(2013·高考安徽卷)If you want to learn a new language，the very first thing to think about is why.Do you need it for a____ reason，such as your job or your studies？____ perhaps you’re interested in the ____，films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ____ of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of ____，but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的)start for many people.They ____ an environment where you can practice under the ___ of someone who’s good at the language.We all lead ____ lives and learning a language takes ____.You will have more success if you study regularly，so try to develop a ___.It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long.Becoming fluent in a language will take years，but learning to get by takes____.

Many people start learning a language and soon give up.“I’m too____，”they say.Yes，children do learn languages more ____ than adults，but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ____.And learning is good for the health of your brain，too.I’ve also heard people ___ about the mistakes they make when ____.Well，relax and laugh about your mistakes ____ you’re much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never ____.But with some work and devotion，you’ll make progress.And you’ll be ____ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ____ own language.Good luck!

1.A.technical??? B．political

C．practical??? D．physical

2.A.After?? B．So

C．Though??? D．Or

3.A literature?? B．transport

C．agriculture? D．medicine

4.A view? B．knowledge

C．form??? D．database

5.A paintings?? B．regulations

C．methods? D．computers

6.A.protect? B．change

C．respect??? D．provide

7.A.control? B．command

C．guidance??? D．pressure

8.A.busy? B．happy

C．simple? D．normal

9.A.courage?? B．time

C．energy? D．place

10.A.theory?? B．business

C．routine? D．project

11.A.some risks? B．a lot less

C．some notes?? D．a lot more

12.A.old?? B．nervous

C．weak? D．tired

13.A.closely? B．quickly

C．privately?? D．quietly

14.A.age?? B．speed

C．distance??? D．school

15.A.worry?? B．hesitate

C．think?? D．quarrel

16.A.singing? B．working

C．bargaining??? D．learning

17.A.if?? B．and

C．but??? D． before

18.A.tiresome?? B．hard

C．interesting??? D．easy

19.A.blamed??? B．amazed

C．interrupted?? D．informed

20.A.their??? B．his

C．our??? D，your

Urbanization

(2013·高考北京卷)Until relatively recently，the vast majority of human beings lived and died without ever seeing a city.The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago.__ 1.__In fact，nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural (乡村的) villages.It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in history—a society in which the majority of people live in cities and do not farm for a living.

Britain was only the beginning. 2.__The process of urbanization—the migration (迁徙) of people from the countryside to the city—was the result of modernization，which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live.

In 1990，fewer than 40% of Americans lived in urban areas.Today，over 82% of Americans live in cities.Only about 2% live on farms.__ 3.__

Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized.Even in advanced agricultural societies，it took about ninety?five people on farms to feed five people in cities._ 4._Until modern times，those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants，laborers and professionals who served them.Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to city.

Over the past two centuries，the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 5._Today，instead of needing ninety?five farmers to feed five city people，one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non?farmers.

A．That kept cities very small.

B．The rest live in small towns.

C．The effects of urban living on people should be considered.

D．Soon many other industrial nations became urban societies.

E．But even 200 years ago，only a few people could live in cities.

F．Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.

G．Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.

Forgiveness

(2013·高考辽宁卷)To forgive is a virtue，but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you，it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However，forgiveness is possible，and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness，anger and stress and more hopefulness，according to a recent research.

1._ Try the following steps：

Calm yourself.__ 2.__ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure：a beautiful scene in nature，or someone you love.

Don’t wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way.__ 3._ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.

Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者)．Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings，learn to look for the love，beauty and kindness around you.

__4.__ If you understand your offender，you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness，fear，and even love.You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.

Don’t forget to forgive yourself.__ 5._ But it can rob you of your self?confidence if you don’t do it.

A．Why should you forgive?

B．How should you start to forgive?

C．Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.

D．Try to see things from your offender’s angle.

E．For some people，forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.

F．To make your anger die away，try a simple stress?management technique.

G．If you wait for people to apologize，you could be waiting an awfully long time.

(2013·高考四川卷)—James，can I have some black tea?

—Sure，__1.__

—Well，just a little，please.

—Two teaspoons?

—__2.__I have gained some weight these days.

(Minutes later.)

—How nice it is!

—__3.__

—Yes，please.Do you mind me smoking here?

—__4._I don’t want to have secondhand smoke.Would you like some cookies，instead？Eating more and smoking less will do you good.

—__5.__

(2013·高考新课标全国卷Ⅱ)—I’m sorry I made a mistake!

—________.Nobody is perfect.

A．Take your time　　　B．You’re right

C．Whatever you say? D．Take it easy

(2013·高考天津卷)—Mary’s been offered a job in a university，but she doesn’t want to take it.

—________？ It’s a very good chance.

A．Guess what?? B．So what

C．Who cares??? D．But why

(2013·高考重庆卷)—Would you like a glass of wine?

—________.I don’t drink.

A．No，thanks? B．Yes，please

C．I don’t like it? D．It’s my favorite

(2013·高考山东卷)—How far can you run without stopping?

—________.I’ve never tried.

A．Don’t mention it?? B．That’s all right

C．I have no idea? D．Go ahead

(2013·高考浙江卷)—Hey，can I ask you a favor?

—Sure，________

A．here you are.

B．just as I thought.

C．how is it going?

D．what can I do for you?

(2013·高考浙江卷)—Excuse me，but could I trouble you for some change?

—________.Will pennies do?

A．I know?? B．Never mind

C．I am sure?? D．Let me see