Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London.The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take off.I had my iPad in place and a new book to read.Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot's voice：“The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire.We regret that we must cancel this flight.”
The passengers' reactions that announcement led to were interesting.One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant.A couple in another row complained loudly.A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.Yet some passengers responded differently.An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments (隔间)．A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability.The lady sitting next to me laughed and said：“Hey, it's not the end of the world ...” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.The wisest among us have a remarkable ability to maintain grounded when times get tough.
No life is perfect; mine certainly isn't.We all must face challenges, both large and small.You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances.We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.
That's grace under pressure.My seatmate was right—things could have been so much worse.Anyway, I am safe.I have my health.I have two wonderful children.I have work I love and so much to be grateful for.Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过描述其乘坐的飞机航班取消时人们的不同反应而感悟到没有生活是完美的，生活艰难时，我们要积极冷静地去面对。
1．What caused the passengers' different reactions directly
A．The loudspeaker.
B．The delay of the flight.
C．The ground crew's fault.
D．The pilot's announcement.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，通知所导致的乘客们的反应是有趣的。后面写的是不同乘客的不同反应，因此是飞行员的通知引起了乘客的不同反应。
2．Who turned his anger on the seat
A．The teenager helping the disabled.
B．The old man taking bags down.
C．The man in a dark suit.
D．The man close to the author.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.可知，把怒气发泄在座位上的是那个穿黑色西装的男人。
3．What did the woman sitting next to the author do
A．She assisted a disabled woman.
B．She made a phone call to her family.
C．She helped others carry their luggage.
D．She told moving stories to her children.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的The lady sitting next to me laughed and said：“Hey, it's not the end of the world ...” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.可知，靠近作者坐的女士给她的家人打了电话。
4．What can we learn from the story
A．Our life is full of ups and downs.
B．It is natural to be scared under pressure.
C．We should help each other in times of difficulty.
D．We should be positive and calm when life is hard.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可推知，没有生活是完美的，我们应该积极冷静地面对人生中的压力和困难。
B
For most of my life, I didn't like being seen.I went bright red when it was my turn to speak in a group.I hated the teacher asking me something.I even didn't like my family all looking at me！I often tried to hide away and avoid being seen by others！So it's not strange that I feared speaking in front of others.
Luckily, I've learned to overcome my problem.Now I love helping others who have the same problem that I once had but want to speak up because they have valuable things to share.I particularly love helping entrepreneurs (企业家) to become more confident.When you help a leader, the impact is so much greater.
Over the years I've discovered that there are three main problems that people have when it comes to speaking in public.The first is a lack of self belief.They doubt themselves and question whether what they have to say is valuable.The second is a fear of coming across as arrogant (傲慢的)．The third is a fear of rejection or a fear of not being liked.
All of these problems are related to mindset, specifically, a fear based mindset, which is common.These fears stop people from stepping up as the leader and influencer they were born to be.
If you want to become a more effective influencer, it is so important to work on any fears you have of judgment or rejection.They will be a ball and chain that will hold you back from success.We need to take action despite feeling fear.We can't wait for the fear to go away as it won't go away itself.We have to act while we still feel it.And to overcome fears, we should practice.Confidence is attached to progress, and we only progress if we practice.If you don't feel you're progressing, you'll start to lose your confidence and stay stuck in fear.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者曾经羞于当众讲话，后来她克服了自己的心理障碍并开始帮助他人战胜这种恐惧。
5．What does the author like doing now
A．Giving speeches in front of people.
B．Sharing experiences with her followers.
C．Making friends with famous entrepreneurs.
D．Helping others gain confidence in speaking in public.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Now I love helping others who ...helping entrepreneurs (企业家) to become more confident.可知，作者现在喜欢帮助他人获得当众发言的信心。
6．According to the author, the problems that prevent people from talking publicly .
A．are very difficult to overcome
B．lead to a very uncommon mindset
C．exist mainly because of people's fears
D．are no problem for leaders or influencers
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三、四段内容可知，作者认为这些问题的根源是人们内心的恐惧。
7．What does the author suggest people do
A．Wait for the fear to disappear.
B．Avoid failure to become more confident.
C．Refuse judgment or rejection from others.
D．Practice hard to make progress in spite of fears.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的We need to take action despite feeling fear ...we should practice ...we only progress if we practice.可知，作者建议人们尽管害怕也要努力练习取得进步。
8．What can be the best title for the text
A．Finding the Courage Inside You
B．Becoming a More Influential Person
C．Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
D．Expressing Your Ideas more Effectively
解析：选C 标题归纳题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要围绕克服当众演讲的恐惧展开。
C
Hard work really does pay off.Scientists find that perseverance leads to better grades and higher achievements in school.
“Being passionate (热情的) is not enough to ensure academic success，” says researchers, who thought of “courage” as a key to success.This is also regarded as effort in reaching long term goals, and determination to continue one's efforts in spite of hardships.
Researchers think that the finding could help create new training to help children develop the skill and help ensure their future success.
Researchers from the Academy of Finland studied more than 2,000 students from Helsinki.They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16, the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years.Researchers found that the factor that best predicts courage was related to goals, with previous academic achievements playing no role in developing the skill.
Professor Katariina Salmela Aro, who led the study, said，“Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her studies and does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.The important finding is that these factors are the key to success and well being.Our study shows the power of courage.”
Professor Salmela Aro also thinks it is important to develop new practices and qualities to improve courage in teenagers.She added, “Young people should see everyday school work as part of their life in a broader context and establish achievable goals for themselves.Schools must also serve as a place where it is safe to fail and learn to deal with setbacks.One must not be discouraged by setbacks, but draw strength and new energy from them！”
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者曾经羞于当众讲话，后来她克服了自己的心理障碍并开始帮助他人战胜这种恐惧。
9．What can we learn about the research
A．It takes at least three years.
B．It helps students make progress.
C．It makes many discoveries.
D．It follows 2,000 students abroad.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16, the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years.可知，研究人员密切跟踪参与研究的学生从6年级一直到9年级，总共研究了近4年的时间。
10．What should students do according to the researchers
A．Focus on former grades.
B．Achieve their goals.
C．Try all their best.
D．Forget sadness.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的This is also regarded as effort in reaching long term goals, and determination to continue one's efforts in spite of hardships.可知，研究人员认为尽管有困难，学生们也应该有勇气，有决心继续努力学习。
11．What does the underlined word “setbacks” in Paragraph 6 mean
A．Strengths. B．Difficulties.
C．Weaknesses. D．Efforts.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据后文One must not be discouraged by setbacks可知，setbacks与difficulties意义相近。
12．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A picture book.
B．A literature book.
C．A geography textbook.
D．An educational magazine.
解析：选D 文章出处题。本文介绍了一项新的研究——勇气是获得成功至关重要的因素，这项研究鼓励学校培养青少年学生要有敢于面对困难，持之以恒实现目标的勇气。因此，本文应该是关于教育的。故选项D(一本教育杂志)符合题意。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
One constant thing in life is that sooner or later, there will be a test.Many times, the only way to measure comprehension is through objective testing, and that can cause anxiety in even the most well prepared student. 1 Many of them have little to do with the actual test items.
One test taking tip involves anxiety reduction and physical relaxation.Whenever possible, visit the area in which the testing will take place.Familiarize yourself with the surrounding sounds of the room, the seating arrangements, the lighting levels and so on.Some people do not do well on tests if they are overwhelmed (使不知所措) by an unfamiliar test taking environment. 2
Some people do benefit from studying late into the night before testing. 3 Consuming power drinks or other highly caffeinated (含咖啡因的) drinks won't necessarily help a person remember information if he does not take time to sleep.So get enough rest and eat a healthy meal before taking an objective test.
4 If there is a strict time limit on a test section, you may want to skim through the questions quickly and complete the easiest ones first.By getting those questions out of the way, more time can be spent on the difficult or unfamiliar questions.
If there is an official study guide or test preparation book, get one. 5 Sample questions can prove very useful when you're taking standardized tests such as college entrance exams.
A．More exercises before tests are always your choice.
B．A positive attitude goes a long way toward test success.
C．Time management is important when you're taking objective tests.
D．So it pays to become familiar with the surroundings ahead of time.
E．It may contain test taking tips specific to the demands of the actual test.
F．However, the mind needs some time to process the flood of information it receives.
G．There are some test taking tips which can take much of the stress out of the testing process.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些应对考试的技巧。
1．选G 此空设于段中，与下文存在指代和解释关系。下句中的them指G选项中的test taking tips，且下句是对G选项内容的补充解释，说明很多应试技巧与实际考试内容无关。
2．选D 此空设于段尾，与上文存在因果关系。有些人会因为不适应陌生的考试环境而发挥失常，所以提前熟悉考场很有好处。
3．选F 此空设于段中，与上文存在转折关系。有些人确实受益于在考试前一天熬夜学习，但是我们的大脑需要时间消化信息。
4．选C 此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。本段主要讲管理好时间是一项重要的考试技巧。
5．选E 此空设于段中，与上文存在指代关系。E选项中的It指代上句提到的an official study guide or test preparation book，同时解释了为什么要买这样一本备考指南。
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6Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London.The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take off.I had my iPad in place and a new book to read.Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot's voice：“The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire.We regret that we must cancel this flight.”
The passengers' reactions that announcement led to were interesting.One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant.A couple in another row complained loudly.A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.Yet some passengers responded differently.An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments (隔间)．A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability.The lady sitting next to me laughed and said：“Hey, it's not the end of the world ...” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.The wisest among us have a remarkable ability to maintain grounded when times get tough.
No life is perfect; mine certainly isn't.We all must face challenges, both large and small.You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances.We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.
That's grace under pressure.My seatmate was right—things could have been so much worse.Anyway, I am safe.I have my health.I have two wonderful children.I have work I love and so much to be grateful for.Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.
1．What caused the passengers' different reactions directly
A．The loudspeaker.
B．The delay of the flight.
C．The ground crew's fault.
D．The pilot's announcement.
2．Who turned his anger on the seat
A．The teenager helping the disabled.
B．The old man taking bags down.
C．The man in a dark suit.
D．The man close to the author.
3．What did the woman sitting next to the author do
A．She assisted a disabled woman.
B．She made a phone call to her family.
C．She helped others carry their luggage.
D．She told moving stories to her children.
4．What can we learn from the story
A．Our life is full of ups and downs.
B．It is natural to be scared under pressure.
C．We should help each other in times of difficulty.
D．We should be positive and calm when life is hard.
B
For most of my life, I didn't like being seen.I went bright red when it was my turn to speak in a group.I hated the teacher asking me something.I even didn't like my family all looking at me！I often tried to hide away and avoid being seen by others！So it's not strange that I feared speaking in front of others.
Luckily, I've learned to overcome my problem.Now I love helping others who have the same problem that I once had but want to speak up because they have valuable things to share.I particularly love helping entrepreneurs (企业家) to become more confident.When you help a leader, the impact is so much greater.
Over the years I've discovered that there are three main problems that people have when it comes to speaking in public.The first is a lack of self belief.They doubt themselves and question whether what they have to say is valuable.The second is a fear of coming across as arrogant (傲慢的)．The third is a fear of rejection or a fear of not being liked.
All of these problems are related to mindset, specifically, a fear based mindset, which is common.These fears stop people from stepping up as the leader and influencer they were born to be.
If you want to become a more effective influencer, it is so important to work on any fears you have of judgment or rejection.They will be a ball and chain that will hold you back from success.We need to take action despite feeling fear.We can't wait for the fear to go away as it won't go away itself.We have to act while we still feel it.And to overcome fears, we should practice.Confidence is attached to progress, and we only progress if we practice.If you don't feel you're progressing, you'll start to lose your confidence and stay stuck in fear.
5．What does the author like doing now
A．Giving speeches in front of people.
B．Sharing experiences with her followers.
C．Making friends with famous entrepreneurs.
D．Helping others gain confidence in speaking in public.
6．According to the author, the problems that prevent people from talking publicly .
A．are very difficult to overcome
B．lead to a very uncommon mindset
C．exist mainly because of people's fears
D．are no problem for leaders or influencers
7．What does the author suggest people do
A．Wait for the fear to disappear.
B．Avoid failure to become more confident.
C．Refuse judgment or rejection from others.
D．Practice hard to make progress in spite of fears.
8．What can be the best title for the text
A．Finding the Courage Inside You
B．Becoming a More Influential Person
C．Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
D．Expressing Your Ideas more Effectively
C
Hard work really does pay off.Scientists find that perseverance leads to better grades and higher achievements in school.
“Being passionate (热情的) is not enough to ensure academic success，” says researchers, who thought of “courage” as a key to success.This is also regarded as effort in reaching long term goals, and determination to continue one's efforts in spite of hardships.
Researchers think that the finding could help create new training to help children develop the skill and help ensure their future success.
Researchers from the Academy of Finland studied more than 2,000 students from Helsinki.They were followed through their academic career from 12 to 16, the sixth grade until the ninth grade in local school years.Researchers found that the factor that best predicts courage was related to goals, with previous academic achievements playing no role in developing the skill.
Professor Katariina Salmela Aro, who led the study, said，“Courage means a young person is really interested in his or her studies and does not give up easily.A key element of courage is high perseverance when facing difficulties and hardships.The important finding is that these factors are the key to success and well being.Our study shows the power of courage.”
Professor Salmela Aro also thinks it is important to develop new practices and qualities to improve courage in teenagers.She added, “Young people should see everyday school work as part of their life in a broader context and establish achievable goals for themselves.Schools must also serve as a place where it is safe to fail and learn to deal with setbacks.One must not be discouraged by setbacks, but draw strength and new energy from them！”
9．What can we learn about the research
A．It takes at least three years.
B．It helps students make progress.
C．It makes many discoveries.
D．It follows 2,000 students abroad.
10．What should students do according to the researchers
A．Focus on former grades.
B．Achieve their goals.
C．Try all their best.
D．Forget sadness.
11．What does the underlined word “setbacks” in Paragraph 6 mean
A．Strengths. B．Difficulties.
C．Weaknesses. D．Efforts.
12．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A picture book.
B．A literature book.
C．A geography textbook.
D．An educational magazine.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
One constant thing in life is that sooner or later, there will be a test.Many times, the only way to measure comprehension is through objective testing, and that can cause anxiety in even the most well prepared student. 1 Many of them have little to do with the actual test items.
One test taking tip involves anxiety reduction and physical relaxation.Whenever possible, visit the area in which the testing will take place.Familiarize yourself with the surrounding sounds of the room, the seating arrangements, the lighting levels and so on.Some people do not do well on tests if they are overwhelmed (使不知所措) by an unfamiliar test taking environment. 2
Some people do benefit from studying late into the night before testing. 3 Consuming power drinks or other highly caffeinated (含咖啡因的) drinks won't necessarily help a person remember information if he does not take time to sleep.So get enough rest and eat a healthy meal before taking an objective test.
4 If there is a strict time limit on a test section, you may want to skim through the questions quickly and complete the easiest ones first.By getting those questions out of the way, more time can be spent on the difficult or unfamiliar questions.
If there is an official study guide or test preparation book, get one. 5 Sample questions can prove very useful when you're taking standardized tests such as college entrance exams.
A．More exercises before tests are always your choice.
B．A positive attitude goes a long way toward test success.
C．Time management is important when you're taking objective tests.
D．So it pays to become familiar with the surroundings ahead of time.
E．It may contain test taking tips specific to the demands of the actual test.
F．However, the mind needs some time to process the flood of information it receives.
G．There are some test taking tips which can take much of the stress out of the testing process.
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6Using language
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
J．K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.She completed much of her first work, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafés near her small apartment in Edinburgh.
Before penning the Harry Potter books, Rowling's life was one of struggle and loss.Her mother died in 1990 because of the multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症)．Her first marriage ended just three years later.Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid.Her financial conditions would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series became a success beyond all expectations.Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but primary encouragement from publishers was actually non existent.She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1,000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.A few months later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children's Book of the Year.In 1998, Scholastic purchased (购买) publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third payment of the series, was enjoying great success.
The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children's author ever.Both adults and children who show great interest in the books are eager for the publisher's next payment for Harry's adventures.
Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ honoured Rowling in 2000, titling her as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.She remarried in 2001, to Dr Neil Murray, with whom she has two children.In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including supporting Amnesty International, and funding research on a medical treatment for multiple sclerosis.
语篇解读：本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了小说《哈利·波特》系列的作者——英国作家J.K. Rowling的生平。
1．How did Rowling make a living before the late 1990s
A．By depending on her husband.
B．By receiving government support.
C．By working in a caf? near her home.
D．By writing articles for local publishers.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Rowling struggled to ...on State Aid.Her financial conditions ...until the late 1990s可知，Rowling在二十世纪九十年代末之前靠政府的救济生活。
2．Which of the following brought Rowling great success
A．Receiving an award for the best author of the year.
B．Cooperating with the UK publisher Bloomsbury.
C．Selling the publication rights to Scholastic.
D．Winning the Nestl? Smarties Book Prize.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Scholastic purchased (购买) publication rights, and Rowling ...was enjoying great success可知，将版权出售给Scholastic带给Rowling巨大的成功。
3．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Rowling works for the British royal family.
B．Rowling has done much for public charity.
C．Rowling suffers from multiple sclerosis.
D．Rowling stays single till now.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的she devotes time to causes dear to her ...a medical treatment for multiple sclerosis可推断，Rowling为公共慈善事业做了不少事。
4．What is the main idea of the text
A．J.K. Rowling's major works.
B．J.K. Rowling's extraordinary life.
C．J.K. Rowling's family background.
D．J.K. Rowling's inspiration for Harry Potter series.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了英国作家J.K. Rowling不平凡的一生。
B
Do you have a dream, something you always see yourself doing Perhaps you see yourself as a lawyer, businessman, or even a scientist.Whatever it is, don't let it die.
A dream is a wonderful thing.It can give you hope for your future and encourage you to try when all odds are against you.
However, there are dream killers that want to kill your dream.They may tell you that it is impossible for you, that you are not smart enough or that it's never been done before.However, many times the biggest dream killer is yourself.
Don't let fear, doubt or lack of finances prevent you from fulfilling (实现) your dream.Talk back to these killers, “I can and fulfill my dream.” You may have to do this every day.The more often you talk to your heart that you can do it, the more safely your dream will be held within you.
It is very important to take steps towards fulfilling your dream.For me, in order to fulfill my dream of one day owning my own magazine, I needed to go back to school and finish my college degree.For you, it may be something different.You know deep inside what the voice of your dream calls for.Don't be afraid and just do it.Try not to let too much time go by.Time is another one of those dream killers.
Think about the words of a song by Yolanda Adams, “Keep the dream alive.Don't let it die.If something deep inside keeps inspiring you to try, don't stop.And never give up.Don't ever give up on you.Sometimes, life can place a stumbling block in your way.But you have to keep the faith.”
When you dream, dream big and never give up.Your dream is just yours.Never let anyone tell you that your dream can't happen — it can! Keep seeing yourself do what's never been done before.As you continue to feed your dream and protect it, not only will you keep it alive, but it will come true.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了当我们拥有梦想时，要坚持梦想，并采取行动实现它。
5．What does the underlined words “all odds are against you” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．You are in hopeless situation.
B．You find everything seems strange.
C．You are not feeling quite well.
D．You have all your friends against you.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的It can give you hope for your future and encourage you to try when all odds are against you.可知，all odds are against you 与前面的give you hope 相反，所以A正确。
6．What did the author dream of doing
A．Getting his own book published.
B．Owing a college degree.
C．Becoming a writer.
D．Publishing his own magazine.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第五段中的For me, in order to fulfill my dream of one day owning my own magazine, I needed to go back to school and finish my college degree.可知，作者的梦想是有一天拥有自己的杂志。
7．What do we learn from Paragraph 5
A．It takes money to fulfill our dream.
B．The first step is to know our dream.
C．It is important for us to take action.
D．We should not listen to the call of our heart.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第五段第一句可知，本段主要介绍了我们应为实现自己的梦想采取行动。
8．The words of Yolanda Adams' song are mentioned in the text .
A．to support the author's main point
B．to make the author's writing interesting
C．to show the author and Adams share the same view
D．to mean Yolanda Adams is popular
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段作者的结论When you dream, dream big and never give up.可知，当有梦想时，不能放弃，这正是Yolanda Adams的歌词的主题，所以作者引用歌词是为了支持自己的观点。
Ⅱ.完形填空
This is so easy, inexpensive, and has always brought either of two 1 ：a look of shock or a big smile.I am a cane walking (拄着手杖走路的) senior citizen with mobility 2 ， especially in cold weather but I have a sharp eye for useful bargains and since I still drive, I can do this without having to get in and out of the car to help people.
Here is how it “works”．When I see gloves, warm hats and scarves on sale (new or in good condition from a second hand store), I buy them very 3 .If laundering (洗涤) is needed, I do it to 4 tiny stains (污渍) so everything looks good.
I have a large basket that I keep in the passenger side of my car and I “file” these things in it, where I can easily reach over and get whatever I determine is most 5 for someone who is without and out in the cold.
I am always 6 of things and people around me in parking lots and along the walkways of my small hometown.But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I 7 beside them, roll down my 8 ， and ask if they will 9 and wear all three things or whatever is needed ...and then as they stare at me in 10 ， I always add：“I have things right here in my 11 to share.Please me by 12 them to stay warm when you are outside.”
Not yet have I 13 hostility (敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful”colors, I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street.It 14 my heart to know that my items are being used and 15 .
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者是一位行动不便靠拐杖行走的老人，但这并没有影响作者用自己的方式去帮助别人。
1.A.routines B．reactions
C．outlines D．suggestions
解析：选B 由a look of shock or a big smile可知，这是两种反应。
2．A.performances B．amusement
C．addiction D．problems
解析：选D 由a cane walking (拄着手杖走路的) senior citizen可知，作者行动不便。
3．A.cheaply B．casually
C．unwillingly D．briefly
解析：选A 由on sale可知，这些东西是降价出售的。所以作者会以低廉的价格把它们买回来。
4．A.strengthen B．increase
C．paint D．remove
解析：选D 作者洗衣物的目的是除去污渍。
5．A.specific B．useful
C．popular D．usual
解析：选B 由someone who is without and out in the cold可知，作者所准备的东西对那些身处户外的人最有用处。
6．A.positive B．short
C．careful D．fond
解析：选C 作者很留意周围的人和物以便向别人提供帮助。
7．A.put down B．settle down
C．queue up D．pull up
解析：选D 作者停下车，才能帮助其他人。
8．A.window B．light
C．wheel D．floor
解析：选A 作者停下车，摇下车窗，才能问路人是否需要帮助。
9．A.improve B．buy
C．borrow D．accept
解析：选D 由ask if they will和下文的to share可知，作者在看到路人需要帮助时，首先要问问路人是否愿意接受他的帮助。
10．A.sadness B．dishonesty
C．disbelief D．anger
解析：选C 由stare at me可知，路人难以置信地盯着作者看，不相信自己会得到别人的帮助。
11．A.mind B．bag
C．basket D．reach
解析：选C 由第三段开头I have a large basket可知，作者篮子里的东西是要与别人分享的东西。
12．A.wearing B．winning
C．ignoring D．folding
解析：选A 由to stay warm when you are outside可知，被帮助的人在户外穿着作者所提供的衣服使他们暖和了，这也让作者很高兴。
13．A.accounted for B．met with
C．escaped from D．kept up with
解析：选B 句意：我还没有遇到有敌意的状况，也没有感觉到有什么危险，但是由于很多东西都是“喜庆”的颜色，我经常看到我帮助的人们走在大街上。
14．A.splits B．sacrifices
C．forces D．warms
解析：选D 由上文的stay warm可知，作者的举动温暖了别人，也温暖了自己的心。
15．A.examined B．appreciated
C．blamed D．guaranteed
解析：选B 作者得知自己的物品正在被人使用和被感激，这温暖了作者的心，作者觉得自己做的事情很值得。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Today, Mount Qomolangma's peak is not a lonely place any more.Over 3,500 people have 1 (successful) climbed the mountain over the past year.Meanwhile, climbers have complained about 2 (wait) for hours in the bottlenecks.
In fact, the dangerous 3 (crowd) aren't the only problem.All those climbers need 4 (bring) a lot of gear (设备), much of which ends up being left on the mountain.It is becoming the world's 5 (tall) rubbish dump.
But the good news is 6 some mountaineers have started to clean up Qomolangma.Mountaineers Paul and Eberhard are part of Eco Everest Expedition, which has been cleaning up rubbish since 2008.So far they 7 (collect) over 13 tons of garbage.
Some of that rubbish is even being used for 8 higher purpose.As part of the Mount Everest 8,848 Art Project, a group of 15 artists from Nepal collected 1.5 tons of garbage.They've changed the cans and oxygen tanks into 74 pieces of art that have already been exhibited 9 Nepal's capital.Part of the profit from sales 10 (be) available for the Everest Peakeers Association which has helped collect rubbish off the mountain.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了珠穆朗玛峰的污染情况以及现在采取的应对污染的措施和取得的进展。
1．successfully 分析句子结构可知，空前的have和空后的climbed构成谓语，此处应用副词来修饰动词，故填successfully。
2．waiting 此处介词about之后应用动名词形式，故填waiting。
3．crowds 根据空前的形容词dangerous可知，空处应用名词形式，crowd“人群”为可数名词，且句子的谓语aren't为复数形式，所以应用复数形式crowds。
4．to bring 此处表示所有这些登山者都需要带着大量设备，此处应用need to do sth.“需要做某事”，故填to bring。
5．tallest 根据句中的the world's表示“全世界范围内的”可知，此处表示最高级的含义，故用形容词最高级tallest。
6．that 分析句子结构并结合句意可知，此处引导表语从句，引导词在从句中不充当成分，仅起连接作用，故用that引导该从句。
7．have collected 根据句中的时间状语So far可知，此处表示截止到现在已收集的垃圾数量，所以应用现在完成时；又因主语they为复数，故填have collected。
8．a 此处表示“一个更高的目标”，表泛指，在文中第一次提到，且higher的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
9．in 根据句意可知，此处表示“在尼泊尔的首都”，故填in“在(某范围或空间内的)某一点”。
10．is 根据语境可知，此处为一般性描述，应用一般现在时；该句主语为Part of the profit from sales，表示单数概念，故填is。
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7Using language
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
J．K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.She completed much of her first work, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafés near her small apartment in Edinburgh.
Before penning the Harry Potter books, Rowling's life was one of struggle and loss.Her mother died in 1990 because of the multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症)．Her first marriage ended just three years later.Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid.Her financial conditions would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series became a success beyond all expectations.Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but primary encouragement from publishers was actually non existent.She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1,000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.A few months later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children's Book of the Year.In 1998, Scholastic purchased (购买) publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third payment of the series, was enjoying great success.
The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children's author ever.Both adults and children who show great interest in the books are eager for the publisher's next payment for Harry's adventures.
Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ honoured Rowling in 2000, titling her as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.She remarried in 2001, to Dr Neil Murray, with whom she has two children.In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including supporting Amnesty International, and funding research on a medical treatment for multiple sclerosis.
1．How did Rowling make a living before the late 1990s
A．By depending on her husband.
B．By receiving government support.
C．By working in a caf? near her home.
D．By writing articles for local publishers.
2．Which of the following brought Rowling great success
A．Receiving an award for the best author of the year.
B．Cooperating with the UK publisher Bloomsbury.
C．Selling the publication rights to Scholastic.
D．Winning the Nestl? Smarties Book Prize.
3．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Rowling works for the British royal family.
B．Rowling has done much for public charity.
C．Rowling suffers from multiple sclerosis.
D．Rowling stays single till now.
4．What is the main idea of the text
A．J.K. Rowling's major works.
B．J.K. Rowling's extraordinary life.
C．J.K. Rowling's family background.
D．J.K. Rowling's inspiration for Harry Potter series.
B
Do you have a dream, something you always see yourself doing Perhaps you see yourself as a lawyer, businessman, or even a scientist.Whatever it is, don't let it die.
A dream is a wonderful thing.It can give you hope for your future and encourage you to try when all odds are against you.
However, there are dream killers that want to kill your dream.They may tell you that it is impossible for you, that you are not smart enough or that it's never been done before.However, many times the biggest dream killer is yourself.
Don't let fear, doubt or lack of finances prevent you from fulfilling (实现) your dream.Talk back to these killers, “I can and fulfill my dream.” You may have to do this every day.The more often you talk to your heart that you can do it, the more safely your dream will be held within you.
It is very important to take steps towards fulfilling your dream.For me, in order to fulfill my dream of one day owning my own magazine, I needed to go back to school and finish my college degree.For you, it may be something different.You know deep inside what the voice of your dream calls for.Don't be afraid and just do it.Try not to let too much time go by.Time is another one of those dream killers.
Think about the words of a song by Yolanda Adams, “Keep the dream alive.Don't let it die.If something deep inside keeps inspiring you to try, don't stop.And never give up.Don't ever give up on you.Sometimes, life can place a stumbling block in your way.But you have to keep the faith.”
When you dream, dream big and never give up.Your dream is just yours.Never let anyone tell you that your dream can't happen — it can! Keep seeing yourself do what's never been done before.As you continue to feed your dream and protect it, not only will you keep it alive, but it will come true.
5．What does the underlined words “all odds are against you” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．You are in hopeless situation.
B．You find everything seems strange.
C．You are not feeling quite well.
D．You have all your friends against you.
6．What did the author dream of doing
A．Getting his own book published.
B．Owing a college degree.
C．Becoming a writer.
D．Publishing his own magazine.
7．What do we learn from Paragraph 5
A．It takes money to fulfill our dream.
B．The first step is to know our dream.
C．It is important for us to take action.
D．We should not listen to the call of our heart.
8．The words of Yolanda Adams' song are mentioned in the text .
A．to support the author's main point
B．to make the author's writing interesting
C．to show the author and Adams share the same view
D．to mean Yolanda Adams is popular
Ⅱ.完形填空
This is so easy, inexpensive, and has always brought either of two 1 ：a look of shock or a big smile.I am a cane walking (拄着手杖走路的) senior citizen with mobility 2 ， especially in cold weather but I have a sharp eye for useful bargains and since I still drive, I can do this without having to get in and out of the car to help people.
Here is how it “works”．When I see gloves, warm hats and scarves on sale (new or in good condition from a second hand store), I buy them very 3 .If laundering (洗涤) is needed, I do it to 4 tiny stains (污渍) so everything looks good.
I have a large basket that I keep in the passenger side of my car and I “file” these things in it, where I can easily reach over and get whatever I determine is most 5 for someone who is without and out in the cold.
I am always 6 of things and people around me in parking lots and along the walkways of my small hometown.But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I 7 beside them, roll down my 8 ， and ask if they will 9 and wear all three things or whatever is needed ...and then as they stare at me in 10 ， I always add：“I have things right here in my 11 to share.Please me by 12 them to stay warm when you are outside.”
Not yet have I 13 hostility (敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful”colors, I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street.It 14 my heart to know that my items are being used and 15 .
1.A.routines B．reactions
C．outlines D．suggestions
2．A.performances B．amusement
C．addiction D．problems
3．A.cheaply B．casually
C．unwillingly D．briefly
4．A.strengthen B．increase
C．paint D．remove
5．A.specific B．useful
C．popular D．usual
6．A.positive B．short
C．careful D．fond
7．A.put down B．settle down
C．queue up D．pull up
8．A.window B．light
C．wheel D．floor
9．A.improve B．buy
C．borrow D．accept
10．A.sadness B．dishonesty
C．disbelief D．anger
11．A.mind B．bag
C．basket D．reach
12．A.wearing B．winning
C．ignoring D．folding
13．A.accounted for B．met with
C．escaped from D．kept up with
14．A.splits B．sacrifices
C．forces D．warms
15．A.examined B．appreciated
C．blamed D．guaranteed
Ⅲ.语法填空
Today, Mount Qomolangma's peak is not a lonely place any more.Over 3,500 people have 1 (successful) climbed the mountain over the past year.Meanwhile, climbers have complained about 2 (wait) for hours in the bottlenecks.
In fact, the dangerous 3 (crowd) aren't the only problem.All those climbers need 4 (bring) a lot of gear (设备), much of which ends up being left on the mountain.It is becoming the world's 5 (tall) rubbish dump.
But the good news is 6 some mountaineers have started to clean up Qomolangma.Mountaineers Paul and Eberhard are part of Eco Everest Expedition, which has been cleaning up rubbish since 2008.So far they 7 (collect) over 13 tons of garbage.
Some of that rubbish is even being used for 8 higher purpose.As part of the Mount Everest 8,848 Art Project, a group of 15 artists from Nepal collected 1.5 tons of garbage.They've changed the cans and oxygen tanks into 74 pieces of art that have already been exhibited 9 Nepal's capital.Part of the profit from sales 10 (be) available for the Everest Peakeers Association which has helped collect rubbish off the mountain.
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7Developing ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Josh Morrison, 17, dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low income family.After years of hard work, his dream has come true.The house is now in the early stages of building.
Six years ago, Josh and his dad went into a Habitat for Humanity Restore, a home improvement store and donation center run by the non profit organization.They were there to buy a sink.Josh, then 11, also noticed a collection of pennies.“I instantly felt the urge to help out with that，” he said.Josh set a fundraising deadline of four years.Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100,000, but it didn't shake his faith.He raised money at his school and other nearby schools.He collected money from neighbours, got publicity from local newspapers, and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.
Josh's fundraising efforts began to produce results.Still, there were challenges.Four months before his deadline, he was $30, 000 short.He decided to hold Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge, which is in the province of Ontario.The event raised $19,000.
“I didn't care how long it took me，” Josh said.“I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left, a company called Josh's house, offering to donate $18,000.Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline.“The momentum just kept going, and we decided to do more，” he said.“Josh's Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa, along with 24 new town houses.Josh has helped with some of the construction, as have other volunteers.He will choose the family that moves into the unit.
Next year, the 17 year old will head to college in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province.As an 11 year old kid when starting fundraising, Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world.No matter how old you are, if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it, it can come true.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了乔什·莫里森11岁时梦想筹集100，000美元，为低收入家庭建造家园。经过多年的努力，他的梦想终于实现。
1．Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2
A．Cautious. B．Straightforward.
C．Open minded. D．Determined.
解析：选D 推理判断题。文中第二段讲述六年前，乔什提出四年的筹资期限，许多人怀疑他是否能实现筹到100,000美元的目标，但这并没有动摇他的信念，他开始到处筹资，因此可以看出乔什是信心坚定的、不可动摇的，因此用determined最恰当。
2．Why was the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event held in Uxbridge
A．To attain his goal.
B．To call for more attention.
C．To win approval from the locals.
D．To find sponsors for a family.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知， 在他的最后期限前4个月，他还缺少30,000美元。他决定在Uxbridge举办家庭娱乐博览会和意大利面晚餐。这是为了实现他的目标(筹集100,000美元)。
3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean
A．He received continuous donations.
B．His project became more popular.
C．He got more support from his family.
D．The result was beyond expectations.
解析：选A 句意猜测题。根据文中的Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline.“The momentum just kept going, and we decided to do more，”he said.可知，乔什的筹资梦想实现了，并且他还在持续收到捐款，所以他决定要做更多。由此推测句意为“他收到持续的捐款”。
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Kindness from a Company
B．The Penny House Dream
C．An Astonishing Fundraiser
D．A Boy with a Warm Heart
解析：选B 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的Josh Morrison, 17, dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low income family.After years of hard work, his dream has come true.可知，本文主要讲述了17岁的乔什·莫里森曾经梦想筹集100, 000美元，为低收入家庭建造家园，他的梦想最终实现。B选项符合文章主题，而且有新意。
B
Your personal image, the views that people have about you, affects your success in every aspect of life — your career, your social life, even your personal relationships with others.Your personal image has a number of elements, including the way you dress and the colors you choose.
Let's first look at an example from an article published in The New York Times.It reported on what happened when two young men attempted to get an online service executive (主管) to give them $500,000 for their surfing website.The young men bought new suits for the meeting and their presentation was equally buttoned up (寡言少语的)．After just five minutes, the executive ended the meeting, saying “They are real surfers？”
A couple of months later they came back for another presentation.How were they dressed this time？Like surfers — with Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sandals (凉鞋)．In addition, they acted the part in everything they said and did.But they didn't change their presentation at all.This time, they walked out with the $500,000 order.
This isn't the only example that shows the importance of dressing correctly.
In a famous experiment, two men approached 50 secretaries each in the same building to see which one could best get past the secretaries to see their bosses.Both used the same approach, but the first one succeeded 24% of the time, while the second succeeded a surprising 60% of the time！Even more surprisingly, they were the same man.The first time the man approached the 50 secretaries, he was wearing a black raincoat.The secretaries regarded him as a messenger or delivery person — someone who should not be allowed to get in to see their bosses.When he approached 50 secretaries the second time, he wore a tan raincoat.And it was quite another story.
Clearly, the way he dressed made a huge difference.He now “looked the part”and this gave him the credibility he lacked before.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过两个事例说明合适的穿着有助于我们成功。
5．Why did the two young men go to the online service executive
A．To seek advice on proper dressing.
B．To show him the importance of a real surfer.
C．To explain the process of building a website.
D．To persuade him to support them with money.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的It reported ...attempted to get an online service executive (主管) to give them $500,000 for their surfing website.可知，这两位年轻人是想要获得资金上的帮助。
6．Why did the two young men succeed the second time
A．Because they were in company with sellers.
B．Because they appeared professional surfers.
C．Because they received the training in acting.
D．Because they improved the presentation content.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Like surfers — with Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sandals (凉鞋)．以及they acted the part可推知，他们第二次成功了是因为他们看起来更专业了。
7．What does the author mean by saying “it was quite another story” in Paragraph 5
A．The man turned out to be a storyteller.
B．The man was dressed more fashionably later.
C．The man was thought poorly of the second time.
D．The man succeeded more easily the second time.
解析：选D 句意理解题。根据第五段中的the second succeeded a surprising 60% of the time及When he approached ...the second time, he wore a tan raincoat.可推知，作者的意思是那个人第二次成功的几率大了很多。
8．The author tells the two stories to show that .
A．we are what we wear
B．we are what we want to be
C．we can leave good impressions
D．we can succeed with a better approach
解析：选A 写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要是讲我们的穿着是我们个人形象很重要的一部分，得体的穿着可以帮助我们取得成功。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It is easy to keep your spirits bright when life is going along smoothly and good news seems to turn up at every turn.It is an entirely different picture when life goes off course or bad news appears.The question then becomes：How do we keep our spirits bright throughout the different stages of life？ 1 .
Get Enough Sleep
It wasn't until I became a mother that I realized how important a good night's sleep truly is. 2 .Sleep is such an amazing gift to recharge and start.
Back to Basics (根本)
When I feel tired with too much to do, I love to put on my shoes and get outside for a run. 3 .Getting back to basics can include things like：getting outside，having real conversations with real people, enjoying a meal with a loved one or doing an activity that brings you joy.
Time Management
If life feels like it is out of control and you can't keep up, see what happens when you try to manage your time.There are many time management systems out there that can help.Have event reminders (提醒) on your phone and computer. 4 .Start your day by writing a list of what you plan to achieve.And sometimes we also need to let go of things that aren't important.
5
Keeping our deepest desires and dreams alive is the very fuel that keeps our spirits bright.Give yourself the gift of having goals and dreams, and don't allow fear to have a say in how big your dreams may be.
A．Dream Big
B．We can keep your spirits bright anytime
C．Set an alarm to remind you to leave early
D．Try out the following if they sound like a fit for you
E．For this reason, I should never feel tired in the outside
F．Getting enough pillow time is a way of making us feel more human
G．There's something about nature and fresh air that gets my stress away
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了使我们的精神在生命的不同阶段保持愉悦的方法。
1．选D 上句提到，我们如何使我们的精神在生命的不同阶段保持愉悦？下文给出了一些建议，所以此空是一个过渡句，故D项(如果下面的建议听起来适合你的话，尝试一下)符合语境。
2．选F 上句提到，直到“我”成为一个妈妈我才意识到晚上有一个好的睡眠是多么重要。再根据空格下句可知，F项(获得足够的睡眠时间是一种让我们感觉更人性化的方式)符合语境。关键词是sleep。
3．选G 上句提到，当“我”因为有太多事要做而感到疲倦时，“我”喜欢穿上鞋子出去跑步。再根据空格下句，回归根本的做法可以包括：走出去、与人交谈、和心爱的人一起进餐或者做一个能带给你快乐的活动。由此可知，上下句的走出去，也就是走进大自然，故G项(外面的大自然和新鲜空气可以消除我的压力)符合语境。
4．选C 根据上句提到的“有很多时间管理系统可以帮助你。手机和电脑上有事件提醒”可知，C项(设定闹钟提醒你早点离开)也是时间管理的一个方法，符合语境。
5．选A 此空是一个小标题。根据下文，尤其是desires and dreams以及how big your dream may be可知，要有大的梦想，故选A。根据标题的格式和大小写也可快速判定答案。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华。请根据写作要点用英语写一篇周记，记述你周末帮助家人做家务的一次经历。要点如下：
1．做家务的理由；
2．做家务的过程；
3．你的感受。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头部分已为你写好，不计入总词数。
I am an 18 year old middle school student.
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I am an 18 year old middle school student.I have been busy with my study and seldom helped my parents with the housework.Last Sunday when my parents went out shopping, I suddenly got an idea: Why not give the rooms a thorough cleaning？Firstly, I put all the books, newspapers and other things in place.Then I wiped the dust off all the furniture.After that, I swept the floors.I found it hard to clean the floor.At this very moment, my parents came back and were quite surprised to see all these.My mother gave me a big hug and I could see joy and thanks in her eyes.
Although I was tired, I never felt so happy.
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6Developing ideas
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Josh Morrison, 17, dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low income family.After years of hard work, his dream has come true.The house is now in the early stages of building.
Six years ago, Josh and his dad went into a Habitat for Humanity Restore, a home improvement store and donation center run by the non profit organization.They were there to buy a sink.Josh, then 11, also noticed a collection of pennies.“I instantly felt the urge to help out with that，” he said.Josh set a fundraising deadline of four years.Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100,000, but it didn't shake his faith.He raised money at his school and other nearby schools.He collected money from neighbours, got publicity from local newspapers, and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.
Josh's fundraising efforts began to produce results.Still, there were challenges.Four months before his deadline, he was $30, 000 short.He decided to hold Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge, which is in the province of Ontario.The event raised $19,000.
“I didn't care how long it took me，” Josh said.“I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left, a company called Josh's house, offering to donate $18,000.Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline.“The momentum just kept going, and we decided to do more，” he said.“Josh's Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa, along with 24 new town houses.Josh has helped with some of the construction, as have other volunteers.He will choose the family that moves into the unit.
Next year, the 17 year old will head to college in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province.As an 11 year old kid when starting fundraising, Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world.No matter how old you are, if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it, it can come true.
1．Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2
A．Cautious. B．Straightforward.
C．Open minded. D．Determined.
2．Why was the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event held in Uxbridge
A．To attain his goal.
B．To call for more attention.
C．To win approval from the locals.
D．To find sponsors for a family.
3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean
A．He received continuous donations.
B．His project became more popular.
C．He got more support from his family.
D．The result was beyond expectations.
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Kindness from a Company
B．The Penny House Dream
C．An Astonishing Fundraiser
D．A Boy with a Warm Heart
B
Your personal image, the views that people have about you, affects your success in every aspect of life — your career, your social life, even your personal relationships with others.Your personal image has a number of elements, including the way you dress and the colors you choose.
Let's first look at an example from an article published in The New York Times.It reported on what happened when two young men attempted to get an online service executive (主管) to give them $500,000 for their surfing website.The young men bought new suits for the meeting and their presentation was equally buttoned up (寡言少语的)．After just five minutes, the executive ended the meeting, saying “They are real surfers？”
A couple of months later they came back for another presentation.How were they dressed this time？Like surfers — with Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sandals (凉鞋)．In addition, they acted the part in everything they said and did.But they didn't change their presentation at all.This time, they walked out with the $500,000 order.
This isn't the only example that shows the importance of dressing correctly.
In a famous experiment, two men approached 50 secretaries each in the same building to see which one could best get past the secretaries to see their bosses.Both used the same approach, but the first one succeeded 24% of the time, while the second succeeded a surprising 60% of the time！Even more surprisingly, they were the same man.The first time the man approached the 50 secretaries, he was wearing a black raincoat.The secretaries regarded him as a messenger or delivery person — someone who should not be allowed to get in to see their bosses.When he approached 50 secretaries the second time, he wore a tan raincoat.And it was quite another story.
Clearly, the way he dressed made a huge difference.He now “looked the part”and this gave him the credibility he lacked before.
5．Why did the two young men go to the online service executive
A．To seek advice on proper dressing.
B．To show him the importance of a real surfer.
C．To explain the process of building a website.
D．To persuade him to support them with money.
6．Why did the two young men succeed the second time
A．Because they were in company with sellers.
B．Because they appeared professional surfers.
C．Because they received the training in acting.
D．Because they improved the presentation content.
7．What does the author mean by saying “it was quite another story” in Paragraph 5
A．The man turned out to be a storyteller.
B．The man was dressed more fashionably later.
C．The man was thought poorly of the second time.
D．The man succeeded more easily the second time.
8．The author tells the two stories to show that .
A．we are what we wear
B．we are what we want to be
C．we can leave good impressions
D．we can succeed with a better approach
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It is easy to keep your spirits bright when life is going along smoothly and good news seems to turn up at every turn.It is an entirely different picture when life goes off course or bad news appears.The question then becomes：How do we keep our spirits bright throughout the different stages of life？ 1 .
Get Enough Sleep
It wasn't until I became a mother that I realized how important a good night's sleep truly is. 2 .Sleep is such an amazing gift to recharge and start.
Back to Basics (根本)
When I feel tired with too much to do, I love to put on my shoes and get outside for a run. 3 .Getting back to basics can include things like：getting outside，having real conversations with real people, enjoying a meal with a loved one or doing an activity that brings you joy.
Time Management
If life feels like it is out of control and you can't keep up, see what happens when you try to manage your time.There are many time management systems out there that can help.Have event reminders (提醒) on your phone and computer. 4 .Start your day by writing a list of what you plan to achieve.And sometimes we also need to let go of things that aren't important.
5
Keeping our deepest desires and dreams alive is the very fuel that keeps our spirits bright.Give yourself the gift of having goals and dreams, and don't allow fear to have a say in how big your dreams may be.
A．Dream Big
B．We can keep your spirits bright anytime
C．Set an alarm to remind you to leave early
D．Try out the following if they sound like a fit for you
E．For this reason, I should never feel tired in the outside
F．Getting enough pillow time is a way of making us feel more human
G．There's something about nature and fresh air that gets my stress away
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华。请根据写作要点用英语写一篇周记，记述你周末帮助家人做家务的一次经历。要点如下：
1．做家务的理由；
2．做家务的过程；
3．你的感受。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头部分已为你写好，不计入总词数。
I am an 18 year old middle school student.
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6Writing about an experience
Ⅰ.阅读理解
We have often heard that “work smart and not hard”．Does only smart work bring you success？And if so, then why are so many of us still busy putting our blood and sweat into working hard？Here, we'll discuss hard work and smart work.
Hard work is all about consistently working towards a particular goal irrespective (不考虑的) of its worth, not being worried about the result and not using any means to reduce your effort.Hard work requires a lot of commitment (投入) and sincerity from the person.Although being bored and tiresome, it can give you the best results if it is done with heart and soul.
One of the preconditions of smart work is having in depth knowledge or experience of the work in hand, because that allows you to look for efficient ways to do the work in a planned time.Being a smart worker saves a lot of time as you can find means to reduce your work by using logical and innovative ways to achieve your goals.Besides, it also gives you enough time to learn a new task while completing the present one.
Although it seems that smart work is a better option, what we forget is that smart work is the fruit of hard work.Only when you work hard you gather the expertise (专门技能) and the knowledge to understand the work in hand and efficiently improve on it and work smartly.
You will attain great heights and lead a better and comfortable life if you combine both smart and hard work together.If you are not smart, your hard work will never pay.A donkey only does hard work, while a horse does hard work and uses its smartness whenever and wherever it needs.In a similar way, smart work is the result of hard work.To master the quality of smart work, you really need to work hard.Through hard work, we gain experience which helps us discover new things that may make us work smartly.The effort is important, but where to make that effort makes a difference.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者通过解释勤奋工作和智慧工作的概念，对比两者的关系，从而得出两者缺一不可的结论。
1．What can we learn about hard workers from Paragraph 2
A．They lack proper work skills.
B．They always have great patience.
C．They tend to ignore the goal of work.
D．They obtain excellent results from their work.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Although being boring and tiresome, it can give you the best results if it is done with heart and soul.可知，勤奋工作者可以得到很好的工作结果。
2．Smart workers can save a lot of time by .
A．making a sensible plan
B．making use of innovative ways
C．learning experience from others
D．getting inspiration from a new task
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Being a smart worker saves a lot of time ...by using logical and innovative ways to achieve your goals.可知，智慧工作者通过使用革新的方法来节约很多时间。
3．What does the author think of hard work
A．It is inspiring.
B．It is ineffective.
C．It is challenging.
D．It is fundamental.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的smart work is the fruit of hard work.Only when you work hard you gather ...可推断，作者认为勤奋工作是基础性的，是智慧工作的先决条件。
4．What does the example of donkey in Paragraph 5 intend to show
A．It is useless to work hard.
B．It is necessary to work smartly.
C．The efforts you make matter most.
D．The horse is cleverer than the donkey.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第五段中的The effort is important, but where to make that effort makes a difference.并结合作者所举的例子可推断，作者想说明智慧工作也是必不可少的。
Ⅱ.完形填空
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziglar.I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr Ziglar 1 everyone's spirits up to the ceiling.I 2 there feeling like I could do anything.When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said，“Dad, I want to 3 people feel like that.” My father asked me 4 I meant.“I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr Ziglar，” I replied.A(n) 5 was born.
Recently，I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 6 a four year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 7 as a sales trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 8 .Many people were 9 that I would leave after earning a six figure income.And they wondered 10 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 11 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position after 12 a regional sales meeting.The vice president of our company made a 13 that changed my life.He asked us，“If a god would offer you three wishes，what would they be？” After giving us a(n) 14 to write down the three wishes，he then asked us，“Why do you need a 15 ？” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment.I realized that everything I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment.I was ready and didn't need a god's help to become a motivational speaker.A motivational speaker was born.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者放弃了优越的工作，只为实现童年的梦想。
1．A.rise B．do
C．put D．raise
解析：选D raise sb.'s spirits意为“使振奋；使鼓起勇气”，该短语在句中作listen to的宾语补足语，即listen to sb.do sth.结构。
2．A.left B．came
C．arrived D．reached
解析：选A 根据下一句When we got to the car可推断，此处表示离开那儿的时候，我觉得自己好像已经无所不能了。
3．A.get B．hope
C．make D．cheer
解析：选C 根据下文I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr Ziglar可知，此句表示我想让人们产生那样的感觉。使役动词make后接不带to的不定式作宾语补足语，即make sb.do sth.，意为“使某人做某事”。
4．A.that B．what
C．which D．if
解析：选B 分析句子成分可知，此处ask后接的是宾语从句，从句中meant后缺少宾语，故用what引导，意为“什么”。
5．A.dream B．idea
C．girl D．speaker
解析：选A 根据下一段首句Recently，I began seeking my dream可知，此处表示一个梦想诞生了。
6．A.After B．Before
C．Because D．While
解析：选A 句意：我在一家财富100强公司工作了四年，从一个销售培训人员做到地区销售经理，在我事业达到巅峰时我离开了这家公司。根据句意可知，此处用after引导时间状语从句。
7．A.beginning B．working
C．acting D．regarding
解析：选A 根据此空后的and ending as a regional (地区的) sales manager可知，此处为begin as“以……开始”。
8．A.life B．love
C．money D．career
解析：选D 根据上半句中提到的作者是地区的销售经理可推断，此处表示她处于事业的巅峰。
9．A.disappointed B．moved
C．surprised D．delighted
解析：选C 根据此空后的after earning a six figure income可知，收入都达到六位数了却选择离开，当然是令人惊讶的。
10．A.when B．why
C．if D．how
解析：选B 句意：他们想知道为什么我会为了一个梦想而去冒险。此处用why引导宾语从句。
11．A.plan B．promise
C．decision D．mind
解析：选C 句意：我是在参加了一次地区销售会议后，才决定离开自己的安全港湾，去开创自己的公司。make a decision意为“作出决定”，符合语境。
12．A.attending B．joining
C．entering D．holding
解析：选A 参加会议、典礼、上课、听报告等都要用attend；enter for意为“报名参加某项比赛”；hold a meeting意为“召开会议”。
13．A.newspaper B．book
C．report D．speech
解析：选D 句意：公司的副总裁在会议上发表了演说，从而改变了我的人生。make a speech意为“作演讲”。
14．A.day B．instance
C．week D．moment
解析：选D 根据上文的问题可推断，此处表示他给了“我们”片刻的时间写下三个愿望。
15．A.love B．worker
C．god D．company
解析：选C 根据上句中If a god would offer和下文中的didn't need a god's help可知，这里应与他之前的提问相呼应：你们为什么需要上帝(来帮助自己)呢？
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。
Eric was working in a selling business.He had been on the road visiting people for more than a month without going home.He couldn't wait to get back to see his wife and children.It was coming up on Mother's Day, and he usually tried to make it “back home”， but this year he was just too busy and too tired.The day when he was driving in a small town, he saw a flower shop.He said to himself，“I know what I will do.I'll send my mother some roses.”
He stopped and went into the flower shop and saw a young man talking to the girl in it.“How many roses can I get for five dollars, Ms？” the boy asked.The girl was trying to explain that roses were expensive.Maybe the young man would be happy with something else.
“No, I have to have roses，” he said, “my mom was badly sick last year and I didn't get to spend much time with her.I want to get something special.It has to be red roses, because that is her favorite.” He was stubborn.
The girl in the shop looked up at Eric and was just shaking her head.Something inside of Eric was touched by the boy's voice.He wanted to get those roses so badly.Eric had been blessed (幸运的) in his business, and he looked at the girl and silently said that he would pay for the boy's roses.
The girl looked at the young man and said, “OK, I will give you a dozen red roses for your dollars.” The young man almost jumped into the air.He took the flowers and ran out of the store.It was worth more than fifty dollars just to see that kind of excitement.
Eric ordered his own flowers and asked the girl to have it delivered to his mother.After that, with a relief he drove down the road.Not long after his driving, he saw the boy walking to a graveyard (墓地)．
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Eric stopped his car and followed the young man.
Eric went into the car in tears.
参考范文：
Eric stopped his car and followed the young man.The young man went up to a small monument, and knelt down.He carefully put the flowers before it and began to sob.“Dear mom, I love you.But how I regret I didn't say it when you were with me.I knew you loved roses, but why didn't I give the flowers to you when I could still see you and talk with you？Now, you have gone to another world.How I regret I didn't tell you I love you so much！”
Eric went into the car in tears.His mother's home wasn't far from here, but he hadn't seen her for a long time.He didn't have a talk with her and say how much he loved her for a long time.He turned the car and drove quickly to the flower shop.He asked the girl to give back the flowers because he wanted to give them personally to his mom.
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6Writing about an experience
Ⅰ.阅读理解
We have often heard that “work smart and not hard”．Does only smart work bring you success？And if so, then why are so many of us still busy putting our blood and sweat into working hard？Here, we'll discuss hard work and smart work.
Hard work is all about consistently working towards a particular goal irrespective (不考虑的) of its worth, not being worried about the result and not using any means to reduce your effort.Hard work requires a lot of commitment (投入) and sincerity from the person.Although being bored and tiresome, it can give you the best results if it is done with heart and soul.
One of the preconditions of smart work is having in depth knowledge or experience of the work in hand, because that allows you to look for efficient ways to do the work in a planned time.Being a smart worker saves a lot of time as you can find means to reduce your work by using logical and innovative ways to achieve your goals.Besides, it also gives you enough time to learn a new task while completing the present one.
Although it seems that smart work is a better option, what we forget is that smart work is the fruit of hard work.Only when you work hard you gather the expertise (专门技能) and the knowledge to understand the work in hand and efficiently improve on it and work smartly.
You will attain great heights and lead a better and comfortable life if you combine both smart and hard work together.If you are not smart, your hard work will never pay.A donkey only does hard work, while a horse does hard work and uses its smartness whenever and wherever it needs.In a similar way, smart work is the result of hard work.To master the quality of smart work, you really need to work hard.Through hard work, we gain experience which helps us discover new things that may make us work smartly.The effort is important, but where to make that effort makes a difference.
1．What can we learn about hard workers from Paragraph 2
A．They lack proper work skills.
B．They always have great patience.
C．They tend to ignore the goal of work.
D．They obtain excellent results from their work.
2．Smart workers can save a lot of time by .
A．making a sensible plan
B．making use of innovative ways
C．learning experience from others
D．getting inspiration from a new task
3．What does the author think of hard work
A．It is inspiring.
B．It is ineffective.
C．It is challenging.
D．It is fundamental.
4．What does the example of donkey in Paragraph 5 intend to show
A．It is useless to work hard.
B．It is necessary to work smartly.
C．The efforts you make matter most.
D．The horse is cleverer than the donkey.
Ⅱ.完形填空
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziglar.I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr Ziglar 1 everyone's spirits up to the ceiling.I 2 there feeling like I could do anything.When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said，“Dad, I want to 3 people feel like that.” My father asked me 4 I meant.“I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr Ziglar，” I replied.A(n) 5 was born.
Recently，I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 6 a four year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 7 as a sales trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 8 .Many people were 9 that I would leave after earning a six figure income.And they wondered 10 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 11 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position after 12 a regional sales meeting.The vice president of our company made a 13 that changed my life.He asked us，“If a god would offer you three wishes，what would they be？” After giving us a(n) 14 to write down the three wishes，he then asked us，“Why do you need a 15 ？” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment.I realized that everything I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment.I was ready and didn't need a god's help to become a motivational speaker.A motivational speaker was born.
1．A.rise B．do
C．put D．raise
2．A.left B．came
C．arrived D．reached
3．A.get B．hope
C．make D．cheer
4．A.that B．what
C．which D．if
5．A.dream B．idea
C．girl D．speaker
6．A.After B．Before
C．Because D．While
7．A.beginning B．working
C．acting D．regarding
8．A.life B．love
C．money D．career
9．A.disappointed B．moved
C．surprised D．delighted
10．A.when B．why
C．if D．how
11．A.plan B．promise
C．decision D．mind
12．A.attending B．joining
C．entering D．holding
13．A.newspaper B．book
C．report D．speech
14．A.day B．instance
C．week D．moment
15．A.love B．worker
C．god D．company
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。
Eric was working in a selling business.He had been on the road visiting people for more than a month without going home.He couldn't wait to get back to see his wife and children.It was coming up on Mother's Day, and he usually tried to make it “back home”， but this year he was just too busy and too tired.The day when he was driving in a small town, he saw a flower shop.He said to himself，“I know what I will do.I'll send my mother some roses.”
He stopped and went into the flower shop and saw a young man talking to the girl in it.“How many roses can I get for five dollars, Ms？” the boy asked.The girl was trying to explain that roses were expensive.Maybe the young man would be happy with something else.
“No, I have to have roses，” he said, “my mom was badly sick last year and I didn't get to spend much time with her.I want to get something special.It has to be red roses, because that is her favorite.” He was stubborn.
The girl in the shop looked up at Eric and was just shaking her head.Something inside of Eric was touched by the boy's voice.He wanted to get those roses so badly.Eric had been blessed (幸运的) in his business, and he looked at the girl and silently said that he would pay for the boy's roses.
The girl looked at the young man and said, “OK, I will give you a dozen red roses for your dollars.” The young man almost jumped into the air.He took the flowers and ran out of the store.It was worth more than fifty dollars just to see that kind of excitement.
Eric ordered his own flowers and asked the girl to have it delivered to his mother.After that, with a relief he drove down the road.Not long after his driving, he saw the boy walking to a graveyard (墓地)．
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Eric stopped his car and followed the young man.
Eric went into the car in tears.
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