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In 1994 I was in the midst of a depression (抑郁症). When I was depressed, I _________. One day I was clearing up the rooms and found a CD covered with _________. I wiped it off, put it in the___________and started washing dishes. A man’s voice, reading poetry,___________my house. The sound of the speaker’s voice and the words of the poems reached something deep inside me. I stopped and_______.

I began to take poems into my _________, not simply reading them, but developing rich relationships with the_______I learned many by heart. They became my therapy (治疗)and_________. Those poems made me wiser and healthier.

_______, in the fall of 2008, poetry__________me in a way I had never expected. I had put all my__________in a small, local fund (基金). Two months later, the leader of the fund left me a message: “The financial crisis__________our fund particularly hard. We' ve lost everything.”

I stood there, ____________.

Suddenly I heard a poem, __________, called Kindness in my mind. It felt like the poem had been written for me________, for this exact moment, like the perfect helper__________on the scene at the instant of an accident. Kindness became my ________I read it before going to bed, and at breakfast every morning. It reminded me that this was not a __________, but a path to sympathy, and I was not walking alone. Even now, I __________Kindness several times a week to carry me ________ the heart of what really matters to me.

1.A. ran B. slept C. cleaned D. sang

2.A. dust B. paper C. clothes D. bedding

3.A. drawer B. player C. washer D. fridge

4.A. swept B. occupied C. decorated D. filled

5.A. wept B. left C. laughed D. listened

6.A. home B. life C. class D. mind

7.A. tunes B. rhymes C. words D. CDs

8.A. medicine B. food C. assistance D. attention

9.A. Still B. Yet C. Then D. Soon

10.A. surprised B. impressed C. warned D. rescued

11.A. faith B. savings C. hope D. expenses

12.A. hit B. blew C. pushed D. pressed

13.A. fearless B. thankless C. breathless D. defenseless

14.A. by coincidence B. out of nowhere C. in the distance D. by accident

15.A. immediately B. sincerely C. casually D. personally

16.A. reading B. arriving C. walking D. escaping

17.A. homework B. religion C. prayer D. memory

18.A. mistake B. lesson C. comfort D. tragedy

19.A. reach for B. dream of C. refer to D. meet with

20.A. for B. with C. off D. into

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March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep.

Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.

But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start time and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have insomnia which might keep them awake (醒着的)all night.

These sleeping problems greatly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).

Luckily, with good sleeping habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.

1.If Li Hong is 15years old, how much sleep does she need every night?

A. 10-12 hours. B. 8-9 hours.

C. 7 hours. D. Less than 7 hours.

2.What might happen if teenagers don’t get enough sleep?

A. They might do well in sports.

B. Their bodies and brains might grow better.

C. They might feel depressed.

D. They might not be able to finish their schoolwork.

3.The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.

A. 健忘症 B. 肥胖症

C. 多动症 D. 失眠症

4.Which of the following are good sleeping habits?

a. Sleeping in a bright place. 

b. Going to bed at the same time.

c. Sleeping in a dark and quiet place.    

d. Drinking something that makes you excited.

A. a-b B. a-c

C. b-c D. b-d

People who have lost the ability to understand or use words due to brain damage are called aphasics(失语症患者).Such patients can be extremely good at something else.From the changing expressions on speakers' faces and the tones of their voices,they can tell lies from truths.

Doctors studying the human brain have given a number of examples of this amazing power of aphasics.Some have even compared this power to that of a dog with an ability to find out the drugs hidden in the baggage.

Recently,scientists carried out tests to see if all that was said about aphasics was true.They studied a mixed group of people.Some were normal;others were aphasics.It was proved that the aphasics were far ahead of the normal people in recognizing false speeches—in most cases,the normal people were fooled by words,but the aphasics were not.

Some years ago,Dr.Oliver Sacks wrote in his book about his experiences with aphasics.He mentioned a particular case in a hospital.Some aphasics were watching the president giving a speech on TV.Since the president had been an actor earlier,making a good speech was no problem for him.He was trying to put his feelings into every word of his speech.

But his way of speaking had the opposite effect on the patients.They didn't seem to believe him.Instead,they burst into laughter.The aphasics knew that the president did not mean a word of what he was saying.He was lying!

Many doctors see aphasics as people who are not completely normal because they lack the ability to understand words.However,according to Dr.Sacks,they are more gifted than normal people.Normal people may get carried away by words.Aphasics seem to understand human expressions better,though they cannot understand words.

1.What is so surprising about aphasics?

A. They can fool other people.

B. They can tell whether people are lying.

C. They can understand language better.

D. They can find out the hidden drugs.

2.How did the scientists study aphasics?

A. By asking them to watch TV together.

B. By organizing them into acting groups.

C. By comparing them with normal people.

D. By giving them chances to speak on TV.

3.What do we learn from this text?

A. What ones says reflects how one feels.

B. Aphasics have richer feelings than others.

C. Normal people often tell lies in their speeches.

D. People poor at one thing can be good at another.

In this digital age, we search almost everything online before we decide what to do. According to a US-based business reviewing website, the top searches at different times of the night in different European countries vary a lot. Below are some of the more interesting findings. Take a look.

Italy: While most Europeans are searching for restaurants or bars around 6 p.m., the Italians are searching for messages, shoes and job agencies.

Germany: Coming from perhaps the most organized and efficient country, the average German is attracted to food and drink. Having looked up restaurants and bars earlier in the evening, they have already been searching for breakfast and brunch by 9 p.m.

UK: Karaoke is one of the most popular pastimes in Asia, but in Europe, the UK seems to be the only nation to look first for Karaoke bars in its Internet searches, roughly around 9 p.m. Later into the night, Britons are going to 24-hour pharmacies (药房)by 10 p.m., and then there is a steady interest in 24-hour food stores and delivery, until 1 a.m.

France: The French call it a day online quite early, at about 10 p.m. But they don't do it until they've had a chance to put their dancing shoes on, after searching for “night club” and “dance”.

Spain: The Spanish seem to be quite practical. They search for elementary schools and dermatology(皮肤科) at 10 p.m., followed by swimming lessons at midnight.

1.A man searching for education information online often probably comes from ________.

A. Spain

B. UK

C. France

D. Germany

2.What can we learn from the text?

A. The Italians don't like restaurants or bars.

B. UK is considered the most organized country.

C. Asian people often look for Karaoke first online.

D. Usually French people end their online search early.

3.In which section of a magazine does this text probably come from?

A. Opinion.

B. Lifestyle.

C. Society.

D. Technology.

Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting and great fun? Certainly, it is a new experience, one that brings the opportunity(机会) to discover amazing things and a feeling of freedom. But do remember that there are also some challenges you will meet, for your views may disagree with the different beliefs, norms(社会准则), values and traditions of different countries. This is called “culture shock”. The following are the stages of adjusting.

The first stage is called ”the honeymoon”, where you are excited about living in a different place, and everything seems to be fantastic.

Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears, “the hostility stage”. You begin to notice that not everything that seemed so wonderful initially is now awful, making you feel distressed and tired. Usually at this point, you use some defense mechanisms(机制) to help you cope(应付) and to protect yourself against the effects of culture shock. Two of them are “repression”, which happens when you pretend that everything is acceptable and that nothing bothers you, and “regression”, when you start to act like a child, sometimes careless and irresponsible. The third kind is “isolation”. You don’t want to communicate with anybody, cutting yourself off the world. The last type is “rejection”, where you think you don’t need anybody, feeling you are coping fine alone.

After you deal with your hostile feelings, next comes the stage, “recovery”, when you begin to see things of a different culture you can learn to appreciate.

The last stage is “adjustment”. In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good because you are able to understand the new culture.

Culture shock is not something you can avoid in a foreign country. Actually, you learn how to interact with other people, and you learn a considerable amount about life in a new culture. Eventually, you learn more-about yourself.

1.How many stages of culture shock does the text mention?

A. 4.

B. 6.

C. 7.

D. 8.

2.Which mechanism does a person apply if he pretends to accept everything in a new culture?

A. Repression.

B. Regression.

C. Isolation.

D. Rejection.

3.What’s the writer’s attitude towards culture shock?

A. Serious.

B. Positive.

C. Cautious.

D. Scared.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. A New Experience

B. Stages of adjustment

C. Culture Shock

D. Defense Mechanisms

Little John invited his mother to attend his school’s first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy’s __ , she said she would go. This __ be the first time that his classmates and teacher_____ his mother and he felt _____of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that ____ nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to ____ why or how she got the scar.

At the meeting, the people were ____ by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother ____ the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and_____ himself from everyone. He did, however, get within ____ of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.

The teacher asked _____, “How did you get the scar on your face?”

The mother replied, “____ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was ____ afraid to go in because the fire was ____ , so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked____ but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She ____ the burned side of her face. “This scar will be ____, but to this day, I have never ____what I did.”

At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great_____of the sacrifice(牺牲) that his mother had made for him. He held her hand _____for the rest of the day.

1.A. enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. excitement

2.A. Would B. could C. should D. must

3.A. noticed B. greeted C. accepted D. met

4.A. Sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired

5.A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded

6.A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. hear about

7.A. impressed B. surprised C. excited D. comforted

8.A. in sight of B. by means of C. by way of D. in spite of

9.A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped

10.A. understanding B. reminding C. hearing D. learning

11.A. carefully B. seriously C. nervously D. anxiously

12.A. As B. When C. Since D. While

13.A. so B. much C. quite D. too

14.A. out of control B. under control C. in control D. over control

15.A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless

16.A. pointed B. showed C. wiped D. touched

17.A. ugly B. lasting C. serious D. frightening

18.A. forgot B. recognized C. considered D. regretted

19.A. honor B. sense C. happiness D. Pride

20.A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. Suddenly

April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.

In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare’s plays, and a dazzling fireworks display. And the BBC is broadcasting a live show from Stratfore-upon-Avon, celebrating Shakespeare’s widespread influence on the world. In England’s capital, the London Shakespeare Centre is holding a series of public performances, exhibitions and activities. It isn’t just England that honors the anniversary of the death of this extraordinary writer. In Washington, D.C., the Folger Shakespeare Library, which houses the world’s largest collection of documents relating to William Shakespeare, is displaying a series of exhibitions.

Shakespeare is probably one of the most famous authors and is considered a genius. He wrote around 37 plays and 154 sonnets(十四行诗), and his work has been translated into over one hundred languages! He penned beautiful metaphors(暗喻), serious dramas and amusing tales.

Shakespeare also invented many new terms and phrases. If someone’s behavior suggested they were not being honest and should not be trusted, Shakespeare called their actions suspicious. If someone was being silly and perhaps looking like a fool, Shakespeare found their actions laughable. And Shakespeare called people who offered their opinions on the quality of something critics. Today, for instance, food critics and film critics give audiences their opinions of foods and films. The familiar phrase “break the ice” comes from Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. “The ice is broken” when a difficult conversation or meeting is calmed by some basic introduction, such as a simple game. More common words coined by Shakespeare include road, gossip, lonely, bump and hurry.

Four hundred years after his death, Shakespeare surely lives on,in everyday speech, as the most famous writer of all time!

1.The passage is mainly about ______.

A. the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death

B. the influence Shakespeare has on written English

C. the friends of William Shakespeare

D. Shakespeare’s colorful and fruitful life

2.Shakespeare is honored in the following ways except ______.

A. a great number of free events in Stratford-upon-Avon

B. a series of activities in the London Shakespeare Centre

C. a series of exhibitions in the Folger Shakespeare Library

D. a live show of Shakespeare in Washington, D.C.

3.According to the text, a simple game to make a difficult conversation easy is called ______.

A. an ice-breaker B. a suspicious man

C. a critic D. a laughable man

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