1 . For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the ________ but we knew how much this band meant to her.

The night before she was like a ________ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to ________ with us, because she couldn't ________ . On the night of the concert it was good to see her so ________ and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.

Needless to say when they ________ after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, ________ her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well ________ . This will be a memory she would never forget, and nor would we.

________ full of excitement from the night before, the following day they ________ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I laughed, loving the fact that she had not ________   that quality as she grew up.

Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a ________ each. On each present were the words "Because you are the ________ mum/dad in the world. "When we expressed our thanks and told her she didn't have to, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her answer was simply "Just because I love you."

This wasn't something ________ from our daughter; she had always given us gifts when she wanted to express her ________ , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn't have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.

1.

A．money

B．time

C．interest

D．news

2.

A．worker

B．baby

C．kid

D．parent

3.

A．dance

B．learn

C．walk

D．sit

4.

A．speak

B．sleep

C．stand

D．leave

5.

A．healthy

B．happy

C．pretty

D．surprised

6.

A．stayed

B．left

C．returned

D．turned

7.

A．worrying about

B．caring for

C．looking at

D．listening to

8.

A．lent

B．earned

C．saved

D．spent

9.

A．Still

B．Only

C．Just

D．Also

10.

A．continued

B．tried

C．decided

D．struggled

11.

A．kept

B．lost

C．realized

D．discovered

12.

A．gift

B．prize

C．ticket

D．picture

13.

A．richest

B．oldest

C．best

D．cleverest

14.

A．important

B．ordinary

C．new

D．valuable

15.

A．feelings

B．concerns

C．understandings

D．opinions

2 . Do you always get angry about something? Do you always take things too personally? Do you find yourself thinking people are laughing at you in public places?     1     If you are sensitive about something, you are easily worried and angry when people talk about it.

    2     Actually, sensitive people can appreciate food, the sound of music, the different colors of nature, or even traffic. They can also notice small differences in meaning, making them more emotionally(感情上地) intelligent and more creative.

However, it can also be a terrible burden(负担) if left uncared for.     3     So you should do something to stop being too sensitive. For example, recognize those people who often leave you feeling tired in life and avoid them. Instead, surround yourself with people who will make you feel bright and happy. If you constantly feel negative about yourself, you’ll struggle with being sensitive.     4    

Another important thing to do is forgive those who have wronged you. Often sensitive people aren’t good at letting things go.     5     This is unhealthy as it’ll keep you from enjoying both the present and the future. Take the lesson; leave the pain.

In a word, though being sensitive is certainly a challenge, you can deal with it correctly by taking proper efforts.

A．Why are some people sensitive?

B．Being a bit sensitive isn’t a bad thing.

C．You are sensitive and you can’t change that.

D．If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you are sensitive.

E．As a result, they find it difficult to move on from painful experiences.

F．So when a negative thought comes, correct it with something positive.

G．Sensitive people always put too much pressure on themselves and tend not to take care of themselves properly.

3 . We’ve all heard the expression, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” Since happiness is a side effect of laughter, shift your focus from the secret of happiness to experiences that bring you laughter. Instead of asking yourself “How can I be happy?”, ask “What makes me laugh?” This approach creates space for more actionable practices.     1    

•Look at the situation through a child’s eyes.

When times get stressful, take a moment to think about how you saw things as a kid. The more we can experience that childlike wonder and enthusiasm, the less we sweat even the big stuff.

•Add laughter to your mornings.

    2     Therefore, laughter should be right up there with brushing your teeth on your priority list. If you’re short on time, kill two birds and brush your teeth to a funny YouTube clip (短视频)!

•Learn to laugh at yourself.

Relieving yourself of pressure is the joy of learning to laugh at yourself. It also allows you to show more of your true self.     3     And set an intention to find humor in hardship. Merely laughing will fight off depression and fill you with light.

•     4    

There is no better way to practice laughing at yourself than going outside your comfort zone. From learning German to taking up rollerblading and Zumba, plenty of new activities will fuel your laughter. With so many ways to laugh more, why wait for your bit of happiness?     5     A bit of laughter can be the best medicine!

A．Hang out with friends.

B．Take up something new.

C．Permit yourself to be silly.

D．Morning routines set the tone for the entire day.

E．Read on four ways to get your daily amount of laughter.

F．Money doesn’t buy happiness but it can help us find happiness.

G．Instead, try any of the ideas above, and start feeling better now.

4 . My mom taught me songs. However, she never taught me how to sing. Of course I never really learned the English ________ then, but I realize as I grow up that one does not really ________ to understand the language of a song in order to ________ it completely. I also realize that music has become an important aspect of my ________. I use music to ________ my emotions, my joys, and my sorrows. Also, music is an ________ aspect of our culture. For example, some people use music to celebrate weddings.

When I came to the UK I realized that music has ________ me to deal with times when I miss home. It has become my ________ and when I miss home, especially my mum,   I find myself ________ the songs that we used to sing together. ________ I hear a song that makes me think of my brother and I find myself smiling or crying.

People use ________ instruments to create music, yet none of the lyrics and ________ have similar effect on all of us. When I listened to people singing as they ________ the world cup, I realized that music can actually bring ________ to this world and through songs the people of this world can be ________ as one!

1.

A．interaction

B．gesture

C．club

D．language

2.

A．hope

B．plan

C．want

D．need

3.

A．enjoy

B．catch

C．create

D．remember

4.

A．history

B．life

C．home

D．story

5.

A．change

B．express

C．hide

D．record

6.

A．essential

B．initial

C．outstanding

D．appropriate

7.

A．persuaded

B．helped

C．forced

D．employed

8.

A．nature

B．protection

C．hobby

D．habit

9.

A．dancing to

B．performing

C．listening to

D．writing

10.

A．Seldom

B．Sometimes

C．Strangely

D．Suddenly

11.

A．similar

B．suitable

C．wonderful

D．different

12.

A．poems

B．movies

C．videos

D．sounds

13.

A．hosted

B．discussed

C．celebrated

D．missed

14.

A．peace

B．creation

C．instruments

D．police

15.

A．made

B．considered

C．united

D．shared

5 . The human mind suffers from a lot of stress and anxiety in daily life. There are many sounds that can help the people to concentrate on current situation or matters.     1     The following is the best relaxing music to improve your concentration.

Classical music is music played with instruments including orchestra, sitar, etc.     2     It is best for introverts (内向的人) as well as for the people who want to focus on their studies and want to be quiet.

Spa music is the music that is used in spa centers. This music has special slow beats which arouse the relaxing cells. It feels relaxing and good to the mind and ear. These sounds are used as a soul spa therapy in many countries.

    3     Sounds of whispering grass, the hustle of leaves, the humming of birds, sound of the raindrop, a cool breeze, a wind, etc. These sounds greatly affect the ability to do work and provide relaxation to mind and soul.

Electrical music is also instrumental music, but it is different from classical. Classical is Sufi music. On the other hand, this music is produced with the help of new digital instruments and devices.     4     Mostly, it is composed of beats or instrumental sounds.

These mentioned sounds are those few that help the people to rebuild their concentration.     5     Some introverts like slow and rhythmic music while some like sounds with lyrics (歌词). Hence, it depends on the mental ability and nature of the people.

A．This music has no or fewer lyrics.

B．Nature beat consists of natural sounds.

C．Most of the music have unknown original authors.

D．Music isn’t just a means of entertaining ourselves.

E．The selection of music varies from person to person.

F．This music is also related to the soul of religious music.

G．So many people do music therapy to stabilize their minds.

6 . 假设你是李华，在得知四川泸定大地震的消息之后，作为校学生会主席，你决定给灾区的中学生写一封慰问信，主要内容包括：
1、得知四川发生突如其来的特大地震灾害，心情非常难过;
2、看到你们表现得非常镇定、坚强，感动得热泪盈眶;
3、患难见真情，决定号召全校师生捐款;
4、美好家园可以重建，希望你们要看到希望、充满信心。
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注意：词数： 80左右
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7 . 假如你是班长李凯，班级举办了“保护我们的地球（Protect Our Earth）”主题班会活动，邀请了王教授给同学了做了讲座，活动结束后写封信表示感谢。内容包括：1. 表达感谢；2. 活动的反响和同学们的收获；3. 再次表达感谢。
注意： 1. 词数120左右
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear professor Wang,
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8 . 假定你是李华，国庆节期间参加了Angele公司的旅游团。你感到该公司的旅行路线物有所值，你对导游Lily的服务感到尤其满意。请给Angela公司写一封感谢信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍；
2.表示感谢。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . Nature has developed the emotional state we call anger to help us stay alive. Anger energizes us to prepare us for action. It can be used either in productive ways or just the opposite. When we feel energized by anger, we might ask ourselves how we put this energy to the most productive use.

Perhaps the most helpful thing to remember about anger is that it is a secondary emotion. A primary feeling is what is felt immediately before we feel angry. We might first feel afraid, attacked, offended, trapped, or disrespected. If any of these feelings are intense enough, we think of the emotion as anger. Generally speaking, secondary feelings do not identify the unmet emotional need. When all I can say is “I feel angry”, neither I nor any one else knows what would help me feel better. A helpful technique, then, is to always identify the primary emotion.

Assume someone wants us to do something we prefer not to do. At first we feel a little pressured, but not enough to get angry. When they keep pushing us, we begin to get irritated. If they continue, we get angry. Such anger damages relationships.

If we feel angry, it is evident that we feel strongly about something. Instead of saying, “I can’t believe how irresponsible she is. What a cold-hearted, evil witch she is.” A more productive response is: “Am I really upset by this? Why does it bother me so much? What specifically am I feeling?” From the answers, we can decide to pick the best one to calm the anger. As soon as we “upshift” and begin to think about our options and their consequences, we start to feel more in control and less threatened. We get out of the automatic stimulus-response mode and realize that we have choices.

There is a quote from Victor Frankl that goes like this: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lie our growth and freedom.”

1. What’s the author’s attitude towards anger?

A．Favorable.

B．Neutral.

C．Doubtful.

D．Negative.

2. What can we know about anger?

A．It reflects one’s intense feeling.	B．It refers to a minor emotion.
C．It can identify emotional need.	D．It surely causes a violent reaction.

3. What does Paragraph 4 mainly deal with?

A．What questions we ask about anger.	B．How we respond to the anger.
C．How we develop growth and freedom.	D．When we consider the consequence.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Ways to know about anger.	B．Reasons to arouse anger.
C．Managing anger in a good way.	D．Calming anger at the right time.

10 . 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。

New research published by a team of psychologists at the University of Missouri-Columbia suggests that our own happiness     1     (influence) by the kindness and generosity we show to others.

    2     (arrive) at this conclusion, the researchers asked a group of research participants to engage in a series of     3     (experiment) that examine them in acts of their own happiness against those aimed at     4     (improve) the happiness of others. In one study, participants were given a few coins by a research assistant on the street after parking their cars. They were asked to put some coins either into their own parking meters (停车计时器)     5     in others' nearby.     6     (interesting), people who put coins in others' meters showed     7     (great) happiness than those who put money in their own, despite not knowing who they were helping.

The researchers offer a good     8     (explain) for the reasons why they come to such a conclusion. According to the researchers, an effort to make another person happy inspires feelings of closeness,     9    , in turn, explains why people end up feeling happy themselves.

But it is not just financial generosity that has the power to increase our happiness. Simply adopting an attitude that puts others' happiness above our own has     10     positive influence on our psychological happiness.