UNIT 2 Improving yourself
回顾单元知识
一、核心单词
1．switch v． (用开关)改变，转换
2．profile n. 概况
3．towel n. 毛巾
4．deadline n. 截止时间；最后期限
5．headline n. 媒体报道的热门话题；标题
6．appropriate adj. 恰当的；合适的
7．headphones n. (头戴式)耳机
8．clarify v. 澄清，讲清楚，阐明
9．district n. 地区，区域
10．item n. 一件商品(或物品)
11．vision n. 构想，设想
12．lifelong adj. 终身的
13．nail n. 钉子
Ⅰ.用左栏单词的适当形式填空
1．It is appropriate that you arrive 10 minutes before the party.
2．I hope we can finish this project before the deadline.
3．Putting on my headphones helps me block the noise outside.
4．The government offers special help to the children in poor district.
5．David finally realized his lifelong ambition.
6．You'd better knock this nail into the wood to avoid hurting others.
7．I'm so busy every day that I only have time to read the headlines of the newspaper.
8．The newspaper publishes a profile of a leading sportsman every week.
二、拓展单词
1．security n．安全→secure adj.安全的；稳妥的 v．保护，保卫，使安全
2．motivate v．激发，激励→motivation n．动力；诱因；积极性
3．occupy v．占用，占去(时间)→occupied adj.使用中；忙于；被占领的→occupation n．侵占，占领；(土地、房屋、建筑等的)使用，居住；工作，职业
4．distract v．分散(注意力)，使分心→distraction n．分心，分散注意力的事；使人分心的事→distracted adj.注意力分散的；思想不集中的
5．constantly adv.持续不断地；经常地→constant adj.持续不断的；重复的；恒定的
6．access n．接触的机会→accessible adj.可进入的；可使用的
7．rely v．(为生活或生存而)依赖→reliable adj.可信赖的；可靠的→reliability n．可靠性
8．considerate adj.替他人着想的→consider v．考虑；认为→consideration n．仔细考虑；深思
9．promote v．促进，增进→promotion n．提升，提拔；晋级；促销，推广
10．necessity n．必需品→necessary adj.必需的，必要的；必然的，无法避免的→necessarily adv.必然地，不可避免地
11．invest v．投资→investment n．投资；投入→investor n．投资者；投资机构
12．objectively adv.客观地→objective adj.客观的；就事论事的；不带个人感情的
13．equip v．使有知识和技能，使能够胜任→equipment n．设备；装备
Ⅱ.用所给词的适当形式填空
1．If we admit it is a door, they'll want to go outside constantly (constant)．
2．The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security (secure) by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses.
3．With high motivation (motivate) and enthusiasm, we can keep on learning.
4．Some students don't have a reliable (rely) car, while others have to share vehicles with parents who work six days a week.
5．The floors of all campus buildings are equipped (equip) with manual (手动的) fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes.
6．Raynor Winn and her husband Moth became homeless due to their wrong investment (invest)．
7．TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible (access) to children，who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy (哲学)．
8．I can't meet you on Sunday.I'll be otherwise occupied (occupy)．
9．While waiting for the opportunity to get promoted (promote), Henry did his best to perform his duty.
10．Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate (consider) behavior.
三、重点短语
1．switch on (用开关)开，打开
2．on reflection 经再三考虑，反思
3．miss out 错过
4．to be honest 说实话
5．make full use of 充分利用
6．throw in the towel 认输
7．a total of 总共，总计
8．vary from person to person 因人而异
9．rely on 依靠，依赖
10．be faced with 面临，面对
11．max out (钱)花光；(信用卡)刷爆
12．in contrast to 与……形成对比
13．with the help of 在……的帮助下
14．have access to 可以使用，得以进入，可以接近
15．from then on 从那时起
16．in control of 控制，管理，掌握
17．after all 毕竟；别忘了
18．put aside 储存，积蓄；搁置
Ⅲ.用左栏短语的适当形式填空
1．To be honest, in spite of my good preparation, I felt a little nervous when I was entering the exam room.
2．Please switch on the lights.It is getting dark.
3．Don't punish him.After all, he is only a 3 year old boy.
4．You should make full use of this chance to improve your spoken English.
5．It is quite understandable that views on this issue vary from person to person.
6．We should put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common.
7．In contrast to my sister who is fond of playing basketball, I like playing the piano.
8．He is a determined man who will never throw in the towel in the face of difficulties.
9．On reflection, I don't think I really need a car after all.
10．There is one show only in each city；don't miss out!
四、经典句式
1．with复合结构
With the detox now finished (脱瘾活动已结束), they've switched on their devices and they're back online.
2．拟人句
Recent headlines have seen (见证了) more and more teens maxing out their parents' credit cards on games or other online activities.
3．地点状语置于句首引起的完全倒装句
Inside the bags are necessities (包里面装着生活必需品) such as toothpaste, soap and socks, bought first with her pocket money and then through crowd funding.
4．on doing sth. 一……就……
On receiving (一收到) a Kare Bag, one woman said, “You make me feel like a human being.”,Ⅳ.补全句子
1．With prices going up so fast, we can't afford luxuries.
由于物价上涨很快，我们买不起高档商品。
2．This old house has seen better days.
这座老房子曾有过风光的日子。
3．In front of the house stands a big tree.
房子前面有棵大树。
4．On finishing the exam, the children rushed out of the classroom.
一结束考试，孩子们就冲出了教室。
拓展主题词汇
1．be open to new ideas 接纳新观点
2．enrich one's life 丰富某人的生活
3．raise learning efficiency 提高学习效率
4．build up one's body 强健体魄
5．face the challenges bravely 勇敢面对挑战
6．affect physical and mental health 影响身心健康
7．keep calm in face of danger 面对危险保持冷静
8．in a good mood 心情好
9．be in low spirits 情绪低落
10．distract sb.'s attention 分散某人的注意力
11．improve the quality of life 提高生活质量
12．have a positive attitude to life 对生活有积极的态度
13．have an extraordinary memory 有着非凡的记忆力
14．have a talent for music 有音乐天赋
15．have a good sense of humour 很有幽默感
16．be full of creativity and imagination 充满创造力和想象力
17．have good/bad manners 有/没有礼貌
18．open your heart to sb. 向某人敞开心扉
19．be elegant and confident 优雅且自信
20．feel good about oneself 自我感觉良好
21．have a better understanding of each other
对彼此有更好的了解
22．be easy to get along with 易于相处
23．be honest and generous 诚实且慷慨
24．earn one's trust 赢得某人的信任
25．an outgoing personality 外向的性格
26．make preparations for 为……做准备
27．understand the true meaning of life 理解生活的真正意义
28．be fed up with the boring job 受够了枯燥的工作
29．be addicted to 对……上瘾
30．set a good example to 为……做出好榜样
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4UNIT 2 单元质量检测(二)
(满分150分，时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where are the two speakers
A．In Canada. B．In the US. C．In Mexico.
2．What's the relationship between the two speakers
A．Classmates.
B．Friends.
C．Brother and sister.
3．What are the speakers mainly discussing
A．Careers.
B．Health problems.
C．Types of hospitals.
4．When does the man want to go to the library
A．On Saturday. B．On Sunday. C．On Monday.
5．How does the woman respond to the man
A．She is disappointed.
B．She is impressed.
C．She is indifferent.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6．What is the dog's name
A．Harry. B．Yoda. C．Luke.
7．What is the dog like
A．Young and fast. B．Old and loyal. C．Big and scary.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．What does the woman dislike
A．Parties in her house.
B．Mozart.
C．Coca Cola.
9．What will the woman do tonight
A．Drink some Coca Cola.
B．Stay with her cousin.
C．Move to Japan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech
A．Greeting the audience.
B．Stating your name.
C．Sharing some relevant information.
11．How should you speak when giving your name
A．Clearly and loudly.
B．Clearly and confidently.
C．Confidently and loudly.
12. What may NOT help you decide on the sort of information you share
A．The audience.
B．The subject.
C．The environment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife
A．On her birthday.
B．On Valentine's Day.
C．On April Fool's Day.
14. When is the man's mother's birthday
A．The day before Valentine's Day.
B．On Valentine's Day.
C．The day after Valentine's Day.
15. What color does the man choose for his mother
A．Blue. B．Green. C．Purple.
16. Where is the man going next
A．A bookstore.
B．A supermarket.
C．Another flower store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was the White House completed
A．In 1792. B．In 1800. C．In 1902.
18．Who never lived in the White House
A．Washington. B．Clinton. C．Truman.
19．Which country damaged the White House
A．France. B．England. C．Germany.
20．What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House
A．Adding grass.
B．Installing running water.
C．Adding a porch.
答案：1～5 ACACB 6～10 CAABA
11～15 BCCCB 16～20 BBABB
听力材料
Text 1
M：Where are we now I can't tell what road this is.
W：We're heading for the US, but we're still in Canada. And we're quite a long distance from Mexico.
Text 2
W：What a fine day! Shall we go hiking this early spring morning
M：Mom won't let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we finish our homework.
Text 3
W：Dad, I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M：A nurse Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it. When your grandma wasn't well, she knew how to take care of her.
Text 4
W：I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me
M：No. The downtown library doesn't open on Sundays. I'd rather go tomorrow so I can check some new books for myself.
Text 5
W：That is a beautiful painting, Jerry! Where did you buy it
M：Actually, I made it. I've been taking art classes for the past year.
W：Really That's amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional.
Text 6
M：Check out my pet! He is a German shepherd.
W：Aw! He's so cute! What's his name
M：I named him Luke after my favorite movie character, Luke Skywalker.
W：Great name! I am surprised you didn't name him Harry after your favorite book character.
M：He's really fast, and that's why I named him Luke. If I had an older dog, I would name him Yoda.
W：How old is he
M：Only four months old.
Text 7
W：Bye! Have a nice night. You won't play loud music, will you You know I don't like parties in my house.
M：Oh no, Mrs. White! Only Mozart, and maybe Vivaldi.
W：And of course no alcoholic drinks either!
M：No, certainly not. Only Coca Cola.
W：Good, well, I won't be back tonight. I'm staying with my cousin. He's moving to Japan this Sunday. Goodbye, boys!
M：See you in the morning, Mrs. White!
W：By the way, everybody must go home at 11 o'clock.
M：Oh, all right, bye.
Text 8
W：Professor, could you give me some suggestions about how to introduce myself before giving a speech
M：OK. First, greet the audience and then state your name. As you say hello and give your name, remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W：Should I speak as loudly as possible
M：Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You just need to make sure that your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to hear you.
W：Thanks. And next
M：Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of information you share will depend on the audience and what you'll be talking about.
W：I understand.
M：And then, before you start the speech, thank your audience for being there.
W：Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
Text 9
W：May I help you
M：Yes, madam. I'd like to buy some flowers.
W：Do you want to give them to your girlfriend
M：No, to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W：Today is Valentine's Day. That must be why you want them. Just one day of the year.
M：Not exactly. I get them for her birthday, and for all kinds of weird anniversaries.
W：But not on April Fool's Day, right
M：Ha ha, right. Oh, and by the way, I want some more for my mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.
W：How about these Purple seems popular with mothers.
M：Not with mine. Do you have any other color
W：How about blue or these green ones They are fresh and bright.
M：All right! I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for some chocolate.
W：There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are! Please come again.
M：Thanks! Bye!
Text 10
W：Have you all heard about the White House Today we're going to talk about the building that symbolizes the USA. Mr. Green, please.
M：The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. You can't say you've been to Washington D．C. if you haven't seen the White House. Not every American president lives there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the direction of George Washington, the structure was not completed until 1800, so ironically Washington never called it home. The White House is open to the public on weekdays from 10 am until noon. The building was torched by British troops in 1814, during the War of 1812, and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired, but the sandstone walls outside were still black from the fire. The walls were then painted white, giving birth to the name the building now goes by. An act of Congress made it the official name in 1920. Every President has left his mark upon the White House, with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the east and west wings, Andrew Jackson installing running water, and Harry Truman adding a porch. Bill Clinton's addition to the White House was an indoor track.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Professional Development Courses in London
●Business writing
Delivery method: Online, Video
Price: ￡49
About the course: Many people get blocked when forced to put their thoughts into words at work.This course gives you the tools and techniques to improve your writing, whether it's a two line email or a two hundred page report.
●Travel writing courses
Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar
Price: ￡115(full day); ￡125 (evening classes)
About the course: Do you want to be a travel writer Then come along to a one day travel writing workshop or a four week travel writing evening class.The courses help participants to write travel features and publish them in newspapers, magazines or on websites.
●Pre sessional programmes in EAP
Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar
Price: Starting from ￡1,250
About the course: Our five pre sessional programmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study at Aston University.These programmes aim to equip you with the language and academic skills necessary for success in your future chosen subject area.
●Master class
Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar
Price: Starting from ￡335
About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦专业发展课程中的四个课程：商业写作课程、旅行写作课程、预备课程和高级讲习班。
21．How is the business writing course different from the others
A．It is delivered online.
B．It offers evening classes.
C．It focuses on report writing.
D．It is hosted by Aston University.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Business writing中的Delivery method: Online, Video可知，本课程是在线学习，而其余三门课程都是Delivery method: Classroom, Seminar，故选A项。
22．What can pre sessional programmes in EAP help students do
A．Choose a suitable college subject.
B．Prepare themselves for university.
C．Go to world class universities.
D．Only improve their academic skills.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据Pre sessional programmes in EAP中的About the course: Our five pre sessional programmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study at Aston University.可知，这门课程是专为计划在阿斯顿大学学习的国际学生准备的。由此可以推断出，这门课程能够让学生为大学做好准备，故选B项。
23．Which course fits John if he hopes to write inspiring words for fundraising activities
A．Pre sessional programmes in EAP.
B．Travel writing courses.
C．Business writing.
D．Master class.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据Master class中的About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.可知，如果John想要为筹款活动写鼓舞人心的词的话，应参加Master class。
B
“A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” I'm sure T．J.was made to feel this way almost every day in school.
By high school, T．J.was the most celebrated troublemaker in his town.Teachers literally cringed (对……感到厌恶) when they saw his name posted on their classroom lists.
I met T．J.for the first time when all the students at school were attending ACE training.At first, he showed no interest in the discussion.But slowly, the interactive games drew him in.T.J.had some brilliant thoughts on those situations, which were welcomed by his group.By the end of the activity, the other students on the team were impressed with his ideas and elected T．J.co chairman of the team.
When T．J.showed up at school on Monday morning, a group of teachers were expressing their disagreements to the school principal about his being elected co chairman.The principal reminded them that the purpose of the program was to uncover any positive feeling and strengthen its practice until true change can take place.The teachers left the meeting, firmly convinced that failure was unavoidable.
Two weeks later, T．J.and his friends led a group of 70 students to collect food.They collected a school record: 2,854 cans of food in just two hours.The local newspaper covered the event with a full page article the next day.That newspaper story was posted on the main bulletin board at school, where everyone could see it.
T．J.'s picture was up there for doing something great.
T．J.started showing up at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time.The event he started now yields 9,000 cans of food in one day, taking care of 70 percent of the need for food for one year.
T．J.reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs mending.But once it has healed, it can fly higher than the rest.T.J.got a job.He became productive.He is flying quite nicely these days.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个叫T.J.的小男孩是镇上出名的捣乱分子，在参加ACE训练时，他出色的表现博得小组队员的认可，因此被选为团队的联合主席。虽然很多人对此有争议，但最终T.J.向所有人证明了他能做得很好。
24．What do we know about T．J.before he attended the training
A．He was talkative in class.
B．He didn't have a good fame.
C．His ideas were quite impressive.
D．He showed up at school every day.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的T.J.was the most celebrated troublemaker in his town可知，他的名声不好，故选B项。
25．Why did the team members elect T．J.co chairman
A．He promised them a bright future.
B．They wanted to offer him a chance.
C．They thought the job was quite easy.
D．He was considered qualified for the job.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的T.J.had some brilliant thoughts ... with his ideas and elected T．J.co chairman of the team.可知，小组成员选T.J.为联合主席是因为他们认为他能够胜任这项工作，故选D项。
26．What do we know about people's attitude towards T．J.'s being elected
A．Uncaring. B．Favorable.
C．Controversial. D．Doubtful.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的a group of teachers were expressing their disagreements to the school principal about his being elected co chairman及The principal reminded them ... can take place.可知，一些老师们对于T.J.被选为联合主席是反对的，而校长是赞同的。由此可知，人们对于T.J.被选为联合主席产生了争议。故C项(有争议的)正确。
27．What does the author try to convey with this story
A．No pains, no gains.
B．Rome wasn't built in a day.
C．Don't judge a book by its cover.
D．Treat others as you want to be treated.
解析：选C 推理判断题。通读全文可知，T.J.是镇上出了名的捣蛋鬼，老师对他都无可奈何，但他通过参加ACE训练博得了小组成员的认可。从此T.J.发生了蜕变，并最终向所有人证明了自己能做的很好。由此可以推断出，本文作者想告诉读者，不能仅仅从外表看待一个人。故选C项(不要以貌取人)。
C
Do you like to flaunt your expensive items You could find yourself without friends! Scientists prove that expensive status symbols make you look less socially attractive.
Items such as a fancy car and a Rolex watch are often thought to increase our social standing and often come with a high price tag (标签)．According to the latest research, however, it has the opposite effect and people would prefer to be friends with someone who places less value on material objects.
“Often we think that status symbols will make us look more socially attractive to others，” says Stephen Garcia, the study's lead author from the University of Michigan.He adds, “However, our research suggests that these status signals actually make us look less socially attractive.”
The researchers conducted six studies which assessed how people presented themselves and how people viewed strangers.People who chose to wear higher status items tended to get a negative response, but people wanted to be friends with people who preferred lower status symbols.
The study took the role of the luxury item to see if it was possible that the expensive item itself played a part in people's reactions.The definition of a status symbol changed based on a person's socio economic status, but the same effect of keeping off potential friends was seen regardless of social position.
“At a social level, we may be wasting billions of dollars on expensive status symbols that finally keep others from wanting to associate with us，” says Kimberlee Weaver Livnat at the University of Haifa.She says, “And to the extent that close friendships are important to well being, we may be unintentionally hurting ourselves.”
However, Patricia Chen of the National University of Singapore said this does not necessarily mean status symbols are a bad thing.She says, “Our findings right now only apply to the formation of new friendships.Status symbols may be beneficial at other times and in other settings, such as when trying to establish new business contacts.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明：穿戴象征昂贵身份的标志性物品不一定会有利于提高人的魅力，反而会妨碍人结识新的朋友。
28．What does the underlined word “flaunt” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Show off. B．Get rid of.
C．Give away. D．Hand in.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“Scientists prove that expensive status symbols make you look less socially attractive.”可知，穿戴象征昂贵身份的标志性物品不利于交友，而喜欢炫耀的人可能会没有朋友。可知画线单词意思为“炫耀”。故选A。
29．Which is the negative influence of expensive status symbols
A．Lowering people's social status.
B．Preventing people from making friends.
C．Doing harm to people's health absolutely.
D．Changing people's consumption concept.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的内容可知，像豪车和劳力士手表这样的物品通常被认为可以提高我们的社会地位，而且往往价格不菲。然而，根据最新的研究，它有相反的效果，人们更愿意和那些不太重视物质的人交朋友。故选B。
30．Who may be more popular among friends according to the text
A．People who are very rich.
B．People with high social status.
C．People who keep a low profile.
D．People with charming appearance.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句People who chose to wear higher status items tended to get a negative response, but people wanted to be friends with people who preferred lower status symbols.可知，低调而不喜欢炫富的人会更加受欢迎。故选C。
31．What attitude does Patricia Chen have towards status symbols
A．Positive. B．Unconcerned.
C．Critical. D．Casual.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的this does not necessarily mean status symbols are a bad thing 及Patricia Chen所说的话可知，Patricia Chen认为象征昂贵身份的标志性物品不一定就是有害的，它有可能会帮助人在生意上取得成功。故选A。
D
Here are two interesting questions.Are you very happy with your life now Are people happier as they get older A study found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50.In fact, it found that by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were at 18.
The finding came from a Gallup survey of more than 340,000 adults between the age of 18 and 85 in the United States.
Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study.His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.Stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.
Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies.But the people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.The survey also found that men and women had similar emotional patterns as they grow older.However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men did.
The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single.But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well being related to age.
So why would happiness increase with age One theory is that, as people get older, they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions.They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.
The original goal of the study was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep problems.The survey did find an increase during middle age, especially in women.But except for that, people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项调查发现：人们在50岁之后通常会变得更快乐，烦恼也更少。事实上，研究发现，到85岁时，人们对生活的满意度比18岁时更高。
32．When will adults feel most stressful according to the study
A．In their twenties. B．In their fifties.
C．In their seventies. D．In their eighties.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.可知，人们压力最大的时候是22到25岁，故选A项。
33．What may make Arthur Stone feel a bit surprised
A．Women usually live longer than men.
B．Middle age men mostly are very rich.
C．Old people usually have a better sleep.
D．Most of old people can't sleep well at night.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的But except for that, people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.可知，当人们老了的时候睡眠质量反而提高了。由此可知，让Arthur Stone感到惊讶的是老人通常睡眠好，故选C项。
34．Which of the following is the probable reason why old people are happier
A．Because they can do whatever they like best.
B．Because they are most likely satisfied with life.
C．Because they don't have to work hard every day.
D．Because they spend more time considering bad experiences.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的One theory is that, as people get older, they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions.可知，有一种理论认为，随着年龄的增长，人们会对自己所拥有的东西更加感激，并能更好地控制自己的情绪。他们对他们所拥有的更感激，也就是他们对自己的生活感到很满意，故选B项。
35．Which of the following may be the topic of this passage
A．Old people's feeling of happiness.
B．The young people and the old people.
C．The connection of sleep and happiness.
D．Women are not as happy as men with their life.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。结合全文内容，尤其是第一段中的A study found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50.以及第三段中的Stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.可知，这篇文章主要介绍的是人们在50岁之后会变得更加幸福，也就是老年人的幸福感。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever wondered why successful people are so successful Habits play an essential role in shaping our lives.We all know that bad habits can be harmful to your mental and physical well being. 36 Good habits, on the other hand, can help you rise above others and be at your best.So, what are the common habits of successful persons that set them apart from the rest of us
37 Most successful figures spend half an hour or more on newspapers, magazines and other books on a daily basis.Most of them have a preference for non fiction piece that include history, self help books, and biographies.
Getting up early.The majority of successful people rise approximately 3 hours before their actual workday starts.It gives them adequate time to get additional things done, which may include completing side projects, working out, or just planning ahead. 38
Working out and staying in shape.We all know the benefits of a healthy lifestyle especially working out and staying physically fit. 39 Clearing your mind and challenging yourself physically with a tough workout daily helps you stay ready for the daily challenges of a business.To sum it up, a strong body carries a strong mind.
Working on communication munication plays a key role in building constructive interpersonal relationships on a personal as well as on a professional level. 40 However, if you are unable to convey the right information and message in a timely manner, you are less likely to achieve your goals.As with other skills, it is vital to continuously work on improving communication to help you stay more efficient while communicating with anyone on any level.
A．Applying technology.
B．Keeping reading as a habit.
C．After all, the early bird catches the worm.
D．Developing a healthy lifestyle is demanding.
E．Working with data, facts, and figures is important.
F．Successful people require mental and physical fitness.
G．They can block your road to achievement and success.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。习惯在塑造我们的生活中起着重要的作用，文章介绍了一些成功人士的良好的习惯。
36．选G 根据上一句We all know that bad habits can be harmful to your mental and physical well being.可知，本空应表达具体的危害。G项(他们会阻碍你的成就和成功之路)符合题意。G项中They指的是上句中的bad habits。
37．选B 根据下一句Most successful figures spend half an hour or more on newspapers, magazines and other books on a daily basis.可知，本空应表达阅读是人们的一种习惯。B项(保持阅读是一种习惯)符合题意。
38．选C 本空是段尾句，有总结之意，根据本段主题句Getting up early.及空前一句It gives them adequate time to get additional things done, which may include completing side projects, working out, or just planning ahead.可知，D项(毕竟，早起的鸟儿有虫吃)符合题意。
39．选F 根据空后一句Clearing your mind and challenging yourself physically with a tough workout daily helps you stay ready for the daily challenges of a business.可知，空处应体现成功的人保持身体健康的同时也会保持心理健康。F项(成功的人需要心理和身体健康)符合题意。
40．选E 根据下一句However, if you are unable to convey the right information and message in a timely manner, you are less likely to achieve your goals.可知，E项(处理数据、事实和数字是很重要的)符合题意。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A trip to a bank's ATM machine is usually a common affair.But for Jose Nunez Romaniz, his 41 on Sunday is one that he won't 42 for the rest of his life.
The 19 year old college student was making a 43 for Mother's Day online when he noticed his account balance (存款余额) was 44 .So he drove to the nearest bank to deposit money.Little did he know that he was about to make an incredible 45 .
When he arrived, Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash, which turned out to be ＄135, 000.“When I first saw it, I was very 46 ， not knowing what to do，” Jose told The New York Times.After taking a moment to 47 himself, Jose called the police.And the police soon discovered that the money had 48 been left behind by a worker 49 with refilling the ATM.
Thinking that it is the biggest amount of money ever found and 50 in Albuquerque history, the mayor and the police chief held a ceremony to honor Jose's 51 .And, perhaps best of all, the police chief invited Jose to 52 a job as a public service aid for the department 53 his graduation.For Jose, it was the best gift for Mother's Day.“Mother called me 54 she almost started crying excitedly ... She told me I did the right thing and that she was 55 of what I did，” said Jose.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名19岁的青年大学生Jose Nunez Romaniz因在银行存款时，拾金不昧而获得表彰和好的工作机会的故事。
41．A.plan B．experiment
C．visit D．show
解析：选C 根据前文A trip to a bank's ATM machine可知，此处指的是Jose周日的银行之行(visit)。
42．A.enjoy B．forget
C．imagine D．face
解析：选B 根据后文Jose存款时的经历可知，Jose在存钱时意外捡到了一大笔钱，所以这成了他永远都不会忘记(forget)的经历。
43．A.purchase B．survey
C．wish D．decision
解析：选A 根据后文for Mother's Day online及下文it was the best gift for Mother's Day可知，Jose当时准备给妈妈买母亲节礼物。make a purchase表示“购物”。
44．A.full B．clear
C．inaccurate D．low
解析：选D 根据后文So he drove to the nearest bank to deposit money.可知，Jose因为账户余额不足(low)，买不了礼物，所以才去存钱的。
45．A.offer B．promise
C．profit D．discovery
解析：选D 根据下一段中When he arrived, Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash可知，Jose后来在银行捡到了一大笔钱，所以此处指对他即将有一个惊人发现(discovery)，Jose之前毫不知情。
46．A.shocked B．amused
C．excited D．satisfied
解析：选A 根据后文not knowing what to do可知，Jose看到这么多钱后感到很吃惊(shocked)。
47．A.teach B．disturb
C．collect D．challenge
解析：选C 根据后文Jose called the police可知，过了一会儿后，Jose平静了下来。collect oneself在此意为“使(自己)镇定；使(思想)集中”。
48．A.carefully B．accidentally
C．deliberately D．nervously
解析：选B 根据前后文内容可知，这么一大笔钱应该是一位工作人员不小心(accidentally)遗失在那里的。
49．A.continued B．charged
C．armed D．tasked
解析：选D 结合后文with refilling the ATM可知，这位工作人员是被派去(tasked)给自动取款机装现金的时候，不小心落下了这笔钱。
50．A.returned B．saved
C．lost D．exchanged
解析：选A 结合上文可知，Jose发现了这笔钱，然后报了警，归还了银行，所以是阿尔伯克基历史上发现和归还的(returned)最大数额的一笔钱。
51．A.confidence B．honesty
C．bravery D．appreciation
解析：选B 根据上文内容可知，Jose拾金不昧，所以应当是表扬他的诚实(honesty)。
52．A.hold up B．adapt to
C．wait for D．apply for
解析：选D 根据后文a job as a public service aid可知，是指申请(apply for)一份公共服务助理的工作。
53．A.although B．before
C．after D．until
解析：选C 根据前文19 year old college student可知，此处应指在Jose大学毕业后(after)。
54．A.or B．and
C．so D．but
解析：选B 根据空格前后内容可知，两者表示顺承关系，应用连词and。
55．A.proud B．considerate
C．worthy D．sure
解析：选A 根据上文内容可知，Jose拾金不昧，所以妈妈在电话里告诉Jose说他做得对，她为他感到骄傲(proud)。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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 90 year old has been awarded “Woman Of The Year” for 56 (be) Britain's oldest full time employee — still working 40 hours a week.Now Irene Astbury works from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the pet shop in Macclesfield, 57 she opened with her late husband Les.Her years of hard work have 58 (final) been acknowledged after a customer nominated (提名) her to be Cheshire's Woman Of The Year.
Picking up her “Lifetime Achievement” award, proud Irene 59 (declare) she had no plans 60 (retire) from her 36 year old business.Irene said，“I don't see any reason to give up work.I love coming here and seeing my family and all the friends I 61 (make) over the years.I work not because I have to, 62 because I want to.”
Granddaughter Gayle Parks, 31 — who works alongside her in the family business — said it remained unknown as to who nominated Irene for the award.She said, “We don't have any idea who put grandma forward.When we got a call 63 (say) she was short listed, we thought it was 64 joke.But then we got an official letter and we were blown away.We are so proud of her.It's 65 (wonder)．”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一位90岁的英国女性仍然坚持每周工作40个小时而获得“年度女性奖”的事迹。
56．being 介词for后跟动词时，要用其动名词形式。
57．which 分析句子结构可知，逗号后是非限制性定语从句，the pet shop是先行词，定语从句中缺少opened的宾语，故用which引导非限制性定语从句。
58．finally 修饰谓语动词应该用副词。
59．declared 分析句子结构可知，主句中缺少谓语动词；结合后面的had可知，此处应用一般过去时。
60．to retire 此处用不定式短语作plans的后置定语，表示“她没有退休的计划”。
61．have made 根据空格后的时间状语over the years可知，句子要用现在完成时。
62．but not ...but ...不是……而是……。句意：我工作不是因为我必须工作，而是因为我想工作。
63．saying say与前面的a call之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故填saying，现在分词短语saying ...作后置定语，修饰a call。
64．a 此处表示“我们以为那是一个玩笑”，为泛指，且joke的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
65．wonderful 系动词is后面跟形容词作表语。wonder对应的形容词是wonderful。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART TO HEART”专栏。假定你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：temper脾气，情绪
Hi Worried，
Yours，
Jamie
参考范文：
Hi Worried，
I'm sorry to know that you're having such a bad time.The truth is everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be wrong, so you don't have to worry so much.Hope my suggestions will be useful to you.
First, talk to someone you trust about how you feel.This is a good way of letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself.Second, go outdoors and play team games with your friends, as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger.
I hope you'll calm down soon and carry on as normal.
Yours，
Jamie
第二节(满分25 分)
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。
Arthur was messy.He didn't try to make messes, but he didn't try to clean up much, either.There were always small pieces of food on the table when he was done with eating.His socks never made it into the hamper (洗衣篮)．And he only picked up his toys when Mom threatened to throw them away.Most days, Mom followed Arthur around the house and cleaned up after him.She brushed the crumbs (碎屑) into her hand and threw them away after meals.She picked up his socks and made sure they got washed, dried and folded neatly before going back in the drawer.She often picked up his toys when he left them to do something else.
One day, Mom asked Arthur to pick up his toy train.“Not right now，” Arthur said.He was reading a comic book.The train had been on the living room floor since the morning.
“You know what, Arthur I'm not going to ask you again.I'm done with cleaning today.”And with that, Mom put her feet up on the sofa and picked up a book to read.
At dinner time, Arthur noticed that there was a big pile of crumbs at his place at the table. Mom's spot was nice and clean.Arthur didn't like the crumbs very much.After dinner, Arthur's feet felt cold.He went to his room and opened his drawer, but the drawer was empty.“Mom, where are my socks？” Arthur called.
“There weren't any socks in your hamper, so I didn't wash them，” Mom said.Arthur felt unhappy.Now his feet would be cold, unless he wanted to wear dirty socks from the floor.He decided to stay barefoot.
When it was time for bed, Arthur said good night to Mom and turned to go upstairs.Arthur stepped right on his toy train in his bare feet.“Ouch！” cried Arthur.“That really hurts！”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
However, Mom was still reading and said nothing.
“Mom？”said Arthur.“Tomorrow can you show me how to do the washing so I can wash my socks？”
参考范文：
However, Mom was still reading and said nothing.Arthur wasn't sure whether she had heard him or not so he called for help again, but still Mom didn't come.Then Arthur realized maybe it was only he that could solve his problem at that very moment.He quietly picked up the toy train and put it in the box.It only took a minute for him to put the toy away, and now he wouldn't have to worry about hurting his feet again.
“Mom？”said Arthur.“Tomorrow can you show me how to do the washing so I can wash my socks？”“Of course，” said Mom.“It's nice to see you begin to learn to take care of yourself.I am always here to do whatever I can to help you become a more independent boy.”Arthur felt better.He didn't want to wait until the next laundry day to have clean socks again.Maybe being neat wasn't so hard after all.
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