1 . Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
1. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?| A．It can be measured by an IQ test. | B．It helps to exercise a person’s mind. |
| C．It includes a set of emotional skills. | D．It refers to a person’s positive qualities. |
| A．To explain a rule. | B．To clarify a concept. |
| C．To present a fact. | D．To make a prediction. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Intolerant. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Unclear. |
| A．Its appeal to the public. | B．Expectations for future studies. |
| C．Its practical application. | D．Scientists with new perspectives. |
2 . Whistler Travel Guide
Snow-capped peaks and powdered steeps; sparkling lakes and rushing waterfalls; challenging hiking routes and inviting restaurants — Whistler’s offerings suit every season.
Things to doThe entire town displays the ski-chic atmosphere, hosting dozens of ski and snow board competitions and festivals annually. In the warmer months, more outdoor enthusiasts come out to play. Visitors can try hiking or cycling up the mountains. While Whistler is an ideal vacation spot for the active types, other travelers can enjoy the local museums and art galleries filled within formative exhibits. Plus, there are family-friendly activities and attractions like summer concerts, along with plenty of shopping options.
When to visitThe best times to visit Whistler are from June through August and between December and March.
How to get aroundThe best ways to get around Whistler are on foot or by bike. Or, you can take the shuttlebuses from Whistler Village, which transport visitors to Lost Lake Park and the Marketplace. Meanwhile, having a car will allow you the freedom to explore top attractions like Whistler Train Wreck and Alexander Falls without having to spend a lot of cash on a cab.
What you need to know●Whistler receives feet of snow each year. If you’re driving in winter, slow down and make sure to rent or come with a reliable SUV.
●Snowslides are likely to occur on Backcountry routes, so only advanced skiers should take to this off-the-map area.
●Whistler’s wilderness is home to many black and grizzly bears. Keep your distance and do not feed them.
1. What are active travelers recommended to do in Whistler?| A．Bike up the mountains. | B．Host ski competitions. |
| C．Go shopping at the malls. | D．Visit museum exhibitions. |
| A．Whistler Village. | B．Lost Lake Park. | C．The Marketplace. | D．Whistler Train Wreck. |
| A．Driving a rented SUV. | B．Feeding grizzly bears. |
| C．Exploring the wilderness. | D．Skiing on Backcountry routes. |
3 . There is no way they just drove into that water, thought Corion Evans. The 16-year-old teenager was
It was around midnight in July. In the
Evans took off his shirt and shoes without
There was still one girl in the water. Watson, 19, could not
The three girls were rushed to the hospital and well
| A．checking out | B．hanging out | C．staying up | D．breaking up |
| A．slipped | B．developed | C．stayed | D．skipped |
| A．expose | B．tremble | C．sink | D．float |
| A．silence | B．noise | C．sadness | D．darkness |
| A．casually | B．nearly | C．instantly | D．barely |
| A．whispering | B．screaming | C．complaining | D．claiming |
| A．assumptions | B．explanations | C．hesitation | D．permission |
| A．rescue | B．deliver | C．liberate | D．release |
| A．anxious | B．panic | C．cautious | D．awkward |
| A．health | B．independence | C．strength | D．safety |
| A．drive | B．escape | C．swim | D．surf |
| A．struggling | B．worrying | C．wandering | D．improving |
| A．touched | B．grabbed | C．attached | D．detected |
| A．adjusted | B．educated | C．protected | D．attended |
| A．actions | B．challenges | C．alternatives | D．chances |
4 . Magic is a form of entertainment that is based on pretending to do things that are impossible. The magician is a specially trained actor. He tries to make the audience believe that he has the power to do things which are against the laws of nature.
Magic shows are entertaining as long as the audience does not discover how the tricks are done. The magician usually depends on his skill with his hands, on his knowledge of psychology, and, sometimes, on mechanical devices(机械装置). Since magic performance is meant to trick people, the use of psychology is important. The magician must keep people from noticing all the movements of his hands and from thinking about the secret parts of his equipment. He must also lead the audience to draw false conclusions. The magician's success depends on the fact that many things seen by the eye are not the things that matter.
Two basic magic tricks are making objects seem to appear and making objects seem to disappear. A combination of these two tricks makes for some interesting effects. For example, the magician puts a small ball under one of several cups. The ball then seems to jump from one cup to another or to change colour. What actually happens is that the magician, employing quick hand movements or a mechanical device, hides one ball. While doing this he talks to the audience and waves a brightly coloured cloth with one hand. The audience is too busy watching the cloth and listening to the magician's words to notice that his other hand is hiding the ball.
Another favourite trick is to cut or burn something, and then make it appear whole again. What actually happens is that the magician makes the cut or burned object disappear by quickly hiding it while the audience watches something else. Then he “magically” makes it appear whole again by displaying(展示)another object that has not been cut or burned.
1. What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?| A．To promote a magic show. | B．To teach people to be magicians. |
| C．To explain the art of magic. | D．To praise the talents of magicians. |
| A．Moving stage equipment. | B．Directing the audience's attention. |
| C．Applying high technology. | D．Keeping the performance in secret. |
| A．Providing examples. | B．Making a summary. |
| C．Drawing comparisons. | D．Explaining a concept. |
| A．Mechanical devices are expensive. | B．Most magicians employ assistants. |
| C．It takes practice to perform magic. | D．Small objects are magicians' favourite. |
5 . Imagine a team of humans and robots working together to process online orders. Real-life workers strategically positioned among their automated coworkers who are moving intelligently back and forth in a warehouse (仓库)space, picking items for shipping to the customer.
This could become a reality sooner or later thanks to researchers at the University of Missouri, who are working to speed up the online delivery process by developing a software model designed to make transport robots smarter.
“The robotic technology already exists,” said Sharan Srinivas, who specializes in data analytics and operations research. “Our goal is to best apply this technology through efficient planning. To do this, we’re asking questions like ‘given a list of items to pick, how do you optimize (优化)the route plan for the human pickers and robots?’ or ‘how many items should a robot pick in a given tour?’ Likewise, we have a similar set of questions for the human worker. The most challenging part is optimizing the collaboration plan between the human pickers and robots.”:
Currently, a lot of human effort and labor costs are involved with fulfilling online orders. To help optimize this process, robotic companies have already developed cooperative robots, also known as cobots or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to work in a warehouse or distribution center. AMRs are equipped with sensors and cameras to help them navigate(确定方向)around a controlled space like a warehouse.
Srinivas said, “The robot is intelligent, so if it’s instructed to go to a particular location, it can navigate the warehouse and not hit any workers or other obstacles along the way. AMRs are not designed to replace human workers, but instead can work cooperatively alongside them to help increase the efficiency of the order fulfillment process.”
“The one drawback is that these robots do not have good grasping abilities,” said Srinivas. “But humans are good at grasping items, so we are trying to balance the strength of both resources.”
1. What does the underlined word “collaboration” in paragraph 3 mean?| A．Technology. | B．Similarity. | C．Exploration. | D．Cooperation. |
| A．To look cool. | B．To sense warnings. |
| C．To direct AMRs’ way. | D．To find human workers. |
| A．Jumping. | B．Climbing. | C．Walking. | D．Holding. |
| A．The Simple Use of Robots |
| B．Warehouse Workers and Robots |
| C．Making Transport Robots Smarter |
| D．Transport Robots Invented by Sharan |
6 . Do you get nervous thinking about a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone. Math anxiety has become a common condition among students around the world. Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published by the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15.
Math anxiety — a negative emotional reaction to the core subject — causes fear, physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject, such as technology or engineering, according to The Guardian.
Relief comes from the fact that those with math anxiety aren’t destined (注定的) to be bad at math. “If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement,” Daniel Ansari, the senior author of the study told The London Free Press.
Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. “It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly,” Sian Beilock, a cognitive (认知的) scientist told the BBC. “Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.”
Math doesn’t come easy, no matter how clever you are. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, was a huge fan of mathematics. But his notebooks show that Da Vinci couldn’t do fractions (分数). He could never grasp, for instance, that dividing a number by one-quarter is the same as multiplying by four, resulting in a higher number than the original.
1. What do we know about math anxiety?| A．People who are good at math don’t experience math anxiety. |
| B．It is most commonly seen among teenagers. |
| C．It can cause unpleasant symptoms both mentally and physically. |
| D．Math anxiety leads to people struggling in their career. |
| A．Math anxiety may contribute to better grades. |
| B．Students with math anxiety may have higher cognitive abilities. |
| C．Math anxiety does not reflect the ability to solve math problems. |
| D．Bad experience with math can cause cognitive disadvantages. |
| A．Practice more before you take math exams. |
| B．Learn to understand your feelings. |
| C．Ask cognitive experts for help. |
| D．Take all nervous energy as a challenge. |
| A．To show that math definitely isn’t easy. |
| B．To explain why math is a particularly difficult subject. |
| C．To show da Vinci’s math anxiety is very serious. |
| D．To suggest a way to solve math anxiety. |
7 . A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them
The next morning,
“Maybe we could go and
“What if we invited them to come here for a
They both loved the
Finally, the day of the party
“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I
Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such
“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario’s mother said. “We will be
“And we won’t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to
| A．sat | B．stood | C．lay | D．walked |
| A．voice | B．ring | C．music | D．cry |
| A．therefore | B．however | C．otherwise | D．instead |
| A．note | B．poster | C．bill | D．report |
| A．proud | B．rich | C．lucky | D．nice |
| A．neighbors | B．friends | C．relatives | D．audience |
| A．blame | B．instruct | C．question | D．visit |
| A．party | B．concert | C．show | D．play |
| A．experience | B．idea | C．performance | D．action |
| A．to | B．with | C．for | D．from |
| A．continued | B．arrived | C．passed | D．finished |
| A．order | B．sell | C．share | D．advertise |
| A．treated | B．presented | C．helped | D．served |
| A．promised | B．admitted | C．agreed | D．worried |
| A．give | B．send | C．offer | D．owe |
| A．realize | B．remember | C．understand | D．accept |
| A．sweet | B．strange | C．funny | D．loud |
| A．brave | B．sorry | C．happy | D．afraid |
| A．changing | B．practicing | C．recording | D．writing |
| A．equality | B．freedom | C．warmth | D．sympathy |
8 . You may not know it, but your brain is already an amazing vocabulary learning machine. When you read or listen to something, your brain doesn’t take each word at face value: it’s continuously taking statistics about which words appear together regularly so that it can expect what’s coming next and process speech faster.
Our brains continuously release electrical signals, which change depending on what task your brain is dealing with. Scientists can use a technique to read some of these to study how your brain processes language.
One of these signals, called N400, changes depending on whether words make sense in context or not. The N400 is relatively small for expected word combinations, like coffee and cream, and increases in height for unexpected word combinations, like coffee and cap. This means that scientists can read the N400 height to analyze the kind of expectations you have about which words usually appear together.
In language learners, the N400 changes based on proficiency （熟练程度）. The better people get at a language, the closer their N400 pattern is to native speaker’s. This means that an important part of language proficiency is taking statistics and building expectations about what words usually appear together, just as native speakers do.
To get better at this, we need to flood our brains with loads of natural content, so we can build up a picture of which kinds of words usually appear together. Reading is a great way to do this and there’s lots of research that shows that reading works wonders for your vocabulary skills.
However, it is important to remember that if there are too many unknown words, it can be difficult to figure out what they mean from the context. And it is unpleasant having to stop every two miles to look up a word. Graded readers, which are books adapted to make them easier to understand at lower levels, are perfect for learners of foreign languages.
1. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?| A．To state a fact. | B．To offer a suggestion. |
| C．To make a comparison. | D．To propose a definition. |
| A．We make sense of some word combinations in a context. |
| B．We combine some new words to make a sentence. |
| C．We memorize some word combinations to learn a language. |
| D．We meet some word combinations beyond our expectations. |
| A．By reading some books about vocabulary skills. |
| B．By reading lots of natural content. |
| C．By reading loads of books about nature and drawing pictures. |
| D．By reading authentic content to increase our vocabulary. |
| A．It is more beneficial to read easy books. |
| B．It is important to look up new words. |
| C．We should mainly read adapted books. |
| D．We should choose materials right for our level. |
9 . Are all inventors scientists? No. Anyone can make an invention if he or she has ideas and is
Spangler was a cleaner at a department store. He started to work every night after the
Each night as he worked, he
A police officer was walking down the street when he saw Spangler using his invention through the window. The officer went to tell the owner that Spangler was doing something with a (n)
The owner rushed to the store. He told Spangler that he was
| A．hesitant | B．determined | C．likely | D．scared |
| A．which | B．how | C．what | D．that |
| A．closing | B．opening | C．managing | D．buying |
| A．excited | B．frightened | C．worried | D．tired |
| A．thought | B．argued | C．talked | D．brought |
| A．items | B．ideas | C．arguments | D．problems |
| A．worked | B．changed | C．stopped | D．arrived |
| A．box | B．fan | C．roller | D．machine |
| A．old | B．strange | C．huge | D．special |
| A．mind | B．time | C．life | D．job |
| A．found | B．hired | C．fired | D．blamed |
| A．better | B．worse | C．busier | D．slower |
| A．make | B．say | C．introduce | D．show |
| A．Angry | B．Curious | C．Frightened | D．Pleased |
| A．brought | B．took | C．sold | D．gave |
10 . Top Summer Math Programs for High School Students
Canada/USA Mathcamp
This summer program offers gifted high school students the chance to “live and breathe” mathematics. Throughout the program, students explore undergraduate- and graduate-level mathematical topics. They design their own curriculum by choosing their own classes and learn from professional mathematicians in the process. Mathcampers also get the opportunity to go hiking, whitewater rafting(漂流), rock climbing and much more.
Cost: $4,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for families with household incomes under $65,000)
Location: Ohio State University
Ross Mathematics Program
The program focuses on one central mathematical concept—number theory. Participants spend the entire summer solving problem sets related to integers(整数)and their properties. This process provides a great foundation for students interested in conducting mathematical research in the future.
Cost: $6,000(Financial aid is available)
Location: two campuses (Columbus, Ohio 8. Terre Haute, Indiana)
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
For over three decades, PROMYS has been a place of mathematical exploration for talented high school students. Students in this program attend seminars on advanced mathematical topics. They also get the chance to participate in research projects under the guidance of professional mathematicians.
Cost: $5,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for US families with household incomes under $ 60,000)
Location: Boston University
Stanford University Math Camp (SUMaC)
Students in this program choose between two courses—algebraic topology(代数拓扑学)and abstract algebra &. number theory. Both to picsare major areas of modern mathematical research. In both courses, students engage in daily problem sets, work with Stanford graduate students and attend lectures from mathematicians.
Cost: $3,250(Financial aid is available)
Location: online
1. Which program allows the participants to go on field trips?| A．SUMaC. | B．PROMYS. |
| C．Ross Mathematics Program. | D．Canada/USA Mathcamp. |
| A．Conduct lab research independently. | B．Get professional guidance on research. |
| C．Attend online seminars on math basics. | D．Interact with Stanford graduate students. |
| A．Students focus on one concept. | B．It is intended for gifted students. |
| C．Students attend it on the Internet. | D．It is totally free for poor students. |
