1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Louis help the woman carry?

A．The box and the umbrella.

B．The chair and the camera.

C．The camera and the box.

2. How many times did Louis go to the gym this week?

A．Seven times.

B．Six times.

C．Twice.

3. What did Louis probably do today?

A．He had his hair cut.

B．He cleaned his house.

C．He talked with the elderly.

2 . How to Say Anything

Could you use some advice? Or has something big happened? Our tips can help you say anything to your parents.

Pick the right time. You need your parents’ full attention in order to have a good talk. Try not to bring up something when it’s past your bedtime or when your parent is in a rush.     1     Your parents want to know what’s on your mind, so ask them to make time for you.

Go slowly. What you need to say probably isn’t simple, so don’t try to get it all out in one breath. Give your parents the details they need to make a decision before you start trying to bargain with them. Besides, another thing is also of great importance.     2     Listen to them, and they’ll listen to you.

Be honest. Your parents will respond better if you believe that you’re telling the truth and not trying to avoid blame. Take responsibility for your part in getting into trouble or earning a bad grade.     3     Things get worse the longer you wait.

Try, try again. When you fly off the handle, your parents have a hard time seeing your point of view. If you’re angry or frustrated, take a break from the conversation. Excuse yourself, and go somewhere to cool off.     4    

Be brave.     5     But your parents almost always can help you solve a problem or answer a big question, and you’ll almost always feel better afterward. Talk to your parents. You’ll be glad you did.

A．If you’ve done something wrong, admit it.

B．After all, details determine success or failure.

C．Remember that conversation is about give and take.

D．If your parents are occupied, make an “appointment”.

E．Your conversation will be reduced to a terrible quarrel.

F．Gather your thoughts and try talking to your parents again.

G．You might have a question for long before you get up the courage to let it out.

3 . I love my father. He’s the parent who I thought understood me. But when I was growing up, he was ______ home. He worked overtime as an accountant, late into the evening during the week, all day Saturday and most Sundays. Even if he was home, and wasn’t working at his desk, I had to ______ him, because I was one of three daughters. All those years in my childhood I longed for my father’s ______.

One day my father was working at his desk. I ______ him there and stood beside the desk. ______ in his writing, he didn’t notice me. To let him know I was there, I lifted my plastic water gun and shot him in the face. This frightened him and he roared like a tiger. I dashed out of the room and down the stairs. I was so _______ because I’d never seen him angry before.

Moments later, he appeared at the top of the stairs, ______ his arms and laughed; his arms and laugh invited me to run back up the stairs and into his huge hug. Comforting me softly, he ______ for scaring me. I kept replaying the _______ in my mind for a thousand times.

My sense that I couldn’t reach my father stayed with me even when I was grown. Well into adulthood, I felt that I could never ______ the father time I’d missed as a child. But it turned out that I could. And I did.

The ______ started when my father retired. One day, I called when my mother was out. My father answered the phone, and he couldn’t hand me over to my mother, ______ we started to talk. He told me he’d been thinking about his grandfather, and I asked about him. He began telling me. I ______ that when I asked him about his past, he stayed on the phone. And the older he got, the more ______   my father was to talk about his past, especially his childhood. In his detailed descriptions, I felt he was recreating the world of his childhood, and ______ me in. The stories he told became a world we inhabited together. He introduced me to the people he knew there, and to the child he was.

I really cherish my father’s stories and will pass them on to the next generation.

1.

A．rarely

B．merely

C．frequently

D．gradually

2.

A．watch

B．follow

C．share

D．support

3.

A．impression

B．attention

C．explanation

D．presentation

4.

A．approached

B．ignored

C．monitored

D．comforted

5.

A．Concerned

B．Experienced

C．Disappointed

D．Absorbed

6.

A．annoyed

B．depressed

C．scared

D．bored

7.

A．crossed

B．spread

C．swung

D．moved

8.

A．apologized

B．complained

C．hesitated

D．joked

9.

A．view

B．message

C．voice

D．scene

10.

A．cut back on

B．make up for

C．keep up with

D．look forward to

11.

A．change

B．success

C．tradition

D．silence

12.

A．but

B．or

C．for

D．so

13.

A．proposed

B．discovered

C．recalled

D．predicted

14.

A．serious

B．confident

C．eager

D．reasonable

15.

A．reminding

B．pushing

C．requiring

D．inviting

4 . CITY LIVING

Lost your key?

Call or visit City Living reception (接待处) where the team will be able to help you. A member of the Accommodation Team will be able to let you back into your room. If you need a new key you will have to pay £30 for a replacement.

Need to collect a parcel?

Any parcels, post or large items will be kept at the City Living reception. You will receive an email telling you when you can come and collect your items. Please make sure you wait for the email from reception even if you have received a message from the sender. Remember to bring photo ID with you, such as your student card, to collect your items. Don’t forget you can use the Amazon Locker in the Students’ Union on campus for quick pick-up.

Support is available (可获得的)

If you have trouble with any part of university life, support is available. Make sure you speak to a RA, reception or manager. We can help you get other services in the University, Student Support Services, including welfare, counselling and financial (财务的) advice along with the Students’ Union who provide support on all parts of student life. You are not alone and everyone needs some support at times so don’t be afraid to ask.

Get in touch

You can get in touch with the Residence Life Team at any time by contacting the City Living reception, where we are based.

Contact Security	Contact Reception
Non-emergencies: +44 0116 252 2023 Emergencies: +44 0116 252 2888	t: 0116 223 1485 0116 223 2486 e: accommodation@le.ac.uk

1. If you want to collect your package, you have to ______,

A．ask a receptionist for help	B．get an email notice first
C．use the Amazon Locker	D．pay 30 pounds at least

2. When you are in an emergency, you can call ______.

A．0116 252 2888

B．0116 252 2023

C．0116 223 1485

D．0116 223 2486

3. Where can you probably find this text?

A．In a hotel room.	B．In a police station.
C．In a university flat.	D．In a shopping center.

5 . If you simply repeat a behavior for a certain number of days, you’re certain to develop the habit. But habit formation is not so simple.    1    But by employing the following tips, you will speed up the process.

A habit is simply a repeated behavior. Before you can develop a new habit, you will need to set a small, specific behavioral goal. For example, try “doing laundry every Sunday morning” instead of “keeping a more organized home”.    2    It’s a behavior that you can repeat over and over until it becomes a habit.

    3    You are motivated to make the change and you enjoy eating healthy food, but why can’t you keep the habit? Think about the barriers that might be stopping you. Maybe you are too tired to cook after work, so you end up ordering unhealthy take-out meals. Instead of trying to fight through the exhaustion, consider ways to work around the barrier. You could spend one weekend afternoon each week preparing meals for the next five days.

Experiment with to-do lists, daily phone alarms, and any other tools you can use to create reminders.     4    In addition to creating reminders about desirable behaviors, you may need to remind yourself not to repeat the behavior you want to change.

We might sometimes fail to meet our own expectations, but we hate to let our friends and family down. Use the psychology to your advantage by getting a reliable partner who can text you reminders or words of encouragement.    5    

A．This goal works because it’s specific.

B．Let’s say you want to eat a healthier diet.

C．A good habit can help in a number of different ways.

D．Many of us know that well from our personal experience.

E．You might already learn that it takes 21 days to form a new habit.

F．Remembering to create a new behavior may involve your stopping an old one.

G．A good partner can also be someone working towards the same goal as you.

6 . A smile makes a person look approachable. You can get the attention of other people by this simple gesture. You may even change someone’s mood for the day.

How Your Smile Affects Other People

A simple smile can make a difference to other people. Your smile can make them happy. Those with bad feelings can immediately change after seeing your bright smile.    1     Besides, a smiling face allows them to feel that life has to go on despite any bad situation.

    2     They will think of you as a friendly, attractive, and confident person. Apart from that, your smile can change the things they think about you, such as being beyond reach.

A genuine smile can earn other people’s trust. It can make other people see that you are worthy of it. Moreover, they will become responsive to your smile.

These are the effects of your smile on other people. Your smile may be beneficial to anyone who sees it.     3     It is not only the other people who benefit from it. You can also enjoy its benefits for yourself.

How Smiling Benefits You

Smiling is an excellent way to release endorphins, which are the chemicals responsible for feeling happy. In effect, you can have an improved mood and increased positive thoughts. Your smile is also a stress-reliever.    4     As a result, you can get over your source of stress sooner or later.

Furthermore, a smile can help you maintain positivity. You can face any situation with calmness.     5    

Above all, smiling can benefit you and the other people surrounding you. In general, it is best to share bright smiles that all of you can benefit from in the long run.

A．Moreover, your smile can build connections.

B．Relieving stress is a good way to make you smile.

C．Meanwhile, smiling can give you a win-win situation.

D．A smile can influence how other people think about you.

E．It can prevent you from showing signs of tiredness or sadness.

F．Thus, you’re unlikely to get angry or disappointed with small things.

G．The moment they see the sincerity in your smile, their mood can improve.