Not until he failed in the last examination _________ he should have spent more time on study.

A. did he realize   B. he realized        C. did he not realize  D. he didn’t realize

 Tom’s teacher and classmates all knew Tom would not do well, but he succeeded _________ their expectations.

A. below         B. by               C. in              D. beyond

 It’s said that the heaviest man in this city, _________ 1,345 pounds, has been sent to hospital to receive medical treatment.

A. weighing      B. to weigh          C. weighed         D. weigh

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。  

When I worked in a large city, passing by someone experiencing homelessness wasn’t an uncommon sight. The difficult situation of those I saw touched me       , and I often felt, “I would be one of them        the kindness of God.”

I felt forced to do something, and as a single mom and newcomer to my field, I decided to  __     a plan that fit my limited budget. I began by        five to ten dollar bills each payday, and during the week, passing        out to those I met on the street.

Though a dollar felt like a small       , I realized how      _ it was to give the gift of being seen: for me to recognize that those I passed by were people just like me.        we would joke a bit and smile together. On some occasions, I was able to        more. I’ll never know how and if the dollars       , but I know that the connections we made did.

One day after I had started this weekly practice, I had        enough to buy myself a new winter coat. With my recent purchase wrapped around my shoulders, I        that my old coat could still be put to use by someone who had little or nothing to        them from the cold. However, at that moment, I felt inspired to pass on this opportunity for       . I turned to the salesman who had helped me, and asked if he would feel        taking my old coat, walking to the corner, and offering it to someone       . Slightly taken aback, he smiled. “I will as soon as I get a break,” he said. “Thanks for your       .”

I can’t help but feel that my        with kindness have moved me to pass it on, and in this way, I feel I’ve helped more than just those I        by on the street. Kindness touches many hearts, and I am grateful for the way it has        mine.

1.A. surprisingly         B. happily C. seriously        D. deeply

2.A. but for        B. together with       C. apart from         D. because of

3.A. put up with     B. keep up with       C. come up with       D. link up with

4.A. setting off      B. setting aside        C. setting out        D. setting about

5.A. it        B. him        C. them     D. that

6.A. amount      B. tip                   C. quality   D. guard

7.A. careful       B. successful         C. thankful      D. powerful

8.A. Sometimes     B. Never   C. Hardly   D. Seldom

9.A. accept        B. receive C. refuse   D. give

10.A. attended       B. helped        C. made    D. afforded

11.A. put up      B. saved up        C. picked up      D. held up                            

12.A. realized        B. explained          C. admitted         D. agreed

13.A. prevent   B. stop       C. pull        D. protect

14.A. connection     B. communication      C. kindness       D. relationship

15.A. disappointed    B. comfortable        C. depressed     D. wise

16.A. in need    B. in doubt         C. in detail         D. in anger                          

17.A. compromise    B. comprehension      C. consideration       D. ambition

18.A. hobbies        B. experiences        C. habits    D. favorites

19.A. judge        B. go C. stand     D. pass

20.A. interested      B. excited       C. touched         D. entertained

—  Did you have a good time in the US during the Golden Week Holiday?

   — ______ Due to the temporary government shutdown, a lot of national parks were closed.

A. Not really.      B. You’re right.   C. Oh, great!      D. Yeah, why not?

The most obvious reason why computer-based testing is becoming increasingly popular is that it makes tests easier ______.

A. take           B. taking         C. to take        D. taken

 — What do you think of my new tie?

   — Well, it______ very well with your new business suit.

A. fits            B. does          C. goes          D. suits

 If it ______ too much trouble, I’d love a cup of coffee.

A. isn’t           B. wasn’t        C. weren’t        D. hadn’t been

— You know Mr. Green has been ill for days?

— Yes, I wonder if he is ______ better now.

A. some          B. much         C. no            D. any

A serious illness, ______ its nature, is almost always painful.

A. whatever            B. wherever          C. whenever           D. however