1 . A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves—the good and bad effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be shy because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self-talk” helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, deal with problems, and calm ourselves down. You must know, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be bad. So in order to stay good, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”

Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should know that our words lead to certain effects on others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably answer in the same way. Or harsh (刻薄的) and bad language will most likely cause the clerk to feel bad.

Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words have power: both good and bad. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can give hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and encourage others to do their best. Bad words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．Words have a great effect on us.	B．Encouraging words give us confidence.
C．Bad words may let us down.	D．Not sticks and stones but words will hurt us.

2. Why does the writer say there is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves?

A．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves.

B．Talking to ourselves can have a good effect on us.

C．Talking to ourselves always gives us courage.

D．It does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.

3. What does the underlined sentence mean?

A．Make ourselves relaxed.	B．Remind ourselves regularly.
C．Praise ourselves timely.	D．Give ourselves happiness.

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．Encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers.

B．Bad words may encourage us to make more progress.

C．It is better to think twice before talking to others.

D．People tend to remember friendly words.

3 . When you think of a national park, you generally picture fresh air and wild animals, right? Well, now you're going to have to add tea shops and something called “the Underground” to your definition, because London, England has signed up to be the first “National Park City.”

London was founded by the Romans around 2,000 years ago and people have continually lived there since then. In all that time, however, nobody had the idea to replace all the parks with big box stores or high buildings, which means London already has a much lower urban density(密度)than most of the world's cities. Nowadays about a third of the city is green space.

In July 2019 London announced its willingness to become the world's first National Park City. Now the city is moving toward the goal of achieving 50% green space by the year 2050 by connecting and increasing public parks, greening unused parking lots and the private yards of existing and new houses, and fixing some green roofs an existing building.

“Encouraged by the aims and values of our rural national parks, the London National. Park City is basically about making life better in the capital through both small everyday things and long-term thinking,” Daniel Raven-Ellison, who began the movement to make London at National Park City six years ago, said. “We've been doing that in London for centuries, which is why London is so green.” It's about going further to make the city greener, healthier and. wilder; making the city richer in wildlife.

London will have a much easier job achieving this type of green transformation than more. densely-urbanized cities like Paris and New York, which have. 10% and 27% green space. respectively. But that doesn't mean it's not possible — the National Park City Foundation hopes to include 25 more cities in addition to London. by the year 2025. Glasgow, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England are both considering becoming National Park Cities.

1. What makes London more likely to become a National Park City than other cities?

A．Its smaller population.

B．Its locals' requirements.

C．Its government's strict law.

D．Its wider area of green space.

2. Where can you find out about London's measures to achieve its goal?

A．In Paragraph 1.	B．In Paragraph 2.
C．In Paragraph 3 .	D．In Paragraph 4.

3. What does Daniel try to talk about in the fourth paragraph?

A．The importance of his movement.

B．The values of newly-founded parks.

C．The influence of green space on cities.

D．The preparation for setting up a movement.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．London is leading the world in park construction.

B．London becomes the world's first National Park City.

C．London is listed as the world's most-visited city.

D．London has built the world's first underground park.

4 . I remember sitting in an airport one day, waiting for my flight. 1 was______because I had a first-class(头等的)ticket. And in first class, the seats are______and the food is more delicious. Actually, I had the best seat on the whole plane! Seat 1A. Before boarding, I______a young lady who had a big suitcase(手提箱)and several carry-on bags was holding a crying baby. _______,the handle(把手)of her suitcase broke and the suitcase fell to the floor．She tried______the case and her bags landed on the floor, too.

“Let me help,”I said to her.

__ her suitcase over my left shoulder，put her bags on my right and asked, ‘‘Where to?”

“Gate 20, ”she said, and showed me her ticket. Seat 24B.

“Oh, we are on the same flight.’’

Boarding started, and I______that she needed the first—class ticket. ‘‘It looks like you could use this first-class ticket more than me. I know how______it can be flying with a kid. Why don’t we trade tickets?’’

“Are you sure'?”she asked.

“Yes, just take my ticket and give me yours. I really don’t______. I’m just going to be working the whole time, anyway.’’

“That’s very kind of you,”she said, and expressed her______as we traded our tickets.

Then we boarded the plane.I was surprised at the good______it gave me while watching her sit down in seat l A. In fact, seat 24B or______I was sitting didn’1 seem that bad at all. At one point during the flight I really wanted to see how she was doing. So I______, walked to the first—class section, and had a look. There she was with her baby, ______asleep. Seeing they were sleeping in big and______seat l A, I felt like a million bucks. I’ve got to keep doing this kind of thing.

1.

A．excited

B．bored

C．sad

D．worried

2.

A．smaller

B．bigger

C．dirtier

D．shorter

3.

A．asked

B．learned

C．noticed

D．thought

4.

A．Seriously

B．Successfully

C．Secretly

D．Suddenly

5.

A．finding

B．1ifting

C．putting

D．changing

6.

A．knocked

B．threw

C．pulled

D．hung

7.

A．hoped

B．regretted

C．realized

D．suggested

8.

A．strange

B．easy

C．hard

D．funny

9.

A．mind

B．understand

C．want

D．stand

10.

A．pity

B．fear

C．advice

D．thanks

11.

A．taste

B．chance

C．memory

D．feeling

12.

A．however

B．whatever

C．wherever

D．whoever

13.

A．got up

B．put up

C．turned up

D．took up

14.

A．all

B．both

C．either

D．neither

15.

A．popular

B．terrible

C．straight

D．comfortable

5 . There are lots of love stories in Chinese literary history. These tales were born from beautiful scenery and rich cultures, making them perfect places to visit.

West Lake, East China

Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

Folktale: The legend is about a snake spirit who falls in love with a human named Xu Xian after meeting on the West Lake.

Travel Information: Walkways, perfectly positioned hills, parks, gardens and towers around the banks of the West Lake offer a great many points for visitors to admire the scenery. The best way to get around the lake is by bike or on foot. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in particular is the must visit place if you are boating.

Tianhe Mountain, North China

Location: Xingtai, Hebei Province

Folktale: The cowherd (牛郎) and the weaver girl (织女) were once a happy couple, but their love was forbidden. They can meet only once a year when magpies fly together to form a bridge over the sky.

Travel Information: Far from the noisy city, Tianhe Mountain has the beautiful forests, valleys, and waterfalls. It also has a long history that goes back as far as the Stone Age. Nowadays, because of the strong idea with love, many blind dates (相亲) are held here.

Shanhaiguan Pass, North China

Location: Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Folktale: Lady Meng Jiang’s husband was sent to build the Great Wall. Unfortunately, her husband died. She cried so bitterly that a part of the Great Wall broke down, exposing his remains.

Travel Information: Shanhaiguan is one of the major passes in the Great Wall of China. To take the Great Wall route, walk straight on from North Gate and then take the first right on the main road. Turn left up to the pathway beside the iron bridge and climb up. After climbing, you can take a break at the old city of Shanhaiguan which is at the foot of the Great Wall.

1. What can we know about the West Lake, East China?

A．West Lake is located in West China.

B．The best way to the West Lake is by car or on foot.

C．Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is worth visiting.

D．It offers few points for visitors to admire the scenery.

2. In Tianhe Mountain, visitors can NOT ________.

A．have a blind date

B．meet the cowherd and the weaver girl

C．stay away from the noisy city

D．visit the beautiful forests, valleys, and waterfalls

3. Where is the article probably taken from?

A．A history book.

B．A geography book.

C．A travel magazine.

D．An official report.

7 . I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.

The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively （(冲动地）,I had pushed Mr.   Ford, my math teacher, down a flight of steps at school. He broke his arm in two places. Anyway , he had agreed not to accuse me as a favor to my dad, who was in the middle of a tight race for sheriff （执法官）in our town. But my reckless behavior had my dad's closest advisor talking." John? he's your son and he's a kid, but he is dragging you down." his advisor said. "If you can't make your son obey the rules, how can you make the law obeyed in this town?"

So, off to Pisgah National Forest I went. I imagined hours of untold abuse at the hands of some strong officer. I was determined not to be broken. I was who I was.

Nearly every day for six months, a small group of other troubled teens and I carried our 30-pound backpacks on a difficult journey covering about 10 miles.

Our sergeants were firm but kind 9 not frightening as I had imagined. We learned how to make a fire without matches. We learned which plants were safe to eat out in the wild. I felt myself change. I was calm and often reflective. My old, impulsive self was gone.

One morning, six months later, my dad came to pick me up. I ran to hug him and saw happiness and love in his eyes.

"So what's it like being sheriff?" I asked on the ride home.

"I lost the race, Danny,” he said.

"I'm sorry, Dad.” I knew my behavior probably had a lot to do with the defeat.

Dad squeezed my shoulder and brought me close. “As long as I don't ever lose you, I'm okay. ”

1. The author was finally sent to wilderness because .

A．he could learn how to survive in the wild

B．his teacher insisted on giving him a lesson

C．he pushed his math teacher down the stairs

D．his mother feared that he would be accused

2. The underlined word “reckless" in Paragraph 2 probably means .

A．proud	B．rude
C．careless	D．reasonable

3. What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A．He changed a lot after the camp.

B．He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.

C．He was abused by the officer.

D．He made enemies with other troubled teens at the camp.

4. How did the author father feel at the end of the story?

A．Anxious.	B．Astonished.
C．Disappointed.	D．Relieved.

8 . I first discovered Cafe Gratitude several months ago. My friend Heather invited me to _______ her for lunch. Heather had _______ moved to Los Angeles, and we would discuss the project we were doing. As we sat down and were _______ the delicious vegetarian menu, the server who came to take our _______, asked us the question of the day. What are you grateful for? I felt a familiar stir(震动) in my chest, and my eyes began to water. _______ a pause, Heather _______ her hand to me and said that it was with me. I expressed my gratitude to be with her _______, enjoying this moment of our shared _______ and her new start in Los Angeles. After a delicious lunch, I decided to stay a while longer, _______the question had inspired me to meet the co-owner, Ryland. Pauses or __________ in life are a very good time to listen to what’s __________ inside of our hearts.

When Ryland came over to my __________ with his big smile, his title of Chief Inspiration Officer seemed very __________ for his personality. He gave me his __________ attention as he opened his heart to listen. I told him how I wanted to help him open

more __________ so there could be more places to eat and help spread this __________ of “being generous and grateful every day.” Since that __________, Café Gratitude is my favorite place to eat.

What a rewarding and meaningful experience! And I’ve since learned that Café Gratitude __________ business through what they call Sacred Commerce where they provide “inspired service and express __________ for the richness of our lives.”A simple question that day __________ me down new paths and gave me new friendships.

1.

A．attend

B．accompany

C．involve

D．join in

2.

A．even

B．ever

C．seldom

D．just

3.

A．looking

B．testing

C．planning

D．studying

4.

A．space

B．time

C．order

D．place

5.

A．Without

B．Despite

C．In terms of

D．Regardless of

6.

A．reached

B．shook

C．clapped

D．stuck

7.

A．either

B．as well as

C．also

D．too

8.

A．project

B．seat

C．friendship

D．honesty

9.

A．for

B．as

C．if

D．before

10.

A．actions

B．dreams

C．hurries

D．delays

11.

A．looking on

B．insisting on

C．going on

D．agreeing on

12.

A．company

B．table

C．house

D．car

13.

A．suitable

B．ready

C．eager

D．longing

14.

A．simple

B．full

C．urgent

D．regular

15.

A．hotels

B．schools

C．clubs

D．restaurants

16.

A．lesson

B．note

C．message

D．lecture

17.

A．meeting

B．performance

C．act

D．vacation

18.

A．practice

B．reviews

C．trains

D．concludes

19.

A．explanation

B．appreciation

C．consideration

D．application

20.

A．surprised

B．returned

C．led

D．held

9 . Irma started a business, but later because of lack money, he had to close it. After that he started to feel very _________.

This problem of Irma was later _________ by Professor Krishnan. One day he _________ Irma to his home and asked, "Are you still _________?" "Yes, all my efforts have been _________." Ima answered. Hearing this, the professor _________ him a dead tomato plant and said, "I take care of it carefully, _________ it still died. There is always something _________ that happens." "If success is only a matter of luck, what is the _________ of doing so much?" asked Irma. "You will understand after you open that door," said the professor. Irma opened it, and saw lots of __________ and healthy tomato plants there. "Oh! How did you do that?" asked Irma.

"Of course, not all my efforts have been wasted; so it is with yours. If you __________ doing the right things, then your __________ of success are greatly increased. But if you feel defeated because of failure, life won't give you any __________. "At last, Irma understood the lesson of success, __________ what to do and came out with renewed energy. Finally he had a very big business.

It is true that no matter what we try, we can't __________ the result, but it's also true that those, who never give up, achieve success in the end.

1.

A．scared

B．depressed

C．shocked

D．determined

2.

A．discovered

B．analyzed

C．valued

D．complained

3.

A．wished

B．encouraged

C．invited

D．permitted

4.

A．interested

B．determined

C．committed

D．annoyed

5.

A．recognized

B．wasted

C．acknowledged

D．ignored

6.

A．mailed

B．returned

C．showed

D．indicated

7.

A．but

B．so

C．or

D．and

8.

A．unusual

B．unfortunate

C．unforgettable

D．unexpected

9.

A．importance

B．purpose

C．advantage

D．theory

10.

A．strong

B．new

C．weak

D．regular

11.

A．avoid

B．consider

C．keep

D．enjoy

12.

A．options

B．chances

C．features

D．virtues

13.

A．reward

B．property

C．money

D．harvest

14.

A．pointed out

B．figured out

C．left out

D．gave out

15.

A．replace

B．select

C．control

D．indicate

10 . Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol (象征) of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸).
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
1. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their______.

A．cultural values	B．commercial purposes
C．personal experiences	D．physical reactions to the color

2. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?

A．To relax people physically.

B．To increase people’s appetites.

C．To encourage people to make a purchase.

D．To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.

3. What color might help lose weight according to the text?

A．Red.

B．Green.

C．Blue.

D．Purple.

4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?

A．Colors and Human Beings

B．The Cultural Meaning of Color

C．The Meaning and Function of Color

D．Colors and Personal Experiences