicking in when she saw the driver in trouble. “I brought another __12__ into this world that I could see live and grow, but there's another __13__ out there that loves him like I love my kids,” she said. “He may be my age. If that were my son, I would want somebody to do the __14__. I mean everybody should __15__ everybody. Also, I hope to set an example to my three older children, ages 8, 11 and 15.”
1.A.second B.third C.fourth D.fifth
2.A.smelt B.spotted C.sensed D.swallowed
3.A.exploded B.parked C.accelerated D.abandoned
4.A.settled down B.broke away C.took off D.turned around
5.A.prevented B.protected C.rescued D.joined
6.A.dragged B.invited C.persuaded D.forced
7.A.balloons B.blocks C.details D.flames
8.A.promised B.struggled C.volunteered D.hesitated
9.A.leave B.work C.stay D.perform
10.A.museum B.church C.hospital D.hotel
11.A.occasionally B.simply C.incredibly D.basically
12.A.option B.chance C.gift D.life
13.A.mum B.doctor C.hostess D.teacher
14.A.necessary B.original C.same D.essential
15.A.entertain B.help C.need D.satisfy
Passage 5
Donald Crisman suffered a sudden heart attack last Monday while on his front porch. __1__, he'd tried to climb up and ring the doorbell but couldn't make it. Luckily, an Amazon driver making a delivery nearby __2__ Crisman. Crisman's daughter, Maddie, shared a video from the family's security camera that shows the driver speaking to an emergency operator and confirming the __3__.
“This woman was not delivering a package to my parents, but when she drove by and saw my dad __4__ on the porch, she pulled up and rushed to dad's __5__. She immediately called 911 and ran up to the door of the house where my mum was in the shower and couldn't hear her,” said Maddie. “If the woman had not responded, dad probably wouldn't be __6__ today.”
To personally thank the Amazon driver for not __7__ her dad and driving past, Maddie turned to the Internet. In a post online, Maddie said, “Online friends far and wide—I need your help __8__ this amazing woman. She didn't leave a name or anything like that, but just helped and __9__. Please share far and wide so we can __10__ her.”
The story had a __11__ ending. The Internet soon worked its __12__, and within a few days Donald's family __13__ the Amazon driver, Priscilla.
Meanwhile, Donald Crisman is waiting for an __14__. “My dad has a long road of __15__ ahead, but for now, we're just thankful to see him alive,” said Maddie.
1.A.In great pain B.As a consequence C.Out of curiosity D.With little doubt
2.A.comforted B.joined C.spotted D.impressed
3.A.pattern B.address C.order D.photo
4.A.performing B.dancing C.exercising D.lying
5.A.control B.aid C.delight D.medicine
6.A.alone B.energetic C.independent D.alive
7.A.ignoring B.tricking C.misunderstanding D.interrupting
8.A.employing B.greeting C.finding D.protecting
9.A.left B.talked C.survived D.stayed
10.A.replace B.follow C.recognize D.thank
11.A.complete B.happy C.sudden D.familiar
12.A.evidence B.routine C.magic D.principle
13.A.got in touch with B.took charge of C.got along with D.caught sight of
14.A.appointment B.operation C.assessment D.adaptation
15.A.competition B.adjustment C.debate D.recovery
Passage 6
Justice Smith was driving home with his 5 year old son Justus when they noticed a homeless man by the roadside. Justice really wanted to __1__ but had no cash on him. That's when his son offered to pass on all the __2__ he had in his pocket to the man. Justice did not __3__ the idea because the boy had only 30 cents, which was too little an amount to give the homeless man.
“I was indeed __4__ that he wanted to do this with joy. But honestly I __5__. Out of my own pride and concerning about the man's unknown __6__ to receiving just two coins, I didn't want to give him just 30 cents,” recalled Justice. “I almost told my son, ‘Let's wait to __7__ until we at least have one dollar.’ I almost told him what he had wasn't __8__. I almost taught him that __9__ was more important than helping another human.”
Anyway, the thought of a missed opportunity for his son to __10__ all that he had taught him made Justice change his mind and __11__ him to give the man the 30 cents. “I shouldn't let my personal pride __12__ a possibly lifelong, great memory and solid teaching moment,” said Justice. Contrary to Justice's expectation, the man had the biggest smile when offered the two __13__. “The happiness on the man's face __14__ me that it doesn't matter how much you have. Giving __15__ often blesses others more than we think,” Justice said.
1.A.fuel B.help C.relax D.share
2.A.information B. equipment C.change D.jewellery
3.A.approve of B.put forward C.turn down D.try out
4.A.ashamed B.upset C.joyful D.scared
5.A.relieved B.regretted C.guaranteed D.hesitated
6.A.reaction B.contribution C.devotion D.connection
7.A.drive B.perform C.compete D.give
8.A.simple B.normal C.enough D.true
9.A.wisdom B.pride C.bravery D.honesty
10.A.practise B.remember C.understand D.challenge
11.A.allow B.command C.persuade D.force
12.A.apply B.reward C.ruin D.transform
13.A.cakes B.coins C.flowers D.boxes
14.A.promised B.warned C.entertained D.reminded
15.A.in love B.for fun C.in secret D.as usual
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过描述作者和父亲在森林里迷路的经历,告诉我们在面临困境的时候,保持同一个方向,有继续前进的决心,就能走出困境。
1.答案与解析:A 根据后文“a mobile phone”可知此处指拥有手机,应用 own。故选A。own拥有;borrow借来;invent发明;promote促进。
2.答案与解析:B 根据后文宾语“the truth”可知此处指父亲认识到了他们迷路的事实。故选B。reveal揭露;realize意识到;tell告诉;face面对。
3.答案与解析:C 根据后文“with no luck”可知他们没有找到路,前后文为转折关系,应用yet。故选C。all全部;if如果;yet然而;so所以。
4.答案与解析:D 根据后文“We had been in the forest for hours...”可知父子俩在森林里迷路了,父亲开始恐慌。故选D。complain抱怨;erupt喷发;regret后悔;panic恐慌。
5.答案与解析:A 根据上文“We had been in the forest for hours...”可知父子俩在森林里迷路了,母亲肯定很担心害怕。故选A。terror惊恐,害怕;anger愤怒;disappointment失望;loss损失。
6.答案与解析:C 根据上文“...I had just been told the story of the hikers who had died in the wilderness and I found it easy to...”可知,作者听人讲过那些死在荒野里的徒步旅行者的故事,所以很容易想象他们的命运也会是这样。故选C。decide决定;announce宣布;imagine想象;clarify澄清。
7.答案与解析:C 根据后文“...line we'll get out of here...”可知走直线就能走出森林,故选C。simple简单的;short短暂的;straight直的;similar相似的。
8.答案与解析:B 根据后文“...we heard the sound of cars...”可知作者和父亲最后走出了森林,故选B。regularly定期地;eventually终于;surprisingly惊人地;generally通常。
9.答案与解析:D 根据后文“a main road”可知他们到达了主路。故选D。choose选择;miss错过;follow跟随;reach到达。
10.答案与解析:A 根据上文“We were eleven miles from the village where we had...”可知,他们出来后发现离出发的那个村子已有11英里了,故选A。set off出发;pass通过;call at停靠;live居住。
11.答案与解析:A 呼应上文“Oh, it seems that we're lost.”,此处指他们在森林里迷路的经历。故选A。lost迷路的;sensitive敏感的;angry愤怒的;stuck被困的。
12.答案与解析:D 根据后文“...how I could carry on living.”可知,和不知如何继续生活这种情况相似的,应是崩溃的时候,故选D。term学期;race比赛;performance表现;breakdown崩溃。
13.答案与解析:C 根据后文“...how I could carry on living.”可知,本句与下文并列且情况类似。故应是心跳因恐惧而加快的时候。故选C。excitement激动;surprise惊讶;fear恐惧;interest兴趣。
14.答案与解析:C 结合上文作者和父亲是靠着走直线走出森林的可知,此处指保持同一个方向。故选C。way方法;cycle循环;direction方向;distance距离。
15.答案与解析:B 根据后文“...to keep walking forward.”可知走出困境靠的是继续前进的决心。故选B。ambition抱负;determination决心;inspiration灵感;cooperation合作。
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了13岁的男孩Jaequan Faulkner经营了一个热狗摊,附近的人们很欣赏这个男孩的精神,卫生部也帮助男孩拿到了许可证。Jaequan对此很感激,计划向帮助青少年的团体捐款。
1.答案与解析:A 根据后文“... shutting down Jaequan's stand...”可知此处是指摆热狗摊来赚钱。故选A。stand摊位;tent帐篷;factory工厂;store商店。
2.答案与解析:C 根据上文“The boy took care to make sure that all food was fresh and clean. People in the neighbourhood...”可知,这个男孩小心地确保所有的食物都是新鲜干净的,结合后文邻居一起帮助这个孩子可知,他们很欣赏男孩的这一精神。故选C。resist反抗;suspect怀疑;appreciate欣赏;trust信任。
3.答案与解析:B 根据后文“...he didn't have a permit.”可知男孩的问题是没有许可证。故选B。advantage优势;problem问题;policy政策;request要求。
4.答案与解析:D 上文提到男孩没有许可证,所以卫生部收到了投诉。故选D。comment评论;warning警告;notice注意;complaint投诉。
5.答案与解析:C 根据后文“They helped the teenager get a permit...”可知卫生部接到投诉时,他们没有关闭Jaequan的摊位,而是做了一些不同寻常的事情。故选C。efficient有效的;official官方的;exceptional不寻常的;conventional传统的。
6.答案与解析:A 根据上文“They helped the teenager get a permit so that his business could...”可知帮助男孩获得许可证是为了让他的生意继续下去。故选A。survive生存,继续存在;expand扩大;respond回应;profit获益。
7.答案与解析:D 根据后文“to help a young man with such a sense of business”以及上文卫生部帮男孩拿到许可证可知,他们愿意帮助这样一个有商业头脑的年轻人。故选D。grateful感谢的;curious好奇的;hesitant犹豫的;willing愿意的。
8.答案与解析:A 根据后文“... Huff took another step and helped connect Jaequan with the Economic Opportunity Network...”可知此处指部门主管继续帮助男孩的行为,then表示“然后,之后”,符合语境。故选A。then然后;consequently因此;again再次;initially首先。
9.答案与解析:B 根据后文“a small business”可知,此处指经营小生意。故选B。sponsor赞助;run经营;start开始;invest投资。
10.答案与解析:D 根据后文“Because usually I would have one person at a time helping me...”可知通常每次只有一个人来帮助,这次有这么多人,所以Jaequan有点儿惊讶。故选D。disappointed失望的;embarrassed尴尬的;amused被逗乐的;surprised惊讶的。
11.答案与解析:A 结合上文卫生部帮助男孩拿到许可证,以及上文Jaequan的话可知,这是Jaequan对这些支持的看法。故选A。support支持;trouble麻烦;inspiration灵感;conflict冲突。
12.答案与解析:B 后文“to be so many kind people at once”表示事实证明,同时会有那么多善良的人,应用“there proved to be”。故选B。
13.答案与解析:C 呼应上文“They helped the teenager get a permit...”,此处指小吃摊有了营业执照。故选C。label标签;model模型;licence执照;patent专利权。
14.答案与解析:D 根据后文“... to organizations that assist teenagers in need.”可知,Jaequan计划向协助困境中的青少年的组织进行捐赠。故选D。apply申请;turn转向;submit提交;donate捐赠。
15.答案与解析:B 上文提到Jaequan计划向协助困境中的青少年的组织进行捐赠,这是他经营小吃摊的动力。故选B。promise承诺;drive动力;story故事;change改变。
【语篇解读】 珍妮弗·弗南西奥(Jennifer Vernancio)是一位披萨店女服务员。作为单亲妈妈,珍妮弗·弗南西奥生活艰辛。上周三,她收到了一笔慷慨的小费,这让她感激不已。
1.答案与解析:A 珍妮弗·弗南西奥是“大奶酪”披萨店的女服务员。作为16岁女儿和3岁儿子的单身母亲,她一直在努力挣钱(bring in an income)和照顾孩子。
2.答案与解析:B 珍妮弗说:“这很困难(tough)。”
3.答案与解析:B 由前文“However,The Big Cheese works with us no matter what.Especially with my schedule...”可知,珍妮弗对自己的同事们(colleague)很感激。
4.答案与解析:C “大奶酪”披萨店的经理金·蒂尔尼(Kim Tierney)说:“我们就是一个大家庭(family)。所有的员工一起工作,互相帮助。”
5.答案与解析:D 由下文描述可知,珍妮弗上周三度过了紧张的(stressful) 一天。她无法送儿子去日托所,又要去上班。
6.答案与解析:A 这位女服务员本来是要来餐厅开门的,但找不到托儿所。be scheduled to do sth.“按计划要做某事”。
7.答案与解析:D 由下文珍妮弗说的话“There were sick kids at day care...”和“My son can't be... sick kids...”可知,她找不到托儿所。
8.答案与解析:A 根据常识可知,托儿所有孩子生病了,作为妈妈,不能让自己的儿子跟生病的孩童在一起,此处应为around。
9.答案与解析:C 珍妮弗说:“我儿子不能和生病的孩子在一起,所以我不得不等到我女儿放学后有空(available)的时候。”
10.答案与解析:D 珍妮弗这一天一直过得很压抑,但接下来,她的运气好转(turn around)了。
11.答案与解析:D 一对刚刚点了一些三明治的夫妇给了她一大笔(a generous amount)小费——810美元,这是她在餐饮业工作20年来收到的最大的一笔小费!
12.答案与解析:C 这是她在餐饮业工作20年来收到(receive)的最大的一笔小费!
13.答案与解析:A “大奶酪”披萨店的经理金·蒂尔尼说:“你永远不知道别人正在经历(go through)什么。有时候,善意的小举动会有很大的帮助。它会改变一个人的生活。”
14.答案与解析:B make a difference是习惯搭配,意思是“有影响;有差别;很重要”。
15.答案与解析:D “小费不仅仅是钱,这是真正的善意,”珍妮弗感激地(with great gratitude)说。“这笔钱确实大有帮助。”
【语篇解读】 一位名叫霍莉·麦克纳利(Holly McNally)的女士在与母亲一起开车回家的路上,发现了一个出了事故的油罐车,于是她跑向事故车,把司机救了出来。值得一提的是,麦克纳利在事发3天前才刚刚生完第四个孩子。
1.答案与解析:C 说霍莉·麦克纳利度过了疯狂的一周可能有点轻描淡写。周一,这位35岁的妇女生下了她的第四个孩子。由下文“... I hope to set an example to my three older children,ages 8, 11 and 15.”可知,这是她的第四个(fourth)孩子。
2.答案与解析:B 周四下午,麦克纳利在看望完新生儿回家的路上,她和母亲发现(spot)前方不远处浓烟滚滚。
3.答案与解析:A 滚滚浓烟来自一辆翻车后爆炸(explode)的油罐车。由下文“As the three 8 to get away from the spot, they felt a second explosion.”可知,这辆油罐车爆炸了。
4.答案与解析:C “走近一看,我看到一个人着火了,”她回忆道。“我说,‘妈妈,我要去那里。’然后我妈妈还没来得及阻止我,我就跑出去了。”短语take off本意是“起飞”,这里指霍莉·麦克纳利快速朝油罐车跑去。
5.答案与解析:D 一个年轻人加入(join)了她的行列。
6.答案与解析:A 他们一起把受伤的司机拖了出来,用毯子盖住他,扑灭他身上的火。依据常识可知,司机受伤了,不能动弹。霍莉·麦克纳利和年轻人一起将司机从车子里拽(drag)出来。
7.答案与解析:D 油罐车爆炸起火,司机身上也有火苗,故选D。
8.答案与解析:B 当三人挣扎着离开现场时,他们感受到了第二次爆炸。struggle to do sth.“费力、艰难地做某事”,符合语境。
9.答案与解析:A “我只是在祈祷,‘上帝,请让我们离开(leave)这里,让我能看到我的孩子。’幸运的是,警察很快赶到,并将司机紧急送往医院(hospital),”麦克纳利说。
10.答案与解析:C 由上题解析可知,该空应为hospital。
11.答案与解析:B 据麦克纳利说,当她看到司机遇到麻烦时,她只是(simply)出于母性本能前去救人。
12.答案与解析:D “我给这个世界带来了另一个生命(life),我可以看到他生活和成长,但还有另一个妈妈(mum)像我爱我的孩子一样爱他(指受伤的司机),”她说。
13.答案与解析:A 由上题解析可知,该空应为mum。
14.答案与解析:C 如果那是“我”儿子,“我”也希望有人能这么做。依据语境,这里应为same。
15.答案与解析:B 麦克纳利说,“我的意思是每个人都应该帮助(help)每个人。此外,我希望给我的三个年龄更大的孩子树立一个榜样,他们分别是8岁、11岁和15岁。”
【语篇解读】 上周一,唐纳德·克里斯曼(Donald Crisman)在自家前廊突发心脏病。危急时刻,一位亚马逊女快递员正好路过,救了唐纳德·克里斯曼一命。
1.答案与解析:A 上周一,唐纳德·克里斯曼在自家前廊突发心脏病。他忍着巨大的疼痛(in great pain),试图爬起来去按门铃,但没能成功。
2.答案与解析:C 幸运的是,一位在附近送货的亚马逊司机发现了克里斯曼。spot在此处表示“发现;看到”,符合语境。
3.答案与解析:B 克里斯曼的女儿玛迪(Maddie)分享了一段家庭监控摄像头录下的视频,视频显示这位亚马逊司机与紧急情况接线员通话并确认了地址(address)。依据常识,亚马逊司机要准确告知唐纳德·克里斯曼家的地址。
4.答案与解析:D 玛迪说,“这位女士不是在给我父母送包裹,但当她开车经过,看到我爸爸躺(lie)在门廊上时,她停下车,冲过去帮爸爸。”由前文“... he'd tried to climb up...”可知,唐纳德·克里斯曼这个时候是躺在地面上的。
5.答案与解析:B 由上题解析可知,该空应为aid。短语rush to one's aid/help/assistance意思是“赶紧过去帮助某人”。
6.答案与解析:D 如果那位女士没有做出回应,玛迪的爸爸今天可能就不会活着(alive)了。
7.答案与解析:A 为了亲自感谢这位亚马逊的司机没有对自己的父亲视而不见(ignore),玛迪求助于互联网。
8.答案与解析:C 在网上的一篇帖子中,玛迪说:“网上的朋友们,我需要你们的帮助,以找到(find)这位了不起的女士。”
9.答案与解析:A 她没留下姓名之类的东西,只是帮了忙就走了(leave)。
10.答案与解析:D 玛迪说,“请将这个帖子分享给更多的人,这样我们才能找到这位亚马逊女快递员,并亲自感谢(thank)她。”
11.答案与解析:B 由下文描述可知,这个故事有一个圆满的结局(a happy ending)。
12.答案与解析:C 互联网很快发挥了魔力(magic),几天之内,唐纳德的家人联系上了亚马逊司机普莉希拉。
13.答案与解析:A 由上题解析可知,该空应为get in touch with“与……取得联系”。
14.答案与解析:B 与此同时,唐纳德·克里斯曼正在等待手术(operation)。
15.答案与解析:D 玛迪说:“我爸爸的康复(recovery)之路还很长,但现在,我们很感激能够看到他还活着。”
【语篇解读】 贾斯蒂斯·史密斯(Justice Smith)五岁的儿子愿意将身上仅有的30美分全部给予无家可归的流浪汉,但史密斯先生觉得30美分太少,拿不出手。没想到的是,这微不足道的30美分让流浪汉感到很开心,也给作者好好上了一课。
1.答案与解析:B 贾斯蒂斯·史密斯和他5岁的儿子贾斯特斯开车回家时,注意到路边有一个无家可归的人。贾斯蒂斯真的很想帮忙(help),但他身上没带现金。
2.答案与解析:C 这时,他的儿子提出要把口袋里所有的零钱(change)都给了这个无家可归的人。
3.答案与解析:A 贾斯蒂斯不同意(approve of)这个主意,因为男孩只有30美分,这对无家可归的人来说太少了。
4.答案与解析:C 贾斯蒂斯说,“我真的很高兴(joyful)他愿意高兴地做这件事。但说实话,我犹豫了。”
5.答案与解析:D 由下文贾斯蒂斯所说的话推断,他当时很犹豫(hesitate)。
6.答案与解析:A “出于我自己的自尊心,以及对这个人仅收到两枚硬币后的未知反应(reaction)的担忧,我不想只给他30美分,”贾斯蒂斯回忆说。
7.答案与解析:D 贾斯蒂斯说,“我差点对儿子说,‘等我们至少有一美元再捐(give)吧。’我差点就告诉他,他拥有的还不够。”
8.答案与解析:C 贾斯蒂斯觉得儿子身上的钱太少,不够(enough)解决流浪汉的问题。
9.答案与解析:B 贾斯蒂斯差点告诉儿子,自尊(pride)比帮助他人更重要。
10.答案与解析:A 不过,想到儿子会失去实践(practise)他所教的一切的机会,贾斯蒂斯改变了主意,允许他给那个人30美分。
11.答案与解析:A 由上题解析可知,该空应为allow。
12.答案与解析:C 贾斯蒂斯说:“我不应该让我的个人骄傲毁了(ruin)一个可能终生难忘的美好记忆和相当不错的教学时刻。”
13.答案与解析:B 与贾斯蒂斯料想的截然相反的是,当流浪汉收到两枚硬币(coin)时,他笑得很开心。
14.答案与解析:D 贾斯蒂斯说:“这个男人脸上的幸福提醒(remind)我,你拥有多少并不重要。爱的付出往往比我们想象的更能造福他人。”
15.答案与解析:A 爱的付出(give in love)往往比我们想象的更能造福他人。