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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~20各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。

I was just out of college, only three days into a graduate year in England, and I was dragging a heavy backpack and suitcase through the London Underground. I was also crying uncontrollably.The day before yesterday, my uncle had ________ me that I was never to speak to him, his wife, or my two cousins again. Earlier, I had made a silly, joking remark. It was never meant to ______ my aunt's feelings, but it did. I spent the evening in an ugly blue telephone booth (电话亭), _______ as I spoke to a friend who lived in England.

As a 22-year-old ________ had been raised to respect and trust adults, I believed my aunt and uncle when they said I’d _________ the relationship between themselves and family.

When I left the phone booth, I went back to a _________ house with three closed bedroom doors. I did not sleep. In the morning, I _________ everyone get up and leave; no one knocked on my door. When it was quiet, I wrote a note of ________ and left it in my uncle’s bedroom. I dragged my bags to the train station.

Coming to England seemed like a _______ decision. Still worse, no lifts at the station were working. Crying yet again, I tried to lift my suitcase up the ________. Suddenly, there were hands. No one said anything, _______ each time I faced another set of steps, a hand would catch the suitcase handle and ____ it. At the top of the steps, the hand would let go, and I'd pull the suitcase to the next set. And just as I was about to _______ again, another hand would appear suddenly.

It happened several times. I never looked up and say thanks _________ I couldn't stop crying. I do remember that each ______ looked different, and that many different people helped me, without asking or saying anything.

That was the last time I saw or spoke to ______ of those four family members. Yet when I think about that terrible _______ in 1998, I remember those strangers' hands. They were there when I needed them, and even now, they pull me ______ the sadness of that memory. I think of them as I _____ the underground in Washington D. C. today, and I watch the citizens and tourists, just in case someone ______ a hand.

1.A. convinced B. taught C. informed D. persuaded

2.A. hurt B. inspire C. express D. hide

3.A. nodding B. weeping C. shouting D. trembling

4.A. when B. what C. which D. who

5.A. enjoyed B. handled C. ruined D. managed

6.A. silent B. private C. huge D. pretty

7.A. saw B. heard C. felt D. observed

8.A. praise B. apology C. warning D. thanks

9.A. firm B. tough C. bad D. final

10.A. carriage B. station C. path D. stairs

11.A. and B. or C. but D. so

12.A. lift B. support C. open D. press

13.A. quit B. cry C. stop D. struggle

14.A. although B. because C. if D. unless

15.A. face B. hand C. person D. suitcase

16.A. some B. none C. any D. one

17.A. loss B. lesson C. call D. accident

18.A. toward B. along C. over D. through

19.A. miss B. drive C. hire D. ride

20.A. shakes B. needs C. gives D. Deserves

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For Christmas last year, Marie’s grandma wanted to get her something special. So Marie asked her grandma for her dream gift: a brand-new pair of UGG boots. All her friends had them.

On Christmas morning, Marie really got a pair of boots. They fit perfectly. The quality was superb. There was only one thing missing: the tiny label (标签) on the heel that says UGG.

Marie thanked her grandma. But she’s only worn those boots twice — both times to visit her grandma. “I would never wear them in public,” she says.

Marie’s grandma would be heartbroken to know the truth. But at UGG headquarters (总部), a room full of sales managers would be cheering.

Through clever marketing and expensive advertising, the makers of UGGs have convinced (使信服) Marie — and millions of others — that the name UGG has value far beyond what the homely slipper boots should really cost. UGGs, like North Face jackets, Nike sneakers, and other brand-name items are “status symbols”. People pay double, triple, even 10 times more for brand names than for similar items. Is a pair of $400 True Religion jeans really better than the $18 Wranglers you can get at Walmart? Maybe the quality is a bit higher. Maybe they shrink less. But are brand names really worth the exorbitant prices? Some pricey brands do, in fact, use higher-quality materials that fit better and feel nice on your skin.

However, the truth is that the value of a brand has little to do with quality and a lot to do with status. A recent study by Consumer Reports found that some of the least expensive jeans are better made than the more expensive jeans. But that doesn’t matter. Wearing a certain label tells the world “I belong” or “I can afford it.”

A few decades ago, the idea of a kid refusing to wear a pair of boots because the label was wrong would have seemed as crazy as talking on a phone the size of your hand.

Clearly, times have changed.

1.When she received the Christmas gift from her grandma, Marie seemed .

A. excited B. worried C. moved D. disappointed

2.UGG’s managers would be cheering probably because of .

A. its particular design

B. its successful marketing

C. its high-quality products

D. its better customer service

3.The underlined word “exorbitant” in Paragraph 5 probably means .

A. high B. good C. average D. attractive

4.In the author’s opinion, people wear brand-name products as a way to .

A. follow the fashion

B. show themselves off

C. keep pace with the times

D. improve their quality of life

Kong Zi , also called Confucius (551-479 B.C) , and Socrates (469-399 B. C) lived only a hundred years apart , and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas , and how these ideas in turn ,shaped their societies.

Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rules how to govern effectively. Thus, Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom, and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went out to government service.

Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life:” Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on the individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that the superior class should rule the inferior(下层的)classes.

For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the center of the society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.

Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.

1.Which of the following is TURE according to the first paragraph?

A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common,

B. Confucius had much influence on Socrates’ ideas.

C. The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas.

D. There were cultural exchanges between China and Greece.

2.Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that .

A. all men were equal when they were born

B. the lower classed should be ruled by the upper class

C. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom

D. people should not ask others to do what they did not want to

3.What made some people different from others according to Confucius?

A. Family. B. Potential.

C. Knowledge. D. Community.

4.This passage is organized in the pattern of .

A. time and events B. comparison and contrast

C. cause and effect D. definition and classification

下面文章中有5处(第1-5题)需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题,并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. Music calms

B. Sweet food helps fight cancer

C. Shopping burns more calories

D. Cocoa improves your health

E. Gifting an experience promotes happiness

F. Writing holiday cards can promote gratitude

Christmas Is Good For You … Really!!!

The Christmas holiday season gets a bad name when it comes to health, but this time of year can actually boost your mind and body. And here’s how …

1.____________

Studies have found that spending money on experiences increases happiness more than paying a large sum of money for material goods. Now new research shows this mood lift can come from simply making your list (and checking it twice): A 2014 Cornell study found that people who merely expect to make an up coming experiential purchase, such as ski lessons, report higher levels of happiness than those who plan to buy, say, a new tech gadget.

2.___________

Singing can reduce stress hormones and boost oxytocin, the “love” hormone that promotes feelings of trust and bonding. Swedish research published last year found that certain aspects of singing make people adopt a calm breathing pattern, like that associated with yoga. Singing in a group can improve self-esteem and increase feelings of social belonging, which can ward off loneliness. Even if you are not accustomed to singing aloud Christmas tunes door-to-door, sing along with your kids or our partner to a holiday radio station while you go on a short trip or drive to visit families or friends.

3.___________

Waling about in the supermarket for about an hour can burn 200 to 300 calories, depending on your size; what’s more, it’s time you do not stick to your computer or television screens. Too much sitting increases your risk of everything from type 2 diabetes to cancer. The more “incidental” fitness — stringing holiday fights, searching for an old album in the basement, bustling around the kitchen while preparing holiday dinners — you can squeeze into your day, the better off you will be.

4.___________

Instead of working with the modern instant communication apps, consider it an opportunity to write a personal note expressing how much the receiver means to you and how much you appreciate the help or guidance he or she offered. One study found that people who put down what they were thankful for each week felt more optimistic about their lives, exercised more, and even had fewer visits to physicians than people who wrote down things that annoyed them or neutral events.

5.____________

This sweet treat lowers LDL cholesterol (胆固醇) and blood pressure, raises HDL cholesterol, and even improves cognitive function and memory. In 2012, the European Food Safety Athority issued a scientific opinion that said consuming 200mg of cocoa flavonoids(类黄酮) a day can contribute to healthy blood flow. A cup made with a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa can contain or even go beyond this amount. To minimize clumping, mix powder into milk that’s really warm. Add spices like cinnamon and a small amount of sugar or honey to cut the bitterness.

Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged(迫使) to and made this a fantastic experience.

Tour snapshot

Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It’s fresh, fast, cheap and a great way to crack into the local scene. Join this Hanoi tour to source the best street eats from markets, food carts, street cafes and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secret spots.

Highlights

Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do — on the street

Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter

Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture

Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine

Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe

Schedule details

Duration: 2.5 hours

Meeting point: Sacombank ATM Machine – No. 1 Dong Xuan street (front entrance of Dong Xuan Market, Corner of Dong Xuan St with Cau Dong St)

Starting time: 5. 00 PM

Ending point: Café Pho Co – 11 Hang Gai St, Hoan Kiem

1.What did the guide do?

A. He showed visitors around by car.

B. He took many photos of visitors.

C. He stayed with visitors for extra time.

D. He enjoyed breakfast with visitors.

2.What does the underlined word “snapshot” mean in the passage?

A. A photograph taken quickly and casually.

B. A brief impression of something.

C. An attempt to score in a game.

D. An act of firing a gun.

3.During the tour, we can enjoy ______.

A. various local food

B. charming mountain landscapes

C. many rare animals

D. French and Chinese cuisine

4.We can infer from the passage that the ending time of the tour is ______.

A. 5. 00 PM B. 5. 30 PM

C. 7. 05 PM D. 7. 30 PM

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