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

　　It was an early September day,cool and bright and just right for running,and I was in the first few miles of a 10 mile race over a course with a few high hills,　　1　　,I felt energetic;despite the hills,it going to be a 　　2　　 run．

　　Just ahead of me was Peggy,a teacher from Mount Kisco．She was too running 　　3　　,moving along at my speed．The pace felt comfortable,so I decided to 　　4　　 where I was．Why pay attention to pace when she was setting such a good one?I'd overtake her 　　5　　 when she was tired．

　　So I ran behind her,The course 　　6　　 north for five miles,wandered west for a hilly mile,then turned south again along a winding road．The race was getting 　　7　　．We had four miles 　　8　　 and already it was beginning to be real work．

　　Peggy overtook a young runner．She seemed to 　　9　　 him,for they exchanged a few cheerful words as she passed him．Their exchange 　　10　　 me．

You don't chat during a race 　　11　　 you are feeling good and Peggy plainly was．

　　Sill,I was 　　12　　 enough to overtake her if she was tired,so I didn't give up hope completely．We were getting nearer to a tong,punishing hill now and it would be the 　　13　　．We were a mile from tile finish line,　　14　　 whatever happened on the hill would almost certainly determine who crossed it first．

　　As I moved up the hill,my 　　15　　 wandered for a few minutes．When I 　　16　　,Peggy was moving away— first five yards,then ten,then more．Finally it was clear that there was no 　　17　　 of catching her．She beat me soundly．

　　There is an important 　　18　　 in that race,Women are thought to be weaker,slower and not nearly 　　19　　 skilled in sport．Yet as Peggy so clearly showed,the similarities between men and women runners are more important than the differences．I have run with 　　20　　 women,and I can say that it is often hard work．

(1)


[　　]
A．	Still
B．	Even
C．	What's more
D．	However

(2)


[　　]
A．	tiring
B．	ashamed
C．	fine
D．	competitive

(3)


[　　]
A．	fast
B．	slowly
C．	happily
D．	easily

(4)


[　　]
A．	stick to
B．	stay
C．	run
D．	keep

(5)


[　　]
A．	soon
B．	in the end
C．	later on
D．	sooner or later

(6)


[　　]
A．	went
B．	headed
C．	rounded
D．	lasted

(7)


[　　]
A．	harder
B．	faster
C．	more tiring
D．	easier

(8)


[　　]
A．	going
B．	in all
C．	after all
D．	left

(9)


[　　]
A．	like
B．	get on well with
C．	know
D．	love

(10)


[　　]
A．	worried
B．	disappointed
C．	displeased
D．	discouraged

(11)


[　　]
A．	if
B．	unless
C．	while
D．	as

(12)


[　　]
A．	energetic
B．	determined
C．	close
D．	young

(13)


[　　]
A．	test
B．	exam
C．	sheck
D．	highest

(14)


[　　]
A．	and
B．	because
C．	so
D．	but

(15)


[　　]
A．	thought
B．	attention
C．	mind
D．	heart

(16)


[　　]
A．	looked down
B．	looked up
C．	came back
D．	ran up

(17)


[　　]
A．	chance
B．	possibility
C．	time
D．	hope

(18)


[　　]
A．	class
B．	lesson
C．	teaching
D．	sense

(19)


[　　]
A．	as
B．	such
C．	very
D．	same

(20)


[　　]
A．	very few
B．	a number of
C．	a few
D．	too many

When someone gives you advice, listen without judgment, try to find value in what you’re hearing, and say “Thank you”．This wise advice is easy to understand yet hard to practice．I’ll give you an example from my life when I totally blew it in terms of practicing what I teach．

In my work I travel constantly．I always put off going to the airport until the last second．My wife, Lynda, was sitting next to me in the front seat．I was racing along and not paying much attention．Lynda cried out, “Look out! There is a red light up ahead．”

Being a trained behavioral science professional --- who teaches others the value of encouraging advice --- I naturally screamed at her, “I know there is a red light up ahead! Don’t you think I can see?” When we arrived at the airport, Lynda didn’t speak to me．I wondered why she seemed mad at me．

During the flight to New York, I did a cost-benefit analysis．I asked myself, “What was the cost of just listening when Lynda called out the warning? Zero．” I then reasoned, “What was the potential benefit? What could have been saved?” Several potential benefits came to mind, including her life, my life, and the lives of other people．

I landed in New York feeling ashamed of myself．I immediately called Lynda and told her my cost-benefit story．I convinced her, “The next time you help me with my driving, I am just going to say, ‘Thank you．’”

A few months passed, and I had long forgotten the incident．Again, I was racing off to the airport, when Lynda cried out, “Look out for the red light!” I was embarrassed, and then shouted, “Thank you!”

I’m a long way from perfect, but I’m getting better．My suggestion is that you get in the habit of asking the important people in your life how you can do things better．And be ready for an answer．Some people may tell you things like “Look out for the red light．” When this happens, remember that there is possibly some potential benefit．Then just say, “Thank you．”

What do we know about the author?

A．He is expert at behavioral science． B．He is gifted in cost-benefit analysis．

C．He seldom takes his wife’s advice． D．He often runs the red traffic light．

The underlined part “blew it” in Paragraph 1 probably means “__________”．

A．lost personal judgment B．forgot the practical method

C．became annoyed with the adviser D．failed to say “Thank you”

It can be inferred from the passage that people __________．

A．should give their opinions patiently B．tend to be defensive when given advice

C．had better study behavioral science D．intend to follow others’ suggestions

The purpose of the passage is to advise people to __________．

A．do a cost-benefit analysis in daily life B．discover potential benefits

C．learn from the author’s experiences D．treasure others’ suggestions

One of my. next-door neighbor is a sweet 92-year-old Polish lady. A few days ago, I came back from a trip. As I was 16 . my clothes in my room, I heard a(n) 17 , frantic(发疯的) knock on the door. It was 10:30 pm, and I wasn’t sure who it could be. I went downstairs and 18 the peephole, and saw that it was our sweet next-door neighbor.

I quickly 19 the door, and she seemed really distressed and kept 20 , Please help me. I need your help. The fire alarm won’t go off. Please help me.” I 21 told her that everything would be okay, and 22 her to her house to see what was going on 23 the fire alarm.

She 24 that the alarm had been going on and off inconsistently(反复无常的) for the past two hours, and that her 25 to call her daughter to come and fix it was fruitless. So I took a chair from her dining room table, 26 it, and looked at the tire alarm.

After twisting the fire alarm off, I blew into it, because sometimes 27 causes it to make strange noises. She seemed 28 but was literally shaking out of fear. I asked her 29 she was okay, and she said she was 30 , so I gave her a hug. I felt her shaking in my embrace, and held her 31 for a few minutes until she stopped shaking and sighed a breath of relief.

We then 32 and talked for ten minutes, until I felt that she was okay. and safe to sleep. She was so generous with 33 for being with her, but I thanked her for 34 me that hugs are indeed good tools! So, sometimes, a(n) 35 hug is a good and powerful way to hold someone going through a difficult period.

1.A. collecting B. designing C. unpacking D. setting

2.A. constant B. flexible C. rhythmic D. impressive

3.A. looked through B. made out C. cut off D. turned to

4.A. closed B. moved C. locked D. opened

5.A. thinking B. repeating C. complaining D. screaming

6.A. frequently B. briefly C. immediately D. roughly

7.A. required B. accompanied C. inspected D. observed

8.A. for B .to C. by D. with

9.A. predicted B. warned C. mentioned D. proved

10.A. attempt B. suggestion C. responsibility D. permission

11.A. pressed B. revolved C. crashed D. climbed

12.A. power B. dust C. paper D. switch

13.A. determined B. terrified C. relieved D. devoted

14.A. when B. how C. why D. if

15.A. afraid B. tired C. sleepy D. pleased

16.A. casually B. tightly C. automatically D. abruptly

17.A. broke down B. sped up C. sat down D. turned around

18.A. suffering B. regret C. shame D. gratitude

19.A. advising B. reminding C. encouraging D. advocating

20.A. simple B. special C. official D. sudden

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I have decided to test myself every day in a different way. Today’s test: practice the art of 41 . It is something so simple, but so 42 to those who need a kind heart and a good listener. Sometimes, we all need someone to listen to us with no 43 . We just want to be heard. 44 , I really made sure that I listened to everyone who spoke to me throughout the day, 45 I was busy.

As I was 46 in the break room today, I had a conversation with a colleague I 47 talked to. She always looked like a(n) 48 lady, but today she seemed very troubled. So I sat down with my lunch and jut listened. She told me about her unlucky 49 who was killed in a car crash last year, and her 50 daughter who struggled with pain every day. I listened and made her 51 much better. At the end of the 52 , I gave the single mother a big warm hug and told her how 53 she was. Of course, we 54 friends after our first talk.

What an inspiration she is! 55 with so many difficulties and frustrations, she still comes to work with a positive attitude, a 56 to succeed and a big smile every day.

I believe everyone 57 a ray of sunshine in their life, someone that will give them a big warm 58 and say, “You’re amazing!” I hope I can always get need like this met.

I am a dreamer, but I move forward while I dream. My dream is to 59 happiness. Tomorrow, I will write “You are beautiful! :)” on small cards, hide them everywhere, and make those I work with 60 them by chance and with joy.

1. A．listening B．speaking C．reading D．writing

2. A．complex B．funny C．common D．important

3. A．doubt B．concern C．opinions D．answers

4. A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Afterwards

5. A．if B．while C．because D．even though

6. A．drinking B．kidding C．sitting D．lying

7. A．never B．seldom C．always D．sometimes

8. A．lucky B．positive C．humorous D．outgoing

9. A．mother B．father C．husband D．son

10. A．sick B．lazy C．careless D．naughty

11. A．eat B．feel C．behave D．recover

12. A．day B．test C．lunch D．conversation

13. A．kind B．beautiful C．amazing D．hard-working

14. A．helped B．became C．encouraged D．comforted

15. A．Faced B．Shocked C．Confused D．Defeated

16. A．way B．will C．duty D．chance

17. A．has B．deserves C．appreciates D．needs

18. A．hand B．welcome C．hug D．home

19. A．share B．seek C．enjoy D．spread

20. A．find B．open C．receive D．read

Mandara seemed to know something big was about to happen. So she let out a yell, caught hold of her 2-year-old daughter Kibibi and climbed up into a tree. She lives at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

And on Tuesday, August 23rd, witnesses say she seemed to sense the big earthquake that shook much of the East Coast before any humans knew what was going on. And she’s not the only one. In the moments before the quake, an orangutan (猩猩) let out a loud call and then climbed to the top of her shelter.

“It’s very different from their normal call,” said Brandie Smith, the zookeeper. “The lemurs (monkey-like animals of Madagascar) will sound an alarm call if they see or hear something highly unusual.”

But you can’t see or hear an earthquake 15 minutes before it happens, can you? Maybe you can — if you’re an animal. “Animals can hear above and below our range of hearing,” said Brandie Smith. “That’s part of their special abilities. They’re more sensitive to the environment, which is how they survive.”

Primates weren’t the only animals that seemed to sense the quake before it happened. One of the elephants made a warning sound. And a huge lizard (蜥蜴) ran quickly for cover. The flamingoes (a kind of bird) gathered before the quake and stayed together until the shaking stopped.

So what kind of vibrations were the animals picking up in the moments before the quake? Scientist Susan Hough says earthquakes produce two types of waves — a weak “P” wave and then a much stronger “S” wave. The “P” stands for “primary”. And the “S” stands for “secondary”. She said she thinks the “P” wave might be what set the animals off.

Not all the animals behaved unusually before the quake. For example, Smith says the zoo’s giant pandas didn’t jump up until the shaking actually began. But many of the other animals seemed to know something was coming before it happened. “I’m not surprised at all,” Smith said.

1.Why did Mandara act strangely one day?

A．Because it sensed something unusual would happen.

B．Because its daughter Kibibi was injured.

C．Because it heard an orangutan let out a loud call.

D．Because an earthquake had happened.

2.According to Brandie Smith, _____.

A．many animals’ hearing is sharp

B．earthquakes produce two types of waves

C．primates usually gather together before a quake

D．humans can also develop the ability to sense a quake

3.Which word in the passage has a close meaning to the underlined word “cover”?

A．vibration B．shelter C．quake D．range

4.Which animal seems unable to sense a quake?

A．A giant panda. B．A flamingo. C．A lemur. D．A lizard.

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A．How animals survive a quake. B．How animals differ from humans.

C．How animals behave before a quake. D．How animals protect their young in a quake.

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