1 . Once an old man used to go out to jog every morning. One day he was running around a track that circled the high school football field while the football team was conducting their practice. When the players began running their races up and down the field, the man said to himself determinedly, “I'll just keep running if they don't stop.” So they ran and he ran. They kept on running and he kept on running.

Finally, totally exhausted, the old man had to stop. When he stopped, an equally exhausted football player walked over to him and said, “Sir, I'm glad you finally stopped. Our coach has told us that we have to keep running as long as you are jogging!

It seems to me that we can sometimes find ourselves in a similar kind of situation when it comes to conflicts—that is when we have different opinions about something with someone and get into an argument with him or her, our voices get raised. Neither side wants to be the first to give in, to stop speaking in anger. Everyone has the attitude, “I'll just keep on till he gives in.” So the other party stays mad. So we stay mad. And on we go, finally finding ourselves emotionally and even physically exhausted by the continuing animosity(敌意).

Let me challenge you to do something very difficult. The next time you get into an argument, be the first to give in. Be the first to stop the shouting and the name-calling. Be the first to say, “I'm sorry.” It's the quickest way to stop that. As a saying goes, “A soft answer turns away extreme anger, but a harsh(严厉的）word stirs up anger.”

1. What happened to the old man that day?

A．He guided the students to practice running.

B．He joined the football team to play a game.

C．He asked the players to take care of the football field.

D．He decided to compete with the football players.

2. Why did the football player come to the old man?

A．To show respect for his great courage.

B．To praise him for his good performance.

C．To express satisfaction with his stopping running.

D．To complain to him about his keeping running.

3. What does the underlined word “conflicts” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Misunderstandings.	B．Disagreements.
C．Misfortunes.	D．Disappointments.

4. What's the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To provide the effective way to make an apology.

B．To show it is hard for us to take up the challenge.

C．To warn us to control our bad emotion properly.

D．To advise us to take active action when we disagree with others.

2 . A local grocery store is remodeling. And none of the ________ is good for shoppers there. The aisles（走道）have been rearranged and pushed closer, making it ________ to get through. All the items have been moved from their ________ spots. It seems to me that it is intended to ________ the shoppers down so they will make more heady ________ and give the store bigger profits.

However, the most ________ for me was in the check-out aisles. And I felt ________ to see that only a few cashiers（收银员）were left working, with huge sections being ________ into self-scanning check-outs. People were probably going to lose their ________ because of this. I got in a cashier aisle and patiently waited while I saw some other people struggling to ________ how the self-scan machines worked. I ________ at that moment never to use one myself ________ I had to wait longer every time I shopped there.

When I ________ arrived at the front of the aisle, I saw the cashier was an acquaintance. I ________ and asked her how her family was doing. She smiled back with ________ and kindness. We chatted happily while she scanned and bagged up my ________. I felt a friendship and a connection with her that warmed my heart. ________, of course, can do a lot for us, but they can't smile. They can't love. They can't ________ a heart.

Only we can do that. It is time we should realize that profits aren't more ________ than us people, neither machines. It is time we should see that we are here not to ________ the world but to be a part of it

1.

A．products

B．changes

C．citizens

D．employees

2.

A．harder

B．easier

C．convenient

D．available

3.

A．obvious

B．fixed

C．usual

D．unknown

4.

A．calm

B．turn

C．put

D．slow

5.

A．money

B．trouble

C．buys

D．discounts

6.

A．reliable

B．reachable

C．awesome

D．troublesome

7.

A．sad

B．honored

C．weak

D．thrilled

8.

A．talked

B．transformed

C．interpreted

D．conveyed

9.

A．jobs

B．faces

C．affection

D．dignity

10.

A．put off

B．figure out

C．pull through

D．set aside

11.

A．begged

B．remembered

C．pretended

D．swore

12.

A．as though

B．now that

C．even if

D．in that

13.

A．initially

B．finally

C．hurriedly

D．punctually

14.

A．waved

B．sighed

C．smiled

D．jumped

15.

A．warmth

B．surprise

C．affection

D．abandon

16.

A．bills

B．papers

C．valuables

D．groceries

17.

A．Machines

B．Companions

C．Customers

D．Acquaintances

18.

A．steal

B．beat

C．water

D．touch

19.

A．accurate

B．important

C．useful

D．intelligent

20.

A．look down on

B．put up with

C．take control of

D．make fun of

3 . The other day on a cold night, I left my wife and drove from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about 100 miles. It was rather late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.

At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.

I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.

Much later that night, the question of why I’d stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it’s part of a contract we all have with each other. It’s not only the law, but it’s an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don’t go through red lights.

Trust is our first inclination. Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual trust, not distrust. We do what we say we’ll do; we show up when we say we’ll show up; and we pay when we say we’ll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we’re angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.

I am so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.

1. How does the author feel about the truck driver?

A．Pleased.

B．Satisfied.

C．Sorry.

D．Annoyed.

2. What can we infer about the author?

A．He hates driving at night.	B．He desired to cross the red light that night.
C．He approves of obeying traffic rules by himself.	D．He is easy when suffering the traffic jam.

3. What is the meaning of the underlined word “inclination” in paragraph 5?

A．Tendency.	B．Faith.
C．Adjustment.	D．Guidance.

4. What’s the message the author tries to convey?

A．Politeness matters.	B．Hold belief in human nature.
C．People should be patient and helpful.	D．There’s a need to improve traffic rules.

4 . I always had the preference to take on more than I should when I was young. At times, I wanted to prove to myself that I could handle it. At other times, my purpose was to please someone and gain recognition for my efforts. Sometimes this led to stress or frustration.

When I was an IT manager after college graduation I was assigned to work with a wealthy customer and be a go-between (中间人)for my company. I took on the assignment happily, thinking that this might be my time to shine. However, the customer’s demands proved to be more than I could do with. And the company chose to stand by the customer and try to meet his unreasonable requirements rather than stick to what we had originally offered in the contract. As you can imagine, this led to a lot of unexpected problems and arguing with some of the staff who refused to do anything outside their scope (范围) of work. I remember walking into my office one morning, opening my laptop and staring at the blank screen for long, thinking to myself: What should I do? That was a difficult time in my life and then I finally had to give up my first job and left that company sadly.

Perhaps, I thought then, I could find the job that didn’t involve dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. But later I realized: Is this possible in our modern world? No, it is impossible. Now, I know, I shouldn’t run away from the challenges I faced in life: I had to learn how to deal with them. I regret not persevering ( 坚 持 ) in my job. We should train ourselves to look at things from a positive point of view, because that is far better than being trapped in the bad circle depression. I’ve come to see that when faced with difficulties, I should not give up, but persevere.

1. Why did the author take the work assigned to him happily?

A．He wanted to please the boss.

B．The work was very easy for him to do.

C．He failed to find a job many times before.

D．He thought it was time to prove his ability.

2. What does the underlined word “this” in the second paragraph mean?

A．Arguing with some of the staff.

B．Meeting the customer’s unreasonable requirements.

C．Accepting the assignment without hesitation.

D．Sticking to what had been originally offered in the contract.

3. What made the author leave his first job?

A．The depressing job situation.	B．The low payment.
C．His lack of ability.	D．A better job waiting for him.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．Running away from challenges.	B．Persevering instead of giving up.
C．Refusing to argue with customers.	D．Leaning to take on more than one can.

5 . Happiness is an abstract （抽象的）concept. When one thinks of a typically happy person, smiling, laughing and cheering are what usually come to mind. However, if people stop smiling or laughing, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are unhappy. Happiness has many different levels, and it is difficult to place the word in one type.

Many people believe as people grow older, they will feel more happiness. However, I just find they are not always so. When my twelve - year - old sister was asked what made her happy, she initially told me that sleeping made her happy, and then she looked at me for a reaction. When I had none, she changed her answer to food, then to fashion, and then finally to family. Each time she glanced at me, she looked for affirmation （肯定）that she had given a “right answer”

My younger cousin, Who is even younger than my sister, gave me an answer that surprised me. It wasn't eating candy or watching TV that made her happy; It was love. Considering the clear differences between my sister and cousin in their answers, I came to see that age didn't always largely contribute to happiness.

When I asked my grandmother what brought her happiness, she immediately answered my family” without hesitation. This is something I expected, as my grandma Is always a family -centered person. This is also consistent （一致的）with her culture, being from Italy and growing up during the 50s, when family values were at its highest point in society.

Asking myself this question, I think carefully about my answers. Sure, my family, friends and pets make me happy, but so do reading, writing and watching movies. This is why I have no answer to my own question.

There is no one single thing that makes me the happiest, because like everybody, my mood depends on many factors. Happiness depends on external factors as well as one's personality and age. This is why I have come to the conclusion that the journey of happiness cannot truly be defined, and that there isn't one thing above all that makes everyone the happiest.

1. What do we know about happiness from Paragraph 1?

A．It is valued by nearly all people*

B．It is easy to describe it with words.

C．Its highest level is often expressed with laughing.

D．It may have nothing to do with one's expressions.

2. Comparing her sister's and cousin's answers, the author realized that _______.

A．happiness comes from very small things

B．happiness doesn't always depend on age

C．little kids can sometimes give us inspiration

D．some abstract things can make people happier

3. What conclusion does the author draw about happiness?

A．Extreme happiness is hard to achieve.

B．Happiness is determined by many factors.

C．The happiest people are often open - minded.

D．One fs family gives him the most happiness.

6 . Many of us dream of making all the difference—earning a lot of money. A great scientist has achieved that big success and _______ all the money to help others. Professor Nicola Curtin of the University of Newcastle successfully _______ a new drug for cancer, but when the time came for her big _______, she chose to give some of the profits away to help the _______ people to make their life better.

The drug Rubraca is the _______ of 30 years of research and helps people who have a gene known to lead to an increasing _______of breast cancer. Rubraca helps target the cancerous cells so as to repair their DNA and finally _______ tumour cells (肿瘤细胞).The University of Newcastle _______ rights of the medication (药物)for $40. 8 million to a company, which is a pretty penny. Instead of _______herself, Curtin used her $1.2 million share to ________ The Curtin PARP Fund.

The fund ________ to help the disabled, the homeless, and anyone experiencing a disadvantage. It helps them to develop the skills to ________ difficulties so that they can get education or employment. "Those people’s ________ makes me think about life. I have ________ had everything that I need in life _________ there are many people who are leading a hard life. ________, through The Curtin PARP Fund, I want to leave a（n）________ legacy (遗产)by helping them master the basic skills for life. And I feel ________ of what I have done. ” said Curtin.

What Curtin has done tells that we can help others in many ________ by using our talent to help, and by ________ and offering much assistance, etc.

1.

A．made

B．passed

C．donated

D．showed

2.

A．exchanged

B．took

C．accepted

D．created

3.

A．payoff

B．celebration

C．event

D．benefit

4.

A．honest

B．needy

C．friendly

D．important

5.

A．instruction

B．improvement

C．chance

D．result

6.

A．view

B．risk

C．cause

D．fact

7.

A．make

B．study

C．remove

D．catch

8.

A．sold

B．offered

C．ensured

D．achieved

9.

A．helping

B．praising

C．protecting

D．treating

10.

A．raise

B．present

C．establish

D．obtain

11.

A．aims

B．affords

C．begins

D．competes

12.

A．avoid

B．realize

C．overcome

D．experience

13.

A．action

B．admiration

C．shame

D．situation

14.

A．ever

B．never

C．still

D．already

15.

A．but

B．so

C．though

D．if

16.

A．Moreover

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Therefore

17.

A．thankful

B．careful

C．lasting

D．interesting

18.

A．afraid

B．proud

C．sick

D．sure

19.

A．aspects

B．ways

C．purposes

D．attempts

20.

A．reaching out

B．setting off

C．looking back

D．giving up

7 . In a fast-paced world driven by noise, excitement,and continuous connections due to technology , I think we've lost a(n)_______for something essential to the human experience:Quiet.

I'm not talking about the library style version of soft whispers, but about the soul-defining quiet of self-reflection,of being alone and of being_______.

This past weekend, I found myself glued to my computer screen in a flurry (手忙脚乱) of_______work to build my career. I was_______social media and worrying about building my vision for tomorrow. Like so many evenings,the call of the internet had_______me in, and the beautiful July night in Pennsylvania was_______--until my husband stepped. in and reminded me that there's more to life than noises , likes and followers.

We got into our truck and drove ten minutes to a local state park,a place that has _______our different stages of life through the years. Phones and computers_______,we spent the evening in nature, enjoying simple scenes and _______in the quiet of the setting.

Gone were the rings of notifications(通知),   the constant horns of cars flying by, and the________of YouTube videos. In their place, a silence________something we both know but sometimes lose________ of : Life's quiet, simple moments are sometimes the most beautiful.

In these peaceful moments, I,found a(n)________with nature and with my husband. I found a reminder that there is a world________the computer and the________of our fast-paced life.

________ , I was reminded that in these quiet moments, we were able to hear the most important voice : our own.

Our world________constant attention and engagement. We become so________to constantly connecting and engaging with others that we fail to appreciate something________to our happiness : Our inner voice.

So take a moment, take a break and take some time to find the quiet in your life. Let the quiet moments in life remind you that your inner voice________to be heard.

1.

A．cooperation

B．appreciation

C．confidence

D．opportunity

2.

A．unobserved

B．unconfirmed

C．unplugged

D．uncontrolled

3.

A．regular

B．simple

C．desperate

D．interesting

4.

A．drowning in

B．fond of

C．curious about

D．sensitive to

5.

A．showed

B．sucked

C．forced

D．led

6.

A．acquired

B．occupied

C．ignored

D．stressed

7.

A．marked

B．experienced

C．presented

D．undertaken

8.

A．hung on

B．turned on

C．worn out

D．shut off

9.

A．trapped

B．involved

C．bathed

D．anchored

10.

A．existence

B．draw

C．impression.

D．separation

11.

A．removed

B．reflected

C．restricted

D．refreshed

12.

A．touch

B．sight

C．control

D．hope

13.

A．connection

B．imagination

C．exploration

D．prediction

14.

A．against

B．with

C．beyond

D．about

15.

A．chaos

B．values

C．mess

D．quality

16.

A．In addition

B．In short

C．After all

D．Above all

17.

A．avoids

B．desires

C．transfers.

D．spells

18.

A．opposed

B．limited

C．entitled

D．addicted

19.

A．glorious

B．unique

C．vital

D．superior

20.

A．remains

B．tends

C．appears

D．deserves

8 . At school, I was in the top set for maths. My teachers recommended that I study economics and statistics as my A-level subjects, but I had my mind set on a life fulfilled by the arts.

In fact, I was a victim of a gender stereotype made stronger since birth, that men do science and maths and women do arts or languages. Computer science, technology and physics just did not figure in my teenage world view. Nobody popular in my school chose to study those subjects.

Reality struck hard when I began attending job interviews and interviewers would say: “It’s great that you speak foreign languages, but what else do you do?” Nobody asked my friends who had studied science or technology those questions.

A survey recently showed that three of the best-paid jobs for women are in the technology sector (领域). It’s a sector that really can change the world. We must show girls that technology has an effect on every industry out there, from fashion to architecture to journalism. Anybody can learn to code (编码) and these days it’s as important as reading and writing. I’ve realized that at university I’d achieved the wrong major. Not being able to code limits your impact on the world far more than an ignorance of great literature.

Now I have a five-year-old daughter. I don’t want her to blindly follow gender roles the way I did. I want her to know the fact that a science or technical degree will not limit her creativity but expand it and broaden her horizons far more than my arts background could. I’m exposing her to Minecraft and apps, which help improve analytical thinking and problem solving skill. I’m hoping that my daughter will discover and accept her potentials in science and want to change the world.

1. What does the underlined phrase “gender stereotype” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Personal learning style.	B．Sex characteristic.
C．Conventional sex concept.	D．Profession difference.

2. According to the author, which may be the benefit of learning science?

A．Increasing job possibility.	B．Winning popularity.
C．Improving language ability.	D．Enriching imagination.

3. How did the author feel for her major choice?

A．Satisfied.	B．Active.
C．Doubtful.	D．Regretful.

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

A．Art or Science, Either is OK

B．Good Subjects, Good Future

C．Girls, Choose More Wisely

D．Catch Chances, Change the World

9 . A few weeks ago, my classroom was flooded by a typhoon and I was ______ assigned a spare room. “Moving out” helped me appreciate all that I had. ______ moving back in this week helped me realize how little I actually need.

My students and I spent some time ______ everything off the shelves, and I got a good look at the possessions I’ve been ______ for the last seven years. We all laughed ______ we looked at the dated information in the old brochures and posters, and I was ______ how quickly health class materials can become out of date.

Some contents get ______ because of changes to the health information itself, like a food pyramid board game. Other ______ become outdated simply because our ______ to health education has changed. ______, Showing a jar of fake(假的) oil representing fat, I asked my students, “ Ever wonder what happens to the extra ______ you consume every day? You’re ______ it.”

When my class asked ______ I had held onto this for so long, I tried to ______ myself by telling them how ______ it all was. And then one student said, “And now you’re ______, because the Internet is free.” She’s ______. I am lucky. We all are.

Gone are the days of having to spend a ______ on quickly outdated textbooks and materials. The Internet offers us a seemingly endless ______ of new health information and contents that are not only free, but also up-to-date, easily ______   , and relevant to the needs of today’s teens.

1.

A．temporarily

B．eventually

C．suddenly

D．instantly

2.

A．And

B．So

C．Or

D．But

3.

A．turning

B．seeing

C．pulling

D．breaking

4.

A．relying on

B．holding onto

C．sorting out

D．giving away

5.

A．before

B．since

C．until

D．as

6.

A．reminded

B．warned

C．allowed

D．taught

7.

A．necessary

B．impossible

C．natural

D．useless

8.

A．knowledge

B．information

C．contents

D．posters

9.

A．approach

B．access

C．answer

D．application

10.

A．In short

B．For example

C．Thus

D．Instead

11.

A．meat

B．food

C．fat

D．water

12.

A．adapting to

B．living on

C．looking at

D．paying for

13.

A．why

B．how

C．where

D．whether

14.

A．enjoy

B．defend

C．behave

D．entertain

15.

A．impressive

B．attractive

C．informative

D．expensive

16.

A．wealthy

B．generous

C．lucky

D．authentic

17.

A．right

B．reliable

C．generous

D．fair

18.

A．weekend

B．life

C．fortune

D．night

19.

A．number

B．supply

C．requirement

D．award

20.

A．analyzed

B．spent

C．sent

D．spread

10 . To escape my mother's firm grasp, I rushed forward. However, I made a vain _______. She insisted it would only_______for a second, and then it would be all over. But inside my four-year-old mind, I could only_______ great pain. Fearful tears streamed down my light pink cheeks_______ she slowly lifted up mu shirtsleeve. I attempted to break _______again, but she was clever and held me tight. She stared at the Band-Aid(创可贴) on my skin, urging me to _______, and she placed her hand on my pale skin, and in one quick movement, _______ the Band-Aid. I screamed.

Ever since that _______day twelve years ago, I have not been a fan. of Band-Aids. Their _______is to protect a wound, but is it really worth the suffering one ________at the end of it? Life gave me the ________I have been called “the indecisive one” in my family for years. Whether I am asked to make simple decisions about what to have for dinner or what movie to watch, my________is typically a meaningless shrug(耸肩).

One day, while I was driving a car, I came across a ________Superheroes by The Script filled me with a powerful feeling,________ me not to be afraid of decisions. I realized that in past years, the trust bonds I formed with others had been broken, which led me to being________. The faith and love I placed in a friend ________ after he repeatedly betrayed me. I built a firm wall around myself. The situation was like Band-Aids that________ pain.

Replaying the song over and over again, I made the ________to rip off(撕掉) the Band-Aids. It was. ________ that it would not be easy and that ________ did exist, but it had to be done.

1.

A．promise

B．decision

C．suggestion

D．attempt

2.

A．bleed

B．hurt

C．exist

D．wait

3.

A．imagine

B．recall

C．recognize

D．repeat

4.

A．unless

B．as

C．if

D．until

5.

A．crazy

B．lost

C．loose

D．curious

6.

A．relax

B．explain

C．confirm

D．cry

7.

A．replaced

B．changed

C．tore

D．covered

8.

A．historic

B．unusual

C．terrible

D．special

9.

A．dream

B．principle

C．influence

D．purpose

10.

A．worries about

B．goes through

C．gives up

D．figures out

11.

A．reaction

B．task

C．answer

D．duty

12.

A．response

B．attitude

C．tendency

D．performance.

13.

A．movie

B．book

C．video

D．song

14.

A．forcing

B．encouraging

C．convincing

D．permitting

15.

A．stubborn

B．selfish

C．sensitive

D．hesitating

16.

A．disappeared

B．reduced

C．mattered

D．worked

17.

A．increased

B．eased

C．caused

D．killed

18.

A．effort

B．wish

C．difference

D．choice

19.

A．obvious

B．possible

C．necessary

D．impressive

20.

A．anxiety

B．pain

C．discomfort

D．danger