1 . What literature can do is more than helping readers escape from reality. It has gone beyond time and is still with us, placing an important impact on the development of society. So, what connection does literature have with modern society?

For the majority of people around the world, our first serious encounter with literature comes from school. Reading and writing skills have been trained in all of us from an early age and this is set in motion with the start of examinations. Being able to empathise with a group of characters written on a page is an important and necessary skill from a student’s point of view. Additionally, the ability to sense themes and messages opens up another way of thinking. All the published books around the world are guides for readers and generate a bridge for them to learn something new.

The impact of literature on modern society is undeniable. Literature acts as a form of expression for each individual author. Some books mirror the society and allow us to better understand the world we live in. For instance, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is a reflection of his experiences and opinions of America during the 1920s.

We are easily connected to the thoughts of authors through their stories. However, literature also allows us to raise questions and gives us a deeper understanding of issues and situations like human conflict. A Gulf News’ article says, “In an era of modern media, people are misled into thinking that every question or problem has its quick answer or solution. However, literature confirms the real complexity of human experience. ”

Literature is a reflection of human nature and a way for us to understand each other. By listening to the voice of another person we can begin to figure out how that individual thinks. Have we inspired you to learn literature a little more? If yes, just do it now!

1. Which word best describe literature’s influence on education?

A．Positive.

B．Unclear.

C．Chief.

D．Negative.

2. Why is F. Scott Fitzgerald mentioned?

A．To make a summary.	B．To make a comparison.
C．To provide an example.	D．To propose a definition.

3. What role does literature play in Para. 4?

A．It helps build a bridge between people.	B．It makes us know more about human nature.
C．It encourages us to voice our opinions clearly.	D．It helps us to solve complex issues.

4. What’s the main purpose of this text?

A．To introduce the significance of literature.

B．To arouse readers’ interest in learning literature.

C．To explain the necessity of teaching literature in school.

D．To show close relationships between literature and society.

2 . How to talk to strangers?

Nowadays social phobia or social anxiety disorder(SAD)is common among young people.     1     However, with some methods, they can also become a people person.

Be brave, worry less

    2     When you have to talk with someone different from you, that can be the most enlightening and interesting experience. Even if it’s uncomfortable, be brave and just do it.

Be curious

Ask questions. Is the person wearing an article of clothing that’s noteworthy?    3     Research actually suggests that people who ask more questions are better liked by their conversation partners than people who ask fewer questions. A question can either kick off a conversation or keep it going.

Skip the stock questions

Skip the stock questions, and ask a question that will make our conversation partner think, which is engaging. Or start with a statement: This painting really confuses me, or I can’t believe how crowded the train is today. And whether you’re asking a question, replying, or making a statement, say something sincerely.     4    

    5    

At the very least, you’re in the same place and experiencing the same weather. But don’t be afraid to dig deeper and find more interesting commonalities: Maybe you’re from the same place, maybe you have a mutual friend, maybe you have a shared hobby, or maybe you work in similar roles.

A．Don’t be afraid to talk to someone who seems different from you.

B．God helps those who help themselves.

C．Talk about something you have in common.

D．People want to get the real you so they can express the real them.

E．They are afraid to meet people, unwilling to go out, do not want to socialise.

F．Don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you.

G．Why did they decide to come to this event?

3 . Four Qualities That Make You Attractive to Others

There is something many people gets wrong about attraction.     1     The reality is that attraction usually has more to do with personality characteristics than appearance. What follows are four qualities that can make you highly attractive to others.

Have control over your emotions(情绪). It’s not easy to always have control over your emotions. And people who do are extremely attractive. Have control over your emotions so that your emotions don’t control you. Allow yourself to think about what you’re going to say.     2    

Laugh at yourself. It’s not what happens to us that makes us feel stressed.     3     Every time you laugh at yourself, you decide to minimize something that could affect you negatively. Laughing at yourself is an attractive quality, as it means you don’t take yourself too seriously.

    4     When you show your warmth, people see you as respectful and friendly. Also, they see you as someone approachable. A warm person says hello to and cares about you after your long and tough day. This quality is important for you to build meaningful relationships.

Give plenty of space. The secret to long-lasting relationships is space, because time apart helps each partner recharge and bring positive energy into the relationship.     5     They don’t let others breathe. Instead, those who let others have their space when they need it are extremely attractive.

A．Be warm.

B．Controlling people are unattractive.

C．Don’t be too quick to show warmth.

D．It’s how we react to it that affects us.

E．They should develop a sense of humor.

F．Take your time to cool down and reorganize your thoughts.

G．They think they have to look beautiful to be accepted by others.

4 . While working as a graduate student in New York City, Vanessa Bohns was given the much ________ job of collecting survey data in Penn Station as part of an academic research project. Each time she________ a passer-by, she thought she would hear them tell her how________they were. Yet the bad responses rarely came; many more people were________to answer the questionnaires than she had ________.

Was it possible, she wondered, that most of us are________about whether people want to respond to our requests? Over the following decade, she________ multiple studies that confirmed this was indeed the________: in many different situations, people are often far more likely to ________than we assume.

________, it seemed that the results provided a refreshingly________view of human nature. “It started as a positive thing, like, isn’t it ________that people are more likely to do things for you than you think?” However, with time going by and more reflection on the results, Bohns has come to________ that her results reflect a broader tendency that we usually ________ how much influence our words can have over others, whether we’re asking them to________actions that are good or bad. People often________to do what they are asked because they find it too awkward to say no, even when they feel________with our requests.

Knowing this can help us understand how our requests might________other people — particularly in the workplace — and help us adjust our requests________ , in ways that respect people’s ________ and without taking what they have done for us for granted.

1.

A．appealing

B．exhausting

C．sensitive

D．ashamed

2.

A．glared

B．approached

C．passed

D．pushed

3.

A．sympathetic

B．glad

C．annoyed

D．tolerant

4.

A．upset

B．anxious

C．hesitant

D．willing

5.

A．expected

B．requested

C．promised

D．recognized

6.

A．curious

B．skeptical

C．wrong

D．cautious

7.

A．discovered

B．conducted

C．planned

D．recorded

8.

A．case

B．circumstance

C．occasion

D．condition

9.

A．ignore

B．complain

C．refuse

D．cooperate

10.

A．On the contrary

B．On the whole

C．On the surface

D．On the go

11.

A．optimistic

B．critical

C．negative

D．neutral

12.

A．strange

B．great

C．disappointing

D．normal

13.

A．deny

B．doubt

C．appreciate

D．subscribe

14.

A．misuse

B．overstate

C．distinguish

D．underestimate

15.

A．imitate

B．practise

C．measure

D．perform

16.

A．agree

B．fail

C．claim

D．pretend

17.

A．angry

B．familiar

C．happy

D．uncomfortable

18.

A．mislead

B．impress

C．affect

D．puzzle

19.

A．accurately

B．accordingly

C．smoothly

D．systematically

20.

A．boundaries

B．assumptions

C．defence

D．intention

5 . No matter what profession or occupation you hold you will need to work with others to meet your goals. Group work is a great way to showcase your own skills while getting help from your teammates in areas where you might not be as strong.     1    

Clarify the team expectations so everyone is on the same page.     2     It’s likely that each teammate has a different idea about what’s expected of them, as well as what everyone else needs to be doing. It’s essential that the team discuss these expectations and agree on one universal list of expectations that everyone will follow.

    3     No one likes a teammate who barely contributes to the project. Take on an equal part of the work, and speak up if you realize you aren’t doing your fair share. Not only will your group mates appreciate your work ethic, it will show your supervisor or instructor that you’re a good team player.

Direct your concern toward the problem, not your teammates. Don’t accuse or blame anyone on your team for causing the conflict, even if you believe they did.     4     Have your team work through conflict, using it to their benefit.

Focus on the success of the group, not your personal success. When you’re on a team, everyone’s success depends on each member working toward a common goal.     5     Keep your focus on your team’s success, and your own success will follow.

A．Make sure you do an equal share of the work.

B．Volunteer to take on extra work when necessary.

C．Treat the team’s accomplishments as a group success.

D．Our guide will show you how to boost your teamwork skills.

E．State the issue you’re having, then listen to what everyone has to say.

F．Instead, keep all of your comments focused on the issue and how your team can solve it.

G．This can include explaining the expectations or asking questions if you find them unclear.

6 . Being a good friend isn't always easy. True friendships are more than worth the effort, though. They make us much happier.     1    

Being trustworthy

    2     . If you say you'll hang out with a friend or do a friend a favor, then try to stick to what you promised. Don't act as if you're perfect. If you know you've made a mistake, admit it. If your friend tells you a secret, don't tell anyone-else. Also, don't talk about your friends behind their backs, and don't spread stories about them.

Being supportive

Always be ready to help your friend. And do it just to be kind, not because you want something in return. You need to help your friends when they' re having a hard time. If you see a problem, speak up, no matter how awkward you may feel.     3     , and take the time to truly listen to what your friend says. Don't make your friend feel as if he or she can't get a word in.

    4    

If you want your friendship to last, you should be able to forgive even if your friend does something that hurts you. First, let your friend know how you feel about what he or she did. Then, if your friend is sincerely sorry, you should forgive him or her.

    5     Instead, let them be who they are, and appreciate them for their different way of seeing things.

A．Don't do all the talking

B．Making your friendship last

C．Don't try to forgive everyone-around you

D．Don't try to make them think and act like you

E．Try your best not to make a promise you can't keep

F．The following are ways to become the happiest person

G．Here are some things that will help you be a good friend to others

7 . Ann is well qualified and has all the necessary qualifications to fit in for a job. But, she is sill in search of a job. She has gone through a lot of interviews but never tasted the flavor of success. Same as Ann we can find a lot of people who are in search of their success.     1     So, here are a few ways of presenting yourselves in an interview.

Problem solving skill. Interviewers will look for someone who is a problem solver not a problem creator. In the interview, they ask questions to test your problem solving skills. Before you answer, just try to understand the question.     2     Having a creative thought in solving a problem will always be a plus.

Listening skills. To get succeeded in an interview, listening skills plays a vital role. However, while listening attentively to the interviewer, you may have time to analyze the question and answer it correctly.                                                                      

    3     During the interview, you may face one or two difficult questions. The recruiters (招聘人员) will judge your way of thinking and decision making skills with this kind of questions. The job interviewers are looking for thinkers who are intelligent on dealing with a difficult situation.

Decision making.     4     Each decision you make is a way of solving a problem. So, everyone is a problem solver. The recruiters look for people who can show they solve problems. They will judge your decision-making skills with the act of choosing a solution from two or more courses of action for a problem.     5    

A．Critical thinking.

B．Leadership qualities.

C．Everyone has choices every day.

D．The key to these questions is to show your quick mind.

E．And then mention all the available possibilities in treating it.

F．This is all because of their bad presentation skills in the interviews.

G．The interviewers would try to estimate your attitude with their questions.

8 . Several studies suggest there are some very good reasons to think about ways to be kind and friendly plan out that type of behavior.     1     Researchers also say kindness played an important part in how humans developed. In other words, they say scientific evidence suggests that we are designed to be kind.

Oliver Curry is the research director at Kindlab, a non-profit organization.     2     Curry claims that “kindness is much older than religion.” “The basic reason why people are kind is that we are social animals.” he explained.

    3     University of London psychologist Anat Bardi studies value systems in people. In one study, researchers gave people a list of values - such as kindness, creativity, ambition, tradition, security, and seeking social justice. When asked to pick the most important, kindness won.

But research shows that our bodies can also reward us for being kind. University of California Riverside psychology professor Sonja has tested this idea in many experiments over the past 20 years. In one experiment, she asked people to perform three acts of kindness for other individuals each week. She asked a different group to do three acts of self-kindness.     4     The people who were kind toothers reported feeling happier and more connected to the world.

    5     Sonja studied a group of people with the disease multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化). She found that they felt better physically when helping others. Her research also showed that people who performed more acts of kindness had less inflammation (发炎) in their bodies.

A．Other research has shown that many people prize kindness over other values.

B．Research shows that kindness can be good for many species

C．These acts could be small, like opening a door for someone.

D．Its goal is to educate and urge people to choose kindness.

E．Research shows that acts of kindness can improve our health.

F．But it is not just emotional but also physical.

G．That is why we help strangers in need.

9 . 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。

A remarkable study from 1976 gives us some insight into how and     1     relationships with our neighbors can be so good for us. Surprisingly to scientists at that time, results     2     （show） that contact with family members—even     3     （one）own children—had little impact     4     feelings of well-being or willpower. Meanwhile, friendships, especially those with neighbors, predicted lower levels of     5     （lonely）and worry, higher levels of feelings of usefulness and self- perceived respect within the community.

The study suggests that acquaintance and friendship with neighbors     6     （base）on nearness, common interests and lifestyle choices are more     7     （effect）at increasing well-being. The neighborhood relationships are also developed     8     （voluntary）. Family ties, on the other hand, are often characterized by     9     sense of responsibility, physical distance, and personal disharmony. Later studies confirm the importance of close friendships for people over 65,     10     （highlight）the particular importance of frequent contact.

10 . True, people remember what you wear. After a social event, we all remember the woman in red, or the man with the top hat. On the red carpet, Hollywood hopefuls take advantage of this reality by wearing outfits designed to be discussed and displayed on the front pages of newspapers. But in terms of making a good impression, being memorable is not just about novelty or fashion, but attraction, both physical and emotional, often in opposite order of importance.

In a 2020 study, Andre Ndobo found people tended to remember the extremes: both attractive and unattractive faces. He acknowledged that one suggested explanation was that both are characterized by distinctive features that promote facial recognition when compared with faces of average attractiveness. But while distinctiveness is memorable, beauty is skin deep. Accordingly, the way you are remembered by others is often not about what you wear and how you look but about the way you make people feel.

Professional interaction can create positive personal memories. Adrie A. Koehler, in a piece entitled “In the Eye of the Beholder” (2017), found that when asked to recall their best learning experience, many students discussed a memorable teacher. What made the teachers memorable? According to the students, memorable qualities included not only teaching styles, but also interpersonal skills and positive qualities such as a sense of humor.

We can relate to the results of this study when recalling people who are memorable in our own lives. They are not always people who we believed to be the smartest or most believed, but often those who made us feel the most comfortable, and who were most interested in us. Sincere interest is uniquely attractive. Not only will you remember what someone said, but they will also remember you, fondly.

Regardless of what we wear or how we look, we are always naturally more appealing and approachable when we focus on others and when we are genuine rather than simply sociable. Remember that, and others will remember you.

1. The Hollywood hopefuls are mentioned to show ________.

A．the competition on the red carpet	B．people’s attempt to be remembered
C．people’s wrong belief about impression	D．the importance of clothing in one’s success

2. Why is an unattractive face remembered according to Andre Ndobo?

A．It creates positive memories.	B．There’s something special with it.
C．It makes people feel uncomfortable.	D．People often try hard to avoid seeing it.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．Smart people are especially attractive.

B．Teaching styles impress students most.

C．The best learning experience is hard to gain.

D．Sincere attention is useful in communication.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．You Are What You Wear	B．Mind the Impression You Make
C．How Can We Improve Our Self-image?	D．What do People Remember about You?