【题目】任务型阅读
It is reported that although our genes and environment play an important role, how happy we are largely depends on our choices and activities. The following are just several areas that tend to make a big difference to people's happiness.
Take a positive attitude
Positive emotions―like joy, gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration and pride― don't just feel good when we experience them. So although we need to be realistic about life's ups and downs, it helps to focus on the good aspects of any situation―the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.
Accept who you are and what you are
Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong will increase our enjoyment of life. It also helps us accept others as they are. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are.

Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them; it's good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society.
Take part in something bigger
People who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. It might come from doing a job that makes a difference, or spiritual beliefs, or our family. The answers may be different for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.
A. Our broader social networks bring a sense of belonging.
B. Nobody is perfect.
C. Give them a call or offer your support.
D. Try to make more use of these.
E. They also help us perform better, and improve our physical health.
F. But where do we find meaning and purpose?
G. Do things for others.

【题目】阅读理解
Inside the Rain Room
The Rain Room has arrived and local art lovers are taking notice. Is it worth the wait? Yes, I assure you it is. Once inside, visitors find a long, dark room with a high ceiling. A single bright light shines through heavy rain falling around visitors. The mist. The damp air. The noise. It feels like a mighty storm is pouring down. But the storm is inside. And visitors aren't getting wet. Instead, visitors wander in awe, admiring the rain and the artists who created it.
The Rain Room was created to highlight the connection between humans, nature and technology. With a tracking system that senses movement and stops the rain wherever visitors move, it does just that. Light and sound produce an experience that feels both natural and foreign. The exhibit is moving on to Atlanta next month. I urge you to visit before then. It's time to experience the Rain Room for yourself!
Welcome to the Rain Room
The Rain Room features falling water. Please be aware you may get slightly wet. However, visitors wearing raincoat will be turned away.
This exhibit features advanced technology. To ensure its effectiveness, please avoid wearing dark or reflective clothing.
Visitors are welcome to take photographs of the exhibit.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For the convenience of all guests, visits are limited to 10minutes.
（1）What's the purpose of the text?
A.To attract visitors to a new art exhibit.
B.To explain how an exhibit has been created.
C.To describe the technology used in the exhibit.
D.To promise the artists taking part in an exhibit.
（2）What's the function of the exhibit's tracking system?
A.To keep visitors from getting wet.
B.To protect the exhibit from water damage.
C.To time how long visitors are in the room.
D.To count the number of visitors in the room.
（3）What must you do when visiting the Rain Room?
A.Wear a raincoat
B.Wear dark clothing
C.Leave your camera outside.
D.Pass through within 10 minutes.

【题目】翻译下列各句。（根据括号内提示，完成句子）。
（1）端午节是为了纪念著名诗人屈原而庆祝的。（in memory of）
（2）很多年轻人来到这座大城市的原因是他们想寻求幸福和成功。（表语从句）
（3）教育对青少年未来生活的发展有关键作用显而易见。（形式主义it）
（4）站在塔尖上，我仍能看到远处的山。（in the distance）
（5）昨晚一定下过雨了，因为今天早晨地面是湿的。（对过去事情的推测）

【题目】改错题
My best friends gave me a present in a box on my birthday. It was a little heavy, which made me very curiously. So I intended to open it at once but she prevented me do so. She said I mustn't open it until I went back home but gave me a naughty smile. Although there is a strong desire in my mind to know that was inside the box, I just did as she said. On the way to home, all I did was thinking about the puzzle. Finally I opened the box. It was a cup printing with a pink word — friendship. It was so lovely that I liked very much.
Now, every time I use a cup, I will think about her and the friendship between us.

There are diet options available for almost every kind of pop (汽水), which means that you don’t have to drink all that sugar in order to enjoy a can of soda. Many studies have been done on whether or not aspartame (甜味剂), the sugar substitute in diet soda, is bad for you. Up to now, there are still conflicting opinions on this issue. The European Food Safety Authority recently concluded that aspartame is safe for most people, even in fairly large amounts. Aspartame still might not be good for you, though. Studies have shown that people who drink diet sodas may actually gain more weight than those who drink regular soda, perhaps because, strangely enough, drinks loaded with fake sugar may actually make you want to eat more.

Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to cut down on your soda drinking, but what should you drink instead? Water is absolutely the healthiest thing that you can drink. Your body needs water to stay hydrated (水合物) and function properly, and water contains no calories or fat. Drinking fruit juice occasionally is not a bad thing, but you should be careful what juice and how much juice you’re drinking. Fruit juices can contain almost as much sugar as pop!

As with most things to do with your health, moderation is really at the base of any healthy diet. You can totally drink soda, even the sugary kind just, make sure you’re not drinking too much!

【1】What can we know about sugar in Paragraph 2?

A. Sugar is a necessary material in making Soda.

B. Sugar can make Soda delicious and nutritious.

C. Too much sugar may cause health problems.

D. Sugar can lead to much fat or even obesity.

【2】What does the author think of aspartame in diet Soda?

A. He believes large amounts of aspartame is safe for people.

B. He agrees that aspartame might not be good for health.

C. He thinks that aspartame may do great harm to health.

D. He insists that aspartame is much safer than sugar.

【3】What does the author advise us to drink more?

A. Tea. B. Fruit juice.

C. Water. D. Pop.

In Mao Zedong’s poem OdetoPlum Blossom (《咏梅》),the plum blossom was used 【4】 (praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

【5】 great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful facetoblooming peonies(牡丹). Flowering in May,peonies’ large petals and strong colors are linkedtoprosperity(成功) and 【6】 (rich) in traditional Chinese culture. The orchid (兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems 【7】(call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times. Roses,of course,have the 【8】(colorful) meaning among all theflowers. Red rosesmean “I love you.” A red rose,rather than yellow roses,【9】(act)asthe traditional romantic gift giventoyour love on Valentine’s Day. Sending yellow roses can be risky,asthey represent either friendship 【10】 envy.

【1】______ (curious) killed the cat.

【2】The company is trying to ______ (创造) an even better system.

【3】Sarah lives with er husband and children in a flat in ______ (center) London.

【4】My job at the hospital is purely ______ (volunteer).

【5】The technology has been ______ (简化) so that anyone can use it.

【6】I was at a ______ (lose) to understand what had happened.

【7】He placed the brochure on his desk as a ______ (remind).

【8】The wedding ______ (邀请) went out yesterday.

【9】Not all competition is of ______ (利益) to the consumer.

【10】Our class president went up to Cambridge at the age of 15 to study ______ (化学).

A. which to be based on B. on which to base

C. which to base on D. on which to be based

【题目】单词拼写（根据括号内所给汉语提示，用单词的正确形式填空）。
（1）The government has promised to take immediate (措施) to help the unemployed.
（2）The village(围绕) by forests and mountains is one of the most beautiful villages in our country.
（3）I stood on the stage, and my heart beat (激烈地、猛烈地).
（4）Time(允许), I will go to see a movie after supper.
（5）Everyone has his own (优点) and weaknesses.
（6）He is deeply (虔诚的，信仰宗教的) and goes to churches twice every week.
（7）The airline company has (道歉) for the delay of planes.
（8）Regular exercise and a balanced diet are (有益的) to our health.
（9）whether life will continue to (存在，生存) on the earth depends on whether the problem can be solved.
（10）My father cheered me up and (使铭记) on me the value of hard work with his own experience.

A. the top dog B. the feet of clay

C. his cup of tea D. the apple of his eye