A. They admit their mistakes.       

B. They are open to criticism.

C. They are willing to learn.                   

D. They’re in charge of their emotions.

E. They apologize when needed.     

F. They are generous with compliments. 

We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? Sometimes we chuck that notion as absurd and unachievable. I would say not so fast. It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. It’s the small things. Things over a period of time have the power to radically change your life. They become extraordinary by making a difference in someone’s life. Here are some of the things extraordinary people do every day:

1. __________

Just because you’re the boss, it doesn’t mean you are right every time. It doesn’t mean you have the best ideas. Learn to back up your ideas or decisions with reason. Use logic to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.

2. __________

My friend’s boss made a huge mistake by tying up with an event management company. The whole purpose of the tie-up was to promote his company but it failed miserably. Instead of defending his idea and carrying on as if nothing happened, he apologized to the team for not including them in the decision making. It’s OK to admit you were wrong. You will not only gain the respect of your team mates, you will also gain credibility.

3.__________

Remember the time, say in school or at work when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank you. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized. So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employee feel great about themselves. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives. Your team/family will love you for it.

4. __________

We all make mistakes, but what makes a person big is when he is ready to apologize. Don’t try to hide behind excuses: “I didn’t mean to say it, it just happened.” “I was irritated with such and such person so…” No. Don’t try to shift blame. Just come right out and say you’re sorry.

5. __________

Sometimes it is very important to stay mum. Especially when you’re angry or irritated or bitter, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time, they process their emotions, think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to tackle it. Before you say anything, consider other’s feelings. Never be rash with words or actions.

When Glen Kruger picked a small cat from an animal shelter(收容所), he did not expect much.  Yet right from the start, eight years ago, there was an uncommon connection between him and the small black cat. He  36 her Inky.

 “ I grew up on a hundred-acre（亩） farm and had only cats  37   playmates”, Kruger, the seventy-year-old man says. “My hearing was damaged by the    38   of farm equipment, so I learned to connect with   39.They react to what they see and what you do.”

    Inky was a gentle cat,   40     the house with five other cats.  But on a January night in 2009, Inky did 41      that would set her apart from 42     cats forever.

 Kruger had gone down to the basement to 43      the wood stove for the night. When he was finished, he 44     to the top of the stairs and reached to turn off the lights. In doing so, he slipped and    45    his back against an old shelf.  The heavy shelf came crashing down and sent Kruger down the stairs.

    46     in a pool of blood on the basement floor, Kruger felt      47     going into shock（休克）.  He shouted for help,       48       his wife, Brenda, was asleep in their bedroom at the opposite end of the house.  49       Kruger noticed Inky watching from the top of the stairs.

    “Go and get Brenda,” Kruger said to Inky.

     Inky 50       to the bedroom door and scratched     51      until Brenda opened it. Then Inky led her to the 52      Brenda found her husband 53      the stairs and called 911. Kruger was rushed to the hospital. “I spent six months   54   there,” says Kruger . “Although I became lame , I was blessed.” Since the accident, Inky has   55 left Kruger’s side.       

36. A.  gave        B.  chose       C.  named       D. remembered

37. A.  like         B.  as          C.  except       D. among

38. A.  sound       B.  alarm       C. noise          D. voice

39. A.  animals      B.  friends     C. farmers        D. neighbors

40. A.  sharing      B.  visiting     C. dividing        D. discovering

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

42. A.  familiar      B.  lovely     C. ordinary        D. outstanding

43. A.  shut out      B.  shut off    C. shut down      D. shut up

44. A.  marched     B.  flew       C. struggled       D. climbed

45. A.  bent         B.  hit        C. shook         D. pulled

46. A.  Falling      B.  Lying      C. Appearing      D. Thinking

47. A.  it   B. itself      C. him            D. himself

48. A.  and         B.  but         C. or            D. so

49. A.  Thus        B.  Otherwise     C. Then         D. Rather

50. A.  walked      B.  ran          C. returned      D. withdrew

51. A.  rapidly      B.  rudely     C. madly         D. urgently

52. A.  bedroom     B.  basement     C yard           D. house

53. A. at the bottom of       B.  in the middle of

   C. at the top of        D. in the front of

54. A. regretting  B.  resting       C. relaxing     D. recovering

55. A.  never          B.  ever        C. still     D. already

When Glen Kruger picked a small cat from an animal shelter, he did not expect much.  Yet right from the start, eight years ago, there was an uncommon connection between him and the small black cat.  He     36   her Inky.
“ I grew up on a hundred-acre farm and had only cats    37    playmates ,” Kruger,
The seventy-year-old man , says. “My hearing was damaged by the    38    of farm equipment , so I learned to connect with    39  .  They react to what they see and what you do.  ”
Inky was a gentle cat,       40     the house with five other cats.  But on a January night in 2009,  Inky did    41     that would set her apart from    42     cats forever.
Kruger had gone down to the basement to     43      the wood stove for the night.  When he was finished, he     44     to the top of the stairs and reached to  turn off the lights. In doing so , he slipped and    45      his back against an old shelf.  The heavy shelf came crashing down and sent Kruger down the stairs.
     46    in a pool of blood on the basement floor, Kruger felt     47    going into shock（休克）.  He shouted for help ,      48      his wife, Brenda , was asleep in their      
bedroom at   the opposite end of the house.     49      Kruger noticed Inky watching from the top of the stairs.
“Go get Brenda, ” Kruger said to Inky.
Inky    50     to the bedroom door and scratched     51     until Brenda opened it.  Then Inky led her to  the     52     Brenda found her husband     53      the stairs and called 911.  Kruger was rushed to the hospital. “I spent six months   54   therd,” 
Says Kruger .  “Although I became lame , I was blessed. ” Since the accident, Inky has   55     
Left Kruger’s side.       

短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

Once upon a time there was a farmer who worked hard in the fields

every day. One day, w____ he was ploughing the fields, he heard a            

striking sound. He saw a _____ lying by the trunk. He                      

picked it_____ and found that it was a fat rabbit. He thought                   

to h_____," Since it is so easy to get a rabbit like that, why should I           

work so hard all day long?’! He t____ his hoe away and lay by the           

tree every day, _____ (梦想着) for more rabbits to come.                    

When he f____ realized his foolishness and returned to his                   

fields, he found that all his crops were ____ (死了). The story tells             

us that we should not wait for unexpected gains ____ chance.                   

Or, we should not hope to get ______(报酬) without hard work.              _

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。把答案填涂在答题卡上相应的题号的答案标号上，如答案是E把AB同时一起涂黑，如答案是F把 CD同时一起涂黑。

首先请阅读下列六种家用电器的介绍：

A. Morphy Richards Coffee Maker

It has a programmable timer, so you can wake up to the smell coffee. The easy-clean filter(过滤器) and anti-drip device make it simple to maintain(保养).

B. Philips Juicers

It gives you all the juice thanks to its patented micro-mesh filter and powerful 700W motor. The extra-large feeding tube easily takes whole fruits and vegetables.

C. Panasonic Bread Makers

It is perfect for small living spaces. You’ll enjoy wonderful fresh bread at the time you choose. It has a digital 13-hour timer, which is great for cooking a loaf overnight ready for breakfast.

D. KDWTTB10 Compact Dishwasher

   Stylishly designed in black, it is as good looking as it functions. It promises to leave your dishes sparklingly clean, again and again!

E. Russell Hobbs Regency Kettle

   Its features: a rapid boil 3 KW concealed element for last boiling and easy cleaning; blue illumination when boiling; and double water gauges(测量仪) for ease of viewing when filling.

F. Hoover Optima 6 kg Washing Machine

  It features a unique “teardrop” door design and is user-friendly, which makes laundry days a little easier. Additional features include a countdown digital display.

以下是用户体验，请匹配与之对应的家用电器。

1.It is a great size for a small kitchen. I think its sleek black design is much more stylish than my old machine. You select the temperature setting your requirements and then shut the door and press the start button. It is very handy. It wipes clean easily as well. It also has an effective drying cycle so items are very dry. The anti flood device gives me much more security and the performance has been brilliant.

2.I think it’s amazing. It looks great. It also cleans great. It has more than enough settings for all your wash needs and is extremely quiet during all washing cycle, even on the 1600 spin. With 1600 rpm speed of spin, the clothes are almost dry when they come out! It leaves the contents spotlessly clean. The big door is very handy if you want to wash duvets(羽绒服). I do love this washing machine!

3.You get what you pay for and it’s not expensive. With an otherworldly light, it tells you how long the pot’s been sitting on the warmer. And after an hour, it shuts itself off. In my experience, the biggest problem is that there is no way you can make a full pot of coffee unless you like it incredibly weak.

4.I have not been disappointed with it. The flip-top lid makes it easy to fill. The large transparent “window” makes it easy to see how much you are putting in—so you can choose the number of cups. It looks great, boils quickly and holds plenty of water. The blue light up display when boiling is a fun feature. I think it’s a good kettle and definitely worthy money.

5.All I have to do is put the ingredients into its pan and select my type and the time when I want it finished. If you want to wake up to fresh loaf, you have to work out how many hours it will be between the time you switch it on and the time you want it to be ready. Meanwhile, the recipe that comes with it is very accurate and after three and a half hour you’ll have the most tasteful bread you ever tried.