1 . The days that make us happy make us wise.

--- John Masefield

When I first read this line by England's Poet Laureate, it _____________   me.   What   did Masefield mean? Without thinking about it much, I had always assumed that the _______ was true. But his serious assurance was ________. I was deeply attracted by it.

Slowly, I seemed to ________ his meaning and realized the wisdom that happiness makes possible lies in clear perception(洞察力), not _______ by anxiety nor dimmed by despair and boredom, and without the blind _______ caused by fear.

Active happiness---not mere satisfaction or _______---often comes suddenly, like an April shower or the unfolding of a bud. Then you discover what kind of wisdom has ____________ it. Amazingly, in your eyes, the grass is greener; bird songs are sweeter; the _________   of your friends are more understandable, and more forgivable. Happiness is like a pair of eyeglasses correcting your ________ vision.

Nor are the __________ of happiness limited to what is near around you. Unhappy, with your thoughts focused on your emotional woes (痛苦) , your vision is cut short as though blocked by a wall. Happy, the wall _________.

Consequently, the long vision is there for the seeing. The ground at your feet, the world about you---people, thoughts, emotions, pressures---are now ____________ a larger scene. Everything covers a fairer _________. Everything around you, whether it is encouraging or frustrating, no longer seems such a big deal. And here is the beginning of _________.

1.

A．terrified

B．satisfied

C．surprised

D．upset

2.

A．other

B．opposite

C．view

D．contrast

3.

A．arresting

B．amazing

C．interesting

D．disturbing

4.

A．handle

B．observe

C．appreciate

D．seize

5.

A．iced

B．clouded

C．rained

D．snowed

6.

A．roads

B．paths

C．spots

D．places

7.

A．fulfillment

B．sorrow

C．disappointment

D．entertainment

8.

A．embraced

B．interrupted

C．responded

D．accompanied

9.

A．brightness

B．stupidity

C．shortcomings

D．memories

10.

A．physical

B．sharp

C．spiritual

D．solid

11.

A．insights

B．impressions

C．attentions

D．expectations

12.

A．extended

B．collapsed

C．witnessed

D．withdrew

13.

A．got out

B．stayed on

C．kept off

D．fitted into

14.

A．proportion

B．position

C．explanations

D．duty

15.

A．happiness

B．wisdom

C．ability

D．life

2 . The train had been long delayed. Running out of _________, Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the_________at once: it was raining hard.

He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and _________ that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it,_________ to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.

Andy’s thoughts drifted(飘)to when he was _________. His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling_________and had taken it out. But it was still here.

_________ Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a _________I have put in medicine, just_________,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s__________he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the__________of the scarf.

Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman,who’d__________him earlier, __________ holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.

Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his __________, the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two__________.

1.

A．luck

B．patience

C．time

D．energy

2.

A．train

B．truth

C．cause

D．notice

3.

A．insisted

B．explained

C．apologized

D．admitted

4.

A．surprised

B．ready

C．thankful

D．expecting

5.

A．checking

B．leaving

C．planning

D．packing

6.

A．hurt

B．annoyed

C．ashamed

D．puzzled

7.

A．Lately

B．Finally

C．Suddenly

D．Instantly

8.

A．look

B．pill

C．rest

D．sandwich

9.

A．for safety

B．on purpose

C．in case

D．by accident

10.

A．calmness

B．confidence

C．comfort

D．care

11.

A．warmth

B．memory

C．smell

D．touch

12.

A．helped

B．pleased

C．disturbed

D．greeted

13.

A．comfortably

B．safely

C．gently

D．tightly

14.

A．relief

B．amazement

C．mind

D．advantage

15.

A．arms

B．scarfs

C．passengers

D．mothers

5 . If you want to be confident at interview and get the job, body language will be important.

Here are some useful tips for your body language during a job interview.

Make a great entrance. A job interview actually starts before you get to the interview room. You don't know who could be looking at you from a window or standing next to you in the elevator. Your body language should tell others that you're confident and calm.     1     .

Don’t go for direct eye contact.     2    . A more effective way to make sure you look interested is to look at different parts of an interviewer's face every two seconds such as their nose, eyes and lips.

Use hand gestures while you're speaking. If you’re not sure what to do with your hands, go ahead and gesture while you're speaking. When you're really nervous, you may want to hide your hand because they express your anxiety.     3    

Stay positive. Your body language follows your mind. If your mind is negative, your body will consciously create negative energy. However, stay positive and you feel confident in your body language.     4     . And your smiles will be more likely to leave a good impression on the interviewers.

Work on your walk. Interviewers often make a hiring judgment within the first 10 seconds of meeting you.     5    . When walking directly toward the interviewer, you had better make your body point in his direction and maintain eye contact with him occasionally.

A．Instead, make “direct face contact”.

B．How you walk into the room is a part of that judgment.

C．At this time, it's a good choice for you to hide your hands.

D．Instead, using your hands gesture can make you feel relaxed.

E．If your have a positive mind, you will wear a smile on your face.

F．It's very important to review your information you have prepared.

G．It's improper to crazily search your file for your resume at this time.

6 . It was a typical summer day in my small town, with the sun shining and the sky clear. I was sitting on my porch, enjoying the peaceful view of the rolling hills and the calm lake, when suddenly a strong wind blew in from the west. The peaceful sky turned dark as a storm approached.

I went inside, grabbing my raincoat and heading to the barn to secure the animals. The cows were nervous, sensing the approaching storm. I quickly tied them up and ran back to the house, just as the rain started to pour down. The wind was howling and the rain was pounding against the windows. Lightning and thunder followed, making the atmosphere even more electric. I sat by the window, watching the raging storm and praying that everything would be okay.

After what seemed like hours, but was only a few minutes, the storm passed. The clouds moved away, revealing a bright and sunny sky. I walked outside, taking in the fresh air and surveying the damage. The trees were bent over and some branches had been blown off. Our vegetable garden was flooded, but other than that, everything seemed to be fine. I breathed a sigh of relief as I realized that no serious damage had been done.

That evening, as I sat by the fireplace with a cup of hot coffee, I reflected on the experience. It reminded me that nature can be both powerful and unpredictable, but that we must persevere and adapt to whatever it throws at us. The next morning, as I watched the sun rise over the now-calm landscape, I felt a sense of pride knowing that my family and I had weathered the storm together.

1. What does the word “weathered” mean in the last paragraph?

A．enjoyed

B．survived

C．forecasted

D．changed

2. How did the author feel after the storm passed?

A．Angry

B．Relieved

C．Scared

D．Sad

3. How is the passage organized?

A．Problem and solution	B．Cause and effect
C．in order time	D．by Comparison

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The author explains how to prepare for and cope with a storm.

B．The author describes how a storm ruined his day and his garden.

C．The author compares and contrasts the different weather conditions in his town.

D．The author recounts how he and his family withstood a sudden storm and learned a lesson from it.

7 . 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。

The Hangzhou Asian Games, which opened on September 23, are not only a grand sports event, but also a cultural feast that displays the     1     (diverse) and harmony of Asia.

One of     2     (impressive) cultural activities is the Asian Games Aesthetics. It covers six categories: visual arts, literature, music, dance, drama, and film. The works of the Asian Games Aesthetics     3     (display) in different venues and platforms, such as museums, galleries, theaters, cinemas, and online media. Another remarkable cultural activity is the Asian Games Memories, which is    4     collection of stories and photos     5     (record) the history and development of the Asian Games. The Asian Games Memories invites the public     6     (share) their personal experiences and memories of the previous editions of the Games, and to express     7     (they) expectations and wishes for the future of the Games.   The Asian Games Memories also features interviews with some of the legendary athletes and officials who have participated in the Games,     8     showcases some of the precious relics and documents of the Games.

    9     (know) as the world's largest sporting gala on scale, the Hangzhou Asian Games are not only a platform for the athletes to compete and excel, but also a stage for the people to communicate and interact. The Hangzhou Asian Games are a beautiful gathering of nations,    10     the spirit of Asia is celebrated and the dream of Asia is realized.

8 . Billionaire Sir Christopher Hohn expects the greatest “demand disruption (中断)” for oil since the 1970s shock to cause an increase in renewable energy investment.

He said high oil prices are “a positive thing” for the climate as the energy crisis results in a “dramatic speed-up” in decarbonisation (碳减排). “The whole world should now be focused on seeking alternatives, whether they’re renewables or hydrogen fuels. All of these things are far more economic.”

He pointed to the recent boost of EU (欧盟) for renewable energy funding, as part of a plan to reduce imports of gas. Even as oil and gas companies obtain record profits from the high prices at present, Hohn said climate-focused investors will ultimately benefit from the energy price shock.

“The oil price increase leads to plans for accelerated decarbonisation,” said Hohn. “I personally believe that we’ll have demand disruption as we had in the 70s, and that there will be a dramatic acceleration in decarbonisation. I actually view it as a positive thing.”

Hohn has pressured companies to give shareholders a vote on their climate plans. Spanish airport operator Aena and aircraft manufacturer Airbus improved their emissions (排放) tar-gets as a result. Hohn has also pushed for stricter regulation on corporate climate promises. “Corporate decarbonisation isn’t going to happen through voluntary methods,” Hohn said.

Hohn is also backing a new rating agency that will grade company emissions strategies, through his charity, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation. The Climate Action-plan Rating Centre (Climate-Arc) will analyse public company data and publish climate plan ratings.

Investors often struggle to analyse corporate climate plans. “Because though some organizations declare their commitment to environmental protection, they actually do the opposite,” Hohn said, “I expect a large proportion of companies will get graded F if they’re not doing enough. Even companies with net zero emissions targets have failed to set out plans about how to reach those goals. The impact is going to be a bit like, ‘the emperor has no clothes’.”

1. Why are high oil prices a positive thing according to Hohn?

A．They will reduce energy demand.

B．They will bring economic benefits.

C．There will be a shift to clean energy.

D．There will be a reduction in energy imports.

2. What does Hohn argue for in paragraph 5?

A．Climate regulation should be stricter.

B．Decarbonisation should be voluntary.

C．Emissions targets should be debated.

D．Climate plans should be informed to the public.

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The method of avoiding being graded F.

B．The suggestion about helping investors.

C．The method of reaching zero emissions targets.

D．The suggestion about reducing carbon emissions.

4. Which would be the best title for the text?

A．Energy crisis—a hard nut

B．Energy crisis—a wake up call

C．Energy crisis—a cruel circle

D．Energy crisis—a cause of economic depression

9 . When my son Mark was eight years old, his teacher _________a class spelling contest, the prize being a pizza lunch for the winner plus three friends. Mark wanted to win that contest _________. He could practically _________the pizza, hot with cheese.

In _________of the contest, Mark actually agreed to a haircut, and _________he changed his mind, I took him off to the barbershop.

“Make it a lucky cut, ” I _________barber Joe. “Mark’s _________in a very important spelling contest next week. ”

“Well, did you do your homework?” the _________asked.

“Yeah. ”Mark replied.

“Do you have confidence?” barber Joe asked.

“Confidence. C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-C-E. Confidence. A lot of people spell that one _________, ” Mark explained.

“Sure. You can spell it, ” barber Joe__________. “But do you have it? You have to have confidence in yourself, son. It’s a winner’s secret __________”Mark looked at barber Joe’s reflection in the mirror, being very __________to move only his eyes and not his head for fear of losing a piece of ear to barber Joe’s scissors. “The secret weapon, huh? Confidence!”And with that, Mark __________a new motto to his bag   of tricks: I CAN WIN THE SPELLING CONTEST!

And he did. And the pizza was __________ . And Mark never forgot barber Joe’s words: “You have got to have confidence in __________, son. It’s a winner’s secret weapon.”

__________later, after creating his own firm and __________himself as a famous architect, Mark began receiving interview requests. During an interview, the reporter __________with a question that almost stumped Mark “You’re considered a great architect. When everyone around says it can’t be done, what makes you think you can__________?”

After thinking a bit, Mark replied, “__________. It’s a winner’s secret weapon.”

1.

A．gave

B．accomplished

C．announced

D．adapted

2.

A．barely

B．badly

C．partly

D．sightly

3.

A．taste

B．donate

C．apply

D．make

4.

A．fear

B．need

C．favour

D．honor

5.

A．when

B．before

C．after

D．since

6.

A．instructed

B．begged

C．pleased

D．blessed

7.

A．taking

B．catching

C．competing

D．turning

8.

A．mother

B．barber

C．cook

D．reporter

9.

A．right

B．serious

C．perfect

D．wrong

10.

A．responded

B．interrupted

C．signed

D．remarked

11.

A．discoveries

B．tasks

C．legs

D．arms

12.

A．careful

B．content

C．casual

D．aimless

13.

A．explained

B．added

C．found

D．introduced

14.

A．free

B．bitter

C．spare

D．heavenly

15.

A．me

B．yourself

C．ourselves

D．you

16.

A．Months

B．Weeks

C．Decades

D．Seasons

17.

A．regarding

B．disguising

C．establishing

D．taking

18.

A．led

B．dealt

C．caught

D．did

19.

A．pull it off

B．pull it in

C．pull it out

D．put it back

20.

A．Perseverance

B．Passion

C．Attitude

D．Confidence

10 . 读后续写

The first of June, the King family was going on holiday tomorrow. The girls no longer had to do housework for the family, so there would be three months’ free time for them, and all the girls cheered up, jumping up and down with excitement. “Vacation, finally!” shouted Meg, coming home to find Jo already lying on the sofa. They started to plan what they would do on the vacation. All the girls reached an agreement that they would not do anything for a while, but play all the time and rest if their mother didn’t mind. “May we all try what we want to do, Mother?” asked Meg. Mrs March agreed to the plan and said they could try the experiment for a week. “It will be wonderful, I’m sure,” said Meg. “Fun forever, and no work!” cried Jo.

The next morning, Meg spent the morning with a friend and the afternoon reading in the apple tree. Jo pulled all her toys out of her closet but then left them to play some music. Amy put on her best dress and went outside to draw, hoping someone would notice the beautiful young artist. No one appeared, so she went for a walk, got caught in the rain, and came home dripping.

In the evening, they all assured their mother the experiment was going well. She smiled, said nothing, and did her work, keeping their home pleasant and running smoothly.

The week seemed to get longer and longer with nothing much to do, and it affected all three girls. Meg found time hanging heavily and read till her eyes hurt and she was sick of books. Jo sometimes suddenly shook her doll and shouted at it. Amy was quite bored, for she didn’t like dolls or reading, and she couldn’t draw all the time. By Friday the girls were glad that it was nearly over, but no one would admit that they were tired of the experiment.

On Saturday morning, the girls got up to find no breakfast and no mother to be seen.

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At this time, Mrs March returned and the girls rushed to their mother with a sense of achievement.

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