1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．On the street.

B．At the man’s home.

C．In a camera shop.

2. How many camera shops are still open in town?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business?

A．Cameras are old-fashioned.

B．People buy things on the Internet.

C．There are fewer photographers.

4. What will the man do this Saturday?

A．Go to a camera shop.

B．Take care of his friend’s kids.

C．Take pictures for a wedding.

4 . Adversity quotient (AQ逆商) is one’s ability to handle adversities well. It is known by other names such as resilience (适应力) and persistence.     1    . A person with high AQ is tough and will not easily give up in the face of hardship, and often has the following qualities:

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As we all know, change is the only constant in life. In the natural world, a creature that cannot adapt to changing circumstances eventually comes to an end. An employee who refuses to adapt to great changes such as heavier workloads will give up and leave.     3    . The ups and downs of life will not crush them.

High emotional quotient (EQ)

    4    . Poor emotional control can make a situation worse than it already is. A person with a high EQ usually knows that the emotional impact of an adverse situation is only temporary. It is the classic “this too shall pass” mode of psychology.

A positive attitude toward life

A person with a high AQ has a positive outlook on life. They will see the half-full glass instead of the half-empty one.     5    .

The concept of AQ is becoming increasingly relevant as the world goes through tough times. People with high AQs are an asset to any organization.

A．Sensitivity to changes

B．Adaptability to changes

C．However, a person with high AQ will stay no matter what

D．Without high AQ, anxiety and depression are usually not far behind

E．They will see even criticism in a positive and constructive spirit

F．AQ is the capacity to bounce back after you have been pushed down

G．The ability to regulate one’s emotions is important when faced with adversity

6 . Choose What to Remember, What to Forget

I was sorting through some boxes in the drawer last week when I came across a teddy bear from my childhood.     1     when I saw my faded old friend. In an instant I was reconnected with where I lived, who was around and how I felt.

    2    . I once had thrown away a pair of running shoes that reminded me of the difficult days. According to a recent study it’s possible to use thinking tricks to remove negative associations. And, in the process, you can learn a lot about how memory works — including how to get yours under control.

First, volunteers were shown how to create connections between an item and negative emotions. They did this using vivid mental imagery (意象) — linking a child’s sports shoes to images of a playground accident, for example, so that the object became uncomfortable to have nearby.     3    . And this turned out to be more than just a temporary distraction (分心). It gradually weakened the bad memories — in some cases, erasing them altogether.

    4    . And you can strengthen both of these factors when you want to remember. For example: pick up a favourite present and enjoy the pictures it brings to mind. On the other hand, when you want to forget the bad associations, practice pushing away any images.

The pictures you attach to things can connect you to some extremely powerful memories, for good or bad.     5    .

A．Unpleasant past memories flashed through my mind.

B．It shows that recall relies on associations and images.

C．Not all objects make such welcome memories, however.

D．Powerful memories flooded back from nearly 50 years before.

E．But the good news is that you can choose to remember the good things.

F．Again, strengthening the images will continually sharpen the memories.

G．Later, they were shown how to actively forget those feelings by pushing away any pictures.

7 . Teenagers are more likely to cause conflict with their parents than any other age child. Teens often think what they are saying is _______. They believe that if they keep arguing, they can _______ their parents’ minds.

Teenagers argue with their parents because two things are still _______ during the adolescent period: the limbic system (边缘系统) and the frontal lobe (额叶). The former _______ emotions, and the latter helps with people’s decision making.

With not everything fully developed in teenage bodies, it _______ how they react to discipline and the word “no”. Teenagers want to have freedom and the _______ to do what they want. Being teenagers is very _______. There are too many things happening in a teen’s _______ all at once and their bodies are not quite ready to _______ everything that’s happening. They are still in the ________ of growing and making all these life decisions.

With teens having little free time, it’s an unhappy thing to hear “no” coming from ________. Teens want to do something interesting with friends or just simply ________ without worrying about anything. They trust themselves to be ________. Some teens don’t understand why they’re told they can’t do something. Without reasoning behind the “no”, there is often a spark (火花) of ________ leading into an argument. If parents gave a ________ reason for their decision, it could ________ many arguments and keep a healthy ________. Even if they disagree, when knowing their parents’ reason ________, teenagers are less likely to respond in a negative way.

Parents should not ________ intervene with (干预) their kids’ choices. It is a part of growing up, and making ________ and suffering the consequences is an important lesson to learn.

1.

A．right

B．strange

C．interesting

D．abstract

2.

A．meet

B．guess

C．change

D．understand

3.

A．occurring

B．falling

C．appearing

D．developing

4.

A．calculates

B．regulates

C．transports

D．stimulates

5.

A．introduces

B．influences

C．explains

D．forces

6.

A．preference

B．desires

C．choices

D．ambition

7.

A．stressful

B．essential

C．relaxed

D．annoyed

8.

A．home

B．life

C．room

D．study

9.

A．help

B．continue

C．handle

D．stop

10.

A．shape

B．form

C．project

D．process

11.

A．doctors

B．parents

C．friends

D．teachers

12.

A．hang out

B．come over

C．stay up

D．break down

13.

A．honest

B．clever

C．responsible

D．active

14.

A．complaint

B．competition

C．disagreement

D．commitment

15.

A．funny

B．polite

C．new

D．good

16.

A．end

B．stand

C．confirm

D．hold

17.

A．environment

B．relationship

C．community

D．society

18.

A．quietly

B．angrily

C．clearly

D．easily

19.

A．always

B．sometimes

C．seldom

D．never

20.

A．models

B．plans

C．decisions

D．promises

9 . Fall is our favourite hiking season. It’s not too hot. The bugs are gone. Solitude (无人居住的地方) is easier to find. But fall hiking has its own complications, especially when it comes to weather.     1    

Protect your feet. Pamper your feet, and they’ll take you around the world.     2     A pair of suede or synthetic shoes will offer great comfort, without a big “breaking in” process. They dry fast, and aren’t tough on the wallet. If you’re going for longer treks (跋涉), then you’ll want footwear that offers support, comfort, weather resistance, and durability.

Backpacks.     3     Size. For a short hike, a daypack is best. It’s light, practical, and big enough to carry the essentials (you’ve looking for something between 15 and 35 L). For longer hikes, look for a pack between 30-50 L with an integrated frame (to prevent the bag from putting too much pressure on your back and shoulders).

Stay hydrated (含水的). Yes, the heatwaves of summer are probably gone for the year, but packing enough water is vital in any season.     4     For longer treks, consider a hydration reservoir, which can carry anywhere from 0.5 to 10 L. No need to search in your pack for your water bottle; just enjoy a sip from the handy tube.

    5     Changeable fall can transform a sunny morning into a wet, cold afternoon. After a forest hike, the wind atop the lookout can bite. Dress in layers. If it’s warm, you can take a layer off to prevent sweating. If it’s cool, you can add a layer back on. Softshells are easily packable and light. They keep wind and water off, and are easy to take on and off as needed. Dressing for your trek? Check the forecast before hitting the trails.

A．Number one criterion?

B．Keep warm and dry.

C．Like only cheep shoes?

D．Just going short distances?

E．Having enough water will keep you energetic.

F．Before heading out, check out this handy fall hiking checklist.

G．For shorter hikes, this might just mean filling up your favourite water bottle.

10 . How to Find Happiness Without Buying It

Our materialistic society has led us to believe that happiness cannot be obtained without having money.

Rather than learning to be satisfied with what we have, we are taught to want more. We learn from advertising, and from the media,     1    , or to fulfill emotional needs, and that the purchases they are trying to talk us into will provide us with the psychological comfort we are looking for.

Unfortunately, as a society we have bought into these misguided messages and have come to believe that spending money on certain items will bring us fame, fortune, happiness, beauty, or popularity. We end up using money as a crutch to provide us with something we ultimately must find within ourselves. As we become caught up in this charade, we trade precious hours of our lives trying to earn the money we have been taught to covet so much.

    2     We must learn that money, and the spending of it, provides only a temporary relief but does not present us with any real long lasting benefits. We end up owning something we either do not really want or do not really need, and the underlying emotional issues remain.

Rather than focus on the temporary satisfaction you may feel from spending money, try the following to bring you happiness without it.

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Imagine what you would do for happiness if you had no money at all. Think about how you would spend your time, and what you would do for enjoyment.    4    , such as spending quality time with your family and friends. Rather than focusing on the accumulation of possessions, concentrate instead on playing with or reading to your children, or spending time out enjoying nature.

Want What you Already Have Society teaches us to want what others have. Instead, shift your thinking so that you are satisfied with, or want, what is already yours. What tends to happen is once we reach our goals in terms of owning personal possessions, we trade those old goals in for a set of new ones that involves bigger, better, and grander objects.

    5    , and to continue to strive for self improvement. The key is to find a balance between having worthy goals and recognizing when we are allowing the desire for possessions to overwhelm the importance of other aspects of our lives. Rather than constantly striving for things we do not have, we need to shift our focus to being thankful for the things we already possess.

One way to appreciate what you have is to work with others who have nothing, or who have disabilities that no amount of money can overcome. Volunteering time to work in a food bank, or to work with underprivileged children, can really alter your perspective on where you are in life, and can create a deeper appreciation for the gifts you do have in your life.

A．In order to find true happiness, we first must learn to change our attitudes about money.

B．Imagine Having no Money

C．that we need to buy trinkets and toys in order to make ourselves happy

D．Money is essential to us.

E．Goals are good to have because they motivate us to work

F．We can also get information from the internet.

G．Change your focus from material possessions to other things that bring you enjoyment