1 . He looks like any a__________ teenager, but is a little awkward and even embarrassed when speaking. (根据首字母单词拼写)

2 . 一方面，我不知道如何在外国适应一种全新的生活。
On the one hand, I don’t know how to _________ _________ the completely new life in a foreign country.

3 . 当我具有从医资格时，我既非常兴奋又有点紧张。
When I _________ _________ to practice medicine, I am quite excited but a bit nervous.

4 . 不可否认肺部疾病和吸烟有关，所以你做好把烟戒了。
There is __________ _________ that lung disease is linked to smoking, so you’d better quit smoking.

5 . Of all the men who ever liked fresh air, no one liked it more than Wilson. He often climbed mountains to ________ the fresh air at the top. He drove an open car without a roof. He’d always keep one window ________ in his room.

One ________, Wilson went to Finland on business. The hotel he stayed in was ________. It was warm and quiet. But Wilson got ________ when he found all the windows were closed to keep warm. He tried his best to open one, but ________. The manager had wisely ________ that. No fresh air in the room!

Night came, but Wilson couldn’t fall asleep. Having ________ in bed, Wilson became hot with anger. His hands waved madly in the dark air. Suddenly, he ________ something on the floor. It was his heavy boot! Without thinking, he threw it with all the force. A terrible sound ________ the bedroom. Wilsom calmed down immediately. “Now I should go to ________.” he thought in great ________ and soon fell peacefully asleep.

The next morning, Wilson woke up. He ________ the terrible sound, and opened his eyes to look. The ________ were all in one piece, just as good as the night before. No fresh air was ________ entering the room, since what he broke was his own cup on the table. He felt guilty (内疚的) about his behavior.

1.

A．produce

B．enjoy

C．destroy

D．pollute

2.

A．open

B．tidy

C．new

D．fixed

3.

A．spring

B．summer

C．autumn

D．winter

4.

A．horrible

B．ancient

C．comfortable

D．illegal

5.

A．anxious

B．addicted

C．interested

D．awkward

6.

A．lost

B．failed

C．missed

D．left

7.

A．adopted

B．expected

C．arranged

D．applied

8.

A．turned over

B．fell down

C．stayed up

D．called out

9.

A．attracted

B．touched

C．damaged

D．prevented

10.

A．hurt

B．reached

C．changed

D．filled

11.

A．drive

B．work

C．fly

D．sleep

12.

A．demand

B．surprise

C．relief

D．confusion

13.

A．swept

B．remembered

C．discovered

D．hid

14.

A．windows

B．tables

C．mirrors

D．cakes

15.

A．obviously

B．creatively

C．actually

D．secretly

6 . Garden goals can often be unclear. But in my opinion, not having a clear aim in mind when we are designing, creating and maintaining a garden can lead to a range of problems down the road. We must know where we’re going to determine our direction. Usually, without clear goals in mind, we end up setting out in entirely the wrong direction.

Creating our own perfect garden needs time. Waiting and failures can be dispiriting and many gardeners give up or feel disgruntled. It is always best to take our time and make progressive steps toward our overall goals.

With a clear idea of those goals, we can determine better how we are progressing toward them, even when nothing goes according to plan. We can see our success more clearly and can’t get hung up on smaller things that go wrong along the way.

Another thing clear garden goals can give us is a sense of the light at the end of the tunnel—something keeping us centered on what really matters. We need to have something to aim for to keep focus on the longer term. In a garden, it is easy to become distracted and some gardeners throw everything at their gardens in the hope that something will stick.

Buying too many plants for a garden is not only a recipe for disappointment, when things don’t end up working as expected, but also makes your efforts unsustainable. By buying only what you need, you can reduce your harmful impact and live in an environmentally friendly way.

Establishing clear goals helps us visualize our own needs and priorities (优先事项) more clearly. It helps us see what our gardens can truly provide for us and see how our gardening efforts can also help others and be of great benefit in the wider world.

1. What does the underlined word “disgruntled” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Frightened.

B．Amazed.

C．Dissatisfied.

D．Relaxed.

2. What does the author compare the garden goals to in the text?

A．The dreams that people are looking for.	B．The direction that people keep changing.
C．The problems that appear in people’s life.	D．The light that guides gardeners forward.

3. What does the author advise gardeners to do in paragraph 5?

A．Buy many plants.	B．Buy the required plants.
C．Work as they plan to.	D．Live in the way they like.

4. What may be the best title for the text?

A．How can you set your goals?	B．What plants are fit for your garden?
C．Who can become successful gardeners?	D．Why is it important to set goals for your garden?

7 . Dr Rabia Sa’id grew up in a polygamous (一夫多妻的) family, which is legal in parts of Nigeria; her father and two mothers had ten children _______ lost three of them.

Her father was a _______, so she attended an Army school, finishing at the _______ of her class.“If you are very _______ in my country, the government will direct you to study science, ” she explained.“I’ve always wanted to get higher education; never wanted to just stay back and be a wife and mother.”

But after high school, she put her _______ on hold.She had three young children and she had to wait. Ten years passed. “Within that time, all my classmates _______ university and were working, and I was just a housewife, and I wanted to be also in their _______, ”she recalled.

She admitted that she felt envious when she saw students who were not nearly as _______ as her in school graduated. When she _______ went back, she did well in the sciences.

Now she ________ as Deputy Dean of Student Affairs at Bayero University Kano and teaches in the Department of Physics. Her research has ________ electronics and space weather physics, and she applies it to local ________ needs, including waste recycling.

She is now ________ a government project to gather atmospheric data. She is now a mother of six children, two with disabilities. She is a role ________ for science education in her community, where girls’ education is ________ to be recognized.

1.

A．but

B．so

C．as

D．and

2.

A．soldier

B．teacher

C．doctor

D．singer

3.

A．end

B．top

C．bottom

D．beginning

4.

A．skilled

B．experienced

C．sharp

D．clever

5.

A．ideas

B．dreams

C．colleges

D．lives

6.

A．began

B．attended

C．chose

D．finished

7.

A．family

B．university

C．group

D．opinion

8.

A．successful

B．proud

C．excited

D．nervous

9.

A．easily

B．finally

C．nearly

D．quickly

10.

A．defines

B．trains

C．serves

D．functions

11.

A．covered

B．studied

C．explained

D．shown

12.

A．spiritual

B．material

C．mental

D．environmental

13.

A．keeping up

B．going over

C．taking over

D．working on

14.

A．standard

B．type

C．model

D．player

15.

A．struggling

B．happening

C．refusing

D．planning

8 . 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。

It had been raining for days and days, and a terrible flood (洪水) came over the land. The waters rose so high     1     one man was forced to climb onto the roof (屋顶) of his house. As the waters rose     2     (high), another man in a small boat appeared, and told him to get in.

“No,” replied the man on the roof. “Although I     3     (threaten) (威胁) by the flood now, I believe that God will save me.” So     4     man in the small boat went away. The man on the roof still prayed (祈祷) for God to save him even if he was     5     danger. He hoped God could provide him with     6    (protect). At that time, a helicopter (直升飞机) appeared and the pilot lowered a rope to the man on the roof. The man     7     (refuse) again. So the helicopter went away. The man on the roof still prayed for God to save him. The waters kept    8     (rise), and the man was washed away and died     9     (final).

When he went to heaven (天堂), the man asked God, “I prayed for you to save     10     (I) and yet you did nothing. Why?”

God replied, “I send you a boat and a helicopter. What more did you expect? (期盼；指望)”

9 . There are some palaces in Europe that you may be interested to know about.

Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

It takes the title of the largest European palace by floor area and it is one of the largest palaces in the world. The Royal Palace of Madrid was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site of the old Alcázar fortress, a former Moorish castle. With over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms, it has seeded centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official seats of a head of state that is open to the public.

Royal Palace of Brussels, Belgium

It is a historic and the most wonderful building in Brussels, Belgium, next to Brussels Park. The Royal Palace of Brussels is the King’s main workplace, where he works daily with his staff. A tradition has been established since 1965 to open the Royal Palace of Brussels to the public normally from the 21 July until the beginning of September.

Pena Palace, Portugal

It is the most popular attraction in Sintra, Portugal, and the main reason why so many people visit the small mountain town less than one hour’s drive from the country’s capital city, Lisbon. The colorful palace perched upon a hill looks like something out of a fairy tale. Its yellow and bright red appearance makes Pena Palace one of the most picturesque places in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site has a rich history that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages.

Palace of Venaria, Italy

It is a former royal living places and gardens located in Venaria Reale, near Turin in the Metropolitan City of Turin of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. It is one of the largest palaces in the world. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

1. Which palace covers the largest floor area in Europe?

A．Royal Palace of Madrid.	B．Pena Palace.
C．Royal Palace of Brussels.	D．Palace of Venaria.

2. When can tourists visit the Royal Palace of Brussels?

A．In February.

B．In June.

C．In August.

D．In October.

3. What do Pena Palace and Palace of Venaria have in common?

A．They are both in Asia.

B．They are both small palaces.

C．They are both forty minutes’ drive from the capital.

D．They are both listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.

10 . Shy Parents, Shy Children — Parent workshop Series

The workshop is designed for shy parents of shy children, with the unique emphasis on teaching specific methods of building your child’s self-respect and social comfort level, while at the same time building your own. Participants are chosen before being admitted to the workshop to help make sure the workshop is a good fit for your needs.

Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington

When: From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, from November 8th to 12th

Fee: $435

Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend

The workshop is intended to meet the needs of adults who are unable to attend the Parent Workshop Series due to distance or scheduling limits. It’ll help you learn the basic skills that help overcome shyness. Be prepared to come to class early and set aside time for homework on Saturday night.

Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington

When: Saturdays & Sundays in spring

Fee: $1,150

Parenting the Shy Child

Shy children need our help. In this class, we’ll cover the basics — the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.

Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington

When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18th

Fee: $95

Overcoming Shyness: Skills-Training for Adolescents: Workshop

This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We’ll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to calm your nerves when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.

Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington

When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th

Fee: $75

1. What are the classes designed for?

A．Overcoming shyness.

B．Building confidence.

C．Scheduling time.

D．Starting conversations.

2. What can be known about Shake Your Shyness: Intensive Weekend?

A．It focuses on language skills.	B．It is offered only at weekends.
C．It assigns a lot of housework.	D．It is designed for shy children.

3. How much would a teenager pay to learn to overcome shyness?

A．$1,150.

B．$435.

C．$95.

D．$75.