1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当的内容或所给单词的正确形式。

Once there lived a rich man     1    wanted to do something for the people of his town.    2     first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.

In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed    3    very large stone. Then he     4    (hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.

“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way.    5    man came along and did the same thing; then another came,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove     6    . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone,    7    (say) to himself: “The night    8    (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”

Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his         9    (strong) to move it. How great was his surprise at last!    10     the stone, he found a bag of money.

2 . We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.

What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.

Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t

even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. ＂Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,＂ he explains. ＂The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.＂

In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. ＂It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,＂ says Dunn. ＂But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.＂

Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. ＂Small talk is the basis of good manners,＂ he says.

1. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?

A．Addiction to smartphones.

B．Inappropriate behaviours in public places.

C．Absence of communication between strangers.

D．Impatience with slow service.

2. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?

A．Showing good manners.	B．Relating to other people.
C．Focusing on a topic.	D．Making business deals.

3. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?

A．It improves family relationships.	B．It raises people’s confidence.
C．It matters as much as a formal talk.	D．It makes people feel good.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Conversation Counts	B．Ways of Making Small Talk
C．Benefits of Small Talk	D．Uncomfortable Silence

3 . 七选五

A conflict at work is common. If you can avoid conflict, it means you will win what you want regardless of what the other person wants. Since the potential problem has not been removed, it will simply reappear later.    1    

◆Be aware of the fact that some conflicts are unavoidable at work.

On many occasions (场合), conflict and disagreement are likely to happen. But when a conflict happens it is not the end of the world.    2    Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly. The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.

◆    3    

Solve a conflict when it starts, as it only gets worse with time going by. Everyone is waiting for the other to admit he or she is wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has lasted a while. It is necessary to interrupt the “waiting game” before it gets to that point.

◆Ask nicely.

If somebody has done something that makes you angry, or if you don’t understand their viewpoints or actions, simply asking nicely about them can make a world of difference. Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or hurt you. Sometimes there is a good reason why that person does what he or she does, and a potential conflict disappears right there.    4    

◆Appreciate.

    5    Tell them why it is worth it to you to solve the conflict. This can be difficult as few people find it easy to appreciate a person they disagree strongly with, but it is a great way to move forward.

A．Praise the other part in the conflict.

B．Deal with conflicts sooner rather than later.

C．Invite the other person to talk about the situation.

D．Do remember to make an enquiry, not an accusation of any sort.

E．Here are the necessary steps to effectively get rid of conflicts at work.

F．On the contrary, it can be the beginning of an interesting learning process.

G．Clear thinking is unlikely to happen while an argument continues to boil over.

4 . 七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Prepare for GuestsGuests are people whom we welcome sincerely and we should make sure they feel comfortable like they are in their home. Sometimes we get enough time to make preparations for guests, but sometimes we don’t. This article will be beneficial for both these kinds of people.    1    Get a bedroom for your guests. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Change bed covers, clean the bathroom and you can even add a nice scented(芬芳的) candle to spice things up. These are simple things you can do even if you are a very busy person.    2    Know what your guests’ favorite foods are so that you can make for them and serve. Don’t forget to note down if they are allergic to any certain kind of food to save the embarrassment(难堪). If you are among one of those people who can hardly manage the time to cook for your guests then take them to the restaurants so that they can taste new foods or enjoy their favorite ones.Plan activities to have a good time with your guests.    3    If they come over the weekends then plan for some indoor activities to have fun. It’s also a good way to remove your tiredness from your boring life.    4    It can happen that you may not be able to be with your guests for a certain amount of time while they are staying in your home. In that case you must declare it to them and may have someone else to accompany them while you are absent.When your guests say goodbye, give them something as a token(信物) of love to remember the days they stayed with you.    5    

A．Declare your absence.

B．Allow them to come and go as they please.

C．Just bear in mind everything fresh and clean will do fine.

D．If they come during the vacation then you can plan for outdoor activities.

E．Here are some ways to help you to put away things well in a short amount of time.

F．Make your guests feel even more welcome by including them in activities such as outings, or movies.

G．It can be just a photo in a beautiful frame that will remind them of beautiful moments that they spent with you.

5 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Say GoodbyeKnowing how and when to say goodbye is often difficult, even in informal situations. But learning to say goodbye appropriately is a skill that will help you keep your relationships and let people know you care.     1     Read on to learn how to recognize opportunities when you leave.

    2     When you’re at any kind of party or gathering, or even a one-on-one conversation, it can be difficult to get away. Learning to recognize good opportunities to leave will make a short-term goodbye much easier.

Watch body language. People don’t like telling you that they’d like you to leave.     3     If the host of a party starts cleaning up, or withdraws (退出) from the conversation, gather your friends or belongings and make your exit. If someone starts checking their watch, or seems otherwise restless, it’s also time to leave.

Make plans to see each other again.Even saying, “See you at school tomorrow,” or “Can’t wait to see you again at Christmas” keeps the goodbye light and focused forward.     4    

Tell the truth.Many people expect to come up with a “good excuse” when they’re ready to leave.     5     If you want to leave, just say, “I’m going to go now, see you later.”

A．You don’t need to.

B．Set up a coffee date.

C．Recognize when to leave.

D．So try and watch for signals.

E．It makes the goodbye easier.

F．It’s also easier than it seems sometimes.

G．If you haven’t already made plans, use it as an opportunity to make them.

6 . 请你以The power of humor为话题写一篇短文，谈谈幽默在生活中的重要作用。
词数100左右；文体不限，题目自拟。

7 . 短文改错。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词作斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处。
We use both words and body language express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other peoples. We can learn a lot of about what a person is thinking by watch his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moved his or her hands can also give us informations about his or her feelings. Just like speaking language, body language vary from culture to culture. Making eye contact — looking directly in someone’s eyes — is in some countries a way to show interest. In another countries, however, eye contact is a way to show that a person is rude or disrespectful.
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8 . 七选五

Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you're not one of these lucky types, don't worry.    1    

Remark on the surroundings or occasion. If you’re at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song." or “The food’s great.”

    2    For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here?- Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.

    3    For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?- or “You’re really doing well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”

Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it?"

    4    Don't say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.

Listen effectively.    5    You can't concentrate on what someone's saying if you're thinking about what you’re going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what's being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”

A．Choose subjects you’re interested in.

B．Use a praise to create a good atmosphere.

C．Keep the conversation going with small talks.

D．It is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk.

E．Ask specific questions that are related to the drinks.

F．Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer

G．Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.

9 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有多余选项。

Every day, in hundreds of ordinary situations, actions speak far louder than words. We talk with our mouth, but we communicate with our facial expressions, our tone of voice and our whole body.

    1    When we can read what others are saying unconsciously, we can deal with things — at work and at home before they become problems.

By understanding how to use body language, you can communicate more effectively. Here is how:     2    Throughout the day, notice details about the way you speak, gesture and move. When standing, keep your shoulders straight, your body open and your weight balanced on both feet.

Work on your handshake.    3    The handshake most likely to show confidence is firm and dry, with strong but not too much pressure.

Use eye contact. Eye contact is very important in forming an impression of someone. You should have the ability to keep direct eye contact if you want to be taken seriously. But some people feel uncomfortable when it is too strong.    4    

Be yourself. Nonverbal (非言语的) messages come from deep inside you, from your own sense of self-respect. If you are comfortable with yourself, it shows.    5    They always give others a deep impression.

A．Use hand gestures carefully.

B．Pay attention to your body-talk.

C．A mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions.

D．People who know who they are have a relaxed way of talking and moving.

E．In the business world, the handshake shows important messages about power.

F．Understanding body language is one of the most useful skills you can develop.

G．To avoid this problem, change your focus so that you look at somewhere between the eyes and the chin.

10 . Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they’ll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you’re satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I’d say that sounds about right. Some of my happiest moments are the ones I spend with my husband, a few close relatives, and a handful of very good friends who know me well and like me anyway. But the more I read about how social media are interfering with (干扰) good old-fashioned friendship, creating virtual bonds that can’t quite take the place of real ones, the more I wonder just how today’s 20-somethings will look back on their own lives when they’re my age.
After all, much crucial relationship building work is done in the 20s. According to research by the late Bernice Neugarten of the University of Chicago, who helped launch the academic study of human development, people choose most of their adult relationships, both friends and lovers, between the ages of 22 and 28. The friends we make in our 20s are not only best friends forever; they’re also our first truly chosen friends. And choosing how to commit to these friendships is an essential psychological task of the 20s.
But with so much of friendship in this age group now being developed online, an essential question is what the effect of that interaction is. A study, conducted in 2010 by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee of the University of Texas at Austin, investigated the Facebook habits of 776 young people between the ages of 18 and 35. “Whether it is a wall post, a comment, or a photo,” they wrote, “young people’s engagement with Facebook is driven, primarily, by a desire to stay connected to and involved in the lives of friends who live close by, far away, or have just entered into their lives.”
This kind of constant contact can be efficient, but it can also be upsetting. For one thing, it adds a new layer of concern to a young person’s already-heightened awareness of social ranking, giving appearance-conscious young people yet another thing to worry about. “I see other 20-somethings feeling pressured to constantly keep up a public image, especially a public image online,” wrote Ariana Allensworth on the group blog. “Folks are always keeping the world informed one way or another about what they’re up to, where they’re at, what projects they’re working on. It can be a bit much at times.” Not the most fertile ground for real-world friendship.
1. According to the passage, the 20s is an age for people to _____.

A．have a good public image

B．keep themselves informed

C．look back on their own lives

D．develop critical relationships

2. Which of the following is a disadvantage of making friends online?

A．It makes people pay less attention to social ranking.

B．It robs people of the happy moments spent with friends.

C．It keeps people away from their family and close relatives.

D．It prevents people from keeping in contact with their friends.

3. What was the aim of the study conducted by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee?

A．To know about the 776 young people’s Facebook habits.

B．To find out how social media affect real-world social life.

C．To help young people stay connected to the lives of friends.

D．To investigate what kind of people prefer online interactions.

4. The author may agree that _____.

A．old-fashioned friendship can help create virtual bonds

B．there’s no need for young people to make online friends

C．real-world friendship is a better choice for young people

D．online friendship is an inevitable trend in the modern world