A ) pessimist B ) optimist C ) inspired D ) inspiration E ) positive F ) affirmative G ) attract H ) outcomes I ) overcome J ) accomplishment K ) attitude L ) speed M ) negative N ) outlook O ) defeat An 6 ) _ feels hopeful and 7)_ most of the time and finds the 8 )outlooks_ in things and people . The law of attraction works best when you have an 9 ) _ view about life . You will move people toward you and 10_ better luck and events . Remind yourself that certain things take time to develop and grow . If you keep repeating . successful habits and expect the best , you can' t help but produce victory in the end . With each 11 )_ , you will feel more enthusiastic and hopeful that you will create more promising 12 ) _If you think it' s still difficult for you to develop an optimistic 13 ) _ and need further help , read , especially . autobiographies of successful men and study how they 14 ) _ their challenges and difficulties through elforts and idealistic views . Listen and watch inspirational and motivational video and audio programs . Look out for the teachers who will 15 ) _ up your learning process and help you acquire more ideas and improve your skills . Put the knowledge into action

阅读理解In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular.The yellow school bus is a familiar sight all over North America. It is a very convenient form of transportation because it takes students right to the entrance to the school. It also gives students the chance to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up the students on time.The subway is a means of getting around quickly in many cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded(拥挤的)during the rush hour. Another disadvantage(劣势)of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk very far or take a bus from the subway stop to the school.Walking has a lot of advantages for those who live close to school. It's free and it is a form of exercise. However, it's no fun if you have a large backpack full of books to carry. It's also unpleasant if the weather is too hot, cold or wet.(1)In North America, most students usually go to school by ________.A.school bus or subway B.car or bicycle C.taxi or car D.taxi or boat(2)For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is ________.A.too expensive B.slow and sometimes late C.crowded and dirty D.quick(3)Subways are fast but the stops are often a little bit ________ the school.A.close to B.busy for C.far away from D.near to(4)Walking is a good way for the students that live close to school and it is ________.A.not convenient B.bad for health C.good for health D.too expensive(5)This passage is about ________ in North America.A.transportation B.students C.schools D.lessonsBill, 12,CanadaI want to be a doctor when I grow up because I like helping people and making them feel better.John, 13,AmericaIn the future, I would love to be a writer. Writing is one of the things that make me really happy. But if that doesn't come true, a musician is also OK.Jenny, 13,EnglandI'm going to be a teacher. I love children and I love teaching them. So this job is the best for me.Peter, 14,EnglandI want to be an engineer. I'm interested in studying maths. And I want to live in China.(1)Bill wants to be ________.A.a doctor B.an engineer C.a teacher D.a musician(2)The underlined word "that" refers to ________.A.reading B.being happy C.being a writer D.teaching children(3)Who loves children?A.Bill. B.Jenny. C.John. D.Peter.(4)Where does Peter want to live?A.In Canada. B.In England. C.In America. D.In China.(5)What can we know from the chart?A.Bill loves reading very much.B.Jenny and John are of the same age.C.Both John and Peter are from England.D.Peter likes to help people and make them feel better.A poor farmer had a friend who was famous for the wonderful apple trees he grew.One day, his friend gave the farmer a young apple tree and told him to plant it. The farmer was pleased with the gift, but he did not know where to plant it.He was afraid that if he planted the tree near the road, strangers would steal the fruit. If he planted the tree in one of his fields, his neighbors would come at night and steal some of the apples. If he planted the tree near his house, his children would take the fruit. Finally he planted the tree in his wood. But without sunlight and good soil(土壤), the tree soon died.Later the friend asked the farmer why he had planted the tree in such a poor place. "What's the difference?" the farmer said angrily and then told what he had thought."Yes," said the friend, "but at least someone could have enjoyed the fruit. Now you not only have robbed everyone of the fruit, but also you have destroyed(毁掉)a good apple tree!"(1)What did the farmer's friend give him one day?A.n apple. B.Some apples. C.A young apple tree. D.Some young trees.(2)Why didn't the farmer want to plant the tree in his field?A.He thought strangers would steal the fruit.B.He thought the tree would die.C.He thought his children would take the fruit.D.He thought his neighbors would steal the fruit.(3)Where did the farmer plant the young tree?A.Near the road. B.In his field. C.In his woods. D.Near the house.(4)Why did the young tree die in the end?A.Strangers pulled out the tree.B.His neighbors cut down the tree.C.His children broke the tree.D.There was less sunlight and poor soil.(5)What does the story tell us?A.We should care about others' feelings.B.We should share beautiful things.C.The young tree can provide apples for us when it grows up.D.The young tree can grow up one day.阅读短文,并按要求完成下列各题。In the U.K., bus journeys are very common. Buses are very convenient for people. Passengers can avoid heavy traffic and do not have to pay for the parking. However, taking the bus is just a necessary but boring part of life: they get on the bus, pay for it and sit down or find a place to stand when it is crowded. Everyone seems sad and bored.In Latin America, however, bus trips can be wonderful. For a start, films are showed on the buses between cities for passengers to have fun along the journey. Local buses do not show films, but drivers usually turn on the radio and it can be great for passengers to listen to songs and get relaxed.Even better than films and music are the sights and sounds on the buses. Local buses always go to parts of the town that passengers would not visit by themselves. There passengers can see shops that they have never heard about. And they can also see other cultures of the town.Besides, passengers' luggage(行李)is also interesting. It is common to see a happy dog's head getting out of somebody's bag. Once on a bus in Peru, a farmer even tied a sheep to the top of the bus. It was quite surprising.All in all, taking the bus in Latin America is really fun and unforgettable.(1)(2)题完成句子;(3)题简略回答问题;(4)题找出并写下全文的主题句;(5)题将文中画线句子译成汉语。 (1)On the local buses, drivers usually turn on the radio and it can be great for passengers to listen to songs and ________. (2)Local buses always go to parts of the town that passengers would not visit ________. (3)How do passengers in the U.K. probably feel on the buses? ________ (4)________ (5)________

I wish I could say I knew the exact moment when I decided to drop out of university. My sixth form prioritized going to university above any other path, so with little knowledge about other options, I applied to study journalism. I thought I was going to take the usual route into the profession: a degree followed by a series of internships and finally a staff job. Instead, I left the course after the first year because I struggled to engage with it; I realized I’d be better off learning on the job.After two years in retail, a spell in marketing and a lot of annoying editors and applying for jobs, I landed a staff role on a weekly magazine before going freelance at the beginning of 2016. With hindsight, I don’t think my career would have taken off any quicker had I completed the degree. Some people I’ve met were still interning two years after graduating and, in my experience, success rates seem to have more to do with contacts.Of course, some careers will always require a degree but I believe many industries, particularly creative ones, don’t necessarily require a qualification. When asked whether I have a degree during interviews, I always tell the truth . Both times I’ve been questioned, I’ve been offered the job, but it doesn’t often come up in conversation.I wouldn’t actively encourage anyone to drop out of university. If you’re really unsure about going, it’s better to look at alternative options rather than start a course and run the risk of quitting. Find out if vocational options, like apprenticeships, are available in the industry you want to work in. A hands-on route into a career might be better for you than an academic one.But if you are considering leaving university, do as many work placements as possible to come out armed with practical experience in your preferred industry. Research the sector you want to work in and, if necessary, start building a portfolio to demonstrate your experience. Don’t be afraid to contact businesses to ask about work placements and freelance opportunities, explaining your practical skills and that you want to gain work experience.1. Why did the author drop out of college?A) She found she didn’t like journalism any more.B) She wanted to learn journalism while working. C) She had to first improve her economic status.D) She thought the usual route took too much time.2. How does the author think of her decision to drop out?A) She feels it is worthwhile. B) She feels a little regretted.C) She thinks she would have developed better if she had got a degree.D) She has mixed feelings when she recalls her decision at that time.3. What do you think “the truth” refers to?A) She had no qualification but she desired to get the position.B) She left the course but she gained relevant work experience. C) She didn’t think the job she applied for required a degree.D) She had creative ideas and she took a degree for granted.4. What does “hands-on” probably mean?A) systematicB) practical C) undemandingD) theoretical5. What is the author’s advice for those who want to drop out of college?A) Think twice before they drop out of college.B) Consider other alternative options in advance.C) Put what they have learned into practice.D) Gain practical experience in their dream field.

阅读理解根据文章内容,判断下列句子正误,正确填写“T”,错误填写“F”。Table Mountain is the most famous landmark of South Africa. It is overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. The mountain has a flat top which is about 2 miles from one side to the other. Table Mountain is often covered in cloud. The cloud that forms around the mountain hides many surprises that wait to be discovered.There are about 2,200 kinds of plants found on Table Mountain and 1,470 different flowers. More than 70% of all the plants found on the mountain are endemic, meaning they are not found anywhere else.Although animals such as the cape lion, the mountain zebra or the leopard are no longer found here, it is still home to caracals, rock hyraxes or chacma baboons.The height of the mountain is 3,563 feet. The rocks on the mountain are over 600,000,000 years old making Table Mountain one of the oldest mountains in the world.The first recorded climb of the mountain was done by the Portuguese navigator(航海家), Admiral Antonio de Saldanha in 1503. It was de Saldanha who gave the mountain its name, naming it Taboa da caba, meaning "table of the cape". Now more than 800,000 people from all around the world visit it every year. The cableway for this mountain was opened in 1929 and each car can carry 65 passengers at a time. Since then reaching the top was made easier than ever.The mountain got the natural park status(地位)in 1998. Table Mountain became a World Heritage Site in 2004.(1)From the top of Table Mountain you can take a wonderful photo of Cape Town. ______(2)Table Mountain has about 2,200 kinds of plants which are not found anywhere else. ______(3)Mountain zebras can still be found on Table Mountain now. ______(4)According to the record, de Saldanhh was the first man to climb the mountain. ______(5)Before 1929, people were not able to reach the top of the mountain by cableway. ______Actors:Julia:Roberts (Voice),Nacclas Cage(Voice)-|||-The.Ant Bally-|||-Language;English-|||-Price: Weekdays -330 (Children under 7)-|||-RunnIng time;1.hour 25 minutes-|||-Weckends-------4 40 20 (Children under 7)I really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there.—JamesI've seen several movies of this kind but this one is the best. It is so well made—some of the scenes are so beautiful.—JohnI went to see this movie with my 8-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family.—Mary(1)From the poster, we can tell that ______ is spoken in the movie.A.Chinese B.English C.Japanese D.French(2)The poster shows the movie lasts ______.A.25 minutes B.60 minutes C.85 minutes D.125 minutes(3)John likes the movie because of ______.A.the funny actors B.the wonderful music C.The sweet voices D.the beautiful scenes(4)Mary and her daughter spent ______ watching the movie.A.80 B.40 C.60 D.45(5)According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a ______ story.A.funny B.sad C.terrible D.terribleRachel Carson (1907-1964) was a pioneer of the world's environmental movement through her writing about the protection of the natural world. Her 1962 book Silent Spring made her well-known by many people. It describes the harmful changes in the environment of using toxic chemicals on farmland.Carson's job started as a biologist in the US Bureau of Fisheries. In 1951 her first book The Sea Around Us came out, and it became a bestseller. It made her rich enough to leave her job and give her life to writing. She was a gifted writer. Her next two books were also about the oceans and both topped the book sales lists.Carson's book Silent Spring completely change the way America thought about nature. It painted a terrible future for the whole natural world. It led to a nationwide ban on the use of a deadly chemical called DDT, and other toxic things that farmers used for their crops. Many people say the book led to the creation of America's Environmental Protection Agency.Since her death, Carson's name has continued to be connected with protecting the environment. There is now a yearly Rachel Carson Prize. Norway awards the Rachel Carson Prize to women who have made great contributions to the field of environmental protection. In 1980, 16 years after her death, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in America.Actors:Julia:Roberts (Voice),Nacclas Cage(Voice)-|||-The.Ant Bally-|||-Language;English-|||-Price: Weekdays -330 (Children under 7)-|||-RunnIng time;1.hour 25 minutes-|||-Weckends-------4 40 20 (Children under 7)(1)What happened to Rachel Carson in1962?A.She started to write books.B.She gave up working as s biologist.C.Her book The Sea Around Us sold well.D.Her book Silent Spring made her famous.(2)What most probably made Rachel Carson leave her job?A.She got an award.B.Her book Silent Spring came out.C.The Sea Around Us brought her enough money.D.The US government took notice of her researches.(3)Why is the book Silent Spring important to America's environmental protection?A.It describes a silent spring.B.It topped the book sales lists.C.It changed how America thought about nature.D.It includes all Carson's research achievements.(4)What does the underline word "it" in Paragraph 3 mean?A.The book Silent Spring.B.The way America thought .C.The US Bureau of Fisheries.D.America's Environmental Protection Agency.(5)What is the best title for the passage?A. Gifted Writer B.A Famous Biologist C.A Special Prize D.A Great EnvironmentalistSome colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical depression(抑郁症). That was the findings that built on earlier study findings. They show that those who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word "clinical depression" to describe serious form of depression. Signs of clinical depression may include losing interest or pleasure in most activities and having low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.In the new study, American researchers did an experiment that made hamsters see different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they sleep during the day and are active at night. The animals were divided into different groups. One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light and a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light. After four weeks, the researchers noticed how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson leads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. He says there's a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.Randy Nelson has suggestions for people who work at night or those who like to stay up late. "My suggestion is: If you just stay active at night, you'd better not watch TV or computer screens. If you want to watch TV or computer screens, you can get filtered glass(过滤镜). You can get filtered glass on your computer screen or on your e-Reader to put it more in the red light."(1)Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because ______.A.they are easy to observe and studyB.they are sensitive to colors like humansC.they are active at night and sleep during the dayD.they are similar to humans in dealing with colors(2)There were ______ groups of hamsters during the experiment.A.one B.two C.three D.four(3)What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?A.They don't sleep well.B.They drink less sugary water.C.They see red light or darkness.D.Their energy level becomes low.(4)If we watch TV at night, we'd better try to see less ______.A.blue and dark light B.red light and darkness C.white and blue light D.white and red light(5)The main idea of the passage is about ______.A.signs of clinical depressionB.an experiment about hamstersC.filters on the computer screen or the e-ReaderD.the influence of the color of light on people's moodGive yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you'll have no trouble answering these questions.Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child's day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的)to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they'd felt cold water at first.Another block(障碍)to awareness is the obsession(痴迷)many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a "ruby-crowned kinglet" and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.The pressures of "time" and "destination" are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what's around them. I asked them what they'd seen. "Oh, a few birds," they said. They seemed bent on their destinations.Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.(1)According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more ______.A.anxious to do wondersB.sensitive to others' feelingsC.likely to develop unpleasant habitsD.eager to explore the world around them(2)What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3?A.To avoid jumping to conclusions.B.To stop complaining all the time.C.To follow the teacher's advice.D.To admit mistakes honestly.(3)The bird watchers' behavior shows that they ______.A.are very patient in their observationB.are really fascinated by natureC.care only about the names of birdsD.question the accuracy of the field guides(4)Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?A.The natural beauty isn't attractive to them.B.They focus on arriving at the camp in time.C.The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.D.They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.(5)In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should _____.A.fill our senses to feel the wonders of the worldB.get rid of some bad habits in our daily lifeC.open our mind to new things and ideasD.try our best to protect nature.

`I`m not worried,`the doctor said,because her temperature is quite __ .`-|||-(a)normal (b)even (c)ordinary (d) common

5.He was always diligent in his study and as a consequence-|||-__ received high marks.

Ⅱ. PhrasesGive the Chinese equivalents of the following English phrases.be traded for... endow sb. with... mingle...with... be saturated with... be offset by( )1. The company will be trapped in bankruptcy if the capital chain is broken.( )2. Our mind is filled with the familiar so much that there is no space for infinite range of possibility.( )3. Traveling to a new place can help us combine the new with the old earthly things.( )4. According to research, the experience of an exotic culture gives us the gift of a valuable open-mindedness.( )5. The products found their way to the market where they will be exchanged for the natural resources we need.( )6. The price of petrol products was balanced by a decline in motor vehicle prices.( )

The Internet has enabled the spread of information at lightning speed. This information revolution has created tremendous business opportunities for online publishers, but not all of them maintain proper quality-control mechanisms to ensure that only good information is being shared. Instead, many publishers aim simply to make money by whatever means possible, with no regard for the implications for society at large. When selfish publishers set up shops online, the primary goal is to publish as much as possible, often at the cost of quality. In this respect, many publishers start numerous online journals focused on overlapping (重叠的) disciplines—to increase their total number of published papers—and hire young business managers who do not have any experience in either science or publishing. In some cases, online publishers even give up peer review, while still presenting themselves as scientific journals—deception designed to take advantage of scientists who simply want to share their research. If publishers structure their business to make more revenue, it often does harm to their products. When publishers start journals with overlapping domains, in combination with the pressure to publish more studies, this could promote the publication of marginal or even questionable articles. Moreover, publishers with multiple overlapping journals and journals with very narrow specialties (专业) increase the demands on the time and efforts of willing reviewers. With the fact that reviewers are generally not compensated for their time and effort, journal editors are often unable to find enough reviewers to keep up with the increased publication rate. To improve the situation and increase the trust in scientific community, the pressure to publish must be reduced. Funding and promotion decisions should not be based on the number of publications, but on the quality of those publications and a researcher's long-term productivity and instructions. And that's just the start. We need additional mechanisms, such as Beau's list of predatory (掠夺的) publishers, to alert scientists to fake journals and fake articles. In addition, the price for online publication must be controlled and a mechanism must be put in place to honor and reward hard-working reviewers.1What does the author think of online publishers?A. small proportion of them can guarantee their publishing quality.B.They have lots of opportunities to renovate their business models.C.Many of them tend to try every means to make a buck.D.Social impact is their first priority when publishing books.2It can be inferred from the second paragraph that________.E.peer review generally is a criterion to identify academic journalsF.researchers focus their research on the combination of disciplinesG.scientists care about their publications rather than researchH.young business managers are willing to face new challenges3Why can’t publishers find enough reviewers to review papers?I.Reviewers are pressed for time when reviewing articles.J.Reviewers’ gains can’t make up for what they have done.K.Publishers may compel reviewers to accept marginal articles.L.Publishers urge reviewers to increase publication rate rapidly.4What is the author’s suggestion for online publication?M.More weight should be put on the quantity of publications.N.It is worthwhile to reward diligent reviewers for their efforts.O.Fake journals should be reported to a regulatory organization.P.The price of online publication should be lowered greatly.5What is the main idea of this passage?Q.Online publishers should take measures to fight against fake scientific journals.R.Online publishers are pursuing their work efficiency at the cost of quality.S.Online publishers’ business models are quite likely to harm their publications.T.Online publishers are sacrificing the quality of research articles to make money.

The Sultana was a Mississippi River steamboat destroyed in an explosion on April 27, 1865. An 1)____________ 1,800 of the 2,400 passengers were killed, and the Sultana sank not far from Memphis, Tennessee. This disaster received little public attention, as it took place soon after the President Abraham Lincoln was 2) ____________. The wooden steamboat was constructed in 1863 and 3) ____________ be used for the lower Mississippi cotton trade. Registering 1,719 tons, the steamboat was built to carry no more than 376 people. For two years, it ran a regular route between St. Louis and New Orleans. Sometimes it was asked to carry troops. The Sultana left New Orleans on April 21, 1865.Most of the passengers were Union soldiers who had recently been 4) ____________ Confederate prison camps. The US government had 5) ____________ the Sultana to transport these former prisoners of war back to their homes in the north. At 2 a.m. on April 27, about seven miles north of Memphis, at least one boiler 6) ____________, causing a huge explosion that destroyed the center portion of the boat, throwing sleeping men high into the air before landing in the river Confusion and chaos 7) ____________ as men tried to save themselves and others. Many drowned while others burned to death. The direct cause of the explosion was later determined to be the leaky and poorly repaired steam boiler. Passengers who 8) ____________ the initial explosion had to risk their lives in the icy water of the Mississippi or burn with the ship. Many died of drowning or coldness. Bodies of 9) ____________ continued to be found downriver for months. Many were never recovered. Some of the Sultana's crew, including the captain, were among those who 10) ____________.

A.Listening for gist.Listen to the recording once and answer the following questions.-|||-1.What is the recording about?-|||-__-|||-2.How many activities are mentioned?-|||-__-|||-B.Listening for details.-|||-1.Listen to the recording again.When is each place open? Write down the days and times on-|||--27.-|||-2.Decide whether each of the statements is true (T) or false (F).-|||-1)The night market only opens at night. square -|||-2)The nightclub closes before midnight. square -|||-3)The park is not very crowded before seven o'clock. square