2026年高考英语专项训练：完形填空（含答案）

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2026年高考英语专项训练：完形填空
完形填空
1． had always been a peaceful and quiet village until one summer day when a mysterious old man arrived. He was dressed in ragged clothes and had a strange look in his eyes. The villagers were all curious and frightened at the same time. The old man 2． to the village chief and said he had a special mission that required the help of a brave person in the village.
The village chief was a 3． man named John, who had always been respected for his wisdom. He knew this was a big challenge, but he also felt 4． that someone had come to him for help. After talking to the old man for a while, John decided to gather a group of villagers to 5． him in his task.
As they were preparing for the journey, a young girl named Lily 6． to volunteer. She had always been 7． and adventurous, and she didn't want to miss the chance to be a part of something so important. Despite the uncertainty of the mission, she was determined to go.
The group set off early the next morning. They followed the old man through 8． forests and across steep mountains. Along the way, they encountered many 9． that tested their strength and perseverance. They had to 10． wild animals and find ways to cross dangerous rivers. But no matter how tough it got, they never gave up.
Finally, they reached a dark and 11． cave. The old man warned them that the cave was filled with unknown dangers, but he also said the key to their mission was hidden inside. With their hearts 12． with fear and excitement, they slowly entered the cave.
Inside the cave, they found strange symbols on the walls and heard eerie noises echoing through the darkness. They had to rely on each other's strength and trust to keep going. After what felt like hours, they came to a 13． passage. The old man explained that they needed to solve a tricky puzzle to open the way forward.
The puzzle was extremely difficult, and they almost lost hope. But Lily, with her sharp mind and 14． thinking, finally figured it out. As the passage opened, they saw a bright light shining from the end of the cave.
When they reached the end, they found an old chest filled with precious 15． and a letter. The letter explained that the old man was actually a guardian of an ancient treasure, and he had been looking for worthy people to protect it. The villagers had proven their bravery and loyalty, and the treasure was now theirs to keep.
1．A． It B． There C． What D． Which
2．A． whispered B． shouted C． explained D． promised
3．A． kind B． brave C． wise D． wealthy
4．A． proud B． nervous C． shy D． calm
5．A． help B． teach C． follow D． encourage
6．A． failed B． refused C． decided D． hesitated
7．A． lazy B． cautious C． curious D． frightened
8．A． beautiful B． dark C． deep D． empty
9．A． dangers B． surprises C． wonders D． gifts
10．A． feed B． avoid C． catch D． tame
11．A． noisy B． bright C． spacious D． silent
12．A． filled B． covered C． compared D． mixed
13．A． open B． closed C． narrow D． wide
14．A． slow B． quick C． calm D． deep
15．A． weapons B． tools C． treasures D． clothes
In Venezuela's capital, Caracas, 60 volunteers meet at least twice a week. They 16． dolls that children have left behind. The group estimates it has 17． about 70,000 toys in the past seven years.
Mirady Acosta , a 63-year-old architect who represents the Hospital for Soft Toys, said the 18． came from a teacher named Lilian Gluck. In 2017, she did not want to throw her children's toys out or let them 19． . She decided to wash them, 20． them up and donate them to children staying in the University Hospital of Caracas.
The effort was 21． . So, a few months later, she opened the Hospital for Soft Toys at her home. It is a nonprofit foundation that also 22． and repairs other toys. The foundation receives donations from other countries that can 23． school supplies, shoes, food and candy.
The toys are 24． to hospitals and schools in poor areas, but also to homes for older people-anyone who needs a little bit of 25． .
Each 26． doll comes with a message 27． its new owner to recycle it when they no longer want it.
"Hello, I am your new friend," it says. "I am a doll with 28． because I played with another girl. Love me and take 29． of me and I will do the same with you. When you grow up, give me to another girl who will love me and 30． with me like you."
16．A．hit on B．depend on C．work on D．insist on
17．A．examined B．replaced C．changed D．recycled
18．A．result B．problem C．idea D．belief
19．A．fall apart B．stand out C．fall off D．show up
20．A．pick B．fix C．set D．put
21．A．important B．popular C．attractive D．permanent
22．A．produces B．develops C．collects D．distributes
23．A．adjust B．mean C．require D．include
24．A．delivered B．lent C．presented D．awarded
25．A．affection B．promise C．imagination D．curiosity
26．A．destroyed B．restored C．abandoned D．advanced
27．A．warning B．forcing C．begging D．advising
28．A．talent B．experience C．kindness D．satisfaction
29．A．charge B．notice C．care D．advantage
30．A．agree B．play C．cope D．communicate
When I studied in my high school, I did an experiment about how the temperature affected the growth of a plant. That experiment made me 31． that science teaches us the domino effect (多米诺效应) in the environment. It teaches people our 32． so we know where we are from. That day I 33． decided to be a scientist and that will be my greatest ambition in life. Ever since that day I have studied harder 34． in all my science-related subjects. After school I do much research on how I can become a 35． scientist in the future.
One of my 36． in becoming a scientist is Barbara McClintock. She has been awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. At 25 she already had her PhD in botany and after that she started her 37． as the leader in the development of maize cytogenetics (玉米细胞遗传学) and she was 38． to that research for the rest of her life.
If I am lucky and given the 39． to achieve my ambition as a scientist, I want to be like Doctor McClintock. She 40． something that helped the other scientists 41． the thing about genetics that did not just help her generation but also the future generation.
I know I will be able to achieve my 42． as long as I put my heart and perseverance into it. If I am lucky enough to achieve my goal, I will share my 43． with all the kids who also love science and want to become scientists. My future will be as 44． as the stars in the night sky. My future is still far but I will make the most of all in the 45． to achieve my greatest ambition of becoming a scientist.
31．A．recognize B．suspect C．treasure D．wonder
32．A．root B．school C．study D．development
33．A．lazily B．easily C．resolutely D．partly
34．A．potentially B．particularly C．separately D．suitably
35．A．popular B．content C．outstanding D．careful
36．A．persuasions B．creations C．generations D．inspirations
37．A．experience B．career C．science D．compliment
38．A．addicted B．dedicated C．attached D．linked
39．A．freedom B．reason C．opportunity D．privilege
40．A．scheduled B．heard C．predicted D．discovered
41．A．figure out B．head out C．carry out D．stand out
42．A．reward B．fame C．platform D．ambition
43．A．determination B．information C．fortune D．brightness
44．A．qualified B．shining C．brave D．proud
45．A．mind B．lecture C．heart D．present
Most successful people have a "never give up" attitude. This was 46． by an 8-year-old cheerleader (啦啦队队长).
In a video shared on TikTok, the girl was 47． a difficult cheering stunt (特技) during an event organized at Chandler's Basha High School. She was doing flips (空翻) perfectly, getting 48． into the air, and coming down safely into the hands of the supporters. But then, a flip in the air 49． a problem. She couldn't land 50． and was close to falling down. At that moment, her coach and another man stepped in to help.
This left her 51． . Thinking she lost heart, her coach said gently, "Honey, it's just a small 52． ." But the girl said, "I won't give up though I'm 53． ." The coach replied firmly, "Quite right, honey! You're so 54． . One failure doesn't mean anything. Let's give it one more 55． ." The crowd in the sports complex, including seniors and school staff present, were 56． for the little girl, too.
To everyone's amazement, the little girl 57． it this time. All the audience stood up and clapped their hands for her.
This 58． episode shows that, like many successful individuals, the girl was able to overcome difficulties with the right attitude and the 59． of those around her. It's a powerful reminder that perseverance and encouragement can lead to remarkable 60． .
46．A．challenged B．demonstrated C．delayed D．analyzed
47．A．selecting B．discussing C．performing D．recording
48．A．carried away B．stepped back C．thrown up D．kept off
49．A．simplified B．avoided C．shared D．caused
50．A．properly B．possibly C．temporarily D．vividly
51．A．in danger B．in charge C．in tears D．in ruins
52．A．action B．accident C．change D．decision
53．A．confused B．scared C．surprised D．annoyed
54．A．honest B．generous C．excited D．talented
55．A．shot B．qualification C．gift D．demand
56．A．rooting B．leaving C．searching D．answering
57．A．believed B．made C．received D．found
58．A．increasing B．easy C．inspiring D．new
59．A．control B．attention C．balance D．support
60．A．ideas B．habits C．dreams D．comebacks
A surprising new hobby taught me there's more than one way to be flexible.
By my early 40s, I had tried all the 61． that were supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. I had taken an acting class and thrown myself into learning a new language, but given them up. My attempt at yoga was also a(n) 62． . And then, 63． by the fruitless efforts, I decided to 64． a ballet class.
"But you're not very 65． ," my husband gently reminded me. He was right. I nearly injured myself when I once tried to lift my leg onto a table in an attempt to 66． . But I was determined to give it a 67． . I needed confirmation that my body was 68． of graceful movement.
Though I'd expected my classes to be physically 69． and my muscles to ache, I hadn't 70． I couldn't complete the seemingly simple act of pointing and extending my foot to the side. However, over time, 71． I started becoming more comfortable with the body under the 72． of my teacher. My body hasn't ossified (僵化) any more, which brings me great 73． .
If anything, ballet is forcing me to 74． my relationship with my body, and instead of noticing only the beginning of older age, I now marvel at what my body is capable of and the gradual 75． I've seen as I've learned to stand with more confidence and courage.
61．A．dishes B．devices C．hobbies D．medicines
62．A．failure B．chance C．mission D．achievement
63．A．discouraged B．shocked C．frightened D．refreshed
64．A．make up for B．sign up for
C．drop out of D．break away from
65．A．wealthy B．energetic C．humble D．flexible
66．A．kick B．jump C．stretch D．swing
67．A．look B．hand C．shot D．rest
68．A．capable B．tired C．afraid D．short
69．A．demanding B．promising C．rewarding D．attractive
70．A．recalled B．anticipated C．guaranteed D．pretended
71．A．initially B．suddenly C．unfortunately D．gradually
72．A．command B．leadership C．investigation D．guidance
73．A．stress B．regret C．joy D．confusion
74．A．recover B．rethink C．remove D．repeat
75．A．challenges B．changes C．declines D．investments
When I first met Mark in my office, his future seemed uncertain. He was seventeen and had been 76． with school for years, refusing to attend after the second day of eleventh grade. His mental doctor had 77． him with psychiatric (精神病的) problems and he was on medication. His mother was 78． , calling me to help him prepare for the SAT to get ready for college after high school, 79． he hadn't been attending school. I agreed.
I started by reading a passage to him but to my 80． , he repeated it word by word after hearing it once. He also answered related questions with 90% accuracy. It became clear that Mark could 81． and recall information, but only when it was read aloud to him. This wasn't a psychiatric issue — it was a reading 82． .
I shared my observations with Mark, 83． that he wasn't mentally ill but had a small challenge where he couldn't form a mental image of written words. I reassured him that we could fix it together, and that he was, in fact, 84． intelligent with an IQ of 180. I asked him to keep this between us for now, as I didn't think the 85． or his mother would believe me.
We developed a strategy: Mark would read everything 86． , creating mental images for the words, which would help him remember them. He also started 87． vocabulary from the SAT list, which 88． his reading comprehension. His progress was remarkable. Within weeks, Mark was back on track. His confidence grew and he regained 89． .
But there were still 90． . Despite his newfound success, his teacher 91． to promote him to senior year because he had missed too many days. Mark, 92． , solved this problem all on his own. Without informing anyone, he arranged a meeting with the school officials himself. He negotiated summer school classes, with the promise that he could continue his senior year 93． he passed with a grade over 75. He not only passed but earned an A in every subject.
By the end of the year, Mark was 94． his future. He even convinced his psychiatrist to take him off medication. His transformation from a frustrated, defeated student to a confident, self-assured young man was virtually 95． . His belief in his own abilities had changed everything.
76．A．fighting B．working C．studying D．struggling
77．A．diagnosed B．shared C．forced D．taught
78．A．anxious B．relieved C．satisfied D．curious
79．A．so that B．even though C．as if D．in case
80．A．regret B．delight C．surprise D．sorrow
81．A．ignore B．understand C．spread D．release
82．A．cure B．plot C．experience D．problem
83．A．singing B．forcing C．explaining D．scaring
84．A．slightly B．highly C．hardly D．usually
85．A．teacher B．classmates C．psychiatrist D．nurse
86．A．happily B．secretly C．sadly D．loudly
87．A．publishing B．learning C．creating D．posting
88．A．improved B．received C．blocked D．delayed
89．A．sympathy B．hope C．salary D．analysis
90．A．apologies B．donations C．challenges D．guesses
91．A．refused B．asked C．decided D．promised
92．A．somehow B．anyway C．otherwise D．however
93．A．if B．unless C．before D．since
94．A．in search of B．in view of C．in control of D．in need of
95．A．relaxing B．annoying C．disturbing D．uplifting
Justin's hot dog stand did well on a daily basis. However, that day was 96． It was full of customers, and he was 97． to keep up.
As Justin served a man and got 98． with the next one, he noticed an old woman pushing her way through the 99． to get to his stand.
"Excuse me, how much is a hot dog " she asked.
"That 100． what you want, ma'am. They range from $3 to $7. Check out the menu and let me know what you want," he replied.
Before walking away, she mumbled (嘟哝), looking at the 101． . "I's alright. I am just curious how much they cost. I don't want any.
Justin noticed she left and sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept looking in his 102． .Realizing she wanted hot dogs but couldn't 103． them, he felt bad, so he quickly collected some hot dogs and brought them to her.
"I must 104． , ma'am. I was in such a(n) 105． that I forgot to tell you that you're the 50th customer today, so you can get some 106． hot dogs!" he said. "Please let me know how you like them!"
"I really 107． them. Thank you. You put something in them, didn't you They're different from regular hot dogs." Then she took another 108． .
Justin smiled and said, "My mom was also a fantastic cook who 109． her secret sauces. I learned from her. I'm glad to hear that!" Justin watched her 110． eating from a distance, feeling delighted to have helped the old woman.
96．A．worrying B．different C．familiar D．ridiculous .
97．A．struggling B．volunteering C．continuing D．refusing
98．A．careful B．impatient C．strict D．busy
99．A．rain B．shelf C．crowd D．staff
100．A．reacts to B．depends on C．cares about D．looks for
101．A．prices B．sauces C．customers D．tables
102．A．situation B．technique C．performance D．direction
103．A．order B．manage C．afford D．offer
104．A．admit : B．apologize C．promise D．pray
105．A．rush . B．emergency C．mood D．age
106．A．instant B．extra C．regular D．free
107．A．accept B．donate C．appreciate D．expect
108．A．bag B．bite C．drink D．touch
109．A．created B．shared C．saved D．guided
110．A．quietly B．rapidly C．joyfully D．proudly
Once a year, Bannister climbs to High Rock Lookout, a viewpoint near Ashford, Washington.
Last August, Bannister, then 79, went on her own, figuring despite the trail's steepness and 111． , she'd be fine because she's a/ an 112． hiker.
As she headed back down, her foot got caught in a hole in the ground, causing her to 113． and break her leg. Hearing Bannister's crying out for 114． , strangers approached and called 911. They were told rescue would 115． in at least five hours. Luckily, a young man Troy with his friend Layton offered to take the 116． woman to the bottom of the trail. Troy carried her for most of the nearly three-hour journey and Layton carried him for the 117． .
Others 118． as well. Shortly into the hike, Troy got blisters on the bottom of one 119． . A man on the trail saw the 120． and gave Troy his shoes, then continued on in his socks. A couple bandaged Bannister's foot and did breathing exercises with her to 121． her.
During the long hike down, her rescuers shared stories and asked Bannister about her own life to 122． her from the mounting pain. Once they reached the parking lot, Bannister was quickly 123． to the Tacoma General Hospital.
During her recovery, the rescuers 124． Bannister several times. She felt a deep sense of 125． and believed they would remain friends forever.
111．A．depth B．difficulty C．width D．quietness
112．A．outgoing B．dependent C．experienced D．famous
113．A．fall B．sit C．jump D．stay
114．A．pain B．safety C．chance D．help
115．A．arrive B．send C．get D．need
116．A．injured B．frightened C．surprised D．disappointed
117．A．balance B．rest C．section D．company
118．A．took out B．gave out C．helped out D．brought out
119．A．leg B．hand C．back D．foot
120．A．hole B．location C．situation D．challenge
121．A．amuse B．calm C．observe D．cure
122．A．prevent B．discourage C．stop D．relieve
123．A．pushed B．forced C．driven D．demanded
124．A．taught B．missed C．restored D．visited
125．A．happiness B．gratitude C．regret D．motivation
Arriving in the U. K. for university, I was eager to join political science debates. In my first tutorial, I 126． ideas on global inequality, but my stumbling speech and thick accent left others 127． — no one understood my points. I felt invisible, my voice lost in a haze of mispronunciations and awkward 128． .
This experience slowly 129． my confidence. I stopped speaking in class, convinced my "broken English" was 130． of attention. Then, a quote by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie struck me: staying silent allowed others to "define my story". I vowed to 131． my voice — not by masking my accent, but by mastering clarity. I 132． recorded each practice speech, adjusting tone and pace until my meaning 133． , and sought feedback to prioritize structure over perfection. Gradually, small signs of 134． emerged: a classmate leaning in with a nod, and a tutor scribbling "excellent point" beside my name.
The 135． point came during a debate on refugee policies. Hands trembling, I 136． to share my living experience in Lagos. The room fell silent. When I finished, the tutor said, "That's the 137． we've been missing." For the first time, my words felt not like 138． , but bridges connecting diverse minds.
This journey taught me to own my narrative unapologetically. My accent is a part of my identity, not a flaw to erase. Language, I've realized, requires the 139． to share truth, even when it sounds different. In a world hungry for 140． voices, believing in the value of our own voices is the boldest act.
126．A．had B．presented C．spoke D．announced
127．A．unresponsive B．unfavorable C．unsupportive D．unbelievable
128．A．laughter B．applause C．pauses D．whispers
129．A．boosted B．weakened C．built D．doubled
130．A．incapable B．unaware C．free D．unworthy
131．A．reclaim B．lift C．gain D．silence
132．A．nervously B．randomly C．carefully D．reluctantly
133．A．cut in B．cut off C．cut up D．cut through
134．A．progress B．perfection C．priority D．excellence
135．A．difficult B．turning C．key D．main
136．A．feared B．refused C．dared D．hesitated
137．A．lesson B．wisdom C．chance D．perspective
138．A．barriers B．tools C．weapons D．highlights
139．A．patience B．intention C．courage D．encouragement
140．A．identical B．diverse C．similar D．loud
During summer vacations, I would volunteer at the shelter for animals, so I'd seen a lot of dogs. Minnie was by far the funniest-looking dog I'd ever seen. 141． curly hair barely covered her sausage-shaped body. And her tail looked like a rat's tail with wounds.
She was brought to the shelter to be 142． because her owner didn't want her anymore. However, I thought Minnie had a(an) 143． personality. No one should judge her by her 144． . The vet in the shelter did the 145． and then gave her some necessary medicine. Finally, she made a full recovery and I 146． Minnie in the local paper: "Funny-looking dog, well behaved, needs loving family. "
When a kid called, I 147． him that Minnie was strange looking. The kid told me that his grandfather wanted such one dog 148． . They wanted Minnie no matter what. I bathed her and 149． her remaining messy hair. Then we waited for them to arrive.
At last, a car stopped before the shelter. Two kids ran to the door, carried Minnie and 150． her out to their grandfather, waiting in the car. I hurried behind to see their 151． to Minnie.
Inside the car, grandfather held Minnie gently and brushed fingers through her soft hair. She licked (舔) his face and her tail wagged around. It was 152． at first lick. "She's perfect!" the old man 153． .
I was thankful that Minnie had found the good home that she 154． . That's when I saw that the grandfather's eyes were a milky white 155． —he was blind.
141．A．Thin B．Clean C．Thick D．Dirty
142．A．put to test B．put under training
C．attended to D．dressed up
143．A．aggressive B．moody C．patient D．unique
144．A．tail B．looks C．fur D．eyes
145．A．experiment B．trial C．cleaning D．surgery
146．A．advertised B．listed C．announced D．printed
147．A．showed B．advised C．warned D．convinced
148．A．simply B．terribly C．badly D．hesitantly
149．A．tidied B．pulled C．shaved D．examined
150．A．showed B．led C．sent D．rushed
151．A．contribution B．reaction C．attachment D．solution
152．A．hope B．love C．kindness D．courage
153．A．sighed B．murmured C．exclaimed D．explained
154．A．achieved B．attempted C．earned D．deserved
155．A．color B．freshness C．clarity D．flash
The side door of the aircraft was opened, and a brisk wind rushed in. Packed tightly like sardines were fourteen silent people. Two of them were my adult children, 156． out at the endless sky.
When we reached an altitude of 14,000 feet, my son's face turned pale as he 157． inched to the opening and fell out of the 158． . Something went cold in my heart. But, only seconds later, instructions were being 159． , and it was my daughter's turn. Her face, however, was 160． , and she laughed and whooped, falling away into the wild blue. For a quick moment, a desperate fear 161． me, and I wondered if that was the last time I would see them. But the thought soon 162． as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position.
With a big birthday approaching, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable way to dive into the decade I'd wanted to 163． , but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary spontaneously decided to 164． , I knew I had to do it, too.
Now I was in the 165． . I forgot all the instructions as the sheer terror and joy 166． . Although it felt like forever, the minute before the parachute (降落伞) opened was memorable. With the earth quickly approaching, I spied my son and daughter running to 167． me. We had an excited three-way 168． .
It was a(n) 169． moment. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme thrill of the dive and the unique beauty of the view from the sky. 170． to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option.
156．A．leaving B．standing C．staring D．putting
157．A．cautiously B．swiftly C．closely D．proudly
158．A．wing B．hole C．window D．plane
159．A．overlooked B．barked C．interrupted D．posted
160．A．regretful B．grateful C．joyful D．sorrowful
161．A．overcame B．refreshed C．discouraged D．confused
162．A．crept B．surged C．returned D．passed
163．A．give out B．set out C．chicken out D．work out
164．A．dive B．divorce C．withdraw D．abandon
165．A．jungle B．air C．dilemma D．darkness
166．A．came back B．faded away C．died down D．rolled in
167．A．rescue B．greet C．address D．search
168．A．hug B．exchange C．match D．comment
169．A．temporary B．awkward C．desperate D．symbolic
170．A．Climbing B．Sticking C．Responding D．Dropping
Kitesurfers, riding the wind, appear to escape gravity. 171． to a parasol (牵引伞) arching 40 feet high, they shift directions, slide along the waves and float through the air, seemingly 172． and birdlike. The sport requires more than 173． nerves. It also needs amazing athletic skills to 174． both the wind and air at the same time — almost like superhuman. And for one man, his 175． is also nearly superhuman.
Bruno Lobo, a surgeon and a former champion swimmer, has been kitesurfing for 15 years. In 2016 and 2023, he held six Brazilian 176． and won Olympic gold in kitesurfing.
On a 177． day with some gray clouds and strong winds, Lobo went into the ocean near Sao Luis. "After 178． a few meters, I heard a cry for help and noticed a girl who was drowning," he explained in a post on Instagram. "I 179． approached her with the kite, tried to calm her down and asked her to 180． on my back." Lobo used his equipment and experience as a 181． and surfer to get the woman safely into the shallows, where lifeguards could 182． .
CNN 183． the story. But instead of shining the spotlight on himself, Lobo used the opportunity to educate people about the 184． of watersports. Lobo reminded everyone that knowing our 185． and adopting a little humility is just as crucial as the excitement of watersports.
171．A．Glued B．Delivered C．Added D．Tied
172．A．fanciful B．dreamlike C．weightless D．peaceful
173．A．jumpy B．steely C．fragile D．tense
174．A．control B．inspect C．handle D．investigate
175．A．confidence B．toughness C．vision D．heroism
176．A．titles B．hospitals C．events D．positions
177．A．training B．racing C．working D．filming
178．A．swimming B．walking C．picturing D．riding
179．A．steadily B．immediately C．quietly D．simply
180．A．stamp B．play C．slide D．climb
181．A．lifeguard B．sailor C．swimmer D．surgeon
182．A．land B．assist C．respond D．arrive
183．A．picked up B．looked into C．made up D．settled on
184．A．laws B．tricks C．dangers D．impacts
185．A．hopes B．limits C．fears D．skills
I love everything about our restaurant La Salle Rouge. In the kitchen, the crash of forks and knives hitting the heavy plates almost 186． Mom's voice calling me. "Lainey Lai-ney!" 187． , I look up to see my mother standing across the kitchen. "Homework " Mom mouths the word, pointing to the side door. I roll my eyes — I 188． the thought of leaving the kitchen to 189． with my math homework in Mom's office.
The restaurant has always been the 190． of our lives. At fourteen, I started being a vegetarian (素食者), but Mom still found things to 191． me and taught me to be creative with vegetables and tofu. When I started high school thirty pounds heavier than everyone in my class, Mom and I designed a 192． menu for La Salle Rouge, and Mom let me 193． tasty, low-calorie desserts, which became popular later. I 194． early on that this was the work I want to do.
It hardly seems 195． that I have to walk away from all of that just to do maths, but Mom says it's smarter to have a backup 196． , and she's made me apply to colleges and check out business majors 197． I want to do anything else with my life. But I already know what I'm going to do when I graduate.
First, I'll buy myself a set of knives, which is a must for the best chefs. The second thing is to get 198． -— people would know my name and try my 199． . Now, all I have to do is finish homework and get back into the 200． .
186．A．attracts B．drowns C．raises D．reduces
187．A．Sighing B．Choking C．Shaking D．Nodding
188．A．accept B．prefer C．change D．hate
189．A．wrestle B．argue C．experiment D．play
190．A．truth B．standard C．duty D．center
191．A．help B．feed C．save D．control
192．A．traditional B．romantic C．light D．diverse
193．A．cut down on B．come up with C．run out of D．get rid of
194．A．promised B．suggested C．decided D．predicted
195．A．fair B．possible C．strange D．enough
196．A．tool B．system C．plan D．design
197．A．as though B．now that C．in case D．even if
198．A．paid B．married C．fired D．discovered
199．A．books B．recipes C．routines D．products
200．A．kitchen B．school C．house D．office
When Paul Cotter's father, Richard Cotter, was 52, he was fired by his company, for which he had been working for more than 30 years. 201． , the reason was his Alzheimer's disease.
But few people knew about his 202． then. Therefore, although Richard was known for his sharp mind before, everyone 203． his decline was because of his inability and lack of confidence, which made him very 204． .
For the next few years, Richard lost job after job. Then, when he was 58, he was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. But he still wanted to 205． .
That's where their unsung hero stepped in. It was an engineering company. When Richard applied for the job, he 206． the truth about his disease. But it still 207． him.
"They gave him a paycheck, which made him feel 208． ," Paul said. "But more importantly, they gave him 209． and a sense of purpose when his life was 210． ."
The disease continued to 211． . Eventually, Richard was no longer 212． to work. The company said that with deep regret, it had to let Richard go. On his final day of work, his colleagues even held a goodbye party to thank him for his 213． .
"What a 214． gesture that was," Paul said.
He still talks about the company's compassion (同情) for his father. He wishes he could tell them how much their 215． and generosity have meant to his family, all these years later.
201．A．Sadly B．Strangely C．Interestingly D．Fortunately
202．A．disability B．disease C．disaster D．accident
203．A．declared B．assumed C．denied D．remembered
204．A．embarrassed B．shocked C．depressed D．scared
205．A．rest B．recover C．live D．work
206．A．forgot B．accepted C．hid D．admitted
207．A．hired B．comforted C．investigated D．criticized
208．A．stressed B．confused C．valued D．amused
209．A．respect B．advice C．permission D．approval
210．A．taking off B．going on C．flying by D．falling apart
211．A．strike B．progress C．spread D．appear
212．A．willing B．ready C．able D．likely
213．A．post B．encouragement C．donation D．service
214．A．beautiful B．funny C．unique D．dramatic
215．A．wisdom B．courage C．kindness D．commitment
My grandmother set up a very successful business as a widowed (寡居的) woman in the South in the 1950s. She had to be 216． , and my father was too — handsome and ambitious, to be sure, but also tough. He prided himself on the 217． of his children. Even as a little girl 218． to jump rope, I knew I could 219． approval through physical trials.
His 220． was as intense as his expectations were high. The absence in his life that his 221． had left behind in his life was vast. So he was determined to be present, to never 222． so much as a Little League game. He was home every day at five thirty, 223． as clockwork. He coached my soccer team in the park. He had no 224． of being a father, because fatherhood had never been modeled for him. 225． , he figured it out somehow.
From my father, I learned what it 226． to be a businessperson. I understood that his employees needed to see his 227． . On weekends and holidays, he would drive around and 228． the clerks to make sure business was running smoothly. And on snow days a few times a year, I would go with my dad to help 229． the stores so that people could get food, essentials, and gas. We took pride in 230． a public service; we were part of the fabric of our town.
216．A．warm-hearted B．strong-willed C．open-minded D．good-tempered
217．A．kindness B．independence C．achievements D．talents
218．A．learning B．promising C．failing D．pretending
219．A．win B．express C．require D．deny
220．A．passion B．ambition C．curiosity D．devotion
221．A．mother B．father C．grandmother D．child
222．A．interrupt B．escape C．miss D．forget
223．A．predictable B．accessible C．replaceable D．respectable
224．A．intention B．concept C．chance D．fear
225．A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Nevertheless
226．A．took B．offered C．meant D．changed
227．A．generosity B．courage C．leadership D．confidence
228．A．fill in for B．check in on C．take care of D．cut in on
229．A．promote B．empty C．clean D．open
230．A．providing B．expanding C．using D．restoring
For nearly two years, I had the opportunity to learn life's true essence through my beloved pet Halley. He was an amazing dog who lived and met his 231． with dignity and grace, passing away at the age of 13.
In Halley's final two years, he was almost 232． yet energetic. Magically, while his vision was declining, his hearing 233． — though that was short-lived and eventually started to fade. To protect him, we covered much of the furniture with bubble wrap 234． he bumped into it.
What 235． most was how he fought through his senior years. Only now do I 236． how much effort his aging body and mind required to 237． even the simplest tasks, like reaching out to his food or water. In spite of his failing 238． , Halley remained resilient (坚韧的), giving the best shot to live on.
Pets have the power to teach us 239． lessons. By investing in close encounters with them, we may unconsciously transform our 240． . While we complain about life's challenges, here was a creature struggling for 241． . Halley made me reflect: When the world is 242． wealth, status, and power, how 243． we pause to consider the true core values that define us as human beings. Qualities like acceptance, resilience, and empathy outweigh 244． achievements. We might as well stop and reflect if we ever 245． those around us with all those virtues.
231．A．birth B．luck C．end D．target
232．A．deaf B．blind C．lonely D．sleepy
233．A．worsened B．recovered C．disappeared D．sharpened
234．A．as if B．in case C．except that D．even though
235．A．stood out B．ran out C．took place D．showed up
236．A．promise B．explain C．grasp D．predict
237．A．accomplish B．remove C．restrict D．assign
238．A．grades B．senses C．relations D．memories
239．A．ecological B．complex C．worthless D．invaluable
240．A．titles B．routines C．viewpoints D．competitors
241．A．survival B．wisdom C．promotion D．freedom
242．A．changing B．ignoring C．owning D．pursuing
243．A．suddenly B．rarely C．naturally D．formally
244．A．material B．academic C．joint D．constant
245．A．release B．reward C．impact D．envy
On a freezing winter morning, 16-year-old Mia was preparing breakfast in her cozy kitchen when a crouching sound outside drew her attention. Through the window, she 246． her elderly neighbor struggling to remove snow. Without hesitation, she grabbed her coat and rushed out 247． . That simple act would make such a big 248． neither of them could have predicted.
Mrs. Thompson, the 78-year-old widow (遗孀), had been living alone since her husband's 249． . Mia discovered she hadn't had a proper meal in days. "My hands shake too much to cook," Mrs. Thompson explained. Deeply concerned, Mia decided to 250． her daily lunch breaks to prepare soup and sandwiches.
Word spread 251． at school. Soon, five classmates 252． Mia's "Lunch Brigade". They created a 253． system: Some cooked, others delivered meals, and a few even 254． grocery shopping for seniors. What began as a small gesture grew into a community-wide movement.
One rainy afternoon, Mia found a note under a food container. "Your kindness gave me hope when I felt 255． . Thank you for reminding me I'm not 256． ." Tears filled her eyes as she realized their actions carried more than meals — they delivered 257． .
The local newspaper 258． their story, inspiring nearby towns to start similar programs. Years later, while 259． at a nursing home during college, Mia met a volunteer who said, "I joined because your story touched me. Kindness is like the sun — it lights others without 260． itself."
246．A．imagined B．ignored C．avoided D．noticed
247．A．angrily B．coldly C．quickly D．nervously
248．A．difference B．commitment C．decision D．argument
249．A．retirement B．departure C．birthday D．recovery
250．A．waste B．sacrifice C．measure D．schedule
251．A．widely B．slowly C．rarely D．silently
252．A．joined B．criticized C．observed D．replaced
253．A．reward B．transportation C．shift D．competition
254．A．refused B．delayed C．discussed D．handled
255．A．guilty B．desperate C．confused D．ashamed
256．A．unique B．alone C．selfish D．ordinary
257．A．supplies B．care C．warmth D．gifts
258．A．analyzed B．translated C．published D．edited
259．A．studying B．protesting C．performing D．volunteering
260．A．protecting B．consuming C．destroying D．fading
During a night shift at the vet clinic, my colleague mentioned a Yorkshire Terrier puppy. It had treatable diarrhoea but was 261． for euthanasia (安乐死) simply because its owner refused to pay for the 262． . Heartbroken, I called the owner, convincing him to 263． the puppy to me. I treated him, named him Atticus, and he has thrived as my close companion for eight years. Sadly, not all dogs are as 264． .
After becoming a vet in 2015, I witnessed countless pets brought in for euthanasia because their owners no longer wanted them. 265． ranged from financial struggles to housing restrictions or behavioral issues. Determined to help, I began taking 266． animals home. Word spread, and before long, I'd 267． a variety of dogs and cats. Eventually, with the support of friends who also became foster 268． , I launched a non-profit organization — Celandine Wood Animal Rescue. The cost-of-living crisis saw a (an) 269． in animals being given away.
Then came Dave, an eight-month-old Cane Corso. He'd been imported for breeding, but was found out with elbow dysplasia (肘关节发育不良). Considering him 270． , the owner gave him up. Our 271． saved him and found him a wonderful home. Currently, we care for about 50 dogs, 40 cats, and wildlife like birds and foxes.
Stories like this 272． our mission, yet countless animals still slip through the cracks. 273． , we're fundraising to build a larger shelter, providing better resources and space. We never put an animal down unless we've 274． all other options.
Every life matters. 275． there are animals like Atticus and Dave, we'll keep fighting for them.
261．A．evaluated B．scheduled C．qualified D．subscribed
262．A．examination B．expense C．surgery D．treatment
263．A．hand down B．sign over C．set aside D．put away
264．A．fortunate B．healthy C．curable D．adorable
265．A．Reasons B．Conflicts C．Results D．Occasions
266．A．abused B．innocent C．dying D．abandoned
267．A．accumulated B．adapted C．discovered D．drawn
268．A．workers B．partners C．carers D．trainers
269．A．effort B．change C．trend D．event
270．A．aggressive B．disabled C．useless D．unprofitable
271．A．camp B．club C．shelter D．project
272．A．extend B．fuel C．guide D．reflect
273．A．Obviously B．Consequently C．Particularly D．Immediately
274．A．exhausted B．managed C．investigated D．avoided
275．A．Now that B．Even if C．As long as D．For fear that
This holiday, I chose to journey to the romantic city of Paris. My flight was at 6 in the morning, and I 276． slept the night before. Instead, I was 277． my luggage again and again, worrying about whether I had brought everything. My mom drove me to the airport at 3 am. Then, I was completely on my own. I took a deep 278． to calm myself and walked into the terminal where I 279． the security check without any problems.
Then I got onto the plane. When I 280． the fuel of the airplane and fastened my seat belt, all of my memories of traveling came flooding back. I was no longer 281． . I then started figuring out how I could 282． the 22 hours ahead. The seats next to me were empty, so I 283． the armrest (扶手) and lay down. I now had a couch (长沙发) on the plane! I felt so 284． that I slept for seven hours in total during the flight.
What about the 15 hours 285． Watching some episodes would be fun. Luckily, I soon discovered a better way: onboard Wi-Fi. It was not cheap, but I would then get access to the Internet. The minute I 286． into the Wi-Fi with my phone, 287． started popping up. I texted back my friends, scrolled through my social media and read 288． on my phone. Time passed quickly when I was lost in words. Also, 289． to the internet gave me a feeling that I was still on the ground with my friends. At last, I 290． the 22-hour flight, landed in Paris and started my exciting trip!
276．A．actually B．barely C．hopefully D．instantly
277．A．packing B．changing C．checking D．sharing
278．A．thought B．interest C．breath D．look
279．A．went over B．went against C．went for D．went through
280．A．smelled B．touched C．found D．controlled
281．A．shocked B．puzzled C．relieved D．worried
282．A．kill B．quit C．attract D．bring
283．A．fixed B．removed C．repaired D．picked
284．A．thrilled B．painful C．inspired D．comfortable
285．A．remained B．used C．left D．spent
286．A．logged B．entered C．knocked D．imported
287．A．questions B．suggestions C．courses D．messages
288．A．figures B．signs C．articles D．numbers
289．A．contrast B．access C．preference D．contribution
290．A．survived B．performed C．showed D．guided
By the time I went into the Priory Clinic to be treated for shopping addiction, I had crazily built up a debt of $28,000. From quite a young age, I had to have "nice" things because they made me feel 291． . At the age of sixteen, I started a part-time job as a waitress and I loved 292． my own money to buy whatever I fancied.
When I left school at eighteen, I opened several bank 293． and collect numerous store and credit cards. I often 294． buying things on my shopping trips that I didn't even want or ever use, just because of the" high" I got from making the purchases. My 295． caused a lot of severe problems at home but my parents didn't understand what was going on, and I refused to talk about it — I felt too guilty and 296． and usually kept all my possessions out of sight. In the end I left home but I just couldn't 297． — I was spending my money on useless things and didn't have enough to 298． the expense and bills for my daily life. I had to move back in with my parents and I tried to 299． my spending. But I still couldn't 300． the habit.
Eventually, I got professional help when I lost my 301． because I was out of office shopping all day long. Counseling helped me to discover what 302． me a shopping addict, and to set myself weekly 303． to change my behavior. I am now successfully rebuilding my life and I'm slowly repaying my 304． . I am finally aware of who I am and I 305． like myself now.
291．A．vital B．ambitious C．good D．confident
292．A．spending B．enjoying C．costing D．earning
293．A．cards B．codes C．accounts D．figures
294．A．kept up B．ended up C．gave up D．showed up
295．A．interest B．fault C．trip D．addiction
296．A．unpleasant B．ashamed C．annoyed D．angry
297．A．make ends meet B．live a life
C．do my best D．deal with money
298．A．take B．cover C．employ D．perform
299．A．quit B．transform C．save D．control
300．A．kick B．acquire C．overlook D．decline
301．A．heart B．finance C．job D．dream
302．A．led B．caused C．aroused D．made
303．A．goal B．plan C．schedule D．arrangement
304．A．purchases B．losses C．debts D．expenses
305．A．exactly B．actually C．madly D．naturally
My uncle George enjoys a simple life — no smartphones, no internet — so communication is limited to in-person phone calls.
My uncle and I have always shared a special 306． — our middle name, George, is a point of pride. Still, when I was 5, I sensed something was wrong with him. My parents said Uncle George was mentally 307． .
Back in the day, George would 308． ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He'd call many times. This went on for years, until six years ago, he 309． my number to memory. Until now, he calls me 10 times a day, without 310． .
Our phone calls always follow the same 311． : when the phone rings, I always say "Hi, George," "It's your dad, George! ..." We go 312． for minutes, only breaking the bit to 313． heartily. Then, he'll say I'm the best guy and 314． telling me he'll call me back.
This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now. No matter what's going on in the world, the 315． of these calls is something I can 316． on. At my most stressed and frustrated, that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and 317． like a kid again.
It's impossible for him to 318． certain aspects of my life. However, he's able to bring me the same love and 319． . It's an act of love that 320． me, just a little bit, every single day.
306．A．bond B．interest C．skill D．goal
307．A．focused B．disabled C．gifted D．exhausted
308．A．rarely B．regularly C．proudly D．unwillingly
309．A．connected B．owed C．contributed D．committed
310．A．luck B．warning C．fail D．regret
311．A．tone B．structure C．speed D．volume
312．A．up and down B．in and out C．back and forth D．near and far
313．A．laugh B．hug C．sing D．dance
314．A．wake up B．show up C．end up D．catch up
315．A．fluency B．efficiency C．accuracy D．consistency
316．A．count B．turn C．look D．put
317．A．walk B．climb C．run D．act
318．A．ruin B．understand C．report D．limit
319．A．acceptance B．allowance C．resistance D．ignorance
320．A．forgives B．discovers C．assesses D．saves
There is a busy street corner near a bus station where kids change buses going to or from school. The area is far from attractive: 321． traffic roars nearby, and grey buildings tower like concrete giants. Yet amid this urban gloom grows a lively garden called "Pete's Patch" —a 322． created in nine and a half minutes.
Pete is one of the kids who, for nine and a half minutes each day, have to 323． here to change buses. The station smelled strongly of gas, and the nearby land, once possibly a garden, now lay 324． with trash—cans, wrappers, and chicken boxes. Most kids 325． their time complaining, but Pete felt restless. He began to think: why not make these minutes 326． for him and others.
One Monday, he arrived with bags and gloves. As he piled the 327． into bags, his classmates teased: ‘Why 328． yourself It'll just get dirty again!" But Pete persisted. On the weekend, he dragged 12 bags to the landfill.
Next, he spent pocket money on tulips and lavender (薰衣草) seeds. Each day, he 329． the soil and watered seedlings. Slowly, green shoots emerged. Teasing turned to awe when blossoms 330． color to the cheerless corner. Kids began using trash bins; some even 331． to help water.
One afternoon, an elderly man 332． Pete. "I used to garden here decades ago." he said, handing Pete a watering can. "You've 333． its soul."
Now, "Pete's Patch" thrives. What was once 334． is now a symbol of community pride. Pete's story proves that small acts, if patiently nurtured, can grow into something 335． .
321．A．heavy B．silent C．gentle D．light
322．A．lesson B．miracle C．barrier D．campaign
323．A．study B．wait C．play D．argue
324．A．decorated B．linked C．emptied D．covered
325．A．wasted B．saved C．valued D．scheduled
326．A．short B．endless C．quiet D．enjoyable
327．A．gloves B．books C．trash D．soil
328．A．bother B．enjoy C．teach D．blame
329．A．polluted B．selected C．removed D．loosened
330．A．took away B．brought out C．passed on D．put up
331．A．refused B．pretended C．offered D．forgot
332．A．criticized B．questioned C．followed D．approached
333．A．destroyed B．hidden C．revived D．discovered
334．A．avoided B．admired C．expanded D．remembered
335．A．supernatural B．overwhelming C．extraordinary D．underdeveloped
In my student days, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) invited me to teach dance to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I 336． it, thinking I would put my free afternoons to good use.
Upon arriving at the classroom, I was 337． by about 40 children, aged between 7 and 12, all standing in rows and 338． to learn to dance.
I looked at the 339． on their faces and asked a boy in the front, "What's your name " He replied very proudly, "Ankit!"
One by one I 340． about their names. They responded 341． . A few even fought to tell me first. By the time I finished I noticed the smile on their faces had 342． .
I started our dancing class with some simple 343． and they followed perfectly. And I 344． the class by playing a song and telling them to dance as they pleased. They went wild with joy.
As the kids danced, one of the NGO assistants 345． me and said, "Do you know why they're so 346． " I guessed, "Because they all love to dance " He replied, "No. It's because you showed them 347． by asking their names. Many who come to teach them see them merely as poor kids. You gave them a feeling that they have a sense of 348． . Thank you."
Never before had I thought asking someone's name can 349． so much. I taught those kids for a few more months. And they were such a 350． .
336．A．confirmed B．assessed C．managed D．accepted
337．A．greeted B．informed C．asked D．invited
338．A．eager B．content C．nervous D．hesitant
339．A．concern B．fear C．smile D．relief
340．A．commented B．inquired C．wondered D．wrote
341．A．shyly B．calmly
C．thoughtfully D．enthusiastically
342．A．widened B．returned C．changed D．appeared
343．A．steps B．questions C．dives D．strategies
344．A．worked on B．wrapped up C．put off D．learned about
345．A．employed B．contacted C．approached D．recognized
346．A．sensitive B．cheerful C．shallow D．intelligent
347．A．support B．strength C．honesty D．respect
348．A．community B．security C．identity D．direction
349．A．take B．mean C．explain D．handle
350．A．challenge B．burden C．surprise D．joy
There is a busy street corner near a bus station where kids change buses going to or from school. The area is far from attractive: 351． traffic roars nearby, and grey buildings tower like concrete giants. Yet amid this urban gloom grows a lively garden called "Pete's Patch" — a 352． created in nine and a half minutes.
Pete is one of the kids who, for nine and a half minutes each day, have to 353． here to change buses. The station smelled strongly of gas, and the nearby land, once possibly a garden, now lay 354． with trash — cans, wrappers, and chicken boxes. Most kids 355． their time complaining, but Pete felt restless. He began to think: why not make these minutes 356． for him and others.
One Monday, he arrived with bags and gloves. As he piled the 357． into bags, his classmates teased: "Why 358． yourself It'll just get dirty again!" But Pete persisted. On the weekend, he dragged 12 bags to the landfill.
Next, he spent pocket money on tulips and lavender (薰衣草) seeds. Each day, he 359． the soil and watered seedlings. Slowly, green shoots emerged. Teasing turned to awe when blossoms 360． color to the cheerless corner. Kids began using trash bins; some even 361． to help water.
One afternoon, an elderly man 362． Pete. "I used to garden here decades ago." he said, handing Pete a watering can. "You've 363． its soul."
Now, "Pete's Patch" thrives. What was once 364． is now a symbol of community pride. Pete's story proves that small acts, if patiently nurtured, can grow into something 365． .
351．A．heavy B．silent C．gentle D．light
352．A．lesson B．miracle C．barrier D．campaign
353．A．study B．wait C．play D．argue
354．A．decorated B．linked C．emptied D．covered
355．A．wasted B．saved C．valued D．scheduled
356．A．short B．endless C．quiet D．enjoyable
357．A．gloves B．books C．trash D．soil
358．A．bother B．enjoy C．teach D．blame
359．A．polluted B．selected C．removed D．loosened
360．A．took away B．brought out C．passed on D．put up
361．A．refused B．pretended C．offered D．forgot
362．A．criticized B．questioned C．followed D．approached
363．A．destroyed B．hidden C．revived D．discovered
364．A．avoided B．admired C．expanded D．remembered
365．A．supernatural B．overwhelming C．extraordinary D．underdeveloped
My dad was trying to raise the seven of us by himself. And I knew that as soon as I finished high school I was going to help with taking care of the family.
But there weren't any good paying 366． just out of high school so I 367． to join the Air Force. And the 368． had gone out for volunteers to determine the 369． of space travel on the human body. So I became one of the human guinea pigs (实验对象) who 370． high speed rocket sleds (滑车).
The first time when the sled took off, it was almost 371． everything in your body was being 372． out through your back. And then when it stopped, it was like driving an vehicle at a hundred miles an hour and 373． a stone wall.
I did it more than 65 times. I remember once when one of us was taken off the sled he was like a dish rag. The rest of us saw what happened to him but we were 374． to get strapped (用带子绑住) in to that seat to 375． the next experiment. We went up to Johnsville, Pennsylvania. There was a huge centrifuge (离心机) up. We rode that thing at high speeds. We had our hand on a little trigger (扳机) and the minute we started to 376． , our hand would come off the trigger and that would 377． the machine.
The day that man went into 378． , I felt a 379． come over my body when hearing the countdown. And even to this day, every time there's a liftoff, I think a little piece of me lifts off with each of those 380． .
366．A．careers B．opportunities C．positions D．jobs
367．A．decided B．volunteered C．expected D．agreed
368．A．announcement B．command C．invitation D．call
369．A．consequences B．effects C．pressure D．potentials
370．A．operated B．took C．rode D．tested
371．A．in case B．even if C．as if D．now that
372．A．forced B．removed C．dragged D．cut
373．A．passing by B．flying over C．falling off D．running into
374．A．afraid B．nervous C．anxious D．reluctant
375．A．abandon B．conduct C．analyze D．observe
376．A．lose control B．come around C．throw up D．black out
377．A．start B．test C．stop D．reset
378．A．atmosphere B．space C．universe D．sky
379．A．shock B．warmth C．relief D．blow
380．A．missions B．flights C．adventures D．voyages
Jessica has spent the past three years working towards buying her parents a house. But not just any house, she bought her father's 381． home.
She 382． the announcement on the social platform. "Almost three years ago, I started the project. Then I 383． my parents by buying the house!" she began. "The house was extra sentimental as it was my grandparents' house that my father, a(n) 384． from Mexico, grew up in," she continued. "This house represented my grandfather's journey and achievements, 385． that he had truly ‘made it' in a 386． land."
"After my grandfather passed away, my parents faced a(n) 387． decision. To ease the financial burden of my grandmother's 388． medical care, they planned to sell the house. Well… I pretended like I was going to assist them in preparing the house for sale. 389． , I had planned to buy it for them all along."
Jessica shared the emotional 390． of purchasing the house, explaining its significance and how it represented her father's past. Her goal was 391． : to ensure that this piece of family history remained within their 392． , rather than being sold to a stranger.
The moment Jessica surprised her parents was also 393． in the video, with her father brought to tears as he was 394． with emotion. "That's so sweet, Jessica. That's a big surprise," he said while embracing his daughter, 395． his pride.
381．A．country B．retirement C．holiday D．childhood
382．A．broadcast B．released C．spread D．advocated
383．A．surprised B．protested C．supported D．entitled
384．A．immigrant B．engineer C．tourist D．merchant
385．A．praying B．ensuring C．symbolizing D．comforting
386．A．peaceful B．foreign C．rural D．familiar
387．A．tough B．short-sighted C．personal D．embarrassing
388．A．far-reaching B．well-meaning
C．round-the-clock D．face-to-face
389．A．In return B．In detail C．In public D．In reality
390．A．possession B．change C．journey D．intelligence
391．A．given away B．handed down C．made up D．set up
392．A．distance B．grasp C．heart D．boundary
393．A．cherished B．captured C．missed D．advertised
394．A．stuck B．replaced C．satisfied D．overcome
395．A．expressing B．suspending C．hiding D．comprehending
While her French classmates ate salads, Li Mei took out a package of steamed rice. When she transferred to a high school in Paris, her lunch became a daily 396． . One Monday, one boy Pierre pointed at her lunch and whispered, "That looks 397． !" Li Mei flushed, quietly avoiding the cafeteria.
Everything 398． when her history teacher, Mr. Dupont, 399． a project "Food & Culture Week". Each student was to 400． a traditional dish and present its cultural significance. Li Mei 401． — would anyone care about Chinese food here Eventually, she decided on jianbing, a flavor from hometown.
On presentation day, she 402． the materials with trembling hands. To her surprise, Pierre volunteered to help cook. As they spread the batter (面糊), he 403． . "I made fun of your food at first, but now I see it's part of your 404． ." When the crispy jianbing was served, classmates crowded around, asking questions about Chinese New Year traditions.
The event made everyone 405． . Students who once 406． her now greeted her warmly. A girl named Sophie even proposed 407． a French-Chinese cookbook together for the school fair and suggested including family dishes passed down through generations.
On the final day, 408． filled a book titled Bites Beyond Borders. Holding it, Li Mei realized that cultural gaps weren't about walls but doors — waiting to be unlocked. A simple 409． had taught her more about belonging than any textbook.
"Food is the 410． foreign policy," Mr. Dupont said, biting into a red bean croissant.
396．A．adventure B．struggle C．routine D．necessity
397．A．messy B．ordinary C．strange D．special
398．A．mattered B．worked C．rested D．changed
399．A．praised B．postponed C．concluded D．launched
400．A．purchase B．review C．prepare D．receive
401．A．joked B．hesitated C．insisted D．protested
402．A．laid out B．held back C．heated up D．gave away
403．A．argued B．denied C．admitted D．added
404．A．identity B．interest C．personality D．quality
405．A．freed B．relaxed C．amused D．connected
406．A．betrayed B．overlooked C．envied D．misled
407．A．borrowing B．authoring C．promoting D．sponsoring
408．A．stories B．photos C．recipes D．quotes
409．A．game B．question C．gift D．lunch
410．A．tastiest B．heaviest C．oldest D．fastest
My late mother was a famous artist in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decade career, her paintings kept changing. One 411． in her work, however, was excellent technique: If she 412． to paint a naked guy holding a guitar, that's 413． what it looked like.
Growing up, I could draw a little myself, but I never had her 414． . Once, I asked her how I could improve. I 415． her to say something like "Practice 10, 000 hours. " Instead, she told me to 416． what I wanted to draw. This 417． me because that's obviously what I thought I had been doing.
"People almost never actually look carefully at anything," she 418． , "They glance (瞥) at it and then rely on their brain to fill in the 419． —which it doesn't, leading to 420． drawing." So I tried, looking long and hard at what I wanted to draw: a tree. I found I 421． much more about its shape, colors, and shadows. I 422． each detail carefully, and it turned out to be a pretty well-drawn tree.
More than that, I loved the experience of really 423． . What my mom was telling me to do was fully enjoy the encounter of seeing something 424． and drawing it carefully. And it can be 425． to many areas of life in ways that help us become better at living.
411．A．favorite B．constant C．potential D．alternative
412．A．preferred B．pretended C．decided D．struggled
413．A．exactly B．probably C．naturally D．strangely
414．A．skill B．permission C．patience D．fame
415．A．urged B．reminded C．encouraged D．expected
416．A．determine B．picture C．observe D．introduce
417．A．delighted B．relieved C．angered D．confused
418．A．apologized B．explained C．announced D．repeated
419．A．colors B．details C．outline D．pattern
420．A．awkward B．abstract C．original D．attractive
421．A．accepted B．doubted C．mentioned D．noticed
422．A．analyzed B．remembered C．described D．drew
423．A．thinking B．sharing C．looking D．improving
424．A．deeply B．frequently C．directly D．differently
425．A．exposed B．compared C．applied D．limited
At first, Manuel Vera, 74, who is retired from the local power company, just wanted to do something 426． for his neighbors during the COVID-19 lockdown. So he posted to an online group in his neighborhood, 427． to repair people's bikes for free. All he asked was to be 428． with any new bike parts. He also asked neighbors to donate any bikes collecting 429． in their garages and basements after kids had grown up or adults had 430． their bikes to new models.
431． , in his tidy little backyard shelter, he got to work. Space was 432． , so Vera preferred to work alone. Vera fixed the donated bikes and moved them with great efforts to parks, food banks and churches. He camped out with his Free Bikes sign and waited for people to 433． . Then he talked with those interested and 434． them up with the perfect bikes. His first giveaway saw six bikes