1 . When I was a teenager I was in a group of students who took a trip to Pittsburgh. Being a country boy, I found it_______just being in such a big city. While most of the students headed for the mall then I decided to tour the streets_______.It was almost Christmastime and the store windows were filled with_______displays. I bought several cinnamon sticks(肉桂棒) to ward off (挡住) the_______while walking and looking at the sights.

At some point,_______,the stores became less and less and the bars became more and more. I realized I had crossed into a not so_______section of town. I saw a small bus stop and decided to sit and take a rest before walking back. The bus stop was just in front of a_______store and before long an old woman in an old coat came out. She was carrying two large_______in one hand. Her other hand held a cane that steadied her slow,_______walk. Her young, dark-haired granddaughter clutched her coat as they__________their way to the bench.I__________at them both and we talked a bit about how cold it was before the bus__________.When it arrived I picked up the old lady’s bags and carried them up the steps. Then I helped her granddaughter up while the lady slowly climbed on behind us I pulled out my__________cinnamon stick and gave it to the sweet girl while her grandma smiled her__________to me. I got off the bus and looked up to the window where the little, curly-haired Child of God was waving goodbye to me. Then I started back to meet the other students a little__________at heart if not in body. As I was__________the corner, though, a voice called out from an alley. “Hey man! Want to get__________?” I smiled and said. “No thanks. I__________got. ”

No drug in the world can ever__________the high that comes from one__________act, one shared laugh, one second of giving love.

1.

A．disappointing

B．exciting

C．confusing

D．frightening

2.

A．once

B．forever

C．still

D．alone

3.

A．beautiful

B．expensive

C．bright

D．common

4.

A．snow

B．rain

C．cold

D．sun

5.

A．again

B．besides

C．therefore

D．however

6.

A．good

B．safe

C．wide

D．healthy

7.

A．book

B．grocery

C．jewellery

D．clothing

8.

A．purses

B．boxes

C．bags

D．baskets

9.

A．shaky

B．steady

C．short

D．light

10.

A．found

B．pushed

C．felt

D．made

11.

A．laughed

B．smiled

C．stared

D．glanced

12.

A．pulled off

B．pulled away

C．pulled up

D．pulled on

13.

A．other

B．first

C．only

D．last

14.

A．thanks

B．goodbye

C．greetings

D．concerns

15.

A．darker

B．heavier

C．warmer

D．faster

16.

A．overlooking

B．turning

C．passing

D．entering

17.

A．curiosity

B．courage

C．fun

D．high

18.

A．already

B．always

C．never

D．almost

19.

A．stop

B．remove

C．match

D．speed

20.

A．honest

B．kind

C．brave

D．generous

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the man most probably do locally?

A．Have a sightseeing tour.

B．Attend a conference.

C．Have a business talk.

2. What do we know about the man's booking?

A．From the 17th to 20th.

B．A double room with a private bathroom.

C．Check-in around 7:30 a.m. Friday.

3 . 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

4 . How to Help Others in Your Community (社区)

Helping others in your community is a great way to spread joy to others and get the most out of life.     1    

You can choose to become a volunteer. Volunteering is great way to help others out in your community. Look around for a homeless shelter or soup kitchen and spend some time there doing whatever needs to be done.     2     For example, try tutoring homeless kids at the local shelter so that they can stay in school and not fall behind, and also you get a sense of achievement.

    3     You can give away money to some organizations that help others. If you don’t have money to spare, look through your unused items (物品) and see what you can part with that is in good condition. They are needed by a local food bank or shelter.

You can choose to redirect gifts.     4     You can invite them to do voluntary work to celebrate your birthday. You can also suggest they donate the money they intend to use to buy gifts for you.

You can stop to help. There are many cases where you can stop to give a helping hand. If you see people on the street struggling to carry all their groceries, stop to help     5     However, keep in mind that they may not always need help. But never feel discouraged when your kindness is turned down.

A．Usually they are grateful to accept your help.

B．You can choose to donate to important causes.

C．There are a number of chances you can take advantage of.

D．You can help your neighbors without spending much money.

E．Donate the gifts you receive to poor children in your community.

F．Not only will this help others, but also you will gain certain benefit.

G．Instead of getting new gifts every birthday, have your friends and family help others.

5 . In 1973, I was teaching elementary school. Each day, 27 kids entered “The Thinking Laboratory.” That was the name students voted for after deciding that “Room 104” was too dull.

Freddy was an average student, but not an average person. He had the rare balance of fun and compassion（同情）. He would laugh the loudest over fun and be the saddest over anyone’s misfortune.

Before the school year ended, I gave the kids a special gift, T-shirts with the words “Verbs Are Your Friends ” on them. I had advised the kids that while verbs（动词）may seem dull , most of the fun things they do throughout their lives will be verbs.

Through the years, I’d run into former students who would provide updates on old classmates. I learned that Freddy did several jobs after his graduation from high school and remained the same caring person I met forty years before . Once, while working overnight at a store, he let a homeless man sleep in his truck. Another time, he lent a friend money to buy a house.

Just last year, I was conducting a workshop when someone knocked at the classroom door. A woman excused the interruption and handed me an envelope. I stopped teaching and opened it up. Inside were the “Verbs” shirt and a note from Freddy’s mother. “Freddy passed away on Thanksgiving. He wanted you to have this. ”

I told the story to the class. As sad as it was, I couldn’t help smiling. Although Freddy was taken from us, we all took something from Freddy.

1. What do the underlined words “The Thinking Laboratory” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The elementary school where the kids studied.

B．“Room104”in which the kids studied.

C．The workshop in which the kids carried out experiments.

D．The high school which was fun as well as dull.

2. What can we learn about the author?

A．She hardly kept in touch with her former students.

B．She wrote the passage in 2013 or so.

C．She was very strict with her students.

D．She gave the kids special gifts after the school year.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Freddy?

A．modest and daring.	B．outstanding and calm.
C．generous and creative.	D．warm-hearted and caring.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards Freddy?

A．Cautious.	B．Disapproving.
C．Uninterested.	D．Appreciative.

6 . In the tenth grade，I began working for free at a vet’s that was run by a friend of my parents．I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job．However，on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important．

The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments．On this Saturday，a man and his young son，who was probably about 7 years old，walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box．There was something wrong with the cat’s left eye．But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine．He kept quiet for a while，and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was．Hearing this，his son cried and started to argue with him．All of a sudden，an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up，walked up to the counter，and told the man that she would pay for the cost．The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat．

I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person，but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in the movies．What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life，and quite often．

Now，when I can’t decide whether to help someone who is in need，I think of this woman，and then I have the courage to step up to the plate sometimes other people follow．

1. We can infer that a vet’s is most probably a hospital for       ．

A．kids	B．the poor
C．animals	D．women

2. For what purpose did the writer work at the vet’s？

A．To help his parents’ friend with his work．

B．To make some pocket money．

C．To learn more about society．

D．To gain some work experience．

3. What would the man probably do with the cat if the woman didn’t help him？

A．Give it up．

B．Take it home without treatment．

C．Give it to the woman．

D．Give it to someone on the street．

7 . 语法填空

As teenagers grow, it is normal for them to become     1    （confuse）about the changing world both inside and outside of them. During adolescence, teenagers go through great physical changes. They grow     2    （tall）and their voices get deeper, among some other     3    （develop）.

Along with these physical changes,     4     come many psychological changes. Boys and girls tend     5    （be）

different in this regard. Many boys become risk-takers-they want to find their own limits and the limits of the world around them,     6     may not have the     7    （wise）to make good choices in their behavior.     8     the same time, girls often want to find someone to talk to, as they try to deal with their strong feelings.

In the social world, as teenagers get older, they struggle to depend on themselves. They may badly want and need their     9    （parent）love, yet feel distant. They often question who they are and     10     they fit in society.

8 . Social media has given rise to a cool phenomenon called “selfie（自拍）”. It refers to a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social networking website.

    1     Some selfies are extreme close-ups（特写镜头）, and others show part of an arm held straight outward. A few of them even feature the subject standing in front of a bathroom mirror.

Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seem to be especially involved in the trend. Young people are relatively heavier digital users. They are interested in staying connected to their friends.     2    .

There are also kinds of psychological（心理的）factors driving people to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site.     3     A quick and easy way to attract attention from others is to get “likes” and comments from friends. Secondly, it’s human nature to show off your own great achievements. When you feel good about yourself or look good, it’s far too easy to take out your phone and record it all through one or several selfies.     4     That’s right. Sometimes people are bored at work, bored at school, bored at home and even bored on the toilet. Last but not least, social media is about being social! If that means uploading as many selfies as possible, then so be it. It’s fun, and it’s a cool way to record your own life.

Finally, there are things to be careful about when you’re posting selfies. It’s easy to think you’re sharing a photo with a few people.     5     So don’t post anything online, the selfie especially.

A．There are lots of selfie styles.

B．The rise of selfies has become universal.

C．But the whole world of social media is public and everyone can see it.

D．Social media, to some extent, is the driving force of their selfie activity.

E．The desire to get “likes” on selfies goes back to biological behavior.

F．There are also people who take selfies because they have nothing else better to do.

G．The leading factor is that people want to get attention from as many people as possible.

9 . 短文改错

I think honesty is a important part of life. Lack of honesty lead to all kinds of problem. For example, if you lie to your friends, you will have to work hard to win back his trust. And if you can't depend them to tell you the truth, then your friendship is unlikely to lasting.

Honesty at work is just as important. A person which doesn't value honesty is a bad partner. Most people work in teams and if you cannot trust a partner, the team would break down.

In a word, it is my belief that honesty in our life is very much important. Without it, our life would become great unpleasant.

10 . Driving home from work every day on a long winding country road, I passed a house where an elderly man sat on his front porch (走廊). I had been _____ to him only when I first moved into my home. For these past fifteen years, I have _____ my window, waved, and shouted, “Hi, Charlie.“ I felt _____ to greet him in this way because I couldn’t _____ going through a day without hearing someone say my name. I felt he also needed to hear his name _____ by someone else.

I used to _____ his wife, too, when she was out walking their dog. She was a _____ woman in a long wool coato, whatever the _____. I didn’t know her name, but I’d _____ and say “Hi, Grandma“ and she’d smile and wave back.

But then came the day when she was not ______ walking their dog; instead, Charlie was doing so. I realized he was alone, and the desire to greet him grew ______. My window was rolled down before I came around the corner, and ______ he was not on the porch, I’d shout to him, hoping that in his ______ he’d hear me. As long as there was a ______ on in the house, I felt that he was all right.

But that day came when he had to sell his belongings; Charlie’s pickup truck was ______ on the front lawn. A few days later, a sign was ______, and I knew Charlie was gone. I still wave and ______, “Hi, Charlie” as I pass just as I did in the past. The house is dark now.

It is my ______ that all of us need to be greeted at least once a day and that we need to hear our names spoken aloud by another person, to know someone sees us and ______ the truth of our being. I believe it is our duty to greet each other each day, in this way to prove that ______.

1.

A．delivered

B．presented

C．showed

D．introduced

2.

A．lowered

B．broken

C．cleaned

D．closed

3.

A．embarrassed

B．grateful

C．eager

D．determined

4.

A．miss

B．imagine

C．appreciate

D．avoid

5.

A．described

B．spoken

C．remembered

D．signed

6.

A．stare at

B．point at

C．wave at

D．laugh at

7.

A．sweet

B．generous

C．serious

D．crazy

8.

A．time

B．condition

C．climate

D．season

9.

A．set down

B．slow down

C．put down

D．get down

10.

A．out

B．near

C．around

D．off

11.

A．worse

B．stronger

C．easier

D．deeper

12.

A．even if

B．as though

C．in case

D．now that

13.

A．darkness

B．awareness

C．loneliness

D．happiness

14.

A．knock

B．light

C．sound

D．greeting

15.

A．for use

B．for display

C．for rent

D．for sale

16.

A．posted

B．sent

C．announced

D．kept

17.

A．struggle

B．smile

C．run

D．yell

18.

A．argument

B．belief

C．opinion

D．solution

19.

A．ignores

B．doubts

C．recognizes

D．praises

20.

A．truth

B．idea

C．fact

D．feeling