阅读理解:共 15 小题;每题 3 分,共 45 分。阅读下列短文,然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选项中选出最佳的一项。AEffective teamwork is key to the success of a business. Teamwork helps tasks get pleted quickly and efficiently(高效地). However,poor teamwork can hinder a business' success and make operations much more difficult. Four parts of teamwork can make it effective and lead to business success.Effective munication(沟通)Without effective munication,a team will be weak. When a team has open and honest munication,a lot more will be achieved. munication makes sure that everyone listens to one another's ideas and will help them express their thoughts and feelings. Good munication also helpsput together a clear plan of action.Different SkillsThe way the team is made up of plays a major role in how well the group works as a team. It is necessary that people with different skills be paired together so that they can make use of one another's knowledge and skills. For example, in a team, there should be a few people who are good at planning,one or two key leaders and several experts in various subjects.Strong LeadershipLeadership is important in a team. A leader is needed to settle disagreements, set goals and keep the team on track. A good leader can lead without being bossy, achieve goals by encouraging the team and stepping in when necessary, and make suggestions for improvements.Passion(激情)A team without passion will get nowhere. If any member of the team does not have the passion to get the job done and do it well, he or she will bee less and less interested in the duties and bring the rest of the team down.36.Efficient teamwork can help a business to . A.plete tasks quicklyB. make operations difficult C.improve munication graduallyD.achieve leadership faster37.The word “hinder” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to . A.lead to B.help withC.change with D.hold back38.Which of the following would help make a clear plan of action?A.Effective munication,B.A good leader without being bossy.C.A team with passion.D.People with different skills paired together.39.What is a must for every member of the team?A. Leadership. B. Different skills.C. Various knowledge. D. Passion.BMost 11-year-olds are just happy to have finished their first year of middle school. However, Tom is not like most kids. He did not go to elementary (小学), middle or high school but went straight to college at the young age of eight.While Tom's parents knew he was smart, they had never imagined putting him in college this young. However,when they tried to send him to a private(私立的)school at the age of six,he was turned down, because he was so smart that the school was afraid he would feel dull.It turns out the school was right. After homeschooling the young boy for two years, the parents realized that he was ready for some real high-level courses. They came to East Los Angeles College,who agreed to take him in. However, until he proved himself,he could take only two courses- math and music.Tom did not disappoint. He got A's in both and hasn't looked back since. Last week, he graduated as a top student. In fact,the young boy was so smart that he helped his fellow math students, some of whom were 10 years older than him.While the world may cheer him as a genius (天才), his parents think he is just a normal boy who plays football and watches movies for children.40.How is Tom different from most kids of his age?A.He was taken in by a college at 8.B.He was sent to high school at 8.C.He went to middle school at 11.D.He graduated from high school at 11.41.The phrase “turned down” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to . A.accepted B.respectedC.refused D.examined42.What did the parents do to Tom for two years before he went to college?A.They sent him to a school in Los Angeles.B.They let him attend music programs.C.They hired a math teacher for him.D.They taught him at home.CNowadays everyone is so much trying to keep fit that sometimes they miss the fact there are times when they should not be exercising at all. Here you can find real reasons to stop training for a while and do not feel sorry for your laziness.When you are illDo not exercise if you are not feeling well, even if it is just a cold. Workout can hurt your immunesystem(免疫系统)and lengthen illness. As a result, you will spend more time away from the physical activity. Training while being ill is also a main cause of other injuries since it is more difficult to focuson(专心于)what you are doing when you feel bad.When you have not had enough recovering timeDo not rush back to your normal workout habit after you have been ill. Starting to train too early is likely to lead to a return of your symptoms(症状)。 When you do decide to go back to the sports ground, be sure to start your exercise slowly and with care. Even one week or so off your usual exercise can make a difference.When you are tired outThere sometimes are days when you do not feel like going to the sports ground, and sometimes your body might be telling you to take a break. It will do you a lot of good to have a day off from your fitness classes. Go home,have a healthy meal and do not feel sorry for not being at the sports ground. Remember that sometimes you just need to relax.43.What might be the result of exercising when you are ill?A.You will improve your immune system.B.You will catch a cold easily.C.You will be ill for a longer time.D.You will pay little attention to your illness.44.While recovering from an illness, you are advised to A.go to the sports ground every dayB. start training as early as possible C.rush back to your workout habitD.start your exercise gradually and carefully45.What is suggested in the passage when you do not feel like exercising?A.Join a fitness class.B.Have a rich meal.C.Stay away from the sports ground.D.Sleep for a day at home.46.What might be the best title for the text?A.Reasons That You Don't Feel Like ExercisingB.Times When You Should Not ExerciseC.auses of TirednessD.Effects of IllnessDMost teenagers in the United States try to make time for school,family and friends. But some choose bigger goals. Here are the stories of two American teens working to make a difference in the world.At age 15, Winter Vinecki has already had more successes than most people have in their lifetime.“I recently pleted a marathon(马拉松)on all seven continents and became the youngest person in the world to do so. And, I was really doing this for my dad."Doctors discovered Winter's father had prostate cancer(前列腺癌)when she was nine years old. Her father died 10 months later."When he was first found ill I immediately knew I had to do something to help him. That's when I formed Team Winter for prostate cancer research. "Through Team Winter, Winter Vinecki has raised almost 500, 000 dollars. She has taken prostate cancer education worldwide from Africa to Asia through foot races called marathons,on seven continents.The other teen is Jack Andraka. He invented an inexpensive tool that can help find lung cancer, when he was 15 at the time."Without the Internet, I would have never been able to leam all these materials I needed for this project. "Jack is now 17 and seeking patents(专利) for his latest inventions. He has developed low-cost water quality machines. They help take away heavy metals and chemicals from water.47.How did Winter make a difference in the world?A.She was the youngest to run foot races on seven continents.B.She raised almost 500, 000 dollars for her father.C.She formed Team Winter in Africa.D.She pleted a marathon in a sports game.48.Why did Winter run marathons around the world?A.To bring prostate cancer education to other people.B.To do prostate cancer research.C.To take prostate cancer lessons.D.To raise money for prostate cancer patients.49.What did Jack use the Internet for?A.Reducing the cost of the project.B.Selling his water quality machine.C.Searching for the needed materials.D.Helping him patent his inventions.50.What helps people make great achievements according to the text?A.Family love.B.Young age.C.Big goals.D.Friend support.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题,共 45 分)