1 . Being a good team player is an essential skill, especially at work and school. Then how to be a good team player?

Show you're reliable by doing everything you say you will. Your actions will reflect on everyone in your group, so do your best to always follow through.     1    

Make sure you do an equal share of the work. No one likes a teammate who barely contributes to the project.     2     Not only will your group mates appreciate your work ethic (行为准则)，it will show your supervisor(主管）or instructor that you’re a good team player.

    3     Always say what you mean，but use a loyal tone. Similarly，don’t waste people’s time by hiding the truth or being indirect about how you really feel.

Speak up when you have ideas.     4     Sharing your thoughts shows that you have more to offer and are thinking outside the box. Even if your ideas aren't right for the project, they might lead to future improvements on a different project.

    5     This is another way to show that you're a good team member. Step up to lead a project, knock out a backlog of unfinished tasks, or complete a side project. Then, complete the extra work as quickly as possible.

A．So take on an equal part of the work.

B．Volunteer to take on extra work, when necessary.

C．Adopt a positive attitude when it comes to your work.

D．Be direct and honest when you communicate with others.

E．Moreover, complete your task and always keep your promises to the group.

F．This shows leadership skills, while also making you a valuable part of the team.

G．If someone really doesn’t help the team, talk to her or him about team expectations.

2 . A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile (敌意的) person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Mirrors have a very particular _______. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a _______ mirror works as the vehicle to reflection _______ do all of the people in our lives.

When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden _______ a reflection. When we love someone, it’s a(n) _______ of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like “I love how I am when I’m with that person”. That simply _______ into “I’m able to love me when I love that other person.” _______ when we meet someone new, we feel as though we “click”. Sometimes it’s as if we’ve _______ each other for a long time. That feeling can come from _______ similarities.

Just as the “mirror” or other people can be a positive reflection, it is more likely that we’ll ________ it when it has a negative connotation (内涵). ________ it’s easy to remember the times when we have met someone we’re not particularly ________ about. We may have some criticism (批评) in our mind about the ________. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend ________ time.

Often when we ________ qualities in other people, ironically (讽刺地), it’s usually the mirror that’s ________to us.

At times we meet someone ________ and feel distant disconnected or disgusted. ________we don’t want to believe it and it’s not easy or ________ to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to ________what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more self-awareness.

1.

A．target

B．style

C．function

D．color

2.

A．medical

B．physical

C．chemical

D．mental

3.

A．so

B．then

C．nor

D．neither

4.

A．focuses on

B．applies to

C．works with

D．serves as

5.

A．reward

B．evaluation

C．reflection

D．example

6.

A．grows

B．translates

C．enters

D．falls

7.

A．Obviously

B．Strangely

C．Fortunately

D．Frequently

8.

A．known

B．supported

C．observed

D．recognized

9.

A．creating

B．lacking

C．sharing

D．comparing

10.

A．ignore

B．keep

C．take

D．notice

11.

A．In brief

B．In addition

C．For example

D．As usual

12.

A．crazy

B．anxious

C．upset

D．concerned

13.

A．time

B．mirror

C．garden

D．person

14.

A．less

B．amazing

C．more

D．valuable

15.

A．appreciate

B．dislike

C．describe

D．discover

16.

A．shouting

B．shining

C．speaking

D．pointing

17.

A．new

B．nervous

C．familiar

D．friendly

18.

A．If

B．Although

C．Since

D．Once

19.

A．terrible

B．noble

C．reliable

D．desirable

20.

A．figure out

B．take out

C．put out

D．give out

3 . A new study, published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology found that communication interactions that included voice, like a phone call or video chat, created stronger social bonds than communication through typing, like text messaging or email.

In the study, researchers used various experiments to gauge connectedness. In one, they asked 200 people to make predictions about what it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone and then assigned people at random to do one or the other. Although people anticipated that a phone call would be more awkward, hearing someone's voice actually made the experience better. However, people who participated in the experiment reported that they did form a significantly stronger bond with their old friend on the phone versus email, and they did not feel more awkward.

In another experiment, the researchers had strangers connected by either texting, talking over video chat, or talking using only audio. They found that both forms of voice communication — whether video or audio only — made the strangers feel significantly more connected than when they communicated via text.

Sabrina Romanoff, a Harvard trained clinical psychologist based in New York City, says people tend to text or email instead of calling because of convenience, as they see it as a controlled form of communication where they can "correspond information exactly in the way they intend without unexpected additions by the other person."

Romanoff says that in reality, texting can make it hard to determine the true meaning behind a conversation. A phone call is actually more convenient when considering the net effects of the message. Each party is more present, and therefore, able to gauge the meaning behind the content without ruminating on the endless possible meanings behind words and punctuation.

1. What is the purpose of the study?

A．To encourage people to let their fingers do the talking.

B．To introduce the effects of verbal and non-verbal communications.

C．To demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of making phone calls.

D．To compare connectedness of communication through voice and typing.

2. Which way will make you feel more connected if you miss a friend far away?

A．Typing a letter.	B．Sending an email.
C．Having a video chat.	D．Texting a message.

3. What does "a controlled form of communication" refer to in Paragraph 4?

A．A way to talk about controlled topics.	B．A way to communicate without time limit.
C．A way to explain something without delay.	D．A way to express thoughts without being disturbed.

4. What advantage does making phone calls over texting?

A．Being more formal.	B．Being less awkward.
C．Being more straightforward.	D．Being less expensive

4 . Every kid wishes to be an adult. Do you remember playing house as a child--pretending to be a grown-up like your parents? Did you imagine you were a doctor, a soldier or a teacher? At that time, anything seemed more exciting than being young.     1     They become “kidults”（kid + adult）, who participate in the culture and activities traditionally intended for children.

Some kidults collect toys they once played with.     2     It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Snoopy-shaped cushion（坐垫）on her sofa or a Hello kitty mobile phone accessory.

    3     For example. Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children’s book!

“Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, childlike emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society,” said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University.     4     It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right.

Tim Greenhalgh, a professor in London explained that some kidults just refused to grow up.    5     Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood. “So, they can escape from increasingly complex and stressful lives that are hard to deal with,” Greenhalgh said......

A．Other kidults still enjoy children’s stories and fairy tales.

B．But now some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind.

C．And some adults often run into the problem of finding a good job.

D．They do so because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them.

E．Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world.

F．He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids.

G．They may not be great parents as well as able to take on adult responsibilities.

5 . Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question? Perhaps you’ve stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather.     1    

Small talk may seem like a waste of time.     2     “Big relationships are built on small talk,” Lindy Pegler, who has a master's degree in psychology, wrote on Medium. In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk.     3     Coming up with small conversations is the foundation (基础) of these relationships.

The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole. Researchers found that having a healthy amount of acquaintances (熟人) and maintaining these relationships contribute to one’s sense of belonging to a community.

    4     It can be as simple as asking about their day or commenting on the traffic. “First and foremost, small talk is an act of politeness,” Pegler noted.

Who knows where this can lead?     5     You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend. There is one thing for sure. Making small talk can brighten our day.

A．Some people don’t like small talk.

B．So how does one start making small talk?

C．Small talk is a natural way for people to connect.

D．But it serves an important role in our social interactions.

E．In fact, the small connections we make can lead to big results.

F．This is small talk, and despite the name, it’s actually a big part of daily life.

G．Often, we find ourselves making small talk with the same people from time to time.

6 . Complaining happens a lot, probably much more than we even realize. Complaining is easy to do, but it’s not good for us. Doctors have found that people who complain about their health can actually worsen the symptoms of their disease.     1    People who complain frequently can end up losing friends because of their complaints.

If complaining is so harmful, why do we complain? Many people complain to get attention.     2     Sometimes we complain as a way of connecting with others, starting a conversation. We can complain to make ourselves look better by comparison. There are lots of excuses for complaining.

    3    It’s harder to find the positive or just stay quiet. Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.”

You can have gratitude (感激) or take action to find solutions rather than just complain about problems.     4    It can lead to a new vision. Robert Kennedy once said, “There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”

But how can you stop yourself from complaining? It requires a plan. You could start by not complaining about anything for a week. It won’t be easy but it can be done. When we stop complaining about what’s missing in our lives and start being thankful for all we have, life changes for the better.     5    

A．Anyone can complain.

B．So, complain no more!

C．Complaining makes no sense.

D．Complaining does harm to health.

E．Complaining also hurts our relationships.

F．Dissatisfaction does not have to lead to complaining.

G．They use complaining as a means to draw attention to themselves.

7 . You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place.“They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering.“They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around.Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization.The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.

Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently.They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don't let this get in the way.They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don't blame themselves when they fail.Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter.They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的)moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.

Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart.Victims relish(沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others--and even themselves---to feel like victims, too.Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but al1around them.Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.

In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives.One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime.Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.

In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.

1. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?

A．People and things around you.	B．Opportunities and problems.
C．Creators and their choices.	D．Victims and their sufferings.

2. According to Paragraph 2, creators__________.

A．seem willing to experience failures in life	B．possess the ability to predict future life
C．handle ups and downs of life wisely	D．have potential to create something new

3. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A．To define victims and creators.

B．To evaluate victims against creators.

C．To explain the relationship between victims and creators.

D．To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.

4. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that_________.

A．strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims.

B．people need family support to deal with challengers in life.

C．it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.

D．one's experiences determine his attitude toward life.

8 . As is known, honesty is a virtue. It is admired in every culture. It means telling the truth and being fair and upright. So, is it necessary to be honest all the time? Could upping one's personal honesty light up a pleasure center in his own brain?

My 6-year-old daughter said that telling the truth made her feel "gold in her brain". Once she asked me if the cat really went to sleep last year, or if that actually meant that I had killed him. I sighed, wondering if I should wait to start this honesty project until my child grew up. But I braved it and told her, "Yes, I had made the choice for him, because he was suffering and I wanted him to be comfortable." It struck me that the choice to lie or be honest was often a choice between two equally undesirable things. Telling my daughter the truth did not make me happier, but lying would not either.

There was another scene. When a client accidentally paid me twice as much money for a project—sending a $1,000 check a week after he'd paid me—there was no internal debate. It was $1,000, so obviously, I notified the client. But when the McDonald's cashier gave me an extra dollar in change and the line had been so long and all I wanted was a Diet Coke and my kids were acting crazily in the back seat, it was a different story. Even though I gave the dollar back, I almost didn't, because an extra dollar was such a small thing and seemed somehow justified. Had I not focused on honesty, I would not have given it back.

When people were more honest, they also tended to feel better about their relationships and social interactions, the researchers found. This rang true to me, mostly because I felt better about myself. And focusing on honesty helped me feel that I was doing my part. It might even make me feel as if I had gold in my brain.

1. What's the function of the two questions in Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic of honesty.

B．To help develop readers' good quality.

C．To remind readers to mind their manners.

D．To teach everyone not to lie but be honest.

2. How did the author feel on hearing the question about the death of the cat?

A．Guilty.	B．Confused.
C．Regretful.	D．Shamed.

3. What does the author mainly want to express in Paragraph 3?

A．Honesty doesn't lie in small instances.

B．Honesty is measured by the amount of money.

C．He struggled more with the small instances of honesty.

D．He experienced some different incidents about honesty.

4. What's the author's opinion on honesty?

A．A white lie can be helpful.

B．Honesty makes people better off.

C．It is essential to be honest in daily life.

D．One should be honest in small things.

9 . Asking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness. In American culture, the independent individual is seen as their ideal. As the University of Missouri at St. Louis states on its website under the heading Key American Values, “Americans have been trained since very early in their lives to consider themselves as separate individuals who are responsible for their own situations in life and their own destinies.” The value also makes them think they can do everything themselves, and makes them feel bad about asking for help when they need it.

And when it comes to work situations, when they think about asking for help there, sometimes they fear that a request for help would make them look inept. While this has always been true for men, many women in the workplace have felt the need to try twice as hard as their male colleagues and do twice as much to get just as far and to prove their worth. Sometimes when we think about asking for help, our inner voices tell us, “See, if you admit you can’t do this on your own, they’ll see you for the imposter （骗子）you really are.”

But the fact is, even though individualism is on the rise, we can’t do everything by ourselves and we shouldn’t try.

Apple founder Steve Jobs once told the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association about the power of asking for help, and how he “never found anybody who didn’t want to help me when I asked them for help”. He said, at the age of 12, he called Bill Hewlett, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, on the phone after getting his number from the phone book and asking him for spare parts so he could build a frequency counter（计频器）And Hewlett agreed and offered young Jobs a summer job assembling frequency counters.

“If you’re afraid of failing, you won’t get very far,” Jobs said.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．What key American values are.

B．Asking for help is a sign of strength.

C．Why Americans refuse to ask for help.

D．Americans are responsible for their life.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “inept” in Paragraph 2?

A．incompetent	B．depressed
C．impolite	D．sensitive

3. What can be learned from this US cultural phenomenon?

A．Americans suffer a lot from mutual distrust.

B．Americans think highly of individual values.

C．Americans should learn to build up confidence.

D．Americans see weakness as a sign of strength.

4. What can we learn from Jobs’ words in the last paragraph?

A．Learn to cooperate with others.	B．Be brave to try whatever you want.
C．Never ask for help.	D．Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

10 . An act of kindness doesn't have to be a grand gesture. Even those small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's day. That was just the case for Amie Mickey when she____________a bumper sticker on her car reading: You Matter.

Amie started to do this several years ago. At first, she wondered if people would________________it. However, much to her surprise, she began seeing a flood of____________every time she hit the road. More often than not, people________________slowly near her car would roll down their windows, raising their____________________,waving and smiling. Sometimes, she even found some sticky notes left on her windshield saying things like “You________________too! “Once while she was driving down the highway, she became____________when a man driving a sports car at a high speed pulled his car alongside suddenly, waving and mouthing, “You matter!” Though it took her some time to recover from the________________, she still felt happy. Last year, someone____________________her car while she was waiting for her friend in the car by the roadside, saying to her, “It is a(an)________________sticker. I’ve seen various stickers before, but none of them have touched me as your sticker has done. “The two small words on the sticker seem simple enough, but they really struck a chord with many complete strangers who___________to catch sight of the sticker.

Stories like Amie's really________________the rest of us. Sometimes a kind word or gesture may lift our____________and it doesn't cost a thing except for a little extra thought. Maybe it means offering a friend a hug, praising the children when their children________________well in school, helping someone out or volunteering at animal shelters or shelters for the homeless. Acts of kindness are waiting everywhere. Small as they seem, they can make a____________impact on the world, and help form general goodness.

1.

A．tore up

B．picked up

C．fixed up

D．put up

2.

A．watch

B．overlook

C．notice

D．neglect

3.

A．attention

B．strangers

C．confusion

D．trouble

4.

A．running

B．driving

C．walking

D．riding

5.

A．voices

B．hats

C．shoulders

D．thumbs

6.

A．count

B．share

C．value

D．matter

7.

A．frightened

B．frustrated

C．embarrassed

D．disappointed

8.

A．parking

B．speed

C．incident

D．event

9.

A．approached

B．blocked

C．repaired

D．cleaned

10.

A．important

B．special

C．typical

D．skeptical

11.

A．happened

B．occurred

C．managed

D．offered

12.

A．shock

B．inspire

C．delight

D．satisfy

13.

A．feelings

B．thoughts

C．spirits

D．minds

14.

A．work

B．exercise

C．conduct

D．behave

15.

A．reliable

B．subjective

C．positive

D．brief