阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、D) 中,选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A group of graduates got together to visit their old university professor.

The conversation soon turned into complaints about ________ in work and life. To offer his ________ coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and ________ with a large pot of coffee and a ________ of cups—porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain-looking, some expensive, some beautiful—telling them to ________ themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, “if you have ________, all the nice-looking expensive cups have been taken up, ________ the plain and cheap ones. While it is ________ for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the ________ of your problems and stress.”

“Be assured that the cup itself ________ no quality to the coffee. ________ it is just more expensive and in some cases ________ hides what we drink.”

“________ all of you really want is the coffee, not the cup, ________ you consciously went for the best cups… And then you began ________ each other’s cups.”

Now consider this: ________ is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and ________ life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the ________ of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we ________ to enjoy the coffee. Value the coffee, not the cups! Don’t let the cups ________ you… enjoy the coffee instead.

1.A. stressB. dreamC. sorrowD. truth

2.A. friendsB. customersC. fellowsD. guests

3.A. carriedB. returnedC. arrivedD. reached

4.A. kindB. varietyC. sortD. number

5.A. devoteB. exposeC. helpD. absorb

6.A. searchedB. witnessedC. noticedD. discovered

7.A. leaving behindB. leaving over

C. falling aboutD. falling behind

8.A. strangeB. normalC. wonderfulD. important

9.A. purposeB. answerC. sourceD. result

10.A. takesB. linksC. passesD. adds

11.A. At no timeB. At all times

C. In no caseD. In most cases

12.A. everB. evenC. neverD. hardly

13.A. WhatB. ThatC. WhichD. Whether

14.A. butB. soC. andD. for

15.A. suspectingB. likingC. praisingD. eyeing

16.A. LoveB. LifeC. FutureD. Failure

17.A. containB. createC. supportD. own

18.A. quantityB. styleC. qualityD. standard

19.A. haveB. manageC. planD. fail

20.A. envyB. driveC. forceD. assess

This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for anyone with two left feet.

The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the socks, users can accurately record not only how far and fast they run but also how well. It means the user maximizes their performance, and reduces damage to body and prevents hurt. The hi-tech socks are made of special fibers that watch the movements of your feet. They look, feel and can be washed like normal clothes.

Sensors (传感器) record each movement and send it by an ankle transmitter (脚踝发射器) to a smart phone. Then a “virtual coach” application shows the information and can tell the user what they are doing wrong, and help to improve skill in any task with feet.

The socks should be useful to athletes and weekend joggers. “People think running is so easy and of course everybody can do it but not necessarily safely and well,” Dr Davide Vigano said. A recent study showed that between 60 and 80 percent of runners got hurt per year. This is pretty much more than any other human activity. Researchers say the technology can also be developed to teach people how to dance, play sports such golf, or even to help to teach women to walk better in high heels.

Mr. Vigano said, “People could all benefit from the idea. We have had interest from all sorts of sports, like skiing, football, cycling and golf. Anything where you have to use your feet can use it. It could even be put in high heels to help women walk in them safely.”

Socks are just the start, and the technology could be used in gloves, hats and boots. The socks, anklet and software package, are expected to be sold for around £120, which will go on sale in March.

1.What does the underlined part “anyone with two left feet” refer to?

A. People who are disabled.

B. People who are interested in dancing.

C. People who are not good at dancing.

D. People who invented the socks.

2.What’s special about fibers that the socks are made of?

A. They feel much softer than normal clothes.

B. They can monitor the movement of feet.

C. They are expensive to produce.

D. They act as a smart phone for users.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the socks?

A. They can improve the skill of running.

B. They can help women walk better in high heels.

C. They can teach people to dance well.

D. They can be worn for days without washing.

4.According to Dr Vigano, ________.

A. everyone can make good use of the smart socks

B. users can run as fast as they like with the socks

C. 60 to 80 percent of runners would like to buy the smart socks

D. no runners will get hurt, thanks to the socks

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。

Everyone can help to save the world

We are all environmentalists now. We all know about acid rain and the ozone hole. 1. As consumers we have the power to make decisions which will contribute to a better world and it is in our power to do what we can to protect the earth.

2. In this way we have the power to influence retailers (零售商) to sell us these so-called “green” products. Therefore, the supermarkets have understood the message and are now trying to improve their environmental image. They are turning to less wasteful and recyclable packaging. The range of “green” products will continue to expand to meet the growing demand. This message has also reached the manufacturers. 3. They have realized that protecting the environment may start as an advertising campaign but in the hands of intelligent people it can become a very profitable business. Besides, we can do more.

Furthermore, we also know there are other areas where all of us can make a positive contribution to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment. 4. There are a number of ways we can do this. For example, we now know how important it is to have our homes well insulated (隔热). We should choose the best energy efficient technology, such as modern light bulbs which can reduce electricity consumption by 80% over the older ones. We must also work hard to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce. We all produce tons of rubbish and waste disposal has become a big problem. As an environmentally-conscious consumer we should buy products which do not have so much packaging. Also, we should try to avoid non-returnable goods at all costs. In Scandinavia and Germany, for example, plastic bottles and cans are now returnable goods.

In conclusion it is important to emphasize once again the rise of consumer power. We must realize that we are all part of the problem. 5.

A. We can all reduce energy consumption at home and so cut the emissions from power systems.

B. For example, when we walk into a supermarket we can choose to buy environmentally friendly products and reject products which damage our planet.

C. There are some other ways to protect the environment.

D. Companies are developing environmentally friendly products that maintain a high quality and a low price.

E. But what are we doing about these problems?

F. Nevertheless we must also realize that we have the responsibility to be part of the solution.

G. Everybody has the duty to contribute to a cleaner world.

阅读以下短文,从短文后所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

I was coming back from home late at night in a “Sharing” mini van(厢式货车). In Hyderabad,India,it is a cheap and quick form of ________.The van driver picked up as many as 13 people at times in a vehicle which is ________ for the transport of 8.So our van was very ________.

Making her way to the ________ of the van,a school girl with a bag ________ the driver to stop.While getting down,she slipped and fell.None of us ________ it,as it was dark outside.The driver was ________ for her to pay.It was then that we saw that the girl was on her ________ by the side of the road. Another passenger and I got down ________ and held her up.

Even in ________, she held up a note and asked us to pay the driver.The other ________ passenger took the note and paid the driver.My ________ was a few hundred meters away. As a girl, I knew I’d get off and stay with her in the ________.So I paid up the driver for ________ and he drove away with the other passengers.

I neither ________ her nor did I know what to do.But I was there,giving some ________ words to the girl in pain. I asked her to stand ________ for a few while.I then looked for a place for her to sit. Then I ________ her friend and waited there. She was rushed to a nearby clinic later.Before leaving, she thanked me for ________ and we hugged goodbye.

The night breezes were blowing ________ upon my cheek as I walked home,with a feeling of relief.

1.A.1ifeB.transportC.activityD.communication

2.A.designedB.boughtC.organizedD.powered

3.A.heavyB.noisyC.crowdedD.awkward

4.A.driverB.windowC.doorD.seat

5.A.guidedB.suggestedC.admittedD.signaled

6.A.noticedB.managedC.recognizedD.stood

7.A.caringB.reachingC.waitingD.planning

8.A.backB.kneesC.feetD.own

9.A.immediatelyB.doubtfullyC.naturallyD.anxiously

10.A.silenceB.surpriseC.vainD.pain

11.A.patientB.helpfulC.generousD.secret

12.A.homeB.stopC.carD.school

13.A.darkB.rainC.windD.van

14.A.himselfB.herselfC.myselfD.itself

15.A.ignoredB.persuadedC.promisedD.knew

16.A.anxiousB.sorrowC.comfortingD.satisfying

17.A.upB.straightC.stillD.out

18.A.foundB.phonedC.broughtD.saw

19.A.companyB.supportC.braveryD.convenience

20.A.hardB.happilyC.willinglyD.gently

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