1 . Have you ever wondered why you want to do something, or what causes people to go through extraordinary pain or personal investment just to achieve a particular outcome?     1     Motivation.

Motivation is the reason for people’s actions, goals, and willingness to pursue the goals. Sometimes it seems difficult to find, but we all have that spark at our core. Here are some ways you can turn that spark back into a flame.

    2     If your motivation is fading, notice when this starts to happen and what events could have driven it. You’ll find that you’re more likely to feel bored when you’re in certain environments. As you become more aware of this, you can put yourself in situations where you’re more likely to thrive.

Keep a thankfulness journal.     3     When they’re aware of what they’re thankful for, it drives them in specific areas of their lives. Considering this, you may find value in keeping a thankfulness journal where you regularly list blessings.

Design an accomplishment book. Creative people may do well to design an accomplishment book with images of past work and accomplishments as a form of encouragement. It can be as informal or formal as you’d like. It might be a simple scrapbook you keep at your desk, or a professionally printed booklet that you keep by your bed.     4    

Get out of the house. If your life consists of going to work, coming home, watching Netflix, and going to sleep, you shouldn’t be surprised that you’re unmotivated.     5     Stretching yourself will expose you to new ideas, activities, and people, which will either strike up new motivation or rekindle things you have forgotten about.

A．What’s the possible solution?

B．Identify when motivation slips.

C．What’s at the heart of this issue?

D．Decide what works best for you and give it a try.

E．A thankfulness journal is a perfect way to show your gratitude to others.

F．Some people find that thankfulness and motivation are directly connected.

G．Make it a point to go outdoors and try new things even when you don’t want to.

2 . Although they failed to sell all the popcorn, Bernard and John tried to come up with another way to sell popcorn from door to door. (用in spite of改写) (句型转换)
__________________________________ , Bernard and John tried to come up with another way to sell popcorn from door to door.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker now?

A．In a college.

B．In a hospital.

C．In a pet school.

2. In which aspect is a visit from a dog helpful?

A．It can help nurses do a lot of things.

B．It can prevent patients from getting sick.

C．It can improve patients’ physical and mental well-being.

3. What are the dogs first trained to do in the program?

A．Get to know the hospital and fetch things.

B．Accompany patients to their hospital rooms.

C．Play with patients and their children.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What relation is the woman to Philippe?

A．His mother.

B．His wife.

C．His boss.

2. How does the man feel after leaving his job?

A．Disappointed             .

B．Upset.

C．Relieved.

3. What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Find him a job.

B．Book a hotel for him.

C．Take him in.

4. Where will the speakers probably meet each other next time?

A．At the airport.

B．In a company.

C．At the woman’s house.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man go to London?

A．To visit the woman’s college.

B．To spend his holiday.

C．To go for a meeting.

2. What is the man’s opinion about the winter in London?

A．Terrible.

B．So-so.

C．Fun.

3. What does the woman say about London?

A．It has few parks.

B．It has the best museums.

C．It has tasty Indian food.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．At an airport.

B．At a hotel.

C．At home.

2. Why does the woman want to repack the bag?

A．She can’t find the passports.

B．Everything in the bag is in a mess.

C．She wants to make sure everything is there.

3. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They have just finished their trip.

B．They will catch a flight at 11 o’clock.

C．They have just come back from shopping.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is implied about Marta’s career?

A．She is taking on a bigger role.

B．She is working for a competitor.

C．She is approaching retirement age.

2. What does the woman expect?

A．A promotion.

B．A new working place.

C．A pay rise.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does informative advertising focus on?

A．Telling the details of the product.

B．Giving information about related industries.

C．Introducing special functions of the product.

2. What products is informative advertising often used for?

A．Clothing.

B．Household products.

C．Office supplies.

3. What does the second type of advertising highlight?

A．The benefits of the products.

B．The good name of the company.

C．The key functions of the products.

4. What is said about the third type of advertising?

A．It is banned in some countries.

B．It is not allowed to be used for some products.

C．It can’t refer to competitors’ names in some countries.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the salary of a saleswoman in Mark’s Group?

A．$6,000.

B．$3,000.

C．$2,000.

2. What do we know about the employees of Mark’s Group?

A．They are focused on getting more customers.

B．They will receive extra pay when they sell more.

C．Salesmen have the same salaries as saleswomen.

3. How do employees of Mark’s Group feel about their jobs?

A．Pressured.

B．Satisfied.

C．Puzzled.

4. What is the goal of Mark’s Group?

A．To earn more profits.

B．To improve gender equality.

C．To provide customer-centered products.

10 . In a remote village lived an elderly woman named Amelia. Despite the passing years, she remained as ________ as ever. Amelia’s dearest ________ was her faithful dog, Rufus, who had been by her side through thick and thin.

One cool autumn morning, tragedy ________ the village — a fierce storm swept through, leaving damage on its way. Homes were damaged, fields ________, and many of the villagers found themselves in need of help.

Amelia realized she had to do something to ________ her neighbors. With Rufus by her side, she ________ offering aid wherever it was needed. They worked ________, clearing ruins, mending roofs, and providing ________ to those who had lost so much.

As days turned into weeks and the village slowly began to ________, word of Amelia’s selfless acts ________ far and wide. The community applauded for her as a hero, praising her unyielding determination and kindness in the face of ________. But Amelia remained modest, ________ that she had simply done what anyone would do in such a situation.

As winter ________ upon the village, bringing with it a blanket of snow, Amelia sat by the fireplace with Rufus at her feet. Though they were ________ from their efforts, their hearts were full, knowing they had made a(an) ________ in the lives of those around them.

1.

A．energetic

B．gentle

C．stubborn

D．humble

2.

A．present

B．companion

C．possession

D．defender

3.

A．embraced

B．ruined

C．polished

D．struck

4.

A．polluted

B．flooded

C．occupied

D．deserted

5.

A．welcome

B．consult

C．assist

D．inform

6.

A．got down to

B．came up with

C．went on with

D．got close to

7.

A．hesitantly

B．attentively

C．tirelessly

D．fruitfully

8.

A．reward

B．comfort

C．pleasure

D．guidance

9.

A．recover

B．collapse

C．transform

D．decline

10.

A．accumulated

B．doubled

C．echoed

D．spread

11.

A．temptation

B．adversity

C．glory

D．success

12.

A．boasting

B．promising

C．clarifying

D．insisting

13.

A．fell

B．rested

C．landed

D．depended

14.

A．motivated

B．annoyed

C．exhausted

D．thrilled

15.

A．conclusion

B．agreement

C．difference

D．comment