Silent and calm, 25-year-old Linda looks out of the window. She may be smiling now, but it's been a long, hard road to _______. Today, she is an author of a best-seller and also a famous artist. Her story is about overcoming _______and encouraging others to do the same.

Linda did not begin talking _______ she was two and a half years old. _______, it was found that she had autism（自闭症）and had difficulty in social communication. Linda's mother taught her the _______ of independence by example and encouraged her to learn how to do things _______

Growing up, she was _______ bullied (欺凌).She was called an alien and some kids would even steal her snacks. She tried changing schools, but she never seemed to be _______.The bullying _______. She also had trouble with tests. But she didn't let them stop her. With the help of her parents, Linda received speech and communication treatment.

After a long period of treating, doctors said that Linda would not succeed or finish her studies. But she proved (证明)them ________. Linda worked hard to build up her confidence and found her ability—creating beautiful paintings. And at 18, Linda went to art college to study painting and was later ________ by the local volunteers to join them on community visits where she could ________ her story.

Now she has gone through the ________ times. And she has come to ________ that she is not useless. At 25, Linda sells her books and some of her paintings to help herself and her family. By sharing her experience, Linda is not only________ others, but also changing their lives.

1.A.wealth B.politeness C.sadness D.happiness

2.A.decisions B.conditions C.difficulties D.discussions

3.A.if B.because C.until D.so

4.A.Honestly B.Unluckily C.Clearly D.Suddenly

5.A.progress B.meaning C.instruction D.interest

6.A.by the way B.right away C.in a hurry D.on her own

7.A.hardly B.secretly C.recently D.seriously

8.A.welcomed B.refused C.treated D.allowed

9.A.received B.developed C.continued D.studied

10.A.wrong B.right C.clever D.silly

11.A.interviewed B.invited C.trusted D.tested

12.A.share B.cover C.copy D.complete

13.A.quiet B.dark C.safe D.comfortable

14.A.realize B.guess C.doubt D.remember

15.A.teaching B.saving C.influencing D.controlling

—Don't worry, Mom. The doctor said it was only the flu.

—______ I'll tell Dad there's nothing serious.

A.What a relief B.Congratulations! C.What for? D.I'm sorry to hear that

It's not easy to change habits, ______ with strong will and self-control, it is possible.

A.for B.or C.but D.so

Earth Day ______ in 1970 for the first time, and the Day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions (地区).

A.celebrated B.was celebrated C.is celebrated D.has been celebrated

Livestreaming (直播)______ a new chance for traditional culture artists.

A.practices B.provides C.promises D.protects

Sophia waited for a reply, but ______ came.

A.either B.another C.neither D.none

Corn production ______ nearly 125 percent over the past 25 years in China.

A.jumped B.jumps C.will jump D.has jumped

She says that she'll have to close the restaurant ______ business improves.

A.if B.after C.unless D.when

The girl used to be shy, but she is ______ getting active in team work and willing to make friends.

A.usually B.gradually C.mainly D.seldom

He's already playing in a band, and he only ______ playing the guitar a year ago!

A.took up B.set up C.put up D.gave up