1 . It goes without saying that everyone has bad days at work. You hit an unexpected problem with a project you’ve been working on for weeks.     1    You are severely criticized by your boss in the company. Whatever your workplace problem is, one effect it has is to make you feel more alone. There are times when you feel as though your colleagues are upset and you can only rely on yourself.     2    

When you’re feeling upset about a problem at work, take a minute to think of someone in your life that you’re grateful to and write a sentence or two on a notepad about what you appreciate.     3     Why does it have such power? Gratitude is often a positive emotion you   feel when someone else has gone out of their way to do something helpful for you that they didn’t have to do. That person has done something selfless in order to make your life little---or perhaps a lot---better.

    4     It might be a relative who took care of you when you were little, a teacher who   helped you out in a tough situation or a colleague who put you up for a great opportunity.

Picking one of those folks out and reminding yourself of why you’re grateful to them has two benefits.     5     It also reminds you of the deep social connections you have so that you   don’t feel quite as isolated anymore.

A．You have a quarrel with your beloved.

B．In those moments, a little gratitude can help

C．Here are some reasons to explain these situations.

D．All of us have people in our lives who fit that bill.

E．Research shows practicing gratitude can make you happier.

F．You forget the appointment with a VIP customer and keep him waiting.

G．For one, it gets you thinking about something positive and lifts your mood

2 . You probably think of aggression in its most violent form i.e. shouting matches and fights. Actually, there are varying levels of aggression. There are times when you start to display aggression, but you are not aware of it yourself.    1    

●They believe their opinion is fact

For effective communication to take place it is important to be able to distinguish between opinion and fact.    2    But aggressive people take it one step further. They act as if their opinion is fact, which is telling others that their opinions are irrelevant(不相关的).

●It's all about how it affects them

When something goes wrong, or when considering potential consequences, aggressive people only consider how it influences them. The impact on others is irrelevant to them.     3    I once knew a girl who, every time she had a quarrel with her boyfriend, used to wake her entire family up so she could tell them how she had been unjustly treated.

●Rapid speech

    4    They are determined to get their point across and have no desire to let the other person offer their input. They want total control of the conversation and are determined that the other person will hear what they have to say.

●Aggressive talking; defensive listening

This refers to the body language that they adopt when they are being aggressive.    5    They may point, spread feet apart with hands on the waist, etc. However, when the other person is speaking they will adopt a more defensive gesture e.g. crossing their arms.

Being familiar with these signs will help you to recognize the aggression quickly, and you will then be able to manage the situation more appropriately.

A．When talking they will likely lean forward.

B．The following are some common signs of aggression.

C．Aggressive people speak fast with little or no pauses.

D．These people are not giving you the opportunity to decline.

E．Offering a suggestion or thoughts on something that has happened is fine.

F．Aggressive people rarely attempt to find workable solutions to problems in life.

G．If something has negative consequences for them, everybody else is expected to suffer the consequences too.

3 . 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

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

6 . 假设你是李华，目前在英国做交换生，兼任学校网站的记者。最近你的任务是采访英国知名作家Qaisra Ahahraz，请你给Qaisra 写一封邮件，和她约定采访相关事宜。内容包括:
1. 写邮件的目的；
2. 采访相关事宜；
3. 表示感谢。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Qaisra ,
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Yours,

Li Hua

7 . How to Level up Your Self-Control

By definition, self-control is the ability to do something that benefits your long-term goals, instead of something that might satisfy your immediate desires.    1    --we end up sacrificing the well-being of our future selves all too easily.

    2    ?

Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, says allocating resources between your present self and future self is an ongoing struggle. For example, exhibiting self-control over spending time on video games and social media, two of the most common temptations（诱惑）of the current era, means battling against age-old mechanisms in your brain.

If you're willing to look deeply into your tendencies and weak points, you can recognize the handful of problems that you need to work on.

    3    To improve self-control at work, Duckworth first recommends taking a future-oriented approach to your day, such as planning breaks and the time for checking emails in advance.

The problem of looking at your cell phone too often, say, can be solved by putting it on mute or, better yet, sticking it in your bag until lunch.    4    .

Finally, Duckworth advises laying a foundation of self-control that you can build of in the future.    5    because of too little sleep the night before, or an insufficient meal in the morning. By practicing healthier living away from the workplace, you can gather the strength and stamina（毅力）to help you control your worst urges when it matters most.

A．One place to start would be the office

B．What problems do you need to work on

C．We've all experienced unproductive workdays

D．But for many of us, short-term satisfactions are irresistible

E．Why is exercising proper self-control so tricky for some, and how to do better

F．If you can resist resigning you may achieve more on your overall self-control

G．Removing the temptation from sight is key to ensuring you're faithful to your mission

8 . 某英文杂志现举办英语故事续写大赛。请你根据所写故事的开头，展开合理的想象，将故事补充完整。注意：词数120左右（提示部分不计入总词数）。

Last Sunday I was wandering in the zoo when I noticed a little girl standing alone by the road crying.

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