You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time, don’t you?  71   About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them. Luckily, here are 4 tips to help form positive patterns.

1. Self-awareness

    When a negative thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself “That’s a nice shirt, but I can’t afford it,” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.”   72 

Of course, everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.

2. Distance yourself

  73   Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewhere outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand（困境）.

3. Don’t try to change complainers

If you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target.   74   If someone says, “I hate Mondays, weekends are too short,” try to think, “I’m glad I rested up over the weekend, so I’m ready to make some improvement on that big project.”

4.    75  

When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibility back at them by asking, “So what do you intend to do about it?” In most cases, complainers don’t really want a solution. They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy. 

 A. Find solutions

 B. Change responsibility

 C. You have got a lot of company.

 D. By doing this, it will lead to positive behaviors.

 E. But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind.

 F. Whenever possible, escape from negative conversations.

 G. You will never know what they are going to talk about.

目前，学校存在少数学生考试作弊现象。某英文杂志社拟对此现象向中学生征文，标题是“My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations”。请根据下列提示用英语写一篇征文稿。

内容要点如下：

注意：1．短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；

      2．短文标题与开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；

      3．词数：100左右。

      4．参考词汇：作弊 cheat（v.）

My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations

It is known to us all that some students cheat in examinations at school.

Golf has always prides itself on its standards and rich tradition. But increasingly a victim of its own image and conventional ways, golf has lost five million players in the last decades, according to the National Golf Foundation, with 20 percentage of the existing 25 million golfers tending to quit in the next few years. People under 35 have especially rejected the game, saying it takes too long to play, too difficult to learn and has too many tiresome rules.

    Many of golf’s leaders are so convinced the sport is in danger of following the baby boomer generation (born between the years 1946 and 1964) into the grave that they start an alternative movement leading to unconventional forms of golf with new equipment, new rules and revolutionary changes to courses.

    Among the unconventional types of golf is an entry-level version in which the holes are 15 inches wide, about four times the width of a standard one. A 15-inch-hole event was held here at the Reynolds Plantation resort on Monday. It featured the top professional golfers Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose.

    “A 15-inch-hole could help junior golfers, beginning golfers and older golfers score better, play faster and like golf more,” said Garcia.

    Rose said he was planning to use an expanded hole to reintroduce the game to his five-year-old son, who rejected the game recently after he had grown tired of failing at it.

    Golf still ranks among the US’s top 10 recreational sports activities, and given its tradition, it is no surprise that all golfers don’t agree with the alternative movement.

    “I don’t want to reform the game and cheapen it,” said Curtis Strange, a two-time United States Open Champion and an analyst for ESPN. “I don’t like any of that staff. And, it’s not going to happen, either. It’s all talk.”

    But Ted Bishop, the president of the PGA of America, argues that it is those purists’ worry that has held the sport back for 20 years. “I went to a golf club’s 125^th anniversary dinner not long ago, and the absolute majority of the people in the room were over 55,” said Bishop. “We should be asking, ‘on that club’s 150^th anniversary, who’s going to attend?’”

28. According to the passage, golf ________.      .

  A. is unpopular among the young people            B. has 20, 000,000 golf players now

  C. has caused too much trouble to people            D. is developing rapidly over the years

29. The golf leaders in favor of an alternative movement ________.     .

  A. hope to attract more elder golf players                               B. feel worried about the game’s future

  C. experience rejection from all the golfers                              D. decide to improve security on the golf course

30. what do we learn about the golf event held on Monday?

  A. It was set up especially for young children.        B. It proved to be more difficult to play than usual.

  C. It used holes much wider than the standard ones.    D. It was a practical experiment of the traditional golf.

31. Which of the following can describe Ted Bishop’s attitude towards reforming golf?

  A. Opposite           B. Indifferent         C. Critical       D. Supportive

My 11-year-old son and I ride bikes to and from his school every day. I accompany him on the 20-minute ride through Manhattan, drop him off and return at the end of day to pick him up. We always ride together; sometimes he leads; sometimes I do. And as we ride, we communicate the ways to minimize the dangers: Don’t go too fast, and watch out for doors suddenly swinging out from parked cars and jaywalking pedestrians, etc. Some friends worry about the risk of riding in traffic, but is there a better way to let my son know how to deal with traffic dangers?

But recently he requested me to start hanging back a half block or so. This way he could enjoy the feeling of riding on his own, with the security of knowing that I was nearby in case he needed me. This is healthy, of course, as my son needs space to develop independence in preparation for his inevitable (不可避免的) departure from home. However, that means soon he will want to ride to school on his own, and I will no longer have this wonderful routine. “Let your children go if you want to keep them.” I understand this and am trying to let my son go in age-appropriate phases, but I still suffer. It’s one of the most troubling experiences of parenthood — recognizing that your presence is becoming less welcome.

My dilemma as a husband mirrors the concern I feel as a parent. My wife has just left on a six-month mission to cover the situation in Libya. In the days leading up to her departure, we spoke openly about the possibility, however unlikely, that she might be killed. But while I influence her decisions, I do not control them. Finally, it was her decision. I know that letting go is the wisest path in this case too.

As we travel through life’s phases, we must let go of so much. And I don’t think it gets easier with practice. But maybe just accepting that eventually we will have to let go is the secret to living a full life.

21. According to the passage, when riding bikes together, ________.

  A. the writer and his son take turns leading the way to school

  B. the writer hopes that his son could learn to be more dependent

  C. the writer and his son share opinions to reduce possible dangers

  D. the son always keeps the writer hanging back a half block or so

22. Although he thinks his son’s request understandable, the writer ________.

  A. regrets not giving his son enough space        B. feels upset for being rejected by his son      

  C. shows great concern for his son’s safety        D. feel proud that his son rides on his own

23. We can infer that the writer’s wife may be a(n) ________.

  A. journalist          B. soldier.           C. politician           D. activist

24. What would be the best title for the passage?

  A. Live a full life                           B. Learn to let go

  C. Father love is great                       D. Practice makes perfect   

The novel is quite good, but we need a play. So it has to be _______ to our need.

     A. adopted                           B. adjusted                 C. adapted                  D. applied

Allen had to call a taxi because the box was_______ to carry all the way home.

  A．much too heavy                                      B．too much heavy        

C．heavy too much                                            D．too heavy much

To me , everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist.

One sunny afternoon in 1953, we went out to the school’s playground for our gym class. The teacher taught us various track and field events . I was a loser in all of them.Then came the javelin(标枪). Finally ,when everyone had a chance to throw, the longest throw went about 30 yards. Now it was my turn. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let it go . I watched as the javelin took off. As it went past the 50-yard mark, it was still going. Then people began cheering. Nobody could believe what little Orowitxz had just done.

The very next day I began practicing with it , and every day that summer –for six hours or more---I would throw it in a nearby schoolyard. With an eye to the Olympics, I continued to work out until one day I could go into a college. But not warming up properly, I tore some tissues in my left shoulder, so I gave up my dream of attending the Olypics.

Several years later, a co-worker, who was a hopeful actor, asked for help in learning his part. When I began reading the script(剧本) , the same kind of fascination that took hold of me when I picked up the javelin appeared. Immediately I attended an acting school. That led to small parts in movies, which at last led me to another area-----directing.

I feel strongly that we must keep our minds open; we can’t let ourselves be discouraged or depressed when the talent doesn’t readily appear. Yet when it does, we must be prepared to get hold of it right away.

24. What did we know about the writer in 1953?

A. He found his true talent.

B. He was bad at all the subjects.

C. Many of his classmates didn’t like him.

D. He decided to choose a career in acting.

25.Why did the writer give up his dream of attending the Olympics?

A.Because he didn’t get prepared.

B. Because he was more interested in acting.

C. Because he got injured in the left shoulder.

D. Because he lost interest in throwing the javelin.

26. When the writer wrote the text, he was probably a(n)______.

A.teacher B.actor C. director D. athlete

27. What doesn’t the writer probably agree?

A.Everyone has a talent although it’s hard to find it sometimes.

B. The joy of finding something that one can do makes one try his best.

C. One should be patient and active even if the talent doesn’t appear.

D. One can find his true talent only after suffering some failures.

天津某旅行色社招聘兼职英语导游。假如你是某中学学生李华，想在周末做兼职，在报纸上看到下面的招聘启事后，决定用英语写一封自荐信，内容包括：

1 年龄：19；性别：男

2 英语流利；出生于天津，熟悉本地情况；乐于助人，容易与人相处。

                 Tourist Guides Wanted

Our travel agency is looking for two part-time tourist guides.

Requirements:

 Over18; be good at English; easygoing; be familiar with Tianjjin

 Show foreigners around some places of interest in Tianjin

Working time: weekends

If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail.

E-mail: tourguide@yahoo.com

注意：1词数100左右

      2 开头与结尾已写好，但不计入总词数；

      3 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,

I read your advertisement in the newspaper and ______________

    While the other kids seemed excited about celebrating the end-of-term party by playing games and sharing treats, Jeremy hated the very idea of the gathering.

    Afraid to raise the pressure too high, I decided to contribute something that was easy to purchase on the walk to school.

    Off we went the day of the party, approaching his school as if nothing was planned. I reminded him of our need to make a purchase, entered his favorite shop, and asked him to select the ripest bunch of grapes. He shot me an anxious look and insisted none of his classmates ever be able to notice he had something to bring to the party. My vision of a successful parenting method, resulting in delivering a sociable child to his school, diverted（转移）sharply from reality.

    Back on route, I did my best to hide the sinking feeling of fear. How could I possibly drop him off and then walk into my own classroom to teach a successful class?

    My next move was born in the heat of the moment. I said a quick goodbye at the front gate and rushed to his classroom through the emergency exit. I managed to inform his teacher about the grapes in the backpack and be out of the classroom before I could be spied by my son.

    So, what happened on that June day? His teacher, a caring educator, worked wonders. My son and I still laugh about the way Mr. B started the day with an unusual question, “Does anyone have any grapes?” While Jeremy admits feeling a bit uncomfortable, the words encouraged him to takeout the fruit. Because of the support he received, he remembers that day with pride for his courage.

25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “vision” in Paragraph 3?      A. Imagination.     B. Research.       C. Understanding.       D. Use.

26. How did the author feel when she left the shop?

A. Grateful.       B. Satisfied.      C. Worried.            D. Regretful.

27. Why did the author hurry to her son’s classroom?

A. She went there to give her lesson.

B. She went to ask the teacher for help.

C. She was afraid of her son being punished.

D. She was invited to take part in the celebration.

28. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The teacher inspired Jeremy to share grapes.

B. Jeremy prepared for the coming party.

C. The author taught Jeremy to select goods.

D. The author helped Jeremy to become sociable.

It is recommended that one of the effective ways to make your English writing skills improved should be keeping a diary.

   61  (compare) with other form of writing， it takes   62   (little) time as well as being shorter. It is   63   (general) recognized that you will get to learn how to express yourself in English if you insist on practising. Apparently you may meet with   64   good many difficulties at times. The  trouble is     65   you can not find appropriate words and phrases to give expression to your mind. In addition, there are lots of idiomatic ways of Chinese appearing in your diary. 

   66  my point of view, a piece of good advice is that there should be no  67  way more suitable than keeping a notebook and an English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something    68   (beat) you, put   69   down and then consult the dictionary. Certainly you can get help from your English teacher if necessary. I’m sure it is of great use to keep a diary in English for the   70  (improve) of writing abilities.

The people are _____to helping the homeless all over the country.

  A. applying       B. devoting        C. applied        D. adapted

What’s On?

Electric Underground

7:30pm－1:00am   Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8:30pm-10:30pm   Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐).

Simon’s Workshop

5:00pm-7:30pm    Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8:00pm-11:00pm     Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

   A. Jules Skye.        B. Gee Whizz.              C. Charlotte Stone.    D. James Pickering.

22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

   A. The Cyclops Theatre.   B. Kaleidoscope.    C. Victoria Stage.     D. Pizza World.

23. What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

   A. It requires membership status.                              B. It lasts three hours each time.

   C. It is run by a comedy club.                                D. It is held every Wednesday.

The headmaster suggested the students ______ to at the meeting ______ a prize.

A. referred; gave           B. referring; giving  

C. referring; to be given     D. referred; be given

Some researchers, parents and teachers have suggested that high-school classes begin later in the morning to accommodate (适应) teens’ needs for more sleep.    36    However, in the meantime you’ll have to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions that may help you to sleep better.

Set a regular bedtime. Going to bed at the same time each night signals to your body that it’s time to sleep.    37    So try to stick as closely as you can to your sleep schedule, even on weekends.

Exercise regularly.    38    Finish exercising at least 3 hours before bedtime. Many sleep experts believe that exercising in late afternoon may actually help a person sleep.

Avoid stimulants (刺激物). Don’t drink beverages with caffeine, such as soda and coffee, after 4 pm.    39    And drinking alcohol in the evening can make a person restless and interrupt sleep.

Relax your mind. Avoid violent, scary or action movies or television shows right before bed. Reading books with active plots may also keep you from falling or staying asleep.

Create the right sleeping environment.    40    So close your curtains (and make sure they’re heavy enough to block out light) and turn down the thermostat (恒温器). Noise can prevent people from sleeping well. Use a white-noise machine if you need to block out a noisy environment.

A. Waking up at the same time every day also helps establish sleep patterns.

B. People usually sleep best in a dark cool room.

C. Light signals to the brain that it’s time to wake up.

D. Try not to exercise right before bedtime as it can make it harder for you to fall asleep.

E. Nicotine is also a stimulant, so quitting smoking may help you sleep better.

F. Naps too close to bedtime may keep you from falling asleep.

G. Some schools have carried out later start times.

For second degree burns ,keep cloths cool by putting them back in a basin of cold water, 40．     and placing them on the burned area 41．     for about an hour until the pain is not so bad .Cover the burned area with a dry, clean bandage that will not stick to the skin . Hold the bandage 42．     with tape.

My first assignment was as a(an) 43．     to a famous fashion editor, who was going to take a photos of a model by the name of WangLi .I was44．     as I was to assist him .We hadn’t gone far when our 45．     called……She explained that as an 46．     she expected all the photographs to47．     her before the deadline. My colleague 48．     the situation and announced that as this was 49．     he would have to refer the matter to his editor .

Years ago when I volunteered at a homeless shelter, I talked with a boy, Albert. He said he liked my _41__. “Do you want to see mine?” he said, __42__ his leg. He was barefoot. He said he’d been meaning to pick up a pair but hadn’t gotten one. I felt a __43__ feeling in my stomach.

A few days later I was at home helping to __44__ my daughter. I smiled when I __45__ the socks over her feet. At that moment, Albert flashed in my __46__.

At noon, I went to a department store and __47__ a shopping cart with socks ---- nothing __48__, just white cotton men’s socks.

The next morning, I drove to the Palisades Park, which is a common overnight—destination for __49__ individuals,

I grabbed one of the __50__ from my trunk and walked across the grass. It was dark out. It was a beautiful feeling to __51__ before the sun and most living things.

I headed fro a group of three men. Two were asleep and the third was digging through his shopping cart. It was loaded with plastic bottles and some clothes, and a few books --- most __52__, everything he owned in this world. As I walked toward him, he turned and __53__ me, perhaps questioning my intention.

“I thought you might __54__ some new socks, ” I told him, handing him a pair. He looked __55__ at first but took them, smiled and said, “Thank you.” I gave two more__56__ for his partners.

I __57__. After 20 minutes, I returned for the second bag. An hour later, I __58__ all the socks. Most people were sleeping, and I felt like a(n) __59__ Santa Claus. I knew when they woke up they would find a very meaningful __60__. That gave me an amazing feeling.

41. A. books            B. bags         C. socks            D. trousers

42. A. lifting          B. hiding           C. folding      D. bending

43. A. genuine          B. strong           C. curious      D. sinking

44. A. feed         B. dress            C. teach            D. comfort

45. A. threw            B. touched      C. wrapped      D. slid

46. A. position         B. view         C. mind         D. room

47. A. filled           B. equipped     C. decorated        D. exchanged

48. A. ugly         B. cheap            C. difficult        D. fancy

49. A. wealthy          B. homeless     C. lazy         D. proud

50. A. parcels          B. containers       C. bags         D. boxes

51. A. get up           B. leave behind C. get back     D. turn down

52. A. unbelievably     B. strangely        C. importantly D. likely

53. A. attacked         B. watched      C. found        D. asked

54. A. choose       B. purchase     C. need         D. donate

55. A. confused     B. ashamed      C. shocked      D. happy

56. A. socks            B. packages     C. dollars      D. pairs

57. A. talked           B. moved        C. played       D. held

58. A. sold out         B. put away     C. gave out     D. turned away

59. A. real         B. honest       C. grateful     D. reliable

60. A. book         B. change       C. life         D. present

Philo Farnsworth is not a name most people know. But his work changed the way we learn, the way we live, and even the way we think. Philo Farnsworth is responsible for one of the 20^th century: television.

  Philo Farnsworth was born in America in 1906. He was interested in science and technology at an early age. When he was twelve years old, he built an electric motor for his family’s washing machine. When he was fourteen, he was already giving a lot of thought to electrons（电子）. As he was driving the family’s horse-drawn plowing machine, he noticed the evenly spaced rows of the potato fields. This sight gave him the idea that electrons could scan（扫描） an image one row at a time-an idea that was the key to electronic television.

  By the time he was twenty-one years old, Farnsworth had started his own company and had managed to build the world’s first electronic television. It was a very simple device（设备）.But after years of hard work, Farnsworth was able to introduce the kind of television we now use.

  Farnsworth was a great inventor, but lived an unhappy life. He had a legal battle with the company, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) over who the real inventor of the TV was. He won the case, but the government stopped companies from making TVs during the war, so Farnsworth didn’t make much money from the invention.

  When Farnsworth was young, he imagined television as a convenient way for distant audiences to enjoy lectures by famous professors, or entertainment by the best symphonies（交响乐）and ballets. When he was older, television became much more popular, but he was very disappointed in the silly programs on TV. He even told his own son, “There’s nothing on it worthwhile, and we’re not going to watch it in this household.”

21. What can we learn about Philo Farnsworth?

A. He had a strong physical advantage.

B. He had strong powers of observation.

C. He had a strong interest in journalism.

D. He had a strong sense of responsibility.

22. The underlined sentence showed Farnsworth was legally recognized as _____.

A. the real founder of RCA

B. the real inventor of the TV

C. the greatest inventor of his time

D. the organizer of the battle with RCA

23. The last paragraph mainly tells us that Farnsworth______.

A. didn’t like to watch TV programs

B. couldn’t afford to buy a TV set

C. couldn’t listen to famous lectures

D. didn’t like what television became

24. What is the best title for the text?

A. How did Philo Farnsworth invent television?

B. What caused Philo Farnsworth to invent television?

C. Philo Farnsworth: the unhappy father of television

D. Philo Farnsworth: a well-known scientist and inventor

    假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

    增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。

    删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

    修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

    注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

    2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

    I worked hard at English and devoted all my spare times to practicing English. But I still fail to pass an English exam. I felt very disappointing.

    I asked my grandpa for advice. He said exam results were influenced some factors happening by chance. He also said we shouldn’t simple judge our improvement only by one exam. He encouraged me to keeping working hard. I took my grandpa’s advice and have been doing as she said since then. I found myself absorbing by the lovely language. Now my English is the much better than before.

    From my experience, I feel that we should listen to old people which have more to share with us.

   A thief entered the bedroom of the 30th President of the United States, who met him and helped him escape punishment． 
The event happened in the early morning hours in one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August, 1923．He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite (套房) at the Willard Hotel in Washington that they had occupied several years before．The former President’s wife was still living in the White House． 
  Coolidge awoke to see a stranger go through his clothes, remove a wallet and a watch chain． 
Coolidge spoke, “I wish you wouldn’t take that．” 
The thief, gaining his voice,  said, “Why?” 
 “I don’t mean the watch and chain, only the charm (表坠)．Take it near the window and read what is impressed on its back, “the President said． 
The thief read, “Presented to Calvin Coolidge．” 
 “ Are you President Coolidge ? “ he asked． 
The President answered, “Yes, and the House of Representatives (众议院) gave me that watch charm．I’m fond of it．It would do you no good．You want money．Let’s talk this over．” 
Holding up the wallet, the young man said in a low voice, “I’ll take this and leave everything else．” 
   Coolidge, knowing there was ＄80 in it, persuaded the young man to sit down and talk．He told the President he and his college roommate had overspent during their holiday and did not have enough money to pay their hotel bill． 
   Coolidge added up the roommate and two rail tickets back to the college．Then he counted out ＄32 said it was a loan (借款)． 
He then told the young man, “There is a guard in the corridor．” The young man nodded and left through the same window as he had entered．

1．What caused the thief to meet the President? 
A．He knew the President had lots of money． 
B．He knew the President lived in the suite． 
C．He wanted to be a rich businessman． 
D．He wanted to steal some money． 
2．Why did Calvin Coolidge live at the Willard Hotel in those days? 
A．Because the former President was still living in the White House． 
B．Because the former First Lady hadn’t left the White House． 
C．Because the First Lady liked to live there． 
D．Because he liked there． 
3．The young man’s roommate went back to the college ______． 
A．by air B．by water C．by bus D．by train 
4．Which of the following might happen afterwards? 
A．The young student repaid the＄32． 
B．The thief was put into prison． 
C．The President told many reporters the thief’s name． 
D．The President ordered the young man to repay the money．

 The driver _____ for the accident had not been driving carefully.

  A. blamed        B. being blamed      C. to be blamed             D. blaming