1 . They caused the first wound, but you are causing the rest; this is what not forgiving does. They got it started but you keep it going. Forgive and let it go, or it will eat you alive. You think they made you feel this way, but when you don’t forgive, you are the one creating the pain on yourself.

Whatever you do — don’t wait to forgive someone until they apologize, ask for your forgiveness or even admit they have harmed you. If you are waiting for someone to admit they have hurt you, you could be waiting forever and it puts them in the power position, where you need something from them to move forward in your own life.

Forgiveness has nothing to do with how wrong someone else was; no matter how wrong they are, when you forgive a person, you break the ties with their ill deeds that keep you in pain. Forgiving breaks the unhealthy bonds between you and the one who hurt you, and redefines you as an independent victor in your own life. Whether they accept their responsibility or not, you are no longer dependent on their participation for your healing (治愈). You can forgive them, and you can then move on. Boundaries are an essential part of forgiveness.

It is easy to hold a grudge (记仇). It is easy to blame. But these experiences are a lasting role of a powerless victim (受害者). When you hold grudges the victimization continues.

It takes emotional bravery to forgive. It takes a huge determination toward self-care to let go of painful past events and not let them identify your future. There is no self-love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without self-love. Forgiving others may be the ultimate act of self-love. Through forgiveness you can protect yourself from suffering from the lapses made by others.

1. According to the author, if you don’t forgive, you’ll _____.

A．suffer further	B．keep your pride
C．become stronger	D．receive an apology

2. What does the author think of the degree of harm others do to you?

A．It counts a great deal.	B．It is tied to you firmly.
C．It is nothing important.	D．It decides whether you forgive.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word“lapses”in the last paragraph?

A．decisions	B．mistakes
C．contributions	D．apologies

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

A．To advise us not to blame others.

B．To tell us it is difficult to forgive others.

C．To tell us the importance of forgiving others.

D．To advise us to learn to forgive others for self-love.

2 . 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。

I live in Bangalore, India, where the traffic is heavy for most of the day,     1     drivers can be pretty impatient.

When I     2     (be) in Singapore about seven years ago, I stepped off the sidewalk (人行道) and     3     (quick) jumped back upon seeing a car. To my     4     (surprising), the car stopped. I waited. So did the car. Then, the driver waved at me to cross. That was a     5     (memorize) moment for me. A pedestrian (行人) was     6     important than the car—something we are just not used to in India.

Now, I try to slow down as often as possible and allow pedestrians     7     (cross), or even invite another car to go ahead of me. And I always wave when someone gives me space to go ahead.

In fact, another way of     8     (create) goodwill is in airport queues or at the train station. I’ve found that the moment I step aside for the people in a hurry, they are always thankful, and often give me a smile or offer back what I have offered them. There is an instant connection when we offer space for others.

In     9     busy world, the very same people will smile back at us when we offer a kind gesture. Taking the time to give others the chance to go first     10     (make) these small moments of connection that brighten my day.

3 . In 2016, I suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) a form of depression(抑郁症) that is found to make people feel low in the UK between September and April. During that cold and wet period, I got comfort in books.

Books have been used by many to reduce depression. I lose myself into them as thirstily as usually get my morning coffee. Each Christmas, I have a habit of returning to the old favorite books that make up for my emptiness, such as Jane Eyre. Sometimes, to escape from the cold, I run back to the heat that I am used to, so I will read a lot of books set in Africa.

It became important for me to find a way to escape my sadness in the world of books. And isn’t that what art and literature is for? According to JJ Bola, the author of No Place to Call Home, “The world can get you so down that you think you’re the only person going through what you’re going through. But then you read and you realize that you are not alone that if someone else has gone through it and survived, then maybe you can, too.” It is this survival that the reader looks for, that is, the understanding that the winter is not so long after all.

1. What was the possible cause for the author’s illness?

A．His personality.	B．His poor health.
C．Sleeplessness.	D．Cold and wet seasons.

2. The author likes reading old favorite books because they help him________.

A．kill time	B．keep warm
C．enjoy Christmas time	D．drive away emptiness

3. Which book may the author probably read when he feels cold?

A．Jane Eyre.	B．Out of Africa.
C．Alice in Wonderland.	D．No Place to Call Home.

4. Through reading, the author________.

A．finds a way to escape his sadness

B．gets along better with others

C．leans more about other cultures

D．becomes more interested in literature

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Reading Reduces Depression	B．Reading Keeps You Warm
C．How to Escape Loneliness	D．How to Survive Winters

4 . Last summer, I was suffering from too much stress, I’d just graduated from a challenging doctoral program and was ________ from the years of research, study and writing. I took a vacation to celebrate, but the academic intensity had become a ________ . Sitting on the beautiful lawn of the hotel on Mackinac Island, I just felt like I should be studying or working as usual.

________ seeing natural beauty would have relaxed me, but I couldn’t ________ . I couldn’t help looking at my cell phone repeatedly in case I missed something important. “ Enough,” I murmured. I needed to ________ , but why couldn’t I?

A dragonfly buzzed around me. With each ________ , this creature’s wings changed color — blue one moment, green the next. Dragonflies usually fascinated me with their quick movements that ________ me of acrobats (杂技演员) in the wind, but I wasn’t in the ________ that day. What I needed then was ________ , not movement. As if on cue, the dragonfly came to rest on a blade of grass in front of me.

I watched that dragonfly carefully for many minutes. So did the dragonfly. “It’s not a matter of relaxing,” it seemed to say. “It’s a matter of ________ the now, the here. Life is so short. Be here in the moment and let the ________ take care of itself.” Suddenly, I ________ this beautiful creature, who only had months to live, was “instructing” me about the ________ of life and felt much relaxed. The dragonfly seemed ________ that its message had been delivered. It sprang from the grass and flew away. I didn’t see it again. But I would never forget what it taught me: Be here and ________ yourself.

1.

A．distracted

B．withdrawn

C．exhausted

D．separated

2.

A．tradition

B．strength

C．burden

D．habit

3.

A．Generally

B．Eventually

C．Particularly

D．Exactly

4.

A．settle down

B．break down

C．slow down

D．get down

5.

A．concentrate

B．unwind

C．continue

D．pause

6.

A．movement

B．change

C．advance

D．performance

7.

A．convinced

B．informed

C．reminded

D．warned

8.

A．way

B．mood

C．state

D．position

9.

A．progress

B．admiration

C．consideration

D．stillness

10.

A．remembering

B．understanding

C．appreciating

D．recognizing

11.

A．life

B．history

C．moment

D．future

12.

A．guessed

B．realized

C．agreed

D．admitted

13.

A．value

B．content

C．reality

D．principle

14.

A．concerned

B．doubtful

C．satisfied

D．regretful

15.

A．enjoy

B．collect

C．suit

D．conduct

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节和给定段落开头语进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

When I was six years old, I visited my grandfather’s farm in Kansas and he sent me into the woods to gather pecans (胡桃) for us to enjoy later. The pecans were about the size of a man’s thumbnail and just about the tastiest snack I’d ever had.

However, pecan picking was really tiring and my little bucket was only half full after working hard for a long time. I thought I wouldn’t let Grandpa down. Just then something caught my eye. A large brown squirrel was a few feet away. I watched as he picked up a pecan, hurried to a tree, jumped up to the trunk and disappeared in a large hole. A moment later the squirrel popped back out and climbed down to the ground to pick up another nut. Once again, he took the pecan back to his hiding place inside the hollow of the tree.

Not so secret anymore, I thought. I dashed over to the tree and looked into the hole. It was filled with pecans! Golden pecans were right there for taking. This was my chance. Handful by handful, I scooped all of those pecans into my bucket. Now it was almost full! I was so proud of myself that I couldn’t wait to show Grandpa all the pecans.

I ran back and shouted, “Look at all the pecans!” He looked into the bucket and asked, “Well, well, how did you find so many?” I told him how I’d followed the squirrel and taken the pecans from his hiding place.

Grandpa congratulated me on how smart I’d been in observing the squirrel and his habits. Then he did something that surprised me. He handed the bucket back to me and put his arm gently around my shoulders.

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。
Paragraph 1:

“That squirrel worked very hard to gather his winter supply of food,” he said.

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Paragraph 2:

I picked up that little bucket full of pecans and carried it back to the tree.

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6 . Recently, the dog my aunt had been keeping for almost 18 years died of old age. So _________ was the poor lady that she kept telling others not to raise a pet, saying she wouldn’t have had to _________ this much grief if she hadn’t kept the dog.

For sure, the loss of something precious is in no way a _________ experience. But, despite my _________ for her, I was somewhat frustrated about her nagging (唠叨). By saying her _________ words, she was in fact increasing the _________ rather than reliving the happy hours she had spent with her dog, the heartfelt _________ whenever she would stroke (抚摸) its furry head, her _________ nights when the dog was around, and the many other sweet _________ .

I myself have also had dogs that I’ve lost three __________ . But still, I am now __________ another one. Knowing that I will one day lose him simply makes me __________ the time we have together. Having an __________ to have something special before losing it is a blessing. It __________ us that the things we hold dear will not be with us forever, teaching us to __________ the present moment and to live our lives to the fullest.

1.

A．busy

B．heartbroken

C．excited

D．popular

2.

A．hear

B．avoid

C．express

D．suffer

3.

A．common

B．bad

C．pleasant

D．real

4.

A．sympathy

B．love

C．respect

D．support

5.

A．favorite

B．angry

C．inspiring

D．regretful

6.

A．risk

B．pain

C．possibility

D．difficulty

7.

A．sadness

B．apology

C．smile

D．concern

8.

A．wonderful

B．normal

C．sleepless

D．lonely

9.

A．arguments

B．words

C．dreams

D．moments

10.

A．luckily

B．possibly

C．actually

D．particularly

11.

A．raising

B．adopting

C．selling

D．training

12.

A．waste

B．value

C．shorten

D．limit

13.

A．excuse

B．answer

C．idea

D．opportunity

14.

A．reminds

B．surprises

C．disappoints

D．bothers

15.

A．accept

B．understand

C．enjoy

D．change

7 . 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。

When I was in Grade One, most of my classmates didn’t like to play with me because I was always shy and silent. However, I always got high grades in both exams and activities. Gradually, I got the respect of my classmates. And my teachers repeatedly praised me and asked me to assist my classmates in their study. Besides, there were various competitions in my school and I was always chosen as the representative of our class.

However, life is not always happy. There are times when we experience ups and downs. When I was in Grade Three, a student named Vannilyn came to our school, and she was placed in the class next to mine. Months passed and the result of the mid-term examination was released. I was still the No. 1 in my class and I heard that Vannilyn was the No. 1 in her class. However, I just ignored her and in my thought, I was still superior because I was a seasoned pupil.

There were times when I didn’t want to open my books to read and study for our next day’s lesson. When I did my homework, I became careless and I didn’t even mind whether my handwriting looked beautiful or not. What’s worse, I gradually became addicted to computer games. And because of that, my teachers began to criticise me and what made me angry was that they always mentioned Vannilyn in front of me!

I got annoyed every time my teachers compared me with Vannilyn. I was discouraged and no longer followed their instructions. At the end of the first term, the principal’s assistant announced the final examination result, and I still ranked No. 1. Therefore, I became prouder and told myself that I would still be the best student even if I didn’t study hard.

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

I was overconfident and didn’t pay much attention to my study.

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Three days later, the result of the English Spelling competition was announced.

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8 . A former student of mine is now a teacher at my high school. She walked by me in the _______ this afternoon and said with a smile, “Ms. Harris, I know you love our word of the week — integrity. I heard it on the announcements this morning and I _______ thought of you.” I replied, “Thank you, Pharen; that _______ me.” She went on to say, “I always _______ you talking to me about integrity and _______ and how important they were.” I _______ her again and she continued on down the hallway.

As I reflect on this _______, it brings a smile to my face. Of the many _______ that she could associate with me, the fact that she associated the word “integrity” is important _______ of my influence as an educator. I believe that she connected the idea of honesty and moral character with me ________ the example I have set with my life.

It calls to mind a popular quote — “Let us not grow tired in doing ________, for at the right time we will reap (得到) a harvest, if we do not give up.” I am ________ for a reminder today — when it seems that no one is ________ it — that the important values are being caught and ________ if I just keep “doing the right thing”. As a teacher, I know in ________ you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.

1.

A．hall

B．office

C．gallery

D．classroom

2.

A．immediately

B．casually

C．rarely

D．potentially

3.

A．upsets

B．pleases

C．puzzles

D．warns

4.

A．catch

B．forget

C．keep

D．remember

5.

A．participation

B．fortune

C．character

D．prejudice

6.

A．comforted

B．thanked

C．believed

D．encountered

7.

A．interaction

B．negotiation

C．decision

D．cooperation

8.

A．colors

B．interests

C．words

D．tastes

9.

A．confusion

B．proof

C．exercise

D．wisdom

10.

A．instead of

B．because of

C．except for

D．regardless of

11.

A．little

B．nothing

C．wrong

D．good

12.

A．helpful

B．faithful

C．grateful

D．delightful

13.

A．facing

B．questioning

C．getting

D．stealing

14.

A．thrown away

B．called off

C．figured out

D．passed on

15.

A．teaching

B．science

C．economy

D．communication

9 . 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 rose bushes were finally in full bloom and were so fascinating on that spring morning. By     1     end of last spring ten bushes had been planted by the couple.

The sight of roses always brings to mind Wanda’s childhood     2     (memorial). The family had no money to buy extra things two     3     (decade) ago, so even a tired rose was something to value. Now they will gather large amounts of roses in their garden.

Currently,     4     (have) a backyard full of different roses is pure enjoyment. And her husband, Dale,     5     occupation was one of the assistants in a government department, takes care of the roses     6     (appropriate). Aware that she loves the very first blooms, he picked some on this particular morning.

But as Dale returned, he came cross a neighbor who had stopped by for a quick visit. Before the woman turned to go, Dale generously gave the roses to her.    7     a glance, she knew the roses were so pretty. And even though their visitor insisted she didn’t want to take them, Dale honestly said that the flowers were for her to keep.

Seeing her precious first blooms go out of the door filled Wanda with regret, and a bit of selflessness. She knew it was “better to give than to receive”. However, what she wished was that she could have kept the roses for herself.

Later that day, the couple headed to the post office, where Wanda waited outside in the car.

Then out of     8     (expect), an older woman suddenly appeared at the open window. At the moment some fresh roses     9     (hold) by her. Then she gave them to her. She said, “These are for you. They’re my first blooms this spring.” The woman’s real motivation was to delight her.

Completely amazed, Wanda thanked the woman and bent for a moment to breathe in the rich fragrance (芳香). By the time she looked back, the mysterious visitor had left.

As far as Wanda was concerned, that special delivery changed her. She drew a conclusion that it made her     10     (convince) that the true meaning of giving others unexpected gifts was deep. Now, she always gives away her first blooms to others, as a reminder that someone is thinking of them.

10 . I was at the bus stop, on my way to the lab where I was a postdoctoral fellow. It was_________like any other morning. But something began to _________inside me as I watched the people around me – headphones hanging from their ears, eyes _________, unsmiling faces. They looked_________ And l realized I was one of them. Suddenly, I could no longer_________my work life and booked a one-way ticket to fly home.

Over the years, I had grown more_________. Those who could have been collaborators(合作者) became competitors I _________. But the effect of this competition was exactly the_________of what I had hoped for. So I began to feel alone and_________.I became less and less productive in my scientific work. I____________my breaking point that day at the bus stop. The____________ had to end. I emailed my professors, explaining that I had put the ____________first and myself second for too long.

Back home, I ____________ my family and friends about my problems. I also started to receive some emails from my ____________ --- I guessed they expected me to join them again soon. After a few ____________ asking how I was, in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life. Vulnerable (脆弱的) researchers were ____________their heads out of their shells(壳). I understand that we all ____________ sometimes, and that vulnerability and collaboration can be more ____________ than competition. In fact, it can be a ____________, instead of one where one side gains while the other side loses. Working with others and ____________help doesn’t make my Contributions unimportant; it means we can all succeed.

1.

A．never

B．just

C．even

D．already

2.

A．awaken

B．argue

C．settle

D．disappear

3.

A．cast away

B．cast off

C．cast down

D．cast around

4.

A．unfriendly

B．unhealthy

C．loose

D．upset

5.

A．continue

B．balance

C．improve

D．predict

6.

A．mature

B．academic

C．competitive

D．positive

7.

A．disliked

B．ignored

C．disbelieved

D．rejected

8.

A．outcome

B．choice

C．case

D．opposite

9.

A．disappointed

B．Lost

C．ashamed

D．guilty

10.

A．spotted

B．marked

C．hit

D．realized

11.

A．play

B．race

C．loneliness

D．prejudice

12.

A．evaluation

B．reputation

C．production

D．occupation

13.

A．got along with

B．kept away from

C．stood up for

D．opened up to

14.

A．workmates

B．friends

C．teammates

D．sponsors

15.

A．jokes

B．lines

C．calls

D．emails

16.

A．shaking

B．sticking

C．scratching

D．spinning

17.

A．fail

B．regret

C．struggle

D．hesitate

18.

A．powerful

B．familiar

C．painful

D．popular

19.

A．different story

B．non-controversial case

C．close finish

D．win-win game

20.

A．offering

B．praising

C．seeking

D．refusing