【题目】Sam, an unemployed man, said it was only the second thing he had ever won in his life. The first thing was a blanket at a church raffle(抽奖) when he was 25 years old. But this was much bigger: it was $120,000! He had won the Big Cube(骰子), a state lottery(彩票) game. To win, a contestant must first guess which number a spinning cube will stop on. The cube has six numbers on it: 1X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, and 1000X. If he is correct, the contestant must then guess which of two selected variables(变量) is going to be greater. So, just guessing which number appears on the cube does not guarantee that you will win any money. Sam correctly guessed 1000X, but he still had to choose between two variables. One variable was the number of cars that would run the stop sign at Hill Street and Lake Avenue in six hours. The other variable was the number of times that a teenage boy would change TV channels in a three-hour period. This was a tough decision.

Finally, Sam flipped(翻转) a coin. It came up heads, so Sam picked the teenager. He picked right. The stop sign was run only 76 times, but the teen clicked 120 times. Sixty-year-old Sam jumped for joy, for he had just won 1000 times 120, or $120,000. Sam dreamily left the lottery studio. Talking excitedly on his cell phone while crossing the street, he got hit by a little sports car.

Sam is slowly getting better. He was in the hospital for a month. His hospital bill was $110,000. And the insurance company for the little sports car's owner sued(起诉) Sam for $9,000 worth of repairs. Also, Sam still has to pay taxes on his winnings. Sam doesn't play the state lottery any more. He says it's better to be unlucky.

【1】Sam won the blanket ________ years ago.

A. 25 B. 60 C. 35 D. 76

【2】Sam won the lottery because ______.

A. he was lucky B. he was good at math

C. he was smart D. he was tough

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The lottery game was a complete lie.

B. Sam was quite familiar with the boy.

C. The owner of the car is now in hospital.

D. Sam will have none of the prize money left.

【4】Sam’s experience shows that ______

A. everything has its time and that time must be watched.

B. he who risks nothing, gains nothing.

C. everything comes to him who waits.

D. he who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday.

【题目】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。

Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence

Imagine being able to overcome any obstacle that might come your way at work or in relationships. Then try to picture yourself not having to ask for advice or someone’s approval every step of the way. 【1】 If you are low on confidence, read on because here are four easy ways to boost your confidence. Once you master them, everything in your life will change for the better.

Boost your self-image. If failure is getting you down, just remember that there is always a solution. 2 The best way to boost your self-image after a setback(挫折)is to write down all your accomplishments and star qualities. Make a list and put it ion your computer desktop or near where you spend most of your time. You can also make a list of all the things you should be grateful for.

3 You know your talents and strengths first. Then set your goals to match these. Reject those that are just beyoud your skills, abilities, qualifications or experience. This is where you can realistically assess your weaknesses and build on your strengths.

Get on the positive thoughts track. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. 4 Negative thinking may be useful when imagining failure situations, threats, and obstacles. But once you are trapped in negative thoughts, your brain ignores everything else and you only think of failure. The best solution is to build on positive thoughts.

Know being confident is an ongoing process. 5 Keep playing to the best of your ability and your confidence will always be there to support you.

A. Set realistic goals.

B. Stop playing different roles.

C. It isn’t a goal that you reach and then stop.

D. Why not keep comparing yourself with others ?

E. This is what self-confident people do every day.

F. So why are they positive thoughts and not negative ones ?

G. You may have to try again so you should boost your self-image immediately.

【题目】As a child, I always thought about what the college admissions process would look like for me. I dreamed of the day when I’d get my first acceptance letter, and go on to learn as much as I could about many things as possible.

However, as I got older, my fears of going to college augmented. I’m a senior now, and the college admissions process isn’t exactly what I dreamt of when I was 7 years old. There are deadlines to meet, majors to choose, and how am I going to pay for all of this ? My mind plays tricks on me, convincing that my roommate will hate me and that my classes will be horribly boring and that each day will begin at five in the morning. To be honest, while I have many reasons to be excited for the next journey in my educational pursuits, I’m also scared to death.

I’ve invested hours upon hours studying for AP tests, SATs and ACTs. My peers and I sacrificed our Friday night football games, school dances and field trips to do better in studies in school. But is it all worth it ? What if the promise of college ends up being disappointing rather than a relief ?

In a year from now, my whole life will change. I’ll be a legal adult. My dorm might be in Paris, Los Angeles or Chicago. I’ll be doing my own laundry, cooking my own food and paying for things on my own. I’ll meet entirely new people and say goodbye to others. But isn’t that also the joy of life ? I want to experience joy, heartbreak, first times and new adventures.

College freaks me out, but you know what scares me more ? I must leave my life inside a comfort zone. It’s a big, bright and beautiful world, and I think it’s finally time for me to walk in it with the confidence at this time, I’ll be doing it right.

【1】When the author was little, he _____.

A. considered going to college scary

B. didn’t study hard to prepare for college

C. often asked college students about college

D. often imagined what college would be like

【2】What does the underlined word “augmented” in Paragraph 2 mean ?

A. Increased. B. Spread. C. Survived. D. Disappeared

【3】From Paragraph 3 we learn the author _____.

A. didn’t like outdoor activities

B. prepared very hard for college

C. didn’t like being with his friends

D. considered going to college worthless

【4】What makes the author frightened the most ?

A. Going to college.

B. Living far from home.

C. Experiencing heartbreak.

D. Leaving his comfort zone.

【题目】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。

When we think about the dreams we have, it is surprising to see how many people failed even if they could have succeeded. So today I’m going to tell you five ways to kill your dreams.

Believe in overnight success.

Everyone knows the story of a tech guy who built a mobile app and sold it for a lot of money. ___【1】__ If you investigate further, you will find that he is well educated and has been working on the project for 20 years. Therefore, your overnight success is always a result of what you’ve done in your life.

__2___

Constantly, people around you always have opinions on which path you should take. But whichever way you choose, there are other ways you have to pick as well. And one day you need to solve those problems yourself.

Decide to rest when success is guaranteed.

When your life is going great and everything is set—time to rest. Actually, when you’re growing towards a peak, you need to work even harder and find yourself another peak. If you were content with what you’ve accomplished, it would stop you from a greater success. __3__

Believe the fault is someone else’s.

I constantly see people saying, “I created this great product, but the market is so bad.” If you have dreams, it’s your responsibility to make them happen. Yes, the market may be bad. But if no one bought your product, surely there is something there that is your fault. __4__

Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves.

Achieving a dream is a short moment, but your life is not. __5___ And the only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey.

A. When we face difficulties, believe in ourselves.

B. The overnight success inspires so many people.

C. The story may seem real, but I bet it’s incomplete.

D. Be responsible for your own dreams.

E. Life is never about the goals themselves.

F. There’s no time to settle down.

G. Believe someone else has the answers for you.

【题目】In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry(草莓). It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially(人工地) grown and some even have a scent of pesticides(杀虫剂). So finding naturally-grown strawberries is a hot issue. There are some places where you can not only find tasteful strawberries, but also enjoy picking them.

Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden

As one of the biggest strawberry-growing areas, Tianxing is known for its healthy fruits. The strawberries here are pesticide-free with no artificial coloring. And now the farm has a special offer that you can get a kilogram of strawberries for only 12 yuan. Here, visitors can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste their freshness. And if you are a newcomer, you can get a discount card and enjoy an extra 20 percent discount on your purchase.

Address: Xinzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.

Tel: 13910667270

Taolin Strawberry Garden

This garden is not as famous as the first one, but it is a quiet place and relaxing. The strawberries here are much cheaper than those sold in markets. It only costs 6 yuan per kilogram.You can also buy freshly-picked lettuce and Tonghao, a green vegetable. You can have fun picking strawberries in person, but you can’t taste them for free.

Address: Linzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.

Tel: 010--88413840

Baihe Green Strawberry Garden

Baihe Town is the biggest strawberry-picking area. Known for the freshest and healthiest strawberries, this place is named as the "Hometown of Strawberries". The price for this fruit is about 12 yuan per kilogram. And you can bargain(讲价) with the local sellers for further discounts.

Address: Zhaotun Village, Baihe Town, QingpuDistrict, Shanghai.

Tel: 13803456780

【1】People prefer naturally-grown strawberries mainly because ________.

A. they contain many nutritious elements

B. they have a different scent

C. they are pesticide-free and tasteful

D. they are cheaper and bigger

【2】You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden ________yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card.

A. 120 B. 108 C. 96 D. 60

【3】Which of the following is WRONG about Taolin Strawberry Garden?

A. It is not better known than Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden.

B. Besides strawberries, you can buy green vegetables from it.

C. You can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste them as you like.

D. If you buy 20 kilogram strawberries, you should at most pay 120 yuan.

【4】What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A. To advertise Strawberry Gardens.

B. To show the magic of strawberries.

C. To tell the difference between artificially-grown strawberries and naturally-grown strawberries.

D. To tell us the joys of picking and buying strawberries.

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