Emily has fought with her weight for a long time. Each time she tried to ________ the extra（额外的） pounds, it got harder. ________ this time she made it.
Her youngest child had ________ for college, so she had more time. Then she could pay special ________ to her own goals. And she had just arrived at a very important event in her development: turning 50. “I think at this point in ________ , getting in shape is only going to get harder,” she said.
It was very ________ to have a clear goal. She didn’t miss any chance on a long ________ ride or hike（远足）. To start to lose weight right away, she ________ all the junk food and ate more fruit and vegetables. She lost 5 pounds ________ . She was very happy.
To support her weight loss（减肥）and get ________ , Emily made a big decision. She increased her activities ________ going to the gym, riding with a biking group, hiking and taking the stairs instead of the lift at work.
Visiting her parents’ house was one of Emily’s biggest ________ . “Food is everywhere all the time, on tables, in the fridge—even the second fridge is ________ . As long as I didn’t touch any of it, I was OK.” For ________ together, she often brought her own prepared food.
Two years later, Emily has ________ her 30-pound weight loss goal and knows she can keep up her healthy habits for life. People who haven’t seen her for a while say, “You look great!”
1.A.care B.lose C.notice D.worry
2.A.Or B.So C.But D.For
3.A.left B.thought C.built D.got
4.A.celebration B.position C.condition D.attention
5.A.line B.public C.life D.common
6.A.comfortable B.general C.useful D.thankful
7.A.train B.bike C.car D.bus
8.A.put up B.laid out C.cut up D.cut out
9.A.quickly B.helpfully C.personally D.differently
10.A.funnier B.smarter C.friendlier D.healthier
11.A.of B.by C.at D.to
12.A.challenges B.advantages C.purposes D.directions
13.A.clean B.full C.fine D.open
14.A.performances B.expressions C.meals D.courses
15.A.required B.reviewed C.allowed D.reached
—There will be a graduation ceremony next week. Do you know____________?
—We will have it on line instead of at the school hall.
A.when it will be held B.when it was held
C.where it will be held D.where it was held
—I’d like to choose blue as my bedroom color.
—____________. The color makes us feel relaxed and peaceful.
A.Take it easy B.Sounds great C.You’re welcome D.Enjoy yourself
—Some Chinese government officers have turned into livestreamers（网络主播）.
—Yes. They’re trying their best to help local farmers to ____________ product sales.
A.compare B.improve C.afford D.provide
—How about the third season of documentary Aerial China（航拍中国）?
—Great. I____________ it twice.
A.watched B.watch C.will watch D.have watched
—Have you heard about the book Learn English Tell China’s Stories?
—Of course! It’s a ____________ book because it helps English learners spread Chinese culture.
A.traditional B.meaningful C.social D.private
