第四单元测评
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
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。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。
W:You are up early!I thought you’d sleep in after working so late last night.
M:I thought about it,but the weather looks perfect for surfing.
W:Great!I’ll go with you to the beach!I’ll go jogging while you’re surfing.
1.What is the woman going to do
A.Get some sleep.
B.Go surfing.
C.Jog on the beach.
M:Mum,is my lunch packed It’s 7:20 now.The bus will come in ten minutes!I can’t be late for school again.
W:I’m almost done.Give me two minutes...There!Have a great day,dear.See you at four!
2.When will the bus arrive
A.At 7:20. B.At 7:22. C.At 7:30.
W:The traffic is so bad today!I hope we can get to work on time.
M:Maybe we should call the boss and let him know we’re going to be late.
W:That’s a good idea.I’m sure he’ll understand.Do you have our office phone number
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and employee.
B.Workmates.
C.Taxi driver and passenger.
W:May I help you,sir
M:Yes.I don’t want to eat anything these days.I don’t know why.
W:Please sit here and wait a moment.There is still a patient before you.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a bank. B.In a restaurant. C.In a hospital.
M:Why do you look so worried today
W:You see,this is Jane’s first time she has ever been out without us.
M:As parents,we have to realise that she has grown up already.
W:I know,but I just can’t help worrying.
5.What is the woman worried about
A.Her parents’ health.
B.Her daughter’s safety.
C.Her daughter’s education.
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。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、7题。
M:I have never taken the subway here before.
W:Well,we have a very good subway system.We can go almost anywhere in the city by subway.And we don’t have to worry about traffic jams.
M:Sounds good.Is it in service every day
W:Yes.7 days a week,about 18 hours a day.
M:Oh,the subway runs a little longer in my country:20 hours starting from 4:00 in the early morning until midnight.
6.What does the woman say about the subway here
A.It’s crowded.
B.It’s convenient.
C.It’s complicated.
7.How long is the subway in service in the man’s country
A.16 hours. B.18 hours. C.20 hours.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
M:Today we had a lesson at school about cyber bullying.
W:Cyber bullying What does it mean
M:It means the act of doing or saying something bad about someone online.A recent study showed that about a quarter of teenagers today do it!
W:I can’t believe it.I’ve never been mean to anyone over the Internet and none of my friends have either.
M:Really Haven’t you ever posted a bad photo of someone online,or “liked” a mean comment about someone
W:Well,yes,of course.Everyone does that,but we’re only having fun.
M:I don’t think so.You don’t know how this makes people feel.
W:I suppose you’re right.I never thought about it that way.
8.What does the study show about cyber bullying
A.Few teenagers fight against it.
B.Some teenagers take part in it.
C.Most teenagers don’t know about it.
9.What does the man think of cyber bullying
A.Improper. B.Amusing. C.Unbelievable.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
W:Did you enjoy the meal at the restaurant last night,Tony
M:It wasn’t as good as I had thought.You gave the place such a good review after you’d tried it out with Katie that I was expecting to go there.
W:Yes,I was a bit disappointed this time,too.My steak was really tough and they took that wonderful cheesecake off the menu for some reason.
M:I thought you were enjoying the steak.Anyway,the salad wasn’t bad.
W:What do you think the others thought of it
M:Well,I’ll find it out tomorrow.I guess no one wanted to spoil the celebration for Jack.Well,I’ll miss him.It’ll be strange in the office without him.
W:Sure.These people at the next table had an argument about the bill.At least we had no problems with that.
10.Who recommended this restaurant
A.Tony. B.The woman. C.Jack.
11.What food was the man satisfied with
A.Steak. B.Cheesecake. C.Salad.
12.Why did the speakers eat out last night
A.To hold a farewell party.
B.To solve office problems.
C.To meet some new people.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
W:So Mr Taylor,your books are all set in different countries,aren’t they
M:Yes.Everything in my novels happens in countries I know.I was born in South Africa and I still live there.I began by writing a novel about a family living in Egypt.My most recent book was about Morocco.I spent several months there last year.
W:Your books are all adventure stories.Has anything really dangerous ever happened to you
M:Well,I’ve had a few experiences with wild animals!But the worst thing was definitely when I was driving along a desert and my car suddenly stopped and wouldn’t start again.Fortunately,I had plenty of water.
W:Sounds very frightening.What do you do in your spare time
M:Well,I actually find it hard to relax.I’m pretty sociable,and I know lots of people,so I usually arrange to do something with them.
W:Great.Do you have any special plans for the future
M:Well,I’ve travelled all over the world,and there aren’t many places I still want to visit.My main aim is to write the history of my local area.I’ve decided to stop writing novels because I want to do something different.
13.Where was Mr Taylor’s latest book set
A.In Egypt.
B.In Morocco.
C.In South Africa.
14.What was the worst thing that has ever happened to Mr Taylor
A.Some wild animals attacked him.
B.His car broke down in a desert.
C.He almost died from lack of water.
15.What does Mr Taylor usually do in his free time
A.He writes novels.
B.He relaxes at home.
C.He socialises with friends.
16.What is Mr Taylor’s plan for the future
A.Keeping writing novels.
B.Working on a book about the history of his local area.
C.Travelling around the world.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
M:During my trip to England last year,I had the opportunity to visit Stonehenge.Almost every tourist who travels to England visits this ancient,mystical place.I remember it was a very hot day in July with a lot of sunshine.We left our hotel quite early.When we arrived there,it was already nine.The Stonehenge was made of huge square
stones,which weigh nearly five tons each,stand eighteen feet high,and are three feet thick.It was amazing to see them up close.Something that I really asked myself was how the ancient people could have been clever enough to arrange the stones and place them altogether to form a circle without using any modern technology.It was really strange.One of the most exciting things about Stonehenge is the mystery surrounding it.As I walked around the stones,I noticed how isolated they were;there was nothing else standing around them,no community or anything.Were they also isolated in ancient times If so,why had the ancient people built them that way If only I could travel back in time and find out!
17.How much does each square stone weigh
A.Nearly 3 tons.
B.Nearly 5 tons.
C.Nearly 18 tons.
18.What was the speaker wondering when seeing the stones
A.How Stonehenge was built.
B.Where the stones came from.
C.Who built Stonehenge.
19.What does the speaker want to do
A.Learn more modern technology.
B.Travel to England again.
C.Unlock the mystery.
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about
A.Attractions in England.
B.Mysteries all over the world.
C.His experience of visiting Stonehenge.
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
A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure(安全的).To some teenagers independence means a lot to them,and I think that some parents don’t allow their teenagers enough independence.
Independence has something to do with freedom.Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone,and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school,coming home,going to sleep,and repeating the process the next day.Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world.But if parents control their kids too much,they may never learn to live on their own.The best way for a teenager to learn lessons is through experience.I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.
Teenagers’ lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendship at school.Some might say this is a good thing,because it helps them focus more on their schoolwork.I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their schoolwork.Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school,thinking that this will get them into trouble.But I don’t think so.Instead,isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cell phone Cell phones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents,and communicate with friends.
Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers.Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room.This also gives them a sense of independence.It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home.I know that my mum always goes in my room when I’m not home,and this has brought me to the point where I have asked many times to get a lock on my door.
21.What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A.Kids know how to live independently.
B.Some parents allow their kids no freedom.
C.It benefits teenagers to have freedom.
D.Kids have a dull routine every day
22.In the opinion of the author, .
A.parents should make it easy for kids to communicate with their friends
B.good friendships between kids harm their schoolwork
C.it is unnecessary for a kid to have a cell phone
D.kids should focus on the schoolwork
23.How do teenagers usually feel when their parents enter their rooms in their absence
A.Disappointed. B.Lucky.
C.Angry. D.Calm.
B
Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.
Tom McClean,an SAS soldier who holds the solo record for occupying Rockall for 40 days in 1985,told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.
“I’m fully expecting it to be tough,” Nick Hancock said,“I’m hoping that by doing my daily tasks fairly slowly,I’m going to be able to keep most of my time busy.I think the worst times will come if I’m boxed up for several days by bad weather.”
Hancock hopes to land on Rockall in early June and will carry out the last tests of his boat next week.He has a small wind turbine(涡轮机) and a solar panel for power,more than two months’ food,a satellite phone and a laptop loaded with e-books to keep him going.Hancock will update an adventure blog,texting messages out on Twitter and emailing his wife Pam and friends every day.
Rockall has been occupied before,most famously by McClean but also by three Greenpeace campaigners,who set the long-stay record of 42 days in 1997 by occupying the rock in protest at oil and gas exploration in the area.
The last human inhabitants Hancock knows of are a small group of Belgian amateur radio enthusiasts,who are interested in broadcasting from distant islands;they were on Rockall overnight in late 2010.
Hancock has no large support team behind him.Except for the coastguard(海岸警卫队),his only lifeline will be the Orca Ⅲ,the passenger boat which will take him to Rockall.
24.Nick Hancock’s main goal is to .
A.protest at oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic
B.show his ability to adapt himself to bad conditions
C.prove broadcasting from distant islands can be possible
D.challenge the previous record of living alone on Rockall
25.According to Tom McClean,the biggest challenge Hancock would meet was .
A.loneliness B.bad weather
C.lack of food D.communication
26.To keep his time busy on Rockall,Hancock will .
A.do his daily tasks slowly B.write a book
C.think of his wife D.surf online
27.How will Hancock get to Rockall
A.On the coastguard’s boat.
B.On a passenger boat.
C.On his own plane.
D.On a passenger plane.
。
C
When Gary Friedlander heard a man shouting for help from the ocean early Tuesday morning,the doctor rushed down to the beach from his family’s summer flat to try to save him.But the vacationer didn’t know that help had already arrived:His 14-year-old son.As a seventh grader,Michael Friedlander,who was waxing his surfboard on the shore with friends at around 7:15 a.m.,had heard the screams from a 20-something man.It was before the lifeguards went on duty.“He dove right in,told his friend who was in the water with his board to give the board to him,and he immediately went over to the man and brought him to the beach,”Michael’s mother,Debbie,says.“By the time my husband got there,all the man could say was,‘Your son just saved my life’.”
“The man,alone at the time,had apparently gotten swept away,” says Debbie.“It was a very strong current that day,”she adds,“so I understand how if you didn’t know how to swim well you could easily get caught in a rapid current.Michael is used to such conditions.I’m proud of him,” says Debbie.“But he’s so modest;he was shocked that people were making a big deal about what he did.He just said,‘Why wouldn’t I help ’I mean,he didn’t even bat an eye about getting involved.”
The teen doesn’t have lifeguarding dreams,but an open invitation from the Ocean City beach patrol(巡逻队) might change his mind.“They told him,‘If you want a job in two years,come and find us,’” Debbie says.
28.What does Michael do
A.He is a doctor.
B.He is a student.
C.He is a local lifeguard.
D.He is a swimming coach.
29.Where was Michael when he heard someone screaming
A.In the water. B.On the beach.
C.On his surfboard. D.In his summer flat.
30.What was Michael shocked at
A.His dad’s behaviour.
B.The man’s shouting.
C.People’s strong reaction.
D.The extremely strong current.
31.What do we know about Michael
A.He is looking for a job.
B.He has been offered a job.
C.He is going to be a lifeguard.
D.He dreams of being a lifeguard.
D
The view you adopt for yourself significantly affects the way you lead your life.It can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you achieve the things you value.How does this happen How can a simple belief have the power to transform your psychology and,as a result,your life
Believing that your qualities are carved in stone—the fixed mindset—creates an urgency to prove yourself over and over.Some of us are trained in this mindset from an early age.Even as a child,I was focused on being smart,but the fixed mindset was really stamped in by Mrs Wilson,my sixth-grade teacher.She believed that people’s IQ scores told the whole story of who they were.We were seated around the room in IQ order,and only the highest-IQ students could be trusted to collect homework,or take a note to the principal.She was creating a mindset in which everyone in the class had one consuming goal—look smart,don’t look stupid.
I’ve seen so many people with this one consuming goal of proving themselves—in the classroom,in their careers,and in their relationships.Every situation calls for a confirmation of their intelligence,personality,or character.Every situation is evaluated:Will I succeed or fail Will I look smart or stupid Will I feel like a winner or a loser
But doesn’t our society value intelligence,personality,and character Isn’t it normal to want these qualities Yes, but...
There’s another mindset,the growth mindset,which is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can develop through your efforts.Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.Did you know that Darwin and Tolstoy were considered ordinary children That the photographer Cindy Sherman,who has been on almost every list of the most important artists of the twentieth century,failed her first photography course That Geraldine Page,one of our greatest actresses,was advised to give it up for lack of talent
You can see how the belief that valuable qualities can be developed creates a passion for learning.Why waste time proving how great you are,when you could be getting better Why hide weaknesses instead of overcoming them The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it,even when it’s not going well,is the feature of the growth mindset.This is the mindset that allows people to achieve success during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
32.What is the author’s attitude toward Mrs Wilson’s way of teaching
A.Unconcerned. B.Sceptical.
C.Supportive. D.Disapproving.
33.According to paragraph 5,the example of Darwin and Tolstoy shows that .
A.success has nothing to do with natural gifts
B.achievements can be gained through hard work
C.it’s difficult to predict one’s future success
D.one single outcome defines our ability
34.The author strongly believes that we should .
A.carry out an honest evaluation of our qualities
B.see success as a proof of intelligence or talent
C.focus on self-development rather than self-proving
D.believe good things will happen during difficult times
35.The main purpose of the passage is to .
A.explain the differences between two mindsets
B.persuade people to adopt the right mindset
C.inform people of the influence of mindset
D.advise people to assess their mindset
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。
(2019·全国Ⅱ卷)
Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump ” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided.
37 More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal First,you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc.Only then should you set your goals.
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work. 38 So,slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible. 39 They also need to be measurable.You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important.For example,you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40 You should reassess your goals,and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
A.This can affect your work.
B.So how should you motivate yourself
C.However,this should not discourage you.
D.So why should we try to set specific goals
E.They can change according to circumstances.
F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.
G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor reach it.
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。
One of my favourite things in life is my monthly date night with my daughter.Now it has become our 41 to include some kind of Smile Card activity whenever we can.It’s very hot today,so we thought we would make our 42 act something cool.We went to an ice cream shop and sat down at the table near the counter.
As we 43 our ice cream we told the woman that we’d like to buy ice cream for the next person who came to the counter.After knowing my intention,the cashier was so excited and couldn’t wait for the 44 person.My daughter was also excited to 45 the person!
About five minutes later the cashier 46 told us,“Oh,a mother and two little kids are coming!” As the woman ordered their ice cream and reached for her wallet the cashier told her that someone wanted to buy her family’s ice cream.She couldn’t 47 it.“Seriously ”she asked with 48 .It was great.Rachel and I pretended not to notice.
The cashier,in the spirit of remaining anonymous(匿名的),came over to “wipe off our table”,leaving our 49 without being seen.She was about as 50 as we were about our random act of kindness.
We took a napkin and wrote a 51 to the cashier thanking her for helping us help the others.We waited until she went to the back room and quickly placed the note,a nice tip,and a Smile Card on the counter,leaving the 52 before we were seen.
When we got home my daughter was 53 excited to tell her mum what we did.I love my date nights with my daughter more than anything else in the world.What’s more,I 54 every moment with her.It is even more special that we 55 our Smile Card adventures together too.
41.A.practice B.custom
C.chance D.interest
42.A.gratitude B.wisdom
C.kindness D.courage
43.A.dealt with B.turned down
C.argued about D.paid for
44.A.serious B.worried
C.lucky D.anxious
45.A.spot B.spy
C.take D.concentrate
46.A.quietly B.madly
C.perfectly D.strangely
47.A.face B.believe
C.bear D.support
48.A.shock B.pride
C.doubt D.nerve
49.A.order B.plate
C.bowl D.change
50.A.secret B.cautious
C.favourite D.happy
51.A.note B.story
C.report D.diary
52.A.counter B.money
C.shop D.letter
53.A.ever B.even
C.just D.still
54.A.treasure B.desert
C.make D.improve
55.A.spare B.share
C.experience D.expect
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。
Along a long path we came to a deep valley.As I climbed down into the valley,a bird flew off the rock.On looking at the spot 56. the bird had risen,I saw two eggs.They were the kind that I did not have in my 57.(collect),so I placed them carefully in my bag.
As we went further down the valley,the sides became even 58.(steep).The water that rushed down all these small 59.(valley) in the rainy season had worn the rock as glass.As it was too deep 60.(climb) down,I handed my gun to one of the men and slid down it.My feet had hardly touched the sandy bottom when the two men jumped down,one on each side of 61.(I).They quickly gave me the gun 62. asked me if I had heard the tiger.In fact,I had heard nothing;possibly because of the noise I made while 63. (slide) down the rock.The men said they 64. (hear) a tiger growling(咆哮) somewhere nearby,but they 65. not know from which direction the noise had come.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,随着共享单车逐渐进入海外市场,你的英国笔友Tom对此非常感兴趣。请你写封邮件向他介绍共享单车。邮件的内容包括:
1.共享单车的使用方法(扫二维码,解锁自行车);
2.共享单车的便利之处;
3.询问他共享单车在英国的情况。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:共享单车 shared bikes;二维码 the QR code
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are times when nothing seems to be working in our favour.We may use complaining as a coping mechanism(方法) when we are truly unhappy.However,there are many times when we don’t try our best and just want things to work our way.We may try to cover our faults by complaining about the unfairness of it all.These are expressive complaints where the complainer just wants to let out his/her anger or frustration,with no real intention of solving the problem.The complainer expects pity and recognition from the listeners although the results often disappoint him/her.
Sometimes,we use complaints as a conversation starter.Conversations that start with a complaint often have a domino effect(多米诺效应).It may cause the listener to include his/her complaints in the conversation as well,which makes you think that you are not the only one facing problems.However,your good feeling won’t last long as long as you are always focusing on the negative.
When complaining becomes a habit,you complain to anyone that comes around.Negativity that comes from complaining kills creativity and innovation(创新).Habitual complainers are less likely to come up with new ideas,as they are busy finding faults and discourage others from trying new things by making them feel that they won’t work.When you spend time with people who constantly complain,you are likely to view things in a negative light.This will make things worse.This can affect the way you perceive your own situation,and even the people around you.
Though expressing your feelings may momentarily(片刻地) improve your state of mind,it could sometimes have a bad effect on the listener’s state of mind.A recent study has shown that at social gatherings while people who are unhappy may join you when you play the victim at the beginning,the majority would start avoiding you because of your negativity.
13第四单元测评
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
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。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。
W:You are up early!I thought you’d sleep in after working so late last night.
M:I thought about it,but the weather looks perfect for surfing.
W:Great!I’ll go with you to the beach!I’ll go jogging while you’re surfing.
1.What is the woman going to do
A.Get some sleep.
B.Go surfing.
C.Jog on the beach.
答案C
M:Mum,is my lunch packed It’s 7:20 now.The bus will come in ten minutes!I can’t be late for school again.
W:I’m almost done.Give me two minutes...There!Have a great day,dear.See you at four!
2.When will the bus arrive
A.At 7:20. B.At 7:22. C.At 7:30.
答案C
W:The traffic is so bad today!I hope we can get to work on time.
M:Maybe we should call the boss and let him know we’re going to be late.
W:That’s a good idea.I’m sure he’ll understand.Do you have our office phone number
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and employee.
B.Workmates.
C.Taxi driver and passenger.
答案B
W:May I help you,sir
M:Yes.I don’t want to eat anything these days.I don’t know why.
W:Please sit here and wait a moment.There is still a patient before you.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a bank. B.In a restaurant. C.In a hospital.
答案C
M:Why do you look so worried today
W:You see,this is Jane’s first time she has ever been out without us.
M:As parents,we have to realise that she has grown up already.
W:I know,but I just can’t help worrying.
5.What is the woman worried about
A.Her parents’ health.
B.Her daughter’s safety.
C.Her daughter’s education.
答案B
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。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、7题。
M:I have never taken the subway here before.
W:Well,we have a very good subway system.We can go almost anywhere in the city by subway.And we don’t have to worry about traffic jams.
M:Sounds good.Is it in service every day
W:Yes.7 days a week,about 18 hours a day.
M:Oh,the subway runs a little longer in my country:20 hours starting from 4:00 in the early morning until midnight.
6.What does the woman say about the subway here
A.It’s crowded.
B.It’s convenient.
C.It’s complicated.
答案B
7.How long is the subway in service in the man’s country
A.16 hours. B.18 hours. C.20 hours.
答案C
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
M:Today we had a lesson at school about cyber bullying.
W:Cyber bullying What does it mean
M:It means the act of doing or saying something bad about someone online.A recent study showed that about a quarter of teenagers today do it!
W:I can’t believe it.I’ve never been mean to anyone over the Internet and none of my friends have either.
M:Really Haven’t you ever posted a bad photo of someone online,or “liked” a mean comment about someone
W:Well,yes,of course.Everyone does that,but we’re only having fun.
M:I don’t think so.You don’t know how this makes people feel.
W:I suppose you’re right.I never thought about it that way.
8.What does the study show about cyber bullying
A.Few teenagers fight against it.
B.Some teenagers take part in it.
C.Most teenagers don’t know about it.
答案B
9.What does the man think of cyber bullying
A.Improper. B.Amusing. C.Unbelievable.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
W:Did you enjoy the meal at the restaurant last night,Tony
M:It wasn’t as good as I had thought.You gave the place such a good review after you’d tried it out with Katie that I was expecting to go there.
W:Yes,I was a bit disappointed this time,too.My steak was really tough and they took that wonderful cheesecake off the menu for some reason.
M:I thought you were enjoying the steak.Anyway,the salad wasn’t bad.
W:What do you think the others thought of it
M:Well,I’ll find it out tomorrow.I guess no one wanted to spoil the celebration for Jack.Well,I’ll miss him.It’ll be strange in the office without him.
W:Sure.These people at the next table had an argument about the bill.At least we had no problems with that.
10.Who recommended this restaurant
A.Tony. B.The woman. C.Jack.
答案B
11.What food was the man satisfied with
A.Steak. B.Cheesecake. C.Salad.
答案C
12.Why did the speakers eat out last night
A.To hold a farewell party.
B.To solve office problems.
C.To meet some new people.
答案A
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
W:So Mr Taylor,your books are all set in different countries,aren’t they
M:Yes.Everything in my novels happens in countries I know.I was born in South Africa and I still live there.I began by writing a novel about a family living in Egypt.My most recent book was about Morocco.I spent several months there last year.
W:Your books are all adventure stories.Has anything really dangerous ever happened to you
M:Well,I’ve had a few experiences with wild animals!But the worst thing was definitely when I was driving along a desert and my car suddenly stopped and wouldn’t start again.Fortunately,I had plenty of water.
W:Sounds very frightening.What do you do in your spare time
M:Well,I actually find it hard to relax.I’m pretty sociable,and I know lots of people,so I usually arrange to do something with them.
W:Great.Do you have any special plans for the future
M:Well,I’ve travelled all over the world,and there aren’t many places I still want to visit.My main aim is to write the history of my local area.I’ve decided to stop writing novels because I want to do something different.
13.Where was Mr Taylor’s latest book set
A.In Egypt.
B.In Morocco.
C.In South Africa.
答案B
14.What was the worst thing that has ever happened to Mr Taylor
A.Some wild animals attacked him.
B.His car broke down in a desert.
C.He almost died from lack of water.
答案B
15.What does Mr Taylor usually do in his free time
A.He writes novels.
B.He relaxes at home.
C.He socialises with friends.
答案C
16.What is Mr Taylor’s plan for the future
A.Keeping writing novels.
B.Working on a book about the history of his local area.
C.Travelling around the world.
答案B
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
M:During my trip to England last year,I had the opportunity to visit Stonehenge.Almost every tourist who travels to England visits this ancient,mystical place.I remember it was a very hot day in July with a lot of sunshine.We left our hotel quite early.When we arrived there,it was already nine.The Stonehenge was made of huge square
stones,which weigh nearly five tons each,stand eighteen feet high,and are three feet thick.It was amazing to see them up close.Something that I really asked myself was how the ancient people could have been clever enough to arrange the stones and place them altogether to form a circle without using any modern technology.It was really strange.One of the most exciting things about Stonehenge is the mystery surrounding it.As I walked around the stones,I noticed how isolated they were;there was nothing else standing around them,no community or anything.Were they also isolated in ancient times If so,why had the ancient people built them that way If only I could travel back in time and find out!
17.How much does each square stone weigh
A.Nearly 3 tons.
B.Nearly 5 tons.
C.Nearly 18 tons.
答案B
18.What was the speaker wondering when seeing the stones
A.How Stonehenge was built.
B.Where the stones came from.
C.Who built Stonehenge.
答案A
19.What does the speaker want to do
A.Learn more modern technology.
B.Travel to England again.
C.Unlock the mystery.
答案C
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about
A.Attractions in England.
B.Mysteries all over the world.
C.His experience of visiting Stonehenge.
答案C
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
A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure(安全的).To some teenagers independence means a lot to them,and I think that some parents don’t allow their teenagers enough independence.
Independence has something to do with freedom.Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone,and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school,coming home,going to sleep,and repeating the process the next day.Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world.But if parents control their kids too much,they may never learn to live on their own.The best way for a teenager to learn lessons is through experience.I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.
Teenagers’ lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendship at school.Some might say this is a good thing,because it helps them focus more on their schoolwork.I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their schoolwork.Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school,thinking that this will get them into trouble.But I don’t think so.Instead,isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cell phone Cell phones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents,and communicate with friends.
Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers.Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room.This also gives them a sense of independence.It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home.I know that my mum always goes in my room when I’m not home,and this has brought me to the point where I have asked many times to get a lock on my door.
21.What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A.Kids know how to live independently.
B.Some parents allow their kids no freedom.
C.It benefits teenagers to have freedom.
D.Kids have a dull routine every day
答案C
解析段落大意题。第二段中作者提出独立与自由有关,作者指出很多父母过分控制自己的孩子,这样孩子永远不可能学会独立,作者认为青少年有自由是有益的。也就是说青少年要独立就要有自由,青少年有自由是有好处的,故选C项。
22.In the opinion of the author, .
A.parents should make it easy for kids to communicate with their friends
B.good friendships between kids harm their schoolwork
C.it is unnecessary for a kid to have a cell phone
D.kids should focus on the schoolwork
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据第三段的“Instead,isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cell phone Cell phones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents,and communicate with friends.”可知,作者认为父母给孩子买手机可以让孩子和父母以及朋友保持联系。这说明作者认为父母应该让孩子们能够容易与朋友交流。故选A项。
23.How do teenagers usually feel when their parents enter their rooms in their absence
A.Disappointed. B.Lucky.
C.Angry. D.Calm.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段的“It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home.”可知,对于青少年来说,父母在他们不在家的时候进入他们的房间经常会惹恼他们。故选C项。
B
Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.
Tom McClean,an SAS soldier who holds the solo record for occupying Rockall for 40 days in 1985,told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.
“I’m fully expecting it to be tough,” Nick Hancock said,“I’m hoping that by doing my daily tasks fairly slowly,I’m going to be able to keep most of my time busy.I think the worst times will come if I’m boxed up for several days by bad weather.”
Hancock hopes to land on Rockall in early June and will carry out the last tests of his boat next week.He has a small wind turbine(涡轮机) and a solar panel for power,more than two months’ food,a satellite phone and a laptop loaded with e-books to keep him going.Hancock will update an adventure blog,texting messages out on Twitter and emailing his wife Pam and friends every day.
Rockall has been occupied before,most famously by McClean but also by three Greenpeace campaigners,who set the long-stay record of 42 days in 1997 by occupying the rock in protest at oil and gas exploration in the area.
The last human inhabitants Hancock knows of are a small group of Belgian amateur radio enthusiasts,who are interested in broadcasting from distant islands;they were on Rockall overnight in late 2010.
Hancock has no large support team behind him.Except for the coastguard(海岸警卫队),his only lifeline will be the Orca Ⅲ,the passenger boat which will take him to Rockall.
24.Nick Hancock’s main goal is to .
A.protest at oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic
B.show his ability to adapt himself to bad conditions
C.prove broadcasting from distant islands can be possible
D.challenge the previous record of living alone on Rockall
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第一段“Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.”可知选D项。
25.According to Tom McClean,the biggest challenge Hancock would meet was .
A.loneliness B.bad weather
C.lack of food D.communication
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第二段的“...told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.”可知选A项。
26.To keep his time busy on Rockall,Hancock will .
A.do his daily tasks slowly B.write a book
C.think of his wife D.surf online
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第三段的“I’m hoping that by doing my daily tasks fairly slowly,I’m going to be able to keep most of my time busy.”可知选A项。
27.How will Hancock get to Rockall
A.On the coastguard’s boat.
B.On a passenger boat.
C.On his own plane.
D.On a passenger plane.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段的“...his only lifeline will be the Orca Ⅲ,the passenger boat which will take him to Rockall.”可知选B项。
C
When Gary Friedlander heard a man shouting for help from the ocean early Tuesday morning,the doctor rushed down to the beach from his family’s summer flat to try to save him.But the vacationer didn’t know that help had already arrived:His 14-year-old son.As a seventh grader,Michael Friedlander,who was waxing his surfboard on the shore with friends at around 7:15 a.m.,had heard the screams from a 20-something man.It was before the lifeguards went on duty.“He dove right in,told his friend who was in the water with his board to give the board to him,and he immediately went over to the man and brought him to the beach,”Michael’s mother,Debbie,says.“By the time my husband got there,all the man could say was,‘Your son just saved my life’.”
“The man,alone at the time,had apparently gotten swept away,” says Debbie.“It was a very strong current that day,”she adds,“so I understand how if you didn’t know how to swim well you could easily get caught in a rapid current.Michael is used to such conditions.I’m proud of him,” says Debbie.“But he’s so modest;he was shocked that people were making a big deal about what he did.He just said,‘Why wouldn’t I help ’I mean,he didn’t even bat an eye about getting involved.”
The teen doesn’t have lifeguarding dreams,but an open invitation from the Ocean City beach patrol(巡逻队) might change his mind.“They told him,‘If you want a job in two years,come and find us,’” Debbie says.
28.What does Michael do
A.He is a doctor.
B.He is a student.
C.He is a local lifeguard.
D.He is a swimming coach.
答案B
解析细节理解题。由第一段的“...His 14-year-old son.As a seventh grader...”可知,迈克尔是一个学生。
29.Where was Michael when he heard someone screaming
A.In the water. B.On the beach.
C.On his surfboard. D.In his summer flat.
答案B
解析细节理解题。由第一段的“...Michael Friedlander,who was waxing his surfboard on the shore...had heard the screams...”可知,听到有人尖叫时,迈克尔正在海滩上。
30.What was Michael shocked at
A.His dad’s behaviour.
B.The man’s shouting.
C.People’s strong reaction.
D.The extremely strong current.
答案C
解析推理判断题。由第二段的“...he’s so modest;he was shocked that people were making a big deal about what he did.”可推断,迈克尔救人的事件引起了人们的强烈反响,但迈克尔为此感到惊讶,因为他认为自己做了理所当然的事情。
31.What do we know about Michael
A.He is looking for a job.
B.He has been offered a job.
C.He is going to be a lifeguard.
D.He dreams of being a lifeguard.
答案B
解析细节理解题。由最后一段内容可知,海滩巡逻队给迈克尔提供了一份工作。
D
The view you adopt for yourself significantly affects the way you lead your life.It can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you achieve the things you value.How does this happen How can a simple belief have the power to transform your psychology and,as a result,your life
Believing that your qualities are carved in stone—the fixed mindset—creates an urgency to prove yourself over and over.Some of us are trained in this mindset from an early age.Even as a child,I was focused on being smart,but the fixed mindset was really stamped in by Mrs Wilson,my sixth-grade teacher.She believed that people’s IQ scores told the whole story of who they were.We were seated around the room in IQ order,and only the highest-IQ students could be trusted to collect homework,or take a note to the principal.She was creating a mindset in which everyone in the class had one consuming goal—look smart,don’t look stupid.
I’ve seen so many people with this one consuming goal of proving themselves—in the classroom,in their careers,and in their relationships.Every situation calls for a confirmation of their intelligence,personality,or character.Every situation is evaluated:Will I succeed or fail Will I look smart or stupid Will I feel like a winner or a loser
But doesn’t our society value intelligence,personality,and character Isn’t it normal to want these qualities Yes, but...
There’s another mindset,the growth mindset,which is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can develop through your efforts.Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.Did you know that Darwin and Tolstoy were considered ordinary children That the photographer Cindy Sherman,who has been on almost every list of the most important artists of the twentieth century,failed her first photography course That Geraldine Page,one of our greatest actresses,was advised to give it up for lack of talent
You can see how the belief that valuable qualities can be developed creates a passion for learning.Why waste time proving how great you are,when you could be getting better Why hide weaknesses instead of overcoming them The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it,even when it’s not going well,is the feature of the growth mindset.This is the mindset that allows people to achieve success during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
32.What is the author’s attitude toward Mrs Wilson’s way of teaching
A.Unconcerned. B.Sceptical.
C.Supportive. D.Disapproving.
答案D
解析作者态度题。根据第三段的“Every situation calls for a confirmation of their intelligence,...Will I feel like a winner or a loser ”以及第四段的内容可知,作者对这种按照智力去给学生贴上标签的教学方法是不赞同的。故选D项。
33.According to paragraph 5,the example of Darwin and Tolstoy shows that .
A.success has nothing to do with natural gifts
B.achievements can be gained through hard work
C.it’s difficult to predict one’s future success
D.one single outcome defines our ability
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第五段的“Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.”可知,作者引用Darwin和Tolstoy的例子是想去证明每个人都可以通过努力去改变和成长。故选B项。
34.The author strongly believes that we should .
A.carry out an honest evaluation of our qualities
B.see success as a proof of intelligence or talent
C.focus on self-development rather than self-proving
D.believe good things will happen during difficult times
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第三段的“I’ve seen so many people with this one consuming goal of proving themselves—in the classroom,in their careers,and in their relationships.”以及第五段的“Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.”可知,作者认为每个人都可以通过努力和经历去改变和成长,因此作者认为我们应该注意自我发展而不是自我证明。故选C项。
35.The main purpose of the passage is to .
A.explain the differences between two mindsets
B.persuade people to adopt the right mindset
C.inform people of the influence of mindset
D.advise people to assess their mindset
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段的“The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it...This is the mindset that allows people to achieve success during some of the most challenging times in their lives.”可知,作者想告诉人们,即使事情进展不顺,也要坚持下去,这是成长型心态的特点。它可以让人们在生活中最具挑战性的时刻获得成功。进而劝说人们要采取正确的心态面对生活。故选B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。
(2019·全国Ⅱ卷)
Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump ” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided.
37 More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal First,you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc.Only then should you set your goals.
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work. 38 So,slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible. 39 They also need to be measurable.You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important.For example,you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40 You should reassess your goals,and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
A.This can affect your work.
B.So how should you motivate yourself
C.However,this should not discourage you.
D.So why should we try to set specific goals
E.They can change according to circumstances.
F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.
G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor reach it.
答案36.G 37.B 38.A 39.E 40.C
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。
One of my favourite things in life is my monthly date night with my daughter.Now it has become our 41 to include some kind of Smile Card activity whenever we can.It’s very hot today,so we thought we would make our 42 act something cool.We went to an ice cream shop and sat down at the table near the counter.
As we 43 our ice cream we told the woman that we’d like to buy ice cream for the next person who came to the counter.After knowing my intention,the cashier was so excited and couldn’t wait for the 44 person.My daughter was also excited to 45 the person!
About five minutes later the cashier 46 told us,“Oh,a mother and two little kids are coming!” As the woman ordered their ice cream and reached for her wallet the cashier told her that someone wanted to buy her family’s ice cream.She couldn’t 47 it.“Seriously ”she asked with 48 .It was great.Rachel and I pretended not to notice.
The cashier,in the spirit of remaining anonymous(匿名的),came over to “wipe off our table”,leaving our 49 without being seen.She was about as 50 as we were about our random act of kindness.
We took a napkin and wrote a 51 to the cashier thanking her for helping us help the others.We waited until she went to the back room and quickly placed the note,a nice tip,and a Smile Card on the counter,leaving the 52 before we were seen.
When we got home my daughter was 53 excited to tell her mum what we did.I love my date nights with my daughter more than anything else in the world.What’s more,I 54 every moment with her.It is even more special that we 55 our Smile Card adventures together too.
41.A.practice B.custom
C.chance D.interest
答案A
解析根据首段第二句可知,此处表示无论何时,做一些好事成了他们的一种惯例。practice是名词,意为“惯例”。
42.A.gratitude B.wisdom
C.kindness D.courage
答案C
解析根据首段第二句提到Smile Card“微笑卡”以及结合第四段最后一句中的act of kindness可知,此处应用kindness。
43.A.dealt with B.turned down
C.argued about D.paid for
答案D
解析根据空后的our ice cream以及to buy ice cream for the next person可知,作者在付款的同时告诉店员,他们打算为下一位来这个店消费的顾客付款。
44.A.serious B.worried
C.lucky D.anxious
答案C
解析根据本段第一句可知,作者打算为下一位来这个店消费的顾客付款,在店员看来,这个消费者是幸运的。
45.A.spot B.spy
C.take D.concentrate
答案B
解析根据第二段倒数第二句的描述可知,店员非常兴奋地等待着那位幸运者,此处表示作者的女儿也非常兴奋,想发现这位幸运者。spy“看见,找出”。
46.A.quietly B.madly
C.perfectly D.strangely
答案A
解析根据第二段第二句店员知道了“我”们的意图可知,此处表示五分钟后,那位店员“悄悄地”告知“我”们幸运者出现了。
47.A.face B.believe
C.bear D.support
答案B
解析根据下文的“Seriously ”可知,当店员告诉那位幸运的女士有人想为她们付钱时,她很惊讶,不敢相信。
48.A.shock B.pride
C.doubt D.nerve
答案C
解析参考上题解析。with doubt“怀疑地”。
49.A.order B.plate
C.bowl D.change
答案D
解析根据前面的描述可知,“我”们为那位女士付款,此处是店员把找的零钱给“我”们送了过来。
50.A.secret B.cautious
C.favourite D.happy
答案D
解析前面已经提到店员非常兴奋,此处是表示店员和“我”们都因为这一善举而感到高兴。
51.A.note B.story
C.report D.diary
答案A
解析根据后文的placed the note(放下了这个便条)可知,此处表示“我”们用餐巾纸写了一张便条。
52.A.counter B.money
C.shop D.letter
答案C
解析根据第一段最后一句的shop提示可知,此处表示在“我”们被发现之前,“我”们离开了那家店。
53.A.ever B.even
C.just D.still
答案D
解析根据文意可推知,作者的女儿回到家后依然很兴奋,故选D项。
54.A.treasure B.desert
C.make D.improve
答案A
解析此处是进一步说明作者珍惜(treasure)和女儿在一起的每一刻。
55.A.spare B.share
C.experience D.expect
答案B
解析此处表示作者他们分享做好事的经历,认为这是特殊的。share “分享”,符合语境。
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。
Along a long path we came to a deep valley.As I climbed down into the valley,a bird flew off the rock.On looking at the spot 56. the bird had risen,I saw two eggs.They were the kind that I did not have in my 57.(collect),so I placed them carefully in my bag.
As we went further down the valley,the sides became even 58.(steep).The water that rushed down all these small 59.(valley) in the rainy season had worn the rock as glass.As it was too deep 60.(climb) down,I handed my gun to one of the men and slid down it.My feet had hardly touched the sandy bottom when the two men jumped down,one on each side of 61.(I).They quickly gave me the gun 62. asked me if I had heard the tiger.In fact,I had heard nothing;possibly because of the noise I made while 63. (slide) down the rock.The men said they 64. (hear) a tiger growling(咆哮) somewhere nearby,but they 65. not know from which direction the noise had come.
答案56.where 57.collection 58.steeper 59.valleys 60.to climb 61.me 62.and 63.sliding 64.had heard 65.did
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,随着共享单车逐渐进入海外市场,你的英国笔友Tom对此非常感兴趣。请你写封邮件向他介绍共享单车。邮件的内容包括:
1.共享单车的使用方法(扫二维码,解锁自行车);
2.共享单车的便利之处;
3.询问他共享单车在英国的情况。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:共享单车 shared bikes;二维码 the QR code
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Tom,
I am more than delighted to know you are greatly interested in shared bikes.It is my pleasure to introduce them to you.
When you spot a shared bike,what you need to do is just scan the QR code to unlock it and enjoy your trip.Shared bikes are environmentally friendly and convenient,which have given them an advantage over other means of public transport.
With the shared bikes entering the UK,I can’t help but wonder about its situation there.Could you please tell me something about that
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are times when nothing seems to be working in our favour.We may use complaining as a coping mechanism(方法) when we are truly unhappy.However,there are many times when we don’t try our best and just want things to work our way.We may try to cover our faults by complaining about the unfairness of it all.These are expressive complaints where the complainer just wants to let out his/her anger or frustration,with no real intention of solving the problem.The complainer expects pity and recognition from the listeners although the results often disappoint him/her.
Sometimes,we use complaints as a conversation starter.Conversations that start with a complaint often have a domino effect(多米诺效应).It may cause the listener to include his/her complaints in the conversation as well,which makes you think that you are not the only one facing problems.However,your good feeling won’t last long as long as you are always focusing on the negative.
When complaining becomes a habit,you complain to anyone that comes around.Negativity that comes from complaining kills creativity and innovation(创新).Habitual complainers are less likely to come up with new ideas,as they are busy finding faults and discourage others from trying new things by making them feel that they won’t work.When you spend time with people who constantly complain,you are likely to view things in a negative light.This will make things worse.This can affect the way you perceive your own situation,and even the people around you.
Though expressing your feelings may momentarily(片刻地) improve your state of mind,it could sometimes have a bad effect on the listener’s state of mind.A recent study has shown that at social gatherings while people who are unhappy may join you when you play the victim at the beginning,the majority would start avoiding you because of your negativity.
参考范文
Complainers always hope to earn sympathy of listeners.However,if you develop a habit of complaining,you’ll never find creative solutions to your problems.And if you spend time with people who always complain,it is likely that you will develop a negative attitude to situations.Besides,people usually try to avoid a person who is always complaining.
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