1 . We all lose motivation from time to time. We’re human beings, not machines, and we don’t always possess the steam we need to keep going.     1     From getting rid of distractions, reminding yourself of your goals, to taking a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries, this article will explore tips to help you restore your drive.

    2     Before devoting time to any specific endeavor (努力), make sure you know exactly what you’re setting out to do — and when you hope to accomplish it. Apart from setting achievable targets, you should also establish regular checkpoints to track your progress. If you are falling behind with your goals, it may be the kick start you need to help get you back on track.

Give yourself breaks. Sometimes, even the most determined people get overwhelmed. You may be burning yourself out, and a much-needed break might be just what you need to help you achieve your goal. If it’s at school, for example, don’t try to do all your work in one sitting, but stretch it out over the course of the day.     3    

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone falls short sometimes. If you fail to meet your goals for the week, take it as a lesson. Try to complete your next target before time, so that you can use the saved time to complete the delayed work.     4     Don’t dwell on failure; just accept it, and continue working towards your goals.

Surround yourself with positive people. Developing a network of supportive and inspiring friends and mentors can make it a lot easier to stay motivated and achieve your goals. Reach out to classmates in your field or your favorite professors or bosses for advice and professional support — and make a point to stay in touch.     5    

A．Develop a schedule of “checkpoint” goals.

B．Set manageable goals with realistic deadlines.

C．Thankfully, there are ways to help you feel motivated again.

D．If you’re excelling in your progress, you’ll feel more motivated.

E．This way, you’ll stay right on schedule even if you have taken a hit.

F．They’ll be able to offer wisdom, encouragement, and even opportunities.

G．If it’s a fitness goal, take a four-day rest instead of a normal two-day one.

2 . 根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项）。
John: Hi, Karl. You were not in your class yesterday afternoon. What was wrong?
Karl:     1    
John: Sorry to hear that.     2    
Karl: Much better. The fever is gone. But I still cough and I feel weak.
John:     3    
Karl: Yes, I have. I went to the doctor’s yesterday afternoon. The doctor gave me some medicine and asked me to stay in bed for a few days.
John:     4    
Karl: Because I’m afraid I’ll miss more lessons and I’ll be left behind.
John: Don’t worry. Take care of yourself.     5    
Karl: Thank you.
A. I can help you with your lessons.
B. I went to Hainan on holiday.
C. Have you seen the doctor?
D. Why don’t you stay at home today?
E. What would you like to do?
F. I was ill.
G. How about now?

3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was Mr. Philips angry with the woman today?

A．She forgot to tell him a message.

B．She has made three bad mistakes.

C．She was late for work.

2. What does the man think of the woman?

A．Hard-working.

B．Bad-tempered.

C．Very careful.

3. What has caused the woman to sleep poorly recently?

A．Staying up late.

B．Being bothered by noise.

C．Feeling stressed at work.

4. What will the man do?

A．Help the woman with the letter.

B．Call the woman’s neighbor.

C．Talk to Mr. Philips.

4 . Have you ever noticed that sometimes you may be ill suited or perfect for the same thing?     1     Here are ways weather can affect your mood that you never noticed.

You’re more helpful on sunny days. Sun makes you happy!     2     Therefore, on sunny days, you’re more likely to help those in need than on days filled with clouds and gloom. Next time you want to volunteer, try to pick a sunny day— you’ll be more helpful to the people.

    3     Summer sales, here we come! Get ready to open your wallet if you go out to a mall during a nice, sunny day. Research shows that you are more likely to spend money when it’s sunny. My theory is that the sun makes us feel happier and less stressed about our life (including our financial life) -therefore we spend more money! Thus, try not to go shopping on shiny days if you want to save money.

Cold temperatures impact complex physical tasks.     4     It’s like you don’t want to move. Have you ever tried untying (解开) a knot while your hands were cold? Be careful when trying to perform complex physical tasks in the cold weather— too much time in low temperatures can cause hypothermia (体温过低) !

Lack of sunlight makes you eat more. Bears hibernate (冬眠) while humans just start swallowing everything in sight. Well, bears eat much too, before they go to sleep.     5     Your body needs extra fuel to fight off the cold. Unfortunately, often you don’t actually need the extra food because a lack of sun doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cold.

A．Sunlight makes you spend more money.

B．Sunny days make you feel more tired.

C．The secret lies in distinct weather conditions.

D．Being less stressed leads to a poor life.

E．Happy people tend to be more willing to help others.

F．The cold, dark winter months make it much easier to overeat.

G．When you’re cold, your muscles feel slow and dull.

5 . Prince Diana was known for her habit many people today don’t pay attention to, but a new study shows you might want to reconsider.

While performing her royal duties as the Princess of Wales, Diana made time to write thank-you letters. In the book Diana: Her True Story, the author Andrew Morton wrote about Diana’s determination to send thank-you cards, noting that after her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 she “sat down and answered many of the 47.000 letters of congratulation and 10,000 gifts which the wedding generated (产生) ” , with the help of extra staff.

It turned out that Diana understood the significance (意义) of a thank-you card much more than others do. According to a recent study, many people underestimate (低估) the value of a thank-you letter and how much happiness the recipient (接受者) will get from it.

The author of Modern Etiquette (礼仪) for a Better Life, notes that what stands out about a thank-you note compared with a text or email is the time that goes into the act. “It is a special touch,” she said. “It’s going above and beyond what is generally expected because it means that you’ve taken some extra step.”

If you’re now feeling like sending a thank-you card to someone for a gift, for a favor or simply for their time, we have a few suggestions. Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert says that you shouldn’t be discouraged if you are a bit delayed (延迟) in sending out a note of appreciation.

“A late thank-you note is better than none at all,” she said. Also, a tone that’s warm and friendly along with personal stationery (信纸) for more of a signature look should be included.

It won’t be from Kensington Palace, but it will still have an original touch.

1. Why do many people pay no attention to sending thank-you letters?

A．Because they think it hard to do so.

B．Because they are not from royal families

C．Because they attach less value to a thank-you letter.

D．Because they have no congratulation letters to answer.

2. What does the author mainly want to express in Para. 4?

A．The process of writing a thank-you letter.

B．The difficulty in writing a thank-you letter.

C．The similarity of a thank-you letter to that of a text or email

D．The difference between a thank-you letter and a text or email.

3. What is Jacqueline Whitmore’s suggestion about a thank-you letter?

A．Posting the letter with a gift.

B．Sending the letter at a later time.

C．Using a tone that’s warm and friendly.

D．Stopping sending the letter when it is too late.

4. What does the author think of Princess Diana’s habit of sending thank-you letters?

A．Unbelievable.	B．Doubtful.
C．Interesting.	D．Admirable.

6 . 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。

In a warm home, a young girl named Shireen was busily preparing for a special occasion. As she tiptoed (踮着脚走) to tie a balloon, hunger was evident in her eyes. How did her family do this every year? It was so hard to go without food or drink from lunch until sunset. She found this period especially challenging, because today also turned out to be her grandfather Babajoon’s birthday.

Suddenly the phone rang. Shireen answered to find her friend Amy on the other end, inviting her to the park. “Can I join Amy and Maya? They want to show me their new toys,” Shireen begged her mom. Understanding the struggle of Shireen, her mother gently replied, “Sorry, sweetie. You’ll get tired and thirsty running around in the sun, especially on an empty stomach.”

Disappointed, Shireen felt angry, thinking of her friends enjoying themselves. The burst of hunger and anger made Shireen question the significance of giving up meals of the period. Realizing Shireen’s upset, her mom explained that the most important thing was to know how it felt to be hungry, allowing them to understand those less lucky people’s feeling and experiences and developed compassion (同情).

To cheer Shireen up, her mom suggested baking a birthday cake for her grandfather. Her dad was passing by and heard their conversation. He considered it a bad idea, fearing that it would be too hard for Shireen on an empty stomach. However, Shireen had made her mind. She wanted to surprise Babajoon with a cake, not just any cake, but a beautiful chocolate one.

Shireen and her mom set out the materials: cocoa powder, sugar, flour (面粉),eggs and butter. Her mom selected the cocoa and flour. Shireen measured sugar into the mixer and added the butter. She liked watching the mixer turn the separate materials into a soft yellow paste. She cracked the eggs one by one into the bowl. “Oops! There’s some shell.” Shireen tried getting it out with a spoon.

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The process of making the cake brought moments of joy.

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Finally evening approached.

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7 . What went on at Cooper’s last might?

A．A movie show.

B．A birthday party

C．A sales promotion

8 . Who is Andy Clarks?

A．A TV actor

B．A public librartran

C．A famous law yer

9 . Too much stuff, too much to do, too much stress.... These are weighing people down and breaking their spirit.     1     Here are several things to help you get started.

The first step is to sort out your possessions. To live a simple life, you need a simple living space. So take some time to tidy your living area. Focus on keeping things that you value deeply and throw away things that you don’t need any longer.     2     Finally, you will be shocked to see how few possessions you actually use in your daily life.

    3     As humans we tend to think what we are used to as naturally right. However, there could be problems in the million little things that bother us as we go about our day. The best skill you can develop in your life is the ability to take a step back and look at things objectively by raising doubts about what is seemingly the way it is supposed to be.

We should always stay mindful and live with intention. If there is something in your life that you don’t love, change it! Cut out the things that aren’t serving you. You can write down what an ideal day would look like for you in five years’ time. Then outline what things you want more in your life and what things you want less.     4    

Managing your time wisely counts.     5     Instead, take some time to think about whether it’s something that you are excited about attending. Be intentional with how you spend your time and take control of what you do. This is how you can guarantee yourself a flexible schedule and do everything in an unhurried way.

A．Minimalists live intentionally,

B．Complete the process in several sweeps.

C．Don’t reply “yes” to everything you’re invited to.

D．With that in hand, you have a goal to work towards.

E．From time to time you need to question about your lifestyle.

F．That’s why there is a growing interest in the minimalist lifestyle.

G．Having a flexible schedule depends on you taking control of things.

10 . Of all the unusual behaviors I was told to expect from my teenagers, their staying in their rooms for a long period of time was the worst for me.

Like many other parents, I, too, often thought that there must either be something wrong with me, or something deeply wrong with my teenagers when they suddenly wanted to avoid everyone in the house and the outside world.

What I didn’t know was that looking for solitude (独处) and privacy was perfectly normal for teenagers, and while you may think their wish for solitude is worrying, what is really happening is actually mentally (精神上) necessary.

A recent study in the Journal of Adolescence looked at a lot of possible causes of a teenager’s strong wish and need for solitude. What they found can make parents less worried about the troubling but actually helpful behavior. Researchers believe wanting and needing to be alone is just a matter of personal choice for teenagers, and that if that choice is out of their will, there is nothing to worry about.

“Solitude has always been seen as something detrimental to mental health, especially for teenagers who are thought to be unsociable or lonely,” said Margarita Azmitia, professor of psychology at UC Santa Cruz and co-author of the study. She continues, “However, sometimes solitude can help teenagers deal with mental problems. Developmentally, leaning to be alone is a skill, and it can make them refreshed and energetic.”

So when should parents get worried? Researchers found if a teenager is forced to stay in his bedroom as a punishment or something, then this kind of solitude will cause problems. But when a teenager has chosen on his own to check out his life, so to speak, it serves as a much-needed break from the noise of life. In those cases, self-chosen solitude can provide a chance for self-examination or creative expression. So communication matters between teenagers and parents.

1. What did the author think about her teenagers’ staying in their rooms in the past?

A．She was very worried about it.	B．She thought it mentally necessary.
C．She thought it was perfectly normal.	D．She really didn’t care about it.

2. What can we know from the finding of the Journal of Adolescence?

A．Parents’ anxiety is totally wrong.

B．Choosing to be alone sometimes can be helpful.

C．The behavior of solitude is unnecessary for mental health.

D．Teenagers’ solitude has nothing to do with personal choice.

3. What is the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 5?

A．familiar.

B．new.

C．harmful.

D．similar.

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Many teenagers want solitude.

B．Forced solitude should be avoided.

C．Parents should not punish their teenagers.

D．Teenagers should communicate with their parents.