How to Survive a Layoff You’ve lost your job, but it’s not the end of your career. Get the help you need to set you back on track with advice from the experts.Don’t Panic! After a job loss, it may seem like your world is crashing in all at once. Stay calm and resist the urge to make any sudden moves―like sending a harshly critical e-mail or making a scene on your way out―that could hurt you in the long run. "It’s completely normal to feel panic after a job loss," says Lynn Joseph, Ph. D., psychologist and author of "The Job-Loss Recovery Guide". Your self-esteem can also take a hit, especially if you think you’ve been singled out. "Logically and intellectually we know that (we may have been part of a mass layoff), but emotionally we take it personally," Joseph says. With so many emotions at play, the key is to think before you act. Remember, your goal is to leave your job gracefully and with integrity. If you’re granted an exit interview, be careful what you say. Don’t use it as an opportunity to put down the company. Instead, take the time to get answers to any questions you might have. Avoid immediately jumping into a job search, Joseph warns. "Traditionally we work with interviews and resumes before we work with the emotional loss of a career. We are not taking it in the right order," she says, and advises that you take a few days off to calm yourself down and deal with your emotions. You don’t want to land a job interview and break down explaining what happened to you. Get your emotional and body language under control before you attempt to go on the interview trail. Also, don’t over-think things or feel as though you have to do damage control when others ask about your job, explains Robert Leahy, Ph. D., clinical professor of psychology and author of "The Worry Cure". Leahy says accepting reality is essential to making it through this difficult time. The stress and anxiety of losing your job will take time to settle. Don’t rush yourself.Create a Support Team Don’t try to go it alone. Seeking help after a layoff, whether it comes from family and friends, former co-workers or a professional counselor, is an important part of the healing process. Learn to be your best pillar of support. At first, you may feel ashamed or afraid to share the news about being laid off. You may not want to tell your family, for fear of how they might react to the news. "It is important to be openly communicative and try not to hide things and keep secrets," says Dr. Lynn Joseph. She says it’s important that you deal with the stress and anxiety of a layoff, which can lead to depression. "You will all feel better throughout this process if you pool your resources," she says. After telling family, you need to start reaching out to friends and colleagues. You may find it somewhat embarrassing, but it’s very important to identify who you can lean on during this critical time. Create a two-minute "elevator speech" about what happened to you. You don’t owe them an elaborate explanation. Schedule a weekly family meeting if necessary, where you can talk openly. Meet friends over coffee or lunch and ask them for advice. If you know of others in your field who have been laid off, get together with them and share ideas and future opportunities. Even with your own support team, you may feel the need for additional help. Consider working with a career counselor who is trained to assist downsized employees. As you build your external support system, you should also be mindful of your feelings. Dr. Joseph suggests journaling as a way to move along the healing process. "When you start writing, and noticing what you are writing, you move through that first phase of shock and anger and then you begin to re-frame and have insight on the whole process and yourself. You begin to see the positive aspects and the opportunities that may be available to you," she says. Joseph also recommends a therapy known as "Future Self", which can be thought of as a directed daydream. It involves imagining yourself in your new job, having everything you want. She recommends taking five minutes each day to go through this mental exercise.File for Unemployment Benefits If you’ve been laid off, you should file for unemployment insurance as soon as possible. The sooner you file, the sooner you can be deemed eligible, and the sooner you can start receiving funds. Even if you received a substantial severance package (裁退费), you should still file for unemployment compensation (also known as UI). "The unemployment agency will verify with your employer the reason for you losing your job. Sometimes unemployment is part of the negotiation severance package, where the employer states that they will not interfere with that claim," explains HR expert Lily Garcia. You’ll need to explain clearly that you were laid off. The examiner assigned to your claim should not get the sense that the job loss was your fault, in which case you would not be eligible for compensation. So be very careful how you document your job loss. You can file for unemployment by phone or online. Keep in mind that your claim could take weeks to process. Here are a few tips: ・ Rules vary by state, but to qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet state requirements based on how long you had been working and how much money you earned. You must be available to work. ・ Be prepared: In most states, benefits can be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks. ・ You don’t have to pay back UI benefits once you get a job, but they are subject to federal income taxes and must be reported on your tax return. However, under the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the first 2,500 received will not be subject to federal income taxes in 2009. ・ Be sure to stay on top of your claim. Don’t ignore any notices that you may receive from the unemployment office. If you plan on receiving unemployment benefits for a while, be prepared to report regularly on your job search. After all, they expect you to be actively looking for work while you are receiving benefits.Update Your Resume Whether you’re jumping into a job search or considering an alternative path, you need to revamp (修改) your resume while your work experience is still fresh on your mind. You don’t need to hire a professional to do the work for you; resume writing is a skill everyone should develop, and there are cheap and easy ways to learn. Look at examples of resumes that are job-specific so you can cater yours to your desired profession. And if the thought of styling your resume on your own makes you cringe (退缩), simply download a template from Microsoft. Edit, edit and edit again. It may seem overzealous to say a resume must be flawless, but it isn’t. A simple mistake can land your resume in the garbage bin, so it is crucial to find all mistakes and fix every sentence.An unemployed person is eligible for unemployment compensation on the condition that ______. A．he is in unemployment for more than 26 weeksB．his living standard is below the poverty lineC．he is laid off not due to his own faultD．he doesn’t receive severance package

Directions：Read the following four passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D． choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read． 　　Tight-lipped elders used to say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get．” 　　Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things． 　　You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living．If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served． 　　Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself．In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services． 　　This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experience and references．Such an account is valuable．It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews．While talking to you, you could-be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other qualifications, will pay him to employ you and your “wares” and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner． 　　When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible to sell．Then you are ready to hunt for a job．Get all the possible information about your could-be job．Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm．Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment．Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind：Securing a job is your job now． (1) What do the elders mean when they say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get．” [　　] A． You’ll certainly get what you want． B． It’s no use dreaming． C． You should be dissatisfied with what you have． D． It’s essential to set a goal for yourself． (2) A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as ________． [　　] A． an illustration of how to write an application for a job B． an indication of how to secure a good job C． a guideline for job description D． a principle for job evaluation (3) According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because ________． [　　] A． that is the first step to please the employer B． that is the requirement of the employer C． it enables him to know when to sell his services D． it forces him to become clearly aware of himself

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阅读理解Come and have fun in Wanfenghu Park!Besides Baisha Island and Gusang Island, you have another nice choice for a trip in Zhuzhou.TicketfreeParking lot10 yuan for a carActivityWalking, camping, riding bikes, having a picnicAddressNext to the Power Valley（动力谷）Building(1)If 3 persons drive a car to Wanfenghu Lake, how much should they pay?A.10 yuan. B.Free. C.30 yuan.(2)Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the ad?A.There are at least 2 islands in Zhuzhou.B.You can ride a horse in Wanfenghu Park.C.Wanfenghu Park is near the Power Valley Building.King's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual(每年的)training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:Application（申请）date●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10Courses●The English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours●American History: 16 hours●American Culture. 16 hoursSteps●A letter of self-introduction●A letter of recommendation（推荐） The letters should be written in English with all the necessary Information.Cost●Daily lessons: 200●Sports and activities 100●Travels: 200●Hotel service: 400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to:Thompson, Sanders1026 Kings StreetNew York, NY 10016, the USAE-mail: Kc-Summer-School @yahoo. com(1)You can most probably read the text in ________A.a newspaper. B. a storybook. C.a textbook.(2)If you choose to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay ________ the school.A.900 B.400 C.500(3)We can know the information EXCEPT(除……之外)________ of school.A.the courses B.the cost C.the addressCan you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn't matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He's afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don't be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there's nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It's interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you'll make.Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we're interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don't be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.Easier said than done. Well, let's do more practice from now on. I'm sure you'll learn English well in this way.(1)You can learn to swim by ________.A.going into the river and learningB.looking at others swimmingC.reading books about it(2)We should learn English by ________.A.listening and speaking B.reading and writing C.A and B(3)What will you do with mistakes when you speak?A.Don't make mistakes. B.Don't be afraid. C.Try not to speak English.(4)What's more important for senior school students?A.listening B.speaking C.reading and writing(5)We can listen to English ________, according to the passage.A.by train B.on the radio C.every minuteToday, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe(低头族)". Are you a heads-down tribe member? Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.More and more traffic accidents are happening because drivers use mobile phones when they are driving. In order to make drivers pay more attention to driving, some new traffic rules have been made. For example, heads-down tribe members who use mobile phones while driving will be fined(罚款)￥200 in China.As we can see above, using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost money. Besides, more and more interesting things happen to the "Heads-down Tribe". According to a piece of interesting TV news, a man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home. Suddenly, he bumped(撞上)into a big lost bear. When he lifted his eyes from the phone, he was so scared that he ran away as quickly as possible.Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones. It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal. Some of them even have fun talking to others on the phone all the time.Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life. Are mobile phones good or bad? It depends on how people use them. Let's be "healthy" users and try not to be the "Heads-down Tribe".(1)Who are called the "Heads-down Tribe" according to the passage?A.People who are always looking for something with their heads down.B.People who are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down.C.People who are always sad with their heads down.(2)What will happen to heads-down tribe members if they use mobile phones while driving?A.They will be fined ￥200.B.Their phones will be taken away.C.They will be given ￥200.(3)What did the American bump into?A. heads-down tribe member.B.A dog.C.A bear.(4)When heads-down tribe members eat in a restaurant, ________.A.they don't use their mobile phonesB.they eat food all the timeC.they don't talk to the people who sit opposite(5)What is the main idea of the passage?A.Mobile phones are helpful and necessary.B.We shouldn't use mobile phones any more.C.We should use mobile phones correctly.Nexi is one of a new kind of robots. It moves on wheels and can pick up objects. But robots like Nexi are more than just toys.Nexi, created by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT 麻省理工学院), can express human emotions. Robot scientists at MIT call Nexi a "social robot". A social robot is a robot that can communicate like a human. Nexi can look sad, mad and even bored. Some social robots can also "read" people's expressions on their faces. Scientists believe that it won't be long before we have social robots in our homes, helping us live better lives.Autom is another social robot developed at MIT. Autom is a robot health coach(教练). It has a screen where you enter information about what food you eat that day or how much you exercise. Autom has a face with eyes that can move. It speaks with a synthesized(合成)voice. Autom gives you advice about your eating habits and exercise and drives you to do better.In a test, Autom helped people lose weight better than other ways of recording information about eating. Breazeal, a scientist at MIT, thinks this is because Autom used facial expressions and words of encouragement. In other words, Autom communicated like a real person. In fact, many people who used Autom gave the robot a new name and talked to it. When robots use human expressions and body language, people reply to them a lot like they reply to people.In the future, humans may communicate with social robots just like they do with other people. The robot in the future will be not just a machine. It may also be your coach helper, or friend. Let's wait and see what will happen in the future!(1)Nexi can't ________ according to the passage.A.walk on foot B.pick up things municate like a human(2)What does the underlined word "emotions" in Paragraph 2 probably mean in Chinese?A.行为 B.情感 C.喜好(3)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Autom?A.utom has a screen and has a face with eyes that can't move.B.Autom is a robot health coach.C.Autom always does exercise with people.(4)Why did Autom help people lose weight better than other ways?A.utom encouraged people with facial expressions and words.B.Autom could speak with a synthesized voice.C.Autom could give some advice about eating habits and exercise.(5)What could be the best title for the text?A.How to Use a Robot B.The Life in the Future C.New Kinds of Robots根据上下文内容,将文中画线部分译成汉语或者英语。When you speak, write a letter(信件), or make a telephone call, your words carry a message. People communicate with words. But do you know people also communicate without words?(1)A smile on your face tells people that you are happy or friendly. Tears(眼泪)in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you raise your hand in class,(2)老师知道你想要提问。You shake(摇)your head and people know you are saying "No". You nod(点头)and people know you are saying "Yes". Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library.(3)Signs on the doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?(4)人们可以用许多其他方式交流。An artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, the blue seas and many other things. Books are written to tell you about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and ideas.(5)Books, letters, TV, movies and the Internet all help us to communicate with others. They all help us know the news in the world and what other people are thinking about.Chinese oracle bone inscriptions(甲骨文)over 3, 000 years old are now widely used as emojis(表情符号)by young WeChat users, thanks to a person who made them closer to people's life.People think these ancient words are cute and humorous now. "The ancient words are not as cool and far as they are supposed to be. They could totally serve people's needs for online expression," said the creator Chen Nan.The 46-year-old teacher of fine arts at Tsinghua University has been working to make oracle bone inscriptions into emojis. For example, the word for "zui', which means "drunk" in English, was created to look like a stumbling(摇摇晃晃行走的)person. Such emojis have been well accepted by WeChat users.To make more people understand this old language, Chen made them on the postcards. He has also put them together with cartoons. A cartoon video with oracle bone inscriptions created by him was watched 31 million times and shared 140, 000 times.It's fun for people to use them as emojis. In 2017, the ancient font(字体)was included into the font library under his hard work to let the ancient words walk into people's life.Now the library has 3, 500 words. But Chen's research on the project still continues, as he plans to enlarge the library to 7, 000 words. In the future, he will put the ancient words into practice in education and the development of games and apps.(1)What do people think of these ancient words now?(2)Who made Chinese oracle bone inscriptions closer to people's life?(3)Did Chen put the old language together with cartoons?(4)What does the emojis of the word for "zui" look like?(5)How many words are collected into the ancient font library now?.

Winchester Poetry Prize This contest from the Winchester Poetry Festival is intended for “surprise and delight”. However, don't try to surprise and delight them with a short story or a photo of your cat dancing in a Tutu. Stick to a poem of up to 40 lines. Closing: Quarterly. Prizes:￡1,000,￡500,￡250. Entry Fee:￡5. Sterts Theatre One-Act Play Competition This annual contest from Sterts Theatre in Cornwall is for plays for up to four adult actors, with a running time of between 25 and 35 minutes. Plays can he on any theme; You need to be 18 or over to enter. Closing: Annually. Prizes:￡100 plus performance of your play in Sterts Studio. Entry Fee:￡7. Artificium Short Stories Poetry Prizes This one from Artificium, a journal of new fiction and poetry, has two categories: Short Stories and In Brief. The former is for stories of between 2,000 and 8,000 words in any genre(体裁). The latter is for poetry of between 500 and 1,000 words. Closing: End of each month. Pizcs:￡200,￡100,￡50. Entry Fee:￡5 for one,￡9 for two. PENfro Open Poetry Competition This contest from the PENfro Book Festival is for poems of up to 40 lines on any subject and in any style. Costa Award winning poet Jonathan Edwards, whose taste in poetry is broad-ranging, will be judging. Closing: End of each month. Prizes:￡300,￡100,￡75. The top ten winners will be invited to read their works at a spoken word event at which Jonathan Edwards will present the prizes. Entry Fee:￡4.【小题】(1) Which contest has a discounted entry fee for two?A.Winchester Poetry PrizeB.PENfro Open Poetry CompetitionC.Artificium Short Stories Poetry Prizes.D.Sterts Theatre One-Act Play Competition.【小题】(2) The competition held in Sterts Theatre in Cornwall only receives ________．A.poems of up to 40 linesB.plays for up to four adult actorsC.short stories with a surprising endingD.poetry of between 500 and 1,000 words【小题】(3) What do we know about PENfro Open Poetry Competition?A.It takes place twice a year.B.Jonathan Edwards is the sponsorC.A spoken word event will be held.D.The entry fee will be returned to winners.【小题】(4) What do Winchester Poetry Prize and PENfro Open Poetry Competition have in common?A.The prizes are the same.B.They are both held monthly.C.Jonathan Edwards will be the judge.D.Their requirements of poem lines are the same. These men are waiting for food from a local charity in Nigeria. It may be their only meal today. Disabled, most rely on street begging to support them. Unlike the others queuing here, 18-year-old Aliyu Yakubu is learning to fix tricycles(三轮车)and do other metal work to earn a living. Yakubu remembers the moment he decided to quit begging. “My former class monitor saw me begging in the street and didn't recognize me. He gave me some money,” he said, “When I stretched my hand out to collect it, then he saw my face. I felt ashamed, and, since then, I decided not to beg again.” Instructor Isiaka Maaji, himself physically disabled, helps people like Yakuhu get off the streets and learn a trade. He got his own skills from a state-run vocational rehabilitation(恢复)training program and has been training others since 2002. Five years ago, he began encouraging physically challenged people to abandon begging. “We encourage people like us to learn skills they can do to become self-reliant to support themselves and their families, because being in the streets as beggars is a shame to all of us,” Maaji said． So far he has helped and trained 30 people, some of whom now have their own metal workshop. They make tricycles and motorbikes designed for the handicapped as well as doors and windows to sell. But a member of the Handicapped Association, shop owner Ridwan Abdillahi, says the general public is not buying despite the good quality of the products. “I believe the society are seeing the goods or products made by persons with disability．” he said. These men—being used to overcoming challenges—say this is one more barrier the disabled face. They say they will deal with it by raising awareness, with the help of the government and the community.【小题】(5) What has made Aliyu Yakubu decide to quit begging?A.Maaji's training.B.The sense of shame.C.Difficulty in begging.D.The monitor's offering.【小题】(6) What do we know about Isiaka Maaji?A.He was also a beggar long before.B.He was Yakubu's teacher at school.C.He teaches the disabled skills.D.He trains 30 people to run metal workshop.【小题】(7) What does the text mainly talk about?A.liyu Yakubu's great change in life.B.Nigeria's living conditions to be improved.C.Difficulties for the disabled to make a living.D.Turning the disabled from beggars to workers. The charming personalities Some people, regardless of what they lack—money, looks, or social connections—always show with energy and confidence. Even the most doubting individuals find themselves attracted with these charming personalities. These people are the ones you turn to for help, advice, and companionship. You just can't get enough of them, and they leave you asking yourself, “What do they have that I don't? What makes them so attractive?” The difference? Their sense of self-worth comes from within. Attractive people aren't constantly searching for value, because they're confident enough to find it in themselves. There are certain habits they pursue every day to keep this healthy view. Since being attractive isn't the result ofdumb luck, it's time to study the habits of attractive people so that you can use them to your benefit. Get ready to say “hello” to a new, more attractive you. They treat everyone with respect. Whether interacting with their biggest shoppers or a server taking their drink order, attractive people are unfailingly polite and respectful. They treat everyone with respect because they believe they're no better than anyone else. They follow the golden rule. One person loves public recognition, while another hates being the center of attention. The Golden Rule is to treat others as they want to be treated. Attractive people are great at reading other people, and they adjust their behaviors and styles to make others feel comfortable. Bringing it all together. Attractive people have simply perfected certain appealing qualities and habits that anyone can adopt as their own. They think about other people more than they think about themselves, and they make other people feel liked, respected, understood, and seen. Just remember: the more you focus on others, the more attractive you'll be.【小题】(8) Why are you different from the people with charming personalities?A.Because they are full of confidenceB.ecause they maintain their healthy view.C.Because they lack money, looks, or social connections.D.Because they get along well with doubting individuals.【小题】(9) What's the meaning of the underlined words?A.Bad luck.B.Good luck.C.Lack of intelligence.D.Lack the power of speech.【小题】(10) When having dinner with his leader, an attractive person will probably ________.A.treat his leader properly and help the waitress when necessaryB.just focus on his leader without looking at the waitress when orderingC.praise both his leader and the waitress too much during the dinner timeD.make his leader the center of attention when the leader prefers to stay alone

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Social media: How much is too much1 "I hate you!" the wild-eyed teenage girl shouted as she kicked her father before biting his arm. This was the second time that week that Zoey had flown into a violent rage because her parents had taken away her access to social media.2 At our psychiatric clinic, when her parents, David and Amanda, came to enlist our help for her sake, they described Zoey as a sweet, happy girl and a good student. She loved playing soccer, hiking, and taking mountain bike rides with her dad. David and Amanda, supportive parents with college degrees and their own tech business, were startled by Zoey's social media addiction. "It all started after she came home in seventh grade with a notebook the school had given her," they said. This brand-new computer, provided for classwork, contained many online chat apps.181. How did Zoey become addicted to social media?请输入答案...

({B)}Party Random Thoughts({/B)} Last night, pressured by wdl4ntentioned friends, for the first time in months, I came out of writer’s seclusion and attended a cocktail party which is another word for a social gathering. So there I was, trapped in a crowded mom, people milling (乱转) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting while the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle with trays of colorful beverages and fancy hors d’oeuvres (小菜). It was definitely party time! Yet, instead of losing myself to the convivial (欢乐的) surroundings of food, drink and conversations, I found myself retreating back into my head all the way to China where the subject of American sociality is of great interest. In China, many of my students are curious about how Americans party and have a good time, "What do you do Sing and dance To what kind of music What’s American party talk How do you dress and act at a party How about food What do you eat " Every year without fail, students ask their foreign teachers to dedicate a full class to this fascinating topic. Of course, one would think that a subject as interesting and entertaining as such would make for an excellent lesson plan, a rich source of discussions. But to my surprise, many teachers run into roadblocks (障碍) when generating this particular lesson plan. "Michelle, Michelle! I have to teach a class on American parties. And I only have, hmm, five things to say about it. And that I’ll talk about five minutes. What am I supposed to do after that " They cry. "Wall, tell me what those five things are," I ask. "Arrive late, talk, eat, drink and have a blast." They blurt out. It is true that the five steps listed above encompass much of the goings-on at American social gatherings. Of course, during parties for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, etc. , there are additional ceremonies such as cake cutting, gift opening, dancing’, toasting, game-playing, etc. But regardless, the fundamentals of a typical American soiree (社交晚会) are good company, good food and drinks, and good times. Sounds simply, doesn’t it But if you were to look deeper and think further, you’ll realize that there’s far more to these steps than meets the eyes.({B)}Fashionably Late({/B)} It is a major faux pas (social embarrassment) to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, with the exception of the hosts, you never want to be the first person present at a social function. Why Because people fear that others may think that they have no life or nothing better to do than waiting for a party to start. Many Americans try to project an image of business which, whether true or not, has a positive correlation with success. So by arriving late, you are saying, "I lead a full life and it’s exciting and productive." Therefore, an 8 o’clock party customarily doesn’t really start until maybe 9 o’clock as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions where your punctuality can actually hurt you. Strange, isn’t it Anyhow, remember, be fashionably late.({B)}Small Talk({/B)} One way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the more happening it is, and the more fun people are having. Then you stop to wonder, if it’s .so noisy, how can people really hear each other and have great, engaging conversations The truth is, they don’t. They engaged in small talk, which is another word for casual, trivial conversations. They chew the fat, shoot the breeze and swap anecdotes about random- subjects: work, family, news, weather, hobbies, etc. Because the surrounding noise and activities often sidetrack people, it’s difficult to get personal or discuss any one topic at length or in depth. The point is to have fun, not to get serious. However, keep in mind that since people tend to be in good moods and spirit when attending a social function, parties often provide an excellent environment for making new friends and establishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions am initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and make a good impression. Sometimes that’s all it takes to begin a long-lasting friendship or business association. ,So never underestimate the power of small talk.({B)}Food for Fun({/B)} With the exception of dinner parties where a full meal is served, most parties offer finger food-food that you pick up with your fingers. (So don’t worry, it is not impolite to eat with your hands at parties.) Some of the classic party foods are cheese and crackers, crudites (vegetables and dip), fruits, shrimp toasts, Swiss meatballs, mini-sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, etc. And believe it or not, Asian foods are now in fashion. Mini egg rolls, California sushi rolls and various dim sum dishes always add an exotic flair to a party. And the Americans love it. Anyhow, party foods are meant to be eaten as a meal. They are simply delicious accents to the party and eaten to absorb all that alcohol you’re about to consume. So don’t pile too much food on your plate. Remember, you can always get refills. And one more thing, don’t talk with your mouth full. It’s rude.({B)}Drink and Be Merry({/B)} Here’s a frequently used party acronym, BYOB: bring your own bottle. Alcohol plays a big part in most American parties. To relax, unwind and enjoy themselves, people drink in a party. Anyhow that’s the way it should be. Unfortunately it’s not always the case and sometimes you sense the unspoken pressure to join the crowd. As a result, you feel out of place without a beverage in your hand. I even notice from observation that frequently the first thing people do upon arriving at a party is to hit the bar, kick off the night with a few drinks. Sometimes, there are even those, mostly young, who go to parties for the sole purpose of getting drunk, trashed, plastered, totaled. Not a smart thing to do since we all know the effect alcohol can have on us. (People tend to talk loudly when they’re intoxicated which might explain why it’s so loud at parties.) In America, there’s definitely a negative association between drinking and partying. If you lose control of your drinking, you lose control of your partying, and vice versa. As a result, drunks not only make a fool of themselves but their drunken behavior could endanger their safety and the safety of others. I suppose as with most things, moderation is the key.({B)}Party Hearty({/B)} At the end of day, the objective of attending a party is to have an unadulterated good time. A blast! And how do you do that You get in the spirit, go with the flow (but never do something you are uncomfortable with) and try not to be a party pooper (someone who spoils other people’s fun). If you have fun at parties, you are probably fun to have at parties. As a result, people who are more likely to invite you to their parties in the future. As my mind wandered back to the party, I realized that I was standing alone, my stomach growling, my hands empty of a drink. I was being a total party pooper. So I quickly grabbed a drink from the bar and snatched some of the delicious party food that waiter was bringing by. With a smile, I rejoined my friends. That night, we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourselves a great time.Why the power of small talk should never be underestimated A．Because people may begin a long lasting friendship or business association.B．Because people may have a nice chat.C．Because people may exchange information.D．All above.

一、第一部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)AAmazing natural landscapesVolcanoes and Coastal Cliffs in HawaiiWith their volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls and towering coastal cliffs, the islands of Hawaii have some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery on earth. No wonder Hawaii, especially the island of Kauai, is Hollywood’s favorite location for movies. Don’t forget to enjoy all these scenic splendors by taking a helicopter flight and going hiking.When to visit: the off-season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is spring (April to June)and fall (September to November).Spectacular Mountains in NepalThe small country of Nepal is situated in the Himalayan Mountains at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. Eight of the 14 independent mountains on earth that are more than 8,000 meters high above sea level are located in the country, offering strikingly beautiful mountainous scenery with hiking opportunities.8.Why did the author’s English teacher tell him not to apply to Cornell University?A. Because the author had no talent.B. Because the author was a bad student.C. Because the teacher thought little of the author.D. Because the teacher didn’t want the author to attend university.9.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. The world is lack of “reality”.B. The economy is being worse and worse.C. We have to face a negative world every day.D. We take it for granted that we should show “reality”.10.What does the underlined word “uplift” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. to increase something.B. to raise something to a higher position.C. to give hope or encouragement to somebody.D. to make somebody unhappy or disappointed.11.What’s the best title of the passage?A. Be an encourager. B. Always be optimistic.C. Failure is the mother of success. D. Get away from negative people.DIf you have ever found yourself looking for your keys, misplacing your cell phone or wanting to keep track of your bicycle or car, then the TrackR, a device (装置) that works with your smart phone created by a California­based pany, is for you! At 29.95 each, not like the expensive GPS systems, or with TrackR Pack purchase deals, you can’t afford not to have one!TrackR.pi xelInstall (安装) the free TrackR app on your smart phone. Connect the app to your device and then you are ready to go! Simply attach the TrackR to whatever you don’t want to lose. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less.If you have the hard TrackR, you can just hide it under your car’s floor mat(垫子), in the trunk or somewhere it won’t be found if your car gets stolen. If you forget where you parked your car, take out your smart phone and open the TrackR app. Tap on the “lost item” icon on the screen and the app will tell you exactly where it is.You can also attach it to your pet. Put it on their collar(项圈), and the problem of searching for them as they run off to nearby places will be over! Attach it to your keys and wallet, and never waste a minute searching the whole house for it. The affordable TrackR even es with a double­sided adhesive (黏合剂) so you can stick it to your laptop or under your bike seat. Track down and punish the thieves who steal your expensive things!The convenience and the ability to find actually any object means that the TrackR is one of the most useful articles that you’ll find for any price. However, the best thing it can give is peace of mind, and it doesn’t get any better than that.12.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. How the TrackR works. B. The features of the TrackR.C. Why the TrackR is invented. D. The advantages of the TrackR.13.What can the TrackR help people do ?A. Walk their pets nearby. B. Recognize the thieves.C. Seek their misplaced car. D. Find them a parking place.14.What can we infer about the TrackR according to the third paragraph?A. It’s far from affordable. B. It’s on sale worldwide.C. It can be easily folded. D. It’s small in size.15.What’s the best title for the text?A. TrackR — no limits B. TrackR — no worriesC. TrackR — your item protector D. TrackR — your financial manager第二节: (共5小题, 每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stress is so mon that many people choose to ignore it. But without right management, stress can be something much more serious. 16. They allow you to continue living your life in a healthy, happy manner.BreatheThe stress-relief technique that pretty much everyone’s heard of, the act of breathing nonetheless remains an important point as any when it es to cooling down the angry blood that’s raging (发怒)around your body. 17.Write18. Scribble (涂写) your feelings onto a piece of paper. They don’t even have to make sense. Just punch (按键) away at your puter on a day-to-day basis for five or ten minutes, and you might be surprised at how light, and carefree you feel afterwards.19.Laughing allows us to take in a momentous supply of fresh oxygen from the air, stimulating (刺激) the muscles and providing our system with some healthy shock treatment that eases tension brought on by stress. Laughing is something we need to do everyday to stay healthy, and is a great way to keep the bad effects of stress at bay.SleepSleep is absolutely essential for avoiding high stress levels. Everyone needs good amounts of rest, and by remaining glued (寸步不离) to a puter screen for the entire day without taking a break, your body will suffer the consequences, and stress will rise as a result. 20.A. CryB. LaughC. Stress can build up in anyone.D. Listed here are 4 ways to cope with stress.E. Type away at your desk and channel your emotions into your hard-drive.F. Taking along, deep breath to calm yourself is medically proven to be beneficial.G. Take frequent breaks away from the screen, get some sleep, and see your stress ease up,第二部分 完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)Hitting heavily on the keys in frustration, I turned away from the piano, trying to fight the tears that were already welling up in my eyes. After an hour of _21___, I still couldn’t get the rhythm(节奏) quite right on a Mozart piece that I had to _22__ to my piano teacher the following day. It was frustrating to have spent such a( n) __23__ time on a piano song and still be unable to play the piece correctly. To me, the piece had at first seemed easy. But, no matter how _24___ I tried, I just couldn’t seem to play it the way that it was _25___ to be played.When to visit: October and November, the start of the dry season, are the best months to visit Nepal.Mountains and Oceans of the National Parks of Western CanadaDeep in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, you will find world-class and jaw-dropping scenery, centered around glacial lakes. Wildlife is abundant in these areas, especially in Jasper National Park, which is well-known for wildlife viewing and home to some of North America’s rarest animals including grizzlies, bisons and wolves.When to visit: the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s West Coast are best visited in summer. If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, travel in June or September.I decided to take a _26___. For the most part, after a little bit of work, I could _27__ learn the song rather quickly. However, it was always that one song, which might have appeared simple but was _28___, that always annoyed me. These types of songs always made me _29___ myself whether I could be a pianist.After having dinner, I decided to e back to the piano. Placing my _30__ on the keys, I chose to play the piece slowly and carefully, paying attention to hitting the correct notes _31__ trying to play the piece quickly. Using this new method of practicing, I __32__ a great deal of patience, something that I often had _33___ with. Instead of thinking how hard the rhythm was, I thought about how I could __34__ myself, little by little. Finally, I could slowly see myself getting better.__35_, I didn’t even get the rhythm right until a week later. I also _36___ an important lesson—sometimes, baby steps are the best way to __37__ a goal. I’m an impatient person who likes to think that I can get _38___ by leaps and bounds(跳跃). But, in the case of piano, I couldn’t improve __39__ I slowed down, believed in myself, and took it one step __40__.21.A. waiting B. practicing C. crying D. singing22.A. contribute B. donate C. represent D. present23.A. limited B. extra C. long D. short24.A. hard B. well C. carefully D. efficiently25.A. offered B. supposed C. designed D. organized26.A. try B. chance C. breath D. break27.A. usually B. never C. sometimes D. occasionally28.A. important B. difficult C. necessary D. useful29.A. ignore B. regard C. doubt D. believe30.A. mind B. fingers C. notes D. piece31.A. instead of B. in spite of C. as well as D. in case of32.A. expressed B. encouraged C. evaluated D. exercised33.A. confusion B. contact C. trouble D. control34.A. adjust B. persuade C. fort D. improve35.A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover36.A. gave B. missed C. learned D. taught37.A. set B. identify C. develop D. reach38.A. somewhere B. nowhere C. wherever D. everywhere39.A. as B. until C. when D. if40.A. all the time B. at times C. at a time D. at one time第II卷第一部分 语篇型语法填空题(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。In many places like Britain and Italy, if you leave the house without your wallet, you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China, you can enjoy your day just 41. a smart phone.The other day, I set out 42. (see) how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly, I was surprised to discover how 43. (convenience) it was.I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend, Gu Yu, 44. would guide me to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by 45. (scan) a QR code on the window of a restaurant selling jianbing, one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and 46. (take) just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop, 47. (it) owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee, Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also 48. (pay) by phone for movie tickets, takeout food, shopping and for delivery.I have known from Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains, 49. huge number of people accept mobile payment, 50. (most) through popular apps Alipay and WeChat..

What do these wild birds do to help humans?A. Make sounds to meet humans.B. Use smoke to get rid of the bees.C. Reward humans with pieces of nest.D. Take humans to find honey in the nest.