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Jessica Morris, a 30-year-old dental technician from California, set a very special new year goal at the start of 2018—to _________ someone’s life. In San Francisco, David Nachere, also 30, had almost _________ hope after suffering from kidney (肾) failure for years, and was coming to terms with the idea of _________. But he decided to give it one more _________ and posted an ad for a kidney on Craiglist. _________ for him, Jessica was looking for a way to _________ the promise and contacted him.
“At first I _________ it was a trick.” David told KTVU. Actually, his _________ is understandable, as many people _________ him about the ad, but most of them, __________ thousands of dollars to even continue the conversation. So faced with Jessica, a total stranger’s __________, he had to keep himself from getting too __________. Gradually he got convinced of Jessica’s __________ devotion and tests showed that she was a perfect __________. Eventually David was asked to schedule the surgery.
“It didn’t sink in for David that his life was really about to __________ until he got the call to get ready for the surgery,” Jessica recalled.
Although the operation carries a risk of significant complications (并发症), it was a(n) __________ and they’re both recovering.
“He’ll surely be my friend for life. He has a piece of me, so he has no __________,” Jessica jokingly said.
“I can’t __________ her enough,” said David, “It’s not an ordinary donation, but one of life.” The story __________ many people, receiving thousands of likes, __________ as well as shares shortly after posted on Twitter.
1.A.improve B.save C.influence D.experience
2.A.broken into B.given up C.put off D.put away
3.A.dying B.surviving C.struggling D.waiting
4.A.failure B.explanation C.try D.introduction
5.A.Luckily B.Specially C.Strangely D.Desperately
6.A.confirm B.break C.prove D.accomplish
7.A.found B.assumed C.knew D.hoped
8.A.surprise B.confusion C.doubt D.disappointment
9.A.cared B.interviewed C.disturbed D.contacted
10.A.wanted B.paid C.borrowed D.donated
11.A.challenge B.request C.offer D.invitation
12.A.excited B.anxious C.interested D.stressed
13.A.false B.intentional C.optional D.sincere
14.A.partner B.match C.clone D.coincidence
15.A.suffer B.continue C.change D.transform
16.A.exception B.wonder C.success D.experiment
17.A.idea B.regret C.freedom D.choice
18.A.thank B.expect C.reward D.love
19.A.awoke B.touched C.shocked D.embarrassed
20.A.clicks B.dislikes C.envies D.comments
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A 35-year-old Australian mother makes around $58,000 a year by hugging total strangers. Jessica O' Neill started her __ job six months ago. "As human beings, one thing we often __ in our daily lives is physical touch. Without it, we can fall into depression and other mental health problems. To satisfy this ______, I've become a professional worker in hugging treatment," said Jessica.
Jessica claims that her hugs can _____ those who are suffering from loneliness, depression, or low self-confidence. Originally, Jessica was a masseuse （女按摩师）, a quite ____ profession. She notices that when she _____ her customers during treatments, they dropped their guards and __ her more. "I could see their __ melt away. Then I could get to their heart and do what I can to __ them," Jessica said. "Everyone has a totally different story. But the most common ____ are loneliness, depression and anxiety. They all just have that desire to ____ with someone. I believe my hug helps me and my _____ connect on a spiritual level."
Jessica says the majority of her customers are _______, but she has a surprising number of female customers____Despite many people thinking she must be ____ for doing such work, Jessica is confident that she's made the right ____ "It's so much more rewarding than just working as a masseuse. I feel like it's what I was put on this Earth ______, ” said Jessica. Tn today's digital age, many people are lonelier than ever before. For people whose lives __ physical interaction, hugging therapy can have an apparent effect on their mental health."
"Interestingly, although the hugging _____ has been around for a short while, we've actually covered several __ businesses in the last few years."
1.A.simple B.permanent C.abnormal D.unusual
2.A.observe B.ignore C.misunderstand D.miss
3.A.need B.direction C.curiosity D.requirement
4.A.rescue B.help C.persuade D.train
5.A.ordinary B.well-paid C.admirable D.challenging
6.A.accompanied B.greeted C.consulted D.hugged
7.A.made fun of B.took advantage of C.opened up to D.spoke well of
8.A.purpose B.tension C.delight D.anger
9.A.impress B.interest C.defeat D.cure
10.A.signs B.faults C.weaknesses D.failures
11.A.connect B.agree C.debate D.compete
12.A.colleagues B.ladies C.customers D.passengers
13.A.elderly B.foreign C.male D.overweight
14.A.in return B.as well C.in total D.after all
15.A.responsible B.intelligent C.wealthy D.crazy
16.A.suggestion B.agreement C.choice D.promise
17.A.with B.for C.in D.around
18.A.doubt B.accept C.lack D.hate
19.A.treatment B.protection C.experiment D.nursing
20.A.temporary B.difficult C.secret D.successful
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Rebecca Munkombwe, an 11-year-old girl from Zimbabwe, is regarded as a hero for saving a 9-year-old friend from the jaws of a crocodile by jumping or、the crocodile and gouging (挖) its eyes out.
According to Zimbabwean media, Rebecca and her friends had just got back from a swim in a stream near their home village when they heard the screams corning from the water. She was shocked to see her 9-year-old friend Latoya Muwani being dragged into the water by a crocodile. While all the other children were running scared, Rebecca ran toward the water, jumped on top of the crocodile and started beating it with her bare fists. However, that didn’t seem to bother the crocodile at all, so she then used her fingers to gouge its eyes out until it loosened its grasp of Latoya. Once she was free, Rebecca swam with her to the bank.
Surprisingly, the 11-year-old heroine managed to save her young friend without suffering any wounds, while Latoya was lucky to escape with just mild wounds that were later treated at a regional hospital. Latoya’s parents praised Rebecca’s courage and thanked her for saving their daughter’s life. “I was at work when I learnt that my daughter had been attacked by a crocodile while swimming. For a moment I thought of the worst before I learnt that she’d survived after being saved by Rebecca,” Latoya’s father, Fortune Muwani, said. “I don’t know how she managed to do that, but I’m grateful to her.”
Local authorities confirmed the crocodile attack, adding that the number of such incidents was increasing. Apparently, the lack of easily accessible water sources (水源) is forcing women and children to use unprotected sources like this crocodile-infested (遍布鳄鱼的) stream.
1.What made Rebecca Munkombwe a hero?
A.Her catching a crocodile hare-handed.
B.Her rescuing a drowning friend in time.
C.Her helping a friend out of deadly danger.
D.Her making friends with a wild crocodile.
2.Which of the following words can best describe Rebecca?
A.Brave and smart. B.Calm and careful.
C.Honest and considerate. D.Courageous and patient.
3.What message do Fortune Muwani’s words convey?
A.He knew every detail about the rescuing process.
B.Latoya’s conditions were far better than expected.
C.Latoya’s being attacked by a crocodile sounded unbelievable.
D.He regretted not accompanying Latoya while she was swimming.
4.Why were crocodile attacks on the rise?
A.Because people have poor awareness of safety.
B.Because people enjoy getting close to animals in the wild.
C.Because people have little knowledge of accessible water sources.
D.Because people have to share limited water sources with wild animals.
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A 19-year-old teenager from Guangdong nicknamed Niko demanded an apology from Youku, which he believed violated their copyrights as it used his team's photos without ______.
A. commitment B. approval
C. recognition D. reservation
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A 19-year-old teenager from Guangdong nicknamed Niko demanded an apology from Youku, which he believed violated their copyrights as it used his team's photos without ______.
A. commitment B. approval
C. recognition D. reservation
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Feifei,an 11-year-old boy from Xuzhou,Jiangsu Province,suffered from a sudden acute eye disease which has almost led to blindness.The disease was caused by excessive（过度的）eye fatigue（疲劳）during the winter vacation, during which he played computer games for continuous 10 days and nights.
Many youngsters in China nowadays are increasingly addicted to computer games and other electronic products. This is followed by a series of health problems,with the most typical case being myopia,or nearsightedness.
According to the latest research report released by the World Health Organization (WHO),the myopia rate among Chinese teenagers ranks first in the world—70 percent of high school and college students.The rate is nearly 40 percent in primary school students,while it is only 10 percent for their peers in the United States.
There are at least 10 million people in China with severe myopia,and they are likely to get pathological（病理性的）myopia in middle age.Pathological myopia can't be treated with glasses or surgery,and it is one of the biggest factors that lead to blindness,Xu Xun,director of the ophthalmology（眼科学）department at Shanghai General Hospital,pointed out.
Experts explain that two major factors lead to the high rate of myopia among Chinese people.One is high academic pressure,and the other one is excessive use of electronic devices over a long period of time.Genetics,on the other hand,are not the main reason,as only 20 percent of Chinese people had myopia in the 1960s.
"Teenagers are now faced with severe academic pressure,which means they often study without natural light. This increases their risk of becoming nearsighted,"Xu said.
Experts suggest that youngsters maintain a proper balance between study and rest so as to protect their eyesight, and parents should play an active role in the process.
1.Why does the author mention Feifei's experience in the first paragraph?
A. To advise people to protect their eyes.
B. To introduce the topic of nearsightedness.
C. To inform people of the cause of blindness.
D. To show that Feifei developed an eye disease.
2.What can be learnt from the passage?
A. Nearsightedness may cause other health problems.
B. There are more nearsighted students in the United States.
C. 70 percent Chinese students in primary school are nearsighted.
D. Pathological myopia is most likely to cause blindness.
3.Which of the following can be a main reason for myopia?
A. Genetics factors.
B. Low academic pressure.
C. Overuse of electronic devices.
D. Reading in natural light.
4.What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph?
A. The significance of protecting eyesight.
B. Youngsters’ bad behavior leading to myopia.
C. The relationship between youngsters and their parents.
D. Parents’ role in helping youngsters protect thew eyesight.
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Mandy Harvey is a 29-year-old singer from the American state of Florida. She suffers from connective tissue disorder. She lost most of her ability to hear when she was 18. As a child and during her teenage years, Harvey was a singer. But she stopped singing for a time after she went deaf.
But she decided to start singing again after she learned how to feel a song’s beat through the wooden floor of a stage or theater. She uses visual aids to make sure her musical instruments are tuned correctly and she is singing in the correct pitch (音高).
Harvey is now a professional singer. But until Tuesday night, not many people in the United States had heard of her. Of course that changed when she appeared on the television show “America’s Got Talent.” The show has four judges who watch people perform and decide if they should continue in the competition.
Mandy Harvey appeared on stage with a small instrument: a ukulele. A sign language interpreter stood next to the judges. One of the judges, Simon Cowell, asked Harvey about the condition that caused her to go deaf. Then she got ready to perform. She sang a piece she wrote, called “Try.” Harvey said: “After I lost my hearing, I gave up. But I want to do more with my life than just give up.” Cowell said: “Good for you,” and clapped his hands loudly.
As she was singing，one camera cut away to capture images of people in the theater. Many were seen crying. At one point, everyone stood up and cheered. By Wednesday afternoon, a video of Harvey’s performance had been played 46 million times.
Shortly after she finished singing, Cowell smiled, and said “Mandy, I don’t think you’re going to need a translator for this.” And he reached over and hit a button that released golden confetti (五彩纸屑) into the air. That meant Harvey automatically moved on to the final part of the talent competition.
1.How does Mandy Harvey sing with her musical instruments as a deaf person?
A. By senses of touch. B. By her instrument.
C. By experience. D. By sight.
2.What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Harvey is not well-known.
B. Harvey is a professional singer.
C. Harvey is popular with Americans.
D. Harvey is lucky with her childhood.
3.What do you know about topic of her song “Try”？
A. Showing her hard situation.
B. Expressing her perseverance.
C. Asking for sympathy from others.
D. Proving her success in her career.
4.What was the result of Mandy’s performance?
A. She got the first place.
B. She moved the three judges.
C. She succeeded in entering the finals.
D. She didn’t satisfy the whole audience.
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Medi Bastoni, a 43-year-old father of four from Indonesia, is walking 800 km from his home on a volcano in East Java to Jakarta. He is doing it _________ in the hope of drawing attention to the archipelago’s (多岛屿的) quickly _________ forests.
He set out on his _________, backward journey in mid-July, with the _________ of reaching the capital by August 16, a day before the Southeast Asian nation’s independence day anniversary. He just took a short break when he was _________. “Of course I’m exhausted, but I’m ___________ to do this to fight for the next generation and I just make my _________ to do it,” Bastoni said. “My home is ___________ all of its trees so I have to do something. I can _________ the pain and tiredness.”
Bastoni says that when he arrives, he hopes to __________ President Joko Widodo and highlight the ____________ of deforestation (滥伐森林) across the archipelago, __________ at his home on Mt Wilis, a dead volcano. Indonesia __________ from one of the high rates of deforestation in the world, according to Greenpeace. Bastoni __________ 20 to 30 km backwards every day under the sun, with a rear-view mirror (后视镜) __________ to his backpack to avoid bumping into objects. Along the way, supporters cheer him on, __________ him meals or a place to stay overnight. But in order to stay ____________, Bastoni always leaves at dawn.
“Walking backwards is meant as a __________ to Indonesians to reflect on the __________ and remember how national heroes __________ for the good of the country,” he said.
1.A.outwards B.regularly C.naturally D.backwards
2.A.shrinking B.flooding C.expanding D.growing
3.A.wonderful B.fancy C.tough D.single
4.A.theme B.belief C.goal D.direction
5.A.sad B.tired C.hungry D.excited
6.A.likely B.afraid C.nervous D.willing
7.A.effect B.difference C.change D.effort
8.A.losing B.planting C.selling D.protecting
9.A.enjoy B.take C.reduce D.seek
10.A.talk about B.meet with C.say goodbye to D.get close to
11.A.problem B.cause C.method D.benefit
12.A.surrounding B.varying C.including D.reaching
13.A.suffers B.escapes C.benefits D.prevents
14.A.cycles B.walks C.drives D.runs
15.A.attached B.compared C.exposed D.applied
16.A.lend B.offer C.watch D.show
17.A.in order B.in time C.on purpose D.on schedule
18.A.chance B.story C.signal D.relief
19.A.scene B.reality C.past D.situation
20.A.prepared B.waited C.cared D.fought
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72-year-old Darlene Mullins recently graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. Darlene left school nearly 55 years ago in the name of love. She was studying at the college and met her husband-to-be, John Mullins, in 1962, The two knew they would marry each other the moment they met. She finished her freshman year with 25 credits and married John in 1963. Her husband graduated in 1964 and began working.
Darlene took care of the household and was a stay-at-home mother to their son and daughter. The family lived in six states over the years, due to John's successful career in business. Darlene eventually began a career in retail as their children grew older. Though she remained busy, she always longed to finish school. She always told her children to make sure they finish what they started and she kind of felt it was time to live up to her own dream.
John was very supportive when she told him she was going back to school. He knew the day would come when she decided to finish her degree. He told her whenever she was ready they would go. The couple moved back to Nashville in 2013 when Darlene re-enrolled. She had to adjust to the technological advances in the classroom, saying that she was determined to finish no matter how long it took. After completing four years, Darlene graduated with a degree, “I feel like God has given me a second chance.” she said‘ She hopes that her story can inspire others to pursue a degree.
1.Why did Darlene decide to leave university early?
A. She was tired of school life.
B. She met a boy she loved a lot.
C. Her family was too poor then.
D. Her friend John Mullins left her.
2.What happened to Darlene during the 55 years after leaving school?
A. Her husband's career failed eventually.
B. The whole family lived in the same city.
C. She often longed to go back to school.
D. Her children advised her to finish school.
3.How did John respond to Darlene’s decision to go back to school?
A. He did his best to help her,
B. He managed to hold her back.
C. He told her that it was impossible.
D. He asked her to continue her career.
4.What does the author want to tell us?
A. Never leave school too early.
B. It's nothing to leave school early.
C. It's often great to put family first.
D. It's never late to return to school.
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