1 . 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。

Our flight didn’t leave until Sunday night, so I worked as usual during the day on Sunday, playing the piano during brunch at a golf resort located down in the valley. I loved my job and my customers, most of whom faithfully dined every Sunday.

That morning, I’d told my customers that my sweet daughter had loaned me money for an airline ticket so I could fly out with her and my grandchildren to see my father for what we believed would be the last time.

One of my favorite customers came over before she left and gave me a huge hug. In the process, she slipped a bill in my hand instead of dropping it in my tip basket. Her voice sounded serious. “This is for your trip. It’s not to pay bills and not to pay your daughter for the plane ticket.”

My eyes watered as I stared at the fifty-dollar bill in my hand. “Thank you, but I can’t accept this. It’s way too much money.”

Every Sunday, this woman left me a more than-generous tip, but this seemed too much. When I refused the bill and tried to hand it back, she gently pushed away my hand. “I know you’ll find the perfect use for it. Have fun. I’ll see you when you get back.”

I was struggling to make ends meet, so that extra fifty would have come in handy for bills or groceries. Yet my customer’s words kept echoing (重复) through my head. After talking it over with my husband, he agreed. I should take the fifty with me and honor my customer’s wishes.

Our plane took off late, and when we landed, my daughter and I dashed through the airport with two young children, terrified of missing our connecting flight.

When we finally reached our gate, I spotted a young mother with tears streaming down her face searching through her carry-on bags, obviously losing something.

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

I walked over and put my arm around her.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I grabbed the woman’s hand and slipped her the money.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 . Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body. From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”, many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth. But the question still remains. How can nature make it?

There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies. What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature, and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought. Also, nature often leads to awe, wonder and respect, all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health. There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain. Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release, a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose, joy and energy to pursue our goals.

But, regrettably, people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before. It is also clear that, in the past 30 years, people’s levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically. These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”—a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.

Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective. The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature, “There I feel that nothing can befall me in life—no disgrace, no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson’s intuition. It’s time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource. It’s also a pathway to human health and happiness.

1. Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To clarify a viewpoint.	B．To answer the question below.
C．To present the natural scenery.	D．To show the cultural differences.

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

A．Restricting.

B．Exposing.

C．Promoting.

D．Covering.

3. What is the tone of the author in writing paragraph 3?

A．Uneasy.

B．Indifferent.

C．Humorous.

D．Proud.

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

A．Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature?

B．Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource?

C．Why Do We Care about the Natural Environment?

D．What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature?

3 . The most affectionate memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was still little, my entire family would ______ on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the ______ were discussing something beyond our comprehension, we kids would play hide-and-seek.

The round table is a ______ of a reunion of our families and an ______ to our families. But as a matter of fact, in China, almost everything can be solved over a ______ table. The marriage bells between a loving couple and the ______ between business partners can all happen on the same round table. ______ , I start to wonder what this round table is to us, and its true significance starts to ______ in front of me.

The food on the table may ______ with time. The reasons why we come together may be ______ , but the sensation behind it remains the same. And that is our tolerance of different people or willingness to ______ different cultures.

In less than two months before the Spring Festival, a(n) ______ epic migration: would take place in China. The power that ______ us to do so has been sustaining Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and even the history of our nation has been the stories of ______ or running to the round table to which we ______ . The round table is and will always be a symbol of the Chinese sensation.

1.

A．imagine

B．reunite

C．repeat

D．flee

2.

A．strangers

B．teachers

C．adults

D．teenagers

3.

A．symbol

B．schedule

C．decoration

D．ceremony

4.

A．argument

B．occupation

C．operation

D．attachment

5.

A．round

B．new

C．long

D．square

6.

A．dreams

B．negotiations

C．secrets

D．experiments

7.

A．Obviously

B．Moreover

C．Consequently

D．Instead

8.

A．explore

B．expand

C．clarify

D．unfold

9.

A．keep

B．change

C．sell

D．display

10.

A．various

B．public

C．typical

D．temporary

11.

A．switch

B．predict

C．forbid

D．accept

12.

A．annual

B．innovative

C．unnecessary

D．modern

13.

A．forces

B．assists

C．reminds

D．drives

14.

A．caring about

B．looking for

C．figuring out

D．making up

15.

A．adapt

B．apply

C．belong

D．turn

4 . If you ask 100 people what subjects they wish they had been taught in school, there is a chance that the vast majority of them will complain about the lack of personal finance education. In my case, I did learn a bit about financing while in school — just not in the classroom. One of my earliest lessons on the basics of budgeting came from an unlikely source: the cafeteria.

My lunch budget was a set amount each week. Without a plan, it would be all too easy to blow through the budget long before meeting all expenses. Therefore, my very first budgeting lesson was to make a budget well. A bit of simple arithmetic (算术) helped me determine exactly how much money I could spend each day if I wanted to actually have lunch all week.

Besides, my school had relatively diverse lunch offerings. You could not only get the common hot school lunch but also find many other foods of varying attractions. As far as I was concerned, what attracted me most was the ice cream. Unfortunately, I couldn’t blow my daily lunch budget on ice cream. And I’d already figured out that splurging early in the week made for a rough time for the rest of the week. Hence, I learned my second important budgeting lesson: save for a goal. Because of this lesson, when Friday rolled around, I would have just enough left over for a wonderful lunch and the highly desirable ice cream.

Nowadays, my budget is a bit more complicated than the lunch budget in the past. Although I no longer have to save my pennies for a frozen treat, budgeting my money today uses the exact same skills I learned all those years ago. Actually, whether you’re budgeting for school lunches or credit card bills, the basics remain the same. And it’s never too early — or too late — to learn how to make a proper budget.

1. What can we learn about the author while she was in school?

A．She showed no interest in financial affairs.

B．She often complained about her school subjects.

C．She learned about financing from her own experience.

D．She eagerly expected to get personal finance education.

2. What did the author probably realize after eating at the cafeteria?

A．She should plan her lunch budget carefully.

B．Her health mattered more than anything else.

C．Her budget for lunch was far from reasonable.

D．She should improve her arithmetic as much as possible.

3. What does the underlined word “splurging” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Trying to save money.	B．Making a plan for money.
C．Spending much money freely.	D．Being concerned about money.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce some lessons about making a budget.

B．To encourage people to learn some budgeting skills.

C．To stress the significance of saving money in our life.

D．To remind people to pay attention to their lunch budget.

5 . Four Good Body Language Courses

Body Language for Personal Development

This course teaches you how to improve your body language skills and make yourself much more confident at public meetings, discussions and group meetings.

Key Highlights

*Know how to recognise the 26 most common changes of 7 emotions

*Move and stand with confidence in every business situation

*Increase confidence in meetings, talks and presentations

How to Make a Great First Impression

This course will teach you how to use eye contact, smiles, handshakes and words to make a great first impression. It’s designed by David Hyner. David has interviewed over 250 top achievers from all walks of life. He has discovered how these people set and achieve great goals, and he writes and speaks on these findings.

Key Highlights

*Act more confidently in public

*How to master your own body language

*Understand how to give and hold eye contact

Free Digital Body Language Course

You have 0.05 seconds to make a good first impression online. In those 0.05 seconds, you have to attract someone and show who you are and why they should connect with you and build trust. It’s created by Vanessa Van Edwards, who is the lead researcher at the Science of People, a human behavior research lab.

Key Highlights

*Improve your online presence

*Learn the psychology of websites

*Use body language online

The Power of Body Language

In this course, the designer, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, explains how to use body language communication to become the most impressive person in any room.

Key Highlights

*Read people by guessing their visual cues

*Use body language to your advantage in meetings

*Understand how to tell if people are lying

1. Who might be interested in the first course?

A．People dealing with business situations.

B．People often using social networking sites.

C．People asking the questions in an interview.

D．People having difficulty controlling their feelings.

2. What do we know about How to Make a Great First Impression?

A．Its goal is to help people set their goals.

B．It teaches us to explore people and things.

C．It invites successful people from all walks of life.

D．It is created based on successful people’s experiences.

3. What do the last two courses have in common?

A．They are both popular among website users.

B．They both focus on how to read others’ mind.

C．They are both designed by the same researcher.

D．They both stress the importance of the first impression.

6 . A curious and eager 6-year-old boy went on a journey that took him to a place filled with wonder and heroism: a fire station. But this young explorer was _______ , so this wasn’t just any adventure. His _______ was to “see” what a fireman looked like.

The little boy’s wish was realized by a _______ fireman, who made sure the boy could “see” his uniform in a magical way. Together, they began an extraordinary _______ that challenged traditional sight.

Then, the child _______ his walking stick, touching and discovering the firefighter’s uniform with both hands. This kind firefighter explained everything _______ as the boy’s hands moved with wonder. His _______ painted a picture that his eyes couldn’t see.

And just when you thought this touching _______ couldn’t get any more magical, the little boy_______ for a hug, though he met the fireman for the first time. It’s a ________ that spoke volumes about the impact of this brief, yet unforgettable ________.

This small act of kindness has ________ an internet hit and got a lot of likes. In fact, it ________ us all that empathy (同理心) and understanding can create ________ far deeper than what meets the eye.

So, share this article to ________ the warmth of this beautiful interaction and help others “see”   the world in a more loving, empathetic light.

1.

A．unfortunate

B．unwise

C．dependent

D．blind

2.

A．promise

B．assignment

C．dream

D．suggestion

3.

A．well-known

B．kind-hearted

C．full-time

D．good-looking

4.

A．transformation

B．exploration

C．experiment

D．activity

5.

A．turned to

B．depended on

C．held up

D．set aside

6.

A．modestly

B．quickly

C．excitedly

D．patiently

7.

A．mind

B．hand

C．stick

D．pencil

8.

A．scene

B．word

C．video

D．experience

9.

A．looked around

B．called out

C．reached out

D．stood up

10.

A．phenomenon

B．milestone

C．practice

D．gesture

11.

A．lecture

B．encounter

C．lesson

D．holiday

12.

A．waken

B．reflected

C．become

D．shared

13.

A．persuades

B．reminds

C．surprises

D．advises

14.

A．impressions

B．atmosphere

C．connections

D．value

15.

A．spread

B．feel

C．create

D．record

7 . How To Stop Bein g A People Pleaser

As a recovering people pleaser, I spent much of my life keeping others happy. Breaking this habit meant stepping on a few toes. However, I’ve become a happier person as a result. Here are some tips I used to stop being a people pleaser.

Identify your priorities. Take a moment to think about why you are trying to learn how to stop being a people pleaser.     1     Why do you feel the need to keep them happy? Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to.

Just say “no”. One reason why people pleasers say “yes” to everything is that they fear disappointing others.     2     If you are a people pleaser, you are likely to spend lots of energy trying to control how people feel about you. The best thing you can do is let them feel their feelings. It will feel liberating to free yourself from being responsible for someone else’s reaction.

    3     Saying “no” is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships. All healthy relationships have their own boundaries. If you haven’t set boundaries in your relationships, the odds are that at some point you will end up feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do.

Accept yourself. Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are.     4     Check out our summary of Brené Brown’s the Gifts of Imperfection to learn how to accept your imperfections and love yourself.

Remember that you cannot please everyone. No matter what you do there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices.     5    

A．Learn to set healthy boundaries.

B．Don’t mix up your boundaries with others’.

C．Who are the people that you feel the need to please?

D．Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are.

E．So why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible?

F．But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs.

G．That is why the more you seek security, the less of it you have.

8 . While some critics claim that history curricula (课程) teach unnecessary content, others argue that these curricula need to be more comprehensive. Despite ongoing debates about content, one universal truth remains: strong history curricula are necessary for developing the productive citizens of tomorrow.

The greatest academic value that history curricula provide is not the recall of important dates and names. Rather, understanding the historical inquiry process is the most important component. This process teaches students how to become critical thinkers and understand the dynamic nature of the telling of history.

Through strong history curricula, students are shown both a variety of primary and secondary sources and are taught to critique them. This is where the historical inquiry process begins. Students not only begin to analyze and ask questions about the content, but they also learn about the author’s credibility and potential bias (偏见). Students are then able to contextualize the information they learn and can think more critically about historical con text and those who tell it.

With this framework, students can then understand the causal relationship between human nature, values, philosophy, actions, and their consequences. It teaches students to recognize recurrent themes and lessons that are necessary to understand modern society. Most importantly, it teaches students to develop a healthy skepticism (怀疑论) when presented with information today because our actions are history in the making.

Forty years ago, renowned scholar James Fitzgerald argued that no education is complete without the teaching of historical inquiry. He believed that the only way to move forward in life is to understand what’s behind us.

Today, this principle still holds true. Students take both the factual knowledge and the historical inquiry skills they learn in the classroom and apply them to real world circumstances. Throughout their lives, students who are taught with strong history curricula will take the lessons they learn from our predecessors and become involved, active, productive citizens who want to create a history that tomorrow’s students will be proud to learn about.

1. What is the biggest academic significance of history learning?

A．Passing down Chinese culture.	B．Grasping historical inquiry skills.
C．Making people more knowledgeable.	D．Enriching people’s everyday life.

2. What does the underlined word “critique”   in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Protect.

B．Combine.

C．Comment.

D．Remember.

3. Why is James Fitzgerald mentioned in the passage?

A．To stress the importance of history.

B．To point out the essence of education.

C．To indicate famous people learn from history.

D．To show history contributes to people’s achievements.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．It Is the People that Create History

B．History Pushes the Wheel of the Times

C．History Curricula Are Gaining More Attention

D．History Curricula Shape Tomorrow’s Decision Makers

9 . “Thank you for letting me observe your classes. It was an unusual experience,” the email began, which got my heart racing.

I am an industry scientist, and in my spare time I was teaching a course for computer science students at a local university. By that point in the semester, I hadn't asked the students to solve any technical problems or even open their computers. Instead, I taught them teamwork and communication and skills they’d need in industry. My approach caught the attention of the university, so a teaching expert appeared in my class. This made me wonder whether university officials would agree with the unique view I brought from industry—or remove me from the classroom.

I thought of these lessons when I started to develop the university class. The part-time role was appealing because I was eager to share my expertise and get back to working with students. But I didn’t want to use my old teaching style, which focused on lectures and whiteboard exercises. I wanted to develop the same qualities I was looking for in job candidates at my company.

I decided to use games and challenges to encourage teamwork and creativity. In one, students had to work together to decide how to survive a tough desert environment. In another, they built the tallest structure they could out of spaghetti and candies. The teaching expert sat in on one such class.

I worried they might have been taken aback(吓到). But after that unsettling opening, their email was positive: “I understand the important message you're conveying,” they wrote. “Today's industry is about people, not just computers. Keep up the good work.” Hearing that my teaching had a positive impact on their career paths was truly rewarding.

In the end, education is not just about sharing knowledge. It's also about helping students develop soft skills that will help them succeed wherever they plan to go, be it academia or industry.

1. What made the author's heart race?

A．Uneasiness.

B．Excitement.

C．Heart failure.

D．Lack of sleep.

2. Why did an expert come to the author's class?

A．To teach communication skills.	B．To take over the author's work.
C．To learn about the author's teaching.	D．To help solve technical problems.

3. What does the author teach in class?

A．Survival skills.

B．Soft skills.

C．Game design.

D．Book knowledge.

4. What can we infer about the teaching expert?

A．He has a great impact on the author's career.

B．He attaches importance to sharing knowledge.

C．He points out the leading role of the computer.

D．He shares the same teaching idea with the author.

10 . Large amounts of waste, or garbage, are filling streets in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, after protesters blocked a road leading to a landfill outside the city. People in Bancharedanda where the garbage is kept blame the government for not doing enough to protect them from the waste.

One British tourist, Richard McSorley, recently talked about the problem. He remembered how clean Kathmandu was when he first visited it many years ago. “If I were a new tourist, I would be despondent now,” McSorley said, while pointing to a load of garbage next to a city street. For weeks, treatment of waste has been a continuous problem in the city surrounded by hills. The problems started after people in the village of Bancharedanda refused to have the garbage thrown at a nearby landfill.

Biswas Dhungana was one of the protesters. He said the villagers were refusing to permit trucks loaded with garbage to enter. They say government officials have done little to provide basic equipment and effective ways to deal with the garbage. He added, “We have been forced to live like pigs in terrible conditions for several years as the government has not done anything to keep the village clean.”

Last week, hundreds of villagers built a wall of rocks on the road leading to Bancharedanda. It forced about 200 trucks filled with Kathmandu’s garbage to return without dumping their load. It was said that protesters also threw stones from surrounding hills.

Sunil Lamsal is an official to watch over how Kathmandu’s garbage is treated. He said, “I am working to deal with the concerns of the locals in Bancharedanda. But now, garbage continues to grow on the streets of Kathmandu. This has led to increased danger for people living in the capital. In the light of it, the government will soon take further positive measures to tackle the problem, as the environment affects every family.”

1. How does the author begin the text?

A．By listing statistics.	B．By asking questions.
C．By describing a phenomenon.	D．By drawing a comparison.

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

A．Disappointed.

B．Dependent.

C．Dynamic.

D．Disabled.

3. Who were to blame in the eyes of the protesters?

A．Government officials.	B．Foreign visitors.
C．City residents.	D．Truck drivers.

4. What is Sunil Lamsal trying to do?

A．Punish the protesters.	B．Meet the villagers’ demand.
C．Stop the villagers’ illegal actions.	D．Urge every family to clean their village.