Passage 1
Country superstar Blake Shelton gets handed things on stage all the time. But when he was handed a note by 6 year old Wyatt McKee during a concert in Oklahoma, the country singer __1__ in his tracks.
The note explained that the 6 year old was waiting for a heart transplant. It also had a(n) __2__ from the boy. He wished to share the __3__ with Shelton and sing one of his favourite songs, God'sCountry.
That's when Wyatt got the __4__ of a lifetime. His favourite superstar __5__ him up on stage. Shelton got down on one __6__ to meet the boy and put his arm around him. Then the two __7__ together. After a few minutes, the boy went back to his seat as the crowd __8__ wildly.
Wyatt has been a big __9__ of Blake Shelton for quite a while. But he doesn't always get to do __10__ things. He was born with the left side of the heart underdeveloped, making it hard for him to do __11__ boy things like wrestling with friends or running around the backyard. __12__， one thing Wyatt can do is to listen to music. He loves all of Shelton's songs, especially his God'sCountry.
__13__， the boy's mother posted a video of her son and Shelton together on stage. “It is definitely a night to __14__！” she said. This short but sweet video will remind you of how even small acts can be the greatest forms of blessings when we do something __15__ for others.
1．A.returned B．stopped C. continued D．hesitated
2．A.complaint B．goal C．request D．assumption
3．A.shyness B．expense C．stage D．journey
4．A.surprise B．service C．performance D. belief
5．A.urged B．accompanied C．pushed D．invited
6．A.knee B．hand C．foot D．shoulder
7．A.trained B．sang C．skated D．played
8．A.shook B．ran C．struggled D．cheered
9．A.fan B．assistant C．clerk D．guest
10．A.special B．strange C．fun D．wise
11．A.reasonable B．normal C．unusual D．official
12．A.Eventually B．Naturally C．Strangely D. Luckily
13．A.As a consequence B．In secret C．With gratitude D．For fun
14．A.arrange B．spend C．remember D. offer
15．A.kind B．reliable C．important D. simple
Passage 2
Victoria Arlen always had a grateful attitude towards life, even at a young age. She had two __1__： to join DancingwiththeStars and win a gold medal.
However, her life considerably __2__ in 2006 at the tender age of eleven when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. Victoria quickly lost the __3__ to speak, eat, walk and move. She spent nearly four years “locked” inside her own body completely aware of what was going on, just __4__ to move or communicate. Her condition once became so bad that her doctor __5__ letting her go.
Her parents, especially her mother, rejected the idea. And Victoria was not ready to __6__， either. In 2010 after almost four years she began the nearly __7__ fight back to life. Gradually a miracle happened. She learned how to speak, eat and move __8__．
Arlen then returned to school, __9__ to make the most out of her second chance. She joined the hockey team, which eventually led her to __10__ swimming. People said it was impossible to win. But with her mother's support, she tirelessly __11__ just six months before the London Paralympics. What she lacked in time she __12__ with determination and courage.
In the end, she __13__. She earned one gold and three silver medals. Upon returning home, she became a public speaker and was __14__ the youth to overcome their difficulties.
“Don't you ever let anybody tell you that you can't __15__ something that you can，” said Arlen.
1. A．goals B．choices C．promises D．breakthroughs
2．A.ended B．recovered C．changed D．slipped
3．A.opportunity B．attempt C．permission D．ability
4．A.unable B．unwilling C．unfit D．unprepared
5．A.considered B．delayed C．admitted D．suggested
6．A.give up B．settle down C．turn back D．take over
7．A.violent B．impossible C．constant D．unique
8．A.once in a while B．all of a sudden C．all over again D．sooner or later
9．A.volunteering B．appearing C．pretending D．seeking
10．A.indoor B．competitive C．individual D．risky
11．A.performed B．researched C．prayed D．trained
12．A.kept up with B．took notice of C．made up for D．paid attention to
13．A.won B．returned C．retired D．graduated
14．A.reminding B．inspiring C．preferring D．allowing
15．A.show B．say C．find D．do
Passage 3
It doesn't take great things to really shine in your community. Often, it's the __1__ acts that help brighten people's days and make a difference.
Chris Jackson, a custodian (监护人) at Unity Grove Elementary School, has always been a(n) __2__ energy at his school. He's reliable and would never think twice to __3__ anyone in any way. But behind his big smiles and joyful attitude, Jackson __4__ his struggles and the challenges he's trying to overcome daily. Even __5__ was a hard thing when he fell on hard times.
“Unable to __6__ a car, I had to walk several miles to and from school every day，” Jackson said.
Nevertheless, these hard times didn't stop him from serving the school. He shows up and makes sure that everything is __7__．
His work ethics (道德) and attitude didn't go __8__. When the teachers and students learned about Jackson's __9__， they took action. After all, what is a school if not a community And a community always __10__ one another.
The school started a fund raising campaign and soon collected enough money for a Chevrolet Impala.
Chris was __11__ when offered the keys. He expressed his sincere __12__ to those who made it happen for him. “I never could have __13__ something like this. Thank you all！” said Chris.
Chris __14__ got what he deserved. It's all thanks to the community he helped serve, and the staff who did not hesitate to __15__ the favour.
1. A．small B．romantic C．successful D．secret
2．A.alternative B．positive C．nuclear D．creative
3．A.welcome B．understand C．assist D．comfort
4．A.avoids B．presents C．enjoys D．hides
5．A.food B．sheltering C．clothing D．transportation
6．A.repair B．afford C．hire D．park
7．A.in order B．on display C．for fun D．under construction
8．A.unprepared B．unknown C．unnoticed D．unforgotten
9．A.struggles B．requirements C．applications D．professions
10．A.approves of B．reacts to C．makes up D．looks after
11．A.embarrassed B．shocked C．upset D．entertained
12．A.curiosity B．sympathy C．gratitude D．satisfaction
13．A.dreamed of B．depended upon C. turned to D．adjusted to
14．A.naturally B．consequently C．eventually D．temporarily
15．A.accept B．return C．seek D．obtain
Passage 4
If someone said they'd pay you $1, 800 to stay off social media for six years, would you do it？Could you
In 2016, Lorna __1__ her 12 year old son Sivert to stay off social media until he was 18. If he made it, she'd award him the __2__ on his eighteenth birthday. On February 19, 2022, Sivert claimed his __3__.
Sivert thought it was a fantastic __4__ at the time. “I thought it was __5__ indeed. What's 6 more years？” he recalled.
Lorna shared Sivert's success online. “It was the __6__ money I ever spent，” Lorna noted. “We are certainly not against social media, but it's the __7__ use of it. It's about not letting yourself get __8__ affected by it.” The Minnesota mother has three older daughters, and she'd already seen problems arise from their __9__ activities. When one of her daughters was 16, Lorna __10__ her phone. Her daughter later thanked her for doing so, as it improved her mood.
Sivert said it wasn't that __11__ to live without social media for six years. “There wasn't ever a time when I thought I was about to break，” he said. “Staying away from social media also meant I had more time to __12__ my grades and sports instead.”
Other parents have seemed __13__ trying a similar challenge with their kids, according to Lorna. “I advise __14__ the behaviour you want to see in your children. If they see you staring at the __15__ all day, they will likely do likewise，” said Lorna.
1．A.convinced B．challenged C．consulted D．informed
2．A.computer B．cash C．cellphone D．vehicle
3．A.pay B．responsibility C．insurance D．prize
4．A.journey B．option C．deal D．honour
5．A.cool B．funny C．terrible D．practical
6．A.most B．easiest C．best D．hottest
7．A.free B．healthy C．wide D．occasional
8．A.slightly B．directly C．naturally D．negatively
9．A.social B．political C．outdoor D．online
10．A.came across B．took away C．switched on D．searched for
11．A.difficult B．necessary C．unusual D．impressive
12．A.depend upon B．turn to C．focus on D．go through
13．A.happy with B．concerned about C．interested in D．sensitive to
14．A.modeling B．controlling C．transforming D．selecting
15．A.stage B．counter C．screen D．mirror
Passage 5
Leah Kaplan was born different. Instead of a hand, she has what she refers to as a “nubbin” at the end of her left arm. Growing up never seeing anyone looking quite like her, Leah __1__ what it feels like to look a little different from everyone else.
“I know what it's like as a kid to have __2__ difference，” said Leah. “Nevertheless, you can still __3__ whatever you want.”
Leah is now a primary school teacher in Spokane, Washington. She is also a triathlete (铁人三项运动员) who hopes to __4__ at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
It's __5__ that Leah sees anyone with a nubbin just like hers, so when she __6__ 8 year old Raegan Justesen in the hallway at school, they were both floored.
“She had a __7__ look and took her arm out to wave to me. Little did she know I would be a teacher at her school！Whenever we see each other from then on, we do the nub __8__. I love seeing how __9__ she is of her arm，” Leah recalled.
After getting to know Raegan, Leah asked if she was interested in getting into triathlons __10__. And the second grader eagerly __11__.
“I want her to get into __12__ in a community with people with disabilities，” Leah explained. “I have found true __13__ in the para sports world, and I want to __14__ that connection with Raegan.”
These two __15__ that sometimes it's our differences that truly bring us closer together.
1．A.understands B．imagines C．claims D．demands
2．A.racial B．religious C．physical D．social
3．A.achieve B．assume C．explore D．approach
4．A.report B．volunteer C．compete D．survive
5．A.precious B．cheerful C．important D．rare
6．A.ran into B．responded to C．lifted up D．left behind
7．A.serious B．surprised C．sympathetic D．grateful
8．A.research B．exercise C．wave D．programme
9．A.upset B．proud C．ashamed D．nervous
10．A.as well B．in exchange C．as usual D．at last
11．A.participated B．applied C．agreed D．returned
12．A.literature B．sports C．medicine D．entertainment
13．A.ambition B．bravery C．acceptance D．wisdom
14．A.share B．compare C．survey D．establish
15．A.declare B．indicate C．prove D．suppose
Passage 6
As Kelsie Dolin grew up, her grandmother always encouraged her to try new things, often pushing her out of her comfort zone. Sadly, her grandmother passed away last year.
One way her grandmother pushed her out of her comfort zone was by encouraging her to sing more, especially __1__. Kelsie gave it a shot, but it didn't turn out like she'd __2__．
“I once tried to sing in the church，” she said. “The music started playing and I just __3__．”
Luckily, Kelsie didn't __4__. She took the AmericanIdol ads as a __5__ from her grandmother for her to take another chance on singing.
Taking this leap was no small feat for this __6__ 18 year old. As someone growing up in the country and having never been on a plane before, just getting to the audition (试唱) would mean experiencing lots of __7__. Not only was she about to __8__ for the first time ever, but she was about to do so before __9__ Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
Kelsie chose to sing PiecebyPiece. The judges could tell Kelsie's __10__ held her back. After lots of __11__ and instructions, they asked her to sing the second song she had __12__： WhenWeWereYoung. That's when something __13__ happened. Kelsie eventually walked out of her __14__ and performed wonderfully. “You are going to Hollywood！” said Lionel Richie.
We can't __15__ to see where Kelsie's singing career takes her!
1．A.in public B．in secret C．in silence D．in person
2．A.admitted B．appreciated C．hoped D．demanded
3．A.clapped B．erupted C．survived D．froze
4．A.give up B．turn around C．move about D．stay up
5．A.promise B．task C．gift D．sign
6．A.shy B．ambitious C．creative D．straightforward
7．A.pains B．firsts C．problems D．interviews
8．A.respond B．protest C．perform D．exercise
9．A.engineers B．champions C．employers D．judges
10．A.determination B．nervousness C．desperation D．annoyance
11．A.research B．arrangement C．service D．encouragement
12．A.recorded B．adapted C．prepared D．composed
13．A.magical B．significant C．amusing D．mysterious
14．A.hometown B．shell C．apartment D．ocean
15．A.hesitate B．agree C．refuse D．wait
【语篇解读】 乡村音乐巨星布菜克·谢尔顿（Blake Shelton）邀请患有严重心脏病的男孩同台演出，圆了小男孩心中珍藏已久的梦想。
1．答案与解析：B 乡村音乐巨星布莱克·谢尔顿在舞台上时总是有人递东西给他。但当6岁的怀亚特·麦基在谢尔顿于俄克拉何马州的一场演唱会上递给他一张纸条时，这位歌手停下了（stop）正在进行的演出。
2．答案与解析：C 纸条上解释说，这个6岁的孩子正在等待心脏移植。男孩在纸条上提出了一个要求（request）。
3．答案与解析：C 他希望能与谢尔顿同台（share the stage）演唱他最喜欢的歌曲之一《上帝的国度》。
4．答案与解析：A 就在那时，怀亚特得到了终身难得的惊喜（surprise）。
5．答案与解析：D 他最喜欢的明星邀请（invite）他上台。
6．答案与解析：A 谢尔顿单膝跪下来（get down on one knee）迎接那个男孩，并用胳膊搂住他。
7．答案与解析：B 然后两人一起唱歌（sing）。
8．答案与解析：D 几分钟后，男孩回到了他的座位上，人群疯狂地欢呼（cheer）着。
9．答案与解析：A 怀亚特成为布莱克·谢尔顿的狂热仰慕者（fan）已经有一段时间了。
10．答案与解析：C 但他并不总是能做有趣的事情（fun things）。
11．答案与解析：B 他出生时左侧心脏发育不全，这使得他很难做正常（normal）男孩做的事情，比如与朋友摔跤或在后院奔跑。
12．答案与解析：D 幸运的是（luckily），怀亚特能做的一件事就是听音乐。他喜欢谢尔顿的所有歌曲，尤其是他的《上帝的国度》。
13．答案与解析：C 出于感激（with gratitude），男孩的母亲上传了一段儿子和谢尔顿一起在舞台上的视频。
14．答案与解析：C 她说：“这绝对是一个值得记住（remember）的夜晚！”
15．答案与解析：A 这段简短但甜蜜的视频会提醒你，当我们为他人做些好事（something kind）时，即使是很小的行为也能成为最好的祝福。
【语篇解读】 本文为记叙文。2012年的伦敦残奥会，17岁的美国姑娘维多利亚·阿伦（Victoria Arlen） 一举夺得一金三银，她背后的故事让人感动。
1．答案与解析：A 她有两个目标（goal）：参加《与星共舞》并赢得一枚金牌。
2．答案与解析：C 然而，她的生活在2006年发生了翻天覆地的变化（change），当时她还只有11岁，却患上了两种罕见的疾病，横贯性脊髓炎和急性播散性脑脊髓炎。
3．答案与解析：D 维多利亚很快就失去了说话、吃饭、走路和移动的能力（ability）。
4．答案与解析：A 她被“锁”在自己的身体里将近四年的时间，完全意识到发生了什么，只是不能（unable）移动或交流。
5．答案与解析：D 她的病情一度严重到医生建议（suggest）放弃治疗，让她离开这个人世。
6．答案与解析：A 她的父母，尤其是她的母亲，拒绝了这个想法。维多利亚本人也不打算放弃（give up）。
7．答案与解析：B 2010年，在将近四年之后，她开始了一场几乎不可能的（impossible）生命之战。
8．答案与解析：C 渐渐地，奇迹发生了。她重新（all over again）学会了如何说话、吃饭和走动。
9．答案与解析：D 阿伦随后回到学校，她要充分利用生命赋予她的第二次机会。seek to do sth.“寻求做某事”，符合语境。
10．答案与解析：B 她加入了曲棍球队，这最终使她加入了竞技游泳（competitive swimming）。由下文“But with her mother's support, she tirelessly...just six months before the London Paralympics.”可以推断，阿伦从事了竞技游泳训练。
11．答案与解析：D 但在母亲的支持下，她在伦敦残奥会赛前6个月开始不知疲倦地训练（train）。
12．答案与解析：C 她用决心和勇气弥补（make up for）了时间上的不足。
13．答案与解析：A 最后，她赢了（win）。她获得了一枚金牌和三枚银牌。
14．答案与解析：B 回国后，她成了一名演说家，激励（inspire）年轻人克服困难。
15．答案与解析：D 阿伦说：“不要让任何人告诉你，你做不到你能做（do）的事情。”
【语篇解读】 克里斯·杰克逊（Chris Jackson）是一所小学的监护人。他工作勤勤恳恳，兢兢业业，但生活拮据，每天需要步行很多路上下班。了解到他的情况后，学校师生伸出了援手。
1．答案与解析：A 要想在你的社区中大放异彩并不需要什么伟大的事情。通常，是一些小的（small）行为照亮了人们的生活，并带来了改变。这里的small与上一句的great相对应。
2．答案与解析：B 克里斯·杰克逊一直是这所小学的正能量（positive energy）。
3．答案与解析：C 他很可靠，会毫不犹豫地以任何方式帮助（assist）任何人。
4．答案与解析：D 但在他灿烂的笑容和快乐的态度背后，杰克逊隐藏着（hides）他的挣扎和每天努力克服的挑战。
5．答案与解析：D 当他陷入困境时，连交通出行（transportation）都是一件困难的事情。
6．答案与解析：B 杰克逊说：“由于买不起车，我不得不每天步行几英里往返于学校。”依据语境可知，这里应为afford。
7．答案与解析：A 然而，这些艰难的日子并没有阻止他为学校服务。他每天都会出现在校园，并确保一切都井然有序（in order）。
8．答案与解析：C 杰克逊的职业道德和态度并没有被人们视而不见（unnoticed）。
9．答案与解析：A 当老师和学生了解到杰克逊的困难（struggles）时，他们采取了行动。
10．答案与解析：D 毕竟，如果不是一个集体，学校又是什么？一个集体里的人总是会互相照顾（looks after）。
11．答案与解析：B 由下文“I never could have... something like this.”可知，克里斯拿到车子钥匙时很吃惊（shocked）。
12．答案与解析：C 他对那些为他做这件事的人表示了诚挚的感谢（gratitude）。
13．答案与解析：A “我做梦也没想到会有这样的事情。谢谢大家！”克里斯说。
14．答案与解析：C 克里斯终于（eventually）得到了他应得的。
15．答案与解析：B 这一切都要感谢他帮助服务的集体，以及毫不犹豫地回报（return the favour）他的员工。
【语篇解读】 在现代社会，无论大人还是小孩，沉迷于社交媒体无法自拔的人比比皆是。一名母亲在目睹了社交媒体对女儿们的影响后，向自己12岁的儿子提出一个挑战，只要儿子六年不用社交媒体，她会在他18岁生日那天给他1 800美元的奖励。
1．答案与解析：B 2016年，洛娜向12岁的儿子西韦特发起挑战（challenge），让他18岁前都不使用社交媒体。
2．答案与解析：B 如果他能完成这个挑战，她就会在他18岁生日那天给他现金（cash）奖励。
3．答案与解析：D 2022年2月19日，西韦特得到了他的奖金（prize）。
4．答案与解析：C 西韦特当时认为这是一笔非常棒的交易（deal）。
5．答案与解析：A “我觉得这确实很酷（cool）。再来六年又有何妨？”他回忆道。
6．答案与解析：C 洛娜在网上分享了西韦特的成功。“这是我花过的最好的（best）一笔钱，”洛娜说。
7．答案与解析：B 洛娜说，“我们当然不反对社交媒体，但是我们看重的是社交媒体的健康（healthy）使用。”
8．答案与解析：D 不要让自己受到社交媒体的消极（negatively）影响。
9．答案与解析：D 这位来自明尼苏达州的母亲有三个年龄较长的女儿，她已经看到了她们线上（online）活动带来的问题。
10．答案与解析：B 当她的一个女儿16岁时，洛娜拿走（take away）了她的手机。她的女儿后来感谢她这么做，因为这改善了她的情绪。
11．答案与解析：A 由下文“There wasn't ever a time when I thought I was about to break...”可知，西韦特六年不用社交媒体，并不觉得有那么难（difficult）。
12．答案与解析：C 他说，“远离社交媒体也意味着我有更多的时间专注于（focus on）我的成绩和体育运动。”
13．答案与解析：C 洛娜说，其他家长似乎也对在孩子身上尝试类似的挑战感兴趣（interested in）。
14．答案与解析：A 洛娜说，父母要给孩子树立榜样。这里的model用作及物动词，意思是“使仿效；使模仿”。
15．答案与解析：C “如果他们看到你整天盯着屏幕（screen），他们可能也会这么做，”洛娜说。
【语篇解读】 利娅·卡普兰（Leah Kaplan）生来就左胳膊短一大截，但她克服重重困难，成了一名小学老师，并且还是一位铁人三项运动员。让她倍感意外的是，学校里来了一位和她有同样身体残疾的学生，利娅·卡普兰向她伸出了热情的手。
1．答案与解析：A 从小到大，她从来没有见过和自己情况相像的人，所以她能理解（understand）和别人有点不同是什么感觉。
2．答案与解析：C “我知道作为一个孩子，身体上（physical）跟别人不一样是什么感觉，”利娅说。由前文“Leah Kaplan was born different. Instead of a hand, she has what she refers to as a ‘nubbin’ at the end of her left arm.”可知，利娅·卡普兰说的是身体上有残疾，跟别人不一样。
3．答案与解析：A 然而，利娅·卡普兰坚信，即使身有残疾，人们仍然可以实现（achieve）任何想要的目标。
4．答案与解析：C 利娅现在是华盛顿州斯波坎的一名小学教师。她也是铁人三项运动员，希望参加（compete）2024年巴黎残奥会。
5．答案与解析：D 利娅很少（rare）看到像她一样左胳膊短一大截的人，所以当她在学校的走廊上碰到8岁的拉根·贾斯特森（Raegan Justesen）时，她们都惊呆了。
6．答案与解析：A 由上题解析可知，这里应用run into表示“无意中遇到”。
7．答案与解析：B 她表情惊讶（surprised），伸出手臂向“我”挥手。由前文“...they were both floored.”和下文“Little did she know I would be a teacher at her school！”可以推断，拉根当时很惊讶。
8．答案与解析：C 由前文“She had a．..look and took her arm out to wave to me.”可知，从那时起，每当她们看到对方时，她们都会用短一大截的左胳膊互致问候。故用wave表示“挥手”。
9．答案与解析：B “我喜欢看到她为自己的手臂感到骄傲（proud），”利娅回忆道。
10．答案与解析：A 在了解了拉根之后，利娅问她是否也（as well）有兴趣参加铁人三项比赛。
11．答案与解析：C 这位二年级学生急切地同意（agree）了。
12．答案与解析：B 利娅解释道：“我希望她能在一个有残疾人的社区里从事体育运动（sports）。”
13．答案与解析：C “我”在残疾人运动的世界里找到了真正的认同感（acceptance）。
14．答案与解析：A “我”想和拉根分享（share）这种认同感，故此处为share。
15．答案与解析：C 这两个人证明（prove），有时候正是我们的不同让我们走得更近。
【语篇解读】 本文为记叙文。凯尔茜曾经是一个腼腆、不自信的女孩，她的祖母总是鼓励她走出舒适区，祖母去世后，她参加了《美国偶像》真人秀电视节目，并取得了巨大的成功。
1．答案与解析：A 她的祖母鼓励她多唱歌，尤其是在公众场合（in public），这是使她走出舒适区的一种方式。in secret秘密地；in silence沉默地；in person亲自。
2．答案与解析：C 凯尔茜试了一下，但结果并不像她希望（hope）的那样。admit承认；appreciate欣赏；demand要求。
3．答案与解析：D “我曾经试图在教堂里唱歌，”她说。“音乐开始播放，我却愣在那里（freeze）。”clap鼓掌；erupt爆发；survive生存。
4．答案与解析：A 根据下一句“She took the AmericanIdol ads...”可知凯尔茜没有放弃（give up）。turn around转身；move about到处搬迁；stay up熬夜。
5．答案与解析：D 她认为《美国偶像》的广告是祖母给她的一个信号（sign），让她有机会再试一次唱歌。promise诺言；task任务；gift天赋，礼物。
6．答案与解析：A 对于这个害羞的（shy）18岁女孩来说，迈出这一步是一项不小的壮举。由下句“As someone growing up in the country... just getting to the audition （试唱） would mean experiencing lots of...”及下文“The judges could tell Kelsie's... held her back.”不难看出，凯尔茜胆小、腼腆。ambitious有野心的；creative有创造力的；straightforward坦诚的。
7．答案与解析：B 作为一个在乡村长大的人，参加试唱意味着要经历很多第一次（first）。pain痛苦；problem难题；interview采访。
8．答案与解析：C 她不仅是第一次登台表演（perform），而且还将在三位评委面前表演。respond反应，回答；protest抗议；exercise练习。
9．答案与解析：D 凯蒂·佩里、卢克·布莱恩和莱昂内尔·里奇是三位评委（judge）。
10．答案与解析：B 评委们看得出来，凯尔茜的紧张（nervousness）使她没能尽情发挥。由前文“this shy 18 year old”可以推断，凯尔茜当时很紧张。
11．答案与解析：D 在给了凯尔茜许多鼓励（encouragement）和指导之后，三位评委请她唱她准备的第二首歌。
12．答案与解析：C 凯尔茜参加《美国偶像》真人秀电视节目，为此准备（prepare）了两首歌曲。
13．答案与解析：A 就在那时，神奇的（magical）事情发生了。
14．答案与解析：B 凯尔茜最终不再自我封闭，表现得非常出色。walk/come out of one's shell意思是“（和人交流时）放大胆子，不缩手缩脚”，符合语境。
15．答案与解析：D 我们迫不及待地想知道凯尔茜的歌唱事业会把她带向何方！can't wait to do sth.是固定搭配，意思是“迫不及待做某事”。
