阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Have you noticed that lightly rubbing your temple (太阳穴) on your head temporarily ease minor headaches?
I am not a medical doctor, and I have no idea why this   1   . I don’t even know if it really helps with headache pains or if it is only a    2   remedy (疗法). Frankly speaking, I don’t even know if it is 3 to do so. But it seems to work just fine for me, at least for   4   headaches.
If you know why it works or if it is safe, please let me know and I will add that information here.
I also    5   that I am not able to   6   rub my temples for a long period of time, if my headaches are persistent. So, I sometimes use a tight   7   or a tight adjustable hat to do the   8   so I don’t have to use my    9 . Just don’t make it too tight, or it will make your headache 10     .
This simple remedy does not   11    migraines (偏头痛). You should definitely ask your   12   before you try this relief, and especially if you get headaches   13 . It may be a   14   of a major medical problem that needs immediate 15   . I take no responsibility, so go to see a doctor immediately.
1. A. keeps           B. happens       C. works         D. matters
2. A. medical         B. special        C. social         D. psychological
3. A. safe            B. strange        C. efficient       D. crazy
4. A. minor           B. major         C. serious        D. daily
5. A. consider        B. find          C. fear           D. insist
6. A. actually         B. really         C. gradually      D. continuously
7. A. tool            B. dress          C. headband      D. glove
8. A. work           B. trick          C. test           D. enjoyment
9. A. doctor          B. medicine       C. knowledge     D. hands
10.A. worse          B. better         C. bigger         D. uglier
11.A. mean          B. cure           C. include         D. damage
12.A. parents        B. doctor         C. friend          D. neighbor
13.A. gradually       B. never          C. often           D. occasionally
14.A. sign           B. discovery       C. character       D. topic
15.A. rest           B. rubbing        C. attention        D. action

B
　　Are you feeling stressed out? Anxious? Is your mind racing in circles? Are you worried about all the things you have to get done? Here’s a quick-acting trick that can make you feel better.
　　If you’re sitting at a desk, place the palm of your hand on the desk, and take a moment to focus on what the surface of the desk feels like. Is it hot or cold, rough or smooth? Put all of your attention on the sensations in your palm, on how the desk feels underneath your hand. If you are not at a desk, do the same exercise by placing your palm on any nearby object—a wall, a chair, even your opposite arm.
When you are feeling stressed, your thoughts tend to take on a life of their own. Yon may be thinking about things you wish you had done differently in the past or worrying about things that you have to do in the future. These thoughts will make you feel anxious. The anxiety, in turn, increases the number of anxious thoughts.
If you can ground yourself even for a moment in the present, you will break the cycle and feel instant relief. Paying attention to what objects in your environment feel like forces you to pay more attention to the present moment than to negative, anxiety-provoking thoughts about the past or about the future.
Try using your other senses too:
Try closing your eyes for a second (don’t try this while driving!) and breath deeply through your nose. What do you smell?
When eating, put all your attention on how your food tastes.
What do you hear? What little noises are there around you that you didn’t notice before?
Look closely at an ordinary object. Do you see anything you haven’t noticed before?
46．By saying “Is your mind racing in circles”, the author intends to mean that_______.
A．you did something wrong in the past and wouldn’t forgive yourself
B．your mind is quick and bright when in a state of anxiety
C．you are thinking in a stupid way when anxious thoughts worries you a lot
D．you worried a lot and the anxious thoughts will increase your anxiety
47．The author advises to put your palm on the desk or any things nearby in order to______.
A．play a small trick                B．feel the surface of the object
C．do some exercises                D．reduce your anxiety
48．The writer mentioned some senses that could be used to reduce stress except the______.
A．sense of touching            B．sense of smell
C．sense of humour            D．sense of listening
49．Which of the following can be served as a title for the passage?
A．First Aid to Anxiety—Senses.    B．How Anxiety Works.
C．The Cause of Anxiety—Senses.     D．How to Deal with Anxiety.

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。

Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness;

1

We are drawn to people who smile．There is an attraction factor．We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people away, but a smile draws them in．

Smiling changes our mood．

Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile． 2 Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood．

Smiling is appealing．

When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier．A smiling person brings happiness with them．Smile a lot and you will draw people to you．

Smiling relieves stress．

Stress can really show up in our faces．Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed． 3 The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action．

Smiling lowers your blood pressure．

When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure．Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home．Sit for a few minutes and take a reading．Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling．____4____

Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger．

The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger．Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day—you'll look younger and feel better．

5

Try this test: Smile．Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile．It's hard．When we smile, our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good! "

A．Smiling helps you stay positive．

B．Smiling makes us attractive．

C．Do you notice the difference?

D．Smiling can bring you luck and sorrow．

E．When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile．

F．There's a good chance that your mood will change for the better．

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阅读下面短文，从16-35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。

I had always loved music and dreamed of being a musician, travelling to different countries, meeting lots of people and doing something I loved to earn my money. 16 , my parents had a farm and I didn’t want to do that—I wanted to do something 17 . However, I had always been shy and too nervous to try playing 18 in public.

I had been playing the 19 since I was ten years old, but the idea of playing in front of other people was very 20 .

I started one day, 21 a local youth club advertised a talent show—anybody who could play an instrument or sing could put his name down to be in concert. I 22 myself up.

When the day of the show came, I was so 23 that I couldn’t eat. 24 was the first time I had played in front of other people and I felt 25 unsure of myself. I had no idea whether I was 26 good and was worried that no one would like me.

When my turn came, I played my favorite tune and I even started to 27 ! I could not hear what I sounded like, but to my surprise, I eventually forgot about all the people in the audience and started to enjoy myself. When the song ended, everyone clapped and some people

28 !

After the show a man 29 up to me to say how much he enjoyed my 30 . He said that he had a rock band, and they needed to 31 a guitar player. He asked me to come along the next day to have a try. This successful trial turned my dream into 32 . In the following days, we 33 around a lot, playing in concerts in lots of places around the world. Sometimes we would enter competitions and once we went on TV.

We really enjoyed ourselves and life was like a big long holiday. As we became more successful, we had to work harder and practice more and eventually I became 34 of travelling so much. But now, nearly fifty years later, I look back on those carefree days of my

35 as among the best moments of my life.

1.

A．Besides

B．Thus

C．Therefore

D．Instead

2.

A．similar

B．normal

C．strange

D．different

3.

A．songs

B．music

C．words

D．jokes

4.

A．guitar

B．violin

C．piano

D．drum

5.

A．enjoyable

B．attractive

C．exciting

D．frightening

6.

A．before

B．until

C．when

D．where

7.

A．picked

B．signed

C．took

D．wrote

8.

A．nervous

B．inspired

C．disappointed

D．excited

9.

A．What

B．There

C．It

D．As

10.

A．exactly

B．hardly

C．extremely

D．highly

11.

A．some

B．any

C．well

D．much

12.

A．dance

B．act

C．announce

D．sing

13.

A．shouted

B．jumped

C．praised

D．cheered

14.

A．looked

B．came

C．went

D．faced

15.

A．performance

B．behavior

C．presence

D．instrument

16.

A．call on

B．wait on

C．take on

D．depend on

17.

A．practice

B．consideration

C．reality

D．effect

18.

A．toured

B．ran

C．worked

D．turned

19.

A．fond

B．tired

C．aware

D．proud

20.

A．competitions

B．memory

C．friendship

D．youth

When your pet meets your infant(婴儿)，it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming. “If any diapers(尿布)or toys were on the floor, he peed on them,” says the Greenbrier, mom. In the eyes of a pet, there’s a new star in home who’s stealing his spotlight. Even the gentlest animal will probably act up if he doesn’t get his usual attention. These simple steps will help your pet adjust and keep your baby safe.
Introduce Them with Care
Your newborn and per’s first encounter can set the tone for their relationship. To make it as smooth as possible, try this trick from Caryn Ruiz：“Before we left the hospital, my husband took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she’d know our newborn Devon’s smell.” When you get home, have your husband carry the baby so you can greet your pet without worrying about her jumping on you. A cat will likely walk away at first, while a dog probably wants to investigate right away.
To introduce your baby, get down on your pet’s level and let her have a hello sniff. Don’t panic and pull your baby away unless your pet is barking or hissing, because it’ll send the message that the baby is a threat.
Learn the Safety Basics
No matter how smoothly the introduction goes, there are certain safety rules you should follow. Never leave your baby alone with the pet. Even the gentlest animal can react unpredictably. Your baby’s crying could frighten your cat, or your dog could suddenly become territorial. Consider setting up baby gates to limit your pet’s access. To keep your cat from jumping into the bassinet(有篷盖的摇篮), try putting mosquito netting over the top. Cats hate sticky paws, so keep the crib(有栏杆的婴儿床)and changing table off-limits by lining the edges with sticky strips made for furniture. You can also train your dog to sleep in a crate(大木箱).

1.
At the beginning of the passage, the author uses the stories to_____.
1. A.
  illustrate possible reactions when pets meet a newborn baby
2. B.
  show that pets don’t like a newborn baby
3. C.
  prove how friendly a pet is when it meets a newborn baby
4. D.
  introduce how terrible the pets are when a mother gets a baby home
2.
Who is Sonya mentioned in the 1 st paragraph?
1. A.
  Jennifer’s dog.
2. B.
  Jennifer’s baby.
3. C.
  Jennifer’s husband.
4. D.
  A pet expert.
3.
What can we infer from the passage?
1. A.
  Cats are more welcoming than dogs when they meet a newborn baby.
2. B.
  You must show your baby to your pet dog when it is barking.
3. C.
  You should never keep a baby together with your pet.
4. D.
  The first introduction of your newborn baby to your pet is important.
4.
According to the passage, to keep your baby safe, you should do the following things EXCEPT_____.
1. A.
  introducing your baby to your pet with care
2. B.
  leaving your baby alone with your pet at the first day when they meet
3. C.
  setting up baby gates to limit your baby
4. D.
  keeping your pet away from your baby

At the beginning of the passage, the author uses the stories to_____.

Who is Sonya mentioned in the 1 st paragraph?

What can we infer from the passage?

According to the passage, to keep your baby safe, you should do the following things EXCEPT_____.

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