阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I recently overheard something that surprised me. I heard that people who win the lottery(彩票)are_ _for about 3 weeks. And then they go back to their state of being before they won the money. I _ that they would have been happy for a much longer time.

The reason for this is that_ _ we try to change how we feel by using something outside of ourselves,like winning the lottery,or getting a new car or house,it never_ __.The resulting feelings of happiness are often fleeting(飞逝的).We cannot them for very long. In some way,it may be a good thing. It reminds us that happiness really does come from within and is_ to us at any moment. True happiness has_ _ to do with what is happening outside,it is an inside job. Happiness is a __.

We can make the decision to be happy for one day,when we_ _in the morning,every morning. We can find something that brings us great_ _,like sitting outside in the garden under an old tree and_ _ the birds sing,or watching the dog or cat play,and just_ _ the moment. It is our_ __state and we need only allow it in. At any moment,we can_ _ _,take a deep breath,nd remember who we really are,and why we came here,and that truly is to _ _ joy and the aliveness of being.

“Happiness is like a butterfly which,when run after,is always our reach,but,if you will sit down_ _ , it may fall upon you,”said Nathaniel Hawthorne,an American novelist. So,today,no matter what is going on in your own_ _,stop and take a few moments to breathe deeply and just_ _ to be happy,whatever that means to you.

1.A. clever B.happy C.lucky D.cautious

2.A. positive B.unusual C.constant D.previous

3.A. thought B.suspected C.promised D.recognized

4.A. anyhow B.anywhere C.anytime D.anyway

5.A .changes B.works C.forms D.appears

6.A. keep B.control C.blame D.guide

7.A. similar B.consistent C.sensitive D.available

8.A. much B.some C.little D.enough

9.A. choice B.chance C.result D.reward

10.A. stand up B.look up C.turn up D.wake up

11.A. success B.pleasure C.surprise D.worry

12.A. making B.helping C.listening to D.calling on

13.A. enjoy B.spend C.save D.waste

14.A. special B.common C.accurate D.natural

15.A. stay B.stop C.leave D.arrive

16.A. change B.forget C.experience D.accept

17.A. beyond B.within C.through D.against

18.A. noisily B.completely C.carefully D.quietly

19.A .mind B.heart C.life D.body

20.A. pretend B.decide C.agree D.hesitate

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The kings of ancient Egypt planned strong tombs to keep their bodies safe after death and to hold their treasure.The Great Pyramids along the Nile are on its west bank.The ancient Egyptians compared the rising of the sun to the beginning of life and the setting of the sun to the end of life.This is why their dead bodies were buried on the west bank of the Nile.

The people of Mexico also built pyramids.They did not build the pyramids for tombs.They used to build a pyramid and then a temple on top of it.The pyramids of Mexico are not as high as the pyramids of Egypt,but they are bigger.Each of the pyramids has a wide stairway(楼梯) that goes from the bottom to the top.

The biggest pyramid in Mexico is almost 2,000 years old.Scientists think it took 10,000 men more than ten years to build it.On the top they built a temple of the sun.The temple is no longer there,but people still call it the Pyramid of the Sun.Near it is another huge pyramid,the Pyramid of the Moon.

1.In ancient Egypt pyramids were built .

A.in honour of the gods

B.for the kings’ tombs

C.for visitors to see

D.as places of interest

2.All the pyramids along the Nile are on its west bank,because in ancient Egypt people thought .

A.they died in the west

B.the sun sets in the west

C.the end of their lives was like the setting of the sun

D.they would go to the west after death

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The pyramids of Mexico are as big as those of Egypt.

B.The pyramids of Egypt are not higher than those of Mexico.

C.The pyramids of Mexico are just the same as those of Egypt.

D.The pyramids of Mexico are quite different from those of Egypt.

4.The pyramids in ancient Mexico were built .

A.for the kings B.for the people

C.for wars D.for the gods

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I live in a big city with a lot of homeless people.Luckily there’re some ways of helping them and you needn’t have a lot of ________ .One way to help is to buy their monthly magazine. ________ doing this one day,I got to ________a young homeless man.He was often ________ the magazine at the train station.

He was a poor farmer from another country.After a while,I discovered that his ________ was close to mine.It ________ that we were born in the same month.

I met him last year ________ after his birthday,and after congratulating him,without ________ ,I asked if he had had a good day.He ________ and said that he hadn’t really celebrated.I felt so ________.

I just couldn’t bear the thought of(不敢想)this nice,young man being ________ on his 25th birthday with no presents,no cake,nothing!So I went home and looked in my yarn(纱线)basket. ________ for me,I had enough yarn ________ .I set to work and knitted(编织)a ________ for the young man.The yarn had become a little dirty ________ I didn’t knit very often.Then I washed the yarn so the scarf would be ________when he got it.

I met him on my own birthday as I was going shopping.I had ________ to meet him so I had ________ the scarf and a piece of my own birthday ________ around with me.He was very happy with these gifts and so was I.The ________ in his eyes was the best present he could have given me!

1.A.work B.energy C.money D.experience

2.A.In B.On C.Besides D.By

3.A.realize B.ignore C.know D.recognize

4.A.selling B.reading C.covering D.buying

5.A.birthday B.house C.height D.hobby

6.A.said B.found C.guessed D.meant

7.A.long B.shortly C.ever D.even

8.A.stopping B.helping C.praising D.thinking

9.A.looked up B.turned up C.looked down D.got down

10.A.foolish B.excited C.clever D.worried

11.A.calm B.happy C.alone D.hungry

12.A.Suddenly B.Luckily C.Badly D.However

13.A.used B.done C.left D.produced

14.A.scarf B.cap C.sock D.glove

15.A.when B.because C.so D.and

16.A.different B.dry C.wet D.clean

17.A.liked B.hoped C.promised D.agreed

18.A.made B.thrown C.received D.carried

19.A.cake B.present C.song D.party

20.A.light B.pain C.sight D.tear

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Ways to sleep smarter

Studies show that poor sleep influences people to make good decisions, concentrate on tasks or even manage a friendly mood(情绪) at work. ___1.__ Today we’ve got our top favorite sleep tips and facts.

Set a regular bedtime

__2.___Choose a time when you normally feel tired. Try not to break this routine(惯例) on weekends when you will probably stay up late. If you want to change your bedtime, make the change gradually, such as 15 minutes earlier or later each day.

Eat the right food

Some foods are more helpful to a better night’s sleep than others. __3.__ Others like bananas, potatoes, and whole-wheat bread are also helpful.

__4.__

Exercising provides lots of good health benefits(好处). A good night’s sleep is one of them. But make sure you exercise in the morning or afternoon. The National Sleep Foundation reports that exercise in the morning or afternoon can help deepen sleep. However, those who worked out in the evening hours saw little or no improvement in their sleep.

Reduce(减少) screen time before bed

_5.___ A recent study shows that people who use electronic media(媒体) just before bedtime report lower-quality sleep even when they get as much sleep as those who don’t.

A. Avoid the alarm clock.

B. Exercise to improve sleep.

C. Try to solve problems in your sleep.

D. Go to bed at the same time every night.

E. There are many ways to increase the quality of your sleep.

F. Everybody knows that warm milk helps people sleep better.

G. Stop watching TV just before bedtime and you’ll sleep better.

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A little boy wanted to meet God. He thought it was a long trip to where God lived, _________he packed his suitcase with lots of food and drinks and he started his _________ .

When he had gone about three blocks, he _________an elderly man. The boy sat down next to him and _________his suitcase. He was about to take a drink when he noticed that the man looked _________, so he offered him a drink.

The man _________ it and smiled at the boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he _________ him another one.

The man _________ smiled at him. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.

As it grew dark, the boy _________it was time to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he _________, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man _________ him his biggest smile ever.

When the boy _________ home a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of 53on his face. She asked him what made him so happy.

He replied, “I had lunch with God, and God’s got the most beautiful _________ I’ve ever seen!”

Meanwhile, the elderly man returned to his home. His son was _________ by the look of joy on his face and asked him the_________ question as the little boy’s mother. The elderly man replied, “I ate and drank in the park with God.” However, he_________, before his son responded, “You know, he’s much _________than I expected.”

Too often we underestimate the _________ of a touch, a smile, a kind word, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. We should treat the people we meet _________; they come into our lives for a reason. Embrace all equally!

1.A. if B. so C. but D. or

2.A. work B. study C. journey D. exploration

3.A. came across B. picked up C. learned from D. took away

4.A. hid B. opened C. examined D. ignored

5.A. worried B. anxious C. thirsty D. tired

6.A. refused B. avoided C. received D. accepted

7.A. lent B. bought C. made D. offered

8.A. again B. still C. only D. just

9.A. imagined B. realized C. announced D. pretended

10.A. played around B. sat around C. turned around D. got around

11.A. gave B. promised C. supplied D. begged

12.A. left B. called C. missed D. returned

13.A. joy B. confidence C. disappointment D. horror

14.A. drink B. food C. face D. smile

15.A. sad B. nervous C. amazed D. excited

16.A. same B.strange C. unique D. unusual

17.A. replied B. added C. reminded D. thought

18.A. braver B. shorter C. younger D. cleverer

19.A. power B. quality C. favor D. difficulty

20.A. differently B. proudly C. calmly D. kindly

Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Maybe that is why there are so many expressions that use the word cold. For centuries, the body’s blood has been linked closely with the emotions. People who show no human emotions or feelings, for example, are said to be cold –blooded. Cold –blooded people act in merciless ways. They may do cruel things to others, and not by accident. For example, a newspaper says the police are searching for a cold-blooded killer. The killer murdered someone, not in self-defense. He seemed to kill with no emotion.

Cold can affect other parts of the body, the feet, for example. Heavy socks can warm your feet, if your feet are really cold. But there is an expression—to get cold feet –that has nothing to do with cold or your feet. The expression means being afraid to do something you had decided to do. For example, you agree to be president of an organization. But then you learn that all the other officers have given up the position. All the work of the organization will be your responsibility. You are likely to get cold feet about being president when you understand the situation.

Cold can also affect your shoulder. You give someone the cold shoulder when you refuse to speak to them. You treat them in a distant, cold way. The expression probably comes from the physical act of turning your back toward someone, instead of speaking to him face-to-face. You may give a cold shoulder to a friend who has not kept a promise he made to you. Or, to someone who has lied about you to others.

A cold fish is not a fish. It is a person. But it is a person who is unfriendly, unemotional and shows no love or warmth. A cold fish does not offer much of himself to anyone.

Out in the cold is an expression often heard. It means not getting something that everybody else got. A person might say that everybody but him got a pay raise. He was left out in the cold. And it is not a pleasant place to be.

1.The text is intended to tell us that_____.

A.cold weather has a great effect on human bodies.

B.many English expressions contain the word cold.

C.cold is a word all used to describe human emotions.

D.the word cold has many different meanings in English.

2.Which of the following can best describe a person who is unwilling to offer anything to others?

A.Cold-blooded. B.To get cold feet.

C.A cold shoulder. D.A cold fish.

3.If a teacher gives all the boys except Tom a pen as a prize, you can say Tom________.

A.is given the cold shoulder.

B.is punished by a cold fish.

C.is left out in the cold.

D.has got cold feet.

4.The five expressions mentioned in the text all _____.

A.have a negative meaning.

B.come from physical acts.

C.relate to a kind of animal.

D.have a connection with the human body.

I was living a life in my screen and hardly noticed what was around me. So when my friends invited me to go camping for a long weekend without the cell service, I thought this was exactly what I needed. Here’s how keeping away from my phone for 48 hours changed me.

I realized my bedtime routine was usually centered on one thing: my phone. Right before I went to sleep, I browsed through news websites and checked my emails. When I woke up in the middle of the night, I did the same thing. The problem with this was I felt anxious every night. I felt free without my phone at that weekend camp. I felt asleep listening to the sound of crickets.

When I had my phone, I was always checking the time and thinking of future plans. My thought was: “Who’s going to text me now? What will I do next?” Without my phone, I truly savored what I was doing in the moment, sitting by the river, riding a bike, or singing the old songs. There was no need to rush through any of it. I listened to what my body wanted instead of what my phone was telling me to do.

You know that moment when you’re hanging out with a group of people and no one has anything to say? The typical response: Everyone immediately pulls out their phones. So what did we do without a phone to avoid embarrassing silences? We actually talked to each other. Instead of burying our faces in our screens, we looked one another in the eye, had a moment of pure human connection and then continued talking. And you know what? People actually listened.

So, now what? Now I’m back to the real world.

1.When the author’s friends invited him to go camping, he .

A. didn’t really want to go

B. wanted to take his cellphone

C. didn’t think life would be any different

D. considered it a good chance to escape cellphone

2.What change did the author experience according to Paragraph 2?

A. He broke his bedtime routine.

B. He no longer cared about news.

C. He fell in love with sounds of nature.

D. He began to pay attention to his future plans.

3.The underlined word “savored” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “.

A. ignored B. recorded

C. enjoyed D. remembered

4.At that weekend camp, the campers .

A. often felt very lonely

B. found some other fun activities

C. got into good conversation with each other

D. often needed to deal with embarrassing silences

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