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阅读下面的短文，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。

One day a mother brought home a small and gave it to her little girl on her birthday. She told her little girl that the jar was , and that she could write to her mommy about anything in the world and then put it in the jar. And , in its place, there would be a for her. Soon the jar became a special part of their lives.

The little girl loved to get from her mommy. They always told her how she was. Sometimes, too, there would be a little in the jar with a note telling her how her mommy was of her. She all of her mommy’s letters in a pretty box by her bed.

The mother each of her little girl’s letters, too. As the years went by, that little girl into a young lady and then got married and started a of her own. For the first time, the jar sat . The mother dusted the jar every day and sometimes looked inside, sadly that the magic jar years had to end.

One day the young lady came to her mother. She went straight to her mother’s room, opened the chest at the end of her bed, and found what she was looking for. She a piece of paper and put it in the jar, and it to her mother. The mother opened the magic jar and there was that note from so long ago, “You’re going to be a !”

And when that baby boy was born months later, there was the jar in his nursery(育儿室) with a blue ribbon tied around it, and a note that read, “Magic jar years never : they are always just beginning.”

1.A. jarB. boxC. bottleD. vase

2.A. dangerousB. magicC. beautifulD. mysterious

3.A. thusB. somewhatC. laterD. anyway

4.A. dollB. toyC. bookD. note

5.A. lettersB. sweetsC. flowersD. gifts

6.A. fatB. specialC. ordinaryD. wise

7.A. airB. loveC. presentD. money

8.A. ashamedB. afraidC. tiredD. proud

9.A. keptB. hidC. buriedD. forgot

10.A. marketB. treasuredC. countedD. numbered

11.A. developedB. turnedC. grewD. fell

12.A. businessB. factoryC. shopD. home

13.A. empty B. uprightC. fullD. whole

14.A. judgingB. rememberingC. realizingD. knowing

15.A. treatB. awardC. visitD. notice

16.A. designedB. cutC. preparedD. folded

17.A. handedB. fellC. postedD. sent

18.A. heroB. grandmaC. actressD. mother

19.A. hangingB. placingC. sittingD. lying

20.A. disappear B. sellC. breakD. end

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On the basis of cultural relativism, the values of artistic works are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.

History has seen the endless productions of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert halls, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries. Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.

In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because “the general principles of taste are uniform(不变的) in human nature, “the value of some works of art might be essentially permanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after two thousand years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.

Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great scientist.

1.According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism?

A. It introduces different cultural values.

B. It explains the history of artistic works.

C. It excites the human mind throughout the world.

D. It relates artistic values to local conditions.

2.In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned in order to show that _____.

A. popular arts are hardly distinguishable from great arts

B. history gives art works special appeal to set them apart

C. great works of art can go beyond national boundaries

D. great artists are skilled at combining various cultures

3.According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because _____.

A. they appeal to unchanging features of human nature

B. they establish some general principles of art

C. they are created by the world’s greatest artists

D. they are the results of scientific study

4.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?

B. Are Popular Arts Permanent?

C. Is Human Nature Uniform?

D. Are Artistic Values Universal?

Mr Smith will not be able to attend his son's wedding ceremony, because he ________ an important speech.

A. will be givingB. has given

C. givesD. will have given

Sam “Fingers” had been in trouble all his life. He’d started stealing things when he was only a kid. He used to walk through the street market near his home and “pick up” a few things—an apple, or a hairbrush perhaps. But things got worse as Sam got older. By the time he was twenty-five, he was spending a lot of time stealing and then he got caught. While he was in prison he decided that he’d never steal again. He really had to stop.

On his first day out of prison, Sam went for a walk along the High Street. It was so nice to walk along in the crowds and looked at the shops. Oh, the shops!

“I’ll just go into this jeweler’s and have a look around,” Sam said to himself. “There’s nothing to worry about. No more stealing for me.” Then Sam saw the diamond ring. He’d always wanted to give one to his girlfriend. And nobody was looking. In a minute the ring was in his pocket and Sam was walking out of the shop. But as he went towards the door he felt a hand on his shoulder, “I shall have to call the police.”

“I’ll pay for it. Yes, I’ll pay for it,” said Sam.

With a smile, the manager handed him the bill: 500!

“Err, um, well…” said Sam. “I really didn’t want to spend that much. Would you please show me something a little cheaper?”

1.People called him “Fingers” because he was a ________.

A. prisonerB. piano-playerC. thiefD. small boy

2.When Sam went into the shop he thought he was ________ to take anything.

A. possibleB. likelyC. impossibleD. unlikely

3.Finally, Sam ________ diamond ring.

A. didn’t want the

B. didn’t like the

C. couldn’t afford the

D. wanted to see another

Texting（发短信）walkers aren't just an annoyance to other walkers, Australian researchers armed with movie special-effects technology have determined scientifically that they're threats to themselves. Using motion-capture technology similar to that used for films, researchers concluded that texting while walking not only affects balance but also the ability to walk in straight line.

“Some people like checking emails while walking to work in the morning” said the study co-author Hoorn, “but they may not know it has a serious effect on the safety of themselves”. Other facts have also proved this. A tourist from Taiwan walked off a pier near Melbourne last month while checking Facebook, bringing a sudden and icy end to a penguin-watching visit. Another person who was too wrapped up in his phone to notice dangers walked straight into the fountain in front of a shopping mall.

The Australian study involved 27 volunteers, a third of whom admitted having knocked into objects while texting. They were asked to walk 8.5 meters three times—once without phones, once while reading text and once while writing text, when eight cameras recorded their actions.

They found the volunteers using the phone walked slower, and, more seriously, they locked their arms and elbows in like “robots”, which forced their heads to move more, throwing themselves off balance. “In a pedestrian（步行的）environment, inability to maintain a straight path would be likely to increase potential for traffic accidents”, said Mr. Hoorn. “The best thing to do is to step aside and stop, or keep off the phone.”

Authorities world-wide have taken note. Signs on Hong Kong's subway system advise passengers in three languages to keep their eyes off their phones. Police and transport authorities have highlighted the danger in Singapore, where the Straits Times newspaper recently declared cellphone-distracted road crossing as “bad habit No. 2” contributing to the rising number of road deaths. Some U.S. states, including New York and Arkansas, are considering bans on what they're calling phone jaywalking.

1.According to the passage, people texting while walking usually____________.

A. do not influence other walkers

B. do harm to their eyes

C. put themselves in danger

D. can still walk straight

2.【Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “wrapped up” in Paragraph 2?

A. absent-minded B. annoyed

C. confused D. absorbed

3.About the Australian study, we know that___________.

A. the volunteers using phones while walking moved normally

B. ten volunteers admitted having bumped into things while texting

C. the volunteers were divided into three groups during the study

D. texting walkers are exposed to greater possibility of traffic accidents

4.The last paragraph suggests that_________.

A. actions have been taken against texting while walking

B. Hong Kong’s subway system forbids texting walkers to take the train

C. New York has made laws to ban phone jaywalking

D. cellphone-distracted road crossing is considered the worst habit in Singapore

Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone

Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.

Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.

Apple company must earn a fortune from London commuters. Since the iPhone was put on market in 2007, over 40,000 --- yes, that’s 40,000 “apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.

Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “steam” on your phone screen.

For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music --- iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.

And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_______.

A. going to work

B. talking to others

C. thinking private things

D. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.

2.Those who like war games can download _______ to their iPhones.

A. iShoot B. Tube Exits C. ISteam D. iPod

3.The underlined word “commuters” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.

A. students B. passengers

C. designers D. businessmen

4.The article tells us that ____________.

A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones

C. technology has totally changed the way London commuters spend their traveling time

D. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train

Today’s children are the “result” of the modern society. Our parents have jobs that keep them busy almost all day long. They only have a free day in a week. This doesn’t allow them to keep an eye on their children.

On the other hand, the modern society gives more freedom to the children than they could “handle”. As a child, you don’t know how to grow up by yourself until you reach a certain age. That is why you need school and parents to be by your side all the time. If you don’t have either of them you may make a lot of mistakes. The social system of the modern society is very lenient especially with the children.

Most of the children today are rebels (叛逆者). They are rude. They are given too much freedom by their families. This is their parent’s mistake. They ought to know that the freedom they give to their children is misunderstood.

For example, it is a bad thing for a 17-year- old child to go out in the evening on weekends. Parents are also guilty of the way their children show up in the street or at school. The same guilt belongs to the teaching system as well. Pupils shouldn’t be allowed to dress like they were on a fashion presentation at school.

Another important fact we can think of regarding the freedom of children is their free will of spending money. Parents shouldn’t allow their children to spend money on whatever they want.

I think children are given too much freedom not only by their parents, but also by the society. The latter is more to be blamed!

1.The writer implies that parents’ busy lifestyle.

A. makes their children become independent

B. may lead to a tense parent – child relationship

C. is likely to create a troubled generation

D. is harmful to their children’s health

2. What does the underlined word “lenient” (in Para 2) mean?

A. Not responsible.

B. Not strict.

C. Unkind.

D. Unfair.

3.It seems that the writer agrees that students .

A. should stay at home on weekends

B. can wear trendy clothes at school

C. had better wear school uniform at school

D. can be allowed to go out in the evenings

4.According to the writer, which of the following takes the primary responsibility for children’s problems?

A. The school.

B. The educational system.

C. Each family.

D. The social environment

根据所给首字母填单词。

1.He i__________ all the “No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette.

2.After staying in hospital for two weeks, he r__________ from his illness.

3.She didn’t pass the exam, so she looked very u__________.

4.Of the phrases “go crazy” and “go nuts”, the latter is used less f__________.

5.The air pollution is more and more serious at p__________.

6.The police are trying to find out the i__________ of the men killed in the accident.

7.How can you r__________ my sister so quickly in the crowd?

8.Her d__________ look showed us she has made a decision and never changed.

9.Father is thankful to me for p__________ him to give up smoking.

10.What’s your a__________ to the news that a shrimp cost 38 RMB in Qingdao?

I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, “You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.

My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationery exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.

Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, “Character cannot be developed in ease. Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”

One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity (逆境). From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. Some are of our making but many are no fault of our own. While we cannot choose the adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.

Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident．He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans．He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said, “Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that. That’s nonsense. Make up your mind, you’ll never use crutches (拐杖) or a stick, and then have a go at everything. Go to school, and join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”

The biographies (传记) of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced. The common thread is that they did not become depressed. They chose their attitude. They chose to be positive. They took on the challenge. They won.

Nevertheless, there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.

1. Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?

A. Going to a gym is greatly beneficial to people’s health.

B. Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.

C. Those who want to achieve success can’t expect to live an easy life.

D. People’s attitude to adversity is the only factor of their success.

2. By quoting what Douglas Bader said, the author intends to tell us “ .”

A. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.

B. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.

C. If you risk nothing, you will have nothing.

D. Failure is the mother of success．

3. Following this passage, the author will further talk about .

A. how his friend helped him to change his attitude towards the adversity he faced

B. why it is important to keep optimistic in face of adversity

C. what steps to take to change your attitude towards the adversity you face

D. what great people have in common

4. Which of the following can best function as the title of the passage?

A. Life is full of adversity

B. Different attitudes towards adversity

C. Nothing is impossible

D. Face adversity with a smile

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