1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the man in England?

A．He was on business there.

B．He was visiting there.

C．He moved there.

2. Where did the woman ever see the Queen?

A．In India.

B．In England.

C．In Canada.

3. Which of the following is hard for the king according to the man?

A．Being too old.

B．Living a full life.

C．Coming to power suddenly.

2 . The true test of an effective team is one where the members operate as a self-managing team. The _________ allows the members on the team to establish teamwork, adjust its work processes, and _________ a communication channel to the rest of the organization.

I followed up with one of our customers to see first-hand what a very successful team looked and felt like. Here is their story on what they do to _________ as a team.

This team _________ eighteen members that worked in a manufacturing facility in Texas. Their working _________ were not the best. During the night when I _________ them, they were performing a hot and dirty job and _________ that, they worked from 12 pm to 8 am. Their _________ was not the best and the products they were making had a terrible _________, which most people can’t stand.

The reason why I know this information is that when you have the opportunity to see how a team really works, you want to __________ their secrets. So I was looking for answers.

As I stayed and communicated with the team members to find out how they worked together, they described to me their requirements for team development.

They said, “Each member has a good time, and we are in tune (协调) with each other, and we have a great __________ of team spirit, believe in our __________, and run the operation without a formal leader in the middle of things. We have a ‘shared’ philosophy.”

Their hard work and effort paid off as they became known as “the stars” of the company. They were described as “__________” compared to other 156 teams. They were motivated by the positive attention, and the __________ that went along with being the best.

It is clear that this team developed to compete for the goal instead of against each other. This team has stayed __________ and self-directed because of being allowed to become more than their “individual selves”.

1.

A．leader

B．learner

C．waiter

D．customer

2.

A．defend against

B．look into

C．leave out

D．serve as

3.

A．set out

B．stand out

C．work out

D．run out

4.

A．accounts for

B．concentrates on

C．consists of

D．cares about

5.

A．conditions

B．habits

C．states

D．attitudes

6.

A．bothered

B．reminded

C．trained

D．observed

7.

A．far from

B．in return for

C．apart from

D．in case of

8.

A．pay

B．mood

C．diet

D．rent

9.

A．delivery

B．smell

C．quality

D．shape

10.

A．compare

B．uncover

C．adjust

D．keep

11.

A．taste

B．bite

C．review

D．sense

12.

A．limitation

B．prejudice

C．purpose

D．complaint

13.

A．special

B．normal

C．hesitant

D．ridiculous

14.

A．pity

B．security

C．pride

D．tense

15.

A．self-centered

B．self-employed

C．self-funded

D．self-driven

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Where did the speaker do the training in winter?

A．In the gym.

B．In the forest.

C．In the field.

2. What did the speaker probably find relatively difficult to do?

A．Standing in the right way.

B．Holding the bow correctly.

C．Placing the arrow properly.

3. What did the speaker mainly do to improve the shooting skills?

A．He turned to the Internet.

B．He read relevant books.

C．He communicated with others.

4. Where did the speaker know the training?

A．The website.

B．The newspaper.

C．The radio.

4 . There are close to 7, 000 languages spoken on Earth. However, it’s estimated that by the end of this century, up to 50% of them may be lost.

It’s commonly thought that majority languages tend to be valued for being useful and for promoting progress, while minority languages are seen as barriers to progress, and the value placed on them is seen mainly as sentimental (感情用事的). But is sentimentality really the only motivation for preserving language diversity?

Speakers of endangered languages often live in remote areas with unique landform. It is quite common for these languages to distinguish between hundreds more types of plants and animals than those known to modern science. For example, in Southeast Asia, some tribes have discovered the medicinal properties of over sixty-five hundred plant species. This has led to many of landmark achievements in medicine.

It was once believed that the limits of one’s language defined the limits of one’s thought. This theory, called the Sapir-Wharf hypothesis (假说), has been largely rejected in favor of the improved version, which assumes that the language we speak does not set the limits of our thoughts, but it does direct our focus in certain ways. For example, English is a tense-based language. It’s nearly impossible to talk about doing something without specifying the time — i. e. I went to the party(past), I’m going to the party(present), or I’ll go to the party (future). This differs from Chinese, where it’s perfectly reasonable to say, “I go to the party” without defining the “when”. Thus, part of the richness of language is that it allows us to organize the world in so many unique ways.

Some languages categorize the world in ways so different from our own that they are difficult to conceptualize (概念化). The United States employed native Navajo speakers to create a system of message coding during the Second World War. The Japanese were never able to break it, and the “code talkers” are often cited today as having helped decide the outcome of the war.

As we’ve already seen, minority languages are valuable for many practical reasons. In conclusion, I’d say the short answer is yes — dying languages are certainly worth saving!

1. What do people tend to think of minority languages?

A．Valueless.

B．Time-honored.

C．Informal.

D．Stable.

2. How can we benefit from endangered languages according to the author?

A．We can discover drugs in a much safer way.

B．We don’t have to rely on modern medicine.

C．We can acquire a broad knowledge of nature.

D．We can learn how to protect plants and animals.

3. Why does the author mention the Second World War?

A．To correct the Sapir-Wharf hypothesis.

B．To prove the value of minority languages.

C．To show wars’ role in preserving a language.

D．To explain ways to conserve some languages.

4. What would be a suitable title for the text?

A．Are majority languages worth valuing?

B．Are we willing to save dying languages?

C．Should endangered languages be saved?

D．Is the future of minority languages bright?

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My mom is a world class chef, at least in my eyes. She is capable of the most dangerous cooking crafts, ranging from southern to northern Chinese cuisine, spiced with some Western influences.

As her daughter, I felt it a responsibility to use this time living at home to learn a few family dishes. I grew up watching my mom spin in the kitchen and I dutifully ate all the remainders. It seemed that Chinese cuisine was full of flexible rules and the ways could be dangerous and thrilling. It’s about time that I should stir (搅动) my appetite for cooking and not just for eating.

I was starting to cook at the not－so－tender age of 18. I could actually pull off a few Western dishes in fashion. But Chinese food was a whole new scene. I stepped into the new world with some great fear. Ahead of me was a war of massive mission — cutting, frying, chopping. HOT OIL. BURNING. But at least I figured I might find some cooking genes.

We began with a simple but hearty Chinese noodle dish: the egg and tomato noodle with green onion. With my mom’s excited looks, I pulled over my apron (围裙). The beginning of the lesson started off smoothly enough. I washed the tomatoes with great expertise. I proceeded to wash the eggs.

It started getting heated when I was separating the egg yolks from the egg whites. It was quite depressing. It took a good 10 minutes before the mission was completed. The next step was beating the eggs with just a small amount of water. This wasn’t too bad. Even cutting up the tomatoes wasn’t too difficult.

The worst part was to come — the eggs frying in a pot. I’m deadly afraid of hot oil. I danced around nervously, waiting for the oil to get to the right temperature. “See if the oil is ready,” my mom asked. I gave her a question mark. She sighed in despair, “Go put your hand over the oil.”

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2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“You want me to dangerously drop my hand over the hot oil?” I repeated unbelievably.

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Eventually, I placed my “masterpiece” on the table.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I was 400 meters from the finish line when my legs stopped working during the State cross-country race. In a moment faster than I could imagine, I watched my dreams crash helplessly to the ground. Lifting my face from the dirt, I looked up and saw my dad’s face.

I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was proud of my success in running.

He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a dream passed on from one generation to the next.

I’ll never forget that day. It was hotter than normal — too hot, I waited for the gun to fire. This was the day we had waited so long for. I glanced at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from school came into my view. They had come for me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement appeared on his face. Adrenaline (肾上腺素) flowed through my body, and the race began.

For the first 2.5 miles, I felt great. I’d never been so ready for something. Determination focused my mind and guided my steps. As in all of my races, I didn’t star out in the front. I loved the feeling of passing people as my endurance (耐力) overtook their premature speed.

Without warning, my strength began to disappear. My lungs fought to take in enough air, and my feet became stuck. I still don’t know what happened in those last few moments. Neck and neck with my greatest competitors, I could see the finish line, but nothing I could do would make my legs hold my weight. They were as weak as cotton.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I watched in pain as runners rushed by me.
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My dad looked at me and said, “You could never disappoint me.”
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7 . Adversity quotient (AQ逆商) is one’s ability to handle adversities well. It is known by other names such as resilience (适应力) and persistence.     1    . A person with high AQ is tough and will not easily give up in the face of hardship, and often has the following qualities:

    2    

As we all know, change is the only constant in life. In the natural world, a creature that cannot adapt to changing circumstances eventually comes to an end. An employee who refuses to adapt to great changes such as heavier workloads will give up and leave.     3    . The ups and downs of life will not crush them.

High emotional quotient (EQ)

    4    . Poor emotional control can make a situation worse than it already is. A person with a high EQ usually knows that the emotional impact of an adverse situation is only temporary. It is the classic “this too shall pass” mode of psychology.

A positive attitude toward life

A person with a high AQ has a positive outlook on life. They will see the half-full glass instead of the half-empty one.     5    .

The concept of AQ is becoming increasingly relevant as the world goes through tough times. People with high AQs are an asset to any organization.

A．Sensitivity to changes

B．Adaptability to changes

C．However, a person with high AQ will stay no matter what

D．Without high AQ, anxiety and depression are usually not far behind

E．They will see even criticism in a positive and constructive spirit

F．AQ is the capacity to bounce back after you have been pushed down

G．The ability to regulate one’s emotions is important when faced with adversity

8 . Self-management refers to self-control, which is a sign of inner strength. There is no one easy or simple way to learn it, as everyone’s mind works differently from another.     1     Here’s a list of ways to develop self-management skills.

Have goals

If something is important enough for you, it should be written down somewhere as your goal. Whether it is losing some weight or finishing a course with a certain grade, having a goal to reach is important for your motivation. It provides you a reason why you’re doing something or not doing something.     2    

Set a schedule

Daily or weekly schedules gives you more of a feeling that things are being accomplished. Students who set schedules for themselves tend to be a bit more organized and aware of everything   that is happening   around   them.     3     For   example, they usually like studying for a few hours now and then they can hang out with their friends later.

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If you fail to hit your goals, adjust your goals to make up for your past mistakes. Take a step back and assess (评估) what you are doing and change it. It’s okay not to reach goals, as long as you can acknowledge it and make positive changes towards meeting your   goals.     5     But sometimes you just fall short. Knowing that it’s   okay and that you can move on is all the motivation you’ll need to pick yourself back up.

Self-management skills are essential for life. Only through self-management can you truly own your future. So take it seriously and find ways to improve yourself.

A．Assess yourself

B．Be honest to yourself

C．But there are certain things that work for most.

D．Whether it is natural or acquired, it is a great skill.

E．You can even break it down to yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily ones.

F．They’re able to think in advance about what they need to accomplish now or later.

G．This step is especially hard because you want to feel good about yourself and achieve your goals.

9 . In this period of anxiety about the size of our waists and what we consume, simple dietary rules are appealing.“Eat like our ancestors”is a particularly catchy slogan (口号) to live by.

But who are these ancestors we are supposed to follow? Are they our great-great-grandparents, cooking healthy things? Or are they hairy animals we imagine “cavemen“ to be? The popular ancient diet blames modern health problems on the birth of agriculture, claiming that we should stick to eating meat, nuts and berries.

This kind of stone age trend is based on the false assumption that palaeolithic (旧石器时代的) peoples all ate the same food, regardless of their location. Nevertheless, England’s 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man would not have eaten the same foods as his contemporaries on the Kenyan plain. The amount of meat peoples ate, and how much was obtained by hunting, are also up for debate.

Moreover, the stone age trend is focused on what’s perceived to be good for our bodies, without any concern for the rest of nature, including other humans whose livelihoods are threatened by western overconsumption. Were I to eat like my Punjabi farming great-grandparents, my diet would be based on the wheat and milk products that people in the Punjab have relied on for probably at least the last two thousand years. But delicious and “original” as it might be for me to follow its lead, the morals of industrially farmed milk products in the 21st century make the situation more confusing and complicated.

Now, probably more than ever before, what we eat connects us to the fate of other beings, human and non-human, and to the fate of our planet. A dogmatic (武断的) approach to this would be a mistake. Better to preserve what’s worth keeping and remain clear-eyed about our cooking past, much of which is unknowable, immoral and impossible to follow in any case.

1. What does the text concern?

A．An ancient study.

B．An immoral case.

C．A balanced diet.

D．A popular belief.

2. Why does the author mention Cheddar Man in paragraph 3?

A．To illustrate an opinion.

B．To present a fact.

C．To clarify a concept.

D．To introduce a theory.

3. What does the author focus on in paragraph 4?

A．The eating behavior of our great-grandparents.

B．The connection between food choice and nature.

C．The relationship among eating,hunting and farming.

D．The impact of food overconsumption on the environment.

4. What is a suitable title for the text?

A．Punjabi diet:popular again

B．Should we eat like our ancestors?

C．Is the fate of the planet in our hands?

D．Our cooking past:a complicated history

10 . You’ll probably be familiar with the North American spelling of the word “airplane”. However, if you’ve ever been on an international flight leaving the United States and going to another English-speaking country like the United Kingdom, you’ve probably noticed that there are a few differences between the American and British spellings of words with the same meaning.     1     . The American English spelling is “airplane” while the British English spelling is “aeroplane”. So, why does this happen?

Let’s look at the root of the phenomenon.     2     . “British English has a general tendency to favour spellings and words that remind people of French, but American English, when it has deviated (背离) from what British English does, often changes into the direction of seeming less French,” says Lynne Murphy, author of The Prodigal Tongue: The Love-Hate Relationship Between British & American English.

    3     . “Aeroplane” is no exception. “We’re comfortable with ‘aero’ in scientific terms, but as planes became more common things to talk about, the ‘aero’ seemed too fancy,” explains Murphy. “In Scientific American in 1906, there was already a claim that     4    . Ten years later, ‘airplane’ was adopted by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics as their term. It was considered in the United Kingdom, but that suggestion didn’t go anywhere.”

There’s a good reason why words that mean the same thing are spelled differently, and why that will continue to happen. “    5     , and people are generally proud of it, so they continue to spell differently,” says Murphy.

A．Every country has different culture

B．Your spelling tells people where you’re from

C．The word “airplane” happens to be an example

D．Airplane is a much better word than aeroplane

E．American English and British English have similar historical origins

F．There’s a lot of history that goes beyond words and dives deep into politics, government, and science

G．A lot of words in the English language are borrowed from other languages, like Latin, Greek, and French