The heat in the desert is ; therefore there are few plants growing there. A. hot B. wide C. serious D. extreme 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

When three of my grandchildren acquired a half－grown dog I agreed to help them build a dog house. As we began the __1__， I knew that keeping them involved was going to be a __2__. Much of my energy was spent calling them back to the job and finding __3__ of the project that could be handled by small children. I held to my initial(最初的) determination that building this dog house was to be a (n) __4__ project.

Early in the project I had __5__ the grandkids that we would roast wieners(香肠) in the back yard __6__ we finished painting the dog house.__7__ three of the largest house－painting brushes I could find, I supervised (管理) the __8__ of our homemade structure. Kids and paint. How could I have __9__ the potential (潜在的) harm that such a combination can create?

After cleaning up the paint __10__－kids, brushes, carport(车棚)－I __11__ that we would probably eat earlier if we just asked Grandma to heat the wieners in water on the gas range. A pain of __12__ came over me as I realized I was trying to weasel(躲避) out of a(n)__13__ promise.

As Jamie, Jeffrey and Kimberley looked on, I built a first－class fire in our back yard pit, cut some roasting sticks, and prepared for the __14__ cooking event. When we __15__ eating I leaned back on the cool grass and __16__ the last remnants(残余) of our fire. Six－year－old Jeffrey was leaning back against my chest, and I began to think about what it meant to be a Grandpa.

The __17__ was broken when Jeffrey quietly reflected, “Know what Grandpa？” And without breaking his __18__ at the dying embers(灰烬) he continued, “This is the best day of my whole life.”

After a few moments of __19__ silence he glanced up and said, “Are you crying, Grandpa? You've got a __20__ on your cheek.”

Clearing my throat I explained that it must be from the smoke.

1. A. plan　　　B. question　　C. project　　D. problem

2. A. challenge B. design C. duty D. job

3. A. all B. parts C. none D. most

4. A. part－time B. group C. interesting D. difficult

5. A. demanded B. required C. informed D. promised

6. A. so long as B. in order that C. as soon as D. even if

7. A. Selecting B. Bringing C. Washing D. Arranging

8. A. building B. moving C. painting D. cleaning

9. A. remembered B. forgotten

C. regretted D. prevented

10. A. colour B. drops C. mess D. dirt

11. A. suggested B. ordered C. told D. thought

12. A. wound B. body C. head D. guilt

13. A. longer B. bigger C. better D. earlier

14. A. indoor B. outdoor C. field D. kitchen

15. A. began B. finished C. continued D. liked

16. A. watched B. made C. raised D. kept

17. A. fire B. glass C. silence D. night

18. A. words B. gaze C. mind D. attention

19. A. fixed B. broken C. mixed D. continued

20. A. tear B. grain C. dirt D. leaf

"Tear’em apart!" "Kill the fool!" "Murder the referee（裁判）!"
They are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent（无害的）enough. But let's not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed（流血）.Books have been written about the way words affect us. It has shown that words having certain meanings may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term "opponent" as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.
The dictionary meaning of the term "opponent" is "enemy":“ one who opposes your interests." Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may control one's mind, and every action, no matter how bad, may be considered correct . I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player's request for a time out for a glove change because he didn't consider them wet enough. The player rubbed his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then shouted, "Are they wet enough now?"
In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent's intentional and illegal blocking by hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which is different from normal behavior.
Therefore, I believe it is time we promoted the game to the level where it is by setting an example. Replacing the term “opponent” with “ associate” could be an ideal way to start.
The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “friend”；“companion.” Think it over！You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term "associate' rather than "opponent."
49. Which of the following statements best expresses the author's view?
A. Bad behavior in sports will always have serious consequences.
B. The words people use can influence their behavior.
C. Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.
D. Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.
50. Rough words are spoken during games because the players________.
A. are too eager to win B. are usually bad-tempered
C. can't afford to be polite in competitions D. treat their friends as competitors
51. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?
A. He refused to continue the game.
B. He angrily hit the referee with a ball.
C. He claimed that the referee was unfair.
D. He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.
52. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by_______.
A. changing the attitude of players on the sports field
B. raising the referee's sense of responsibility
C. calling on players to use clean language on the court
D. regulating the relationship between players and referees

The summer of 1975 I’d just graduated from college in Southern California and received a Ford Car for a 36 present. I had my first job, in Los Angeles. One Sunday night, thinking myself a very 37 gown-up, I 38 my uncle’s place in South Laguna after a visit, 39 admitting to him that I had less than an eighth of a tank of gas and no 40 to buy more on the way to L.A. I pulled onto the Pacific Coast Highway and watched the 41 move down as I headed north. When the engine started giving off strong smells, I 42 into a gas station. There was no self-serve then; there were no credit cards, no ATMs.

I 43 the guy at the station. I could write him a check for gas, I said, or I could 44 in my car and try to walk to a town with a 45 the next morning. As he was informing me that I could sleep in my car but he’d have me arrested, a station wagon pulled up to the next 46 . The driver—a thin, plain, middle-aged guy—overheard the tail end of my 47 request. As the attendant went to 48 him, he nodded at me. “ 49 her tank first,” he said.

“Really?” I said. 50 bloomed. “Oh, thank you. Thank you. But please. I just need two 51 worth. I just need to get home.”

“Fill it,” he 52 to the attendant. Then he turned to me, “You’ll do the same one day, for someone else.”

I keep looking for someone unlucky, hoping to save her 53 on the road. Meanwhile, in case she never shows up, I try for other acts of 54 kindness. That quiet driver is always at the pump a few feet away, instructing the attendant to fill mine 55 .

1.A. graduation B. birthday C. Christmas D. wedding

2.A. independent B. honest C. polite D. confident

3.A. reached B. left C. witnessed D. took

4.A. after B. without C. on D. by

5.A. time B. chance C. place D. cash

6.A. sun B. window C. needle D. clock

7.A. jumped B. walked C. looked D. pulled

8.A. seized B. pushed C. begged D. warned

9.A. sit B. sleep C. break D. fight

10.A. bank B. station C. hotel D. restaurant

11.A. door B. garage C. pump D. town

12.A. planned B. failed C. pretended D. suggested

13.A. serve B. attack C. charge D. treat

14.A. Open B. Start C. Fill D. Heat

15.A. Anxiety B. Nervousness C. Caution D. Hope

16.A. miles’ B. hours’ C. liters’ D. dollars’

17.A. explained B. repeated C. threatened D. ordered

18.A. night B. car C. gas D. money

19.A. unwilling B. unnecessary C. random D. extra

20.A. immediately B. quickly C. next D. first5

Don’t get mad--- get promoted

When it comes to succeeding at work, conventional wisdom says you should check your emotions at the door. But Anne Kreamer, the author of the new book It’s Always Personal, disagrees. “It reduces people’s ability to bring their best selves to their work,” she says. ___1___ Here’s how to turn your emotions into opportunities.

__2___

How to get promoted: Engage in joint（联合的）problem solving.

Losing your temper at work is “universally uncool,” say Kreamer. But opening your emotional floodgates strategically can lead to solutions if both sides are willing to work together. ___3___ “The specific time and private space establishes boundaries so you have a greater chance of achieving a constructive outcome and maintaining the relationship,” Kreamer adds.

I feel: Afraid and anxious.

How to get promoted: Improve planning skills.

___4___ Identify what’s behind your fear and take specific action --- ask your manager for details and take on some responsibilities. You’ll calm down and do a better job. “No boss minds helping an eager employee learn something new, but every boss hates having to deal with a bungled（搞糟了的） project,” says Kreamer.

I feel: Happy.

How to get promoted: Increase creativity and productivity.

When you’re in a positive mood, your brain activity actually shifts, says Kreamer. “Your focus deepens, and your dopamine（多巴胺） levels increase. ___5___”

A．I feel: Angry.

B．I feel: like crying.

C．This helps you see things from a different perspective.

D．It’s a signal that there’s a problem that needs to be solved.

E. Are you clear about an assignment or underprepared for a meeting?

F. Instead, Kreamer suggests acting on your feelings can help you do a good job.

G. Rather than face the offender in the heat of the moment, schedule a one-on-one meeting.

Wife: We are back home now. what a tiring evening we had!

Husband: Yes, and it’s good to sit down after three hours’ standing. Nobody can hear it.

Wife: 61_____.

Husband: Neither could I. Although I’ve been to various parties. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so tired in

my life. 62_____.

Wife: And the heat. I hate the horrible weather there. 63_____.

Husband: Yes, we shouldn’t have accepted the invitation at the very beginning, honey.

Wife: 64_____. We’re only in our early sixties. And we often do exercise.

Husband: Yes, you’re right. But we must be getting old now.

Wife: Come on, darling. 65_____. Then we’ll feel much better.

Husband: Sounds a good idea.

A. I’m not that tired.

B. All that silly talk, and the drink, and the cigarette smoke.

C. What’s more, I didn’t sleep well last night.

D. But we shouldn’t have felt so tired.

E. A good night’s sleep will put you right again.

F. But I could just sit here for ever and ever. And I could never get up.

G. Let’s have some coffee.

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