The initial shock wasn’t in the customs or language differences I (1) _____ (expect) abroad—it came when I stepped back into daily life in the U.S.
expected
had expected
have expected
would expect
In Denmark and the other countries I visited, (2) _____ (not understand) every word around me became strangely comforting.
not to understand
not understanding
not understood
not having understood
What struck me deeply was (3) _____ English surrounded me once more, a persistent reflection of the familiarity I didn’t realize I’d grown tired of.
that
which
what
whether
(4) _____ I had gotten used to the peacefulness, New York felt like a mixture of loud unpleasant sounds.
Although
Because
After
Unless
Shouting is literally everywhere—it felt like everyone was always (5) _____ a rush to fill the air with sound.
on
in
at
with
It felt disturbing, especially when I (6) _____ (throw) into chaos after months of peace.
threw
was thrown
had thrown
would be thrown
I longed (7) _____ (share), but it felt like no one really understood.
sharing
to share
shared
share
I had once been set on a future in cardiothoracic surgery (心胸外科手术), (8) _____ (convince) that medical school was my calling.
convincing
convinced
to convince
having convinced
Life, (9) _____ it happens, has a way of changing direction when you least expect it.
as
which
that
where
Sometimes, the best opportunities come from saying yes to (10) _____ unexpected, from stepping outside your comfort zone.
a
an
the
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