1 . My mom is a housewife. She is not a _______ holder or a graduate. But what she learnt in her life is something _______. The life lessons have a greater _______ on everyone's life than the lessons learnt from _______. She is the perfect woman with so many inspiring _______, one of which is her patience.

My dad is a short tempered（脾气）person. My mom never makes any unwanted _______ with my dad. Even when the situation is getting like facing a fight, she _______ it by leaving the place without saying a word. Or she makes him understand the situation in a _______ and caring tone（语气）. Anyway, she _______ the fights.

I wondered so many times how she could be so patient in such a situation. I have asked her about this. The only reply she gives is, “If I ________ him back, nothing will get better. I don't want to ________ my family's happiness because of my anger. Making every one of you happy gives me the greatest ________.”

True happiness ________ not in making ourselves comfortable and happy but in making others happy. I have never ________ such a powerful woman like my mom in my life. She is the real super ________ for me.

1.

A．degree

B．money

C．record

D．position

2.

A．local

B．priceless

C．ordinary

D．official

3.

A．mercy

B．burden

C．influence

D．impression

4.

A．schools

B．cities

C．farms

D．families

5.

A．ideas

B．alternatives

C．benefits

D．qualities

6.

A．talks

B．fights

C．discussions

D．instructions

7.

A．worsens

B．controls

C．ignores

D．misses

8.

A．annoyed

B．cold

C．curious

D．soft

9.

A．avoids

B．challenges

C．hates

D．confirms

10.

A．shout at

B．glare at

C．wait for

D．think of

11.

A．rescue

B．delay

C．ruin

D．deliver

12.

A．trust

B．pleasure

C．courage

D．sympathy

13.

A．ends

B．arrives

C．falls

D．lies

14.

A．told

B．seen

C．appreciated

D．respected

15.

A．actress

B．parent

C．hero

D．contributor

2 . Do you know the reason why we feel tired in the middle of a class? Maybe you would say it is because the teacher’s class is boring.     1     Perhaps this is something you have not paid enough attention to or not yet noticed.

Purpose of sleep

    2     Sleep helps our body heal (修复), grow, and stay healthy. It also gives us energy, so we can be active all day. Doctors and health scientists say: When you close your eyes and need to rest, sleep is just the very best! This is more than advice.

Sleep time

Enough sleep is important to us. How much sleep do we need? New-born babies sleep most of the time. They can sleep 20-22 hours a day. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep a day. Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep a day because they need lots of energy to grow into their adult (成人的) bodies. Grown-ups usually need 6-8 hours of sleep to keep active.     3     That is why old people sleep less than young people.   

Interesting facts

Almost everyone has their dreams while they sleep, but not all of them can tell their dreams clearly when they wake up.     4     More surprisingly, some may even get up in their dreams and walk around. This is called “sleepwalking”. Are you a sleepwalker? Or, is there a sleepwalker around you?

    5    

It’s not just people that love to snooze (打盹). In fact, many animals have unusual or surprising sleeping habits. Some animals, such as bears and hedgehogs, sleep all through winter. The swift is a very fast bird that can sleep while it flies! Cute koalas sleep around 18 hours a day. Giraffes don’t need much sleep at all. They usually sleep standing up.

A．Sleepy animals

B．Why do we need sleep?

C．Some people talk in their dreams.

D．However, the real reason is probably that we don’t have enough sleep.

E．The older you get, the less sleep you will need.

F．Some people never dream while they sleep.

G．Clever animals

3 . For most people, life has become a burden on their shoulders, and its weight is growing heavier and heavier, until one day they can’t carry it anymore. So how can we design a life that is less complex and more meaningful? With minimalism (极简主义).     1     The following ways will assist you in your journey to living a simper yet fuller life.

    2     Most people’s living space is filled with things that are never used and don’t contribute to their well-being. Separate the ones you do need from the ones you don’t, and throw the latter right into the dustin — or better, give them away to people who might actually benefit from them.

Appreciate all the amazing things you already have. We constantly compare ourselves to others who seem happier, more beautiful and more important than us. We try our best to imitate those we envy.     3     We need to stop comparing and accept ourselves for who we are, with all our imperfections. Take a moment to appreciate what you have.

Do one thing at a time. Minimalist living actually means making the most out of each and every moment. We’re usually carrying out different tasks at the same time. So whatever we are doing, our mind is partly wondering somewhere else.     4    

Develop mindfulness.     5     Thus you need to develop mindfulness. Mindfulness means fully attending to what’s happening in the present. There are many ways one can do so. Perhaps the most common way is to sit for about 30 minutes somewhere comfortably with your upper back straight and pay full attention to your breath as it’s coming in and out through your nose. In this way, you won’t be distracted by your thoughts.

A．It is about enjoying life more with less.

B．Stop consuming products you don’t need.

C．Yet no matter how much we try, we always fail.

D．Get rid of things that don’t serve your happiness.

E．minimalist living requires a calm and undisturbed mind.

F．Stop multitasking and concentrate on a single thing at a time.

G．Unfortunately, our minds are filled with worries in our busy lives.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman calling?

A．An advertising agency.

B．A department store.

C．A home decoration firm.

2. How did the woman learn about Atherton Brothers?

A．From a phone director.

B．From a friend.

C．From an advertisement.

3. Whose flat needs painting?

A．Hillary Pemberton.

B．Bill Atherton.

C．May Wilson.

4. Where will the man go tomorrow morning?

A．Church Hill.

B．City Library.

C．West Park.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How many jobs does the man refer to?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

2. What is the woman mainly writing for?

A．Newspapers.

B．Magazines.

C．New Products.

3. What did the man mean by saying the last words?

A．The woman is lucky.

B．He wants to travel.

C．Taking up writing is admirable.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. For what does the woman ask for the man’s phone number?

A．To send the phone bill.

B．To register the number.

C．To check his identity.

2. Who will stop the man’s phone service?

A．The engineer.

B．The woman.

C．The operator.

3. When will the man get a new phone?

A．Tomorrow

B．Next week.

C．In the afternoon.

7 .

What Would you Want Most on a Desert Island? This month's survey shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island: Another person. And one they know well. Respondents（调查对象）in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse（配偶）or partner would be their first choice to have with them. Perhaps this makes sense: An MP3 player can't help you find drinking water, your dog can't help you start a fire and who knows if George Clooney or Penélope Cruz has taken courses in wilderness survival training? Let's just hope the SOS sign you two build gets spotted sooner rather than later!
“My husband, of course! George Clooney wouldn't think I'm as pretty as my husband does!” Roseane, 42, Brazil	“My MP3 player. I would not want my loved ones, including my pet, to be left alone like this.” Co-Co, 28, China	“My partner should be there to listen to me complain about the fact that we are left alone on an island—probably due to some error he made.” Julia, 25, Jordan
Spouse/Partner 82% of the South African women surveyed would most want their husband/partner with them, while just 45% of the Indian women surveyed agreed.		Clooney/Cruz 27% of Russian men surveyed would want a celebrity（名人）along. Only 2% of the Mexican men agreed. Less than 18% of women worldwide chose this option.
MP3 Player This was second choice overall, particularly among Malaysian men, with 32% saying they'd most want an MP3 player with their favorite songs. Just 5% each of Australian and American men agreed.		Dog In France, 28% of respondents older than 45 would most want to be left alone with their dog, while not a single Russian or Malaysian in that age group surveyed would most want Fido along.

1. According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their ________.

A．MP3 player

B．dog

C．spouse/partner

D．celebrity

2. Which of the following is true about George Clooney?

A．He has been trained in wilderness survival.	B．He may not be able to help you survive.
C．He does not think Roseane is beautiful	D．He is the choice of most South African women.

3. The survey results are analyzed in terms of the respondents' ________.

A．sex, age and nationality	B．race, nationality and sex
C．marriage, age and race	D．age, sex and marriage

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。

Have you ever photographed a juicy steak when you eat in restaurants? You may either want to share what you eat with your friends     1     just post part of your daily life on the Internet. However, such action may be disturbing to other diners. In the last few years, more and more people    2     (begin) to consider "foodstagramming" as very bad-mannered.

In many restaurants, diners complain of     3     (blind) by flashes, snapped without their permission. Even    4    (chef) and restaurant owners get angry at food photography.

    5     Michelin-starred chef said: " It's hard to build a     6    (memory) evening when flashes are flying every six minutes. ”

There is no definite result in the debate on    7     it is OK to take photographs of your food in restaurants. Some restaurants in New York City have started banning customers     8    taking photos of their food. Related policies vary from restaurant to restaurant,    9     (range)from restrictions on using a flash to complete bans. However, some other restaurants are offering food photography courses to guide its customers to    10     (well) take food pictures than ever without annoying other diners.

9 . How to Practice Nonviolent Communication

Nonviolent Communication（NVC） is an idealized style of communication without the use of guilt, humiliation （耻辱），shame, blame, or threats.     1     Here is how to do it well.

    2     NVC uses a type of emotional intimacy （亲密）that not all people are comfortable with all the time, and they have the right to set boundaries. If someone is not open to expressing their feelings, do not push them into doing so.

Listen closely to what the other person says. Don't assume that you know how they feel or what is best for them.     3     Recognize their feelings, slow down to ensure they feel heard, and make it clear that you care. Put the focus on what they are telling you, not on what you have decided they "actually" mean.

Decide upon the solution together, if possible. When you do something together, you want it to be because you both voluntarily agree to it. You hope it is a way of fulfilling your own genuine needs and desires, not out of guilt or pressure. Sometimes you can find an action that meets both your needs.     4    

Take a break if one or both parties are too stressed to handle the conversation. If you're getting too upset to speak thoughtfully and clearly, or the other person is unwilling to talk openly, stop.     5     If conversations consistently end badly with someone, take a close look at the situation, because there may be a deeper problem.

A．Instead, let them express their thoughts and feelings.

B．Encourage both sides to express their true feelings freely.

C．Make sure a person is open to nonviolent communication.

D．It is useful for resolving conflicts and connecting with others.

E．If not, just try to find a solution on your own to satisfy your needs.

F．Sometimes you just have to go your separate ways in a friendly way.

G．You can have it at a better time, when both parties are willing and able.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。

We all have habits and routines. Once we get into these habits or routines, it can be difficult to change     1    (they).

Finding out what causes a bad habit is an important step to changing that habit. For example, for some people, the more     2     (stress) they get, the more they bite their nails. Knowing that stress leads to nail biting can help people to find something to keep their hands busy when they are under     3     (press).

Little changes can make     4     big difference. Next time you feel like     5     (smoke), put it off. Instead, keep yourself busy by doing work, reading, or going     6     a walk. Sometimes, if you wait a little while, you will find that the desires goes away. If not, go ahead but cut down the amount.     7     (final), you will find you are no longer addicted to     8     (cigarette).

Set a specific goal at a time and stick to it. As soon as you reach your goal, make     9     one. Before you know it you will have formed a(n)     10     (health) lifestyle.