1 . Being able to accept criticism (批评) and use it wisely is not just an important life skill; it’ll also make you happier.     1     Here are several rules for doing just that.

It’s not personal.

When we receive criticism, we tend to consider it a judgment on our abilities rather than on our performance.     2     The solution is to set up an internal belief such as: “It’s not a personal attack on me. I’ll think about it on its face about the matter at hand.”

Treat criticism like helpful information.

Depersonalizing (去个人化) criticism is a helpful approach that moves the focus from emotion to analysis.     3     It’s a rare glimpse into what outsiders think about your performance, and thus a potential opportunity to correct course and improve.

Make criticism a gift, never a weapon.

    4     For some—bosses, for example—doing so is part of the job. The key to criticizing to best effect is to remember the gift/weapon rule: If I am criticizing to help, I am doing it right; if I am doing it to harm,I am doing it wrong.

Praise in public, criticize in private.

A study showed that positive feedback given to students in public was 9 percent more inspiring than when given privately, while negative feedback in private was 11 percent more inspiring than in public. So what does that mean for your rude Amazon reviews?     5     Or better yet, don’t send them at all—unless you truly intend them to be constructive.

A．Unfortunately, we hate being criticized.

B．Send them to the author directly, if you dare.

C．We all have to give criticism from time to time.

D．Once you do it, you can start to see criticism for what it is.

E．We may naturally analyze the critic rather than the criticism itself.

F．It leads to lower self-worth, lower positive mood and less confidence.

G．A way to master the skill is to form new habits of getting and giving criticism.

2 . 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。

My mother influenced me a lot. When I made a mistake, she never turned a blind eye to it. She also helped me develop many good hobbies. Handmade creation was one of my favorite hobbies. I often found myself immersed in the world of creativity and engaged in various art craft exhibitions at school.

One Saturday morning after breakfast, I told my mother that I’d go and visit the annual model aircraft exhibition on campus. Then, I set out, expecting what wonderful crafts I’d come across this year. Upon arriving, I eagerly started to explore the diverse range of creations.

Among the many fascinating exhibits, one model aircraft particularly caught my attention. I stood there for a while, admiring the beauty of this piece. Its intricate details and precise craftsmanship were truly impressive. As I reached out to get a closer look, my foot suddenly slipped, and the next thing I knew, the model aircraft was knocked over. In a split second, its wing snapped (折断), leaving me stunned and horrified.

My heart sank as I realized this was not just any model; it was a prized creation of one of my classmates. “If the organizers find I have made the model damaged, they may angrily blame me for my carelessness,” I thought.

Fear and guilt swept over me, and I was consumed by the fear of facing the consequences of my actions. With no one around to witness the accident, I hesitantly returned the damaged model to its original position. My hands were shaking as I did so and I could feel the heat of embarrassment rising to my checks.

Just as I was about to leave, my craft teacher walked by. She noticed my uneasy expression and stopped to ask if I was feeling well. Her kind and concerned tone made me feel even worse. I gave a quick excuse and hurried away, leaving behind a model with a broken wing and a heavy heart.

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。

Back at home, my mother sensed my mood.

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Then, I carried tools and returned to the exhibition.

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3 . Once a teacher prided herself on giving practical examples to explain something when a student didn’t understand it the first time. However, her approach was _________ when she was teaching math to six-year-olds.

The exercise was _________ : the teacher asked each child to name their favorite fruit and then _________ a certain amount of that fruit. When it was John’s _________, the teacher asked, “If I give you one orange and another orange and another orange, how many oranges will you have in your bag?” John confidently replied, “Four.” The teacher was surprised. She tried again, but this time she used her _________ to count along with him. John looked at her three fingers, his bag and then her _________ face before hesitantly (犹豫) answering, “Four.”

The teacher, remembering John also _________ strawberries, decided to use them as a(n) _________. This time John counted carefully and replied with a hesitant smile, “Three.” The teacher smiled as she _________ that her new approach was successful.

Then she went back to the __________ example — oranges. Seeing the teacher happy, the boy replied __________, “Four.” The teacher, slightly angry, asked, “How? Tell me how four?” John, in a __________ voice, replied, “Because I already have one orange in my bag.”

This was the day the teacher learned one more valuable __________; what you think you know is not always __________ . Sometimes, you have to look at the problem from a different __________ to understand why something is the way it is or why someone said what they said.

1.

A．achieved

B．challenged

C．admired

D．discovered

2.

A．special

B．striking

C．tough

D．simple

3.

A．pick up

B．eat up

C．add up

D．gather up

4.

A．right

B．turn

C．responsibility

D．chance

5.

A．fingers

B．pens

C．fruit

D．bag

6.

A．embarrassed

B．satisfied

C．disappointed

D．excited

7.

A．tasted

B．loved

C．saw

D．bought

8.

A．example

B．treat

C．prize

D．contrast

9.

A．realized

B．claimed

C．admitted

D．expected

10.

A．third

B．successful

C．similar

D．former

11.

A．suddenly

B．secretly

C．slowly

D．immediately

12.

A．sad

B．sharp

C．low

D．serious

13.

A．lesson

B．subject

C．approach

D．case

14.

A．complete

B．correct

C．important

D．common

15.

A．result

B．time

C．position

D．topic

4 . 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。

One day, Mrs. Green asked everyone about their dream jobs. The classroom suddenly got filled with eager voices as classmates enthusiastically shared their dreams. “I want to be a college professor,” said Sarah confidently. “I dream of becoming a basketball player,” exclaimed Mike with light in his eye. The air was filled with dreams of doctors, nurses, police and various professions.

When Mrs. Green turned her attention to me, inquiring about my future career, I hesitated. “I don’t know yet,” I admitted. Then she asked if I wished to follow in my dad’s footsteps. “No,” I replied firmly.

My dad is a distinguished doctor with a demanding schedule, who often finds himself engaged in the responsibilities of his job. Thus, he often return s home late in the evening. The limited time we spent together during my growth created a noticeable distance in our relationship. I had such a lot to complain about his job and thus being a doctor would be the last option I would take.

Upon hearing my response, Mrs. Green remained silent. Instead, she encouraged me to reflect further.

A turning point came when our school organized a cultural festival. It was an important event, and we had been preparing for it for a long time. For my role, I needed to purchase a costume. Unfortunately, my mother was abroad, so the responsibility fell on my father. Unwillingly, I agreed, acknowledging that there was no other choice.

In the mall, my dad’s unfamiliarity with the shopping list became apparent. Despite Mom’s thorough list, we wandered aimlessly through the floors, struggling to find the necessary items. As we did, I felt a growing sense of discomfort.

Suddenly, a chaos drew our attention. A crowd had gathered, and someone was shouting for help. It turned out that an elderly customer had a fall, and onlookers were at a loss on how to assist.

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Without hesitation, my father rushed forward.
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For the first time, I felt a sense of pride in his work.
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5 . 你校英文报正在举办以“The Power of Perseverance”为题的征文活动。请你结合具体事例，写一篇短文投稿，谈谈对“Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.”的理解。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The Power of Perseverance

As the saying goes, great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

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6 . In July, I went to New York on business. My schedule was tight and was under great stress. I just wanted to _______ and breathe in some fresh air. Suddenly something _______ my mind. I was always eager to _______ on the Greek island of Santorini, admiring its white buildings, and the blue water surrounding it. Thus, the idea of taking a two-week European trip _______ was born. It was something I had _______ thought I'd be planning this soon in my life. I had always thought, if it did ever happen, it would be when I was _________ and old, free from the workload.

I would lie if I said I wasn't _______. I'd driven alone across the US before, but traveling to other countries whose _______ weren't the same as mine terrified me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to communicate with anyone. _______ it occurred to me that I had to ________my comfort zone if I wanted to follow my dreams. And if I let ________ get in the way, I'd never get anywhere.

________ I searched for other places to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I liked just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived, it was like I was inside a dream. I couldn't ________ what I was seeing and experiencing. The best part was the bus ride to Little Venice. Riding on the bus and staring at every ________ thing I saw, I couldn't help feeling I had ________ another dimension of life. I was having the time of my life.

1.

A．stay in

B．go back

C．carry on

D．get away

2.

A．crossed

B．drove

C．changed

D．shocked

3.

A．hide

B．serve

C．wander

D．settle

4.

A．cautiously

B．alone

C．again

D．aimlessly

5.

A．once

B．already

C．never

D．often

6.

A．bored

B．retired

C．dull

D．lonely

7.

A．scared

B．excited

C．disappointed

D．puzzled

8.

A．values

B．cultures

C．languages

D．customs

9.

A．But

B．So

C．Or

D．Thus

10.

A．establish

B．find

C．step out of

D．go back to

11.

A．fear

B．money

C．danger

D．communication

12.

A．Before

B．As

C．Since

D．Until

13.

A．tolerate

B．believe

C．ignore

D．explain

14.

A．rare

B．traditional

C．familiar

D．new

15.

A．created

B．predicted

C．escaped

D．discovered

7 . Life is filled with numerous victories and downfalls, but what matters is how you solve each situation. Whether it is your love life or a serious life struggle, we must learn to ________.

If you could talk to your ________ selves again, what would you tell them? For me, the best ________ to give my younger self would be to be stronger, ________ life is only going to get harder from here on. People who knew me years ago would think that I’m dead now, but little do they know. I had a lot of ________ back then, had no self-confidence, didn’t ________ myself and so much more. But now I have ________. If I can become the best of myself, then so can you. I am here to help you with that.

________ your life can be easy if you ________ believe in yourself, and after all, you only have yourself in this world. So turn the ________ of your life with us, and move on from every ________ and heartbreak. I changed my life for the better, and now it is your ________ to do so.

It took me decades to ________ the secret which all of my life starts with. ________ your problems are, the solution will come to you easily. Just be stronger to ________ your past.

1.

A．give up

B．give in

C．move on

D．move away

2.

A．younger

B．wiser

C．stronger

D．healthier

3.

A．resource

B．advice

C．recognition

D．dream

4.

A．as if

B．so that

C．until

D．because

5.

A．problems

B．advantages

C．skills

D．illnesses

6.

A．thank

B．love

C．concentrate

D．introduce

7.

A．improved

B．fallen

C．hesitated

D．agreed

8.

A．Changing

B．Abandoning

C．Influencing

D．Accepting

9.

A．gratefully

B．truly

C．originally

D．nearly

10.

A．page

B．cover

C．step

D．strength

11.

A．direction

B．success

C．quarrel

D．struggle

12.

A．right

B．role

C．turn

D．duty

13.

A．correct

B．learn

C．predict

D．hide

14.

A．Whoever

B．Wherever

C．However

D．Whatever

15.

A．approach

B．protect

C．drop

D．record

8 . My mother always said, “Can’t never could until he tried.” She recited it to me many times. Like it or not, it _________ in my heart.

Many years ago, my husband was _________, leaving us with a single income — mine. Worse still, soon I lost my _________ too. One day I had lunch with a _________ coworker who insisted I would be great at teaching _________ classes. I had used word processing software extensively at my former job and was definitely an expert, but could I _________ that skill? My mother’s motto rang a bell.

After _________ a suitable meeting room, I surfed the Internet, got a list of local business _________ and printed them on labels. I then designed a _________ that could be mailed, advertising my class. I was filled with self-doubt as I waited for __________. I had absolutely no experience in __________ a business, even a small one. Would I make it? __________, one by one, my students wandered in and took their seats. I did my best to stay calm, turning to smile nervously at the class a few times. Within minutes I was __________, guiding them through, answering their questions. The hours passed quickly.

Over the next months, I did several more classes. I made enough money to __________ I my expenses. That felt wonderful!

From then on, whenever I am handed a new __________, I still hear my mother’s voice, “Can’t never could until he tried.”

1.

A．took root

B．lost control

C．took place

D．lost ground

2.

A．promoted

B．dismissed

C．awarded

D．disciplined

3.

A．job

B．balance

C．temper

D．direction

4.

A．reliable

B．former

C．professional

D．efficient

5.

A．business

B．math

C．computer

D．science

6.

A．sharpen

B．master

C．learn

D．sell

7.

A．securing

B．entering

C．locking

D．searching

8.

A．locations

B．names

C．addresses

D．reports

9.

A．software

B．plan

C．survey

D．brochure

10.

A．response

B．approach

C．donation

D．contribution

11.

A．expanding

B．running

C．maintaining

D．buying

12.

A．Accidentally

B．Naturally

C．Surprisingly

D．Interestingly

13.

A．disappointed

B．upset

C．relaxed

D．curious

14.

A．cover

B．minimize

C．track

D．cut

15.

A．contract

B．account

C．budget

D．challenge

9 . When it comes to leadership, there are key qualities we should look for. The Head Boy of the WP/KE/ Gurukula College, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Ashen Jayasooriya, is a leader who has such key qualities.

“Challenges are necessary for life. Success can be achieved by overcoming challenges. Mistakes can be corrected through criticism (批评). Criticism is important to minimise mistakes and move towards success. So, challenges and criticisms make my life exciting. I am a person who carries out the responsibilities given to me and someone who always follows the right path; I am a person who always takes the advice of the seniors and works tirelessly to bring respect to the school; and also a person who works co-operatively with lower-level companions, as well as someone who thinks carefully when making decisions, while respecting the opinions of others,” he says.

Jayasooriya calls for intelligent and far-sighted leadership. He feels that the misuse of power is a social evil that eats away the human spirit, relationships as well as society.

“We all should act wisely and carefully. Leadership is not a crown that we wear. It is about carrying out responsibilities. When making choices, you need to understand that there are results. The world today and tomorrow demands intelligent leadership, not leaders who protect the crown that they wear. As leaders, we have to face challenges calmly, with insight and calmness, and overcome them”, explains Jayasooriya.

Jayasooriya has many dreams; the biggest is to pass the GCE Advanced Level Examination with honors for all three subjects and enter the Sri Jayewardenepura University. Through his career, he aims to serve the country as well as lead a successful life. He concluded by saying that as human beings, we must never forget the importance of pity and kindness. Modesty is important, and unfortunately, we do not see this in many of those who rise to higher positions of power.

1. Which of the following can best describe Jayasooriya as a leader?

A．Creative and intelligent.	B．Open-minded and responsible.
C．Brave and respectful.	D．Demanding and thoughtful.

2. What does the underlined part “eats away” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Fuels.

B．Destroys.

C．Mistakes.

D．Connects.

3. What is leadership in Jayasooriya’s eyes?

A．Having dreams.	B．Valuing the position.
C．Making choices.	D．Leading by serving.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．A True Leader

B．Leadership challenges

C．Leadership Is Wisdom

D．Criticism Makes a Good Leader

10 . Last year, John and I discovered that our plumbing (水管) had failed, flooding our home. We had to live in a hotel as we waited for the _________ to be dealt with.

Living in a small hotel room with three little kids was an extremely _________ period, but when a group of teenagers from FFA group moved in, things went from bad to worse.

The teens kept talking _________ in the hallways until late, and the noise _________ my kids. I was _________ and decided to talk to them to see if they could show _________ rather than become angry. The next day I knocked on the closest door and spoke to the young man who _________ .

“I know you’re here for the FFA conference and we want you to have _________, but you were a little loud last night and I hope you could be quieter tonight,” I _________. The young man said he was very sorry. Before going to bed, I __________ a note under our door. I opened the note to find __________. The teens __________ $40 in the note.

The next morning, my family __________ the teenagers and learned that at the FFA conference, the students had listened to a speech about __________ and paying it forward. That very night, the students found that __________ to be kind.

There is always an act of kindness to be done, just as long as you’re looking for one.

1.

A．mess

B．fear

C．stress

D．pollution

2.

A．boring

B．challenging

C．interesting

D．confusing

3.

A．independently

B．beautifully

C．loudly

D．illegally

4.

A．woke up

B．cheered up

C．built up

D．warmed up

5.

A．shocked

B．upset

C．disappointed

D．calm

6.

A．doubt

B．tension

C．courage

D．understanding

7.

A．laughed

B．answered

C．rejected

D．performed

8.

A．fun

B．confidence

C．belief

D．attention

9.

A．announced

B．whispered

C．explained

D．argued

10.

A．left

B．lighted

C．tore

D．noticed

11.

A．paper

B．hair

C．money

D．cloth

12.

A．included

B．wanted

C．stole

D．took

13.

A．approached

B．cured

C．warned

D．thanked

14.

A．strategy

B．kindness

C．honesty

D．religion

15.

A．attitude

B．ability

C．opportunity

D．strength