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1. 短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；

2. 词数：100左右；

3. 参考词汇：作弊 cheat (v.)

“Because I can” has magic power. It pushes us to leave our comfort zones. It gives us a reason to do the things that we think we can't. 【1】.【2】.

Whether it is to get to the store or work, climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Break the “I’m tired” or

“It is too hard” or “It is too far” cycle. Increasing your activity level will provide enormous benefits, both physically and mentally.

Try Something New

It is easy for us to make excuses for why we shouldn't try new things.【3】. Maybe it seems too difficult. Or maybe, it is just inconvenient. Reminding yourself that You Can try something new will help you to move past these roadblocks and discover new things about yourself and possible new interests.

Speak Up

Often, we dare not address（处理）things that bother us or make us unhappy.【4】.Use that voice “because you can.” Communicating to loved ones, co-workers, and even your boss as to how you feel, what your needs and expectations are and what you are thinking can help you develop deeper, more meaningful and rewarding relationships. Further, you will be truer to yourself, thus making you a happier individual.

Increase Your Willpower

【5】. However, developing a strong willpower, whether it is in response to our favorite chocolate cake or to over-shopping is something that we can all benefit from. Next time you are tempted to do something you think you might regret, try reminding yourself that you can say no. You have the power.

A. Saying “No” to our favorites can be challenging

B. Here are a few ways to apply this positive thinking to your own life

C. You have a voice

D. Be More Active

E. “Because I can” is an easy way to include more activities into your life

F. Maybe you think it is out of your comfort zone

G. A strong willpower can keep us motivated（有动机的）and reach our goals

For thousands of years, Polynesian people lived in the remote island of Nauru, far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island.

However, because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first. The whaling ships and other traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol. These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the population from 1,400 to 900.

Nauru’s real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate (磷酸盐)on the island. In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which was a very important fertilizer for farming. The company began mining the phosphate.

A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it is a strip mine(露天矿). When a company strip-mines, it removes the top layer of soil. Then it takes away the material it wants. Strip mining totally destroys the land. Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon.

In 1968, Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world. Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate.

Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars. In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized that they had a terrible problem — their phosphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing. By 2000, Nauru was financially ruined. Experts say that it would take approximately $433,600,000 and more than 20 years to repair the island. This will probably never happen.

【1】What was Nauru like before the Europeans came?

A. Rich and powerful

B. Peaceful and attractive

C. Modern and open

D. Greedy and aggressive

【2】The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from _____________.

A. whale hunting

B. phosphate overmining

C. farming activity

D. soil pollution

【3】What can we learn about Nauru from the last paragraph?

A. The ecological damage is difficult to repair.

B. The leaders will take the experts’ words seriously.

C. The island was abandoned by the Nauruans.

D. The phosphate mines were destroyed.

【4】What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To tell a heartbreaking story of a war.

B. To seek help for Nauru’s problems.

C. To show the importance of money.

D. To give a warning to other countries.

I'm gladly to receive your novel. Thank you for such lovely a gift, for I had been expecting it for a long time. This novel offers to me more understanding of American society and daily life. I know you're interesting in Chinese festivals, and therefore I have chosen an album of paper cutting for you. Paper cutting is unique form of Chinese cultural relics, that is often used as a decoration for a joyful atmosphere. I hope it will bring happiness and lucks to your family as it always did in China. I'm expecting you to come to China and experience the rich culture on person.

Powerful, yes, but not always________. For years I dealt with my travel agent only by phone. Rani, my faceless agent whom I’d never met________, got me rock---bottom prices on airfares, cars, and hotels. But her cold voice really________me. I sometimes wished to________another agent.

One morning, I had to________an immediate flight home for a family emergency. I ran into Rani’s office________. The woman sitting at the desk, ________my madness, sympathetically jumped up. She gave me a________smile, nodded while listening patiently, and then printed out the________immediately. “What a wonderful lady ！” I thought.

Rushing out________I called out over my shoulder, “By the way, what’s your name ? ”“I’m Rani, ”she said. I turned around and saw a _______woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me safe trip. I was________！Why had I thought she was cold? Rani was, well, so________.

Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all out. Rani’s________-----her warm smile, her nods, her ‘I’m here for you’_______----were all silent signals that didn’t travel through wires.

【1】A. accepted B. noticed C. met D. heard

【2】A. ran B. moved C. came D. developed

【3】A. Yet B. Thus C. Then D. Indeed

【4】A. rather B. just C. also D. already

【5】A. telephone B. voice C. connection D. impression

【6】A. direct B. useful C. accurate D. easy

【7】A. by myself B. in person C. in public D. on purpose

【8】A. interested B. annoyed C. discouraged D. confused

【9】A. promote B. train C. know D. find

【10】A. arrange B. postpone C. book D. confirm

【11】A. for the first time B. at any time C. from time to time D. in good time

【12】A. expecting B. testing C. seeing D. avoiding

【13】A. comforting B. shy C. familiar D. forced

【14】A. bill B. form C. ticket D. list

【15】A. hopefully B. disappointedly C. gratefully D. regretfully

【16】A. careful B. serious C. nervous D. pleasant

【17】A. amused B. worried C. speechless D. helpless

【18】A. calm B. nice C. proud D. clever

【19】A. forgiveness B. eagerness C. friendliness D. skillfulness

【20】A. explanation B. attitude C. concept D. behavior

【1】What importance does the woman want to emphasize（强调）?

A. Inspiration. B. Bravery. C. Honesty.

【2】How were the frogs traveling?

A. Through the river.

B. Through the road.

C. Through the woods.

【3】What did the other frogs tell the two unlucky frogs?

A. They should try their best to jump out.

B. They had no choice but to die in the hole.

C. They would try all means to help them out.

【4】How was the frog who got out?

A. He was deaf.

B. He was blind.

C. He was foolish.

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
We may be very (please ) with the rapid progress we have made in every field of study , but we have almost done nothing ( improve ) our present examination systems which focus testing the students' memory instead of their ability . As soon as a child begins school , he enters a world of examination will decide his future of job . In fact , a good examination system should encourage students to think for ( they ) . But the examination system now forces the students to remember is taught to get high marks . Thus the students who come out first in the examination are often the ( good ) in memorizing . What's worse , such an examination system often ( drive ) teachers to cram all the time and forces them to train students what to do with the ( ( come ) examination .
There must be better way to test a student's true ability as well as their knowledge .

【1】For centuries, people have also learned to c__________ the sun's energy into a source of electricity.

【2】Tsunamis in December 2004 destroyed cities and holiday r__________ along the coast of Indonesia.

【3】Biogas is produced by r__________ plants and animal waste.

【4】The Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 was so d__________ that the whole city was in ruins.

【5】Burning fossil fuels r__________ carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

【6】Even if __________ predictions could be made, we would still be unable to stop an earthquake. (准确的)

【7】The three layers __________ the Earth are, from the centre: the core, the mantle and the crust. (构成)

【8】Aid agencies from around the world mobilized rapidly after the disaster to provide food, clean water and __________ shelter to the millions left homeless. (临时的)

【9】This campaign focused on the camps where there were __________ children and women to reduce the trafficking risk. (易受伤害的)

【10】Chemical energy mainly refers to energy __________ by electrical batteries through chemical reactions. (产生)

【1】How did the woman get to the place?

A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. On foot.

【2】Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. At an office.

B. At a restaurant.

C. At the airport.

【3】What does the woman like best?

A. Fish. B. Beef. C. Pork.

【4】What does the woman like to drink?

A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Orange juice.

【题目】阅读理解
Nervous suspects locked up in Britain's newest police station may feel relieved by a pleasant yellow color on the door . If they are close to confessing（供认）a crime , the blue on the wall might tip the balance .
Gwent Police have abandoned colors such as greys and browns of the 20th-century police cell（牢房）and have used color psychology to decorate them .
Ystrad Mynach station , which recently opened at a cost of ￡5 million has four cells with glass doors for prisoners who suffer from claustrophobia（幽闭恐怖症）. Designers have painted the frames yellow , which researchers say is a calming color . Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage truthfulness .
The station has 31 cells , including 12 with a “live scan” system for drunken or disturbed prisoners , which detects the rise and fall of their chest . An alarm alerts officers if a prisoner's breathing stops and carries on ringing until the door is opened .
Designers and psychologists have worked for years on color . Blue is said to suggest trust , efficiency , duty , logic , coolness , thinking and calm . It also suggests coldness and unfriendliness . It is thought that strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter , soft colors will calm the mind and aid concentration .
Yellow is linked with confidence , self-respect and friendliness get the color wrong and it could cause fear , depression and anxiety , but the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect .
Ingrid Collins , a psychologist who specializes in the effects of color , said that color was an “ energy force ” . She said : “ Blue does enhance communication but I am not sure it would enhance truthful communication . ”
Yellow , she said , affected the mind . Red , on the other hand , should never be considered because it could increase aggression . Mrs. Collins praised the designers for using colors in the cells . Gwent is not the first British force to experiment with color to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate , In the 1990s Strathclyde Police used pink in cells based on research carried out by the US Navy .
（1）The expression “ tip the balance ” in Paragraph 1 probably indicates that the blue might __________ .
A.let suspects keep their balance
B.help suspects to confess their crimes
C.make suspects cold and unfriendly in law court
D.enable suspects to change their attitudes to colors
（2）Which of the following helps alert officers if someone stops breathing ?
A.Scanning equipment .
B.Royal blue lines .
C.Glass doors .
D.Yellow frames .
（3）The passage is mainly concerned with __________ .
A.the relationship between colors and psychology
B.a comparison of different functions of colors
C.the use of colors in cells to affect criminals' psychology
D.scientific ways to help criminals reform themselves in prison