Writing a reflection
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I was selfish as a teenager.I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs.I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college.I let my mom and dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books, played, and lost myself in my own imagination.This didn't change even when I went to college either.I studied hard but only to make my own life better.Even when I started to explore my faith, it was only to increase my own happiness.
I married after graduation and decided to start a family.Of course, I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul.Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way.I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people.In fact, all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me.
Still, I didn't give up on happiness.I knew that there must be a way to find it.I finally realized, however, that it had to include more than just my own needs, wants, and desires.The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born.I got a bottle and held him in my arms.As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes.I smiled and talked to him.Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love.I felt such peace and joy.At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness.
Carolyn Arends wrote: “The more people you let into your heart, the bigger your heart gets.The more love you get, the more love you have to give.It just keeps growing.” So, keep loving, keep living and keep caring.Keep growing your heart today, tomorrow, and always.
1．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph
A．He often helped his brother with housework.
B．He studied hard for his family.
C．He was concerned about his family.
D．He put his own needs above others'.
2．What did the author realize after he suffered in life
A．Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of life.
B．Spoiled people are never happy in life.
C．Life is cruel to spoiled people.
D．Selfishness is helpful.
3．What can be inferred from the passage
A．The author loved kids.
B．The author often fed his baby.
C．The author realized the importance of happiness.
D．When caring for his baby, the author got inspired.
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Loving Others, a Way to Happiness
B．The Elder One Grows, the More He Gets
C．Help Others, Help Oneself
D．Keep Growing to Live a Happy Life
Ⅱ.完形填空
In a national spelling contest, an 11 year old girl was asked to spell a certain word.But with her 1 voice the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E．Finally, they decided to ask her what she had said.By now, the girl knew she had 2 the word.But instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the 3 letter — so she lost the contest.
As the girl walked off the stage, the entire audience stood to their feet, clapping to applaud her 4 .Later, dozens of newspapers reported her honesty, even when it cost her the contest.But the fact is that she 5 the biggest contest that day — the contest of her
6 .
Probably the biggest test of our character is what we would do if we knew we would never get 7 .This young girl could easily have 8 and nobody would have known it but herself.But that's just it: she would know she did wrong.It's been said, “If you 9 ， you make yourself cheap.” Her respect for herself was more important than any
10 others might give her for winning a contest.She knew she would have to live with herself and the 11 she made at that moment will have a long lasting influence.
It's so true that the choices you make today 12 what you are tomorrow.Our children will 13 our behaviour much more than our advice.So if we want them to
14 to be honest, we must show them the way by being honest ourselves.Remember, our kids are 15 what we do and how we live even when we don't think they see or know.
1．A.energetic B．slim
C．attractive D．soft
2．A.skipped B．mispronounced
C．misspelled D．lost
3．A.correct B．wrong
C．different D．same
4．A.bravery B．honesty
C．courage D．patience
5．A.achieved B．broke
C．won D．defeated
6．A.reputation B．knowledge
C．life D．character
7．A.paid B．awarded
C．caught D．reported
8．A.escaped B．lied
C．changed D．answered
9．A.count B．diet
C．cheat D．insist
10．A.sense B．pride
C．respect D．awareness
11．A.plan B．conclusion
C．discovery D．choice
12．A.make B．change
C．keep D．find
13．A.suffer B．affect
C．follow D．set
14．A.grow up B．bring up
C．make up D．step up
15．A.recording B．examining
C．correcting D．watching
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Last year at Christmas time, my wife, three children and I were on our way from Paris to Nice.Somehow everything went wrong.Our hotels were “tourist traps” and our rented car broke down.On Christmas Eve, when we checked into a dirty hotel in Nice, there was no Christmas spirit in our hearts.
It was raining and cold when we went out to eat.We found a small restaurant poorly decorated for the holiday.Only five tables in the restaurant were taken.There were two German couples, two French families, and an American sailor, by himself.They were eating in stony silence except the sailor.He was writing a letter, and a half smile lighted his face.In the corner a piano player was listlessly (无精打采地) playing Christmas music.
All of us were interrupted by an old French flower woman through the front door.She had a worn overcoat and her old shoes were wet.Carrying her basket of flowers, she went from one table to another.No one bought any.Exhausted and frustrated, she sat down at a table.
The sailor finished his meal and got up to leave.Putting on his coat, he walked over to the flower woman's table.
“Merry Christmas，” he said, smiling and picking out a handful of flowers.“How much are they？”
“Two francs, sir.”
The sailor put a twenty franc note in the woman's hand.
“I don't have change, sir，” she said.“I'll get some from the waiter.”
“No, ma'am，” said the sailor, leaning over and kissing the ancient cheek.“This is my Christmas present for you.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Then the sailor headed for our table with the flowers in his hand.
The piano player came alive and pleasant music filled the whole room.
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6Writing a reflection
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I was selfish as a teenager.I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs.I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college.I let my mom and dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books, played, and lost myself in my own imagination.This didn't change even when I went to college either.I studied hard but only to make my own life better.Even when I started to explore my faith, it was only to increase my own happiness.
I married after graduation and decided to start a family.Of course, I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul.Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way.I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people.In fact, all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me.
Still, I didn't give up on happiness.I knew that there must be a way to find it.I finally realized, however, that it had to include more than just my own needs, wants, and desires.The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born.I got a bottle and held him in my arms.As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes.I smiled and talked to him.Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love.I felt such peace and joy.At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness.
Carolyn Arends wrote: “The more people you let into your heart, the bigger your heart gets.The more love you get, the more love you have to give.It just keeps growing.” So, keep loving, keep living and keep caring.Keep growing your heart today, tomorrow, and always.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者讲述了自己从一个自私的人变为一个心中对他人有爱的人的成长经历，明白了“爱他人是获得幸福的方法”的道理。
1．What do we know about the author from the first paragraph
A．He often helped his brother with housework.
B．He studied hard for his family.
C．He was concerned about his family.
D．He put his own needs above others'.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs.可知，作者在青少年时期较为自私，行为处事总是只考虑自己，几乎不为家人考虑，故选D项。
2．What did the author realize after he suffered in life
A．Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of life.
B．Spoiled people are never happy in life.
C．Life is cruel to spoiled people.
D．Selfishness is helpful.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way.I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people.可推断出，作者在遭遇了人生变故后，意识到生活对被宠坏的人是残酷的，故选C项。
3．What can be inferred from the passage
A．The author loved kids.
B．The author often fed his baby.
C．The author realized the importance of happiness.
D．When caring for his baby, the author got inspired.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes.I smiled and talked to him.Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love.I felt such peace and joy.At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness.可知，作者是在照料孩子的过程中受到了启示，了解到通往幸福的途径是心中充满爱，故选D项。
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Loving Others, a Way to Happiness
B．The Elder One Grows, the More He Gets
C．Help Others, Help Oneself
D．Keep Growing to Live a Happy Life
解析：选A 标题归纳题。作者通过讲述自己从一个自私的人变为一个心中对他人有爱的人的成长经历，明白了“爱他人是获得幸福的方法”的道理，故A项(爱别人，一条幸福之路)是最佳标题。
Ⅱ.完形填空
In a national spelling contest, an 11 year old girl was asked to spell a certain word.But with her 1 voice the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E．Finally, they decided to ask her what she had said.By now, the girl knew she had 2 the word.But instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the 3 letter — so she lost the contest.
As the girl walked off the stage, the entire audience stood to their feet, clapping to applaud her 4 .Later, dozens of newspapers reported her honesty, even when it cost her the contest.But the fact is that she 5 the biggest contest that day — the contest of her
6 .
Probably the biggest test of our character is what we would do if we knew we would never get 7 .This young girl could easily have 8 and nobody would have known it but herself.But that's just it: she would know she did wrong.It's been said, “If you 9 ， you make yourself cheap.” Her respect for herself was more important than any
10 others might give her for winning a contest.She knew she would have to live with herself and the 11 she made at that moment will have a long lasting influence.
It's so true that the choices you make today 12 what you are tomorrow.Our children will 13 our behaviour much more than our advice.So if we want them to
14 to be honest, we must show them the way by being honest ourselves.Remember, our kids are 15 what we do and how we live even when we don't think they see or know.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了一个小女孩参加了单词拼写比赛，在比赛中她勇于承认自己犯的拼写错误，虽然她没有赢得比赛，但她的诚实征服了所有的人，并且也告诫我们做人一定要诚实。
1．A.energetic B．slim
C．attractive D．soft
解析：选D 根据下文the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E可知，由于她的声音太轻柔(soft)，评委们不确定她拼这个词时用的是字母A还是E，因此这里说话应是轻柔的。
2．A.skipped B．mispronounced
C．misspelled D．lost
解析：选C 根据下文so she lost the contest可知，小女孩输了比赛，因此小女孩说的是她单词拼错了(misspelled)。
3．A.correct B．wrong
C．different D．same
解析：选B 句意：但是她没有撒谎，而是说实话，她说错了(wrong)字母——所以她输了比赛。
4．A.bravery B．honesty
C．courage D．patience
解析：选B 当那个女孩走下舞台时，所有的观众都站起来为她的诚实(honesty)鼓掌。
5．A.achieved B．broke
C．won D．defeated
解析：选C 句意：但事实是，她赢得了(won)当天最大的比赛——她的人格比赛。
6．A.reputation B．knowledge
C．life D．character
解析：选D 根据下文Probably the biggest test of our character可知，这里是人格(character)的比赛。
7．A.paid B．awarded
C．caught D．reported
解析：选C 句意：也许对我们人格最大的考验是：如果我们知道自己永远不会被抓住(caught)，我们会怎么做。get caught表示 “被抓住，被发现”。
8．A.escaped B．lied
C．changed D．answered
解析：选B 句意：这个小女孩本可以很容易撒谎(lied)，除了她自己谁也不会知道。从上文可知，小女孩可以说谎的。
9．A.count B．diet
C．cheat D．insist
解析：选C 句意：“如果你作弊(cheat)，你就会让自己变得廉价。”
10．A.sense B．pride
C．respect D．awareness
解析：选C 句意：她的自重比别人对她赢得比赛的尊重更重要。根据该句前面的respect提示可知。
11．A.plan B．conclusion
C．discovery D．choice
解析：选D 下文It's so true that the choices you make today 12 what you are tomorrow.中的choices也是提示。
12．A.make B．change
C．keep D．find
解析：选A 句意：你今天的选择造就了你的明天，这是千真万确的。
13．A.suffer B．affect
C．follow D．set
解析：选C 由语境可知，身教胜于言传。
14．A.grow up B．bring up
C．make up D．step up
解析：选A 由常识可知，我们希望我们的孩子长大(grow up)后变得诚实。bring up养育；make up组成；step up走上前去。
15．A.recording B．examining
C．correcting D．watching
解析：选D 上文提到大人的榜样作用很重要，所以要记住，我们的孩子正看着我们。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Last year at Christmas time, my wife, three children and I were on our way from Paris to Nice.Somehow everything went wrong.Our hotels were “tourist traps” and our rented car broke down.On Christmas Eve, when we checked into a dirty hotel in Nice, there was no Christmas spirit in our hearts.
It was raining and cold when we went out to eat.We found a small restaurant poorly decorated for the holiday.Only five tables in the restaurant were taken.There were two German couples, two French families, and an American sailor, by himself.They were eating in stony silence except the sailor.He was writing a letter, and a half smile lighted his face.In the corner a piano player was listlessly (无精打采地) playing Christmas music.
All of us were interrupted by an old French flower woman through the front door.She had a worn overcoat and her old shoes were wet.Carrying her basket of flowers, she went from one table to another.No one bought any.Exhausted and frustrated, she sat down at a table.
The sailor finished his meal and got up to leave.Putting on his coat, he walked over to the flower woman's table.
“Merry Christmas，” he said, smiling and picking out a handful of flowers.“How much are they？”
“Two francs, sir.”
The sailor put a twenty franc note in the woman's hand.
“I don't have change, sir，” she said.“I'll get some from the waiter.”
“No, ma'am，” said the sailor, leaning over and kissing the ancient cheek.“This is my Christmas present for you.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Then the sailor headed for our table with the flowers in his hand.
The piano player came alive and pleasant music filled the whole room.
参考范文：
Then the sailor headed for our table with the flowers in his hand.He picked out a red flower and placed it on our table.“Merry Christmas！” he greeted us in a cheerful voice.Before we could say “Thank you”， he went to other tables.In an instant, everyone in the room was presented with flowers, including the waiter and the piano player.In the bright light, the flowers were glowing in full bloom.These magical flowers melted our frustrated hearts and blew away all the unpleasant moods.
The piano player came alive and pleasant music filled the whole room.A festival atmosphere drowned all of us.We merrily danced to the joyful music, singing, laughing and wishing each other good luck.The old flower woman also joined us, unable to conceal her excitement and gratitude.The spirit of Christmas came back to us again.It brought all of us together in this small restaurant on a foreign land.All this was due to a young American sailor, who, through his kindness and generosity, brightened our paths.
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6Developing ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
I have three kids and a great husband and I'm enjoying a career that I find challenging and fun.This feels like “Success” to the outside world.But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.
So I booked a trip to find out.I travelled, for the first time, without my husband or kids.I went to Iceland with a friend, who shares an appreciation for wilderness and silence.
For six days, we were immersed in wild, raw scenery and real weather — all kinds of weather.Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.
I found silence in Iceland, and time to consider the me outside of career and the me outside of kids as I shared stories with strangers.
When I stopped talking and just listened, I became more generous.I learned that choosing to be generous can create more space, more food and more warmth.
But I didn't really gain any better appreciation of what I want from life or my job.I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.
I came home to noise, rush and love; with no less confusion on who I want to be.I know the answer isn't waiting out there on the top of a mountain in Iceland.The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life's path, and in every choice I make.
1．Why did the author take a trip to Iceland
A．To gain a new experience.
B．To enjoy family happiness.
C．To better understand herself.
D．To appreciate natural beauty.
2．Which word can best describe the author's trip
A．Puzzling. B．Thrilling.
C．Relaxing. D．Demanding.
3．What change happened to the author after the trip
A．She became more positive.
B．She became more energetic.
C．She became even lonelier.
D．She became more anxious.
4．What will the author do in the future
A．Withdraw back to nature.
B．Face reality bravely.
C．Travel to Iceland more often.
D．Pay less attention to her feelings.
B
If you're a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷), etc.Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy.Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.
Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part.One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame.You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time.Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time.When you're selecting a frame, you have to think about the material.Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent.Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won't rust.
Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem.When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape.There shouldn't be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars.There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.
5．According to the passage, what should cycling lovers do
A．They should buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance.
B．They should replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing.
C．They should choose aluminum frames rather than steel ones.
D．They should learn how each part of the bicycle basically works.
6．Which parts may be replaced by the used ones
A．Wheels and chains.
B．Tyres and seats.
C．Handlebars and stems.
D．Frames and pedals.
7．What does the underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Materials. B．Prices.
C．Introductions. D．Comments.
8．Where is this passage most likely to be found
A．A research report.
B．A product advertisement.
C．A tourist guide book.
D．A popular magazine.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Make a Difference to the World
Many people believe that they don't have what it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so. 1 The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.
It need not be an enormous task.
2 In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place.Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to do it.
Start now.
There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You don't need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don't have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread.Little efforts count. 3
4
As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long lasting effect rather than a temporary effect. 5 And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.
A．Seek to make a long lasting effect.
B．Stop complaining and do something.
C．You can start making small contributions today.
D．If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
E．Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.
F．The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.
G．For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你计划下学期作为交换生到英国Bay House School学习。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封信，请他帮忙找一间公寓。具体要点如下：
1．公寓的位置；
2．可以免费上网；
3．你期待的月租费用。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Alex，
Yours，
Li Hua
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6Developing ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
I have three kids and a great husband and I'm enjoying a career that I find challenging and fun.This feels like “Success” to the outside world.But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.
So I booked a trip to find out.I travelled, for the first time, without my husband or kids.I went to Iceland with a friend, who shares an appreciation for wilderness and silence.
For six days, we were immersed in wild, raw scenery and real weather — all kinds of weather.Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.
I found silence in Iceland, and time to consider the me outside of career and the me outside of kids as I shared stories with strangers.
When I stopped talking and just listened, I became more generous.I learned that choosing to be generous can create more space, more food and more warmth.
But I didn't really gain any better appreciation of what I want from life or my job.I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.
I came home to noise, rush and love; with no less confusion on who I want to be.I know the answer isn't waiting out there on the top of a mountain in Iceland.The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life's path, and in every choice I make.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了寻找真正的自我，踏上了冰岛之旅。回来之后，她意识到答案不在遥远的冰岛，而在平平淡淡的日常生活和工作中。
1．Why did the author take a trip to Iceland
A．To gain a new experience.
B．To enjoy family happiness.
C．To better understand herself.
D．To appreciate natural beauty.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.和第二段中的So I booked a trip to find out.可知，作者心里一直有疑问，那就是“我是真正的自己吗？”，所以作者预订了旅行去寻找答案。由此可知，作者去冰岛旅行的目的是寻找真正的自我。C项(为了更好的了解自己)符合以上说法。
2．Which word can best describe the author's trip
A．Puzzling. B．Thrilling.
C．Relaxing. D．Demanding.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.可知，作者在冰岛旅行时冒雨爬山，饮食简单，并且体验到了种种不适。由此可以推测，作者的旅行是艰苦的。D项(费力的，苛求的)符合以上推测。
3．What change happened to the author after the trip
A．She became more positive.
B．She became more energetic.
C．She became even lonelier.
D．She became more anxious.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的with no less confusion on who I want to be和The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life's path, and in every choice I make.可知，作者不再困惑，知道真正自我的答案就在日常生活中，就在她所作出的每个选择中，故推测作者旅行回来后变乐观了。A项(她变得更加乐观了)符合以上推测。
4．What will the author do in the future
A．Withdraw back to nature.
B．Face reality bravely.
C．Travel to Iceland more often.
D．Pay less attention to her feelings.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.可知，作者怀疑驱使她去冰岛的焦虑正在让她失去选择感恩和快乐的能力，也让她看不到在家庭和事业中的挑战。故推测作者以后不会逃避生活，并且能够勇敢面对生活中的困惑。B项(勇敢地面对现实)符合以上推测。
B
If you're a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷), etc.Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy.Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.
Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part.One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame.You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time.Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time.When you're selecting a frame, you have to think about the material.Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent.Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won't rust.
Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem.When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape.There shouldn't be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars.There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自行车各个零件的构成及购买时的注意事项。
5．According to the passage, what should cycling lovers do
A．They should buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance.
B．They should replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing.
C．They should choose aluminum frames rather than steel ones.
D．They should learn how each part of the bicycle basically works.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part可知，自行车爱好者应该了解自行车的每一个零件是如何工作的，故选D项。
6．Which parts may be replaced by the used ones
A．Wheels and chains.
B．Tyres and seats.
C．Handlebars and stems.
D．Frames and pedals.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem.可知，车把(handlebars)和竖管(stem)可以用旧的替换，故选C项。
7．What does the underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Materials. B．Prices.
C．Introductions. D．Comments.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。根据画线词后to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything(在你买东西之前先看看顾客对它们的反应)可知，在购买零件之前，你要查看评论，看看其他顾客对它们的反应。因此画线词references意为“评论”，故选D项。
8．Where is this passage most likely to be found
A．A research report.
B．A product advertisement.
C．A tourist guide book.
D．A popular magazine.
解析：选B 文章出处题。本文主要介绍的是自行车各个零件的构成及购买时的注意事项，因此最有可能出现在产品广告中，故选B项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Make a Difference to the World
Many people believe that they don't have what it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so. 1 The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.
It need not be an enormous task.
2 In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place.Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to do it.
Start now.
There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You don't need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don't have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread.Little efforts count. 3
4
As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long lasting effect rather than a temporary effect. 5 And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.
A．Seek to make a long lasting effect.
B．Stop complaining and do something.
C．You can start making small contributions today.
D．If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
E．Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.
F．The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.
G．For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。许多人只相信名人才会对世界有影响，其实每个人都可以对世界有影响，文章围绕小人物怎么对世界产生影响展开。
1．选F 根据空前句They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.可知，许多人认为只有名人才会对世界有影响。根据空后句The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.可知，本空应选F项(事实是，我们每个人都可以用自己独特的方式来做到)。F项中make it对应上文中的make a difference，every one of us对应下一句中的small people。
2．选D 根据本段段落主题句It need not be an enormous task.可知，本段要介绍的是：可以做小的事情来对世界产生影响。故选D项(如果你不能喂饱一百个人，那你就喂饱一个人)，该项强调了如果做不了大的事情可以做小的事情。
3．选C 根据本段段落主题句Start now.可知，C项(你可以今天开始做一些小的贡献)切题。C项中today与本段段落主题句中now为同义词。
4．选A 本空为段落主题句。根据本段中As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”可知，本段强调要对被帮助者产生长时间的影响，故选A项。A项中a long lasting effect和后句中a long lasting effect为词汇复现。
5．选G 根据空后中And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.可知，G项(例如，建一所学校将使许多人受益多年)符合文意。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你计划下学期作为交换生到英国Bay House School学习。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封信，请他帮忙找一间公寓。具体要点如下：
1．公寓的位置；
2．可以免费上网；
3．你期待的月租费用。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Alex，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Alex，
I'm going to study in Bay House School as an exchange student next term.Could you do me the favor to search for a suitable flat for me My requirements are as follows.
What concerns me most is the location of the flat.I'll be fantastic if the flat is close to the school.Besides, I hope I have free access to the Internet so that I can study efficiently.Additionally, the monthly rent should range from ￡200 to ￡300.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Yours，
Li Hua
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6Using language
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was nine yeas old, I loved to go fishing with my dad.But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything.I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why.He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because, “I'm not a fish！” I didn't know how to think like a fish.Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant.So, I read some books on fish.And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings.I learned that a fish is a cold blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature.That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer.Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade.Yet, fish don't have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes ...The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.
When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like salespeople.” But it didn't completely make sense.My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers.It is not an easy job.I will show you how in the following chapters.
1．Why was the author upset in the fishing trips when he was nine
A．He could not catch a fish.
B．His father was not patient with him.
C．His father did not teach him fishing.
D．He could not influence a fish as his father did.
2．What did the author's father really mean
A．To read about fish.
B．To learn fishing by oneself.
C．To understand what fish think.
D．To study fishing in many ways.
3．According to the author, where are fish most likely to be found
A．In deep water on sunny days.
B．In deep water on cloudy days.
C．In shallow water under sunlight.
D．In shallow water under waterside trees.
4．After entering the business world, what did the author find
A．It is easy to think like a customer.
B．His father's fishing advice is inspiring.
C．His first boss's sales ideas are reasonable.
D．It is difficult to sell services to poor people.
B
Parents can begin good organization (条理) habits with preschool age kids.Experts recommend asking them to do small, simple actions on a regular basis with the help of parents.Maybe they open their bags and bring their lunch bag to the kitchen, or take their shoes off at the door and put them in a nearby closet.These won't save parents much time, but they will help develop good habits.
When kids enter primary school, they should be ready for more responsibility.This is the time to teach them about daily routines, and help them take control over theirs.Parents and children might sit down together and make a list of everything that needs to be done to get out of the house in the morning, or get ready for bed at night.Together, parents should figure out how long each activity takes, and when is the best time to do them.Some of the kids might want to get their bags ready and pick out their clothes the night before.
It's also wise to create a firm schedule for homework.When do kids do their homework How long do they need Where do they do it Where will the homework go once it is done Figure them out and stick to the schedule as much as possible.
Parents should print up these task lists and help kids finish them step by step.Kids might even check them off each morning or evening.Also, make sure there are clocks in the rooms in which these tasks will take place.Time management is an important part of learning organization, but it can't be done if kids don't know what time it is.
Organization gives kids the chance to make it possible to focus on a task and complete it.Kids tend to be more motivated to learn organization skills if they see organization as a challenge to overcome, rather than a fault to repair.
5．Why are kids advised to do small and simple actions
A．To save parents' time.
B．To join a school organization.
C．To form a good relationship with others.
D．To help kids form good habits.
6．What should parents do to help kids develop organization skills
A．Offer some suggestions only.
B．Finish the daily tasks for kids.
C．Assist kids in finishing the daily tasks.
D．Let the kids finish the daily tasks alone.
7．What does the author think of organization for kids
A．It is a fault to repair. B．It is nothing special.
C．It is easy to achieve. D．It is a helpful skill.
8．What is the main idea of the text
A．Assisting parents with a good parent child relationship.
B．Parents should spend more time with kids.
C．Giving advice on developing kids' good organization habits.
D．Parents should make kids more independent.
Ⅱ.完形填空
I used to hate running.It seemed too hard.My husband Charles had been a serious competitive 1 for many years.After our marriage, he wouldn't stop talking about how much he missed it.So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to 2 him at the track.Just a few weeks later, Charles 3 us both up for a five kilometer race.I
4 about doing it.It was too soon.
But on race day, there I was.The gun 5 .Thousands of runners pushed forward.The first kilometer was tough.“I don't think I'm gonna make it.” I was already breathing
6 and painfully aware of the group of runners pounding past me.“No, you're doing great，” said Charles.He was trying to encourage me, to get me focused on something else 7 my discomfort.
After another minute I saw the three kilometer mark.All I could think of was that I was dying.Miserable doesn't even begin to describe how I felt.“You'll be fine.You've got less than a kilometer to go，” my husband said.I rounded a corner, and saw both sides of the street 8 with people watching the race, all cheering the runners on.I willed my
9 to keep going.Then I looked up and saw the clock.The seconds ticking away gave me 10 .I knew that if I 11 finished this race I would achieve something. 12 ， I straightened up and kicked it.I had my arms held higher when I passed through the finish line.A volunteer 13 a medal around my neck.
“You did great! I'm so proud of you！” Charles was 14 that I'd made it.“That was AMAZING! I want to do another race.This running stuff is amazing！” I proudly
15 my medal as we walked to the post race festivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both expanded.
1．A.runner B．policeman
C．doctor D．lawyer
2．A.follow B．attend
C．join D．urge
3．A.signed B．gathered
C．involved D．registered
4．A.commented B．hesitated
C．wondered D．enquired
5．A.went off B．went out
C．broke off D．broke out
6．A.smoothly B．heavily
C．quickly D．abruptly
7．A.or rather B．more than
C．rather than D．better than
8．A.rich B．loose
C．ready D．thick
9．A.arms B．mind
C．heart D．legs
10．A.strength B．patience
C．expectation D．wisdom
11．A.formally B．immediately
C．normally D．actually
12．A.However B．Therefore
C．Yet D．Instead
13．A.rewarded B．handed
C．put D．presented
14．A.thrilled B．amused
C．shocked D．frozen
15．A.enjoyed B．hugged
C．kept D．seized
Ⅲ.语法填空
In his book, Intentional Living, author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976, he received a gift from one of his 1 (friend)．As he opened the gift, he saw that it was a book 2 (name) The Greatest Story Ever Told.He couldn't wait 3 (read) it.
But when he opened the book, he was 4 (astonish) to see that the pages were blank.Inside the book was 5 note that said, “John, your life is before you.Fill these pages 6 kind acts and good thoughts of your heart.Write a great story about your life.” The intention of writing the story of his life excited him.Then, he 7 (begin) to write his book.
Every day we live out our story through our words, actions and decisions.But we must remember to live with intention to focus on what 8 (matter) most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed.Without intention, we can become unfocused in things
9 needn't add to a life of significance and difference in our world.
Life isn't perfect and it's always hard, so we need reminders in our life from a friend, author, blogger, pastor or our inner spirit to refocus us on the things that matter and make us live 10 (positive)．
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7Using language
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was nine yeas old, I loved to go fishing with my dad.But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything.I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why.He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because, “I'm not a fish！” I didn't know how to think like a fish.Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant.So, I read some books on fish.And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings.I learned that a fish is a cold blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature.That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer.Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade.Yet, fish don't have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes ...The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.
When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like salespeople.” But it didn't completely make sense.My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers.It is not an easy job.I will show you how in the following chapters.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和父亲钓鱼时，父亲教他要像鱼一样思考，学会钓鱼的道理，并告诉大家从事商业销售时要像消费者一样去思考。
1．Why was the author upset in the fishing trips when he was nine
A．He could not catch a fish.
B．His father was not patient with him.
C．His father did not teach him fishing.
D．He could not influence a fish as his father did.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything.I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why.可知，作者9岁时去钓鱼时感到难过，是因为他捉不到一条鱼，故选A项。
2．What did the author's father really mean
A．To read about fish.
B．To learn fishing by oneself.
C．To understand what fish think.
D．To study fishing in many ways.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.可推知，作者父亲的真正意思是要在许多方面研究钓鱼的方法，故选D项。
3．According to the author, where are fish most likely to be found
A．In deep water on sunny days.
B．In deep water on cloudy days.
C．In shallow water under sunlight.
D．In shallow water under waterside trees.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water可知，鱼喜欢在浅水里，不喜欢在深水里，故排除A、B两项；根据第二段中的water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade.Yet, fish don't have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes可知，鱼喜欢待在阴凉处，不喜欢待在阳光直射的地方，故排除C项；D项(水边树下的浅水处)是鱼喜欢待的地方，此处更有可能发现鱼，故选D项。
4．After entering the business world, what did the author find
A．It is easy to think like a customer.
B．His father's fishing advice is inspiring.
C．His first boss's sales ideas are reasonable.
D．It is difficult to sell services to poor people.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers.可知，进入商界后，作者发现父亲的钓鱼建议对他很有启发，故选B项。
B
Parents can begin good organization (条理) habits with preschool age kids.Experts recommend asking them to do small, simple actions on a regular basis with the help of parents.Maybe they open their bags and bring their lunch bag to the kitchen, or take their shoes off at the door and put them in a nearby closet.These won't save parents much time, but they will help develop good habits.
When kids enter primary school, they should be ready for more responsibility.This is the time to teach them about daily routines, and help them take control over theirs.Parents and children might sit down together and make a list of everything that needs to be done to get out of the house in the morning, or get ready for bed at night.Together, parents should figure out how long each activity takes, and when is the best time to do them.Some of the kids might want to get their bags ready and pick out their clothes the night before.
It's also wise to create a firm schedule for homework.When do kids do their homework How long do they need Where do they do it Where will the homework go once it is done Figure them out and stick to the schedule as much as possible.
Parents should print up these task lists and help kids finish them step by step.Kids might even check them off each morning or evening.Also, make sure there are clocks in the rooms in which these tasks will take place.Time management is an important part of learning organization, but it can't be done if kids don't know what time it is.
Organization gives kids the chance to make it possible to focus on a task and complete it.Kids tend to be more motivated to learn organization skills if they see organization as a challenge to overcome, rather than a fault to repair.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何培养孩子做事有条理的习惯给家长提出了一些建议。
5．Why are kids advised to do small and simple actions
A．To save parents' time.
B．To join a school organization.
C．To form a good relationship with others.
D．To help kids form good habits.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的These won't save parents much time, but they will help develop good habits.可知，专家建议学龄前的孩子在家长的帮助下，做一些小的、简单的事情，因为这样有助于孩子养成良好的习惯，故选D项。
6．What should parents do to help kids develop organization skills
A．Offer some suggestions only.
B．Finish the daily tasks for kids.
C．Assist kids in finishing the daily tasks.
D．Let the kids finish the daily tasks alone.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的to create a firm schedule for homework和第四段中的Parents should print up these task lists and help kids finish them step by step.可知，当孩子进入小学时，父母为孩子制订一个严格的时间表，并将任务表打印出来，帮助孩子一步一步地完成。由此可知，父母应该帮助孩子完成日常任务，帮助孩子发展组织能力，故选C项。
7．What does the author think of organization for kids
A．It is a fault to repair. B．It is nothing special.
C．It is easy to achieve. D．It is a helpful skill.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第五段中的Organization gives kids the chance to make it possible to focus on a task and complete it.可知，作者认为做事有条理对孩子来说，是一项有用的技能，故选D项。
8．What is the main idea of the text
A．Assisting parents with a good parent child relationship.
B．Parents should spend more time with kids.
C．Giving advice on developing kids' good organization habits.
D．Parents should make kids more independent.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。本文第一段建议学龄前儿童从小的、简单的事情做起；第二段建议家长教育孩子关于日常事务的安排；第三、四段是在孩子们上小学后，父母可以制订一个严格的家庭作业时间表，建议家长将任务表打印出，并逐步帮助孩子完成任务。由此可知，本文主要关于如何培养孩子做事有条理的习惯，并给家长提出了一些建议，故选C项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I used to hate running.It seemed too hard.My husband Charles had been a serious competitive 1 for many years.After our marriage, he wouldn't stop talking about how much he missed it.So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to 2 him at the track.Just a few weeks later, Charles 3 us both up for a five kilometer race.I
4 about doing it.It was too soon.
But on race day, there I was.The gun 5 .Thousands of runners pushed forward.The first kilometer was tough.“I don't think I'm gonna make it.” I was already breathing
6 and painfully aware of the group of runners pounding past me.“No, you're doing great，” said Charles.He was trying to encourage me, to get me focused on something else 7 my discomfort.
After another minute I saw the three kilometer mark.All I could think of was that I was dying.Miserable doesn't even begin to describe how I felt.“You'll be fine.You've got less than a kilometer to go，” my husband said.I rounded a corner, and saw both sides of the street 8 with people watching the race, all cheering the runners on.I willed my
9 to keep going.Then I looked up and saw the clock.The seconds ticking away gave me 10 .I knew that if I 11 finished this race I would achieve something. 12 ， I straightened up and kicked it.I had my arms held higher when I passed through the finish line.A volunteer 13 a medal around my neck.
“You did great! I'm so proud of you！” Charles was 14 that I'd made it.“That was AMAZING! I want to do another race.This running stuff is amazing！” I proudly
15 my medal as we walked to the post race festivities.My lungs and my comfort zone both expanded.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者一开始讨厌跑步，与丈夫一起参加了一次五公里跑步比赛，在途中因为各种不适想要放弃。最终在丈夫的鼓励下成功跑到终点，并获得了奖章的故事。
1．A.runner B．policeman
C．doctor D．lawyer
解析：选A 根据下文作者和丈夫参加跑步比赛可知，作者的丈夫曾是一个多年的跑步者(runner)。
2．A.follow B．attend
C．join D．urge
解析：选C 根据上文作者的丈夫重拾跑步可知，一年后作者也加入了(join)他跑步的行列里。
3．A.signed B．gathered
C．involved D．registered
解析：选A 由下文的“五公里比赛”可知，作者的丈夫是给他们俩报名了，sign up“报名”。
4．A.commented B．hesitated
C．wondered D．enquired
解析：选B 由下文It was too soon.及上文作者不喜欢跑步可知，作者有些犹豫(hesitated)。
5．A.went off B．went out
C．broke off D．broke out
解析：选A 枪声一响(went off)，成千上万的跑步者向前冲去。
6．A.smoothly B．heavily
C．quickly D．abruptly
解析：选B 作者认为自己办不到，并且呼吸沉重(heavily)，痛苦地意识到自己已经被跑步人群所超过。
7．A.or rather B．more than
C．rather than D．better than
解析：选C 他试图鼓励“我”，让“我”专注于其他事情而不是(rather than)“我”的不适。
8．A.rich B．loose
C．ready D．thick
解析：选D “我”转过一个拐角，看见街道两旁挤满了(thick with)观看比赛的人，都在为运动员加油。
9．A.arms B．mind
C．heart D．legs
解析：选D 上文提到作者比赛过程中的各种不适，此时看到街边欢呼的人群，作者让自己的双腿(legs)坚定下来继续跑。
10．A.strength B．patience
C．expectation D．wisdom
解析：选A 作者抬头看了看表，秒钟的嘀嗒声给了她力量(strength)。
11．A.formally B．immediately
C．normally D．actually
解析：选D “我”知道如果“我”真地(actually)完成了这场比赛，“我”将会有所成就。
12．A.However B．Therefore
C．Yet D．Instead
解析：选B 结合上下文可知，此处是顺承关系，故选Therefore(因此)。
13．A.rewarded B．handed
C．put D．presented
解析：选C 一位志愿者将奖牌放(put)在“我”的脖子上。
14．A.thrilled B．amused
C．shocked D．frozen
解析：选A 结合上下文可知，作者的丈夫对作者的成功感到非常激动(thrilled)。
15．A.enjoyed B．hugged
C．kept D．seized
解析：选B 当“我们”走向赛后庆祝活动时，“我”自豪地搂着(hugged)“我”的奖牌。
Ⅲ.语法填空
In his book, Intentional Living, author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976, he received a gift from one of his 1 (friend)．As he opened the gift, he saw that it was a book 2 (name) The Greatest Story Ever Told.He couldn't wait 3 (read) it.
But when he opened the book, he was 4 (astonish) to see that the pages were blank.Inside the book was 5 note that said, “John, your life is before you.Fill these pages 6 kind acts and good thoughts of your heart.Write a great story about your life.” The intention of writing the story of his life excited him.Then, he 7 (begin) to write his book.
Every day we live out our story through our words, actions and decisions.But we must remember to live with intention to focus on what 8 (matter) most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed.Without intention, we can become unfocused in things
9 needn't add to a life of significance and difference in our world.
Life isn't perfect and it's always hard, so we need reminders in our life from a friend, author, blogger, pastor or our inner spirit to refocus us on the things that matter and make us live 10 (positive)．
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。通过讲述John Maxwell收到了一本白页的书并让其写自己的人生的故事，启迪人们：在生活中，我们应该带着专注于生活中最重要事情的意图去生活，并且当我们改变的时候重新获得这种专注。
1．friends friend为可数名词，one of后跟可数名词复数，故本空应用friend的复数形式。
2．named 本空作后置定语，修饰名词book，被修饰词book和动词name之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故本空应用过去分词named作定语。
3．to read couldn't wait to do sth.意为“迫不及待做某事”，故本空应用动词不定式作宾语。
4．astonished 本空在句中作表语，根据句子主语he可知，本空应用形容词astonished，意为“感到惊讶的”。
5．a 空后名词note为可数名词单数，此处表示泛指，故应用不定冠词a。
6．with fill ...with ...意为“用……填满……”，故本空应用介词with。
7．began 根据前后句时态及本句时间状语Then可知，本句陈述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。
8．matters 根据句意可知，本句陈述客观事实，故应用一般现在时；连接代词what作主语，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故本空应填matters。
9．that/which 本空引导定语从句，修饰名词things，在从句中作主语，指物。故本空应用关系代词that或which。
10．positively 本空修饰动词live，应用副词，故填positively。
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7Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ.It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland.Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci fi films, short stories and novels.The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books，16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library.What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.The roof covers 5,500 square meters.And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1.Which of the four libraries has the longest history
A．Central Library. B．Trinity College Library.
C．Geisel Library. D．TU Delft Library.
2．Which library is under the ground
A．Central Library. B．Trinity College Library.
C．Geisel Library. D．TU Delft Library.
3．What makes Geisel Library different from the others
A．Famous writers often deliver speeches there.
B．It has a roof of grassy hill.
C．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library.
D．It is the largest single library in the world.
B
My violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me.Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom.Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it.And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible (隐形的) hammer, striking on my heart.One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven.I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma (困境)．I searched online for the E minor Concerto, a well known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it.It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air.The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air.As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared.I could hear children crying and men shouting.It was like an invisible claw (爪子) had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go.Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument.Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play.Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years.When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away; when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down.Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day
4．What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin playing
A．Orders from mum.
B．Boredom of practice.
C．Disappointment in the teacher's eyes.
D．Loss of passion for violin.
5．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A．The weather actually changed because of the tune.
B．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D．The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
6．Why did the author pick up the violin again
A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
C．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works.
7．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Musical Soulmate — Violin
B．My Dislike and Like of Violin
C．An Inspiring Story of Violin
D．Deep Love for Violin Music
C
What's your opinion on spicy food Some people cannot handle even the smallest amount of chili peppers in their dinner while others can't get enough of them.
Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love the chili while others loathe it.Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back as the 1970s.Previous results showed that a love of chilies is related to childhood experiences, and that cultural influences affect our taste too.But the latest study has found that a person's love of spicy food may be linked to his or her personality more than anything else, CBC News reported.
“We have always assumed that liking drives intake — we eat what we like and we like what we eat.But no one has actually directly bothered to connect personality with intake of chili peppers，” said Professor John E．Hayes from Pennsylvania State University, who led the study.
But before you look at the study, you should first know that “spicy” is not a taste, unlike sour, sweet, bitter and salty taste.It is, in fact, a burning feeling that you feel on the surface of your tongue.This got scientists thinking that maybe a love of spicy food is brought about by people's longing for thrill, something they usually get from watching action movies or riding a roller coaster.
In the study, 97 participants, both male and female, were asked to fill out questionnaires about their personality, for example, whether they like new experiences or tend to avoid risks.They were then given a glass of water with capsaicin (辣椒素), the plant chemical that makes a chili burn, mixed into it.
By comparing the answers to the questionnaire and what participants said they felt about the spicy water, researchers found that those who tended to enjoy action movies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water.
Interestingly, we used to believe that the reason why some people can withstand (耐受) spicy food is that their tongues have become less sensitive to it.However, this latest study has found otherwise.“It's not that it doesn't burn as badly, but that you actually learn to like the burning feeling，” Hayes explained.
8．What's the meaning of the underlined word “loathe” in the second paragraph
A．Dislike. B．Fear.
C．Put up with. D．Adapt to.
9．What did Professor John E．Hayes and his team discover from their study
A．What we eat actually helps to develop our personality.
B．Males are more likely to enjoy spicy food than females.
C．Those trying to avoid risks tend to be less interested in spicy food.
D．People are wrong to treat “spicy” as a kind of taste rather than a feeling.
10．Why do some people like spicy food according to the recent study
A．Because their taste has become less sensitive.
B．Because they love the burning feeling.
C．Because they want to challenge themselves.
D．Because the more they try spicy food, the less it burns.
11．What's the main idea of the passage
A．What one likes to eat mainly depends on one's personality.
B．Whether one enjoys spicy food depends largely on one's personality.
C．One's personal experiences have nothing to do with their taste.
D．Different people have different taste.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Learning should never stop.The same way applies for self improvement. 1 .Here are four reasons why self improvement is important regardless of your age.
Increase self awareness
Self awareness is an ongoing journey. 2 ， which make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.So, in order to be on the path of self improvement, it is important to never lose touch with yourself.
Enhance strengths
Self improvement lets you identify your personal strengths, from relationships to careers — knowing your strengths is important for every aspect of your life.It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to be more excellent. 3 .After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want.
Overcome weaknesses
4 ， you should come to terms with your weaknesses.Don't be ashamed of them.Look at them as areas of improvement.We all have strengths and weaknesses that shape our personality.It is these imperfections that make us humans.
5
Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas.It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself.There will be times when you will discover a new side of your personality but there will also be times when you will fail.
A．Improve mental health
B．Step out of comfort zone
C．It also helps you set life goals and make them happen
D．When you refuse to improve yourself in your daily life
E．Though identifying strengths is an important aspect of self improvement
F．As life progresses, you are met with different experiences and challenges
G．That's to say, self improvement is of great importance no matter how old you are
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7Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ.It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland.Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci fi films, short stories and novels.The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books，16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library.What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.The roof covers 5,500 square meters.And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章向读者推荐了在拥有iPod和Kindle的时代，几家很酷的图书馆。
1.Which of the four libraries has the longest history
A．Central Library. B．Trinity College Library.
C．Geisel Library. D．TU Delft Library.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland部分中The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ.及其他三个图书馆的建造时间可知，Trinity College Library是四个图书馆中历史最悠久的图书馆，故选B项。
2．Which library is under the ground
A．Central Library. B．Trinity College Library.
C．Geisel Library. D．TU Delft Library.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands部分中The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library.可知，TU Delft Library在地下，故选D项。
3．What makes Geisel Library different from the others
A．Famous writers often deliver speeches there.
B．It has a roof of grassy hill.
C．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library.
D．It is the largest single library in the world.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States部分中The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.可知，Geisel Library与其他图书馆最大的区别就是著名作家经常在那里发表演讲，故选A项。
B
My violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me.Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom.Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it.And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible (隐形的) hammer, striking on my heart.One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven.I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma (困境)．I searched online for the E minor Concerto, a well known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it.It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air.The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air.As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared.I could hear children crying and men shouting.It was like an invisible claw (爪子) had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go.Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument.Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play.Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years.When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away; when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down.Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己小时候被妈妈要求学小提琴，后来由于无聊和失望而放弃，无意中因为一首名曲又有了学习的热情，一直坚持了12年到现在，小提琴已经成了生活的一部分，成了作者的灵魂伴侣。
4．What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin playing
A．Orders from mum.
B．Boredom of practice.
C．Disappointment in the teacher's eyes.
D．Loss of passion for violin.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible(隐形的) hammer, striking on my heart.可知，当作者演奏错误时，老师失望的眼神加剧了作者对小提琴的不喜欢，故选C项。
5．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A．The weather actually changed because of the tune.
B．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D．The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air.The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air.As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.可知，这些是对优美琴声的描写，表现了琴声对人心情的影响，人的心情会随着音乐而变化。由此判断，作者的感受不断受到音乐的影响，故选D项。
6．Why did the author pick up the violin again
A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
C．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的I searched online for the E minor Concerto, a well known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.和第五段中的That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin — I grabbed mine and never let it go.可知，Felix Mendelssohn的E minor Concerto这首名曲让作者对小提琴又有了兴趣和热情，故选B项。
7．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Musical Soulmate — Violin
B．My Dislike and Like of Violin
C．An Inspiring Story of Violin
D．Deep Love for Violin Music
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段My violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me.Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.并结合文章内容可知，A项(音乐心灵伴侣——小提琴)概括了全文意思，又能吸引读者，为最佳标题。
C
What's your opinion on spicy food Some people cannot handle even the smallest amount of chili peppers in their dinner while others can't get enough of them.
Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love the chili while others loathe it.Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back as the 1970s.Previous results showed that a love of chilies is related to childhood experiences, and that cultural influences affect our taste too.But the latest study has found that a person's love of spicy food may be linked to his or her personality more than anything else, CBC News reported.
“We have always assumed that liking drives intake — we eat what we like and we like what we eat.But no one has actually directly bothered to connect personality with intake of chili peppers，” said Professor John E．Hayes from Pennsylvania State University, who led the study.
But before you look at the study, you should first know that “spicy” is not a taste, unlike sour, sweet, bitter and salty taste.It is, in fact, a burning feeling that you feel on the surface of your tongue.This got scientists thinking that maybe a love of spicy food is brought about by people's longing for thrill, something they usually get from watching action movies or riding a roller coaster.
In the study, 97 participants, both male and female, were asked to fill out questionnaires about their personality, for example, whether they like new experiences or tend to avoid risks.They were then given a glass of water with capsaicin (辣椒素), the plant chemical that makes a chili burn, mixed into it.
By comparing the answers to the questionnaire and what participants said they felt about the spicy water, researchers found that those who tended to enjoy action movies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water.
Interestingly, we used to believe that the reason why some people can withstand (耐受) spicy food is that their tongues have become less sensitive to it.However, this latest study has found otherwise.“It's not that it doesn't burn as badly, but that you actually learn to like the burning feeling，” Hayes explained.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明人们喜欢吃辣味的食物跟一个人的性格有关。
8．What's the meaning of the underlined word “loathe” in the second paragraph
A．Dislike. B．Fear.
C．Put up with. D．Adapt to.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。画线词所在句中的while意为“而，然而”，表示对比，故画线词loathe与love意思相反，故选A项(不喜欢)。
9．What did Professor John E．Hayes and his team discover from their study
A．What we eat actually helps to develop our personality.
B．Males are more likely to enjoy spicy food than females.
C．Those trying to avoid risks tend to be less interested in spicy food.
D．People are wrong to treat “spicy” as a kind of taste rather than a feeling.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的This got scientists thinking that maybe a love of spicy food is brought about by people's longing for thrill, something they usually get from watching action movies or riding a roller coaster.及倒数第二段中的researchers found that those who tended to enjoy action movies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water可知，喜欢冒险、刺激的人会更喜欢辣的食物。由此可以推断出，不喜欢冒险的人不太喜欢辣的食物，故选C项。
10．Why do some people like spicy food according to the recent study
A．Because their taste has become less sensitive.
B．Because they love the burning feeling.
C．Because they want to challenge themselves.
D．Because the more they try spicy food, the less it burns.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，我们过去认为一些人之所以能忍受辛辣食物是因为他们的舌头对辛辣食物变得不那么敏感了。然而，这项最新研究却发现事情不是这样的。喜欢吃辣的人实际上是喜欢燃烧的感觉。故选B项。
11．What's the main idea of the passage
A．What one likes to eat mainly depends on one's personality.
B．Whether one enjoys spicy food depends largely on one's personality.
C．One's personal experiences have nothing to do with their taste.
D．Different people have different taste.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的But the latest study has found that a person's love of spicy food may be linked to his or her personality more than anything else, CBC News reported.可知，人们喜欢吃辣味的食物跟一个人的性格有关。本文对此研究做出了具体说明，故选B项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Learning should never stop.The same way applies for self improvement. 1 .Here are four reasons why self improvement is important regardless of your age.
Increase self awareness
Self awareness is an ongoing journey. 2 ， which make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.So, in order to be on the path of self improvement, it is important to never lose touch with yourself.
Enhance strengths
Self improvement lets you identify your personal strengths, from relationships to careers — knowing your strengths is important for every aspect of your life.It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to be more excellent. 3 .After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want.
Overcome weaknesses
4 ， you should come to terms with your weaknesses.Don't be ashamed of them.Look at them as areas of improvement.We all have strengths and weaknesses that shape our personality.It is these imperfections that make us humans.
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Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas.It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself.There will be times when you will discover a new side of your personality but there will also be times when you will fail.
A．Improve mental health
B．Step out of comfort zone
C．It also helps you set life goals and make them happen
D．When you refuse to improve yourself in your daily life
E．Though identifying strengths is an important aspect of self improvement
F．As life progresses, you are met with different experiences and challenges
G．That's to say, self improvement is of great importance no matter how old you are
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要列举了自我提高在生命任何阶段都很重要的四个原因。
1．选G 根据下文Here are four reasons why self improvement is important regardless of your age.可知，G项(也就是说，无论你多大，自我提高都很重要)符合文意。G项importance和no matter how old you are 与文中important和regardless of your age同义。
2．选F 根据上文Self awareness is an ongoing journey.可知，自我意识是一个持续的过程。故F项(随着生命的进展，你会遇到不同的经历和挑战)符合文意。F项中As life progresses符合上文中an ongoing journey，且空后的定语从句中which指代的是F项中的different experiences and challenges。
3．选C 根据上文It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to be more excellent.可知，C项(它也会帮助你设定人生目标，并让它们实现)符合文意，都说得knowing your strengths的好处。上下句中的it指的都是knowing your strengths。
4．选E 根据本段小标题Overcome weaknesses可知，本段讲述克服弱点。E项(尽管知道自己的长处是自我提高的重要方面)与空后句you should come to terms with your weaknesses承接自然，且符合本段语境。
5．选B 空处是段落小标题。根据下文Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas.It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself.可知，本段主要讲述走出舒适区。B项(走出舒适区)适合作为本段小标题。
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