1 . 语法填空

In the States, tourism is clearly not an environmentally “clean” industry. People do not just show up, spend     1     (they) money and leave. Instead, they show up, and if they have more money than the locals do, they move in and tell a friend. So more people are attracted     2     this place and more homes are built for them. But these homes are often pricing out the locals. The hospitality industry does create jobs, but many of these jobs don’t pay a lot. The taxes that come from tourism     3     (use) to fix the problems that tourism causes in the first place.

2 . 语法填空

Glass recycling has become such a big industry that the amount of glass     1     (recycle) is not meeting the demand for new glass to be produced. Some states in U. S. have attempted to resolve this situation in hopes of encouraging the     2     (produce) of glass over plastic by offering monetary incentives (奖励) for glass. For example, California has a special program     3     you can earn five cents for most glass bottles as well as plastic ones and aluminum cans less than 24 ounces. For items over 24 ounces, you can earn 10 cents each.

3 . 语法填空

When Mark was driving to the martial arts gym where he trains and volunteers, he saw     1     looked like a police pursuit. Soon Mark realized the officer did not have control of the situation. Jumping out of his car, Mark identified himself and spelled out his intention     2     (make) it two-on-one in the officer’s favor. Then, with the officer     3     (struggle) to control the man’s upper body, Mark put his weight on the man’s legs. But the suspect managed to roll to his right, onto his stomach. Mark immediately     4     (apply) a martial move to control his shoulder and upper body. A few seconds later, the suspect gave out. The officer secured a handcuff and the threat was over.

4 . Back in 2008, I was teaching Concepts of Fitness in a high school. At the end of one class, I chatted with David Gale, a senior high jumper, about how to improve his ________ and how motivation played an important role in one’s achievement. He, out of the blue, asked me what would happen if he broke the school record.

Not ________ of his passion and determination, I paused for a moment, but then promised that I would paint his name on the wall of our classroom. He was very excited and suggested that I go purchase the paint.

Nothing more was mentioned about the ________ until two weeks later, the young warrior ran into the classroom with a huge smile on his face. “I did it! I broke the record!” he shouted as I was still gathering information to ________ what I had promised him. I joined in with the high-fives and fist bumps ________ him.

The next day, it was done! G-A-L-E. Huge blue letters with white edges, the school colors. I could see his excitement even surpassed the success itself. Actually, his coach said the wall was part of the ________ to break the record.

What happened next was totally amazing. Many students, even from other classes, saw the name on the wall and ________ how they, too, could be considered for the wall. With the enormous ________, I had to add more names to the wall, and more than 100 names appeared there in the following 10 years.

Many folks admitted they would not have ________ what they did if the wall hadn’t been part of the reward. More importantly, all those who stepped far beyond their comfort zone helped set the ________ higher.

1.

A．health

B．performance

C．talent

D．knowledge

2.

A．proud

B．afraid

C．certain

D．fond

3.

A．promise

B．record

C．suggestion

D．news

4.

A．describe

B．recall

C．explain

D．picture

5.

A．encouraging

B．admiring

C．congratulating

D．greeting

6.

A．excitement

B．confidence

C．creativity

D．motivation

7.

A．inquired

B．expected

C．insisted

D．doubted

8.

A．effort

B．experience

C．stress

D．response

9.

A．adjusted

B．achieved

C．examined

D．displayed

10.

A．pace

B．stage

C．bar

D．tone

5 . As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident, thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them.

When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from the course wouldn’t count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic.

But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story.

Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before.

Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?” He said he would.

So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite.

Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a literary agent (经纪人) asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing her anything; the novel was far from done.

Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year.

So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels.

Determination, focus, perseverance—the qualities that I consider crucial in getting me into Stanford no doubt helped me become the novelist I am today. And yet if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand, and say yes.

1. What made the author finally decide to take the course?

A．The popularity of the course.

B．Her curiosity about story writing.

C．Her confidence in her writing skills.

D．The need to get credits for her degree.

2. The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to

A．challenge herself	B．impress the teacher
C．display her talent	D．win a place in the class

3. The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because

A．her friends advised her to do so

B．her story was attractive to readers

C．the agent asked her to turn in the work

D．she wanted to get the chance of publication

4. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．Action speaks louder than words.

B．Chance favors only the prepared mind.

C．Success comes to those who will and dare.

D．Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment.

6 . Yes Day

My friends and I were having breakfast at a Mexican holiday resort (旅游胜地) while enjoying the cool sea breeze. It promised to be another ______ day, as we embraced the break from our busy routine.

We were looking over the list of the resort’s activities. After we ______to convince (说服) each other of what would be best to do, I said, “Let’s have a YES DAY and say yes to EVERY activity, even if it’s not in our comfort zone. Let’s ______ and enjoy ourselves in unexpected ways.”

I hate ______ , but the zipline over the resort was at the top of our list. I was scared when I climbed into position. I wanted to back out, but my friends cheered me on. So, I jumped off the platform and screamed the whole way down. But I was glad I ______ it. Besides the ______, I also appreciated the amazing views. Thankfully, I didn’t say no, otherwise I would have missed this wonderful experience.

My friend Katie, who didn’t want to do karaoke, also had to face her _____ of being the center of attention. We danced and sang, laughing all night long. We were _____ brave enough to attend a wedding party and danced on a glass topper over a swimming pool.

We still talk about our magical Yes Day! When we see the photos from that magical time, we are so happy. In fact, we may miss so much if we only ______ what we are comfortable doing. I believe we all______ Yes Days.

1.

A．interesting

B．relaxing

C．inspiring

D．rewarding

2.

A．failed

B．agreed

C．managed

D．decided

3.

A．help

B．relieve

C．challenge

D．appreciate

4.

A．sports

B．changes

C．surprises

D．heights

5.

A．did

B．had

C．got

D．won

6.

A．pride

B．pain

C．anxiety

D．excitement

7.

A．shame

B．fear

C．regret

D．loneliness

8.

A．even

B．just

C．almost

D．still

9.

A．put off

B．give up

C．stick to

D．turn to

10.

A．want

B．need

C．enjoy

D．remember

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Researchers are studying the unconscious reactions that happen when we make eye contact. They have found that making eye contact makes us less aware of     1     is happening around us. We become more focused on the person looking at us. Eye contact also increases brain activity and makes us more self-conscious. Even looking at a painting     2     appears to be making eye contact can also affect areas of the brain related to thinking about ourselves and other people. Studies have also shown that it is     3     (hard) for people to concentrate when someone is looking at them. This form of eye contact interferes with our     4     (imagine) and even our working memory.

8 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

There is one road that spans thousands of years. Along it are the echoes of camel belts,     1     (connect) past with present. Crossing mountains and seas, the road unveils a promising trade route between the East and West. The road fully embraces the diversity of civilizations.     2     (propose) by China in 2013, the road belongs to the whole world with peace and development as its beacon. It     3     (embody) principles of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits. Eventually it leads to a vision of happiness and well-being for people of all countries. It is a bond of cooperation as well as friendship. It is not only a road of trade, but also a road of happiness.

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

More than just     1     visual feast, an appealing opening ceremony wowed the world on Saturday September 23rd, as President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open. With the giant floor screen lighting the way, the athletes’parade proceeded to the melody of Our Asia,     2     was played to the pounding beat of drums built in the shape of osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou. During the parade, images of iconic scenic spots at Hangzhou’s famous West Lake     3    (project) onto the oval-shaped floor screen, allowing marching athletes and spectators to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way.

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

White Fang spent the first month of his life     1    (stay)in the warmth of his mother. Never moving far from her side, his whole world was the shadowy     2    (safe)of the cave. Then one day, he noticed that one wall of the cave was different. This was the cave entrance that let in a little light. As time passed, he longed     3    (go)towards that wall of light. But when he tried, his mother gave him a sharp whack on his nose. She knew he was too young to go outside. This was his first lesson—that taking risks can be painful.