16．The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a best-seller all over the world．(31)B Now its aut——青夏教育精英家教网—

16．The American book Who Moved My Cheese（奶酪） has been a best-seller all over the world．
（31）B Now its author（作家） Spence Johnson has written a book just for teenagers．
The book tells us that when facing changes in our lives，like a new school or new friends，don't be afraid．Instead，use these changes to make a better life．
（32）E A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students．Several teenagers are talking about this．Most of them are unhappy and worried．But Chris laughs and tells a story about two mice（老鼠），two little people and some cheese．（33）F Here，cheese means something important in life，like moving to a new class or getting into college．（34）C
The mice realize that they can't change what has happened and have to find more cheese．（35）G The little people，however，can't do this．They are afraid of change so they find no cheese．
After Chris finishes the story，the friends understand one thing：to get more cheese，move in a new direction quickly．His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teenagers face，such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself．
A．It tells a story which happened between mice and people．
B．It teaches people how to face changes in their lives．
C．But they find the cheese is gone．
D．However，some strange things happened in a school．
E．The book gives an example of a change at school．
F．The four are in a maze looking for the cheese．
G．This means finding different dreams．

15．Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways．（51）GSecond，your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test．Third，note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest．
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report．（52）Ewhenever or however you take notes，keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process．（53）F
The following methods may work best for you．
•Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it．
•Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts．
•Write your notes in your own words．
•（54）A
•Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written．
As you take notes，you may want to use your own shorthand（速记）．When you do，be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time．（55）D

A．Use words，not complete sentences．
B．There are three practical note-taking methods．
C．You must write your notes on separate paper．
D．Otherwise，you may not be able to read your notes later．
E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes．
F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes．
G．First，the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it．

14．Bad breath can be a major problem．The good news is that it can often be prevented with some simple steps．
Bad breath is caused by certain bacteria that grow in the mouth．When you don't brush regularly，bacteria accumulate in your mouth and between your teeth．（36）ACertain foods，especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent （辛辣的）oils，can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth．（37）CSome people think that as long as you brush your teeth，you shouldn't have bad breath．（38）EThat，however，just doesn't remove the smell．To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth，you should brush for at least 2minutes at least twice a day．
Many people believe that if you breathe into your hand，you'll know when you have bad breath．But it's wrong!（39）GWhen you talk，you tend to bring out the smell from the back of your mouth （where bad breath starts），which simply breathing doesn't do．Also，because we tend to get used to our own smells，it's hard for a person to tell if he or she has bad breath．
If you're concerned about bad breath，make sure you're taking care of your teeth and mouth properly．If you brush properly and visit your dentist for regular cleanings but your bad breath persists，you may have a medical problem．（40）BThey can figure out if something else is behind your bad breath and help you take care of it．
A．These bacteria make your breath smell．
B．In that case，call your doctor or dentist．
C．Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath．
D．Remember to brush your tongue，too-bacteria love to hang out there．
E．The truth is that most people only brush their teeth for 30to 45seconds．
F．When you breathe，the smell bounced back by your hand can be easily sensed．
G．When you breathe，you don^use your throat the same way you do when you talk．

13．Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
?Do nothing
（31）D It's harder than it sounds．Try it right now．Just sit．Set an alarm so you don't have to look at your watch．Be content doing nothing．What you'll get in return is peace of mind that will spread to other parts of your day．
?Listen to some gentle music
Need inspiration？（32）C Research shows that music can help slow down the heart rate and lower blood
pressure．
?Stop clock-watching
We're very often reminded of how little time we have to achieve things．This increases frustration（挫败感） and we put ourselves under pressure to meet deadlines（最后期限）．（33）G
?Be old-fashioned
Do things that people in your grandmother's time would do-grow vegetables，write a letter，spend an evening preparing a traditional dinner for the family．（34）F
?Speak slowly
I'm not suggesting you completely change the speed at which you speak．But if you learn to control the speed and think about what you say，you'll finally get a calmer brain．
?（35）B
Forward planning you can't beat it．Get into the habit of making to do lists，shopping lists and even wish lists．Avoid being late by breaking big projects into small goals and never be afraid to ask for help if you need it．
A．Ask for help
B．Get organized
C．Put on a favourite CD．
D．Take ten minutes a day to do nothing at all．
E．Join your friends and tell them what you think．
F．Any of these ideas will slow your busy life right down．
G．Try to limit the number of clocks in your home and work area．

12．Some people go through life positively．（36）GLuckily，you can learn to become positive．If you become more positive，things will become brighter day by day．It's not because things are any better，but because how you look at them will change．Here are a few things positive people do differently．
They find something to look forward to every day．Whether it's catching up on a favorite TV show，trying out a new dessert recipe，or having a phone conversation with a friend in another town，these things don't have to be big．（37）F．
（38）B Joy isn't so hard to find．You can even find joy in the tiniest things-a funny text from a friend or a beautiful sunny day-because it adds up．Soon，you won't have to stop and smell the roses because you'll be smelling them all the time．So learn to enjoy the small things in your life．
They stay busy．Being busy doesn't mean living under much stress．（39）A It means having something to look forward to every day．Start a hobby．Fill your weekends with your hobby．Remember，living your life to the fullest is up to you．
（40）CWhen in doubt，choose kindness．Positive people look on the bright side，sure，but they also tend to pay it forward by passing on their positive energy to others．Giving is generous，but it also makes the giver feel even better．Now that's a win-win．Be kind to others and others will treat you in the same way．And your days will be much better．

A．It means filling your life with good activities．
B．They celebrate small things．
C．They are kind．
D．They do something for fun．
E．Kindness is most important．
F．Having activities to expect will make you happy every day．
G．But not all of us were born to be positive．

11．Save Your Time，Money and Stress with Savvy （懂行，悟性）Rental Car Strategies
Renting a car can be expensive，confusing，and stressful-but it doesn't have to be．Here are several helpful strategies to save money，time，and stress on your next （and every） car rental．
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Rental car loyalty programs are free to join，so register for any programs you might use in the future．My favorite car rental loyalty program benefit is that I can skip the counter and head right to my reserved car．Some programs allow members to choose a car from the available pool．（36）D
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Do you really need a rental car from the airport？For instance，if your flight arrives at night，take a free hotel shuttle and pick up your car the next day．The car rental location might even be at your hotel or can pick you up （or deliver the car to you）．（37）A
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For a city trip，you may not even need a rental car．Research whether mass transit（运输），taxi，Uber，bike rental，and other transportation methods will suffice（足够）．Parking charges at downtown hotels may cost more than your car rental rate，so it may be doubly in your favor to give up a rental car．In some locations，a bike might be more efficient and economical than a car．
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（39）E In conjunction（结合）with your personal discount code，you may also find a last-minute rate，free rental day，or other promotion．My favorite annual travel deal is driving a car one-way out of Florida after Spring Break with rates as low as $1per day．
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Major car rental companies might have an associated discount brand at your rental location，like Firefly for Hertz．（40）C An independent or smaller local agency may fit your needs； like A1or Lucky Owl in Honolulu．Many people prefer to check rates on Hotwire and Priceline，especially for last-minute rentals．
A．Rental rates are likely lower away from the airport，plus you might save the cost of an entire rental day．
B．I use discount-finding websites to track my car reservations．
C．Smaller brands，like Thrifty and Fox，might offer better service and lower rates．
D．In addition to saving time and offering freedom of choice，loyalty members earn points and receive special promotions．
E．Check car rental company websites for current specials．
F．Skip the Car
G．Use a bike．

10．Due to his special work，he had to beseparated （分开） from his family for some time．

9．You're eating too much chocolate．And it's getting so out of control that the world could be headed towards a disaster if it doesn't stop．
Chocolate shortages are becoming a regular thing．We are suffering the worst chocolate shortages in more than 50years．Last year，the world consumed（消耗） 70，000metric tons more cocoa than it produced．By 2020，that number could increase to 1million metric tons．
The problem is，for one，a supply issue．Dry weather in West Africa has greatly reduced production in the region．It has wiped out over 30percent of global cocoa production．Because of this，cocoa farming has proven a very tough business，and many farmers have shifted to more profitable crops，like corn，as a result．
Then there's the world's huge appetite for chocolate．China growing love for it is of particular concern．The Chinese are buying more and more chocolate each year．Still，they each only eat about 5percent of what the average Western European eats．There's also the rising popularity of dark chocolate，which contains more cocoa than traditional chocolate bars．
For these reasons，cocoa prices have climbed by more than 60percent since 2012，when people started eating more chocolate than the world could produce．And chocolate makers have，in turn，been forced to adjust by raising the price of their bars．
Efforts to change the growing imbalance have inspired an innovation（革新，创新）．Specifically，an agricultural research group is developing trees that can produce up to seven times the amount of beans that traditional cocoa trees can．
In this process，chocolate，like the chicken and strawberries，will go from tasty to forgettable on the road to plenty．It's unclear whether anyone will mind it if it keeps prices down．And the industry certainly won't mind，as long as it helps to deal with the shortage．
33．What does the underlined word in the second paragraph，"number"，refer to？B
A．The amount of chocolate the world produces．
B．The amount of chocolate the world consumes．
C．The amount of cocoa farmers produces each year．
D．The gap（缺口） between supply and consumption（消耗） of cocoa．
34．The Chinese people's enthusiasm for chocolateB．
A．is higher than that of Europeans
B．is becoming a serious problem
C．has made dark chocolate more popular
D．is the largest factor in the chocolate shortage
35．ChocolateD as a result of production increasing．
A．now tastes like chicken and strawberries
B．may gradually be forgotten by people
C．may cause people to become unhappy
D．may not be as tasty as before．

8．Enrico Lionti，a chef living in Paris，decided to leave restaurant kitchen and instead cook at people's homes．He signed up to an online home-cooking website service，La Belle Assiette，which connects independent chefs with clients（客户，顾客）．Chef are thoroughly （彻底地）tested by La Belle Assiette to ensure they are qualified for the job before they work with clients．
Mr．Lionti says the concept allows him to make his own decision，pick the menus，work when he wants to，and concentrate on what he does best：cooking．
"In fact the concept of home chef wasn't new for me．I knew about the concept，but I didn't want to launch myself into this adventure on my own，"he says in a video．"So I chose La Belle Assiette．"
With over 400chefs for clients to choose from，the founders of La Belle Assiette have invented a way to make life easy for both the chefs and the clients．
"We do many things to look after the chef on the business side so the chef can just focus on cooking and being with the client，"said one of the founders，Stephen Leguillon．
The website，which takes a percentage of the chef's fee in exchange for its services，is available in the UK，France，Belgium and Switzerland．Mr．Leguillon has high hopes for the service and plans to expand it into new countries．
Starting from￡35per person，Lionti will cook up a feast for his clients．Audrey Stora，who hired Mr．Lionti to prepare a meal at her home，said："The chef has prepared everything．He started with a surprise pre-dinner dessert，and we are now eating the main course．It's super．It tastes really nice．It's really pleasant to be served at home and be relaxed with my friends．It's very comfortable．"
After a meal，the chef cleans up the kitchen．

29．Why didn't Enrico Lionti continue to work in a restaurant？C
A．He could earn more money in other places．
B．He founded an online home-cooking website．
C．He wanted the freedom to cook in people's homes．
D．He wanted to get more training at La Belle Assiette．
30．Why did Enrico Lionti choose La Belle Assiette？C
A．He was not familiar with the concept of home cooking．
B．He couldn't find another place to display his talent．
C．He thought the website would help him to some degree．
D．He wanted to communicate with other chefs．
31．What do chefs in La Belle Assiette need to do？B
A．Contact potential clients．
B．Cook food for clients and clean up after cooking．
C．Discuss service fees with customers．
D．Expand the business in other countries．
32．What did Audrey Stora say about Lionti's work？A
A．She was very satisfied with it．
B．He should offer more pre-dinner desserts for them．
C．She thought he should clean up．
D．The meal was a surprise．

7．A year ago，my friend and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding．After the reception，we were waiting for a public transport bus to go back home．It was nine o'clock at night，and although many buses passed，none stopped．
We had waited for an hour and were getting desperate．We wouldn't be able to stay overnight because it was a weekday，and we both needed to work the next day．It was almost 10pm when a family who had attended the same wedding passed by in their car．Probably sensing that we were waiting for some means of transport，they stopped and gave us a lift．
I was so moved by their kindness，and I expressed my gratitude to them．
When we reached my hometown，the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared rickshaw（人力车） to get back to the spot where we had parked our bikes．On the way，a labourer stopped the rickshaw．The driver saw his clothes and asked him whether he had any money to pay the fare．
The lablourer shook his head and said，"No．"On hearing this，the driver refused to take him．I remembered my own plight （困境） a few minutes earlier，and I told the driver to allow the labourer to sit with us，as I would pay his fare．
What an immediate opportunity to pass on the family's act of kindness!That night，I felt lightness in my heart，and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what I had done．May this chain of kindness continue．

21．The underlined word shows that the author feelsA about the situation．
A．hopeless
B．angry
C．satisfied
D．nervous
22．The author and his friend had to go home becauseC．
A．it was very late at night
B．there was no room for them to stay
C．they had to go to work the next day
D．they couldn't refuse the family's help
23．We can learn that the labourerB．
A．was coming back from the same wedding ceremony
B．got on the rickshaw and sat with the author
C．refused the author's help
D．had enough money to pay the fare
24．What would be the best title for the text？D
A．A Poor Labourer on His Way Home
B．A Meaningful Wedding Ceremony
C．A Story at Midnight
D．The Delivery of Kindness．

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