1 . I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.

However, one day, I got a message for a _______ from my manager at 4:45 pm. I went into his office, and I saw someone from HR sitting beside him. My manager said,“Your _______ is not up to the mark. You always need help from others to complete your work. You aren’t working _______ . So this will be your_______day.” I had_______my hardest in the last 3 months and to hear something like that_______my confidence. I tried to convince him but the_______was final.

In this situation, I had two_______. To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. I told myself that I_______a job. I started________a new job actively. Putting in maximum effort, I got________. I made a record of 12 interviews in a week! I________several offers and accepted a new job! I was really________and proud of myself.

I just want to say that no matter how much you________, you can always get back up. I am proud of myself that I stayed________and got a new offer within a few weeks.

1.

A．fight

B．meeting

C．discussion

D．drink

2.

A．fault

B．ambition

C．trick

D．performance

3.

A．carefully

B．immediately

C．independently

D．creatively

4.

A．first

B．last

C．second

D．third

5.

A．worked

B．played

C．studied

D．read

6.

A．gave

B．broke

C．increased

D．rebuilt

7.

A．score

B．attack

C．decision

D．offer

8.

A．reasons

B．problems

C．rules

D．choices

9.

A．needed

B．found

C．had

D．liked

10.

A．referring to

B．applying for

C．succeeding in

D．adapting to

11.

A．friends

B．visitors

C．ideas

D．interviews

12.

A．chose

B．designed

C．received

D．sent

13.

A．happy

B．depressed

C．optimistic

D．astonished

14.

A．disagree

B．pay

C．eat

D．fall

15.

A．bored

B．nervous

C．strong

D．curious

2 . 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。

Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that    1    (involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.

The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the     2     (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system,     3     consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).

Calligraphy in China    4    (regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication     5     a way to develop one’s character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires     6    (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.

Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous    7    (style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).

Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence     8     other art forms, such as     9    (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a     10    (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.

3 . Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you.

Be a good listener.     1    . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood.

Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone.     2    .

    3    . Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.

Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them.     4    . Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.

    5    . Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It’s essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you’ll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.

A．Be friendly

B．Be supportive

C．Find common interests

D．Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy

E．When someone is talking, tell them about yourself

F．When someone is talking, give them your full attention

G．This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves

4 . Four Hotels That Will Make Your Life Easier

Marriott Detroit Airport

It’s such an ideal option for business travelers in a hurry. Here is the basic idea: You download the iPhone or Android app. The night before, you can “check-in” virtually. When you arrive you get a message that the room is ready and your key, which is already tied to your reservation, is waiting for you at the desk.

Yotel New York

The self-service kiosks (一体机) at this high-tech New York hotel are open 24x7 and work just like the ones you’d see at an airport. There are just five-steps to register and obtain your room card. There’s even a luggage robot. You tap in the number of bags you’re carrying, then wait for a robot arm to swing down and store your luggage in a locker.

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Business travelers like the fast kiosk check-in works. Like the Yotel, the kiosk asks you to put in your credit card. The whole process takes about three minutes. When travelers leave, they can be equally impressed with the fast check-out. You never have to wait in line.

Radisson LaCrosse

The Radisson is trying to make the kiosk process even faster, you use a mobile app to register and then receive a password by email or text. When you get to the kiosk, you can scan the password to get your key without any other steps required. It’s incredibly fast.

1. Which hotel has the self-service luggage locker?

A．Marriott Detroit Airport.	B．Yotel New York.
C．Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.	D．Radisson LaCrosse.

2. What do Marriott Detroit Airport and Radisson LaCrosse have in common?

A．They provide key-free service.

B．They both have the fastest check-in process.

C．Travelers need to check in with a credit card.

D．Travelers can check in with their mobile phones.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To assess the service of the hotels.	B．To criticize the service of the hotels.
C．To recommend hotels with fast service.	D．To help customers check in and check out.

5 . We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons. It might be to save up for a new computer or put money aside into a rainy-day fund.     1    , but a recent study showed that over half of all 22~29-year-olds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they max out on too many things, or are there other factors? And how can we become better savers?

First, put a stop to those impulse buys.     2    , even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought for what it’s costing you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.

    3    . Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to. Also, any change that comes from your transactions when you’re using cash can be put in jar and deposited into your account.

Finally, be disciplined.     4    . It’s about sticking to it, too. You shouldn’t be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit.     5    .

Just as the old saying goes: “A penny saved is a penny earned.” These are some of the actions we can take to help us all become better savers.

A．Learning how to save is important

B．Ask about discounts and pay in cash

C．It’s not just about creating that budget

D．Sometimes, saving money can be difficult

E．Another way is to use cash rather than card

F．Ask yourself if you really need to buy something

G．Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up

6 . Recently I was very busy and I needed a timeout. So I decided to drive to the supermarket and pick up dinner instead of doing my usual ______.

In the supermarket, I took fat and juicy chicken and some warm cornbread. As the cashier began processing my items, I______my bag for my credit card. However, I realized my wallet was not there. In______, I told the cashier I had left my money at home and apologized sincerely, offering to______my items to where I______them. Just at that moment the supermarket owner appeared, saying “Please, take everything home and______the dinner. It’s on the house tonight!” I tried to______the lovely offer but he______a dark chocolate bar near the counter and said, “Here! Take this, too!” His act of______lifted everybody present. I thanked him______for making my day.

When I approached home, as I______into my driveway, I saw my next-door neighbor had just mowed my lawn (草坪). He was putting on the finishing touches, clearing the cut grass. Feeling______, I jumped out of my car and asked him how much he wanted for his ______, to which he replied,“Nothing at all. The lawn needed doing.” He______me off summarily as he returned to his home. A second scoop of good______had landed in my lap, which again reminded me kindness is everywhere in the world.

1.

A．walking

B．cooking

C．shopping

D．teaching

2.

A．reached into

B．stared at

C．put aside

D．watched over

3.

A．anger

B．amazement

C．satisfaction

D．embarrassment

4.

A．clear

B．show

C．pack

D．return

5.

A．bought

B．put

C．took

D．ate

6.

A．enjoy

B．prepare

C．donate

D．deliver

7.

A．appreciate

B．withdraw

C．decline

D．ensure

8.

A．looked at

B．picked up

C．showed off

D．put away

9.

A．courage

B．generosity

C．faith

D．bravery

10.

A．hurriedly

B．curiously

C．hesitantly

D．sincerely

11.

A．searched

B．dug

C．crashed

D．pulled

12.

A．regretful

B．excited

C．nervous

D．energetic

13.

A．efforts

B．talent

C．guidance

D．goods

14.

A．sent

B．drove

C．waved

D．turned

15.

A．appetite

B．deal

C．fortune

D．reputation

7 . Do you like reading British novels? If your answer is “yes”, you can click www. fltrp.com and find some information about them from the following book list.

Red Roses By Christine Lindop 40 pages Price: $7	Dead Man’s Island By John Escott 57 pages Price: $10	The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling 67 pages Price: $15
Dracula By Bram Stoker 75 pages Price: $9	The Mystery of Allegra By Peter Foreman 70 pages Price: $12	The Children of the New Forest By Frederick Marryat 89 pages Half price: $8 now

1. Who writes The Jungle Book?

A．Christine Lindop.	B．Peter Foreman.
C．Frederick Marryat.	D．Rudyard Kipling.

2. Which book has 75 pages?

A．Red Roses.	B．Dracula.
C．Dead Man’s Island.	D．The Children of the New Forest.

3. How much was The Children of the New Forest before?

A．$8.

B．$4.

C．$16.

D．$12.

4. Which book is the cheapest in the box?

A．The Mystery of Allegra.	B．Dracula.
C．Red Roses.	D．Dead Man’s Island.

5. Where can you find more information about British novels according to the passage?

A．On the Internet.	B．On TV.
C．In magazine.	D．In a newspaper.

8 . Denmark has introduced a fat-tax in order to fight obesity (肥胖症), heart disease and other serious diseases. The government wants to improve expectation of life and the health of the Danish people. Butter, potato chips, ground beef and pork are among the products that are to be taxed. After one or two years the government plans to see how the tax worked and if it has any effect on people's eating habits. Denmark already has tax on sugar and ice cream.

Although only 10% of the Danish population is overweight, the country's food experts think that fat may account for higher death rates. They also argue that the tax should not be limited to fats alone, because people might switch to other unhealthy foods with sugar and salt in them. Even if Denmark cuts the amount of fat that people consume only by a small part, it will be a signal to other countries that are watching closely, especially the European countries that are planning similar measures. Finland is working on a fat tax, based on the Danish model. Hungary has recently started to tax food that has a high share of salt, sugar and caffeine.

Denmark's fat tax is being opposed by the country's food industry,especially the meat producers. If people do cut more meat out of their diet, it may mean that farmers' earnings will decline. Denmark is one of the world's largest bacon and pork producers. On the other side, the new measure is expected to bring the government about $ 400 million additional tax dollars a year.

1. What is the main purpose of the fat-tax in Denmark?

A．To adapt to people's new eating habits.

B．To increase the income of the government.

C．To help people keep healthier and live longer.

D．To push farmers to change old farming mode.

2. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A．Finland is the first to work on food tax

B．Denmark has the highest heart disease rate

C．food experts think the tax is not good enough

D．obesity rate in the Europe is surprisingly low now

3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．People's new diet after the tax.	B．The effects the tax will bring.
C．The benefits of the measure.	D．Producers’ reactions to the tax.

4. The passage is most probably taken from ________.

A．a food brochure	B．a marketing report
C．a research paper	D．a health magazine

9 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

10 . A woman is volunteering in ashelter. It all started because she missed her own _________ .

Sandy was at a loss when her beloved Angus died last year — terribly lonely, yet not quite______for a new dog in her life. ________, she decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter and spend some quality time with furry friends who, like her, were ________ their old buddies (伙伴).

Remembering that her dog had loved being read to, she brought along a ________   there.

It's now been 18 months sinceSandy first began ________ her chair beside the dog house. Shelter workers say it really calms down the dogs, but Sandy says it does more ________ to her than it does to the dogs.

Sandy was ________ that photos of her reading to dogs were spreading on the Internet until the media started calling. Kathleen, a fellow shelter volunteer was so touched by the sight of her     ____ to an old dog that she took a photo and posted it on the Internet. She was so ______ with the dogs — I watched her read to several — and they just loved being ________ by her, "Kathleen said.

Inspired by Sandy's style of _________, the shelter has announced that a reading marathon is being ________ for next September. The plan is to get kids in the neighborhood ______ in reading to the animals, with the added benefit of reading practice for the two-leggers, along with plenty of friendly _______ for the four-leggers.

1.

A．husband

B．kid

C．dog

D．animal

2.

A．ready

B．free

C．sorry

D．grateful

3.

A．However

B．Meanwhile

C．Besides

D．Therefore

4.

A．comforting

B．admiring

C．missing

D．helping

5.

A．toy

B．book

C．camera

D．photo

6.

A．settling into

B．stealing into

C．heading for

D．looking for

7.

A．duty

B．work

C．good

D．wrong

8.

A．uneasy

B．unsure

C．unhappy

D．unaware

9.

A．reading

B．attending

C．waving

D．whispering

10.

A．content

B．patient

C．strict

D．careful

11.

A．interviewed

B．trained

C．petted

D．photographed

12.

A．teaching

B．living

C．thinking

D．volunteering

13.

A．accepted

B．predicted

C．recorded

D．organized

14.

A．involved

B．experienced

C．united

D．relaxed

15.

A．competition

B．company

C．service

D．advice