1 . When I was a teenager I took part in a six-week summer learning program-Upward Bound at a college. It helped disadvantaged kids get a ________ of what college is like. We stayed in the dorms. In the mornings we ________ college classes and in the evenings we had fun ________ . We did have a(n) ________ in the afternoons, however. On one of these afternoons, my friend, Claude and I ________ an old basketball and headed to an outdoor basketball court for a game of one on one.

I was gangly (身材瘦长的), ________ only 140 pounds at the time but Claude was ________ and even skinnier than me. He had the ________ in the game then and I fell behind fast. I was ________ , though, so I drove hard to the basket but missed a lay up. Then, just as I was about to ________ the ball, I saw an elbow above my face. As Claude grabbed the ball, his elbow came down hard, right into my eye. The skin below it was split(划破)and it really ________ Claude kept ________ over and over while I found myself ________ through the pain. I spent the next few days walking around with a mark on my left ________ and a black eye, but it was worth it.

In this life we all ________ get an elbow in the eye. Things may not happen in the way that is ________ or may even work against us. The twists and turns of life take us where they may. When this happens, it is best to ________ the matter using laughter, love, acceptance and ________ In this way you can turn your ________ into joy and you can learn and grow. Fill your days with laughter and love then. And keep a(n) ________ on your face even when there’s an elbow in your eye.

1.

A．notice

B．taste

C．wish

D．book

2.

A．taught

B．escaped

C．searched

D．attended

3.

A．jobs

B．ideas

C．activities

D．speeches

4.

A．break

B．sleep

C．task

D．experiment

5.

A．found

B．donated

C．lost

D．repaired

6.

A．eating

B．gaining

C．weighing

D．sharing

7.

A．heavier

B．slower

C．cleaner

D．taller

8.

A．advantage

B．skills

C．interest

D．spirits

9.

A．nervous

B．delighted

C．determined

D．curious

10.

A．hide

B．catch

C．follow

D．protect

11.

A．hurt

B．mattered

C．worked

D．grew

12.

A．shouting

B．promising

C．proving

D．apologizing

13.

A．crying

B．pushing

C．laughing

D．talking

14.

A．cheek

B．arm

C．ear

D．hand

15.

A．willingly

B．frequently

C．gradually

D．personally

16.

A．confirmed

B．stated

C．represented

D．planned

17.

A．focus on

B．deal with

C．pick out

D．cut off

18.

A．courage

B．forgiveness

C．confidence

D．honesty

19.

A．knowledge

B．mistake

C．pain

D．calmness

20.

A．attitude

B．covering

C．greeting

D．smile

2 . When I left a company and started my own business, I thought I had it all figured out. When I made the decision to change my________and get fit, I thought I was on the right track. And when I purchased a second business, I assumed I was doing the right thing.________never occurred to me. I was all about making things happen.

During the next three years, I was________with work. But the busier I got, the less I________to accomplish. I even felt emotionally and physically________. When I visited the doctor, I was diagnosed(诊断)with Graves' disease, a disorder with________like physical anxiety, tiredness, etc. Dr. Joy advised me to do some________on Graves' disease and slow down a little.

Following the doctor's advice, I surfed the Internet and learned Graves' disease is often caused and________by stress. "How is your stress level?" I asked myself. The following day, the________resurfaced (重新露面)when I came across an old friend. After exchanging________, Cindy said, "You've taken on a lot. You'd better slow down and relax yourself."

I smiled. "I have to________that some of those projects I'm juggling(兼顾)are starting to get________."

"So, stop juggling and put something________. It's OK to tell people 'no'." With these words, she went away.

I wrote down everything I was juggling. My calendar was so filled with duties that I________had time to relax. I examined the________. It was clear that I didn't want to do it all. So I________to have white space on my schedule. I________using an orange highlighter(高光笔) to block out time for myself to________and focus on what's important.

I've learned to be________to myself. Every day I spend some alone time doing something interesting to________myself, which plays a big part in my well-being.

1.

A．announcement

B．routine

C．lifestyle

D．choice

2.

A．Speeding up

B．Slowing down

C．Showing off

D．Calming down

3.

A．careful

B．satisfied

C．familiar

D．busy

4.

A．seemed

B．happened

C．failed

D．refused

5.

A．inspired

B．frightened

C．tired

D．confused

6.

A．symptoms

B．pictures

C．treats

D．secrets

7.

A．reflecting

B．cleaning

C．scheduling

D．reading

8.

A．endangered

B．worsened

C．threatened

D．fastened

9.

A．business

B．dilemma

C．advice

D．disease

10.

A．remarks

B．hellos

C．presents

D．cards

11.

A．judge

B．go

C．try

D．admit

12.

A．heavy

B．productive

C．meaningful

D．fancy

13.

A．back

B．up

C．down

D．off

14.

A．luckily

B．hardly

C．hopefully

D．regularly

15.

A．book

B．situation

C．form

D．list

16.

A．decided

B．promised

C．continued

D．hesitated

17.

A．avoided

B．hated

C．started

D．recommended

18.

A．relax

B．explore

C．work

D．socialize

19.

A．true

B．honest

C．open

D．kind

20.

A．persuade

B．enjoy

C．know

D．teach

3 . When I was just a little boy, my mom and I drove to my grandpa' s sister's house in another town. I went outside to _________ in the yard while they all sat around the _________ table to talk. After over an hour's playing by only myself, I got _________ and walked inside to see what they were doing. _________ on the kitchen table was a large, homemade tapestry (挂毯) that was still being _________ together. Pieces of multicolored fabrics (织物) were put everywhere. I sat on a chair and _________ as my great aunt painstakingly sewed a little piece onto it. I looked over at one edge of the tapestry and saw a piece of thread _________ out. Without thinking I reached over to _________ it.

"No! Stop!" It was my grandpa's sister's _________. I jumped back. Seeing the __________ look on my face she smiled and __________ showed me why she had shouted. That single piece of __________ went in and out of the different pieces of fabric. If I had pulled it, I might have torn (扯破) the entire tapestry and __________ her hours of work.

As I __________ that moment today, I can see that our __________ is a lot like that thread. We are all just a single string (细绳) in the world. We can't always see where we are going or what we are __________ to. However, don't feel __________ in the tapestry of life. Accept your __________ in it willingly. You may only be a single piece of thread but your love and your life help to __________ the whole thing together. You are put here for a purpose. __________ it and live for it each day of your life.

1.

A．sing

B．play

C．study

D．defend

2.

A．homemade

B．bedroom

C．kitchen

D．big

3.

A．amazed

B．embarrassed

C．enthusiastic

D．bored

4.

A．Laid

B．Drawn

C．Hidden

D．Thrown

5.

A．tested

B．sold

C．sewn

D．shown

6.

A．whispered

B．watched

C．protested

D．struggled

7.

A．sticking

B．setting

C．turning

D．picking

8.

A．repair

B．observe

C．pull

D．fold

9.

A．custom

B．voice

C．humor

D．solution

10.

A．angry

B．excited

C．frightened

D．exhausted

11.

A．curiously

B．quietly

C．cautiously

D．gently

12.

A．wood

B．cloth

C．thread

D．paper

13.

A．arranged

B．ruined

C．saved

D．replaced

14.

A．take advantage of

B．look back on

C．look forward to

D．make up for

15.

A．opinion

B．discovery

C．behavior

D．life

16.

A．attached

B．addicted

C．used

D．compared

17.

A．stressful

B．ashamed

C．greedy

D．lost

18.

A．place

B．shape

C．title

D．performance

19.

A．hold

B．challenge

C．reject

D．view

20.

A．Risk

B．Ear

C．Support

D．Find

4 . Have you ever wondered how you should respond to your children's angry feelings and behaviors? Here are some practical tips that can help your children manage their anger.

Learn to let certain things go.

Do your children get in trouble with you if they cross their arms or yell about how life isn’t fair?     1     Children should have the right to express their anger, and it’s not going to come out in a mature(成熟的) way because their brains aren’t yet mature. This is hard even for adults sometimes!

Remember that their behavior is not a reflection of you.

Believing that your children's behavior is a symbol of how good or bad you are as a caregiver often makes you feel embarrassed and angry.     2     Instead, remind yourself that behavior communicates how a child feels under the surface. Kids who behave this way are not trying to torture(折磨) you; they're struggling emotionally ,and they need your help.

    3    

Children with anger problems get lectures and consequences all day long.     4     If your children frequently hit others when they are angry and instead choose to hit a pillow, wait until they’re calm, and then tell them how proud you are of their new behavior. They’ll be more likely to repeat the improved behavior in the future.

Set boundaries.

Although it’s crucial to stay calm and show compassion, that doesn't mean you should ignore unacceptable behaviors like damaging property or hurting others.     5     This can look like, “I'm not for hitting, but you can hit the pillow or the couch.”

A．Remain calm.

B．Praise any sign of progress.

C．Consider letting these behaviors go.

D．You may then react in ways you later regret.

E．They’re often hungry for adults to notice that they’re trying to change!

F．When your children do these things, give them an alternative (可替代的) way to let their anger go.

G．However, it’s not possible to help a child get calm when you are also reacting with anger!

5 . More and more interviews are being conducted via the Internet by way of your webcam(网络摄像头).However, due to the unfamiliar aspects of virtual interview ,these interactions (交流)can be challenging.

    1    However, there are several additional things you need to consider if scheduled for a virtual interview. Here are some key tips that help you present yourself at your best.

Make certain you are comfortable with the technology.     2    You’ll become the various technical aspects of virtual interviews so that you can believe in yourself and present yourself in a comfortable way.

Be sure your background is formal and neat. An untidy setting will give the impression that you’re disorganized and informal. So be certain to have your computer set up in an area where the background is as businesslike as possible.     3    

Eye contact can be skillful. This requires practice because most people firstly focus on the activity being shown on their own computer screens.     4    .It’s helpful to think of yourself as a television reporter and recognize that the camera represents your audience.

    5    . Be careful not to hunch (弓身)over your computer screen; remember to keep your body open; and try to make your gestures (手势)as natural as possible.

A．Watch your body language.

B．But technology has created a new and virtual idea.

C．They are popular because they save time and money.

D．The basic rules for successful interviews certainly apply.

E．You need to train yourself to fix your eyes on the camera.

F．Prepare and practice with an interview friend several times.

G．Also, make sure that your area is free from any interruptions or noise.

6 . It all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.

“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and came back with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”

I said absolutely nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.

A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”

“I'm not going to college.” I said.

“Why not?” he asked.

“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.

“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.

I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the book Martin Eden. “I think that should do it.” he said.

Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes at Wayne University part-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.

One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.

1. What do we know about the author?

A．He often told lies.

B．He quit school unwillingly.

C．He had thought little of education before.

D．He became a published author.

2. What kind of person is Carl?

A．Caring.

B．Emotional.

C．Stubborn.

D．Cautious.

3. What message does Carl want to convey?

A．Reading makes a rich man.

B．Reading is the journey of the soul.

C．Reading makes a person better known.

D．Reading opens up new opportunities.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A strong desire for college	B．A wish for better education
C．A wise friend	D．A wise book

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The importance of a second language, which refers to English in most cases in China, can't be over emphasized as the country becomes     1     (increase) integrated with the rest of the world.

My generation is the one that is influenced by Western culture greatly. After I entered university and     2     (choose) English as my major, knowledge of English helped me have access to Western music, arts, history, politics, economy and natural landscape so that I could better understand the     3    (diverse) o£ this planet.     4     language has also helped me experience and understand other cultures. My job involved business trips abroad, and the first country I visited was Egypt,     5     most people could speak some English. I bought perfume and Hijab (头巾)from the local market; I had a kebab (烤肉串)in a restaurant by the Nile； I rode on a camel near Khufu Pyramid; I toured Egyptian Museum,     6     (visit) sarcophagus, mummies and the Face of Tutankham which are very famous in the world. What a wonderful and     7     (forget) experience! Without English I had no way     8     (order) meals, buy tickets, bargain with peddlers, not to mention that I could understand the splendid Egyptian history.

    9     conclusion, English as my second language enables me to see more wonderful     10     (view), and experience the world.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hanfu, meaning “Han clothing”, is based on the costumes     1     (wear) by China's Han ethnic (种族的) group in the past. Some of the most popular styles are from the Ming, Song and Tang     2     (dynasty).

In recent years, it     3    (become) popular though there are some opposite views. About three-quarters of Hanfu lovers are between 16 and 24 years old. Members of this generation often see it     4     a way to rediscover Chinese traditional culture. It's pretty exciting     5     (see) young Chinese people building up their self-confidence and developing their individuality to show the world what they love. For more Chinese, this dress style might become a good starting point to     6     (far) explore the beauty of China's long history and rich culture.

Li Siting, president of the Hunan Hanfu Culture Promotion Association, often communicates with people from     7     (variety) places. Last year, she attended the 7th Chinese music conference in Wuhan,     8     she met overseas Chinese culture lovers     9     (come) from Japan, France, Argentina and other places for the first time. Many people think Hanfu is not only the perfect bridge for young people to connect with Chinese culture,     10     a medium to promote Chinese culture.

9 . I lost most of my hair due to a disease. When my grandchildren visited me, I wore my wig (假发). Since it looked _________ to my natural hair, the kids weren't aware of the _________.

All went well until my four-year-old granddaughter _________walked into my bedroom one morning. She saw a(n)_________ creature and her grandma's wig on the table. She screamed in _________.

My grandson, who was seven, had heard about my disease and tried to _________ his sister, but she was too upset to recognize me. I finally made her believe after much _________ that I was truly her grandmother.

Several weeks after my grandchildren retuned home, a small _________ arrived in the mail. I felt surprised because I hadn't _________ anything. Then I found my grandson's name and address in the upper left-hand comer!

Although ____________ to receive something from him, I couldn't ____________ why he would have sent me a gift. Then, without ____________ to bring it indoors, I tore the parcel (包裹) open. I reached inside and ____________ a handmade hat.

When I placed this ____________on my head, I let out a satisfied sigh. It was so ____________ as if someone were giving me a warm hug. And the ____________ was perfect: tight enough to stay on my head, but loose enough to ____________comfortably.

Later, I learned that my grandson had been troubled during his visit. As soon as he returned home, he ____________ several days of play to create something his grandmother ____________.

My hair has grown back now and I don't need to wear that hat anymore. However, this ____________________ present is one I will always value.

1.

A．familiar

B．useful

C．necessary

D．similar

2.

A．disease

B．difficulty

C．difference

D．possibility

3.

A．finally

B．unexpectedly

C．formally

D．frequently

4.

A．hairless

B．lovely

C．little

D．expressionless

5.

A．excitement

B．regret

C．sadness

D．terror

6.

A．encourage

B．calm

C．observe

D．protect

7.

A．explanation

B．argument

C．thought

D．discussion

8.

A．hat

B．wig

C．package

D．box

9.

A．borrowed

B．ordered

C．lost

D．made

10.

A．surprised

B．nervous

C．delighted

D．fortunate

11.

A．remember

B．imagine

C．describe

D．believe

12.

A．waiting

B．rising

C．helping

D．agreeing

13.

A．put in

B．passed on

C．picked out

D．pulled out

14.

A．container

B．creation

C．parcel

D．tool

15.

A．beautiful

B．modern

C．popular

D．soft

16.

A．color

B．design

C．model

D．size

17.

A．wear

B．tie

C．adjust

D．take

18.

A．valued

B．recorded

C．gave up

D．found out

19.

A．needed

B．asked

C．missed

D．appreciated

20.

A．expensive

B．free

C．natural

D．thoughtful

10 . Someday soon an emoji (表情符号)might really save lives.

Hiroyuki Komatsu is a Google engineer who suggested adding a series of new emojis to the standard emoji library. It could help those with food allergies (过敏)understand what they are eating anywhere in the world. Emojis should cover characters representing major food causing allergies. They make people understand what are used in foods even in foreign countries and safely select meals.

Emojis are universal because they are chosen and developed by the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit company that oversees, develops and maintains how text is represented. This is in regards to all software products and standards. It's thanks to the Unicode Standard that when you text a friend six pizza emojis, they’ll see those six pizza pieces on their phone. This is true regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android.

Because emojis are everywhere and visual(视觉的),they could be helpful for restaurants and food packaging designers. They can communicate whether a product is made with common causing-allergy food. But as Komatsu’s advice argues, many of the most common causing-allergy foods are missing or poorly represented by the present emoji library. For example, there is an emoji for octopus, but nothing for squid. There is a loaf of bread that could symbolize grain, but a picture of wheat could be clearer. The emojis can be more direct when symbolizing foods.

It’s not uncommon for the Unicode Consortium to add new emojis to the library: several food-related emojis were put into use last June, including some long-waited food emojis. Apple included support for multiracial emojis in a recent iOS update. An artist even recreated Moby-Dick in emoji characters. Some might be sorry for the continuing death of the written word if Komatsu’s suggestion is accepted, but look on the bright side: if you ever see that happy poop on a box, you’ll know to stay away.

1. How will emojis save lives according to the text?

A．By showing what the food contains visually.	B．By telling the safest places in the world.
C．By teaching people how to treat allergies.	D．By adding standard emojis about safety.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A．Emojis have the same meanings around the world.

B．The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit company.

C．What emojis represent is different in different places.

D．Different mobile operating systems have different emojis.

3. What can be the reason for Komatsu’s advice?

A．Emojis are easy to mix up.	B．Present emojis are not enough.
C．Emojis can't interest most users.	D．Emojis can't represent foods directly.

4. What is the author’s attitude to Komatsu's suggestion?

A．Doubtful.

B．Worried.

C．Supportive.

D．Uninterested.