题目内容
I'll stop and take a deep ____.
Vacation is a time for refreshment. In work, we are often called to think. Sometimes, it’s good to give our brains a rest. Without a break, we may not be able to perform up to our potential. This can be a problem, not only for the employee, but for the employer as well.
“The main benefit of vacation is for the worker to come back energized,” says Weaver. “If they haven’t had a break, then they’re not coming back with new energy. They haven’t had a chance to step back and get perspective (远景), and come back with renewed enthusiasm.”
Long working hours without a break, insecurity (不安) about one’s job, and other work-related worries can lead to burnout and stress. Humans can usually adapt to pressure, but not for a limitless amount of time.
“It is a problem of relating good workers and having them loyal to the firm while they’re there,” says David Maume, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Cincinnati. He says burnout can also affect employees’ productivity, creativity, and effectiveness.
In addition, high levels of stress are likely to be precursors (前兆) to depression, which can hit both the employer and employee’s pocketbook. Even people who manage to remain productive at work can have problems. If they’re always at work, then they’re not with their family and friends. If they’re working while on vacation, for the time that they’re on the job, they’re not really present.
An unbalanced emphasis on work can strain family and social life. When you come up for air, you may see that you’re alone, or that your relationships have gone on without you.
1.What’s the main benefit of a vacation?
A.The manager can be more creative.
B.The worker can come back with new energy.
C.The worker can adapt to pressure much better.
D.The worker can step back and get more excited.
2.The underlined word “there” in the fourth paragraph probably refers to ________.
A.the home B.the vacation
C.the company D.the university
3.When a worker is always at work, he is likely to get more and more _________.
A.dynamic B.productive
C.skillful D.absent-minded
4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Why Workers Need Vacation
B.Why Workers Need New Energy
C.How to Deal with Daily Pressure
D.How to Spend Vacation Effectively
完型填空.
“Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It’s Friday, and we don’t have any ______. Can I, please?” Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was ______ next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could ______ that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.
“I’m so sorry, James,” she said.
“I’m never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?” James asked sadly, almost in ______.
“I know it’s ______ for you,” Mum said softly. “But I’m just worried other people might think we’re a little... strange. And then they would make fun of you.”
“No, they wouldn’t, Mum,” James protested. “We’re not ______ at all. We’re just ordinary people.”
Mum sighed heavily. “To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it’s given me a heavy ______. And your poor father — he doesn’t feel ______. He really needs a rest.”
“I can help, Mum!” James said. “______ I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?”
“Well…”Mum began.
“Great ! Thanks, Mum!” James almost shouted. “Just sit there, don’t move.” He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and _______ what he needed — two spanners. “Hang on, Mum,” he said. “This won’t take a second.” After some ______, James was finished. With a smile of ______ on his face he said, “There! How does that feel?” “Oh, James,” Mum said. “That’s a much better! How did you do it?”
“Easy,” James said ______.” Dad had tightened your neck bolts (螺栓) too much! I just _______ them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school.”
“What about you father? Can you ______ him?” asked Mum.
“I’ll try,” James replied. He ______ up Dad’s hair at the back of his neck and plugged the electric wire into Dad’s head. Then he turned the ______ on. Dad opened his eyes and ______ immediately.“He just let his ______ run too low, that’s all,” James said, “Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?”
“I guess so,” replied Mum. “Your friends will just have to ______ that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!”
1.A. chance B. message C. homework D. difficulty
2.A. asleep B.reading C. alone D.standing
3.A. explain B.see C. agree D. doubt
4.A. terror B. tears C. surprise D. silence
5.A. fair B. easy C. good D. hard
6.A. strange B. normal C. popular D. anxious
7.A. headache B. loss C. task D. day
8.A. ill B. funny C. sorry D. well
9.A. As B. If C. Since D. Before
10.A. kept B. controlled C. found D. returned
11.A. requests B. thoughts C. repairs D. instructions
12.A. sympathy B. satisfaction C bitterness D. politeness
13.A. embarrassedly B. gratefully C. impatiently D. proudly
14.A. adjusted B. collected C. produced D. covered
15.A. gree B. accompany C. help D. ask
16.A. lifted B. caught C. gave D. filled
17.A. television B. power C. light D. gas
18.A. grew up B. lay down C. broke down D. sat up
19.A. food B. temperature C. battery D. blood
20.A. prove B. expect C. suspect D. accept
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment1. (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 man3. (sit) at the front. He_4. (pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be5. (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.
I didn’t want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn’t like leaving him8. 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 the choice. It made_10.of us feel good.
I left it early because I had an appointment ______ (late) that day.
— Thank you very much for giving me a hand when I was in trouble.
— Don’t mention it. I only did what anyone else _______ in my place.
A. must do B. could have done
C. would do D. can have done
— But for your timely warning, we _____ into great trouble.
— Well, you know we’re friends.
A. would get B. must have got
C. would have got D. can’t have got
____is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.
A. Which B. When
C. What D. As
It____we had stayed together for a couple of weeks____I found we had a lot in common.
A. was until; when B. was until; that
C. wasn't until; when D. wasn't until; that
