I was sitting in the surgical waiting area at the hospital waiting for word of my wife's operation. The small room was filled with other families and friends, who were ___36___ waiting to hear how their loved ones were doing.
There was a young boy sitting quietly in the ___37___ . He held a small box of ___38___ in one hand and a tablet(写字板) in the other. Every so often he'd place the tablet on his lap and draw something. As the hours passed I began to see the room almost ___39___ . And there was a strange silence.
"Daddy, when is Mommy going home?" the young boy asked, breaking the ___40___.
"Tomorrow." his father replied. The boy picked up his crayons and ___41___ something on the tablet.
I ___42___ him as he moved his feet back and forth, looking up at the ceiling and then toward the sunshine-filled window. "When's ___43___, Daddy?" he asked. His father ___44___ him over to sit by him. "Come, ___45___ here next to me," he said with a gentle tone in his voice.
___46___ his things, the little boy walked slowly to his father's side from the corner.The man ___47___ out and held his son by his shoulder.
"There are three days in life. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. One is over and done, one we live in, the other we ___48___ . We can't live in yesterday, but if we are happy enough today, we will be even happier tomorrow," he said in an attempt to ___49___ the boy.
The little boy looked at him for a moment and said, "If Mommy is going home tomorrow, I'll be ___50___. So, I want it to be tomorrow already, Daddy."
Now hanging on every word of this ___51___ , I leaned forward to hear his response. It was ___52___.
"Son, the one great thing about today is once it ___53___, it is already almost tomorrow."
I thought about how ___54___ it was. Even in my adult life, I still live waiting for what tomorrow may ___55___. Now I know that it is already "almost tomorrow".

I was sitting in the surgical waiting area at the hospital waiting for word of my wife's operation. The small room was filled with other families and friends, who were ___36___ waiting to hear how their loved ones were doing.

There was a young boy sitting quietly in the ___37___ . He held a small box of ___38___ in one hand and a tablet(写字板) in the other. Every so often he'd place the tablet on his lap and draw something. As the hours passed I began to see the room almost ___39___ . And there was a strange silence.

"Daddy, when is Mommy going home?" the young boy asked, breaking the ___40___.

"Tomorrow." his father replied. The boy picked up his crayons and ___41___ something on the tablet.

I ___42___ him as he moved his feet back and forth, looking up at the ceiling and then toward the sunshine-filled window. "When's ___43___, Daddy?" he asked. His father ___44___ him over to sit by him. "Come, ___45___ here next to me," he said with a gentle tone in his voice.

___46___ his things, the little boy walked slowly to his father's side from the corner.The man ___47___ out and held his son by his shoulder.

"There are three days in life. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. One is over and done, one we live in, the other we ___48___ . We can't live in yesterday, but if we are happy enough today, we will be even happier tomorrow," he said in an attempt to ___49___ the boy.

The little boy looked at him for a moment and said, "If Mommy is going home tomorrow, I'll be ___50___. So, I want it to be tomorrow already, Daddy."

Now hanging on every word of this ___51___ , I leaned forward to hear his response. It was ___52___.

"Son, the one great thing about today is once it ___53___, it is already almost tomorrow."

I thought about how ___54___ it was. Even in my adult life, I still live waiting for what tomorrow may ___55___. Now I know that it is already "almost tomorrow".

1.                A．eagerly         B．patiently        C．happily   D．curiously

2.                A．chair           B．corner         C．distance  D．shadow

3.                A．gifts           B．toys            C．chalks    D．crayons

4.                A．dark           B．full            C．empty    D．clean

5.                A．promise        B．rule            C．record   D．silence

6.                A．wrote          B．drew           C．printed   D．carved

7.                A．followed        B．found          C．watched  D．caught

8.                A．today          B．yesterday       C．future    D．tomorrow

9.                A．knocked        B．ordered        C．called    D．pulled

10.               A．stand          B．sit             C．lie   D．sleep

11.               A．gathering       B．forgetting       C．saving D．choosing

12.               A．got            B．took           C．set   D．reached

13.               A．spend          B．waste          C．kill   D．expect

14.               A．frighten        B．satisfy          C．persuade  D．warn

15.               A．happier        B．calmer         C．smarter   D．sadder

16.               A．story          B．argument       C．conversation   D．discussion

17.               A．humorous      B．silly            C．positive   D．perfect

18.               A．ends           B．starts          C．passes D．lasts

19.               A．meaningful      B．important       C．interesting D．fantastic

20.               A．happen        B．come          C．bring D．need

As hand-held devices such as smartphones are becoming more common, users are reporting some new physical problems. Florida chiropractor Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of patients talking about neck and shoulder pain. He discovered these symptoms were due to the overuse of hand-held devices, particularly the action of bending the neck, and then coined the term “Text Neck.” As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to permanent spinal(脊椎) damage.

  Other doctors have warned about “iPad Hand,” a condition that occurs when people use tablets like the iPad for hours at a time. Most people use their left hand to support the tablet and their right hand to tap or scroll. Doing this for long periods without changing positions can result in severe joint pain.

  In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck or iPad Hand, use the following basic ergonomic(人体工学的) principles:

  Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain your neck, and stay aware of how you are positioned in relation to the device. Make sure that both your neck and shoulders are relaxed and that you aren’t leaning over for a long period of time.

 Take frequent breaks when using any kind of mobile device. Many doctors recommend that users change their position every 15 minutes.

 When using a tablet, use a case that can support the device on a table or your lap at a comfortable viewing angle.

 Along with a case, use a separate keyboard with your tablet. This will be more comfortable since you’ll be resting both hands on the keyboard. And since you won’t be holding the tablet, you’ll be less likely to experience hand or arm pain.

1.What kind of product for hand-held devices does the writer discuss?

A. One for recording.      B. One for charging.

C. One for telephoning.    D. One for typing.

2.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “coined” (Para1)?

A. cashed     B. created    C. changed    D. completed

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. If you are holding an iPad for long periods, it could cause spinal damage.

B. Text Neck symptoms include long-term damage in the back.

C. You are advised to lean over in relation to the device.

D. You should rest your hands on the keyboard at times.

4.In which magazine would you most likely find this article?

A. Personal Finance          B. Science Fiction Monthly

C. Mind and Body            D. Smartphone World

Are you still troubled by a disease called overactive bladder(膀胱)? Why not try TOVIAZ, a medicine used to treat adults 18 years older facing such a condition?

You are strongly advised not to take TOVIZ if you have following symptoms:

Your stomach empties slowly.

You are suffering from eye problems.

You’re allergic to any ingredients of TOVIAZ.

Remember the possible side effects of TOVIAZ

Dry mouth.

Constipation(便秘)

Dry eyes.

Trouble empting the bladder

Remember to ask your doctor for a complete list, since these aren’t all possible side effects of TOVIAZ.

More Detailed Instructions to take TOVIAZ:

Your doctor may give you the lower 4mg dose of TOVIAZ if you have severe kidney problem.

Take TOVIAZ with liquid and swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, divide or crush the tablet.

You can take either TOVIAZ with or without food.

If you miss a dose of TOVIAZ, start taking it again the next day.

Decreased sweating and severe heat illness can occur when TOVIAZ is used in hot environments.

Drinking alcohol while taking TOVIAZ may cause increased sleepiness.

1.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To present a discovery on a scientific research.

B. To give information about a kind of medicine.

C. To teach patients ways of recovery from illness.

D. To show the importance of taking proper medicine.

2.The main function of TOVIAZ is to treat__________.

A. kidney problem

B. stomach problem

C. dry mouth or eyes

D. overactive bladder

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. There are only four possible side effects of TOVIAZ.

B. Don’t take TOVIAZ if you are allergic to its ingredient.

C. It’s unwise for people under 18 years old to use TOVIAZ

D. You may feel excited while eating TOVIAZ with alcohol.

4.Which of the statements about taking TOVIAZ is TRUE?

A. It’s OK to take it with food or without food.

B. Chew the tablet well before you swallow it.

C. Use TOVIAZ in hot environment to cure heat illness.

D. If you miss a dose, do take it right away on the same day.

What is TOVIAZ?
TOVIAZ is a medicine used in adults to treat the symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder（膀胱）.
Who is TOVIAZ for?
Adults 18 years older with symptoms of overactive bladder.
Don’t take TOVIAZ if you:
★ Your stomach empties slowly.
★ Have eye problems.
★ Are allergic to any ingredients of TOVIAZ.
Possible side effects of TOVIAZ
★ Dry mouth.
★ Constipation
★ Dry eyes.
★ Trouble empting the bladder
These aren’t all possible side effects of TOVIAZ. For a complete list, ask your doctor.
How to take TOVIAZ:
★ Your doctor may give you the lower 4mg dose of TOVIAZ if you have severe kidney problem.
★ Take TOVIAZ with liquid and swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, divide or crush the tablet.
★ You can take TOVIAZ with or without food.
★ If you miss a dose of TOVIAZ, start taking it again the next day.
Things you should keep in mind when taking TOVIAZ:
★ Decreased sweating and severe heat illness can occur when medicines such as TOVIAZ are used in hot environments.
★ Drinking alcohol while taking TOVIAZ may cause increased sleepiness.
【小题1】
What is the main purpose of the passage?