To increase his schoolteacher income, my dad worked as a shopping assistant. Dad could run his pencil down a long list of _______recording the prices of what customers bought and quickly arrive at the _______ sum, never getting the total cost wrong.

Later on, the store______, and Dad had another occupation as a taxi driver. His three _____ had one thing in common—they kept him in the public_______. He was so well-known that in any city in the USA he would meet someone he ______ in the first half hour.

My mother suffered from serious illnesses. _____ Dad taught all day and worked all evening, with all the ______ costs, there was not enough money for us to ______ a car. There was a bus he _______rode to and from the grocery store, but many times he ______money by riding his bike.

At that time I used to stutter (口吃) and had difficulty ______ the letter “R”. Dad would encourage me to _______ ahead about what I was going to say so I would be able to get it out without _________

I was always ______ that my father was a well-respected man. I used to think that being a teacher made him a ______ kind of person, but today I _______ that the most unusual thing about him was not his job, but the _______he kept going. The true ______always falls on those who always try their best to ______ their responsibilities and that’s what my father did.

1.A. names B. fears C. figures D. suggestions

2.A. small B. large C. considerable D. correct

3.A. closed down B. turned around C. broke down D. looked around

4.A. children B. jobs C. targets D. firms

5.A. opinion B. interest C. knowledge D. eye

6.A. taught B. knew C. cared D. served

7.A. If B. Since C. So D. Though

8.A. medical B. school C. test D. daily

9.A. drive B. share C. own D. rent

10.A. sometimes B. rarely C. frequently D. never

11.A. afforded B. made C. collected D. saved

12.A. writing B. pronouncing C. listening D. understanding

13.A. learn B. look C. think D. worry

14.A. doubt B. trouble C. shame D. questions

15.A. surprised B. tried C. proud D. certain

16.A. popular B. common C. special D. amusing

17.A. imagine B. guess C. occur D. realize

18.A. way B. idea C. time D. feeling

19.A. hope B. respect C. opportunity D. fortune

20.A. shoulder B. avoid C. exchange D. affect

Eight days for just ¥12,000

Departs:May, October 2017

Includes:

●Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples

●Return airport to hotel transport

●Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice

●Breakfast

●The service of guides

●Government taxes

Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful corners—Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place. The ancient Romans called the city “happy land” with attractive coastline, colorful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea. Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!

Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata, set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.

Breathtaking scenery, famous sights and European restaurants everywhere. From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us, and you won’t be disappointed!

Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice. A single room, another ¥2,000. A group of ten college students, ¥10,000 for each.

Like to know more? Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on : 0845—226—7788(All calls charged at local rates).

1.All the following are included in the price of ¥12,000 EXCEPT____.

A. transport between the airport and the hotel

B. telephone calls made by tourists

C. the service of guides to tourists

D. a double room for every two tourists

2.If you like to visit historical sites, which of the following is your best choice?

A. Amalfi. B. Sant’ Agata.

C. Pompeii. D. Sorrento.

3.If you don’t like sharing a room with others, you have to pay_____.

A. ¥12,000 B. ¥10,000

C. ¥2,000 D. ¥14,000

4.Who is the advertisement intended for?

A. Potential tourists. B. College students.

C. Quiet people. D. Old people

A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Web holism, a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive (强迫的,强制的) habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.

Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. This obsessional behavior has affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log on computers and spend long hours at different websites.

They become hooked on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life.

They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.

Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to keep themselves apart from the society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.

1.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The influence of web holism B. The advantage of web holism

C. The popularity of web holism D. The cause of web holism

2.What does the underlined word “obsessional” in the second paragraph most probably mean?

A. attractive B. professional

C. addictive D. potential

3.We can infer from the passage that_______.

A. web holism has the greatest effect on teenagers

B. people are addicted to games on the Internet

C. students can hardly balance real and virtual life

D. virtual life is more vivid and attractive anyway

4.The author’s attitude towards web holism is that of being______.

A. optimistic B. disapproving

C. positive D. acceptable

Starting the day on an egg could keep your blood pressure (血压) under control, research suggests. Scientists have shown that eggs produce proteins with a function similar to that of powerful blood pressure-lowering drugs.

The research, from the University of Alberta in Canada, showed that when eggs come in contact with stomach enzymes (酶) they produce a protein that acts in the same way as Ace inhibitors, but more work is needed to show the effects outside a lab and in the human body.

Earlier this month, British researchers declared that, contrary to popular beliefs, it is healthy to go to work on an egg. They concluded that the type of cholesterol (胆固醇) found in eggs has little effect on increasing heart disease risks.

Researcher Professor Bruce Griffin, from the University of Surrey, said: “The wrong beliefs linking egg eating to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected. The amount of fat in our diet has an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small amounts of cholesterol found in eggs. The UK public do not need to be limiting the number of eggs they eat. They can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet as they are one of nature’s most nutritious foods.”

The British Heart Foundation dropped its three-egg-a-week limit in 2005. However, almost half of Britons believe the limit still applies.

1.From the text we know that Ace inhibitors are .

A. a kind of medicine B. a kind of protein

C. a kind of illness D. a kind of food

2.According to what Professor Bruce said, eggs .

A. are the most nutritious food.

B. have no effect on blood cholesterol

C. can be included in a healthy diet

D. are forbidden to be eaten in the UK

3.We can infer from the text that .

A. drugs to lower blood pressure will be replaced by eating eggs

B. stomach enzymes mixed with eggs can cure heart diseases

C. most Britons agree the three-egg-a-week limit should be dropped

D. about 50% of Britons think eating an egg a day is bad for their health

4.The text is meant to .

A. introduce scientific findings about eggs

B. introduce a medicine made from eggs

C. tell people how to lower their blood pressure

D. advise people to eat as many eggs as possible

Whether in the workplace or on the football field, effective teamwork can produce amazing results. However, working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem. Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise. There are a number of factors that must be in place to make a good team.

Effective leadership is one of the most important factors of good teamwork. The team’s leader should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment and motivate and inspire the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly committed. An effective team leader will promote a high level of spirit and make them feel supported and valued.

Communication is a vital factor of all interpersonal relationship and especially that of a team. Team members must be able to articulate their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each other’s opinions.

Conflicts will arise no matter how well a team functions together. The best way to deal with conflicts is to have some organized methods of handling conflicts. Team members should be able to voice their concerns without fear of offending others. Instead of avoiding conflict issues, a hands-on approach that settles them quickly is much better. It is often advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain objective if possible.

The team leader must set a good example to create good teamwork. In order to keep team members positive and committed and motivated, the team leader himself needs to show these qualities. The team turns to the leader for support and guidance. So any negative words or behaviors on the leader’s part can be disastrous.

Regardless of what type of work you are in, knowing how to effectively work on and with a team is going to be extremely important to your success and that of your team.

1.The underlined word “articulate” probably means _________________.

A. hide B. feel

C. express D. plan

2.When conflicts arise among team members, the team leader should ________.

A. worry about the team members           B. ignore the team members’ voices

3.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Football and Teamwork B. What Makes Effective Teamwork

C. Handle Conflict in a Team D. Communication and Teamwork

How to Make Friends

1. Indeed, there are many things in life which we alone cannot perform.

We need friends’ help. Friends are people who willingly and readily help us when we are in trouble, and show sympathy for us when we are in misery

2. For example, when we have passed the graduation examination and are looking for a job, we need experienced and reliable friends to guide us and help us on our way. A good friend is also an adviser, because our own points of view towards things may not be always right.  3.

Of course, we can make friends everywhere. However, I think the best place is school, where we are among a big number of boys and girls our own age, so it is easy to get to know one another in a short time. 4.

In order to make friends, we ourselves must be honest, noble-minded and kind-hearted whereby to leave a favorable impression on others since other people observe us the same way as we do.

At the same time, we should avoid bad friends, because they always do harm to us and moreover, they are dangerous to the people around. Worse still, they destroy our friendship with good friends. 5.

A. Indeed, seeking acquaintance with bad friends would be a serious mistake

B. A faithful friend is hard to find.

C. Therefore, it is necessary for us to seek advice from friends.

D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

E. Besides, we can also make friends among the people who work with us in the community.

F. A proverb says “One man is not good enough to live alone in the world.”

G. The benefits of friendship are boundless and sometimes invisible.

Mickey was a nice, cheerful, optimistic boy. No one could remember ever having seen him ____; it seemed he didn’t ____ whatever people said to him. Even his teachers admired his good ____. It was so unusual that a story was going around that Mickey’s ___ must be due to some special secret. They asked Mickey so much that he ____ his favorite teacher, Mr. Anthony, to tea one afternoon. When they had finished, Mickey _____ Mr. Anthony around the house. When Mickey opened his bedroom door, the teacher ____. The huge wall was a unique collage (拼贴画) of thousands of colors and shapes! It was the loveliest decoration Mr. Anthony had ever _____.

“Some people at school think that I _____ think badly of anyone,” Mickey started to explain, “and that ____ at all bothers me, but that’s not true at all. I’m just like anyone else. I used to get angrier than all the other kids. ___ years ago, with the help of my parents, I started a small collage. With every little piece I stuck on I added some bad thought or act.”

It was ____. The teacher looked closely at the wall. In each one of the small ____ he could read “fool”, “silly”, “idiot”, “pain” , and a thousand other ____ things.

“This is how I started ____ all my bad times into an opportunity to ____ to my collage. Now I like the collage so much that, each time someone makes me angry, I couldn’t be _____. They’ve given me a new piece for my work of ____.”

That day, the teacher was impressed by Mickey’s ___ to have an optimistic character. Without telling anyone, Mr. Anthony ____ his own collage and he would often recommend it to his students.

1.A. angry B. lonely C. excited D. calm

2.A. understand B. accept C. forget D. mind

3.A. character B. decision C. method D. dream

4.A. cleverness B. goodness C. anxiety D. worry

5.A. introduced B. helped C. invited D. followed

6.A. promised B. drove C. moved D. showed

7.A. relaxed B. appeared C. froze D. escaped

8.A. want B. seen C. required D. made

9.A. never B. often C. ever D. almost

10.A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

11.A. As B. But C. Because D. Though

12.A. reasonable B. crazy C. true D. difficult

13.A. books B. walls C. boxes D. pieces

14.A. negative B. strange C. clever D. small

15.A. turning B. throwing C. cutting D. packing

16.A. belong B. get C. add D. lead

17.A. quicker B. happier C. more careful D. more friendly

18.A. literature B. movie C. science D. art

19.A. advice B. practice C. secret D. suggestion

20.A. left B. began C. missed D. bought

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