3 . Here’s How To Have A Calmer Sunday Night

For most people, the end of the weekend isn’t a welcome time.     1    . If you’re one of the many people who feel a sense of horror come Sunday, there are things you can do to make your evening a little better and a little calmer. Here’s what to know.

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It can help you relax as you close out the weekend. You might want to establish a good bedtime and engage in an activity you enjoy, such as reading a book, watching your favorite show or doing gentle yoga. So, ending the weekend in an anger certainly won’t help you feelgood about the upcoming week, but a calm Sunday night schedule will.

Prepare for Monday morning

Putting things in place to start your Monday on the right foot is a good way to ease some of your Sunday scaries, according to Francis Sopper, the CEO of productivity coaching organization GTD Focus.    3    .

Plan fun things for the week

To help reduce your sense of despair, Janssen, a productivity consultant at Ashley Janssen Consulting, suggested making plans to look forward to during the week, like dinner with a friend or a movie night with your partner. You could even add things to your. Monday morning routine to make the day a little more pleasant.     4     . Or order your favorite breakfast to eat before you start work.

Many people don’t have the luxury of tuning out of work for the entire weekend. If this is you, Sopper said to plan out your work intentionally; don’t just take on tasks that have no possibility of getting done over the weekend.    5    . This way, “at least if you worked, you have a sense of completeness,” Sopper added.

A．Fill your Sunday with activities

B．Create a relaxing Sunday night routine

C．It marks the return to the busy workweek

D．Instead, focus on the one-and-done things

E．Maybe set up a coffee meeting with a co-worker

F．This could mean packing your work bag ahead of time

G．Your to-do lists show how long a task will take to complete

5 . Although we may not have the ability to paint the Mona Lisa or write novels like Hemingway, everyone is born with a special ability — creativity. Some people can find and learn to show it early, while others might discover it later in life. Creativity has different meanings for different people, but unluckily a lot of things may stifle the development of it.And the importance of creativity is not valued as much as it should be. However, it has a powerful effect on one’s overall ability to get much success in life.

No matter how busy one is, it is very important to leave some time to develop creativity. Trying out different hobbies is a great way to discover one’s creativity because it can be very enjoyable. Some people find one hobby and fall deeply in love with it. Some people prefer to try different hobbies for short time, or change them up each season to stay interested and keep trying different things.

One great thing about a hobby is that there are no set rules. Each person gets to decide how often they want to do it and whether they want to keep it for a long time or move on to something else after trying it for a few weeks or months.

Another cool thing about hobbies is that one can enjoy them quietly when spending some free time alone, or as a way to fit in a community. Book clubs, art or cooking classes,gardening clubs — nearly every type of hobby offers a chance to meet with other people with the same interest and build relationships. Hobbies can be a great way to create a community among co-workers.

Usually, the simple act of developing hobbies can provide a chance for a person to find and show his or her creativity, which will produce great active changes. When people experience something as simple and great as creating something beautiful through hobbies,they begin to look at the world — and daily environments — in a fresh way.

1. What does the underlined word “stifle” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Stop.

B．Mistake.

C．Lose.

D．Pretend.

2. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?

A．There are no set rules to develop creativity.

B．Trying different hobbies has many disadvantages.

C．We can develop creativity by trying different hobbies.

D．It’s enjoyable to try different hobbies at the same time.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Creativity can help people to look at the world actively.

B．Enjoying a hobby alone can help fit in a community well.

C．It’s better to have a long-time hobby than find something else.

D．Taking up simple hobbies can provide people with better lives.

4. What does the writer probably agree?

A．People are all born with creativity.

B．People value creativity very much.

C．Creativity comes from great success.

D．Creativity means the most important thing.

6 . One well-below-freezing morning last December, I walked through the grounds of Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures, and large pieces of ice floated in the lake. I stopped to take a photo, and that’s when I saw them: a group of people jumping up and down in the water.

I didn’t quite believe my eyes. The ice fighters came out from the lake, their skin steaming. They were laughing and hugging each other so free. Watching them, I felt a rush of excitement. I called out: “You guys are awesome!” One woman smiled back and said, “Come and join us! We’re here every Monday at 7 am. You can sign up online.” When I got home, I signed up and received a confirmation email telling me what to bring.

The next morning, a young man first led us through introductions and breathing exercises. Together we jumped up and down, and then charged into the lake. We swam down until just our heads and hands were above water, and called out into the sky. Teeth chattering(打颤),fingers and toes going numb(麻木),we stayed there for a few minutes.Knowing it was my first time, people cheered me on.When we swam back out of the water, my skin was bright red. It felt amazing. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so happy. I went from swimming once a week to almost every day, and I’ve come to expect that moment when the cold becomes a second skin. Apart from the thrill, what have drawn me are the people.

It won’t fix everything in our lives, or the world at large - but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session, I returned home feeling stronger and lighter. As another winter sets in, I’m more than ready to embrace the cold again.

1. What do we learn about the writer’s mood from paragraph 2?

A．Ashamed.

B．Thrilled.

C．Concerned.

D．Confused.

2. What can we know about the author’s first attempt?

A．She hesitated to jump into the lake.

B．She expected it to be so interesting.

C．She suffered from cold and hunger.

D．She was encouraged by her fellow swimmers.

3. Which of the following happened to the author after swimming?

A．Her hands got frozen.	B．Her head went numb.
C．Her body was trembling badly.	D．Her skin turned bright red.

4. What does the author benefit from cold water swimming?

A．She obtains much strength.

B．She realizes her full potential.

C．She can fix everything confidently.

D．She finds a new purpose in life.

7 . 4 Best Things to Do in Hollywood

Learn About Insane World Records

The Guinness World of Records Museum along Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame isn’t just a fun stop on the main tourist drag, it also happens to be housed in the oldest standing movie house in the area, originally built in 1913. Inside, the museum houses an impressive collection of photos, videos, and artifacts representative of the thousands of amazing world records.

See a Show at the Troubador

Hollywood may be best known for its movie and television stars, but there’s quite a bit of music history, too. People who love music should do their best to get tickets for a show at the Troubadour, Los Angeles’ most famous and storied concert venue, which has seen some incredible moments.

Take Photos of the Hollywood Sign

There are plenty of places with views of the Hollywood Sign, but one of the most accessible spots to see the sign and take a photo is from the viewing bridges at the Hollywood& Highland complex next to the TCL Chinese Theatre. The shopping and entertainment center is home to many well-known shops and restaurants, where you can enjoy views of the sign.

Meet Celebrities at a Wax Museum

The Hollywood Wax Museum is one of the originals, housing an ever-changing collection of wax movie stars and a permanent collection of past presidents. Nearby, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opened in 2009, sporting a much larger selection of wax figures, many of which seem more lifelike than those at the Hollywood Wax Museum. Visit both for yourself and be the judge.

1. What do you recommend a Guinness record seeker to do?

A．See a show at the Troubador.	B．Meet celebrities at a Wax Museum.
C．Learn about Insane World Records.	D．Take photos of the Hollywood Sign.

2. Who would most probably enter the Troubador?

A．Film viewers.	B．Oil painters.
C．Television directors.	D．Music lovers.

3. Where is the best place to shoot the Hollywood Sign?

A．The TCL Chinese Theatre.

B．The Hollywood & Highland.

C．The Hollywood Wax Museum.

D．The Guinness World of Records Museum.

8 . 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。

It was Friday, and I was at my daughter’s place in Manhattan. My husband and I had gone out for breakfast with my daughter and son-in-law and their child. After breakfast, we took a taxi to Central Park. The plan was to take my 2-year-old grandson on his first horse and buggy(小马车)ride，pick up our bags from my daughter’s house and drive to my friend’s home in Flatbush, Brooklyn, for a visit.

The horse ride went well, and we all had a great time. My grandson was filled with joy and excitement all the time. We arrived back at my daughter’s apartment, picked up our bags and then I said to my husband, Moishe, “Where is your phone?” Usually, I will check everything before we leave a taxi since things can fall out, but this time, I guess I didn’t, and we could not seem to find it.

Maybe we left it in the buggy, or it might have fallen out in the taxi? I wondered. Or perhaps we left it in the restaurant at breakfast? I was in a state of panic, wondering what the one with the phone could do with it. Moishe was evidently at a loss as to what to do. My sensible son-in-law, Leon, had a clever idea of calling the phone to see if anyone would answer it.

With butterflies in my stomach, I watched as Leon dialed and got through. He turned the loudspeaker of his phone on so that we all could hear but what we heard was a lady’s poor, broken English. The person on the other side of the phone obviously had difficulty communicating with Leon. Leon was very patient and was speaking very slowly but I could see that he didn’t get much useful information before he had to hang up.

After some discussion, we decided to send a text message to the lost phone saying, “We will pay money to get our phone back, please tell us where you are.” This idea worked out well. Soon we got a reply message saying “119 Ocean Parkway, Mrs. Hichens”.

注意：1．续写的词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

In no time, we all got into our car and headed for the address.

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With Laura’s help, Mrs. Hichens was able to explain to us what had happened.

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10 . 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。

Society is changing at a rapidly increasing rate in this present-day age. This speed of change     1     (believe) to be creating a direct impact on our mental as well as physical health in our life.

Society observes the rules of nature and law and is changing to be     2     (good) than before. It is reasonable as the survival of the fittest is the need of the development of the time. For instance, an     3     (employ) working in a company is unable     4     (deal) with working overtime while the rest of his fellow workers are not only ready but are very     5     (excite) to work and acquire new skills and abilities, then it is a matter of concern for that person as he will be left behind in the race of progression (发展). This instance describes     6     clear picture of how important it is to keep up with the rapid development of society.

Despite the professional satisfaction associated with rapid changing, the idea     7     it brings any other kind of satisfaction is false. Some statistics have shown that the percentage of people getting ill due     8     workload pressure and continuous changes has increased from 5% in 1995 to 50% in 2020.

In a word, it is     9     (necessarily) to keep a good balance between catching up with the pace of social development and     10     (maintain) a healthy lifestyle.