1 . Today we discuss what to wear as a wedding guest. Basically, your goal is to make the wedding couple shine and to highlight your personal style.

    1     It's their day. They're the center of attention and you're there to celebrate it with them, not to outshine them or outdo them. So what does that mean? Basically, you tone it down. You don't wear wild colors, and you don't wear bold(大胆的)patterns or accessories like a top hat or something that makes other people uncomfortable.

You should dress within the requested dress code.     2     As a man, you can wear a dark suit, either a navy blue suit or a dark grey suit to fit in such a situation. I will stay clear of black unless it's a tuxedo.

Traditionally, you should always have some forms of neckwear.     3     Bow ties can be a bit too flashy unless the groom loves bow ties and he wants you to wear one as well.

Definitely avoid monochrome(单色的)looks of a black shirt, a black tie, and a black suit or any other colors that are very similar.     4     Your best bet for a wedding is a white dress shirt although light blue may work as well. Of course, if you're at a beach wedding or if the couple's style is very relaxed, then these rules don't apply.

These are guidelines you can use to look well-dressed. When in doubt, always communicate with the people that invited you.     5    

A．That looks strange and there's not enough contrast.

B．As a result, you may be overdressed or underdressed.

C．If the wedding is an indoor event, you can wear lighter colors.

D．You never ever want to overshadow either the bride or the groom.

E．Personally, I think a necktie that is long is the best, but there is exception.

F．If the wedding is an evening event, it's going to be more formal than a day event.

G．That will ensure you look great, and that you honor them, and they will remember you very fondly.

2 . You may have apologized plenty of times in your life．And there’s a good chance you’ve also uttered the phrase, “I never meant to hurt you.” Stop doing that, says author Caroline Myss.

In a talk, Myss, a spiritual seeker(精神导师), took on the topic of forgiveness and healing, and explained in certain terms why “I never meant to hurt you’’ is never a good apology, no matter who it comes from．

Traditionally, a person always comes up to you and say, “Wow, bummer. I’m sorry I did this, but, you know. I never meant to hurt you. And, hey, can we just call it a day?” Myss says that is never appropriate．

That type of apology won’t sit well with the person on the receiving end. “That whole little thing — I never meant to hurt you—that’s the thing you can’t forgive, ”she says．“It goes right to your soul, that toxic, sick feeling.’’

Instead, Myss says it’s important to approach the conversation differently. Ultimately, it’s about offering more than an apology. It’s about sharing a soul-to-soul confession. “Let’s redo the scene, ’’ Myss says. “The person conies up to you and says like this…I need to tell you something. I consciously knew what 1 was doing. I consciously knew it, and I have to call it something else: It was my mistake. I heard my heart tell me not to do this and I didn’t listen. It did matter to me. And I know that my actions redirected the course of your life. It was conscious. It was a sin, because it was conscious. And how much it hurt you did not stop me. This is not a boo-boo(一时疏忽) . This is not just an apology. I am confessing my soul to you, and I’m asking now for your forgiveness·”

She points out that this is how deeply within the soul apologies are supposed to resonate． “That’s what heals,” she says．

1. What do people generally do when they apologize?

A．They explain some certain terms．	B．They sincerely ask for forgiveness-
C．They apologize plenty of times．	D．They say they never meant to hurt others．

2. What’s Myss’ opinion of the saying “I never meant to hurt you”?

A．She thinks that it is a topic of forgiveness and healing．

B．She thinks that we should give up saying that．

C．She thinks that it needs explanation．

D．She thinks that it is a soul—to—soul confession．

3. What does Myss think a real apology should be?

A．A soul touching confession．	B．A boo-boo·
C．A grown-up feeling freezing．	D．A light conversation·

4. What does the underlined “it" in paragraph 5 refer to?

A．The unconscious action that one person does．

B．The mistake a person makes to another person．

C．The scene that should be redo．

D．The apology one person owes another person．

3 . It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than, to open it and remove all doubt.

-Mark Twain

You can have something extremely smart, useful or funny to say, but if you say it at an improper time, you could make yourself look foolish.

Throughout history many famous, noteworthy people have taken Mark Twain's words to heart. These wise people knew when to talk and when to keep silent. Many leaders have to learn when to talk and when to keep silent even when it might be difficult to do so. All leaders must choose their words carefully, picking the right time to speak, so that their words can have the greatest impact.

If you learn to develop this skill of knowing when to hold your tongue, you will also become wise, even if people think you are not. Some people, in fact, will underestimate you because they do not know what you are thinking all the time. This can give you an advantage in many situations. When people underestimate you, they do not focus on you, leaving you to make and perform plans without being noticed.

If you think before you speak, you can also improve your listening skills, which is a very important and useful skill to have. Listening is another key trait(特征)for a leader to have, and it is harder to achieve than many people think. First, you have to be quiet, and then you have to listen attentively, with all your attention on what the person is saying to be a good listener. When you learn to stop and think before you speak and when you learn to become a good listener you will be well on your way to becoming a good leader. By being able to listen to the people that work with you and for you, you will be able to make informed decisions.

1. The quotation(引言)from Mark Twain functions as________.

A．an example

B．a thread

C．a comparison

D．a model

2. The author takes the example of many famous, noteworthy people to express that____

A．influential people are able to express themselves freely

B．many important people didn't take Mark Twain's words seriously

C．leaders should attach great importance to when, how and what to say

D．the public will not understand them if famous, noteworthy people keep silent

3. According to the passage, what are the advantages of developing the skills of holding your tongue?
① You could be underestimated by others.       ② People often think highly of you.
③ You can polish up listening skills.               ④You will improve your relationship with others.

A．①②

B．①③

C．③④

D．②④

4. Which of the following is the best title?

A．He That Talks Much Errs Much	B．Facts Speaks Louder than Words
C．Even Homer Sometimes Nods	D．A Still Tongue Makes a Wise Head

4 . Wakeful Rest

When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity.     1     Some might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may be a both no-cost and effective way to help you remember what you have studied and improve your learning.

    2     Resting is difficult when you have too much stimulation(刺激) from electronic devices, lights and so on. While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored benefits of resting after learning-what is called "wakeful rest". A study examined how well old people in good health could remember certain words, from which researchers found old adults who rested for 10 minutes after learning had better memory. "A period of wakeful rest immediately after new learning improves free recall, "the researchers wrote.     3    

Another study found that both young and old adults were able to better remember, or recollect, information from given passages after doing wakeful rest. The findings appeared in Neuroscience Letters.     4     “Wakeful rest led to higher overall recollection in both age groups," there searchers noted. 'They thought wakeful rest allows for superior memory consolidation(巩固), resulting in stronger representations of experienced events which can be discovered by tests of free recall and recognition.

    5     Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. Just limit the amount of stimulation you get. It is really that easy!

A．Such an activity promotes good health.

B．Perhaps they look at their phone or go online.

C．The results were strong even after seven days, they added.

D．This study involved 45 young people and 40 elderly adults.

E．If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do.

F．Working long hours can greatly increase the risk of suffering injury or illness, a study says.

G．The basic idea is that your brain gets a chance to rest by reducing your activity after the study.

5 . Benefits of Sharing Jokes In a Family

A well-chosen joke can have a big impact Benefits of sharing jokes m a family go beyond mealtime conversation.     1    

・Jokes sharpen verbal skills.

Jokes are the perfect packaging for quick lessons about sounds in words, word meanings, and even spelling. Yes, they’re tricky, but consider the learning potential in these examples, from Funology.com:

“    2    Take away the g!”

"What is as big as an elephant but weighs nothing? Its shadow!"

・    3    

Knowing a good joke can help a kid connect with others. Enjoying jokes and practicing the art of humorous delivery in the safety of their home can give kids tools for social situations, especially if this is an area of difficulty.

•Jokes are good for your family's health.

Experts report that a sense of humor is related with better coping skills in times of stress. Humor can help defeat mood disorders.     4    Like many skills, children can develop their understanding of humor through social connection, so telling jokes in a family can give their funny bones a workout.

•Jokes encourage reading and learning.

Many parents and teachers report that joke books help motivate their unwilling or struggling readers to read more.     5     If your child needs help remembering a poem, a joke might do it

A．What is the goafs favorite food?

B．How can you make a goldfish old?

C．However, jokes take some explaining.

D．Jokes improve kids’ social connection.

E．Here are some reasons to make it a habit to joke around family.

F．Studies show humor can make information more memorable, too.

G．Humor can even help reduce anxiety and encourage family connection.

6 . Sweden and its Nordic neighbors have some of the highest literacy rates (识字率) in the world. The Swedes view equal access to knowledge as important to an individual’s future success. This is true regardless of economic background and, clearly, geographic location.

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbaten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year. Every spring and fall since 1953, the Stockholm Library Service rents a boat for a week, loads it with books, and charts a course for about 23 inhabited (有人居住的) islands.

When the boat pulls in, people climb aboard to return books they borrowed during the last visit and check out the library’s newest offerings. The boat carries about 3,000 books, and people can put in requests ahead of time. The three or four volunteer librarians who take turns working on the ship say that, as you might expect, the latest best-sellers are in high demand. There are picture books for children, popular thrillers, texts about history and science, cookbooks, and audiobooks, etc.

In addition to a library boat, Sweden also has library buses that bring books to people in rural communities. They also develop temporary (临时的) libraries in places such as stores and social gathering spots. The boat starts as a service for fishermen and island workers but expands to serve people who prefer to read hard copies of books over e-books or audiobooks. Since island people can order copies in advance, boxes of books are piled up in the boat waiting to be delivered.

The book boat is of great positive value for children and adults because they can in this way take part in the modern public library. The book boat has an important function as good public relations for the library^’s services and has the effect of promoting reading not only in the archipelago but elsewhere.

Even in a nation of book lovers, the future of the floating library remains uncertain. If the Regional Library cuts funding for the boat, the bokbaten will be no more.

1. What is the key to a person’s future success according to the Swedes?

A．Equal access to knowledge.

B．Economic background.

C．Geographic location.

D．Personal effort.

2. What can we know about the book boat?

A．It has a promising future.

B．It is run by several official librarians.

C．It brings books to people many times a year.

D．It is popular among people of remote islands.

3. What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the book boat?

A．Its positive role.

B．Its uncertain future.

C．Its great effect on kids.

D．Its difference from public libraries.

4. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read the text?

A．Travel.

B．Lifestyle.

C．Business.

D．Art.

7 . How to Be Productive During Difficult Times

When we are struggling, or when we have a hard time focusing, we may turn to others for help. We may even wish we had a hero to help us. Well, today here is some advice for you.

Turn ourselves into our own heroes.

When we make ourselves heroes, we not only gain focus but also a sense of purpose.     1     For example, it can give us hope as stories in the books often do. In stories, writers often give their hero, the main person in the story, a purpose.     2    

Write out our tasks and ideas.

In stories, heroes also have tasks, which they want to finish and ideas, which they see for themselves. So we can write out our tasks and ideas, not just for a project but for our life as well. With clear tasks and ideas, events in our life no longer seem to be separate events.     3     There's just a lot of value in having tasks and ideas.

    4     When we know our strengths, we can use them fully. In difficult times, we can make our life easier by focusing on our strengths. It is even more important to identify weaknesses. All heroes have them. On their journey they face their weaknesses and learn from them.

Have small goals within a larger goal.

As we know, the hero's journey is not a one—time thing. It is a journey we are on in our entire life.     5     Our life's journey is ongoing and ever—changing. We should be realistic with our goals and to be kind to ourselves, especially during difficult times.

A．Learn from heroes in stories.

B．We often live a life without purpose.

C．Know our strengths and weaknesses.

D．They become part of our larger stories.

E．So have small goals that we can measure in some way.

F．We can do the same for ourselves and identify our purposes.

G．Making ourselves the heroes in our own stories helps us in many ways.

8 . 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.

Although we often hope that things go     1     way we want, luck isn't always on our side-especially when it comes to career goals. That's why it's important to     2     (effective) plan for the future, whether you're still studying or     3     (work) for a while.

A career plan is a practical strategy     4     allows you to set career goals and put actions in place. Career planning is a great way to ensure your career is going in the right     5     (direct). Not only does it help you realize your passion, it also assists your career goals with tangible (切实的)actions and aims.

Although forming a plan is the first step, it won't work without continuous effort. That means using your career planner to guide your daily     6     (activity), while making ongoing changes throughout. This involves tracking your progress, marking off     7     (finish) goals, or even changing your strategy after realizing it wasn't quite right for you.

Keep doing these things,     8     your career plan is far less likely to fall to the back of your mind. If you're struggling to stay motivated, consider     9     (give) yourself rewards for each goal you meet. But rememberyour career is a marathon, not a sprint (冲刺)，     10     (try) to get too many things done within a short time is only going to set you up to fail in the long run.

9 . After spending 18 years protecting your children from various dangers on the road and off, you now face the prospect of handing them the car keys. It's time for them to learn how to drive. We can help you mold (塑造)your teens into safe and capable drivers.

Our site contains information on driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas to help you-the parents - lay down the ground rules with your young driver before you hand over the car keys. Here you will find information on the most common safety problems novice drivers should avoid. Educate yourself about the consequences of illegal alcohol use, the distracted (分心的)driving, and much more.

Your teen sees a driver's license as a step toward freedom, but you might not be sure your teen is ready for the road. One thing is certain: teens aren't ready to have the same level of driving responsibility as adults. Teen drivers have a higher rate of serious crashes, mainly because of their immaturity lack of skills and experience. They speed, make mistakes, and get distracted easily-especially if their friends are in the car. To help your teen stay safe behind the wheel , all 50 states have a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system that limits high- risk driving situations for new drivers. This approach can reduce your teen's crash risks by as many as 50%.

What can you do? Learn about your state's GDL laws. Familiarizing yourself with the restrictions can better assist you in instructing your kids. You must establish ground rules for your teen driver. Prohibit driving while using the phone or other electronic devices, and require seat belt use at all times. Remind them that it is illegal to drink under 21, and it is illegal to drink and drive. If your child is under 21, his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should always be at 0. 00, not just under 0, 08.

1. Who are the potential readers of the text?

A．Students.

B．Teachers.

C．Parents.

D．Doctors.

2. What does the underlined phrase "novice drivers" in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Grown-up drivers.

B．Impatient drivers.

C．Excited drivers.

D．Unskilled drivers.

3. What can we learn about teen drivers from paragraph 3?

A．They have no freedom without a driving license.

B．The GDL system can reduce most of their crash risks.

C．They perform worse with their friends in the car.

D．Driving with their friends in the car can avoid mistakes.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Teens' driving.

B．Driving regulations.

C．Safe and high risk driving.

D．Legal and illegal driving.

10 . There are many talented people around the world. Some are ________ in business, others are good artists. Whatever the ________ is, there must be good ideas in order to succeed. Because a single person by himself can ________ assess his ideas critically, he needs to communicate with another person.

Today you can ________ find people to talk to online. Extensive geography can increase your ________ to find the person who shares your interests. In the beginning, it is ________ to meet as many people as possible. The more people you know, the higher the chance you find the ________ person.

Before you implement (实施) your idea, it is necessary to ________ it with this person you find. In this way you get a new view of your idea and realize how you can develop it further or ________ it to improve. Often this person can show you what strengths and ________ your idea has. It is good to implement any thought on your own, but doing it with a/an ________ is easier.

When you choose someone to express your ideas, ________ the person has strong motivation to listen to you. She or he also needs to have the ________ to tell you what is good and bad about your ideas. Choose all the ________ methods to find this person. Communicate your thoughts to him and your life will become more successful. So it is important to ________ your ideas with someone else.

1.

A．wealthy

B．busy

C．strong

D．interested

2.

A．part

B．field

C．case

D．advice

3.

A．hardly

B．regularly

C．instantly

D．nearly

4.

A．proudly

B．roughly

C．easily

D．actually

5.

A．courage

B．chance

C．interest

D．hope

6.

A．necessary

B．normal

C．possible

D．helpful

7.

A．rich

B．friendly

C．proper

D．clever

8.

A．argue

B．discuss

C．cover

D．travel

9.

A．control

B．check

C．protect

D．change

10.

A．aspects

B．advantages

C．weaknesses

D．exception

11.

A．partner

B．guide

C．adult .

D．expert

12.

A．try out

B．make sense

C．work out

D．make sure

13.

A．belief

B．ability

C．confidence

D．time

14.

A．scientific

B．traditional

C．available

D．various

15.

A．associate

B．exchange

C．provide

D．combine