1 . 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一个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

One evening I was going back from a supermarket. As I approached my car, I noticed one person     1     seemed a bum (流浪汉) standing beside me. I expected that he would ask me     2     some money, so I asked him if he needed help and his response was “Don’t we all?” I have never heard words     3     (astonishing) than those. Although I had money and a place     4     (sleep) in, I recognized that I needed help too. It was a true discovery to me.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

Last year, I baked biscuits for complete strangers to say “thank you”. I’d had to call 999 because I found my husband unconscious on the floor. Within minutes, a police car arrived and soon my husband received medical care in hospital.

A week later, when I dropped off still-warm biscuits and presented a thank-you note at the police station, the policemen thanked me for delivering gifts.

I drove away feeling light and happy. Later, I realized that my natural high might have been more than it seemed.Research has shown that sharing gratitude has positive effects on health. People who express gratitude will increase their happiness levels, lower their blood pressure and get better sleep.

What about people who receive gratitude?Research has confirmed that when people receive thanks, they experience positive emotions.“Those are happy surprises,”says Jo-Ann Tsang, a professor of psychology. When someone is thanked,he’s more likely to return the favor or pass kindness on, and his chances of being helpful again doubles, probably because he enjoys feeling socially valued.

The give-and-take of gratitude also deepens relationships. Studies show that when your loved ones regularly express gratitude,making you feel appreciated,you’re more likely to return appreciative feelings, which leads to more satisfactory in your relationships.

Nowadays,however,many people don’t express gratitude. Our modern lifestyle may be to blame. With commercial and social media, everything is speeding the younger generation to feel they’re the center of the world. If it’s all about them, why thank others?

Why not thank others? Just take a look at how many positive effects can saying “thank you”have on personal health—and the well-being of others.

If you aren’t particularly grateful, I strongly suggest you learn to be.People who are instructed to keep gratitude journals,in which they write down positive things that happen to them,cultivate gratitude over time.

1. What health benefits can people gain from expressing gratitude?
_______________________________________________________
2. How do people probably respond when they receive gratitude and feel socially valued?
_______________________________________________________
3. Please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why.
▷ Saying “thank-you”improves relationships,but nowadays some young people don’t want to do it because everything is making them feel blamed by the whole society.
_______________________________________________________
4. If possible, who would you like to express gratitude to most? Why? (In about 40 words)
_______________________________________________________

3 . 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一个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who has bought or moved into the house is the one who     1     (throw) the party. The party is a chance for close friends and family members     2     (congratulate) the person on the new home. It also gives people a chance to see     3     the new home looks like. And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and     4     (present) hopefully.

4 . 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一个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The protection of the Yellow River is one of the top concerns for Chinese leadership. In the past two decades, the Chinese government     1     (strengthen) the protection of wetlands along the Yellow River,     2     (make) various wild birds gather in this area. The rising number of wild birds has brought a benefit for birdwatchers, who are very thankful for     3     the government has done for the people. Further efforts will be made to bring more beautiful environment to the Yellow River.

5 . 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一个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A hunting dog, who had been an excellent one in his time and done good service to his master, finally became worn out because of his old age. One day, when     1     (hunt) a wild pig, he seized the creature by the ear, but his teeth gave way. He     2     (force) to let go his hold, and the pig escaped. His master     3     (severe) scolded him. But the weak dog replied: “Spare your old servant! Remember what I was rather than abuse me for what I am.”

6 . Family is the warmest place where members always help each other, especially in the most difficult times.

My husband and I went through tough times many years ago. However, we didn’t mention the difficulties to our children. The only thing they knew clearly was that we had to _______many things. But we didn’t want to _______ them with a problem about which they could do nothing.

Our situation wasn’t improving, and we knew that we would have to look for outside help. Just as we reached the point of _______, our community gave us an envelope that had been left in the committee’s offering box. The committee said, “In our community, there has been a way of assisting those who have financial difficulties. In order not to make the receivers feel ashamed, money is secretly dropped into an offering box with only the_______name on each envelope. Then the envelopes are_______to those members without them knowing the givers’ names.”

You could imagine how overjoyed we were to receive it, which was enough to bring us through the desperate time. We couldn’t help but _______ who had given such a generous gift. We were enormously grateful.

Later, our son applied for a student loan so that he could attend university. It was then that we _______his saving account was almost empty. We’d trusted him to put the wages from his part-time job into the bank. We were so_______ that I asked him repeatedly to find out where the money had gone. He just stood there with firm eyes but said nothing.

Finally, with great _______,my son eventually admitted that the year before he had put his savings in the offering box for us. I stood there speechless, tears filling my eyes. He had spent several years saving that money and had given it to us __________without telling us what he had done.

1.

A．make up for

B．come up with

C．cut back on

D．look forward to

2.

A．bother

B．harm

C．encourage

D．support

3.

A．anger

B．desperation

C．hope

D．relief

4.

A．receiver’s

B．giver’s

C．organizer’s

D．partner’s

5.

A．related

B．contributed

C．distributed

D．devoted

6.

A．recall

B．infer

C．imagine

D．wonder

7.

A．discovered

B．thought

C．ensured

D．admitted

8.

A．pessimistic

B．disappointed

C．frightened

D．guilty

9.

A．interaction

B．explanation

C．expectation

D．hesitation

10.

A．obviously

B．willingly

C．gradually

D．accidentally

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一个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Standing on the shore of a lake, I couldn’t help admiring the hundreds of small rock that    1    (surround) my shoes. All created from hard surfaces, the rocks soften over time. And I was wondering     2    we could learn from a pile of rocks. Once was a sharp rock that was covered with pointy edges, and now I have found my attitude have softened and my desire to understand others     3    (expand) with time.

8 . Tours come in many creative forms, such as guided walking tours, self-guided walking tours, coastal walks and bush walks.

Guided Walking Tours

Guided walking tours are an informative and fun way to deeply understand the area about a city’s history and the people there. You can take this kind of tour anytime and anywhere. Guided walking tours come with a guide with the knowledge and history of the area and they can help you with a lot of the history that happened in the area. Guided walking tours are better at showing sites in-depth.

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Self-guided tours are good if you wish to do things at your own pace. With self-guided tours, you usually have a brochure on the area that you follow and it will tell you about local people’s favorite landmarks. Self-guided tours are suitable for individuals or close friends. You can take them in any season you like.

Coastal Walking Tours

Coastal walks are ideal for those who enjoy breathtaking views. Coastal walks will often take you inland for part of your journey, only to rejoin the coastline at some other spectacular views mother nature has provided. Coastal walks are for all year round. I have done some great walks in winter and seen mother nature at her best, and the best part about doing tours during winter is that there are not very many people that will almost have the tour to themselves.

Bush Walking Tours

Bush walks, according to research, can help reduce depression and raise self-esteem. Bush walks can be a family activity with your dog throughout the year. Some bush walks may take more than one day. Whenever you want to take a bush walk, you should keep in mind that all bush walks should be researched thoroughly as you may need special equipment like waterproof trousers. At the very least you should let your family or friends know where you are going. This is useful if you get lost.

Hope you can find the most suitable tour for yourself.

1. What can we learn about guided walking tours from the passage?

A．It can be a family activity that may include pets.

B．You can have a further understanding of the area.

C．You can enjoy breathtaking views during the tour.

D．You can know the landmarks with the help of local people.

2. Which of these tours should you tell your family or friends in advance?

A．Bush walking tours.	B．Guided walking tours.
C．Coastal walking tours.	D．Self-guided walking tours.

3. What do these tours have in common?

A．You can participate anytime of the year.

B．You should buy special equipment in advance.

C．You will take part in both inland and coastline journeys.

D．You need a brochure to introduce the tours’ special features.

9 . Tips on How to Use Body Language in Interviews

When was the last time you went to an interview? How did it go? There are lots of things to remember and prepare. However, one important thing to think about is your body language as it can really help you get the job. With a good understanding of body language in interviews, you can communicate the right messages, and even understand what the interviewer is saying or thinking. Here are some really useful things you need to know about body language in interviews.

Greetings

When greeting the interviewer, smile, look him in the eye and introduce yourself in a strong and confident voice. Also, remember that in most English-speaking countries (the UK, the USA, Australia, Canada, etc.), a firm handshake is seen as a sign of trust; and a limp handshake could make you appear weak or disinterested. Experts recommend waiting for the interviewer to extend his hand first.

Palms (手掌)

When possible, keep your palms facing up to show that you’re open, trustworthy and interested. Research has shown that if we can’t see the other person’s open palms, we subconsciously become suspicious of them.

Mirroring

Mirroring involves copying what someone does with their body. For example, if the interviewer places a hand on their leg, you should do the same, but not too obviously. Experts have shown that mirroring someone can make him like you, or even think that you’re more honest and trustworthy. However, be careful—if the other person knows about this technique, he might notice you doing it.

Sitting position

When sitting, if you lean back, you could appear lazy or arrogant; and if you lean forward too much, you might appear aggressive. The ideal posture is to sit with your back straight and your shoulders back a bit, leaning in very slightly. Sit with your legs slightly apart to give the impression of self-confidence and try to angle your knees and feet so they’re pointing towards the interviewer.

1. A good understanding of body language can help you ______.

A．succeed in getting the job

B．express the correct messages

C．know more about the interviewer

D．perform better than other interviewees

2. When being interviewed, you should ______.

A．extend your hand first

B．sit with your legs apart

C．keep your palms facing down

D．copy what the interviewer does

3. Which column of a magazine is the article probably from?

A．Adventure.

B．Entertainment.

C．Life.

D．Profile.

10 . 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一个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Oil dominates every aspect    1    our life. It fuels our cars, and it is used in production of our plastic goods and the electricity for our homes and factories. Moreover, it can even    2    (find) in the fertilizer for the soil in which our food grows. Oil makes nations     3     (extreme) wealthy, while shortages of oil can bring economies to their knees. In short, this black and sticky substance has been running    4    (we) world.