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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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago, I was certain of a few things. Firstly, I realized that I didn’t ________ anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and ________ something useful. And thirdly, I wanted to have a good time with new classmates, without my parents around.

The first ________ frightened me in the beginning. But that ________ quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals ________ ended up being my difficulties.

I knew that it was ________ to devote enough time to class and to social efforts. But I wanted to ________ in both. I knew this would be a ________, but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.

I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. ________, instead of finishing my homework ________ it was due, I went upstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. I always finished it the next day between classes.

I knew ________ wasn’t very good and the grade I ________ showed my lack of effort. I was ________ that I needed to find some sort of balance.

So I created a schedule that would ________ my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, ________ I was only able to ________ it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.

So I tried another ________. Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I ________ a list of things I could do if I had time.

This is the method I have used since then. I’m glad that I’ve learned to ________ things and it has ________ prepare me for what is to come after graduation.

1.A. knowB. recognizeC. realizeD. like

2.A. understandB. learnC. tryD. tell

3.A. teacherB. dayC. classD. realization

4.A. happinessB. excitementC. fearD. desire

5.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. who

6.A. hardB. easyC. interestingD. nice

7.A. winB. succeedC. getD. wish

8.A. chanceB. jobC. challengeD. time

9.A. OftenB. SeldomC. UnluckilyD. Fortunately

10.A. becauseB. whenC. afterD. before

11.A. itB. oneC. theseD. I

12.A. demandedB. tookC. acceptedD. received

13.A. asleepB. awakeC. ashamedD. aware

14.A. fixB. divideC. putD. build

15.A. soB. andC. butD. however

16.A. useB. keepC. followD. make

17.A. planB. energyC. pressureD. effort

18.A. madeB. foundC. pickedD. brought

19.A. doB. controlC. balanceD. hold

20.A. hadB. helpedC. letD. forced

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The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco,California is one of the world's most beautiful bridges. It is also one of the most visited places in the world. Vehicles(车辆) cross the bridge an average of 41 million times each year.More than 1,800 hundred million vehicles have used the bridge since it opened more than 70 years ago.

The bridge was painted “International Orange” because that color went well with the natural surroundings. The color also is easier to see in the heavy fog that often covers the area. But the Golden Gate Bridge was not named for its orange color. It was named for the body of water that it crosses,the Golden Gate Strait.

The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge links the city of San Francisco with Marin County, California.

Planning for the bridge began in the 1920s when the area around San Francisco was growing. People living in the area needed another way to get to the city besides small ferries(渡船).

Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer for the project. Work began in 1934. Mr. Strauss demanded the strongest safety protections in the history of bridge building. These included the first use of “hard hats” to protect the workers' heads and special glasses to protect their eyes.

A special safety net was suspended(挂) under the bridge. This net saved the lives of 19 men during the construction. However, 11 other workers were killed when they fell from the bridge through the net. Still,this was a new safety record for the time.

The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937. It extends 1,280 meters across the water. The total length is 2,737 meters. It was the largest suspension bridge(吊桥) in the world until 1964. That is when the Verrazano Narrows Bridge opened in New York City. Today, the Golden Gate Bridge is the ninth longest suspension bridge in the world.

1.The Golden Gate Bridge was named after ________.

A.the local climateB.the color of a paint

C.its natural surroundingsD.the strait it crosses

2.How did people cross the Golden Gate Strait before the bridge was built?

A.By plane.B.By road.C.By boat.D.By train.

3.The purpose of suspending a special safety net is to ________.

A.prevent workers from falling

B.make construction easier

C.protect the environment

D.save building materials from falling

4.What do we know about Joseph Strauss?

A.His safety measures were not of practical value.

B.He attached importance to the workers' safety.

C.He built the first suspension bridge in the world.

D.He demanded strong measures to ensure the safety of the bridge.

Beliefs form a big part of our lives. Successful people have always believed that they can be and will be successful in their lives, such as Michael Phelps. Many of us have seen Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic Games. That has created a history for himself. Many people have admired his success and the first reaction in their mind will be, “Wow, how I wish I could be like him!” Have you ever wondered what brought him success?

In fact, anyone can achieve what they have wanted to achieve. It is about beliefs. Everyone is a born winner. It is this belief that drives an individual to be successful in his or her own field. All successful individuals have strong beliefs and it is one of the bases for their success. If we start to believe in ourselves, the things that we can achieve will definitely give us a pleasant surprise.

Other than having a strong belief, it is the attitude that drives the individual to create their own history. The devotion towards themselves and the drive must also be present. Imagine having a strong belief in oneself and having a poor attitude towards life. Then how would that individual turn out to be? One’s attitude comprises the drive, the devotion and the desire to achieve his goals. If one has strong beliefs about the goals that he can achieve and he displays good attitudes towards them, it would be no surprise to anyone that he will be able to achieve his goals.

Start believing in yourself and you will achieve your goals and with the right positive attitude, you will definitely be able to create the miracle that you have always dreamt of.

1.Which of the following is the best summary of Paragraph 2?

A. Good begun is half done.

B. Where there is a will, there is a way.

C. No pains, no gains.

D. God helps those who help themselves.

2.The underlined word “comprises” in Paragraph 3 most probably means ________?

A. serve asB. belongs toC. stands forD. consists of

3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. attitudes can be learned from one’s parents

B. copying other’s behaviors is a good way to succeed

C. only strong beliefs can’t ensure you a promising future

D. attitudes can only be learned through one’s success

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Differences Between Beliefs and Attitudes

B. The Nature of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes

C. Relationship Between Beliefs and Attitudes

D. The Power of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes

Taking a shower is relaxing. You can hum a song, daydream or think about nothing, leaving the real world behind you. But did you know that showering can also benefit your mind?

A research by Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist from Yale University in the US interviewed over 3,000 people around the world. It turned out that nearly two-thirds of the interviewees said they had experienced new ideas in the shower and were more likely to have them in the shower than at work.

So why does a simple shower have such magic power? Science can explain it.

Showering can help to raise our level of dopamine, a hormone (荷尔蒙) closely related to our creativity. “People vary in terms of their level of creativity according to the activity of dopamine”, explained Alice Flaherty, a famous American neuroscientist. “Taking a warm shower can make us feel relaxed and therefore make the dopamine level rise and bring ‘Aha!' moment to us.”

Besides the chemical changes, showering may give you a break from what you feel you have been stuck with. Especially when you have thought hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower can keep you from the outside world so that you can focus on your inner feelings and memories. In this way, according to American psychologist Shelley H. Carson, author of Your Creative Brain, “a showering hour may turn into an ‘incubation (孵化) period’ for your ideas.”

Compared with sitting in front of a computer, taking a shower is something we do less frequently in our daily life. When showering, we get a fresh experience with the change of location, temperature and humidity. “New and unexpected experiences can lead to positive changes in thinking,” explained Kaufman. “Getting off the couch and jumping in the shower may create a distance and force you to think from a new point of view.”

Showering allows us to enjoy the creative juices of our minds, but it needn't just be the bathroom where you get your inspiration. For instance, Gertrude Stein, a female American writer and poet, got new ideas by driving around a farm and stopping at different cows until she found the one that most inspired her. So try to create your own way to free your mind, whether it's a walk near the ocean, a country drive or reading a book at home.

1.According to the article, what changes can showering cause?

A. Bringing the terrible moment to us.

B. Increasing the level of dopamine.

C. Leading to boredom or tiredness.

D. Setting the creative part of the brain free.

2.If one has focused on something all day, showering can help _______.

A. turn one’s attention inwards

B. draw one’s attention to the outside world

C. one make an important breakthrough

D. many chemical changes to take place

3.It can be inferred from the article that _______.

A. changes in the frequency of an action can create a new perspective

B. it is a good idea to talk with others about their sources of inspiration

C. our lives might feel longer and fuller if we frequently try new things

D. it is helpful to try something different rather than stay focused on a difficult task

4.The example of Gertrude Stein in the last paragraph is used to _______.

A. encourage readers to find their own ways of getting inspiration

B. point out to readers that it's hard to find inspiration

C. explain how to link inspiration with readers’ daily lives

D. show that creativity often comes from strange places

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