1 . 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

Egocentrism is the inability to accurately understand any perspective other than one’s own. To those who are egocentric, there are two types of opinions: “mine and the wrong ones”.

Egocentrism is very unpleasant. Suffering from it, people often find themselves in a situation of conflict or loneliness because they do not recognize the rights of others to their personal feelings, desires, and interests. They also fail to look at circumstances from the other person’s side.

Humanity must overcome it to see a holistic (全面的) picture of the world and objectively assess situations. It is essential to be a fair-minded individual since egocentrism is a quality that is not easy to live with, making it hard for us to interact with people and move forward.

Actually, overcoming this disturbing quality has always been my pursuit. The main goal in my life is based on the search for inner balance, harmony, positivity, and the right attitude to life cases. Thus, I will be able to improve my life and help other people in the practice of this aspect. Moreover, I often remind myself to accept differences and remember that a correct attitude to different personalities, their preferences, and interests leads to success in any tasks.

The formation and development of a fair mind can be practiced almost everywhere. For example, in a grocery store, we need to put ourselves in the place of the seller’s and should not immediately take offense and argue when we are given an unripe banana or burnt bread. It is important to remember that a seller is not obliged to play along at all; this is the same person with his unique nature.

Not everyone agrees with everyone else, but if you absolutely refuse to consider another person’s perspective, that’s when egocentrism becomes a serious concern. So why not try to correct this behavior and be more fair-minded?

1. What is egocentrism?
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2. Why does egocentrism often lead to conflicts?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Egocentrism becomes a problem when someone doesn’t agree with others.
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4. Please share one of your own experiences about your practicing being fair-minded. (In about 40 words)
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2 . We humans are comparison creatures.     1     This quality may have evolved as a means of helping us fit into the social hierarchy (等级) of the cultures we inhabited. Regardless of the reasons, social comparison plays a significant role in how we view and evaluate ourselves, and how we interact with our world.

It used to be that our primary reference of comparison was our local communities, primarily neighbors and co-workers. Because we tend to gather around those similar to ourselves in terms of educational level, work income, and shared interests, the range of differences when we compared ourselves to others was fairly small. Unfortunately, with the emergence of the Internet, we can now compare ourselves to literally anyone in the world.     2     What had in previous generations been a small gap in our comparisons has now become so large and unattainable.

    3     When so many people that are easily discoverable on the Internet seem to be so successful. famous, influential and beautiful, given our preference to compare, it is difficult not to have it influence how we view ourselves. Sadly, these comparisons usually result in our feeling inadequate and “less than”.

These harmful comparisons also damage our emotional lives. When we feel lacking, we experience a variety of unpleasant and unhealthy emotions. We feel jealousy and envy for what others have and what we lack.     4    

It’s one thing to realize that you compare yourself to others. It’s another thing to recognize that social comparison is often corrosive (逐步侵蚀的) to you in so many ways psychologically and emotionally. It’s an entirely other thing to stop yourself from comparing yourself to others.     5    

A．We are constantly measuring ourselves against other people.

B．Yet it is possible, and it is worth the effort for your mental health.

C．Thus, we are now exposed to groups that are quite different from us.

D．We believe that there is something wrong with us compared to others.

E．We can even feel bitterness and anger at others for the unfairness of it all.

F．Comparing ourselves to others has the potential to increase our life experience.

G．This new level of comparison has huge implications for our psychological lives.

3 . In early 2018, I was training for the London Marathon—the first and only marathon I would ever run in my life. I had treated myself to an expensive fitness watch that tracked my time, pace and splits.

At the end of my final training run—an exhausting 21 miles (34km) —I threw myself down on the floor the moment I got home, only to see my watch had failed me. Twenty-one miles briefly flashed on the screen before it went blank and disappeared for ever. I screamed in pain. That tragic image of me crying on my living room floor pretty much sums up my relationship with exercise tracking technology.

It can be a total joy to watch your data change on running apps as you get stronger and faster. I once got a kick out of it, but at some point it became a stick I used to punish myself. I would watch my pace, compare it with other people’s or criticize myself for not doing it 30 seconds faster. I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem. It seemed to me that tracking was the route to self-improvement, and the point was to improve, wasn’t it? The point was to be better.

In the past year, the concept of “being better” has taken on a different meaning. My mental health dropped, and things that were once easy such as brushing my teeth became unimaginably difficult. Being better stopped meaning getting faster or stronger. It meant taking care of myself and feeling some joy in a day. Once I started getting better, I reflected on what in my life made me happy and what did not. So, I stopped tracking my runs and simply deleted years’ worth of data that was once very important to me and now meant nothing.

What has become very clear to me since I quit tracking my runs is that I genuinely love doing them. I run around my local park with a silly little smile on my face. I love it so much. But I do not love running quickly. I do not like races. I do not want to be pushed to be faster. Things I notice about my runs now include: how my legs feel and how my mind feels afterwards-clear and focused. I notice dogs, the smell of the wild plants along the canal and the sunshine (OK, wind and rain) on my face.

I am better. Or sometimes I am worse. But either way I’m slowly plodding along, and that’s good enough.

1. The author cried after the final training run because she ________.

A．had to stop working out	B．became physically worn out
C．lost the data on the watch	D．felt a sharp pain in the legs

2. The author used to view exercise tracking as ________.

A．a fun hobby for enjoyment	B．a strong need for recognition
C．a method of escaping punishment	D．a way of being a better runner

3. What does “being better” mean to the author now?

A．Getting pleasure out of winning races.	B．Being more focused on her life goal.
C．Freeing herself from demanding tasks.	D．Improving her overall well-being.

4. What can we conclude from this passage?

A．Adjustment brings happiness.	B．Passion is the key to success.
C．Sports contribute to happiness.	D．Success equals self-improvement.

4 . 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.

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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.

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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.

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。

The fact that humans live longer than ever before cuts both ways, because the more time we spend on the planet, the more things can go disordered in our     1     (body) and our minds. It’s a particular challenge for neurologists     2     want to keep our brains healthy. For decades, they     3     (try) to create drugs to prevent, delay or treat cognitive decline in the 5 million older Americans who live with dementia. A miracle pill remains hard to find — but researchers have made progress in understanding nonpharmacological strategies that might keep the brain     4     (work) at close to its younger pace.

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。

Faced with employment pressures     1     (bring) by a record number of college graduates and the epidemic situation, governments and schools are mulling over a series of moves to help students find jobs. A college graduate recruitment week     2     (launch) on Monday to expand employment opportunities and help graduates overcome employment challenges caused by the epidemic. The event began both online and in-person in Beijing and Chongqing, and the provinces of Henan, Jilin, Shandong and Yunnan. The in-person job fairs are expected     3     (provide) more than 600,000 positions, while the online employment service will offer more than 800,000 job vacancies, according to the ministry.

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Partners in the Community The Community Police Station: A Local Presence That Makes a Difference The community police station is proud to announce that police officer Julie Francoeur will offer free judo classes in local schools. Sensei Julie Francoeur (judo instructor) A police officer for seven years, and a black belt in judo, Julie has practised the sport since the age of six. She loves the contact she has with youth in the community. In addition to teaching her students the judo techniques to excel at the sport, she also shares her knowledge about a healthy lifestyle (mind and body) with her students. Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. “Judo creates strength, balance and respect” “At the beginning, many students find the program very challenging. Together, students and instructor discuss the importance of increasing their fitness levels through exercise and a well-balanced, varied diet. A disciplined lifestyle is important too: regular practice is the key to success in judo. It is impossible to achieve excellence in competition without a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.” Schedule Lamontagne School Lamontagne School Stc-Monique School Ste-Moniquc School Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 11 Boys Day 1, Period 1 Day 2, Period 3 Day 3, Period 1 Day 4, Period 2 Girls Day 1, Period 3 Day 2, Period 4 Day 3, Period 3 Day 4, Period 4 There will be no classes on Friday. The hours of the course include shower and dressing time.

1. The information under the subheading “Sensei Julie Francoeur” summarizes the ________.

A．schedule of classes	B．instructor’s background
C．skills students will learn	D．secrets of success

2. In Joel’s testimonial, “self-discipline” refers to ________.

A．self-respect	B．punishment
C．regular practice	D．healthy enthusiasm

3. The schedule is included in the poster because it ________.

A．describes the activities in the judo classes

B．repeats information about the judo classes

C．gives less important information about the judo classes

D．provides additional information about the judo classes

10 . If you’re looking for any sort of career advice, it’s likely you’ve heard a certain suggestion before: Pursue your passion! In this economy, you’ll barely make any money no matter what you do, so why not do something you’re passionate about?

However, that’s not exactly how the world works. Passion is rarely enough to get you through on its own. Finding a project you love is all well and good on a sunny day when you’re feeling okay. But on those gray days when you’re suffering from the flu or you’re otherwise down, passion is rarely enough to get it done.

I know that feeling. At the most basic level, I spend every day writing. I’m passionate about writing and the topics I cover. But today, it’s too cold outside. I didn’t get enough sleep and all I can think about is crawling into a nice warm bed. Yet, I’m sitting here, typing up a post just for you. How do I keep it up?

There’s another route you could go. You could take on anything that pays the bills, then find fun projects you’re passionate about on the side. This is exactly the route I took when I was a freelancer (自由职业者) fresh out of college. That approach, as it happens, leads straight to passion burnout.

The reason I’m still planted firmly at my keyboard on a day when I don’t have an immediate deadline is not just because I’m passionate about writing. I also have a sense of purpose. Besides following your passion, you also need to define your purpose. I write to help businesses with their content because I know my writing makes a difference for them.

My purpose keeps my passion. My work is something I’ll stick to whether or not I feel passionate about writing anything today.

You can find your purpose as well as your passion-and then find a place where both intersect (交叉). It may be easier to find a day job you can tolerate. But the only way to find something that works for you is to get involved with different groups and to explore different purposes you care about. You don’t need an all-consuming cause, but you do need something you care enough about to give up sleeping in on the weekends. Only then will you really be capable of pursuing your passion, and your purpose along with it.

1. Who do you think the passage is written for?

A．Writers.

B．Job hunters.

C．Managers.

D．Career planners.

2. Which of the following statements will the author most probably agree with?

A．People can work with passion if they earn a lot of money.

B．People work well only on sunny days or when they are well.

C．People need to find as many jobs as possible to discover their interest.

D．People work hard even though they are not passionate about something.

3. What’s the author’s attitude toward his job?

A．Doubtful.

B．Unconcerned.

C．Determined.

D．Challenged.

4. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The difference between passion and purpose and how it affects your job search.

B．The importance of passion and how it gets you through when facing problems.

C．The relationship between passion and purpose and how it improves your life.

D．The importance of purpose and how it helps you keep a job.