Section Ⅱ Lesson 2 Career Skills & Lesson 3 Meet the New Boss:You
一、单句语法填空
1.Tokyo and New York are major (finance) centres.
2.The iron (guarantee) for a year against faulty workmanship.
3.What he said has no direct (relevant) to the matter in hand.
4.You need some (special) advice.
5.The offices will be ready for (occupy) in June.
二、用方框中所给短语的适当形式完成句子
what if,be guaranteed to,be occupied with,in short
1.I am afraid that you won’t be able to see the doctor for he appointments this afternoon.
2. anything should go wrong
3.People can’t do the right thing.
4.His novels belong to a great but vanished age.They are, ,old-fashioned.
三、完形填空
My father is an old man aged 70.He is a wonderful,intelligent man of old 1 .He does not compromise his values for anything.Like many older Americans,he is struggling to find his place in this world as a 2 .
He has crossed many items off his “bucket list(遗愿清单)”.He has climbed every challenging mountain from Colorado to North Carolina,lived in the 3 out west for several months,swam in many oceans,obtained a pilot’s 4 ,and is now planning to hike the Appalachian Trail.
My father worked for more than 40 years as a construction supervisor and his work led to many awards and publications.He thinks 5 of it;he will tell you that he was just doing his job the way it should be done.His labours never led to financial wealth.He instead counts his family,friends,good health and nature as his 6 during his life time.
Still having a deep need to “fix things”,my father turned his skills to 7 classic cars.He can spot the most destructive and see past the rust straight to its great potential.From tractors,classic cars,trucks,and Jeeps,my father 8 the most unexpected finds and turns them into stunning show cars for sale.Applying his old school work values and skills to these antiques(古董) he leaves no detail 9 .His vision and skills 10 me time after time.
My father’s values are 11 and dying.Today,the value of someone’s word means so little.People will 12 their values and beliefs to make a dollar.Though he 13 with dealing with these types of people,my father never sacrifices his values to make living in this world more comfortable.I 14 what this world will be left with when people like him are no longer in our society.
I am 15 for my father for making me tough,for teaching me the values of a good work ethic(职业道德).
1.A.times B.values
C.party D.society
2.A.volunteer B.teacher
C.retiree D.failure
3.A.wilderness B.hotels
C.families D.pubs
4.A.job B.license
C.attention D.seat
5.A.something B.everything
C.nothing D.anything
6.A.blessings B.futures
C.advantages D.hopes
7.A.buying B.selling
C.designing D.restoring
8.A.saves B.loses
C.rents D.makes
9.A.finished B.changed
C.neglected D.deserted
10.A.inspire B.lead
C.follow D.affect
11.A.strange B.modern
C.reasonable D.classic
12.A.compromise B.destroy
C.realise D.recognise
13.A.agrees B.struggles
C.meets D.ends
14.A.predict B.know
C.guess D.wonder
15.A.sorry B.ready
C.thankful D.willing
四、语篇填空
I always have my own ways to learn English. First, I always read the text in advance so that I can know what I must pay much attention to in class. 1. my delight, when my teacher raises a question, I know how to answer more often. And whenever I answer a question 2. (correct), I have a strong sense of achievement.
Besides, I always try to take notes in class. Important language points, grammar 3. (rule), useful expressions and key words are 4. we want to take down. After class, I organise the notes so that I can have a better 5. (understand) of them. Of course, I will certainly read aloud the notes in the morning.
To develop my interest in English, after class I 6. (wide) read English materials. By this means I can also develop my ability of reading.
7. (chat) with my teachers and classmates is also one of my ways to learn English. We often talk 8. English about different topics concerning friendship, sports, etc. Free expression in English always 9. (give) me a sense of pride, which in turn inspires me 10. (learn) English better.
参考答案
一、1.financial 2.is guaranteed 3. relevance 4.specialist 5.occupation
二、1.is occupied with 2.What if 3.be guaranteed to 4.in short
三、1.B 根据下文多次出现的“values”可知, 作者的父亲是一个具有古老价值观、聪明且优秀的人。故选B项。
2.C 根据语境可知,就像许多美国的退休老人一样,父亲退休后努力寻找着自己在这个世界上的一席之地。故选C项。
3.A 结合上下文中父亲的这些经历可推知,此处指他曾经在西部的野外住了好几个月。故选A项。
4.B 结合上文可知,父亲已经退休了,因此他不是得到了一份飞行员的工作,而是获得了飞行员驾驶执照。故选B项。
5.C 根据下文的“he was just doing his job the way it should be done”可知,父亲认为他只是做了他该做的事;由此可推知,父亲并没有看重这些成绩。think nothing of意为“把……视为平常”,符合语境。故选C项。
6.A count...as意为“把……当作,珍视为……”。相反, 父亲把家人、朋友、健康、大自然当作他一生中的恩赐。故选A项。
7.D 根据下文的“He can spot the most destructive and see past the rust”可知,父亲能发现损坏最严重的地方;由此可推知,父亲会修车。父亲有强烈的“修复东西”的愿望,所以他把技术转型到了修理老爷车上。故选D项。
8.A 根据下文的“turns them into stunning show cars for sale”可知,经过父亲的修理,这些车又变成极好的车来展示销售。因此可以说是父亲拯救了这些车。故选A项。
9.C 这里指的是父亲不会忽视任何细节。leave sth done意为“使……被……”。故选C项。
10.A time after time意为“不断地”。他的眼界和技术不断地鼓舞着“我”。故选A项。
11.D 根据“dying”及第一段第二句中的“old”可知,父亲的价值观很传统。故选D项。
12.A 根据第一段第三句“He does not compromise his values for anything.”可知,此处指人们会妥协自己的价值观和信念来赚钱,这与父亲的价值观形成了鲜明的对比。故选A项。
13.B struggle with doing sth 意为“努力做某事”。 尽管父亲也努力与这种人打交道,但是他从没有牺牲自己的价值观来让自己在这个世界上生活得更舒服。故选B项。
14.D “我” 想知道当我们这个社会没有了像父亲这样的人时,会是什么样子。故选D项。
15.C be thankful for sb for doing sth 意为“因为做某事而感激某人”。“我”感激父亲让“我”坚强,教给“我”应有的职业道德。故选C项。
四、1.To 2.correctly 3.rules 4.what 5.understanding 6.widely 7.Chatting 8.in 9.gives 10.to learn
6Unit 7 Careers
Section Ⅰ Topic Talk & Lesson 1 EQ:IQ
一、单句语法填空
1.His (react) to the news really made all of us a little shocked.
2.As a matter of fact,what the old man did for the community was really (impress).
3.It’s difficult to make accurate (predict) about the effects on the environment.
4.After years of training I really feel I deserve (win).
5.She went through a period of emotional (adjust) after her marriage broke up.
6.After a little gentle (persuade),Debbie agreed to let us in.
7.Several (consult) will pay a visit to the new school next year.
8.Those boys are so helpful that they are always willing (help) others.
9.From her (determine) look,I could tell that she wouldn’t change her mind.
10.It is (say) that this kind of new medicine can cure people of heart disease.
二、用方框中所给短语的适当形式完成句子
show an understanding of,react to,adjust oneself to,get involved in,determine to
1.No matter what you like to do,there is a way to various activities on Earth Day.
2.Wang’s works modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions.
3.They were not sure how the Americans would the new type of music.
4.You may the life in Beijing soon.
5.We leave at once.
三、七选五阅读理解
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. 1 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided.
2 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. 3 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 analyse your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible. 4 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. 5 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.
四、语篇填空
There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea.First of all,uniforms help the school look smart.The students feel that they belong to a particular group.When every pupil in the school wears the uniform,nobody 1.(have) to worry about fashion(时尚).Everybody wears 2. same style of clothes.Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways.A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform.On the edge of the jacket,there is a piece of cloth 3. gives off light in the dark.When the children are walking or 4.(cycle) to school on dark mornings,car drivers can 5. (easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer 6. this question is not clear.One study in America found that students’ grades 7. (improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms.But some students didn’t want 8. (wear) the uniform.Other American studies showed no 9. (connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are 10. (tradition) in Britain,but some schools are starting to get rid of them.Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy.However,uniforms are still popular.Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
参考答案
一、1.reaction 2.impressive 3.predictions 4.to win 5.adjustment 6.persuasion
7.consultants 8.to help 9.determined 10.said
二、1.get involved in 2.show an understanding of 3.react to 4.adjust yourself to 5.determined to
三、1.G 2.B 3.A 4.E 5.C
四、1.has/will have 2.the 3.that/which 4.cycling 5.easily 6.to 7.improved 8.to wear 9.connection/connections 10.traditional
3第七单元测评
(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。
1.What does the man suggest the woman do
A.Buy a new dress.
B.Exchange the dress.
C.Get the dress tailored.
2.What are the speakers talking about
A.A birthday celebration.
B.A fancy restaurant.
C.A holiday plan.
3.What did the woman do for Mary last night
A.She fixed Mary’s car.
B.She gave Mary a phone call.
C.She let Mary sleep in her house.
4.Where do the speakers plan to go
A.The theatre.
B.Their mom’s office.
C.Their grandma’s house.
5.Who will begin the lecture now
A.Prof.Brookings.
B.Dr.Mildens.
C.Dr.White.
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。
6.What did the woman do at the Media Camp
A.She learned poster design.
B.She studied film-making.
C.She wrote for a magazine.
7.Why did the woman spend her holiday there
A.To visit her brother.
B.To try something different.
C.To work in the movie industry.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What does Julia’s friend’s band need
A.A singer.
B.A pianist.
C.A guitar player.
9.How many members are there in the man’s band
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
10.What does the man offer to do for the woman
A.To meet her in the garage.
B.To introduce her to his band.
C.To provide a place for her practice.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What does the woman do
A.A doctor. B.A teacher. C.A lawyer.
12.What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A.Old classmates.
B.Mother and son.
C.Sister and brother.
13.What will the man probably do next month
A.Study in a school.
B.Give up the boring task.
C.Work with the woman.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14.What are the speakers mainly discussing
A.The man’s favourite food.
B.Popular food in Belgium.
C.Belgian eating habits.
15.How long did the man’s Christmas dinner take last year
A.About 6 hours.
B.About 5 hours.
C.About 3 hours.
16.What may people there do after a big dinner
A.They eat as much as usual.
B.They take exercise to keep fit.
C.They eat less in the following days.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What prizes were given last week
A.Sports bags. B.Watches. C.Pens.
18.When was the show broadcast for the first time
A.A week ago.
B.A month ago.
C.A year ago.
19.What does the speaker say about the footballer
A.He can speak French.
B.He has a famous wife.
C.He owns a club.
20.How will the listeners tell their answers
A.By making a call.
B.By writing a letter.
C.By sending a postcard.
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
An increasing number of students worldwide are considering studying abroad.The application process varies from country to country.If you’re looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by all the application options,here is some guidance to get you started.
UK
International students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as Ucas.This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application.It costs ￡20 for a single choice or ￡25 for more than one choice.
The application consists of a series of questions to determine the student’s schooling and predicted grades.The biggest part of the application form is the personal statement,in which applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences.
Switzerland
Switzerland has four official languages and is bordered by five countries,so it is no surprise that its universities are among the most international in the world.International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they have a foreign school certificate,and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the French language,usually through taking a language exam.The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas.
Canada
International applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application,which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application.Students will also have to prove their English-language competency—there are nine ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard,which are listed on many university websites.
Singapore
The process of applying to a Singaporean university is very much alike,but overseas students may be delighted to find that the domestic applicants have to cover the same procedures:filling out an online application form and submitting identification documents,supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.
21.Which country requires international applicants to know French well
A.UK. B.Switzerland.
C.Canada. D.Singapore.
22.What part of the application is similar between the UK and Canada
A.The application system.
B.The number of universities.
C.The application cost.
D.The personal statement.
23.What’s special about the application process in Singapore
A.Applicants need to pay a lot.
B.It is much simpler than elsewhere.
C.It’s no difference for native students.
D.The competition is even more fierce.
B
Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction.However,merchants passed silk,gold,fruit,and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction.They earned their living by travelling the famous Silk Road.
The Silk Road was not a simple trading network.It passed through thousands of cities and towns.It was used from about 200 BCE to about 1300 CE,when sea travel offered new routes.It was sometimes called the world’s longest highway.However,the Silk Road was made up of many routes,not one smooth path.They passed through many countries.The routes crossed mountains and deserts and there were many dangers of hot sun,deep snow and even battles.Only experienced traders could return safely.
The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product—silk.Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods.But the traders carried more than just silk.Gold,silver,and glass from Europe were found in the Middle East and Asia.Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China.Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods.Chinese merchants traded paper,which produced an immediate effect on the West.Apples travelled from central Asia to Rome.The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit.They passed this science on to others,including the Romans.The Romans used grafting to grow the apples.Trading along the Silk Road led to worldwide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.
The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods.They also shared their beliefs.The Silk Road provided pathways for learning,diplomacy(外交),and religion.
24.It’s probable that traders along the Silk Road needed to .
A.know the making of products
B.remember the entire trade route
C.receive certain special training
D.deal with a lot of difficulties
25.The Silk Road became less important because .
A.silk trading became less popular
B.it was made up of different routes
C.sea travel provided new routes
D.people needed fewer foreign goods
26.New technologies could travel along the Silk Road because people .
A.learned from one another
B.shared each other’s beliefs
C.traded goods along the route
D.earned their living by travelling
27.What is the best title for the passage
A.The Silk Road:Past and Present
B.The Silk Road:Pathways for Learning
C.The Silk Road:Routes Full of Dangers
D.The Silk Road:East Meets West
C
As data and identity theft becomes more and more common,the market is growing for biometric(生物测量) technologies—like fingerprint scans—to keep others out of private e-spaces.At present,these technologies are still expensive,though.
Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置) that gets around this problem:a smart keyboard.This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence(节奏) with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key.The keyboard could offer a strong layer of security by analysing things like the force of a user’s typing and the time between key presses.These patterns are unique to each person.Thus,the keyboard can determine people’s identities,and by extension,whether they should be given access to the computer it’s connected to—regardless of whether someone gets the password right.
It also doesn’t require a new type of technology that people aren’t already familiar with.Everybody uses a keyboard and everybody types differently.
In a study describing the technology,the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word“touch”four times using the smart keyboard.Data collected from the device could be used to recognise different participants based on how they typed,with very low error rates.The researchers say that the keyboard should be pretty straightforward to commercialise and is mostly made of inexpensive,plastic-like parts.The team hopes to make it to market in the near future.
28.Why do the researchers develop the smart keyboard
A.To reduce pressure on keys.
B.To improve accuracy in typing.
C.To replace the password system.
D.To cut the cost of e-space protection.
29.What makes the invention of the smart keyboard possible
A.Computers are much easier to operate.
B.Fingerprint scanning techniques develop fast.
C.Typing patterns vary from person to person.
D.Data security measures are guaranteed.
30.What do the researchers expect of the smart keyboard
A.It’ll be environment-friendly.
B.It’ll reach consumers soon.
C.It’ll be made of plastics.
D.It’ll help speed up typing.
31.Where is this text most likely from
A.A diary. B.A guidebook.
C.A novel. D.A magazine.
D
Popularisation has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的) intelligence.Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test,such as character,motivation,confidence,mental stability,optimism and “people skills”.Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities,but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes.The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients,while a cheater might use it to control potential victims.Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support,the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful.The most positive aspect of this popularisation is a new and much needed emphasis(重视) on emotion by employers,educators and others interested in promoting social well-being.The popularisation of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable,we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion.It is our hope that in coming decades,advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角) from which to study how people manage their lives.Emotional intelligence,with its focus on both head and heart,may serve to point us in the right direction.
32.What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence
A.It can be measured by an IQ test.
B.It helps to exercise a person’s mind.
C.It includes a set of emotional skills.
D.It refers to a person’s positive qualities.
33.Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2
A.To explain a rule.
B.To clarify a concept.
C.To present a fact.
D.To make a prediction.
34.What is the author’s attitude to the popularisation of emotional intelligence
A.Favourable.
B.Intolerant.
C.Doubtful.
D.Unclear.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence
A.Its appeal to the public.
B.Expectations for future studies.
C.Its practical application.
D.Scientists with new perspectives.
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。
Chopsticks
◆When were chopsticks invented
In fact,before the invention of chopsticks,Chinese ancestors actually used hands to eat,but how did they eat porridge 36 Chinese started to use chopsticks about 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty.
◆Who invented chopsticks
The records of using chopsticks have been found in many written books but lack physical evidence.However,many stories are about the invention of chopsticks.One says that Jiang Ziya,an ancient wise man,created chopsticks. 37 But there is no exact history record about the invention.We can only say that smart ancient Chinese invented chopsticks.
◆How to use Chinese chopsticks
Using two slim sticks to pick up food is actually not difficult.You can do it if you practise it for some time,even if you are a foreigner.The key to managing chopsticks is keeping one chopstick in position while moving the other to pick up food. 38
◆Chopsticks manners.
Chopsticks are usually held in the right hand,and left-handed chopstick use is considered as improper in China.Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite. 39
◆The philosophy of Chinese chopsticks.
Chinese philosopher Confucius advised people to use chopsticks instead of knives because the metal knives remind people of cold weapons,which mean killing and violence.
◆A chopsticks-themed museum can be found in Shanghai.
If you are truly interested in chopsticks,you can pay a visit to the Shanghai Chopsticks Museum.The museum gathered more than 2,000 pairs of chopsticks. 40
A.Chopsticks were introduced to many other neighbour countries due to their lightness and convenience.
B.It is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the elderly and children.
C.Bamboo chopsticks are most frequently used in Chinese daily life.
D.The oldest one was from the Tang Dynasty.
E.There are also some other stories.
F.Remember to practise with patience.
G.They had to use sticks to eat 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。
A mother and daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life.They are totally 41 ,mixing with nobody.
On moving into this neighbourhood,I was 42 of these two but decided I would make up my own mind.This proved quite a 43 to me as more than once either the mother or the daughter would knock on my door and blast(猛烈抨击) me with some complaints or other.
I 44 answered politely and made sure I 45 as they went past my place and also made the effort now and then to make a kind remark about their garden or pets.
Time passed and in October,as part of the Kindness Rock Give,I 46 to place a kindness rock in their garden.Their 47 remained unchanged,however,and I continued to be as friendly as possible.During the Festival Give,I decided once again to 48 these two unhappy ladies to our list and 49 a packet of cookies on their gate.Imagine my 50 when two days later they 51 at my gate and jokingly said they were considering hanging their gifts on their gate,and they 52 me a bunch of flowers!
So,my fellow givers,do not 53 your gifts of kindness.You may never know just what this 54 to others,nor how many hard-hearted people you may just change with a simple act of 55 .
41.A.separated B.delighted
C.disturbed D.bothered
42.A.accused B.warned
C.reminded D.convinced
43.A.strike B.subject
C.disadvantage D.challenge
44.A.rarely B.never
C.always D.ever
45.A.waved B.glanced
C.stressed D.laughed
46.A.devoted B.continued
C.preferred D.decided
47.A.commitment B.attitude
C.opinion D.conclusion
48.A.add B.apply
C.relate D.refer
49.A.forgot B.shared
C.left D.took
50.A.interest B.anxiety
C.surprise D.doubt
51.A.lay B.stopped
C.shouted D.wandered
52.A.brought B.wished
C.threw D.returned
53.A.take up B.rely on
C.close in D.give up
54.A.happens B.means
C.presents D.turns
55.A.welfare B.liberty
C.kindness D.security
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。
When I was an international student in China,I was lucky to experience Chinese Spring Festival.The build-up was exciting as everywhere 56. (decorate) with red.
Some fellow students and I decided to travel from Xi’an to Guilin for the festival.Travel during that time is quite 57. adventure—many people return home 58. (see) their families and everywhere is very busy.
On the eve of Spring Festival,we watched the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.Although we didn’t really understand everything,it was good to be lost 59. the atmosphere of the occasion!In Spring Festival,families make 60. (taste) dumplings together as part of the celebrations.In the previous Spring Festival,you could hear firecrackers and fireworks everywhere,and the air 61. (smell) strongly of dynamite(火药)and smoke.This was adventurous for us!
Being in China during Spring Festival somewhat meant 62. (lonely) though it was a great experience.I can 63.(absolute) explain it with how international students in the UK might feel at our festivals if 64. (have) no loved ones around them.
Overall,my first Chinese Spring Festival is an amazing experience 65. I will never forget.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是新华中学的学生李华,得知某英文报招聘兼职记者,你有意应聘,请按下列要点给报社写一封自荐信。内容包括:
1.表示感兴趣;
2.说明自身优势:知识面、英语水平、合作精神、相关经历;
3.希望得到回复。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear sir or madam,
I’m a student
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
On a cold Friday night,a young violinist stood at the gate of the subway station,playing his violin.The young violinist was a student named Joseph at an art college,who did so every day in order to earn his tuition fees.He planned to attend advanced studies in Vienna and had booked the flight for the next morning.Though the music was great,people were quickly going home for the weekend.Joseph was playing his last chapter when a middle-aged man looking pretty excited slowed down his pace and put 50 dollars into the hat,for which Joseph was grateful.
The next night,the young violinist came to the gate of the subway station as usual,and put his hat on the ground gracefully.Different from the day before,he took out a large piece of paper,laid it on the ground and put some stones on it.Then he began playing the violin.
Before long,the young violinist was surrounded with many passers-by,who were all attracted by the words on that paper.It said,“Last night,a gentleman put an unexpected thing into my hat by mistake.Please come to claim it as soon as possible.” It caused great excitement and curiosity.They were dying to know what the unexpected thing could be.
Just at the moment the middle-aged man rushed through the crowd to Joseph.
The man thanked Joseph again and again because it was very essential to him.
参考答案
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
W:I’m gonna throw out this ugly dress!I don’t even remember why I bought it in the first place!
M:Well,it’s such a beautiful material.Just get it to a tailor.A few changes will make it lovely.
(Text 2)
M:Father’s sixtieth birthday is coming.
W:How should we celebrate it for him
M:I plan to take the whole family for a big meal in a fancy restaurant.I’ll also invite some relatives.
(Text 3)
W:Guess what happened to me last night
M:What was it
W:My phone rang when I was sound asleep.It was my friend Mary.Her car couldn’t start when she passed my house.So I invited her to spend the night.
(Text 4)
W:Do you want to watch a movie tonight
M:No,I want to spend the night at Grandma’s.
W:If you go,I’ll go with you.I miss her so much.
M:Then let’s go over to her place after Mom comes back.
(Text 5)
M:Before we begin today’s lecture,I want to invite Dr.Kathleen White to talk about the plan for the afternoon.
W:Prof.Brookings,I just talked to Dr.White.She said she will be a little late today because she got stuck in traffic.
M:Oh,thank you,Dr.Mildens.In that case,I’ll begin the lecture now,and Dr.White can tell us about the afternoon later on.
(Text 6)
M:Did you and your brother have a good time at the Media Camp
W:Yes,it was great.He went for film-making and I chose poster design.
M:What made you decide to go there Did your brother talk you into it
W:Actually,I persuaded him.I read about it in a magazine.I knew he’d be interested because he wants to work in the movie industry.I don’t,but I was getting a bit fed up with always spending the summer doing the same old things,so I applied as soon as I heard about it.
(Text 7)
M:Hey,Julia.You look unhappy.What’s the matter
W:Oh hi,James.I really want to be in my friend’s band,but they say I can’t sing.
M:Well,you’ve got a great new electric guitar,haven’t you
W:Yes,but they don’t need another guitar player.
M:You see,I play in a band.Perhaps you could play with us.I’ll ask the others.
W:Really Who’s in your band
M:There’re Pete and Danny.They’re brothers.And then there’s Joe—the pianist,you know,the tall American boy.We need a girl in the band.Let me ask them.
W:OK.We can practise in my garage.
(Text 8)
M:Next month,all the people in our class have to spend a week going to work instead of going to school.I wondered if I could come to work with you.
W:But you don’t want to be a lawyer.You’ve always said you want to do something different from your dad and me.Let’s think of somewhere else you could go,like a hospital.
M:But I might want to be a lawyer.
W:What are all your friends going to do during this special week
M:Most of them want to work with children in a primary school for a week.I really want to know what a lawyer is really like and what you really do.
W:Well,I’m not happy about it.But if it’s what you really want and you promise not to be upset if you’re bored,I’ll do it.
M:OK,I promise.
(Text 9)
W:Chris,I would like to know what kind of food you eat in Belgium.
M:We have our fish,our meat,our wines,our fruit...
W:I mean what is popular about Belgian food
M:Well,it’s a bit different in Belgium than I think it is here in New York.We really enjoy the tables.We don’t go out for dinner that often but when we go out we stay at a table for three or four hours.It starts with appetisers,then it may be a soup,then it’s the main dish,then it’s still an ice cream or something.
W:It takes so much time to have dinner in your country!
M:Yeah.We really enjoy eating and it goes slow.Last winter,a friend from Portugal went to Belgium with me.For Christmas dinner,we met at 5:30 and then we started with some drinks.I think we ate from 6 o’clock in the afternoon till 12 o’clock that night.
W:Wow!You must be fat there if you eat that much.
M:In fact we don’t.We don’t do it that often,but if we do,then of course the next day or the next few days you see people just don’t eat much.
(Text 10)
W:And now for our Mystery Person of the week and your chance to win one of our amazing prizes.Last week’s competition produced a huge response and the first five answers pulled out of the box received $100 worth of sports bags.And if you didn’t win last week,here’s another chance.And this week’s prize is even bigger.We are giving away ten prizes of $250 worth of iWatches to mark the first anniversary of the show,so get your pens ready to take down the address details.Just write the name of the person you think is our Mystery Person and send it to Mystery Draw,PO Box 5110,London.The address will be repeated at the end of the show for those of you who didn’t get it.And now let me introduce our Mystery Person this week.He is a very well-known footballer who plays for a famous club,and has also played for his national team.He is very talented and is very popular,especially for the part he played in a famous footballing victory.He has no famous wife,and speaks French but not a Frenchman.If you think you know who he is,then send your answer on a postcard to Mystery Draw,PO Box 5110,London.That’s PO Box 5110.We don’t accept letters.And please don’t forget to write your name and telephone number,too.
1~5 CACCA 6~10 ABACB
11~15 CBCCA 16~20 CACAC
21.B 细节理解题。根据Switzerland部分的“also prove that they have a good grasp of the French language,usually through taking a language exam”可知答案选B项。
22.D 细节理解题。根据Canada部分的“write up a personal profile as part of their application,which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application”可知答案选D项。
23.C 细节理解题。根据Singapore部分的“but overseas students may be delighted to find that the domestic applicants have to cover the same procedures”可知答案选C项。
24.D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The routes crossed mountains and deserts and there were many dangers of hot sun,deep snow and even battles.Only experienced traders could return safely.”可知,丝绸之路上的商人要克服很多困难。故选D项。
25.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was used from about 200 BCE to about 1300 CE,when sea travel offered new routes.”可知答案选C项。
26.A 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,新技术可以通过丝绸之路传到各个国家,他们之间会互相学习。故选A项。
27.D 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,这篇短文主要介绍了东西方文化、技术等通过丝绸之路得到了交流这一信息。故选D项。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第一段描述及第二段第一句“Researchers from Georgia Tech say that they have come up with a low-cost device(装置) that gets around this problem: a smart keyboard.”可知,研究者研发了智能键盘是为了降低电子空间保护的成本。故选D项。
29.C 细节理解题。根据第二段的“These patterns are unique to each person.Thus,the keyboard can determine people’s identities...”可知,正是由于每个用户都有自己独特的敲击键盘的模式,才使得研发智能键盘用以识别用户身份成为可能。故选C项。
30.B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“The team hopes to make it to the market in the near future.”可知,研究者们希望这种智能键盘在不久的将来能够面世,供消费者使用。故选B项。
31.D 文章出处题。通读全文可知,作者客观介绍了佐治亚理工学院的研究者们新开发了一种键盘,它能根据用户打字模式准确识别出使用者。键盘使用常见的廉价材料,因此在成本和耐用性上都有很强的竞争力,有望不久可以投入市场。故选D项。
32.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable...‘people skills’.”可知,许多人错误地把情商看作一个人身上几乎所有的优秀品质。故选D项。
33.B 写作意图题。根据第二段的内容可知,作者在这一段首先陈述了一个观点,即我们更喜欢将情商描述为一组既可用于好的目的,也可用于坏的目的的特定技能,然后作者通过医生和骗子的例子来阐释这个观点。故选B项。
34.A 观点态度题。根据第三段中的“the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful...has helped both the public and researchers...in everyday life.”可知,作者对情商普及化的态度是支持的。故选A项。
35.B 段落大意题。根据最后一段的内容,尤其是“we hope...study of emotion.It is our hope that...point us in the right direction.”可知,本段主要讲述了作者对未来有关情商研究的希望和期待。故选B项。
36~40 GEFBD
41.A 根据空后的伴随状语“mixing with nobody”可知,这对母女是与周围人彼此分开的状态,separated“分开的”。故选A项。
42.B 根据上文的“A mother and daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life.”可推断,作者刚搬进这个社区的时候邻居会警告作者注意这两个人。warn“警告”。故选B项。
43.D 根据下文的“...as more than once either the mother or the daughter would knock on my door and blast(猛烈抨击) me with some complaints or other.”可推断,对于这样的一对母女,作者之前想要自己拿主意的决定对于他来说是很困难的,是个巨大的挑战。故选D项。
44.C 根据下文的“...and also made the effort now and then to make a kind remark about their garden or pets.”可以看出,作者是在努力向那对母女表示友好,可推断作者在回答她们提出的问题的时候“总是”很礼貌。故选C项。
45.A 根据下文的“...and also made the effort now and then to make a kind remark about their garden or pets.”可推断,作者会在她们经过作者的住处时通过“挥手”的方式来表示友好。故选A项。
46.D 根据下文的“we decided once again”可知,此处是decided的原词重现,故选D项。
47.B 根据文章第一句中的“the most unfriendly people”和下文的“remained unchanged”可知,这里指那对母女的态度保持不变。故选B项。
48.A 根据下文的“and a packet of cookies on their gate.”可知,此处指作者又一次将她们母女添加到了送礼物的名单上。故选A项。
49.C 根据语境,节日赠礼期间应该是在邻居门口放置礼物。故选C项。
50.C 根据下文的“and jokingly said they were considering hanging their gifts on their gate”可以看出,她们对待作者的态度变得友好了,所以作者感到非常吃惊。故选C项。
51.B 根据下文的“and jokingly said they were considering hanging their gifts on their gate”可推断,这对母女是停留在作者的门口跟作者说了那些话。故选B项。
52.A 根据上文的“and jokingly said they were considering hanging their gifts on their gate”可推断,这对母女对作者的态度已经变好了,所以她们会给作者送一束花。故选A项。
53.D 前文讲作者在10月份的“仁慈之石”捐赠活动中没有得到母女的态度转变,但是之后作者依然将她们加入到了赠礼名单上,最终收到了那对母女送给他的鲜花,因而推断此处作者劝读者不要放弃对别人的善良。故选D项。
54.B 空前的“this”指代“gifts of kindness”,根据句意,此处应指仁慈的礼物对于别人意味着什么。故选B项。
55.C 根据上文的“gifts of kindness”可推断,此处是kindness的原词重现,指一个简单的仁慈的举动会改变很多冷酷的人。故选C项。
56.was decorated 57.an 58.to see 59.in
60.tasty 61.smelt/smelled 62.loneliness 63.absolutely 64.having 65.which/that
写作
第一节
Dear sir or madam,
I’m a student from Xinhua Middle School.I’m glad to learn that you want a few part-time English reporters.I’m quite interested in it.
I think I’m fit for the job.As a student,I’ve read a lot and have much knowledge in many fields.I’m fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing.Besides,I’m easy to get along with and enjoy working together with others.Above all,I once worked as a reporter for my school broadcasting station.So I’m sure I can do the job well if I get the position.
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Just at the moment the middle-aged man rushed through the crowd to Joseph.After glancing quickly at the paper on the floor,his face was aglow with excitement and disbelief.He took a deep breath and then stammered,“Is...it a...a lottery ticket My five-million-dollar lottery ticket ” Joseph stared at him with a smile,nodding.Yes,Joseph recognised him.It was this middle-aged man who appeared extremely excited and generously put 50 dollars into his hat,just to which a lottery ticket was attached.
The man thanked Joseph again and again because it was very essential to him.His company was facing bankruptcy,as a consequence of which he even couldn’t pay his employees.Yesterday good luck seemed to have dropped from the heaven that he unexpectedly won the lottery! Having heard this,Joseph felt it was more worthwhile to change the flight and return the lottery ticket to the man who showed mercy to him—love comes from love.
23Section Ⅳ Grammar
一、单句语法填空
1. (import) from other countries,sand painting is now being recognised in China for its uniqueness and creativity.
2.The seats (reserve) for children and seniors are right in the front of the buses.
3.Many things such as going abroad and owning a car, (consider) impossible in the past,are now very common.
4.A person,when (challenge),can often do what is normally beyond his ability.
5.Not (impress) with the quality of your goods,I will certainly not advise others to buy them.
6.The old temple, (build) 2,000 years ago,is preserved well by the local government.
7.His son remained (seat) in front of the TV set,which made him so angry.
二、完成句子
1.One was that (我惊讶于)the fact that a sick person could feel much better after seeing a doctor.
2.Most colleges now offer first-year students a course specially (被设计去帮助他们成功) academically and personally.
3.Earth Day, (被定在四月二十二日),is an annual event aiming to raise public awareness about environmental protection.
4.I (变得对……感兴趣) playing football thanks to a small accident.
三、阅读理解
New study shows that when teachers participate in a training programme focused on prosocial(亲社会的) classroom behaviour, their students are better able to control their emotions, and that children who can regulate emotions are more likely to be academically successful.
For the study, which appeared in Prevention Science, researchers surveyed more than 100 teachers and over 1,817 students from kindergarten to primary school to see if teachers could support students’ emotional and behavioural growth through the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IYTCM) programme.
The programme uses videos and training sessions, along with role-play and coaching, to help teachers learn management skills such as using behaviour-specific praise, building positive relationships with students, and considering how to reduce poor behaviour. Teachers in the training group increased interactions with students by 64 percent compared with 53 percent for teachers in the control group without the training.
“Emotional regulation is the ability to recognise what behaviour is appropriate in the present situation,” says Wendy Reinke, professor in the College of Education at the University of Missouri.“For example, a student might have difficulty controlling the feeling of anger if he or she becomes annoyed with another student. But under this programme, the teacher encourages them to move to a different spot in the classroom, effectively teaching them that sometimes taking a break is a good way to calm down and manage that feeling.”
After one school year of using the programme in classrooms, students improved their social ability to regulate their emotions. These improvements resulted in an increase in the tests for students in Incredible Years classrooms vs.students in control classrooms. And this classroom management approach can help reduce the risk of struggling learners early on, which could help prevent more accumulative support needs in a child’s future.
1.What do the teachers do in the IYTCM programme
A.Learn how to identify poor behaviour.
B.Offer the researchers’ advice on emotional control.
C.Take care of kids from kindergarten to primary school.
D.Apply different ways to learning how to manage kids.
2.What do Wendy Reinke’s words suggest in paragraph 4
A.Now it is hard for students to control their anger.
B.A calm manner is an effective way to handle problems.
C.Few can realise their behaviour which is unfit for a situation.
D.The programme will show how to handle troublesome kids.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards the training programme
A.Positive. B.Negative.
C.Subjective. D.Indifferent.
四、完形填空
From my second grade on,there was one event I feared every year:the piano recital(独奏会).A recital 1 I had to practise a boring piece of music and perform before strangers.Each year I would ask my father if I could skip the recital “just this once”.And each year he’d shake his head,muttering(嘀咕) something about building self-confidence and working towards a 2 .
So it was with really great 3 that I stood in church one recent Sunday,video camera in hand,and 4 my 68-year-old father sweating in his shirt before rising to play the piano in his very first recital.
My father had longed to play music since childhood,but his family was poor and couldn’t 5 lessons.He could have gone on regretting it, 6 too many of us do.Although he was rooted in his past,he wasn’t 7 there.When he retired three years ago,he 8 his church music director to take him as a student.
For a moment after my father sat down at the keyboard,he 9 stared down at his fingers.Has he forgotten the 10 I worried,remembering those split seconds decades ago when my mind would go blank and my fingers would 11 .But then came the beautiful melody(旋律),from the 12 fingers that once baited(装饵于) my fishing lines.And I 13 he had been doing what music teachers always stressed:concentrate on the music and pretend the others aren’t there.
“I’m 14 of him for starting something new at his age,”I said to my son Jeff.
“Yeah,and doing it so 15 ,”Jeff added.
With his first recital,my father taught me more about courage and determination than all the words he used those 30-plus years ago.
1.A.reflected B.explained
C.meant D.proved
2.A.goal B.stage
C.journey D.chance
3.A.trouble B.satisfaction
C.strength D.disappointment
4.A.kept B.sent
C.watched D.felt
5.A.miss B.afford
C.select D.understand
6.A.as B.once
C.if D.while
7.A.educated B.protected
C.stuck D.spoilt
8.A.allowed B.invited
C.inspired D.persuaded
9.A.roughly B.simply
C.merrily D.curiously
10.A.words B.videos
C.notes D.lessons
11.A.play B.freeze
C.click D.adjust
12.A.same B.warm
C.different D.dirty
13.A.predicted B.realised
C.imagined D.insisted
14.A.ashamed B.aware
C.tired D.proud
15.A.casually B.anxiously
C.nicely D.frequently
参考答案
一、1.Imported 2.reserved 3.considered 4.challenged 5.impressed 6.built 7.seated
二、1.I was amazed at 2.designed to help them succeed 3.marked on April 22 4.became interested in
三、1.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “The programme uses videos and training sessions, along with role-play and coaching, to help teachers learn management skills”可知, 该计划使用视频和培训课程, 以及角色扮演和指导, 帮助教师学习管理技能。由此可见, IYTCM项目的老师运用不同的方法学习如何管理孩子。故选D项。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “...the teacher encourages them to move to a different spot in the classroom, effectively teaching them that sometimes taking a break is a good way to calm down and manage that feeling.” 可知,老师鼓励学生搬到教室里的另一个地方, 有效地教他们有时候休息一下是一个让他们平静下来并控制情绪的好方法。 由此可见, 冷静的态度是解决问题的有效方法。故选B项。
3.A 推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是第一段中的 “...their students are better able to control their emotions, and that children who can regulate emotions are more likely to be academically successful.” 可知, 学生们能够更好地控制自己的情绪, 并且能够调节情绪的孩子更有可能在学业上取得成功。由此可见, 作者对培训项目的态度是积极的。故选A项。
四、1.C 独奏会意味着“我”得练习枯燥无味的乐曲并在陌生人面前演奏。故选C项。
2.A 根据上文的“building self-confidence”可知,父亲每年都嘀咕些树立自信心和朝着目标努力之类的话。故选A项。
3.B 根据下文可知,作者的父亲实现了儿时的梦想,六十八岁时第一次开独奏会,作者感到很欣慰。故选B项。
4.C 根据情景可知,“我”在父亲的第一次独奏会前,手持摄像机,拍父亲,因此“我”应注视着父亲。故选C项。
5.B 根据设空前的“his family was poor”可知,父亲的家庭“负担不起”这些课程。故选B项。
6.A 父亲本可以如同我们中的许多人那样继续保留遗憾。本句为定语从句,关系词代替主句内容故用as。故选A项。
7.C 虽然父亲过去没能实现梦想,但是他并没有停留在过去。故选C项。
8.D 根据上下文可知,父亲始终想学习钢琴,所以他说服教堂的音乐指导收他为徒。故选D项。
9.B 根据下文的“Has he forgotten...I worried...”可知,作者看到父亲只是盯着他的手指,这使作者担心。故选B项。
10.C 从上文的“stared down at his fingers”可以推断出此处应是“音符”。故选C项。
11.B 根据当时情景“I worried...when my mind would go blank and my fingers...”可知,作者很着急,脑海一片空白,从而推断出作者的手指僵住了,freeze意为“变呆板(或僵硬)”。故选B项。
12.A 根据上下文的逻辑关系可知,此处应选A项。
13.B 根据情景可知,作者首先是为父亲着急,后来父亲弹奏出了美妙的音乐,所以作者这时才“意识”到父亲一直在践行着音乐老师总是强调的内容。故选B项。
14.D 父亲这么大年纪开始学习钢琴,并且在第一次独奏会上成功演奏,作者为他感到“自豪(proud)”。故选D项。
15.C 根据上文可知,作者的父亲表现得很出色。故选C项。
6Section Ⅲ Writing Workshop,Viewing Workshop & Reading Club
一、单句语法填空
1.His (apply) to the court for bail has been refused.
2.He decided to choose a school where that kind of language wasn’t (option).
3.When the scientist entered the meeting room,some students were sitting there (respect).
4.In that situation,the boss had to get his youngest son (take) over the company.
5.There must be someone who has taken the book (belong) to Mary by mistake.
二、完成句子
1.两年后,我晋升了,做了一名会计。
Two years later,I an accountant.
2.他写信来申请做志愿服务。
He is writing to .
3.他幻想着自己成为一名著名记者。
He daydreams of .
4.人们认为这是一项重要的任务。
it is a worthwhile task.
5.家长和社会都应该参与到当地的学校教育中来。
Both the parents and community should the local school education.
三、阅读理解
In Florida,a group of parents known as “the break moms” has been fighting to pass a law guaranteeing the state’s elementary-school students at least 20 minutes of daily free play.
In a survey of school-district administrators,roughly a third said their districts had reduced outdoor play in the early 2000s.Disadvantaged kids have been the most likely to be shortchanged(克扣).According to a study,just 56 percent of children living at or below the poverty line had break,compared with 83 percent of those above the poverty line;a similar disparity(差异)existed between black children and their white peers.
The benefits of break might seem obvious—time to run around helps kids stay fit.But a large body of research suggests that it also promotes cognition(认知).Many studies have found that regular exercise improves mental function and academic performance.And an analysis of studies that focused specifically on break found positive associations between physical activity and the ability to concentrate in class.
In one series of experiments,researchers controlled break start times.Some days children were let out at 10 a.m.,and other days at 10:30.The kids’ attentiveness decreased when they had to wait longer for break,and refreshed themselves after they played.And when fourth graders in a break-free school were given a weekly break,another group of researchers found that they had an easier time staying on task and were much less restless.These experimental findings are supported by an analysis of 10,000 questionnaires filled out by third-grade teachers:Even a single 15-minute daily break was connected with more positive ratings of classroom behaviour.
Perhaps most importantly, break allows children to design their own games,to test their abilities,to role-play,and to settle their own conflicts—activities that are key to developing social skills and managing complicated situations.Initial results from an ongoing study in Texas suggest that elementary-school children who are given four 15-minute breaks a day are significantly more sympathetic towards their peers than kids who don’t get break.
1.What causes “the break moms” to start a fight
A.Pupils’ lack of outdoor play.
B.Poor school management.
C.Absence of education laws.
D.Inequality among students.
2.In one series of experiments,researchers find that .
A.children behave better when let out earlier
B.kids waiting longer are unable to stay focused again
C.third graders have difficulty in focusing on tasks
D.fourth graders are more concentrated without a break
3.What can we infer if we can ensure children a certain amount of daily break
A.They escape from life conflicts.
B.They may strengthen dependence.
C.They are more considerate towards others.
D.They are eager to manage complicated situations.
四、七选五阅读理解
Why Do We Get Angry
Anger seems simple when we are feeling it,but the causes of anger are various.Knowing these causes can make us examine our behaviour,and correct bad habits.The main reasons we get angry are triggering(触发) events,personality traits(特征),and our assessment of situations. 1
Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages.However,here are some examples:being cut off in traffic,a deadline approaching,experiencing physical pain,and much more. 2 The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits.
Each person,no matter who they are,has psychological imbalances.People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry. 3 Also,sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition,but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.
4 Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger,or anger itself.Sometimes ignorance and negative(消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.
5 However,anger can easily turn violent,and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence.With these main reasons in mind,we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.
A.Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.
B.But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence or anger.
C.Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait,and is usually advised to reduce it.
D.Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry.
E.Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state,where anger is in the background of your mind.
F.Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.
G.Not everyone acts the same in response to events,and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.
五、选词创境
运用下列写作词汇,自己创设一个语境,形成一个小语段。
persuade;determine;deserve;guarantee;motivated;essential;willing;intelligence
参考答案
一、1.application 2.optional 3.respectfully 4.to take 5.belonging
二、1.got promoted and worked as 2.apply for volunteering 3.being a famous journalist 4.People believe that 5.be involved in
三、1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段的内容可知,“the break moms”想要通过的法律是为了保障孩子们每天至少有20分钟的课外活动时间,而现实原因是孩子们现在缺少户外活动的时间。故选A项。
2.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The kids’ attentiveness decreased when they had to wait longer for break,and refreshed themselves after they played.”可知,当孩子们不得不等待更长的时间才能休息时,他们的注意力下降了,所以更早出去活动的孩子们表现更好。故选A项。
3.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“elementary-school children who are given four 15-minute breaks a day are significantly more sympathetic towards their peers than kids who don’t get break”可知,研究表明,每天休息4个15分钟的孩子比没有时间休息的孩子对同龄人更有同情心。所以休息时间多的孩子对他人也更加体贴。故选C项。
四、1.F 2.G 3.E 4.A 5.D
五、My friend,John,determined to go to a key university to study further.He was motivated by his teacher,Albert,who taught him in the Senior School.His grades were not so good that his teacher was worried about him.Therefore,Albert persuaded John to study harder and guaranteed that he would deserve a better score.From then on,John made his efforts to study,thus improving his every course a lot.When asked why he made so much progress,he was willing to share his experience.“It is essential for me to make it clear that success is not simply the result of a high IQ.Your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence.Thanks to my teacher Albert,I have changed a lot.”
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