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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

Many of us are so busy with work, school and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life and relax yourself.

Evenings with yourself. 1. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing !

Monthly treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. 2. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go to see a movie, a haircut, play golf or whatever treat you're always thinking about but rarely get to. Schedule it in and it will happen!

3. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!

Leave work on time. Huh? 4. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week, if not more. And then enjoy that time! Leave work at work.

Join a group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, biking club, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. 5. If you can't find a club, consider starting one yourself!

A. It could be on your lunch break, a weekend or it could be leaving work early.

B. Don’t ignore your friends.

C. Look up a club in your area today and join!

D. Buy tickets in advance.

E. Try to save certain weeknights just for you.

F. It is suggested that you join as many groups as possible.

G. Yes, many of us stay at work late on a regular basis.

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Currently there are numbers of university rankings, and each has its own list of criteria. But the main categories are the same: academic reputation, graduates' performance and faculty(全体员工) resources.

However, experts point out the ranking process isn't entirely reliable. Mark Kantrowitz, a US financial aid researcher, said university rankings were mostly just for show. He wrote in The New York Times. "It may give your parents better bragging(吹牛)rights, but that's about it. "

Moreover, it's not difficult to see the limitations of university rankings. Many rankings focus on the number of times research work is cited(引用) by other researchers. It helps British and US universities to dominate(控制) global rankings because English is the favored language of academia, John O'Leary, a member of the QS academic advisory board, told The Gunrdian,. Also, rankings such as QS mainly focus on the qualities of the university rather than its students. "Any university ranking is likely to help students make better decisions about where to study, but the need to balance them with other more human factors is also important," said Phil Moss, an education and admissions consultant. "Advice from graduates or current students can be as valuable in providing a genuine insight into the experience or quality of a particular degree program. It can also add an element that rankings can never convey the actual emotion of a university experience. "

1.Why do universities consider rankings important?

A. Rankings make them more appealing.

B. Rankings are students' only reference.

C. Rankings can increase their academic level.

D. Rankings help them complete their websites.

2. What does the underlined "It" in paragraph 4 refer to?

A. Academic research work.

B. The number of researches.

C. The way of ranking universities.

D. The limitation of university ranking.

3. According to John O'Leary, what helps British and US universities rank well?

A. The wide use of English in academia.

B. Their outstanding qualities.

C. Their graduates' excellent performance.

D. The academia's favor to them.

4. Besides ranking, what does Phil Moss suggest you should refer to if you're picking a university?

A. Investment in education.

B. Guidance from professors.

C. Information on websites.

D. Suggestions from students.

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At the age of 13, I remember that my father would take me on short outings on Saturdays. On the way ________ from these trips, Dad frequently ________ at the Dairy Queen for 10-cent ice cream. Not every single time, just often enough. I couldn’t ________ it, but I could hope and ________ from the time we started heading home to that ________ where we would either go straight for the ice cream or turn and go home ________ . That corner meant mouth-watering excitement or ________ .

One day, we were ________ home, and I was hoping and praying for the beautiful sound of his ________ . It came. “Would you like an ice cream today?” “That sounds ________ , Dad!” But then he said, “It sounds good to me too, son. Would you like to ________ me today?”

“Twenty cents!” I thought to myself, “I can afford it. I got 25 cents’ pocket money and some extra for odd jobs. Well, ________ it is enough, ice cream isn’t a good use of it.” Therefore, I said, “Well, in that case, I guess I’ll ________ .” My father just said, “Okay, Son.”

But as we headed home, I realized how wrong I was and begged him to ________ . But he just said, “That’s okay, we don’t really need one.” I felt ________ for my selfishness and ungratefulness. He didn’t mind, or ________ act disappointedly.

From that I ________ generosity goes two ways and gratefulness sometimes costs more than “thank you”. On that day gratefulness would have cost 20 cents and it would have been the ________ ice cream I’d ever had.

I’ll tell you one more thing. We ________ another trip the next week. As we ________ the corner, I said, “Dad, would you like an ice cream today? My treat.”

1.A. there B. home C. to the shopD. out

2.A. glanced B. appeared C. stopped D. arrived

3.A. mentionB. manage C. make D. expect

4.A. pray B. murmur C. beg D. shout

5.A. street B. corner C. shop D. owner

6.A. light-hearted B. absent-minded C. fully-loadedD. empty-handed

7.A. angerB. disappointmentC. satisfactionD. disagreement

8.A. walking B. leaving C. heading D. turning

9.A. offer B. answer C. supportD. share

10.A. beautiful B. great C. sweet D. reasonable

11.A. serve B. treat C. buy D. provide

12.A. since B. as C. when D. although

13.A. accept B. pay C. pass D. forbid

14.A. turn back B. carry on C. stop byD. give in

15.A. unsatisfied B. ashamed C. sympatheticD. crazy

16.A. even B. never C. only D. somehow

17.A. taught B. learned C. thoughtD. found

18.A. dearest B. worstC. cheapestD. best

19.A. made up B. prepared for C. went onD. took on

20.A. came over B. came on C. came out D. came near

Should we say goodbye to chivalry (骑士精神) in the age of sex equality?

Chivalry began as a response to the violence of the Middle Ages. PierMassimo Forni, the founder of the Civility Institute, says chivalry “as a form of treatment inspired by the sense that there was something special about women and that they deserve added respect.”

Today “chivalry” is often used as a term for “gentlemanly” behavior, related to “fair sex”, honor, courage and loyalty.

But we can hardly see chivalry nowadays with many women demanding to be treated equally in the workplace.

According to a 2013 survey carried out by the British Daily Mail, only one in seven men will offer their seat to a woman on a bus or train; over three-quarters of men don’t offer to help carry a heavy bag or suitcase for women.

In many cases, it’s not because these men are being insensitive, but on the contrary, they say they are unwilling to help women because they are worried about making them embarrassed.

These men may worry too much. According to the same survey, only seven percent of women view acts like holding open doors as unpleasant.

“Men seem confused by the modern ‘sex equality’ message”, psychologist and relationship expert Donna Dawson told the Daily Mail.

“This message was meant for the workplace and was never meant to replace good manners. Men will always be the stronger sex physically, so it is natural for them to show consideration for women.”

So, should the acts of chivalry be brought back? US writer Emily Smith says chivalry is what we should all long for. Many people are predicting the death of chivalry, but chivalry is not dead yet. Slowly but surely, chivalry is making a come-back.

1. The question at the very beginning of the passage is used to _____.

A. express the author’s curiosity

B. cause a heated discussion

C. introduce a controversial topic

D. solve a serious social problem

2.Which is NOT part of “chivalry”?

A. Violence. B. Loyalty. C. Courage. D. Honor.

3.Some men are not willing to help women because _____.

A. they are not sensitive enough

B. they misunderstood “sex equality”

C. they are afraid of women

D. they had no good manners

4.Emily Smith holds the view that _____.

A. some massages can make men confused

B. men should show consideration for women

C. “sex equality” will never replace good manners

D. chivalry is quite good and sure to come back

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