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MuzakThe next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear? 71 It's similar to the music you listen to, but it's not exactly the same. That's because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Sometimes you don't even realize the music is playing, but you react to the music anyway.Quiet background music used to be called “elevator (电梯) music” because we often heard it in elevators. But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new name “Muzak”. About one-third of the people in America listen to “Muzak” everyday. The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between. It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are more tired. 72If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or songwriters don't want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 73 Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 74 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries.75 They say it's boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!A. Some people don't like Muzak.B. The music gives them extra energy.C. Music is playing in the background.D. Factory workers produce 13 percent more.E. Muzak tends to help people understand music better.F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.One Sunday morning in August I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment__1__(late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me__2__the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man__3__(sit) at the front. He__4__(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be__5__(mental) disabled.Behind him were other people to__6__he was trying to talk, but after some minutes__7__walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed.1.________________2.__________________3.__________________4.________________5.__________________ 8.__________________7.________________ 8.__________________ 9.__________________10._______________I didn’t want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn’t like leaving him__8__his own either. After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus. I sat next to the man and introduced myself. We had__9__amazing conversation. He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home. I’m glad I made a choice. It made__10__of us feel good.This summer, my class went to the seaside to go camp. We arrived at a sandy beach with a well view of the sea and mountains. We set up our tents on the sandy beach. when night fell we started a fire give us light and kept us warm. All my classmates sat around them, talking, singing and laughing. Several hours later, Robert and I went back to the tent to have the chat. We stayed up all night. We found that we two had a lot of in common. For example, we all like the same singers and have a great enthusiasm for physics. The fire and stars see our happiness. What I wished time would stop at the moment.。
选句填空“七选五”阅读五篇（附答案与详解）第一篇Are you a person with a passion for the food industry？（1）？If so，a career in food tourism might be your calling!Here are some reasons to go into it.Everyone has to eat!While touring Florence or visiting Paris does provide plenty of cultural capital to the traveler，neither of these activities involves a biological necessity.The personal interests may differ — some are history while others prefer to shop，or relax by a beach，or go on a hike. （2）.Food tourism has the potential to meet this basic human need by offering activities associated with it.（3）.As a food tour operator，you will join a network of food industry professionals.Food tourism is unique in that it adds to a city's already wide range of tourism opportunities while also opening the door to travels in agricultural area.Perfectly aim at the "new tourist" of the future. （4） .The new tourist is wealthy，young traveler seeking unique experiences，willing to pay for them.The rising importance of sharing experiences through social media also drives the new tourists to seek out more exciting and real experiences to show off to their social networks.These experiences include the enjoyment of regional dishes unique flavors in remotedestinations.As standardized，industrial foods become more common，the complex，flavorful regional foods will become a rare luxury.They will be actively sought out by passionate travelers. （5）.A.It can help the city and the countryB.Build a strong link with local businessesC.Food tourism focuses on the "new tourist"D.That's why we come in at this special timeE.Are you interested in tasting the food around the worldF.But they all have in common the need to eat at some pointG.Are you thinking about developing your own business in an exciting field第二篇Small talkSmall talk refers to polite conversation that people have with people that they are not very close to. （1）English speakers make a lot of small talk.People make small talk with neighbors when they see them outside of their house or apartment. （2）People who live in small towns often make small talk with waiters，cashiers，post office employees，etc.Business calls and meetings often start with a minute or two of small talk.Friends engage in small talk when they haven't seen each other for more than more than a few days.In many English-speaking cultures，it is considered strange or rude not to talk to someone that you know if you are near each other for more than 30 seconds. （3）Some people try not to make small talk；others might regard them as rude.To make polite small talk，you should follow the following steps：When someone asks you a question，answer it. （4）Don't give one-word answers like "yes" or "no".Think of something more to say on that topic.Ask another question back in return.This can be the same question that they asked you，or something different.That's all it takes!You and your conversation partner can continue asking each other questions like this until you feel like you've be had enough small talk.Small talk is a great way to break the ice and open the path to a friendship or relationship.It's also a vital skill that will benefit you in the professional world. （5）A.However，not all people like small talk.B.Give a little extra detail in your answer.C.It's time for you to take action and get talking tight now.D.College students who know each other make small talk before class starts.E.The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something.F.It's conversation about topics which aren't too important or too personal.G.The topics for small talk depend on where the conversation is takingplace.第三篇Here are some top tips for world travelers.Travel light. （1）It's no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city.Don't take too many clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment.（2）Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt.There may be thieves about.It's a good idea to make a photocopy（复印件）of your passport and travel documents.Transport sense.Don't let go of your bags on the train. （3）There are always thieves on public transport.If you want to sleep，tie your bag to your arm.When you take a taxi，it's a good idea to ask for the driver's permit.Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unofficial taxis.Keep clean.It's a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it!Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant（除臭剂）. （4）（5）You should always be polite and respectful towards the locals.Even if you find their habits and behaviour a bit strange，you shouldn't show your feelings.Remember，you're their guest.A.Be polite.B.Keep your documents safe.C.You should carry a spare bag.D.You don't want to smell bad!E.Keep them with you at all times.F.Make sure your bag isn't too heavy.G.It's a good idea to wear similar clothes to the local people.第四篇We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately，many people never reach their potential.Making friends is a skill，and the first step in developing that skill is knowing how to get along with others.People who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people like.（1）●Realize your own strengths. （2）Some people don't let others see their goodness.●Believe that you are a good person who has something to share with others.●Develop a sense of humor.Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings.It will give out some of the stress in your life.● （3）They have their opinions，and you have yours.Different opinions are healthy.Learn how to listen to others without putting them down or trying to persuade them that your opinion is right.●Be kind.Throughout your life，you will learn that if you are kind to others，they will usually be kind to you. （4）Right now.Give someone a compliment（恭维）.Open the door for someone.Wave to a friend.Encourage someone who is discouraged.There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness.●Be sympathetic. （5）Look at life through their eyes.●Never give up.Even if you are faced with negative，closed-minded people，never give up.Don't let them change you into one of them.Find people who will appreciate you.A.Try to understand what others are going through.B.Friends are very important to every one of us.C.Respect the rights of others.D.The following are some tips.E.You have skills and talents that others can enjoy.F.You must try your best to help others out of trouble.G.When should you start being kind？第五篇Whether you're a student，a working adult，or an elderly individual，keeping your mind sharp is an important part of a healthy life.So，do you want to improve your memory？（1）.Exercise regularlyPhysical activity has been proven to have a direct impact on brainhealth. （2）.By stimulating brain growth，studies have shown that in those who regularly exercise，parts of the brain which are key to memory production are larger.（3）.To move information from your short to long term memory，concentrating on and taking time to understand information helps.The part of the brain that helps build long-lasting memories works best when we focus on our assignments.This is because your brain needs to analyze the information properly.If you never make it into your memory，you won't be able to recall it later.Get enough sleepFor memory consolidation to take place，your body needs sleep.While you are asleep，connections in the brain can strengthen. （4）.Research shows information is remembered better when learned before sleeping.Take time to laugh（5），especially for anyone who wants to engage their whole brain and enjoy improved learning ability and improve ughter helps you live life more freely and certainly improves brainpower.When you can laugh at yourself and others and of course，a good joke，your brain creates great thoughts that keep it healthy.A.Stay focusedB.Better long-term memoryughter is your birthrightughter is the best medicineE.The tips below can do the trickF.By exercising regularly，the risk of cognitive（认知的）decline becomes lowerG.Meanwhile information can pass into more permanent and efficient regions of the brain做题点拨：关于七选五的做题步骤：步骤一：快速浏览一遍七个备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置。
2024届高考英语复习：精选好题专项（语法填空＋七选五＋完形填空）练习Ⅰ.语法填空名师原创题说明文208词★★☆☆☆While the story of The Farmer and The Mule(骡子) makes us smile, it does have wisdom in it. It reminded me about defeating adversity(逆境).1.________ we handle adversity determines our success in life. One of my2.________ (thought) on adversity is, “Adversity is a fact of life. It can't be3.________ (control). What we can control is how we react to it.”When 4.________ (face) with adversity, we can give up the negative attitude. Or we can look on adversity 5.________ an opportunity to find other ways to do things. We should be 6.________ (determine) and persistent (坚持不懈的). It all comes down to your choice and it is a choice of attitude!You see, the farmer thought the mule was not worth 7.________ (save) when it fell into a well accidentally, 8.________ he just put it out of its misery by burying it. Despite the farmer's best efforts to bury it, the mule 9.________ (resist) until it was able to climb out of the well on top of all the dirt that was thrown in after it.The mule, despite the fact that it was 10.________ (constant) in a deep well, wouldnot give up. The mule simply shook the dirt off little by little, never giving up the will to live by climbing out of the well.Ⅱ.七选五2023ꞏ浙江嘉兴测试说明文300词★★☆☆☆Do you feel like something is missing or you don't have something you want to strive (努力) for in your life? Don't worry! __1__ Follow these examples to find out what you truly love and pursue your passions!Brainstorm the activities you find satisfying and meaningful. __2__ This could include things like your hobbies, your work duties, or anything else that makes you happy. Pay special attention to activities that make you lose track of time since that usually means you're enjoying them.__3__ While your interests may vary a lot, they may be connected by a deeper passion you may not have noticed at first. Consider the books you enjoy reading and hobbies that excite you to see if they have any similarities. If they do, they could help point you toward what you're truly passionate about.Consider your talents. If you're naturally good at something, it may be a clue that you're actually passionate about it. In fact, sometimes you even don't have to be good at something to fuel your passion. __4__Be enthusiastic about everything you do. It can be really easy to feel pessimistic when you need to complete an activity you're afraid of. __5__ Even when you're doing something you don't enjoy, approach it as a learning opportunity. You'll never know if you'll discover something that you're passionate about if you don't have any enthusiasm for it.A．But we have to finish what we should do.B．Look for common themes in your interests.C．Identify your passion from the books you read.D.We've all struggled with this at some point in our lives.E．But that will only put you in a negative thinking pattern.F．Think about all of the regular activities that you've already participated in.G．As long as you enjoy doing the activity, you can still be passionate about it.Ⅲ.完形填空2023ꞏ郑州市质检Ⅰ记叙文350词★★☆☆☆“What's the story of your piano？” a friend asked over dinner. My piano just __1__in the corner of my living room. “It has a story？” I doubted.“All pianos have stories，” she replied. Suddenly my piano's story __2__ out of me as if I'd always had this tale to tell. I've loved __3__ since childhood. I started with the recorder and moved on to the violin and guitar. Playing the piano had always been my __4__ which my family couldn't afford. I grew up in a poor immigrant family in Toronto. My father __5__ at table in a restaurant and my mother worked in a laundry. Though our childhood was __6__，my brothers and I were always fed with __7__. I can't remember which birthday it was when my mother __8__ some money to buy me a doll. By then I'd outgrown my interest in dolls but she worked too hard to know that and I never told her. I __9__ accepted it.So it was finally with my __10__. It was in my last year of high school. I took piano lessons for about a year before university forced me to __11__. I had to make a decision: to pursue (追求) a more __12__ goal of medical school or my love for music. The realist in me __13__ and I had to give up piano lessons __14__ as with my doll it was too late to learn to play the piano in the way I wanted. I __15__ the piano around with me over the next decade until my son was born. He showed an early __16__ in music so I put him in piano lessons. I played that piano through my son although the guitar __17__ became his choice. I gradually realized that I'd let all my pleasures __18__ for my job. I figured I'd get back to playing the piano when I retired. Maybe it was time to get that piano tuned again before it was too late to __19__. Maybe that's something we should do right now.Sometimes a __20__ question can open a path of thinking and discovery. So what's the story of your piano?1．A.hides B．sitsC．rises D．appears2．A. flooded B．jumpedC．spread D．broke3．A. dolls B．medicineC．performances D．music4．A. life B．goalC．dream D．choice5．A.stayed B．livedC．waited D．chose6．A.difficult B．lonelyC．fantastic D．happy7．A.food B．loveC．confidence D．hardship8．A.collected B．changedC．borrowed D．spared9．A.gratefully B．rudelyC．eagerly D．actively10．A.decision B．beliefC．piano D．opinion11．A.consider B．continueC．refuse D．stop12．A.perfect B．practicalC．successful D．necessary13．promised B．failedC．agreed D．won14．A.unless B．tillC．because D．before15．A.found B．playedC．abandoned D．moved16．A.desire B．interestC．ambition D．plan17．A.eventually B．graduallyC．unexpectedly D．obviously18．A.fall away B．light upC．give out D．show off19．A.experience B．enjoyC．learn D．fix20．A.serious B．doubtfulC．single D．private黄金考点短文改错——关系词考点51 定语从句引导词的误用考例They also had a small pond which they raised fish.点拨先行词pond指地点，关系词在从句中作状语，故用关系副词where 引导定语从句，where可以用in which替换，故应把which改成where，或在which前加in。
英语⾼考新题型专练七选五语法填空短⽂改错⼗四套含答案新题型专练（⼀）⼀、七选五A“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao TzuIf you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less, and disconnected sometimes. Your environment doesn’t control your life — you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower. __1__1. Do less.Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity but on quality. __2__ Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.2. Have fewer meetings.__3__ And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.3. __4__When you do the important things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?4. Practice mindfulness.Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed. __5__A. Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.B. Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.C. The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.D. But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt, if they work for your life.E. Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.F. Pick 2-3 important things — or even just one important thing — and work on those first.G. Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.BIt is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth. __6__. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.__7__. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. __8__.__9__. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. __10__. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.”Itis for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.A. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure.B. Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn (责难) us for failing.C. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.D. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.E. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.F. We can register to make money and participate in problem solving collaboration (合作) groups.G. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.⼆、语法填空In the United States, there were 222 people __1__ (report) to be billionaires (亿万富翁) in 2003. The __2__(rich) of these is Bill Gates, worth __3__ least $ 41 billion, who made his money __4__ starting the company Microsoft. Mr. Gates was only 21 years old __5__ he first helped to set up the company in 1976. He was a billionaire by the time he was 31. __6__, there are still some other people who have made lots of money at even __7__ (young) ages. Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. __8__ of these child actors made over a million dollars __9__ (act) in movies before they were 14. But __10__ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany, who, in 2001, inherited (继承) a billion dollars when he turned 18!三、短⽂改错ADear Peter,I am writing to ask that you are able to do me a favor. I want to have a pen friend, hopefully, a girl in her early twenties, and with interests similarly to mine. In my mind, he is someone interesting in traveling, swimming, and playing table tennis. However, it would be better for her to have a pet dog as I have been kept one at home for some time. With such a pen friend, I hope I can share with her our experiences in traveling, taking care pets, or whatever we have in common. I believed I will improve my English by doing so and learn more about her countries. I am looking forward to hear from you soon.Best regards,Li HuaBDear Bob,I saw your note yesterday evening. You suggested that we went to the concert this Sunday. I’m terribly sorry, and I have to say good-bye for my uncle. He is going to England to do him PhD and he will leave off this Sunday. To be honesty, I’d like to go with you to the concert. I hear the performance will last two week, so how about go there next Saturday? Please let me know that it will be OK. Give me call.Thanks.Li Hua⼀、七选五(A)____________________ (B)_____________________⼆、语法填空1. __________2. ___________3. ___________4. __________5. __________6. __________7. ___________8. ___________9. ___________ 10. _________新题型专练（⼆）⼀、七选五ATen years ago, I used to be very fit. (1)____ I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days, I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.(2)____ The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long。
一、Public Speaking Training·Get a coach51 ，so get help。
Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when decid ing the training that’s right for you.·Focus on positivesAny training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well。
Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren't doing well. ，so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.·If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don'ts, walk away！Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about.54 . As far as we're concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends。
高中英语阅读理解练习;七选五;语法填空)高中英语（阅读明白；七选五；语法填空）题组一：阅读明白Many kids help out around the house with chores(家庭杂务) such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get allowances(补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time.But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth doing unless you g et something in return. "Running any kind of household is a team effort," Susie said. "A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look."Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed(兑取) either online or in the realworld. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. "Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards," says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. "Kids need positive reinforcement(强化) to help motivate them."What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?Write a 10-word response. Send it to . Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your response to be published. The deadline for responding is February 3.1. How does the author start the passage?A. By comparing different views.B. By listing some evidence.C. By presenting some facts.D. By stating his own experiences.2. According to Susie Walton, _______.A. kids should be rewarded for doing choresB. parents decide what kids can do for the familyC. kids have the responsibility to share houseworkD. kids can get extra computer time for doing chores3. Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________.A. Chris Bergman’s opinion on raising kidsB. the advantage of rewarding kids for doing choresC. main reasons why kids need encouragementD. how to motivate kids to try new applications4. The purpose of writing the text is to __________.A. inform readers of two different opinionsB. call on readers to reflect on their behaviorC. present the author’s viewpo int about parentingD. invite readers to express their opinionsYou've heard of the fat suit and the pregnancy suit；now meet AGNES—the old person suit．AGNES stands for“Age Gain Now Empathy(换位体验)System”and was designed by researchers at MIT's AgeLab to let you know what it feels like—physically—to be 75 years old．“The business of old age demands new tools，”said Joseph Coughlin，director of the AgeLab．“While focus groups and observations and surveys can help you understand what theolder consumer needs and wants，young marketers never get that‘Ah ha!’moment of having diffi culty opening a jar, or getting in and out of a car．That’s what AGNES provides．”Coughlin and his team carefully adjusted the suit to make the wearer just as uncomfortable as an old person who has spent a lifetime eating poorly and not doing much exercise．Special shoes provide a feeling of imbalance，while braces on the knees and elbows limit joint mobility．Gloves give the feeling of decreased strength and mobility in the hands and wrists，and earplugs make it difficult to hear high—pitched sounds and soft tones．A helmet with straps(带)attached to it presses the spine(脊柱)，and more straps attached to the shoes decrease hamstring flexibility, and shortens the wearer's step．AGNES has been used most recently by a group of students working on a design of an updated walker．By wearing the suit they could see for themselves what design and materials would make the most sense for a physically limited older person．Coughlin said the suit has also been used by clothing companies，car companies and retail goods companies to help them understand the limitations of an older consumer．“AGNES is not the destiny of everybody,”he said．“She is a badly behaved lady who didn't eat and exercise very well．Asecondary benef it we’ve found with AGNES is that it has become a powerful tool t o get younger people to invest in their long-term health．”1．AGNES has been developed to ．A．make the users more comfortable B．1et us understand old people betterC．help old people move more quickly D．produce new tools for the old-age business2．According to the article，young marketers never ．A．feel the same way as old people do B．see the efforts old people makeC．ask what old people need and want D．say“Ah ha!”when they meet with difficulty3．The 3rd paragraph mainly tells about ．A．how the AGNES wearer feels B．how AGNES has been developed C．how old people act D．how AGNES works4．“An updated walker”(underlined)most likely refers to．A．someone who travels a lotB．a physically limited old personC．some equipment that helps old people walkD．a company whose service involves old people5．Which may be a fact resulting from the“secondary benefit”ofAGNES?A．Young people respect old people．B．Old-age business improves their service·C．Old people eat and exercise well．D．Young people eat and exercise well．Life is difficult.It is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that difficulties stand for a special kind of suffering especially forced on them or else on their families, their class, or even their nation.What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause sadness, or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes a lot of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells us success from failure. When we want to encourage the growth ofhuman spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working outproblems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct(指导).” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.1. From the passage, it can be inferred that .A. problems and difficulties represent a special kind of suffering.B. we become stronger by facing and solving problems of life.C. life is difficult because our problems bring us pain.D. people like to complain about their problems.2. The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to ___.A. save spaceB. persuade readersC. make readers laughD. get readers’ attention3. The main idea of paragraph 3 is that _________.A. most people feel life is easyB. the writer feel life is easyC. the writer likes to complain about his problemsD. most people complain about how hard their lives are4. According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to ______.A. encourage them to learnB. teach them to fear the pain of solving the problemsC. help them learn to deal with painD. teach them how to respect problems5. The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurt, instruct” suggests that ______.A. we do not learn from experienceB. we do not learn when we are in painC. pain teaches us important lessonsD. pain cannot be avoidedDo you like chocolate? Maybe most people do. A box of it can be a great gift. Buy one for a friend and give it as a surprise. See how happy that person gets.Say you just got a box of chocolate. Which piece do you pick first? A man has studied people’s choice s. He says they tell something about the person. Did you choose a round piece? You are a person who likes to party. Did you choose an oval shape? You are a person who likes to make things. Picking a square shapeshows something else. The person is honest and truthful. You can depend on him or her.What kind of chocolate do you pick? Maybe you like milk chocolate. This shows you have warm feelings about the past. Dark chocolate means something else. A person who chooses it looks toward the future. What about white chocolate? Would you choose it? If so, you may find it hard to make up your mind. Some people like chocolate with nuts. These are people who like to help others.Do you believe these ideas? Can candy tell all these things? It doesn’t really matter. There is one sure th ing about eaters of chocolate. They eat it because they like it.1．This passage mainly tells us ______.A.why people like chocolateB.almost everyone likes chocolateC.about different kinds of chocolateD.different choices may show different characters 2．Picking a round shape of chocolate shows that a person ______.A.likes singing, dancing and drinkingB.likes to do something for othersC.is good at making thingsD.can be depended on3．From this passage we can see that a helpful man may choose chocolate ______.A.in oval shapeB.in square shapeC.with nutsD.with coffee4．The last paragraph suggests that the writer ______.A.believes all the information about chocolateB.does not believe the information about candyC.is trying to get you to believe false informationD.doesn’t think it important whether you believe the ideasI read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like o urs? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”.The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs overthe edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer thre e minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience. Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.Turning one’s life into a waiting game requir es faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill whilecooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy.1. While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to ___________.A. keep ourselves busyB. get absent-mindedC. grow anxiousD. stay focused2. What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A. The Forced Wait requires some self-control.B. The Forced Wait makes people passive.C. The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.D. The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.3. What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A. It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.B. It doesn’t always bring the desired result.C. It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.D. It doesn’t give people faith and hope.4. What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A. Take it seriously.B. Don’t rely on others.C. Do something else.D. Don’t lose heart.5. The author supports his view by _________.A. exploring various causes of “waits”B. describing detailed processes of “waits”C. analyzing different categories of “waits”D. reveal ing frustrating consequences of “waits”题组二：七选五练习Self-confidence, motivation, support and knowledge are the main factors determining if one succeeds or fails. Each of these factors influences our chances of success in a different way.1 .Lack of self-confidence is probably the most dreadful enemy of success. 2 Even the most capable person is sure to fail with such an attitude. If it is your case too, improving your self-confidence is a must .Motivation is equally as important as self-confidence. 3 You may even not try to achieve the goal that lies before you. It is important to find out what is the best motivation for you. If you have to do something that does not motivate you, justtreat yourself with a reward after you succeed. Of course, this reward should consist of something that will motivate you to pursue(追求) a success.4 While it is not a must for succeeding in your goals, a lack of support can often lead to failure. It is also true that some people cannot succeed without a proper support from their surroundings. These people often lose their motivation or worse, their self-confidence. If you know such a person, supporting him or her is a right thing to do. Also surround yourself with the right people. You will see the results soon.Pursuing realistic goals is also important for a success. You should always make sure that your goals are achievable. 5 Unrealistic goals usually lead to a fast failure and also make many people embarrassed.A. As we know, many people try but do not succeed.B. Consider all your knowledge and skills when setting up a goal.C. Motivation is something in yourself that can push you forwards.D. There are several main reasons why some people cannot succeed.E. Supportive family and collective workplace are also very important.F. Without it , you will not push yourself towards a betterperformance.G. Thinking you are not good enough to achieve your goals is the same as deciding that you will not succeed.Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years. 1 And I still c an’t make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn English well? Please help me.Answer: Many people have asked me this question. 2 Here I will give you several tips for learning English.● 3First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English?” If you can’t answer “yes” to this question, it is bette r for you to set English aside until you’re ready and willing to learn.● Set goals (目标).To learn English well, you must set some goals. 4 It will also help you to see yo ur progress. Ask yourself, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve?” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.● Practice, practice, and practice.。
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第一篇：If you are interested in studying at an American university，you have probably heard about the Test of English as a Foreign Language. 1 .It is the most widely used language assessment exam for Amencan universities.Many foreign students are frightened of the TOEFL because it is risky. 2 .But a low TOEFL score will limit your choices for financial aid and admission to top schools.3 :1. Plan ahead-It takes a long time to improve your TOEFL score. Many students study just before the test. Raising your score will take months of hard work. You will have to spend a lot of time and energy.2.Master the basics first-— 4 .You should have at least an upper-intermediate（中上级）English level before you attempt the test. If you score very low marks，study the fundamentals for a few months and come back to the TOEFL later.3. Get a study guide-—It is easy to find study guides. Pearson，Barron’s，ETS，and Kaplan all produce quality materials. Take a practice test once or twice a month.4. 5 -—Using TOEFL practice materials all the time will make you crazy. You can improve your TOEFL score by making English part of your daily life. .Some simple ways are listening to podcasts，watching movies and reading newspapers.The bottom line is: the best way to do well on the TOEFL is to know English well. Throw yourself into English on a daily basis and improvement is sure to follow.A. Practice as many materials as you can.B. They are deeply concerned that they will fail in the TOEFL.C. The test is widely known as the TOEFL.D. Good test results on the TOEFL will open many doors.E. Many students take the TOEFL before they are ready.F. Use outside resources.G. Here are some tips for getting started with TOEFL.第二篇：A little worry is healthy．It keeps us thinking ahead and helps us prepare to face unexpected misfortune．When you worry too much，you burden yourself with a lot of unnecessary stress．However，the few tips can help get your worries under control and enjoy the happiness of life．Reduce your collection．Although things are getting smaller than ever，we all seem to end up being surrounded by stuff we no longer use or care about． 1 ．However，you’ll be glad once the task is finished．Have a garage sale，or simply donate your extra dishes，clothes，books and other items．2 .By creating a pleasant space for specific activities，you convince your brain to engage in those activities whenever you enter that space．Remove TVs，computers，and other such distractions from the bedroom．Only spend time there when you’re changing clothes，grabbing a book，going to sleep．Keep computers，TVs and other such activity items for time-consuming activities in general areas． 3Budget your family expenses．It is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to reduce worry caused by your complex life. 4 More importantly，it helps keep your family from unpredicted financial trouble．Make the best of your empty moments．It’s easy to fill every waking moment of your free time with Smartphone apps，social media browsing，TV and more. 5 Sometimes what you need isn’t a distraction，it’s a moment to yourself．A．Remind yourself to be grateful for what you have every dayB．It can seem like a pain to take the time and trouble to get rid of itC．Reassign your space wiselyD．Try to stick to it，and you can make both ends meetE．Focus your attention on your workF．It isn’t always a good ideaG．Train your brain to associate these areas with leisure activities and hobbies第三篇：You should make thorough plans before you undertake a camping(露营) trip. Just follow these simple camping guidelines to make your trip safe and rewarding.Selecting an appropriate tent（帐篷）1 . When determining the size of your tent, you should take into account the number of campers as well as the camping equipment necessary for your trip. There should be enough room in the tent for the camping equipment.2 .Importance of foodWhile camping, you will need enough food to give you enough energy for your outdoor work. 3 .You should use a two burner stove to do all your cooking. Insist on simplicity in cooking and use vegetables and ready-made food during your trip to minimize cooking time.Adequate sleep4 . Nights are generally cooler than the days so you need to have enough warm clothes to feel comfortable enough to sleep during the night. When buying a sleeping bag, check that you feel comfortable in it. Extra air mattresses(气垫)may be included in your camping equipment to make your bed more comfortable.5 .Bear these camping guidelines in mind and make sure you are fully prepared to enjoy your camping trip.A. All campers should have adequate sleep during the night.B. Thus you must have an efficient arrangement for food preparation.C. The best camping trips are had by those people who prepare the best.D. Take healthy and nourishing food with you to meet energy demands during your trip.E .The comfort level in a tent determines the success of a camping trip.F. The size is the most important thing you should carefully consider when choosing a tent.G. It will destroy the mood of the entire camping trip if you don’t have a good sleeping bag.第四篇：A person’s nose is important for breathing and smelling. 1 Some people are able to “lead other people by the nose”. For example, if a wife “leads her husband by the nose”, she makes him do whatever she wants him to do.2 They will not change their opinions or positions on anything. If someone is “hard-nosed”, chances are that he will never “pay through the nose”, or pay too much money for an object or service.It is always helpful when people “keep their nose out of other people's business”. They do not interfere(干涉). The opposite o f this is someone who “noses around” all the time. 3 He is considered “nosey”. Someone who “keeps his nose to the grindstone(旋转磨石)” works very hard. This can help a worker “keep his nose clean” or stay out of trouble.One unusual expression is “that is no skin off my nose”. This means that a situation does not affect or concern me. We also say that sometimes a person “cuts off his nose to spite his face”. That is, he makes a situation worse for himself by doing something foolish because he is angry. More problems can develop if a person “looks down his nose” at someone or something. 4 This person might also “turn up his nose” at something that he considers not good enough. This person thinks he is better than everyone else. He “has his nose in the air”.5 They refuse to obey orders or do any work. Maybe these students do not know the correct answers. My mother always told me, if you study hard, the answers should be “right under your nose” or easily seen.A. This kind of person is interested in other people's private matters.B. In school, some students “thumb their nose” at their teacher.C. The nose also has a lot of other functions.D. Some people are said to be “hard-nosed”.E. The nose is also used in many popular expressions.F. He is interested in things that concern his work.G. The person acts like something is unimportant or worthless.第五篇：Tips for cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money and time, __1____Mone y is a topic I’ll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule: Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a p ain are when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think about of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials ready? 2 Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? 3 it takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.4 This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. 5 and don’t let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.C. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food better.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.第六篇：Identity theft (身份盗用) is one of the fastest-growing crimes. Identity theft is a crime in which your personal information is stolen by someone and is used in an illegal way. When your identity is stolen, the thief often does fraud (诈骗) with that. He may get a credit card in your name and spend it carelessly without paying the bills; 1 and you have to be responsible for the traffic accidents he causes…Why is identity theft becoming so common? 2 . And the wealth of personal details people post on social networks such as Facebook also makes it easier for identity thieves to obtain personal information.Many people are not aware of the problems caused by this crime. They wake up from their carefree attitude only when they become a victim and suffer the damages caused by this crime.3 and this is why it is important that every person should become cautious when using the Internet. The following tips may prevent you from identity theft.First, make sure your computer has an updated anti-virus and firewall system installed. Second, only enter your c redit card details on secure sites, or websites that you’ve used before. Third, 4 . Your date of birth, names of schools attended, phone number or the names of your parents are often required to verify (证明) an identity, and thieves can use this information too. Fourth, avoid sharing files as this gives other people access to your hard drive. Fifth, never open suspicious e-mails from unknown source. Last but not least, create complex passwords using a combination of numbers and keyboard symbols and 5 .A.The popularity of the Internet and computers provides a gateway（出入口）for the identity theftB. avoid giving away too much personal information on social networking sitesC. There is one solution to the problemD. He may get a driver’s license in y our nameE. change your passwords on a regular basisF. There is no cure for identity theft except preventionG. He may borrow money from the bank in your name第七篇：In many ways, Hamburger University is just like other schools. It has an 80-acre campus. It has classrooms and teachers and more than 275,000 graduates. 1 Instead, they are McDonald’s restaurant owners and workers learning how to do their jobs better.Hamburger University isn’t a business school. It’s a corporate university (企业大学). 2 As a result, the school teaches skills and methods that help improve efficiency in McDonald’s restaurants.Hamburger University is one of the world’s most famous corporate universities, but it is far from unique. 3 Companies operate corporate universities for many different reasons. Some improve the technical skills of employees. Others focus on training people in management. Still others help employees develop skills like learning to learn, creative thinking and problem solving.4 Their students often come from distant places and have full-time jobs. To make training possible for students, corporate universities have to use very flexible teaching methods. Some companies pay for their employees to attend specific classes at a local university. Others work with outside educators to develop courses for employees to take at their workplaces. Still others develop their own programs consisting of weekend and online courses.Corporate universities may never compete with traditional schools. But they have changed the way many see education. Training has always been difficult for busy employees. 5 Through them, continuing education is possible for many who, otherwise, wouldn’t have the chance to study.A. Corporate universities help by offering flexible programs.B. Corporate universities face a number of special problems.C. It exists to help the company McDonald’s meet its business goals.D. But Hamburger University students don’t attend to earn a degree.E. Many large companies, like IBM have their own successful corporate universities.F. There are still few corporate universities in the US at present.G. Hamburger University has grown to include many branch campuses.第八篇：My grandmother was from a town in Michingan. I enjoyed staying with my grandparents when I was young child.1 People knew everyone, their kids, their pets and their ancestors. The relationship with them continued to grow as I grew and got older.2 She would make little sandwiches and we’d have tea parties. She’s plant flowers and carefully tend them. I remember the small thimble she would use while doing her needlework. Placing her thimble on her finger she’s remark: “I wouldn’t want to sew without one.”A few years ago when my grandmother passed away, I bade farewell to a loving grandmother.3 We had just had tea together a couple of moths earlier, on her 91st birthday. I missed her very much, but I noticed it particularly on my birthday, as there was no card from my grandmother. She’d never forgotten my birthday!On one particular birthday when I was feeling a little low, something happened to make me feel like she was sharing that special day with me. 4 They are what she had made, and suddenly I felt something inside one pillow. It was small and hard. I moved the object to a seam that I carefully opened, and to my delight out came a tiny silver thimble!5 Not realizing it had fallen off her finger, she sewed it in that little pillow that I just “happened” to fluff. I carefully laid the thimble alongside the others I’ve collected over the years, where I could continue to see the gift God chose to reveal to me.What a precious memory of a very special lady who somehow, I knew, was delighted to sew her thimble inside my pillow!A. How quickly our lives can change!B. I refused to go to the small town later.C.I loved the small town they lived in.D. I was arranging some colorful pillows.E. How sad I was to be unable to see a loving grandmother.F. Grandma was always using her hands for something exciting.G. How happy I was to find something that had been a part of her!第九篇：Britain’s high streets are dying slowlyTwenty years ago, the prosperous high street(繁华商业区) was the heart of most cities. It was crowded with customers. 1 Nowadays, high streets are declining, with very few shops and shoppers. With about 14 shops down every day, Britain’s high streets are dying little by little.2 It’s fairly easy to understand. To start with, people are spending less because of the economic recessi on(衰退). On top of that, more and more people are using the Internet to do their shopping. And it is not easy for shopkeepers in the high streets, either.3 Finally, there are the out-of-town retail parks with free car parking that sell just about everything at very low prices.What can be done? Prime Minister David Cameron has hired Mary Portas, a British business woman and star of TV show Mary Queen of Shops, to bring some life back into Britain’s high streets. She's talked about creating “magnets(磁石)” to attract people back to the centre. 4 In one town, a bicycle rickshaw(人力车) service is delivering people's shopping to their homes. 5 , where children can be cared for while parents are shopping.Members of the public have also voiced their opinions. “My ideal shopping center is one where there’s a wide selection of attractive looking shops, with cheap parking and good public transport links,” said a 28-year-old man. “I’d like to see Night Shopping evenings where shops are open through to 10 pm or later,” said a 22-year-old girl.A. They have to pay increasing high rents.B. But he is not the only one to solve the problem.C. But that’s all changed.D. In another town, they set up a nursery,E. In another town, they set up night shopping centers,F. They can make a fortune overnight.G. Why are high streets in such a desperate situation?第十篇：For some people，the warmest memories from childhood come from being read a great story． 1 It develops children’s language skills and increases the ir ability to succeed in school and，later，work．A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics says reading aloud is so important that parents should start as soon as their children are born and continue to read aloud even after their children can read by themselves．They say parents should also point to and talk about pictures in books for infants(婴幼儿)． 2The company Scholastic is a major U．S．publisher of children’s books．Every two years，Scholastic publishes a report on American reading attitudes and habits．The 2015 report says only 31 percent of children in the U．S．read a book for fun almost every day．3 One is simply to have books in the home．Elizabeth Lyttleton，the mother of three，is lucky．Her mother once wrote and illustrated children’s books，so the family always have plenty to read．She says all her children learn from books—but in different ways.4 Researchers from the Scholastic company found that 80％of children surveyed —of all ages—say they love being read to．And children ages 6 to 11 whose parents do not read to them anymore say they miss it．5 _ Of all the six to 17-year-olds in the Scholastic study，more than 90％said their favorite books are the ones they chose for themselves．A．The Scholastic report also suggests permitting children to choose their own books．B．Scholastic also identifies some ways to develop a love of reading in a child．C．A book does not have to be serious to be good for kids．D．For young children，parents should ask questions about the book．E．Do children still read for fun?F．Another way to develop a reading habit in children is to read to them．G．But reading to children does more than create warm memories．第十一篇：Helping Students Find Their Writing V oicesOne of the most frustrating things for writing teachers is reading papers that simply lack style. When all of the research has been completed and all of the sentences are structured well, but the paper still lacks some pizzazz（活力），it can be boring to grade. If you are searching for ways to help your students find their voices, why not try making students themselves the topic of the writing? 1Who are you?One of the most difficult questions for students to answer is: “Who are you?” 2 In doing this, through writing, students will start to see their personalities differently and, hopefully, be able to add a feature to their writing.Dear John3Encourage them to write to a famous person they’ve always admired, and then the one they absolutely hate. Explore how their language changes between the two letters. When students know their audiences, it is much easier for them to add the kind of personality their audience wants to see．4When students write about what matters most to them, they will often give you the best writing you’ve ever seen. You’ll get those when you ask questions that hit home. When students have something to say about a given topic, it can be easier for them to get their ideas down and then work on their writing style.Get the words on paper, and then edit themThe most valuable lesson students can learn is to write first, and edit later. Have students written for five minutes about their topics. If they can get their ideas down on paper, that’s 90% of the battle. 5 This can help them realize that, once they have the ideas down, the rest is just fine tuning（微调）. Once they have this skill mastered, it’s easy for them to start adding their own personal voices to their papers.A.What matters to you?B. What style is taught in class?C. When they write about themselves, students’ voices often shine through.D. Writing letters is a great way for students to explore their writing style.E. Have your students explored who they are and what makes them unique.F. V oice is that magical quality which is able to make a creative writing idea sing!G. After that, have them edit these ideas into a really strong introductory paragraph.第十二篇：How to Sleep BetterIf you’re having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning，waking up more than once，for example)，th is text will tell you what you can do to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.1．Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality. 1 For example，if you normally wake up at 6 am on weekdays to get to work，you might go to bed around 10 pm，because that’s when you start to feel sleepy，and it’s also a good time to ensure 8 hours of sleep. If，on the weekend，you sleep until 9 a.m，you probably won’t be able to fall asleep that night until 1 a.m.2. 2 Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestion slows down while asleep，and a full stomach may interrupt sleep .Similarly，you should avoid going to bed on an empty stomach，as a completely empty stomach may equally disturb your sleeping patterns.3. 3 Exposure to light during the time when you’re supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your body’s internal clock. Turn your light off，or use a very dim night light. 4 They include windows，LED clocks，computer lights and cable boxes.4．Change your sleeping position. You may think that it’s impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren’t fully aware of what you are doing，but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. 5 A．Try to avoid all sources of light.B．Keep the room as dark as possible.C．Make note of unusual circumstances.D．Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed.E．Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness.F．In other words，sudden change of sleeping time will affect your “biological clock”．G．If you wake up in the middle of the night，make an effort to have a comfortable position.第十三篇：Seeing with SoundAccording to a British news report，some blind people may finally get a chance to “see”．1 Dr. Peter Meijer，a scientist at Philips Research Laboratories in the Netherlands，has developed a new system called the vOICe．The three middle letters in vOICe stand for “Oh，I see．” Meijer’s groundbreaking technology may change the lives of visually impaired people all over the world．A wearable setup of vOICe system consists of a head-mounted camera，stereo headphones and a notebook PC．The system translates visual images from a camera into complex sounds． 2The program is based on the theory that people can hear certain sounds and learn to translate them into meaningful mental images．Everything has its own unique sound． 3 The height of an object or person could be determined by pitch(音调)．And a built-in color identifier speaks out color names when it is turned on．What the vOICe users have to learn is which sound goes with which object．Meijer says that he is counting on the brain’s ability to adapt．4 Within two weeks，most people who experiment with the vOICe system are able to identify objects such as walls and doors．They are also able to identify certain situations，including whether the lights in a room are on or off．5 Meijer thinks that translating will eventually become automatic for many users of the vOICe，bringing a form of vision to them for the very first time．A．Brighter areas sound louder than darker areas．B．It then sends these sounds to a person through headphones．C．However, they are not learning to see with their eyes；they are learning to see with their ears．D．The vOICe system is aiming to treat blindness by translating images from a camera into audio signals．E．Meijer supposes that the brain is interested in the information “content”，but not the information “carrier”．F．To evaluate the new system’s effectiveness, a nu mber of visually impaired people were chosen to test the v0ICe．G．Over time, some users have even learned to “watch” television or “recognize” the outlines of buildings as they walk．第十四篇：What A Real Leader DoesIs a leader merely a manager ? What should we expect from our leaders ? 1Yes, we do need leaders. On our own, we lack the vision, direction , and strength to reach our goals. We were all in need of guidance when we were children —— even the cleverest child could not possibly be expected to make certain crucial decisions. Once we become adults, with the capacity to reason for ourselves, we are facing so many pressures of daily survival that we rarely find time and energy to focus on life’s larger issues. And when we do, our emotions and subjectivity limit our vision and our movement.2 When we are occupied with our self-interest —— petty or great, a leader sends out a wake-up call, alerting us to seek the true priorities in life.With so many people trying to be leaders there days, how do we recognize a true leader ? To answer this question, we must step back and ask : 3A true leader wants nothing more than to make people stand on their own, as leaders in their own right. Instead of trying to blind us with his or her brilliance, a true leader reflects our own light back to us, so that we can see ourselves anew.The differences between a leader and a boss : A boss drives their employees, and a leader coaches them. A boss inspires fear, and a leader generates enthusiasm. A boss says “I”, and a leader says “We”. A boss places blame for breakdowns, and a leader fixes them. 4Decide now. Decide today. Are you going to be a real leader ? Are you going to develop real leaders ? 5 Remember, a leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what success looks like and how to achieve it.A．A leader provides a new perspective, inspiring us to abandon our narrow field of vision.B．This sense of urgency is just as important in a leader as a sense of vision.C．And do we really need leaders in the first place ?D．Are you going to inspire and generate enthusiasm ?E．We have a CEO who can direct thousands of employees toward a single objective, and politicians who inspire millions of citizens to support them.F．What is it that a leader is really trying to accomplish ?G．A boss knows how it is done, and a leader shows how it is done.第十五篇：What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange and red? 1 ．Do you prefer grey and blue? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead．You tend to be a pessimist(悲观主义者)．At least，this is what psychologists tell us，and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference，as well as the effect that colors have on human beings． 2 ．If you happen to love brown，you did so，as soon as you opened your eyes，or at least as soon as you could see clearly．3 ．On the one hand，a yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one；and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the coldest winter day．4 ．A black bridge over the Thames River, near London．used to be the scene of more suicides(自杀)than any other bridge in the area—until it was repainted green．The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply．Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue．5 ．It is self-evident that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey．A．On the other hand，black is depressing．B．The rooms are painted in different colors as you like．C．They tell us that we do not choose our favorite color as grow up—we are born with our preference．D．If you do，you must be an optimist(乐观主义者)，a leader or an active person who enjoys life．E．Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active.。
高考英语（北京）语法填空及七选五专练（一）1、语法填空AA few weeks ago,I accidentally dropped a plate and it broke into a billion pieces! I'd had it for about 40 years. This morning, we had a parcel ______ (11) (deliver)to my son. He opened it and______ (12) (proud) handed a new plate to me, which he had bought with his own savings, saying that he knew ______ (13) upset I was and wanted to surprise me!BOn 15 May,2021,China became the second country______ (14) (land) a spacecraft on Mars. The rover, Zhurong, ______ (15) (carry) to Mars on board the Tianwen 1 spacecraft, which was launched in July 2020. Equipped with cameras and a radar, Zhurong's task was to search for signs of life. It ______ (16) (work) on Mars surface for over ten months and is in good shape.CCOP26, known as “Conferences of the Parties”, was the latest in a series of 17 (meeting) bringing together governments to protect the environment. Its main goal was to take measures______ (18) climate change-long-term changes in world weather patterns that are linked to human activities including farming, industry and transport. Gases such as carbon dioxide, ______ (19) are produced by these activities, trap heat in Earth's atmosphere and cause temperatures to rise, ______ (20) (lead) to extreme floods, heatwaves and storms.2、七选五A garden that's just right for youHave you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum(总和) of its parts? 16 . But it doesn't happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.● 17Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers(肥料). 18 . However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.●Recall(回忆)your childhood memoriesOur model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma‟s rose garden and Dad‟s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that‟s not what‟s important. 19 ---how being in those gardens made us feel. If you‟d like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 20 ,then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.A. Know why you gardenB. Find a good place for your own gardenC. It‟s our experience of the garden that mattersD. It‟s delightful to see so many beautiful flowersE. Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plantsF. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, tooG. For each of those gardens, writer down the strongest memory you have参考答案【答案】语法填空：11.delivered12.proudly13.how14.to land15.was carried16.has worked17.meetings18.against19.which20.leading【答案】七选五：16. F 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. G。
高考英语《语法填空＋七选五＋完形填空》真题含答案Ⅰ.语法填空1.________ tea, including the art of making Biluochun (碧螺春),2.________ type of green tea. With a history of about 1，000 years, Biluochun,3.________ translates as “green spiral spring”，is made from tender tea shoots. It is known for its spirallike4.________ (appear).To make this tea, the tea trees and fruit trees 5.________ (plant) together. The practice, passed down from ancestors, guarantees the 6.________ (tea) fruity and sweet taste.Traditionally, Biluochun is produced 7.________ (entire) by hand. About 1 kilogram of leaves 8.________ (pick) from a big tea tree produce only 0.1 kilogram of tea after being processed.Biluochun must be processed soon after being picked. Tender tea shoots are placed in a heated iron pan and stirred (搅拌) quickly. A person needs to be particularly attentive9.________ (adjust) the level of heat to judge the condition of the tea by smell. Next10.________ (come) the shaping process. By stirring, shaking and rubbing the tea leaves in the pan at 100℃，people begin to dry and develop a spiral form. The entire process usually takes about 40 minutes. Every minute matters, or the tea will not taste good.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了中国名茶碧螺春的历史、制作要求以及制作过程。
语法填空、7选5专项训练（1）语法填空：The Internet has made our lives more convenient. While 1. __________ (shop), we no 2.__________ (long) have to wait in line or carry cash around. We can get the latest information and download software documents and 3.__________(image) whenever we need them. At 4. __________same time，online communities and social networks have also changed people’s lives and removed the distance 5.__________ usually exists between people. Take a woman 6.__________(call) Jan Tchamani for example. She was 7.__________(serious) ill and stuck at home，8.__________ (feel)）lonely. 9.__________, surfing the Internet helped her know other people and get support and advice from them. She also started an IT club 10.__________(help) older people. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.七选五：Christmas Activities for Adults1 So what should we do when we have all the time for ourselves without having to worry about work? You have to have fun! For starters，here are some fun Christmas activities that you are absolutely going to love.●Organize a Charity ShowChristmas is about spreading joy and love，and it's also about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love，don't we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too? 2 Use all the activities to buy gifts and/or necessities for those less privileged(幸运的)．●Visit Orphanages(孤儿院) and Old Age HomesChristmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebration，we look forward to being near our close ones. 3 Form a group and spend an entire day with children and/or seniors at orphanages and old age homes. Play games，interact and give away goodies，especially to the children.●Start a Donation DriveIf you have the time，organize a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate clothes，accessories (衣服的配饰) and other necessary items. 4 This festive season，promise to give someone a smile.5 Plan these activities in time and have fun with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and may God bless you!A．Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas.B．With Christmas just around the corner，it is time for us to plan our holidays.C．Along with gifts，if you donate these to people as well，it will really make a difference.D．Now that you know these activities，you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy.E．As for charity，you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your neighborhood.F．Gifting something to your family members，friends and colleagues is important during Christmas.G．The same joy can be shared with people who don't have the company of their family on this happy occasion.（2）语法填空：The United Kingdom has several names and many people 1.__________ (confuse) by them. In the 16th century，the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later，the country Scotland and the Kingdom of Ireland joined the country 2.__________(form) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.3.__________(final), in the 20th century，the southern part of Ireland broke away from the United Kingdom，4.__________ resulted in the full name today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The four countries 5.__________(belong) to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, 6.__________ (know) as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However，there are some 7.__________(different) between them.The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore，which can help you learn more about the country and its traditions. Wherever you go in the UK，you are surrounded 8.__________ evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.The first group，the Romans，came in 9.__________ first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next，the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language. The Vikings came in the eighth century，left behind lots of new vocabulary. The last group were the Normans. They had castles 10. __________(build) all around England，and made changes to the legal system.七选五：Keeping Your Life Busy and ExcitingShake up your routine. It doesn't matter if other people think you're interesting, it only matters if you thinkyou're interesting. 1 . Whether it's taking a different route home, or calling up a friend you haven't spoken to in years, give it a try. It's about surprising yourself, not other people.Find local events such as markets, festivals, and music events to attend. Pick out things in your area which you think might be interesting and give them a visit. 2 , especially in summer, which don't involve spending much or any money. By doing these things which aren't part of your routine, you'll keep yourself surprised and energized.Explore your hometown. When you go on holiday anywhere, the place you're visiting always seems so much more interesting than where you live. 3 . You just haven't bothered to look properly since it's been there all along. Open your eyes. What have you been missing?Accept all invitations. Even if you're not that keen on the people going, try giving them a chance and go and hang out with them anyway. 4 -- just once in a while.Plan a trip. Instead of spending your weekend at home, plan a trip for a 2-day getaway. You don't have to take time off work and it doesn't have to be expensive. It can even be half an hour away, and you spend the entire weekend in a hotel basking(晒太阳）in the room service. 5A. Just go out and have funB. It doesn't have to be all the timeC. There are often many local events going onD. So you might as well stay for a few daysE. It's a chance to relax and learn something specialF. Try to think of one thing each day you can do differentlyG. But in reality, there is probably much to do around where you live（3）语法填空：While they are at home alone, many people imagine 1.__________(have) the opportunity 2.__________(sing) together, which 3.__________(realize) by a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in 4.__________ from anywhere and does not need a studio. It 5.__________(prove) to be a positive influence on the lives of many people. Award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre came up 6.__________ the idea of the virtual choir, 7.__________ began studying music in 1988. 8.__________(finish) university in1995, he received a master's degree in 9.__________(music) composition in 1997. In 2009, his first virtual choir received 10.__________(million) of views on the Internet. The virtual choir has become a worldwide phenomenon since then. In 2014, he formed the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, and 2,292 young people from 80 countries sang his song “What If”.七选五：The Slow Food Movement started in Rome, Italy in 1986. When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place, some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted, “We do not want fast food, we want slow food!"___1___ One day Carl went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal. But the food didn't taste the same as he remembered. He learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low. This deeply concerned Carlo.Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods made their culture special. So he started a group to encourage this idea. It soon became the Slow Food Movement. ___2___ First, what is good food? Good food is fresh. The vegetables are eaten close to the place where they are grown. The fish hasn't been sitting for days before it is eaten. Good food is seasonable. ___3___ Good food satisfies the senses. It should look good, smell good and taste good. And finally, good food is cultural food. Each country has special foods that make it different.Second, food should be clean. Today, there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food. Farmers use chemicals to kill insects and feed plants. But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms.___4___Clean food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.And third, the price of food should be fair. ___5___ All people should be able to purchase healthy food. The people who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work. They should work in safe, healthy conditions.A. Food should not cost too much money.B. Its goal about food is divided into 3 parts: good, clean and fair.C. Over time, they can cause health problems in people too.D. That was how the Slow Food Movement came into being.E. It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.F. Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out of Italy.G. This event wasn’t the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.（4）语法填空：As we all know, festivals 1.__________(celebrate) all around the world and they have 2.__________wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous 3.__________(figure), and important events. Of all the 4.__________(tradition) festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. People celebrate 5.__________(show) that they are grateful for the year's supply of food. Customs play a 6.__________(significance) role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade 7.__________ and others may be established. Festivals are becoming more and more 8.__________(commerce), with businesses 9.__________(take) advantage of the celebrations. Festivals reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures 10.__________(actual) have a lot in common after all.七选五：When kids tend to learn new skills, supervision（监督）is necessary to ensure kids stay safe.____1____Give kids chances to try something new, make mistakes and learn from them.If your son wants to learn how to make a butter sandwich, show it, set up the materials and let him try. Will he make a mess? Almost certainly. But be patient if he messes up.____2____If you step in, your boy will think," well.I guess I can't make sandwiches,"But if you have patience for the mess and the time, the payoff will be real. Someday he'll say," I'm hungry, so I'm going to make my own sandwich." Certainly, sometimes kids can give up. Help by encouraging them to do it one more time.____3____Once kids reach a goal, you can not only praise the result but also encourage them to try another. For example, after your son has mastered making the butter sandwich you might show your confidence by saying."____4____" That's not a huge achievement, but is a further step in the right direction toward your child's independence.Throughout childhood, parents have chances to prepare kids to take care of themselves. It's great to feel needed, but as kids gain confidence and independence, their relationship with you can be even richer.____5____A. Will you make a butter sandwich for me?B. Next time, why not learn how to fry an egg?C. It is a clear sign of your faith in his abilities.D. In fact, it's also important not to stay around.E. Avoid any behavior that could discourage him.F. Your kids will share pride in all they've achieved with you.G. By trying again, kids learn that difficulties can be overcome.（5）语法填空：When Lin Qiaozhi was 18 years old, she didn’t follow the traditional path of marriage like the 1._________ (major) of the girls, she chose to study medicine in Peking Union Medical College. She graduated with the Wenhai Scholarship and became the first woman ever 2.___________(hire) as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. A few years 3.___________(late), she was sent to study in Europe and then in the US. Her American colleagues wanted her to stay in the US, 4._________ she refused because she wanted to work for her motherland. In 1941, Dr Lin became 5.________ first Chinese woman ever to be appointed director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. After her department 6.__________( close) because of the war, she opened her own clinic.After the People's Republic of China was founded, though she 7._________ (hold) many important positions, she still tended 8._________(patient), published medical research on care for women and children, and trained the next generation of doctors.9._________(know) as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, Lin Qiaozhi died on 22 April 1983,10.________(leave) all her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors.七选五：Don't be too concerned about money, because all it will do is distract you from achieving happiness. And the irony is that people think they will be happy when they have money. ____1____. If you are happy and you have money, you can use it for happiness. If you are unhappy and you have money, you will use that money for more unhappiness. Because money is simply a neutral force.Don't misunderstand me: ____2____. I am not against anything. Money is a means. Your money will enhance your pattern, whatever it is good or bad.____3____. They are ready, at any moment, to change their pattern, to change their ways, if more money is available somewhere else.Once the money is there, then suddenly you are no longer yourself; you are ready to change.This is the way of the worldly man. Remember, I don't call a person worldly because he or she has money. ____4____. This applies to people with no money as well-they may simply be poor. Just being poor does not equal to being spiritual; and just being rich does not equal to being a materialist. The materialistic pattern of life is one in which money predominates over everything.The non-materialistic life is one in which money is just a means: happiness predominates, joy predominates,your own individuality predominates. ____5____, and you are not distracted.Then suddenly you will see your life has a meaningful quality to it.A. I am not against money.B. However, money has nothing to do with happinessC. So they attach great importance to moneyD. You know who you are and where you are goingE. Money brings great joy to people who pursue itF. I call them worldly if they change their motives for moneyG. But people keep looking for money as if money is going to bring happiness（6）语法填空：Today was my first day back in San Francisco after 1._______(camp) in the Redwood Forest. I have to admit that it 2.____________ (definite) feels good to be back in the city, which was able to rebuild 3.________(it) after the earthquake that occurred in 1906.My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the 4. (old) parts of the city. This district used to be a poor area of town. 5.__________ is now a centre for art. music, and food. I walked around looking at the street art for few hours.In the afternoon. I headed to local museum that showed the historical changes in California. I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold 6._________(discover) near San Francisco, 7._________ started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world 8.________ (seek) their fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city.Many Chinese arrived during this period. To earn a living, some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown. The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants 9.________ different countries and cultures.This evening, I went to Chinatown. There 10.__________(be) so many good cafes and restaurants to choose from.七选五：When you’ve finished your studies at school and college, do you feel like a well-earned rest? If you’re about to take up a course at university, you’ll want to recharge your batteries and have some fun. But how long should you do that for? ____1____A year off—also called a gap year—is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. ____2____ But there’s now a focus on making the most of this break from academic life. Long gone are the days of just hanging out on a beach or traveling abroad. ____3____ Doing something productive is exactly what students are being encouraged to do because doing more purposeful things helps them acquire skills to use when competing for a place at university.____4____ A student, Tom, told the BBC “it would have been too expensive and it’s not something that I would have been able to rely on my parents or family members for.” But some experts say that it needn’t burn a hole in your pocket. You don’t need to travel far and you can even earn money by doing paid work.For those who do have the funds, a combination of working, volunteering and travelling is undoubtedly an amazing opportunity. ____5____ It also gives you time to think whether university is right for you.A. It’s not a new idea.B. It is important to have fun.C. Now the idea of taking a year off seems to be the thing to do.D. There’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich studentsE. A gap year is now more about gaining skills that will help you in later life.F. It increases confidence and independence and gives you a chance to learn new skills.G. While the benefits of taking a gap year are clear, some students worry they can’t afford it.（7）语法填空：In your daily life, there are many examples where your parents control hundreds 1.__________ things for you when you are kid, such as the clothes you wear, the food you eat, where you go and how you get there. It is a good thing. Kids need this kind of 2._________(protect) and help because they are not old enough to take care of 3.__________(they) and make decisions 4.__________(correct).But with you growing 5._________(old), the part of being a teen is developing your own identity —one that 6.________(separate) from your parents’. Different attitudes towards events like par tying may lead to arguments, because your parents will always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. As 7._________ result, your parents feel it hard to get used to the new situation with 8._______(increase) anxiety. What kids sh ould keep in mind is 9._______ in most cases, your parents can relate to what you’re going through because they 10._________(be) teens once.七选五：Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions. ___1___ Instead, we should feed the world’s poor and find immediate solutions to other problems. However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realize how exploring space helps us.___2___ It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. ___3___ After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers.Space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard. Today space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries. ___4___Sending astronauts into space has helped people think about the world’s problems and find ways to solve them. Our planet’s resources are limited. In order to provide for the rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. ___5___ In the future, humans may live on both planets.Exploring space benefits us so much. So it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people’s short-term and long-term problems.A. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth.B. Exploring space brings many difficulties to the world.C. Some people think we should realize how exploring space helps us.D. The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth.E. Some people argue we should stop wasting time and money exploring space.F. Exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.G. GPS, memory foam pillows, smartphone cameras and so on are changing our lives.(8)语法填空：Starting a wildlife 1.________(protect) center is an important work, but it hardly brings money to its founder and so it is for Jane Thomas. She spent seven years 2._________(build）up Motley Zoo, an animal rescue center in Redmond, Washington, but now all money she made 3._________(spend) straight back on the zoo. She was determined to continue to do her work, even though there was little money to reward her.But things changed this year. “Then, as crazy as it sounded, in one year I won two cars in two different 4.________(contest),” Thomas says. She decided 5.__________(sell) the first car to pay her living expenses. And the second car, 6._________ had been won from the Toyota Cars For Good contest, was kept for her animal rescue. They were even able to get a custom zebra-striped car wrap to help advertise the rescue and receive support 7.___________ the public.“This car has been 8._________ huge deal for us. Now when we drive in the city, tourists stop us and take pictures and people honk（按喇叭），wave and yell out ‘I adopted my dog from you!’ ” she says. “Another 9.__________(addition) benefit is that people treat me 10.__________(nice) than ever when am driving out and let me merge（并道）with no problems.”七选五：Are you feeling nervous about the coming job interview? Always remember you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Try to think that it’s not that important：there will be other interviews in future. 1 .Preparation is key. The more preparations you have made, such as working out answers to common interview questions 2 , the more relaxed you will feel.Some people believe imagination is helpful. The night before, picture yourself undergoing the whole interview step by step. 3 . And visualize you answeringquestions fluently, and ultimately getting the job.Power poses in advance can make you feel more confident at interviews. Standing upright with hands on your hips or leaning over a desk with hands firmly on the surface can reduce stress, 4 . Practicing power poses right before an interview can also increase performance. Research at Harvard Business School found that holding power poses for two minutes before interview increased the- chance of a job offer by 20%.5 . No one answers each question perfectly and research suggests interviewersprefer candidates who perform naturally as humans to those who appear “plastic perfect .Professor Sian Bellock suggested people write about their worries beforehand to help reduce pressure, so they are less likely to pop up and influence your performance.A. Imagine everything going really wellB. If you look good, you will feel goodC. Start the interview in a positive mannerD. Don’t worry too much about making a mistakeE. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t get this jobF. and doing careful research on the organization and the jobG. thus making you feel more in control and more confident(9)语法填空：The party began shortly after nine. Mr. Wood, who lived in the flat below, sighed to himself as he heard1._________(excite) voices and the noisy music. Luckily, he had brought some work home from the office with2.________ he kept himself busy for a couple of hours thus managing to pay no attention3._______ the noise overhead. But by eleven o'clock he felt tired and was ready to go to bed though from his4.__________(early) experience he knew it was no use trying to get5._________(sleep). He undressed and lay for while in bed, trying to read, but he found himself reading6.________ same page over and over again. He then turned off the light and made his head7.________(bury) in the pillow. But even so he could not shut off the noise. Finally, after what seemed8._________(hour ) his patience was gone.He jumped out of bed, put on some clothing marched firmly up the stairs, and walked into his neighbor’s apartment. The owner of the apartment came across the room and, before Mr. Wood could say anything, cried, “My dear fellow, come and join us. I know our parties would trouble you. I meant to send you an 9.__________(invite).” Mr. Wood’s anger disappeared then and there. He said, “I’d better go and get changed.” Minutes later, he returned, 10.___________(proper) dressed, only to find that the party was over.七选五：Nice Things CEOs Have Done for Their EmployeesThe boss who sends birthday cards to all his 8,000 employeesFor over three decades, CEO Sheldon Yellon has sent personalized birthday cards to each of his 8,000 employees at Belfor Property Restoration. 1 It is also regarded as a way to strengthen confidence in the workplace. "These people have sacrificed themselves for this company and my dream and my vision."The boss who saved his employee's lifeCar salesman Mike Bell was looking a little worse for the wear one day, so the dealership's owner, Gus Rodriguez, told him to take a sick day and go to the doctor. 2 As Bell was making his way to the hospital for an X-ray, he collapsed and was rushed into emergency open-heart surgery to repair a tear in his aorta.The boss who pays his employees to take vacations3 As a result, staff turnover(人员流动率）at the company has shrunk dramatically. Employees are more energetic and productive in the office after the holiday. SteelHouse CEO Mark Douglas has created this holiday policy. 4The boss who recognizes random acts of kindnessDaniel Lubetsky, founder and CEO of the snack company KIND, has always aimed to spread kindness and compassion. But in order to truly practice what he promoted, Lubetsky started the “Kindos”project. 5 Employees also praise anyone they see doing something they believe is generous.A. He views it as a gesture of gratitude.B. The achievement of a company is created by its employees.C. Employees at SteelHouse are paid each year to take a vacation.D. He often encourages his employees to do their best for the company.E. It encourages any kind employee to recognize a colleague's act of kindness.F. It turned out that a small piece of advice would end up saving his employee's life.G. He was inspired by what he saw in workplaces that encouraged people to take vacations.(10)语法填空：Uncle Luke was listening to beautiful music which sounded familiar. To my embarrassment, I didn’t know what it was. He then told me: “This piece 1.________(call) Lucio Silla written by Mozart around 1770.”I felt so amazed because it was a long time ago. I thought 2.________ was unbelievable that we still listened to his music today. Uncle Luke then told that 3._________(actual) Mozart started composing when he was 5 years old and at 6 he played for the Empress. It was so 4.________(amaze)! However, when I was 6, I was playing with toys.I was also told his father decided 5._________(make) money using Mozart's talents and the family set off on trip 6.__________ took them to London and Paris. It meant his father took Mozart all over 7.______ world to play in public! Later, the English and French royal families were impressed 8._________ his talents.Actually, Mozart wrote the piece in Italy, when he was 9.__________(young) than me. I was scared when moved away to go to university, but Mozart 10.___________(work)in many countries before he was 18.七选五：Fun Writing Activities for Struggling WritersThere are dozens of reasons kids struggle with writing. They may have difficulty getting their thoughts down on paper. 1 Perhaps grammar and language barriers are blocking their progress. Whatever the reason，adding a little fun can be a great way to get the creative juices flowing.2Sometimes writers get stuck because they simply don’t know where to start. For a child，you can try things。
语篇型短文填空（类似七选五）李仕才一、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us don’t like to think too much about rubbish. 1 . However, household waste is a major contributor to our planet’s waste problem.Like it or not, it needs to be managed if we are to have a brighter green future.When it comes to being responsible for our own rubbish, the best way to approach it is by following the three golden rules of waste management, or the ‘3 Rs’—Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.“The order is important. 2 ,” sa ys Eugene Tay, Director of Green Future Solutions in Singapore. “Recycling still affects the environment and should be done last after reduce and reuse.”But, when our efforts to reduce and reuse still result in an over flow ing rubbish bin, the advantages o f recycling cannot be ignored. “ 3 ,” says Amy Ho, Managing Director of World Wide Fund For Nature in Singapore. “The damage to our environment could then be slowed down as a result.”In fact, by recycling just one plastic bottle, you are saving not just the material to make a new one, but you also stop it from getting thrown into a landfill (垃圾掩埋场) for up to 700 years—and that’s before it even starts to rot. 4 .Recycling is so important that we really have no excuse not to do the simplest of household tasks that will make a difference.“ 5 ,” says Ho. “Starting with recycling grey w ater for gardenin g purposes, to recycling materials such as glass, p aper and iron—it all reduces the use of raw materials.”A. We put it in the bin and don’t think too far beyond thatB. The collective action of individuals can make a significant effectC. It’s important for every household to make good use of grey waterD. Waste reduction and reuse is usually the best way to decrease wasteE. The three rules of waste management should be followed by every householdF. Recycling reduces the use of raw materials and so protects our natural resourcesG. Recycling just 10% plastic bottles would keep 90 million kilograms of plastic out of landfills二、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Any car accident is frightening, but an accident in which your vehicle is thrown into the water, with you trapped inside, is absolutely terrifying. 1 However, most deaths result from panic, without a plan or understanding what is happening to the car in the water. By adopting a brace(支撑)position, acting decisively and getting out fast, you can save yourself from a sinking vehicle.Brace yourself for impact (撞击力). As soon as you’re aware that you’re going off the road and into a body of water, adopt a brace position. The impact could set off the airbag system in your vehicle, so you should place both hands on the steering wheel in the “ten and two” position.Undo your seatb elt. 2 Unbuckle the children, starting with the oldest first. Forget the cell phone call. Your car isn’t going to wait for you to make the cal l.3 Leave the door alone at this stage and concentrate on the window. A car’s electrical system should work for up to three minutes in water, so try the method of opening it electronically first. Many people don’t think about the window as an escape option either because of panic or misinformation about doors and sinking.Break the window. If you aren’t able to open the window, or it only opens halfway, you’ll need to break it w ith an object or your foot. It may feel counter-intuitive (有悖常理的) to let water into the car. 4Escape when the car has equalized. If it has reached the dramatic stage where the car cabin has been filled with water and it has become balanced, you must move quickly and effectively to ensure your survival. 5 While there is still air in the car, take slow, deep breaths and focus on what you’re doing.A. Open the window as soon as you hit the water.B. Surviving a sinking car is not as diffic ult as you think.C. It takes 60 to 120 seconds for a car to fill up with water usually.D. Such accidents are particularly dangerous to the risk of drowning.E. In conclusion, if you know what to do in the water, you will be safe.F. This is the first thing to attend to, yet it often gets forgotten in the panic.G. But the sooner the window is open, the sooner you can escape directly through it.三、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 1 However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expr ession, to lead a dog’s life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. 2 They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.3 This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older peopledo not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.4 People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 5A. Still, people say every dog has its day.B. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.C. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.F. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.G. They take their dog s for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.四、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
