1 . It’s only after three weeks into a new job that I made a serious mistake. My boss called it “extremely embarrassing” in a company-wide e-mail, which he wrote because he felt he needed to explain that what I did was something _______ in the company should ever do.

I wish I could give a good excuse for what I did. At the very least, I wish I could _______ it somehow—_______ it on youth, inexperience or ignorance. Unfortunately, I’m _______, experienced and I know better.

_______ I work with some very kind people. For the past couple of days many of them have taken time to _______ by my desk and offer comfort, encouragement and support. Some have shared with me similar _______ they have made. Evidently I’m not the only “_______” person here.

One of the exchanges I had this week was with Lois, the much-honored, much-respected professional who _______ the desk right next to mine. Lois was completely __________ about her work, and to be honest I was a little __________ about how she would __________ to such an extremely embarrassing incident.

As I expected, Lois mentioned the __________ when she saw me the next day. She mentioned it directly, __________ with empathetic(感同身受的) consideration. She listened to my __________. Just as I was ready to express my regrets, she brought my self-pity to a(an) __________.

“It happened”, she said, “There’s nothing you can do to __________ that. It happened. But it’s over now. It’s __________, It’s in the past. You need to let it go, and move on.” And with that she returned her __________ to her work, as if to say, “We’re done here.” I beat myself up for weeks. At such times I need to remember those __________ words: It’s over. It’s done. Let it go. And mostly, move on.

1.

A．someone

B．anyone

C．no one

D．the one

2.

A．forget

B．express

C．pour

D．explain

3.

A．fix

B．blame

C．rely

D．put

4.

A．outgoing

B．old

C．cheerful

D．energetic

5.

A．Thankfully

B．Naturally

C．Generally

D．Hopefully

6.

A．work

B．stop

C．watch

D．sit

7.

A．decisions

B．troubles

C．attempts

D．mistakes

8.

A．annoying

B．confusing

C．embarrassing

D．puzzling

9.

A．repairs

B．wants

C．works

D．occupies

10.

A．mad

B．serious

C．curious

D．hopeful

11.

A．nervous

B．pessimistic

C．sad

D．skeptical

12.

A．react

B．agree

C．turn

D．object

13.

A．issue

B．outcome

C．chance

D．message

14.

A．for

B．therefore

C．but

D．otherwise

15.

A．challenge

B．imagination

C．conclusion

D．explanation

16.

A．order

B．key

C．end

D．process

17.

A．forget

B．ruin

C．prevent

D．change

18.

A．broken

B．done

C．lost

D．kept

19.

A．attention

B．skill

C．patience

D．interest

20.

A．indifferent

B．unpleasant

C．meaningful

D．satisfying

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Are you stressed at work? A recent study found that one third of workers describe their jobs as highly stressful; and 75% believe that work is more stressful now than it was 20 years ago. Work-related stress can lead to headache, depression, memory loss, a lack of concentration, stomach problems and an inability to sleep. But what causes it?

Lots of things, apparently. For example, someone who finds their job too difficult may become stressed, especially if they don’t get any help. Similarly, someone who works too hard for too many hours can become stressed. Finding a job boring can also cause stress, as can working in an unfriendly environment do. But everyone is different. So, while one person may find working 60 hours a week very stressful, another may find it challenging and enjoyable

So, what can managers do to prevent stress? Once again, lots of things. They can make sure that the demands of the job and the skills of the workers are matched, that the worker is provided with the resources he or she needs to do the job, that problems are discussed, that employees are given timetables that allow them to organize their life outside work, and that everyone is given clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Also, that employees are offered rewards for good work, and that there are opportunities for career development.

More importantly, what can you do to reduce stress? Lots, too! For a start, you can talk about it. If you’ve got a problem, find someone to discuss it with. Get moving—ensure you’re getting lots of exercise. Make sensible food choice and eat food that’s good for you. Get lots of sleep. When you lack sleep, your ability to handle stress is compromised. Ensure that jobs are evaluated carefully before agreeing to take them on. Develop the capacity to meet challenges with humor. Laughter is a great stress buster. Give yourself more time! If you are always running late, set your clocks fast so you get things done in time. You have to do it all yourself.

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3 . It was a Friday morning, 7:30 a.m. I felt too late to drive my car, so my son ______ an Uber(优步). In five minutes, the Uber reached at the entrance gate, waiting for my arrival. I just saw the cab ______and entered inside the car. I was so busy that I didn’t pay any attention towards the driver. I was ______an important paper from my leather bag, so ______ said, “Please, go quick! I’m in a hurry!”

The ______ came, “Yes, Ma’am!”

I was surprised when I heard a ______ voice! I stopped my work for a second and looked at the driver. The driver was a young lady. For the first time, I saw a lady, driving an Uber!

The car was running on the national high-way towards the ______. It was quite a distance from my home. She was driving ______ well. I didn’t know, why I became so ______ to know why she had chosen this ______. I started the conversation, “If you don’t mind, can I ask you some questions?”

“Yes, ma’am! No problem.”

“I guess, you are well ______.”

“Yes, ma’am! I have completed my ______. I have done my MBA course.”

“Oh, wow!!! Why did you then choose this profession, instead of going for an ______ career?”

I could see her face in the rear-view mirror. She ______ and the way she expressed her views made me really amazed!

Very politely, she said, “Driving was my _______from my childhood, ma’am! Of course I do ________each and every job. In this case, ______ I satisfied my desire! I love driving! I don’t mind for big or small job. I wanted a job where I can get satisfaction. I got ______ from international companies but this one I preferred because I like it! I know, I can’t get enough money out of it, ______ as I told you ‘I love driving’! That’s it!”

“Is it worth it?

“______you like it, yes!”

1.

A．found

B．booked

C．downloaded

D．rented

2.

A．driver

B．brand

C．number

D．color

3.

A．searching for

B．looking into

C．setting down

D．picking up

4.

A．necessarily

B．immediately

C．publicly

D．rudely

5.

A．answer

B．order

C．sound

D．voice

6.

A．female

B．young

C．sharp

D．calm

7.

A．airport

B．company

C．destination

D．meeting

8.

A．terribly

B．perfectly

C．naturally

D．lively

9.

A．devoted

B．confident

C．puzzled

D．eager

10.

A．profession

B．car

C．road

D．course

11.

A．identified

B．proved

C．rewarded

D．educated

12.

A．life

B．paper

C．education

D．work

13.

A．acceptable

B．amazing

C．adventurous

D．academic

14.

A．smiled

B．wept

C．laughed

D．sighed

15.

A．plan

B．love

C．choice

D．imagination

16.

A．honor

B．accept

C．respect

D．love

17.

A．at most

B．at least

C．in fact

D．of course

18.

A．supports

B．advertisements

C．offers

D．payments

19.

A．yet

B．and

C．so

D．while

20.

A．Otherwise

B．Until

C．Unless

D．If

4 . A theme park manager has the job of watching over and controlling the daily operations of the theme park. One of their most important jobs is to manage the visitors’ experience. This can include everything from the appearance of the park to the hours of operation. A theme park manager also makes plans and develops strategies（策略）to ensure the health and safety of visitors. To help keep visitors satisfied, he usually sets customer service polices（政策）that show how employees should treat visitors and respond to their needs.

Often, theme park managers make decisions regarding theme park policies. For example, the manager of a theme park may have to decide when the park opens and closes daily. He may also choose when the park will open and close for the season. If the weather turns terrible, the manager often has to decide whether or not to open the park for the day. A person in this position may also be responsible for making policies on when a visitor can get a refund（退款）or discount on his admission fee.

The amusements in a theme park have to be maintained（保养）in order to ensure they stay in good working order to ensure they stay in good working order. A theme park manager typically carries out a routine inspection. The individual who holds this position also creates plans and strategies for dealing with emergencies. He may also watch over security workers who help keep the park safe for visitors.

Some theme park managers also have the job of staying abreast of changes in the theme park industry and knowing what the park’s competitors are doing. The information the manager gets through these efforts often helps him decide when to make improvements and how to keep the park competitive.

The extent（范围）of a theme park manager’s job may depend on the size of the park. In a small park, he may closely with his employees. In a large park, he may work to set polices and then depend on other managers or department heads to carry them out. What he needs to do is watch over these managers.

1. What might be a theme park manager’s most important job?

A．To make sure the park gets regular improvements.

B．To make the park workers perform their jobs well.

C．To ensure the visitors have a satisfying experience.

D．To ensure the customers service policies work well.

2. The decisions made by theme park managers usually depend on _________.

A．customers’ needs.

B．theme park policies.

C．the size of the park.

D．weather conditions.

3. The underlined phrase “staying abreast of ” in Paragraph4 probably mean “_____”.

A．knowing about	B．bringing about
C．calling for	D．getting used to

4. The writer develops the passage by ________.

A．telling stories	B．giving examples
C．making comments	D．making comparison

5 . Scott Halley was a farmer...until a year ago. But the farm kept losing money. “You look at the numbers at the end of the pencil.” said Mr. Halley, 44, “and you realize it’s time to try something different.”

With a heavy heart but a clear head, Mr. Halley became one of the thousands of American farmers who sell their land each year. What surprised Mr. Halley and others is that the move to the city was so easy. The farmers are finding jobs and their families are enjoying the city way of life.

Mr. Halley found a good job working as a scientist at North Dakota State University. His salary is now twice what it was when he was a farmer.

But even for those farmers who find good jobs, there is a price to pay in leaving farming.

“It’s not just about making money but about the other rewards that farming can bring...working land your parent’s parents worked, spending your days in nature, caring for animals,” said Dr Michael Rosmann, a farmer and psychologist who helps farmers. “For most of them, that pain lasts for the rest of their lives. To make the decision to quit farming, to do what’s best for the family, takes an awful lot of courage.” Mr. Halley feels the pull of the land every day. Once a week, he drives eight hours to work a small piece of his old farm.

It was hard to leave, but Mr. Halley knows he did the right thing. For most families that leave the land, salary goes up and the stress from having little money goes down. Both parents and children are happier.

Halley’s children love living in the city.

“The kids don’t want to go back now,” said Mr. Halley. “The telephone never stops ringing.”

Megan Halley, 13, spoke with excitement about her new school. She especially likes art and computer technology. “Back on the farm,” she said. “the old phone system took five minutes or more just to dail up the Internet.”

“It’s cool here,” said Megan. “She loves going to the nearby mall to shop for new clothes and get the latest CDs of her favorite group.” The closest store to the Halley’s farm was a 10-mile drive.

Before moving to the city, Megan worried about getting along with city kids.

“The boys here aren’t any different than back in the country,” she said, “There’s just a lot more of them.”

1. Why Mr. Halley decide to quit farming one year ago?

A．He didn’t like farming any longer.

B．He found a more satisfactory job in the city.

C．He can hardly make money to support his family.

D．It is not so convenient to live on the farm.

2. Why does Mr. Halley drive back to his old farm once a week？

A．To keep his connection to the land.	B．To appreciate the beautiful scenery.
C．To do a part-time job to earn more money.	D．To relax himself from work.

3. According to Megan, what words can be used to describe the life in the country?

A．Comfortable and peaceful.	B．Inconvenient and boring.
C．Easy and worthwhile.	D．Busy and meaningful.

6 . 学校外教Stacy暑假期间准备在本地开一家西餐小店，刊登广告为若干名高中生提供实践机会。下面是招聘启事：

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3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . If you make a list of the top ten most challenging jobs in the world, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. Let’s think about their complex task millions of educators face each day as they try to teach a group of often unfriendly, disorderly kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially taking into consideration that there is no promotion waiting for them even if they are wildly successful!

What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media’s teaching campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to envision for their recently-held contest.

Their short films were called “A World without Teachers”, whose intention was to inspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions (提交物) also serve as a reminder of how terrible things would be if we didn’t have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest contestants didn’t accept the idea that there’s no person to tell them what to do.

High-school student Savannah Wakefield considered if art as we know today would have been different without teachers. Would C. Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism?

Miles Horst won the 1,000-dollar prize for the best adult submission. He pictures a world where teachers are replaced by a “brain box”. Youth group winner Marina Barham’s video describes a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don’t just teach; they inspire—something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do!

So the next time you think your teacher is being “troublesome” for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her.

1. Project Ed and Participant Media’s teaching campaign asked contestants to ________.

A．inspire more young people to become teachers

B．point out which teacher has inspired them most

C．imagine what the world would be like without teachers

D．describe what effect teachers would have on their life

2. What is suggested in the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?

A．Monet is regarded as the father of impressionism.

B．Monet’s great success was connected with his teachers.

C．Monet’s teachers made a great contribution to modern art.

D．Monet was good at discovering his students’ talent for drawing.

3. What does Marina Barham’s video tell us?

A．Teachers prefer to inspire their students instead of teaching.

B．The role of teachers cannot be replaced by anything else.

C．The function of teachers cannot be forgotten by the world.

D．Teachers often show the right direction to their students.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the conversation take place?

A．Before summer vacation.

B．During summer vacation.

C．After summer vacation

2. Who are the two speakers?

A．Brother and sister.

B．Unemployed young man and woman.

C．College students.

3. What kind of jobs does the man prefer?

A．Camp jobs.

B．A job at a hotel.

C．A job in the open air.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think of his job?

A．Tiring.

B．Boring.

C．He doesn’t like it.

2. What is his job?

A．A secretary.

B．A clerk.

C．A manager.

10 . Who is the man?

A．A teacher.

B．A doctor.

C．A patient