1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What is the woman?

A．She is a trainer.

B．She is a leader.

C．She is a hostess.

2. How can people win others’ trust?

A．By keeping a promise.

B．By looking for truth.

C．By making fewer mistakes.

3. Which is the main reason why relationships break down?

A．Expecting too much.

B．Taking small steps.

C．Communicating poorly.

4. What does Paul Smith suggest people do at last?

A．Build deep friendships.

B．Take relationships seriously.

C．Put a high value on feelings.

2 . Bad judgments are meant to feed our own personal ego (自我意识) and put others down, which is not the healthiest thing to do. Here are five reasons why you should stop it now.

You start finding faults in everyone. Judging quickly moves on to more private areas of your life.     1     You fail to appreciate them and start getting dissatisfied with them. You become critical of even those who matter to you.

Judging becomes a habit. If you judge people, sooner or later, it becomes a habit, and you start judging everyone around you for the tiniest of things.     2     And you might dismiss even the best of people through these microscopic judgments.

People begin to distrust you. If you pass judgments about other people in front of your audience, you will lose their trust. As they will begin to feel that if you can judge others in front of them, you can talk about them behind their back.     3    

Judgment is a sign of unhappiness. If you are 100% happy with who you are, you are a lot less likely to feel the need to judge others. If you are self-assured, you will not feel the need to cast a downward glance at others.     4     Either way, it is a negative attitude.

    5     If you’re judging others, you’re probably judging yourself pretty harshly as well. You often tend to think that if you are judging people by what they wear, someone might in turn judge you, which, as a consequence, makes you extremely concerned with your appearance.

A．You are viewed positively by people.

B．You start taking yourself too seriously.

C．Hence, seeing others positively shows we are positive people.

D．You judge their clothing, actions, success, values, and everything.

E．Likewise, you also judge because you feel you are better than others.

F．You start judging your close ones; friends, family members, partner, etc.

G．And no one wants to make friends with someone often talking unkindly about others.

3 . Meeting people is the first step to make friends.     1     Here are some useful tips.

Make small talk even if you don’t feel like it

Small talk can make people feel false and meaningless.     2     By making small talk, you show that you’re friendly and open to communicating. In that way, small talk helps you to make the first connection with potential (潜在的) new friends. If someone doesn’t make any small talk, we might think that they don’t want to make friends with us, that they don’t like us, or that they’re in a bad mood.

    3    

When you talk to someone new and realize that you have similar interests, the conversation usually goes from stiff (生硬的) to fun and interesting. Therefore, make it a habit to find out if you have any mutual interests or something in common. You can do this by mentioning things that interest you and seeing how they answer.

Don’t write people off until you know them

Don’t judge people too quickly. Try not to think that they are shallow (肤浅的), boring, or that you have nothing to talk about. If everyone seems uninterested, it might be because you have been in small talk.     4    

Make people like being around you

When you try to make people like you, it will become easier for you to make friends.     5     If we are with someone with a positive experience, we like that person more.

A．But it does have a purpose.

B．Help people get to know you.

C．Being used to talking to people is important.

D．Figure out what you might have in common.

E．If you only make small talk, everyone will sound shallow.

F．But how do you actually become friends with someone?

G．When you make sure that people like being around you, they will like you.

4 . Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.

There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.

This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.

Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.

1. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable?

A．Having an adventure in the wild.

B．Taking a trip to a foreign country.

C．Sharing traveling experiences with others.

D．Socializing with people from diverse cultures.

2. What does the second paragraph focus on?

A．People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.

B．The significance of learning new things in our life.

C．The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.

D．The role of the nervous system in learning new things.

3. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Requirement.

B．Substitute.

C．Motivation.

D．Challenge.

4. What does the writer mainly want to convey?

A．Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.

B．How we can benefit from seeking variation.

C．How we should treat the differences we find in others.

D．Why we should get along with people different from us.

5 . Do you feel like an outsider, like you don’t belong anywhere or that you just don’t fit in? Here are some tips for you to deal with these feelings.

    1     Often it’s really only your own mind and emotions that tell you that you don’t fit in. Actually, you may fit in fine. Feeling like you don’t belong isn’t always a bad thing either. Remember, it’s the people that are unique in this world that make the biggest impact. You don’t want to change yourself just to fit in with a certain group of people.     2     They end up wanting to gain approval from others and end up losing themselves in the process.

Let go of past anger. We’re so angry at people that we can’t relate to anyone or only expect the worst from others. Once I figured out how to let go of my past, I became much more comfortable being me.     3     Maybe because I didn’t care as much what they thought of me but more likely just because I think people are more affected by the “aura” you give off.

Focus on your wants and desires. Instead of focusing on the problem that you don’t feel like you fit in, try turning it around. What do you want to explore, what goals do you have, or what do you want to learn?     4     There are so many incredible and inspiring things in this world to explore. Focus on the positive and the beauty of the world rather than getting caught up in a negative situation.

The key to handling the situation of “I feel like an outsider” is really all in how you react to that feeling.     5     As those who have gone through the same feelings show, there can definitely be an advantage to being unique. You truly are special and there is no one else quite like you. You just need to be willing to share the real you with the world.

A．Don’t be so hard on yourself.

B．Appreciate what makes you so unique.

C．That’s where a number of people go wrong.

D．Ask yourself these questions and then go and do it.

E．I found it was easier to get along with other people.

F．You have so much more to offer by being true to yourself.

G．You can beat yourself up over it or you can become stronger for it.

6 . There is an old American saying, “Loose lips sink ships.” This means that if you speak too much about something, especially to people who you don’t know so well, it’ll cause all kinds of trouble.

The situation here is so much worse because the “loose lips” were your best friend’s. Treated this way, you’re sure to feel hurt.     1    

But I have to say that it’s partly your fault, isn’t it? You admit that you were “letting off steam”. It is understandable in that situation, but we should always think before we speak.

    2    

First, apologise to your teammate. If you ever want to win any more basketball games, you need to work together, and that means communicating with each other clearly and resolving conflicts.     3     Tell him directly and honestly that you were talking without thinking.

Then, talk to your friend. Friendship should be one of the greatest things in the world, but sometimes it can be difficult. Again, your strategy is clear communication. Tell your friend you’re angry with him for repeating what you said and making the situation worse, but that you want to move on.     4    

Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, think about your own behaviour. Don’t say too much when you’re angry!     5     This gives people the wrong signal. Take a deep breath, calm down, and always remember: think first, speak later. If you feel one of your teammates isn’t pulling their weight, then raise your concerns in a professional way with your team coach.

If you think about other people’s feelings as well as your own, you’ll soon find everything works out.

A．Here’s what you need to do.

B．So have a chat with your teammate.

C．Approached in this way, your friendship will soon be repaired.

D．Always remember that a friend in need is a friend indeed.

E．We depend on our parents at home, while we depend on friends when we are outside.

F．Filled with anger, you tend to say whatever comes to your mind.

G．We should always be able to trust those closest to us, and it hurts even more when we find we can’t.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Nowadays, our classrooms, neighborhoods and communities become     1     (much) diverse (多样化的) than ever before. People from different     2     (country) and cultures continue to spread out around the world. Different skin colors, languages, physical abilities and clothing     3     (be) some of the types of diversity that we experience every day.

How we respond to this diversity will decide not only our future as a person but also our future as a society. As Maya Angelou said, “In diversity there is beauty and     4     (strong)”. Tolerance (宽容) means openness to the differences that exist among us all. It means respecting and learning from others,     5     (value) our differences and discovering what we have     6     common.

The opposite of tolerance is closed-mindedness. Arguments, fights and wars     7     (cause) by closed- mindedness from time to time. In contrast, humans     8     are open to differences will create a more peaceful world and have better opportunities in life whether through education, work or friendships. So having tolerance will change our life for the better, and make the world     9     better place. Difference is of the spirit of humans and we should learn     10     (respect) it.

8 . This morning I found that I had deeply offended (冒犯) someone when I ran into my neighbor’s house and asked about their daughter’s health. I didn’t know whether I said anything _______. In fact, it was hard for me to _______ out whether what I said was offensive. Anyhow, I _______ to them, but the wife kept silent and the husband had none of it. I said I was sorry a second time and had a bad feeling that they would _______ talk to me again.

It made me feel _______ that I angered and hurt someone. But I couldn’t think of much else to do to make things better. I truly didn’t know if the friendship could be _______. I came home really _______. Why did they react so rudely?

Some days later, I settled down to write a letter of apology and _______ it with worry. I wrote the words in the letter, “I wished you live in love, mercy and faith. I wished your _______, who I cared about, to be healthy forever. I also hope for your ________. And I hope we will be friends again ________ we can’t talk to one another as much as we used to. Though now our ties are ________ maybe because of something I said, we remain connected in the world.”

Today, I received a(n) ________ from the couple with the following words on it: Thank you so much for ________ and sharing the pain of our daughter suffering from cancer. Your sincere ________ make us feel lucky to have neighbors like you. It was then that I breathed a sigh of relief and finally smiled.

1.

A．hurtful

B．helpful

C．optional

D．professional

2.

A．hand

B．keep

C．let

D．figure

3.

A．turned

B．added

C．apologized

D．sighed

4.

A．never

B．still

C．ever

D．already

5.

A．curious

B．anxious

C．confident

D．informal

6.

A．impressed

B．recognized

C．saved

D．formed

7.

A．calmly

B．confusedly

C．formally

D．regularly

8.

A．sent

B．burnt

C．subscribed

D．selected

9.

A．neighbor

B．daughter

C．father

D．mother

10.

A．challenges

B．errors

C．eagerness

D．understanding

11.

A．even if

B．as if

C．in order that

D．so long as

12.

A．woken

B．cut

C．gained

D．strengthened

13.

A．invitation

B．investigation

C．note

D．title

14.

A．giving up

B．looking on

C．settling down

D．stopping by

15.

A．judgements

B．awards

C．wishes

D．thanks

9 . Whether you get into a new school, company or group, introducing yourself is necessary. When it comes to introduction to unknown faces, you should feel comfortable and confident in doing so. Besides, you should show friendliness, so people are happy to make friends with you.     1     That’s because any wrong action will be quickly picked up by people and they might even pass incorrect judgements (判断) on you, by considering the way you present yourself at the first meeting.     2    

Look into the eyes of the person, to whom you’re going to introduce yourself. This can show your confidence. During self-introduction, you should remember to wear a sweet smile on your face while shaking hands with the other person.     3     If the person doesn’t get your name, be sure to spell it. Ask for his/her name as well and repeat it when he/she says it. Always say “nice to meet you” while bringing an end to the conversation.

    4     For example, don’t introduce yourself by your nickname (绰号). Don’t introduce yourself with titles, such as Mr. or Mrs., because it creates an over-confident sense in the mind of the person, along with the wrong attitude. Never look for mistakes in the person you’re meeting for the first time.     5     After all, no one wants to be judged by a stranger.

A．You’d better be careful as well.

B．Say your name clearly in a friendly manner.

C．Talk about good things and avoid anything upsetting.

D．Otherwise, he/she will lose interest in meeting you again.

E．And always talk about what you have achieved in a proper way.

F．There are some things you mustn’t do when you introduce yourself.

G．To introduce yourself in the best way, go through the following lines.

10 . My daughter Eve used to love the Lightning McQueen character from the film ‘Cars’. As a little baby she began to stop and smile every time she saw the character. She was happy when a relative bought her some ‘Cars’ toys.

I knew her interest in ‘Cars’ had disappeared recently; she’s developed new interests since starting school. But when I found myself in a hurry to buy juice cartons(盒装果汁), and the choice was between ‘Disney Princess’ or ‘Cars’ cartons, I took the ‘Cars’ ones.

The next morning she saw a carton go into her lunch bag and took it out. She said it embarrassed her. She told me it was because ‘Cars’ is ‘boyish’. When I said to her that I thought she liked ‘Cars’, she said, very quietly, “I do, but I don’t want anyone to know“. Eve says children should be able to like whatever they want to, but the pressure to behave ‘like a girl’ has got to her.

Children do understand the gendered messages they receive. They understand the gender rule ‘This is for boys and that is for girls, ‘in the same way as other kinds of social rules. The period between birth and age 7 is called The Imprint Period, because this is when children learn about everything around them. They accept much of it as true. It’s one of the reasons gender-stereotyped(性别刻板印象的)toys can be so damaging.

From the moment they are born, children are expected to live up to expectations of what it means to be a boy or a girl. It’s easy to see that they are influenced by the way toys are marketed. Children accept what their world tells them, so it’s necessary to change the harmful stereotypes they are being sold.

1. Why did the author buy ‘Cars’ cartons?

A．She chose them only out of habit.	B．She loved the characters in ‘Cars’.
C．She had no choice but to take them.	D．She tried to stimulate Eve’s interest.

2. Why did Eve take the carton out of her lunch bag?

A．She wanted it stored by her mother.	B．She disliked being the envy of others.
C．She lost interest in the ‘Cars’ carton.	D．She didn’t want to be laughed at by others.

3. What do kids tend to do during The Imprint Period?

A．They learn how to tell right from wrong.	B．They turn a blind eye to the surroundings.
C．They can be easily affected by social rules.	D．They care too much about others’ thoughts.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Let Toys Be Toys	B．Girls Will Be Girls
C．Toys for Boys Only	D．Let Rules Be Rules